Security Facilities Research Articles

Towards designing a comprehensive composite index for social vulnerability to natural hazards in the big data era: potential challenges and partial solutions

AbstractThis study provides a practical definition and framework to measure social vulnerability to natural hazards, addressing gaps in the literature after three decades of Susan Cutter's Place-Based Model. The current social vulnerability index, designed based on available data such as census data, is limited in capturing all aspects of social vulnerability and spatial inequalities. This research explored and proposed a new theoretical perspective and methodological framework for designing a comprehensive index for social vulnerability to natural disasters using emerging big data, which is practical and feasible and can be applied to social vulnerability studies in general and social vulnerability to natural hazards in particular. This research first defines constructs of social vulnerability to natural hazards, including (1) socioeconomic status or conditions, (2) physical infrastructure or accessibility to facilities and services, (3) ecological-environmental conditions, (4) access to security facilities and crime rate, (5) technological inequalities, (6) health conditions of the citizens, and (7) susceptibility. Then, it proposes potential solutions for developing a comprehensive composite index under ideal conditions without (big) data limitations, using the US and the UK as case examples. These solutions are not just theoretical but also practical and feasible, instilling confidence in their implementation. This research offers valuable insights for researchers and policymakers in diverse sectors, supporting the design of effective disaster risk reduction strategies and intervention programs.

Study on the Protective Effect of Viscous Buffering Device under Explosive Load

In recent years, with the complex and changeable international situation, local wars and conflicts abroad have occurred frequently, which seriously threaten the safety of human life and property. Against this background, high-precision and high-intensity strikes against key targets such as enemy command posts and ordnance reserves have become the norm in modern warfare. As the undercard of national security, the security and protection capabilities of underground military facilities are of great importance. Underground structures not only play the role of emergency evacuation of personnel to avoid air and missile attacks, but also the core of the combat command system, where key facilities such as military underground factories and warehouses are located. The security of these facilities has a direct bearing on the outcome of a war and even the fate of a country. In view of this, taking effective measures to improve the explosion resistance, durability and survivability of underground protective structures has become an important research topic in the field of military engineering in various countries. Under the action of the explosion of conventional weapons at a certain distance, the underground protective structures can be damaged due to insufficient resistance. The powerful shock wave generated by the explosion, with its huge kinetic energy and impact force, will cause a large vibration acceleration ring inside the structure, which is very easy to cause casualties and equipment damage within the structure, thus posing a serious threat to the safety of underground engineering. In order to improve the anti-explosion performance of the protective structure under the action of blast impact load, the underground protection engineering structure has been continuously upgraded and optimized, among which the layered protective structure has been widely used because of its relatively excellent protection effect. The layered protective structure realizes a relatively effective protection system through a well-designed camouflage layer, a bullet shielding layer, a dispersed layer and a main structure. However, although significant progress has been made in the optimization of three-layer materials, the defects such as the unstable state of the dispersed layer and the possibility of reducing the overall protection performance with time or external conditions are still an urgent problem to be solved. This system is designed to replace or partially replace the traditional dispersed layer, which is not only designed to effectively absorb and dissipate the blast wave energy transmitted by the bomb shielding layer, but also fundamentally solve the problem of the reduction of protection effect caused by the change of the state of the dispersed layer. In this study, the simulation technology will be used to deeply explore the structural dynamic response of the protective structure after the addition of buffer energy dissipation device under the blast impact load, and the key factors affecting the protection effect will be systematically analyzed, the simulation parameters will be accurately set, and the protection effect under different parameter combinations will be simulated, so as to find an optimal parameter configuration scheme. This study not only helps to deepen the understanding of the anti-explosion performance of underground protection structures, but also provides valuable theoretical basis and practical guidance for the design and construction of underground protection projects in the future.

Applications of robot-assisted UV disinfection in dentistry.

Maintaining a microbial-free environment in healthcare facilities is more widely recognized as an essential component of therapies to minimize transmission of viruses associated with healthcare sector. The global spread of COVID-19 and recent outbreaks have presented humanity with previously unheard-of challenges. The development of autonomous disinfection robots seems to be necessary given the urgent need for constant sterilization in the face of a labor shortage. Due to their automated and perceived cost advantages by eliminating cleaning staff, these robots are being advertised more and more as an easy solution to immediately disinfect rooms and operating areas. The use of these services lowers the danger of infection, and expense of traditional cleaning and, most significantly, builds trust and security in medical facilities. Currently, routine (manual) cleaning is not replaced by disinfection robots; rather, they may support it. Additional hospital and device design alterations are necessary to address the overshadowing (visibility) issue allowing Ultraviolet disinfectant (UV-D) robots move freely in the medical environment. More technical developments and clinical studies in a variety of hospitals are needed to overcome the current challenges and find ways to integrate this unique technology into hospitals now and in the future. Thus, we present a review that includes detailing all elements required for it to function, as well as both its advantages and disadvantages. To the best of our knowledge, very limited studies have collected an in- depth data on the sterilization effect using a disinfection robot in the field of dentistry. We believe that this data will work as a foundation in more advanced uses at diverse sites that require disinfection and will highlight unsolved challenges and potential research avenues for UV robot operational concerns in dental hospitals. The goal of this work is to offer a comprehensive manual for UV-D robots covering pertinent information on traditional Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) system along with advancements in UV-D robots and thereby focusing on in-depth application in medical and dental facilities.

The employment, retention and exit of public school teachers in New Brunswick, Canada: an analysis using linked administrative data

ObjectiveAs in many jurisdictions, New Brunswick (Canada) is facing increasing shortages of K-12 school teachers as retirements loom at the same time that the school age population of NB continues to exceed long term trends. The purpose of this retrospective study is to analyze the recruitment, retention and exit decisions of teachers in the NB public education system in order to support ongoing planning around teacher staffing. ApproachThe analysis uses a unique linked administrative data combining province-wide individual-level teacher employment data, immigration records, university graduation data and public health insurance registration on NB teachers and individuals who obtained a B.Ed. degree in NB. Data are accessed through the secure facilities of the NB Institute for Research, Data and Training. The analysis includes both descriptive statistics and econometric methods appropriate to the particular outcomes of interest. ResultsThe analysis will present results on three types of labour market transitions: 1) from NB university education to employment as a NB teacher. 2) exits from employment as a teacher, including both retirement and pre-retirement exits, and 3) decisions of ex-teachers about remaining in NB. The potential effects of a range of demographic, geographic and system-level factors on these outcomes are considered. Conclusions and ImplicationResults from the analysis of entry to and exit from K-12 teaching in NB will be vital to human resource planning for a province dealing with looming retirements, growing labour shortages and an increasing population. Future work will consider subject-specific teacher shortages in critical fields like STEM.

Implementation of Facility and Safety Management at Public Health Center Pesantren II Kediri

Health Health centers must be accredited to improve the quality of health services. In order for accreditation to be achieved, Public Health Center has requirements that must be met regarding buildings, infrastructure, equipment, and providing a safe environment for service users, visitors, officers, and the community, including patients with physical limitations. Patients with physical limitations are given access to obtain services, so facility and safety management are needed. Community service activities carried out by the Postgraduate Program in Public Health IIK Strada Indonesia, which was carried out from May 22, 2023, to June 17, 2023, aim to identify the implementation and implementation strategies for facility management and safety using Fishbone, USG, and SWOT analysis at Public Health Center Pesantren II Kediri. One of the implementations was the socialization of facility and safety management to all employees, and the results of the Wilcoxon statistical test pre-test and post-test showed a sig value. 0.000 (<0.05) means that there is an effect of socialization of facility management and security among Public Health Center Pesantran II employees. Implementation and management strategies for facilities and security management at Public Health Center Pesantren II Kediri have been well implemented. To improve service quality, there are several conditions that can be optimized. Public Health Center management has a big role to play in ensuring the management of facility management and security in accordance with applicable regulations.

Tetanus Cases in Mogadishu-Somalia: A Tragic Disease Despite the Existence of a Century-Old Safe and Efficient Tetanus Vaccine.

Despite the efforts and support of the World Health Organization and other international organizations to reduce the incidence of the disease, tetanus is still an acute condition with serious consequences, including death. The purpose of this study was to assess the tetanus patients we have been monitoring over the past two years in Somalia, a country with a protracted civil conflict, extreme poverty, and restricted access to hospital, social security, and public health facilities. This study includes tetanus patients who were admitted to the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Training and Research Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia, Turkey between January 1, 2022, and November 1, 2023. Hospitalization, diagnosis, treatment, complications, death, and test results were all looked at in addition to the patients' sociodemographic details. The average age of the 196 patients was 10 years, with males making up 67.9% of the total (min-max: 7 days-71 years). Acute injury was the cause of 53.1% of tetanus cases, with the legs being the most frequently injured body area (28.8%). A mean duration of stay of 11 days was observed for 82.1% of the patients who were monitored in the hospital (min-max: 1-38 days). The total fatality rate was 14.3%, and 85.7% of patients had never had a tetanus vaccination. The group with severe tetanus had higher rates of intensive care admission (p<0.001), generalized/neonatal tetanus (p<0.001), high non-vaccination rate (p:0.011), antibiotic usage (p<0.001), and a positive blood culture (p<0.001). Almost all of the complications (p<0.001) and all of the deaths (p<0.001) were in the severe group. In sub-Saharan Africa, immunization rates are regrettably still insufficient despite the tetanus vaccine's low cost and great effectiveness. Public education and encouragement on anti-vaccination must continue alongside the enhancement of vaccination programs. Otherwise, low- and middle-income countries will still be plagued by this illness, which has been overlooked in high-income nations.

Karacak Valley Tourism Development Strategy, Garut District, West Java

Garut Regency has great potential for tourism development thanks to its wealth of natural resources. However, many tourist destinations in this region are unsustainable due to a lack of adequate understanding and capacity in their management. Wana Wisata Karacak Valley, is one of the destinations managed by BKPH Cibatu KPH Garut Perum Perhutani Divre West Java and Banten. Even though it has attractive natural beauty, the number of visitors to Karacak Valley has decreased drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Observations show that Karacak Valley has attractions in the form of natural beauty, dense vegetation and waterfalls, but there has been no in-depth study of its development strategy. This research aims to develop a management strategy for the Karacak Valley Tourism Area using a SWOT analysis approach. The results of the study show that the potential of the Karacak Valley includes the beauty of pine vegetation, diversity of animals, accessibility supported by local transportation, and adequate accommodation. The proposed development strategy includes collaboration with regional and village governments, increasing promotion through educational tourism programs and social media, as well as improving security facilities in the waterfall tourist area. With this strategy, it is hoped that the Karacak Valley can be developed optimally and sustainably, providing economic benefits for local communities, as well as preserving its natural environment. Good management will ensure that Karacak Valley remains an attractive and competitive tourist destination in the future.

Sustainable maritime legislation: The case of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

Sustainable maritime legislation: The case of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

The impact of residential environment on stroke onset and its spatial heterogeneity: A multiscale exploration in Shanghai

BackgroundStroke is a worldwide concern due to its high disability and mortality rates, especially in many countries entering ageing societies. This study aims to understand the spatial heterogeneity of stroke onset and residential environment influence scopes from multiscale. MethodsThe 2013 to 2022 spatiotemporal distribution pattern of stroke onset was obtained via out-patient data from a hospital in Shanghai. Then nine residential environmental factors were selected to estimate the association of stroke onset by multiscale geographically weighted regression (MGWR), in three scenarios. ResultsAccessibility to pubs/bars (PUB) and building density (BD) were the top two residential environmental factors both for the entire sample and by gender. Stress-related environmental factors have a greater impact on the onset of stroke in men but are limited in scope. The population of elderly people have relevance to environmental variables heterogeneity. The indicators relating to unhealthy food and alcohol suggest that habit-inducing environmental factors have a limited impact on stroke onset, but rather that pre-existing habits play a greater role. ConclusionsMGWR analyses individual components across multiple bandwidths, revealing geographical disparities in the impact of elements that would otherwise be undetected on a global scale. Environmental factors have a limited impact on the onset of stroke. When society is faced with both heavy ageing and fiscal constraints, some of the blue-green space budgets can be scaled back to invest in more secure facilities.

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles in Crime Detection and Prevention

The relevance of the research is determined by the need to develop effective methods and strategies for the use of modern technologies to ensure the security of marine and underwater facilities in the face of the growing threat of underwater activity, terrorism, and violations of laws at sea. The research aims to analyse and document specific tactical and organisational approaches to the use of unmanned underwater vehicles aimed at increasing the effectiveness of actions related to the detection, investigation, and prevention of underwater crime. Classification, analytical, functional, statistical, and synthesis methods are among the methods used. The research results highlight the global experience of using drones in forensic practice and may serve as a basis for further improvement of legislation in this area. The application of uninhabited underwater vehicles by law enforcement and state bodies in the investigation of criminal offences is considered in the article, and the norms of criminal procedural legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan regulating the use of technical means in criminal proceedings are analysed. The study reveals the lack of comprehensive research on the use of unmanned underwater vehicles as scientific and technical means for the investigation of certain types of criminal cases, such as drug-trafficking and poaching, and offers recommendations on their use to identify and search for evidence in the aquatic environment. This research has a practical value by providing new methodologies and strategies for organisations and law-enforcement agencies in the field of underwater security, contributing to more effective detection, investigation, and prevention of crime in the maritime and underwater domains.

CONSUMER PROTECTION IN BEACH TOURISM OBJECTS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF MAQASHID SHARIA (STUDY IN THE SUB-DISTRICT OF MIRROR BEACH, SERDANG BEDAGAI DISTRICT)

Activities in tourist attractions pose a risk of danger for tourists, which can impact safety and security, including beach tourism. It must be backed by infrastructure that promotes safety and security in these tourist locations to reduce current risks. Visitors' rights to safety, security, and clear information are guaranteed by Law No. 8 of 1999 on consumer protection and Law No. 10 of 2009 on tourism, specifically Article 20. This study aims to investigate how the Pantai Cermin District's beach attractions' facilities, their consumer protection policies, and the notion of consumer protection as seen through the lens of Maqashid Sharia. This study employs a conceptual framework, a statute-based methodology, and an empirical case-study approach to the law. The results of this study indicate that the facilities at beach attractions in Pantai Cermin Subdistrict still need to fulfil safety and security aspects, such as the unavailability of health clinics, watchtowers, and luggage storage for tourists. In the perspective of maqashid sharia, consumer protection of security and safety in beach tourism is the application of the principles of Hifz al-Nafs (protecting the soul) and Hifz al-Mal (protecting property), so beach tourism managers must provide security, health, and safety facilities for beach visitors.

Risk Analysis of Port Facility Security Based on the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS CODE)

Risk Analysis of Port Facility Security Based on the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS CODE)

Effects of Women Education on Child Labor in South Asia

Lack of education and poverty are major factors contributing to child labor. A crucial component of economic and social growth is education of the society. This study contribution looks at how educating women affect child labor in South Asia. It used yearly data from 1990 to 2020. The Cross-Sectional Autoregressive Distributed Lag (CS-ARDL) model use for short run and long run predictions. The significant impact of female education on reducing child labor, emphasizes the significance of participating in girls' education. Policies aimed at enhancing access to and quality of education for girls can help mitigate child labor by authorizing women and breaking poverty cycle. Development of Urban strategies must rank the providing of education, health and social security facilities to the residents of urban areas.

Analisis Keamanan Data Pelanggan dalam Menghadapi Tantangan Penggunaan Marketplace

The advent of the digital economy makes commerce more accessible to everyone. Example: an online marketplace app that simplifies buying and selling. The marketplace app's useful features and ease of use attract many users. The marketplace app's functionality and convenience have been enhanced to meet consumer expectations and prioritize consumer data protection. This study investigates how customers protect their data when shopping online and utilizing marketplace apps. Environmental and social influences, personal data security facilities, the goal of utilizing the marketplace, and awareness of customer data security when using the marketplace application were asked of 70 random sample participants. The questionnaires had 16 Guttman scale questions. According to the report, 81.42% of customers trust the marketplace app to protect their data. Likewise, 88.57% of customers strongly believe that the marketplace application they use secures their personal information, indicating that this is related to their marketplace service needs.

Prevalence of different variations of non-consented care during the childbirth process in Mexico by geographical regions: comparing ENDIREH survey data from 2016 to 2021

IntroductionNon-consented care, a form of obstetric violence involving the lack of informed consent for procedures, is a common but little-understood phenomenon in the global public health arena. The aim of this secondary analysis was to measure the prevalence and assess change over time of non-consented care during childbirth in Mexico in 2016 and 2021, as well as to examine the association of sociodemographic, pregnancy-, and childbirth-factors with this type of violence.MethodsWe measured the prevalence of non-consented care and three of its variations, forced sterilization or contraception, forced cesarean section, and forced consent on paperwork, during childbirth in Mexico for 2016 (N = 24,036) and 2021 (N = 19,322) using data from Mexico’s cross-sectional National Survey on the Dynamics of Household Relationships (ENDIREH). Weighted data were stratified by geographical regions. We performed adjusted logistic regression analyses to explore associations.ResultsThe national prevalence of non-consented care and one of its variations, pressure to get a contraceptive method, increased from 2016 to 2021. A decrease in the prevalence was observed for forced contraception or sterilization without knowledge, forcing women to sign paperwork, and non-consented cesarean sections nationally and in most regions. Women between the ages of 26 and 35 years, married, cohabiting with partner, living in urban settings, who do not identify as Indigenous, and who received prenatal services or gave birth at the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) facilities experienced a higher prevalence of non-consented care. Being 26 years of age and older, living in a rural setting, experiencing stillbirths in the last five years, having a vaginal delivery, receiving prenatal services at IMSS, or delivering at a private facility were significantly associated with higher odds of reporting non-consented care.ConclusionWhile a decrease in most of the variations of non-consented care was found, the overall prevalence of non-consented care and, in one of its variations, pressure to get contraceptives, increased at a national and regional level. Our findings suggest the need to enforce current laws and strengthen health systems, paying special attention to the geographical regions and populations that have experienced higher reported cases of this structural problem.

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF CAMPUS ROOM USE MONITORING APPLICATION BASED ON ANDORID WITH MAGNETIC DOOR LOCK IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING UNM

The condition of campus room doors that are often open has the potential for misuse of campus rooms that do not comply with the schedule set in the room and affect the security of the room facilities. This research aims to produce an Android-based campus room usage monitoring application using magnetic door locks at JTIK FT UNM as well as knowing the results of functional testing and performance testing or system performance. This research uses the Research and Development method with the Rapid Application Development Development model with stages: needs analysis, system design, system building, validation, testing, and final product. The final product of this research is a system developed in an Android-based room usage monitoring application that is integrated with a magnetic door lock using the QR Code feature. In this case, the system utilizes the ESP32 microcontroller as a chip that receives and provides signals according to the program in the system. The test results obtained validation of the Android-based campus room usage monitoring application using magnetic door locks can be said to be valid and suitable for use.

Worldwide Trends in COVID-19-Related Attacks Against Healthcare: A Review of the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition Database.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, violence targeting healthcare reportedly increased. Attacks against healthcare can severely hamper the public health response during a pandemic. Descriptive data analysis of these attacks may be helpful to develop prevention and mitigation strategies. This study aimed to investigate trends regarding COVID-19-related attacks against healthcare from January 2020 until January 2023. COVID-19-related incidents occurring between January 2020 and January 2023 were extracted from the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition database and screened for eligibility. Included incidents were linked to COVID-19 health measures or were attacks directly interfering with COVID-19 healthcare, including conflict-related attacks. Data collected per incident included temporal factors; country; setting; attack and weapon type; perpetrator; motive; number of healthcare workers (HCWs) killed, injured, or kidnapped; and health facility damage. The study identified 255 COVID-19-related attacks against healthcare, with 18 HCWs killed, 147 HCWs injured, and 86 facilities damaged. The highest attack frequency was reported during the beginning of the pandemic and predominantly concerned stigma-related attacks against healthcare. Reported incidents in 2021 included attacks targeting vaccination campaigns, as well as conflict-related attacks interfering with COVID-19 healthcare. COVID-19-related attacks against healthcare occurred in heterogeneous contexts throughout the pandemic. Due to underreporting, the data presented are a minimum estimate of the actual magnitude of violence. The findings of this study emphasize the importance of public education campaigns, improved coordination between healthcare organizations and law enforcement, and the possible need to bolster the security of medical facilities and health workers.

Analisis Sarana Prasarana dan Fasilitas Pendukung untuk Memasarkan Destinasi Wisata di Kabupaten Nias Barat

Infrastructure facilities are everything that supports the ease of participants to take part in tourism activities starting from starting to the completion of the organization of these tourism activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the availability of infrastructure and supporting facilities to market tourist destinations in West Nias Regency. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with direct observation data collection to West Nias Regency. As well as conducting interviews with the Hotel and the Office of Youth Sports Culture and Tourism. The results obtained that the components of infrastructure and supporting facilities have all been fulfilled, only still need improvement from the aspects of accessibility, transportation equipment, security facilities, finance, health, information centers, venues, capacity, layout, atmosphere, service, security, availability. While tourist destinations in West Nias Regency have all been fulfilled, only still need improvement from the aspects of accessibility, attractions, amenity, and human resources (Human Resources). Based on the results of calculations using the SWOT approach, it can be concluded that the infrastructure and supporting facilities for marketing tourist destinations in West Nias Regency are in quadrant I position, thus showing a very favorable situation for West Nias Regency to carry out an aggressive/growth strategy. Keywords: Infrastructure, Tourism Destinations, SWOT.

Network Security Analysis on The Internet Facility (Wifi) UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta Against Packet Sniffing Attacks

In an increasingly digital era, network security has become very important to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks. One common attack is a packet sniffing attack, where hackers can capture and snoop on data packets sent over a WiFi network. This research aims to analyze the level of network security in internet facilities (WiFi) at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta against packet sniffing attacks. The methods used include surveys, observations and technical analysis of existing network infrastructure. The research results show that although UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta has implemented several network security measures, there are still gaps that can be exploited by packet sniffing attacks. Factors such as the use of vulnerable network protocols and lack of use of data encryption are the main causes of network vulnerability to these attacks. Recommendations include the implementation of additional security measures such as the use of more secure protocols, implementation of strong data encryption, as well as user training and awareness to minimize the risk of packet sniffing attacks. In this way, it is hoped that internet facilities (WiFi) at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta can be safer and protected from potentially detrimental cyber attacks.

Canadian Youth Correctional Officers' Views on Their Work and Relationships With Youth in Their Care.

This study explored the personal perspectives of youth correctional officers within secure and open custody facilities in Ontario. A multi-methods design allowed for quantitative data collection to assess demographics and scores on a relationship scale and qualitative open-ended survey responses to explore areas of interest regarding officer work. Despite a small sample size (N = 26), results indicated trends in officers' views of their work and relationships with youth. Youth officers report various job duties ranging from supervision/security to cleaning and preparing meals. Results indicate differences in endorsement for relationship development with youth for those who see treatment as part of their role in rehabilitation and those who do not. This exploratory study provides a starting point for understanding the unique experiences and duties of youth correctional officers in Ontario, Canada, and their views on relationship development with youth. Future research will include in-person interviews, facilitating more rich data collection.