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The compatibility of the triple-a agri-food supply chain with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Kontopanou M , Tsoulfas G T , Rachaniotis N P 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The triple-a supply chain model focuses on ensuring the agility, adaptability, and alignment of the supply chains in order to develop a sustainable competitive advantage. These characteristics have extended the supply chain desired traits from just being cost-effective and responsive. The agri-food supply chains include a diverse range of products, which differentiate in various aspects such as processing, life-cycle, seasonality, vulnerability, etc. These characteristics lead to different supply chain typologies and various requirements for synergies among stakeholders in order to meet these objectives. The situation gets even more complicated when sustainability objectives enter into the supply chain design and operation process. The scope of this paper is to analyze and assess the compatibility of the triple-a agri-food supply chain with the UN sustainable development goals and outline the interventions that could facilitate decision-making concerning the design and operation of sustainable agri-food supply chains.
The impact of climate change to occupational safety and health: future projections of thermal discomfort (humidex index) in the West Attica region
Authors: Katopodis T , Mouzakitis Y , Adamides E D 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
There is a growing concern on the implications of climate change on thermal stress, which in turn may affect workspace morale and performance, leading to lower productivity, or even posing a higher risk for employee’s health. In this paper, we study this aspect of climate change providing evidence on future projections of the Humidex Index (HI) for the West Attica Region, an overpopulated and industrialized area of Greece, which holds the World Meteorological Organization record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Europe. The current study is based on the use of the high resolution Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) regional climate model to determine changes in the trends of extreme heat conditions under future scenarios analysis. Projections of future climate regional analysis for the mid-twenty-first century (2021-2045) indicate an increase in the yearly/daily values of maximum air temperatures (Τmax) and HI index values. In addition, the analysis reveal shorter return periods for the specific design thresholds of Tmax and of the HI index as associated with an increase in the number of events above thresholds for both RCPs 4.5 and 8.5 W/m2 future scenarios. The anticipated (extreme) heat conditions expose the occupational safety and health (OSH) at high risk, and the paper provide suggestions for applied interventions in the direction of a safer working environment.
Biomass residues adjacent forest roads in two different forest species (Fagus sylvativa and Pinus brutia): quantities and evaluation of their biogas production potential
Authors: Kantartzis A , Daoutis C , Eftaxias A , Arabatzis G , Diamantis V 
Published: November 2021

AbstractIn this study the quantity of biomass residues accumulated at a low-altitude Mediterranean forest (pinusandfagusclusters) were evaluated under field conditions. Samples of fresh and dry leaves (litter) were digested in batch anaerobic reactors to evaluate their biogas production potential. The quantity of pine needles andfagusleaves accumulated onto the forest carpet was on average 670 and 1440 g/m2, respectively and they were characterized by a low moisture content (10-11%). The biogas production potential was 100 and 150 L/kg volatile solids forpinusandfaguslitter respectively (compared to 140 and 300 L/kg VS for the fresh pine needles andfagusleaves). The data from both field and laboratory studies were used to calculate the biogas yield per km of forest road, if the collected biomass is disposed of to an anaerobic digestion facility. The conceptual model applied revealed that it is possible to recover up to 500 and 1000 m3CH4/ km, from thepinusandfagusclusters respectively. Concluding, pine needles andfagusleaves are important resources and can be efficiently used for energy production in anaerobic digestion facilities.
Environmental and social impacts of Aposelemis dam (Crete, Greece) according to lakeside population’s perception
Authors: Vogiatzi C , Loupasakis C , Makaki I 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The current research investigates the environmental and social impact observed today within the vicinity of the Aposelemis dam in NE Crete, Greece. The areas investigated consist of the two adjacent villages of the reservoir, namely; Potamies and Avdou village, respectively downstream and upstream of the dam structure and lake. The research was based on local stakeholders’ opinion, observation and perception, and was conducted through semi-interviews based on a detailed multiple-choice questionnaire format. The present investigation, as a continuation of our former research (presented at ICED2020), examines the environmental and social impact from a different perspective, and focuses exclusively on narrow dam region, attempting to explore current impacts as well as any observed differences between the upstream and downstream village. Provided the intense objections of local communities in the past, presently expressed local opinion is also investigated. The public acceptance of potential hypothetical scenarios concerning area’s future exploitation is moreover explored. The investigation concluded in groundwater resources quantity differentiation between the upstream and downstream area, and also in evaluation differences concerning opinion about everyday life, landscape and the project itself. Current investigation’s results set the basis for management towards sustainability, with emphasis on the environmental and social aspects of the term.
Overview of a method for lighting the facades of historic buildings by considering light pollution as a design factor
Authors: Tomasovits M , Balafoutis T , Doulos L T , Zerefos S 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The objective of this research is the study of lighting the facades of historic buildings having as an orientation the reduction of dire effects of light pollution on the environment and humans. Lighting is an important way of underlining characteristics of historic buildings, such as beauty and identity, which form part of our cultural heritage. Scientists have outlined the effects of light pollution on the environment and people and therefore the lighting designer should apply efficient lighting design proposals that are environmentally and human friendly, according to the architecture of a building. This research proposes a methodology for calculating the levels of light pollution that are caused by different exterior lighting scenarios for historic buildings.
Participatory process in environmental monitoring design: examples from the Port of Limassol
Authors: Abualhaija R , Hayes D , Reodica J , Pieri T , Michaelides M 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Sea transport and seaborne trade have increased significantly in the past few decades. As sea traffic hubs, ports have high risks because of the limitation in manoeuvrability, number of vessels, and land-based port activities. In the coastal city of Limassol, water and air pollution has been anecdotally attributed to port activities. The STEAM project (Sea Traffic Management in the Eastern Mediterranean, INTEGRATED/0916/0063, [1]) aims to set up a monitoring plan to aid in the identification and mitigation of pollution sources. The project followed a participatory process, where port stakeholders and scientists were consulted and included in the ideation, design and implementation process. This participatory process developed a greater sense of stakeholder ownership in the environmental monitoring programs and facilitated their adoption. According to the consultation process, air and water quality are the most important factors to monitor. Five static and one mobile multi-sensor monitoring stations make up the air quality monitoring design for the Port of Limassol. Three air quality stations were installed within the port area along with two stations near the anchorage area. Two environmental data buoys and two oil detectors make up the water quality monitoring stations. The oil detectors will be placed within the port. One environmental data buoy will be placed downstream of the port, while the second buoy will be placed between the port entrance, the Limassol Marina and the anchorage area.
Citizen opinions on the organization of a smart city for housing, urban structures, and quality of life: The case of Kos Island, Greece
Authors: Andreou Marietta , Manika Stella 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The growing urban population worldwide and the consequent need to improve urban dwellers’ living conditions have increased the research interest in issues related to urban development and their ability to manage emerging challenges. In this context, it is observed that the concept of the smart city includes perspectives that may help modern cities face their problems, especially as cities are being shaped and intensified, for example, due to the current situation of the COVID pandemic crisis. This paper attempts to highlight the characteristics of the smart city with an emphasis on the following triptych: housing, urban environment structures, and quality of life. To achieve its goal, the paper, through pilot research in a representative small-sized Greek city (study area, island of Kos), evaluates whether the smart city characteristics have been met successfully and then it investigates the perceptions of Kos inhabitants regarding the quality-of-life benefits resulting from the model of a smart city. To achieve this, it collects quantitative data through questionnaires in the study area. The results of the analysis can be used as a basis to help a city to become a smart city.
Analysis of the impact of tourism flows on environmental degradation. Case study: Municipality of Naxos & Small Cyclades, Greece
Authors: Verikokkou A , Kaika D , Milioti C 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
From the 19th century until nowadays, tourism is an enormously evolving activity. In recent years, tourism has become the main economic activity in Greece that boosts the local economy of the country. The present study deals with the environmental impacts of tourism. The aim is to delve the correlation between tourism flows and environmental degradation, especially in the Municipality of Naxos & Small Cyclades in Greece which in recent years has become an attractive tourist destination. For the purpose of the study, appropriate monthly data on environmental degradation are collected and are correlated with monthly flows of tourism during the last years for the Municipality of Naxos & Small Cyclades. The collected data refer to the number of visitors (by plane and ship), their overnight stays in tourist accommodations, waste production, energy consumption, water consumption and quality of sea water for swimming. According to results, during the period of increased tourism flows in the Municipality of Naxos & Small Cyclades (almost triple the permanent population of the Municipality), indices of burden such as energy consumption and production, water consumption and amount of waste generated, are increasing. Also, the quality of sea water for swimming is marginally burdened.
Optimization of an online shared freight transportation service platform with the use of Conjoint Analysis
Authors: Nalmpantis Dimitrios , Genitsaris Evangelos , Amprasi Vasiliki , Akac Attila , Anagnostopoulou Afroditi 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is the optimization of an online shared freight transportation service platform with the use of Conjoint Analysis for the region of Balkan – Mediterranean. A Choice-Based Conjoint analysis was performed amongst the partners of the INTERREG Balkan-Med SCOPE project in order to optimize such a platform which is under development in the frame of the project. The results show that the best possible configuration of the platform should be offered at least in the local language, on a website, in the form of an auction platform, the charging should be done per shipment, and its range should be European / international. Moreover, selecting the right levels for each attribute is of crucial importance for the success of a freight transportation service platform, as the best configuration has a market share that is above 100% of the second-best configuration, according to the market simulation that was performed. Therefore, tools as Conjoint Analysis should be incorporated in the planning and design of such products in order to have the best marketable results for shippers, carriers, and consumers; a product that is customized according to their needs and preferences.
Micromobility in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Madrid, Spain: a comparative study
Authors: Alevras Dimitrios , Zinas Dimitrios , Palantzas Georgios , Genitsaris Evangelos , Nalmpantis Dimitrios 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to present the benefits, risks, problems, and ways to improve the service of Lime S electric scooters (e-scooters) in the cities of Thessaloniki, Greece, and Madrid, Spain. The aim of the paper is to present the service’s transportation benefits and to investigate the improvement rate it has offered in urban transport in these major cities. The methodology used is a literature review together with a questionnaire survey, which was distributed via the Internet to users of the service in the two cities. The content of the questions mainly focuses on the reasons why they use e-scooters, how happy they are with the service they are provided, and the ways in which it could be improved. Finally, we conclude that the more the Lime S service operates, the more the acceptance of the citizens of both cities it gains. Users respect the ease and speed of the travel they are provided, as well as the ecological character of the company. We can also see a demand for improving the service, both in the area of security, e.g., making helmets mandatory (≈57%), and in the legislative framework regulating its operation, e.g., compulsory ride on bicycle lanes (≈36%) and imposing age restrictions (≈29%). It is certain that in addition to the responsibility of the company for the users, the states and the users’ responsibilities are also important in order to ensure better and safer travels.
A comparative study of the performance of zinc oxide and iron oxide doped-zinc oxide photocatalysts toward the oxidization of phenol under UV-radiation and sunlight
Authors: Karavasilis M V , Theodoropoulou M A , Tsakiroglou C D 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
In the present work, a comparative analysis of the photocatalytic degradation of phenol, was done for two different types of immobilized photocatalytic nanoparticles immobilized on 5mm sodalime beads by a facile and cost-effective method: (1) Zinc oxide (ZnO) and (2) Iron doped Zinc Oxide (Fe-ZnO). Tests of phenol degradation by using the immobilized catalyst were conducted in batch photoreactors under UVA light of 22W and summertime sunlight. These tests allowed us to evaluate the phenol degradation rate and photocatalyst durability under controlled conditions.
Selection of maize genotypes for drought tolerance improvement
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad , Suwarno Willy Bayuardi , Azrai Muhammad 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Climate change alters crop production in tropical and subtropical regions, and drought is a big challenge in maize production nowadays and near future. Breeding drought-tolerant varieties is important to keep production stability and food security. This research was undertaken to evaluate agronomic performance and yield potential of several maize genotypes in a drought stress environment, and to identify potential genotypes for further utilization in a maize breeding program. The experiment was conducted using an augmented design with 370 test genotypes and 6 checks at Sukoharjo Village, Kediri, East Java, from September 2014 to January 2015. The plants suffered from drought stress in the pre-anthesis period. Results of the analysis of variance showed that the effect of genotype is significant on grain yield, ear yield, plant height, and ear height. Linear correlation analysis showed that grain yield is negatively correlated with leaf senescence. Selection for tolerant genotypes was conducted using selection index and cluster analysis. Line 249 and 252 are considered potential for subsequent breeding processes because they have similar traits with a formerly known drought-tolerant variety, namely Bima 19URI.
Classifying cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) clones based on principal component analysis of specific characters for use as selection criteria
Authors: Laila Fadhillah , Zanetta Chindy Ulima , Karuniawan Agung , Waluyo Budi 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
There is an abundance of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) genetic resources in Indonesia, and the local accessions are inseparable from the community of Indonesia. Several of the cultivars have cultural significance and over time have been bred for specific uses and products. The specific use and combination of traits encourages the use of local cultivars or aims for genetic improvement of the local cultivars. The objective of this study was to measure character variability and to categorize cassava clones based on specific characteristics to better inform selection criteria. A total of 156 cassava clones collected from all over Indonesia were evaluated along with three clones of the local cultivar Jatinangor as checks. This is basic research, so the data information can be a complement to the cassava germplasm in Indonesia. The experiment was performed as an augmented block design. The variability of characteristics was analyzed using principal components analysis with a Pearson correlation. Grouping of clones was accomplished using a symmetric biplot function. Three first principal components contributed to the maximum variability of cassava by 87.85 %, and characters that contributed variability had factor loadings>0.6. Having variability in characteristics suggests that there is an opportunity for performance-based clone selection. In this study,nine cassava clones with desirable trait combinations were identified based on PCA, of which four were identified as the best performing clones.
Classification of maize genotype using logistic regression
Authors: Arief Subchan M. , Andayani N.N. 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Characterization of maize plants is among the pre-requested document prior to release to the public in Indonesia. Characterization of maize genotype involves various parameters includes agronomic parameters, yield and yield components. Characterization is generally carried out by professionals because it requires special skills in identifying genotypes based on their specific characters. The objective of the study was to classify the genotypes of corn plants based on the characters of the ear and kernel using a logistic regression model. The research was conducted at IP2TP Bajeng in 2020 by planting 4 genotypes, namely DYM-15, N 79, Mal 03 and G102612. A total of 100 plants per genotype were planted for cob characterization. Data analysis was done by using open-source software, Orange Software. The results indicated that the logistic regression model had a very good performance in classifying maize genotypes with an accuracy of > 98%. The values of the five parameters used to access the accuracy of the model are AUC=1.0, CA=0.99, F1=0.99, precision=0.99, recall=0.99. This value indicates that the use of IT-based tools can correctly classifying genotypes with high accuracy and consistency of results. Thus, digital based model can be integrated with manual selection for fast and precise grading of maize genotypes for maintaining seed quality.
Performance of six new superior varieties of rice on tidal swamp-land in South Kalimantan Province
Authors: Hasbianto Agus , Ningsih Rina Dirgahayu , Amin Muhammad , Yasin Muhammad , Noor Aidi 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Rice is the staple food for millions of people of Indonesia which produced from many agroecology including tidal-swamp. The contribution of swampland to the national rice production is still lower than 2%. One of the indigenous knowledge of the tidal-swamp farmers is the massive use of local varieties which have low yield. Therefore, efforts to increase rice production in tidal-swampland of Barito Kuala Regency should consider the use of superior varieties. The purpose of this study was to find out performance of seven superior varieties in tidal-swamp land in two planting seasons. This research was conducted from March 2020 to March 2021 in Karang Buah Village of Belawang District of Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province. The research was arranged in two factors of Randomized Complete Block Design namely varieties and seasons. The first factor consisted of seven varieties: Inpari-42 (V1), Inpari-43 (V2), Inpari IR Nutri Zinc (V3), Inpara-8 (V4), Inpara-9 (V5), Inpara-10 (V6), and IR-42 (V7). The second factor, season consisted of season-1 which started from March to July 2020 and season-2 for planting period from November 2020 to March 2021. The result showed that swamp rice varieties had higher value for plant height variables than those of irrigated rice varieties with Inpari-8 as the highest one. However, all irrigated rice varieties performed better which had higher value for panicle number, filled rice grain, and yield with IR-42 as the highest one. All varieties except IR-42 showed higher values of filled grain numbers when cultivated in season-1 supported by good weather during the study.
Effectiveness and recommendation of NPK-compound fertilization on maize
Authors: Syafruddin  , Herawati  , Abdullah Angriana , Azrai Muhammad , Meida Insiyah , Sulastri  
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The development of maize plants in the wet tropics was experiencing problems due to a lack of nutrients, especially N, P, and K, so that to get optimal yield, additional nutrients are needed through NPK fertilization. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of fertilizers and provide recommendations for the appropriate dose of compound NPK fertilization (formulation 15:15:15, 20:10,10, and 15:8:10) to increase production, farming efficiency, and income of maize farmers. This research was conducted at the Experimental Farm of Indonesian cereal Research Institute, Maros from June until October 2020. This research was arranged in randomized block design with three replication. The treatment consists of five NPK- compound fertilizers with two doses of NPK+ urea combination. The comparisons were Urea (control) and Urea + SP36+KCl (standard). The results of this research were all formulations of NPK compound fertilizers (15:15:15, 20:10:10, and 15:8:10) deserve to be recommended for maize. Recommendations for applying NPK 15:15:15 compound fertilizer to maize plants are 450 kg/ha combined with 250 kg urea/ha with a yield probability of 12 t/ha. The recommendation for applying 20:10:10 NPK compound fertilizer to maize was 350 kg/ha + 200 kg urea with a yield probability of ±11 t/ha. The recommendation for giving NPK 15:8:10 compound fertilizer for maize was 450 kg/ha combined with 250 kg urea/ha with a yield probability of 11 t/ha.