scholarly journals Offsetting the Impact of CO2 Emissions Resulting from the Transport of Maiêutica’s Academic Campus Community

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 10227
Author(s):  
Guilherme Veludo ◽  
Manuel Cunha ◽  
Maria Manuel Sá ◽  
Carla Oliveira-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Green Roofs ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Co2 Removal ◽  
Campus Community ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels ◽  
The North ◽  
The Impact

The authors aim to investigate the number of trees necessary to capture the CO2 emissions from house–campus travelling, to and from the Maiêutica Academic Campus in the north of Portugal. A sample of the academic community was given an online survey in order to assess mobility practices. Based on the data collected, CO2 emissions, as well as the number of trees necessary to mitigate these emissions, were calculated. The authors estimate that the total emissions resulting from house–campus commutes amount to 2937 tCO2 year−1. To mitigate this amount of carbon dioxide, 138 ha would be necessary to plant 96,539 trees, according to the species’ respective CO2 removal rates. The estimated tree area necessary to neutralize the community’s mobility related CO2 emissions is so high that other alternatives must be considered: a preferred use of public transportation, carpool system, online theoretical classes, rescheduling timetables, green roofs installation, and photovoltaic panels.

scholarly journals A tale of two parts of Switzerland: regional differences in the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on parents

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Seiler ◽  
Georg Staubli ◽  
Julia Hoeffe ◽  
Gianluca Gualco ◽  
Sergio Manzano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
The South ◽  
Public Health Agencies ◽  
The North ◽  
Regional Strategies ◽  
Health Agencies ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background We aimed to document the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on regions within a European country. Methods Parents arriving at two pediatric emergency departments (EDs) in North of Switzerland and two in South of Switzerland completed an online survey during the first peak of the pandemic (April–June 2020). They were asked to rate their concern about their children or themselves having COVID-19. Results A total of 662 respondents completed the survey. Parents in the South were significantly more exposed to someone tested positive for COVID-19 than in the North (13.9 and 4.7%, respectively; P <  0.001). Parents in the South were much more concerned than in the North that they (mean 4.61 and 3.32, respectively; P <  0.001) or their child (mean 4.79 and 3.17, respectively; P <  0.001) had COVID-19. Parents reported their children wore facemasks significantly more often in the South than in the North (71.5 and 23.5%, respectively; P <  0.001). Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant regional differences among families arriving at EDs in Switzerland. Public health agencies should consider regional strategies, rather than country-wide guidelines, in future pandemics and for vaccination against COVID-19 for children.

scholarly journals The Impact of Mobility Policy and Modal Share to The University Community in Bologna

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Battistini ◽  
Luciana Sacchetti ◽  
Andrea Braschi
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
Territorial Structure ◽  
Policy Application ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

In the Twentieth century transportation has been one of the most impactful drivers for economic and social development, while nowadays, it appears as a major cause of environmental and social problems. Even worse, the more transportation has become a relevant part in daily life and business, the more it is blamed for problems such as traffic congestion, car accidents, social economic inequality, energy consumption and pollution. Transportation is in fact caught in a vicious circle. Urban planning is forced to reduce transition costs, transforming cities in a sort of social network, and in parallel to orient mobility towards sustainability, both capable to convey socioeconomic development. Within this context, the University of Bologna has chosen a sustainable approach for its Multi-campus territorial structure, applying several sustainable mobility policies regarding public transportation, cycling, electric/hybrid car fleet and walking accessibility. The paper purpose is to show significative links between sustainable policy application and modal share, using data from an online survey submitted to university staff and students. Even gender influence on modal share has been investigated.

scholarly journals International youth exchanges: a sociological analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 82-93
Author(s):  
Anna V. Maltseva ◽  
Dmitrii M. Kasatkin ◽  
Igor I. Temnyi
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
The State ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Youth Policy ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Russian State ◽  
Subjective Aspect ◽  
The Impact

International youth exchanges are one of the most relevant forms of international youth cooperation and an important aspect of state youth policy. This article attempts to draw public attention to the subjective aspect of youth exchanges by pointing out specific demands and requirements of modern generation students, who act as the main consumer of international youth programs. The Russian-speaking academic community generally lacks research on international youth exchanges and, specifically, on the youth’s demand for such exchanges. This article aims to characterize the current situation and to determine how the demand for international youth exchanges will develop in the longer term. This study also answers the question of who and why needs youth exchanges, and how to ensure that international programs are in demand. Finally, the study correlates opportunities for exchange development offered by the state with the youth’s demand for such exchanges, and examines the impact that exchanges have on young people. This work focuses on youth exchanges as a part of Russian state youth policy and on its youth cooperation with other countries. The emphasis is placed on students of St. Petersburg, one of the centres of international youth exchanges in Russia. The data was collected in January 2020 via an online survey in the social networks VKontakte and Facebook, as well as WhatsApp and Telegram messengers. It included 424 respondents aged 18 to 25. The study has revealed what students expect from and how prepared they are for international exchanges, as well as what possible risks and motivations are related to such exchanges. The obtained data has been correlated with the opportunities offered by the state. Based on the results of the study, a number of recommendations have been made. They can be useful for legislative and executive authorities, who are responsible for the legislation on exchanges, and for both for- and non-profit organizations, directly involved in organizing certain exchange programs.

Integration of an Urban Ropeway into Munich’s Transit System Demand Modeling

2019 ◽  
Vol 2673 (10) ◽  
pp. 47-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Tiessler ◽  
Roman Engelhardt ◽  
Klaus Bogenberger ◽  
Christoph Hessel ◽  
Magdalena Serwa-Klamouri
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Transportation Mode ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Demand Modeling ◽  
The North ◽  
The Alps ◽  
Interesting Alternative

Whereas in some cities ropeways already belong to the transit system, in Germany they are better known from skiing in the alps or as tourist attractions that were implemented in relation to expositions as in Koblenz or Berlin. Nonetheless, a ropeway system has several advantages, which make it an interesting alternative in urban public transportation. In this paper, we investigate the varying attitude of residents and commuters towards a ropeway system and its potential on a route in the north of Munich. To get an impression of their opinion, we conducted an online survey focusing on route choice depending on transit mode and travel times. In general, the respondents had a positive attitude towards this novel option and rate it with similar attractiveness to subway. To investigate the demand for the ropeway, the results of the survey were used to add a new transportation mode in the VISUM model for transit in Munich.

scholarly journals Community organizations’ perspectives on the impact of a nursing student-led academic-community partnership program

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Sydney Hausman-Cohen ◽  
Nali Asamoah ◽  
Christina Yee ◽  
Isabel Braun ◽  
Morgan Shick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Community Organizations ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Community Partners ◽  
Community Initiatives ◽  
The Impact

Academic-community partnerships can have a direct positive impact on community partners and university students. Community Champions, a student-led program, promotes local outreach and engagement with a variety of community initiatives. The purpose of this study was to assess community partners’ perceptions of the Community Champions program to better support the goals of the community and to complement prior research evaluating the impact of the Community Champions program on university students. The study used a 27-item survey, consisting of 20 Likert-scale items and seven open-ended questions. Eighteen community partners were invited via email to complete the online survey. Quantitative responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative responses were reviewed for themes to generate future recommendations. Fourteen of the eighteen community organizations responded to the survey (78% response rate). Assessment of community partners’ perspectives were synthesized across four themes: motivations, benefits, challenges, and general satisfaction. Community partners indicated that sharing labor and resources to enhance community health goals were key factors in creating mutually beneficial partnerships. Building effective academic-community partnerships is essential to increasing student engagement, while also addressing priorities of community organizations. Academic student programs that engage the community can positively impact both the community partners and university students.

Incremental Cost of CO2 Reduction in Power Plants

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram G. Narula ◽  
Harvey Wen ◽  
Kenneth Himes
Keyword(s):  
Incremental Cost ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Co2 Reduction ◽  
Combined Cycle ◽  
Co2 Removal ◽  
Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil-fueled power plants contribute to more than one-third of all CO2 emissions in the U.S. [1]. Any effort to curtail greenhouse gases should therefore include the reduction of this emission source. Methods of CO2 reduction include (1) use of alternative fuels with lower CO2 emissions and (2) CO2 scrubbing and sequestration to prevent its release to the atmosphere. The cost of CO2 reduction varies with the selected technology. This paper compares (1) the cost of electricity (COE) without and with CO2 removal/avoidance and (2) the impact of the incremental cost of CO2 reduction on COE for different technology options, including replacing existing coal plants with natural-gas-fired combined cycle (NGCC), integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) with and without CO2 removal, pulverized coal (PC) with CO2 scrubber, and nuclear plants. Full and partial compliance with the Kyoto Protocol are addressed.

scholarly journals The Impact of Mixed-use Development, Small Businesses, and Walkability on Carbon Emissions in Cool Climate Cities

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maged Zagow
Keyword(s):  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Carbon Emissions ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Carbon Footprints ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Zip Code ◽  
Cool Climate

Abstract United States (US) cities of cool climate zone such as Chicago and Boston are witnessing a reduction in carbon emissions potentially due to focusing on public transportation, and alternative energy resources. It's difficult to validate or deny optimal practices and regulations due to a lack of reliable data on carbon emissions and urban comparative studies amongst metropolitan areas. Therefore, we have examined at the relationship between land use, walkability, socioeconomics variables and carbon dioxide emissions at the zip code level. The current study compares the carbon footprints of four metro regions in cool climatic zone 5 with a model of all US zip code, to generate a benchmarking predictive model for climate change across all US zip codes. Our research shows that increasing number of businesses within walkable distance in cool climate reduces CO2 emissions. This signifies that enhancing walkability in cities and remodeling of retail, art, entertainment, and recreation facilities in accordance with urban sustainability policies can greatly cut down CO2 emissions.

scholarly journals From Words to Deeds: The Impact of Pro-Environmental Self-Identity on Green Energy Purchase Intention

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5732
Author(s):  
Magdalena Grębosz-Krawczyk ◽  
Agnieszka Zakrzewska-Bielawska ◽  
Sylwia Flaszewska
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Consumption Values ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
The Impact

This study examines the mechanism by which pro-environmental self-identity (PESI) affects green energy purchase intention (GEPI) through different dimensions of consumption values. The concept of pro-environmental self-identity is rarely discussed in the context of green energy purchase intention. Additionally, the amount of research concerning consumers’ attitudes and behaviours towards photovoltaic panels is limited. We fill this cognitive gap by testing a relation between pro-environmental self-identity and green energy purchase intention. The data collection was carried out based on an indirect method of gathering information—using an online survey. Research was conducted among 250 Polish customers. The partial least squares structural equation modelling technique was applied. The research results show that the relations between PESI and GEPI is mediated totally by social and partially by emotional values. The mediating impact of functional values was not confirmed. The results of this study illustrate the importance of intangible—social and emotional—values and its impact on the consumer behaviour toward green energy. This study can help marketers more efficiently promote the installation of photovoltaic panels in European countries.

TEACH-POT: Provide Opportunities in Teaching

2020 ◽  
pp. 79-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Giulia Ballatore ◽  
Ettore Felisatti ◽  
Laura Montanaro ◽  
Anita Tabacco
Keyword(s):  
Academic Community ◽  
Real Effect ◽  
The Real ◽  
Main Components ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Training Opportunities ◽  
Different Levels

This paper is aimed to describe and critically analyze the so-called "TEACHPOT" experience (POT: Provide Opportunities in Teaching) performed during the last few years at Politecnico di Torino. Due to career criteria, the effort and the time lecturers spend in teaching have currently undergone a significant reduction in quantity. In order to support and meet each lecturers' expectations towards an improvement in their ability to teach, a mix of training opportunities has been provided. This consists of an extremely wide variety of experiences, tools, relationships, from which everyone can feel inspired to increase the effectiveness of their teaching and the participation of their students. The provided activities are designed around three main components: methodological training, teaching technologies, methodological experiences. A discussion on the findings is included and presented basing on the data collected through a survey. The impact of the overall experience can be evaluated on two different levels: the real effect on redesigning lessons, and the discussion on the matter within the entire academic community.

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