Civil Protection Research Articles

Pemikiran Etika Perang Imām al-Shawkānī: Analisis Teori Just War dan Relevansi Konflik Israel-Palestina

This research analyzes Imām al-Shawkānī’s thoughts on war ethics within the Just War theory perspective, using the book “Nayl al-Awṭār.” The Israel-Palestine conflict is seen as an example of the abuse of power in just war ethics to the detriment of Palestinian civilians. Just War theory emphasises justice, proportionality and protection of civilians, yet Israel's military operations often violate these principles. Imām al-Shawkānī's thought in Nayl al-Awṭār had an Islamic perspective that emphasised justice and humanity in war. Integrating Just War principles with al-Shawkānī's ethics of war can provide a strong ethical framework to evaluate military actions in the Israel-Palestine conflict and seek a more just solution. Through a library research method and descriptive analysis, this study aims to contribute to the explanation of the connection between religion, ethics, and armed conflict, while promoting international peace and justice. Its practical implications highlight the significance of strengthening Islamic values in facing foreign cultural dominance, while its contemporary relevance underscores the necessity of upholding international law and human rights conventions in addressing armed conflicts. Thus, this research not only provides new insights into the ethics of war in Islam but also highlights the importance of actions to uphold humanity and justice in global armed conflicts.

CFTIlandslides, Italian database of historical earthquake-induced landslides

Knowing the location, the extent and the characteristics of any earthquake-induced environmental phenomenon is becoming an increasingly pressing need for civil protection agencies and local administrations. In particular, earthquake-triggered landslides are known for being among the most important sources of secondary hazard, as they may cause significant losses and may delay rescue operations across large areas. The combination of the relatively frequent seismic release with a very high landslide susceptibility makes the Italian territory especially prone to the occurrence of earthquake-induced landslides. The CFTIlandslides dataset features over 1,000 landslides triggered by historical Italian earthquakes (up to 1997). The landslides effects are subdivided into classes based on location accuracy and type of movement. Knowing the distribution of the past earthquake-induced landslides provides the input information for assessing the related hazard. This dataset is addressed to a large audience of potential users, including researchers and scholars, administrators and technicians belonging to local institutions, and civil protection authorities.

О формах и мерах юридической ответственности за нарушения в сфере государственного оборонного заказа

The relevance of the parties' conscientious fulfillment of their obligations under the state defense contract was maximally manifested in the conditions of the SWO. In this regard, legal liability measures are an effective way to counter violations of current legislation in the field of defense procurement. The author compares the norms of civil, administrative, criminal and special legislation on the defense order in the context of the study of the negative consequences of violation of imperative and dispositive regulations on the state defense order provided for by them.

Impact pressure coefficient and object mobilization length in mass flows

As the impact force of a flow overcomes the frictional resistance of an object, the object moves as long as the pressure exerted by the flow is greater than its shear resistance. With this concept, here, we develop simple analytical models for the mechanical description of the coefficient of impact pressure Cp0 and the mobilization length L when a mass flow impacts a movable object. We invented the obstacle mobilization number Cp0, a dimensionless number, which is expressed as the ratio of the obstacle shear resistance to the kinetic energy of the flow, per unit length. We also relate it to the obstacle Froude number Fr0. When the object moves through the length L against the basal friction, after consuming its kinetic energy, the object eventually stops. This balance between the kinetic energy and friction yields an analytical model for the mobilization length of the object. Equivalently, if the mobilization length is known, the impact velocity can be calculated. This is very important in estimating the flow velocity of any large-scale natural mass flows. Our model predicts that Cp0 decreases strongly to weakly non-linearly with the impact velocity, density ratio between the granular particle and the mobile object, and the area ratio between the grain covered area of the object and its base. Moreover, Cp0 increases linearly with the basal friction coefficient. However, the dynamic response of Cp0 to the shape of the object may vary immensely between objects of different shapes. Our model also predicts that the mobilization length L of the mobile object varies with the square of the impact velocity of flowing mass, but decreases with basal friction of the obstacle and the component of gravitational acceleration in the direction normal to the flow depth. We conduct several laboratory chute experiments with different native Nepalese complex fruit seeds and food grains to validate the physical significance and scope of Cp0 and L. Our simple analytical models very well describe the coefficient of impact pressure and the mobilization length of the mobile object impacted by the laboratory granular flows. We discuss the applicability of Cp0 and L to real flow situations in designing protective civil defense structures as well as mitigating from natural disasters, and industrial transports of complex granular flows.

Seismic signature of an extreme hydro-meteorological event in Italy

Flash floods are a major threat for Mediterranean countries and their frequency is expected to increase in the next years due to the climatic change. Civil protection agencies are called to deal with increasing hydrological risk, but existing hydro-meteorological monitoring networks might not be enough for detecting, tracking, and characterizing rapidly evolving floods produced by severe convective storms. Nowadays, hydro-meteorological information in several watersheds particularly in small and mid-size in orographically complex regions or in third-world countries, is still not available or insufficient. To improve our observational capability of these events, we propose to exploit the seismic recordings, which act as opportunistic signals and can complement well-established procedures to early detect the occurrence of flash floods at regional scale. Here, we investigate the hydro-meteorological event that hit central Italy in September 2022 and resulted in a devastating flash flood. We compare seismic data from a national monitoring network with raingauges and hydrometer data. Our evidence suggests that the main stages of the hydro-meteorological events can be tracked by the spatio-temporal evolution of the seismic noise confirming the capability of this multi-sensor approach in detecting and characterizing such kind of events.

Using Real-Time Ray Tracing in Game Action-Adventure ANGKARA "The Rise of Asura"

The pressing problems facing the games industry in Indonesia are first, the lack of developers who can meet the needs of the local market and the lack of adaptation of local content in games. Second, how to improve the optimization of the Ray Tracing process? To overcome these challenges, this research aims to design and build an action-adventure game model using Unreal Engine 5. By developing the Real-Time Ray Tracing (RTRT) feature. The game design will also utilize the latest technology such as Ray Tracing, and artificial intelligence to create an immersive and realistic gaming experience. The method used in this research is GDLC (Game Development Life Cycle). The results of research using black box testing with components, character responsiveness, basic attacks, interaction with the environment, defense, enemy behavior, and optimization of Ray Tracing state that it has been validated.

Sustainable environmental governance as the implementation of state defense policy

Background: Land waters in urban areas often become a source of problems if they are not managed wisely and firmly. The threat and risk of danger, disease and even death always haunt the people who live on the banks of the river. Poverty and slum areas are negative effects of less than optimal land water management in urban areas. The Indonesian government has taken various steps to address this, but the lack of urban land for settlement is the reason why immigrants from other regions reside and reside in dangerous areas such as riverbanks. The compulsion to live minimally in urban areas is a burden for local governments in their efforts to increase welfare as well as improve sustainable urban governance. Many other cities in developed countries have made efforts to improve inland water areas to alleviate poverty and at the same time beautify the urban landscape. The experts agreed to hold discussions to formulate the best policy steps for sustainable urban governance in Indonesia. Methods: In the process of data analysis and decision making related to sustainable environmental governance as implementation of national defense policy, this article utilizes the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Data Processing Method. Finding: The results of in-depth discussions and interviews with experts in the field of environment, urban governance, economic experts and poverty management experts from various institutions such as the Ministry of Social Affairs, PUPR Ministry, Spatial Planning and City Planning Services, Academics and also the Military were processed using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Conclusion: The best decision alternative will be a recommendation for policy makers regarding sustainable urban governance. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study is relevant to the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Method to formulate sustainable urban water management policies in Indonesia, involving various experts and related institutions to overcome poverty and improve urban landscapes. Therefore, this study can show policy recommendations based on various aspects and views.

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT MODELS AND APPROACHES BASED ON AMERICAN STUDIES

This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the research that has significantly impacted the advancement of disaster management models and approaches since the early 20th century. This review article focuses on scholarly papers indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, which present disaster management models. The selection criteria for these articles were based on their circular models or visual representations of disaster and crisis management from a diverse range of perspectives since 1920. Various disciplines, including public administration, sociology, geography, psychology, and civil defence, have shaped disaster management. Before the 1970s, pioneers in the field, including Prince (1920), Carr (1932), Powell (1954), Chapman (1962), and Stoddard (1968), analysed the impact of disasters on society, and their studies were a significant contribution to the development of disaster management. The circular disaster management model was first introduced by Baird et al. in 1975, focusing on relief-based initiatives. In 1987, Mitroff and fellow researchers delved deeper into the subject, exploring reactive and proactive approaches while integrating the notion of vulnerability. Later models incorporated entitlements such as development, economic progress, risk, hazard, and strategic planning. As time passed, these models grew more extensive and all-encompassing. Nevertheless, disaster management still requires further advancement to tackle crucial challenges like climate change, sustainable development goals, resilience, and the Sendai risk reduction framework. It is recommended that these issues be addressed under the leadership of public administration.

Civil protection of a citizen's privacy after his death

Relevance. The article considers the peculiarities of civil protection of a person's private life after his death by other persons in accordance with Art. 152.2 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. The positions of legal scholars regarding the ambiguous phenomenon of «experience of law» with the inalienability of intangible benefits, when information about the private life of a deceased citizen is subject to posthumous protection, are analyzed. The established judicial practice was studied to resolve such claims for civil law remedies for the right to privacy of a deceased person, decisions of the Constitutional Court and clarifications of the Supreme Courts of the Russian Federation on issues related to the protection of the personal non-property law in question in civil proceedings.The purpose of the study is to supplement theoretical provisions deepening the civil law theory of posthumous protection of privacy, and to develop proposals to eliminate existing gaps in civil ¬ legal regulation in this area.Objectives: to analyze court decisions on claims for posthumous protection of private life, decisions of the Constitutional Court and decisions of the Supreme Courts of the Russian Federation, to identify shortcomings in the wording of Art. 152.2 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, as well as to update, taking into account scientific discussions, proposals regarding the sale of intangible benefits after death.Methodology. To achieve a theoretical and practical result, the author used scientific (analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction) and private scientific methods (formal-legal, system-analytical and formal-logical, method of analysis and generalization of judicial practice).The results of the study are determined by its theoretical and applied nature and contain the author's vision of improving the norms of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation in terms of posthumous protection of the right to privacy (changing the list of persons entitled to protect the interests of the deceased, legalizing the concept of «good memory of a deceased citizen»).Conclusion. Posthumous protection of privacy is delegated by the state to close relatives of the deceased person by virtue of public and personal interest. In connection with death, the legal personality of a person ceases, and those who protect the privacy of the deceased become the subjects of legal relations.

Digital peacekeeping, cyborg soldiers and militarised masculinities: a posthuman critique

ABSTRACT This article contends that digital technologies are profoundly altering peacekeeping practices as well as peacekeeper consciousness and modes of being. It is proposed that combining postcolonial humanist and posthumanist ontological perspectives when undertaking ethnographic research enrichens investigations into global race and gender power relations in peacekeeping. Drawing on posthumanism and Bourdieusian practice theory, the article examines how 16 British infantry soldiers articulate reconnaissance and civilian protection experiences and construct their militarised masculinities prior to and after deployment to United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in 2020–2021. Findings show that deployment to a high-risk, stressful mission and functioning as ‘information processing devices’ in an increasingly centralised UN peacekeeping system disempowers and emasculates the men. The peacekeepers respond by engendering and racialising the British Army’s ‘gender-neutral’ cyborg soldier figuration and draw on virtual gaming syntax and framings to create relational distance between themselves, female colleagues and local populations.

Protection of Civilians and Treatment of Prisoners during War are at Stake: A Comparative Study

The atrocities of Israel's aggression perpetrated from 07 October 2023 on the civilian population and the treatment of prisoners of war shocked the world. Western governments have encouraged Israel to continue its tyranny. Many other governments around the world preferred to remain silent despite the presence of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). This has led to a re-launch of the debate on the credibility of IHL and the positioning of International Islamic Humanitarian Law (IIHL) on the world stage. The aim of this study is therefore to compare IHL and IIHL, from a theoretical and practical point of view, in the field of the protection of civilians during war and the treatment of prisoners of war. To do this, we opted for a comparative approach between these two components, both conceptually and functionally. This approach focused, on the one hand, on the main sources of the Sharia, the Quran and the Sunnah, as well as on the opinions of Muslim scholars (ulamas), supported by concrete examples of the application of Islamic norms by the Prophet and the Rashidoun caliphs. On the other hand, it also examined all the conventions, treaties and other documents that constitute the sources of the IHL. From a theoretical point of view, the results showed that there are many similarities between the two laws. In practical terms, however, the IIHL stands out for its concrete form and effective application. These observations led us to recommend that the current world order be rethought in view of the juxtaposition of the IIHL and IHL rules.

Climatic features in the Serra do Sincorá geopark, in Chapada Diamantina, in the state of Bahia, Brazil

Climate studies and their elements are important, because in addition to research and weather forecasting, other sectors of the community need information about weather and climate, such as agriculture, aviation, civil defense, water resources management, navigation and the energy sector. In this sense, the present study aimed to analyze the variability of some elements of the climate of the Bahian municipalities of Andaraí, Lençóis, Mucugê and Palmeiras, the area of proposition for the creation of the Serra do Sincorá Geopark, in Chapada Diamantina, based on air temperature, rainfall and evapotranspiration in the perspective of understanding the behavior of the local climate and its possible effects in the region. For this analysis, specific time intervals were selected for each municipality, available at the National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) and Climatempo. The data were tabulated for statistical analysis of the behavior of the climate elements over the months and years, using as parameters the sum, minimum, maximum, average and the correlation between the meteorological variables, with the generation of climograms and comparative graphs. The relevance of the study lies in understanding the climatic variations of the municipalities in the proposed area of the Serra do Sincorá Geopark in relation to its climatic dimension, since the results may offer subsidies regarding environmental planning, in addition to a contribution to the local population, since there are few studies in the field of climatology in the region. With the analysis of meteorological data, it is proven that the municipalities of Andaraí, Lençóis, Mucugê and Palmeiras, due to climate factors, such as altitude, latitude and longitude, on a regional scale, influence the behavior of climate elements.

A Climate Education Experience in the Community of Morro Santa Terezinha in the City of Fortaleza in the State of Ceará (Brazil)

The study presents the evaluation of a teaching-learning process in climate education through active methodologies, as well as the perception of students in the final years of elementary school about the effects of climate variability and the occurrence of natural disasters in the region where they live in Morro Santa Terezinha in Fortaleza/CE. Thus, a questionnaire was applied to diagnose the level of knowledge of these students, the results of which supported discussions of the content in pedagogical meetings, lectures and analysis of climate information obtained from the National Institute of Meteorology and the Ceará Foundation of Meteorology and Water Resources, as well as information on the occurrence of natural disasters obtained from the Municipal Coordination of Protection and Civil Defense. This methodology enabled the students to associate scientific knowledge with the climatic reality observed in the region under study and fostered meaningful learning and protagonism, as recommended in the National Common Curriculum Base, in addition to the preparation and publication of an educational leaflet that was distributed in the school community. It was therefore concluded that the work met the objectives of motivating and arousing the interest of students and the school community in climate education and environmental preservation.

Implementation by local self-government bodies of state policy in the field of civil protection

Implementation by local self-government bodies of state policy in the field of civil protection

Edward W. Said: Not so lost reflections On Lost Causes such as the one-state solution

ABSTRACT The article examines the enduring relevance of Edward Said's perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, juxtaposing contemporary challenges with Said's visionary advocacy for a one-state solution. The analysis delves into the complexities of the evolving Middle East dynamics, emphasising the need to reconsider alternative frameworks. Central to our analysis is Said's intellectual ethos, which champions the role of secular intellectuals and profoundly influences his democratic values, his defence of a binational state, and his staunch support for academic freedom. Said's legacy serves as a guiding beacon, stressing the moral imperative to challenge entrenched power structures and advocate for truth. The article explores Said's arguments for a binational state rooted in democratic principles and universal values, arguing that despite scepticism and political marginalisation, his vision offers a compelling pathway toward reconciliation and peace, transcending conventional paradigms and amplifying marginalised voices. This approach highlights how Said's commitment to democracy and intellectual freedom shapes his support for causes other believe to be hopeless and continues to inspire contemporary discourse.

Validation of Citizen Science Meteorological Data: Can They Be Considered a Valid Help in Weather Understanding and Community Engagement?

Citizen science has emerged as a potent approach for environmental monitoring, leveraging the collective efforts of volunteers to gather data at unprecedented scales. Within the framework of the I-CHANGE project, MeteoTracker, a citizen science initiative, was employed to collect meteorological measurements. Through MeteoTracker, volunteers contributed to a comprehensive dataset, enabling insights into local weather patterns and trends. This paper presents the analysis and the results of the validation of such observations against the official Italian civil protection in situ weather network, demonstrating the effectiveness of citizen science in generating valuable environmental data. The work discusses the methodology employed, including data collection and statistical analysis techniques, i.e., time-series analysis, spatial and temporal interpolation, and correlation analysis. The overall analysis highlights the high quality and reliability of citizen-generated data as well as the strengths of the MeteoTracker platform. Furthermore, our findings underscore the potential of citizen science to augment traditional monitoring efforts, inform decision-making processes in environmental research and management, and improve the social awareness about environmental and climate issues.

Striving for Peace: Addressing Human Rights Challenges in UN Peacekeeping Operations

United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations have been pivotal in global efforts to stabilize conflict zones and mitigate violence for over seven decades. Utilizing soldiers, police personnel, and civilian peacekeepers from diverse backgrounds, these missions aim to implement multidimensional mandates while upholding international legitimacy. Beyond traditional roles of maintaining peace and stability, modern peacekeeping endeavours encompass a spectrum of responsibilities, including civilian protection, demobilization, and human rights enforcement, thereby fostering the transition from conflict to peace. However, amidst these noble goals, the UN has faced persistent criticism regarding human rights violations and sexual abuse by peacekeepers. This paper delves into the UN’s efforts to address legal and policy concerns, ensuring human rights protection and restoring the integrity of peacekeeping. It examines normative frameworks guiding peacekeeping missions and the evolving role of human rights therein. Despite advancements, challenges persist, including ambiguous mandates, political discord, and accountability deficits. Ambiguities in\ conceptual frameworks further complicate operationalization, necessitating clarity and coherence in mandates and implementation.Recommendations for improvement include prioritizing civilian protection and human rights, fostering political consensus, and addressing discrepancies in resource allocation. Additionally, measures to ensure accountability, including penalties for troop-contributing countries and re-evaluation of peacekeepers’ immunity, are vital. In conclusion, while UN peacekeeping remains indispensable in global peace efforts, addressing human rights violations and enhancing accountability are imperative to uphold its integrity and effectiveness.

Achieving European Union strategic autonomy: circularity in critical raw materials value chains

Abstract Why is it important to understand the potential of circular economy for security? With the green transition in full swing and vulnerabilities in value chains as a consequence of the COVID–19 pandemic and Russian aggression towards Ukraine, this question has never been more timely. Titanium metal constitutes a poignant case, as it is a critical raw material essential for the strategic civil aerospace and defence sectors. In addition, circular economy solutions constitute a viable solution to mitigate import dependencies in the case of this particular raw material. The European Union, with one of the largest aviation industries globally, is dependent on titanium imports from Russia and the United States. The latter, in turn, (re)imports titanium scrap from EU aviation manufacturing to increase material efficiency and reduce costs through recycling. Based on extensive stakeholder interviews across several countries and quantitative trade data, this article presents a first-time analysis of how, in the case of the titanium value chain, circular economy solutions can support the EU Open Strategic Autonomy (OSA) objectives, as enshrined in the 2023 Critical Raw Materials Act. We suggest that in order for the EU to achieve both the OSA and decarbonization objectives, it is essential to prioritize the establishment of recycling facilities as part of reshoring of the mid-value titanium industry. With the prospect of Ukraine becoming an EU member state, this strategy could be complemented by investments into the decarbonization of the upstream value chain in Ukraine while meshing it further with the EU industrial base. We argue that such reshoring could be best achieved through careful intergovernmental and industrial negotiations between the US and EU stakeholders within the formerly established channels for aviation dispute resolutions and within the framework of Ukraine's postwar reconstruction and potential EU accession.

РАЗВИТИЕ НАУЧНОГО НАПРАВЛЕНИЯ В ОБЛАСТИ ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЯ ЧРЕЗВЫЧАЙНЫХ СИТУАЦИЙ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ХАРАКТЕРА

Substantiates the strategy for the development of a promising scientific area of activity of the All-Russian research institute for civil defense and emergency situations of EMERCOM of Russia (Federal center for science and high technologies) in the field of preventing the environmental consequences of emergencies, ensuring environmental safety, in terms of the activities of EMERCOM of Russia. The development of a new interdisciplinary field of research into interrelated problems of ensuring the safety of life of the population, the state of human protection from emergencies, monitoring and forecasting their environmentally adverse consequences is becoming particularly relevant in a complex geopolitical situation, the reduction of reserves of uncontaminated natural resources, and the ever-increasing technospheric impact on the natural environment. The novelty of the approaches proposed by the authors lies in a new format for studying the processes of environmental hazard from the standpoint of preventing its occurrence at the stage and in the sources of origin. The purpose of this study was to develop new conceptual approaches, the main activities of a scientific institution in the interdisciplinary subject area of monitoring, forecasting the state of protection of the population, the natural environment, territories from threats of natural and man-made emergencies in terms of preventing dangerous environmental and related consequences. One of the applied tasks of the work was to substantiate the formation of one of the first joint dissertation councils in Russia in the scientific specialty «Environmental safety». According to the authors of the article, the development of scientific research within the framework of the work of the new dissertation council will serve as a powerful impetus to the intensification of research activities in the relevant field of knowledge aimed at ensuring the safety, favorable conditions of Russian citizens, protection and preservation of the natural environment, ensuring sustainable socio-economic development of the Russian Federation.

A multiclass short-term lightning predictor for the Amazon region using ground-based meteorological data and artificial neural network

Lightning prediction is a complex task due to the intricate nature of this phenomenon. Various sectors of society, including aviation and civil defense, can benefit from accurate lightning occurrence information. Methodologies that can predict lightning occurrence are crucial to minimize the issues related to this phenomenon. In this work, we propose a novel approach using the machine learning model called Artificial Neural Network (ANN) to predict lightning occurrence one hour ahead. We use ground-based meteorological data from the National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) and the number of lightning per hour to feed the ANN model. We used a lightning dataset of six years of observation (2015–2020) from GLD360 to train, validate, and test machine learning algorithm models. A model was developed for each weather station. We use data from 24 stations distributed throughout the Brazilian Legal Amazon region. The multiclass predictor was based on three categories: no lightning, low-intensity, and high-intensity of lightning. We also developed a solution comprising two cascade ANN models, each performing binary prediction. The first predicts the occurrence or no occurrence of lightning, and the second predicts the intensity: low or high. The cascade approach showed superior performance compared to the regular approach.