scholarly journals Regional Clusters, Similarities, and Changes in Turkey’s Wood Production

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 337-346
Author(s):  
Rıfat Kurt ◽  
Erol İmren

This study aimed to separate the wood production in regions and provinces of Turkey into homogeneous groups based on similarities by using the country’s wood production figures for 2013 and 2018. Within this context, the hierarchical Ward’s and non-hierarchical K-means clustering methods were used comparatively. Clustering analyses of 2 to 6 in number were performed via both methods, and the same regions mostly fell into the same cluster groups, although in different cluster combinations. The results showed that some provinces with rich forest areas did not produce enough wood. It was observed that these provinces were in the same clusters with provinces having a low amount of forest areas and low wood production. Over the five-year period, very few provinces and regions differed in line with the previous development plans. The creation of a spatial database for wood raw material production using the findings obtained in this study will contribute to the development of operational inventory methods that can be included in long- and medium-term forestry plans.

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Marília de Jesus Silva e Sousa ◽  
Rita de Cássia Domingues-Lopes

The ethnographical collection of Mamirauá Sustainable Development Institute under the responsibility of the Handcraft Program and formed by an assortment of artifacts and handcrafts from the Medium Solimões River region coming from the communities living inside Mamirauá and Amanã Sustainable Development Reserves and neighboring municipalities. The creation of this collection is relevant because the artifacts and handcrafts collect are identity marks of its producers, their regions, and are also used by the craftsmen themselves as reference in their assessments which aim to detect changes occurred in the objects after a certain period of time, specially in the processing of raw material and the comparison with new models relative to size and the different weaving types. The collection consists of 300 pieces organized as follow: pottery, weavers, strings, fabrics, wood implements and other materials. The objectives of this paper are:(i) Discuss the importance of the formation of an Ethnographical Collection in the Medium Solimões River; (ii) Present the methodology used to form and organize the assortment which integrates the collection; and (iii) Present the results of the work developed until now inside the Technical Reserve.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Magdalena Korzeniowska

AbstractSocial expenditure plays an important role in European Union (EU) countries. It improves the lives of citizens whose welfare is endangered due to poverty or illness. However, social expenditure represents a considerable share of the budgets of EU member states. Despite evident similarities in their levels of development, EU countries show apparent differences in social expenditure levels. Therefore, this work aims to determine the similarities and differences between EU countries in this regard. The analysis uses clustering methods, such as hierarchical cluster analysis and the k-means, to divide countries into homogeneous groups. The research demonstrates significant differences between EU countries in the years 2008–2018, which resulted in a low number of objects (countries) in the identified groups. In the case of 6 out of 28 countries, it was not possible to assign them to any group. The research proves that EU countries should take more care when organising their social policy, taking into consideration cultural and social factors.


Significance As in 2020 and 2021, this projected growth will be driven by the ongoing expansion of the oil and gas sector, and related investment and state revenues. These rising revenues will support the government’s ambitious national development plans, which include both increased social and infrastructure spending. Impacts The government will prioritise enhancing the oil and gas investment framework. Investment into joint oil and gas infrastructure with Suriname will benefit the growing oil industry in both countries. The expansionary fiscal policy may lead to a rise in inflation, leading to further calls for wage increases. In the medium term, strong growth in the oil and gas sector could lead to increased climate change activism in the country.


Spatium ◽  
2011 ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Branislav Djordjevic ◽  
Tina Dasic

Reasons why water storage reservoirs are necessary in accordance with the sustainable development strategy are described in the paper. The main positive and negative impacts of reservoirs on the environment are analyzed. The most important are: the improvement of hydrological regimes (decreasing maximal and increasing minimal flows), the creation of optimal water management, utilization and protection of water, and the creation of better conditions for river and coastal ecosystems. Negative impacts and measures for its mitigation or elimination are also analyzed. The conclusion is that water storage reservoirs can be harmoniously incorporated into the environment. Serbia has a limited number of locations suitable for the construction of reservoirs, therefore it is necessary to retain these areas for storage in regional development plans and other legal acts.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-130
Author(s):  
Henri Nurcahyo

The Panji story is a popular cultural heritage during the Majapahit period, spreading to various regions andcountries of Southeast Asia. Panji's story is not just a romantic story of Panji Asmarabangun with Dewi Sekartajibut has many interesting aspects that can be studied from various sides. There are many fairy tales that tell the story ofPanji, as well as the performing arts of tradition, art, the art of chanting, and even the Panji Story enshrined in reliefsof dozens of temples in East Java and hundreds of manuscripts of Panji scattered in various countries. From thevarious stories of Panji is contained noble values that can be a role model in the life of society and state. In the story ofPanji there is a load of courage, heroism, unyielding spirit, creativity in running tactics, caring for others, love animalsand flora, not vengeance, do not apply cruelly, love to study, devoted to mother, love and master various art and so on. The Panji is an ideal figure so much is personified by many Kings throughout history. The story of the Panji becomesintertwined between fairy tales and facts. The Panji story becomes a myth that eventually becomes a reference in life. Infact, the example of the Panji Story is not only reflected in its traits as a person but the moral of the story contained init, as well as the inspiration that can be picked as a raw material for the creation of artwork and also the creativeeconomy.


2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (1(97)) ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
O. S. Burdak ◽  
G. I. Borschevsky ◽  
M. I. Borschevska ◽  
S. V. Oleinik

Author(s):  
János Gyarmati ◽  
Carola Condarco

The local ethnohistoric sources and the archaeological evidence, as well as the radiocarbon dates, indicate that the Inca Empire conquered the mighty polities of Central Bolivia around the mid-fifteenth century, and then created a well-structured imperial infrastructure. The rationale behind the creation of this infrastructure can be sought in the region’s agricultural potential and raw material deposits. In order to fully exploit these resources, the Inca performed a large-scale population resettlement, principally of groups from the altiplano and the mountain regions to the eastern valleys. The goods produced in these agricultural and craft centers ensured the defense of the empire’s eastern frontiers, and contributed to the provisioning of its heartland.


2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (9) ◽  
pp. 552-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Shiner

The ePortfolio—love it or loathe it—is an integral part of the workplace-based assessment, it is now a fact of life for general practice trainees. It is also preparation for the appraisal system for qualified GPs, which is heavily reliant upon portfolios of evidence and the creation of personal development plans (or PDPs). Such reliance is only likely to increase with the proposed new revalidation system, which is currently expected to be introduced in 2010–11. Given this context, it is wise for GP trainees to learn how to use these tools to best effect, not only to provide robust evidence of good practice but also to aid personal development. This article aims to describe the way in which PDPs and portfolios can be best employed during your years as a trainee, equipping you with useful skills for a career in general practice. Although the use of tools such as significant event analysis, audit and the consultation observation tool (COT) and case-based discussion, assessments are all important reflective components of the ePortfolio, they will not be discussed in depth in this article.


2004 ◽  
pp. 443-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Jennings ◽  
J. Köhl ◽  
N. Gosman

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