scholarly journals Rooftop Hydroponics: Opportunity for Urban Agriculture in Godawari Municipality of Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-67
Author(s):  
Sunil Babu Shrestha ◽  
Bijan Shrestha ◽  
Marina Vaidya Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Urban Agriculture ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
Rapid Pace ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits ◽  
The City

Urbanization is growing in Nepal at a rapid pace with an increasing number of municipalities. Due to rapid urbanization, agricultural lands have been converting into buildings and infrastructures. This has negatively impacted the urban environment with decreased greeneries, open space, local food production, and groundwater recharge. In this context, this study aimed to explore the opportunity of roof-top hydroponics for urban agriculture in Godawari Municipality. A questionnaire survey was done in ward-14 of Godawari Municipality from November 2018 to December 2018 with a sample size of 64 households. A stratified random sampling method was applied for the household selection. Out of 64 respondents, 45 (71.31%) achieved high opportunity scores based on eight factors: Space, Willingness, Affordability, Manpower, Time, Knowledge, Technology, and Acceptance with incentives. Thus, roof-top hydroponics has a high opportunity for practicing urban agriculture to provide greeneries, fresh vegetables and fruits to the city dwellers locally in Godawari Municipality for realizing the concept of Food Green City.

scholarly journals Understanding the Distribution, Conservation and Threats to Pangolin (Manis spp.)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Uchita Lamichhane ◽  
Basudev Pokhrel
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Community Forest ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Faecal Material ◽  
Community Based Conservation ◽  
The People

This article is based on the study carried out in Rani Community Forest (CF) of Makwanpur district of Nepal to assess the distribution of and key threats to pangolin along with its conservation efforts at the community level. The methodology includes searching the direct and indirect signs of pangolin (burrows, footprints, faecal material). Simple random sampling method was applied for the collection of social information related to pangolin. 130 burrows (44 new and 86 old) were recorded during the survey. Distribution of burrows was clumped type and not uniform throughout all elevations. Most of the burrows were found in the elevation range of 500-600m. Most of the people had awareness about pangolin while only few respondents had seen it directly inside the community forest. It indicates that there was occurrence of pangolin in the community forest. Key threats to Pangolin were construction activities, drying water resource, rapid urbanization, habitat loss, lack of food, overgrazing, mining, deforestation, poaching, predation of associated animal species, and forest fire. Among them the construction activities were considered as biggest threat to pangolin. Various community-based conservation programs were initiated by authorities of Rani Community Forest; however, these programs were still not effective for the conservation of pangolin.

scholarly journals Multitemporal Geospatial Evaluation of Urban Agriculture and (Non)-Sustainable Food Self-Provisioning in Milan, Italy

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1846 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Pulighe ◽  
Flavio Lupia
Keyword(s):  
Urban Agriculture ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Arable Land ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Ancillary Data ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
The City

Urban agriculture in Global North cities is strongly promoted as a sustainable solution to achieve different goals, such as food production, quality of life, and well-being. Although several attempts have been made to evaluate urban agriculture production, few studies have investigated food production in a multitemporal geospatial way and considered per capita population needs, gender, and age strata consumption. This study presents a spatiotemporal quantification of urban agriculture in the city of Milan (Italy) for assessing food self-provisioning potential. We utilized high-resolution Google Earth images and ancillary data to create a detailed cadaster of urban agriculture for the years 2007 and 2014. Based on four scenarios of food production and statistical data on vegetables and cereals consumption, we estimated current total production and requirements for the city dwellers. Our results showed that the actual extension of vegetable gardens (98 ha) and arable land (2539 ha) in the best scenario could satisfy approximately 63,700 and 321,000 consumers of vegetables and cereal products, respectively. Overall, current urban agriculture production is not able to meet vegetables and cereal consumption for more than 1.3 million city residents. Scenario estimates suggest rethinking land use promoting horticultural production to achieve more sustainable food systems.

scholarly journals Short Communication: Phenotypic diversity of male Burgo chicken from Bengkulu, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 532-536
Author(s):  
JOHAN SETIANTO ◽  
SUTRIYONO SUTRIYONO ◽  
HARDI PRAKOSO ◽  
BASYARUDDIN ZAIN ◽  
RIFKY ADWIYANSYAH ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Direct Observation ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Short Communication ◽  
Phenotypic Diversity ◽  
Gallus Gallus ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Red Junglefowl ◽  
The City ◽  
High Diversity

Abstract. Setianto J, Sutriyono, Prakoso H, Zain B, Adwiyansyah R, Amrullah AHK. 2019. Short Communication: Phenotypic diversity of male Burgo chicken from Bengkulu, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 532-536. Burgo chicken is the result of a crossbreed of Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus gallus) with Kampung chicken (Gallus domestica). This study aimed to describe the diversity of colors found in male Burgo chickens. The study was conducted in the city of Bengkulu, Indonesia. The method used in this study was a direct observation of the 50 male chickens on the breeders. The breeders belonging to the Burgo chicken community were determined by random sampling method. The breeders who did not join the community were determined by the snowball sampling method. This method was carried out because the presence of breeders who keep Burgo chickens was unknown. The data in this study consisted of the color of chest feathers, neck feathers, wing feathers, tail feathers, saddle feathers, and the number of wing and tail feathers. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively. The number of colors ranges 4 to 11 with the high diversity is mainly found on the feathers of the chest, neck and, saddle.

scholarly journals Study to Assess Age Predilection of Malnutrition in Preschool Children

2019 ◽  
pp. 5-10
Author(s):  
Anil Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Formative Period ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
The City

Background : Age of children is the important demographic factor that is involved in nutritional status of children. The preschool age of children is the formative period in which growth and development of children occur. The deficiency of calories and minerals in the preschool age could result in to malnutrition in children. Participants and Methods : Present study was comprised of total 440 children which were selected through two stage random sampling method. The children between 2 years to below 5 years were the sampling units. The study was conducted at the city Fazilka in Punjab in Indi Results and Discussion : The study population was comprised of total 440 preschool which were categorized into three age groups as 2y to 3y with children (n/N=169/440) representing 38.4% in schools, other age group between above 3y to 4y with children (n/N=146/440) representing 33% in anganwadis and the age group above 4y to below 5 years with children (n/N=125/440) representing 28.4%. The stunting in children in 2-3 years age group showed 2.47 times higher chances than the stunting probability in children above 3 to below 5 years age. The Odd ratio between age groups and pallor in preschool children was (OR=0.1986/0.4728) = (0.42) at 95%C. I. of (0.260 to 0.628). Conclusion : Age of children is significantly associated with stunting, pallor and dental caries in children.

scholarly journals Assessment of Solid Waste Disposal in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. O. Stanley ◽  
C. S. Orakwuemma ◽  
B. O. Onumajuru ◽  
A. S. Opukeme ◽  
L. O. Onaghise
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
The City

The problem of municipal waste is a challenge of global proportion occasioned by exponentially increasing population, rapid urbanization, industrialization, inefficient utilization of natural resources, lack of citizen awareness regarding the environmentally adequate disposal of waste, consumption, socioeconomic status (lifestyle), and others. This study aimed to assess solid waste disposal practices in Yenagoa metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive and cross-sectional approach where multi-stage sampling was applied to select the sample communities by a simple random sampling method and the cluster areas for data collection by a cluster sampling method. The study revealed that the residents had a good awareness of 229 (95.4%) of waste management practices. About 86.7% of respondents keep their wastes in the bin while 6.3%, 5.0% and 2.1% practiced burning, throwing into the river or along the roads and keeping in the backyard respectively. Waste collection by the sanitation authority was relatively high (70.4%) in some locations in comparison to areas where wastes were never removed (22.1%). The residents’ attitude towards solid waste disposal was generally good. However, the sanitation level was strongly constrained by limitations on the part of the sanitation authority. The sanitation authority does not cover all areas in the city because of manpower and equipment shortage. Yenagoa is a small city with most areas unplanned and having so many shanties. All wastes in the city are collected without sorting or recycling. The sanitation can be improved if the government would provide at subsidized cost, waste disposal materials such as polythene bags and plastic bins for the residents. More waste collection points should be sited to ease disposal and must be evacuated on a timely basis.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN SISTEM HIDROPONIK UNTUK LAHAN PERKEBUNAN DI DESA CIBALONGSARI

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-121
Author(s):  
Lilis Lasmini
Keyword(s):  
Urban Agriculture ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Agricultural Activity ◽  
Sustainable City ◽  
Water Culture ◽  
Hydroponic System ◽  
Tree Crops ◽  
Daily Food ◽  
The City

Pertanian perkotaan merupakan aktivitas yang berorientasi pada terwujudnya kemudahan pemenuhan kebutuhan pangan sehari-hari bagi masyarakat kota. Selain itu, kehadiran aktivitas pertanian perkotaan juga membantu pemenuhan dan penambahan luasan ruang terbuka hijau kota. Karenanya, aktivitas pertanian perkotaan harus tertuang dalam dokumen rencana tata ruang kota, sehingga penyelenggaraannya merupakan bagian dari implementasi rencana tata ruang kota tersebut. Pada visi kota tentang masa depan, pertanian perkotaan telah lama dianggap sebagai bagian integral dari kota berkelanjutan. Dalam rangka peningkatan lahan perkebunan di Desa Cibalongsari perlu dilakukan penerapan sistem hidroponik, sistem hidroponik sebagai salah satu metode penanaman tanaman menggunakan kultur air dimaksudkan untuk dapat meningkatkan produktivitas tanaman sepanjang tahun.Kata Kunci : Pertanian Perkotaan, Tata Ruang Kota, Sistem Hidroponik.Urban agriculture is oriented activities with the ease of meeting the needs for the city daily food besides, the presence of urban agricultural activity is also helping to achieve the space and adding green open space city. Wherefore, urban agricultural activity must be set out in the city, spatial planning so that the implementation is part of the city. Spatial planning in the vision of about the future, urban agriculture has long been regarded as an integral part of a sustainable city. In order to increase the tree crops in the Cibalongsari village necessary, hydroponic application of the hydroponic system, hydroponic system as one method the planting of crops used water culture intended to be increasing productivity plant. throughout the year.Keywords : Urban Agriculture, City Spatial, Hydroponic System

scholarly journals PREFERENCE IN SELECTING THE CITY MAYOR ELECTION OF BENGKULU UNDER ETHNIC BACKGROUND

Nuansa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahimandani
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Ethnic Background ◽  
Preference Change ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Voter Preferences ◽  
The City

This study  aims  to: first, to find and  analyze the correlation and  effect of ethnic background of the selecting preferences in the  mayor  election of Bengkulu City in 2012. Second, to find and  analyze whether there was a shift or change in preferences based on ethnic backgrounds in the elections of the Mayor of Bengkulu City between 2007 and2012.This study applied a quantitative approach that classified as causal explanatory descriptive and comparative study. This research is located in the  Bengkulu City by taking  a sample of 100 respondents by simple random sampling method. To answer the  first research objective, statistical analysis is used  multinomial logistic  regression analysis, whereas to answer the second research purposes used  non-parametric statistical analysis of the Mc Nemar test.The results of the  data  analysis shows  there are significance correlation and  influence of the  ethnic background with preference vote in the election of Mayor and  Deputy Mayor of Bengkulu City in 2012. Specifically,  ethnic background influence someone to choose candidate for Mayor and  Deputy Mayor from ethnic Serawai  - Minang, Serawai  - Beng- kulu City, and Serawai - Palembang. Then, there was a preference change to choose based on ethnic background in the elections of the city of Bengkulu in 2007 with the election in 2012. Voter preferences based on ethnicity has declined in2012 compared to 2007

Pendidikan, Pelatihan, Pengalaman, dan Penggunaan Informasi Akuntansi dalam Pembuatan Laporan Keuangan pada UKM di Kota Bengkulu

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-184
Author(s):  
Isma Coryanata
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
The City ◽  
Operating Result

In conducting the entire business activity, small businesses can not be separated from the operating result(profit) enterprises in the previous period. To determine the end of each period's operating results can be seen from thefinancial statements prepared by the small businessman. By knowing the operating results (profits) is, theseentrepreneurs can perform management and better funding. But the reality on the ground is still a lot of small businessesthat do not make financial statements. The purpose of this study is to empirically examine the influence of individualcapacity and use of accounting information to the preparation of financial statements of small business in the city ofBengkulu. The sampling method in this research using random sampling of 100 small business in the city of Bengkulu.Hypothesis testing using multiple regression analysis. The test results indicate that there are influence the capacity ofindividuals and the use of accounting information to financial statements for small business in the city of Bengkulu.Keywords: education, training, experience, the use of accounting information, financial statements, small business

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Consumers’ Purchasing Decision of Toiletries Products: An Empirical Study on Square Toiletries in Khulna City

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
Md Rabiul Islam ◽  
Rumana Perveen ◽  
SM Monirul Islam ◽  
Bulbul Ahamed
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
The City ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study is an attempt to identify the factors which affect consumers in purchasing toiletries products in Khulna City, Bangladesh. Data were collected from Consumers of the city using structured questionnaire. More or less a random sampling method was applied to collect response from 250 consumers from which 197 found free from errors; those respondents were used for the ultimate study. Factor analysis and ANOVA with SPSS were applied for data analysis. This study has found that the factors consumers consider for their purchasing decisions are brand image, cost and commitments, distinctiveness, prestige, customer relationship. Except distinctiveness, individuals with various education levels do not show different perceptions on these identified factors. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbt.v9i1.22779 Journal of Business and Technology (Dhaka) Vol.9(1) 2014; 71-81

Motivations for Investing in Allotment Gardening in Dublin: A Sociological Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Kettle
Keyword(s):  
Urban Agriculture ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Community Gardens ◽  
Significant Shift ◽  
Sociological Analysis ◽  
Middle Classes ◽  
The City

In recent years, Dublin has witnessed a demonstrable rise in urban agriculture (UA) initiatives. Allotments and community gardens are emerging in abundance in the city and on its perimeter. Traditionally, allotments were associated with older men and lower socio-economic groups. However, recent practices indicate a significant shift in the traditional demographics engaging in practice. Those investing are increasingly younger, from the middle classes, and include more and more women. But what is motivating practice? What has caused this shift? And why are professionals in an advanced capitalist society choosing to cultivate food in and around the contemporary urban metropolis? Drawing on empirical investigations in Dublin between 2011 and 2013, this article argues that the revival of the urban allotment in Dublin after many years of abeyance represents a form of resistance to the dis-embedding processes associated with late and post modernity, and an explicit attempt by urban dwellers to (re)connect with traditional forms of knowledge, the land, and practice (food production systems), but primarily to (re)connect with others, to generate a sense of community, and to restore a sense of belonging in the city.

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