extended abstract 1. introduction one of the important issues in crisis management is providing settlement and help to the injured. in fact, the location of rescue and help centers should be designed in such a way that after the incident, there is the best chance ofgiving response to victims. in this regard, one of the important tasks of urban planners is to identify suitable locations for evac...

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Rapid increasing logistics demands call for high efficiency delivery in cities. Effective city planning of distribution centers is crucial. This paper first analyzes the current situation and constraint of Shanghai distribution centers. Then investment proposal is made for Shanghai distribution center relocation. The facility site selection and layout plan are proposed, and the commitment is ca...

1 Section of Hyperbaric Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for environmental Health, Air Pollution and respiratory Health Branch, Atlanta, Georgia 3 Contractor to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for environmental Health, Air Pollution and respiratory Health Branch Atlanta, Georgia...

Academic health centers are essential in many communities, providing professions education and patient-focused services. These institutions often serve as anchor for community-engaged efforts to underserved populations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, central nature of academic centers, well-being were on full display. This special issue aims contribute expand our understanding inform empirically...