scholarly journals Eco-friendly mining in the Himalaya: a case study of Kharidhunga magnesite deposit, Nepal

1998 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Mandal
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Development Environment ◽  
Sustained Development ◽  
Magnesite Deposit ◽  
History Of ◽  
Global Concern ◽  
National Boundaries

Mining is one of the core sector industries which plays a positive and significant role in the process of country's economic development causing some unavoidable environmental impacts. Environment has become a key issue and today have transgressed the national boundaries and have now become a part of the global concern. We need eco-friendly mining for sustained development and better quality of life with minimum negative impact on environment without any threat to the future generation. In short, a balance has to be struck between development, environment and mining. Nepal has very short history of commercial mining and existing mines are small in size, located in hilly terrain and are being mined by opencast method. The mining activities may cause serious environmental degradation if proper techniques, management policies and practices are not utilised in time. This paper presents the holistic environment promotional effects which have been introduced at Kharidhunga magnesite mine.

scholarly journals Improving the understanding of how patients with non-dystrophic myotonia are selected for myotonia treatment with mexiletine (NaMuscla): outcomes of treatment impact using a European Delphi panel

BMC Neurology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann-Marie Chapman ◽  
Marieke Schurer ◽  
Laure Weijers ◽  
Amer Omar ◽  
Hiba Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Delphi Panel ◽  
Economic Modelling ◽  
Patient Access ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Non-dystrophic myotonias (NDMs) comprise muscle chloride and sodium channelopathies due to genetic defects of the CLCN1- and SCN4A-channels. No licensed antimyotonic treatment has been available until approval of mexiletine (NaMuscla®) for adult patients by the EMA in December 2018. This Delphi panel aimed to understand how outcomes of the pivotal phase III Mexiletine study (MYOMEX) translate to real world practice and investigate health resource use, quality of life and the natural history of NDM to support economic modelling and facilitate patient access. Methods Nine clinical experts in treating NDM took part in a two-round Delphi panel. Their knowledge of NDM and previous use of mexiletine as an off-label treatment prior to NaMuscla’s approval ensured they could provide both qualitative context and quantitative estimates to support economic modelling comparing mexiletine (NaMuscla) to best supportive care. Consensus in four key areas was sought: healthcare resource utilization (HRU), treatment with mexiletine (NaMuscla), patient quality of life (QoL), and the natural history of disease. Concept questions were also asked, considering perceptions on the feasibility of mapping the validated Individualized Neuromuscular Quality of Life (INQoL) instrument to the generic EQ-5D™, and the potential impact on caregiver QoL. Results Consensus was achieved for key questions including the average long-term dosage of mexiletine (NaMuscla) in practice, the criteria for eligibility of myotonia treatment, the clinical importance of QoL outcomes in MYOMEX, the higher proportion of patients with increased QoL, and the reduction in the need for mental health resources for patients receiving mexiletine (NaMuscla). While consensus was not achieved for other questions, the results demonstrated that most experts felt mexiletine (NaMuscla) reduced the need for HRU and was expected to improve QoL. The QoL mapping exercise suggested that it is feasible to map domains of INQoL to EQ-5D. Points of interest for future research were identified, including that mexiletine (NaMuscla) may slow the annual decrease in QoL of patients over their lifetime, and a significant negative impact on QoL for some caregivers. Conclusions This project successfully provided data from an informed group of clinical experts, complementing the currently available clinical trial data for mexiletine (NaMuscla) to support patient access decisions.

Local Investments Site Selection and the Behavior of the Real Estate Market – Case Study in Poland

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Siejka
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Real Estate Market ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The Real Estate ◽  
The Real Estate Market ◽  
Real Estate Management

One of the main tasks of real estate management in the area of the municipality is making decisions concerning the location of investments on a local scale. These decisions should be taken with the principle of sustainable development. For such an action obliges Poland's membership in the European Union. Poland as a member of the EU is obliged to implement the rules in force in the Member States. Bearing in mind that any investment impact directly or indirectly on the economic development of the municipality, is therefore a significant impact on the local real estate market. Investments that have a negative impact on the environment can contribute to a reduction in the activity of the local real estate market. While performing tasks related to the economic development of the region and the increase in quality of life, increases the activity of the local real estate market. The work was carried out research on the dynamics of changes in the local real estate market in the area of the municipality Skrzyszow in the Malopolska province in Poland, in connection with the construction of the reservoir.

scholarly journals Gertrude Cox in Egypt: A Case Study in Science Patronage and International Statistics Education during the Cold War

2009 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patti W. Hunter
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Statistics Education ◽  
Professional Community ◽  
Women In Science ◽  
History Of ◽  
Statistical Studies ◽  
National Boundaries ◽  
The Cold War ◽  
Cross National

ArgumentGertrude Cox, first chair of North Carolina State University's Department of Experimental Statistics, worked as a consultant for the Ford Foundation to Cairo University's Institute of Statistical Studies and Researches in 1964. An analysis of this work provides a case study in the internationalization of the statistics profession, the systems of patronage available to scientists in the second half of the twentieth century, and the history of women in science. It highlights some of the complexities in the process of internationalization in science, showing that even when scientists cross national boundaries to promote their discipline, they may have as a goal the advancement of their own nationalistic interests, or those of their patrons. In documenting Cox's commitment to serving her professional community, this case study will show that some particularly feminine qualities of Cox's approach to her work enabled her to accomplish what her male colleagues tried unsuccessfully to do.

Developing an effective renovation plan: the influence of data collection tools

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edoghogho Ogbeifun ◽  
Charles Mbohwa ◽  
Jan-Harm Christiaan Pretorius
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Condition Index ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
History Of

Purpose All built facility begins to show signs of deterioration immediately after the facility is completed and put to use, thus necessitating routine maintenance. Increase in defects due to age, usage, and other factors, requires extensive maintenance activities known as renovation. The data used for a typical renovation plan can be collected using the condition assessment (CA) tool which depends on physical inspection of the defects or through a facility condition index which hinges on harnessing and analyzing the information in the operational history of the facility. The purpose of this paper is to examine the quality of a typical renovation plan using both tools. Design/methodology/approach The single case study of qualitative research was adopted. The data were collected through the principle of semi-structured questionnaire complemented with interviews and document analysis. The documents include periodic operational reports and a CA report used for planned renovation exercise of the Facilities Management (FM) Unit in a higher education institution in South Africa. Findings The findings revealed that although the FM Unit produces periodic reports, but there was no evidence of detailed analysis of the reports. Therefore, the programmed renovation exercises are based purely on the information from a CA. Research limitations/implications This research is a single site case study of qualitative research; the data collected are limited and not sufficient for generalization of the results. Furthermore, the lack of record of the analysis of the operational history in the periodic reports negatively affected the computation of facilities condition index (FCI). Thus it was not possible to demonstrate the strength of FCI over CA from empirical information. Originality/value The quality of a typical renovation plan is influenced by the tool used for data collection. Although the CA tool is commonly used, experience shows that the renovation exercise developed from such records is prone to many execution setbacks, such as frequent scope changes and the associated cost and time overruns. These setbacks can be minimized if the FCI is used as the tool for data collection.

scholarly journals Management of Land and Water Resources for Ecological Security

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-115
Author(s):  
D. Rudrappan
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
River Basin ◽  
River Basin Management ◽  
Ecological Security ◽  
Development Environment ◽  
Tannery Effluents ◽  
The People ◽  
Good For

Management of land and water resources has emerged as a vital issue in promoting biodiversity and ecological security programmes. The basic message of ecological security is not of containing development to save ecology but of managing ecology to promote development. What is good for development is equally good for ecology. Developmentalists point out that development not only provides for all-round expansion of the economy but also brings capacity for improving the quality of ecology. Therefore the basic issue is that the wheel of development must move on but it should advance within the supportive capacity of the ecosystem. Any desired development should have the ingredients of efficiency, equity and democracy. When this is done the people tend to take ecology-friendly decisions. The validity of the above ideas is tested through a case study on Palar river basin. Management of Palar river basin against water pollution requires effective monitoring and implementation of protective measures not only for the management of water care but also for the land care as well. In doing so, this study analyses the grave problems posed by tannery effluents and suggest measures for achieving sustainable development, environment and livelihood security.

scholarly journals Assessment of Government Internal Control Systems on Financial Reporting Quality in Ghana: A Case Study of Ghana Revenue Authority

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Wonder Agbenyo ◽  
Yuansheng Jiang ◽  
Prince Komla Cobblah
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Financial Reporting Quality ◽  
Quality Reporting ◽  
The Impact

Internal control systems cannot be underestimated as it serves as the lifeblood of most institutions in terms of its imperative roles that it plays in both tangible and intangible assets of an organization. Internal control actions on quality financial report state positive goals more especially when all parties involved adhere to their duties; thus, making the quality of financial reporting comparable, understandable, relevant, and reliable. In this regard, this study investigated the impact of government internal control systems on financial reporting quality in Ghana using Ghana Revenue Authority as the case study. Specifically, the study examined the nature and quality of financial reporting and the impact of government internal control systems on financial reporting quality. Both quota and simple random sampling techniques were used to select fifty (50) persons as the sample size of the study. Questionnaires were used to obtain data. The correlation matrix was used to examine the relationship between government internal control systems and financial reporting quality. The study finds out that contrary to apriori expectation sign monitoring as an element of internal control system has a negative impact on the financial quality reporting but was however statistically significant. The study also revealed that with a unit increase in the collection performance, the financial reporting quality of GRA will improve. The study recommended that the government should ensure that the internal control systems are well monitored and regulated. 

scholarly journals The Analysis of Ecological Awareness of Students of SMK Migas Cepu

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 615-629
Author(s):  
Fitriah Hanim ◽  
Djono Djono ◽  
Susanto Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Ecological Literacy ◽  
Guided Inquiry ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Ecological Awareness ◽  
Oil Refineries ◽  
History Of ◽  
Attitudes And Knowledge ◽  
Inquiry Method

The history of petroleum in Cepu, which has not been explored and taught to students, makes students' knowledge of the environment low. This study aims to analyze the extent to which students' knowledge of the environment and ecological awareness possessed by students of SMK Migas Cepu. By using the case study method, the principles of ecological literacy outlined by the researcher in the form of a questionnaire become the basis for knowing students' understanding and awareness of their environment. To provide students with an understanding of the negative impact of oil refineries in relation to fostering attitudes and knowledge of ecology, researchers provide learning the history of petroleum through the guided inquiry method with the aim of helping students to bring up character values, namely a caring attitude towards the environment. The resultthat the significance of 0.000 <0.05, it can be concluded that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted that There is a mean difference between the control and experimental classes. So that dapat disimreport that the questionnaire developed was effective in increasing students' ecological awareness.

scholarly journals PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NEEDS OF SOCIAL WORKERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 366
Author(s):  
Anna Vintere
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Personal Finances

Social exclusion is widely recognized as having a lasting negative impact on quality of life and future opportunities. Many young people live in families at risk of poverty. One of the causes of social exclusion is the inability to manage personal finances. Social workers working with these young people may not always be able to help, as they often do not have sufficient knowledge on how to properly consult young people on their personal financial issues. In order to find out the needs of personal financial management, a case study involving social workers and young people from social exclusion groups was carried out with the financial support of Nordplus Horizontal programme. This article analyses data from a Latvian survey that reveals main reasons causing personal financial management problems, as well as ways to overcome them. The study also answers the question of what knowledge and skills, as well as methodological materials, are needed by social workers to support young people at risk and to develop their personal financial management skills. 

POTTERY ART OF SURKHAN OASISIN 1950-80s

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 77-82
Author(s):  
Sayora A. Ergasheva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
National Context ◽  
Scientific Analysis ◽  
The Social ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
History Of ◽  
The 1950S ◽  
Art Production

The article tells about the history of ceramics and its features, which is one of the types of crafts in Surkhandarya. A scientific analysis of the social and spiritual basis for the development of crafts in Uzbekistan in the traditional national context and the thousand-year experience of folk crafts are given. Pottery is one of the national handicraft traditions of the Uzbek people, which has long been valued as one of the crafts. At the beginning of the twentieth century, various techniques and mechanisms began to be used in the production of handicrafts. This has had a significant negative impact on the quality of art production. By the 1950s and 1980s, ceramics had made many items disappear. Nevertheless, the oasis potters continued their work, remaining true to the tradition of the master apprentice

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