scholarly journals GOVERNMENT DISASTER RESPONSE AND NARRATIVE RETROSPECTION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE ELECTORAL IMPACTS IN DENMARK AND SWEDEN OF THE 2004 TSUNAMI

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
OLIVIER RUBIN
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
2004 Tsunami

scholarly journals Learnings from conducting mental health research during 2004 tsunami in Tamil Nadu, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Padmavati ◽  
Vijaya Raghavan ◽  
Heather Rera ◽  
Megan Kearns ◽  
Kotteeswara Rao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Response ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Indian Ocean Tsunami ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
2004 Tsunami

Abstract Background The Indian Ocean tsunami experience in 2004 caused a major loss of life and subsequent emotional trauma for survivors. Psychosocial needs in the aftermath of this disaster were extensive, yet the cohesion and effectiveness of response were limited due to lack of preparedness and relevant policy. The Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) was one of the organizations that quickly responded to provide psychosocial assistance to people in the tsunami affected areas and recognized a need for relevant research on disaster response. Therefore, we undertook research on the challenges, success and limitations of psychosocial interventions in alleviating post-traumatic symptomology. Discussion Both community-level workers and researchers were limited in their preparedness to carry out tasks related to response. Language barriers, cultural differences, and a gap in long-term services limited the breadth and scope of research that was able to be completed. Lack of policy, poor co-ordination of services, lack of trained researchers and limited resources were challenges that emerged during this period and various strategies were adopted to meet these challenges. Conclusions Continued research and evaluation of data has brought crucial considerations to light, including the variance in symptomology, effective tools of measurement, and the nuanced response of survivors. Future research should take relevant factors into consideration including barriers to care. Understanding of the local language and religious beliefs are significant resources in understanding the nature of survivors’ trauma response and effective means of coping. Lastly, limitations regarding time frame and scope of research should be evaluated to provide more effective, comprehensive methods in future studies.

scholarly journals In the Wake of the 2004 Great Indian Ocean Tsunami: Internally Displaced Persons and the Natural Disaster Response in the Maldives

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Heather R. Croshaw
Keyword(s):  
Indian Ocean ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Early Morning ◽  
Indian Ocean Tsunami ◽  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Reconstruction Process ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
The Government ◽  
2004 Tsunami

In the early morning hours on December 26, 2004, a magnitude 9.3 earthquake rocked the Indian Ocean, reaching the Republic of the Maldives approximately three and a half hours later. Thousands of Maldivians were displaced from their homes, with many having to leave their homes permanently. This article examines the response of the Government of the Maldives in the immediate aftermath of the 2004 tsunami and over the longer-term. Also, the article discusses the experiences of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the host communities, as well as the return migration of IDPs to permanent homes. Specifically, this article discusses the case study of the island of Kandholhudhoo, whose residents were temporarily relocated to eleven different atolls while Dhuvaafaru - their new home and a different island - was being constructed for permanent housing. The article examines best practices and difficulties with the response to natural disasters, managing IDPs, and the reconstruction process.

Global Challenge Disaster Logistics Lessons Learned from the 2004 Tsunami in Thailand

2014 ◽  
Vol 931-932 ◽  
pp. 1647-1651
Author(s):  
Hermann Gruenwald
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Response ◽  
Humanitarian Aid ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Disaster Logistics ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Indian Ocean ◽  
Design Requirements ◽  
2004 Tsunami ◽  
Depth Interviews

Natural and man-made disasters remain one of the global challenges in the future. This paper looks at the disaster logistics surrounding the Tsunami from 2004 which was caused by an earthquake in the Indian Ocean with a magnitude of Mw 9.19.3. In all 14 billion US $ in humanitarian aid were donated to Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand The qualitative study uses grounded theory by Glaser and Strauss with in-depth interviews to analyze the lessons learned from this natural disaster response. The data was collected from ground zero to present day. It looks at all forms of disaster logistics from the private and government (military) sector to national Thai efforts and international disaster relieve efforts by a large number of Asian and European countries as well as the USA. What lessons are there to be learned both for disaster logistics policies as well as procedures and equipment needs and preventive measures and material and design requirements?

Author response for "Laminar distribution of cortical projection neurons to the pulvinar: A comparative study in cats and mice"

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Oliveira Ferreira de Souza ◽  
Éve‐Marie Frigon ◽  
Robert Tremblay‐Laliberté ◽  
Christian Casanova ◽  
Denis Boire
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Author Response ◽  
Projection Neurons ◽  
Cortical Projection ◽  
Laminar Distribution

Remote Area Disaster Response in Australia

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (S2) ◽  
pp. S16-S17
Author(s):  
Eric W. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Response ◽  
Remote Area
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