Socio-Economic Determinants of Human Negligence in Wildfire Incidence: A Case Study from Pakistan's Peri-Urban and Rural Areas

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F60460709%3A41110%2F24%3A101299" target="_blank" >RIV/60460709:41110/24:101299 - isvavai.cz</a>

Výsledek na webu

<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/7/11/377" target="_blank" >https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/7/11/377</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/fire7110377" target="_blank" >10.3390/fire7110377</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Socio-Economic Determinants of Human Negligence in Wildfire Incidence: A Case Study from Pakistan's Peri-Urban and Rural Areas

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

This study aims to examine the socio-economic determinants of human negligence in wildfire occurrences across Pakistan's peri-urban and rural regions. Increasingly frequent and severe wildfires, driven by climate change, socio-economic conditions, and human negligence, have become a pressing issue. Rising global temperatures and changing precipitation patterns have created drier conditions, while unsafe human activities-such as improper disposal of flammable materials and unsafe agricultural burning-further escalate wildfire risks. These issues are particularly pronounced in Pakistan, where high poverty levels, limited resources, and low education contribute to dangerous behaviors. Weak governance and poor policy enforcement further exacerbate the problem. Data were collected using a cross-sectional survey from 500 participants across five regions. Multiple regression analysis revealed that higher poverty levels significantly increased negligence, whereas higher education and improved access to resources reduced it. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) highlighted the critical roles of local governance, policy enforcement, and community engagement in mitigating wildfires. Correlation analysis indicated an inverse relationship between wildfire risk awareness and negligent behavior. Chi-square tests demonstrated a strong connection between wildfires and migration patterns, underscoring the socio-economic instability caused by these events. Finally, linear regression showed that wildfires significantly impact regional climate indicators, emphasizing the need for integrated management strategies. This study offers valuable insights into the socio-economic factors driving wildfires in Pakistan and provides guidance for developing targeted mitigation strategies.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Socio-Economic Determinants of Human Negligence in Wildfire Incidence: A Case Study from Pakistan's Peri-Urban and Rural Areas

Popis výsledku anglicky

This study aims to examine the socio-economic determinants of human negligence in wildfire occurrences across Pakistan's peri-urban and rural regions. Increasingly frequent and severe wildfires, driven by climate change, socio-economic conditions, and human negligence, have become a pressing issue. Rising global temperatures and changing precipitation patterns have created drier conditions, while unsafe human activities-such as improper disposal of flammable materials and unsafe agricultural burning-further escalate wildfire risks. These issues are particularly pronounced in Pakistan, where high poverty levels, limited resources, and low education contribute to dangerous behaviors. Weak governance and poor policy enforcement further exacerbate the problem. Data were collected using a cross-sectional survey from 500 participants across five regions. Multiple regression analysis revealed that higher poverty levels significantly increased negligence, whereas higher education and improved access to resources reduced it. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) highlighted the critical roles of local governance, policy enforcement, and community engagement in mitigating wildfires. Correlation analysis indicated an inverse relationship between wildfire risk awareness and negligent behavior. Chi-square tests demonstrated a strong connection between wildfires and migration patterns, underscoring the socio-economic instability caused by these events. Finally, linear regression showed that wildfires significantly impact regional climate indicators, emphasizing the need for integrated management strategies. This study offers valuable insights into the socio-economic factors driving wildfires in Pakistan and provides guidance for developing targeted mitigation strategies.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

—

OECD FORD obor

50202 - Applied Economics, Econometrics

Projekt

—

Návaznosti

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Rok uplatnění

2024

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Fire-Switzerland

ISSN

2571-6255

e-ISSN

2571-6255

Svazek periodika

7

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

11

Stát vydavatele periodika

CH - Švýcarská konfederace

Počet stran výsledku

26

Strana od-do

1-26

Kód UT WoS článku

001365009500001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85210428386