scholarly journals The Covid-19 Pandemic—Opportunities for Circular Economy Practices Among Sewing Professionals in the City of Curitiba-Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harrison Lourenço Corrêa ◽  
Daniela Gallon Corrêa
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Production Lines ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Rapid Changes ◽  
The World ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The One ◽  
Mandatory Use ◽  
The City

The pandemic that the world has been facing since Jan-2020 has promoted rapid changes in the form of consumption and service provision. In many countries, GDP forecasts have turned negative. But, if on the one hand, the prospects were negative, on the other, there were positive signs, including the adoption of recycling, remanufacturing, and reuse practices. Reusing raw materials in their production lines, companies and volunteers produced masks for mandatory use by the population of some countries such as Brazil. This brief period energized an economy that until then seemed to be dormant. In view of this scenario that took shape in the world, the present study aimed to assess how this pandemic affected sewing professionals' enterprises, contributing to an income generation and to a possible sustainable practice. The level of circularity was evaluated through a questionnaire and interviews as it was impossible to visit the ateliers. The survey of enterprise circularity was based on basic principles of circular economy from Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The questions were made considering some features, like level of knowledge about the theme The prospecting of the potential interviewers was carried out through a digital platform in the month of September-2020. Results obtained by fabric remnants mass balance indicated some level of circularity in the production mode of seamstresses during the pandemic. The challenge, however, is the high demand for masks allied to the search for customization by consumers. This represents the main obstacles to maintaining circularity in the production process.

scholarly journals Algorithm for solution of multicriterion problem of production planning of pipes and shaped products

2019 ◽  
pp. 4-10
Author(s):  
K. V. Zakharchenkov ◽  
Zh. A. Mrochek ◽  
T. V. Mrochek
Keyword(s):  
Production Planning ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Optimal Schedule ◽  
Operational Environment ◽  
Production Lines ◽  
Rapid Changes ◽  
Multicriterion Problem ◽  
The One ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Technological Limitations

One of the modern directions of increase in economic efficiency of the enterprise is a production planning automation, including the automated scheduling of production. Introduction of ready program solutions for automated preparation of production schedules (APS, MES-systems) at enterprises is constrained by the complexity and high cost of adapting to the specific conditions of the enterprise, implementation and maintenance. The complexity of the problem is determined by a large number of product names, rapid changes in the operational environment and the need for clear interaction with the warehouse. The task is multicriterion as it is necessary to provide the maximum loading of each production line with a minimum of readjustments, and at the same time the schedule must comply with the terms of shipment of products, taking into account the availability of raw materials for production. Therefore, the authors have developed an algorithm and software that allow for an acceptable time to make an admissible, often optimal schedule for the production of preinsulated pipes and shaped products in batches with the individual completion of consistent service, taking into account production and technological limitations in SMITH-Yartsevo, Ltd (Russia). In this case, each group of products is divided into batches in accordance with the McNaughton rule (wrap around rule), and the resulting batches are distributed along the production lines. For the choice of the optimal schedule it is necessary to make several schedules with different values of the number of readjustments and select the one that best meets the criteria of the task.

scholarly journals Tenebrio molitor in the circular economy: a novel approach for plastic valorisation and PHA biological recovery

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Sangiorgio ◽  
Alessandra Verardi ◽  
Salvatore Dimatteo ◽  
Anna Spagnoletta ◽  
Stefania Moliterni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Tenebrio Molitor ◽  
World Population ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Biological Recovery ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
The One

AbstractThe increase in the world population leads to rising demand and consumption of plastic raw materials; only a small percentage of plastics is recovered and recycled, increasing the quantity of waste released into the environment and losing its economic value. The plastics represent a great opportunity in the circular perspective of their reuse and recycling. Research is moving, on the one hand, to implement sustainable systems for plastic waste management and on the other to find new non-fossil-based plastics such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). In this review, we focus our attention on Tenebrio molitor (TM) as a valuable solution for plastic biodegradation and biological recovery of new biopolymers (e.g. PHA) from plastic-producing microorganisms, exploiting its highly diversified gut microbiota. TM’s use for plastic pollution management is controversial. However, TM microbiota is recognised as a source of plastic-degrading microorganisms. TM-based plastic degradation is improved by co-feeding with food loss and waste as a dietary energy source, thus valorising these low-value substrates in a circular economy perspective. TM as a bioreactor is a valid alternative to traditional PHA recovery systems with the advantage of obtaining, in addition to highly pure PHA, protein biomass and rearing waste from which to produce fertilisers, chitin/chitosan, biochar and biodiesel. Finally, we describe the critical aspects of these TM-based approaches, mainly related to TM mass production, eventual food safety problems, possible release of microplastics and lack of dedicated legislation.

scholarly journals Coronavirus - Crisis Communication in Croatia

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Grbic ◽  
D Stimac Grbic ◽  
L Stimac ◽  
Z Sostar
Keyword(s):  
Child Protection ◽  
Crisis Communication ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Public Concern ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
The Public ◽  
New Information ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One

Abstract Introduction The coronavirus outbreak has set off alarms around the world, leading to border closures, trade controls, travel bans and other measures. The Wuhan coronavirus epidemic continues to spread globally to the new European hotspot in Italy. New information about the epidemic and the virus is changing rapidly as the virus spreads and appears in parts of the world. Although official announcements by the Croatian Government and Crisis Staff calmed the public with pictures and data on the disease, it showed something else that heightened public concern and caused two conflicting phenomena among citizens - on the one hand, the majority showed understandable doubt about the information that could have raised the concern for their own health while the rest of the population ignored the facts. The market showed complete unwillingness to cope with this epidemic and a chronic shortage of protective equipment (masks, disinfectants...) emerged. Most of the citizens' queries and concerns were moving in the direction of personal protection, child protection and justification for holding large gatherings. Results By March 8, 2020, twelve COVID-19 patients were recorded in Croatia, of which 5 were patients in Rijeka, 3 in Zagreb and 4 in Varaždin. The first sick person is a Croatian citizen from Zagreb who became infected during his stay in Italy (Milan, Lombardy province). Conclusions In this crisis, several basic principles of crisis communication with the public have been forgotten: The first source of communication often becomes the source against which everyone else is measured.Accuracy is crucial to credibility.Emotion cannot be countered by facts. People must first know that the government cares.The public should regain a sense of control over circumstances beyond control.A lack of public respect in a crisis undermines trust.Honesty is fundamental to maintaining trust. Key messages Accuracy is crucial to credibility. Emotion cannot be countered by facts.

scholarly journals Gastronomia: cerveja dos sabores amazônicos como elemento atrativo para o turismo em Belém (PA)

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Almeida Pereira ◽  
Brenda Cristina Moraes Lima ◽  
Diogo Domingos Barata dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Attractive Potential ◽  
Tourism Planning ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Route ◽  
The City ◽  
Craft Beers

O presente trabalho faz reflexões quanto a problemática do entendimento e valorização da gastronomia paraense a partir da apreciação e produção de cervejas artesanais que utilizam insumos regionais, visando destacar a cultura cervejeira e os sabores amazônicos no contexto do turismo. O objetivo é analisar a potencialidade destas bebidas como um produto indutor para o turismo em Belém. Para o alcance dos objetivos, a pesquisa deu-se metodologicamente pelo levantamento bibliográfico documental e pesquisa de campo. A partir da aplicação de questionários tanto para o visitante da cidade de Belém, quanto para população local, à pesquisa de campo também aferiu os empreendimentos de alimentos e bebidas da cidade. Com base nestes procedimentos, contextualiza-se conceitualmente sobre cultura, turismo, gastronomia e cerveja no âmbito mundial, nacional, regional, os quais foram fundamentais para uma reflexão mais abrangente da problemática da pesquisa. Os resultados obtidos apontam que as cervejas artesanais dos sabores amazônicos têm um alto potencial atrativo, no entanto, ainda não há planejamento turístico especifico para valorização do produto. Desse modo contribuiu-se com os estudos acerca dessa relação que há entre o turismo e gastronomia na cidade de Belém. Ao final desse trabalho foi sugerida a ampliação da divulgação deste produto para população local, a criação de um roteiro cervejeiro. De modo, a colocar a cidade de Belém na rota mundial das cervejas artesanais. Gastronomy: beer amazonian flavors as attractive element for tourism in Belém (PA, Brazil) ABSTRACT This work entitled “Gastronomy: Beer Amazonian flavors as attractive element for tourism in Belém-Pa” shows how problematic the understanding and valorization of Pará cuisine from the appreciation and production of craft beers using regional raw materials, aiming to highlight the beer culture and the Amazonian flavors. So that aims to analyze the potential of these drinks as an inductor product for tourism in Belém. This work was methodological basis, bibliographic and documentary surveys and field research. From the questionnaires both for the visitor of the city of Belém and for the local population, the field research also gauged the enterprises of food and drinks of the city. Based on these procedures, it is contextualized on culture, tourism, gastronomy and beer in the world, national, regional, which were fundamental for a more comprehensive analysis of the problem of research. The results indicate that the craft beers of Amazonian flavors have an attractive potential, however, there is no specific tourism planning for this product. This research aims to contribute to the studies about the relation between tourism and gastronomy in the city of Belém. At the end of this work it was suggested expanding the dissemination of this product for the local population, creating a Beer route. In order to put Belém in the global route of microbrews. KEYWORDS: Tourism; Gastronomy; Belém; Beer And Flavors Amazon.

scholarly journals The School Library as An Active Support for Educational Achievements: A Survey Led in Secondary Schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Azzedine Bouderbane ◽  
Bentayeb Zineb
Keyword(s):  
School Library ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Achievements ◽  
The World ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

Several things have been said in the field of pedagogy. But, this does not prevent the appearance of new educational concepts. The world of pedagogy has practically no limit. In our study, we attempted to identify the impact that school libraries could have on educational achievements. The statement of the problem was strengthened by two main questions: Could school libraries play a fundamental role in improving educational achievements? Could school libraries integrate their resources as pedagogical supports in the educational process? In our visits to thirty school libraries in the city of Constantine, we were able to conduct a descriptive study and collect interesting data that we analyzed through a qualitative approach. Significant results were obtained. The latter globally showed via several indicators that the school library, on the one hand, contributed concretely to educational achievements, and, on the other hand, played an efficient role in the learning process by providing a variety of supports and services to the users.

scholarly journals Relationship between Husband's Support, Knowledge Level, and Motivation with IVA Examination Behavior in Women of Childbearing ge in Padang City

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
Intan Firmana Putri ◽  
Ferdinal Ferry ◽  
Hafni Bachtiar
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Support Level ◽  
The World ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Motivation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world. Cervical cancer is in the 9th position out of 35 types of cancer causing the most deaths in the world. Cervical cancer is the second highest type of cancer after breast cancer in women, which affects more than 1.4 million women worldwide. Every year more than 460,000 cervical cancer incidents occur and about 231,000 women die from the disease.Objectives: This study aims to determine the relationship between husband's support, level of knowledge and motivation, with the behavior of IVA examination in fertile aged women in the city of Padang.Methods: This research is an analytic observational study with  cross-sectional comparative study approach that looks at the relationship between knowledge, motivation, and husband's support with IVA examination behavior in women of childbearing age.Results: The percentage who did not perform IVA examination was higher among respondents with low motivation compared to those with high motivation, namely 54.7% versus 45%. Statistically this difference was not significant (p> 0.05). The number of respondents who did not perform IVA examinations was higher for respondents with less husband's support, namely 32 respondents (42.1%) and more than half of respondents who did IVA examinations, namely 44 respondents (57.9%) who received less support from their husbands. Statistically this difference was significant (p <0.05).Conclusion: There is a relationship between the level of knowledge and the behavior of the IVA examination, there is no relationship between motivation and the behavior of the IVA examination and there is a relationship between the level of knowledge and the behavior of the IVA examination.Keywords: IVA, women of childbearing age, education

Souster, Raymond (1921–2012)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Conrad Scott
Keyword(s):  
Human Condition ◽  
The Other ◽  
Substantial Body ◽  
Founding Member ◽  
The World ◽  
The One ◽  
The City ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
The Human Condition

Raymond Holmes Souster has been described as a poet of place who invests Toronto, the city of his life-long residence, deeply into his writing. Having worked for some forty-five years at the downtown Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Souster’s immersion in a particular place certainly informed his poetic output; however, Souster the poet also ponders the human condition. On the one hand, he writes from a basis of experience: the destruction of war and the changes imposed by the rise of the modern era. On the other, his work seeks out and highlights that which is still precious despite the weight of the world he feels. Moreover, he clearly values poetry as a salve to the cacophonous imposition of modernity, and continually encourages poetic development: in addition to his substantial body of work, he has supported Canadian poetry by editing several anthologies, and as a creator of Direction (editor 1943–6); a founder of Contact (editor 1952–4); an editor of Combustion (1957–60); and a founding member of the League of Canadian Poets (president 1967–71).

RESEARCH OF PRINCIPLES OF PEDESTRIAN AREAS DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN CENTERS BY THE EXAMPLE OF TOGLIATTI

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 122-126
Author(s):  
Dmitry B. VERETENNIKOV ◽  
Veronica M. KUZNETSOVA
Keyword(s):  
Public Spaces ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Town Planning ◽  
Planning Theory ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Current State ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
The World ◽  
The City

The system of organization of pedestrian traffi c is one of the urgent problems of the modern city. The aim of this work is to study the trends in the development of pedestrian spaces in the world, as the global trend and preconditions validation of this trend for the city of Togliatt i, a town-planning trends relevant for him. The article reveals the general typological principles and patt erns of occurrence of the pedestrian streets. In accordance with the purpose of research, the article describes the basic principles of pedestrian spaces and the current methods of their design. The att ention is focused on the current state of the issue in urban planning theory and practice. Formulated practical relevance and the need to establish in the city of Togliatt i such public spaces as pedestrian streets.

scholarly journals Middle East’s circular economy expectations for the next ten years

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr.Firas Al Kufy
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
The World

This study provides an overview of waste management through circular economy in Middle East. Waste management has become a worldwide problem since humans are wasting resources as well as raw materials. This is the biggest problem faced by the humans on Earth that is getting attention of government representatives from all over the world. Recently, Middle East has also showed concerns regarding the amount of waste produced. Thus, several government representatives of Middle East have voiced their opinions and have taken an initiative to adopt this model. This article is based on the adoption of the model of circular economy in the countries of Middle East. This article explains the challenges that Middle East needs to be aware of for successful implementation of this model.

scholarly journals The Paradigm of Circular Economy in the Conditions of Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (517) ◽  
pp. 13-20
Author(s):  
M. O. Varfolomieiev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
State Level ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
The State ◽  
Business And Society ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Short Period ◽  
The World

The article is concerned with the topical issues of present – the principles and foundations of introduction of circular economy (CE). The article emphasizes that, despite the fact that the issue of introducing circular economy has already been widely covered in the scientific publications by domestic and foreign scholars, any strategy for the practical introduction of circular economy at the State level has not yet been formed. Thus, the publication is aimed at studying the key aspects and prerequisites for the introduction of circular economy within the Ukrainian terms. In accordance with this aim, the advantages and disadvantages of the introduction of circular economy in the world aspect are analyzed. The advantages of the introduction of circular economy include the following issues: profitability growth; reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; creation of new jobs. Among the shortcomings of the introduction of circular economy, the publication distinguishes the following: level of complexity of the promotion of systemic changes; economic fluctuations (CE may be non-profit in a short period of time); unsuitable markets (lack of necessary raw materials and infrastructure, competition, knowledge); imperfect regulation (imperfect legislation and/or its implementing); social factors (lack of knowledge and skills related to circular economy); insufficient control over waste sorting; level of financing (both on the part of the State treasury and business). Summing up the advantages and disadvantages of the introduction of circular economy, it is emphasized that, in the terms of CE, the most important value is not being attached to material flows or waste, but to much more sufficient methods, such as maintenance, reuse and recycling of equipment. Also, the research pays considerable attention to the instruments of circular economy and the prerequisites for their application. In addition, each of the above mentioned instruments is considered in the aspect of practical use and analyzed upon existing in the world examples. Thus, among the instruments for the introduction of circular economy, the author highlights: Design of thinking of the future; Virtualization and sharing; Product as a service; Reuse in production; Reuse in consumption; Industrial symbiousness and processing of production waste; Recycling. Special attention in the article is given to the problems of introducing circular economy in Ukraine and ways to solve them. Thus, the research has consistently revealed the problems and ways to solve them at the level of government, business, and society.

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