Essays about: "emergencies"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 92 essays containing the word emergencies.

  1. 6. Menstrual Health Management Challenges in Protracted Displacement Contexts : A qualitative study from the perspective of humanitarians

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Avana Amadei; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Menstrual health is a crucial yet often ignored need during emergencies and humanitarian interventions. The present thesis aims at understanding the perception of humanitarian workers of menstrual health management and the related challenges during displacement, and the best ways how to address them. READ MORE

  3. 7. Wearable Emergency Alerting System With Enhanced Inclusivity with interactive Acknowledgment and SOS Distress Signal

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för matematik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Jotheesh Reddy Kummathi; Venkata Tejeswar Savithri; [2023]
    Keywords : AdafruitIO; Alerting system; Emergency situations; Feeds; Vibrations.; Adafruit IO; varningssystem; nödsituationer; foder; vibrationer.;

    Abstract : This abstract introduces the wearable-based alerting system for emergency situations for both disabled and non-disabled individuals. The system sends advanced technology to detect various emergencies like fire alerts, flood alerts, outside air contamination etc, for the emergency services and it gives a signal in the form of vibration for the user. READ MORE

  4. 8. Firefighting safety and efficiency in twin-tube city road tunnels

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Birgir þór Guðbrandsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Tunnel; safety; firefighting; fire department; säkerhet; brandbekämpning; räddningstjänst; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Key question: Can firefighting tactics in twin-tube road traffic tunnels be made safer and more efficient through infrastructure design and installed equipment. Method: A literature study was conducted, and individuals in the Nordic countries with experience in the field were interviewed. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Role of Technology in Humanitarian Accountability : Analysis of Social Listening Role During the COVID-19 Response

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Mariana Palavra; [2023]
    Keywords : AAP; accountability; technology; social listening; humanitarian response;

    Abstract : During recent public health emergencies, such as COVID-19 pandemic, the spread of over, false and misinformation in social media, resulted in an exponential use of digital social listening methodologies- in summary defined as collection and analysis of voices, concerns and/or perceptions expressed by individuals and communities- as part of the humanitarian response.  This raises the question on how those social listening findings are being used and influence emergency responses, while also addressing affected people’s needs and concerns, as part of the Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) mandate- an obligation of every organisation on the ground to place people affected by crisis at the centre of humanitarian action and promote respect for their human rights. READ MORE

  6. 10. The effect of ambient lighting combined with EVA warning on driver reaction

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Petr Ondomisi; [2023]
    Keywords : Ambient lighting; EVA warning message; emergency vehicle; driving simulator experiment; driver behaviour;

    Abstract : Emergency vehicles are at increased traffic risk due to legal exemptions like speeding or running red lights during emergencies. These exemptions can cause delays and complications in their response. READ MORE