scholarly journals Keanekaragaman Makroarthropoda Tanah di Lahan Persawahan Padi Organik dan Anorganik, Desa Bakalrejo Kecamatan Susukan Kabupaten Semarang

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Roma Witriyanto ◽  
Mochamad Hadi ◽  
Rully Rahadian
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Paddy Fields ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Rice Growth ◽  
Synthetic Chemicals ◽  
Residual Hazard ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact

Inorganic paddies system has a negative impact as pests become resistant, environmental pollution and residual hazard. People who are aware of the impact of the application of synthetic chemicals have been applying organic farming. This research aimed to compare the abundance, diversity and dominance of soil macroarthropods  in the organic and inorganic paddies field in Village Bakalrejo, Susukan District of Kabupaten Semarang. Sampling of soil macroarthropods method used pit fall traps . Fifteen pit fall traps were set up in the research area and they were divided into three line whith respective line are 5 pit fall traps. Soil macroarthropods  which has been found were identified up to family taxon. The results of the research shows abundance of soil macroarthropods organic rice in paddy fields higher (297) than in inorganic paddy fields (236). Diversity of soil macroarthropods in every phase of rice growth (vegetative, reproductive, ripening and post-harvest) was higher in organic paddy fields (1,479; 1,644; 1,561; 1,019) than inorganic paddy fields (1.391; 0.595; 1.286; 1.002). Based on the relative abundance index, soil macroarthropods family dominated organic paddy fields in every phase of rice growth (vegetative, reproductive, ripening, and post-harvest) was lower (Gryllidae: 39.4%; Carabidae: 46.7%; Formicidae: 44.1 %; Formicidae: 48.8%) than in the inorganic paddy fields (Carabidae: 35.5%; Carabidae: 57.4%; Formicidae: 56.3%; Formicidae: 77.6%). Key words :  biodiversity, soil macroarthropods, organic farming.

scholarly journals Privileging Electric Vehicles as an Element of Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility—Effects on the Local Transport System in a Large Metropolis in Poland

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3838
Author(s):  
Marta Borowska-Stefańska ◽  
Michał Kowalski ◽  
Paulina Kurzyk ◽  
Miroslava Mikušová ◽  
Szymon Wiśniewski
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Shopping Centre ◽  
Local Transport ◽  
Sustainable Urban Mobility ◽  
The Impact

The main purpose of this article was to determine the impact on the equilibrium of the local transport system from privileging EVs by permitting them to use bus lanes. The study used two sets of data: information on infrastructure and traffic management; and information on the recorded road network loads and traffic volumes generated by a given shopping centre—the E. Leclerc shopping centre (an important traffic generator within the city of Łódź, Poland). These sets were then used to develop a microsimulation traffic model for the shopping centre and the associated effects on the localised transport system. The model was constructed by means of the PTV Vissim software tool. An initial simulation was conducted that formed a basis for subsequent scenarios (in total, 17 simulations were performed). On the basis of the conducted analyses, it was established that—for the researched part of the transport system—privileging the still rather uncommon battery electric vehicles (BEVs) engendered a marginal deterioration of traffic conditions. At the same time, allowing BEVs to use bus lanes within the chosen research area had no negative impact on bus journey times.

Issues of Climate Change, Impact, and Adaptation Strategies in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
pp. 591-603
Author(s):  
Nwakor Flora Ngozi ◽  
Amadi C. Okey ◽  
Okwusi Moses Chukwunwike ◽  
Adiele Ezekiel Chinyere
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Adaptation Strategy ◽  
Impact Of Climate Change ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Crop Varieties ◽  
The Impact

Climate change is a global problem affecting agricultural production, a good adaptation strategy for this phenomena should be sought for increase agricultural production. The study was conducted in Nigeria to assess the Impact of Climate Change on root and tuber crops production among farmers in Nigeria. Secondary data were used for the study, they were collected from NRCRI Umudike and other individual publications. The result shows that climate change had negative impact on root and tubers crops production including potato. Adaptation of Agriculture to climate change in the areas of crop and animal production, post harvest activities and capacity building, divers friction of livelihood sources through the use of different farming methods and improved agricultural practices will help to reduce the impact of climate change. Examples are establishment of forestry, generation of improved and disease resistance crop varieties addition of value into agricultural products and post harvest activities for climate change adaptation and sustainable development.

scholarly journals Experimental illumination of natural habitat—an experimental set-up to assess the direct and indirect ecological consequences of artificial light of different spectral composition

2015 ◽  
Vol 370 (1667) ◽  
pp. 20140129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamiel Spoelstra ◽  
Roy H. A. van Grunsven ◽  
Maurice Donners ◽  
Phillip Gienapp ◽  
Martinus E. Huigens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Spectral Composition ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Artificial Light ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Natural Habitats ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact

Artificial night-time illumination of natural habitats has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Generally, studies that assess the impact of artificial light on various species in the wild make use of existing illumination and are therefore correlative. Moreover, studies mostly focus on short-term consequences at the individual level, rather than long-term consequences at the population and community level—thereby ignoring possible unknown cascading effects in ecosystems. The recent change to LED lighting has opened up the exciting possibility to use light with a custom spectral composition, thereby potentially reducing the negative impact of artificial light. We describe here a large-scale, ecosystem-wide study where we experimentally illuminate forest-edge habitat with different spectral composition, replicated eight times. Monitoring of species is being performed according to rigid protocols, in part using a citizen-science-based approach, and automated where possible. Simultaneously, we specifically look at alterations in behaviour, such as changes in activity, and daily and seasonal timing. In our set-up, we have so far observed that experimental lights facilitate foraging activity of pipistrelle bats, suppress activity of wood mice and have effects on birds at the community level, which vary with spectral composition. Thus far, we have not observed effects on moth populations, but these and many other effects may surface only after a longer period of time.

scholarly journals SIGNIFICANCE OF COOPERATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
Olha Alieksieieva
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The United States ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Conventional Agriculture ◽  
Cooperative Movement ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of the article is to study the impact of the basic principles and benefits of the development of cooperative movement on the development of organic agricultural production, as well as to determine the role of cooperation in the development of organic entrepreneurship. Methodology. The author has used the methods of analysis and synthesis, the method of statistical grouping and comparison, induction and deduction, structural and functional approach to solve the problems and achieve the goals. The study is based on the comparative analysis and synthesis of scientific literature. Results. Organic food is increasing in popularity. The growing demand is mainly attributable to consumer concerns about negative implications of conventional agriculture for human health and the environment. Organic agriculture has a great potential to neutralize a negative impact of agricultural intensification on the environment. The article describes the concept and analyzes the current state of cooperation in agriculture. It is found that during the period under the research, the number of registered cooperatives has increased by almost 45%. The concepts of organic agriculture and organic production are clarified. The dynamics of agricultural lands engaged in organic production and the number of certified organic farms in Ukraine are studied. It is indicated that the consumption of organic products in Ukraine is much lower than in the European countries and the United States. The advantages of introducing a cooperative movement in the field of organic agriculture are identified. Being part of a cooperative helps small farms to be able to produce enough to generate profits and ensure their substance, which is an opportunity to compete with larger companies. Risks arising in the process of establishing organic cooperatives are outlined considering the international experience. It is concluded that efficient organic farming cooperatives can support local and export markets, stimulate production efficiency and promote local logistics. Practical implications. The advantages of consolidation of enterprises and entrepreneurs in the field of organic agriculture on the basis of cooperation can be used for the development of state programs to support the cooperative movement in organic farming. Value/originality. Views on the organization of production, processing and logistics activities of organic agricultural producers through the introduction of cooperatives have been expanded.

scholarly journals Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on TB and HIV Programme Services in Selected Health Facilities in Lilongwe, Malawi: Operational Research in Real Time

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Pruthu Thekkur ◽  
Hannock Tweya ◽  
Sam Phiri ◽  
James Mpunga ◽  
Thokozani Kalua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Treatment Success ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Case Detection ◽  
Monthly Data ◽  
Tb Treatment ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact

When the COVID-19 pandemic was announced in March 2020, there was concern that TB and HIV programme services in Malawi would be severely affected. We set up real-time monthly surveillance of TB and HIV activities in eight health facilities in Lilongwe to see if it was possible to counteract the anticipated negative impact on TB case detection and treatment and HIV testing. Aggregate data were collected monthly during the COVID-19 period (March 2020–February 2021) using an EpiCollect5 application and compared with monthly data collected during the pre-COVID-19 period (March 2019–February 2020); these reports were sent monthly to programme directors. During COVID-19, there was an overall decrease in persons presenting with presumptive pulmonary TB (45.6%), in patients registered for TB treatment (19.1%), and in individuals tested for HIV (39.0%). For presumptive TB, children and females were more affected, but for HIV testing, adults and males were more affected. During COVID-19, the TB treatment success rate (96.1% in pre-COVID-19 and 96.0% during COVID-19 period) and referral of HIV-positive persons to antiretroviral therapy (100% in pre-COVID-19 and 98.6% during COVID-19 period) remained high and largely unchanged. Declining trends in TB and HIV case detection were not redressed despite real-time monthly surveillance.

scholarly journals KONTEKS SOSIOKULTURAL MIGRASI INTERNASIONAL: KASUS DI LEWOTOLOK, FLORES TIMUR

Populasi ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Setiadi Setiadi
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
International Migration ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Migration Process ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Area Development ◽  
Area Of Origin

One of the extern factors that caused the socio-cultural change in a society is migration. How the migration process influenced the alteration process were so much influenced by the area of origin. The impact of international migration to the area of origin were influenced by the new value inter relation brought by migrants such as the physical, socio-economic and socio cultural aspect. The research results with an anthropological approach, supported with survey data in one of the sub districts in East Flores, showed that the strength of traditional value in controlling migrant behaviors existed through formalization with various social control systems. This system could eliminate the negative impact of migration, even though the condition could cause a society dynamic block. The physical condition of the research area that could not be developed also made it more hampered. Hence, modernization and the area development process could not be spurred with international migration.

Promoting Constructive Deviance as an Antidote to Organizational Stress

2020 ◽  
pp. 139-158
Author(s):  
Naval Garg ◽  
Anubhuti Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Deviant Behavior ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Organizational Stress ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sales Professionals ◽  
General Strain ◽  
The Impact

Constructive deviance has grabbed the attention of many firms as a more valuable research area. The potential for research in this area is huge as more researchers are actively contributing towards this topic. In this chapter, the authors aim to explore the impact of occupational stress on constructive deviant behavior among sales professionals by employing the general strain theory. Prior research has indicated sales profession to be highly stressful. The literature on stress suggests that stress doesn't only lead to negative impact on organizations, but it can be beneficial too. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the sample included 247 sales professionals working in various firms in Delhi NCR. All of the participants were chosen by random sampling method. It has been found that stress has a significant impact on constructive deviant behavior among sales professionals. The implications and limitations of these findings are discussed.

Issues of Climate Change, Impact, and Adaptation Strategies in Nigeria

2017 ◽  
pp. 189-204
Author(s):  
Nwakor Flora Ngozi ◽  
Amadi C. Okey ◽  
Okwusi Moses Chukwunwike ◽  
Adiele Ezekiel Chinyere
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Adaptation Strategy ◽  
Impact Of Climate Change ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Crop Varieties ◽  
The Impact

Climate change is a global problem affecting agricultural production, a good adaptation strategy for this phenomena should be sought for increase agricultural production. The study was conducted in Nigeria to assess the Impact of Climate Change on root and tuber crops production among farmers in Nigeria. Secondary data were used for the study, they were collected from NRCRI Umudike and other individual publications. The result shows that climate change had negative impact on root and tubers crops production including potato. Adaptation of Agriculture to climate change in the areas of crop and animal production, post harvest activities and capacity building, divers friction of livelihood sources through the use of different farming methods and improved agricultural practices will help to reduce the impact of climate change. Examples are establishment of forestry, generation of improved and disease resistance crop varieties addition of value into agricultural products and post harvest activities for climate change adaptation and sustainable development.

scholarly journals Methodology for a new Gambling and Lottery Product / Service Social Impact Assessment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andris Petersons ◽  
◽  
Rosita Zvirgzdina ◽  
Zane Drinke ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Social Impact Assessment ◽  
Product Service ◽  
The Social ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Baltic ◽  
The Impact

The authors of the study believe that the topic of this study is very relevant in the Baltic States. Although the sector was originally set up to provide entertainment for people, there are now a large number of bargaining companies that do a great deal of damage to society as a whole and, for this reason, have a mixed view of the gambling and lotteries industry as a whole. The aim of the study is to evaluate the methodology of the social impact of a new gaming and lottery product / service. To achieve this goal, the authors have set the following tasks: summarize and assess the influencing risk factors; develop a methodology for assessing the impact of new gaming and lottery products / services; draw conclusions and suggestions; Research methods: document analysis, qualitative data analysis. Based on the research results, new rules for the impact of gambling and lottery products / services have been proposed. This would allow the sector to be further developed while reducing the negative impact of the gambling and lotteries sector on society.

scholarly journals The impact of financial cybercrimes on total quality standards according to Jordanian Islamic banks workers: أثر الجرائم المالية الإلكترونية على معايير الجودة الشاملة من وجهة نظر العاملين في البنوك الإسلامية الأردنية

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (14) ◽  
pp. 24-1
Author(s):  
Ala’a Hashem Tarbeh Ala’a Hashem Tarbeh
Keyword(s):  
Banking Sector ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact

  The study aimed to identify the impact of financial cybercrimes on total quality standards according to employees of Islamic banks in Jordan. Adopting the descriptive analysis method, and design a questionnaire was applied to a random sample of (293) employee, and the following results were reached: 1- According to Islamic banks employees, there is a negative impact of financial cybercrimes above mentioned. 2- There is a negative impact of infrastructure's targeting crime with software on the total quality standards. 3- There is a negative impact of the of payment's fraud crime represented by source misuse, and others misuse. 4- The Percentage of the impact of all cybercrime on the total quality standards in the banking sector to those working in Islamic banks in Jordan is medium. And the study also concluded with several recommendations including work in to set up a banking system aimed at achieving information security in the banking sector to protect it from the risks of these crimes.

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