Prospective Environmental and Economic Assessment of a Sensor Network

Sustainability is becoming of vital importance in project management, and a life cycle assessment (LCA) can ensure a body of knowledge to bear in mind the environmental burdens the project involves. In this study, two different ways of supplying energy to a sensor network are analyzed. Firstly, we analyze the environmental impact of the devices connected to the public grid. Secondly, we analyze the completely full off-grid system, with the sensor connected to a photovoltaic (PV) panel. Our findings show that the off-grid option has a greater number of benefits than the grid-connected option in terms of environmental impacts, although it is less economically advantageous. In a detailed analysis of the off-grid scenario, it can be observed that the battery is the component with the highest impact, so actions to try to reduce consumption, and, therefore, the battery size and its negative impact are taken. After reducing the battery size, the break-even point was reached, providing a net economic benefit of EUR 0.23 sensor/year. However, this analysis refers to a single sensor, and although the environmental and economic benefits seem low, in an economy of scale, this could result in large savings if these types of sensors are massively installed.

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Employees Attitude towards E-Learning in Banking Sector -An Empirical Study of Shivamogga District

Restaurant Business ◽

10.26643/rb.v118i10.9112 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 118 (10) ◽

pp. 88-106

Author(s):

Dr.Mamatha. S.M ◽

Mr.Panduranganagouda Honnali

Keyword(s):

Banking Sector ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Private Bank ◽

Public And Private ◽

The Public ◽

Body Of Knowledge ◽

E Learning ◽

Banking Structure ◽

Bank Employees ◽

Methods Of Learning

E-learning has become a global phenomenon and it is the central theme of many industries and organizations for the additional method of training which can complement traditional methods of learning. The practices of E-learning and Learning management system (LMS) in the banking sector make the drastic changes in the employee performance and their knowledge regarding job in the modern banking structure. This study provides a comprehensive body of knowledge about LMS and e-learning, in general, within the public and private bank in India. The main objective of this paper to understand and analyze the attitude of employees towards E-learning practices in banking sector in Shivamogga district. The data was analyzed by using exploratory factor analysis, based on the responses received from a random the sample 50 of the bank employees working in the private sector banks.

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An Expert Ranked List of Pro-nature Conservation Behaviours for Public Use

10.31234/osf.io/bzmsv ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lea Barbett ◽

Edward Stupple ◽

Michael Sweet ◽

Miles Richardson

Keyword(s):

Nature Conservation ◽

General Population ◽

Mass Extinction ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Ecological Impact ◽

Human Action ◽

Short Paper ◽

The Public ◽

The Uk ◽

Ranked List

The planet is facing an anthropogenic mass extinction of wildlife, which will have a grave impact on the environment and humans. Widespread human action is needed to minimize the negative impact of humans on biodiversity and support the restoration of wildlife. In order to find effective ways to promote pro-nature conservation behaviours to the general population, there is a need to provide a list of behaviours which will have worthwhile ecological impact and are worth encouraging. In a novel collaboration between psychologists and ecologists, 70 experts from practical and academic conservation backgrounds were asked to review and rate 48 conservation related behaviours. According to their judgement, this short paper presents a ranked list of pro-nature conservation behaviours for the public in the UK and similar landscapes. This includes behaviours people can engage in in their homes, their gardens, on their land, and in their roles as citizens.

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Global challenges to functioning of precious gemstones market

Socio-Economic Problems of the Modern Period of Ukraine ◽

10.36818/2071-4653-2019-5-2 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 15-19

Author(s):

Maryna Khmara

Keyword(s):

Social Impact ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Small Enterprises ◽

Ecological Responsibility ◽

Global Challenges ◽

Production And Consumption ◽

Managerial Strategies ◽

The Impact ◽

Complicated Nature

The peculiarities of gemstone market functioning under the impact of globalization are examined. Modern condition of financial stabilization in world is defined and main features of gemstones are outlined. Negative impact of illegal market on socio-economic development of countries, namely on revenues to the country’s budget from the business, is revealed. The importance of the problem of transferring most of gemstones processing operations beyond the countries of production is emphasized. Poor public control over the circulation of precious stones is proven. The challenges are substantiated to be aggravating under the impact of globalization. The diamonds market, which has peculiar high demand, is analyzed: diamonds and derivatives account for 85% of global turnover. Application of managerial strategies for gemstones market to efficiently use resources is defined to be complicated by the fact that managerial strategies impact the high cost of product items and its variability; unique features; intangible qualities; complicated processing. More environmentally friendly production and social responsibility are confirmed to have impact on forming of demand on gemstones. Investment attractiveness of gemstones, except for diamonds, is proven to be low. Condition of production and consumption of diamonds is analyzed. Development condition of the market segment – non-diamonds gemstones – is shown. The activity of small enterprises and households engaged in gemstones production is confirmed to be characterized by chaotic and complicated nature of broker networks, leading to aggravated global challenges. The paper defines that expansion of spectrum and emergence of new opportunities for illegal activity, reduced income and loss of other types of economic benefits, growing negative ecological and social impact, growing exploitation of workers at illegal enterprises remain to be the global challenges of gemstones market functioning. The author suggests increasing of social and ecological responsibility of business, strengthening of the state regulating functions and promotion of gemstones market legalization in order to reduce the challenges.

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The Relevance of Trust

10.1093/oso/9780190869229.003.0007 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Inmaculada de Melo-Martín ◽

Kristen Intemann

Keyword(s):

Public Policy ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Scientific Information ◽

Policy Decisions ◽

The Public ◽

Epistemic Trust ◽

Proper Role ◽

Scientific Institutions ◽

Public Policy Decisions ◽

Scientific Phenomena

This chapter offers a brief overview of the importance of epistemic trust and the relevance that scientific institutions and practices have in promoting or undermining warranted public trust. Epistemic trust is crucial for the production of scientific knowledge, the ability of the public to make sense of scientific phenomena, and the development of public policy. Normatively inappropriate dissent is more likely to take hold and erroneously affect people’s beliefs and actions in a context where the trustworthiness of scientists is called into question and where there is an excessive reliance on scientific information when it comes to assessing policy decisions. Thus, finding ways to facilitate and sustain warranted epistemic trust, as well as increasing understanding of the proper role of science in public policy decisions can help mitigate the negative impact of dissenting views.

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Working Conditions, Employment, Career Development and Well-Being of Refugee Researchers

Societies ◽

10.3390/soc11030071 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 71

Author(s):

Ourania Tzoraki ◽

Svetlana Dimitrova ◽

Marin Barzakov ◽

Saad Yaseen ◽

Vasilis Gavalas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Well Being ◽

Appropriate Technology ◽

Public Authorities ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Home Setting ◽

The Public ◽

Work From Home ◽

The Impact

The ongoing ‘refugee crisis’ of the past years has led to the migration of refugee researchers (RRs) to European countries. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, RRs often had to work from home and/or to continue their social, cultural and economic integration process under new conditions. An online survey carried out to explore the impact of the pandemic on the refugee researchers showed that RRs found it difficult to adapt their everyday working life to the ‘home’ setting. The majority have had neither a suitable work environment at home nor the appropriate technology. Although they stated that they are rather pleased with the measures taken by the public authorities, they expressed concern about their vulnerability due to their precarious contracts and the bureaucratic asylum procedures, as the pandemic has had a negative impact on these major issues. The majority of RRs working in academia seem not to have been affected at all as far as their income is concerned, while the majority of those employed in other sectors became unemployed during the pandemic (58%). Recommendations are provided to the public authorities and policy makers to assist RRs to mitigate the consequences of the pandemic on their life.

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Veterinary Education during Covid-19 and Beyond—Challenges and Mitigating Approaches

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani11061818 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 1818

Author(s):

Jennifer Routh ◽

Sharmini Julita Paramasivam ◽

Peter Cockcroft ◽

Vishna Devi Nadarajah ◽

Kamalan Jeevaratnam

Keyword(s):

Interprofessional Education ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Learning Gain ◽

The Public ◽

Core Competences ◽

Wide Range ◽

Veterinary Student ◽

Knowledge Content ◽

Video Group

The public health implications of the Covid-19 pandemic have caused unprecedented and unexpected challenges for veterinary schools worldwide. They are grappling with a wide range of issues to ensure that students can be trained and assessed appropriately, despite the international, national, and local restrictions placed on them. Moving the delivery of knowledge content largely online will have had a positive and/or negative impact on veterinary student learning gain which is yet to be clarified. Workplace learning is particularly problematic in the current climate, which is concerning for graduates who need to develop, and then demonstrate, practical core competences. Means to optimise the learning outcomes in a hybrid model of curriculum delivery are suggested. Specific approaches could include the use of video, group discussion, simulation and role play, peer to peer and interprofessional education.

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State contestations in constructions of 1Malaysia

Language Problems & Language Planning ◽

10.1075/lplp.41.1.03var ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 46-65

Author(s):

Mary Varghese ◽

Kamila Ghazali

Keyword(s):

National Identity ◽

Public Sphere ◽

Prime Minister ◽

Status Quo ◽

The Public ◽

Malaysian Population ◽

Body Of Knowledge ◽

The Status ◽

The Public Sphere ◽

The Relationship

Abstract This article seeks to contribute to the existing body of knowledge about the relationship between political discourse and national identity. 1Malaysia, introduced in 2009 by Malaysia’s then newly appointed 6th Prime Minister Najib Razak, was greeted with expectation and concern by various segments of the Malaysian population. For some, it signalled a new inclusiveness that was to change the discourse on belonging. For others, it raised concerns about changes to the status quo of ethnic issues. Given the varying responses of society to the concept of 1Malaysia, an examination of different texts through the critical paradigm of CDA provide useful insights into how the public sphere has attempted to construct this notion. Therefore, this paper critically examines the Prime Minister’s early speeches as well as relevant chapters of the socioeconomic agenda, the 10th Malaysia Plan, to identify the referential and predicational strategies employed in characterising 1Malaysia. The findings suggest a notion of unity that appears to address varying issues.

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Role of Governance in Debt-Growth Relationship: Evidence from Panel Data Estimations

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13115954 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (11) ◽

pp. 5954

Author(s):

Qamar Abbas ◽

Li Junqing ◽

Muhammad Ramzan ◽

Sumbal Fatima

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Public Debt ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Linear Pattern ◽

The Public ◽

Mediating Role ◽

National Output ◽

State Governance

This paper provides an empirical analysis of the relationship between debt and national output mediated by a measure of the quality of state governance. Using WGIs dataset of 106 countries for the period 1996–2015, the paper analyzes the mediated effect of governance on debt-growth relationship. For this purpose, we use the fixed effect (LSDV) and system GMM estimation technique in order to overcome the possible problem of endogeneity. Results show the non-linear pattern between public debt and economic growth via governance. Although, public debt has negative impact on economic growth, but the results are statistically positive and significant when public debt is interacted with governance, which confirms that governance is a channel by which public debt influences economic growth. Moreover, we calculate the threshold of governance which shows that the public debt has positive impact on economic growth when the governance level is higher than the threshold and adversely affects the economic growth in the case of low level of governance than threshold. Evidence from this study reveals the fact that governance plays a mediating role in debt-growth relationship as there is a pattern of complementarity between public debt and governance: the higher the level of governance, the lesser the adverse effect of public debt on economic growth.

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Application of a ‘Recycling Exchange’ instrument to compensate waste pickers in Brazil via a first payment for urban environmental services programme

Waste Management & Research ◽

10.1177/0734242x211061211 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 0734242X2110612

Author(s):

Alice Libânia S Dias ◽

Lisete Celina Lange ◽

Aline Souza Magalhães

Keyword(s):

Social Inclusion ◽

Solid Waste Management ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Environmental Services ◽

Production Chain ◽

The Public ◽

Positive Externalities ◽

The Social ◽

Minas Gerais State ◽

Waste Pickers

This article presents an approach to compensate waste pickers in the informal sector of Minas Gerais state, Brazil, via a Payment for Urban Environmental Services (PUES) instrument, called ‘Recycling Exchange’. The aim is to evaluate the effects of this instrument on the amount of waste diverted from landfill and reintroduced into the production chain, and to increase recognition of waste pickers’ contributions to the state’s economy. It was found that the ‘Recycling Exchange’ met the fundamental objectives of a PUES: the double social and economic benefits of the social inclusion of waste pickers in the execution of the public policy for solid waste management, and inducing (in the case of glass), ensuring and stabilising (plastic and paper) continuity of the activity of selling recyclables in times of wide price fluctuations for these recyclables. The instrument enhanced the provision of this environmental service and the positive externalities associated with recycling.

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Public reassurance following a collective trauma event: a scoping review of the evidence to inform police practice

Policing An International Journal of Police Strategies and Management ◽

10.1108/pijpsm-11-2020-0177 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Lyndal Hickey ◽

Louise Hams ◽

Lauren Kosta

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Traumatic Events ◽

Future Research ◽

Collective Trauma ◽

Content Type ◽

Community Attitudes ◽

The Public ◽

Police Agencies ◽

The Impact

PurposeThis paper examines the empirical research on police reassurance following a collective trauma event (CTE).Design/methodology/approachUsing a scoping review methodology, this paper sought to establish the extent, range and nature of published literature on policing responses to collective traumatic events, and to identify key features of this form of direct practice. Included papers needed to focus on police responses oeassurance with the public related to events (pre-or post) that could be regarded as collective trauma events by nature or scale. Searches were conducted using the Web of Science, SCOPUS and PsychINFO databases for literature published between January 2000 and December 2019.FindingsFourteen articles met the inclusion criteria. The key themes identified: (1) measuring the impact of reassurance and community policing; (2) community attitudes to policing and social disorder/critical events; (3) police workforce responses to traumatic events; and (4) interventions to support police to respond to their community.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research needs to examine the elements that create a robust organisational infrastructure that can withstand the demands of policing in ordinary and extraordinary times. Fundamental to the studies in this review is the relationship between the police agencies and the community. The nature of this relationship and how it can be strengthened to ameliorate the negative impact of CTEs in communities needs further exploration.Originality/valueThis paper provides important findings that can inform future reassurance policing practice and research.

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