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Showing 1 to 20 of 162 for “"Safety measures"”.
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Investigation of the road safety measures around schools in Ethekwini
… the effectiveness of interventions aimed at road safety improvement. EThekwini Metro was used as a case study for investigating the magnitude of road traffic crashes involving child pedestrians around primary schools. The schools with the highest road traffic crashes were used to investigate the …
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Political Beliefs, Region of Residence, and Openness to Firearm Means Safety Measures to Prevent Suicide
… are an ideal candidate for targeted means safety interventions. However, despite their value as a suicide prevention tool, firearm means safety strategies are not widely utilized, possibly due to factors which impede openness to their use. This study examined the relationship between …
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Modeling Driver Behavior at Signalized Intersections: Decision Dynamics, Human Learning, and Safety Measures of Real-time Control Systems
… Driver behavior plays an important role in the safety concerns related to signalized intersections. In this research effort, dynamics of driver behavior in relation to the traffic conflicts occurring at the onset of yellow is investigated. The area ahead of intersections in which drivers …
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Modelling and evaluation of the effects of traffic safety measures Comparative analysis of driving assistance systems and road infrastructure
Improvement of road traffic safety is an important policy issue. Various categories of meas-ures are available to effectuate this. The thesis focuses on two categories: road infrastructure and driv-ing assistance systems. A relevant policy question is if certain driving assistance systems may be …
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The Effect of Road Safety Measures in Reducing Road Traffic Accidents in Dar Es Salaam: The Case of Kinondoni District
… of this study was to examine the effects of road safety measure in reducing road traffic accidents in Dar es Salaam city. The study wanted to fill the gap that why despite of all efforts made by the government in establishing and implementing road safety measure, still the problem of road traffic …
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“I feel like I lost myself”: An Examination of Teachers’ Lived Experiences During The COVID-19 Pandemic
… environment to online learning and adhering to safety protocols. Despite these challenges, some teachers reported benefits such as improved work-life balance and enhanced technology skills. The findings also highlight differences between elementary and secondary school teachers, particularly in …
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U.S. Importation of French Cheeses: Trade Protectionism or Consumer Protection
… between countries adopting different food safety measures. The study examines the role of scientific evidence as well as the political, economic, and cultural factors in impacting the national regulatory process and the international trade negotiations. It focuses on the limitations of …
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An Open Source, Autonomous, Vision-Based Algorithm for Hazard Detection and Avoidance for Celestial Body Landing
… In order to provide a safe approach, several safety measures must be undertaken to guarantee not only the success of the mission but also the safety of the crew. One of these safety measures is the Autonomous Hazard, Detection, and Avoidance (HDA) sub-system for celestial body landers that …
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Consequences of Traffic Casualties in Relation to Traffic-Engineering Factors - An Analysis in Short-term and Long-term Perspectives
… of the multidimensional nature of traffic safety problems, to find out how to allocate resources and traffic safety measures, and to identify changes in traffic safety problems over time. The study was based on one year of traffic casualties, 1991/92, in the admittance areas of five …
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Agent-Based Modelling and Simulation of Sidewalk Delivery Robots' Interaction with Pedestrians
… Experiments reveal that while SADRs maintain safety buffers, they pose collision risks. Notably, pedestrians often breach safety distances, implicating them in proximity issues. This emphasizes the need for further research and specialized safety measures. The simulator aids urban planners and …
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Psychological aspects of risk and safety management in the UK offshore oil and gas industry.
… the psychological aspects of risk and safety management in the UK offshore oil and gas industry, however the results have implications for other high hazard industries. This thesis consists of three studies. The first risk perception study aimed to investigate the relative accuracy of …
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Earning their wings: accidents and fatalities in the United States Army Air Forces during flight training in World War Two
… Forces began instituting and enforcing stricter safety measures and emphasizing safety in all phases of training. By the end of the war, the Army Air Forces had transitioned from an organization with loose standards for selection, training, and safety to one with formal procedures for all three. …
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The Effects of Blended Learning on Student Achievement within Various Environments: A Program Evaluation
… initiatives to social-emotional programs, school safety measures, and the need to increase academic achievement, there has been a push for school choice options that go beyond the traditional ways of learning. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of blended learning on student …
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Modelling the crashworthiness of specialist wheelchair devices
A small percentage of wheelchair users are unable to transfer from their wheelchair to a vehicle during transportation. Reasons for an occupant to remain in the wheelchair during transport may be the inability to safely transfer to a vehicle seat, the occupant's requirement of a specialist postural …
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A Context Aware Classification System for Monitoring Driver’s Distraction Levels
Understanding the safety measures regarding developing self-driving futuristic cars is a concern for decision-makers, civil society, consumer groups, and manufacturers. The researchers are trying to thoroughly test and simulate various driving contexts to make these cars fully secure for road …
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PERCEPTIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE BY INTERFRATERITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
… continuum framework, emphasizing proactive measures, prevention, and intervention. Implications for practice highlight the need for ongoing education, collaboration, and comprehensive support services. Recommendations for future research include evaluating safety measures, exploring peer-led …
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Damage Control Measures in Composites: Focus on Damage Tolerance of Aerospace Structures
… assessment of composite materials, bolstering safety measures.</p> <p>The techniques and insights gained significantly contribute to advancing maintenance strategies and structural evaluation in aerospace composites by offering refined tools for early detection of BVID-induced damage.</p>
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Livestock production and animal health management systems in communal farming areas at the wildlife-livestock interface in southern Africa
… with wildlife. Conventional FMD control measures act as an additional burden on communal livestock producers and may hamper rural development and wildlife‐livestock integration even further. However, commodity‐based trade in the form of an integrated approach to the control of both food …
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Fire engineering in sustainable buildings: An Evaluation for the application of Performance Based Design in Abu Dhabi
… Abu Dhabi Government has taken initiatives and measures to sustainable building designs development. This research aimed to develop a guideline for the application of performance- based fire-engineering design with sustainable building designs. In addition, it builds a referral information base …
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