Despite investment and support for family planning in developing countries, some people living in poverty are hesitant to use modern birth control methods, and usage rates are insufficient. Improved reproductive health is directly related to enhanced nutrition, while optimal nutrition fosters superior reproductive health outcomes. This study aims to examine the relationship between household food insecurity and fertility in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A study was conducted on 649 reproductive-age women in three randomly selected Woredas (districts) from a sub-city from February to March 2023. Data was collected through a validated survey by trained individuals, and household income and expenditure were used to measure food insecurity access. Poisson regressions were used to examine the connection between household food insecurity and fertility, considering other covariates. The result of the study shows that food insecurity status was a significant predictor of the number of children ever born. The number of children ever born for women within food-secure households is 0.655 times lower compared to women with food insecurity. Similarly, the age of the mother, marital status, contraceptive use, women's income, and childhood mortality were significant in predicting the effect of the number of children ever born at P < 0.05. Household food insecurity exhibits a negative correlation with the number of children ever born. Thus, it is imperative to recognize food insecurity as a barrier that must be addressed when developing family planning services.
{"title":"Examining the Effect of Urban Household Food Insecurity on Fertility in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia","authors":"Ephrem Tadesse Goda, Terefe Degefa Boshera, Mengistu Ketema Aredo","doi":"10.56556/gssr.v2i4.600","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56556/gssr.v2i4.600","url":null,"abstract":"Despite investment and support for family planning in developing countries, some people living in poverty are hesitant to use modern birth control methods, and usage rates are insufficient. Improved reproductive health is directly related to enhanced nutrition, while optimal nutrition fosters superior reproductive health outcomes. This study aims to examine the relationship between household food insecurity and fertility in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A study was conducted on 649 reproductive-age women in three randomly selected Woredas (districts) from a sub-city from February to March 2023. Data was collected through a validated survey by trained individuals, and household income and expenditure were used to measure food insecurity access. Poisson regressions were used to examine the connection between household food insecurity and fertility, considering other covariates. The result of the study shows that food insecurity status was a significant predictor of the number of children ever born. The number of children ever born for women within food-secure households is 0.655 times lower compared to women with food insecurity. Similarly, the age of the mother, marital status, contraceptive use, women's income, and childhood mortality were significant in predicting the effect of the number of children ever born at P < 0.05. Household food insecurity exhibits a negative correlation with the number of children ever born. Thus, it is imperative to recognize food insecurity as a barrier that must be addressed when developing family planning services.","PeriodicalId":29811,"journal":{"name":"Global Sustainability Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139275601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In spite of Bangladesh's vulnerability to climate change because of its geographical location, geomorphology, and greater dependence on nature, all the communities of the country are not vulnerable to climate change in the same ways. The Santals of Bangladesh are one of the most climate change-vulnerable communities because they are marginalized because they have fewer physical, natural, economic, human, and social capitals. Truly, there is much research on the climate change vulnerability of Bangladesh; however, existing research does not discuss this matter. This research was conducted with the objectives of knowing the interaction between Bangladeshi Santals’ different types of capital, the effects of climate change, and the vulnerability of indigenous peoples to climate change. Following the qualitative methodology, this research found that Santals of research field are already marginalized because of having no ownership of land, homesteads and livestock, least access to fresh water, naturally-grown vegetables, trees, and crop seeds), no alternative income sources, less annual income and savings, less educational qualifications, less or no knowledge about climate change, no training on climate change and climate change adaptation, no skills for alternative income, and no access to prior warning about natural calamities, less connectivity to organizations, least access to government services, and having few helpful kin relatives, and interaction among these capitals; climate change effects are making them more vulnerable.
{"title":"Interaction of Capitals and the Climate Change Vulnerabilities: A Study on Santal People of Ramdevpur Abasan of Barind Tract Region of Bangladesh","authors":"James Soren","doi":"10.56556/gssr.v2i4.628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56556/gssr.v2i4.628","url":null,"abstract":"In spite of Bangladesh's vulnerability to climate change because of its geographical location, geomorphology, and greater dependence on nature, all the communities of the country are not vulnerable to climate change in the same ways. The Santals of Bangladesh are one of the most climate change-vulnerable communities because they are marginalized because they have fewer physical, natural, economic, human, and social capitals. Truly, there is much research on the climate change vulnerability of Bangladesh; however, existing research does not discuss this matter. This research was conducted with the objectives of knowing the interaction between Bangladeshi Santals’ different types of capital, the effects of climate change, and the vulnerability of indigenous peoples to climate change. Following the qualitative methodology, this research found that Santals of research field are already marginalized because of having no ownership of land, homesteads and livestock, least access to fresh water, naturally-grown vegetables, trees, and crop seeds), no alternative income sources, less annual income and savings, less educational qualifications, less or no knowledge about climate change, no training on climate change and climate change adaptation, no skills for alternative income, and no access to prior warning about natural calamities, less connectivity to organizations, least access to government services, and having few helpful kin relatives, and interaction among these capitals; climate change effects are making them more vulnerable.","PeriodicalId":29811,"journal":{"name":"Global Sustainability Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139274877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The Cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa L.), also known as hemp, is a sustainable and multipurpose plant that may be used for a wide range of purposes, from the fiber in its stalks to the food in its seeds to the oil in its flowers and seeds. Since the Cannabis plant has been recognized to be an outstanding carbon trap and environmentally friendly biofuel that supports all three aspects of sustainability—the economy, the environment, and society—it may provide a solution to the climate change dilemma. The cultivation of the Cannabis plant has been practiced as a dietary staple in numerous places across the globe for an extended period. However, its production has been prohibited in several countries mostly owing to its relationship with illicit drug consumption. The illegality of the plant has impeded research efforts for an extended period of time on a global scale. As a result, people's ability to assess the whole range of beneficial effects and dangers shrank. However, the global trend toward Cannabis legalization and decriminalization has accelerated in recent years. This has stimulated more investigation into the botanical, ecological, and practical aspects of the plant. This study reviewed the available literature to understand more about the Cannabis plant's global sustainability. The results demonstrated the potential of Cannabis plants to affect product sustainability and the use of hemp as a renewable raw material. Furthermore, this review outlines the connections between the Cannabis plant and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. This research fills a gap in our understanding of the Cannabis plant's sustainability as a highly promising multi-purpose crop for the future.
{"title":"A review of the industrial use and global sustainability of Cannabis sativa","authors":"Asif Raihan, Tashdid Rahman Bijoy","doi":"10.56556/gssr.v2i4.597","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56556/gssr.v2i4.597","url":null,"abstract":"The Cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa L.), also known as hemp, is a sustainable and multipurpose plant that may be used for a wide range of purposes, from the fiber in its stalks to the food in its seeds to the oil in its flowers and seeds. Since the Cannabis plant has been recognized to be an outstanding carbon trap and environmentally friendly biofuel that supports all three aspects of sustainability—the economy, the environment, and society—it may provide a solution to the climate change dilemma. The cultivation of the Cannabis plant has been practiced as a dietary staple in numerous places across the globe for an extended period. However, its production has been prohibited in several countries mostly owing to its relationship with illicit drug consumption. The illegality of the plant has impeded research efforts for an extended period of time on a global scale. As a result, people's ability to assess the whole range of beneficial effects and dangers shrank. However, the global trend toward Cannabis legalization and decriminalization has accelerated in recent years. This has stimulated more investigation into the botanical, ecological, and practical aspects of the plant. This study reviewed the available literature to understand more about the Cannabis plant's global sustainability. The results demonstrated the potential of Cannabis plants to affect product sustainability and the use of hemp as a renewable raw material. Furthermore, this review outlines the connections between the Cannabis plant and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. This research fills a gap in our understanding of the Cannabis plant's sustainability as a highly promising multi-purpose crop for the future.","PeriodicalId":29811,"journal":{"name":"Global Sustainability Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135895691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Despite their resilience, forest ecosystems become increasingly impacted by extreme climatic events, fires, and pathogen outbursts, which have considerable economic repercussions. How forest management solves these difficulties will affect human health, environmental variety, productivity, and forest ecosystem recuperation from exogenic distresses. Assuming forests provide ecosystem services essential to society and humanity along with wood, a better understanding of forest ecosystems seems essential to defining a development policy that meets ecological safeguard and energy and climate goals. According to the UN 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals, European forest management practices still don't provide a clear picture of ecological conditions, monetary estimate, and biodiversity. In light of the existing research, this article reviews and discusses recent European forestry industry trends and the environmental-economic nexus' complexity. Wood use has social consequences for regions adapting to ecological change, from rising temperatures to landscape modifications. This paper confirms that the technical-economic dimensions of forestry affect short-term economic dynamics, sector growth prospects, supply chain organization, company interconnections, and investment strategies. Forestry practices conserve species and habitats while boosting sustainable timber production. The European Commission's policy direction is to gradually encourage public and private entities to embark on worthy circular economy pathways, which will result in more jobs, material recycling, minimized carbon emissions, and community-added value. Forestry should contribute more holistically to sustainable development at diverse spatial dimensions. This includes focusing on environmental and economic aims in light of the recognition of relevant features that may guide forthcoming research and policy action while enhancing cooperation among member nations and local experts.
{"title":"Sustainable Development in Europe: A Review of the Forestry Sector's Social, Environmental, and Economic Dynamics","authors":"Asif Raihan","doi":"10.56556/gssr.v2i3.585","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56556/gssr.v2i3.585","url":null,"abstract":"Despite their resilience, forest ecosystems become increasingly impacted by extreme climatic events, fires, and pathogen outbursts, which have considerable economic repercussions. How forest management solves these difficulties will affect human health, environmental variety, productivity, and forest ecosystem recuperation from exogenic distresses. Assuming forests provide ecosystem services essential to society and humanity along with wood, a better understanding of forest ecosystems seems essential to defining a development policy that meets ecological safeguard and energy and climate goals. According to the UN 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals, European forest management practices still don't provide a clear picture of ecological conditions, monetary estimate, and biodiversity. In light of the existing research, this article reviews and discusses recent European forestry industry trends and the environmental-economic nexus' complexity. Wood use has social consequences for regions adapting to ecological change, from rising temperatures to landscape modifications. This paper confirms that the technical-economic dimensions of forestry affect short-term economic dynamics, sector growth prospects, supply chain organization, company interconnections, and investment strategies. Forestry practices conserve species and habitats while boosting sustainable timber production. The European Commission's policy direction is to gradually encourage public and private entities to embark on worthy circular economy pathways, which will result in more jobs, material recycling, minimized carbon emissions, and community-added value. Forestry should contribute more holistically to sustainable development at diverse spatial dimensions. This includes focusing on environmental and economic aims in light of the recognition of relevant features that may guide forthcoming research and policy action while enhancing cooperation among member nations and local experts.","PeriodicalId":29811,"journal":{"name":"Global Sustainability Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135924991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study investigates how fintech solutions can increase financial inclusion for smallholder farmers and other stakeholders in Pakistan's agriculture sector. Using a thematic literature review, the study identifies effective and sustainable fintech solutions and explores the challenges and opportunities for scaling up these solutions. The study found that digital platforms for loans, payments, and market linkages have the potential to provide farmers with greater access to finance and other financial services. To promote financial inclusion, the study recommends that policymakers, investors, and fintech startups prioritize the development of fintech solutions that address the specific needs of smallholder farmers and other underserved communities. These solutions should be designed to promote trust and transparency to ensure their long-term sustainability. The study also calls for greater collaboration between the fintech and agriculture sectors to develop innovative solutions and promote financial inclusion in Pakistan's agriculture sector. The findings of this study have important implications for promoting financial inclusion in Pakistan's agriculture sector, which is a vital contributor to the country's economy. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and fintech startups who are interested in leveraging fintech solutions to transform the sector and promote financial access and empowerment for underserved communities.
{"title":"Transforming Pakistan's Agriculture Sector through Fintech: Opportunities for Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Development","authors":"Syed Asad Ali Shah, Syed Ali Mujtaba Zaidi","doi":"10.56556/gssr.v2i3.568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56556/gssr.v2i3.568","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates how fintech solutions can increase financial inclusion for smallholder farmers and other stakeholders in Pakistan's agriculture sector. Using a thematic literature review, the study identifies effective and sustainable fintech solutions and explores the challenges and opportunities for scaling up these solutions. The study found that digital platforms for loans, payments, and market linkages have the potential to provide farmers with greater access to finance and other financial services. To promote financial inclusion, the study recommends that policymakers, investors, and fintech startups prioritize the development of fintech solutions that address the specific needs of smallholder farmers and other underserved communities. These solutions should be designed to promote trust and transparency to ensure their long-term sustainability. The study also calls for greater collaboration between the fintech and agriculture sectors to develop innovative solutions and promote financial inclusion in Pakistan's agriculture sector. The findings of this study have important implications for promoting financial inclusion in Pakistan's agriculture sector, which is a vital contributor to the country's economy. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and fintech startups who are interested in leveraging fintech solutions to transform the sector and promote financial access and empowerment for underserved communities.","PeriodicalId":29811,"journal":{"name":"Global Sustainability Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134912987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ashraf Muhammad, Taiwo Ibitomi, Dada Durotimi Amos, Mohammed Bello Idris, Aisha Ahmad Ishaq
This article conducts a meticulous comparative analysis of sustainable finance initiatives in Asia and Africa, exploring their impact, efficacy, impediments, and prospects towards global sustainability. The study seeks to identify similarities and differences between the two regions, uncovering their strengths and weaknesses to inform prudent strategies and best practices for advancing sustainable development worldwide. Emphasizing the significance of sustainable finance as a catalyst for ecologically sound and socially responsible investments, the research examines regulatory frameworks, financial innovation, and successful case studies in both regions. Asia's accomplishments are exemplified by mechanisms like green bonds, impact investment funds, and sustainability-linked loans, bolstered by collaborative efforts, capacity building, and data transparency. Similarly, Africa's potential shines through robust regulations, financial innovation, and capacity-building initiatives that attract sustainable investments and foster transformative development. The article concludes with recommendations to enhance global sustainable finance, emphasizing clear regulatory frameworks, integrating sustainability in financial institutions, and investing in comprehensive capacity building programs.
{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Sustainable Finance Initiatives in Asia and Africa: A Path towards Global Sustainability","authors":"Ashraf Muhammad, Taiwo Ibitomi, Dada Durotimi Amos, Mohammed Bello Idris, Aisha Ahmad Ishaq","doi":"10.56556/gssr.v2i3.559","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56556/gssr.v2i3.559","url":null,"abstract":"This article conducts a meticulous comparative analysis of sustainable finance initiatives in Asia and Africa, exploring their impact, efficacy, impediments, and prospects towards global sustainability. The study seeks to identify similarities and differences between the two regions, uncovering their strengths and weaknesses to inform prudent strategies and best practices for advancing sustainable development worldwide. Emphasizing the significance of sustainable finance as a catalyst for ecologically sound and socially responsible investments, the research examines regulatory frameworks, financial innovation, and successful case studies in both regions. Asia's accomplishments are exemplified by mechanisms like green bonds, impact investment funds, and sustainability-linked loans, bolstered by collaborative efforts, capacity building, and data transparency. Similarly, Africa's potential shines through robust regulations, financial innovation, and capacity-building initiatives that attract sustainable investments and foster transformative development. The article concludes with recommendations to enhance global sustainable finance, emphasizing clear regulatory frameworks, integrating sustainability in financial institutions, and investing in comprehensive capacity building programs.","PeriodicalId":29811,"journal":{"name":"Global Sustainability Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78700875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The environment holds a vital position within the framework of sustainable development, serving as the foundation upon which social and economic progress relies. However, its vulnerability and the market failures resulting from its degradation pose significant challenges to achieving sustainability. This study was conducted to gain valuable insights into the present and future performance of police officers concerning their role in advancing environmental sustainability. As a result of the consensus among the experts, a total of thirty (30) forecasted sustainability indicators for Green Policing were generated. These indicators represent the combined perspectives and agreements of the experts regarding the essential elements and factors involved in the implementation of Green Policing practices. The indicators are categorized into four themes that emerged from the analysis: Green Police Operations, Green Behavior and Awareness, Environmental Law Enforcement, and Community Partnerships and Engagement. These themes provide a comprehensive framework for guiding and assessing the implementation of Green Policing initiatives in various contexts. In light of these findings, it is strongly recommended that law enforcement agencies operating in the SOCCSKSARGEN region integrate these identified sustainability indicators into their Green Policing strategies. By doing so, they can effectively align their practices with the principles of environmental sustainability and contribute to the overall advancement of Green Policing initiatives. Recognizing the interdependencies and taking concerted actions to address these issues, societies can pave the way for a more resilient and harmonious relationship with the environment, fostering a sustainable future for generations to come.
{"title":"The future of green policing: A Delphi-based forecast of sustainability indicators for law enforcers","authors":"Alvin Romualdo, Ava Robles","doi":"10.56556/gssr.v2i3.556","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56556/gssr.v2i3.556","url":null,"abstract":"The environment holds a vital position within the framework of sustainable development, serving as the foundation upon which social and economic progress relies. However, its vulnerability and the market failures resulting from its degradation pose significant challenges to achieving sustainability. This study was conducted to gain valuable insights into the present and future performance of police officers concerning their role in advancing environmental sustainability. As a result of the consensus among the experts, a total of thirty (30) forecasted sustainability indicators for Green Policing were generated. These indicators represent the combined perspectives and agreements of the experts regarding the essential elements and factors involved in the implementation of Green Policing practices. The indicators are categorized into four themes that emerged from the analysis: Green Police Operations, Green Behavior and Awareness, Environmental Law Enforcement, and Community Partnerships and Engagement. These themes provide a comprehensive framework for guiding and assessing the implementation of Green Policing initiatives in various contexts. In light of these findings, it is strongly recommended that law enforcement agencies operating in the SOCCSKSARGEN region integrate these identified sustainability indicators into their Green Policing strategies. By doing so, they can effectively align their practices with the principles of environmental sustainability and contribute to the overall advancement of Green Policing initiatives. Recognizing the interdependencies and taking concerted actions to address these issues, societies can pave the way for a more resilient and harmonious relationship with the environment, fostering a sustainable future for generations to come.","PeriodicalId":29811,"journal":{"name":"Global Sustainability Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79092679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Commodore Md Munir Hasan, Agroza Ema, Sadman Sanim, Agroza Ahmed
Offshore buildings are used in various locations and sea depths for several reasons. Different equipment, platforms, and design techniques are needed depending on water depth, climatic conditions, structural arrangement, and new concepts. Offshore constructions usually generate and transport oil, gas, and other commodities. Bangladesh has yet to use the Bay of Bengal's hydrocarbon potential for oil and gas. Bangladesh lags behind India and Myanmar in maritime oil and gas discovery. In 50 years, Bangladesh's sea barriers have yielded no benefits. Bangladesh's economy is hindered by its high crude oil imports. Focus on offshore petroleum exploration to locate "black gold" now. Therefore, an offshore structure is needed. This thesis paper covers the fundamentals of all offshore systems, broadens the research, and recommends appropriate platforms for various sea-water depths, which those platforms are meant to be built for hydrates predicted in the Bay of Bengal. The paper uses the Bay of Bengal sedimentation and estimated water depth to choose offshore constructions. The country's maritime boundaries have 26 oil and gas blocks. There are 11 in shallow water and 15 in deep sea. According to statistics, the blocks are on the continental shelf and deep-water region. Five zones make up the Bay of Bengal continental shelf. They are shores A-B, B-C, C-D, D-E, and E-F after region F continental slope continues till the deep sea area. The continental slope zone C-D has 64-106 m water depth. Therefore, the Bay of Bengal continental shelf is suitable for all permanent offshore buildings except this zone. Only concrete gravity platforms fit this zone. We need the technology to search for oil and gas in water. It takes a lot of work to get foreign companies to work together. Thus, skilled people should work on it and encourage government or private businesses to develop oil and gas production technology.
{"title":"Researching Offshore Facilities and Choosing an Appropriate Platform for Hydrate Extraction in the Bay of Bengal","authors":"Commodore Md Munir Hasan, Agroza Ema, Sadman Sanim, Agroza Ahmed","doi":"10.56556/gssr.v2i3.516","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56556/gssr.v2i3.516","url":null,"abstract":"Offshore buildings are used in various locations and sea depths for several reasons. Different equipment, platforms, and design techniques are needed depending on water depth, climatic conditions, structural arrangement, and new concepts. Offshore constructions usually generate and transport oil, gas, and other commodities. Bangladesh has yet to use the Bay of Bengal's hydrocarbon potential for oil and gas. Bangladesh lags behind India and Myanmar in maritime oil and gas discovery. In 50 years, Bangladesh's sea barriers have yielded no benefits. Bangladesh's economy is hindered by its high crude oil imports. Focus on offshore petroleum exploration to locate \"black gold\" now. Therefore, an offshore structure is needed. This thesis paper covers the fundamentals of all offshore systems, broadens the research, and recommends appropriate platforms for various sea-water depths, which those platforms are meant to be built for hydrates predicted in the Bay of Bengal. The paper uses the Bay of Bengal sedimentation and estimated water depth to choose offshore constructions. The country's maritime boundaries have 26 oil and gas blocks. There are 11 in shallow water and 15 in deep sea. According to statistics, the blocks are on the continental shelf and deep-water region. Five zones make up the Bay of Bengal continental shelf. They are shores A-B, B-C, C-D, D-E, and E-F after region F continental slope continues till the deep sea area. The continental slope zone C-D has 64-106 m water depth. Therefore, the Bay of Bengal continental shelf is suitable for all permanent offshore buildings except this zone. Only concrete gravity platforms fit this zone. We need the technology to search for oil and gas in water. It takes a lot of work to get foreign companies to work together. Thus, skilled people should work on it and encourage government or private businesses to develop oil and gas production technology.","PeriodicalId":29811,"journal":{"name":"Global Sustainability Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82566992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Babatola, Olalekan Olotu, Ayoola E. Awode, A. Adelodun
This study explores the influence of P.juliflora leaves as an additive in the anaerobic digestion of poultry droppings from layers and broilers. Six digesters (A, B, C, D, E, and F) were used with a retention time of 31 days. The dry weight content of the digesters include: 100% layer wastes (control), 100% broiler wastes (control), 95% layer wastes + 5% P. juliflora leaves, 90% layer wastes + 10% P. juliflora leaves, 95% broiler wastes + 5% P. juliflora leaves, and 90% broiler wastes + 10% P. juliflora leaves. Layer wastes plus 5% Prosopis Juliflora created 18% more biogas than layer wastes alone, and layer wastes plus 10% Prosopis Juliflora produced 22% more biogas than layer wastes alone, which was the control set-up. In comparison to digester broiler wastes alone, broiler wastes plus 5% and broiler wastes plus 10% both produced 20% and 24% more biogas, respectively. In conclusion, adding 5 and 10 percent of Prosopis Juliflora to poultry manure from layers or broilers has significantly increased the generation of biogas. Broiler wastes plus 10% Prosopis Juliflora yielded the most amount of methane and least amount of hydrogen sulfide, which makes it the most suitable substrate.
{"title":"Effects of using P.juliflora leaves as additive in anaerobic digestion of poultry wastes","authors":"J. Babatola, Olalekan Olotu, Ayoola E. Awode, A. Adelodun","doi":"10.56556/gssr.v2i2.518","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56556/gssr.v2i2.518","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the influence of P.juliflora leaves as an additive in the anaerobic digestion of poultry droppings from layers and broilers. Six digesters (A, B, C, D, E, and F) were used with a retention time of 31 days. The dry weight content of the digesters include: 100% layer wastes (control), 100% broiler wastes (control), 95% layer wastes + 5% P. juliflora leaves, 90% layer wastes + 10% P. juliflora leaves, 95% broiler wastes + 5% P. juliflora leaves, and 90% broiler wastes + 10% P. juliflora leaves. Layer wastes plus 5% Prosopis Juliflora created 18% more biogas than layer wastes alone, and layer wastes plus 10% Prosopis Juliflora produced 22% more biogas than layer wastes alone, which was the control set-up. In comparison to digester broiler wastes alone, broiler wastes plus 5% and broiler wastes plus 10% both produced 20% and 24% more biogas, respectively. In conclusion, adding 5 and 10 percent of Prosopis Juliflora to poultry manure from layers or broilers has significantly increased the generation of biogas. Broiler wastes plus 10% Prosopis Juliflora yielded the most amount of methane and least amount of hydrogen sulfide, which makes it the most suitable substrate.","PeriodicalId":29811,"journal":{"name":"Global Sustainability Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89012195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A method for predicting the water resource in the region in the future to be used as a basis for mitigating the consequences is to study how climate change affects hydrology. The purpose of this study is to i). choose a global climate model that is suitable for the area, ii). rainfall run-off modelling, iii). drought and flood hazard index map. The SSP-126, SSP-245, and SSP-585 scenarios were chosen as the most appropriate global climate model among the four institutes, with efficiency criteria using the coefficient of Nash-Sutcliffe and Kling-Gupta and then calibrate the data with the Bias Correction Linear Scaling method which divides the analysis period into 2 periods for Near-Future and Far-Future from analyzing Rainfall Run-off Modeling from Rainfall Concentration 1-hours, 3-hours and 6-hours. It was found that the SSP-585 scenario in the Rainfall Concentration 1-hours model has the most dangerous area for very high risk until the end of the 21st century. For the analysis of drought indices SPI_1, SPI_3 and SPI_6 in Near-Future, it was found that the frequency of droughts is increasing according to the worst scenario, the scenario with the most drought is SSP-585 and in the Far-Future, the frequency of drought is decreasing according to the worst scenario, the scenario with the most drought is SSP-126.
{"title":"Spatial analysis of flash flood and Drought impact from Climate Change in Phongsaly District, Phogsaly Province, by using Geo-Informatics Technology and Modelling","authors":"Sanxay Boutsamaly, Chankhachone Sonemanivong, Soulyphan Kannitha, Phoummixay Siharath, Somchay Vilaychaleun, Khampasith Thammathevo, Amphayvanh Oudomdeth, Tavanh Kittiphone","doi":"10.56556/gssr.v2i3.515","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56556/gssr.v2i3.515","url":null,"abstract":"A method for predicting the water resource in the region in the future to be used as a basis for mitigating the consequences is to study how climate change affects hydrology. The purpose of this study is to i). choose a global climate model that is suitable for the area, ii). rainfall run-off modelling, iii). drought and flood hazard index map. The SSP-126, SSP-245, and SSP-585 scenarios were chosen as the most appropriate global climate model among the four institutes, with efficiency criteria using the coefficient of Nash-Sutcliffe and Kling-Gupta and then calibrate the data with the Bias Correction Linear Scaling method which divides the analysis period into 2 periods for Near-Future and Far-Future from analyzing Rainfall Run-off Modeling from Rainfall Concentration 1-hours, 3-hours and 6-hours. It was found that the SSP-585 scenario in the Rainfall Concentration 1-hours model has the most dangerous area for very high risk until the end of the 21st century. For the analysis of drought indices SPI_1, SPI_3 and SPI_6 in Near-Future, it was found that the frequency of droughts is increasing according to the worst scenario, the scenario with the most drought is SSP-585 and in the Far-Future, the frequency of drought is decreasing according to the worst scenario, the scenario with the most drought is SSP-126.","PeriodicalId":29811,"journal":{"name":"Global Sustainability Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80813782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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