scholarly journals Dimension and Crushed Stones Extraction as a Source of Social and Environmental Conflicts in Poland

Minerals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Górniak-Zimroz ◽  
Katarzyna Pactwa
Keyword(s):  
Land Surface ◽  
Mining Area ◽  
Mining Activity ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Environmental Conflicts ◽  
Open Cast Mining ◽  
Multi Criteria Evaluation ◽  
The People ◽  
The Impact

Crushed and dimension stones, which include 33 lithological varieties among igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks, are mainly located in the southern and south-western part of Poland. Demand for this group of minerals is continuously high, which results from conducted and planned infrastructural investments. Mining activity is associated with interference in the natural environment. Negative consequences of exploitation include, among others: Land surface deformations, and the pollution of the soil, air, and water. In many cases, the extraction of minerals also leads to the liquidation of housing and transportation infrastructure located in the mining area, as well as to reducing the value of real estate in the immediate vicinity of the deposit or to increase in the level of stress among local residents, who are exposed to noise, which causes growing social conflicts in areas designated for exploitation. Thus, the awareness of negative effects of undertaking open-cast mining leads to the conflicts between various groups of stakeholders (residents, environmental organizations, mining entrepreneurs). Through the use of multi-criteria evaluation, this article identifies the places of potential social and environmental conflicts resulting from the planned mining activity in three areas of the densest occurrence of the analysed deposits (Lower Silesia Province, Lesser Poland Province and Świętokrzyskie Province). The assessment of lands over the deposits recognized initially and in detail was proposed, determining the degree of their accessibility. Due to the proposed method, it’s possible to obtain results of the classification of each fragment of the analysed deposit, as well as the surroundings of such deposit at any distance from it, within the boundaries of analysed area. Information may be made available to users of the deposits, mining enterprises interested in exploitation of the deposits or administration responsible for issuing decisions regarding concessions for exploitations of the deposits, so that they have knowledge about conflict areas in the region, resulting from the impact of planned mining activity on life and health of the people and on the environment.

Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on IT Sector. The Case of Greece

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Innovation Development ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Greek Economy ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The Impact

The impact of the Information and Technology (IT) sector on the countries’ innovation development has been recognized as crucial in prior and recent research studies. Moreover, firms’ innovativeness affects positively countries’ economies. Nevertheless, the global economic crisis of the last decade constituted a significant barrier to the development of country economies and had a negative effect on firms’ performance. Specifically, the negative consequences of the global crisis became harder for Southern Europe Countries. More specifically the Greek economy was suffered by an extended period of crisis with harder consequences than those of other European countries. The main purpose of this study was to examine the financial performance of Greek IT firms in the early years of crisis. Our findings have been relevant to those of previous studies which observed negative effects of the financial recession on firms profitability.

Measuring Outcomes in Alzheimer's Disease

1996 ◽  
Vol 8 (S1) ◽  
pp. 13-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhonda J. V. Montgomery
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Target Individual ◽  
Measuring Outcomes ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Initial Target

The premise underlying the implementation of any intervention aimed at changing behavioral or other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is that the change will be beneficial in some manner for the patient and the benefits will outweigh any negative consequences that may simultaneously result from the intervention. Consequently, the ultimate task of investigators studying the impact of proposed interventions is to identify and measure the benefit that stems from the intervention, as well as any negative effects. When interventions are intended to create organic changes, as is traditionally true with pharmacologic interventions, the identification of relevant outcomes is made relatively simple through indicators of organic functioning. However, when intended changes are behavioral, the identification of appropriate outcomes is far more complex. An individual's behavior ultimately has an impact on all the actors within his or her social setting, directly or indirectly. Furthermore, changes in an individual's behavior may have an impact on other persons in such a way that these secondary changes feed back to further influence the initial target individual. Hence, it is likely that the most appropriate study designs for assessing the impact of interventions aimed at behavioral problems will include multiple outcome measures for multiple actors.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON INDUSTRY 4.0 IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

InterConf ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 54-59
Author(s):  
Bohdana Hunko
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Technology Industry ◽  
World Economic ◽  
The Impact

The paper analyzes the role of Industry 4.0 in the process of overcoming the global economy from the crisis situation associated with the total Covid-19 pandemic. The aspect of economic profitability of using the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution to improve world economic development in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic was also identified. The author identified the positive and negative consequences of the involvement of technology Industry 4.0, on the basis of which a number of recommendations for small and medium-sized businesses were formed in order to quickly overcome the negative effects of the crisis. Based on the work, the author formulated a number of trends and prospects for global economic development, taking into account the current conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Dampak Masuknya Turis Asing Terhadap Budaya Asli Masyarakat Sekitar Lokasi Pantai Lakey Desa Hu’u Kabupaten Dompu

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Mintassrihardi Mintassrihardi ◽  
Selva Selva ◽  
Nurlaila Fitriyah
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Business World ◽  
The People ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Main Instrument ◽  
The Many ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to describe the impact of foreign culture on the indigenous culture of the community around the Lakey beach location in terms of the positive and negative effects of foreign cultures around Lakey beach in Hu’u village, Dompu district. This study uses a type of qualitative data, the data in this study are in the form of words and actions obtained by observation, interviews and documentation. The main instrument in this study is data assisted by observation, documentation and interview guidelines. The research aids used are in the form of digital cameras and writing equipment. The validity of the data is obtained by triangulation techniques. The data analysis technique used is descriptive. Steps for analyzing data by reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions or verification. The results of this study show that 1) Westernized lifestyle tradition is one of them is a way of dressing that is not polite for women such as wearing pants or short skirts and clothes that cannot cover all bodies and some even wear a bikini (underwear only). They do not feel uncomfortable or ashamed of the opposite sex when they wear short clothing or do not cover their entire body. This is considered normal for them so they feel unafraid of the effects of short dressing. 2) Still adopting a consumptive lifestyle, some people still waste money just to do negative things like binge drinking when there are certain events, they are not reluctant to spend a lot of money just to get drunk. Not only to buy liquor they also often buy non-essential needs such as buying clothes that are quite expensive only to spend money. 3) The presence of foreign tourists also results in social inequality, in general, the people are picky about their associations, making the poor feel inferior to the more capable people. According to the Lakey beach community's response that some of the people who have capital or wealth are more likely to reduce associations with the less fortunate because they are considered less experienced in the business world. Until now there has also been no government intervention in responding to this. 4) But of the many negative impacts described by the Lakey community there is also a positive impact felt by the community, namely the creation of jobs and others. In this study many people complained of the impact of foreign cultures, so that people were worried about extinction of their own indigenous cultural values.

scholarly journals Globalization and Bankruptcy of SMEs in Slovakia

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 07015
Author(s):  
Jaroslav Dado ◽  
Lenka Hvolkova ◽  
Janka Taborecka
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Market Potential ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
Evidence Of Impact ◽  
The Impact

Research background: Globalization - the process of increasing social, cultural, political, and economic interdependence - has resulted in several changes in business environment. Global market opportunities and threats are major effects of globalization; they refer to the increases in market potential, trade and investment potential and resource accessibility. Global market threats refer to the increases in the number and level of competition, and the level of uncertainty. Global competitors can have the impact on bankruptcy of local SMEs in less developed or smaller countries. Are globalization in economics and company bankruptcy related? In the past, the cause of bankruptcy was mainly in the company itself. The development of globalization has brought a number of positive as well as a number of negative consequences for several areas of society. Is one of the negative effects of globalization the bankruptcy of companies? Purpose of the article: The paper presents a classification of external and internal causes of bankruptcy and indicators of the threat of company bankruptcy. The paper also focuses on the results of the research analysis about the causes of small and medium-sized enterprises mortality in Slovakia and the impact of globalization factors as the causes of their bankruptcy. The analysis of bankruptcies is oriented on the research of the causes of small and medium-sized enterprises mortality in Slovakia and the influence of globalization factors as the causality of their bankruptcy. Methods: The research sample presents structured interview with 16 SMEs´ owners. They identified more aspects of globalization impact to Slovak SMEs bankruptcy. Findings & Value added: The results of research indicate that there is an evidence of impact of globalization on the bankruptcy of SMEs in Slovakia, but there are some differences among various industries.

scholarly journals The Impact of Technological Advancement on Digital Addiction Level of Youth in India

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12S) ◽  
pp. 775-783
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
The People ◽  
Digital Addiction ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

As India is overrunning towards digitalization, and along with showing technological advancements and conveniences, it has also presented some unfortunate consequences for the youth. This research paper focuses on the serious concern of negative effects of technology on the teenagers and youngsters of the country. The researcher has attempted to identify the various factors having influence on youth’s digital addiction level and also analysis the impact of demographic variables on it. The study has been conducted through the structured questionnaire rolling among the people of different age groups to analyse the perception of the different occupation on the addiction level of the youth. With the sample size of 405 people, the finding has uncovered the facts of addiction level, and the mess between the youth and overuse of gadget. The results also suggest how the parents can tackle with the negative effects of technology for the well-being of their children.

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the production and sales of cars in the world

2021 ◽  
pp. 63-70
Author(s):  
Inna Shevchenko ◽  
Illia Dmytriiev ◽  
Oksana Dmytriieva
Keyword(s):  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
The Past ◽  
The World ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insight Into

Problem. The global automotive industry has already had an experience of recovery from the global financial crisis of 2008, but the pandemic crisis of 2020 is quite different in nature and pattern of progress: in recent history it has had no analogues and it will be premature to state its completion. Therefore, it is important to determine the impact of the pandemic on the production and sale of cars in order to overcome the negative consequences. To address this issue, the article identifies the sensitivity of this subsector of mechanical engineering to destructive changes in the environment; an analysis of changes in the volume of production and sales of cars by countries of the world over the past period has been made. Goal. The aim of the work is to determine the destructive consequences and trends of the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the global automotive industry, namely the production and sale of cars. Methodology. To determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a vertical and horizontal analysis of car production and sales in the world has been conducted. Results. The results of the analysis allowed the authors to group the countries of the world by the destructive effects of the pandemic crisis of 2020 for the automotive industry. Originality. The carried out classification of countries by the destructive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to gain insight into its impact on the automotive industry, in particular on the production and sale of cars. Practical value. The obtained results can be recommended to identify further ways to overcome the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the automotive industry.

scholarly journals Open landfill site and threat to the proximity resident’s: Addressing perceived consequences of unscientific solid waste dumping using GIS techniques

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subham Roy ◽  
Arghadeep Bose ◽  
Debanjan Basak ◽  
Indrajit Roy Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Water Contamination ◽  
Landfill Site ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Satisfaction Index ◽  
The People ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Dump Yard ◽  
The Impact ◽  
By Products

Abstract Municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal is a rapidly expanding sector that caters to the rising demand for disposal facilities; as a result, MSW treatment is becoming a significant challenge in concern to environmental and public health. The by-products of solid waste dumped in landfills have negative consequences on the environment and people living near disposal sites. This research aimed to assess whether the disposal of garbage in landfills affected the people who live near them. Consequently, residents living near MSW disposal facilities are exposed to various risks. A systematic questionnaire was devised and disseminated in this research to examine the adjacent people's concerns and attitudes around the landfill of the rapidly expanding Siliguri city of West Bengal. It was accomplished by assessing the opinions of persons living within the 1000m of the landfill site and how it impacts their life. The novelty of the research includes geographical analysis of physical impressions, including odour nuisance, breathing problems, impacts of flies and mosquitoes, water contamination, issues due to illegal burning, and health-related problems, which was conducted using geographic information system methodologies. Besides, the Landfill satisfaction index (LSI) tool was used to assess the perception of the people residing near the landfill. Also, to statistically validate the perception of the people related to the impact of landfills on their life, gamma coefficient (y) test of Goodman-Kruskal was applied. The findings reveal that the majority of the respondent within 600m are more susceptible to various risks due to unscientific landfill. Subsequently, a large portion of the responding sample was aware of the detrimental effects of landfills on the health and environment, therefore, individuals living near the dump yard preferred to live farther away. The findings also reveal that geographical proximity has a clear relationship between respondent perception and distance to the landfill. The study concludes with a discussion on how the research results may be beneficial for designing landfill sites and can be utilized by urban planners, environmentalists, and engineers.

IDENTIFIKASI BENCANA BANJIR KELURAHAN TLOGOSARI KECAMATAN PEDURUNGAN KOTA SEMARANG

Pondasi ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Andika Duwi Prasetyo ◽  
Agus Sarwo Edy Sudrajat
Keyword(s):  
Land Surface ◽  
Flood Control ◽  
Drainage System ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Water Infiltration ◽  
Drainage Channel ◽  
Eastern Area ◽  
The People ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

ABSTRAK Bencana banjir di Kota Semarang sudah tak asing lagi bagi masyarakat Semarang, khususnya pada wilayah timur Kota Semarang, bencana banjir di Kota Semarang disebabkan beberapa faktor antara lain curah hujan yang tinggi, permukaan tanah yang lebih rendah dibandingkan permukaan air laut, dan banyaknya sampah yang tersumbat pada saluran drainase. Bencana banjir yang disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor tersebut berdampak buruk bagi Kota Semarang khususnya pada Kelurahan Tlogosari, Kecamatan Pedurungan, dampak dari bencana banjir tersebut mengakibatkan kerusakan pada jalan, kemacetan, dan dapat menyebabkan penyakit pada lingkungan di wilayah deliniasi di Kelurahan Tlogosari, Kecamatan Pedurungan. Perlu adanya penanganan untuk mengatasi bencana banjir di wilayah deliniasi Kelurahan Tlogosari, Kecamatan Pedurungan, seperti upaya melakukan pembangunan sistem pengendali banjir dan pada sistem drainase, dan pembangunan sumur resapan air pada setiap permukiman, serta melakukan konservasi secara berkala untuk sungai maupun sistem drainase di wilayah deliniasi Kelurahan Tlogosari, Kecamatan Pedurungan. Kata Kunci : Identifikasi; Banjir; Tlogosari ABSTRACT The flood disaster in Semarang City is familiar to the people of Semarang, especially in the eastern area of Semarang City, the flood disaster in Semarang City is caused by several factors, including high rainfall, lower land surface than sea level, and the amount of clogged garbage. on the drainage channel. The flood disaster caused by several of these factors had a bad impact on the city of Semarang, especially in Tlogosari Village, Pedurungan District, the impact of the flood disaster caused damage to roads, congestion, and could cause disease in the environment in the delineation area in Tlogosari Village, Pedurungan District. There is a need for handling to overcome flood disasters in the delineation area of Tlogosari Village, Pedurungan District, such as efforts to build a flood control system and drainage system, and build water infiltration wells in each settlement, as well as carry out periodic conservation of rivers and drainage systems in the delineation area. Tlogosari Village, Pedurungan District.Keyword: Identification;Flood; Tlogosari

Environmental Impact Assessment Related by Energy Sector in Rovinari Mining Area

Mining Revue ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-75
Author(s):  
Crina-Adriana Gurică ◽  
Mircea Georgescu
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessment ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Mining Area ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Open Pit Mining ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
The Impact

Abstract In this article an impact assessment is carried out, generated by activities in the energy sector related to Rovinari mining area. Energy-related activities in this area are carried out by open pit mining activities in the context of Tismana, Roșia, Pinoasa, Peşteana and Rovinari locations and Rovinari thermal power plant. Some information that has formed the input for the author’s approach has been provided by SC. Complexul Energetic Oltenia SA (CEO) and S.C. Institute of Scientific Research, Technological Engineering and Mine Designs on Lignite S.A. Craiova (ICSITPML) which has been processed, analysed and used for the presented environmental impact assessment. Two methods from specialized studies have been used for the impact assessment, namely: the Matrix Method for Rapid Impact Assessment (MERI) and the Method for Integrated Quantitative Impact and Risk Assessment of Environmental Pollution (EIRM). Based on the analysis carried out, it can be concluded that the activity in this sector does not lead to significant negative effects strictly associated with it.

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