Enhancing Educational Resilience with RESTA Model
RESTA is an evidence-based intervention model designed to boost Educational Resilience in young individuals by involving educational staff. It differs from other support models by incorporating insights from educational resilience and trauma-responsive practices. Two underpinning models and RESTA pr
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Enhancing Urban Resilience in BRICS through Integrated Infrastructure and Sustainable Development
Dr. George Tsibani discusses the importance of water resilience, sustainable development goals, and the role of BRICS in fostering smart cities and rural-urban integration. The focus is on building resilience in urban water systems for economic growth and societal well-being. Solutions are proposed
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Cummins Supply Chain Resilience Session Overview
Explore how Cummins has invested in supply chain resilience after a major flood in 2008, including partnering with Horizonscan for a Supplier Resilience Program. Discover insights into their approach, benefits to suppliers, and the importance of supplier resilience. Follow their journey and internal
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Prescription Development and Scheduling in Wildfire Management
Explore the essential steps involved in developing prescriptions for prescribed fires, including identifying objectives, calculating fire behavior, and setting parameters. Learn about prescription variables, fire modeling outputs, and documentation requirements. Understand the importance of precise
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Understanding Stress and Resilience in Older Adults
Explore the complex interplay between stress and resilience in older adults, examining models of physical and neurological resilience, recovery trajectories after hip fracture, and dynamic indicators of resilience. Considerations include psychosocial resilience factors like external support, social
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National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) - S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander Course Overview
NWCG aims to enhance coordination among wildfire management agencies to improve fire management program effectiveness. The S-200 course focuses on transitioning from Operations to Command roles, developing leadership skills, incident management, and evaluation techniques. Student evaluation includes
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National Wildfire Coordinating Group - S-270 Basic Air Operations Course
NWCG's mission is to coordinate wildfire management agencies, avoid duplication, and enhance program effectiveness. The S-270 Basic Air Operations course aims to provide a foundational understanding of different aspects of Air Operations, including course logistics, objectives, and reference materia
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Boreal Wildfire Effects and Research Synthesis
The thematic breakout report focuses on the impacts of fire and insect disturbances on the environment, with projects studying wildfires in boreal regions and their effects on ecosystems. Various studies funded by agencies like NASA and ERC aim to understand wildfire vulnerability, resiliency, and c
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Building Resilience and Dealing with Stress: A University Guide
Explore the concept of resilience, signs of stress, and practical strategies to manage stress while navigating university life. Reflect on challenges, create supportive connections, and improve personal resilience through actionable plans. Remember, resilience is about bouncing back, working through
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Fuego: AI-Based Wildfire Intelligence System Detecting Rapid Wildfire Behavior
Fuego, developed by Fuego Group UC Berkeley and Fireball, is a real-time AI-based system focusing on wildfire behavior in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). The system detects wildfires early, surpassing predictions for 2080 severity. It emphasizes the impact on low-income communities, particularly
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Building Resilience: A Guide for Families
Explore examples of adversity and the importance of resilience. Learn what resilience is, how it can be developed, and why it matters. Discover ways parents and caregivers can assist children in building resilience through practical strategies. Myth versus reality around resilience is debunked, emph
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Disaster Resilience Strategy in Developing Countries Vulnerable to Natural Disasters
The IMF's policy paper highlights key challenges faced by small states in building resilience, such as under-investment and donor support post-disaster rather than pre-disaster. The Disaster Resilience Strategy (DRS) emphasizes three pillars for intervention: post-disaster resilience, financial resi
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Understanding Resilience: Coping and Thriving in Challenging Times
Resilience is the key to maintaining well-being in difficult situations, helping us cope with life's challenges and adapt to adversity. It plays a crucial role in protecting mental health and can be developed by anyone regardless of personal history. Learn about risk and protective factors, reflect
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Deploying Transportation Resilience Practices: Tools and Insights
Develop tools for fostering a resilience-focused culture in state DOTs through literature review, case studies, and feedback. Explore various definitions of resilience, including organizational perspective, and key observations from the Transportation Resilience Innovations Summit. Emphasize the imp
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Finland's Recovery and Resilience Plan for Europe: Overview of Key Initiatives
Finland's Recovery and Resilience Plan focuses on addressing challenges identified in CSR reports through a balanced response that promotes growth, resilience, and social impact. Key areas include green and digital transitions, resilience in health and social care, competitiveness and growth, and ed
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Understanding Wildfire Risk Mitigation Among Private Landowners
Activities involving fuel reduction and defensible space are crucial among private landowners for mitigating wildfire risks. Factors influencing mitigation behavior include wildfire hazard, past experiences, perceived risk, and social context. Information from local government agencies and fire awar
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National Wildfire Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
The National Risk Assessment focuses on identifying and prioritizing hazardous fuels reduction projects to mitigate wildfire risks. Strategic objectives include developing a national risk model and tracking changes over time using a risk index based on national-scale datasets. Leveraging methods out
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Wildfire R&D Related Opportunities and Statistics Overview
Comprehensive overview of wildfire-related research and development opportunities, outlining statistics on wildfire suppression costs, fire incidents, and acres affected. The content includes workshop goals, stakeholder needs assessment, and key challenges in the field. Insights from SME inputs, lit
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Wildfire Smoke Exceptional Events Survey Summary
Survey results indicate that staff across various organizations in 11 Western states possess the expertise to develop wildfire smoke exceptional events demonstrations for particulate matter and ozone. The majority of states express readiness to assist other organizations and seek training to enhance
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Understanding Resilience in Food Security Shocks
Resilience in the context of food security shocks involves the ability of individuals, households, communities, and systems to bounce back and recover from various stressors. This resilience is crucial in regions facing continuous crises like the Horn of Africa and the Sahel, where factors beyond we
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Understanding Resilience: A Comprehensive Exploration
Resilience is portrayed as a dynamic process rather than an inherent trait, accessible to all individuals. The capacity for resilience can be developed and harnessed through various resources and support systems. This narrative delves deep into the ordinary yet powerful aspects of resilience, emphas
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vFireLib: Forest Fire Simulation Library on GPU
Dive into Jessica Smith's thesis defense on vFireLib, a forest fire simulation library implemented on the GPU. The research focuses on real-time GPU-based wildfire simulation for effective and safe wildfire suppression efforts, aiming to reduce costs and mitigate loss of habitat, property, and life.
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Comparison of Wet-Wipe and Tape Lift Methods for Sampling Wildfire Smoke Residues
This research study compared the performance of wet-wipe and tape lift sampling methods for evaluating the impact of surface char from wildfire smoke residues. The study involved sampling 48 houses in Southern California affected by different wildfires, utilizing side-by-side replicate samples colle
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Building Resilience: From Stress to Strength
Psychological resilience allows individuals to bounce back from stress, adversity, and change effectively. This book by Gaynor Parkin delves into what promotes resilience, highlighting the importance of everyday habits and exercises in building resilience. The evidence presented covers the role of p
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Managing Invasive Plants and Wildfire in Arizona
The Invasive Plant Grant Program in Arizona is actively combating invasive plant species to prevent wildfires and preserve ecosystems. State funds are allocated for projects targeting species like Saltcedar and Buffelgrass. Grant criteria and projects in 2019 and 2020 reveal a focus on eradicating n
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Impacts of Climate Change on Wildfire Extremes in Indonesia
A study explores the impacts of climatic and land-use changes on wildfire extremes in Indonesia, focusing on current and future climate-driven fires. The research examines the influence of factors such as drought, economic policies, and adaptation efforts on burned areas, agricultural losses, and la
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NASA Wildfire Management Program Overview
NASA's Applied Science Program focuses on wildfire management efforts through the ROSES-2011.A.35 solicitation, aiming to enhance decision-making and actions related to wildland fires. The program supports research projects, collaborations with the fire community and sister agencies, and outreach ac
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TFRSAC Day 2 Meeting Overview & Objectives
The 35th Tactical Fire Remote Sensing Advisory Committee (TFRSAC) meeting hosted by USDA Forest Service and NASA focuses on advancing wildland management practices and enhancing fire observation capabilities. The agenda includes sessions on AI/ML in support of wildfire management, wildfire decision
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Enhancing Resilience in the Irish Health System During Economic Contractions
The Resilience Project conducted at Trinity College Dublin focused on fortifying the Irish health system amidst economic challenges. The project aimed to identify strategies to protect health resources, manage scarcity, pursue reforms, and anticipate future crises. Three key pillars of health system
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Understanding Unit Resilience in the Army: Research Insights
Resilience at the unit level in the Army is essential for sustained performance and readiness. This research project, sponsored by the U.S. Army Research Institute, focuses on measuring and understanding team resilience components and their impact on overcoming stressors. The study aims to validate
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Exploring Social and Ecological Factors in Wildfire Recovery on Private Lands
This study delves into the social and ecological aspects influencing wildfire recovery on non-industrial private forest lands post the Labor Day fires. Focusing on NIPF landowners, the research aims to understand the factors shaping resilience and recovery at the landscape level, including the role
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Enhancing Resilience to Food Security Shocks in Africa
Enhancing resilience involves anticipating, adapting to, and recovering from hazardous occurrences in a way that protects livelihoods and supports development. Resilience is vital in regions facing continuous crises due to complex interactions of political, economic, social, and environmental factor
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Developing Resilience Through Physical Education: Strategies and Insights by Damian Hodge
Damian Hodge, an experienced Sport Psychology Manager, shares his expertise in developing resilience through PE sessions for children. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, provides insights on children's experiences, and highlights the significance of fostering resilience in overcoming challe
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Pediatric Resident Burnout & Resilience Study Consortium Overview
This study aims to investigate the factors influencing burnout and resilience in pediatric residents, with a focus on enhancing well-being and performance. The Pediatric Resident Burnout Resilience Study Consortium (PRB-RSC) involves over 20 residency programs in the U.S. to examine the epidemiology
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Enhancing Power System Resilience: Insights and Strategies
Explore the critical aspects of power system resilience in distribution systems, focusing on extreme events, asset hardening, fast recovery, and administrative processes. Learn how resilience differs from reliability, robustness, and other concepts, and discover practical strategies to implement res
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Understanding Resilience in Learners: Key Approaches and Factors
Resilience in learners plays a crucial role in academic performance and emotional well-being. It involves the ability to cope with challenges and adversities. Factors such as self-esteem, self-confidence, and positive relationships contribute to enhancing resilience. This report by Estyn explores ef
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Enhancing Emotional Resilience: Key Strategies and Benefits
Exploring the concept of emotional resilience, this content covers the definition of emotions, emotional resilience, and the domains of resilience. It delves into the importance of emotional resilience, ways to improve it, and how it helps individuals bounce back from adversity, maintain balance, an
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National Wildfire Coordinating Group Mission Statement and Course Objectives
NWCG aims to coordinate wildfire management programs efficiently to enhance execution, avoiding duplication. The course objectives focus on understanding the structure of Expanded Dispatch and developing skills in mobilizing incident resources, effective communication, and fostering positive relatio
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BPA Wildfire Mitigation Program 2022 Public Briefing Overview
The BPA Wildfire Mitigation Program 2022 Public Briefing, held on April 28, 2022, highlighted various aspects including the fire season outlook, wildfire mitigation plan, public safety power shutoff, and strategic management updates. The program aims to address wildfire risks in the BPA service terr
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Mitigating California Wildfires: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Overview
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) aims to reduce loss of life and property from future disasters by implementing long-term risk reduction strategies. The program focuses on creating or updating Local Hazard Mitigation Plans, prioritizing post-wildfire mitigation activities, including soil s
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