scholarly journals Distribution of 40K, 232Th and 238U in Soils of Southern and Western Coasts of Viti Levu, Fiji

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sitaram Garimella ◽  
Umawatti Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Gamma Dose ◽  
World Average ◽  
Gamma Ray Spectrometer ◽  
Fiji Islands ◽  
The World ◽  
The Republic

Abstract A 10 cm (diameter) x 7.5 cm NaI(Tl) gamma-ray spectrometer was used to measure the concentrations of 40K, 232Th and 238U in 50 samples of top soils of the southern and western coasts of Viti Levu, the largest island of the Republic of Fiji Islands. The average activities of 232Th, 238U and 40K in soils of this region were 2.8, 3.6 and 160 Bq kg-1, respectively. The average external gamma-dose, which is likely to be delivered to the local population in this region, is estimated to be 10.3 nGy h-1, well below the world average.

scholarly journals ANALISIS TERHADAP PERATURAN PEMERINTAH NO 54 TAHUN 2007 TENTANG PELAKSANAAN PENGANGKATAN ANAK DITINJAUDARI PRINSIP NON DISKRIMINASI DALAM KONVENSI HAK ANAK (CONTOH KASUS POLWAN GAGAL ADOPSI ANAK KARENA TERHALANG PERATURAN PEMERINTAH)

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 317
Author(s):  
Stanley Noer H ◽  
Mulati .
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Local Population ◽  
International Convention ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
Nation States ◽  
Whole Person ◽  
The World ◽  
Presidential Decree ◽  
The Republic

Child is a gift from God Almighty, who inherent in dignity and dignity as a whole person. Children also have human rights recognized by the nation-states in the world. Children's rights are marked by the guarantee of protection and fulfillment of the Rights of the Child in the 1945 Constitution of the State of the Republic of Indonesia and several provisions of laws and regulations both national and international. This guarantee is upheld through the ratification of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child, namely the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child through Presidential Decree No. 36/1990 on the Ratification of Convention On The Rights Of The Child. In the case that the authors found that there was an adoption of a child who could not be made due to Government Regulation No. 54 of 2007 article 3, paragraph 2 stating that in the case of the origin of the child is unknown, the child's religion is in accordance with the religion of the majority of the local population. With this case, according to the author means there has been discrimination against prospective parents who have good intentions to appoint children because of the constraints of religious differences between parents and prospective children. Whereas in the course of the child is also possible to choose a different religion with the parents' religion. Directly this Government Regulation is contrary to the principle of Non-Discrimination adopted by the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Fiji: What Kind Of Militocracy?

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-417
Author(s):  
JAN-ERIK LANE
Keyword(s):  
Regional Integration ◽  
Military Regime ◽  
Military Rule ◽  
Military Interventions ◽  
Fiji Islands ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The World ◽  
Future Events ◽  
The Republic

AbstractThe Republic of Fiji Islands has been under military rule since December 2006. Yet, the regime of Frank Bainimarama is not really like any other military regime in the world, nor does the 2006 coup resemble the earlier military interventions in the country. It is attempting development without freedom, but can it succeed? It is important to recognize that dictatorships can be of very different kinds. What happens with the Bainimarama regime will have a major impact upon the Pacific scene, not only for the Fiji Islands but also for the Pacific Forum and the role of China in regional integration. And the course of future events will depend much upon what strategy Fiji's strongman chooses and what kind of constitution is put in place.

scholarly journals In situ Ground Radiometric Survey and Risk Assessments of Allanite-Bearing Beach Sands in Erawan, Palawan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reymar Diwa ◽  
Edmundo Vargas ◽  
Estellita Tabora ◽  
Botvinnik Palattao ◽  
Rolando Reyes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Population ◽  
Hazard Index ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Risk Assessments ◽  
Anthropogenic Sources ◽  
World Average ◽  
Radiometric Survey ◽  
The World ◽  
The Mean

Past exploration for U deposit in the Philippines discovered the mineralization of radioactive allanite in Palawan. The allanite occurs as sand component in the heavily populated beach of Erawan, San Vicente, Palawan. This work assessed the risks associated with the radionuclides in Erawan beach by in situ ground radiometric survey of K, U, and Th in 694 sampling points. Principal component analysis (PCA) and Pearson correlation coefficient were used to determine the similarity between the radionuclides and to identify other probable anthropogenic sources of radionuclides. Our results show that the mean activity concentrations of K (597.8 Bq kg-1) and Th (93.15 Bq kg-1) are equivalent to 1.5 and 3.1 times of the world average natural radioactivity levels in soil, respectively, while the mean U (34.7 Bq kg-1) is similar to the world average. The mean radiological risk assessments like radium equivalent, gamma specific activity index, external hazard index, internal hazard index, absorbed gamma dose rate, annual effective dose equivalent, annual gonadal equivalent dose, and excess lifetime cancer risk are 213.96 Bq kg-1, 0.78, 0.58, 0.67, 97.24 nGy h-1, 119.25 µSv y-1, 684.39 µSv y-1, and 0.42 (10-3), respectively. Th consistently correlated most to the risks. We attribute the occurrence of Th to the presence of allanite, K to fertilizer use for farming, and U to both the allanite and farming. The results of our study can provide important baseline data for future detailed studies or monitoring of the long-term effects of elevated radiation levels to the local population of Erawan.

scholarly journals The current state of uranium legacy sites remediation issues in Uzbekistan

2022 ◽  
Vol 2155 (1) ◽  
pp. 012028
Author(s):  
BK Kuldjanov
Keyword(s):  
Central Asia ◽  
Local Population ◽  
International Community ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Single Source ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
The Republic ◽  
High Level

Abstract The uranium production legacy sites in Central Asia are a source of high-level radiological risks for the population and the environment. This fact is recognized by the international community, which is taking measures to remediate the sites. A number of international and national projects have been implemented in the Republic of Uzbekistan, but there is no single source that covers their main results. The article provides a brief overview of the main international initiatives, the results obtained and the lessons learned. The list of necessary measures for the nearest future to recover the environment and ensure normal conditions for the local population is given. The obtained material can be used for planning and implementation remediation of other uranium legacy sites in Central Asia, as well as similar objects around the world.

scholarly journals PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECOTOURISM IN THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bashir Hajiyev
Keyword(s):  
Caspian Sea ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Nature Tourism ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Advantageous Position ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Oil Sector ◽  
The Republic

One of the developing sectors of the economy in the non-oil sector is tourism. The recent development in the field of tourism. International competitions held in our country are one of the main factors ensuring the flow of tourists. As the interest of tourists to our country grows, so do the types of tourism. There are different types of tourism, and each of them is unique. One of them is ecotourism. Ecotourism is a type of tourism in which foreign visitors come in contact with the local population, rent their homes and use their kitchens. Locals also get information about the foreign tourists’ country, history and culture, music and cuisine. When talking about nature tourism, experts draw attention to the income of the local population from this business, saying that it prevents both unemployment and people’s dependence on the state. The rich nature of Azerbaijan, sights, fresh mountain air, cool springs, the world famous Caspian Sea have led to the creation of a number of international routes and the formation of the corresponding infrastructure. In this regard, our country, which has an advantageous position for any sphere of tourism, is very lucky.

“Utopia First!” A Machiavellian Conception of Solidarity in More's Utopia

Moreana ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (Number 209) (1) ◽  
pp. 79-93
Author(s):  
Marie-Claire Phélippeau
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Farm Work ◽  
The World ◽  
Social Difficulties ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Democratic Elections ◽  
Communal Organization

This paper shows how solidarity is one of the founding principles in Thomas More's Utopia (1516). In the fictional republic of Utopia described in Book II, solidarity has a political and a moral function. The principle is at the center of the communal organization of Utopian society, exemplified in a number of practices such as the sharing of farm work, the management of surplus crops, or the democratic elections of the governor and the priests. Not only does solidarity benefit the individual Utopian, but it is a prerequisite to ensure the prosperity of the island of Utopia and its moral preeminence over its neighboring countries. However, a limit to this principle is drawn when the republic of Utopia faces specific social difficulties, and also deals with the rest of the world. In order for the principle of solidarity to function perfectly, it is necessary to apply it exclusively within the island or the republic would be at risk. War is not out of the question then, and compassion does not apply to all human beings. This conception of solidarity, summed up as “Utopia first!,” could be dubbed a Machiavellian strategy, devised to ensure the durability of the republic. We will show how some of the recommendations of Realpolitik made by Machiavelli in The Prince (1532) correspond to the Utopian policy enforced to protect their commonwealth.

Sugarcane Weevil Borer (Rhabdoscelus Obscurus) in Fiji Islands and Recommendations Towards Its Control

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 261-266
Author(s):  
Danian Singh ◽  
Lionel Joseph ◽  
Zafiar Naaz ◽  
Kelera Railoa
Keyword(s):  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Current Method ◽  
Crop Damage ◽  
Agricultural Export ◽  
Fiji Islands ◽  
The World ◽  
Raw Sugar ◽  
Viable Method ◽  
Sugarcane Weevil ◽  
Sugarcane Industry

Pests have been a constant threat to agriculture the world over. In the Fiji Islands where the major agricultural export commodity is raw sugar, the Sugarcane weevil borer is one such agricultural pest that poses a real threat to an already ailing industry. The Sugarcane weevil borer (Rhabdoscelus obscure) is a pest originally found in Papua New Guinea whose introduction into Fiji has resulted in crop damage particularly to the soft variety of sugarcane found in Fiji. This review highlights the emergence of the weevil borer and explains a possible control that could be implemented by the Fijian farmers. The current method of control in Fiji uses the split billet trap. While this method has been recognized as an economically viable method of controlling the spread of the weevil borer, it has not been completely effective in eradicating the pest. This paper highlights and puts forth recommendations on other methods which could be used by the sugarcane industry.

Gypsy Population of Tatarstan: Attitude to Education and Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 188-192
Author(s):  
Tatyana Alekseevna Titova ◽  
Elena Valeryevna Frolova ◽  
Elena Gennadievna Gushchina ◽  
Anastasia Victorovna Fakhrutdinova
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Health Protection ◽  
Complex Study ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
The Republic

Abstract The studied problem significanceis caused by theneed of complex study of the groups which are in an nonnative environment environment. The purpose of the article is study of the of the Gipsy population that live in Zelenodolsk district of the Republic of Tatarstan to the systems and education healthcare. The leading approach to a research of this problem is a polyparadigmal methodology. The educational process is understood as an instrument of socialization of Roma children and health problems of representatives of their population. Special attention is paid to the circumstance that the questions of education of children is far from being priority one for the Gipsy population of the explored area. The understanding of health protection haw essential differences in comparison with local population. The conclusion is drawn that integration of Roma into local community depends on support of initiatives of locals and administration by most of representatives of a camp. Materials of the article can be useful to ethnologists, social and cultural anthropologists, political scientists and also representatives of the bodies/ committees and institutions supervising questions of interethnic and inter-religious interaction.

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