ANTHROPOGENIC INFLUENCE ON NATURAL COMPLEXES CARPATHIAN NATIONAL NATURE PARK

Abstract. Introduction. Under the influence of anthropogenic pressures, as well as natural conditions, tourist facilities are gradually losing valuable recreational properties. To preserve and restore them requires a set of measures, which, in our opinion, is hardly possible without identifying the recreational opportunities of individual resources. The main numerical indicator of such opportunities is considered to be the recreational resource potential (RRP) of a separate territory. The purpose of this work is to determine the degree of anthropogenic impact on the recreational and resource potential of a particular area (upper reaches of the Prut River), taking into account the results of field and laboratory surveys. Methods. The method of RRP detection is based on detailed field studies. Precipitation samples were taken in the form of rain and snow. A set of hydrochemical studies was also conducted to assess the anthropogenic load on the selected area.Research results. For one of the most popular hiking trails (route to Hoverla) in the comfortable period of the year the number of vacationers increases significantly and is, respectively: May - 83.5 people / day, June - 124.4 people / day, July - 206 , 8 people / day, August - 132.4 people / day and September - 40.5 people / day. Although in the park precipitation is formed in conditions relatively clean of anthropogenic pollution, there is a noticeable tendency to their acidification. In 2018, precipitation belonging to acidic and weakly acidic accounted for 30% of the samples taken, and in 2019 - 33.3%. The pH ranged from 3.9 to 5.6 units. Almost all hydrochemical parameters of the Prut River in the study area are within acceptable limits. However, there is a clear increase in the total mineralization in the areas below the wastewater discharges, compared with the background areas. A similar pattern is observed with the nitrogen group.Conclusions. Due to good aeration of water in the Prut River, all biological, physicochemical and biochemical processes are very intensive and, accordingly, the process of self-cleaning of the reservoir is very fast, so the water quality in it remains stable and close to the natural state of the reservoir. As a result, it is shown that it is necessary to effectively implement measures for the protection and restoration of tourist resources, as well as to identify ways to rationally use them.

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RATIONALE FOR MONITORING GROUNDWATER LEVELS IN THE REHABILITATED PEATLANDS OF PRIPYAT POLESIE

Nature Management ◽

10.47612/2079-3928-2020-2-33-43 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 33-43

Author(s):

Olga N. Ratnicava ◽

Irina P. Lisitsyna ◽

Inna V. Аgeichik

Keyword(s):

Field Studies ◽

Natural State ◽

Groundwater Levels ◽

Discharge Water ◽

Peat Deposits ◽

Disturbed Areas ◽

Key Points ◽

Before And After ◽

Vegetation Maps ◽

Relationship Of

Based on studies of geomorphology, stratigraphy, hydrology, various maps of Polesie, zones of influence of amelioration canals, vegetation maps, modern satellite images, as well as field studies of peatlands of Pripyat Polesie, two independent drainage systems have been identified, with a network of amelioration canals that intensively discharge water into the rivers Stwiga and Ybort`. Maps of key points were built In GIS-format, on which five sites were laid in the field within the Mezhch and Neresnya peat deposits for further long-term monitoring of GWL parameters. The locations of the sensors installation are based on the relationship of bog phytocenoses with the average annual GWL values and the amplitude of their fluctuations. Analysis of the GWL parameters before and after environmental rehabilitation measures will allow assessing the effectiveness of planned measures in disturbed areas and obtaining new data on areas of peat deposits in their natural state.

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Impact of volcanic halogens on the ozone layer and climate, a look to the past to highlight the present

10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-19275 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Hélène Balcone-Boissard ◽

Thiébaut D'Augustin ◽

Georges Boudon ◽

Slimane Bekki ◽

Magali Bonifacie ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Volcanic Eruptions ◽

Field Work ◽

Field Studies ◽

Global Scale ◽

Ozone Layer ◽

Volatile Species ◽

Magma Supply ◽

Global Impacts ◽

Almost All ◽

The Impact

Explosive eruptions of the Plinian type inject large amounts of particles (pumice, ash, aerosols) and volatile species into the atmosphere. They result from the rapid discharge of a magma chamber and involve large volumes of magma (from a km3 to hundreds of km3). Such eruptions correspond to a rapid ascent of magma in the conduit driven by the exsolution of volatile species. If the magma supply is continuous, this jet produces a convective eruptive column that can reach tens of km in height and transports gas and particles (pumice, ash, aerosols) directly into the stratosphere. Depending on the latitude of the volcano, the volume of implied magma, the height of the eruptive plume and the composition of the released gaseous and particulate mixture, these events can strongly affect the environment at the local or even at a global scale. Almost all studies on global impacts of volcanic eruptions have largely focused on the sulfur component. Volcanoes are also responsible for the emission of halogens which have a crucial impact on the ozone layer and therefore the climate.The objective of our project is to revisit the issue of the impact of volcanism on the atmosphere and climate by considering not only the sulfur component but also the halogen component. We will provide field work-based constraints on the strength of halogen (Cl and Br) emissions and on degassing processes for key eruptions, we will characterise the dynamics of volcanic plumes, notably the vertical distribution of emissions and we will explore and quantify the respective impacts of sulfur and halogen emissions on the ozone layer and climate.&#160;Here we will shed light on the methodology that will combine field campaign, laboratory analysis of collected samples and a hierarchy of modelling tools to study. We use an approach combining field studies, petrological characterization, geochemical measurements including isotopic data, estimation of the volume of involved magma and the height of injection of gases and particles by modelling the eruptive plume dynamic and numerical simulation of the impacts at the plume scale and at the global scale. &#160;The first halogen budget will also be presented.

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Perancangan Sistem Informasi Mentoring untuk Perguruan Tinggi

ComTech Computer Mathematics and Engineering Applications ◽

10.21512/comtech.v4i1.2793 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 484

Author(s):

Reina Reina ◽

Irma Irawati Ibrahim ◽

Josef Bernadi Gautama

Keyword(s):

Information System ◽

Research Methods ◽

Field Studies ◽

Literary Studies ◽

Problem Analysis ◽

Problem Identification ◽

Existing Problems ◽

Almost All

Mentoring supports the success of student’s study in almost all colleges. Mentoring activities include consulting, mentoring and enrichment materials, and monitoring the achievement of study for all students. Along with the growing number of students, encountered several obstacles in the process of mentoring such as the limitations of time and place to hold mentoring, the availability schedule given by the mentor, and the inadequate number of mentors. Research methods used include field studies, literary studies, problem identification, and problem analysis. To provide appropriate solutions in response to the existing problems, an information system of mentoring is designed.

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Developing a Financial Literacy Program with Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: The Voices of Survivors

Social Work ◽

10.1093/sw/swz034 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 64 (4) ◽

pp. 311-320

Author(s):

Amanda M Stylianou ◽

Elisabeth Counselman-Carpenter ◽

Alex Redcay

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Financial Literacy ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Field Studies ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

The Social ◽

Intimate Partner Relationships ◽

Financial Power ◽

Almost All ◽

Banking Credit

Abstract As the social work field increasingly recognizes economic abuse within intimate partner relationships, the field has developed financial empowerment programs to empower survivors for their financial future. Although research has demonstrated the effectiveness of financial literacy programs, there are barriers to their implementation in the field. Studies have explored, from the perspective of advocates, best practices in incorporating financial literacy into services; however, no studies have explored implementation approaches from the perspective of survivors. This study explores, from the perspective of 34 survivors, approaches for implementing financial literacy programming. Participants described their understanding of financial empowerment as being in charge of finances, having financial power, and not having to endure the struggle. To counter financial disempowerment, participants identified the need for financial confidence, knowledge, and tools. Participants shared their strategies for saving money, though many participants reported barriers to using banks as savings tools. Almost all participants stressed the importance of financial literacy services for survivors, especially around banking, credit, and debt. Finally, participants shared recommendations for job readiness and training programming. Findings have implications for domestic violence and broader social work organizations implementing financial empowerment services. Social workers can support financial empowerment efforts through program development and research efforts.

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A PARASITE, TETRASTICHUS INCERTUS (HYMENOPTERA: EULOPHIDAE), AND ITS HOST, THE ALFALFA WEEVIL, HYPERA POSTICA (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE), IN NEW YORK

The Canadian Entomologist ◽

10.4039/ent10383-1 ◽

1971 ◽

Vol 103 (1) ◽

pp. 83-94 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

David J. Horn

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Laboratory Data ◽

Field Studies ◽

Host Population ◽

Winter Mortality ◽

Northeastern United States ◽

Alfalfa Weevil ◽

Hypera Postica ◽

Almost All ◽

The Relationship

AbstractTetrastichus incertus, a parasite of the alfalfa weevil (Hypera postica) larva, occurs throughout the northeastern United States, including almost all of New York. Field studies in 1967 and 1968 indicated that the parasite and its host were not closely synchronized in New York; the parasite was uncommon in June when hosts were abundant while the opposite was true in July. In 1966 and 1967, the proportion of parasites entering diapause increased throughout the summer, from 1–31% in June to 67–100% in September. Therefore, most parasites produced in June, when hosts were abundant, emerged in July when hosts were scarce. Winter mortality among parasites in diapause was high (51–64%) in field cages. The survivors of the overwintering generation of T. incertus constituted a small fraction of the annual production of parasites.In the laboratory the offspring of older T. incertus tended more to enter diapause than did the offspring of younger parasites. This indicated the incidence of diapause may be correlated with host availability; when hosts are uncommon, diapausing parasites are produced.Field and laboratory data indicated a ratio of one T. incertus to eight alfalfa weevil larvae would be necessary to achieve 50% parasitism of the host population. Such a host:parasite ratio never occurs when the hosts are common.

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Quantitative assessment of the health risk, associated with drinking water quality in the Gusinoozersk industrial hub

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/885/1/012055 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 885 (1) ◽

pp. 012055

Author(s):

I D Ulzetueva ◽

B O Gomboev ◽

D Ts-D Zhamyanov ◽

V V Khakhinov ◽

N B Gomboeva

Keyword(s):

Drinking Water ◽

Water Supply ◽

Quantitative Assessment ◽

Anthropogenic Pressure ◽

The Past ◽

Hydrochemical Studies ◽

Public Health Hazards ◽

Main Components ◽

Almost All

Abstract Drinking water, as one of the main components of the habitat, determines human health and quality of life. In the past few decades, almost all water sources, both surface and underground, have been subject to intensive anthropogenic and technogenic impact. Lake Gusinoye, which is the main source of drinking water supply to adjacent settlements, is experiencing significant anthropogenic pressure. Based on the results of hydrochemical studies, the toxic effect of heavy metals on the population health, resulting from the consumption of drinking water of the centralised water supply from Gusinoye Lake, was considered. The results of a quantitative assessment of public health hazards showed that the risk of non-carcinogenic (toxic) effects is high in the territory of the Gusinoozersk industrial hub.

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Chemical Characteristics and Assessment of Groundwater Quality Between Two Geological Group of the Lower Benue Trough ,Nigeria

Journal of Geological Research ◽

10.30564/jgr.v3i1.2387 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Moses Oghenenyoreme Eyankware ◽

Ruth Oghenerukevwe Eyankware Ulkapa ◽

Obinna Chigoziem Akakuru ◽

Oghenegare Emmanuel Eyankware

Keyword(s):

Ph Value ◽

Total Hardness ◽

Natural State ◽

Chemical Characteristics ◽

Groundwater Samples ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Hydrochemical Studies ◽

Lower Benue Trough ◽

Host Rocks ◽

Field Plots

Hydrochemical studies was carried out within two geological groups of the Albian to Turonian in age to evaluate factors that influences hydrochemistry of groundwater. To achieve this, 30 groundwater samples were collected. Parameters such as pH, Electrical Conductivity (Ec), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Total Hardness (TH) and hydrochemical characteristics (Na2+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, HCO3¯, NO3¯, Cl¯, CO23¯ and SO42¯) of groundwater were determined. Findings revealed that pH value for Asu River Group ranges from 5.3 to 7.5, and that of Eze Aku Group ranges from 4.1 to 7.9. It was observed that areas around the mines had low pH value. Analyzed results that was obtained were interpreted using various hydrogeochemical models. Parson plots showed that groundwater within the two geological groups fell within Ca˗Mg˗SO4 and Ca˗Mg˗Cl. Results from End˗member plots revealed that 96 % groundwater samples analyzed were categorize under carbonate weathering, 4 % fell under silicate weathering. Deductions from Gibbs revealed that interactions between groundwater and surrounding host rocks is the major processes responsible for chemical characteristics of groundwater, Diamond field plots further suggested that groundwater from the two geological group were categorized to be high in Ca + Mg & SO4 + Cl, plot of Ca2+/(HCO3¯ + SO42¯) against Na+/Cl¯ revealed that groundwater were considered to be within natural state for the two group. Plot of TDS against TH showed that groundwater was classified to be soft fresh water. The study revealed there was no significant difference between factors that influences groundwater within the two geological group.

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Direct Silk Applications of Corn Oil and Bacillus thuringiensis as a Barrier to Corn Earworm Larvae in Sweet Corn

HortTechnology ◽

10.21273/horttech.13.3.0509 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 509-514 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Rosalind Cook ◽

Anne Carter ◽

Pam Westgate ◽

Ruth Hazzard

Keyword(s):

Bacillus Thuringiensis ◽

Helicoverpa Zea ◽

Sweet Corn ◽

Corn Oil ◽

Field Studies ◽

Corn Earworm ◽

Untreated Plot ◽

Promising Alternative ◽

First Instar ◽

Almost All

Field studies were conducted in 2000 and 2001 to rate the efficacy and longevity of four pesticide treatments against corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea) larvae (CEW) in sweet corn (Zea mays). The four treatments used were 1) corn oil, 2) Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki (Bt), 3) oil + Bt, and 4) an untreated plot. All treatments were applied on silk day 5. Silk day 1 was the first day that more than 50% of the ears had 2.5 cm (1 inch) or more silks emerging from the husk using a hand-held pump applicator. Two first-instar CEW larvae were placed directly into silk channel of selected ears on 6 different days (days 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 after first silk). The same six ears were then harvested 4 days later. Untreated ears had more live CEW and higher levels of feeding damage than the other three treatments ears for all harvest days in both years. The number of CEW found per ear was lower when Bt was included in the treatment. The use of corn oil gave the lowest damage ratings on almost all harvest days in both years. Treatments which contained oil had the highest number of marketable ears in both years, but also the highest percentage of underdeveloped kernels at the tip of the ear (6% to 9%). The oil and Bt treatments appeared to control CEW for at least 17 days, from silking through maturity. This treatment regime appears to be a promising alternative for growers to conventional pest management methods.

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On Heterotopia of a Commodified Dwelling Space (Case of Baikalsk)

Sotsiologicheskoe Obozrenie / Russian Sociological Review ◽

10.17323/1728-192x-2019-1-36-55 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 36-55

Author(s):

Irina Koryukhina ◽

Vera Kuklina

Keyword(s):

Field Studies ◽

Short Term ◽

Private Space ◽

The Public ◽

Globalizing World ◽

Private And Public ◽

The Moment ◽

Space Case ◽

Almost All ◽

The City

In the article, we examine the phenomenon of short-term apartment rentals for tourists by the residents of the city of Baikalsk. The residents live in their apartments for the most part of their lives, but leave at the moment of the apartment’s rental. We base our analysis on the field studies (interviews and observations) conducted in Baikalsk in 2006–2016, as well as statistical data and Internet sources. In order to grasp the complexity of the studied phenomenon, the concept of heterotopia was chosen. This allowed us to overcome the “public/private” dichotomy in identifying the following features of the phenomenon of short-term rental: (1) the informal character of home rental; (2) the ability to associate in one place private and public spaces, traditionally perceived as incompatible; (3) network relations between tenants and hosts; (4) the emerging heterochrony as a result of apartment owners changing their habits and rituals when leaving their private space, while the tenants associate the rented space with recreation and entertainment. The home rental practice might be considered as an art of solving some practical problems. Such skills are especially relevant in case of societies undergoing transition from one state to another. In the globalizing world, almost all communities can be characterized as such to some degree.

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How can stratigraphy contribute to conservation paleobiology? Insights from a mid-Holocene to present-day transitional system of the Po coastal plain (N Italy)

10.5194/egusphere-egu21-14128 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Giulia Barbieri ◽

Veronica Rossi ◽

Éric Armynot du Châtelet ◽

Simone Da Prato ◽

Ilaria Mazzini ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Coastal Plain ◽

Reference Conditions ◽

Biological Indicators ◽

Natural State ◽

Anthropogenic Pressures ◽

Benthic Foraminifers ◽

Shallow Subsurface ◽

Conservation Paleobiology ◽

Mud Flat ◽

Definition Of

The definition of reference conditions has a major role for the understanding of the present-day and paleoecological quality status on transitional environments. The estuarine quality paradox and the paucity of unimpacted sites make the definition of reference conditions a challenging task. In this context, the integration of biological indicators with stratigraphic data is essential, as the vertical stacking pattern of facies composing the shallow subsurface of modern coastal plains reflects changes in physical-chemical parameters which, in turn, affect (paleo-)biotic communities.In the Po coastal plain (N Italy), the mid to late Holocene back-barrier succession of the Mezzano Lowland and the adjacent present-day Bellocchio Lagoon offer a unique example of pristine paralic system for comparing reference conditions defined in fossil and modern settings, respectively. Benthic foraminifers and ostracods from the Mezzano succession allowed us to investigate vertical (i.e., temporal) and lateral (i.e., spatial) changes in (paleo-)environmental conditions, in analogy to the lateral variations recorded at the Bellocchio Lagoon.Both sites present subtidal channel sands almost barren in autochthonous meiofauna and fine-grained lagoon sediments with abundant benthic foraminifers and ostracods mostly represented by euryhaline taxa recording the highest diversity. Intertidal muddy deposits are also recorded, including mud flat clays with abundant oligotypic assemblages dominated by highly-confined benthic foraminifers. In the present study, we demonstrate that changes in modern benthic foraminifer assemblages diversity and composition often interpreted as perturbations of ecological conditions in response to anthropogenic pressures also occur under natural state, as confirmed by paleoenvironmental conditions recorded by ostracods. This reflects the effects of authogenic processes at short time and geographic scales.

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