Environmentalism - Science topic

Currently, energy and sustainability are two of the major concerns of mankind. Given the actual relevant energy consumption share of the building sector, innovative design solutions and optimal thermal performance of buildings are important for reducing energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions, while maintaining comfort of occupants. Additionally,...

This study introduces the concept of Sustainable TPACK, an extension of the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, emphasizing the integration of eco-friendly technology in education. By incorporating environmental awareness and sustainable practices, Sustainable TPACK aims to enhance teachers' ability to design and implemen...

We invite researchers to submit their work to MS16 at ICOSSAR'25. The conference will be held at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA, from June 1-6 2025. Abstract Submission Deadline: December 31, 2024. Submission Link: https://sites.google.com/icossar2025.org/icossar2025/home We look forward to receiving your contributions and...

Dear Professors, Researchers, and colleagues, Given your scientific and research expertise in laser applications, we would like to invite you to contribute to the Journal of Laser Applications special issue entitled: "Applications of Laser-based Techniques in Environmental and Biomedical Domains." The website of the call for this special issue...

This research aimed to explore Indonesia’s cultural diplomacy through the Bali Street Carnival, a side event of the 10th World Water Forum. The carnival was a cultural parade showcasing various arts and local traditions, and it became a medium of diplomacy to introduce Balinese culture and Indonesia in general. Through the qualitative method with a...

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: -Sustainable sewage sludge management; -Assessment of ecological risk; -Environmental and health impact assessment; -Sewage sludge management and application; -Sewage sludge sustainable disposal methods; -P...

The main objective of this research paper is to acquire an efficient understanding of the meaning and significance of the function of child development. This is an important function in all communities. The individuals are required to augment information in terms of various factors, which are facilitating in carrying out this function in a satisfac...

As glyphosate’s application becomes increasingly widespread across the globe, its potential adverse effects on humans have garnered growing concerns. Little evidence has revealed the associations between glyphosate and glucose homeostasis. A total of 2094 individuals were recruited from the NHANES 2013–2018. Urinary glyphosate, alkaline phosphatase...

This study explores the role of the external environment in contributing to condominium overhangs, focusing on unsold residential units in high-density regions, particularly Johor and Klang Valley. With a growing concern about unsold properties, despite a decline in the overall number of overhang units, this research investigates the influence of e...

Change management is a very dynamic managerial discipline that has been gaining importance in the last few years. Environmental turbulence calls for ever faster and more effective responses from managers and organizations. Small and medium-sized enterprises are an important part of the Czech economy. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor their abil...

A new degravitation mechanism within the framework of scalar tensor gravity is postulated and included by prescription. The mechanism eliminates all constant contributions from the potential to the Friedmann equation, leaving only the kinematic and the dynamic terms of the potential to drive cosmic acceleration. We explore a scenario involving a de...

Religious environmental communication plays a crucial role in addressing the ecological crisis, with Buddhism—recognized for its environmental potential—offering valuable contributions through its religious and lay leaders. Despite a substantial body of literature on religious environmentalism, discussions specifically on Buddhist environmental com...

Key Findings • A statewide survey conducted in 2023 found that 35% of Utahns believe their households are in an at-risk area for climate change or extreme weather events. • 41% of Utahns surveyed either somewhat or strongly agreed that they have or would consider moving due to environmental or climate reasons. • Results vary by location with 6...

El artículo aborda la falta de sensibilización hacia la cultura ambiental y el desarrollo sostenible en estudiantes de primaria de la institución etnoeducativa Laachon Mayapo, en Manaure, La Guajira. Utilizando un enfoque cualitativo, se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a 60 estudiantes de 9 a 12 años de los grados 3°, 4° y 5°. La muestra f...

1.Ambiente hospitalar e o Pai na condição da perda perinatal Na constatação de uma perda reconhecida no ambiente de atendimento clínico, a primeira instância de apoio emocional deve estar contida na relação médico-paciente e ser oferecida pelo médico que reconhece a perda da pessoa. No caso da perda gestacional, o ultrassonografista, o obstetra ou...

Objective: Although research supports an association between increased alternative reinforcement and decreased substance use, the impact of substance use on changes in reinforcement during posttreatment recovery remains untested. This study tested the effect of abstinence duration and substance use frequency on the trajectories of four reinforcemen...

This paper analyzes international environmental agreements in three-stage games consisting of a membership subgame, the signatories’ decision on the intensity of cooperation, and an emissions subgame. Signatories may act as Stackelberg leaders or play Nash. In the Stackelberg game, the highest intensity of cooperation between signatories is optimal...

As businesses increasingly adopt serverless computing, energy efficiency and sustainability have become essential considerations in architectural decisions. This paper evaluates the energy consumption of serverless architectures compared to traditional cloud and on-premises systems. By examining resource utilization, scaling strategies, and real-wo...

This article aims to discuss the issue of political agency in the context of the climate crisis. In this regard, the article reports and analyzes the outlines of the debate on the relationship between human beings and the non-human world, and takes Bruno Latour’s theoretical proposal and some criticisms of it as a reference. For the most part, this...

The Dutch government’s tax-free travel expenses scheme for commuting and business trips has been assessed for mobility, accessibility and environmental effects. The article also examined the effects of alternative tax-free schemes for the future.

This study investigates the feasibility of using nano-thermal rod for deicing tunnel pavements in cold region. The heating performance of the nano-thermal rod was compared with that of carbon fiber heating wire under low voltage conditions. Experimental studies were conducted in a controlled environmental chamber to evaluate the effects of arrangem...

Isu lingkungan dan sosial telah meningkat dan menjadi perhatian global hingga menyebabkan intensi perekonomian saat ini berfokus pada pembangunan yang berkelanjutan. Seiring meningkatkan tekanan global terhadap perubahan iklim dan kerusakan lingkungan, wirausahawan memiliki peran penting dalam menemukan, menciptakan, berinovasi, dan mengadopsi prak...

환경공학은 수질, 대기, 폐기물, 자원순환 등 다양한 분야에서 환경문제를 해결하기 위한 과학적·공학적 접근을 다루는 학문이다. 본 논문은 환경공학의 국내·외 역사를 통합적으로 정리하고, 그 발전 과정과 현황을 살펴보며 미래의 방향성을 제시하고자 한다. 환경공학은 초기 공중보건 문제를 해결하기 위한 수처리와 폐기물 관리에서 시작되었으나, 산업혁명 이후 산업화와 도시화로 인한 대기오염, 자원 고갈 등의 문제를 해결하며 그 범위가 확장되었다. 특히, 현대에는 기후변화와 탄소중립과 같은 글로벌 이슈를 중심으로 지속 가능한 기술 개발과 4차 산업혁명 기술의 융합이 주목받고 있다. 본 논문은 환경공학의 역사적 배경, 발전 과정,...

This study assessed background ionizing radiation (BIR) levels in six markets across Ile-Ife and Modakeke, Southwestern Nigeria, to evaluate potential health risks. Annual effective dose rates (AEDR) were measured and analyzed using a handheld Geiger Counter. Results showed AEDR values ranging from 0.67 mSv/y at Texaco Market to 2.52 mSv/y at Sabo...

Surface roughness is an important factor influencing subsea cable/umbilical–soil interaction. The cable/umbilical goes through several steps before being laid on the seabed, including production, spooling, unspooling, and installation on the seabed. Yet, there is no standard method for assessing the outer sheath roughness, whether extruded or rovin...

A power factor corrector (PFC) is a device whose job is to improve the power factor of a device. Several connections of semiconductor converters are used for this purpose; one of them is the bridgeless totem-pole power factor correction converter (BLTP-PFC). The bridgeless totem-pole power factor correction converter (BLTP-PFC) is known for its adv...

This study analyzes the effects and mechanisms of the digital economy on corporate carbon emission intensity through theoretical and empirical analysis. It explores the potential of the digital economy as a driving force for reducing corporate carbon emission intensity. It has been found that a country's digital economic development can reduce corp...

The integration of Lean Six Sigma practices in engineering project management has been widely adopted to improve efficiency and reduce defects. However, the environmental and social implications of these practices have received limited attention. This research aims to investigate the sustainability considerations in Lean Six Sigma practices within...

A combination of principles influencing trademark law can lead to paradoxical situations of conflicts of interest and conflicting interpretations of the regulations. This article provides a brief overview of real market cases from the Common Euro-pean Market, illustrating as cleanly as possible the tension between the right to property and the righ...

A pesquisa incluiu a identificação das espécies de aves presentes no fragmento, o monitoramento da atividade vocal ao longo de diferentes períodos e a análise acústica dos dados coletados

This paper examines the relationships of various types of network organizations and discusses the connectives among all these types of organizations. It also discusses how work, social relations, impacts the decision making for each respective network. It then discusses the environmental influences have governed technological changes and innovation...

This paper presents a comprehensive multicriteria performance index analysis to find the most suitable screed composite to be used in flooring applications. The mechanical and durability properties and the economic and environmental impact of various screed mixes were considered. The screed composites were prepared by varying the mix design paramet...

We explore the emergent dynamics of coupled oscillators which arise through the interplay of diffusive and environmental coupling in the presence of time delays. We show that unlike environmental coupling delay that induces revival of oscillations, the propagation delay in the diffusive path gives rise to death islands, i.e., both amplitude death a...

Smart Greenhouses are advanced agricultural systems that utilize IoT (Internet of Things) technologies to monitor and control environmental conditions, enabling optimized plant growth. They are designed to address climate-related challenges by providing a controlled environment that ensures consistent production, regardless of external weather cond...

This article aims to examine and explain the use of electronic learning resources and the environment to support the learning process. In preparing this article, the author used a literature study research method (library research), where the library literature used was in the form of articles and other relevant scientific works using Google Schola...

Dear Esteemed Readers and Nature Lovers, The 2nd issue of Volume 07 of the Voice of Environment Newsletter is now available! Wastewater treatment and circular economy are the primary objectives of this issue. This subject aims to bring attention to the situation and the issues surrounding the circular economy of wastewater treatment. We ensure the...

This article focuses on group leadership during times of crisis, using an example of a social work practitioners' mutual aid group formed during the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States. As the group learned, external crises change over time and this can impact group formation and the development of mutual aid, as well as leade...

As the global esports industry continues to grow, concerns regarding its environmental sustainability have garnered increasing attention. However, there is still an apparent lack of research on esports that intersect environmental sustainability, particularly to climate action. Our study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of efforts made by the e...

Despite the growing body of research examining the personality traits of individuals with high abilities, little clarity exists about how they differ from the general population, especially within the university context. This study aimed to identify distinct personality traits by examining 268 high-ability university students alongside a matched av...

Every construction project of a water treatment plant is unique and has its own operating environmental technical requirements (Xue et al, 2010). As a result, the ground assessment of sustainable design is applied to make sure that the project's environmental impacts are minimized. By doing that, it means the constraints that limit the progression...

We report an electrochemical process for the direct alkoxylation of benzylic C(sp³)−H bonds without the need for external oxidants or metal catalysts. This environmentally friendly and sustainable synthetic strategy facilitates the alkoxylation of C(sp³)−H in benzylic groups. The approach enables the late‐stage incorporation of complex alkoxy group...

Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) is considered as a promising battery to replace lithium ion battery (LIBs). Sn-based electrode materials have been widely studied because of their high theoretical capacity, good safety performance and good environmental compatibility. However, due to the serious volume change, slow dynamic response and low coulombic eff...

POSTER TITLE: "Hemocytes of Freshwater Snail Bellamya Bengalensis: A Useful Tool for Assessing Environmental Challenges". AUTHORS: Srikanta Guria*, Monoj Das, Anindita Chakraborty and Tithi Dutta Poster Number is PP-F-35. International Conference, ICBS-2025 Organized by Surendranath College, Kolkata 3rd January, 2025 Poster Presentation

This is the first study to compare the hedonic wage and discrete choice models in the context of real job market choices. The hedonic wage method is the most widely adopted approach in estimating the value of marginal changes in mortality risks (or value of a statistical life, VSL). Alternatively, the discrete choice model offers a framework for va...

Open defecation remains a critical environmental and public health challenge worldwide, particularly in low-income regions like Bangwe. This proposal aims to investigate the synergistic relationship between open defecation and environmental degradation, focusing on the impact on Bangwe rivers. By addressing this issue comprehensively, we seek to pr...

Recently, turfgrass has received scrutiny from the public in many parts of the United States due to the misconception that it has limited benefits and has negative impacts on the environment. These negative impacts are often associated with water and chemical usage during turfgrass maintenance. Even with these ill-advised concerns, turfgrass remain...

Sustainable manufacturing is a rapidly growing field that primarily seeks to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing processes. Although the three-lens approach of social, environmental, and economic aspects remain the primary focus in any sustainability study, the domains of behavioral, and environmental economics along with smart data te...

With advancing age, progressive loss of muscle strength, as assessed by hand grip strength, may result in a poorer health-related quality of life. The aim of this study is to determine the associations of hand grip strength with quality of life among people aged 50–90 years from South West Poland. The study group comprised 1 446 people, including 3...

This précis presents a research concept for a study aimed at harnessing evaluative criteria for environmental peacebuilding. It outlines the reasons for undertaking the proposed study, states the problem to be examined, defines the research question, and articulates the conceptual framework with reference to the methods of data collection and analy...

In this work, a program has been developed to evaluate and strengthen environmental training. To do so, two work groups were analyzed, one control and one experimental, to which two simultaneous strategies were applied. On the one hand, the control group received traditional support, while the experimental group received the designed program. For i...

زباله‌سوزها یکی از با اهمیت‌ترین محصول تکنالوژی معاصر برای دفع مناسب زباله‌های خطرناک می‌باشند. زباله‌سوزهای کمپنیACS (Advanced Combustion System) امریکایی و سایر کمپنی‌های مشابه که با معیارهای اروپایی و امریکایی محیط زیست در مطابقت قراردارد، به بازار جهان عرضه گردیده است که نتایج مطلوبی را در دفع زباله‌های کلینیکی داده اند. در دهه‌ی گذشته قوت‌های...

Few pathogens have historically been subjected to as intense scientific and clinical scrutiny as SARS-CoV-2. The genetic, immunological, and environmental factors influencing disease severity and post-infection clinical outcomes, known as correlates of immunity, remain largely undefined. Clinical outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection vary widely, rangin...

Este estudio tiene como objetivos, determinar los factores que inciden en la comercialización de la melcocha ecuatoriana con envoltura ecológica y analizar la demanda del producto, para ello se realizó una investigación descriptiva y empírica, la muestra fue seleccionada mediante criterios de conveniencia en donde se encuestó a un total de 244 pers...

This paper discusses the relationship between human resource management (HRM) and sustainable development as well as examines how HRM strategies can serve as an opportunity for university sector in KSA to achieve sustainable development across all its dimensions including economic, social, technical and environmental. To achieve these objectives, a...

Periodontitis is one of the most common oral diseases. It is generally treated by non-surgical and/or surgical therapy with adjunctive approaches for prevention and control. The current understanding of the pathogenesis of periodontitis has unraveled the importance of the inflammatory and immune reactions to combat periodontitis whose etiology is a...

We investigated the reactivity of layered GeAs in the presence of oxygen or water using synchrotron-based X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and ab initio calculations. By performing experiments at near-ambient pressure (up to 20 mbar), we gained detailed insights into the material’s stability under realistic conditions. GeAs showed limited reactivit...

Antennal sensillar structures respond to a variety of environmental stimuli. In the present study, the antennal sensilla of all three subfamilies of the family Lygaeidae are studied for the first time. This research shows the presence of five main types of sensilla (sensilla trichodea, chaetica, campaniformia, basiconica, and coeloconica). Their co...

The ability to self-soothe is a critical aspect of emotional regulation that begins in infancy and continues to develop across the lifespan. While significant attention has been given to familial and environmental influences on this skill, peer relationships play an equally pivotal role, especially during adolescence and adulthood. This article exp...

This article uses CiteSpace software to analyze the correlation between ESG (environmental, social, and governance) performance and corporate innovation capabilities. A knowledge graph of ESG and corporate innovation research was constructed through coword analysis and timeline view analysis of the Web of Science core collection literature from 201...

This study addresses the fragmented understanding of the relationship between digital transformation (DT) and innovation by proposing a multi-level framework that integrates diverse disciplinary perspectives. This framework provides deep insight into how DT influences innovation. A systematic literature review was conducted, and based on the findin...

Remanufacturing is pivotal in transitioning to more sustainable economies. While industry evidence highlights its vast market potential and economic and environmental benefits, remanufacturing remains underexplored in theoretical research. This study revisits a state-of-the-art remanufacture-to-order (RtO) system and develops an alternative approac...

Fertilizing maize at an optimum nitrogen rate is imperative to maximize productivity and sustainability. Using a combination of long-term (n = 379) and short-term (n = 176) experiments, we show that the economic optimum nitrogen rate for US maize production has increased by 2.7 kg N ha⁻¹ yr⁻¹ from 1991 to 2021 (1.2% per year) simultaneously with gr...

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This article highlights a cartographic study of Vác, Hungary, focusing on the integration of environmental and touristic features into thematic maps. The project utilized geoinformatics techniques to create a comprehensive representation of Vác’s cultural and ecological landscape, providing insights for urban planning and tourism development.

This paper investigates and compares two widely employed techniques for measuring natural gamma absorbed dose rate in outdoor air: the thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) and the Geiger-Mueller (GM) detector-based environmental radiation monitor (ERM). Over two decades (2003–2023), measurements were conducted at eighteen investigation sites having a...

As societal expectations for corporate sustainability and social responsibility continue to rise, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors have garnered significant attention from scholars in the fields of economics and finance. Practitioners frequently associate corporate value with the performance of sustainable development-linked bond...