scholarly journals Assessment of impact of combined heat on the environment of urbanized areas (case study of Ulan-Ude, Russia)

2021 ◽  
Vol 885 (1) ◽  
pp. 012047
Author(s):  
A V Dmitrieva ◽  
V N Khertuev ◽  
P V Konovalov ◽  
I A Barmitova
Keyword(s):  
Power Plants ◽  
Coal Dust ◽  
The North ◽  
Key Indicators ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
North Western ◽  
Dispersion Calculation

Abstract Combined heat and power plants (CHPP) are an important component of the energy balance in many countries. However, of all types of power plants, CHPPs have the largest impact on the environment. In recent years, the urban ecology has become one of the key indicators that determine the quality of life of city residents. The article evaluates the impact of the CHPPs in Ulan-Ude on the example of CHPP-1. The main sources of environmental pollution, and, accordingly, the zone of exposure of CHPP-1’ pollutants have been identified. Virtually the entire territory of the city of Ulan-Ude falls under this zone, but since northwestern winds prevail in this area, the north-western part of the city is most affected. Based on the results of a detailed dispersion calculation, we defined the following substances which should be monitored: nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, mineral oil, and inorganic dust (70-20% SiO2 and coal dust). The concentration of these substances in the air is significant.

scholarly journals Impacts of some meteorological parameters on the SO2 concentrations in the city of Obrenovac, Serbia

2010 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 703-715 ◽  
Author(s):  
Snezana Nenadovic ◽  
Ljiljana Matovic ◽  
Misko Milanovic ◽  
Sava Janicevic ◽  
Jasmina Grbovic-Novakovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sulfur Dioxide ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
North West ◽  
Wind Speeds ◽  
The North ◽  
West Part ◽  
Measuring Site ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

In this paper, the impacts of some meteorological parameters on the SO2 concentrations in the City of Obrenovac are presented. The City of Obrenovac is located in the north-west part of Serbia on the banks of the River Sava. The observed source emission, the power plants TENT A and TENT B are situated on the bank of the Sava River in the vicinity of Obrenovac. During the period from January to November 2006, the concentrations of sulfur dioxide in the air at 4 monitoring sites in Obrenovac were measured. It was noticed that the maximal measured daily concentrations of sulfur dioxide ranged from 1 ?g/m3 (16th November, 2006) to 98 ?g/m3 (29th January 2006) and lie under the maximal allowed concentration value according to the Serbian Law on Environmental Protection. The measured sulfur dioxide concentrations mostly showed characteristics usual for a daily acidification sulfur dioxide cycle, excluding the specificities influenced by the measuring site itself. Sulfur dioxide transport was recorded at increased wind speeds, primarily from the southeast direction. Based on the impact of meteorological parameters on the sulfur dioxide concentration, a validation of the monitoring sites was also performed from the aspect of their representivity.

scholarly journals El impacto de la valoración de la importancia en la evaluación de la calidad de vida en adolescentes chilenos

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 723
Author(s):  
Alfonso Urzúa ◽  
Alejandra Caqueo-Urízar ◽  
María Fernanda Bravo ◽  
Karen Carvajal ◽  
Claudio Vera
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Self Report ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
The North ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

While self-report of overall quality of life has been widely examined, there are no studies that explore the impact of the relative importance people give to the various categories of their quality of life. Therefore, with a quantitative methodology and a co-relational transverse design, we analyze differences in the assessment when the importance given to each category is evaluated. Participants were 530 students from the city of Antofagasta in the North of Chile, aged between 15 and 18 years. They were from subsidized, public secondary schools and private and state universities in the city who were assessed using the KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire. Results: Differences were found in the assessment of categories when results were analyzed based on gender and age and when incorporating an assessment of importance. Even when the results were not conclusive, there was evidence of a need to incorporate an importance variable when assessing quality of life.

scholarly journals The Effects of Gentrification on the Elderly: A Case Study in the City of Cáceres

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 154
Author(s):  
Lidia Domínguez-Parraga
Keyword(s):  
Social Space ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

This study aims to analyze the consequences of the gentrification process as a result of tourism on the elderly inhabitants. Firstly, the concept of gentrification is reviewed, a process that is no longer exclusive to large cities but has spread to smaller and lesser-known municipalities. A clear example of this type of new tourist destination is the city of Cáceres, a World Heritage medium-sized city where tourism is the basis of its economy. The research considers gentrification in medium-sized cities and its effect on active aging. Based on a qualitative methodological approach, a total of 32 in-depth interviews were conducted and analyzed to compare two neighborhoods—one gentrified and one not. The results show a remarkable disparity in the residents’ perceptions of their environment and their city. The findings suggest adverse effects on the quality of aging due to the gentrification process, such as family dependency, social-space disconnection, and a generally pessimistic image of the neighborhood. Consequently, the impact of tourism negatively affects the gentrified neighborhood inhabitants’ psychological, social, and emotional well-being.

scholarly journals The impact of Internet distribution systems on the promotion, sales, and quality of hotel accommodation (with 4 and 5 stars in the City of Niš)

2021 ◽  
pp. 56-72
Author(s):  
Tamara Stanković ◽  
Slobodan Čerović
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Hotel Accommodation

This work is a theoretical and empirical overview of the influence of IDS and social networks on the promotion, sales, and quality of hotel accommodation. The work outlines a theoretical-academic presentation and includes a case study, which was carried out through research in 4-star and 5-star hotels. The research identifies the usage and influence of IDS on promotion, sales, and quality of hotel accommodation, the key advantages of cooperation and areas where it is lacking, as well as the usage and importance of social networks in promotion and sales. The terms "IDS" and "social networks in hotel businesses", their definition and importance are presented in the theoretical part of this work. The focal point of this work is to prove the importance of applying IDS and social networks in promotion, sales, and quality of services, in addition to showing the advantages of cooperation and areas where it is lacking. Furthermore, this work emphasizes the importance of staying up to date and in agreement with the latest innovations and their usage in the hotel industry, as well as the significance of adjusting the offer and services to the market demand.

scholarly journals Comparative assessment of mortality and lethality rates of newborns at the regional level

Public Health ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 34-48
Author(s):  
D. O. Ivanov ◽  
V. K. Yuryev ◽  
Yu. V. Petrenko ◽  
K. E. Moiseeva ◽  
I. I. Mogileva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Average Hospital ◽  
The North ◽  
Quality Of Medical Care ◽  
The City ◽  
North Western

In order to assess the mortality and lethality rates of newborns in obstetric organizations of the North-Western Federal District in 2013–2019, a comparative analysis of official statistics data was carried out. It was found that in the North-Western Federal District in the period from 2013 to 2019, there was an almost annual decrease in newborn mortality rates. The overall decrease in mortality in maternity care organizations of the Federal District (from 2,5% to 1,9%) was mainly due to a decrease in mortality in obstetric hospitals of the first and second levels (respectively from 3,2% to 1,2% and from 1,7% to 0,7%), while most children died in perinatal centers, where the mortality rate has not changed in recent years (2013 – 4,1%; 2019 – 4,0%). The study showed a decrease in mortality rates in the subjects of the Russian Federation that are part of the federal district, except for the city of St. Petersburg. The average hospital lethality rate of newborns in maternity care organizations of the North-Western Federal District during 2013–2019 was in the range of 1,9%–2,0%, did not change significantly and corresponded to the national average. However, the level of hospital lethality significantly differed in individual subjects of the district – in more than half of them, the level of hospital lethality exceeded the average, while in others it was significantly lower. Thus, the decrease in the mortality and lethality rates of newborns in maternity care organizations indicates an increase in the quality of medical care for children in the North-Western Federal District. dicates an increase in the quality of medical care for children in the North-Western Federal District. 

scholarly journals The Impact of Carsharing on Transport in the City. Case Study of Tri-City in Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 688
Author(s):  
Tomasz Neumann
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Development ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Cognitive Content ◽  
Car Market ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

The work on the impact of innovative solutions in urban transport on the inhabitants’ quality of life was discussed. This paper presents the characteristics of the use of shared vehicles in the agglomeration, based on the example of the Tri-City. An analysis of vehicles’ use in given periods of time was performed, indicating the growing interest in using this type of transport in the city. The work was divided into four chapters. The first part concerns the history of travel and urban development. The second discusses all currently available communication solutions in cities. The third chapter contains the research part. It focuses on presenting changes in vehicle availability over a more extended period. The fourth chapter describes the functioning of cars “for minutes” and the operation and use of dedicated mobile applications. The work ended with a summary of theoretical and cognitive content. A significant contribution is a brief analysis of the shared car market in the Tri-City. The available options are characterized. Also, the degree of use has been analyzed. The study concluded with theses about the further rapid development of this industry in northern Poland.

Maulānā Raḥmat Allāh Kairānawī and Muslim-Christian Controversy in India in the Mid-19th Century

1976 ◽  
Vol 108 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-63
Author(s):  
A. A. Powell
Keyword(s):  
18Th Century ◽  
East India Company ◽  
North India ◽  
The North ◽  
British Rule ◽  
The People ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Muslim Culture ◽  
North Western

During the 1850's a prolonged encounter took place in the city of Agra between a Muslim ‘ālim, Maulānā Raḥmat Alläh Kairānawī, and a German evangelical missionary, the Reverend K. G. Pfander. The early Mughal emperors had developed Agra as the capital of their expanding empire, and even after the transfer of the court in 1648 to nearby Delhi, the city had retained some importance as a centre of Muslim culture and learning. But the period of the decline of the Mughal fortunes in the 18th century culminated in the capture of Agra in 1803 by the forces of the East India Company, and the next half-century saw the transformation of the city into a key administrative centre in the expansion of British control over north India. In 1836 Agra was made the headquarters of a new unit of administration—the North-Western Provinces. Hence the phase of active religious encounter which began shortly after that date should be examined in terms of the impact which British rule, Western culture, and the Christian religion had effected on the people of the province since its annexation. Indeed in the eyes of missionary as well as ‘ālim, the generating force behind the new confrontation was a fear that the beginning of Christian preaching activity in Agra was a threat to the hold of Islam on the uneducated Muslims of the city and the surrounding region.

scholarly journals The Impact of on-the-Job Training on Employee Performance: The Case of Riley’s Hotel

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salini Bafaneli ◽  
Gosekwang Setibi
Keyword(s):  
Job Training ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
The North ◽  
Trained Staff ◽  
On The Job Training ◽  
The Impact ◽  
North Western

<p><em>The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of on-the-job training on employee performance. It was a case study conducted at Riley’s Hotel at Maun; a tourist destination in the North Western part of Botswana. The researchers used a questionnaire to collect data. The results of the study indicated that to a large extent Riley’s Hotel implemented on the job training and that the majority of employees have attended the training. There is also an indication that most of the employees believe that on the job training makes them effective in their jobs. Too much work and time constraints were revealed as challenges to the successful implementation of on the job training. Employment of trained staff was suggested as a major possible solution to the challenges of on the job training. The study concludes that even though on the job training was implemented at Riley’s Hotel there were a number of challenges militating against its perfect implementation. This study would benefit any organization interested in on-the-job training and employee performance.</em></p>

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