Environmental Impact on the Long-Term Connectivity and Link Quality of an Outdoor LoRa Network

From here to sustainability

BioResources ◽

10.15376/biores.1.2.172-173 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 172-173

Author(s):

Martin A. Hubbe

Keyword(s):

Environmental Impact ◽

Sustainable Technology ◽

Human Needs ◽

The World

Many readers and contributors to BioResources are working to develop sustainable technology. Such research attempts to use products of photosynthesis to meet long-term human needs with a minimum of environmental impact. Archeological and historical studies have concluded that the long-term success or failure of various past civilizations has depended, at least in part, on people’s ability to maintain the quality of the resources upon which they depended. Though it is possible for modern societies to learn from such examples, modern societies are interconnected to an unprecedented degree. It is no longer realistic to expect one region to be immune from the effects of environmental mistakes that may happen elsewhere in the world. Research related to renewable, lignocellulosic resources is urgently needed. But in addition to the research, there also needs to be discussion of hard-hitting questions, helping to minimize the chances of technological failure. The next failed civilization may be our own.

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As relações entre a ecoinovação, consciência sustentável, estratégia ambiental, performance organizacional e impacto ambiental no nordeste do Brasil

Revista Ibero-Americana de Estratégia ◽

10.5585/riae.v20i1.18380 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. e18380

Author(s):

Eliana Andréa Severo ◽

Evandro Tavares de Lima ◽

Josias Salvador dos Anjos ◽

Silvaneide Moreira de Almeida ◽

Sandra Regina dos Santos ◽

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Keyword(s):

Environmental Impact ◽

Organizational Performance ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Environmental Strategy ◽

Natural Habitats ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Important Relationship ◽

The Face

Objective: This article aims to analyze the relationship between eco-innovation, sustainable awareness, environmental strategy, organizational performance and environmental impact, in the face of 210 respondents from Northeast Brazil.Methodology: The methodology used was a quantitative and descriptive research, through a survey applied to 210 respondents, analyzed using descriptive statistics, statistical tests and multiple linear regression.Originality: Original with respect to the constructs developed for the research, where three constructs (eco-innovation, sustainable awareness and organizational performance) were adapted from the literature and two (environmental strategy and environmental impact) were developed by the researchers, as it is a model that has no empirical validation in the studied environment (Northeast Brazil). Understanding the relationships between the constructs is relevant, which are paramount for companies, for reducing the environmental impact and consequently improving the quality of life of people and the planet.Results: The results show that the most important relationship occurred with the factors that influence the reduction of the environmental impact, which presents as predictors, issues associated with the environmental strategy to reduce the degradation of natural habitats and long-term sustainability.Theoretical Contributions: The study statistically validated the Constructs and scales of research, so this Framework can be used by other researchers, as well as contributing to the advancement of academic studies related to the researched themes.

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AN EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS IN THESSALONIKI, GREECE

Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management ◽

10.1142/s1464333202001121 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 04 (04) ◽

pp. 371-395 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

MATTHEW CASHMORE ◽

EPAMINONDAS CHRISTOPHILOPOULOS ◽

DICK COBB

Keyword(s):

Environmental Impact ◽

Research Study ◽

Diverse Range ◽

Stakeholder Groups ◽

Environmental Impact Statements ◽

Short And Long Term ◽

Larger Sample ◽

Better Than

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) legislation was first adopted in Greece in 1979. In the intervening 23 years, competent authorities, practitioners, and developers have gained considerable experience in the practice of EIA. A previous research study conducted for the European Commission indicated, on the basis of the quality of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) produced, that overall the nation's EIA system was performing satisfactorily. This research builds on the previous study by examining a considerably larger sample (72) of EISs produced for a diverse range of project types. Only 40% of EISs sampled were found to be of a satisfactory quality (compared to 75% in the previous study). An assessment of the performance of different elements of the EIA process indicates that descriptive tasks are, on average, performed better than scientific tasks. Consultation with stakeholder groups and their participation appears to be particularly problematic. Variables that influence the quality of EISs are identified and a number of broad recommendations are made for improving the effectiveness of the EIA system in the short and long term.

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Thinking Beyond Language: Intervention for Severe Aphasia

Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders ◽

10.1044/nnsld19.1.15 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 15-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Nina Simmons-Mackie

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Communication Training ◽

Language Intervention ◽

Specific Training ◽

Environmental Support ◽

Total Communication ◽

Communication Partners

Abstract Purpose: This article addresses several intervention approaches that aim to improve life for individuals with severe aphasia. Because severe aphasia significantly compromises language, often for the long term, recommended approaches focus on additional domains that affect quality of life. Treatments are discussed that involve increasing participation in personally relevant life situations, enhancing environmental support for communication and participation, and improving communicative confidence. Methods: Interventions that have been suggested in the aphasia literature as particularly appropriate for people with severe aphasia include training in total communication, training of communication partners, and activity specific training. Conclusion: Several intervention approaches can be implemented to enhance life with severe aphasia.

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Communication Disordered: Program Implementation in Long-Term Care

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/persp1.sig15.64 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (15) ◽

pp. 64-67

Author(s):

George Barnes ◽

Joseph Salemi

Keyword(s):

Program Implementation ◽

Long Term Care ◽

Family Satisfaction ◽

Regulatory Compliance ◽

Care Staff ◽

Term Care ◽

Staff Members ◽

Change Policy

The organizational structure of long-term care (LTC) facilities often removes the rehab department from the interdisciplinary work culture, inhibiting the speech-language pathologist's (SLP's) communication with the facility administration and limiting the SLP's influence when implementing clinical programs. The SLP then is unable to change policy or monitor the actions of the care staff. When the SLP asks staff members to follow protocols not yet accepted by facility policy, staff may be unable to respond due to confusing or conflicting protocol. The SLP needs to involve members of the facility administration in the policy-making process in order to create successful clinical programs. The SLP must overcome communication barriers by understanding the needs of the administration to explain how staff compliance with clinical goals improves quality of care, regulatory compliance, and patient-family satisfaction, and has the potential to enhance revenue for the facility. By taking this approach, the SLP has a greater opportunity to increase safety, independence, and quality of life for patients who otherwise may not receive access to the appropriate services.

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