Resilience Strategies Research Articles

A novel framework for evidence-based assessment of flood resilience integrating multi-source evidence: A case study of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China

Floods are extremely destructive to the society, economy and nature, and severely restrict sustainable urban development. There is an urgent need to assess the level of flood resilience, analyze its evolutionary characteristics and improve the flood resilience of the region. However, few previous studies have integrated multi-source evidence into a framework for assessing flood resilience over a longer time span. This study integrated multi-source evidence to analyze the Yangtze River Economic Belt, including literature-based evidence, policy texts and social media data. Subsequently, the Kruskal algorithm and Jaccard coefficient were used to construct collinear networks and identify the clustering dimensions of flood resilience. After evidence judgment, a flood resilience indicator system was constructed. The flood resilience index was calculated using the improved Critic method. The dynamic evolution characteristics and key influencing factors were illustrated by the Kernel density and Grey correlation methods, respectively. The principal contribution is to integrate multi-source evidence to assess flood resilience, with a newly constructed indicator system that systematically considers local public demand, policy priorities and common indicators from previous literature. The results show that: the flood resilience index of the Yangtze River Economic Belt is in the range of [0.16, 0.75] from 2000 to 2022, with higher values in the downstream compared to those in the midstream and upstream. The social dimension dominating the overall flood resilience. The kernel density curve of the YREB is characterized by a right trailing. The inter-regional differences tend to widen and have a polarization effect. The special funds for water conservancy finances and the length of flood prevention levees are key factors influencing the level of flood resilience. Finally, strategies for enhancing flood resilience were proposed. This study provides a feasible framework for constructing an indicator system and assessing flood resilience by integrating multi-source data. It is important for flood risk management and helps to the development of urban flood prevention and resilience strategies.

Mediating and Suppressing Effects of Coping Styles Between Resilience and Empathy for Pain in Clinical Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to investigate the current state of empathy for pain among clinical nurses, analyze the relationship between resilience and empathy for pain, and explore the mediating effects of coping styles. This was a multicenter cross-sectional study conducted among 1601 clinical nurses in Guangdong Province, China. The convenience sampling method was used to collect data from Sociodemographic information, the 14-Item Resilience Scale, the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire, and the Chinese version of the Empathy for Pain Scale from June to September 2023. To analyze the relationship between resilience, coping styles, and empathy for pain among clinical nurses with descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation analysis, and mediation analysis. The empathy for pain score among Chinese clinical nurses was 2.92 ± 0.79, with the empathy reactions dimension at 3.56 ± 0.74, and the body and mind discomfort reactions dimension at 2.70 ± 0.89. Clinical nurses' resilience was positively related to the coping styles and the empathy reactions dimension, whereas negatively associated with the body and mind discomfort reactions dimension. Coping styles were negatively related to the empathy for pain and the body and mind discomfort reactions dimension, whereas positive with the empathy reactions dimension. Coping styles partially mediated between resilience and empathy reactions dimension (β=0.127, 95% CI: 0.070~0.183), accounting for 56.19% of the total effect. There were suppressing effects of coping styles between resilience and empathy for pain (β=-0.157, 95% CI: -0.189~-0.126), the body and mind discomfort reactions dimension (β=-0.172, 95% CI: -0.203~-0.142). The effects of resilience on clinical nurses' empathy for pain were partially mediated and suppressed by coping styles. During clinical pain management, nursing administrators should focus on developing clinical nurses' resilience and positive coping strategies to improve nurses' physical and mental health, optimize pain management, and foster a heightened sense of empathy for pain.

Developing a healthcare transformational leadership competency framework for disaster resilience and risk management

Climate change-induced hazards increasingly threaten healthcare systems worldwide, amplifying the frequency and severity of disasters and their adverse health effects. This necessitates fortified healthcare leadership and resilient systems capable of delivering quality care amidst escalating environmental challenges and emphasises the need for standardised competency frameworks to enhance disaster readiness and response. As healthcare organisations face evolving challenges, cultivating transformational leadership competencies becomes essential for building adaptive, resilient, and effective disaster management strategies. Purposeof this study: This conceptual paper addresses the research question: "How can healthcare leaders' competencies be developed to support healthcare disaster resilience?". MethodsThe study, conducted in 2023, used a narrative literature review, comparative analysis, and synthesis. It reviewed frameworks on transformational leadership and disaster resilience, employing comparative analysis to examine relationships and leadership competencies. A synthesized framework was developed to clarify dimensions and relationships. ResultsEight ‘domains’ of competencies were identified, in addition to other ‘transferring skills.’ The domains were analysed regarding their component competencies and were broadly classified into knowledge, cognitive and interpersonal skills, and attitudes. This classification is proposed as a ‘Healthcare Transformational Leadership Competency Framework’ (HTLCF) for disaster resilience and risk management. ConclusionThe HTLCF supports leaders in navigating complexities, anticipating risks, and facilitating collaboration, communication, and accountability, leveraging their transformative agency. This study suggests the use of the Healthcare Transformational Leadership Competency Framework to develop a standardised disaster management curriculum and continuous, ongoing training. This would equip leaders to enhance resilience and ensure coordinated, effective disaster responses for healthcare systems.

Projected impact of climate change on human health in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) contribute relatively little to global carbon emissions but are recognised to be among the most vulnerable parts of the world to health-related consequences of climate...

De-risking Global Supply Chains: Looking Beyond Material Flows

executive summary: This essay examines supply chain de-risking driven by two forces: (1) the renewed concerns of the U.S. and its allies about supply chain resilience and (2) China's long-standing strategy to redefine the global order. main argument A defining feature of global supply chains is they are powered by material, information, financial, and human flows. By examining these multiple flows in the evolution of global supply chains, our analysis goes beyond the singular focus on material flows that is common in recent economic and foreign policy discourse. Another defining feature of global supply chains is the strategic interaction between different actors. Following this line of thinking, we argue that de-risking is not a unilateral option for the West and its developed economy partners but rather an interactive and fluid development taking place around the globe. This can be seen in the U.S.'s growing emphasis on improving supply chain resilience through reshoring, nearshoring, and friendshoring, as well as in China's diversification into markets such as Russia and the global South, with broader implications for major economies. Looking beyond material flows to information, financial, and human flows is important to monitor these indicators of the ongoing transitions in global supply chains. policy implications • Policymakers must recognize that de-risking is not a unilateral process but involves strategic interactions among multiple global actors. • It is imperative to consider the implications of information, financial, and human flows, in addition to material flows, to develop effective de-risking strategies. • Ensuring political stability and policy continuity is essential to effective de-risking, particularly in the context of changing administrations and economic policies. • In implementing de-risking, efforts should ensure coordination across the four types of flows while addressing the challenges of increased complexity and potential lack of visibility into operations. • The role of emerging economies in de-risking is critical, as they stand to benefit significantly but also play a key role in achieving diversified and resilient supply chains.

Resilience in nursing medication administration practice: a systematic review with narrative synthesis.

Little is known about how nurses adapt medication administration practices to preserve safety. The capacity to adapt and respond before harm occurs has been labelled 'resilience'. Current evidence examining medication safety largely focuses on errors and what goes wrong. This review aimed to synthesise evidence for the application of resilience principles and practices in nursing medication administration. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guided the review, which was registered with PROSPERO. MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO and CINAHL databases were searched from 14 August 2020 to 1 January 2021 for English-language studies. A systematic review of empirical studies of any design relating to resilience and safety in nursing medication administration in the inpatient setting was conducted. Methodological quality was appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Data were synthesised thematically. Thirty-two studies with a range of methodologies of mostly good quality met the inclusion criteria. Eleven interventional studies included two that evaluated the effectiveness of education interventions and nine exploratory studies with outcomes showing the impact of an intervention designed or examined to build resilience. Twenty-one non-interventional studies showed how resilience principles are put into practice. Only three studies explicitly named the concept of resilience. Resilient medication administration strategies result from five triggers. Nurses' resilience practices were found to be responses to identified trigers that threaten safety and productivity. These were often short term, real-time proactive adaptations to preserve safety, compensating for and responding to complexities in the modern healthcare setting. CRD42018087928.

Pastoral livestock breeding strategies for resilience and sustainable development

Pastoral livestock breeding strategies for resilience and sustainable development

A dynamic resilience management framework for deep-tier supply networks

The unprecedented supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19 has had severe operational and financial consequences to firms across industries and continents. While tactical reactionary strategies can help, firms are in need of proactive management approaches to design more resilient supply chain networks in the first place. Firms are looking for an effective framework to design and monitor supply networks, mitigate disruption consequences, and manage resilience under different scenarios. We propose a framework to manage the resilience of deep-tier automotive supply networks by integrating a simulation-based resilience assessment scheme for effectiveness with an efficient optimization-based framework to find optimal strategies for handling regular disruption events. The framework promotes network analysis techniques combined with discrete-event simulation informed by secondary data sources and global supply risk databases for improving resilience management. We validate the effectiveness of the proposed framework using a real-world global automotive original equipment manufacturer case study. Our results demonstrate that the proposed dynamic framework relying on deep-tier visibility can optimize resilience strategies through all key performance indicators. The results show an average of 35% and 40% reductions in back-ordered cost and shipment delays, respectively, with a marginal growth in holding cost when the proposed framework is implemented with deep-tier visibility.

From Disruption to Continuity: Understanding Organizational Resilience Strategies in the Face of Technological Change

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, organizations face significant challenges that can disrupt their operations, supply chains, and overall stability. This study examines how organizations manage technological disruptions by exploring the resilience strategies they employ and evaluating their effectiveness across different industries and organizational contexts. Drawing on resilience theory, crisis management literature, and organizational studies, the research adopts a mixed-methods approach that includes in-depth case studies, qualitative interviews with industry experts, and quantitative analysis of organizational performance data. The primary objectives of this study are to identify key resilience strategies, assess their effectiveness in diverse organizational settings, and determine the factors that influence successful implementation. By integrating insights from real-world examples and theoretical frameworks, the research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how organizations can better prepare for and respond to technological disruptions. The findings are expected to reveal critical implementation factors such as leadership support, organizational culture, and resource allocation, which are essential for fostering a resilient organizational environment. Ultimately, this study offers actionable recommendations for practitioners seeking to enhance their resilience capabilities. These recommendations will serve as a guide for developing robust resilience strategies, cultivating a culture of adaptability, and overcoming challenges associated with technological disruptions. The study contributes to the broader discourse on organizational resilience, providing valuable insights for both academic research and practical application in an increasingly uncertain technological environment.

Strategic analysis of Iran's climate resilient health system.

Climate change is a long-term systematic climate variability caused by human activities that alters the composition of the global atmosphere. Health systems should be adaptive and resilient to climate change. Hence, this research aimed to strategically analyze the resilience of Iran's health system to climate change. This study utilized a multiple methods approach. First, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 key climate change and health experts to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the Iranian health system's resilience to climate change. Purposeful and snowball sampling techniques were used to ensure maximum diversity among the participants. Then, a questionnaire was developed based on the findings of the first stage and was completed by 33 climate change and health experts. Finally, the strategic position of Iran's health system's resilience to climate change was determined using the internal - external factors matrix. A total of 84 internal factors and 101 external factors were identified that affect the resilience of Iran's health system against climate change. The internal factors were categorized into seven dimensions (i.e., governance and leadership; health financing; health workforce; facilities, equipment and medicines; health information system; health services delivery, and key results). The external factors were categorized into six dimensions (i.e., political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors). The average score of internal and external factors were 2.47 and 2.12, out of 4 respectively. Iran's health system was found to be in the strategic position of V in terms of resilience to climate change. Therefore, precautionary strategies such as strengthening the climate resilience of healthcare facilities, promoting healthcare facilities' adaptation to climate change, public-private partnership, strengthening the health service delivery system, quality management and cost management, should be implemented to strengthen the resilience of Iran's health system to climate change. Iran's health system is facing significant weaknesses and challenges that have hindered its resilience to climate change. Iran's health system can better prepare and respond to the health impacts of climate change, and safeguarding the health and well-being of its population by addressing these challenges and implementing adaptive and resilience strategies.

Lived Experiences of School Heads During Post-Pandemic: Building Resilience and Navigating Schools to Recovery Amidst Disruptive Times

Crisis management practices among school leaders are critical for effective emergency response and resilience. Crisis management studies are essential because unanticipated crises, such as health concerns and calamities, disrupt the learning process. This phenomenological research explores the lived experiences of school heads during the post-pandemic period when they built resilience and navigated their schools back to recovery. Adapting to changing circumstances, finding effective ways to bridge learning gaps and promoting staff and learner well-being are the major challenges facing school heads after pandemic. Real-life situations are further explored through this research to aid in crisis management. This study is crucial because it aids organizations in their effective planning, rapid response, and recovery from unexpected crises. Eight school heads from the Philippines were selected as participants. The researcher utilized a validated questionnaire to gather data on various school management strategies before and after the pandemic. The post-pandemic posed challenges, needs, and opportunities due to protocols, settings, and requirements while incorporating resilience strategies and implementing proactive school recovery approaches. The ANCHOR model was developed as a crisis management framework based on the findings and observations. This process consists of five stages: acclimatization, necessity appraisal, counter-response and handling, opportune resilience strategies application, and recovery and restructuring. It can be applied by organizations to manage crises and recover, emphasizing crisis management skills to improve organizational performance. The model can aid school heads in making informed decisions and navigate institutions to recovery. Finally, this research encapsulates that crisis management skills are essential to organizational performance, particularly in academic institutions.

The fire hazard preparedness of special needs schools in the North West Province, South Africa

Fire disaster preparedness has been reported as critical in schools, especially for schools that have learners with special needs. This study, therefore, through a quantitative research approach, collected data from 88 participants across nine special needs schools (SNS) in the North West Province of South Africa to assess the fire preparedness of these schools. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The study applied descriptive and inferential statistics using R Statistical Software package to analyse questions that gauged the fire preparedness of the sampled schools. Four generalised linear and one ordinal regression models were applied to the data and found statistically significant differences for some predictors across the four applied GLMs. Significant results were found for the school fire safety management model applied to the Disaster Preparedness Strategy framework (χ2 = 206.7; p = 0.01; R2 = 90.5%). However, a significant difference was only found in the question of early warning systems across the eight predictor variables for the framework.Contribution: The maintenance and recordkeeping model showed significant results in terms of record maintenance and the frequency of fire safety equipment inspections. While compliance with specific fire safety regulations is essential, broader engagement and continuous improvement in early warning systems are necessary for a more resilient disaster preparedness strategy. This study addresses a critical gap in understanding and improving fire hazard preparedness in these schools. The authors therefore recommend intervention from the authorities to assist these schools to prepare for fires.

Powering reputation: Employee communication as the key to boosting resilience and growth in the U.S. Service Industry

The U.S. service industry, a critical pillar of the national economy, faces unprecedented challenges in maintaining resilience and achieving sustainable growth in a rapidly changing market. This review article argues that the key to overcoming these challenges lies in strategic employee communication, positioning it as a vital driver of organizational reputation and, consequently, economic resilience and growth. By examining a broad range of literature, this review highlights the transformative power of internal communication in shaping an organization's public image and fostering a culture of trust, engagement, and loyalty among employees. The article dissects the role of employee communication in empowering workers to act as brand ambassadors, whose interactions with external stakeholders can significantly enhance corporate reputation. It underscores how transparent, consistent, and well-crafted communication initiatives can align employees with organizational goals, creating a unified workforce that is both resilient and adaptable in the face of economic fluctuations. This alignment not only strengthens the internal fabric of the organization but also translates into a stronger, more credible public image, which is crucial for sustaining growth in a competitive and often volatile service sector. Moreover, the review explores the ripple effects of effective communication on organizational resilience. It details how companies that prioritize open and strategic communication are better equipped to navigate crises, retain top talent, and innovate in response to market changes. In this context, employee communication is not merely a tool for internal cohesion but a strategic asset that directly influences a company's ability to thrive in the U.S. service industry. The article concludes by emphasizing the imperative for service industry leaders to recognize and harness the potential of employee communication as a lever for boosting reputation and, ultimately, economic resilience and growth. As the service industry continues to evolve, those organizations that master the art of internal communication will be best positioned to lead, innovate, and succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace. This review positions employee communication not just as an operational necessity, but as the cornerstone of a resilient and growth-oriented organizational strategy in the U.S. service industry.

PRESERVING AND MANAGING CHINESE SETTLEMENT HERITAGE TOURISM IN LASEM, INDONESIA

This research examines Chinese settlements' preservation and management strategies as heritage tourism in Lasem, Rembang, Indonesia. Ancient houses in Chinatown settlements are vulnerable and require a social resilience strategy as a solution. This study used a qualitative approach and data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and focus group discussion (FGD). The informants were owners of ancient houses utilizing their buildings as heritage tourism destinations. The results of this study show that the community or owner in managing settlements or Chinese houses as tourist destinations should have three capacities in the social resilience perspective, namely 1) coping capacity, which includes resources, knowledge, skills, and learning; community as the main actor, community awareness, and social kinship system; 2) adaptive capacity which includes: community networks, human and environmental relations, and community participation; and 3) transformative capacity which includes community infrastructure, multi-stakeholder partnerships, technological innovation, diversity and economic innovation. This study concludes that the owners of ancient houses in Chinatown settlements who utilize their buildings as tourism destinations are quite resilient.

Lisbon Urban Climate: Statistical Analysis/Approach for Urban Heat Island Effect Based on a Pioneering Urban Meteorological Network

The urban heat island (UHI) effect is a widely recognized phenomenon consisting of heat accumulation by dense urban construction and human activities, resulting in higher temperatures across urban areas compared to their surroundings. This article aims to quantify the UHI effect on several areas throughout the city of Lisbon, Portugal, with the main goal of validating, evaluating, and reinforcing urban climate adaptation and resilience strategies proposed in the recent scientific literature. A set of nine quality-controlled weather stations from the “Lisboa Aberta” network that are compliant with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards and installation requirements were used to characterize Lisbon’s UHI, in comparison to a reference weather station from the Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA), located at Lisbon Airport. By applying a principal component analysis (PCA) in an innovative way to 10 urban indexes, it is shown that the thermal inertia in Lisbon’s urban areas is positively correlated with the UHI intensity and urban density, regardless of the daily heating/cooling cycle. Furthermore, the results show that land use also has an impact on the UHI effect, with continuous, vertical building areas showing the greatest deviations in comparison to the reference, averaging +1.8 °C. Contrastingly, horizontal building areas reveal an average deviation of +1.3 °C, with sparse, discontinuously built areas representing an average UHI effect of +0.2 °C. Finally, through a climatope analysis, it is determined that, across Lisbon, high-density urban areas and ventilation corridors are responsible for inducing average UHI effects of +1.7 °C and +0.2 °C, respectively.

Mapping Supply Chain Risks and Resilience Strategies For Startups Using The SCOR and FMEA Model: An Innovation Hub Perspective

Mapping Supply Chain Risks and Resilience Strategies For Startups Using The SCOR and FMEA Model: An Innovation Hub Perspective

Evaluating resilience and enhancing strategies for old urban communities amidst epidemic challenges

Epidemic outbreaks pose significant risks to sustainable urban development, underscoring the critical need to bolster the resilience of old communities, key to urban epidemic prevention. This study introduces a resilience evaluation system tailored for these communities, employs a cloud model-based fuzzy comprehensive evaluation (FCE) method, and selects Fuzhou City for a case study. It evaluates the resilience of three communities, Qixingjing Xincun (A), the Provincial Forestry Department's dormitory (B), and Wufeng Lanting community (C) across five dimensions. By employing system dynamics (SD) model, the study examines the interplay and impact mechanisms of resilience indicators, predicts trends and future developments, and proposes strategies to enhance resilience. Results indicate that: (1) community B exhibits the highest resilience, followed by A and C, validating the FCE method's efficacy; (2) resilience across all dimensions is on the rise, with no signs of plateauing observed; (3) enhancements in resilience are notably impactful in facility (A3), spatial (A1), environmental (A2) and resident resilience (A5) are extremely close to each other in terms of their impacts, while governance resilience (A4) exhibits minimal changes. Offering insightful contributions to the resilience study of old urban communities, this study serves as a guide for future practice in improving public safety and promoting urban development, and insights into universal urban challenges and resilience strategies.

Resilience strategies in an intertwined supply network: Mitigating the vulnerability under disruption ripple effects

Intertwined supply network (ISN) is a complex system consisting of multiple interconnected supply chains orchestrated by different focal firms. The inherent interconnectedness of an ISN makes it vulnerable to localized disruptions, which can propagate through intricate supplier-buyer relationships, causing unpredictable disruption ripple effects that exacerbate vulnerabilities. While existing literature provides valuable insights into the vulnerability of supply networks with a single focal firm, less attention has been given to ISN comprising multiple competing focal firms. This study proposes an agent-based model to simulate the diffusion of disruption ripple effects in a realistic ISN. The model is used to assess the relative effects of firms' structural and operational attributes on vulnerability and to compare the effectiveness of three mainstream resilience strategies—resistance, adaptation, and recovery—in mitigating the overall vulnerability of ISN. Furthermore, the interaction of resilience strategies initiated by different focal firms in the ISN is explored. The results suggest that focal firms should prioritize their own structural attributes and those of their neighboring firms to address vulnerabilities effectively. Moreover, focal firms can identify partners with higher reciprocity and engage in cooperation for resilience investment. This study contributes to the understanding of ISN vulnerability and provides practical insights for developing effective resilience strategies in complex supply networks.

Resilience strategies for centers and institutes focused on food systems transformation

Resilience strategies for centers and institutes focused on food systems transformation

Mitigating the Impact of Climate Change on Public Health: Strategies for Resilience

This article examines the impact of climate change on public health and explores strategies for building resilience to mitigate its adverse effects. Climate change, through rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting ecosystems, poses significant challenges to global public health, exacerbating health issues such as heat-related illnesses, vector-borne diseases, respiratory conditions, and food and water insecurity. Vulnerable populations, including the elderly, low-income communities, and those in developing regions, are disproportionately affected. This study reviews the current scientific literature on the health impacts of climate change and identifies key strategies for enhancing public health resilience. These strategies include the development of early warning systems, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, improving access to clean water and sanitation, and fostering community-based adaptation initiatives. Additionally, it highlights the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration between governments, public health agencies, and civil society in addressing climate-related health risks. The role of policy frameworks, such as integrating climate adaptation into public health planning and promoting sustainable practices, is also discussed. Case studies from countries with proactive climate health strategies provide insights into successful resilience-building efforts. The findings suggest that a comprehensive, proactive approach to climate change mitigation and adaptation can significantly reduce public health vulnerabilities and enhance community resilience. The article concludes by recommending targeted investments in public health infrastructure, education, and policy reform to safeguard communities from the growing health threats posed by climate change.