scholarly journals Development of a multistep indicator-based approach (MIBA) for the assessment of environmental quality of harbours

2008 ◽  
Vol 65 (8) ◽  
pp. 1436-1441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Marin ◽  
Mariapaola Moreno ◽  
Paolo Vassallo ◽  
Luigi Vezzulli ◽  
Mauro Fabiano
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Ligurian Sea ◽  
Environmentally Sound ◽  
Sound Management ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Marine Environmental ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Marin, V., Moreno, M., Vassallo, P., Vezzulli, L., and Fabiano, M. 2008. Development of a multistep indicator-based approach (MIBA) for the assessment of environmental quality of harbours. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 65: 1436–1441. Environmental pollution in harbours can have detrimental effects on the port, its users, and the surrounding environment. Despite these risks, the Italian legal framework for marine environmental quality does not apply to harbours and marinas, so monitoring is not mandatory. With the aim of supporting environmentally sound management, we propose an indicator-based protocol to assess the environmental quality of harbours through the development of a flexible and site-specific multistep indicator-based approach (MIBA), which gives special consideration to local features. MIBA comprises three steps: (1) development of a simple tool for harbour-specific identification of vulnerable areas and for designing monitoring schemes; (2) selection of suitable environmental quality indicators of different levels of complexity and applicability to the typologies of risks involved; and (3) development of a user-friendly interpretation scheme based on categorical risk values and a visualization code. The approach has been tested in two case studies in marinas located in the Ligurian Sea (Italy).

scholarly journals Microbiological monitoring in two areas with different levels of conservation in the mangroves of an Ecological Station, Vitoria, ES

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliano De Oliveira Barbirato ◽  
Juliana Melo Conceição ◽  
Dandara Silva Cabral ◽  
André Luiz Paier Barroso ◽  
Daniel Basílio Zandonadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Human Population ◽  
Interstitial Water ◽  
Total Coliform ◽  
Environmental Characteristics ◽  
Microbiological Monitoring ◽  
Strong Indicator ◽  
Different Levels

Mangroves are classified as permanent preservation areas and regarded as natural nurseries. However, they have suffered several anthropogenic stresses, resulting in their decline. In the light of that, comes the importance of researching their environmental characteristics and revealing possible factors that have led to the degradation of this important ecosystem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the environmental quality of different areas in the mangroves of Ilha do Lameirão Ecological Station through microbiological analyzes of sediment and interstitial water along ten (10) sites, distributed in two areas with different conservation levels (Canal dos Escravos (CE) and Maria Ortiz (MO)) between 2010 and 2012. The microbiological analyzes revealed that MO region, in all seasons of the year, achieved total coliform and thermo-tolerant coliform values above those permitted by the CONAMA Resolution 357/05, fitting the Class 2 conservation standard. The presence of high levels of total and thermo-tolerant coliforms in MO is a strong indicator of impacts originated from the human population and, consequently, the decline of the mangrove itself and the health of human communities surrounding that area. 

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF CAMPINA GRANDE LANDFILL BASED ON TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL ASPECTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (32) ◽  
pp. 77-86
Author(s):  
Márbara Vilar de Araújo ALMEIDA ◽  
Elisângela Maria da SILVA ◽  
Naiara Ângelo GOMES ◽  
Luís Antônio Oliveira NUNES ◽  
Wilson Fadlo CURI
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Technical Standards ◽  
Operational Conditions ◽  
Environmentally Safe ◽  
Urban Solid Waste ◽  
Environmental Requirements ◽  
Environmentally Sound ◽  
Operational Aspects

Landfills have become the main environmentally sound form of final disposal of urban solid waste and when properly managed, do not cause harm or risks to public health. The objective of this work was to perform an analysis of the environmental quality of the Landfill in Campina Grande / PB, in order to verify if the landfill meets the technical standards and environmental requirements. In the analysis of the data collected were used, as reference, the standards NBR 8,419 (ABNT, 1992) and NBR 13,896 (ABNT, 1997). From the analyzed data, it was verified, that the landfill presents technical and operational conditions for the employees to work and an operability that makes possible the accomplishment of the activities in a satisfactory and environmentally safe way. Thus, the studied area is appropriate for the waste disposal activity according to NBR 8,419 (ABNT, 1992) and NBR 13,896 (ABNT, 1997). However, improvements are suggested for the internal access routes, since, because they are not paved, it may hinder the passage of trucks that discharge the waste on days of intense rain.

scholarly journals The geosystems of complex geographical atlases

2012 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 19-34
Author(s):  
Jasmina Jovanovic
Keyword(s):  
Semantic Analysis ◽  
Hierarchical Level ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Present Information ◽  
Special Power ◽  
Visualization Of Data ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Degree Of Similarity ◽  
Selection Of

Complex geographical atlases represent geosystems of different hierarchical rank, complexity and diversity, scale and connection. They represent a set of large number of different pieces of information about geospace. Also, they contain systematized, correlative and in the apparent form represented pieces of information about space. The degree of information revealed in the atlas is precisely explained by its content structure and the form of presentation. The quality of atlas depends on the method of visualization of data and the quality of geodata. Cartographic visualization represents cognitive process. The analysis converts geospatial data into knowledge. A complex geographical atlas represents information complex of spatial - temporal coordinated database on geosystems of different complexity and territorial scope. Each geographical atlas defines a concrete geosystem. Systemic organization (structural and contextual) determines its complexity and concreteness. In complex atlases, the attributes of geosystems are modeled and pieces of information are given in systematized, graphically unique form. The atlas can be considered as a database. In composing a database, semantic analysis of data is important. The result of semantic modeling is expressed in structuring of data information, in emphasizing logic connections between phenomena and processes and in defining their classes according to the degree of similarity. Accordingly, the efficiency of research of needed pieces of information in the process of the database use is enabled. An atlas map has a special power to integrate sets of geodata and present information contents in user - friendly and understandable visual and tactile way using its visual ability. Composing an atlas by systemic cartography requires the pieces of information on concrete - defined geosystems of different hierarchical level, the application of scientific methods and making of adequate number of analytical, synthetic and complex maps. The essence of each database is its model. The selection of model - the organization of database is very important.

Critical review on non-operative management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 242-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. S. Wong ◽  
W. C. Liu
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis ◽  
Idiopathic Scoliosis ◽  
Dynamic Control ◽  
Operative Management ◽  
Psychological Disturbance ◽  
Non Operative Management ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Spinal Orthoses ◽  
Selection Of

There are a number of different non-operative interventions which aim to control moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) from progression. Clinicians may find difficulties in the selection of appropriate interventions for AIS. A comprehensive literature review was carried out to study all contemporary non-operative interventions, it was noted that rigid spinal orthoses apparently give more curve control; however, it would compromise the patient's quality of life via those inevitable factors - physical constraint, poor acceptance and psychological disturbance. There is a trend to develop more effective, acceptable and user-friendly interventions. Under such an aspiration, the theories and clinical evidence of different interventions should be developed along the clinical pathway of early intervention with reliable indicators/predictors, patient's active participation, dynamic control mechanism, holistic psychological and psychosocial considerations, and effective and long-lasting outcome.

Why multi-owned housing owners are dissatisfied with the service provided by their management companies in New Zealand

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 397-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Levy ◽  
Quan-Hui Sim
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Retail Banking ◽  
The Body ◽  
Corporate Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Company ◽  
Customer Switching ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose – The purpose of paper is to investigate the dissatisfaction and what specifically prompts multi-owned housing owners to change their body corporate management provider. Globally there has been a substantial growth reported in the number of residents living in multi-owned housing in recent years. There is increasing evidence that residents in these developments are experiencing dissatisfaction and frustration especially with the service received from their body corporate management company. Design/methodology/approach – The paper includes a review of both the body corporate literature and customer switching literature which serves to inform the research. The investigation takes the form of a qualitative study comprising eight in-depth one-to-one interviews with residential body corporate owners who have recently switched to an alternative body corporate management provider. Findings – The dissatisfaction experienced by body corporate owners leading them to change management companies bears a close similarity to the retail banking industry. The interviews record highly emotive responses from interviewees and the desire for an improved quality of service and better value for money from their service provider. These findings allow a deeper understanding of the outcome of studies that have been carried out previously in England and New Zealand. Practical implications – The findings will assist directors of body corporate companies, property management and real-estate companies to understand the needs and wants of their clients and may also benefit property developers in their selection of a body corporate management company and legislators in providing a suitable legal framework. Originality/value – This paper provides in-depth insights into switching behaviour within the context of body corporate management companies which has not before been published within academic journals.

scholarly journals IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR THE VACANT POSITIONS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Legal Aspect ◽  
Civil Servant ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Personnel Assessment ◽  
Vacant Position ◽  
Modern Methods ◽  
Search And Selection ◽  
Selection Of

The article investigates the theoretical and methodological foundations and the organizational and legal aspect of the selection and recruitment for holding public service positions in Ukraine, taking into account modern trends. The basic concepts «selection of personnels», «recruitment of personnels», «personnel assessment» and its importance for the effective functioning of public services are considered. The key methods and principles of personnel assessment popular in Ukraine and abroad were analyzed. The last publications the decision of this problem is examined in which are considered. The current legal framework regulating personnel issues for civil service positions and the competition procedure are analyzed. Application of modern methods of selection and recruitment of personnels is offered on government service. It is well-proven that a selection and recruitment of personnels is a difficult multistage and multidimensional process. Quality of realization of this process depends on introduction of control the system by quality of personnel. A selection of personnels is the process of search, selection and recruitment of workers on vacant positions and workplaces. The basic methods of search of personnels are certain, modern approaches of their selection are rotined. The necessary condition of high-quality selection of civil servant is an analysis of process of search and selection of candidates. The process of selection must engulf all of the stages of estimation of personnel during holding a competition, beginning from a serve announcements on vacant position to the decision-making by a commission in relation to the choice of applicant on position of civil servant. Possibility of the use of modern methods of selection and selection of personnels, in-use in the conditions of inert economy is well-proven, in activity of organs of public power. At the use of different methods of estimation of personnel criteria must be taken into account which activity of civil servant is determined on. In obedience to criteria, estimations must be realistic and to assume the certain measure of estimation of competence.

scholarly journals La etnografía: una alternativa de titulación de grado / Ethnography: an alternative for Degree qualification

Ciencia Unemi ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (19) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Elvia Valencia Medina ◽  
Zoila Barreno Salinas ◽  
Felix Chenche Muñoz
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Level Of Involvement ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Informal Interview ◽  
Investigación Cualitativa ◽  
Selection Of

Este trabajo tiene el propósito analizar de manera crítica la pertinencia de la etnografía como alternativa de trabajo de titulación de grado, lo cual está contemplado en el Reglamento de Régimen Académico 2013, emitido por el Consejo de Educación Superior, CES. La selección de la etnografía como método de trabajo investigativo, permitirá a los estudiantes fortalecer las habilidades investigativas y desarrollar sus competencias en contextos reales de servicio a la comunidad. La propuesta tiene como antecedente experiencias de investigación cualitativa aplicada en Proyectos Académicos Institucionales realizados en sectores vulnerables del cantón Milagro, Ecuador, en los años 2012 y 2013. Se aplicaron técnicas como la observación participante, entrevista informal y análisis de documentos, técnicas que van de la mano con la etnografía. El propósito principal fue establecer las causas de la escasa participación de los pobladores y su nivel de involucramiento en el proceso educativo de sus hijos, vinculado a una necesidad de incidir el mejoramiento de la calidad educativa y la calidad de vida. Con la experiencia investigativa y el conocimiento del marco legal se aspira demostrar la factibilidad de intervención de la etnografía en problemas socioeducativos, y su factible utilización como una alternativa de titulación de Grado en Carreras de Educación. AbstractThis paper aims to critically analyze the relevance of ethnography as an alternative work for degree qualification, which is referred to in the Regulation of the Academic Regime 2013, issued by the Higher Education Council, CES. The selection of ethnography as a method of research work will enable students to strengthen the research skills and develop their skills in real contexts of community service. The proposal has been preceded by experiences of qualitative research that were conducted in Institutional Academic Projects in vulnerable sectors of Milagro city, Ecuador, in 2012 and 2013. In that draft some techniques were applied such as participant observation, informal interview, and document analysis, these techniques go hand in hand with ethnography. The main purpose was to establish the causes of the low participation of people and their level of involvement in the educational process of their children, linked to a need to influence the improvement of the educational quality and quality of life. With research expertise and knowledge of the legal framework, it is expected to demonstrate the feasibility of intervention ethnography in socio-educational problems and the possible use as an alternative for Degree qualification in Education.

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