Research Papers/Topics in Disaster Studies

Effective Natural Calamity Response Strategies of Tanza, Cavite

ABSTRACT People, communities, societies, and systems may become more resilient to many hazards by learning to resist, absorb, accommodate, recover from, and improve their wellbeing through DRRM activities. Risk-reduction and risk-management activities can thus be used to increase resilience to other hazards. In this study, the primary objectives are 1) to Identify the most effective Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Strategies used in times of calamity, 2) To obtain and assess the techni...

Vulnerabilities in Relocating Residents within the Forty Meter Danger Zone After Super Typhoon Haiyan

This paper attempts to depict some vulnerabilities that may affect internally displaced persons (IDP) in relocating communities affected by the 40-meter danger zone after the onslaught of Supertyphoon Haiyan. On the ground, the IDPs' sentiments were pooled to develop recommendations patterned with the rights-based framework as the Inter-Agency Standing Committee of the United Nations recommended. Incorporated also in this analysis are reports from the National Government, Local Government Uni...

Preconceptions from Media Influenced Disaster Preparedness During Super Typhoon Haiyan

Days before Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) expected landfall, local radio stations had extensive information dissemination in some of their programs. Print, local and regional television had their constant advisories for the preparation. But despite of the public dissemination, this resulted in a lot of human casualties because of subtle responses in the preparation stage. This paper looks at some gaps in media’s dissemination and peoples’ preconceptions to explore inputs in media’s...

The Compassionate Reach International Approach: Initiating Post Traumatic Growth among Elementary School Teachers of Dulag North District after Super Typhoon Haiyan

 As vital instruments for rehabilitation, teachers must be equipped with approaches as students seek recuperation in schools after a disaster. When Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) devastated Eastern Visayas, teachers became vulnerable to posttraumatic stress disorder (PSTD). Compassionate Reach International (CRI), an American faith-based organization, responded to elementary schools training 117 teachers from 22 Dulag North District elementary schools to become psychological first aiders to ...

South African Disaster Management Framework Assessing the Status and Dynamics of Establishing Information Management and Communication Systems in Provinces

Abstract South Africa is suffering from a magnitude of increasing human and weather-induced hazards such as drought, diseases, water shortage, urban-flooding, coastal flooding, wildfires, social unrest, and storms. In turn, these hazards instigate devastating social, economic, environmental, physical, political instability and devastating impacts. Due to increased hazards, disaster management activities have gained momentum. Activities such as preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response, a...

Urinary Tract Infections Caused By Enteric Bacteria And Antibiotic Sensitivity Among Symptomatic Males Visiting Special Treatment Center, Nairobi City County, Kenya.

   ABSTRACT Urinary tract infections are not as common in men as they are in women. However, when present, they are considered to be indicative of serious urological abnormalities and thus considered to be complicated infection in men. They can either be typical or atypical. Typical irritative lower urinary tract infection can be presented by most men with clinical symptoms such as frequency or urgency in micturition, nocturia, dysuria, and hematuria. The less common atypical urinary trac...

Chemical Elements In Rape (Brassica Napus L.) A Case Study Of Selected Small Scale Farms In Kabwe District,Central Province, Zambia

A case study was carried out to investigate the concentration levels of chemical elements in different varieties of rape (Brassica napus L.) which were grown in five farms in Chowampanga, Kabwe district in Zambia. The purpose of the study was to monitor the levels of chemicals in locally grown vegetables in order to assist in achieving public health objectives of food safety and nutrition. The main objectives was to investigate the composition and concentration levels of chemical elements pre...

Social Factors Contributing To Recidivism Among Discharged Prisoners: A Case Study Of Mukobeko Maximum Correctional Facility In Kabwe District, Central Province Of Zambia.

Recidivism cuts across in most nations in the world with its negative consequences on individuals, social and economic spheres of life. Despite various intervention strategies, the rate of recidivism has been on the increase. The present study was designed to determine social factors contributing to recidivism among discharged prisoners at Mukobeko Maximum Correctional Facility. The study adopted a qualitative research method, using the descriptive survey research design. The sample for the ...

Fire Incidence Preparedness By Mazabuka Municipal Council: A Case Study Of Urban Markets.

Fire incidents have been on the rise in the country with urban markets experiencing devastating property loss and business disturbances. However, the public has been putting the blame on the local authority as it the one mandated to prevent and respond to fire outbreaks. This report presents a study conducted in Mazabuka at the municipal council and urban markets from February to May 2018.The aim of the study was investigate fire incidence preparedness by Mazabuka municipal council in urban m...

Integration In Kenyan Smes On Their Business Operations Factors Influencing The Growing Of Gankata And Kafwamba As Alternative Maize Varieties To Climate Change Adaptation In Mazabuka Distr

Smallholder farmers in Mazabuka district of Southern province of Zambia have been experiencing worsened climate change related shocks especially dry spells or drought, increased incidences of crop pests and diseases in the recent years. Farmers have had to cope with such shocks through the adaptation of local crop varieties in order to remain food secure. The overall objective of the study was to understand farmer perceptions and provide evidence on the role of local maize, particularly Ganka...

Measuring The Effects Of Village Bank Programme On Household Income. A Case Study Of Vulamkoko Village In Katete District Zambia.

The study was conducted to analyze the effects of village bank programme on household income in Vulamkoko village in Katete district Zambia. A cross sectional study design was used and a purposive sampling technique was used to obtain the data. Data were obtained using the structured questionnaire, two focused group discussions in Kadula and Chimutende and some indepth interviews with key informants .The sample size was 100 households and 50  constituted the non-village banking members, whic...

Perceived Causes Of Suicide In Kabwe Urban A Case Study Of Kabwe Urban

This study focused on perceived casual factors of suicide in Kabwe urban. The need for the study emanated from an apparent increase of actual and attempted suicides. The phenomena of suicide and suicidal behaviour are global public health concerns, in developed and developing countries alike, and certainly not unique to Zambia. Despite the global and national significance of suicide there is a dearth of information relating to causes and strategies to significantly reduce suicide cases. ...

Drought Early Recovery Strategies Influencing Sustainable Livelihood Options Among Households In Turkana Central Sub County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Drought has significant impacts in climate sensitive sectors in ASAL areas of Kenya. Despite the existence of drought early recovery strategies, Turkana central suffers from extreme drought conditions with negative implications on livelihood security. This study sought to examine the drought early recovery strategies influencing Sustainable livelihood options among households in Turkana Central Sub County. The study was guided by three specific objectives including to: determine the ...

Watershed Governance And Its Implications Onfood Security In The Lower Sio River Basinbusia County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Efforts to implement Integrated Water Resource Management are often hampered by inefficient political and institutional environments. As a result, Lower Sio River basin has experienced land use and land cover changes which have exerted negative ecological impacts on local livelihoods. It is unclear how much watershed governance is integrated into policy across the county levels to promote food security. Therefore, the study aimed at determining the status of watershed governance and ...

Effects Of Fisheries Co-Operative Societies On Household Food Security In Suba District, Kenya

ABSTRACT Therole of co-operative societie~ in addressing the economic and social challenges faced in the whole world cannot be over-emphasized. The co-operative movement is one of the most effective vehicles for addressing the challenges of poverty, unemployment, marketing, transportation, servicing, distribution etc. These are issues of livelihoods and food security. The focus of this study was to examine the effect of fisheries co-operative societies (FCSs) on household food security in Sub...


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