Essays about: "risk earthquake"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 33 essays containing the words risk earthquake.

1. 6. Evaluation of Epistemic Uncertainties in Probabilistic Risk Assessments : Philosophical Review of Epistemic Uncertainties in Probabilistic Risk Assessment Models Applied to Nuclear Power Plants - Fukushima Daiichi Accident as a Case Study

   University essay from KTH/Filosofi

   Author : Omed A. Rawandi; [2020]
   Keywords : Probabilistic Risk Assessment; PRA; Probabilistic Safety Assessment; PSA; Uncertainty; Epistemic Uncertainty;

   Abstract : Safety and risk assessment are key priorities for nuclear power plants. Probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) is a method for quantitative evaluation of accident risk, in particular severe nuclear core damage and the associated release of radioactive materials into the environment. READ MORE

3. 7. When Traditional Power Structures are Trembling : A qualitative analysis of aid agencies focus on gender roles and contribution to potential changes in those following the earthquakes in Nepal 2015.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Elina Hedman; [2019]
   Keywords : Disaster; gender; women; vulnerability; humanitarian aid; earthquake; Nepal; empowerment; window of opportunity; double disaster; qualitative content analysis.;

   Abstract : This thesis examines how and to what extent humanitarian aid organizations strategically focus on gender roles following disasters, and how they contribute to potential changes in gender roles. The case selected for the study is Nepal after the 2015 earthquakes where the reports of four international humanitarian aid organizations were examined through a qualitative content analysis. READ MORE

4. 8. Indoor Air Pollution, Passive Ventilation Strategies and Thermal Comfort in Nepal

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Marianne Löwgren; [2019]
   Keywords : Energy poverty; Solid biomass fuels; Improved cooking stoves; Indoor air pollution; Carbon monoxide; Vernacular architecture; Passive ventilation; Air exchange rate; Indoor air quality; Thermal comfort; Operative temperature; Sustainable societal development; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) resulting from indoor burning of solid biomass fuels in poorly ventilated kitchens is a severe health risk in parts of the world where energy poverty is prevalent. Passive ventilation, i.e. taking advantage of naturally induced airflow has been suggested as crucial in reducing IAP levels below safe limits. READ MORE

5. 9. Post-Disaster Gender Based Violence : An Abductive Case Study of Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti Earthquake

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Villemo Tomasdotter; [2018]
   Keywords : Gender based violence; Natural Disaster; Hurricane Katrina; Haiti Earthquake; Eco-Feminism; Hyper-masculinity Theory; Situational Theory;

   Abstract : Previous research has shown a post-disaster increase of Gender Based Violence [GBV], suggesting a need for further investigation of the phenomena and its causes. This research draws together a wide-ranging collection of secondary data sets concerning disasters and gender based violence. READ MORE

6. 10. Combating Urban Hazard: A Qualitative Study of Disaster Preparedness in Dhaka, Bangladesh

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Prapti Chowdhury; [2017]
   Keywords : Dhaka; Urban Hazard; Earthquake; Fire Hazard; Waterlogging; Disaster Risk Reduction Policy; Pressure Model; Release Model; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The research presents the disaster risk reduction landscape and identifies the urban hazard faced by residents in Dhaka. The aim is to analyze the concept of preparedness for vulnerability related to urban hazard by describing possible contemporary complications in both policies and practice. READ MORE