Rose-Ann Smith
Biographic Data
| ID | 3936582 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rose-Ann Smith |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rose-Ann |
| FAMILY NAME | Smith |
| SIGNATURE | SMITH R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the West Indies System |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9207-6736 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Beyond conventional metrics
Traditional disaster risk assessments often prioritize quantifiable outcomes such as mortality rates, infrastructure damage, and economic losses, while overlooking the psychosocial dimensions that significantly influence individual and community recovery. This study explores the psychosocial effects of Hurricane Beryl, which struck southern St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, in July 2024, focusing on the coping strategies and support systems adopted by affe…
Building Climate Solutions Through Trustful, Ethical, and Localized Co-Development
The Small Island Developing States (SIDSs) in the Latin American and Caribbean region remain among the most vulnerable to climate change, as increasingly frequent and severe disasters threaten infrastructure, human life, and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Addressing these risks requires urgent regional and localized approaches grounded in coordinated climate risk assessment, anticipatory action, and Earth observation science-i…
Reviving traditional agricultural industries
Recent growth in the arrowroot industry, driven by increased demand for gluten‐free products, presents an opportunity for historical leaders, such as St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Once acclaimed as the Caribbean region's premiere arrowroot producer, SVG's production declined due to economic stresses and weak institutional support. Recent exposure to climate extremes, such as Hurricane Beryl of 2024, underscores the need for a thorough assessmen…
Discourse, Difference, and Divergence
Despite lacking the resources to adequately adhere to public health protocols, urban residents belonging to impoverished communities in Kingston, Jamaica were prominently featured in local news reports that highlighted their breaches of social distancing. These reports generated an overwhelmingly prejudiced online social discourse, characterized by derogatory and dehumanizing remarks. This research aims to explore the ways media representations o…
Risk perception and adaptive responses to climate change and climatic variability in northeastern St. Vincent
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Risk perception and adaptive responses to climate change and climatic variability in northeastern St. Vincent
Discourse, Difference, and Divergence
Despite lacking the resources to adequately adhere to public health protocols, urban residents belonging to impoverished communities in Kingston, Jamaica were prominently featured in local news reports that highlighted their breaches of social distancing. These reports generated an overwhelmingly prejudiced online social discourse, characterized by derogatory and dehumanizing remarks. This research aims to explore the ways media representations o…
Building Climate Solutions Through Trustful, Ethical, and Localized Co-Development
The Small Island Developing States (SIDSs) in the Latin American and Caribbean region remain among the most vulnerable to climate change, as increasingly frequent and severe disasters threaten infrastructure, human life, and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Addressing these risks requires urgent regional and localized approaches grounded in coordinated climate risk assessment, anticipatory action, and Earth observation science-i…
Reviving traditional agricultural industries
Recent growth in the arrowroot industry, driven by increased demand for gluten‐free products, presents an opportunity for historical leaders, such as St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Once acclaimed as the Caribbean region's premiere arrowroot producer, SVG's production declined due to economic stresses and weak institutional support. Recent exposure to climate extremes, such as Hurricane Beryl of 2024, underscores the need for a thorough assessmen…
Beyond conventional metrics
Traditional disaster risk assessments often prioritize quantifiable outcomes such as mortality rates, infrastructure damage, and economic losses, while overlooking the psychosocial dimensions that significantly influence individual and community recovery. This study explores the psychosocial effects of Hurricane Beryl, which struck southern St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, in July 2024, focusing on the coping strategies and support systems adopted by affe…
Disaster Management and Resilience (3 works) · Caribbean history, culture, and politics (2 works) · Climate change (2 works) · Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Anthropology (1 work) · Climate Change Communication and Perception (1 work) · Climate resilience (1 work) · Context (archaeology (1 work)