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An R-Based Landscape Validation of a Competing Risk Model
Published on: September 16, 2022
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Scientometric review on multiple climate-related hazards indices.
Emilio Laino1, Roberta Paranunzio2, Gregorio Iglesias3
1School of Engineering and Architecture & Environmental Research Institute, MaREI, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
The Science of the Total Environment
|June 20, 2024
Summary
This study reviews multi-hazard indices for climate change risk assessment, finding a surge in research and interdisciplinary approaches. Future work should focus on cross-regional comparisons to improve global resilience strategies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Climate Science
- Risk Assessment
Background:
- Climate change necessitates advanced risk assessment tools.
- Multi-hazard indices are crucial for evaluating climate-related risks.
- A gap exists in cross-regional comparative studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the evolution and current state of research on multi-hazard indices for climate change.
- To highlight the role of these indices in risk assessment.
- To identify research gaps and future directions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines.
- Thematic analysis of study typology, hazard focus, geographical coverage, and scenarios.
- Analysis of influential journals and author networks.
Main Results:
- Significant increase in research output linked to global climate action milestones.
- Growing adoption of interdisciplinary approaches (physical, social, technological).
- Emphasis on geospatial analysis and localized vulnerability assessments.
Conclusions:
- Research is highly responsive to international policy, increasingly interdisciplinary.
- Index-based methodologies offer actionable data for climate risk.
- Further cross-regional studies are needed to enhance global resilience.
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