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Instruments of the EU Climate Policy
Authors: Křepelka Filip 
Published: October 2024

This chapter explores the concept of instruments of the EU climate policy by addressing three formal aspects of law expressing the policy on mitigating a climate crisis: terminology concerning instruments (part II), the choice of legal instruments (part III) and position and role of these instruments (part IV). Thus, it aspires to complete the reflection of legal scholars, focusing on the substance of rapidly developing climate law.
(In)coherence of the EU External Policy impact on business and human rights developments in the post-Soviet region
Authors: Uvarova Olena 
Published: October 2024

The lack of coherence in the EU’s external policy’s impact on business and human rights (hereinafter ‘BHR’) developments is most evident in its relations with post-Soviet countries. A prime example of this is the European Council’s decision to grant candidate country status to Ukraine and Moldova in June 2022. Despite extraordinary geopolitical importance, human rights issues are voiced in this document in the context of governmental institution reforms only. In parallel, the Green agenda and sustainable connectivity focus on energy and green transition to the detriment of human rights, and without any attention to the role of business actors and their possible or real impact on human rights. The Eastern European and Central Asian region1 (hereinafter ‘EECA’) shares a common post-Soviet legacy, characterised by periods of undemocratic regimes, limited competition in key sectors, strong state control over economic processes, and significant state participation in the economy (state-owned enterprises, etc.). These factors have led to a lack of tradition in businesses taking responsibility, and a lack of societal expectations and awareness regarding holding businesses accountable. Despite some positive efforts in certain countries, largely driven by the impact of association agreements with the EU,2 Eastern Partnership initiatives,3 and EU human rights dialogues,4 the region continues to be plagued by the lack of implementation of the BHR agenda. This chapter aims to explore the role of EU external policy in BHR developments in the EECA. In order to address this cross-cutting issue, several sub-questions are raised: 1) What are the key factors influencing the BHR landscape in the region?; 2) How does EU external policy strike a balance between market economy development and improving the business environment on one hand, and promoting responsible business conduct on the other?; and 3) What principles should ensure such a balance?
E-government and Environmental Protection Towards Greater Sustainability
Authors: Kawka Inga 
Published: October 2024

Sustainable development is a rising principle of the EU legal system. It emphasises values such as the social and economic welfare of the EU and its Member States, and the quality of the environment that must be respected when formulating and implementing all EU policies. This should also be the case with the current EU priority, which is the digitalisation of Europe, including the digitalisation of the EU and the administration of its Member States. This article analyses how the principle of sustainable development, based on three pillars – balanced economic growth, a social market economy, and a high level of environmental protection – is taken into account by EU institutions in the context of a digital transformation. Next, the paper focuses on the relationship between the digitalisation of public administration and environmental sustainability. Digital tools used by the administration, such as artificial intelligence, 5G, cloud and edge computing, and the Internet of Things, can be the driving force of the ecological transformation of Europe. Nevertheless, the threats to the environment that may result from ICT development should also not be underestimated.
Sustainability and the Recommendations of the Holy See to EU Member States
Authors: Mengès-Le-Pape Christine 
Published: October 2024

On 16 September 2015, Pope Francis addressed a speech to the environment ministers of the EU member states. Their meeting at the Vatican was important, it preceded the 21st Conference of the parties held in Paris in the autumn of 2015. Above all, it underlined the long-standing ecological tradition of ‘old Europe’, which has become a model, with the figure of Francis of Assisi, in response to many calls for the safeguarding of creation. This address, as well as other pontifical texts that have preceded and followed on the theme of environmental degradation, denounces the attacks on respect owed to nature, and the disorderly exploitation of its resources. In it, the Holy See affirms how urgent the challenges of sustainability have become, and recommends – on the behalf of European institutions – that fundamental principles be respected. The September 2015 speech proposes three principles: solidarity, which establishes the link between the ecological crisis, the poorest and future generations; justice, which also visits north-south relations, and the ecological debt that the Member States of the European Union must honour by setting a good example, especially in promoting sustainable development programmes; and finally, the principle of participation, which concerns the political decision-making processes. This speech of September 2015 will give rise to doctrinal comments situated between law and theology.
Las figuras cómicas del mono y de los portadores de pintura corporal negra entre los nahuas prehispánicos y su transformación en la época colonial
Authors: Brylak Agnieszka 
Published: October 2024

El artículo tiene como objetivo el estudio de los fenómenos del humor y la risa en la cultura nahua prehispánica enfocándose en dos figuras burlescas: el mono y los seres portadores de pintura corporal negra. Se analizan su función y sus vínculos con lo risible en narrativas sagradas y en manifestaciones performativas de la cultura, tales como las fiestas religiosas y los espectáculos. Debido a la presencia de los mismos tipos –el simio y el negro o el diablo– en la cultura popular y carnavalesca medieval y renacentista, una parte de este estudio mencionará brevemente la transformación de los bufones prehispánicos y su fusión con sus homólogos europeos que se dio en la época colonial en Nueva España.
Exploration of Sustainable Potential Sports Tourism in Sumedang, Indonesia Using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making
Authors: Fauzi Rizal Ahmad , Saputra Yudha Munajat , Ma’mun Amung , Nuryadi  , Safari Indra 
Published: October 2024

Objective: This research aims to explore sports tourism, which has the greatest potential for the development of sports tourism, economic quality, regional image and human resources

Theoretical Framework: Sport Tourism is a form of special interest tourism in the world of tourism and is widely developed in various regions because it can encourage tourists to visit.

Method: The method used in this research is the qualitative method, a Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach withusing the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method to determine potential sport tourism. Criteria AHP using the concepts of Marketability, Sustainability, Participation, and Disaster Mitigation (MSPDM).

Results and Discussion: The results of this research, based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) analysis utilizing the MSPDM indicator, the three most promising sports tourism activities among the eight currently operating in Sumedang were identified: paragliding, golf, and rafting. Among these top contenders, paragliding and rafting emerged as priorities for further development. While golf also holds potential, it is managed by a private company, which might limit its reliance on government funding due to its own revenue streams from the resort business.

Research Implications: The implications of this research are discussed. The ranking of potential sports tourism activities provides valuable insights for the government in determining which areas to prioritize for development.

Originality/Value: This study use A multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach, employing the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, was utilized to assess the potential of various sports tourism activities. The AHP criteria were based on the concepts of MSPDM.
Purchase Intention and Attitude Toward Community Products in Sing Buri Province: The Role of Perceived Authenticity from Local Wisdom for Sustainable Economic Growth And Reduced Inequalities
Authors: Vorasiha Ekgnarong , Soonthonrpipit Hathaipan , Lert-asavapatra Pachoke , Booying Jiraporn , Kongpan Yenjit , Khlungsaeng Wareeya , Khan Muhammad Shahid 
Published: October 2024

Objective: This comprehensive research aims to study the factors contributing to constructing a structural equation model for marketing, providing a reliable foundation for promoting consumers’ purchase intention towards community products in Sa Chaeng Subdistrict, Bang Rachan District, Sing Buri Province: The Role of Perceived Authenticity from Local Wisdom for Sustainable Economic Growth and Reduced Inequalities.

Method: The study synthesizes relevant factors from a literature review, identifying key components in the structural equation model, including perceived authenticity of the product, attitudes towards the product, and the level of purchase intention. The study employs the structural equation modeling process for analysis and hypothesis testing. The study population comprises potential consumers interested in local community products and general consumers. Data was collected using a questionnaire, with a total sample size of 400 participants.

Results: The study results indicate that the structural equation model aligns with empirical data (CMIN/df = 3.448, GFI = 0.955, NFI = 0.961, RFI = 0.915, IFI = 0.972, TLI = 0.958, CFI = 0.972, RMSEA = 0.078).

Conclusions: Hypothesis testing reveals that the variables of perceived authenticity of community products and attitudes toward community products have a direct positive influence on the purchase intention of community products in Sa Chaeng Subdistrict, Bang Rachan District, Sing Buri Province, at a statistically significant level of 0.01.
The Looming Food Crisis: Exploring the Causes and Consequences – A Comprehensive Analysis And Strategic Recommendations for SDGs 2
Authors: Katherasala Srinivas , Bheenaveni Ram Shepherd , Venkat Snigdha Raj Gurram , Thaduru Surender , Rituraj Arvind , Sirugumalle Namitha 
Published: October 2024

Background: This study investigates the sustainability of future food production by examining current intensive high-yield cultivation practices and their long-term impacts. With the global population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, the demand for food will escalate, leading to increased use of chemical inputs in agriculture. This practice poses a significant threat to soil fertility, potentially rendering it infertile for future generations. Presently, food scarcity affects millions, with 80 million people lacking adequate food and 2 million dying annually due to hunger-related issues. If these trends persist, the impact will extend from low-income countries to middle-income and developed nations.

Objective: The study highlights the urgent need for strategic and practical approaches to mitigate these challenges. It underscores the detrimental effects of current agricultural practices on human health, including a rise in chronic diseases and genetic impacts on future generations. The research draws on interviews, case studies, and focus group discussions with farmers to understand their motivations and knowledge regarding sustainable practices. It also analyses the transition from traditional to modern agricultural methods in Telangana state over five years of doctoral research.

Recommendations: Based on this comprehensive analysis, the paper provides strategic recommendations for Small Scale Growers (SSGs) to achieve sustainable development goals, eradicate future hunger, and preserve soil fertility. The proposed strategies include controlling soil erosion, minimizing synthetic fertilizer use, eliminating herbicides, and promoting effective soil ploughing and residue management. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern practices, these recommendations aim to enhance agricultural productivity while safeguarding environmental and human health. This study calls for immediate action to implement these strategies at the ground level to ensure a sustainable future for food production.
Humanist Proselytizing in Distruptive Era Based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)
Authors: Ali Nizar , Syam Nur , Rosyadi Imron , Nurhalizah Mevy Eka , Yusi Shiefti Dyah Al 
Published: October 2024

Aim/Purpose: The disruptive era is an uncertain condition in social, political, and religious life that creates a new trend regarding monolithic religious understanding. A suitable proselytizing approach based on sustainable development goals is needed to improve the dignity of human life.

Background: Social media plays an important role in the spread of a more monolithic religion. This triggered a significant conflict, so efforts are needed to improve religious understanding and experience, one of the fields affected by the disruptive era.

Methodology: Various scientific research materials are reviewed to understand how proselytizing strategies are used in the disruptive era. Secondary data analysis was carried out for this qualitative and descriptive study.

Contribution: This paper helps understand the right proselytizing strategy to minimize conflicts in the disruptive era by utilizing social media.

Findings: The practice of humanist proselytizing through religious moderation and the strengthening of preachers is fundamental to strengthening literal religious understanding in the disruptive era. This study finding helps us understand how to apply proselytizing appropriately in this era of uncertainty.

Recommendation for Practitioners: Implementing humanist proselytizing through religious moderation can reduce the monolithic understanding of society due to one of the negative impacts of social media.

Recommendation for Researcher: To ensure the relevance of research studies, practitioners and researchers must maintain a collaborative approach with research insights to apply relevant proselytizing strategies in the disruptive era .

Impact on Society: Analyze how the proselytizing approach is relevant to society in a disruptive era due to the dark side of social media in the religious. Technology evolves, so society must proactively address this problem with more literacy. In addition, the role of government policymakers, clerics, and ulama is important to reduce the monolithic understanding and cause conflict.

Future Research: The study's scope will be better if it can determine the effectiveness of humanist proselytizing through religious moderation with a quantitative approach. In general, this study discusses the best proselytizing strategy in the disruptive era. The significant role of the media can be analyzed to dive deep. Similar studies could be conducted on other religious issues because of technological advancements.
Arbitration in the Age of Globalization: Addressing Cultural and Legal Diversity in Commercial Disputes to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Society
Authors: Al-zoubi Tariq Muhammad Hussein , Alazzam Farouq Ahmad Faleh , Shakhatreh Hisham Jadallah Mansour , Khwaileh Khaled Mohammed , Al-Maagbeh Mohmmed Mufadi , Alzubi Emran Abdulsalam 
Published: October 2024

Objective: The article aims to identify the most effective ways to improve arbitration in the context of considering the influence of cultural and legal diversity factors in commercial disputes to achieve sustainable development goals in society.

Theoretical Framework: Special attention is paid to the analysis of effective ways to improve arbitration in the context of considering the influence of cultural and legal diversity factors in commercial disputes to achieve sustainable development goals in society.

Method: The methodology of the study involves the use of the IDEF3 functional modelling method. As a result of the study, a model for improving the processes of information support for arbitration processes in the context of taking into account the influence of cultural and legal diversity factors in commercial disputes was formed.

Results and Discussion: The results obtained indicate the need for a more flexible approach to arbitration procedures in a globalized context, in particular, taking into account the cultural and legal characteristics of the parties to achieve sustainable development goals in society.

Research Implications: The implications of the study are the dependence of the findings on the availability and quality of data on international arbitration procedures, which may be incomplete or heterogeneous across different legal cultures.

Originality/Value: The practical significance lies in the disclosure of modern trends in the development of effective ways to improve arbitration in the context of considering the influence of cultural and legal diversity factors in commercial disputes to achieve sustainable development goals in society.
Applicability of Yeast Extract in Postgate Culture Medium for Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion Tests
Authors: Stein Jakob Lykke , Chaturvedi Tanmay , Skovhus Torben Lund , Thomsen Mette Hedegaard 
Published: October 2024

This study was initiated to investigate the influence of yeast extract (YE), a component not naturally present in produced water, on in vitro experiments of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in a modified Postgate’s Medium B with 32 g/L NaCl (MPB). The concern was that MPB’s inclusion YE could potentially skew the results of corrosion studies. In the laboratory, static MIC tests containing postgate with and without YE were incubated for 25 d at two temperatures, 20°C and 38°C, after which analyses were performed: H2S concentration, corrosion rate, maximum pitting penetration rate, and microbial community analysis. A significant reduction in H2S production was observed when YE was omitted. However, an increase in corrosion was observed, suggesting that H2S production and sulfate reduction might not be the most critical metrics for MIC. The maximum pitting penetration rate, determined by extrapolating the depth of the deepest pit on a coupon over 1 y, showed an increase with the omission of YE, but the results were not statistically significant. 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing of liquid samples revealed less bacterial DNA in samples without YE. The omission of YE caused a dramatic shift in the microbial community, with a significant increase in the relative abundance of Spirochaetaceae and a decrease in Desulfovibrionaceae at 20°C. At 38°C, the omission of YE led to an increase in the relative abundance of several families not usually associated with increases in microbial corrosion. The study emphasized the importance of multiple lines of evidence approach for diagnosing MIC, as relying solely on corrosion morphology or the presence of microorganisms can lead to false conclusions. The addition of YE to Postgate media, while beneficial for bacterial growth, seemed to inhibit the corrosion that researchers and operators aim to simulate experimentally. Excluding YE appeared to foster a more realistic microbial community, suggesting its omission in future studies. These findings question the inclusion of YE in the Postgate medium for corrosion tests and call for further research into the role of specific bacterial families in MIC, the impact of microbial diversity on MIC, and the potential role of unknown organisms in MIC. The study also emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive approach to diagnosing MIC, incorporating multiple lines of evidence.
Quantification of the Adsorption Kinetics of a Model Corrosion Inhibitor on Gold Using QCM-D
Authors: Singla Kushal , Perrot Hubert , Brown Bruce , Nešić Srdjan 
Published: October 2024

In the present study, a quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D) was used to investigate the adsorption of a model corrosion inhibitor compound, tetradecyldimethylbenzylammoniumbromide (BDA-C14), on gold electrode. Sauerbrey’s equation was used to analyze the equilibrated normalized frequency change for estimation of the adsorbed mass and adsorbed layer thickness at different bulk inhibitor concentrations after careful validation. The average adsorbed layer thickness for BDA-C14 at tested experimental conditions lie in the range of 1 nm to 1.4 nm. Time-dependent part of the frequency change was analyzed using Langmuir adsorption isotherm to calculate the kinetic constants (kA = 0.075±0.02 mM–1·s–1, kD = 0.0023±0.0007 s–1, and KAD = 32.2 mM–1). Equilibrium surface coverage (θeq) was estimated at each bulk inhibitor concentration tested: 0.69 for 25 ppm(w), 0.74 for 50 ppm(w), and 0.91 for 100 ppm(w). Some theoretical calculations are also shown explaining the use of known molecular geometry and adsorption kinetics information from QCM-D analysis to reasonably speculate the predominant adsorbed layer configuration. A conscious effort is made to state and validate each assumption made for the analysis of the experimental results.
MALÁRIA: IMUNOPATOGÊNESE E DESAFIOS DE CONTROLE EM ÁREAS ENDÊMICAS - REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Sousa Sarah Maria de , Oliveira João Vitor Santos de , Souza Nara Rúbia 
Published: October 2024

O presente trabalho trata-se de uma revisão de literatura. A malária é provocada por protozoários do gênero Plasmodium, que são disseminados por mosquitos da espécie Anopheles, especialmente o Anopheles darlingi no Brasil. O ciclo de vida do parasita consiste em invadir os glóbulos vermelhos após a transmissão pelo mosquito, levando à infecção. A enfermidade representa um sério desafio à saúde pública, particularmente na Amazônia, que abriga a maior parte dos casos no Brasil devido às condições ambientais propícias. A malária provoca uma reação imunológica no hospedeiro, no entanto, em fases avançadas, essa resposta pode se tornar excessiva, resultando em imunopatogenia. Em termos clínicos, a anemia é uma complicação frequente, resultante do dano aos glóbulos vermelhos infectados. No Brasil, existem políticas públicas como o Plano Nacional de Eliminação da Malária (PNEM), que tem como objetivo erradicar a enfermidade até 2035. As estratégias de controle englobam o monitoramento epidemiológico, o controle do mosquito transmissor, além do aprimoramento no diagnóstico e tratamento, com foco especial nas populações mais suscetíveis.
The GRAS-2 radio occultation mission
Authors: Rasch Joel , Carlström Anders , Christensen Jacob , Liljegren Thomas 
Published: October 2024

Abstract. The second generation of the Global navigation satellite system Receiver for Atmospheric Sounding (GRAS-2) is a radio occultation (RO) instrument which is capable of providing 2000 atmospheric profiles per day. The instrument is hosted on all satellites in the MetOp Second Generation (MetOp-SG) series for polar orbit operation. The GRAS-2 instruments provide occultation measurements from the Galileo, GPS, and BeiDou satellites at their common frequencies centred at 1575.42 MHz (L1) and 1176.45 MHz (L5). Using high-gain antennas and an ultra-stable oscillator, neutral bending angles are measured at an unprecedented accuracy of 0.3–0.4 µrad, which is better than the requirement of less than 0.5 µrad. The RO signal will be measured deep into the troposphere using a novel open-loop tracking scheme utilizing multiple correlator outputs for operation with a tailored ground processing algorithm optimized for extracting signals with low amplitudes, approaching the noise floor limitation. Ionosphere measurements to an altitude of 600 km are also acquired.