Every year over the past two decades, approximately 350 to 450 natural disasters have struck around the globe. Each of these events has caused an economic loss of at least $50 million, an insured loss of $25 million, 10 or more fatalities, 50 injuries and/or damage to a minimum of 2,000 structures. In 2023, Africa, …
Generalizability—the applicability of research findings to a larger population than those in the study—is critical for researchers who wish to make an impact. One approach to consider is meta-analysis. A subset of systematic literature reviews, meta-analysis combines data from numerous sources. Thus it allows researchers to draw more generalizable conclusions than would be possible from …
A systematic literature review is one of many research methods available to academic scholars. It involves identifying and evaluating relevant literature on a selected topic of study. Unlike a common literature review conducted for projects employing other research approaches, a systematic literature review is an independent research method. It is a reproducible and empirically valid …
One of the great challenges in modern healthcare is how to improve access to health services and medications in remote and underserved communities. Major barriers include financial viability, availability of personnel and transportation. In particular, capital investment in permanent facilities and equipment can be infeasible due to the cost per person. It can be difficult …
Supply chain is often part of the solution to global challenges. But managing supply chain policies and practices is an ever-evolving exercise. And knowing what changes to make and when can be difficult. At our July 11 Inclusion in Supply Chain Training and Networking event, four women leaders shared their experiences implementing policy changes at …
