scholarly journals La tecnología de riego y la disputa por el agua subterránea en Córdoba, Argentina / Irrigation technology and the dispute over groundwater in Cordoba, Argentina

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (48) ◽  
pp. 27-43
Author(s):  
Constanza Riera
Keyword(s):  
Resource Utilization ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
New Technology ◽  
State Intervention ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Irrigation Technology ◽  
Groundwater Irrigation ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Common Resource

En la provincia de Córdoba, Argentina, a mediados de 1990, se adoptó el riego con agua subterránea como una nueva tecnología para la producción de cultivos extensivos, lo que permitió el uso de este recurso a gran escala. La falta de un marco regulatorio y utilización privada del agua subterránea trajeron aparejadas disputas políticas entre los agricultores y las autoridades públicas por el usufructo de este recurso, que dieron lugar a la creación de Consorcios de Usuarios. Utilizando herramientas metodológicas de la etnografía, aquí se analiza cómo en este proceso de génesis institucional de los Consorcios, los usuarios y los agentes del poder público se comprometen en una batalla interpretativa sobre la legitimidad de la intervención del Estado a propósito del uso y la propiedad del agua subterránea, en la que la oposición público – privado juega un rol central al establecer éticas de la responsabilidad contrapuestas. Palabras clave: agua subterránea, riego, relaciones de propiedad, Córdoba (Argentina).AbstractIn the province of Cordoba, Argentina, a new irrigation technology for the production of extensive crops was adopted in mid-1990. This new technology allowed the large-scale use of groundwater, a common resource which until then was not available. The lack of a regulatory framework and the private resource utilization brought along political disputes between farmers and public authorities for the use of groundwater that led to the creation of Consortium of Users. Using methodological resources from anthropology, in this paper it is analyze how, in this process of institutional genesis, users and government agents undertake an interpretative battle over the legitimacy of state intervention regarding the use and ownership of groundwater, in which public-private opposition plays a key role in establishing competing ethics of responsibility.Keywords: groundwater, irrigation, ownership relations, Córdoba (Argentina).

scholarly journals Por que, quando e como regular as novas tecnologias? Os desafios trazidos pelas inovações disruptivas

2016 ◽  
Vol 273 ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Patrícia Baptista ◽  
Clara Iglesias Keller
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
State Intervention ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
The Other ◽  
Free Competition ◽  
Fundamental Freedoms ◽  
Disruptive Innovations ◽  
The Face

<p>O texto discorre sobre algumas das principais discussões acerca da regulação estatal de novas tecnologias digitais disruptivas. Inovações disruptivas impõem aos Estados os desafios de decidir quando, por que e até onde regular, além da definição do melhor desenho regulatório para cada caso. Além das justificativas tradicionais para intervenção estatal, a regulação de novas tecnologias deve atuar especialmente para promover e preservar a inovação, assegurando a livre concorrência, condição para que a inovação ocorra. Nesse sentido, a regulação inicial de novas tecnologias deve se deter aos domínios da garantia da segurança do usuário e do respeito às liberdades fundamentais. Quanto ao momento de regular, verifica-se que, se a intervenção ocorrer logo que a nova tecnologia surge, pode se revelar prematura; se, por outro lado, aguardar a consolidação da inovação, pode ser tardia, especialmente diante da resistência à regulação do mercado já estabelecido (dilema de Collingridge). O desenho regulatório a ser adotado deve ser capaz de conjugar ferramentas de regulação forte e fraca que permitam a adaptação e o aprendizado diante de uma realidade velozmente mutável.</p><p> </p><p>The article discusses some of the key debates on the regulation of new disruptive digital technologies. Disruptive innovations face governments with the challenges of deciding when, why and how to regulate, as well as designing the best regulatory framework for each case. Besides the traditional justifications for state intervention, regulation of new technologies should serve especially to promote and preserve innovation while ensuring free competition, a requirement for innovation to occur. In this sense, the initial regulation of new technologies must be detained to the areas regarding the guarantee of user’s safety and the respect of fundamental freedoms. As to when to regulate, it appears that the intervention that occurs as soon as the new technology emerges may be proved premature; on the other hand, allowing the innovation’s stabilization may be proved delayed, especially in the face of a consolidated market’s resistance to regulation (Collingridge dilemma). The regulatory framework to be adopted should be able to combine stronger and weaker regulatory tools, allowing adaptation to and learning from a fast changing reality.</p>

Farmers' willingness to adopt irrigation for quinoa in communities of the Central Altiplano of Bolivia

2011 ◽  
pp. 7-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristal Taboada ◽  
Armando Mamani ◽  
Dirk Raes ◽  
Erik Mathijs ◽  
Magalí García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deficit Irrigation ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Average Yield ◽  
Abiotic Conditions ◽  
Surplus Production ◽  
Irrigation Technology ◽  
Willingness To Adopt ◽  
Bolivian Altiplano ◽  
Main Factors

Quinoa is considered a strategic crop because it is well adapted to the adverse abiotic conditions of the Bolivian Altiplano; however, the average yield is low. Previous studies have demonstrated that quinoa yield would increase with deficit irrigation technology. Nevertheless, to irrigate quinoa is not a normal practice in the farming systems of the Altiplano. This paper examines the main factors that determine the attitude of farmers towards adopting deficit irrigation using a sample of 137 surveys in seven communities of the Central Altiplano. Statistic analysis demonstrates that the most important factors influencing farmers' willingness for irrigation adoption are the acreage planted with quinoa, quantity of surplus production for trading, and having irrigation experience. Also, the age and education level were important to know willingness to adopt a new technology. Therefore, deficit irrigation is more likely to be performed in area where farmers own larger fields and where there is already certain type of irrigation.

Applications of blockchain in healthcare (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranav C
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Personal Identification ◽  
Healthcare Industry ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Paper Briefly ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Audit Trails

UNSTRUCTURED The word blockchain elicits thoughts of cryptocurrency much of the time, which does disservice to this disruptive new technology. Agreed, bitcoin launched in 2011 was the first large scale implementation of blockchain technology. Also, Bitcoin’s success has triggered the establishment of nearly 1000 new cryptocurrencies. This again lead to the delusion that the only application of blockchain technology is for the creation of cryptocurrency. However, the blockchain technology is capable of a lot more than just cryptocurrency creation and may support such things as transactions that require personal identification, peer review, elections and other types of democratic decision-making and audit trails. Blockchain exists with real world implementations beyond cryptocurrencies and these solutions deliver powerful benefits to healthcare organizations, bankers, retailers and consumers among others. One of the areas where blockchain technology can be used effectively is healthcare industry. Proper application of this technology in healthcare will not only save billions of money but also will contribute to the growth in research. This review paper briefly defines blockchain and deals in detail the applications of blockchain in various areas particularly in healthcare industry.

New technology for large scale electromagnetic levitation melting of metals

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Spitans ◽  
E. Baake ◽  
B. Nacke ◽  
A. Jakovičs
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Electromagnetic Levitation ◽  
Levitation Melting ◽  
Electromagnetic Levitation Melting

scholarly journals Future Power Train Solutions for Long-Haul Trucks

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2225
Author(s):  
Ralf Peters ◽  
Janos Lucian Breuer ◽  
Maximilian Decker ◽  
Thomas Grube ◽  
Martin Robinius ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Co2 Reduction ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Production Of Hydrogen

Achieving the CO2 reduction targets for 2050 requires extensive measures being undertaken in all sectors. In contrast to energy generation, the transport sector has not yet been able to achieve a substantive reduction in CO2 emissions. Measures for the ever more pressing reduction in CO2 emissions from transportation include the increased use of electric vehicles powered by batteries or fuel cells. The use of fuel cells requires the production of hydrogen and the establishment of a corresponding hydrogen production system and associated infrastructure. Synthetic fuels made using carbon dioxide and sustainably-produced hydrogen can be used in the existing infrastructure and will reach the extant vehicle fleet in the medium term. All three options require a major expansion of the generation capacities for renewable electricity. Moreover, various options for road freight transport with light duty vehicles (LDVs) and heavy duty vehicles (HDVs) are analyzed and compared. In addition to efficiency throughout the entire value chain, well-to-wheel efficiency and also other aspects play an important role in this comparison. These include: (a) the possibility of large-scale energy storage in the sense of so-called ‘sector coupling’, which is offered only by hydrogen and synthetic energy sources; (b) the use of the existing fueling station infrastructure and the applicability of the new technology on the existing fleet; (c) fulfilling the power and range requirements of the long-distance road transport.

Modeling and Implementation of Inter-Campuses Equipment Optimized Management Based on WebGIS

2013 ◽  
Vol 680 ◽  
pp. 534-539
Author(s):  
Wei Feng Ma
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Mathematics Model ◽  
Data Mapping ◽  
Geographically Dispersed ◽  
New Research ◽  
Research Challenge

With the rapid expansion of the campus scale and the increasing of the geographically dispersed campus, how to adopt new theory, new method and new technology to realize the equipment optimized assignment and the information management is a new research challenge. It is the key to safeguard the national fund to use reasonably, and to speed up the development of education healthily. Through analyzing the domestic and foreign related research works, the paper proposed that it can take use of the spatial data expression and analysis with Geographic Information System (GIS) to realize the large-scale and inter-campuses equipment optimized assignment and information management. It discussed the mathematics model and the system architecture. Moreover, the paper described the key implementation technology in great detail such as spatial data mapping with MapInfo professional 9 and the development of WebGIS functions with MapXtreme. The results show that the solution is feasible and effective.

Electric Toothbrushes–For Whom are They Designed?

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Ciancio
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Special Populations ◽  
Gingival Health

Powered toothbrushes were first introduced on a large scale in the early 1960s. However, because of a clear lack of superiority compared with manual brushes, and problems with mechanical breakdowns, their sales decreased significantly. However, recommendation for their use continued in special populations with dexterity and cognition problems. The 1990s ushered in an era of new technology, and studies began to suggest superiority of some powered brushes, particularly those using oscillating-rotating or counter-rotational actions. Some studies have shown interproximal cleansing abilities superior to those of manual brushes and yielding results similar to those achieved with the use of a manual brush and floss. Both controlled and open-labeled studies have suggested that electric brushes improve gingival health with patients who routinely used manual brushes prior to using these new powered brushes, and safety has been clearly established. In recommending powered toothbrushes, practitioners should familiarize themselves with the products available, with the clinical studies supporting their benefits compared with manual brushes, their safety and ease of use, and the patient's economic status.

Fits and Starts: A Current Look at Marine and Industrial Gas Turbine Electric Start Systems

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn McAndrews
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Gas Turbines ◽  
Life Cycle Cost ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Past History ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
New Production ◽  
Intense Activity ◽  
Industrial Gas Turbine

Electric starter development programs have been the subject of ASME technical papers for over two decades. Offering significant advantages over hydraulic or pneumatic starters, electric starters are now poised to be the preferred choice amongst gas turbine customers. That they are not now the dominant starter in the field after decades of investment and experimentation is attributable to many factors. As with any new technology, progress is often unsteady, depending on budgets, market conditions, customer buy-in, etc. Additionally, technological advances in the parent technologies, in this case electric motors, can abruptly and rapidly change, further disturbing the best laid introduction plans. It is therefore not too surprising that only recently, is the industry beginning to see the deployment of electric starters on production gas turbines. The earliest adoption occurred on smaller gas turbine units, generally less than 10 MW in power. More recently, gas turbines greater than 10 MWs are being sold with electric starters. The authors expect that regardless of their size or fuel supply, most all future gas turbine users will opt for electric starters. This may even include the “larger” frame machines with power greater than 100 MW. Starting with some past history, this paper will not only summarize past development efforts, it will attempt to examine the current deployment of electric starters throughout the marine and industrial gas turbine landscapes. The large-scale acceptance of electric start systems for both new production and retrofit will depend on the favorable cost/benefit assessment when weighing both first cost and life cycle cost. The current and intense activity in electric vehicle applications is giving rise to even more power dense motors. The paper will look at some of these exciting applications, the installed products, and the technologies behind the products. To what extent these new products may serve the needs of the gas turbine community will be the central question this paper attempts to answer.

scholarly journals A Study on Preventing Food Wastage in India Using AI

2020 ◽  
pp. 378-425
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Resource Utilization ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Asian Country ◽  
Foreign Technology ◽  
Artificial Intelligence Technique ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
Food Wastage ◽  
Intelligence Technique

Exponential Growth of Technology in Asian country has compete a major role altogether spherical development and growth of economy and social development in our country. Asian country has opted for a even handed mixture of autochthone and foreign technology. Purchase of technology is often referred to as “Technology transfer” and it's usually coated by a technology transfer agreement. This work focuses on the key areas of computer science and the way it implements within the future to forestall the waste matter. This write-up nearly identifies the crucial problems or issues related to food & cash wastage in food. In Asian country there square measure such a big amount of those that aren't obtaining correct food and in an exceedingly same time there square measure some folks with excess food and at the top it goes to the wastage half. Our main intention is distinguishing the issues and giving the mandatory recommendations for resolution the issues encountered. the event of any country is nearly depends on the advancement in developing the technology in numerous fields and cash management. Countries that participate across this age square measure developed additional far more rather more way more than alternative countries as a result of the machine occupies the work more from men. additional advancements in twentieth century in house, aircraft, computers, biotech and knowledge technology square measure boost the developed nations abundant advanced. The new technology with young minds creates an activity each in information and resource utilization. For waste matter calculation and bar we are going to use some powerful artificial intelligence technique, intelligence and technologies.

scholarly journals Do Investors Pay Yield Premiums On Green Bonds?

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-21
Author(s):  
Anna Mikhaylova ◽  
Irina Ivashkovskaya
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Bond Market ◽  
Environmental Concerns ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Developed Markets ◽  
Financial Research ◽  
New Evidence ◽  
Bid Ask Spreads

Global shifts in perspectives on environmental concerns and the growing significance of large-scale sustainabilityprograms have brought the issue of green financing to the fore of financial research. In terms of volume, this area hasdemonstrated high growth rates in various types of capital markets.Unfortunately, few studies exist which explore the yields on green bonds in emerging markets in comparison todeveloped ones. As such, in this paper, we contribute new evidence to the field of green financing and outline severalmajor differences between green issues in these types of capital markets.We study yield premiums of green bonds on a sample of 2,450 green issues and comparable traditional bonds over theperiod from 2008 to March 2020. We contribute to the literature by new empirical evidence on green financing.Our results provide evidence of small but statistically significant negative premiums on green bonds of 23,4%1 comparedto the expected yields for standard issues. We also show that the negative premium on green bonds is more pronouncedin developed markets (- 27%2) than in emerging ones (18%3). Moreover, we provide new evidence on the negativepremium-liquidity relationship. Our research concludes that negative premiums are related to a higher level of liquidity:green bonds have lower bid-ask spreads and a higher level of liquidity than traditional ones.These conclusions can assist investors, potential issuing companies, and public authorities in achieving a betterunderstanding of the current situation of the green bond market in global terms.

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