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Instytucjonalna opieka położnicza nad kobietą ciężarną i rodzącą w Polsce w okresie PRL-u
Authors: Stawiak-Ososińska Małgorzata
Published: December 2023

Institutional obstetric care for pregnant women and women giving birth in Poland during the Polish People’s Republic

Summary After the end of World War II, Poland began a period of reconstruction of the country, but also of great ideological changes. A new regime was introduced, which set as its goal the nationalization of all branches of the economy. One of the areas of implementation of the new policy was health care. However, the introduction of all intentions was not immediately possible due to the massive destruction of the material base and the shortage of qualified medical staff. One of the demands of the new government was to universalize the health service and provide free care to all citizens. Obstetric care had a special place in these plans. It was considered necessary to create as soon as possible a network of facilities where parturients would be able to give birth in proper sanitary conditions under the care of qualified personnel, and thus limit the practice of the time being reduced to the use of unqualified village midwives for deliveries. In view of the insufficient number of gynecological-obstetrical hospitals, they began to create hitherto unknown institutions, which were intended to be located mainly in villages, so that they would be relatively close to the women giving birth. These institutions were birthing rooms and obstetric units. The text shows the specifics of the functioning of these three institutions providing perinatal assistance – functioning throughout the entire period of the People’s Poland – as well as the social perception of the services provided in them.
„Jak Wojtek swoją rodzinę od jaglicy ratował”. Zwalczanie jaglicy w Polsce po II wojnie światowej
Authors: Marek Anna
Published: December 2023

„How Wojtek saves his family from trachoma”. Fighting trachoma in Poland after Second World War

The articles presents the history against trachoma in Poland after Second World War. The infestation of the country with trachoma felt down from 1,1% to about 0,2% i.e. more than 5 times. It was possible thanks to the use of new drugs, mainly antibiotics and sulfonamides, as well as raising the standard of living of the society and paying special attention to combating the disease in children.
Baseline Comparison of Exercisers and Nonexercisers With Spinal Cord Injury Enrolled in a Group Tele-Exercise Program
Authors: Baehr Laura A. , Bruneau Michael , Finley Margaret
Published: December 2023

Background

Individuals with SCI are 1.5 times more likely to be sedentary compared to adults without disabilities or chronic health conditions. It is therefore imperative to develop and evaluate innovative facilitation strategies for physical activity behavior in this population.

Objectives

As an insightful step to creating and evaluating tailored physical activity interventions for individuals with SCI, we evaluated demographic, psychosocial, and physical characteristics of those who choose to engage in physical activity by enrolling in a group exercise study.

Design/Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional analysis detailing demographic features and baseline outcomes of those with SCI enrolled in a group tele-exercise study who were classified as regular exercisers versus nonregular exercisers per the American College of Sports Medicine exercise guidelines. Between-group differences for psychosocial and physical outcomes were assessed with chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests (p < .05).

Results

Twenty-seven adult volunteers enrolled in the study (exercisers = 14, nonexercisers = 13). Groups were comparable for biological sex, gender identity, self-reported racial group(s), and current age. Exercisers demonstrated significantly shorter duration of injury compared to nonexercisers (p = .012). Exercisers exhibited significantly higher exercise self-efficacy (p = .017) and increased reported weekly minutes in vigorous intensity leisure time physical activity (p = .029).

Conclusion

Nonexercisers with SCI demonstrate increased injury duration and reduced exercise self-efficacy compared to active peers. These factors should be addressed in the design and delivery of SCI-specific physical activity interventions to increase the likelihood of this critical health behavior over time.
Productivity Improvement Strategy Using DX for Japanese Small and Medium Manufacturing Companies
Authors:   The Korean-Japanese Economics & Management Association, Han Kwang-Hee
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Digital technologies, which have played a major role in driving the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, are now not only a means of maximizing their competitiveness to small and medium manufacturing companies, but also use them to deepen their ties with related parties such as producers, suppliers, and consumers. Therefore, these digital technologies make it possible to create new values and higher values for small and medium manufacturing companies in Japan today. The purpose of this paper is to focus on what is the fundamental purpose of promoting digital transformation by small and medium Japanese manufacturing companies in recent years, and what are the effects of promoting such digital transformation. In addition, the characteristic that appears in the process of developing digital transformation by introducing such digital technology to its management activities is to analyze cases using the operation model of digital transformation.
Research design, data, and methodology: Based on previous studies so far, this study presents a DX operation analysis model of Japanese small and medium manufacturing companies to identify and analyze the characteristics of Japanese small and medium manufacturing companies’ introduction and operation of DX in their production activities, and focuses on the cases of small and medium manufacturing companies corresponding to the three types in such models.
Results: In order to enable Japanese small and medium manufacturing companies to develop production activities suitable for the new digital era amid rapidly changing environmental changes in the era of the 4th industrial revolution, above all, a change in the business model is required to maximize the productivity and added value of their products. Through the DX operation cases of small and medium manufacturing companies in Japan, we were able to see how effectively and efficiently they are coping with the challenges related to productivity improvement and technology succession, which were their ultimate problems, by using digital technologies such as IoT, AI, big data, and cloud.
Implications: Since the problem of low birth rate and aging population is emerging as a serious social problem in Korea, the technology succession problem related to the manufacture of molds by skilled engineers in Japanese small and medium manufacturing companies is thought to be a phenomenon that may soon occur in Korea. Therefore, the various DX operation cases of small and medium manufacturing industries in Japan have great implications for small and medium manufacturing companies in Korea.
The Emergence of Merchant Schools During the Kyoho Period (1716-1736) in Early Modern Japan
Authors:   The Korean-Japanese Economics & Management Association, Lee Duk-Hoon , Rhee Kyung-Gu
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the emergence of merchant schools and the merchant spirit of the samurai society in Kyoho period (1716∼1736) of the Edo Shogunate.
Research design, data, and methodology: The research direction of this study was determined through previous research, and a comparison was made between Kaitokudo(懐徳堂), a government-run merchant school, and Singakugosha(心学講舎), a private merchant school, through their establishment backgrounds.
Results: Kaitokudo was founded in Japan’s early modern society by the power of merchants, and the merchant school was sanctioned by the shogunate and emerged as a government institution, which is probably one of the most important schools in the world. This is a rare phenomenon, and is seen as a result of the intellectual equalization of merchants and samurai. Meanwhile, Shingaku Kosha, a private merchant school, was founded by Ishida Baigan(石田梅岩). Ishida Baigan asserted the legitimacy of merchants and commerce, which had been looked down upon in the past, instilled pride in merchants, elevated them to the philosophy of “merchant’s ways,” and led them to Sekimon Shingaku. It expanded and became the spiritual origin of Japanese capitalism.
Implications: If we think about it from the standpoint of South Korea, which is also a Confucian country, we can see that it justified the “merchant’s profession and the profits earned by merchants,” which were considered debased until the 18th century, and equated (merchant’s) profits with (samurai’s) offerings. This led to the equalization of the duties of merchants and samurai (Korea: 兩班), which was a revolutionary idea at the time, and was popular in Japan during the Kyoho(亨保)period (1716-1736). It must be said that this was a major event, and a world historical event in the Asian world, something that had never been seen before in Europe, Korea, or China.
State-of-the-art Overview of Biological Treatment of Polluted Water from Rice Mills and Imminent Technologies with Green Energy Retrieval
Authors: Singh R. K. , Bajpai S.
Published: December 2023

Rice milling involves shelling and polishing paddy grains to produce rice- both raw and parboiled. Parboiled rice production requires a massive quantity of freshwater for soaking, which, in turn, generates a large amount of wastewater. If this wastewater is not properly ameliorated, it can cause tremendous troubles of surface water pollution, land pollution, and, ultimately, groundwater pollution. Therefore, proper treatment of polluted water from rice mills (PWRM) as per the effluent discharge norms is necessary to protect the surface and subsurface water resources for sustainable development. There are two methods for remediating rice mill wastewater- physicochemical and biological. The biological methods produce comparatively less sludge and are cost-effective. Moreover, these processes are capable of retrieving green energy in the form of biomethane, biohydrogen, and bioelectricity to augment bio-fuel production, aiming to meet the ever-increasing fuel demands caused by rapid industrialization, motorization, and urbanization. The focus on green energy production is gaining momentum day by day due to the adverse effects of conventional energy derived from fossil fuel combustion in terms of enhanced Air Pollution Index (API) in the ambient atmosphere. In this paper, anaerobic biodegradation, phytoremediation, phyco-remediation, and microbial fuel cell techniques adopted by various researchers for remediating the polluted water from rice mills have been well addressed and critically discussed. The pros and cons of these biological methods have been well addressed to assess the socio-technoeconomic feasibility of each method.
Abundance, Characteristics, and Microplastics Load in Informal Urban Drainage System Carrying Intermixed Liquid Waste Streams
Authors: Upadhyay K. , Bajpai S.
Published: December 2023

This first-of-its-kind study systematically assesses the abundance and characteristics of Microplastics (MPs) in different categories of informal open drains (nallas) carrying different liquid waste streams from different functional areas of an Indian city. Such drains are part of the informal urban drainage system that carries wastewater, stormwater, industrial effluent, and rural runoff. Logistical and locational limitations of traditional wastewater (WW) sampling methods severely limit their application in open drains. To overcome sampling challenges owing to complex geography, vast drainage network spread across different functional areas of the entire city, and local challenges, appropriately modified sampling strategies were adopted to collect samples from 35 open WW drains (small/local, intermediatory, and large). MPs (50μm-5mm) were present in a bucket, and net samples obtained from all 35 WW drains. The average MP concentration in WW drains was 4.20 ± 1.40 particles/L (bucket samples) and 5.19 ± 1.32 particles/L (net samples). A declining trend of MPs abundance was observed from larger to smaller drains, confirming that smaller and intermediatory drains (carrying WW from different functional areas of the city) are discharging their MP loads into larger drains. Intermixing different WW streams (municipal WW, stormwater surface runoff, agricultural runoff, and industrial WW) increases MP levels in drains. The local riverine ecosystem is being put at risk by a daily MPs load of 12.6 x 108 particles discharged from 9 larger drains into the local river Kharun. To protect the riverine ecosystem, controlling the high daily MPs load from such drains is important. Diversion of WW drains through constructed wetlands built near river banks can be a cost-effective solution. Because the entire Indian subcontinent and parts of Africa rely mainly on such drains having similar characteristics and local conditions, the findings of this study reflect the status and pattern of MPs pollution in informal drains of the entire Indian subcontinent and can be used by stakeholders and governments to take mitigative and preventive measures to manage the MPs pollution and protect the local riverine ecosystem.
Role of Human Capital Accumulation in the Adoption of Sustainable Technology: An Overlapping Generations Model with Natural Resource Degradation
Authors: Verma Shilpy , Nadeem Md. Raghib
Published: December 2023

We develop an economic model to derive the conditions under which individuals will invest in human capital and move on to adopt sustainable technology instead of natural resource-intensive technology. For this purpose, we extend the overlapping generation model developed by Ikefuji & Horii as our analytical framework. Unlike Ikefuji & Horii who developed an overlapping generation model (OLG) in the context of local pollution, the authors adopted it in the context of renewable natural resources. To do this, we have introduced the production sector that relies on natural resource-intensive technology. This research extends beyond the Ikefuji & Horii model by assuming that an individual derives utility by investing in his child’s education apart from utility derived from consumption when young and adult. Human capital accumulation enables individuals to participate in human capital-intensive production, which produces output through sustainable production technology. As the main result of our theoretical analysis, we find that more educated individual is less dependent on the natural resource endowment for earning their income. We also find that sustainable consumption growth requires that individuals assign a certain positive weight to investment in their child’s education. A long-run steady-state equilibrium level of human capital accumulation is higher and higher than the weight assigned by the parents to the child’s education. In this overlapping generation’s economy, sustainable consumption growth requires that individuals assign a certain weight or give some importance to human capital accumulation. This follows from the fact that the long-run steady-state value of the income earned by an individual depends positively on the expenditure on education.
Distribution and Concentration of Pb, Cd, and Hg Metals Due to Land Use Influence on Sediment in Malili River, East Luwu Regency
Authors: Nurhasmiati Nurhasmiati
Published: December 2023

This research was conducted in the waters of Malili River, East Luwu Regency, with 4 observation points in Malili River East Luwu Regency, namely: (a) Southeast Sulawesi Sub Das (Point 1) namely Pongkeru village bridge, Coordinate point 12126.69’8°” E; (b) Larona Sub Das Karebbe basin bridge (Point 2), Coordinate point 12115.09’9°” E; (c) The meeting point of Larona sub-dash and Pongkeru sub-dash (Point 3), coordinate point 12159.64’8°” E; (d) Upper Malili River, Malili village, Malili bridge (Point 4), Coordinate point 12147.20’5°” E. Metal concentration and distribution were analyzed descriptively with the help of images (maps), graphs, and tables. Differences in Pb, Cd, and Hg metal concentrations in sediments between point locations were tested using analysis of variance (ANOVA) through the SPSS version 22 program. The relation between grain size, organic matter, and Pb, Cd, and Hg metal concentrations was tested using linear correlation. The results showed that the sediment content of Pb and Cd metal concentrations at each point location did not exceed NOAA (1999) quality standards. In the sediment, Hg metal concentration exceeds the quality standards of NOAA (1999) at each point, namely point 1. Pongkeru 0.590 μg.g-1, point 2. Karebbe 0.229 μg.g-1, point 3. Kawasule 0.514 μg.g-1 and point 4. Malili 0.358 μg.g-1. The relation between sediment size and Pb, Cd, and Hg metal concentrations at each point location has a weak correlation. The relation does not significantly affect the content of heavy metals in the sediment. It may be due to other factors, such as the source of heavy metal pollutants in each different point location. The relation between organic matter and the concentration of Pb, Cd, and Hg metals at each point location has a weak correlation. The relation does not significantly affect the content of heavy metals in the sediment because it may be due to other factors, such as different sources of heavy metal pollutants in each point location.
The Effect of Government Subsidies on Innovation Capability of the New Energy Vehicle Industry
Authors: Yang Guixing
Published: December 2023

Countries all over the world are paying attention to the growth of the new energy vehicle industry and implementing various subsidy policies to stimulate industry development to enhance the new energy vehicle industry’s innovative capability. This study uses a network DEA model to analyze China’s new energy vehicle industry’s technological innovation capability, decomposing it into two stages: technology development and innovation transformation, and calculating the innovation capability level of China’s new energy vehicle industry from 2012 to 2017. The findings show that due to a disconnect between the efficiency of the technology development stage and the efficiency of the innovation transformation stage, innovation technology cannot serve business operations, resulting in China’s new energy vehicle industry’s overall low level of innovation capability. Based on this, an IT3SLS analysis of the factors influencing innovation capability and phase-by-phase efficiency reveals that while China’s new energy vehicle industry’s subsidy policy has historically failed to significantly improve innovation capability, there is a complementary/substitution effect between labor input, corporate capital, and government subsidies. Based on the findings of this study, important policy recommendations are made to further develop the technological capabilities of the new energy vehicle industry in the context of China’s present new energy policy.
Multivariant Assessment of Metals Using Liverworts as an Appealing Tool in Catchment Sites of Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Chaturvedi Priyank , Singh Shivom , Rathore Kajal S.
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to conduct a systematic review to analyze heavy metals seasonal concentrations in Uttarakhand tourist hotspot cities (Almora, Nainital, Ranikhet, Mussoorie, and Dhanaulti). A total of 45 samples of liverwort Dumotiera hirsuta were collected from five different cities during winter (Dry deposition) and monsoon (Wet deposition) in the year 2021. The concentrations of Zn, As, Cd, and Pb due to anthropogenic pollution load in the selected locations were analyzed by active biomonitoring using Inductive Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Concentration loading of zinc, arsenic, cadmium, and lead was observed to be 79%, 71%, 48%, and 33%, respectively, higher during the dry (winter) season when compared with the monsoon dataset. Multivariant data were analyzed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with three components explaining maximum variation in data by factor loading through varimax rotation. The rapid growth and development have connected tourists to the mountain of the western Himalayas. Thus, a monitoring program is needed in these areas for further assessment. So that necessary action can be taken to conserve the eco-sensitive zones of Uttarakhand.
Impact of Nanoplastics on Marine Life: A Review
Authors: Das S. , Tegadye Desnet Gebrekidan
Published: December 2023

Minute plastic subdivisions like microplastics and nanoplastics have recently gained considerable attention because of their toxic effects on the environment and human health. Many plastics have been consumed worldwide regularly, and most are thrown away after a single use. They all end up in the sea and ocean, leading to a large debris of plastic garbage in the marine environment. Different physical and chemical processes occur in the marine ecosystem to degrade the macroplastics into micro- and nano-level plastics. Owing to their small size and large surface area, nanoplastics can easily be ingested into the tissues and organs of various marine species (both vertebrates and invertebrates) and accumulate more toxic materials in them than micro and macroplastics. Several reports have been obtained on the toxicity of plastics and microplastics on marine organisms. Still, till now, a cursory report has been found on the potential risk of nanoplastics in connection with marine life. This review highlights the origins of nanoplastics (NPs), their properties, characterization, and impact on marine ecosystems, along with their remediation and future aspects. The review will also untangle and specify the area of nanoplastics on which further research is urgently needed to better understand its toxic effect and eco-friendly restoration on the environment, especially on marine life.
Decarbonization of the Building Sector in Morocco – A Systematic Review
Authors: Majaty S. EL , Touzani A. , Kasseh Y.
Published: December 2023

This article is a systematic review of the decarbonization of the building sector in Morocco. It explores the different approaches and technologies used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve decarbonization targets in this sector. The article examines the policies and regulations in place in Morocco to encourage decarbonization of the building sector, as well as the initiatives taken by key actors to reduce carbon emissions in their buildings. It also reviews sustainable building technologies and renewable energy systems currently used in the country. The systematic review concludes that while Morocco has put in place policies and regulations to encourage the decarbonization of the building sector, there is still much to be done to achieve the ambitious decarbonization targets set by the country. The authors of the article recommend greater investment in sustainable building technologies and renewable energies, as well as increased collaboration between public and private sector actors to accelerate the transition to low-carbon buildings.
Effects of Natural Radioactivity of Some Chemical and Organic Fertilizers on Gonads in Iraqi Kufa Markets
Authors: Alkufi Abdulhussein A. , Kadhim Shaymaa A. , Alaboodi Azhar S. , Alhous Shatha F.
Published: December 2023

This study assessed the hazard indicators of common chemical and organic fertilizers widely available in the markets of Najaf Governorate, Iraq. The concentrations of natural radionuclides were measured in thirteen types of fertilizers by Gamma spectrum using NaI(Tl) (3*3) detector. The average radioactivity of the nuclides 226Ra, 232Th, and 40K was (48.91, 37.04, and 702.4675) Bq.kg-1, respectively, for (Di-Aluminum Phosphate) the chemical fertilizers of the type (DAP) and the (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) chemical fertilizers of the type (NPK) the average radioactivity of the nuclides 226Ra, 232Th, and 40K were (35.78, 42.356 and 1519.653) Bq.kg-1, respectively, while the average radioactivity of the organic fertilizers (Orga.) were 55.153, 23.148 and 1451.258 for the three studied nuclei. As for the average values for radium equivalent were 155.967, 213.363, and 200.0023 (Bq.kg-1) for (DAP), (NPK) and organic fertilizers, respectively. The values of the external severity index (Hex), gamma radiation hazard index (Iγ), and representative alpha index (Iα) were within the permissible limits determined by the UNCEAR 2000. The highest value of total annual effective dose equivalent(TAED) was 1.468 mSv.y-1, the lowest value was 0.302 mSv.y-1, and the mean values were 0.722 mSv.y-1. In contrast, the highest value for annual gonadal dose equivalent(AGED) was 1392.527 μSv.y-1, the lowest value was 275.361 μSv.y-1, and the average values for all models were 672.135 μSv.y-1. The Excess Lifetime Cancer Risk (ELCR), the highest value was 4.039 × 10-3, the lowest value was 0.833× 10-3, and the average value was 1.988× 10-3 for all fertilizers. The Pearson correlation between radioactive variables and cluster analysis was recognized for the three types of fertilizer samples despite it not being widely accepted. The study can be considered preliminary data for subsequent studies.
Production of a Database on Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP) and the Elaboration of Projection Scenarios of these Emissions Using the LEAP Software - The Case of Morocco
Authors: Kasseh Y. , Touzani A. , Majaty S. EL
Published: December 2023

Short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) have significant effects on climate, human health, and the environment. In Morocco, steps are being taken to reduce SLCP emissions, but effective policymaking requires a thorough understanding of emission sources and trends. In this paper, we present a study on the production of a database on SLCP emissions in Morocco, as well as the development of scenarios to project these emissions using LEAP software. The results of this analysis allow us to better understand the emissions sources and evaluate the impact of different emission reduction policies.
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Clinical Trials: Implementing Sustainable Practices in Clinical Research
Authors: Nidhi Aditi
Published: December 2023

Sustainable clinical trials involve conducting trials in a socially conscious and environmentally responsible manner. This involves considering the effects of clinical trials on the environment and the populations engaged in the studies. The pharmaceutical sector, particularly clinical research, is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The need for a legal framework considering the environmental impact of hundreds of global clinical trials cannot be overstated. Clinical trials’ carbon footprint is a complex subject that calls for cooperation from various parties, including researchers, trial sponsors, healthcare providers, and regulatory organizations. The waste generated during clinical trials, including packaging materials, laboratory supplies, and hazardous waste from the disposal of clinical samples, can adversely affect public health and the environment. Therefore, addressing this issue is essential to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. The purpose of this study is to discuss potential strategies to cut down on carbon emissions, discuss the challenges in setting up clinical trials in an environmentally sustainable way, and highlight the importance of a precautionary approach during the various phases of conducting clinical trials. Although there is limited research on greenhouse gas emissions generated by clinical trials, it is evident that more work needs to be done in this field.
Potassium Solubilizing Bacteria (KSB) and Osmopriming Mediated Morphological Changes and Triggers in Yield of Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.) Under Water-Limiting Conditions
Authors: Kalangutkar A. , Siddique A.
Published: December 2023

A field-based experiment was conducted to know the relevance of potassium solubilizing bacteria (KSB), and Osmo-priming mediated morphological changes and yielded recovery in green gram (Vigna radiata L.) under water-limiting conditions. Hence, the experiment was carried out at the research farm of Lovely Professional University. The characters like plant height, number of leaves, leaf area plant-1, and LAI were considered to track the morphological changes, while the primary branches, nodules, pods plant-1, seeds pod-1, the average length of the pod, test weight, biological yield, grain yield, and harvest index (HI) were used to determine the recovery of yield as compared to control. Among the treatments, T8 was recorded as one of the best treatments for all the morphological parameters studied, i.e., plant height (51.80 cm), number of leaves (42 plant-1), leaf area (577.27 cm2.plant-1) and LAI (1.92) while most of the yield contributing characters were found better in T6 i.e. nodules (8.3 plant-1), seeds pod-1 (10) and length of the pod (7.65 cm) except for the primary branches and the number of pods plant-1 which was remain recorded maximum in T8 (6.0 and 22). The yield of green gram and its biological yield were recorded as highest in T6 and T2 (6.83 and 24.23 g.plant-1), while HI and test weight were also noted in T6 (32.0% and 5.90 g). This study has concluded that the KSB, combined with KNO3, showed a strong potential to modify the morphological structure while the yield of green gram was in KSB + Ca(NO3)2 under water scarcity.
Economic Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture: A Study of India and its Neighbouring Countries Using ARDL Approach
Authors: Ahmed Mashud , Saha Paramita
Published: December 2023

This study aims to analyze the association between the share of agriculture in GDP and changes in climatic variables, notably per capita CO2 emissions and temperature change, using time series data of India, Bangladesh, and Nepal for the period 1961-2018. The ARDL bounds testing method was applied to analyze the relationships among the research variables for both short-term and long-term. The results revealed that in the long run, per capita CO2 emissions and temperature change have no statistically significant relationship with India and Nepal’s share of agriculture in GDP. However, temperature change has demonstrated a positive and statistically significant relationship with the share of agriculture in Bangladesh’s GDP. Temperature change has a significant and adverse impact on the share of agriculture in India’s GDP in the short run, whereas CO2 has no significant effect. In the short run, CO2 shows a positive and significant connection with the share of agriculture in Bangladesh’s GDP. Still, temperature change is negatively and significantly associated with the proportion of agriculture in the nation’s GDP. Different lag values of both CO2 and temperature change have significant relationships with the share of GDP in agriculture in the short run in Nepal. As agriculture is a key source of GDP for all three countries, it is vital to implement suitable policies and make plans and strategies to mitigate climate change’s harmful consequences in agriculture.
The Role of Stakeholders in Achieving Sustainable Agriculture: A Case Study in Sragen Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Sartika R. C. , Purwaningsih Y. , Gravitiani E. , Nitiyasa P.
Published: December 2023

Rice farming plays a crucial role in maintaining national resilience and stability. However, its sustainability is faced with complex and multidimensional challenges. One of the challenges agricultural sustainability faces is the reduction of farmland due to the construction of toll roads. The development of the Solo-Mantingan-Ngawi toll road has significantly impacted the reduction of agricultural land in Sragen Regency, the second-largest rice-producing area in Central Java after Grobogan. This issue will threaten national food security if left unaddressed without further intervention. The development of sustainable agriculture is expected to be a solution to promoting food resilience. However, stakeholder involvement is necessary for successful development. This research aims to identify the stakeholders involved in developing sustainable agriculture to promote food resilience in Sragen Regency. This study adopts a mixed-method approach with data collection through in-depth interviews. The analytical tool used in this research is MACTOR (Matrix of Alliance and Conflict: Tactic, Objectives, and Recommendation). The study identified the stakeholders influencing the development of sustainable agriculture in Sragen Regency as Farmer Groups, Farmers, Village Heads, Agriculture Extenders, and the Department of Agriculture and Food Security. These findings serve as a basis for developing collaborative patterns among all stakeholders required to develop sustainable agriculture to achieve food resilience in the Sragen Regency.
Wastewater Treatment Technologies Selection Using Analytical Hierarchy Process and VIKOR Methods: A Case Study
Authors: Sasikumar Gnanasekaran , Sivasangari A. , Ravibabu S.
Published: December 2023

Due to the ever-increasing water scarcity problem across the globe, the treatment of wastewater is an important public health and socio-economic issue. Treating wastewater through proper technology is vital to protect the ecosystem from unsafe and contaminated matter available in wastewater. Identification of suitable wastewater treatment technologies is a complex Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) problem since it includes many conflicting assessment criteria. The objective of the paper is to construct an integrated model using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) for evaluating wastewater treatment technologies (WWTTs). AHP is applied to calculate criteria weights, and the VIKOR method is applied to prioritize and select the best WWTTs. The proposed model is applied to selecting the best WWTT among four alternatives and seven criteria. It is found that the proposed model yields better results when compared with other MCDM solutions.
Evaluation of Organic Pollution Using Algal Diversity in Rivers of Cotabato City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Mindanao Island, Philippines
Authors: Alombro Nancy C. , Guiamadil Raisah C. , Datumama Warda U. , Catipay John Paul A. , de Vera Peter Jan D.
Published: December 2023

This study investigated the water quality and the organic pollution level of rivers in Cotabato City, specifically the Rio Grande de Mindanao, Matampay, Esteros, and Tamontaka rivers. The physicochemical characteristics of water in these rivers were determined in the laboratory, and the level of organic pollution was determined using Palmer’s algal pollution index. Water quality assessment showed that the dissolved oxygen (DO) in Matampay River and the biological oxygen demand (BOD) in Esteros River exceed the minimum standard set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for water quality in class C rivers. Results also showed that there were thirty (30) algal genera belonging to twelve (12) classes were observed in Cotabato City rivers. Algal genera belonging to Chlorophyceae and Bacillariophyceae were found to be the most abundant in these rivers. Using Palmer’s algal pollution index, the Rio Grande de Mindanao showed a probability of high organic pollution, while the rest of the rivers indicated a lack of organic pollution. For a more thorough assessment of the Cotabato City rivers, it is advisable to consider more comprehensive measures, such as extending the sampling duration and expanding the number of sampling stations.
A Comprehensive Study of Variation in Water Quality Parameters to Design a Sustainable Treatment Plant
Authors: Kaafil Shifana Fatima , Khan Shamim Shaukat
Published: December 2023

In this paper, greywater samples are collected from the kitchens of different types of buildings (residential and commercial) located in different districts within the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The collected samples are analyzed and compared with the potable water from the same region. The parameters investigated are pH, conductivity, total solids (TS), total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), total hardness, temporary hardness, permanent hardness, alkalinity, chloride, and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). It was found that the amount of total suspended solids is very high in the greywater samples. It shows the presence of both temporary and permanent hardness. Their alkalinity values are greater than hardness. It may be due to the number, lifestyle, age of the occupants, presence of children, and social and cultural behavior of residents. The concentration of BOD level is very low, which shows that the greywater samples have lower concentrations of organic compounds. Design details of the greywater treatment plant are suggested based on the results of the analysis. This includes a screening chamber, grit chamber, settling tank, and filtration unit. The treated greywater is recommended for reuse for gardening, landscaping, and toilet flushing purposes.
Risk Perception of Healthcare Workers Regarding Polymer Medical Waste Management
Authors: Kaur Jasneet , Upendra Sheela , Barde Shital
Published: December 2023

Despite the relatively small amounts produced, medical waste is a significant issue for the government and the healthcare industry primarily because it poses threats to persons and the environment. Healthcare wastes pose threats to the environment and public health, but knowledge of these concerns and how they relate to management techniques is still lacking. Evaluating waste management practices and healthcare staff expertise is critical to identify shortcomings and lower risk levels. The study was conducted at three selected private hospitals. These three hospitals contain 462 beds, all together with 184 healthcare workers. The study was designed as a descriptive cross-sectional study, and three private healthcare institutions in the study region were evaluated. These 100 healthcare workers were chosen by purposive sampling. The hospitals under consideration include general surgical, Gynecological, pediatric, and various specialty treatments. Data was gathered for the study utilizing a quantitative questionnaire, which includes closed-ended structured questionnaires. The results showed that most healthcare workers practice waste segregation at source. Chemical cross-linking was very poor. However, waste shredding technology is being used substantially. Risk perception among Healthcare workers regarding polymer help waste management showed more of average to high risk. The study concluded that despite the existence of policies and plans, execution is still subpar at private healthcare institutions. The creation of guidelines for hospital waste management, their distribution to other institutions, and their encouragement to do a critical self-evaluation should all be required by the government.
Accident Analysis and Identification of Black Spots on Road Section from Sanga to Dhulikhel in Araniko Highway
Authors: Bhele Raju , Rajchal Pramila
Published: December 2023

Road accidents are major causes of injuries and fatalities worldwide and a significant public health concern. This paper includes a comprehensive analysis of road accidents on the road section from Sanga to Dhulikhel of Kavrepalanchwok district to identify trends of accidents, causes contributing to accidents and identifying the accident black spots and ranking accident black spots based on the Weighted Severity Index and Accident Severity Index. The study uses a data-driven approach using accident data obtained from the district police office, statistical analysis and weighted Severity Index and Accident Severity Index to observe road accident patterns. This study focuses on accident analysis to find out the spatial distribution of accidents, highlight accident peak times, accident black spots and their ranking. The various factors contributing to road accidents related to driver behaviour, vehicle condition, pedestrian behaviour, and environmental condition were explored and statistical analysis are done to determine accident likelihood and severity which are very helpful to identify accident-prone areas. There is a noteworthy pattern in the accident records in the past four fiscal years. Overall, fatal accidents have decreased over the years but serious accidents have increased. The number of minor incidents has also shown some variation. Males had more accidents than females. It is clear that the male percentage significantly outnumber the female comprising 81.9%, while females make up only 10.1%. It was observed that the 26 to 56 age group is a more vulnerable. The relatively low percentages of accidents occurred during morning and late evening. The accident frequency significantly rises from the late morning through the early afternoon with peak frequency in the late afternoon. It was observed that light vehicles account for 25%, tipper and other vehicles account for 19%, two wheeler accounts for 20% and vehicle and pedestrian accounts for 36% of the total accidents recorded. This study suggests evidence-based recommendations for accident prevention, infrastructure improvement, public awareness programs and law enforcement strategies to reduce road accidents.
Formación inicial universitaria y personas con discapacidad: una experiencia de docencia universitaria
Authors: Martínez Angulo Carolina Waleska
Published: December 2023

El presente ensayo pretende resaltar la importancia de abordar en la Formacion Inicial del Profesorado de Educacion Fisica (FIPEF) y en la Formacion de Tecnicos Deportivos Universitarios (FTDU), el desarrollo de competencias inclusivas en su proceso formativo, considerando el impacto que evidencia este tipo de prácticas cuando el futuro profesional se enfrenta al trabajo con personas con discapacidad. El ensayo tiene por objetivo describir una experiencia inserta de la FIPEF y FTDU que vincula a futuros profesionales con personas con discapacidad. Se refiere específicamente a los futuros profesionales en su etapa de formación y su relación con instituciones o colegios que tienen entre sus integrantes a persona/alumno/a con discapacidad, donde a través de diversas actividades prácticas relacionadas con el desempeño profesional se genera un trabajo colaborativo y de aprendizaje bidireccional, donde el alumnado universitario se nutre de aprendizaje vinculado a los objetivos que persigue la asignatura donde se desarrolla la experiencia y el alumnado con discapacidad vivencia experiencias motrices adaptadas.
Caracterização sociodemográfica dos utentes de um Parque de Desporto de Natureza e Aventura em Portugal
Authors: Soares João Filipe Almeida , Vasconcelos Carlos Eduardo Gonçalves da Costa
Published: December 2023

Os espaços naturais são cada vez mais procurados pelo homem, como forma de fugir às rotinas do dia-a-dia. Desta forma verifica-se um notório crescimento da prática deDesporto de Natureza. Este estudo teve como objetivo fazer uma caracterização e associação das variáveis sociodemográficas dos praticantes de Desporto de Naturezade um dos maiores parques de Desporto de Natureza e Aventura de Portugal. Para a recolha de dados utilizámos um inquérito por questionário. Quanto aos resultados encontrados, são os indivíduos entre os 26 e os 35 anos, do sexo masculino, solteiros, do Norte de Portugal, com uma educação correspondente ao Ensino Superior e com um rendimento individual mensal entre os 500 e os 1000 euros que mais procuraram o referido Parque de Desporto de Natureza e Aventura. A proporção de indivíduos com idades até aos 30 anos é significantemente superior nos indivíduos solteiros e que auferem até 1000 euros mensais. A proporção de indivíduos provenientes do Norte de Portugal é significativamente superior nos indivíduos com formação correspondente ao Ensino Básico e Secundário e que auferem até 1000 euros mensais. A proporção de indivíduos que têm o Ensino Superior é significativamente superior nos indivíduos que auferem mais de 1000 euros por mês. Estes resultados poderão permitir à empresa que gere este Parque de Desporto de Natureza e Aventura o estabelecer de estratégias para captar um público-alvo com características menos visíveis neste estudo e desta forma aumentar os potenciais clientes do Parque.
Análise lexicográfica: uma pesquisa bibliométrica relacionada ao exercício físico e a reabilitação pós-COVID-19
Authors: Oliveira José Ricardo Lourenço de , Ribeiro Silvia Regina , Gallo Luiza Hermínia , Oliveira Heleise Faria dos Reis de , Ligoski Ana Karoline
Published: December 2023

A COVID-19 é uma doença de caráter infeccioso, com grande variedade de manifestações, desde casos assintomáticos a quadros clínicos leves a moderados, até a presença de casos graves e críticos, com infecções respiratórias agudas e disfunção de múltiplos órgãos com possível óbito. Após a alta hospitalar muitas vezes, os pacientes necessitam de reabilitação, em virtude da diminuição das funções físicas e sintomas persistentes, tais como: falta de ar e fadiga excessiva, de forma que o exercício físico tem sido utilizado como tratamento coadjuvante pelas equipes multiprofissionais. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar na literatura as formas de reabilitação com a prática de exercícios físicos em pacientes pós- COVID-19. Para tanto inicialmente foi realizada uma revisão na literatura na base de dados PubMed no período de 2020 e 2021. Foram identificados 460 artigos e após os critérios de elegibilidade 30 artigos foram selecionados para análise bibliométrica e lexicográfica com o uso do software Iramuteq. É concluído que o exercício físico de alongamentos, exercícios aeróbios e resistidos, respeitando as condições físicas do paciente, deve ser utilizado dentro na reabilitação pós-COVID-19 como tratamento das sequelas em pacientes pós-internação pela doença contribuindo para melhoria de sua qualidade de vida.
Efeito do método hipopressivo em mulheres com diástase abdominal
Authors: Meurer Oriele Maria , Steinbrener Patrícia , Cavassin Matheus Gonçalves , Severo Luciara Nunes , Silva Débora Tavares de Resende e , Puhle Josiano Guilherme
Published: December 2023

A diástase dos músculos reto abdominais (DMRA) gera disfunções posturais no pré e pós parto, bem como fraqueza muscular na região endopélvica e outras condições de saúde que afetam no curto ou longo prazo a qualidade de vida das mulheres. Nesse contexto, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos dos Exercícios Hipopressivos (EH) sobre a DMRA de mulheres. Este estudo possui uma abordagem quantitativa, de caráter descritivo e comparativo, foi composto por 11 mulheres, com idade média de 34,27±6,60 anos, diagnosticadas com diástase abdominal pós-parto e praticantes dos EH há pelo menos 3 meses. As diferenças estatísticas entre os conjuntos de valores dos diferentes tratamentos foram determinadas usando o Teste T de Student, juntamente com o Teste D de Cohen. O software utilizado para as análises foi o Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Constatou-se a redução de medidas abdominais, nas regiões supra umbilical (79,55±9,23 - 75,55±8,82, p<0,001 – d=0,443), umbilical (86,73±9,65 - 81,18±9,74, p=0,001 – d=0,572) e infra umbilical (86,73±9,65 - 81,18±9,74, p=0,002 – d=0,457). Também foi possível evidenciar diminuição referente a distância entre os múculos reto abdominais, nas regiões supra umbilical (3,54±1,47 - 2,55±1,24, p=0,045 – d=0,728), umbilical (4,45±1,50 - 2,81±1,10, p=0,002 – d=1,246) e infra umbilical (3,86±1,34 - 2,91±1,38, p=0,050 – d=0,698). Conclui-se que os EH são eficazes na redução de medidas abdominais, bem como para o fechamento da diástase abdominal. Os profissionais de Educação Física necessitam conhecer o método atuando na prevenção, diagnóstico e tratamento da DMRA.