scholarly journals Analysis of the waste selective collection at drop-off systems: Case study including the income level and the seasonal variation

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gallardo ◽  
M Carlos ◽  
FJ Colomer ◽  
N Edo-Alcón
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Town ◽  
Selective Collection

There are several factors which have an influence in the selective collection of the municipal waste. To define a selective collection system, the waste generation pattern should be firstly determined and these factors should be analyzed in depth. This paper tries to analyze the economic income level and the seasonal variation on the collection and the purity of light-packaging waste to determine actions to improve the waste management plan of a town. In the first stage of the work, waste samples of the light-packaging containers were collected in two zones of the town with different economic characteristics in different seasons during one year. In the second stage, the samples were characterized to analyze the composition and purity of the waste. They were firstly separated into four fractions: metals; plastic; beverage cartons; and misplaced materials. The misplaced fraction was in its turn separated into cardboard, rubber and leather, inert waste, organic matter, paper, hazardous waste, clothes and shoes, glass and others. The plastic fraction was separated into five types of plastics and the metal fraction into three. In the third stage, the data have been analyzed and conclusions have been extracted. The main result is that the quality of the light-packaging fraction collected in these zones during both seasons were similar. This methodology can be extrapolated to towns with similar characteristics. It will be useful when implementing a system to collect the waste selectively and to develop actions to achieve a good participation in the selective collection of the waste.

scholarly journals Architectural and Urban Attractiveness of Small Towns: A Case Study of Polish Coastal Cittaslow Towns on the Pomeranian Way of St. James

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 724
Author(s):  
Alicja K. Zawadzka
Keyword(s):  
Small Towns ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Quality Of Urban Life ◽  
Size Criterion ◽  
The Town ◽  
Modern Technologies

The paper presents the results of a study on the attractiveness to tourists and natives of the cultural qualities of coastal towns on The Pomeranian Way of St. James that are members of the Cittaslow network. Attention to the quality of urban life is inscribed in the development policies of towns applying to join the Cittaslow movement. In order to join the network (apart from the size criterion), towns need to meet a minimum of 50% plus one of the 72 criteria grouped into seven categories. One of the category is Quality of Urban Life Policy, so the towns applying to join Cittaslow commit themselves to actions aimed at improving the quality of urban life. The study on the attractiveness of cultural qualities of towns to tourists and natives was conducted using the author’s BRB method, whose added value is its universality and the possibility to study small towns regardless of their membership in the Cittaslow network. BRB is an acronym that stands for BUILDINGS, RELATIONSHIPS, BALANCE, and comprises three scopes of activities: BUILDINGS (iconic building and important sites where the inhabitants and the tourists are present); RELATIONSHIPS (the visual effects of the relations between the inhabitants and the town) and BALANCE (solutions that implement modern technologies). This method enables identification of places that are important to the inhabitants, where urban life takes place and which are often created with the involvement of the inhabitants. These are often the same spaces as those that attract tourists and perhaps stimulate them the desire to visit the town again (BRB—be right back). The aim of the BRB method is shown the attractiveness of small towns. The study has shown that the characteristic feature of Polish Cittaslow towns is their diversity: the architectural attractiveness of three towns is high both to tourists and natives. On the other hand, the urban attractiveness of the examined towns is an insufficient.

scholarly journals Solar Dryer for Large/Medium Scale Ripening and Drying of Dates; A Case Study of Dates Growing Area of Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
Saeeda Sultana ◽  
Syed Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Farooq ◽  
Muhammad Ehsan
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Medium Scale ◽  
Solar Dryer ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Sunshine Hours ◽  
And Performance ◽  
One Year

This study describe the design features and performance of the unglazed transpired solar dryer for large and medium scale drying of Dates in the Dates growing area of Pakistan. The dryer has the designed capacity to dry 500 Kg of Dates from Khalaal (70% humidity) to Tamar (25% humidity), at 55 C ± 5 C in 72 continuous hours using biomass furnace as an auxiliary heat source and it covers approximately 256 m2 areas. This is the ideal humidity condition to store Dates for one year without any further degradation. In traditional open sunshine the huge quantity of Dates are dried in over 150 h hours and requires hectare of area to spread the Dates. Moreover, the quality of Dates in the open sunshine is affected badly due to two main reasons. Firstly, the heavy dust in the area that sticks the Dates during the drying process makes them unable to eat. Secondly, the Monsoon rains in the months of July and August also destroys Dates placed in the open areas for drying. Dera Ismail (D.I.) Khan, a remote district of Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa province of Pakistan, was selected to study the performance of Dates dryer, where solar insolation is 700-750 W/m2 in the months of July and August. The Dates were dried continuously and during off sunshine hours biomass auxiliary source was used. This solar dryer, containing eight trolleys and each trolley is loaded with twelve trays, is the first in Pakistan to dry a large amount of Dates. Moreover, the unglazed transpired dryer is designed in such a way that it can withstand the dusty atmosphere of D.I. Khan and also protect the Dates from dust and rainy water during the drying period. The design does not have any adverse effect on the quality of dried Dates. In D.I. Khan around 350 days are sunny per year and solar thermal technology is economically feasible compared to other conventional energy resources with a payback period of 3 and 7.5 years compared to un-subsided and subsided cost of Natural Gas respectively. The Natural Gas is the cheapest conventional energy source in Pakistan. But solar thermal technology is yet not popular source of energy in the area due to lack of information, fear of initial capital cost and weak government policies for renewable energies. This study also incorporates the recommendations to overcome these issues regarding Solar Thermal Technology, PACS Number: 44.40.+a, 89.30.Cc, 84.60.- h, 89.30.-g.   

scholarly journals Impactos ambientais dos resíduos sólidos no município de Pelotas/RS: um olhar fotográfico

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Beatriz Simões Valente ◽  
Eduardo Gonçalves Xavier ◽  
Júlia Martins Rodrigues ◽  
Taís Helena Kivel
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Environmental Programs ◽  
Photographic Images ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
The Look ◽  
The City ◽  
Selective Collection ◽  
Different Levels

The objective of this study was to demonstrate the environmental impacts of solid residues of Pelotas City-Brazil through photography. The research is characterized as a case study and its basis was the environmental perception through the dispositive of the look of the researchers on the environmental impact of the solid residues on the so called Fragata, Central and Porto regionals of the city. The analysis of the photographic images showed that the improper discharge of solid residues leads to environmental impacts in Pelotas and therefore causes social, environmental, economic and administrative issues. The management of the solid residues is inefficient and needs to be improved. The population must perform proper segregation, conditioning and discharging of the housing residues. The selective collection and recycling must be prioritized for the proper management of the solid residues of the city to occur. Educative environmental programs covering the different levels of the society are a necessity. Additionally, such programs are important for the proper sustainable development of the city and also to improve the quality of life of the population.

scholarly journals Pelatihan Leadership and Coaching untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Para Calon Pengajar Muda dakam Program Indonesia Mengajar

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Cut Sjahrifa
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Leadership Behavior ◽  
Economic Risk ◽  
Education Access ◽  
The People ◽  
Effective Coaching ◽  
One Year ◽  
Definition Of

ABSTRAK Keadaan dunia pendidikan di Indonesia masih belum menggembirakan, kendala diantaranya adalah keterbatasan akses pendidikan, jumlah guru yang tidak merata serta kualitas dari guru dinilai masih kurang. Menurut survei Political and Economic Risk Consultant (PERC), kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia berada pada urutan ke-12 dari 12 negara di Asia. Posisi Indonesia berada di bawah Vietnam. Salah satu langkah pemerintah untuk menghadapi masalah ini adalah dengan mengadakan program Indonesia mengajar yaitu merekrut, melatih dan mengirimkan anak muda Indonesia yang merupakan lulusan terbaik perguruan tinggi, untuk bertugas selama satu tahun di berbagai daerah di Indonesia sebagai guru sekolah dasar. Di luar tugas dasarnya sebagai guru, para Pengajar Muda ini memiliki mandat untuk menggerakkan perubahan perilaku di tempatnya bertugas menjadi lebih baik. Dan sebagai bentuk dukungan terhadap program ini, Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen IPMI melakukan pelatihan untuk para Calon Pengajar Muda (CPM) terutama untuk kemampuan kepemimpinan dan pelatihan. Metode yang digunakan pada pelatihan ini berupa ceramah, tanya-jawab, studi kasus, dengan menjelaskan kepemimpinan secara umum, kepemimpinan dalam diri sendiri, kepemimpinan dan hubungannya dalam membangun hubungan yang efektif dengan pihak lain, bagaimana melakukan coaching yang efektif terhadap pihak lain,  dan bagaimana memberi feedback/umpan balik yang efektif kepada pihak lain. Setelah pelatihan ini, diharapkan para CPM akan memiliki dan mendemonstrasikan ketrampilan perilaku  kepemimpinan yang siap menjalani tantangan serta dapat menginspirasi peserta didik dan pihak lainnya. ABSTRACT In general, the condition of the education in Indonesia yet is not encouraging, among others many obstacles noted; limitation of education access, the number of teachers which is not evenly distributed, particularly to the remote areas and the quality of the teachers which does not yet meet the expectation. As per Political and Economic Risk Consultant (PERC) survey, the quality of education in Indonesia was ranked at number 12 out of 12 countries in Asia. Indonesia position was below Vietnam. One of the initiative, which is taken by the Indonesian government to reduce the gap is creating a program so called Indonesia teaching (Indonesia mengajar) by recruiting, training, and sending young people who are the best graduates of many universities to teach as elementary school teachers for one year from all over the places within Indonesia. Aside of their main duty to teach, they also have been mandated to change the behavior of the people around to be better. To support the said program, Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen IPMI has conducted a workshop regarding leadership and coaching for the candidates of young teachers (CPM). The methods of the workshop are lecturing, question and answer, case study, an explanation of the definition of the leadership in general, the leadership within own self, the leadership in regards to building the effective interrelationship with other people, how doing the effective coaching, how to give the effective feedback. Upon completion of the workshop it is expected that the CPMs will be able  to demonstrate the leadership behavior, ready to undergo the challenges and to inspire their students including other people surrounding. 

scholarly journals Perceptions of the Quality of Nature-Based Tourism in Sundarban in Local and Foreign Visitors: A Case Study from Karamjal, Mongla

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. H. M. R. Sarker ◽  
Eivin Roskaft ◽  
Ma Suza ◽  
M. M. Abdullah Al-Mamun ◽  
Mohammad Nur Nobi
Keyword(s):  
Income Level ◽  
Financial Status ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Recreational Benefits ◽  
First Time

The recreational behaviour of visitors to Karamjal Forest Station in Sundarban, Bangladesh, was determined by interviewing 150 visitors. The majority of visitors were locals from Bangladesh (90%); however, recreational behaviour varied significantly between local and foreign visitors. More than half of the visitors reported coming to Sundarban for the first time. Most of the visitors were travelling for recreation and derived satisfaction from watching wildlife, particularly deer and crocodiles, and the beauty of the forest. Foreign visitors expressed more satisfaction with boat journeys than local visitors, while less educated visitors expressed more dissatisfaction with boat travel than highly educated visitors. To the question, ‘How would you describe the quality of the recreational benefits of nature-based tourism in Karamjal?’ most visitors answered “poor” or “very poor”. Visitor perception varied significantly by income level, and people of higher financial status were more satisfied than people of lower financial status with the recreational benefits of nature-based tourism in Karamjal.

scholarly journals Wastewater pollution from cruise ships in coastal sea area of the Republic of Croatia

Pomorstvo ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-164
Author(s):  
Tina Perić
Keyword(s):  
Marine Pollution ◽  
Wastewater Discharge ◽  
Cruise Ships ◽  
Coastal Sea ◽  
Wastewater Pollution ◽  
The Republic ◽  
One Year ◽  
Sea Area

Marine pollution from wastewater is a problem especially pronounced on large cruise ships. There is a great disproportion in quality of discharged wastewater directly related to the type of wastewater treatment system installed on cruise ships. To obtain exact empirical data case study was done which included one-year monitoring of cruise ships in the Adriatic Sea, their routes and retention times in defined navigation zones. The aim of this paper is to present data related to the coastal sea area of the Republic of Croatia and display results of marine pollution for that area. The scientific contribution of the research can be recognized in the evaluation of pollution of coastal areas in the Republic of Croatia in different scenarios of wastewater discharge and identification of gray water as a pollutant which is not recognized by the international legal regulations.

scholarly journals Water Management of River Beaches—A Portuguese Case Study

Geosciences ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Maria Oliveira ◽  
Margarida Antunes ◽  
Ana Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Physicochemical Parameters ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Microbiological Parameters ◽  
Awareness Raising ◽  
The Town

The quality of water is crucial for the qualification of river beaches. The Cávado River watershed (Northern Portugal) contains five river beaches with a regular and specific mandatory monitorization. The main subject of this research is the evaluation of spatial and temporal water microbiological and physicochemical parameters to assess the water quality improvement and consequently watershed management. The results of monitoring surface water, considering microbiological parameters from the five river beaches (2015/19), and physicochemical parameters from three water points along the Cávado River (2018/19) were considered. The river beaches located upstream of the town of Braga has an “excellent” and “good” quality, while the river beach located downstream shows a lower water quality. The physicochemical water results indicated that there is a progressive degradation of water quality from upstream to downstream of the river, which is associated with the influence of domestic and industrial activities. To improve water quality, continuous monitoring will be necessary, with the implementation of adequate awareness-raising programs and strategic water quality management by the population and local agents.

scholarly journals IZIN LOKASI PERAIRAN SEBAGAI SUMBER PENERIMAAN NEGARA BUKAN PAJAK (PNBP): Studi Kasus Wisata Bahari di Pulau Maratua

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Didit Eko Prasetiyo ◽  
Uswatun Chasanah ◽  
Muhandis Sidqi ◽  
Budi Muhammad Ruslan ◽  
Gustiawirman Gustiawirman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Marine Tourism ◽  
State Revenue ◽  
Tax State ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
One Year

Kegiatan wisata bahari di Pulau Maratua memiliki beberapa permasalahan, yaitu kurangnya pemahaman pelaku usaha mengenai kewajiban izin lokasi perairan, kurangnya infrastruktur pendukungwisata bahari, dan rendahnya nilai penerimaan negara yang diperoleh oleh Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan (KKP). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kontribusi izin lokasi perairan kegiatan wisata bahari di Kawasan Strategis Nasional Tertentu (KSNT) Pulau Maratua terhadap PNBP yang diterima oleh KKP. Penelitian dilakukan di seluruh perairan KSNT Pulau Maratua pada bulan April 2019 sampai dengan bulan Maret 2020 dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data diperoleh dari 15 (lima belas) pelaku usaha wisata bahari. Data primer dikumpulkan melalui wawancara untuk menggali informasi mengenai kewajiban izin lokasi perairan, kegiatan wisata bahari dan pembayaran PNBP, sedangkan data sekunder didapatkan dari kepustakaan dengan mempelajariliteratur, peraturan perundang-undangan, dan laporan yang berhubungan dengan penelitian ini. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa kegiatanyang dilakukan KKP untuk meningkatkan pemahaman pelaku usaha dengan melakukan sosialisasi perizinan pemanfaatan ruang laut, pengambilan keterangan, dan pembukaan loket pelayanan perizinanbelum mampu menggerakkan seluruh pelaku usaha wisata bahari untuk mengajukan izin lokasi perairan. Selama kurun waktu 1 (satu) tahun hanya 40 % atau sebanyak 6 (enam) pelaku usaha dari total 15(lima belas) yang telah mengajukan permohonan dan mendapatkan izin lokasi perairan dari Menteri Kelautan dan Perikanan dengan nilai PNBP sebesar Rp238.200.000,00. Oleh karena itu, untuk meningkatkan kontribusi PNBP, perlu dilakukan sosialisasi dan pembinaan yang lebih intensif, perbaikan inovasi dan kualitas pelayanan perizinan, peningkatan kompetensi sumber daya manusia, pengelolaan PNBP, menetapkan target dan optimalisasi realisasi PNBP, dan pemberian sanksi.Title: The Water Location Permit as the Non-Tax State Revenue (NTSR): Case Study on Marine Tourism in Maratua Island Marine tourism on Maratua Island has been suffered from several problems, including less understanding of water location permit, lack of adequate infrastructure of marine tourism, and small amount of non-tax state revenue (NTSR) earned by Ministry for Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) This study aimed to determine the contribution of National Strategic Spesific Area (NSSA) permit to NTSR earned by MMAF. The study was conducted on all waters of NSSA in Maratua Island fromApril 2019 to March 2020 with a qualitative approach. Primary data were collected through interviews from 15 (fifteen) marine tourism entrepreneurs to explore more information on the compulsory oflocation permit, marine tourism activities and NTSR. Secondary data were collected from literature study, regulations, and relevant reports. Data were analyzed with qualitative descriptive method. The results found that MMAF efforts to provide more understanding on water location permit, information gathering, and permit offices have not been able to encourage all marine tourism entrepreneurs to apply water location permit. There were only 40% in 1 (one) year or 6 (six) from a total of 15 (fifteen) entrepreneurs who submitted application and obtained water location permit from the MMAF.Total amount of NTSR collected from those application was IDR238,200,000.00. Therefore, in order to raisethis revenue, it is necessary to provide more intensive assistance, innovation, better quality of permit services, human resource empowerment, management of NTSR, optimum target and expenditure ofNTSR, and punishment for breaches of permit regulation.

Rotationplasty in adult cancer patients: what is the rehab strategy and what results can be expected? A case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 517-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mattia Morri ◽  
Cristiana Forni
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Mental Health Score ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
One Year

Background and aim:Rotationplasty is an important and demanding challenge for physiotherapists. The aim of this paper is to describe the functional outcome achieved by a patient undergoing rotationplasty in adult age following osteosarcoma.Case description and Methods:The patient was followed throughout the rehabilitation course and the results achieved were recorded at 6, 9 and 12 months after surgery.Findings and outcomes:The results progressively improved in terms of function, functional performance and quality of life. The MSTS and TESS scales showed an improvement respectively of 20 and 23 percentage points, reaching levels of 80% and 87%. The quality of life perceived by the patient increased in the three assessments, the mental health score at one-year follow-up is higher than that expected for the population.Conclusions:Rotationplasty, even in adult age, produces good results and in the treatment of tumours in adults this operation should be taken into consideration.Clinical relevanceRotationplasty in adult age following osteosarcoma combined with a rehabilitation program enabled a patient to reach a successful outcome in terms of functional performance and quality of life.

Performance of constructed wetland system for public water supply

2001 ◽  
Vol 44 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 579-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.M. Elias ◽  
E. Salati Filho ◽  
E. Salati
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Fecal Coliforms ◽  
Applied Ecology ◽  
National Environment ◽  
One Year ◽  
Project Objectives ◽  
The Town ◽  
System Water

The project is being conducted in the town of Analândia, São Paulo, Brazil. The constructed wetlands system for water supply consists of a channel with floating aquatic macrophytes, HDS system (Water Decontamination with Soil - Patent PI 850.3030), chlorinating system, filtering system and distribution. The project objectives include investigating the process variables to further optimize design and operation factors, evaluating the relation of nutrients and plants development, biomass production, shoot development, nutrient cycling and total and fecal coliforms removal, comparing the treatment efficiency among the seasons of the year; and moreover to compare the average values obtained between February and June 1998 (Salati et al., 1998) with the average obtained for the same parameters between March and June 2000. Studies have been developed in order to verify during one year the drinking quality of the water for the following parameters: turbidity, color, pH, dissolved oxygen, total of dissolved solids, COD, chloride, among others, according to the Ministry of Health's Regulation 36. This system of water supply projected to treat 15 L s-1 has been in continuous operation for 2 years, it was implemented with support of the National Environment Fund (FNMA), administered by the Center of Environmental Studies (CEA-UNESP), while the technical supervision and design were performed by the Institute of Applied Ecology. The actual research project is being supported by FAPESP.

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