Essays about: "Prevention measures"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 158 essays containing the words Prevention measures.

  1. 11. Crime prevention and safety measures in socio-economically vulnerable areas in Sweden : A comparative case study of Uppsala and Norrköping

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

    Author : Nesma Ibrahim; [2023]
    Keywords : Socioeconomically vulnerable areas; Crime prevention measures; Safety promotion measures; social disorganization theory; Collective efficacy.;

    Abstract : Crime prevention and safety measures in socio-economically vulnerable areas are important incentives for creating a socially sustainable city. The topic has been debated in Sweden, and to address the challenges, a new law in Sweden will come into force on June 1, 2023, giving Swedish municipalities greater responsibility for crime prevention. READ MORE

  3. 12. Risk Communication in Veldfire Prevention and Preparedness – A Minor Field Study in the Vredefort Dome, South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Sofie Hällsten; Elvira Trolltoft; [2023]
    Keywords : Risk communication; Veldfire; Wildfire; Risk Perception; Awareness; Prevention; South Africa; The Vredefort Dome; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The World Heritage Site the Vredefort Dome in South Africa is an area that is continuously exposed to the dangers of veldfires. In this study it was investigated how risk communication is used to raise public awareness about safe fire use, fire hazards, and veldfires. READ MORE

  4. 13. Towards an Archaeology of Disaster : Opportunities and Difficulties

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Bex Bodén; [2023]
    Keywords : Cultural heritage management; cultural resource management; disaster; disaster archaeology; disaster risk management; disaster risk prevention; emergency relief; forensic archaeology;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the role of archaeology and its contribution to emergency relief work in areas struck by a disastrous event. At a time in our contemporary society where we may be extra vulnerable against disasters, archaeology can help us both prevent and reduce the risks of disasters. READ MORE

  5. 14. Hack the Human : A qualitative research study exploring the human factor and social engineering awareness in cybersecurity and risk management among Swedish organizations.

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Isak Andersson; Liza Bjursell; Isak Palm; [2023]
    Keywords : Cybersecurity; risk management; social engineering; risk appetite;

    Abstract : Background: With the rapid advancements in technology, cybersecurity has become a topic of great importance. However, the weakest link in cybersecurity programs is mainly due to human error. READ MORE

  6. 15. Flood Prevention Governance of Paris : The Issue of Institutional Fragmention in the Attempt of Reconnecting to the Biosphere

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

    Author : Rebecca Henry; [2023]
    Keywords : Adaptive Governance; Flood Risk Governance; Social-Ecological System; Institutional Fragmentation; Leadership;

    Abstract : Paris has been recurrently affected by floods in the recent years. Such events of heavy precipitations are expected to grow in intensity while being concentrated on shorter periods of time. Subsequently, the risk of floods will increase. The municipality must act accordingly and achieve resilience. READ MORE