Forecasting Demand for Emergency Material Classification Based on Casualty Population

Accurately forecasting emergency material demand during the initial stages of disaster response is challenging due to communication disruptions and data scarcity. This study proposes a hybrid model integrating regression analysis and intelligent analysis to estimate casualties and predict emergency...

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Main Authors: Jianliang Yang, Kun Zhang, Hanping Hou, Na Li
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/13/6/478
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description Accurately forecasting emergency material demand during the initial stages of disaster response is challenging due to communication disruptions and data scarcity. This study proposes a hybrid model integrating regression analysis and intelligent analysis to estimate casualties and predict emergency supply needs indirectly. A case study of five earthquake-affected villages validates the model, using building collapse rates and population data to calculate casualties and determine the demand for essential supplies, including food, water, medicine, and tents. The findings demonstrate that the proposed approach effectively addresses the “black box” condition by utilizing correction factors for population density, disaster preparedness, and emergency response capacity, providing a structured framework for rapid and accurate demand forecasting in disaster scenarios.
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spelling doaj-art-9639c8fcbe034e6ab7315aca70d557b02025-08-20T03:29:43ZengMDPI AGSystems2079-89542025-06-0113647810.3390/systems13060478Forecasting Demand for Emergency Material Classification Based on Casualty PopulationJianliang Yang0Kun Zhang1Hanping Hou2Na Li3School of Economics and Management, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, ChinaAccurately forecasting emergency material demand during the initial stages of disaster response is challenging due to communication disruptions and data scarcity. This study proposes a hybrid model integrating regression analysis and intelligent analysis to estimate casualties and predict emergency supply needs indirectly. A case study of five earthquake-affected villages validates the model, using building collapse rates and population data to calculate casualties and determine the demand for essential supplies, including food, water, medicine, and tents. The findings demonstrate that the proposed approach effectively addresses the “black box” condition by utilizing correction factors for population density, disaster preparedness, and emergency response capacity, providing a structured framework for rapid and accurate demand forecasting in disaster scenarios.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/13/6/478emergency suppliessurvival rate of casualtiesmaterial classificationdemand forecasting
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Forecasting Demand for Emergency Material Classification Based on Casualty Population
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emergency supplies
survival rate of casualties
material classification
demand forecasting
title Forecasting Demand for Emergency Material Classification Based on Casualty Population
title_full Forecasting Demand for Emergency Material Classification Based on Casualty Population
title_fullStr Forecasting Demand for Emergency Material Classification Based on Casualty Population
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title_short Forecasting Demand for Emergency Material Classification Based on Casualty Population
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topic emergency supplies
survival rate of casualties
material classification
demand forecasting
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/13/6/478
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