scholarly journals “El Triunfo” Photovoltaic Power P lant; Rural Development Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
José Emilio Camejo Cuán ◽  
Rubén Ramos Heredia ◽  
Roger Proenza Yero
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Considerable Change ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Mountainous Area ◽  
Night Time ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Photovoltaic Plant ◽  
Photovoltaic Plants

The results of rural electrification in Cuba, from Photovoltaic Solar Energy, are presented as part of the technical-economic feasibility study of the use of medium-power Photovoltaic Plants in tropical climate conditions, based on the experiences obtained for more than 20 years of operation of the photovoltaic plant in the rural community "Santa María del Loreto" and its generalization in the photovoltaic plant in the rural community "El Triunfo". Both facilities located in the mountainous area of the Songo - La Maya Municipality, Santiago de Cuba Province.   The photovoltaic plant benefits the inhabitants of the rural community "El Triunfo", guaranteeing a high-quality, uninterrupted and stable electrical service, as well as a considerable change in the profiles of use of free night time with an increase in the activities of Entertainment, information with high-quality access to the mass media such as television and radio, all of this has influenced local community development, with special emphasis on the humanization of the work of women and housewives.

scholarly journals High-quality eddy-covariance CO2budgets under cold climate conditions

2017 ◽  
Vol 122 (8) ◽  
pp. 2064-2084 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fanny Kittler ◽  
Werner Eugster ◽  
Thomas Foken ◽  
Martin Heimann ◽  
Olaf Kolle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eddy Covariance ◽  
Cold Climate ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Climate Conditions

scholarly journals The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives on Rural Community Development: The Case of TITAN – Sharrcem in Kosovo

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haziz Vila ◽  
Nikolaos Sklavounos ◽  
Evangelos Vergos ◽  
Konstantinos Rotsios ◽  
Hysen Shabanaj
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
The Impact

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part of firms’ strategies in their effort to increase their positive impact on society. This study investigates the impact of a CSR initiative, known as “The LAB Project”, implemented by the TITAN– Sharrcem Company, on the rural community of Hani I Elezit in Kosovo. The LAB project aims to support the establishment and operation of agricultural and food-related start-ups and, most importantly, to ensure their sustainability. The sample of the study consists of 174 area residents. This research examines local residents’ perceptions about a) the TITAN-Sharrcem operations in the area, b) the LAB project’s main contribution to the local community,  c) the project’s overall performance, d)  the profitability of the start-ups created by the project, and e)  the project’s effect on the community’s quality of life. Overall, the results reveal that the project has set the foundation for the community’s sustainable development. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first research on the effect of such initiatives in the region. Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Rural Entrepreneurship, Community Development

scholarly journals Prospects of applying 3-D printing to economics of remote communities

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 488-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Obydenkova ◽  
Nicholas C. Anzalone ◽  
Joshua M. Pearce
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Remote Communities ◽  
Fused Filament Fabrication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Reindeer Herder

Purpose Isolated communities face a variety of inconveniences including severe remoteness, poor roads and extreme climate conditions, resulting in the lack of security of supply chains and exorbitant prices for cargo delivery. This paper aims to investigate the present advantages and prospects of applying 3-D printing to improve economics and everyday life of remote communities, reindeer herder case taken as an example. Design/methodology/approach This study covers the use of a low-cost open-source 3-D printer (RepRap) capable of fused filament fabrication to reduce operating costs for nomadic reindeer herder groups. Three case studies are provided for reindeer-specific applications to probe economic and technical viability of the technology, namely, ear-tags, electric fence components and lasso accessories. Findings 3-D printed objects feature technical characteristics similar to those of analogues available on the market while reducing the price by 63 per cent. Distributed 3-D printing reduces the cost of raw materials by 68 per cent and shipping costs by 50 because of lower trip frequency. If all reindeer herders globally were to adopt distributed manufacturing of the three aforementioned sample items only, their annual savings from such solution would amount to US$2m. The paper discovers other economic, entrepreneurial, technical and environmental opportunities offered by 3-D printing put to service the needs of remote communities. Research limitations As the paper is the first-ever study of 3-D printing potential applied to the reindeer husbandry case, it is based on a more thorough analysis of the techno-economic feasibility of the technology, while cultural and entrepreneurial factors have been discussed as preconditions only. Practical implications The paper might serve as a valuable source of information for entrepreneurs, as well as for students and academics for further case studies in this area. Originality/value In remote conditions, 3-D printing offers a more sustainable way of good manufacturing. Numerous open source designs already available for specialists, financial effectiveness, environmental benefits and vast opportunities for entrepreneurs are among the most promising advantages of the technology.

scholarly journals Shape of Training Review: an impact assessment for UK gastroenterology trainees

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 356-363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Clough ◽  
Michael FitzPatrick ◽  
Philip Harvey ◽  
Liam Morris
Keyword(s):  
Considerable Change ◽  
British Society ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Endoscopy Training ◽  
General Internal ◽  
Key Competencies ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Key Barrier ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Made In

BackgroundPhysician training in the UK is undergoing considerable change due to the implementation of recommendations made in the Shape of Training Review. In particular, higher specialty training (HST), including gastroenterology, will be shortened from 5 to 4 years. This will also incorporate general internal medicine (GIM) training. There is concern among gastroenterologists regarding how high-quality gastroenterology training will be delivered in 4 years.MethodsThe 2018 British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) trainees’ survey results were used to examine the potential impact of a 4-year HST period on achieving key competencies in gastroenterology.Results291 (49.4%) gastroenterology trainees responded. Satisfaction with gastroenterology training was high (79.6% respondents), and self-reported confidence in hepatology training was also high (84% senior respondents). However, only half (51.1%) of the respondents achieved complete colonoscopy certification by their final year of training. Comparison with the 2014 BSG trainees’ survey demonstrated that the number of endoscopy procedures achieved by trainees has reduced in sigmoidoscopy (p=0.006) and colonoscopy (p<0.001). The proportion of time spent in GIM training has increased since the last survey, with 81.8% of the respondents spending more than 25% of their time in GIM. GIM training was reported to be a key barrier to adequate gastroenterology and endoscopy training.ConclusionThese data indicate significant barriers to delivering gastroenterology and endoscopy training within the current 5-year programme. Novel strategies will be required to improve the rate of progression in endoscopy training, in particular if high-quality gastroenterology HST training is to be delivered in 4 years.

scholarly journals Power plant control in large-scale photovoltaic plants: design, implementation and validation in a 9.4 MW photovoltaic plant

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduard Bullich-Massagué ◽  
Oriol Gomis-Bellmunt ◽  
Luis Serrano-Salamanca ◽  
Ricard Ferrer-San-José ◽  
Carlos Pacheco-Navas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Power Plant Control ◽  
Photovoltaic Plant ◽  
Photovoltaic Plants ◽  
Plant Control

scholarly journals Urgent psychiatric assessment in an inner-city A&E department

1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 625-626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Crawford ◽  
Dora Kohen
Keyword(s):  
Inner City ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Disruptive Behaviour ◽  
Liaison Psychiatry ◽  
Community Based ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Accident And Emergency ◽  
City Population ◽  
Previous Contact ◽  
Accident And Emergency Department

Data on day time referrals to a liaison psychiatry team from an inner London accident and emergency department (A&E) were analysed over a two-year period. Despite the availability of local community-based alternatives for urgent assessment almost 5000 patients were seen. A quarter were self-referrals and two-thirds had had no previous contact with psychiatric services. The most common reason for referral was aggressive or disruptive behaviour. Characteristics of patients in this inner-city population suggest a continuing need for a high quality liaison service to the A&E department.

scholarly journals Supporting Strong Transitions Remotely: Considerations and Complexities for Rural Communities During COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 220-232
Author(s):  
Dawn A. Rowe ◽  
Erik Carter ◽  
Shimul Gajjar ◽  
Erin A. Maves ◽  
Jennifer C. Wall
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Life Domains ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Rural Districts ◽  
Distinctive Aspect ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Transition Education

Transition education is a distinctive aspect of special education that extends well beyond the boundaries of the school building, engages partners from all corners of the local community, and addresses so many different life domains. In the midst of a pandemic, creative strategies are needed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, experiences, supports, and relationships that prepare them well for a future of flourishing in adulthood. In this article, we describe key features of high-quality transition education and illustrate some of the ways each area might be addressed remotely or at times when being present together is not possible. In addition, guidance is provided on how to ensure educators and service providers are well-prepared for their roles, as rural districts and communities seek ways to equip students and support their transitions using these new approaches.

Design of On-Line Monitoring System for Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Power Plants

2013 ◽  
Vol 303-306 ◽  
pp. 431-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Jing Zou ◽  
Li Bian ◽  
Yong Hui Zhai
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Virtual Instrument ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Meteorological Data ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Qinghai Province ◽  
On Line ◽  
Photovoltaic Plant ◽  
Photovoltaic Plants

This paper describes the design of an on-line monitoring system for grid-connected photovoltaic plants. The proposed system consists of a meteorological data collection system for measuring meteorological parameters (e.g. irradiance, ambient air temperature, etc.), a set of data collection boxes for measuring electrical parameters (e.g. DC and AC current, DC and AC voltage, DC and AC power, etc.) and a PC. The collected data have been transmitted to the PC by two methods, wired transmission and wireless transmission. The software of the on-line monitoring system based on LabVIEW (Laboratory Virtual Instrument Engineering Workbench) package is used to process, display and store the collected data in the PC disk. The on-line monitoring system was installed in a grid-connected photovoltaic plant for an on-site measurement in Qinghai province in China. The obtained results demonstrate that it has the ability for data collecting, processing and analyzing and it meets the measurement requirements of grid-connected PV plants

The Potential of Community-based Geotourism in Rural Development in South Africa: The Case of Witsie Cave Project

2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 471-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Mukwada ◽  
Ntebohiseng Sekhele
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Free State Province

This paper examines the challenges confronting community-based geotourism as a tool for Local Economic Development in a poor rural community based in the Free State province of South Africa. Data were collected through interviews that were held with participants of the Witsie Cave project, local community leaders and municipal officials, as well as through the content analysis of the project’s documents. The results indicate the need to address a conundrum of intertwined endogenous and exogenous conditions as a strategy for enhancing the viability of community-based geotourism projects.

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