scholarly journals How to introduce new technologies to reduce nutrient losses: a case of Danish agricultural constructed wetlands

Water Policy ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 404-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Gathoni Gachango ◽  
Brian H. Jacobsen
Keyword(s):  
Constructed Wetlands ◽  
Implementation Strategy ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Policy Instrument ◽  
Nutrient Losses ◽  
Voluntary Approach ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Environmental Measures

The Water Framework Directive (WFD) focuses on reduction of nutrients in individual water bodies. Innovative drainage filter technologies currently being tested in Denmark could facilitate nutrient reductions at the sub-river basins and catchment levels. The implementation strategy for these technologies, however, remains a challenge. Using both primary and secondary data, this paper presents an in-depth analysis of the role of these technologies in implementation of the WFD in Denmark. Concepts of impact assessment are used to identify the most suitable approach for incorporating these technologies into environmental measures based on a three-faceted policy instrument typology. A voluntary approach supported by investment subsidies, or incentives that could replace existing requirements, is deemed more appropriate.

Forecasting Research and Technoscience: Contemporary Status, Specifics and Prospects

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyudmila Ivancheva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Policy Instrument ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Social Interests ◽  
The Future ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Contemporary Status

The article emphasizes the role of the advancement of modern science and new technologies in forecasting research as a key factor for making prognoses for the future. It presents the concept of technoscience, developed by the author, as a blend and symbiosis of modern science and technologies, converging on the basis of similar purposes, objects of treatment and outcomes, as well as of the rising engagement with social interests and attitudes. Furthermore, the main kinds of forecasting research with their specifics, advantages and limitations are outlined, pointing out the special role of building foresight scenarios for the future as a prognosis and policy instrument. The tendencies in this field of research are identified, revealing the challenges related to modern technoscience, and the possible solutions.

scholarly journals The Role of Social Media in Entrepreneurship: a Conceptual Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iwona Lupa-Wójcik
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Demand And Supply ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Impact

The growing importance of social media in entrepreneurship has been observed for a long time already. Their impact is multidimensional and applies to all sectors: private, public and non-governmental. This article focuses on selected entrepreneurship aspects, and it aims to determine the role of social media in entrepreneurship based on selected issues with particular reference to the functioning of enterprises and influencing consumer behaviour. The author has considered the impact of social media on businesses and consumer behaviour. It was determined how social media enable enterprises to interact with consumers and affect demand and supply, including the phenomenon of prosumption. Thus, it can be assumed that social media influence economic equilibrium. Besides, social media allow the optimisation of operating costs and enable more efficient use of resources. They also have a real impact on consumer decisions. As a research method, an in-depth analysis of secondary data available in the literature was used. The article includes theoretical discussion supported by the research of other writers in the literature relating to the issue analysed. The analysis has shown the significant role of social media in the business entrepreneurship economy.

scholarly journals Global Agruciltural Responsibility

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Boglarka Szerb ◽  
András Bence Szerb ◽  
Arnold Csonka
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Agroforestry Systems ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Domestic Literature ◽  
Global Agriculture ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Food Economy ◽  
Global Food

Today global agriculture is confronted in several areas with various interests in environmental protection. The global food economy will face major challenges in the coming decades. There is a need to use new technologies that can increase productivity while preserving natural resources and biodiversity, in a climate-friendly way and by maintaining site-specific ecosystem services. The purpose of this study is to explore the potential role of agroforestry systems in the sustainable development of global food production. In order to achieve this goal, we carried out the systematic processing of international and domestic literature and secondary data.

scholarly journals PERAN PENDAMPING TERHADAP PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOK TANI KAKAO DI KABUPATEN BOLAANG MONGONDOW UTARA

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1A) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Juwita Janeke Eman ◽  
Jenny ., Baroleh ◽  
Agnes E. Loho
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Risk Of Failure ◽  
Cocoa Farmer ◽  
Farmer Groups ◽  
District Offices

This study aims to determine the role of facilitators who facilitate farmer groups, especially in cocoa crops and know the various obstacles faced by the accompaniment in the assistance activities of cocoa farmer groups in North Bolaang Mongondow Regency. The study lasted for three months from February to April 2017. The data collected in the form of primary and secondary data. Primary data collected through interviews with 5 farmer groups and taken by deliberate were 3 farmers group of Advanced and 2 groups of Beginner Farmer Group. Each group of farmers is taken as many as 6 people consisting of the management of farmer groups namely chairman, secretary, treasurer and 3 members. Total of respondents amounted 30. Secondary data were obtained from the Office of Agriculture and District Offices in North Bolaang Mongondow. Data analysis was used descriptive analysis. The results of this research showed that the counselor was instrumental in empowering the cocoa farmer groups in both the beginner and advanced farmer groups in intensification and rehabilitation activities. The role of companion is categorized as a very important role that is 88.3%. This can be seen from the corective and enhacement in the way of gardening. The constraints faced by counselors, especially at the beginner level farmers, are the fear of to take risk of failure in production so that they have not dared to try new technologies.

scholarly journals The Role of Marketing & Competitive Intelligence In Industrial Revolution 4.0

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Made Vera Kristanti Dewi ◽  
Gede Sri Darma
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Competitive Intelligence ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
The Right ◽  
Partnership Approach

ABSTRACT             This study aims to examine the role of marketing and competitive intelligence in the industrial revolution 4.0, mapping the corporate strategy to be able to compete globally. This research use Grab as the research subject because of its ability to compete with Go-Jek in Indonesia particularly, and succeed in mastering Southeast Asia.               The methodology was descriptive qualitative by using purposive sampling technique, interviewing several drivers and corporate grab partners (Managing Director of Grab Indonesia and Communication Manager Grab CEO's Office), observation, secondary data from several TV station interviews, and other publicly available data. The data analysis technique was data source triangulation (confirmatory) and theory triangulation.               The results of this study indicates that Grab chose the expansion country by looking at the similarities that existed in the previous country, so that the duplication process could run easily, for example Grab Bike in Vietnam to be copied to Indonesian market. Grab understands to be accepted in a country, it has to understanding the needs of the country, because the needs are different in each country. To be able to compete with existing local products, the Hyperlocal and local partnership approach is carried out. Grab believes that only with approaches and local partnerships will make it easier to understand local needs and accelerate.               To accelerate the development process, Grab has made a partnership with several companies that have the same goals. Grab's ability to adapt the changes will requires the right talent whom understand the context, and is supported by the right and mature technology.               This research is expected to provide an overview of corporate strategy in entering global markets in the industrial era 4.0 by using competitive intelligence and marketing 4.0, and is able to compete with international companies. In the future, further research is expected to present a more in-depth analysis of marketing strategies as a form of corporate strategy implementation.

Meiotic CENP-C is a shepherd: bridging the space between the centromere and the kinetochore in time and space

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-261
Author(s):  
Jessica E. Fellmeth ◽  
Kim S. McKim
Keyword(s):  
Chromosome Segregation ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Early Prophase ◽  
Unique Role ◽  
Kinetochore Assembly ◽  
M Phase ◽  
In Vivo Analysis ◽  
Meiosis I

Abstract While many of the proteins involved in the mitotic centromere and kinetochore are conserved in meiosis, they often gain a novel function due to the unique needs of homolog segregation during meiosis I (MI). CENP-C is a critical component of the centromere for kinetochore assembly in mitosis. Recent work, however, has highlighted the unique features of meiotic CENP-C. Centromere establishment and stability require CENP-C loading at the centromere for CENP-A function. Pre-meiotic loading of proteins necessary for homolog recombination as well as cohesion also rely on CENP-C, as do the main scaffolding components of the kinetochore. Much of this work relies on new technologies that enable in vivo analysis of meiosis like never before. Here, we strive to highlight the unique role of this highly conserved centromere protein that loads on to centromeres prior to M-phase onset, but continues to perform critical functions through chromosome segregation. CENP-C is not merely a structural link between the centromere and the kinetochore, but also a functional one joining the processes of early prophase homolog synapsis to late metaphase kinetochore assembly and signaling.

Managing Landscape Irrigation to Avoid Soil and Nutrient Losses

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
George Hochmuth ◽  
Laurie Trenholm ◽  
Don Rainey ◽  
Esen Momol ◽  
Claire Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Environment ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Root Zone ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Nutrient Losses ◽  
County Agents ◽  
The Right ◽  
Soil And Water

Proper irrigation management is critical to conserve and protect water resources and to properly manage nutrients in the home landscape. How lawns and landscapes are irrigated directly impacts the natural environment, so landscape maintenance professionals and homeowners must adopt environmentally-friendly approaches to irrigation management. After selecting the right plant for the right place, water is the next critical factor to establish and maintain a healthy lawn and landscape. Fertilization is another important component of lawn and landscape maintenance, and irrigation must be applied correctly, especially following fertilization, to minimize potential nutrient losses. This publication supplements other UF/IFAS Extension publications that also include information on the role of soil and the root zone in irrigation management. This publication is designed to help UF/IFAS Extension county agents prepare materials to directly address nutrient losses from lawns and landscapes caused by inadequate irrigation management practices. This 6-page fact sheet was written by George Hochmuth, Laurie Trenholm, Don Rainey, Esen Momol, Claire Lewis, and Brian Niemann, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, October 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss586

Gender, Technology and the New Woman

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lena Wånggren
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
New Woman ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Gender And Sexuality ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Late Nineteenth Century ◽  
Gender And Technology ◽  
The New Woman ◽  
Grant Allen

This book examines late nineteenth-century feminism in relation to technologies of the time, marking the crucial role of technology in social and literary struggles for equality. The New Woman, the fin de siècle cultural archetype of early feminism, became the focal figure for key nineteenth-century debates concerning issues such as gender and sexuality, evolution and degeneration, science, empire and modernity. While the New Woman is located in the debates concerning the ‘crisis in gender’ or ‘sexual anarchy’ of the time, the period also saw an upsurge of new technologies of communication, transport and medicine. This book explores the interlinking of gender and technology in writings by overlooked authors such as Grant Allen, Tom Gallon, H. G. Wells, Margaret Todd and Mathias McDonnell Bodkin. As the book demonstrates, literature of the time is inevitably caught up in a technological modernity: technologies such as the typewriter, the bicycle, and medical technologies, through literary texts come to work as freedom machines, as harbingers of female emancipation.

Parliament as the Foreign Policy Actor: the Resources of the Parliamentary Diplomacy

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 316-321
Author(s):  
Boris I. Ananyev ◽  
Daniil A. Parenkov
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
International Security ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Conservative Approach ◽  
National Interests ◽  
Policy Actor ◽  
Security Challenges ◽  
Essential Idea ◽  
Per Se

The aim of the article is to show the role of parliament in the foreign policy within the framework of the conservative school of thought. The authors examine both Russian and Western traditions of conservatism and come to the conclusion that the essential idea of “the rule of the best” has turned to be one of the basic elements of the modern legislative body per se. What’s more, parliament, according to the conservative approach, tends to be the institution that represents the real spirit of the nation and national interests. Therefore the interaction of parliaments on the international arena appears to be the form of the organic communication between nations. Parliamentary diplomacy today is the tool that has the potential to address to the number of issues that are difficult to deal with within the framework of the traditional forms of IR: international security, challenges posed by new technologies, international sanctions and other.

Naval Energy Management System

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Laurențiu Bogdan Asalomia ◽  
Gheorghe Samoilescu
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Integrated Navigation ◽  
Integrated Navigation System ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Reduce Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Efficiency Design Index ◽  
Green Ship

AbstractThe paper analyses the role of control and monitoring of electro-energetic equipment in order to reduce operational costs, increase profits and reduce carbon emissions. The role of SCADA and EcoStruxure Power systems is presented and analysed taking into account the energy consumption and its savings. The paper presents practical and modern solutions to reduce energy consumption by up to 53%, mass by up to 47% and increase the life of the equipment by adjusting the electrical parameters. The Integrated Navigation System has allowed an automatic control and an efficient management. For ships, the implementation of an energy efficiency design index and new technologies was required for the GREEN SHIP project.

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