scholarly journals Innovation toward the Reinvigoration of the Plant Extracts Industry in Developing Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-209
Author(s):  
Rosemarie Skeene ◽  
Sharad Maharaj ◽  
David R. McGaw ◽  
Dara M. Farrell
Keyword(s):  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Laboratory Study ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Extraction Yield ◽  
Internal Rate Of Return ◽  
Optimal Method ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Commercial Operation

Smaller countries with economies that are fossil fuel based, face the challenge of diversifying their economies, with an ideal emphasis on clean technologies. In this case study approach, we undertook a techno-feasibility study to evaluate the potential for constructing and operating a supercritical fluid extraction plant in Trinidad and Tobago to produce the oils and oleoresins of turmeric. This approach was based on the premise of the importance of data derived from laboratory-scale analysis for informing commercialization decisions. In our case, the laboratory study identified that the optimal extraction approach was an innovative two-stage extraction technique (25 °C and 65 bar for 60 minutes, followed by 50 °C and 350 bar for a further 120 minutes). This optimal method had a conservatively projected extraction yield of 7%. We then evaluated a commercial operation guided by the laboratory study. Over a period of 10 years at a discount rate of 10%, our calculations showed an internal rate of return of 19% with a net present value of US$1.878 million. Based on our results, we conclude that this project may be a viable avenue for the sustainable development of Trinidad and Tobago and could be further explored. Doi: 10.28991/HEF-2021-02-03-02 Full Text: PDF

New Principals' School Culture Awareness and School Change

2017 ◽  
pp. 46-74
Author(s):  
Rinnelle Lee-Piggott
Keyword(s):  
School Culture ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
School Change ◽  
Professional Judgment ◽  
New Principals ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Leadership Practice ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Entry Qualifications

An influx of new principals having improved base-entry qualifications has raised some concerns about principal-school ‘fit' in Trinidad and Tobago. This chapter encompasses findings on three new principals' professional judgment in relation to their leadership and its impact on their schools, focusing on their school culture awareness. A multi-method case study approach is adopted. Findings suggest that the new principals' school culture awareness is indirectly associated with school change, having informed both what they attended to (their improvement foci) and how they did that (leadership practice and strategies).

Economic analysis of a hypothetical bamboo-biochar plant in Zhejiang province, China

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (12) ◽  
pp. 1220-1225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Zhang ◽  
Fang Liang ◽  
Wanhe Hu ◽  
Xiaomeng Yang ◽  
Hongzhong Xiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Zhejiang Province ◽  
Internal Rate Of Return ◽  
Present Value ◽  
Good Market ◽  
Forestry Industry

Significant quantities of bamboo waste are generated in Zhejiang province, China. Many small businesses in this area convert this waste to biochar for use as a cooking fuel (in residential barbecues). This case study was conducted to evaluate the potential economic benefits of building and operating an industrial-sized plant in this province, yielding 500 tonnes per year. The researchers developed a conceptual design for a hypothetical biochar plant and then calculated net present value (NPV), investment payback period (PBP), internal rate of return (IRR), and sensitivity analysis. Results show that the static investment PBP would be 2.58 years, the IRR would be 38.8%, and the NPV would be US$ 486,700. The IRR would be higher than the forestry industry benchmark (11%), indicating that a production line of bamboo-biochar with the stated yield not only could generate higher profits, but also could achieve a better return on investment. Thus, this study indicates that there are good market prospects for the bamboo-biochar industry in this region. The influence of sales prices on the IRR was more than that of operational costs, indicating that a large-scale plant should be designed to produce a high-quality bamboo-biochar. Supply chain issues such as transportation distances between locations where bamboo wastes are generated and the biochar plant should be considered in advance when siting new bamboo-biochar plants. The results from this research provide guidance to those considering development of bamboo-biochar plants in other parts of China.

scholarly journals Application of Capital Budgeting Method to Evaluate Investment Decisions on Additions to Fixed Assets at PT Hatten Bali

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
Ni Luh Gede Wahyu Pradnyawati ◽  
◽  
I M A Putrayasa ◽  
I G A O Sudiadnyani ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Net Present Value ◽  
Average Rate ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Capital Budgeting ◽  
Rate Of Return ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Fixed Assets ◽  
Research Analysis

This research was conducted to evaluate the investment decision to add fixed assets by PT Hatten Bali using the capital budgeting method. The results of this study are expected to be used as material for evaluating the application of the capital budgeting method in making investment decisions on fixed assets at PT Hatten Bali. The data used for this study were obtained from interviews and documentation and were analyzed using descriptive qualitative research analysis techniques with a case study approach. Based on the results of research using the capital budgeting method which consists of the method of calculating the payback period, net present value, profitability index, internal rate of return and average rate of return, all of which have shown a favorable results. From these results it can be concluded that the investment decision to add fixed assets in the form of distribution vehicles made by PT Hatten Bali can benefit the company in stable sales conditions and the application of capital budgeting methods can reduce the risk of errors or failures in making investment decisions and improve subsequent investment decisions.

scholarly journals The Energy, Economic and Environmental Efficiency of a PV Installation Cooperating with a Heat Pumpin the Central Part of Europe. Case study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylwia Wciślik ◽  
Dagmara Kotrys-Działak
Keyword(s):  
Net Present Value ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Ecological Effect ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Rate Of Return ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Internal Rate Of Return ◽  
Present Value ◽  
Central Heating

The paper addresses an analysis of the efficiency and profitability of the operation of a photovoltaic installation located in the geometric centre of Europe (near Białystok, Poland), where the intensity of solar irradiation is not too high compared to other European countries. It is calculated that in that place average solar irradiation being lower even by approx. 26 kWh than that for the whole Europe, which results in a 26% drop in the economic potential of the utilisation of solar energy for its conversion. A case study and an economic analysis show that without minimum funding amounting to 50% of the investment costs paid for the modernisation of a central heating system assisted by PV cells, the time of return of pecuniary expenditures exceeds 7 years. Apart from the Simple Pay-Back Time SPBT, discount indicators determined in the paper also include the net present value NPV and the internal rate of return IRR. Moreover, a direct ecological effect has been determined for such an investment.

scholarly journals Sensitivity Analysis of Decorative Plant Business in Kendari City (Case Study on Dahlia Ornamental Plant Business)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Rabiatul Adawiah Gasnawati ◽  
Abdi Abdi ◽  
Awaluddin Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Payback Period ◽  
Ornamental Plant ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Rate Of Return ◽  
Internal Rate Of Return ◽  
Present Value ◽  
Benefit Ratio

The purpose of this study was to determine the sensitivity of ornamental plant business in Kendari City as a case study on dahlia ornamental plant business. This research was conducted in Kendari City which was determined purposively on the dahlia ornamental plant business. The research was conducted from July to November 2019. The analysis used in this study is an analysis of efficiency and income consisting of net present value (NPV) income benefit ratio (NBCR), internal rate of return (IRR), payback period (PBP). The results of the sensitivity analysis of ornamental plant businesses with increased production costs by 5% and selling prices decreased by 5%, the value of the NPV, NBCR, IRR and payback period shows a good value so that the ornamental plant business is feasible to be cultivated because it can return all investment costs used

scholarly journals TINGKAT KELAYAKAN OPERASIONAL KAPAL PERIKANAN 30 GT PADA PERAIRAN SULAWESI (STUDI KASUS KM INKA MINA 957) The Operational Feasibility Level of 30 GT Fishing Vessel in Sulawesi Waters (case study of KM INKA MINA 957)

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Andi Haris Muhammad ◽  
Daeng Paroka ◽  
Sabaruddin Rahman ◽  
` Syarifuddin
Keyword(s):  
Interest Rate ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Rate Of Return ◽  
Internal Rate Of Return ◽  
Present Value ◽  
Fishing Vessel ◽  
Internal Rate ◽  
Market Interest Rate

<p><em>The ability of a vessel to obtain catches is known as fishing vessel productivity. This greatly influences the feasibility level of the fishing operation. The objctive of the study is to evaluate the operational feasiblity level of 30 GT fishing vessel that operates in Sulawesi waters (case study INKA MINA 957). The use of  Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) methods showed that the catch should be of more than minimum 116 ton per year or the NPV value at  Rp. 124.797.638,- with 10% interest rate assumption within 10 years. Furthermore, based on the internal rate of return (IRR) the interest obtained was approximately 12.2% which was higher than the market interest rate assumptions at about 2.2%</em><em>.</em> <em></em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><em>fishing vessel, operational feasibility, NPV and IRR</em></p><p align="center"><strong>ABSTRAK</strong></p><p class="Abstrakisi">Produktivitas kapal perikanan adalah kemampuan kapal untuk memperoleh hasil tangkapan ikan. Produktivitas ini sangat mempengaruhi tingkat kelayakan operasional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur tingkat kelayakan operasional kapal perikanan 30 GT yang beroperasi di perairan Sulawesi (studi kasus KM INKA MINA 957). Metode <em>Net Present Value (NPV)</em> dan <em>Internal Rate of Return (IRR)</em> telah digunakan untuk mengukur tingkat kelayakan operasional. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kapal perikanan layak dioperasikan dengan prediksi hasil tangkapan minimal sebesar 116 ton pertahun atau nilai <em>NPV</em> sebesar Rp.124.797.638,- dengan asumsi suku bunga 10% selama 10 tahun. Selanjutnya berdasarkan Metode <em>IRR</em> diperoleh suku bunga 12,2%, hasil ini lebih besar 2,2% sebagaimana asumsi suku bunga dipasaran.</p><p><em><strong>Kata kunci:</strong> kapal perikanan, kelayakan operasional, <em>NPV</em> dan <em>IRR</em><br /></em></p>

Tourists' Awareness of World Heritage

2020 ◽  
pp. 249-268
Author(s):  
Claudia Helena Henriques ◽  
Isabel Teotónio
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Academic Background ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Key Variables ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

This chapter offers an in-depth analysis of cultural tourism and namely of tourists' awareness of Portuguese World Heritage (WH). In accordance, firstly, there is the discussion of a theoretical framework associated to a cultural role and cultural identity in the sustainable development of tourism is presented. Secondly, it follows a case study approach based on the evaluation of Algarvian tourists' awareness of Portuguese WH. A questionnaire was applied in the Algarve region with the aim to determine the importance of cultural motivation and the level of knowledge regarding Portuguese culture by tourists. The results of this exploratory analysis underline the growing importance of cultural motivation and the recognition of culture's importance in the sustainable development of destinations. However, it also shows the low level of cultural motivation by Algarvian tourists as well as the low level of Portuguese WH knowledge, namely by foreign tourists. Nationality, age, academic background are key variables in tourism knowledge about Portuguese culture.

scholarly journals Analisis Kelayakan Pendirian Unit Produksi di Universitas (Studi Kasus Industri Minyak Atsiri)

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Ahmad, Mubin
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Financial Analysis ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Internal Rate Of Return ◽  
Present Value ◽  
Business Units ◽  
High Investment ◽  
The Subject

The establishment of production unit requires fairly high investment, therefore to avoid the investment connducted which in fact will be unprofitable in the future, before implementing such investment, the comprehensive analysis or feasibility study is required, concerning marketing, technical financial management, and social-economyn alysis.From the result of feasibilitiy studythe level of feasibility for the establishment of production or business units is determined. In this case study, the subject of study is production of essential oil that serves as raw material for food, pharmacy, and parfume manufactures. Based on the analysis result of market and marketing aspects, as well as technical and Technology aspects, it was  ndicated that the proposal of production unitestablishment feasible to beaccepted. Likewise, the result of financial analysis with the methods of Net present value, Profitability Index(B /C ratio), Internal Rate of Return and payback period,indicated that the proposal of production unitestablishmeint is feasibleto be accepted.

scholarly journals ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A COGENERATION SYSTEM IN A TIMBER INDUSTRY OF LAGES-SC

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 59-71
Author(s):  
Scharles Roberto Vargas ◽  
Graciela Alessandra Dela Rocca ◽  
Nathielle Waldrigues Branco ◽  
José Adelir Wolf ◽  
Fernanda Cristina Silva Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Net Present Value ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Economic Viability ◽  
Internal Rate Of Return ◽  
Present Value ◽  
Plateau Region ◽  
Viability Study ◽  
Cogeneration System ◽  
Descriptive Method

This research thematic is the Economic Viability Study, in order to implement a cogeneration system, in a logging company, located in the Santa Catarina highland plateau region. Thus, reducing its production cost, since much of it is due electricity purchase. Data collection of both production, consumption and expenses with electricity purchase and billing were carried out together with the company. Descriptive method was used, with case study. For the economic analysis, both net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR) and payback period were used. With this information and crossing the data, the economic viability for this project became evident, as it can be visualized throughout of this article.

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