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Texas A&M University

1. Kaster, Elizabeth. Level of Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza among Key Leaders in Brazos County.

Degree: MS, Health Education, 2012, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8957

► With the outbreak of the 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) comes the need to evaluate the preparedness level of government entities that had preparedness plans.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: pandemic influenza; preparedness; emergency response

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Kaster, E. (2012). Level of Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza among Key Leaders in Brazos County. (Masters Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8957

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kaster, Elizabeth. “Level of Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza among Key Leaders in Brazos County.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8957.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kaster, Elizabeth. “Level of Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza among Key Leaders in Brazos County.” 2012. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Kaster E. Level of Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza among Key Leaders in Brazos County. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8957.

Council of Science Editors:

Kaster E. Level of Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza among Key Leaders in Brazos County. [Masters Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8957

University of Nairobi

2. Otieno, Benjamin. Use of GIS for food emergency response .

Degree: 2012, University of Nairobi

URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12570

► This research presents a framework for food emergency response and uses a Geographical Information System (GIS) prototype to demonstrate how the framework can be applied… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: GIS; food; emergency response

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Otieno, B. (2012). Use of GIS for food emergency response . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12570

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Otieno, Benjamin. “Use of GIS for food emergency response .” 2012. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12570.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Otieno, Benjamin. “Use of GIS for food emergency response .” 2012. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Otieno B. Use of GIS for food emergency response . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12570.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Otieno B. Use of GIS for food emergency response . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12570

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

3. Horton, Matte. Improving Emergency Response in the Outpatient Clinic Setting.

Degree: MS, Nursing, 2015, University of New Hampshire

URL: https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/15

► Background: Effective triage, assessment, and activation of necessary systems in emergent situations of clinical instability is vital in reducing morbidity and mortality of patients in… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: emergency; response; outpatient; clinic; Nursing

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Horton, M. (2015). Improving Emergency Response in the Outpatient Clinic Setting. (Thesis). University of New Hampshire. Retrieved from https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/15

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Horton, Matte. “Improving Emergency Response in the Outpatient Clinic Setting.” 2015. Thesis, University of New Hampshire. Accessed January 15, 2021. https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/15.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Horton, Matte. “Improving Emergency Response in the Outpatient Clinic Setting.” 2015. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Horton M. Improving Emergency Response in the Outpatient Clinic Setting. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of New Hampshire; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/15.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Horton M. Improving Emergency Response in the Outpatient Clinic Setting. [Thesis]. University of New Hampshire; 2015. Available from: https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/15

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Texas – Austin

4. Fagan, Cassandra. Improving flood preparedness in South-Central Texas.

Degree: MSin Engineering, Environmental and water resources engineering, 2016, University of Texas – Austin

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/38755

► In order to prevent future tragedies, improvements in flood preparedness at the local level must be a priority. The emergency response community needs accurate and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Flood forecasting; Emergency response

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Fagan, C. (2016). Improving flood preparedness in South-Central Texas. (Masters Thesis). University of Texas – Austin. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2152/38755

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fagan, Cassandra. “Improving flood preparedness in South-Central Texas.” 2016. Masters Thesis, University of Texas – Austin. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2152/38755.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fagan, Cassandra. “Improving flood preparedness in South-Central Texas.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Fagan C. Improving flood preparedness in South-Central Texas. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/38755.

Council of Science Editors:

Fagan C. Improving flood preparedness in South-Central Texas. [Masters Thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/38755

Texas A&M University

5. Volia, Merinda Fitri. Implementation of the Integrated Planning Concept to Strengthen Indonesian Radiation Emergency Response Capabilities.

Degree: MS, Health Physics, 2014, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/153493

► Nuclear power has been included in Indonesian national plan as an alternative solution for electricity production. However, Indonesia lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Emergency Preparedness and Response; Emergency Plan; Nuclear and Radiological Emergency; Indonesia

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Volia, M. F. (2014). Implementation of the Integrated Planning Concept to Strengthen Indonesian Radiation Emergency Response Capabilities. (Masters Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/153493

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Volia, Merinda Fitri. “Implementation of the Integrated Planning Concept to Strengthen Indonesian Radiation Emergency Response Capabilities.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/153493.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Volia, Merinda Fitri. “Implementation of the Integrated Planning Concept to Strengthen Indonesian Radiation Emergency Response Capabilities.” 2014. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Volia MF. Implementation of the Integrated Planning Concept to Strengthen Indonesian Radiation Emergency Response Capabilities. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/153493.

Council of Science Editors:

Volia MF. Implementation of the Integrated Planning Concept to Strengthen Indonesian Radiation Emergency Response Capabilities. [Masters Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/153493

Texas A&M University

6. Elkhalifa, Samar Hamza Emam. Improved Source-Reconstruction Through the Exploitation of Dose-Response Models.

Degree: MS, Chemical Engineering, 2016, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157887

► The emergency actions following an accidental or intentional release of a hazardous material (HazMat) are strongly influenced by what is known of the HazMat event… (more)

▼ The emergency actions following an accidental or intentional release of a hazardous material (HazMat) are strongly influenced by what is known of the HazMat event and its evolution (e.g. mass flowrate of the release, location of the release, and the duration of the release). Thus, the availability of such information in a timely and accurate manner is of great importance for emergency crews both on-site and in the areas in the proximity of the site. This information aids in predicting the fate of the release and mitigating the possible threats imposed by it on human health. Characterizing the source of an atmospheric contaminant is typically regarded as an inverse problem, where one has to infer the source characteristics of the released HazMat from concentration or deposition measurements. The inverse solution is obtained by combining atmospheric dispersion models and concentration measurements in an optimal way, where dispersion models are used to produce concentration predictions in space and time using as input initial guesses of the source information. Furthermore, estimating the source parameters needed for atmospheric transport and dispersion modeling requires the application of deterministic and stochastic inversion techniques, such as the Bayesian frames employing Monte Carlo methods. Locating the source and determining its release rate based on downwind concentration measurements, however, is only viable for some cases like industrial accidents, where measurement data from monitoring stations are typically obtained on-site. For other release cases, such as transport accidents or malevolent attacks, there is a lack of input data (i.e. immediate concentration measurements). Hence, there is a necessity to develop new approaches for real cases where this information is probably not available to the required extent or at all. This work presents the development, application and assessment of computational algorithms used in reconstructing the source characteristics following an accidental release of an airborne hazard. A promising methodology is the utilization of the resulting health symptoms from exposure as indirect input for emergency response systems. In this work, a total of six scenarios were constructed and analyzed in terms of their ability to reconstruct the source rate in addition to the source location. The results revealed that the source term information can be identified with good agreement with the true source parameters when using the new scheme. However, the complexity of the information used as input was reflected on the minimum requirement of input data needed to reconstruct the source term. The results also revealed the necessity to explore other sophisticated sampling and inversion techniques. Advisors/Committee Members: Kakosimos, Konstantinos (advisor), Jayaraman, Arul (committee member), Tafreshi, Reza (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: inverse modelling; source-reconstruction; emergency response

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Elkhalifa, S. H. E. (2016). Improved Source-Reconstruction Through the Exploitation of Dose-Response Models. (Masters Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157887

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Elkhalifa, Samar Hamza Emam. “Improved Source-Reconstruction Through the Exploitation of Dose-Response Models.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157887.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Elkhalifa, Samar Hamza Emam. “Improved Source-Reconstruction Through the Exploitation of Dose-Response Models.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Elkhalifa SHE. Improved Source-Reconstruction Through the Exploitation of Dose-Response Models. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157887.

Council of Science Editors:

Elkhalifa SHE. Improved Source-Reconstruction Through the Exploitation of Dose-Response Models. [Masters Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157887

North Carolina State University

7. Wynter, Sharolyn Antonia. Modeling to Quantify the Capacity and Efficacy of Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems: A Study of the North Carolina Health Alert Network.

Degree: MS, Operations Research, 2009, North Carolina State University

URL: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/282

► Following the attacks of September 11th, the growing fear of a bioterrorist attack emerged within the United States and pushed the threat of bioterrorism to… (more)

▼ Following the attacks of September 11th, the growing fear of a bioterrorist attack emerged within the United States and pushed the threat of bioterrorism to the forefront of the public health emergency preparedness and response agenda. Despite the investment of more than six billion dollars in federal funding towards emergency preparedness and response initiatives, well defined and broadly accepted performance measures for determining the efficacy of these systems have yet to be established. Because of the complex and dynamic conditions under which emergency preparedness and response systems must perform, it is becoming apparent that traditional measures of evaluating the performance of public health systems simply will not suffice. The inability to accurately capture and quantify this information has created knowledge gaps which hinder our ability to measure our true level of preparedness and ultimately weakens our response capacity. It is therefore essential that we develop methodologies that enable us to establish valid metrics which capture the information needed to quantify the capacity and efficacy of these systems. As a key information sharing and communication component of North CarolinaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Public Health Information Network (NC PHIN), the North Carolina Health Alert Network (NCHAN) serves as a promising means to measure emergency preparedness and response capacity. The goal of this thesis is to present a methodology for extending approaches in operations research and systems engineering to better understand the value of emergency preparedness and response systems, such as NCHAN. Ultimately we seek to determine how NCHAN has aided to emergency preparedness and response by quantifying the added value of the system to the greater Ã¢â‚¬Å“preparedness and responseÃ¢â‚¬Â process. We demonstrate the use of statistical analysis, simulation and the IDEF0 mapping process as valid tools for modeling and quantifying the less-tangible aspects of emergency preparedness and response. We find that although the capacity exists within NCHAN to increase emergency preparedness and response, other factors, such as usage variability amongst NCHAN users, lack of integration with other NC PHIN components, and limited capacity of tangible system resources (such as labs, funding and public health practitioners) limits the efficacy of NCHAN. These findings suggest that user standardization, component integration and proper resource allocation will be necessary in order to realize the true value of emergency preparedness and response systems. Advisors/Committee Members: Julie S. Ivy, Committee Chair (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: simulation; capacity; emergency preparedness and response

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Wynter, S. A. (2009). Modeling to Quantify the Capacity and Efficacy of Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems: A Study of the North Carolina Health Alert Network. (Thesis). North Carolina State University. Retrieved from http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/282

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wynter, Sharolyn Antonia. “Modeling to Quantify the Capacity and Efficacy of Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems: A Study of the North Carolina Health Alert Network.” 2009. Thesis, North Carolina State University. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/282.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wynter, Sharolyn Antonia. “Modeling to Quantify the Capacity and Efficacy of Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems: A Study of the North Carolina Health Alert Network.” 2009. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Wynter SA. Modeling to Quantify the Capacity and Efficacy of Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems: A Study of the North Carolina Health Alert Network. [Internet] [Thesis]. North Carolina State University; 2009. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/282.

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Council of Science Editors:

Wynter SA. Modeling to Quantify the Capacity and Efficacy of Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems: A Study of the North Carolina Health Alert Network. [Thesis]. North Carolina State University; 2009. Available from: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/282

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California State University – Chico

8. Sands, Andrea. The impact of cardiopulmonary emergency response reorganization on patient survival in a rural hospital .

Degree: 2015, California State University – Chico

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/135886

► Survival of in-house cardiac arrest poses a significant danger to inpatients. Unorganized resuscitation response to cardiopulmonary emergencies can delay treatment interventions such as defibrillation. This… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Cardiac arrest; Cardiopulmonary emergency response; Patient survival

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Sands, A. (2015). The impact of cardiopulmonary emergency response reorganization on patient survival in a rural hospital . (Thesis). California State University – Chico. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/135886

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sands, Andrea. “The impact of cardiopulmonary emergency response reorganization on patient survival in a rural hospital .” 2015. Thesis, California State University – Chico. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/135886.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sands, Andrea. “The impact of cardiopulmonary emergency response reorganization on patient survival in a rural hospital .” 2015. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Sands A. The impact of cardiopulmonary emergency response reorganization on patient survival in a rural hospital . [Internet] [Thesis]. California State University – Chico; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/135886.

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Council of Science Editors:

Sands A. The impact of cardiopulmonary emergency response reorganization on patient survival in a rural hospital . [Thesis]. California State University – Chico; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/135886

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Georgia Tech

9. Chen, Chien-Hung. Optimization and decision strategies for medical preparedness and emergency response.

Degree: PhD, Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2013, Georgia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/52939

► The public health emergencies, such as bioterrorist attacks or pandemic outbreaks, have gained serious public and government attentions since the 2001 anthrax attacks and the… (more)

▼ The public health emergencies, such as bioterrorist attacks or pandemic outbreaks, have gained serious public and government attentions since the 2001 anthrax attacks and the SARS outbreak in 2003. These events require large-scale and timely dispensing of critical medical countermeasures for protection of the general population. This thesis research focuses on developing mathematical models, real-time algorithms, and computerized decision support systems that enable (1) systematic coordination to tackle multifaceted nature of mass dispensing, (2) fast disease propagation module to allow immediate mitigation response to on-site uncertainties, and (3) user-friendly platform to facilitate modeling-solution integration and cross-domain collaboration. The work translates operations research methodologies into practical decision support tools for public health emergency professionals. Under the framework of modeling and optimizing the public health infrastructure for biological and pandemic emergency responses, the task first determines adequate number of point-of-dispensing sites (POD), by placing them strategically for best possible population coverage. Individual POD layout design and associated staffing can thus be optimized to maximize throughput and/or minimize resource requirement for an input throughput. Mass dispensing creates a large influx of individuals to dispensing facilities, thus raising the risk of high degree of intra-facility infections. Our work characterizes the interaction between POD operations and disease propagation. Specifically, fast genetic algorithm-based heuristics were developed for solving the integer-programming-based facility location instances. The approach has been applied to the metro-Atlanta area with a population of 5.2 million people spreading over 11 districts. Among the 2,904 instances, the state-of-the-art specialized integer programming solver solved all except one instance to optimality within 300,000 CPU seconds and solved all except 5 to optimality within 40,000 CPU seconds. Our fast heuristic algorithm returns good feasible solutions that are within 8 percent to optimality in 15 minutes. This algorithm was embedded within an interactive web-based decision support system, RealOpt-Regional©. The system allows public health users to contour the region of interest and determine the network of PODs for their affected population. Along with the fast optimization engine, the system features geographical, demographical, and spatial visualization that facilitate real-time usage. The client-server architecture facilities front-end user interactive design on Google Maps© while the facility location mathematical instances are generated and solved in the back-end server. In the analysis of disease propagation and mitigation strategies, we first extended the 6-stage ordinary differential equation-based (ODE) compartmental model to accommodate POD operations. This allows us to characterize the intra-facility infections of highly contagious diseases during local outbreak when large… Advisors/Committee Members: Lee, Eva K. (advisor), Goldberg, David (committee member), Mei, Yajun (committee member), Monteiro, Renato D. C. (committee member), Zha, Hongyuan (committee member), Pietz, Ferdinand (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Optimization;

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Chen, C. (2013). Optimization and decision strategies for medical preparedness and emergency response. (Doctoral Dissertation). Georgia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1853/52939

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chen, Chien-Hung. “Optimization and decision strategies for medical preparedness and emergency response.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, Georgia Tech. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/52939.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chen, Chien-Hung. “Optimization and decision strategies for medical preparedness and emergency response.” 2013. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Chen C. Optimization and decision strategies for medical preparedness and emergency response. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/52939.

Council of Science Editors:

Chen C. Optimization and decision strategies for medical preparedness and emergency response. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/52939

10. Liu, Yifan. Public health informatics - biosurveillance and operations strategies.

Degree: PhD, Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2018, Georgia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/61095

► Infectious diseases are one of the most common yet most serious types of public health crisis. To react efficiently and effectively to waves of infectious… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Disease modeling; Compartmental models; Emergency response

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Liu, Y. (2018). Public health informatics - biosurveillance and operations strategies. (Doctoral Dissertation). Georgia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1853/61095

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Liu, Yifan. “Public health informatics - biosurveillance and operations strategies.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Georgia Tech. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/61095.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Liu, Yifan. “Public health informatics - biosurveillance and operations strategies.” 2018. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Liu Y. Public health informatics - biosurveillance and operations strategies. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/61095.

Council of Science Editors:

Liu Y. Public health informatics - biosurveillance and operations strategies. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/61095

University of Texas – Austin

11. -5788-1556. Emergency response vehicle travel time analysis.

Degree: MSin Engineering, Operations research and industrial engineering, 2016, University of Texas – Austin

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/39344

► Fire departments, ambulance services and police departments often worry if they are providing prompt response times in case of an emergency. To be effective, emergency… (more)

▼ Fire departments, ambulance services and police departments often worry if they are providing prompt response times in case of an emergency. To be effective, emergency response vehicle (ERV) have to be on the scene within a certain time of the initial emergency call. Emergency response vehicles are exempt from many traffic regulations like speed limit, crossing red signal and moreover other vehicles are expected to yield for ERV. Hence the response time analysis of ERV is very different from the regular traffic study. Advancements in the field of traffic signal control technology brought into picture new traffic signal control device (TCD). These TCDs automatically detect arrival of an ERV to turn traffic signal green for the fire engine to go through. Unfortunately, high installation costs limit the number of TCDs that can be deployed. The key goal of this article is to identify potential intersections in a traffic system for the installation of a TCDs. In this article we propose a method of using Global Positioning System (GPS) data from ERVs to identify slow spots in the traffic system. we start with a brief overview of different map matching techniques. But, most of the map matching algorithms only try to relate the GPS points to the nearest road segment with the objective of only recreating the original path. These methods doesn't help analyze travel time. So we present Pre, Post map match process along with a customized map matching process including a nodal network of entire routes in Austin. Dynamic sizing for identify candidate points. Segment wise wait time analysis. Determine Busy intersection by frequency weighed time delay. We finally present results of the algorithm on 2 years of ERV GPS data from Austin Fire Department. Determine important intersection by frequency weighed time delay. The result can be used by different ERV to significantly improve response times, while meeting the budget restrictions. Advisors/Committee Members: Dimitrov, Nedialko B. (advisor), Hasenbein, John (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Emergency response vehicle; Travel time; Map matching

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-5788-1556. (2016). Emergency response vehicle travel time analysis. (Masters Thesis). University of Texas – Austin. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2152/39344

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

-5788-1556. “Emergency response vehicle travel time analysis.” 2016. Masters Thesis, University of Texas – Austin. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2152/39344.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

-5788-1556. “Emergency response vehicle travel time analysis.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

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Vancouver:

-5788-1556. Emergency response vehicle travel time analysis. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/39344.

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-5788-1556. Emergency response vehicle travel time analysis. [Masters Thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/39344

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12. Mayzel, Allison E. The expansion of the training of the hospital emergency response team at Sentara Rockingham Memorial with the Harrisonburg rescue squad.

Degree: 2016, James Madison University

URL: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/168

► Major emergency incidents occur without any notice and can cause extreme disorder and confusion. The hospital in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Sentara Rockingham Memorial, has created a… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: emergency; rescue squad; hospital emergency response team; FEMA; MCI; Emergency and Disaster Management

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Mayzel, A. E. (2016). The expansion of the training of the hospital emergency response team at Sentara Rockingham Memorial with the Harrisonburg rescue squad. (Masters Thesis). James Madison University. Retrieved from https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/168

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mayzel, Allison E. “The expansion of the training of the hospital emergency response team at Sentara Rockingham Memorial with the Harrisonburg rescue squad.” 2016. Masters Thesis, James Madison University. Accessed January 15, 2021. https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/168.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mayzel, Allison E. “The expansion of the training of the hospital emergency response team at Sentara Rockingham Memorial with the Harrisonburg rescue squad.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Mayzel AE. The expansion of the training of the hospital emergency response team at Sentara Rockingham Memorial with the Harrisonburg rescue squad. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. James Madison University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/168.

Council of Science Editors:

Mayzel AE. The expansion of the training of the hospital emergency response team at Sentara Rockingham Memorial with the Harrisonburg rescue squad. [Masters Thesis]. James Madison University; 2016. Available from: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/168

13. Wu, Hao-Che Tristan. Perceptions on Hurricane Information and Tracking Maps.

Degree: 2013, Texas Digital Library

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66573

► Tropical storms and hurricanes have caused extensive casualties and damage in past decades. Recent data indicate that the annual losses from hurricanes are increasing, partly… (more)

▼ Tropical storms and hurricanes have caused extensive casualties and damage in past decades. Recent data indicate that the annual losses from hurricanes are increasing, partly because the U.S. coastal population has increased significantly in the past 20 years. Moreover, the housing values in these areas have increased as well. Thus, population and economic growth in the vulnerable coastal areas have made hurricanes a serious problem and created the potential for a catastrophic loss of life. The existing research literature lacks a sufficient scientific understanding of hurricane information searching and dynamic protective action decision making during events in which additional information becomes available over time. The hurricane evacuation decision context is well understood; the National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues hurricane forecast advisories every 6 hours until a hurricane turns into a tropical depression. Emergency managers and residents in the risk area are most likely to make decisions on their protective actions based on these hurricane forecast advisories. Therefore, this study uses the DynaSearch program to conduct a computer-based experiment that examines hurricane information search pattern by students playing the roles of county emergency managers, their understanding of hurricane strike probabilities and their choices of protective action recommendations during four different hurricane scenarios. This study simulates the approach of a hurricane by providing experiment participants a sequence of hurricane forecast advisories and examining how they search for information, change their threat perceptions and implement protective actions over time. The results show that (1) People prefer graphic information (especially the forecast track and uncertainty cone) over numeric and text information about hurricanes; (2) hurricane intensity was the parameter that was most commonly viewed and hurricane wind radius was the parameter that was least commonly viewed; (3)forecast track had a large number of clicks and long click durations, whereas uncertainty cone had fewer clicks but longer click durations; (4) participants??? judgments of the extent to which they used each of the parameters were not entirely consistent with their search patterns; (5) participants found a hurricane???s current location and day-5 forecast were the most informative time periods; (6) there was no evidence that participants??? personal concern (whether a hurricane will head toward to their county or not) affected their information search pattern in this study; (7) participants failed to evacuate appropriate risk areas in timely manner; and (8) participants had difficulty interpreting strike probabilities. These results suggest the problem of misinterpretation of the uncertainty cone is less severe than some might have concluded from the evidence provided by Broad et al. (2007). Moreover, the results suggest that participants were able to utilize the available information in the tables and tracking maps to make reasonable judgments… Advisors/Committee Members: Lindell, Michael K (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Hurricane Information; Emergency Management; Hurricane Map; Emergency Response

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APA (6^th Edition):

Wu, H. T. (2013). Perceptions on Hurricane Information and Tracking Maps. (Thesis). Texas Digital Library. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66573

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wu, Hao-Che Tristan. “Perceptions on Hurricane Information and Tracking Maps.” 2013. Thesis, Texas Digital Library. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66573.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wu, Hao-Che Tristan. “Perceptions on Hurricane Information and Tracking Maps.” 2013. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Wu HT. Perceptions on Hurricane Information and Tracking Maps. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas Digital Library; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66573.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Wu HT. Perceptions on Hurricane Information and Tracking Maps. [Thesis]. Texas Digital Library; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66573

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Texas A&M University

14. Wu, Hao-Che Tristan. Perceptions on Hurricane Information and Tracking Maps.

Degree: PhD, Urban and Regional Sciences, 2013, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151680

► Tropical storms and hurricanes have caused extensive casualties and damage in past decades. Recent data indicate that the annual losses from hurricanes are increasing, partly… (more)

▼ Tropical storms and hurricanes have caused extensive casualties and damage in past decades. Recent data indicate that the annual losses from hurricanes are increasing, partly because the U.S. coastal population has increased significantly in the past 20 years. Moreover, the housing values in these areas have increased as well. Thus, population and economic growth in the vulnerable coastal areas have made hurricanes a serious problem and created the potential for a catastrophic loss of life. The existing research literature lacks a sufficient scientific understanding of hurricane information searching and dynamic protective action decision making during events in which additional information becomes available over time. The hurricane evacuation decision context is well understood; the National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues hurricane forecast advisories every 6 hours until a hurricane turns into a tropical depression. Emergency managers and residents in the risk area are most likely to make decisions on their protective actions based on these hurricane forecast advisories. Therefore, this study uses the DynaSearch program to conduct a computer-based experiment that examines hurricane information search pattern by students playing the roles of county emergency managers, their understanding of hurricane strike probabilities and their choices of protective action recommendations during four different hurricane scenarios. This study simulates the approach of a hurricane by providing experiment participants a sequence of hurricane forecast advisories and examining how they search for information, change their threat perceptions and implement protective actions over time. The results show that (1) People prefer graphic information (especially the forecast track and uncertainty cone) over numeric and text information about hurricanes; (2) hurricane intensity was the parameter that was most commonly viewed and hurricane wind radius was the parameter that was least commonly viewed; (3)forecast track had a large number of clicks and long click durations, whereas uncertainty cone had fewer clicks but longer click durations; (4) participants’ judgments of the extent to which they used each of the parameters were not entirely consistent with their search patterns; (5) participants found a hurricane’s current location and day-5 forecast were the most informative time periods; (6) there was no evidence that participants’ personal concern (whether a hurricane will head toward to their county or not) affected their information search pattern in this study; (7) participants failed to evacuate appropriate risk areas in timely manner; and (8) participants had difficulty interpreting strike probabilities. These results suggest the problem of misinterpretation of the uncertainty cone is less severe than some might have concluded from the evidence provided by Broad et al. (2007). Moreover, the results suggest that participants were able to utilize the available information in the tables and tracking maps to make reasonable judgments about… Advisors/Committee Members: Lindell, Michael K. (advisor), Prater, Carla S. (committee member), Wunneburger, Douglas (committee member), Sell, Jane (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Hurricane Information; Emergency Management; Hurricane Map; Emergency Response

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APA (6^th Edition):

Wu, H. T. (2013). Perceptions on Hurricane Information and Tracking Maps. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151680

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wu, Hao-Che Tristan. “Perceptions on Hurricane Information and Tracking Maps.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151680.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wu, Hao-Che Tristan. “Perceptions on Hurricane Information and Tracking Maps.” 2013. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Wu HT. Perceptions on Hurricane Information and Tracking Maps. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151680.

Council of Science Editors:

Wu HT. Perceptions on Hurricane Information and Tracking Maps. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151680

Australian National University

15. Hudson, David Anthony. Uptake of sensor data in emergency management .

Degree: 2015, Australian National University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1885/104578

► While disasters are becoming larger, more complex and more frequent, traditional emergency management response capacities are not increasing at the same rate. Sensor capabilities could… (more)

▼ While disasters are becoming larger, more complex and more frequent, traditional emergency management response capacities are not increasing at the same rate. Sensor capabilities could fill this gap by providing improved situational awareness, or intelligence, for emergency managers. Data from sensors is increasing exponentially in quality and quantity while the cost of capturing and processing these data is decreasing. This creates immense opportunities to bring sensor data into emergency management practices. Unfortunately, not all sensors are created equal. The accuracy, precision, presentation and timeliness of data varies depending on the source, the way the product is structured and who produces it. It is therefore difficult for emergency managers to incorporate sensor data into decision making, particularly when they have not seen the data type before, and do not know where it originated, or how to use. This thesis researches how data product creators can tailor products to increase the likelihood of their product being incorporated in emergency management decision making. It focuses on the issue of data product uptake, which is inclusion of data products in decision making processes. This issue has been poorly covered in the existing literature. This thesis synthesises literature from a range of disciplines then designs and conducts three targeted studies to build upon this knowledge. The first study compares four international data systems which use the same data source but make different choices in the design of their products, this then provides examples of the impacts of these design choices. The second study looks at disaster inquiries in Australia to consider how sensor data has been used in decision making in the past, and what lessons have been learnt from these experiences. The third study surveys Australian emergency managers to collect their views on what products they use, trust and what factors lead to that trust. The results from these studies combine to create a comprehensive collection of design choices available to data product creators. This collection covers not just technical choices like accuracy, but also presentational and data policy choices, to create a more holistic picture of how creators can influence their products. The collection is then presented in a framework which, if applied throughout product development, would be expected to increase uptake of sensor data in emergency management decision making. Design choices and user-oriented design processes are emphasised as a crucially important yet poorly-examined aspect of data uptake in emergency management. This thesis finds that trust is key to whether emergency managers use a product or not, and that trust is created through a series of design choices which can be grouped into quality, reputation, maturity and data policy.

Subjects/Keywords: uptake; sensor; sensor data; emergency management; disaster management; emergency response

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APA (6^th Edition):

Hudson, D. A. (2015). Uptake of sensor data in emergency management . (Thesis). Australian National University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1885/104578

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hudson, David Anthony. “Uptake of sensor data in emergency management .” 2015. Thesis, Australian National University. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1885/104578.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hudson, David Anthony. “Uptake of sensor data in emergency management .” 2015. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Hudson DA. Uptake of sensor data in emergency management . [Internet] [Thesis]. Australian National University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1885/104578.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Hudson DA. Uptake of sensor data in emergency management . [Thesis]. Australian National University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1885/104578

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Southern California

16. Li, Nan. A radio frequency based indoor localization framework for supporting building emergency response operations.

Degree: PhD, Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering), 2014, University of Southern California

URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/372593/rec/329

► Building emergencies especially structure fires are big threats to the safety of building occupants and first responders. When emergencies occur, unfamiliar environments are difficult and… (more)

▼ Building emergencies especially structure fires are big threats to the safety of building occupants and first responders. When emergencies occur, unfamiliar environments are difficult and dangerous for first responders to search and rescue, sometimes leading to secondary casualties. One way to reduce such hazards is to provide first responders with timely access to accurate location information. Despite its importance, access to the location information at emergency scenes is far from being automated and efficient. This thesis assesses the value of location information through a card game, and identifies a set of requirements for indoor localization through a survey. The most important five requirements are: accuracy, ease of on‐scene deployment, resistance to damages, computational speed, and device size and weight. The thesis introduces a radio frequency (RF) based indoor localization framework to satisfy these requirements. When no existing sensing infrastructure is accessible in a building and an ad‐hoc sensor network needs to be established, an environment aware beacon deployment (EASBL) algorithm is developed for supporting a sequence based localization schema. The algorithm is designed to achieve dual objectives of improving room‐level localization accuracy and reducing the effort required to deploy the ad‐hoc sensor network. When there is existing sensing infrastructure in the building, an iterative maximum likelihood estimation (IMLE) localization algorithm is developed for the framework. The algorithm integrates a maximum likelihood estimation technique for location computation. The algorithm also introduces an iterative process that mitigates impacts of radio signal’s multipath and fading effects on localization accuracy. Moreover, building information models are integrated to both algorithms. Building information plays an important role in mitigating multipath and fading effects in iterative location computation, enabling the metaheuristic based search for building‐specific satisfactory beacon deployment plans, and providing a graphical interface for user interaction and result visualization. The framework was validated in both simulation and field tests. The simulation involved two fire emergency scenarios in an office building, and reported room‐level accuracies of above 87.0% and coordinate-level accuracies of above 1.78 m for the EASBL, and room‐level accuracies of above 95.0% and coordinate-level accuracies of above 0.84 m for the IMLE. The field tests involved the same test bed and scenarios, and used a smartphone based prototype that implemented the framework. The field tests reported room‐level accuracies of above 82.8% and coordinate-level accuracies of above 2.29 m for the EASBL, and room‐level accuracies of above 84.6% and coordinate‐level accuracies of above 2.07 m for the IMLE. The framework also reduced the deployment effort of ad‐hoc sensor networks by 32.1%, was proven to be robust against partial loss of devices, and could promisingly satisfy other aforementioned requirements for indoor… Advisors/Committee Members: Becerik-Gerber, Burcin (Committee Chair), Soibelman, Lucio (Committee Member), Krishnamachari, Bhaskar (Committee Member).

Subjects/Keywords: building emergency; emergency response operation; indoor localization; localization algorithm; radio frequency

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APA (6^th Edition):

Li, N. (2014). A radio frequency based indoor localization framework for supporting building emergency response operations. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/372593/rec/329

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Li, Nan. “A radio frequency based indoor localization framework for supporting building emergency response operations.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Southern California. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/372593/rec/329.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Li, Nan. “A radio frequency based indoor localization framework for supporting building emergency response operations.” 2014. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Li N. A radio frequency based indoor localization framework for supporting building emergency response operations. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/372593/rec/329.

Council of Science Editors:

Li N. A radio frequency based indoor localization framework for supporting building emergency response operations. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2014. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/372593/rec/329

Massey University

17. McGill, Mark C. An integrated emergency response network : a solution to New Zealand's hazard environment : submitted as a requirement for the M. Phil. degree, Massey University .

Degree: 1998, Massey University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/6588

► By analysing the various response agencies presently operating in NZ and internationally, with an All Hazards approach in mind, is the development of a fully… (more)

▼ By analysing the various response agencies presently operating in NZ and internationally, with an All Hazards approach in mind, is the development of a fully integrated emergency response structure the best option? Research would indicate that it would have positive outcomes. In a weighted comparison of the advantages, the opportunities and the disadvantages of merging the response agencies, the positive implications of merging outweigh the negative aspects. A main theme that arose from the research is the philosophical base of the emergency services and emergency management. The macro-philosophy and therefore the inherent value system of all the response agencies is to save life, protect property and render humanitarian services. If a merged response service enhances these values, while being cost effective and benefitting the public it should be pursued. Although it is human nature to protect what you have, it is essential for these organisations to take a holistic view of emergency management. There are other opportunities and advantages that exist that support the concept of a combined emergency response agency. Some of the perceived disadvantages are misnomers and the others can be eliminated if the right model is adopted and the necessary resources supplied. However one of the major problems highlighted by the research, were the barriers to change: people (perspective), politics (power) and patch protection (position). If there is to be a successful merger, the barriers must be neutralised. A possible approach is to merge the services and blend the cultures, thereby creating a perceived, singular, unified social identity. Those involved in the new organisation must feel part of this culture and be able to categorise themselves as being in the group of integrated response professionals. There has to be transference of expertise from the existing agencies to the new agency in such a way that a holistic multi-disciplinary response organisation is generated and guaranteed. Field notes indicate that any change should be open change, a change based on the core values of emergency management and not political ideology. In addition, those who are going to use the operational systems, the emergency response teams, should develop them. This is very important for success in the initial phases, along with the appropriate training to new and existing personnel. To minimise prejudice in system development the change process should be lead by a transitional management team. This team must have an international perspective with a sound knowledge base in the emergency management field, social psychology and team development. The aim is to evolve through from a multi-disciplinary team concept, to a trans-disciplinary and trans-cultural (social identity) response agency.

Subjects/Keywords: Emergency Management; Emergency response

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APA (6^th Edition):

McGill, M. C. (1998). An integrated emergency response network : a solution to New Zealand's hazard environment : submitted as a requirement for the M. Phil. degree, Massey University . (Thesis). Massey University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10179/6588

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McGill, Mark C. “An integrated emergency response network : a solution to New Zealand's hazard environment : submitted as a requirement for the M. Phil. degree, Massey University .” 1998. Thesis, Massey University. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/6588.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McGill, Mark C. “An integrated emergency response network : a solution to New Zealand's hazard environment : submitted as a requirement for the M. Phil. degree, Massey University .” 1998. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

McGill MC. An integrated emergency response network : a solution to New Zealand's hazard environment : submitted as a requirement for the M. Phil. degree, Massey University . [Internet] [Thesis]. Massey University; 1998. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/6588.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

McGill MC. An integrated emergency response network : a solution to New Zealand's hazard environment : submitted as a requirement for the M. Phil. degree, Massey University . [Thesis]. Massey University; 1998. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/6588

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

18. Hagman, Robin. Analys av brandstationslokalisering - En fallstudie om Jönköpings nya brandstation.

Degree: Faculty of Science & Engineering, 2019, Linköping UniversityLinköping University

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-158173

► I och med urbaniseringen i det svenska samhället har många städer vuxit och utvecklats till storstäder. Storstäder har många utmaningar, allt ifrån att det… (more)

▼ I och med urbaniseringen i det svenska samhället har många städer vuxit och utvecklats till storstäder. Storstäder har många utmaningar, allt ifrån att det ska finnas jobb och bostadsmöjligheter så måste även infrastrukturen i form av transportmöjligheter utvecklas i takt med befolkningsökningen. Större befolkning betyder mer människor i rörelse som lätt leder till försämrad framkomlighet i trafiken. Detta examensarbete har utförts åt Räddningstjänsten i Jönköpings kommun med syftet att bidra med ett underlag angående vad en ny brandstation skulle generera i minskade insatstider och samhällsnytta. Räddningstjänsten upplever att trafiken i Jönköpings tätort bidrar till sämre framkomlighet som i sin tur leder till att räddningstjänsten får längre insatstider än önskat. Därför planerar kommunen att en ny brandstation ska byggas. I examensarbetet har samhällsnyttan för den nya stationen undersökts genom att bygga en GIS-modell där det går att simulera och undersöka insatstiden för räddningstjänsten baserat på historiska händelser. En litteraturstudie utfördes för att ge en grundläggande kunskapsmässig förståelse för området examensarbetet behandlar. För att få förståelse och kunskap om nuläget för Räddningstjänsten i Jönköping utfördes tre olika intervjuer. Intervjuerna riktade sig till personer som är involverade i utvecklingsprocessen av Jönköpings infrastruktur. Den största delen av examensarbetet var skapandet av GIS-modellen och analysen av det resultat modellen genererade. Under hela examensarbetet har en dialog med Räddningstjänsten i Jönköping förts. Detta för att få hjälp med tolkning av den historiska data räddningstjänsten bidragit med men också för att kontrollera att GIS-modellen resulterade i svar som verkade sannolika och användbara. Examensarbetet resulterade i att en ny brandstation skulle minska medelinsatstiden för räddningstjänsten och generera samhällsnytta. Eftersom en modell aldrig kan ge samma resultat som verkligheten är det viktigt att ta andra saker än enbart GIS-modellens resultat i beaktning när det diskuteras vad samhällsnyttan och en minskning av medelinsatstiden egentligen har för betydelse. Examensarbetet anses kunna vara en del av det beslutsunderlag som används vid beslutsfattandet om en ny brandstation i Jönköpings kommun.

Subjects/Keywords: Blåljuslogistik; Räddningstjänst; Geografiska informationssystem; GIS; Location-Allocation; Network Analyst; Emergency response system; Emergency response management; Emergency service; Emergency service management; Transport Systems and Logistics; Transportteknik och logistik

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APA (6^th Edition):

Hagman, R. (2019). Analys av brandstationslokalisering - En fallstudie om Jönköpings nya brandstation. (Thesis). Linköping UniversityLinköping University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-158173

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hagman, Robin. “Analys av brandstationslokalisering - En fallstudie om Jönköpings nya brandstation.” 2019. Thesis, Linköping UniversityLinköping University. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-158173.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hagman, Robin. “Analys av brandstationslokalisering - En fallstudie om Jönköpings nya brandstation.” 2019. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Hagman R. Analys av brandstationslokalisering - En fallstudie om Jönköpings nya brandstation. [Internet] [Thesis]. Linköping UniversityLinköping University; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-158173.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Hagman R. Analys av brandstationslokalisering - En fallstudie om Jönköpings nya brandstation. [Thesis]. Linköping UniversityLinköping University; 2019. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-158173

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Texas A&M University

19. Cochran, Lainy Dromgoole. Preliminary Dose Assessment for Emergency Response Exercise at Disaster City Using Unsealed Radioactive Contamination.

Degree: MS, Nuclear Engineering, 2016, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157876

► The Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University currently supports emergency response exercises at Disaster City, a mock community used for emergency response training… (more)

▼ The Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University currently supports emergency response exercises at Disaster City, a mock community used for emergency response training that features full-scale, collapsible structures designed to simulate various levels of disaster and wreckage. Several times a year, sealed radioactive sources are used at Disaster City to create radiation fields in which emergency responders can become more familiar with dose rates and how to use their radiation detection equipment. This research seeks to enhance emergency response exercises by using unsealed radioactive sources to simulate a more realistic response environment following an incident involving the dispersion of radioactive material. Limited exercises are performed worldwide using unsealed radioactive sources, and most of that information is not published. This research compiles that information and presents the process for selection of a short-lived radionuclide for use at Disaster City. Historically-used radionuclides were considered, as well as other short-lived radionuclides commonly utilized or capable of being produced at Texas A&M. A preliminary dose assessment for the exercise was performed based on conservative calculation methods used in assessments for unsealed contamination exercises performed at other sites. The assessment was broken into four parts: activation, distribution, exercise participation, and post-exercise monitoring. The computer code, MicroShield, was used to determine external exposure from the source during and after distribution. Internal exposure via inhalation and ingestion was estimated by assuming fractional intakes of activity and converting to dose using allowable limits on intake and dose conversion factors. The selection process identified seven radionuclides that could be used in an unsealed contamination exercise at Disaster City. Pharmaceuticals ^99mTc and ^18F are suitable and available for purchase from nearby vendors. In addition, the Texas A&M Nuclear Science Center TRIGA reactor could be used to produce ^24Na, ^56Mn, ^64Cu, ^82Br, and ^140La via thermal neutron activation. It was determined from the dose assessment that a radionuclide-dependent range of 1-40 mCi can be used to achieve detectable dose rates during the exercise without exceeding assumed administrative dose limits. Tc-99m results in the lowest dose and is recommended from a radiological safety standpoint. However, the choice of which radionuclide and what activity to use for an exercise should be made based on budget and the logistics of the actual exercise. Advisors/Committee Members: Marianno, Craig M (advisor), Poston, Sr., John W (committee member), Murphy, Robin R (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: radiological emergency; emergency response; training; loose contamination; unsealed radioactivity; operational topics; radiation protection; live contaminant

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Cochran, L. D. (2016). Preliminary Dose Assessment for Emergency Response Exercise at Disaster City Using Unsealed Radioactive Contamination. (Masters Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157876

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cochran, Lainy Dromgoole. “Preliminary Dose Assessment for Emergency Response Exercise at Disaster City Using Unsealed Radioactive Contamination.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157876.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cochran, Lainy Dromgoole. “Preliminary Dose Assessment for Emergency Response Exercise at Disaster City Using Unsealed Radioactive Contamination.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Cochran LD. Preliminary Dose Assessment for Emergency Response Exercise at Disaster City Using Unsealed Radioactive Contamination. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157876.

Council of Science Editors:

Cochran LD. Preliminary Dose Assessment for Emergency Response Exercise at Disaster City Using Unsealed Radioactive Contamination. [Masters Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157876

20. Csoke, Meghan E. The Facility Location Problem.

Degree: MS, Mathematics, 2015, Governors State University

URL: https://opus.govst.edu/theses/63

► The purpose of this study was to analyze the location of an emergency facility location within a town based on given information from the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Fire Department; Public Safety; Emergency Response Planning; Emergency and Disaster Management; Mathematics

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Csoke, M. E. (2015). The Facility Location Problem. (Thesis). Governors State University. Retrieved from https://opus.govst.edu/theses/63

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Csoke, Meghan E. “The Facility Location Problem.” 2015. Thesis, Governors State University. Accessed January 15, 2021. https://opus.govst.edu/theses/63.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Csoke, Meghan E. “The Facility Location Problem.” 2015. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Csoke ME. The Facility Location Problem. [Internet] [Thesis]. Governors State University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: https://opus.govst.edu/theses/63.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Csoke ME. The Facility Location Problem. [Thesis]. Governors State University; 2015. Available from: https://opus.govst.edu/theses/63

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Loughborough University

21. Yang, Yanning. Wireless sensor data processing for on-site emergency response.

Degree: PhD, 2011, Loughborough University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2134/8501

► This thesis is concerned with the problem of processing data from Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) to meet the requirements of emergency responders (e.g. Fire and… (more)

▼ This thesis is concerned with the problem of processing data from Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) to meet the requirements of emergency responders (e.g. Fire and Rescue Services). A WSN typically consists of spatially distributed sensor nodes to cooperatively monitor the physical or environmental conditions. Sensor data about the physical or environmental conditions can then be used as part of the input to predict, detect, and monitor emergencies. Although WSNs have demonstrated their great potential in facilitating Emergency Response, sensor data cannot be interpreted directly due to its large volume, noise, and redundancy. In addition, emergency responders are not interested in raw data, they are interested in the meaning it conveys. This thesis presents research on processing and combining data from multiple types of sensors, and combining sensor data with other relevant data, for the purpose of obtaining data of greater quality and information of greater relevance to emergency responders. The current theory and practice in Emergency Response and the existing technology aids were reviewed to identify the requirements from both application and technology perspectives (Chapter 2). The detailed process of information extraction from sensor data and sensor data fusion techniques were reviewed to identify what constitutes suitable sensor data fusion techniques and challenges presented in sensor data processing (Chapter 3). A study of Incident Commanders' requirements utilised a goal-driven task analysis method to identify gaps in current means of obtaining relevant information during response to fire emergencies and a list of opportunities for WSN technology to fill those gaps (Chapter 4). A high-level Emergency Information Management System Architecture was proposed, including the main components that are needed, the interaction between components, and system function specification at different incident stages (Chapter 5). A set of state-awareness rules was proposed, and integrated with Kalman Filter to improve the performance of filtering. The proposed data pre-processing approach achieved both improved outlier removal and quick detection of real events (Chapter 6). A data storage mechanism was proposed to support timely response to queries regardless of the increase in volume of data (Chapter 7). What can be considered as “meaning” (e.g. events) for emergency responders were identified and a generic emergency event detection model was proposed to identify patterns presenting in sensor data and associate patterns with events (Chapter 8). In conclusion, the added benefits that the technical work can provide to the current Emergency Response is discussed and specific contributions and future work are highlighted (Chapter 9).

Subjects/Keywords: 621.382; Sensor data processing; Data fusion; Emergency response; Emergency information system; Wireless Sensor Networks

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Yang, Y. (2011). Wireless sensor data processing for on-site emergency response. (Doctoral Dissertation). Loughborough University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2134/8501

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Yang, Yanning. “Wireless sensor data processing for on-site emergency response.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, Loughborough University. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2134/8501.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Yang, Yanning. “Wireless sensor data processing for on-site emergency response.” 2011. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Yang Y. Wireless sensor data processing for on-site emergency response. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Loughborough University; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2134/8501.

Council of Science Editors:

Yang Y. Wireless sensor data processing for on-site emergency response. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Loughborough University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2134/8501

University of Kentucky

22. Obenauf, Austin William. CONNECTED AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES EFFECTS ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIMES.

Degree: 2019, University of Kentucky

URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ce_etds/84

► Emergency response times have been shown to be directly correlated with mortality rates of out-of-hospital patients. Studies have been conducted to show the relationship between… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Connected and Autonomous Vehicles; Emergency Response Times; Virtual Emergency Lanes; Transportation Engineering

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Obenauf, A. W. (2019). CONNECTED AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES EFFECTS ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIMES. (Masters Thesis). University of Kentucky. Retrieved from https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ce_etds/84

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Obenauf, Austin William. “CONNECTED AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES EFFECTS ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIMES.” 2019. Masters Thesis, University of Kentucky. Accessed January 15, 2021. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ce_etds/84.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Obenauf, Austin William. “CONNECTED AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES EFFECTS ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIMES.” 2019. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Obenauf AW. CONNECTED AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES EFFECTS ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIMES. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Kentucky; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ce_etds/84.

Council of Science Editors:

Obenauf AW. CONNECTED AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES EFFECTS ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIMES. [Masters Thesis]. University of Kentucky; 2019. Available from: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ce_etds/84

23. Collett, Ashley Brooke. Like and Share: The Effectiveness of Social Media on University Student Response Behavior during Emergency Events.

Degree: MS, Safety, Security, and Emergency Management, 2014, Encompass Digital Archive, Eastern Kentucky University

URL: https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/248

► The purpose of this research was to identify how effective the use of social media is when used by university students during emergency events.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Communication; Emergency Management; Emergency Response; Social Media; Social Network; University; Emergency and Disaster Management; Social Media

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Collett, A. B. (2014). Like and Share: The Effectiveness of Social Media on University Student Response Behavior during Emergency Events. (Masters Thesis). Encompass Digital Archive, Eastern Kentucky University. Retrieved from https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/248

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Collett, Ashley Brooke. “Like and Share: The Effectiveness of Social Media on University Student Response Behavior during Emergency Events.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Encompass Digital Archive, Eastern Kentucky University. Accessed January 15, 2021. https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/248.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Collett, Ashley Brooke. “Like and Share: The Effectiveness of Social Media on University Student Response Behavior during Emergency Events.” 2014. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Collett AB. Like and Share: The Effectiveness of Social Media on University Student Response Behavior during Emergency Events. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Encompass Digital Archive, Eastern Kentucky University; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/248.

Council of Science Editors:

Collett AB. Like and Share: The Effectiveness of Social Media on University Student Response Behavior during Emergency Events. [Masters Thesis]. Encompass Digital Archive, Eastern Kentucky University; 2014. Available from: https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/248

Liberty University

24. Hockett, Tanya Jean. Determining the Impacts of Exercise Participation on Disaster Response.

Degree: 2020, Liberty University

URL: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/675

► There are many opinions surrounding the importance and effectiveness of emergency exercises and their influence on the response phase of emergency management. Understanding how exercises… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Emergency Management; Emergency Exercise; HSEEP; Disaster Response; Emergency and Disaster Management; Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration

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Hockett, T. J. (2020). Determining the Impacts of Exercise Participation on Disaster Response. (Masters Thesis). Liberty University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/675

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hockett, Tanya Jean. “Determining the Impacts of Exercise Participation on Disaster Response.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Liberty University. Accessed January 15, 2021. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/675.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hockett, Tanya Jean. “Determining the Impacts of Exercise Participation on Disaster Response.” 2020. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Hockett TJ. Determining the Impacts of Exercise Participation on Disaster Response. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Liberty University; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/675.

Council of Science Editors:

Hockett TJ. Determining the Impacts of Exercise Participation on Disaster Response. [Masters Thesis]. Liberty University; 2020. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/675

University of Toronto

25. Young, Victoria. Content Analyses of Personal Emergency Response Calls: Towards a More Robust Spoken Dialogue-based Personal Emergency Response System.

Degree: PhD, 2016, University of Toronto

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/73186

► In an attempt to address identified usability barriers of traditional push-button-type personal emergency response systems, a novel automated, intelligent, spoken dialogue-based personal emergency response system… (more)

▼ In an attempt to address identified usability barriers of traditional push-button-type personal emergency response systems, a novel automated, intelligent, spoken dialogue-based personal emergency response system is being developed. To design this system and make it more robust for end-users, further information, currently not available in research literature, is needed to improve the artificial intelligence and spoken dialogue components of the system. Using a mixed methods design, this dissertation describes three studies that derive this needed information from real personal emergency response calls. The first study identified 185 keywords and phrases spoken by system users; 17 categories for classifying keywords; and a personal emergency situation model including caller type, call reason, and risk level. The second study expanded the situation model to a personal emergency response model by adding a response-type classification. Various statistical analyses were applied to response calls using call classifications and select conversational measures. Significant trends in call data that could be used to pre-inform the automated personal emergency response system dialogue manager of a call's potential outcome were identified. Words per minute and turn length in words were found to be possible predictors of caller type. Emergency medical services were the predominant response requested for high risk calls and medium risk calls and non-professional responders appeared mainly in medium risk calls. Care provider and older adult callers were also found to employ different conversational strategies when responding to the call taker. In the third study, a spoken speech corpus was developed containing younger and older adult, actor simulated, spontaneous, read, and emotional speech, including personal emergency response keywords, phrases, and scenarios. Taken together, these research results will contribute towards the design and development of a more robust automated, personal emergency response system for older adults to help them age-in-place. Advisors/Committee Members: Mihailidis, Alex, Rehabilitation Science.

Subjects/Keywords: aging-in-place; content analysis; older adult; personal emergency response; personal emergency response system; spoken dialogue system; 0566

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Young, V. (2016). Content Analyses of Personal Emergency Response Calls: Towards a More Robust Spoken Dialogue-based Personal Emergency Response System. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Toronto. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1807/73186

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Young, Victoria. “Content Analyses of Personal Emergency Response Calls: Towards a More Robust Spoken Dialogue-based Personal Emergency Response System.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Toronto. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1807/73186.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Young, Victoria. “Content Analyses of Personal Emergency Response Calls: Towards a More Robust Spoken Dialogue-based Personal Emergency Response System.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Young V. Content Analyses of Personal Emergency Response Calls: Towards a More Robust Spoken Dialogue-based Personal Emergency Response System. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Toronto; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/73186.

Council of Science Editors:

Young V. Content Analyses of Personal Emergency Response Calls: Towards a More Robust Spoken Dialogue-based Personal Emergency Response System. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Toronto; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/73186

University of Iowa

26. Bunch, Jacinda Lea. Rapid response systems : evaluation of program context, mechanism, and outcome factors.

Degree: PhD, Nursing, 2014, University of Iowa

URL: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1558

► Prevention of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is critical to reducing morbidity and mortality as both the rates of return to pre-hospital functional status and… (more)

▼ Prevention of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is critical to reducing morbidity and mortality as both the rates of return to pre-hospital functional status and overall survival after IHCAs are low. Early identification of patients at risk and prompt clinical intervention are vital patient safety strategies to reduce IHCA. One widespread strategy is the Rapid Response System (RRS), which incorporates early risk identification, expert consultation, and key clinical interventions to bedside nurses caring for patients in clinical deterioration. However, evidence of RRS effectiveness has been equivocal in the patient safety literature. This study utilized a holistic Realistic Evaluation (RE) framework to identify important clinical environment (context) and system triggers (mechanisms) to refine our understanding of an RRS to improve local patient emoutcomesem and develop a foundation for building the next level of evidence within RE research. The specific aims of the study are to describe a RRS through context, mechanism, and outcome variables; explore differences in RRS outcomes between medical and surgical settings, and identify relationships between RRS context and mechanism variables for patient outcomes. Study RRS data was collected retrospectively from a 397-bed community hospital in the Midwest; including all adult inpatient RRS events from May 2006 (2 weeks post-RRS implementation) through November 2013. RRS events were analyzed through descriptive, comparative, and proportional odds (ordinal) logistic regression analyses. The study found the majority of adult inpatient RRS events occurred in medical settings and most were activated by staff nurses. Significant differences were noted between RRS events in medical and surgical settings; including patient status changes in the preceding 12 hours, event trigger patterns, and immediate clinical outcomes. Finally, proportional odds logistic regression revealed significant relationships between context and mechanism factors with changes in the risk of increased clinical severity immediately following at RRS event. RE was utilized to structure a preliminary study to explore the complex variables and relationships surrounding RRSs and patient outcomes. Further exploration of settings, changes in clinical status, staffing and resource access, and the ways nurses use RRSs is necessary to promote the early identification of vulnerable patients and strengthen hospital patient safety strategies. Advisors/Committee Members: Scott-Cawiezell, Jill (supervisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Medical Emergency Team; Patient Safety; Rapid Response System; Rapid Response Team; Realistic Evaluation; Nursing

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Bunch, J. L. (2014). Rapid response systems : evaluation of program context, mechanism, and outcome factors. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Iowa. Retrieved from https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1558

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bunch, Jacinda Lea. “Rapid response systems : evaluation of program context, mechanism, and outcome factors.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Iowa. Accessed January 15, 2021. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1558.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bunch, Jacinda Lea. “Rapid response systems : evaluation of program context, mechanism, and outcome factors.” 2014. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Bunch JL. Rapid response systems : evaluation of program context, mechanism, and outcome factors. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Iowa; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1558.

Council of Science Editors:

Bunch JL. Rapid response systems : evaluation of program context, mechanism, and outcome factors. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Iowa; 2014. Available from: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1558

University of Canterbury

27. Fakuade, Dolapo. Integrated response as a process for enhancing the incident command system.

Degree: PhD, Geology, 2017, University of Canterbury

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/7879

► The devastating societal impacts of disruptive events have emphasised the need for more effective and unified emergency response arrangements. While policies that guide strategies, measures… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Emergency Management Response; Command and Control; Integrated Response Framework; Community Functions; Disruptive events

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Fakuade, D. (2017). Integrated response as a process for enhancing the incident command system. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Canterbury. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/7879

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fakuade, Dolapo. “Integrated response as a process for enhancing the incident command system.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Canterbury. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/7879.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fakuade, Dolapo. “Integrated response as a process for enhancing the incident command system.” 2017. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Fakuade D. Integrated response as a process for enhancing the incident command system. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Canterbury; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/7879.

Council of Science Editors:

Fakuade D. Integrated response as a process for enhancing the incident command system. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Canterbury; 2017. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/7879

Universiteit Utrecht

28. Keating, E. Governance of Geo-information in Emergency Response.

Degree: 2016, Universiteit Utrecht

URL: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/337075

► Geographic Information (GI) is a proven tool to support sense and decision making for effective coordination within emergency response. The objective of this research is… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Geo-information; SDI; governance; disaster management; emergency response

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Keating, E. (2016). Governance of Geo-information in Emergency Response. (Masters Thesis). Universiteit Utrecht. Retrieved from http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/337075

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Keating, E. “Governance of Geo-information in Emergency Response.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Universiteit Utrecht. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/337075.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Keating, E. “Governance of Geo-information in Emergency Response.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Keating E. Governance of Geo-information in Emergency Response. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/337075.

Council of Science Editors:

Keating E. Governance of Geo-information in Emergency Response. [Masters Thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2016. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/337075

Dalhousie University

29. Taber, Michael John. Human Systems Integration and Situation Awareness in Microworlds: An Examination of Emergency Response within the Offshore Command and Control Training System.

Degree: PhD, Interdisciplinary PhD Programme, 2010, Dalhousie University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13176

► Existing guidelines detail assessment criteria that should be used to evaluate offshore emergency response (ER) team members’ performance; however, minimal research has investigated this testing.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Human factors; mental models; offshore emergency response; visual displays

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Taber, M. J. (2010). Human Systems Integration and Situation Awareness in Microworlds: An Examination of Emergency Response within the Offshore Command and Control Training System. (Doctoral Dissertation). Dalhousie University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13176

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Taber, Michael John. “Human Systems Integration and Situation Awareness in Microworlds: An Examination of Emergency Response within the Offshore Command and Control Training System.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Dalhousie University. Accessed January 15, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13176.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Taber, Michael John. “Human Systems Integration and Situation Awareness in Microworlds: An Examination of Emergency Response within the Offshore Command and Control Training System.” 2010. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Taber MJ. Human Systems Integration and Situation Awareness in Microworlds: An Examination of Emergency Response within the Offshore Command and Control Training System. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Dalhousie University; 2010. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13176.

Council of Science Editors:

Taber MJ. Human Systems Integration and Situation Awareness in Microworlds: An Examination of Emergency Response within the Offshore Command and Control Training System. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Dalhousie University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13176

Rochester Institute of Technology

30. Labiak, Richard. A Method for detection and quantification of building damage using post-disaster LiDAR data.

Degree: Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science (COS), 2011, Rochester Institute of Technology

URL: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/3023

► There is a growing need for rapid and accurate damage assessment following natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other crisis situations. The use of light detection… (more)

▼ There is a growing need for rapid and accurate damage assessment following natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other crisis situations. The use of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data to detect and quantify building damage following a natural disaster was investigated in this research. Using LiDAR data collected by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) just days after the January 12, 2010 Haiti earthquake, a set of processes was developed for extracting buildings in urban environments and assessing structural damage. Building points were separated from the rest of the point cloud using a combination of point classification techniques involving height, intensity, and multiple return information, as well as thresholding and morphological filtering operations. Damage was detected by measuring the deviation between building roof points and dominant planes found using a normal vector and height variance approach. The devised algorithms were incorporated into a Matlab graphical user interface (GUI), which guided the workflow and allowed for user interaction. The semi-autonomous tool ingests a discrete-return LiDAR point cloud of a post-disaster scene, and outputs a building damage map highlighting damaged and collapsed buildings. The entire approach was demonstrated on a set of six validation sites, carefully selected from the Haiti LiDAR data. A combined 85.6% of the truth buildings in all of the sites were detected, with a standard deviation of 15.3%. Damage classification results were evaluated against the Global Earth Observation - Catastrophe Assessment Network (GEO-CAN) and Earthquake Engineering Field Investigation Team (EEFIT) truth assessments. The combined overall classification accuracy for all six sites was 68.3%, with a standard deviation of 9.6%. Results were impacted by imperfect validation data, inclusion of non-building points, and very diverse environments, e.g., varying building types, sizes, and densities. Nevertheless, the processes exhibited significant potential for detecting buildings and assessing building-level damage. Advisors/Committee Members: van Aardt, Jan.

Subjects/Keywords: Building damage; Building segmentation; Disaster management; Emergency response; LiDAR

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Labiak, R. (2011). A Method for detection and quantification of building damage using post-disaster LiDAR data. (Thesis). Rochester Institute of Technology. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/3023

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Labiak, Richard. “A Method for detection and quantification of building damage using post-disaster LiDAR data.” 2011. Thesis, Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed January 15, 2021. https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/3023.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Labiak, Richard. “A Method for detection and quantification of building damage using post-disaster LiDAR data.” 2011. Web. 15 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Labiak R. A Method for detection and quantification of building damage using post-disaster LiDAR data. [Internet] [Thesis]. Rochester Institute of Technology; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 15]. Available from: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/3023.

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Labiak R. A Method for detection and quantification of building damage using post-disaster LiDAR data. [Thesis]. Rochester Institute of Technology; 2011. Available from: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/3023

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