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1. Toward a definition of Essential Mountain Climate Variables

Author:
Thornton, James M.; Palazzi, Elisa; Pepin, Nicolas C.; Cristofanelli, Paolo; Essery, Richard; Kotlarski, Sven; Giuliani, Gregory; Guigoz, Yaniss; Kulonen, Aino; Pritchard, David; Li, Xiaofeng; Fowler, Hayley J.; Randin, Christophe F.; Shahgedanova, Maria; Steinbacher, Martin; Zebisch, Marc; Adler, Carolina
Source:
One earth 2021 v.4 no.6 pp. 805-827
ISSN:
2590-3322
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; environmental management; mountains;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... The numerous processes implicated in the rapid and profound climate-driven changes that are underway across the world's mountains must be well monitored, understood, and—as far as possible—accurately projected. However, not only are the available environmental data upon which such activities hinge often severely limited, but interdisciplinary consensus regarding which variables should be considere ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.oneear.2021.05.005

2. A performance-based tabular approach for joint systematic improvement of risk control and resilience applied to telecommunication grid, gas network, and ultrasound localization system

Author:
Häring, Ivo; Fehling-Kaschek, Mirjam; Miller, Natalie; Faist, Katja; Ganter, Sebastian; Srivastava, Kushal; Jain, Aishvarya Kumar; Fischer, Georg; Fischer, Kai; Finger, Jörg; Stolz, Alexander; Leismann, Tobias; Hiermaier, Stefan; Carli, Marco; Battisti, Federica; Makri, Rodoula; Celozzi, Giuseppe; Belesioti, Maria; Sfakianakis, Evangelos; Agrafioti, Evita; Chalkidou, Anastasia; Papadakis, George; Fuggini, Clemente; Bolletta, Fabio; Neri, Alberto; Giunta, Guiseppe; Scheithauer, Hermann; Höflinger, Fabian; Schott, Dominik J.; Schindelhauer, Christian; Köhler, Sven; Linkov, Igor
Source:
Environment systems & decisions 2021 v.41 no.2 pp. 286-329
ISSN:
2194-5403
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; environment; landscapes; ultrasonics;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... Organizational and technical approaches have proven successful in increasing the performance and preventing risks at socio-technical systems at all scales. Nevertheless, damaging events are often unavoidable due to a wide and dynamic threat landscape and enabled by the increasing complexity of modern systems. For overall performance and risk control at the system level, resilience can be a versati ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10669-021-09811-5

3. Associations between sources of particle number and mortality in four European cities

Author:
Rivas, Ioar; Vicens, Laia; Basagaña, Xavier; Tobías, Aurelio; Katsouyanni, Klea; Walton, Heather; Hüglin, Christoph; Alastuey, Andrés; Kulmala, Markku; Harrison, Roy M.; Pekkanen, Juha; Querol, Xavier; Sunyer, Jordi; Kelly, Frank J.
Source:
Environment international 2021 v.155 pp. 106662
ISSN:
0160-4120
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; environment; mortality; risk; traffic;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... The evidence on the association between ultrafine (UFP) particles and mortality is still inconsistent. Moreover, health effects of specific UFP sources have not been explored. We assessed the impact of UFP sources on daily mortality in Barcelona, Helsinki, London, and Zurich.UFP sources were previously identified and quantified for the four cities: daily contributions of photonucleation, two traff ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envint.2021.106662

4. Combining Environmental Area Frame Surveys of a Finite Population

Author:
Prentius, Wilmer; Zhao, Xin; Grafström, Anton
Source:
Journal of agricultural, biological, and environmental statistics 2021 v.26 no.2 pp. 250-266
ISSN:
1085-7117
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; national surveys; risk; variance;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... New ways to combine data from multiple environmental area frame surveys of a finite population are being introduced. Environmental surveys often sample finite populations through area frames. However, to combine multiple surveys without risking bias, design components (inclusion probabilities, etc.) are needed at unit level of the finite population. We show how to derive the design components and ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13253-020-00425-z

5. Automatic Creation of Storm Impact Database Based on Video Monitoring and Convolutional Neural Networks

Author:
Callens, Aurelien; Morichon, Denis; Liria, Pedro; Epelde, Irati; Liquet, Benoit
Source:
Remote Sensing 2021 v.13 no.10
ISSN:
2072-4292
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; databases; neural networks; risk; storms;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Data about storm impacts are essential for the disaster risk reduction process, but unlike data about storm characteristics, they are not routinely collected. In this paper, we demonstrate the high potential of convolutional neural networks to automatically constitute storm impact database using timestacks images provided by coastal video monitoring stations. Several convolutional neural network a ...
DOI:
10.3390/rs13101933

6. Embracing Dynamic Models for Gene Drive Management

Author:
Golnar, Andrew J.; Ruell, Emily; Lloyd, Alun L.; Pepin, Kim M.
Source:
Trends in biotechnology 2021 v.39 no.3 pp. 211-214
ISSN:
0167-7799
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; biotechnology; empirical research; genes; uncertainty;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Robust methods of predicting how gene drive systems will interact with ecosystems is essential for safe deployment of gene drive technology. We describe how quantitative tools can reduce risk uncertainty, streamline empirical research, guide risk management, and promote cross-sector collaboration throughout the process of gene drive technology development and implementation. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.tibtech.2020.08.011

7. The importance of distinguishing between demonstrating the efficacy and implementation of phytosanitary systems approaches

Author:
van Klinken, Rieks D.; Fiedler, Kathryn; Kingham, Lloyd; Barbour, Darryl
Source:
Crop protection 2021 v.139 pp. 105287
ISSN:
0261-2194
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; imports; pests; risk; traceability;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... A risk framework including four risk reduction objectives was developed to guide the selection of the most effective, least trade restrictive measures for use in phytosanitary systems approaches. Here we discuss its role in relation to control points, verification and traceability systems. Development of systems approaches is typically a two-step process, identifying and assessing measures to redu ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.cropro.2020.105287

8. Operationalising homeowner wildfire risk mitigation in fire-prone areas

Author:
Walpole, Hugh; McCaffrey, Sarah; Rapp, Claire; Wilson, Robyn
Source:
The International journal of wildland fire 2021 v.30 no.3 pp. 161-169
ISSN:
1049-8001
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; demographic statistics; risk; vegetation; wildfires;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... A significant amount of research has examined what motivates people living in fire-prone areas to mitigate their wildfire risk (i.e. engage in activities that reduce vulnerability and the effects of a wildfire on an individual’s property). However, drawing overarching conclusions from this research is difficult because of the myriad of ways researchers have measured and analysed wildfire risk miti ...
DOI:
10.1071/WF19095

9. An investigation of zoonotic nematodes of loach Paramisgurnus dabryanus Dabry de Thiersant, under high-density pond farming pattern in China

Author:
Zhang, Chenxin; Wang, Zhe; Zhang, Bo; Yang, Hao; Gu, Zemao
Source:
Aquaculture 2021 v.540 pp. 736666
ISSN:
0044-8486
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; Contracaecum; Paramisgurnus dabryanus; adults; aquaculture; fish; larvae; China;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... Loach Paramisgurnus dabryanus Dabry de Thiersant is extensively cultured in high-density pond farming pattern in China. To detect the occurrence of zoonotic nematode and confirm the safety of this commercial fish under the farming pattern, a total of 934 farmed as well as wild loach collected from five provinces in China, were subjected to parasitological examination. Results showed the absence of ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.aquaculture.2021.736666

10. Water Saving Management Contract, identification and ranking of risks based on life cycle and best-worst method

Author:
Ma, Weimin; Li, Xiaona; Wang, Xiaosheng
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.306 pp. 127153
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; capital; industry; prioritization; stakeholders; water conservation; China;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... Water Saving Management Contract (WSMC) is a new market-oriented mechanism established for sharing benefits from water conservation of clients. It is supported by cooperation between government and nongovernmental capital, and implemented by water saving service company (WSSC). Being at the exploratory stage, the WSMC industry in China is faced with many risks that restrict its development serious ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127153

11. A new practical methodology for the banking sector to assess corporate sustainability risks with an application in the energy sector

Author:
Chatzitheodorou, Kyriakos; Tsalis, Thomas A.; Tsagarakis, Konstantinos P.; Evangelos, Grigoroudis; Ioannis, Nikolaou
Source:
Sustainable Production and Consumption 2021 v.27 pp. 1473-1487
ISSN:
2352-5509
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; economic sustainability; energy industry; sustainable development;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... The growing recognition of the key role the business community plays in sustainable development has led banking institutions to introduce sustainable criteria into their lending processes in order to reduce the risk associated with the lending decisions. This paper aims to develop a novel approach to assist banking institutions in assessing corporate sustainability risks through published informat ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.spc.2021.03.005

12. Data recovery in a case of fire-damaged Hard Disk Drives and Solid-State Drives

Author:
Solodov, Denis; Solodov, Ilia
Source:
Forensic science international 2021 v.3 pp. 100199
ISSN:
2665-9107
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; fire fighting; forensic sciences; memory; police; risk;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... During a building fire and the subsequent firefighting operation, delicate internals of personal computers may be exposed to a variety of destructive factors, thereby increasing the risk of data loss. So far, there have been only a limited number of studies concerning the problem of data recovery from physically damaged Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and Solid-State Drives (SSDs). It may be expected that ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.fsir.2021.100199

13. Does RNAi-Based Technology Fit within EU Sustainability Goals?

Author:
Taning, Clauvis Nji Tizi; Mezzetti, Bruno; Kleter, Gijs; Smagghe, Guy; Baraldi, Elena
Source:
Trends in biotechnology 2021 v.39 no.7 pp. 644-647
ISSN:
0167-7799
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; European Union; biotechnology; cost effectiveness; pesticides; sustainable agriculture;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... European Union (EU) and global sustainability policies emphasize the need to replace contentious pesticides with safe, efficient, and cost-effective alternatives to ensure sustainable food production. However, R&D for alternatives to contentious pesticides are lagging behind and need to be broadened. Here, we discuss how RNAi-based technology can contribute to pesticide risk reduction. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.tibtech.2020.11.008

14. The critical mechanics of the initiation of loess flow failure and implications for landslides

Author:
Feng, Li; Zhang, Shanshan; Jin, Zhao; Zhang, Maosheng; Sun, Pingping; Jia, Jun; Chu, Guangchen; Hu, Wei
Source:
Engineering geology 2021 v.288 pp. 106165
ISSN:
0013-7952
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; capillarity; liquefaction; loess; soil water; water content; China;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... An essential hypothesis is that the flow failure landslides occurring in the Chinese Loess Plateau may initiate in the high-moisture-content loess in the capillary zone rather than in the saturated zone within the slope. Two effective stress paths, namely, the monotonically increasing loading and wetting-based constant loading under undrained conditions, are performed on intact and mechanically co ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.enggeo.2021.106165

15. Firm Level Evidence of Disaster Impacts on Growth in Vietnam

Author:
Zhou, Fujin; Botzen, Wouter
Source:
Environmental and resource economics 2021 v.79 no.2 pp. 277-322
ISSN:
0924-6460
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; capital; census data; climate change; labor; Vietnam;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... The theory about the impacts of natural disasters on firms is ambiguous and the empirical evidence on this topic is scarce, which hampers the design of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation policies. In this paper we identify the short-run impacts of storms and floods on firm growth in labor, capital, and sales, using Enterprise Census data (2000–2014) for Vietnam. We define storms ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10640-021-00562-0

16. Gambling on Innovation

Author:
Velegol, Darrell
Source:
Industrial & engineering chemistry process design and development 2021 v.60 no.20 pp. 7689-7699
ISSN:
1520-5045
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; algorithms; capital; chemistry; mathematical theory; probability; process design;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... The purpose of this article is to provide a method for choosing an innovation portfolio, which is based on a simple and fundamental result from information theory. Given a set of innovation projects, estimated payoffs and probabilities of success for each, and an established capital fund, the question is “How much should one invest in each project in order to maximize the growth and reduce the ris ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.iecr.1c00511

17. Investor reactions to sustainability index reconstitutions: Analysis in different institutional contexts

Author:
Adamska, Agata; Dąbrowski, Tomasz J.
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.297 pp. 126715
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; corporate social responsibility; insurance; market value; risk;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... The paper examines the effects of institutional environments and the risk levels they engender on investor reactions to announcements of company inclusions in and exclusions from sustainability indices. Analysis of 815 events (484 inclusions and 331 exclusions) from 2009 to 2017 encompassing six markets (three emerging and three developed) on five continents was done using event window methodology ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126715

18. Efficacy of postoperative antibiotic use after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in dogs: A systematic review

Author:
Budsberg, Steven C.; Torres, Bryan T.; Sandberg, Gabriella S.
Source:
Veterinary surgery 2021 v.50 no.4 pp. 729-739
ISSN:
0161-3499
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; antibiotics; dogs; moles; osteotomy; systematic review;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... OBJECTIVE: A systematic review of published data to determine whether postoperative antibiotic use after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) decreases infection rates. STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review. METHODS: A broad bibliographic search was performed in three online databases through March 2020 for publications on postoperative antibiotic use after TPLO in dogs. Search terms included dog, c ...
DOI:
10.1111/vsu.13603

19. Risk reduction through urban spatial resilience: A theoretical framework

Author:
Lu, Yuwen; Zhai, Guofang; Zhou, Shutian; Shi, Yijun
Source:
Human and ecological risk assessment 2021 v.27 no.4 pp. 921-937
ISSN:
1549-7860
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; environmental assessment; humans; landscape ecology; public health;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Resilience provides an adaptive approach for dealing with environmental change, natural risks and public health emergencies. Urban spatial resilience is an interpretation of resilience in the spatial dimension. However, studies on urban spatial resilience and the relationship between resilience and urban space are limited. This study tries to understand urban spatial systems and to establish an ur ...
DOI:
10.1080/10807039.2020.1788918

20. Toward More Integrated Utilizations of Geostationary Satellite Data for Disaster Management and Risk Mitigation

Author:
Higuchi, Atsushi
Source:
Remote Sensing 2021 v.13 no.8
ISSN:
2072-4292
Subject:
risk reduction,   etc   ; Japan; case studies; disaster preparedness; remote sensing; typhoons;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... Third-generation geostationary meteorological satellites (GEOs), such as Himawari-8/9 Advanced Himawari Imager (AHI), Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)-R Series Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), and Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) Flexible Combined Imager (FCI), provide advanced imagery and atmospheric measurements of the Earth’s weather, oceans, and terrestrial environments ...
DOI:
10.3390/rs13081553