... project by an NGO, a poster, leaflet or multimedia campaign, a radio show or series, to TV shows and comic stories. In this paper, we will concentrate on analysing the effect of the latter when used with kindergarten children in Iran. The paper argues that the visual element of comic strips allows...

... and geological characteristics were collected and different FEM analyses were carried out in a case study of the Alasht valley in Northern Iran in order to determine susceptibility to landslides and consider appropriate countermeasures. Gravel drain piles have a real feel of reducing the pore water pressure...

...Katayoun Jahangiri; Yasamin O. Izadkhah; Seyed Jamaledin Tabibi Purpose Iran is located among the top disaster‐prone countries in the world and, therefore, disaster management is considered to be one of the most important issues in this country. One of the existing and worldwide approaches...

...Farzaneh Zolala Purpose The aim of this study is to explore mortality data collection after a destructive earthquake in Bam, Iran. Design/methodology/approach This is a case study of mortality data collection using a qualitative approach. The study data were collected through interviews...

... earthquake and other catastrophes. This paper aims to investigate this issue. Design/methodology/approach This descriptive study was carried out in teaching hospitals of Iran University of Medical Sciences. Data collection was done using a checklist including general information, as well as information...

... it. The main objective of this study was determining an earthquake information management system (EIMS) in Japan, Turkey and Iran and describing how it can reduce destruction by crisis management. Design/methodology/approach This study was an analytical comparison in which data were collected...

...Fariborz Nateghi‐Alahi; Yasamin O. Izadkhah Equipping health care facilities for times of natural disasters especially earthquakes is of great importance all over the world, especially in developing countries such as Iran. In this paper, first the obtained research results are discussed with regard...

... vulnerability for 22 further sub‐divisions. Discusses the analyzed data and results. Concludes that a 0.35g scenario could produce a dramatic outcome in Tehran, with extensive damage to buildings and significant numbers of deaths and injuries. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Disaster management Hazards Iran...

.../mitigation measures – to reduce vulnerability and risk on a long‐term and permanent basis. Earthquakes Iran Disaster prevention Disaster management A disaster cycle involves several components such as: © MCB UP Limited 2000 prevention; preparedness; mitigation...

...F. Nateghi‐A. Presents the existing organization chart of earthquake disaster management in Iran. Discusses the legal aspects as well as issues facing the existing chart. Also introduces governmental and non‐governmental organizations involved in the process. Notes the weaknesses in the system...

...M. Ghafory‐Ashtiany From February to May 1997, three devastating earthquakes occurred in rural areas of north and east of Iran. Considering the three consequent earthquakes in bad weather conditions and remoteness of the affected areas, the overall performance of the rescue and relief operations...