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Effects of Alkali-Activated Algae Biochar on Soil Improvement after Phosphorus Absorption: Efficiency and Mechanism
Authors: Liu Yan-Ning , He Li-Yuan
Published: November 2021

Biochar is often used for the removal of phosphorus in wastewater. However, the improper treatment of adsorbed biochar might cause secondary pollution. In order to promote the recycling and harmless utilization of biochar with adsorbed phosphorus, a new modified biochar (ABC) was prepared from cyanobacteria in this study. The maximum adsorption capacity of ABC calculated from the Langmuir isotherm model was 38.17 mg·g−1. ABC was used to absorb phosphorus in wastewater, whose product (ABC/P) was used for soil improvement and soybean cultivation. The results showed that adding the proper amount of ABC/P could significantly increase the pH of the soil (from 6.52 ± 0.04 to 7.49 ± 0.08), organic matter content (from 34.02 ± 0.41 to 47.05 ± 0.14 g·kg−1), cation exchange capacity (from 3.01 ± 0.18 to 3.76 ± 0.07 cmol·kg−1), water-holding capacity (from 28.78 ± 0.34 to 35.03 ± 0.31%), effective phosphorus content, and total phosphorus content. Meanwhile, the soil alkaline phosphatase activity was improved. The plant height, root length, and fresh quality were promoted by planting soybeans in ABC/P-improved soil and were better than those of the control group. Therefore, ABC/P, as a new type of phosphorus fertilizer, has the potential for soil amendment for legume crops.
Embodied Carbon and Embodied Energy Scenarios in the Built Environment. Computational Design Meets EPDs
Authors: Giaveno Sara , Osello Anna , Garufi Davide , Santamaria Razo Diego
Published: November 2021

This article aims to study the political, environmental and economic factors in contemporary society that influence new approaches and decision making in design in terms of carbon emissions and energy employment. These issues are increasingly influencing political decision making and public policy throughout every aspect of society, including the design practice. Managing this kind of complexity means adopting new forms of collaboration, methodologies and tools, knowledge and technology sharing. The article aims to narrate a PhD research experience grounded in academy–industry collaboration and aimed at creating a digital methodology for impact evaluation and investment planning. In particular, the digital methodology focuses on responding to international public policy for the sustainable growth of cities, in terms of footprint and energy demand, by including a holistic view of the design process made possible by the use of life-cycle assessment (LCA) procedures. To simplify the calculation, the methodology focuses on the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) data rather than the entire LCA. The EPD is a document that describes the environmental impacts linked to the production of a specific quantity of product or service. The objective was not to create another evaluation method but to employ the EPD results in combination with parametric and computational procedures. The integration of those procedures by using visual programming and scripting allowed the calculation of Embodied Carbon and Embodied Energy and created a user-friendly interface to query the results. The output obtained included automatic and dynamic diagrams able to identify impact scenarios in terms of CO2 emissions and MJ of embodied energy after the conceptual design stage. The strategic use of the charts lies in their potential to simulate impact conditions and, therefore, in the chance to create sustainable transformation scenarios in the early stages of design. At this point, the influence on choices is at its highest, and the costs are low. Moreover, the methodology represents a platform of collaboration that potentially increases the level of interaction between the actors of the construction process with the consequent improvement in design quality. In conclusion, building the design methodology and testing its performance within a specific sociotechnical context was important in critically evaluating certain topics, for example, the recent European strategies on new technology to reach sustainable objectives, the role of digital tools in proposing solutions towards contemporary social issues, the birth of new forms of partnership and collaboration and the new possibilities coming from digital evaluation approaches.
Development of Framework for Improved Sustainability in the Canadian Port Sector
Authors: MacNeil Jennifer L. , Adams Michelle , Walker Tony R.
Published: November 2021

Canada Port Authorities (CPAs) are federal entities responsible for managing Canadian Ports with local, national, and international strategic importance. Despite their connection to the Government of Canada, the CPAs inconsistently report sustainability performance and are absent from Canada’s Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS)—a national strategy to operationalize the United Nation’s (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainability initiatives currently used by CPAs only contribute towards attaining 14 of 36 relevant SDG targets, suggesting the need for an additional sustainability framework to achieve the remainder of these targets. This paper proposes a port-specific framework based on disclosures from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to fill performance gaps in current sustainability initiatives. Disclosures were selected in an iterative process based on literature and industry best practices. The framework provides a unified approach for both CPAs and policymakers to attain SDG targets relevant to the Canadian port sector and align sustainability performance with Canada’s FSDS.
Analysis and Prediction of Expansion of Central Cities Based on Nighttime Light Data in Hunan Province, China
Authors: Liu Yuxin , He Tian , Wang Yi , Peng Changhui , Du Hui , Yuan Shuai , Li Peng
Published: November 2021

Quantifying the characteristics of urban expansion as well as influencing factors is essential for the simulation and prediction of urban expansion. In this study, we extracted the built-up regions of 14 central cities in the Hunan province using the DMSP-OLS night light remote sensing datasets from 1992 to 2018, and evaluated the spatial and temporal characteristics of the built-up regions in terms of the area, expansion speed, and main expansion direction. The backpropagation (BP) neural network and autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model were used to predict the area of the built-up regions from 2019 to 2026. The model predictions were based on the GDP, ratio of the secondary industry output to the GDP, ratio of the tertiary industry output to the GDP, year-end urban population, and urban road area. The results demonstrated that the built-up area and expansion speed of the central cities in the eastern part of the Hunan province were significantly higher than those in the western part. The main expansion directions of the 14 central cities were east and south. The urban road area, year-end urban population, and GDP were the main driving factors of the expansion. The urban expansion model based on the BP neural network provided a high prediction accuracy (R = 0.966). It was estimated that the total area of urban built-up regions in the Hunan province will reach 2463.80 km2 by 2026. These findings provide a new perspective for predicting urban areas rapidly and simply, and it also provides a useful reference for studying the spatial expansion characteristics of central cities and formulating a sustainable urban development strategy during the 14th Five-Year Plan of China.
Analysis of Environmental Management Characteristics Using Network Analysis of CEO Communication in the Automotive Industry
Authors: Choi Yongkyu , Cho Keun Tae
Published: November 2021

CEO messages in CEO communication are becoming increasingly important. From a sustainable management perspective, it is imperative to study environmental, social, and governance messages. Previous studies on CEO messages have focused on financial analyses. In contrast, this study (1) extracted environment-related words in the CEO messages of automotive companies, (2) selected high- and low-performing automotive manufacturers based on car sales data, (3) compared environment-related keywords used by high-performing (upper group) and low-performing (lower group) companies, and (4) performed a structural interpretation of the keywords to analyze the characteristics of environmental management. A comparison between the upper and lower groups revealed that six keywords—society, electric, technology, standards, contribute, and global—were exclusive to the upper group. The six keywords exclusive to the lower group were sales, target, promote, energy, efforts, and system. Environmental keywords and eco-innovation factors were subjected to keyword–factor mapping and network analysis. Normative pressures, technology, and environmental managerial concerns were the key factors with the highest centrality. Accordingly, the environmental management characteristics of the upper-group corporations can be used as benchmarks by lower groups.
Competition in a Household Energy Conservation Game
Authors: Fijnheer Jan Dirk , van Oostendorp Herre , Giezeman Geert-Jan , Veltkamp Remco C.
Published: November 2021

This paper presents the results of a game study, comparing Powersaver Game including a competition feature versus the same game excluding a competition feature with respect to energy conservation in the household. In a pretest–posttest design, we tested whether change in attitude, knowledge and behavior with respect to energy conservation in the household was different for participants playing Powersaver Game with or without competition. All energy conservation activities that the application provides (e.g., washing clothes at low temperatures) take place in the real world and feedback is based on real-time energy consumption. This so-called reality-enhanced game approach aims to optimize the transfer between the game world and the real world. Household energy consumption changed significantly and positively in the long term due to competition. A significant difference of 8% in energy consumption between both conditions after the intervention was detected. Besides energy conservation, no further differences were detected between conditions. The chain of events, that an increase in knowledge leads to attitude change, which in turn results in behavior change in the long term is confirmed by means of a path analysis. We conclude that Powersaver Game is effective in the transfer of energy conservation knowledge, which leads to energy saving behavior in the long term while competition additionally contributes to more change in behavior.
Destination Sustainability and Memorable Tourism Experiences
Authors: Moliner-Tena Miguel Ángel , Monferrer-Tirado Diego , Ferreres-Bonfill Juan Bautista , Rodríguez-Artola Rosa M.
Published: November 2021

The objective of this paper is to study the relationship between memorable tourism experiences and destination sustainability. Three hypotheses that relate dimensions of sustainability (economic, socio-cultural, and environmental) to memorable tourism experience are considered, based on a review of the literature. A questionnaire designed for that purpose was administered to 1034 tourists who stayed at five rural and sun and beach destinations in Spain. A multigroup analysis with a structural equation model was conducted to establish the differences between both destination types. The results show that destination environmental sustainability influences the memorable tourism experience, though significant differences between rural and sun and beach destinations have been detected. Age plays a moderating role: the younger the tourist the greater the influence of sustainability on memorable tourism experiences.
Towards Sustainable Corporate Attraction: The Mediating and Moderating Mechanism of Person–Organization Fit
Authors: Chowdhury Md Sohel , Yun Jeonghun , Kang Dae-seok
Published: November 2021

With the burgeoning “war for talent”, attracting the right workforce has become a major key checkpoint for a firm’s sustainability. The main purpose of this study was to predict prospective employees’ organizational attraction by integrating person–organization (P–O) fit perceptions and the theory of planned behavior (TPB) into a single framework. Although many studies have reported inconsistent results for the impact of subjective norms and self-efficacy on intention in the TPB framework, adequate empirical research on applicant attraction for this theoretical phenomenon is still unavailable. This may be the first study that examined the mechanism of how and when the TPB model becomes more instrumental with subjective P–O fit perceptions. With a sample of 335 young job seekers in Bangladesh, the study examined the research hypotheses related to the TPB and P–O fit using path analysis with AMOS, a structural equation modeling (SEM) program. The results showed that P–O fit partially mediated the relationship between self-efficacy and job search intentions. Observably, P–O fit significantly moderated the relationship between subjective norms and job search intentions in such a way that the impact of subjective norms was stronger for individuals with a lower level of P–O fit but slightly weaker for those with a higher level of P–O fit. In line with the research findings, some notable theoretical contributions and practical implications for HR professionals have been discussed.
Effects of Different Site Conditions on the Concentration of Negative Air Ions in Mountain Forest Based on an Orthogonal Experimental Study
Authors: Chen Qi , Wang Rui , Zhang Xinping , Liu Jianjun , Wang Dexiang
Published: November 2021

The negative air ions (NAI) in a forest play an important and positive role in promoting the health of people using the forest for recreation. The purpose of this study was to explore the environmental characteristics that can effectively represent high concentrations of NAI in mountain forests to help the recreational users to seek out sites with high NAI concentrations for personal health reasons. In order to achieve this goal, we selected the mountain forest of Taibai Mountain National Forest Park, Shaanxi Province, China, as the research object and adopted an orthogonal experimental design with three factors and three levels to study the effects of terrain, altitude, and forest canopy density on the forest NAI concentrations. The results show that obvious peak–valley fluctuation occurs during 6:31 a.m. to 18:30 p.m., with the highest concentration of NAI at 8:00 a.m. (Average: 163 ions/cm3) and the lowest at 16:00 p.m. (Average: 626 ions/cm3). The altitude (p < 0.01) and canopy density (p < 0.05) were found to significantly affect NAI concentrations. The combination of site conditions in the mountain forest observed to have the highest NAI concentrations was valley topography, low altitude, and high canopy density. In addition, the highest NAI concentration was between 14:00 p.m. and 16:00 p.m., under this combination, which was thus identified as the most suitable time for health-promotion activities in mountain forests. The results provide insights into the NAI concentration characteristics and variations, along with identifying important environmental factors for the selection of health-promotion activities in mountain forests.
Research on the Spatial Correlation and Spatial Lag of COVID-19 Infection Based on Spatial Analysis
Authors: Dong Keqiang , Guo Liao
Published: November 2021

COVID-19 has spread throughout the world since the virus was discovered in 2019. Thus, this study aimed to identify the global transmission trend of the COVID-19 from the perspective of the spatial correlation and spatial lag. The research used primary data collected of daily increases in the amount of COVID-19 in 14 countries, confirmed diagnosis, recovered numbers, and deaths. Findings of the Moran index showed that the propagation of infection was aggregated between 9 May and 21 May based on the composite spatial weight matrix. The results from the Lagrange multiplier test indicated the COVID-19 patients can infect others with a lag.
Consumers Purchase Intentions of Green Electric Vehicles: The Influence of Consumers Technological and Environmental Considerations
Authors: Dutta Bireswar , Hwang Hsin-Ginn
Published: November 2021

The purpose of the current study is to explore barriers influencing consumers’ intention to adopt sustainable electric vehicles (EV) based on the modified theory of planned behavior (TPB) model. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were employed to analyze the research model, using 262 valid responses. The findings of the current study explored how attitude (ATT), subjective norm (SN), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) significantly influenced users’ sustainable consumption intentions. The finding also explored ways in which environmental concern significantly influenced ATT, SN, PBC, and sustainable consumption intention of the users. Not only measurements of vehicle performance, namely safety, reliability, and range, but other factors, such as purchasing price, charging facility, and maintenance and battery cost also influenced consumers’ sustainable consumption intentions. The predictive power of the proposed model (R2 = 63.5) was better than the original TPB (R2 = 53.6). Results also indicated that Taiwanese are primarily concerned about the greenhouse effects on the environment, which reflected their sustainable consumption intentions. The conclusions of the current study could assist government and policymakers in designing sustainable programs, which could improve consumers’ sustainable consumption intentions to prevent further air pollution and reduce CO2 emissions from the transportation sector.
Modeling Spatial Distribution and Determinant of PM2.5 at Micro-Level Using Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) to Inform Sustainable Mobility Policies in Campus Based on Evidence from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Tiwari Alok , Aljoufie Mohammed
Published: November 2021

Air pollution is fatal. Fine particles, such as PM2.5, in ambient air might be the cause of many physical and psychological disorders, including cognitive decline. This is why educational policymakers are adopting sustainable mobility, and other policy measures, to make their campuses carbon-neutral; however, car-dependent cities and their university campuses are still lagging behind in this area. This study attempts to model the spatial heterogeneity and determinants of PM2.5 at the King Abdulaziz University campus in Jeddah, which is ranked first among the Saudi Arabian universities, as well as in the MENA region. We developed four OLS and GWR models of different peak and off-peak periods during weekdays in order to estimate the determinants of the PM2.5 concentration. The number of cars, humidity, temperature, windspeed, distance from trees, and construction sites were the estimators in our analysis. Because of a lack of secondary data at a finer scale, we collected the samples of all dependent and independent variables at 51 locations on the KAU campus. Model selection was based on RSS, log-likelihood, adjusted R2, and AICc, and a modal comparison shows that the GWR variant of Model-2 outperformed the other models. The results of the GWR model demonstrate the geographical variability of the PM2.5 concentration on the KAU campus, to which the volume of car traffic is the key contributor. Hence, we recommend using the results of this study to support the development of a car-free and zero-carbon campus at KAU; furthermore, this study could be exploited by other campuses in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Early postoperative outcomes of a novel nonexcisional technique using aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid sclerotherapy with mucopexy on patients with grade III hemorrhoids
Authors: Takada Shunya , Tsunoda Akira , Takahashi Tomoko , Kusanagi Hiroshi
Published: November 2021

Purpose: Aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid (ALTA; Zion, Mitsubishi Pharma Corp.) is an effective sclerosing agent for internal hemorrhoids. ALTA therapy with a rectal mucopexy (AM) is a new approach for treating hemorrhoidal prolapse. This study compared the early postoperative outcomes of AM surgery with Doppler-guided transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization and mucopexy (DM) in patients with third-degree hemorrhoids.Methods: AM surgery was performed on 32 patients with grade III hemorrhoids and was compared with a cohort of 22 patients who underwent DM surgery in a previous randomized controlled trial.Results: The pain scores during defecation were significantly lower in the AM patients beginning 4 days after surgery. The total use of analgesics 2 weeks postoperatively was significantly lower in the AM patients than in the DM patients (3.5 tablets [range 1.6–5.5] vs. 7.6 tablets [range 3.3–11.9], P=0.04). The length of operation, blood loss, and incidence of postoperative complications were significantly lower in the AM patients than in the DM patients. During 12 months follow-up, recurrence of prolapse occurred in 1 patient who underwent AM surgery.Conclusion: AM surgery is effective, with lower complication rates and postoperative analgesic requirements, and is a less invasive treatment for patients with grade III hemorrhoids compared to DM surgery.
A Continuum of Conspicuousness, Floral Signals, and Pollination Systems in Rhynchospora (Cyperaceae): Evidence of Ambophily and Entomophily in a Mostly Anemophilous Family
Authors: Galindo da Costa Ana Carolina , Thomas William Wayt , Campos D. Maia Artur , Navarro Daniela Maria do Amaral Ferraz , Milet-Pinheiro Paulo , Machado Isabel Cristina
Published: November 2021

Floral colors and odors are evolutionary strategies used by plants to attract pollinating animals and may be absent in mostly anemophilous groups, such as Cyperaceae. However, considering that insects are floral visitors of some Rhynchospora Vahl species, the objective of this study was to characterize the floral traits and pollination systems within this genus. We analyzed 16 Rhynchospora species with regard to flower morphology, colors of floral structures, floral scents, pollen vectors, and pollination systems. We verified factors that can favor abiotic or biotic pollination in a continuum of floral traits in Rhynchospora. The flower morphology of R. dissitispicula T. Koyama, with inconspicuous brown spikelets in open panicles, is interpreted as a complete adaptation to anemophily. Conspicuous floral traits in Rhynchospora were distinguished from the background by bees. Some species also emit floral volatiles, and we made the first record of floral scent chemistry within the genus. Most of the compounds emitted by these species are known as attractants to many floral-visiting insects. Bees, beetles, and flies visited species with conspicuous floral traits and contributed to fruit set. The investigated floral traits form a continuum across the different pollination systems in Rhynchospora, from anemophilous to ambophilous and then to entomophilous representatives.
EVALUATION AND PREDICTION OF THE RIGIDITY OF THE STRUCTURE OF LINEN FABRICS
Authors: Lapshin Valery V. , Ivanova Olga V. , Volkova Maria D.
Published: November 2021

The article presents the results of studies of the rigidity of the structure of linen fabrics by an automated method for determining the shear characteristics, which allows implement changes in the angles between the warp and weft threads and a graphical record of the process of thread shear and recovery after shear by means of specially developed software. A method implemented by a specially developed computer program Neuro-Prognosis has been developed for forecasting. An example of predicting the rigidity of the structure of linen fabrics by the characteristics of their structure is given.
Социогуманитарные технологии в пространстве современного общества
Authors: Белокрылова Вера
Published: November 2021

Socio-humanitarian technologies are found everywhere which is one of the most peculiar features of the social life nowadays. These technologies employ a wide range of innovative instruments developed in the field of information, communication as effective means of influence exerted upon individuals and the society on the pre-planned basis. It seems essential for humanities to separate the socio-humanitarian technologies from the numerous groups of phenomena which are similar to them according to some essential characteristics, to elaborate analysis and classification of current theoretical discussions about the opportunities and risks of sociotechnological projects and to highlight the ethical dilemma of the socio-engineering activities.
The Main Security Threats of the West after the Cold War. The Geopolitical Aspect
Authors: Dalinczuk Lana
Published: November 2021

The article discusses major threats that the Western society has hadto deal with after the end of the Cold War. This issue seems to be of particularconcern due to the fact that nowadays certain new trends in the world of geopolitics can be observed. Due to the change in the global balance of power afterthe year 1991, the role of the main geostrategic actors has also changed whilenew actors have begun to appear. Among the new challenges for the geostrategic position of the West there are the military ambitions of the Russian Federation and the economic hegemonic aspirations of China. Other threats includeterrorism, mass migration, transnational organized crime, infectious diseases,and environmental degradation.
Kresowi liderzy w procesie zmian społecznych
Authors: Ważniewska Joanna
Published: November 2021

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Chrześcijanie i muzułmanie we wzajemnych relacjach
Authors: Szuppe Paweł
Published: November 2021

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Czas Apokalipsy, czyli atak na świat Zachodu
Authors: Winnicki Zdzisław J.
Published: November 2021

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Human integration in an ontology-based IoT system
Authors: Skarżyński Kamil , Bartyna Waldemar , Stępniak Marcin
Published: November 2021

The IoT systems are growing field of automation. In contrast to industrial applications, where the system is custom made for each customer or use case, the home IoT systems can be composed and used in many, sometimes dangerous and unpredictable, ways. This paper presents a system that is based on a common ontology as a unified and universal method of representing the environment including humans. Such approach allows for easy integration of heterogenous devices and declarative definition of services, tasks, and rules ensuring human safety and/or comfort.
Kendi Kendine Yardım Temelli Çevrimiçi Psikososyal Destek Platformunun Geliştirilmesi
Authors: ÖZER Ömer , CEYHAN A.aykut
Published: November 2021

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Kendi Kendine Yardım Temelli Çevrimiçi Psikososyal Destek (KKY) platformunun pandemi sürecinde geliştirilmesine ve ön değerlendirmesinin yapılmasına yönelik çalışmaları betimlemek ve uygulamanın genel özelliklerini paylaşmaktır. KKY platformu, pandemi ile birlikte bireylerin psikolojik yardım arama ihtiyacının belirginleşmesi ve bu yönde çabalarının yoğunlaşması sonucu ortaya çıkmıştır. KKY platformu geliştirme çalışmalarında ADDIE tasarım modelinin analiz, tasarım, geliştirme, uygulama ve değerlendirme basamakları izlenmiştir. Çalışmalar sonucunda, pandemi sürecinde artış gösteren psikolojik belirtilerle başa çıkma konusunda kullanıcılara destek olmayı amaçlayan, bilişsel davranışçı terapi yaklaşımına dayalı olarak geliştirilmiş, internet tabanlı bir kendi kendine yardım uygulaması ortaya çıkmıştır. Platform içerisinde depresif duygudurum, kaygı ve stres konularını içeren üç modül ve bir gevşeme egzersizi alanı mevcuttur. Modüllerin her biri aşamalı biçimde oluşturulmuş beş oturum içeriğinden oluşmaktadır. Modüllerin içeriğinde ise bilgilendirici metinler, psikoeğitim amaçlı animasyonlar, belirti düzeyini değerlendiren soru listeleri, kullanıcının kendi kendine doldurabileceği formlar ve bilgi düzeyini değerlendiren mini testler yer almaktadır. Platformu kullanmak isteyen bireyler, https://kendikendineyardim.anadolu.edu.tr ve http://www.kendikendineyardim.org adresinden platforma erişim sağlamakta ve öncelikle kullanıcı kaydı oluşturmaktadırlar. Sonrasında psikolojik belirti düzeylerini ölçen ölçme aracını tamamlayarak modül içeriklerinde çalışmaya başlamaktadırlar. Uzman desteksiz bir kendi kendine yardım müdahalesi olan KKY Platformu psikolojik belirtilerle başa çıkmada kullanıcılara destek olacak bir uygulamadır.
Geo-cognitive methods of providing analysis and forecasting of socio-economic development of territories
Authors: Karpik Alexander , Lisitsky Dmitry , Osipov Aleksey , Savinykh Vyacheslav
Published: November 2021

The issues of using geospatial data, information and knowledge in the processes of analysis and forecasting of socio-economic development of territories are considered. It is proposed to expand the composition of a single complex of means for macroeconomic interregional intersectoral planning due to a more complete consideration of the geospatial features of the studied territory and the transition to a new model of spatial and economic policy based on the widespread use of digital geoplatforms. The article provides information on the importance of geospatial support for planning and management of territories for the sustainable development of their economy and social sphere and information on the support of this industry at the international (UN) and national levels of the most developed countries of the world. The purpose of the research is indicated—the substantiation of the methodology for productive and effective geospatial support for the solutions of analytical and forecasting tasks, which increases the level of taking into account the territorial features of the regions. A new term “geocognitive modeling of the territory” and theoretical and methodological approaches to assessing this process to ensure strategic regional planning are proposed. A number of initial conceptual provisions have been formulated, including: geodata and geoinformation are more in demand at the microlevel of the economy, and geoscience at the macrolevel of the economy. geosciences refer to certain subject-spatial heterogeneities and they can be represented as a special type of spatial objects and processed by means of gIS. A list of indicators of a separate geofragment of the territory for use in strategic planning is given. The proposed method for solving the geospatial problem of assessing the synergetic effect in the interaction of natural resources with the transport system by increasing the connectivity of territories is described. As an example, a model of cognitive indexing of geofragments is proposed and its set-theoretic representation is given. The conclusion is made about the need for a more complete use of geospatial tools in planning the development of regions, which will reduce the risks of making unreasonable managerial decisions and take into account the influence of the human factor.
Assessment of erosion risk of relief based on the digital modeling
Authors: Kondrateva Mariya , Chashchin Aleksey
Published: November 2021

On the basis of a digital elevation model (DEM) based on generalized data from USGS STRM DEM and ASTER GDEM with a resolution of 3″ with the help of GIS technologies, a morphometric analysis of the territory of the perm Territory at a scale of 1:2.5 million was carried out and a series of morphometric maps was created, as well as an assessment map of the erosion hazard of the relief. According to the results of morphometric analysis, the values of the index of vertical dissection of the relief in the region vary within the range of 0–623 m with an average value of 44 m. The steepness of slopes varies from 0 to 40° with average values of 3°. The horizontal dissection, determined on the basis of the thalweg network of permanent and temporary streams, varies in the range of 0.145–1.202 km/km2. Comparison of morphometric indicators in key areas with the data obtained by traditional methods of morphometric analysis revealed their coincidence at the level of gradations. The following geomorphological factions curtains: wide development of slope surfaces with elevation differences over 50 m and slopes exceeding 3°. According to the results of cartometric analysis, such conditions characterize 35 % of the region’s area. More than half of the region’s area (60 %) has an average density of erosional dissection of 0.5–0.8 km/km2, another 36 % of the area is characterized by moderate values of 0.2–0.5 km/km2.

The calculated relief energy index has a value of 3–13 points; on its basis, 4 categories of relief erosion hazard were identified. In accordance with the results obtained, most of the perm Territory (63.0 %) is characterized by a low erosion hazardous relief, 36.6 % by a medium and highly erosion hazardous. The share of land, the relief of which is characterized by zero erosion potential, is 0.4 % of the region’s area.
Air pollution from stationary sources: analysis of visualization capabilities using interactive infographics
Authors: Gribok Marina
Published: November 2021

The article presents an analysis of the possibilities of visualizing data on emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere from stationary sources using interactive infographics. We used data posted on the official website of Rosprirodnadzor on various characteristics of emissions from the level of municipalities to Russia as a whole. Examples of visualization of similar data are presented in the reports of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the National Atlas of Russia and the Environmental Atlas of Russia. We have reviewed software products for creating interactive infographics, including geo-infographics. Among them, we chose the online service Datawrapper, where a template for a map of Russia in its modern borders is available to users. Methodological recommendations for displaying emission data using interactive infographics for different levels of information generalization are presented. Examples of interactive infographics have also been created: a map of polluting emissions by municipalities and bar charts of the dynamics of some specific pollutants emissions.

The article contains links to online versions of the resulting interactive graphics. It is concluded that interactive infographics are a technological, convenient and accessible tool for a wide range of users to visualize data on emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere. Visualization of this type of data is necessary for the field of environmental monitoring and management, in the field of environmental education and enlightenment activities. The integration of geoinformation technologies and technologies for creating interactive infographics is a promising direction for further research.
Geomorphometry today
Authors: Florinsky Igor
Published: November 2021

Topography is the most important component of the geographical shell, one of the main elements of geosystems, and the framework of a landscape. geomorphometry is a science, the subject of which is modeling and analyzing the topography and the relationships between topography and other components of geosystems. Currently, the apparatus of geomorphometry is widely used to solve various multi-scale problems of the Earth sciences. As part of the RFBR competition “Expansion”, we present an analytical review of the development of theory, methods, and applications of geomorphometry for the period of 2016–2021. For the analysis, we used a sample of 485 of the strongest and most original papers published in international journals belonging to the JCR Web of Science Core Collection quartile I and II (Q1–Q2), as well as monographs from leading international publishers. We analyze factors caused a progress in geomorphometry in recent years. These include widespread use of unmanned aerial survey and digital photogrammetry, development of tools and methods for survey of submarine topography, emergence of new publicly available digital elevation models (DEMs), development of new methods of DEM preprocessing for their filtering and noise suppression, development of methods of two-dimensional and three-dimensional visualization of DEMs, introduction of machine learning techniques, etc. We consider some aspects of the geomorphometric theory developed in 2016–2021. In particular, a new classification of morphometric values is presented. We discuss new computational methods for calculating morphometric models from DEM, as well as the problems facing the developers and users of such methods. We consider application of geomorphometry for solving multiscale problems of geomorphology, hydrology, soil science, geology, glaciology, speleology, plant science and forestry, zoogeography, oceanology, planetology, landslide studies, remote sensing, urban studies, and archaeology.
MANAGEMENT IN THE TERRITORIAL BODIES OF THE MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF RUSSIA AT THE DISTRICT LEVEL AS THE MAIN LINK OF THE SYSTEM OF THE MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF RUSSIA
Authors: Kuznetsov N.V. , Rakov A.V.
Published: November 2021

In the conditions of constant reform and improvement of state bodies of the Russian Federation, the role of the executive power as a body that was a link between the state will and society is increasing. Due to the peculiarity of the organization of the structure of the bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, the relationship between the internal affairs bodies and the population (an individual citizen) is provided by the district department of internal Affairs. Police officers in the district department, as a rule, are among the first to receive information about changes in the operational situation, and this information is often associated with various kinds of emergencies. The correct analysis and prompt response to incoming information depends on the professional training of employees of the district police department. When applying to the internal affairs bodies, a citizen interacts with the district departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the solution of the problem that was the reason for the appeal largely depends on the skillful actions of the police officers, the quality and order of services to citizens who applied for help to the internal affairs bodies depends on the competently constructed activities of the district department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This study aims to develop scientific proposals and recommendations for improving the management of the activities of the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation at the district level.
Three essays on economic consequences of new accounting regulation and bank accounting
Authors:   , Albrahimi Albian
Published: November 2021

This dissertation comprises three distinct chapters. The first chapter examines whether accounting quality improves for firms voluntarily adopting IFRS by using a single country setting of Swiss firms. The Swiss setting enables isolating the effect of the change from accounting standards from changes in reporting enforcement. I find that voluntary adopters exhibit significant improvement in accounting quality metrics in the post-adoption period. Classifying the adopters in non-serious or serious adopters based on their actual reporting changes around the adoption, I find that the non-serious adopters do not face accounting quality improvements in the post-adoption period. Overall, the evidence points towards the explanation that accounting quality is mainly shaped by reporting incentives. The second chapter examines the new Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model’s impact on the predictability of loan loss provisions (LLP) and potential market discipline consequences. I examine whether the arguably less objective LLP under IFRS 9 obscure market participants’ ability to monitor the banks’ risk-taking incentives. The empirical findings suggest a decrease in the association between loan loss provisions and the incurred loss model determinants in the post-IFRS 9 period, i.e., LLP are based less on objective determinants after IFRS adoption. Furthermore, I find a decrease in the sensitivity of leverage to changes in risk in the post-adoption period of IFRS 9, indicating an attenuated market discipline over banks’ risk-taking. In contrast, I find no changes in the determinants of LLP and market discipline for the benchmark sample of U.S. banks, which were not subject to similar accounting changes during the sample period. The third chapter examines whether banks change the accounting designation of derivatives after ASU 2017-12. I investigate the impact of the new standard on earnings volatility within different groups of derivative users. Using detailed quarterly data on financial derivatives for bank holdings, I find that the level of earnings volatility and the ASU 2017-12 influence the banks’ decisions to use hedge accounting. In assessing the impact within groups of derivative users, I find evidence that banks that designate derivatives for hedge accounting purposes exhibit a lower level of earnings volatility around the adoption of ASU 2017-12 as opposed to banks that elect not to apply hedge accounting. I also find that banks that elect to use hedge accounting for the first time after adopting the standard update exhibit decreased earnings volatility. Overall, the findings confirm the FASB’s initial intention of introducing the accounting standard’s update.
Współpraca polskich miast z partnerami chińskimi i jej miejsce w polskiej polityce zagranicznej
Authors: Kamiński Tomasz , Gzik Michał
Published: November 2021

European cities are becoming more important actors on the global political scene, as they have significant foreign policy competencies. This is the result of a far-reaching process of globalization and the pluralisation of the international relations. The goal of this study is to present a map of partnerships between Polish cities and their Chinese counterparts and to attempt to characterize this cooperation. The authors will present the results of a survey conducted in 68 Polish cities.Partnerships between Polish and Chinese cities are more common form of diplomacy, particularly used by larger cities centers. Their number has been rapidly growing since 2000, reaching a total of 41 partnerships in 2020. Such cooperation is most often initiated by Polish or Chinese local authorities and focuses on culture, education and economy. Nevertheless, despite the benefits of urban cooperation with the Chinese, its potential is not being used by the government. The state’s foreign policy does not seem to consider the growing role of sub-state units and the benefits that city diplomacy offers.
Effect of atomic hydrogen exposure on hydrogenated amorphous carbon thin films
Authors: Haruyama Yuichi , Morimoto Daiki , Heya Akira , Sumitomo Koji , Ito Seigo , Yokota Kumiko , Tagawa Masahito
Published: November 2021

The effect of atomic hydrogen exposure on hydrogenated amorphous carbon (a-C:H) films was investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). From the dependence of the wide-scan XPS spectra of an a-C:H film on atomic hydrogen exposure, it was shown that the film was etched with an etching rate of 0.2 nm min−1. In addition, by analyzing the C 1s XPS spectra, the coordination of C atoms in the a-C:H film was investigated as a function of the atomic hydrogen exposure and photoelectron emission angle. This indicated that the coordination of C atoms at the surface of the a-C:H film was not influenced by atomic hydrogen exposure. Therefore, we propose that the depth profile of a-C:H films can be measured with no damage using atomic hydrogen etching.
Sirkulasi Sosiologis dan Psikologis dalam Fenomena Bullying di Pesantren
Authors: Ulum Mokhamad Miptakhul
Published: November 2021

Bullying has two different perceptions in pesantren. Firstly, bullying is something tense, stressful, containing an element that is very hard, extreme. Pesantren as educational institutions that educate students morals has immoral actions that to fatal. Secondly, bullying has goodwill, to practice independence, heart constancy of students in pesantren. Bullying words or actions that normally (mild bullying) don’t mean to be criminal but based on to strengthen the relationship of brotherhood so that mentally strengthen of students. This article is the result of the author’s thought who observes of the reality that bullying culture circulation at in pesantren. A systematic reflection is an approach for the author in making this research. The author analyzes that the circulation of sociological is the action or verbal bullying in pesantren is can has a positive impact that is growing the power mental of students. However, that psychologically bullying in pesantren has a negative impact that is something very fatal like depression, stress, and other ugliness.
An Ultraviolet C-Band LED device for disinfection of air, articles, and indoor environment
Authors: Sahu Anwesh
Published: November 2021

Background: Commonly used items like wallets, keys, and phones are both
tricky and impractical to disinfect from the dangers of harmful microbes.
This study demonstrates the efficacy of UVC-LED technology in creating an
efficient, useful, and practical solution.

Methods: As a demonstration of the efficacy of the UVC-LED light (275
nm), a panel of UVC LEDs was fabricated and was driven with a constant
current electronic driver. Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were
placed on Petri dishes, and placed 38 cm away from the UVC-LED panel.
UVC flux measured at the petri dishes was 0.093 mW/cm2 . The method
involved exposing both the bacteria to UVC treatment for 4 and 8 minutes.
For each petri dish, the number of colony forming units were compared before
and after the treatment and compared to the control.

Results: A significant reduction in colony forming unit (cfu) counts was
found in all samples for both sets of bacteria: 97.9% in the 4 minutes treat-
ment(22.3 mJ/cm2), and 99.9% in the 8 minutes treatment(44.6 mJ/cm2).

Conclusion: UVC-LED technology offers an effective, simple and inexpensive approach for disinfection.
RF Signal-Based UAV Detection and Mode Classification: A Joint Feature Engineering Generator and Multi-Channel Deep Neural Network Approach
Authors: Yang Shubo , Luo Yang , Miao Wang , Ge Changhao , Sun Wenjian , Luo Chunbo
Published: November 2021

With the proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to provide diverse critical services, the accurate detection of these small devices and the efficient classification of their flight modes are of paramount importance. In this paper, we propose a joint Feature Engineering Generator (FEG) and Multi-Channel Deep Neural Network (MC-DNN) approach.