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The article considers the Strategic Socio-Environmental Assessment (SSEA), which aims to contribute to the integration of social and environmental considerations into the preparation, adoption and implementation of strategies, plans, and programmes, with a view of promoting sustainable development. The Environmental Impact Assessment of individual projects does not necessarily guarantee that at the regional level, the state of the environment as well as social and cultural characteristics do not deteriorate due to...

Critical thinking skills are considered as a core competency development issue for future professionals who are preparing to carry out their professional activities in the context of information society and digitalization. It is believed that the role and specificity of critical thinking among future foreign language teachers has not been sufficiently explored. We consider it to be an innovative approach that implies a different understanding of the goals and implementation of the educational process and is relate...

Landscape and ecosystem preservation represents an integrated approach for conserving healthy and interconnected ecosystems. In order to maintain high-quality habitats and maximising the ecosystem services is crucial to have a good bond between connected areas. On both the Romanian and European levels, the backbone of these interconnected areas is formed by Natura 2000 networks [1] The objectives of our study aim to address the Biodiversity 2030 Directive, which mandates the establishment of a coherent network of ...

Hydrogen can originate from various geological processes and its ability to migrate to near-surface layers makes soil gas analysis crucial for identifying subsurface accumulations. Current methods using portable analysers are often insufficient for precise determination, highlighting the need for gas chromatography in controlled laboratory settings. Hydrogen's high mobility and chemical reactivity make it difficult to maintain stable soil gas samples from collection to analysis. To address this challenge, an exper...

A new biocatalyst based on glucose oxidase immobilized on Fe3O4 magnetite nanoparticles modified with chitosan and sodium tripolyphosphate was synthesized. Magnetite nanoparticles were obtained by mixing solutions of FeCl2 and FeCl3 with ammonia while heating to a temperature of 65 ?C. To stabilize the nanoparticles and ensure the presence of amino groups on their surface, chitosan and sodium tripolyphosphate were sequentially deposited on magnetite. Immobilization of glucose oxidase on the support was carried out...

The core insulators of vacuum insulation panels are mostly made from inorganic raw materials with a high SiO2 content, either in the form of nanoparticles or microfibers, while the proportion of organics is usually up to 3 %. The contribution is devoted to the study of reaction to fire in hybrid insulation materials made from a combination of nano SiO2-based particulate raw materials and organic-based fibrous raw materials, where the total proportion of organics is significantly greater than 3 %. Considering that ...

This research aims to conduct a detailed analysis of the necessity for generating electrical energy using conventional methods, simultaneously assessing the impact on water quality. Wastewater, originating from fluids used in industrial processes or households, contains various impurities and is discharged into the natural aquatic environment (such as rivers, lakes, or the Black Sea) or onto various lands, either with or without prior treatment. The production and utilization of primary energy raw materials, such ...

Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) is a species with seasonal reproduction, temperature being considered one of the most important key factors that ensures the seasonal reproductive cycle. The wintering temperature should be carefully controlled to prevent any adverse effects on reproduction. In many fish species, the wintering at high temperatures have a negative impact on reproduction success. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of wintering temperature on sterlet males by evaluating the quantity and quali...

Green tea-based food supplements are very attractive to a large group of consumers and make an important contribution to maintaining good health. In order to preserve the nutritional value of supplements of this type, pesticide and plant growth hormones-free green tea is used as raw material. Choosing the best sweeteners in this case is an important part of scientific research, especially for consumers with certain digestive conditions. The aim of this paper is to successfully identify the best way to sweeten gree...

An ocular melanoma is a type of cancer that originates from the uncontrolled growth of melanocytes. In cats, melanomas are rare, with diffuse iris melanomas being the most common eye tumors. This case report describes an 8-year-old female Persian cat referred to our clinic for evaluation due to a dark spot extending to the cornea, obscuring vision, and unresponsive to prior drug treatments. Diagnosis was confirmed through histopathological examination of a tissue sample. The present case report details a complex k...

Chile is one of the largest copper producers in the world, which implies a significant generation of waste, particularly copper slag (CS). On the other hand, the high demand for concrete mixes generates a high consumption of natural aggregates as sand. However, specialized literature indicates that the fine aggregate can be partially replaced by CS keeping (or improving) the concrete properties. Then, this paper presents a sustainability analysis of the partial replacement of fine aggregate of concrete by CS. The ...

The main goal of this work is to present the SpinLoop Rotational Accelerator project as a preliminary module for accelerating space rockets destined for low Earth orbit. By uti-lizing magnetic levitation technology, which is also used in modern high-speed rail sys-tems (including the thriving Hyperloop technology), it will be possible to design a device that imparts high velocity to the rocket immediately upon launch. This would reduce the amount of fuel the spacecraft would need, thereby decreasing its dimensions...

Increasing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions are among the objectives of sustainability. Sustainable design aims to conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, and obtain self-sufficiency by utilizing environmentally friendly materials. This study aims to research sustainable architecture from the perspective of vernacular houses. Designing buildings to suit the climate is an old tradition used in vernacular architecture. Historic buildings are characterized by low energy consumption, and sustainab...

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a vital crop for Kenyan smallholder farmers, contributing to food security and income. However, declining soil fertility and reliance on costly synthetic fertilizers pose significant challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of OBLIGA BONACRAFT P20S10, a microbiological phosphorus-sulfur fertilizer, as a sustainable alternative. Field trials were conducted in four agroecological zones: Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Machakos, and Murang'a, using a randomized complete bl...

For the purpose of achieving a sustainable city, there has been a significant increase in the construction of green buildings in recent years. Since these are properties with characteristics that differ from those of ordinary buildings and, therefore, few transactions of comparable properties can be collected in the market area in which they are located, it is very difficult to apply the Revealed Preference Methods for green buildings appraisal. These cases produce the same conditions common to industrial products...

According to the Global Sustainable Development Report 2023, achieving many SDGs is becoming increasingly difficult. In conditions of turbulence and ongoing challenges for the society, increasing attention is being paid to ensuring technological sovereignty of regions and countries. Countries with advanced technologies have advantages, among which energy supply technologies occupy a special place. The type and quality of energy sources is of particular importance. The energy complex and its resource supply, as wel...

The problem of sustainable development of territorial communities and the management of their economic processes and tourist resources is important in the modern world, as it requires a balanced approach to ensuring economic growth, preserving the environment and meeting the needs of society. The research is aimed at studying the management strategies of economic processes and tourist resources in territorial communities in order to ensure sustainable development. The aim of the study. The purpose of the study is ...

The SWOT analysis of the energy resources of hydrocarbons comes in the context in which the possibility of a black-out is very likely, and the lack of energy resources can cause major damage through enormous financial losses, which through the domino effect can spread economic and national insecurity. In this context, the SWOT analysis energy resources become an essential issue of national security and makes this paper of real interest. The authors consider that the security supply with energy resources of hydroca...

The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of plant parasitic nematodes in the main potatoe growing area in Ajara and to show whether altitu-dinal gradient affects nematode diversity and community structure along three contrasting altitudinal localities of Ajara: Kobuleti (10 m.a.s.l), Shuakhevi (450 m.a.s.l) and Khulo (950 -1800 m.a.s.l). The first part of this study is to assess for the first time the taxonomic and ecological structure of plant parasitic and free-living nematodes in agroecosystems of K...

Potatoes is the fourth important food crop worldwide after maize, wheat, and rice and are grown in more than 100 countries worldwide under temperate, subtropical and tropical conditions, however, they are considered as cool temperature crop. Potato is one of the most important food crops in Georgia and potato growing has always been the subject of great importance for settlement of food supply problems in country. Potato crops are severely affected by approximately forty soil borne diseases worldwide including tho...

With the continuous technological advancement the global demand for selected chemical elements in both emerging and established solutions is rising. This is particularly evident in energy storage applications, such as lithium-ion batteries for increasingly popular electric vehicles. The growing need for lithium carbonate drives the search for innovative extraction methods, including recovery from brine through chemical processes. This approach not only aids in lithium recovery but also positively impacts the envir...

Soil moisture, soil temperature, nutrient availability, and land use practices affect the GHG emissions from soils. In this study, the aim is to determine and analyse GHG emissions from agricultural soils in five monitoring sites. The mobile spectrophotometer Picarro G2508 is used for the quantification of N2O, CH4, and CO2 soil flux across five monitoring sites used for agricultural production during the growing seasons from 2017 to 2023. Findings reveal significant variations in GHG emissions across the monitori...

Old buildings, in particular, those coming from the first half of 20th century often suffer with increased dampness in masonry coming from different sources. Some of them, however, have aesthetically rendered valued facades which are worth saving. For the design of new alternative mortars for renovation interventions, it is essential to obtain properties of original renders. Mechanical properties of mortars are in general assessed on standardized test samples; however, this approach cannot be always well applicabl...

This study investigates objectives and aims. A novel method of targeting the bacteriostatic efficacy of chicken egg yolk polyclonal antibodies (IgY) against Staphylococcus aureus in vitro. Specific IgY targeting Staphylococcus aureus was produced by immunizing hens with formaldehyde-killed Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 33593) as an antigen. The IgY was extracted from egg yolks and purified to 94% purity. Cultures of S. aureus were treated with IgY at concentrations of 5, 10, and 15 ?g/ml, alongside blank controls wi...

The sustainable water management is a process based on a brief knowledge about the water resources availability. The water lack or excess in the form of droughts or flooding, and/or improper water use can cause serious disruptions in the water management process with negative effects on the water supply, economy, and the human and ecosystems well-being. To minimize the negative consequences a specialized research is needed. It requires a complex study that allows objectively detecting of critical aspects in the wa...

The aim of the research is to find out how the forest ground vegetation changes in forest pasture where wild horses are allowed to graze, and what impact their grazing in the forest have on the vegetation and how the situation changes in a forest stand where animals are allowed to graze and, in a forest, stand of the same type without grazing. So far forest pastures practically have not been studied, but forest management using animals especially in private forestry is becoming more and more relevant. Almost no si...

In Germany, a considerable amount of arable land is used for the cultivation of animal feed, and significant resources are spent on the import and export of feed. These factors generally contribute to the large ecological footprint of meat and dairy production. Particularly peripheral areas of cities such as housing or industrial estates often have considerable, contiguous green spaces. The way they are usually managed inherents potential for improvement in terms of sustainability. One option is to use these green...

In the last decade, at the global level, most countries have emphasized the reduction of energy consumption produced with the help of solid fuels, trying to reduce the volume of greenhouse gases and polluting gases by identifying new sources and methods of energy production that have a low effect on the environment and people. Romania is preparing to ensure energy security by producing electricity from renewable sources. Romania's medium- and long-term strategy will be influenced by the European Green Pact, which ...

Excessive input of nitrogen and phosphorus into water systems causes eutrophication. Efforts to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus losses from agriculture in the Baltic Sea region are crucial. The aim of the study is to assess the impact of nitrogen application rates in the form of mineral fertilizer on concentrations of Ntot, NO3-N, Ptot, and PO4-P (mg L-1) in runoff at the level of experimental fields. This study analyzed data from October 2014 to April 2022 collected from the Mellupite monitoring station, where exp...

The paper presents an ecological technology regarding the use of explosive materials in obtaining unconventional layered structures. It is emphasized that the use of the presented method contributes substantially to the minimization of the action of toxic factors on the environment compared to classic welding technologies. The reduction of harmful effects on the environment is due to the extremely short duration of the process, the entire amount of explosive material being consumed almost instantly. The subject of...

Different forms and combinations of degradation attacks cause the damage of concrete and reinforced concrete structures. Among the most usual belong ingress of chlorides and carbonation that influence the quality of the concrete and also affect its ability to protect reinforcement. The resistance of concrete against the mentioned attacks is given also by other surrounding conditions, like temperature, mechanical load, etc. In this paper, experimental findings are presented focused on the investigation of the effec...

Sunflower and maize are two crops of particular importance, especially in the current context of the food crisis, cultivated on large areas worldwide, used both for animal and human nutrition. This study proposed to test the effectiveness of several types of foliar fertilizers with urea, for the two previously mentioned crops, in the pedo-climatic conditions of West of Romania, and the type of soil chosen for experimentation was Cambic Chernozem. The chemical compounds used for fertilizing crops were different ure...

Briquetting is the pressing of dusty materials into pieces of the same shape and size. Briquetting can be done without a binder or with the addition of a binder to the briquetting mixture. Briquettes can have any shape, but the most common is the shape of a cylinder. The briquettes must be strong enough to eliminate the possibility of damage during transport and must be strong enough even at high temperatures. The briquettes have a regular shape, have the same weight, are more durable and easier to transport. They...

In recent years, the use of trail paths for recreation and tourism has seen remarkable growth in many countries. Trail paths have several benefits for the local community, people's physical and mental health, and for offsetting degraded grassland ecosystems. The objective of the study was to assess the effect of trail paths on grassland ecosystems in the Prefecture of Xanthi in northern Greece. The SWOT-AHP hybrid method was used. The criteria of the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) method ...

In the Czech Republic, despite the high demand for housing, a large number of houses remain unoccupied. Many of them are falling into disrepair, especially in the countryside. And at the same time, new houses, without architectural and urban planning qualities, are growing right next to them on agricultural land. In my work, I deal with how to adapt these old houses to the current requirements for family housing. This includes requirements for energy savings for the indoor environment, especially thermal comfort. ...

The mining industry of Ukraine plays an important role in the industrial sector, as the country has significant resources of natural raw materials, which contributes to the development of mining. However, this industry causes serious environmental and social consequences. The long-term operation of mining enterprises in Ukrainian regions causes serious pollution of the atmosphere, soil and water resources, as well as the destruction of the natural landscape. This leads to the degradation of natural resources and d...

Riparian vegetation of water streams represents dynamic ecosystem, which meets various functions. Since it forms a buffer zone between the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, it is of great importance in the ecological stability of landscape. Its importance is even higher nowadays when the effect of human activities on the environment is much stronger than in the past. The structure and quality of the vegetation comprising the riparian zone plays an important role in its ability to provide various ecosystem functi...

The international community declared a commitment to Net Zero through the Paris Agreement to address accelerating climate change. Countries worldwide agreed to participate by submitting and implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). South Korea also joined this declaration, aiming to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Achieving Net Zero requires the establishment of policies tailored to each country, along with regular assessments to ensure effective strategy implementation. The Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Re...

Our study explored the impact of adding avocado to chicken liver pate, focusing on both nutritional composition, oxidative stability and organoleptic (sensory) characteristics. By incorporating avocado, we aimed to create a healthier, more nutritious alternative to traditional pate. Nutritional analysis included determining protein, fat, minerals, water, salt, carbohydrate content, and energy value. The results showed that adding avocado led to a decrease in fat content and an increase in beneficial omega-3 fatty ...

In modern society, the urgency for environmental protection has emerged as a significant global issue. The increasing recognition of the harmful impacts of climate change and pollution has triggered a heightened emphasis on sustainable practices and conservation efforts. Consequently, the importance of foreign languages in promoting environmental protection initiatives has attracted notice within academic communities. The application of language can affect attitudes towards the environment and induce behavioral ch...

In the context of the urgent need to combat climate change, renewable energy sources, such as geothermal energy, play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This study examines the ecological impact in the form of avoided emissions for five geothermal heating plants located in Poland. The analysis included emissions of CO2, SO2, NOx, CO, benzo(a)pyrene, and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), considering three reference scenarios based on conventional fuels: hard coal, high-methane natural gas, and ...

The United Nations- Sustainable Development Goals have recently challenged organizations to start consistent transformation in order to foster sustainability in future economy and society. One of the key enablers of this tr-nsformation was the European Union-s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which amended non-financial reporting with sustainability reporting. As a result, the first global sustainability standards have been developed, which gave the accountancy profession a key role in helping organiz...

Water pollution from untreated wastewater discharge is a major public health concern in the ancient city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The city lacks adequate wastewater treatment facilities, leading to the release of contaminated water into the environment. This has resulted in the deterioration of water quality in local water bodies, posing serious risks to human health. One of the primary sources of pollution is the discharge of domestic and industrial wastewater into the Shavkat aria canal, which flows through the c...

We are currently facing various forms of emergencies that affect the quality of life of the inhabitants. Their impacts can have a significant impact on physical, psychological and social health and can negatively affect people's quality of life. Preparedness and training are crucial not only for public authorities, but also for the inhabitants, in order to minimize the consequences of various crisis situations. Quality of life indicators include the quality of housing, which includes the factor of safety. In the c...

In the context of global climate change, groundwater is not only a vital source for human survival, but also a strategic resource for the sustainable development of local and global economies. The protection and effective management of these resources must be top priorities for everyone involved in environmental planning and management. The purpose of this work is to monitor the quality of groundwater from two water drillings located in the south of Timisoara and four water drillings in the west of the locality. T...

This thesis studies the impact of the addition of two types of enzymes: Rohapect PTE-100 and Pectinase to 6 varieties of apple, grown in the Valea Dambovi?ei area in order to improve the quality of apple juice. The 6 apple varieties used are: Sirus, Florina, Red Topaz, Golden, Starkrimson and Rozela. Thanks to the new varieties planted, and the use of modern technology, the production of apples has increased, and the apples are used fresh or processed in the form of natural juice as such or mixed with other fruits...

Carbon steel is one of the most common alloys employed in a multitude of industries. However, it has low corrosion resistance and some methods were used in order to enhance the anticorrosion properties, such as modifying the composition of the steel by further alloying, deposition of protective layers on the substrate or modifying the aggressive media by adding corrosion inhibitors. This paper presents the results of adding an environmental friendly extract (Citrus x clementine) in the aggressive media on the corr...

Climate change is not the future, it is a hard, tangible and uncompromising present. Globally, the risk of crop reduction is increasing. Production shocks that used to occur once every 100 years or so in the past may occur every 30 years or more in the future. The development of fruit growing, as part of agricultural activities in the countryside, must record the impacts caused by climate change and apply the species structure of fruit trees in the regions of Slovakia, which will fully respect the biological requi...

Recycling of chrysotile asbestos materials is a global problem. Even though the materials containing asbestos have good properties like resistance to elevated temperatures, high elasticity and mechanical strength, or abrasion resistance, it has been proven to be carcinogenic and banned in over 70 countries. Standard disposal of asbestos products - storing them in appropriately designated areas (landfills) - is a risk-taking method due to the possibility of secondary pollution of the surrounding environment and the...

Climate change is a very serious threat, and its consequences affect many different aspects of our lives. In Slovakia, we will also have to get used to the faster onset of warm and dry weather in the spring. The year, from a temperature point of view, ended as the 2nd warmest since 1931. Statistically very significant (annual) deviations occurred in the entire territory of Slovakia, so we characterize it in terms of temperature as strongly to extremely above normal. We monitored the influence of climatic condition...