scholarly journals Corrugated Galvanised Iron Sheet as an Alternative to Conventional Roofing Materials “A case study from Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan”

Author(s):  
Sonam Tobgay ◽  
Kumbu Dorji ◽  
Norbu Yangdon

Corrugated galvanized iron (CGI) sheet as an alternative to conventional roofing material was initiated under the integrated conservation development program (ICDP) of Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary in the year 2004. The program was aimed at reducing community pressure on natural resources to enhance conservation of biodiversity and keystone fauna and flora species through protection of wild habitat. It has benefited 628 inhabitants of Merak and Sakteng which were identified as the least developed among 15 Gewogs (Blocks) under Trashigang Dzongkhag (District). Data were collected through semi structured questionnaires to study the impact of the program to policy and natural habitat management. Amongst the two types of conventional roofing materials available in the locality, Shingles (79%) were in extensive use in comparison to Bamboo mat (21%) attributing to its durability. However, people prefer to use CGI sheet (100%) roofing which is economical, durable and effective in comparison to Shingle and Bamboo mat roofing, where incidences of water seepage to the room is frequent and requires replacing after 5.6 and 1.7 years respectively incurring higher maintenance costs. Replacing conventional roofing with CGI sheet has a long-term positive impact to conservation of forest and wild habitat. It is estimated that under ideal conditions approximately 5521 healthy matured Fir trees (>4'1''girth) and 1.68 million Bamboos were saved from felling since the initial supply of CGI sheet. However, effective roofing has led to the construction of the illegal permanent concrete huts in the Tsamdro (pastureland) and changes in the architectural designs of their native houses. The need of proper drainage system was also observed as important to reduce the gully erosion from CGI sheet roof run-off.

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6877
Author(s):  
Eunji Choi ◽  
Jonghoon Park ◽  
Seongwoo Lee

Faced with an aging and declining population, many governments around the world endeavor to revitalize their rural communities in a sustainable manner. In South Korea, the Comprehensive Rural Village Development Program (CRVDP) was carried out from 2004 to 2013 as a key strategy to reinvigorate rural areas. This study aims to conduct an ex-post quantitative evaluation of the effectiveness of the CRVDP in boosting rural households’ farm income. In doing so, the present study adopts quasi-experimental research design that is seldom utilized in assessing rural policies. As an alternative evaluation tool with flexibility for using readily available data, the study employed the combined application of the Heckman selection model and the Blinder–Oaxaca decomposition method. The study revealed a significant positive impact of the Program on farm income of rural households in the program-supported areas from both cross-sectional and longitudinal perspectives. A robust causal estimation of the impact of this bottom-up, multi-sectoral rural development program on farm income is achieved, which can be leveraged to widely promote similar type of rural development approach.


2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 2436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaehee Hwang ◽  
Jonghoon Park ◽  
Seongwoo Lee

An imperative challenge emerges from the demand to apply the scientific method in the assessment of recent agricultural and rural policies throughout the world. The objective of the present study was to conduct an ex-post quantitative evaluation of the Comprehensive Rural Village Development Program (CRVDP), a representative rural development policy operated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, a central government agency in South Korea. The primary purpose of this program is to ensure sustainable rural society. This study found a moderate but significant positive impact of the policy in enhancing the standard of living in rural areas. The present paper concludes with suggesting some policy implications, limitations and future directions of policy evaluation studies.


Author(s):  
Faris Algahtani

Aim: The study aimed to investigate the effect of using a computer-based program in developing academic skills (reading, writing and arithmetic) for children with mild intellectual disabilities as compared to the conventional teaching instructions. Methods: The study was conducted in intellectual institutions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A randomized controlled trial design was adopted in the study to determine the impact of the intervention. The study sample was composed of boys (n = 19) and girls (n = 21) aged 6 – 10 years who were selected purposively, and randomly assigned to the experimental group and control group. The two-division experimental group one for boys (n = 8) and the other for girls (n = 12) in the experimental group was studied by using an academic skills development program or a computer-based program. Results: The results indicated that there is a positive impact of the academic skills development program, which was applied to the experimental group to improve academic skills. The reason for the absence of gender differences in academic skills for the educational program is the similarity of the educational environment and the activities used in the educational program in terms of skills, activities, training methods, similar abilities and intellectual preparations for the genders, and for their interaction with the program itself. In addition, the program corresponds to the developmental characteristics of both genders, and there are no impediments to the application of the program in both genders.


2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (03) ◽  
pp. 13-28
Author(s):  
Sabda Elisa Priyanto

The study will analyze the impact of tourism by the type of special interest tourism to the environment. Impact on the coast and islands, the impact on vegetation, the impact wildlife, and the impact on urban areas and rural areas. Positive impact on the coast and the island is the effort for preservation and conservation of coral reefs, reef fish, giant clams and turtles, and encouraged to make environmentallyfriendly tourism activities. The negative impact is a damage to coral reefs from snorkeling activities, and the loss of traditional land allotment to the beach. The positive impact on vegetation is their attempt to biodiversity and conservation of vegetation typical of Publications, and reforestation activities is to replant mangrove. Negative impacts on vegetation is illegal logging and the clearing of trees to increase tourist attraction as supporters of the main activities. commercialization of the plant for souvenirs. Positive impact on wildlife is their conservation, preservation, and biodiversity, the breeding of animals and relocating the animals to their natural habitat. The negative impact is going hunting animals as souvenirs and tourist consumption, harassment of wildlife photography, animal exploitation for pertujukan, changes in animal instincts, and the migration of animals. Positive impact on urban areas and rural areas is happening arrangement karimunjawa towns and villages, and their empowerment. The negative impact of pressure on the land for the opening of a new tourist attraction, there are exchange in the function of residential land into commercial land, and the occurrence of traffic congestion, noise pollution, air pollution, and pollution aesthetics.  Keywords: Environmental Impact, Tourism, Snorkeling


2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 18-20

Purpose – Evaluates the impact of an executive-development program at Standard Chartered Bank. Identifies the contribution of the different program phases to its impact. Design/methodology/approach – Examines the reasons for the program, the form it takes and the effects it is having. Findings – Discovers a positive impact of the program, with many objectives transforming into outcomes. Recommends improvements to the pre- and post-program phases which could increase effectiveness. Practical implications – Shows critical success factors and specific areas for maximizing leadership-program effectiveness. Originality/value – Gives a comprehensive view of which areas to enhance.


Author(s):  
Nguyen Hoang My Lan ◽  
Ho Huu Loc ◽  
Phan Dinh Bich Van ◽  
Vo Le Phu ◽  
Le Van Trung

Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) includes various drainage techniques designed to reduce the run-off flow, improve the water quality, and provide amenity or landscape features. However, selecting the appropriate SUDS technique depends on not only the technical characteristics but also the community's perception and preference. Therefore, this study aims to determine the impact factors on the probability of households' prioritization towards SUDS benefits in the context of Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe sub-basin, including the benefits of flood reduction, environmental enhancement, and landscape improvement. Data processing methods used in this study consist of statistical tests and ordinal regression using SPSS software. The regression results show that the overall accurate prediction rate for the 3 priority levels of SUDS benefits ranges from 50% to 70%. Factors that statistically significantly influence the priority include household income, knowledge of SUDS, frequency of flooding, depth of flooding, the distance to the nearest park, the distance to the nearest water body, and the distance to the nearest flooded location. In particular, the proximity to the nearest park affects the priority choice for all SUDS benefits with the principle that households near the park will probably choose higher priority to SUDS benefits than those living further.


2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Portnoy ◽  
Jennifer Miller ◽  
Kathryn Brown-Huamani ◽  
Emily DeVoto

Objectives:The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Development Conference (CDC) was instituted to provide evidence-based guidance on controversial medical issues to researchers, health practitioners, and the public; however, the degree of impact this activity has on stimulating relevant research is unclear. This study examines the impact of CDC statements on the initiation of related NIH-funded research projects.Methods:Six CDCs from 1998 to 2001 were examined. Research initiatives related to the Conferences' topics were collected through two discrete methods: (i) the overall number of relevant pre- and postconference research activities was compiled using NIH's Information for Management, Planning, Analysis, and Coordination II (IMPAC II) and the Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects (CRISP) grant application and award databases; (ii) for each CDC, the sponsoring institute's conference coordinator and other identified Program Directors were queried for their knowledge of new conference-specific research initiatives sponsored by their institute. The main outcome measure was the total number of requests for applications, requests for proposals, program announcements, broad agency announcements, notices, and funded investigator-initiated research program grants (RO1s) for a given Consensus topic in the 3 years before (baseline measure) and following (measure of impact) a CDC.Results:As identified through NIH's IMPAC II and DHHS' CRISP grants and announcements databases, the total number of relevant postconference research initiatives increased for five of six CDCs when compared with baseline activity levels; research activities remained constant for the sixth. When inclusion criteria were restricted to institute-identified research initiatives, two of six CDC topics had overall increases in relevant research activity in the postconference period.Conclusions:CDCs appear to have a positive impact on the stimulation of related NIH-funded research initiatives. Future outcomes evaluations using prospective data collection methods and more robust participation by sponsoring and cosponsoring institutes should strengthen the reliability of the association between new research initiatives on a given topic and their causal relationship to a given CDC.


2007 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Scott ◽  
Chrystalla Mouza

This study reports on the design, implementation, and outcomes of a research-based professional development program aimed at helping teachers integrate technology in the teaching of writing. The program was funded by the National Writing Project (NWP), a pioneer professional development model for teachers of writing across the United States. Specifically, the study investigates the ways in which key features of the professional development program influenced teacher knowledge, practices, beliefs, and leadership skills with regard to the role of technology in the teaching of writing. Findings of the study indicated that the program had a positive impact on four aspects of teacher learning: (a) acquisition of new knowledge, (b) application of technology into the teaching of writing, (c) beliefs toward using technology in writing, and (d) opportunities for exercising leadership roles. Findings from this work have important implications for professional development designers, as well as school and district personnel directly involved in the design and implementation of technology professional development programs for teachers that target specific content areas.


2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark E. Haskins ◽  
George R. Shaffer

Purpose This article highlights two potentially overlooked and undervalued features of custom management development program architecture that can facilitate and further the positive impact of program participants upon their return to work. Design/methodology/approach The insights presented are based on having worked with a number of large, custom management development program clients and seeking to foster greater, better, and a longer lasting impact accruing to the program sponsor when the program participants returned to work. Findings Two program design features are highlighted and discussed: (1) tiered critical mass participant throughput and (2) program transportability. A real-world based example is provided to depict these two program design aspects. Practical implications The two program design ideas presented are easily understood and immediately actionable for anyone engaged in responding to a custom management development program opportunity with an eye towards enhancing the impact for a sponsoring client. Originality/value Organizational sponsors of custom management development programs are interested in their program providers enhancing returning program participants’ ability to impact their work teams, departments, and business units with their program learnings. This article is unique in identifying and describing two potentially overlooked program design considerations that can aid in that pursuit.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
Vitta Pratiwi ◽  
Tri Rahajoeningroem

ABSTRACT The effort to countermeasure flood and puddle in DKI Jakarta is one of the priority programs implemented by the Government in order to create Jakarta as the capital of the Republic of Indonesia that is comfortable to carry out social, cultural and economic activities, thus giving a positive impact to the economy of DKI Jakarta and Indonesia. In the effort to handle the puddle and flood problems above the need of infrastructure planning and flood control means especially in central Jakarta, so as to reduce the points of the puddle and flooding and the impact caused. With this activity is expected to produce a design of infrastructure development and a means of quality flood control that means that the development can be felt by all components of the community. This activity is conducted in two areas namely Petamburan (Jati Pinggir) and Kalibaru Timur. This methodology of implementation of activities consist of preparation and preliminary stages, field survey and data analysis as well as the formulation of channel design concept as well as simulated of drainage system and flood control modeling. The analysis of precipitation frequencies of the plan uses a 5-year anniversary with the Gumbell type 1 method. The problems in the Petamburan region are the basic elevation of the irregular channels, the number of basins in the middle of the channel, the capacity of channels that have been unable to receive debit plans and elevation of the land is generally lower than the elevation of the disposal channel Broad catchment area of 21.50 Ha, assuming the flow coefficient of 0.85 and the rainfall intensity is used at 5 years of 225.7 mm, resulting in flood discharge calculation of Q = 5.73 m3/second and plus existing pump 0.75 m3/sec. Handling of normalization with base tilt to 0.0028. Redimensioning is changed to uniform i.e. B = 1.20 m; H = 1.20 m. As for East Kalibaru region the thing that concern is the narrowing of the channel in the downstream. The Tc value is 121.26 minutes, I of 38.67 mm/h and Q = 8.47 m3/sec. Specification of the pump used is a submersible type axial flow with a capacity of 2 m3/sec. Key words: Flood, rainfall, discharge, intensity, pump   ABSTRAK Upaya penanggulangan banjir dan genangan di wilayah DKI Jakarta merupakan salah satu program prioritas yang dilaksanakan pemerintah dalam rangka menciptakan Jakarta sebagai ibukota Negara Republik Indonesia yang nyaman untuk melaksanakan kegiatan sosial, budaya maupun ekonomi, sehingga memberi dampak yang positif bagi perekonomian Provinsi DKI Jakarta maupun Indonesia. Dalam upaya penanganan permasalahan genangan dan banjir di atas dibutuhkan perencanaan prasarana dan sarana pengendali banjir khususnya di Jakarta Pusat, sehingga dapat mengurangi titik-titik genangan dan banjir serta dampak yang ditimbulkan. Dengan adanya kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat menghasilkan suatu desain pembangunan prasarana dan sarana pengendali banjir yang berkualitas yaitu yang bermakna bahwa pembangunan tersebut dapat dirasakan oleh seluruh komponen masyarakat. Pada kegiatan ini dilakukan di dua wilayah yaitu Petamburan (Jati Pinggir) dan Kalibaru Timur. Metodologi pelaksanaan kegiatan ini terdiri atas tahap persiapan dan pendahuluan, survey lapangan dan analisis data serta penyusunan konsep desain saluran serta simulasi pemodelan sistem drainase dan pengendalian banjir. Analisis frekuensi curah hujan rencana menggunakan kala ulang 5 tahun dengan metode Gumbell tipe 1. Permasalahan di wilayah Petamburan adalah elevasi dasar saluran tidak beraturan, banyaknya cekungan di tengah saluran, kapasitas saluran yang sudah tidak mampu menerima debit rencana dan elevasi lahan umumnya lebih rendah daripada elevasi saluran pembuang. Luas catchment area seluas 21.50 Ha, dengan asumsi koefisien pengaliran sebesar 0.85 dan intensitas curah hujan digunakan kala ulang 5 tahun sebesar 225.7 mm, sehingga didapat perhitungan debit banjir sebesar Q = 5.73 m3/detik dan ditambah pompa eksisting 0.75 m3/detik. Dilakukan penanganan normalisasi dengan kemiringan dasar menjadi 0.0028. Redimensi diubah menjadi seragam yaitu B = 1.20 m; H = 1.20 m. Sedangkan untuk wilayah Kalibaru Timur hal yang menjadi perhatian adalah penyempitan saluran di hilir. Nilai Tc adalah 121.26 menit, I sebesar 38.67 mm/jam dan Q = 8.47 m3/detik. Spesifikasi pompa yang dipergunakan merupakan tipe submersible axial flow dengan kapasitas 2 m3/detik. Kata kunci: Banjir, curah hujan, debit, intensitas, pompa


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