“…At the stage we have come to, the most important word that combines the different dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has strongly affected all societies, is uncertainty, and the risks that countries are facing. Although the concept of “uncertainty” has a meaning that covers risk, “risk” is more often encountered as one of the main determinants of human activity. …”

“…While open source has proven its value, open core poses some risks to vendors and customers. Once you read this report, you can judge for yourself…”

“…A multidisciplinary approach that involves multiple sectors and stakeholders is essential for disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Raising questions after learning from India -- Structure -- Methods and sample design -- Findings -- Decision-making processes -- Triggers and rehabilitation alternatives -- Institutional design -- Incentive structures Implementation and its challenges -- Operational challenges -- Flexibilities -- Innovations -- Some emerging questions -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- Notes -- References -- Part 2 Understanding and interpreting risk -- 4 Risk as a subjective concept and its influence on decision-making -- Case 1: Peru -- Case 2: India -- Case 3: Uganda -- Discussion -- Institutional perspectives on risk -- Individual-level and collective risks: acceptability of risks and tipping points -- Perception of risk and actors' ability to mitigate them informs their decision-making Shared understanding of resilience targets and pathways of action -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- 5 A risk assessment framework for decision-making that transcends economic valuation: understanding why people choose to stay in disaster risk-prone areas -- Valuing risk: household-level policymaking processes and systemic regional conditions -- Framing our approach for evaluating risk -- Asset accumulation and evaluation of risk -- Cost-benefit analysis and evaluation of risk -- Individual household or neighbourhood perspective -- City perspective…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Foreword -- Land value capture as an innovative funding source for water infrastructure -- The National Dialogue on Water in Indonesia -- Executive summary -- Disaster risk reduction through non-structural measures -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Tentative action plan resulting from the National Dialogue on Water -- Water resources management in Indonesia -- Robust water tariffs and charges…”

“…To combat this challenge, it is imperative to advance fundamental and applied research that enables targeted interventions, reduces vulnerability, enhances resilience, and supports decision-makers in implementing effective flood risk-reduction policies. This comprehensive volume contributes to this critical objective by collating recent studies and cutting-edge methodologies that delve into understanding both existing and emerging flood risk drivers within the current climate change context. …”

“…After-School Prevention Programs for At-Risk Students offers professionals a detailed framework for developing and enhancing after-school programs. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- The Endogenous Fragility at European Periphery -- The Danger of Tax Havens for Financial Stability -- The Evolution of International Geo-Political Risk 1956-2001 -- Financial Crises and Sovereign Default: Dependencies, Timing and Uncertainty in a Stochastic Framework -- The Risk of Withdrawals from the EMU and the Foreign Exchange Market -- An Economic Approach to Market Risk -- The Quantity Theory of Money in Year Six After the Subprime Mortgage Crisis…”

“…To combat this challenge, it is imperative to advance fundamental and applied research that enables targeted interventions, reduces vulnerability, enhances resilience, and supports decision-makers in implementing effective flood risk-reduction policies. This comprehensive volume contributes to this critical objective by collating recent studies and cutting-edge methodologies that delve into understanding both existing and emerging flood risk drivers within the current climate change context. …”

“…This reprint is devoted to understanding the unique and combined effects of family risk and protective factors on child development across multiple dimensions of functioning (e.g., physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, social, and cognitive)…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Copyright -- Foreword -- Contributors -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Part 1: Introduction to the NIST Risk Management Framework -- Chapter 1: Understanding Cybersecurity and Risk Management -- Introduction to cybersecurity fundamentals -- The digital revolution -- Defining cybersecurity -- The cybersecurity imperative -- The journey begins -- Overview of risk management concepts -- The nature of risk -- The risk management process -- Risk management in cybersecurity -- NIST and risk management -- Identifying common cyber threats -- Types of cyber threats -- Recognizing the signs -- Recognizing vulnerabilities -- Common vulnerabilities -- Vulnerability scanning tools -- NIST frameworks - compare and contrast -- NIST CSF -- NIST RMF -- Comparison and contrast -- Summary -- Chapter 2: NIST Risk Management Framework Overview -- The history and evolution of the NIST RMF -- Precursors to the RMF -- The emergence of the NIST RMF -- Why it matters -- The key components and stages of the RMF -- The core components of the NIST RMF -- The stages of the NIST RMF -- Roles and responsibilities in the RMF -- Authorizing Official -- Chief Information Officer -- Chief Information Security Officer -- Information System Owner -- Security Control Assessor -- Security Officer -- Summary -- Chapter 3: Benefits of Implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework -- Advantages of adopting NIST RMF -- Structured approach to risk management -- Alignment with industry standards -- A holistic approach to risk management -- Efficiency through standardization -- Enhanced security posture -- Compliance and regulatory alignment -- Risk reduction and resilience -- Cost efficiency -- Informed decision-making -- Flexibility and adaptability -- Compliance and regulatory considerations -- A common compliance challenge -- The role of the NIST RMF…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Sources of indoor particulate matter -- Particle dynamics and chemistry -- Characterizing indoor exposure levels -- Exposure mitigation -- Discussion and summary of day 1 -- Potential health concerns -- Interventions and risk communication…”

“…Accounting For Social Risk Factors in Medicare Payment is the fifth and final report in a series of brief reports that aim to inform ASPE analyses that account for social risk factors in Medicare payment programs mandated through the IMPACT Act. …”

“…Prepare to pass the ISACA CRISC exam with confidence, gain high-value skills, and propel yourself toward IT risk management mastery Key Features Gain end-to-end coverage of all the topics assessed in the ISACA CRISC exam Apply and embed your learning with the help of practice quizzes and self-assessment questions Have an in-depth guide handy as you progress in your enterprise IT risk management career Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description For beginners and experienced IT risk professionals alike, acing the ISACA CRISC exam is no mean feat, and the application of this advanced skillset in your daily work poses a challenge. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Safe transitions in complex systems -- Chapter 6. Climate risk at local level -- Chapter 7. The Groningen gas field: The role of science in a slow-onset disaster -- Chapter 8. …”

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