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In the face of increasing human pressures on ecosystems, the selection and application of appropriate methods for assessing resilience are vital for effective decision-making and policymaking in both natural and social e...

Abstract Climate change poses significant strain on global water supplies, necessitating robust adaptive measures in irrigated agriculture to ensure food security. Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, this study provides a sys...

The stability and functionality of modern, highly technological societies are profoundly dependent on the uninterrupted availability of critical infrastructure services. The health sector plays a unique role in protectin...

Introduction: Although caregivers of people with dementia may face difficulties, some positive feelings of caregiving may be associated with resilience.Objective: This study systematically reviewed the definitions, metho...

German civil protection faces a resilience crisis driven by a fragile volunteer base and escalating disaster complexity. Empirical data indicates that only one third of volunteer responders are available during emergenci...

Coastal zone is transitional area between land and sea. Under the impacts of climate change, coastal zone is threatened by stressors such as sea-level rise, intensified storm surges. It is a common trend in global coasta...

The concept of Smart Coastal Economy (SCE) has emerged as a strategic approach to achieving sustainable coastal development through digital transformation and community empowerment. However, existing research largely exa...

Abstract Urban metro rail systems are crucial lifelines that play key roles in mobility, accessibility, and economic activity, serving millions daily. However, they are vulnerable to a range of natural and human-induced ...

Climate change is creating serious challenges for fisheries in coastal Nigeria. Fisheries extension workers, who support fishers with advice and training, must themselves be resilient to continue delivering services. Thi...

Ecosystem-based adaptation practices among smallholder farmers in drought-prone areas provides a positive response strategy to the increasing challenges posed by climate change, particularly declining crop yield under dr...

Health security is a vital pillar of German national security. While the COVID-19 pandemic was a stress test, high expenditure failing to yield superior health outcomes reveals structural inefficiency in the German healt...

Background: Smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are at the forefront of climate change impacts, facing significant challenges to their livelihoods because of increasing temperatures, erratic rainfall and extreme w...

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic placed unprecedented strain on healthcare systems worldwide, potentially exacerbating existing vulnerabilities in maternal healthcare. This study examines the...

Starting from the relationship between urban planning and mobility management, TeMA has gradually expanded the view of the covered topics, always remaining in the groove of rigorous scientific in-depth analysis. This sec...

Sustainable infrastructure has emerged as a central pillar in addressing the complex challenges associated with rapid urbanization, population growth, and climate variability. Modern civil engineering practice increasing...

ABSTRACT Background Bangladesh's extreme vulnerability to climate change is fueling public health emergencies, from infectious disease outbreaks to severe mental health burdens. The country's reactive and centralized hea...

In the face of socioeconomic challenges, this paper develops and empirically demonstrates the Gondauri Index (GI) as a reproducible, diagnostics-first composite framework for benchmarking macro-financial resilience acros...

In the context of the arid region rangelands, the community's livelihood is highly dependent on the ecosystem's services, including the proper management and use of natural resources. This research evaluates the effects ...

This article presents the Climate-Resilient Systems Prioritisation Index (CRESPI), a GIS-based spatial decision-support framework developed to support climate resilience planning through the prioritisation of Nature-base...

Abstract Rice-based cropping systems remain dominant in Bangladesh’s agricultural landscape, yet their long-term sustainability and profitability are increasingly constrained by high input requirements, ecological pres...

The rapid digitalization of financial systems has amplified exposure to cyber risks, posing substantial threats to institutional performance and systemic stability. This study investigates how Cyber Risk Management (CRM)...

Abstract Since the twenty first century, the outbreaks of global infectious diseases have caused several public health emergencies of international concern, imposing an enormous impact on population health, the economy, ...

Background: Climate change and increasing water scarcity pose significant challenges to sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) service delivery in rural Africa. In Ethiopia, poor maintenance of rural water sch...

Harnessing root-associated microbiomes to promote beneficial microbial compositions could offer a sustainable strategy to increase crop resilience. Major challenges impeding this strategy are the lack of understanding of...