Academic Articles & Research Papers

Colonias and Public Policy in Texas and Mexico

Today in Texas, over 1500 colonias in the counties along the Mexican border are home to some 400,000 people. Often lacking basic services, such as electricity, water and sewerage, fire protection, policing, schools, and health care, these "...

Which Policy Issues Matter in Canadian Municipalities? A Survey of Municipal Politicians

Whether it’s a big city or a small town, all Canadian municipalities have core issues that their elected politicians are concerned about. Regardless of size, the daily business of a municipality must be managed and policies determined about...

Effect of fire-source location on flame behavior and temperature distribution in subway carriages with multiple lateral openings

Urban rail transit has been widely adopted to alleviate surface traffic congestion. However, subway fire safety remains a critical concern because of the confined carriage space, high occupant density, and complex ventilation conditions. Mo...

SafetyNET/A Wireless Sensor Network for Fire Protection and Emergency Responses