Journal of Hazard Literacy

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What natural disasters frequently occur in our region? Inquiry-based disaster education using Geospatial Web Services

Jongwon Lee

, Sunmin Oh

, Sanghee Jeon

J. Hazard Lit. 2025;1(1):e1
https://doi.org/10.63737/jhl.25.0011

Integrating Geospatial Web Services (GWS) into disaster education enhances students’ ability to analyze spatial data, fostering a deeper understanding of disaster risks within their local contexts. This study first identifies core design principles for GWS-based inquiry and develops a five-phase Structured GWS-based inquiry model. Based on this model, a lesson plan for natural disaster education is designed, incorporating real-time geospatial data to support inquiry-based learning. The lesson plan follows five steps: (1) defining the inquiry,...

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Enhancing natural hazard literacy through simulation-based scientific investigations: a case of hurricanes

Hee-Sun Lee

, Amy Pallant

, Gey-Hong Gweon

J. Hazard Lit. 2025;1(1):e2
https://doi.org/10.63737/jhl.25.0012

As global temperatures rise, the risks associated with natural hazards from extreme weather events such as hurricanes are increasing. Also known as typhoons or tropical cyclones in other regions, hurricanes are natural phenomena that bring strong winds, heavy precipitation, and storm surges, often causing devastating impacts on coastal communities around the world. In this paper, we define natural hazard literacy in the context of hurricanes, introduce the Hurricane Explorer simulation tool, and describe simulation-based investigation designs a...

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STEM education for transformative hazard literacy: from technological fixes to slow learning

Wonyong Park

J. Hazard Lit. 2025;1(1):e3
https://doi.org/10.63737/jhl.25.0014

While education is widely recognized as a key component of disaster prevention and response, the broader educational visions that underpin disaster education have received limited attention. This article critiques prevailing approaches to disaster and hazard education, which are frequently shaped by economic and technocratic values. Although minimizing economic loss and ensuring personal safety are undeniably important, when driven by these values, education tends to prioritize short- and mid-term outcomes, obscuring the sociopolitical and syst...

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Integrating mammalian cell culture into undergraduate biology education: benefits, challenges, and innovative strategies

Jae-Min Kim

J. Hazard Lit. 2025;1(1):e4
https://doi.org/10.63737/jhl.25.0016

Mammalian cell culture has become fundamental in biological and biomedical research, enabling discoveries in virology, cancer biology, pharmacology, and biotechnology. Despite its importance, undergraduate biology curricula often lack practical mammalian cell culture experiences due to logistical, financial, and safety constraints. Early exposure to cell culture fosters students’ problem-solving capabilities, critical thinking, and science identity, making them better prepared for future careers or advanced research training. This review iden...

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Suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid suppresses gastric cancer cell growth through apoptosis induction, mitochondrial dysfunction, and modulation of nucleotide metabolism-associated genes

Nayeon Kim

, Seoungdong Kim

J. Hazard Lit. 2025;1(1):e5
https://doi.org/10.63737/jhl.25.0018

Gastric cancer (GC) remains a major global health challenge due to its aggressive nature and resistance to conventional therapies. (SAHA, vorinostat), a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, exhibits potent anticancer effects in various malignancies. However, its specific mechanisms in GC require further elucidation. The current study aimed to clarify the anticancer potential of SAHA against GC, focusing on apoptosis induction, mitochondrial dysfunction, cell cycle alteration, and gene expression related to nucleotide metabolism and cell cycle ...

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Impact of Arctic sea ice loss on the persistence of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation

Hyerim Kim

, Soon-Il An

, Sang-Wook Yeh

, Baek-Min Kim

, Eun-Hyuk Baek

J. Hazard Lit. 2025;1(1):e6
https://doi.org/10.63737/jhl.25.0013

The decline of Arctic sea ice in response to anthropogenic forcing is accelerating and its variability has recently increased. Previous literature has emphasized the role of sea ice loss in modulating the atmospheric circulations in high- and mid-latitudes. In this study, we aim how the melting of sea ice influences on the North Pacific Ocean, which has been little explored in previous studies. By analyzing various reanalysis datasets and coupled model simulations, we argue that the loss of sea ice in the Arctic may act to lengthen the year-thr...

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