scholarly journals SUSTAINABILITY EVALUATION OF MAIZE SILAGE CULTIVATION ACCORDING TO LEVELS OF NITROGEN FERTILIZATION USING THE ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS

2019 ◽  
Vol XXI (4) ◽  
pp. 254-266
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Król-Badziak ◽  
Jerzy Księżak
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Fertilization ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Efficiency Index ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Maize Silage ◽  
Sustainability Evaluation ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Environmental Criteria ◽  
Criteria Weights ◽  
The Impact

This study aims at the sustainability assessment of maize silage cultivation according to levels of nitrogen fertilization. Based on data provided by a field experiment, economic, production and environmental criteria were evaluated for three levels of nitrogen fertilization: 80, 120 and 160 kg/ha. The environmental impact of maize cultivation was evaluated by the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. In a multi-criteria assessment, the weights of sub-criteria were evaluated on the basis of scientists, agricultural advisers and farmers’ responses through AHP methodology. Based on the mean opinion of the respondents, economic criteria have the greatest impact on overall sustainability evaluation (54%), while the impact of environmental criteria (30%) and production criteria (16%) is much smaller. Analysis of economic subcriteria proved to have the greatest impact of gross margin (61%) on sustainability assessment, followed by the economic efficiency index (31%), while the smallest impact (8%) was obtained for the economic independence index. Among the analysed production subcriteria, the level of production and complexity of agrotechnical operations (44% each) had the greatest impact on sustainability assessment, and the least – labour use (12%). The obtained results showed the best economic evaluation for 120 kg N/ha, while from a production and an environmental point of view the best alternative is the application of 80 kg N/ha. The overall evaluation, with estimated criteria weights, shows the best sustainability performance for an 80 kg/ha fertilization dose.

scholarly journals Effect of Thermal Treatment of Birch Wood by Saturated Water Vapor on Granulometric Composition of Chips from Sawing and Milling Processes from the Point of View of Its Processing to Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (21) ◽  
pp. 7545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Kminiak ◽  
Kazimierz A. Orlowski ◽  
Ladislav Dzurenda ◽  
Daniel Chuchala ◽  
Adrián Banski
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Cnc Machining ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Saturated Steam ◽  
Birch Wood ◽  
Environmental Criteria ◽  
The Impact

The goal of this work is to investigate the impact of thermal modification of birch wood with saturated steam on the particle size distribution of the sawing and milling process. Birch wood (Betula pendula Roth) is an excellent source to produce plywood boards. Wastes from mechanical processing of birch wood are suitable to produce composite materials. Granulometric analyses of chips from sawing processes on the PRW 15M frame saw, as well as on the 5-axis CNC machining centre SCM TECH Z5 and the 5-axis CNC machining centre AX320 Pinnacle, proved that more than 95% of chips are chips of coarse and medium coarse chip fractions with dimensions above 0.125 mm. Depending on the shape, coarse and medium-thick chips belong to the group of fiber chips, the length of which is several times greater than the width and thickness. Fine fractions with dimensions smaller than 125 μm are isometric chips that are approximately the same size in all three dimensions. Thoracic dust fractions below 30 μm were not measured. The performed analyses showed that the heat treatment of birch wood with saturated steam did not affect the grain size of chips formed in sawing and milling processes on CNC machining centre and can be used as a raw material for the production of composite materials. Fabric filters are suitable for separating chips extracted from frame saws, PRW-15M or machining centre. Environmental criteria for the separation of chips from transport air in textile filters are met by filters with a fabric classified in class G4.

scholarly journals RODIKLIŲ SVORIŲ SVARBA BREEAM IR 3E PASTATŲ DARNUMO VERTINIMO SISTEMOSE / IMPORTANCE OF CRITERIA WEIGHTS IN BREEAM IN-USE AND 3E BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY EVALUATION SYSTEMS

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (0) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Rūta Mikučionienė
Keyword(s):  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Maximum Weight ◽  
Sustainability Evaluation ◽  
Health Resort ◽  
Sustainable Buildings ◽  
Economic Criterion ◽  
Evaluation Systems ◽  
Criteria Weights

Combating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are among the European Union’s priorities today. Direct implementation of these priorities is sustainable buildings. This paper analyzes the energy supply of a health resort building with renewable energy sources in the context of the “BREEAM In-Use” sustainability assessment system. The criteria for the “BREEAM In-Use” scoring system are grouped according to the 3E criteria and recommendations are made for the weights of the 3E assessment system criteria. In accordance with the criteria grouping methodology in the article, in the context of 3E criteria, the maximum weight should reach the energy indicator (about 50%), the second most important one is the ecological criterion, and about 16% should only meet the economic criterion.

scholarly journals An economic evaluation of using biostimulators and fertilisation in the grain maize production

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
MAREK NIEWĘGŁOWSKI ◽  
MARIA SZCZYGIELSKA ◽  
KRZYSZTOF KAPELA ◽  
ANNA SIKORSKA ◽  
EWA KRASNODĘBSKA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Fertilization ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Plant Production ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Operating Income ◽  
Maize Cultivars ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Profitability Ratios

The study aimed to determine the impact of using biostimulants and nitrogen fertilization on the profitability of growing two cultivars of maize grown for grain with different FAO earliness class. The studies were conducted in three vegetation seasons of2015–2017. Data comes from a farm specializing in plant production. The economic assessment was made using the European Union (EU) method based on the standard gross margin (SGM). Operating income and profitability ratios were also calculated. Yields of studied maize cultivars were varied; on average, in the three examined years, the ‘P8400’ cultivar gave the best yield – 11.68 t ha–1, using nitrogen fertilization 160 kg N ha–1 and biostimulant Asahi SL. The lowest yield was obtained for the ‘PR38N86’ cultivar – 6.7 t ha–1, lacking nitrogen fertilization and without a growth stimulator. The highest profitability index (calculated with subsidies) on average over three years of research was achieved with nitrogen fertilization 120 kg N ha–1 and without the use of a growth biostimulant, for the ‘P8400’ cultivar – 188.54%, and the ‘PR38N86’ cultivar — 185.27%.

The Geosciences Applied to Lunar Exploration

1962 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 169-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Green
Keyword(s):  
Lunar Surface ◽  
Probable Mechanism ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Lunar Exploration ◽  
Geological Model ◽  
Apply Geophysics ◽  
Surface Features ◽  
The Impact

The term geo-sciences has been used here to include the disciplines geology, geophysics and geochemistry. However, in order to apply geophysics and geochemistry effectively one must begin with a geological model. Therefore, the science of geology should be used as the basis for lunar exploration. From an astronomical point of view, a lunar terrain heavily impacted with meteors appears the more reasonable; although from a geological standpoint, volcanism seems the more probable mechanism. A surface liberally marked with volcanic features has been advocated by such geologists as Bülow, Dana, Suess, von Wolff, Shaler, Spurr, and Kuno. In this paper, both the impact and volcanic hypotheses are considered in the application of the geo-sciences to manned lunar exploration. However, more emphasis is placed on the volcanic, or more correctly the defluidization, hypothesis to account for lunar surface features.

МАРКЕТИНГОВІ АСПЕКТИ ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ ЛІТЕРАТУРНИХ КОНКУРСІВ ТА ПРЕМІЙ

2020 ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
O. Bondar
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
Target Audience ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Literary Field ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Functional Aspects ◽  
The Media ◽  
Literary Prizes ◽  
The Impact

<p><em>In this study, I have collected and summarized the functional aspects of a literary prize, contest, and rating, which indicate their affiliation with the marketing complex of the publishing house for the first time. For this purpose, I have analyzed and summarized the common concepts of the functioning of literary prizes and contests as advertising tools for publishing activity. Because the previous studies are only focused on the fact of the impact of the prize on the promotion of editions but do not explain it, these aspects have been considered and introduced by me from the book production’s point of view. I investigated that the prizes and the contests in the literary field are effective marketing tools, which meet many publisher’s needs at the same time and can be considered a non-profit form of capital. I have reviewed the works of other authors, who accept that the economic success of the book is rising if the author is a winner of the literary prize or contest. I have found out that the book prize activates the demand for the book, and the literary contest is a tool to track the reader’s reaction to a future publication. In this way, literary prizes and contests can be considered as a way of conducting a marketing dialogue with the target audience. I have focused on the information support of literary national and international prizes and contests by the media, which attracts attention to the book and forms the reader’s interest. The literary prizes and contests are also considered as a way of exploring trends and their changes, familiarization the popular genres among the target audience and fixation the current choice of modern readers. Literary prizes and contests motivate the authors to improve their literary excellence, are the source of new authors and works, and assist in increasing sales of books. However, further research is recommended.</em></p><strong><em>Key words:</em></strong><em> book prize, book rating, literary contest, literary prize, functions of the literary prizes.</em>

On the Impact of Aptness, Conventionality and Familiarity on Metaphor Processing from a Meta-analytical Point of View

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-106
Author(s):  
Csilla Rákosi
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Psycholinguistic Research ◽  
Analytical Point ◽  
Metaphor Processing ◽  
The Impact

Psycholinguistic research into metaphor processing is burdened with empirical problems as experiments provide diverging evidence on the impact of conventionality, familiarity and aptness, and with conceptual issues as the interpretation and operationalization of the three concepts mentioned, as well as the related predictions which can be drawn from theories of metaphor processing, are controversial in the literature. This paper uses tools of statistical meta-analysis in order to bring us closer to the solution of these problems and reveal future lines of research.

Wacana Kolonial dalam Novel Max Havelaar: Sebuah Kajian Poskolonial

Metahumaniora ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 411
Author(s):  
Abu Bakar Ramadhan Muhamad
Keyword(s):  
Point Of View ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Colonial Discourse ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Voice

AbstrakHegemoni kolonialisme dalam budaya poskolonial merupakan alasan penelitian inikemudian mengkaji wacana kolonial dalam novel Max Havellar (MH) khususnya dampakditimbulkannya. Dampak dimaksud adalah posisi keberpihakan pemikiran tersirat darikarya tersebut. Hasil pembahasan menunjukkan, secara temporal maupun permanen MHmenyuarakan ketidakadilan dalam kondisi-kondisi kolonial menyangkut penindasan sangpenjajah terhadap terjajah. Hanya saja, upaya mengatasnamakan atau mewakili suarakaum terjajah terbukti mengimplikasikan ciri ideologis statis kerangka kolonialisme(orientalisme); yakni cara pandang Eropasentris, di mana “Barat” sebagai self adalah superior,dan “Timur” sebagai other adalah inferior. Dalam konteks poskolonialisme, MH dengan sifatkritisnya yang berupaya “menyuarakan” nasib pribumi terjajah, justru menampilkan stigmapenguatan kolonialitas itu sendiri secara hegemonik. Artinya, “menyuarakan” nasib pribumidimaknai sebagai keberpihankan kolonial yang kontradiktif, di mana stigma penguatankolonialitas justru lebih terasa, ujung-ujungnya melanggengkan hegemoni kolonial. Tidakmembela yang terjajah, tetapi memperhalus cara kerja mesin kolonial.AbstractThe hegemony of colonialism in the culture of postcolonial society is the reason this studythen examines the colonial discourse in the novel Max Havellar (MH) in particular the impactit brings. The impact in question is the implied position of thought in the work. The resultsof the discussion show that, temporarily or permanently, MH voiced injustice in the colonialconditions regarding the oppression of the colonist against the colonized. However, the effort toname or represent the voice of the colonized has proven to imply a static ideological characterin the framework of colonialism (orientalism); ie Eropacentric point of view, in which “West” asself is superior, and “East” as the other is the inferior. In the context of postcolonialism, MH withits critical nature that seeks to “voice” the fate of the colonized natives, actually presents thestigma of strengthening coloniality itself hegemonicly. That is, “voicing” the fate of the pribumiis interpreted as a contradictory colonial flare, where the stigma of strengthening colonialityis more pronounced, which ultimately perpetuates the hegemony of colonialism. No longerdefending the colonized, but refining the workings of the colonial machinery.

The Analyses of Learning Strategies in English as a Second Language: Theoretical Classification and Measurement Test

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-129
Author(s):  
Asti Gumartifa ◽  
◽  
Indah Windra Dwie Agustiani
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
The Impact

Gaining English language learning effectively has been discussed all years long. Similarly, Learners have various troubles outcomes in the learning process. Creating a joyful and comfortable situation must be considered by learners. Thus, the implementation of effective learning strategies is certainly necessary for English learners. This descriptive study has two purposes: first, to introduce the classification and characterization of learning strategies such as; memory, cognitive, metacognitive, compensation, social, and affective strategies that are used by learners in the classroom and second, it provides some questionnaires item based on Strategy of Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) version 5.0 that can be used to examine the frequency of students’ learning strategies in the learning process. The summary of this study explains and discusses the researchers’ point of view on the impact of learning outcomes by learning strategies used. Finally, utilizing appropriate learning strategies are certainly beneficial for both teachers and learners to achieve the learning target effectively.

'Planning Economic Integration7, by L.B.M. Mennes, Rotterdam University Press, 1973.

1973 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-439
Author(s):  
G. M. Radhul
Keyword(s):  
Economic Integration ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Planning Model ◽  
Integration Policy ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Future Production ◽  
Planning Models ◽  
Partici Pant ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Integration Area

The book under review deals with economic integration among deve¬loping countries from the point of view of planning. The author believes that it is useful to approach economic integration from a planning point of view and to develop planning models for it, because the theory of economic integration relevant for developing countries should be directed towards the impact of integration on future investments and future production. The type of models used in the book are the multisector linear programming models and the method of analysis is essentially a comparison of two situations; one with economic integration and the other without. For each prospective partici¬pant a medium term planning model is drawn up taking account of its economic situation in some base year. The results of these single country planning models are analysed and compared to those of a similar planning model for the integration area as a whole. The consequences of the integration policy are then evaluated.

Impact of obesity on female sexual dysfunction: A remiss

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Farooq Shah ◽  
Isha Chawla ◽  
Kirti Goel ◽  
Rakesh Gollen ◽  
Randhir Singh
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Sexual Disorders ◽  
Sexual Dysfunctions ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
The Impact

: The prevalence of obesity around the globe is increasing at such an alarming rate that WHO consultation on obesity designated obesity as a major unattended public health problem worldwide. Obesity is associated with a greater risk of excessive fat related metabolic and endocrinal diseases associated with different set of illness and disabilities, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, sleep apnea, arthritis, lung diseases and sexual disorders. Obesity is found to be associated with male and female sexual dysfunctions and several studies have indicated a positive correlation between obesity and sexual dysfunction among both males and females. The relationship between male obesity and sexual dysfunction has been widely discussed, whereas a very little emphasis is laid on relationship between obesity and female sexual dysfunctions. Sexual dysfunctions are common and affects 20-50% of obese women. Particularly, female sexual dysfunction is a multi-factorial problem, including organic and psychological aspects involved into it. These disorders not only affect physical health of women but to a greater extent mental health is also affected. Considering this point of view, present review is emphasized on the impact of obesity on female sexual dysfunctions.

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