scholarly journals Tracking the evolution of the disaster management cycle: A general system theory approach

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christo Coetzee ◽  
Dewald Van Niekerk
Keyword(s):  
System Theory ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Open Systems ◽  
General System ◽  
General System Theory ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Emergency Relief ◽  
The Past ◽  
Management Cycle ◽  
Disaster Management Cycle

Officials and scholars have used the disaster management cycle for the past 30 years to explain and manage impacts. Although very little understanding and agreement exist in terms of where the concept originated it is the purpose of this article to address the origins of the disaster management cycle. To achieve this, general system theory concepts of isomorphisms, equifinality, open systems and feedback arrangements were applied to linear disaster phase research (which emerged in the 1920s) and disaster management cycles. This was done in order to determine whether they are related concepts with procedures such as emergency, relief, recovery and rehabilitation.

scholarly journals GENERAL SYSTEM THEORY APPROACH IN NEURO SCIENCES

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valery Eskov ◽  
Yury Zinchenko ◽  
Vasily Pyatin ◽  
Yuliya Bashkatova
Keyword(s):  
System Theory ◽  
General System ◽  
General System Theory ◽  
Theory Approach

scholarly journals Urgensi Pendekatan Multi dan Inter-disiplin Ilmu dalam Penanggulangan Bencana

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-177
Author(s):  
Wignyo Adiyoso
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Preliminary Finding ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Past ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Management Cycle ◽  
Disaster Management Cycle

The intensity and serious impact of disasters threaten human life, including in Indonesia. A series of natural disasters such as floods, landslides, earthquakes, and tsunamis in the past decade have claimed thousands of lives and damaged property and destroyed social and cultural structures. Current pandemic as non-natural disaster also shows that Covid-19 become among deadliest of disasters. With the unpredictable characteristics of disaster events (especially natural and pandemic), it is urgent to find a collaboration model for effective disaster management. As a concept, an approach and a method disaster management is not a monodisciplinary, but cross-disciplinary, whether it is multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary. Using a description and information analysis approach using secondary data through the literature review, this study discusses the link and contribution issues of disaster management. The results of the discussion show that apart from being multidisciplinary, disaster management is also interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary. In the disaster management cycle, there are important roles that differ between multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary. This preliminary finding may be useful for researchers, policy makers, disaster managers and others to start cooperating in reducing disaster risk. A more comprehensive and in-depth study is needed to see the relationship between disaster management and related sciences for strengthening disaster management in the future.

Importance of the Intersection of Library and Information Sciences with Systems Theory

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Lee
Keyword(s):  
System Theory ◽  
General System ◽  
General System Theory ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Meta Level ◽  
Professional Field ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Critical Insight ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Information Sciences

This paper is the attempt to show how system theory could provide critical insight into the transdisciplinary field of library and information sciences (LIS). It begins with a discussion on the categorization of library and information sciences as an academic and professional field (or rather, the lack of evidence on the subject) and what is exactly meant by system theory, drawing upon the general system theory established by Ludwig von Bertalanffy. The main conversation of this paper focuses on the inadequacies of current meta-level discussions of LIS and the benefits of general system theory (particularly when considering the exponential rapidity in which information travels) with LIS.

scholarly journals The Role of the Constitution in Effective Disaster Management of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-69
Author(s):  
Fayjus Salehin ◽  
Md. Nuralam Hossain ◽  
Abdur Rakib Nayeem ◽  
Md. Rakibul Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
National Level ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Geographical Position ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Management Approaches ◽  
Management Cycle ◽  
Disaster Management Cycle

Bangladesh is prone to recurring natural hazards due to its geographical position and topography. The country has suffered casualties and damage to homes, agriculture, and the economy as a result of tropical cyclones. Effective disaster management approaches are required to reduce the risk of disaster and loss. The Constitution of Bangladesh plays an active role in implementing these approaches at the national and sub-national level. This article analyzes parts of the Constitution addressing disaster management by ensuring disaster governance and adaptive governance. To examine the theoretical aspects of disaster management from a global and Bangladesh perspective, the current institutional role for disaster management, the difference in service delivery for specific organizations, and human rights and humanitarian aspects, a study was conducted based on secondary data and information. Bangladesh's supreme law supports all phases of the disaster management cycle. Consequently, it is said that the Constitution would be an essential document for effective disaster management at all levels.

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