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Forbes, C (2018) Rebuilding Nepal: traditional and modern approaches, building or diminishing resilience?. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 9(03), 218–29.

Forino, G, Von Meding, J and Brewer, G J (2018) Challenges and opportunities for Australian local governments in governing climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction integration. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 9(03), 258–72.

Francis, T R, Wilkinson, S, Mannakkara, S and Chang-Richards, A (2018) Post-disaster reconstruction in Christchurch: a “build back better” perspective. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 9(03), 239–48.

Noynaert, J M and Potangaroa, R (2018) Psychometric evaluation of disaster impact. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 9(03), 230–8.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Resilience; Disaster response; Vulnerability; Humanitarian assistance; Developing country; Damage assessment;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1759-5908
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-01-2017-0006
  • Abstract:
    This paper aims to examine accurate cross-sector assessment of true relative need in affected populations and the net human impact of disaster response programmes. Design/methodology/approach A psychometric assessment method using the DASS-42 is presented, and its practicality and value are shown through field studies in Afghanistan and Vanuatu. Findings Psychometric quality of life assessments are robust, rapidly deployable, culturally and sector-agnostic, and imminently useful for targeting disaster aid and measuring programme effectiveness. Research limitations/implications This research provides a baseline for further investigation into identifying which aid interventions are necessary without using technical assessments. Practical implications The demonstrated method is more effective in many situations than traditional technical assessments or assumption of which demographic factors place groups at risk. Originality/value The identified approach builds on previous work by combining psychometric indications of disaster effect with specific areas of need self-identified by the assessed communities. Its effectiveness for enabling humanitarian action at both large and small scales is also proven.

Taneja, L and Bolia, N B (2018) Pedestrian control measures for efficient emergency response management in mass gatherings. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 9(03), 273–90.

Tibon, N R and Suiza, R M (2018) Quantification of seismic exposure and vulnerability of historic buildings in Metro Manila. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 9(03), 249–57.