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Performance of CA_Markov and DINAMICA EGO models to evaluate urban risk in Antofagasta and Mejillones, Chile
(2023)
The rapid growth of cities worldwide is a phenomenon that has generated numerous debates about the effects it could have on the environment and society. An issue that has not been well addressed in the literature is the ...
Evaluating Urban Taeniasis as a Threat to Cysticercosis Elimination in Northern Peru
(American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2019)
Reintroduction of Taenia solium into a region in Peru where it had been eliminated prompted evaluation of the possibility of reintroduction from an urban reservoir of taeniasis. In a cross-sectional study of an adjacent ...
Trees in urban ecosystem: connection between ¿new? urbanism, society and rational risk management
The relentless and massive population migration process to the cities is a phenomenon of great concern due to the large urban overcrowding and the consequent problems involved, such as environmental, public health, social, ...
Trees in urban ecosystem: connection between ¿new? urbanism, society and rational risk management
(Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 2020)
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to leptospirosis among urban slum residents in Brazil
(American Society of Tropical Medicine and HygieneBrasil, 2013-02-06)
Leptospirosis disproportionately affects residents of urban slums. To understand the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding leptospirosis, we conducted a cross-sectional study among residents of an urban slum community ...
Risk assessment and risk perception of trees: A review of literature relating to arboriculture and urban forestry
In the presence of a target, tree failures have the potential to damage property, disrupt services, or threaten public safety. Worldwide, several qualitative methods have been developed to provide a systematic approach for ...
Risk-management challenges for civil society in Santa María de Huachipa and Cajamarquilla following the overflowing of the Huaycoloro RiverCuando el río suena es porque piedras trae: desafíos de la sociedad civil de Santa María de Huachipa y Cajamarquilla para la gestión de riesgo ante los desbordes del río Huaycoloro
(Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2018)
Sociedade e gestão do risco: o aquífero Guarani em Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brasil
(PONTIFICA UNIV CATOLICA CHILE, INST GEOGRAFIA, 2009)
Contemporary society creates risks of all kinds, changing the meaning of this term. Although it may be associated with natural hazards, it gradually assumes a stronger relation with human actions, especially due to the use ...
Análise multitemporal e fragilidade ambiental da cidade de Foz do Iguaçu - PR
(Universidade Tecnológica Federal do ParanáMedianeiraBrasilEngenharia AmbientalUTFPR, 2017-11-30)
The process of urban expansion accelerated and without an environmental planning, has been causing adverse damages to the environment and society. Aiming to contribute to the minimization and control of environmental ...