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In this paper, a method of identifying snowmelt flood hazards is proposed, and a large-scale snowmelt flood hazard zonation scheme based on historical recordings and multisource remote sensing data is established.
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This study explored integrating transportation system analysis with economic modeling to capture the regional economic ripple effect. A state-of-the-art spatial computable general equilibrium model is used to simulate the operation of the economic system.
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This paper explores how claims for transformative adaptation toward more equitable and sustainable societies can be assessed, using a theoretical framework describing transformative adaptation across four elements of the public-sector adaptation lifecycle
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This study proposes an analytical framework for urban disaster recovery and resilience based on social media data that can analyze short-term disaster recovery and assess disaster resilience from the perspectives of infrastructure.
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of heat events defined with different intensities and durations on PTB throughout pregnancy, and to determine thresholds for the high-risk heat events.
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This study combines a more comprehensive evaluation of resilience levels with a study of the structural factors of flood resilience. In countries with major flood-prone cities, research is necessary for urban communities to coexist with flood threats.
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Based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), this study estimated associations between long-term apparent temperature, extreme temperature, and depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older adults.
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This study is designed to provide a scientific reference for the establishment of rainstorm and flood disaster prevention system in Guilin region and improve the risk assessment of rainstorm and flood disasters.

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