Frequent and escalating natural disasters pose an increasing threat to society and the
environment. Effective disaster management strategies are crucial to mitigate their impact …

Agent-based models (ABMs) offer promise for realistically simulating human behaviours and
interactions during emergency evacuations. This review aims to systematically assess the …

Sudden public health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic have triggered widespread
panic buying incidents globally, causing disruptions in commodity markets characterized by …

Dynamic exit signs are generally considered to outperform static ones in guiding evacuees
toward exits in the changeable indoor environment during an emergency. However, a …

Countries located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, such as Chile, require robust evacuation plans
for tall buildings to manage the ongoing threat of natural disasters. This study presents a …

Effective evacuation guidance can guarantee people's safety by facilitating their swiftly exit
hazardous areas during an emergency. However, pre-determined guidance plans based …

This research paper explores the integration of novel technologies in hospital emergency
evacuations, particularly in Operating Rooms (ORs) and Emergency Departments (EDs). It …

Effectively assessing pedestrian evacuation capabilities in a fire environment is a crucial
technical reference for fire alternative designs. Based on the cellular automata (CA), this …

The selection of emergency assembly points within the urban area holds significant
importance for ensuring swift and effective intervention in the aftermath of a potential …

ABSTRACT A transport network may face damage due to a disaster. Some roads may be
wholly or partially closed, and the system cannot satisfy the whole demand. Critical …