Pub Date : 2023-07-27DOI: 10.37394/232015.2023.19.72
V. Nikolova, R. Rizova, Veselina Gospodinova, Asparuh Kamburov
Erosion processes, triggered by water, occur and propagate on sloping surfaces and have a significant negative impact on the soil quality and vegetation, as well as cause a change of the topographic surface. In the long term, they can lead to an increase in sediment transport, siltation of dams, and higher flood hazard. The development of water erosion reflects on the slope profile and the specific landforms like rills and gullies. In this regard, the geomorphological features of the areas can be considered indicators of the spatial distribution of erosion and accumulation. The sediment properties give information about the conditions of the transport and the intensity of the hydrogeomorphic processes. The current study aims to analyse the short-term changes in erosion and deposition by application of morphometry and grain size analysis. Topographic wetness index (TWI) and cross-section profiles of two small gullies were analysed based on high-resolution digital terrain models (DTMs), generated from unmanned aerial system (UAS) data. Remote sensing was combined with field geomorphological research and sediment sampling. The results of the research show about average 2 cm change in erosion and deposition for the period October 2021 – November 2022. Despite TWI and cross-section profiles depending on the DTMs resolution, they are reliable indicators for erosion and deposition. The grain size analysis supports the morphometric analysis. Coarse to very fine sands are predominant in most cases of sediment sampling. The sorting coefficient shows very poorly to moderately sorted deposits which indicates transport in a more dynamic environment and temporary flow.
{"title":"Geomorphological and Sedimentological Indicators of Contemporary Erosion Processes: An Example of the Eastern Rhodopes Mountains (Bulgaria)","authors":"V. Nikolova, R. Rizova, Veselina Gospodinova, Asparuh Kamburov","doi":"10.37394/232015.2023.19.72","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37394/232015.2023.19.72","url":null,"abstract":"Erosion processes, triggered by water, occur and propagate on sloping surfaces and have a significant negative impact on the soil quality and vegetation, as well as cause a change of the topographic surface. In the long term, they can lead to an increase in sediment transport, siltation of dams, and higher flood hazard. The development of water erosion reflects on the slope profile and the specific landforms like rills and gullies. In this regard, the geomorphological features of the areas can be considered indicators of the spatial distribution of erosion and accumulation. The sediment properties give information about the conditions of the transport and the intensity of the hydrogeomorphic processes. The current study aims to analyse the short-term changes in erosion and deposition by application of morphometry and grain size analysis. Topographic wetness index (TWI) and cross-section profiles of two small gullies were analysed based on high-resolution digital terrain models (DTMs), generated from unmanned aerial system (UAS) data. Remote sensing was combined with field geomorphological research and sediment sampling. The results of the research show about average 2 cm change in erosion and deposition for the period October 2021 – November 2022. Despite TWI and cross-section profiles depending on the DTMs resolution, they are reliable indicators for erosion and deposition. The grain size analysis supports the morphometric analysis. Coarse to very fine sands are predominant in most cases of sediment sampling. The sorting coefficient shows very poorly to moderately sorted deposits which indicates transport in a more dynamic environment and temporary flow.","PeriodicalId":53713,"journal":{"name":"WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49481379","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}
Pub Date : 2023-07-26DOI: 10.37394/232015.2023.19.71
Almuatasim Musabah Saif Al Mutairi, S. Bakar
This study examines the impact of corporate governance and corporate reputation on firm performance and corporate social responsibility disclosure. For this purpose, we use a moderating-mediation approach, utilizing data from 4255 observations across 732 enterprises from 2009 to 2021. The research findings reveal that corporate social responsibility disclosure significantly influences corporate reputation, particularly in enhancing business performance. The findings also demonstrate a moderate association between corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, and corporate reputation. Moreover, the investigation highlights the critical role of corporate reputation, ownership concentration, and CEO integrity in promoting corporate social responsibility disclosure and improving business performance. Finally, the paper discusses the practical and theoretical contributions of the research.
{"title":"Firm Performance, Disclosure of Corporate Social Responsibility and the Effect of Corporate Reputation and Corporate Governance: A Cross Country Analysis","authors":"Almuatasim Musabah Saif Al Mutairi, S. Bakar","doi":"10.37394/232015.2023.19.71","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37394/232015.2023.19.71","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the impact of corporate governance and corporate reputation on firm performance and corporate social responsibility disclosure. For this purpose, we use a moderating-mediation approach, utilizing data from 4255 observations across 732 enterprises from 2009 to 2021. The research findings reveal that corporate social responsibility disclosure significantly influences corporate reputation, particularly in enhancing business performance. The findings also demonstrate a moderate association between corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, and corporate reputation. Moreover, the investigation highlights the critical role of corporate reputation, ownership concentration, and CEO integrity in promoting corporate social responsibility disclosure and improving business performance. Finally, the paper discusses the practical and theoretical contributions of the research.","PeriodicalId":53713,"journal":{"name":"WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48544253","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}
Pub Date : 2023-07-21DOI: 10.37394/232015.2023.19.69
Rawnaq Ara Parvin, Md. Faisal-E-Alam, R. Castanho, L. Loures
Bangladesh’s deltaic geography makes it highly subject to natural disasters, with the southwest region being especially vulnerable to cyclones, storm surges, waterlogging during the monsoon, and soil salinity during the dry season. Despite being primarily an agricultural country, frequent natural disasters have severely impacted crop production and biodiversity, making it difficult for small coastal farmers to earn a livelihood. This study sought to identify the various income-generating activities and effective strategies that could help the waterlogged community become more resilient to the challenges posed by climate change. A mixed method, including a household survey, field visit, in-depth interview, and key informant interview, was used to collect data based on the purposive sampling technique. The collected quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed using percentage measures and narrative processes, respectively, and interpreted in the socio-cultural context to give a specific form and basis to the study. The study revealed that marginal farmers in Malopara village are particularly vulnerable to biodiversity losses that threaten their lives and livelihoods. To address these challenges, the study also found multiple income-generating activities as a way of community-based adaptation. This approach would help reduce food insecurity and provide alternative sources of income for small farmers, who are most affected by the changing climate.
{"title":"Multiple Income-Generating Activities: A Way to Resilience for the Waterlog Community in Bangladesh","authors":"Rawnaq Ara Parvin, Md. Faisal-E-Alam, R. Castanho, L. Loures","doi":"10.37394/232015.2023.19.69","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37394/232015.2023.19.69","url":null,"abstract":"Bangladesh’s deltaic geography makes it highly subject to natural disasters, with the southwest region being especially vulnerable to cyclones, storm surges, waterlogging during the monsoon, and soil salinity during the dry season. Despite being primarily an agricultural country, frequent natural disasters have severely impacted crop production and biodiversity, making it difficult for small coastal farmers to earn a livelihood. This study sought to identify the various income-generating activities and effective strategies that could help the waterlogged community become more resilient to the challenges posed by climate change. A mixed method, including a household survey, field visit, in-depth interview, and key informant interview, was used to collect data based on the purposive sampling technique. The collected quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed using percentage measures and narrative processes, respectively, and interpreted in the socio-cultural context to give a specific form and basis to the study. The study revealed that marginal farmers in Malopara village are particularly vulnerable to biodiversity losses that threaten their lives and livelihoods. To address these challenges, the study also found multiple income-generating activities as a way of community-based adaptation. This approach would help reduce food insecurity and provide alternative sources of income for small farmers, who are most affected by the changing climate.","PeriodicalId":53713,"journal":{"name":"WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44303254","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}
Pub Date : 2023-07-21DOI: 10.37394/232015.2023.19.70
A. Nurhayati, Nora Akbarsyah, A. Supriatna
The potential for developing coastal areas in West Java for marine tourism continues to be increased. The development of marine tourism areas is an option for local economic recovery after Covid-19 for coastal areas. This research aims to analyze the resilience and development strategy for marine tourism in west java province, Indonesia. This research was conducted between March until August 2022 in the Southern coastal area of West Java Province, Indonesia This research used primary and secondary data. The respondent sampling technique used cluster random sampling of 100 respondents, which consisted of tourists, tour guides, and tourist destination managers. The analytical tool used SWOT analysis, validity, and reliability of the data tested. Based on the analysis results coastal community empowerment based on marine tourism development strategy in quadrant I is a very favorable situation. The coastal community empowerment based on the marine tourism development strategy has opportunities and strengths so that it can take advantage of the opportunities that exist. The strategy for coastal community empowerment based on marine tourism development strategy must be established in this quadrant to support aggressive growth policies. The results of testing the Internal External Matrix show that the position of the coastal community empowerment based on marine tourism development is in quadrant I with several internal and external weighting scores of 3.13 and 3.03, respectively.
{"title":"Coastal Community Empowerment based on Marine Tourism Development Strategy Case Study in West Java Province, Indonesia","authors":"A. Nurhayati, Nora Akbarsyah, A. Supriatna","doi":"10.37394/232015.2023.19.70","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37394/232015.2023.19.70","url":null,"abstract":"The potential for developing coastal areas in West Java for marine tourism continues to be increased. The development of marine tourism areas is an option for local economic recovery after Covid-19 for coastal areas. This research aims to analyze the resilience and development strategy for marine tourism in west java province, Indonesia. This research was conducted between March until August 2022 in the Southern coastal area of West Java Province, Indonesia This research used primary and secondary data. The respondent sampling technique used cluster random sampling of 100 respondents, which consisted of tourists, tour guides, and tourist destination managers. The analytical tool used SWOT analysis, validity, and reliability of the data tested. Based on the analysis results coastal community empowerment based on marine tourism development strategy in quadrant I is a very favorable situation. The coastal community empowerment based on the marine tourism development strategy has opportunities and strengths so that it can take advantage of the opportunities that exist. The strategy for coastal community empowerment based on marine tourism development strategy must be established in this quadrant to support aggressive growth policies. The results of testing the Internal External Matrix show that the position of the coastal community empowerment based on marine tourism development is in quadrant I with several internal and external weighting scores of 3.13 and 3.03, respectively.","PeriodicalId":53713,"journal":{"name":"WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47181219","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}
Pub Date : 2023-07-19DOI: 10.37394/232015.2023.19.68
Ahmad M. Al-Diabat, Natheer A. Algadri, Naser M. Ahmad, Adnan H Alrajhi, A. Abuelsamen, Amal Mohamed Ahmed Ali, Salma Abdulrhman Al-Wasli
In this paper, carbon nanotubes (CNT) are synthesized using the microwave oven method, which offers several advantages, including a simple, quick, inexpensive, and solvent-free growing method. To produce CNT, a mixture of graphite and ferrocene catalysts had to be flattened inside a microwave oven for five seconds at room temperature. CNT was produced using various ratios of graphite and ferrocene, and analyses indicated that a 70:30 graphite/ferrocene ratio produced better nanocrystalline CNT. To optimize CNT properties, five processes of purification were used to dispose of impurities like metal particles and support material from the as-produced carbon nanotubes. Raman spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to characterize the CNTs both after and before purification. After acid treatment and centrifugation, the amount of amorphous carbon and iron particles significantly decreased. Additionally, following the purification process, the ID/IG decreased by 0.14 and the I2D/ID increased by 0.55 for the purified CNTs. Furthermore, the FTIR spectra of the untreated and functionalized CNTs confirm the presence of carboxyl groups on pure CNTs and -OH moieties in sorbed water.
{"title":"Optimize the Properties of Carbon Nanotubes Synthesized using a Microwave Oven","authors":"Ahmad M. Al-Diabat, Natheer A. Algadri, Naser M. Ahmad, Adnan H Alrajhi, A. Abuelsamen, Amal Mohamed Ahmed Ali, Salma Abdulrhman Al-Wasli","doi":"10.37394/232015.2023.19.68","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37394/232015.2023.19.68","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, carbon nanotubes (CNT) are synthesized using the microwave oven method, which offers several advantages, including a simple, quick, inexpensive, and solvent-free growing method. To produce CNT, a mixture of graphite and ferrocene catalysts had to be flattened inside a microwave oven for five seconds at room temperature. CNT was produced using various ratios of graphite and ferrocene, and analyses indicated that a 70:30 graphite/ferrocene ratio produced better nanocrystalline CNT. To optimize CNT properties, five processes of purification were used to dispose of impurities like metal particles and support material from the as-produced carbon nanotubes. Raman spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to characterize the CNTs both after and before purification. After acid treatment and centrifugation, the amount of amorphous carbon and iron particles significantly decreased. Additionally, following the purification process, the ID/IG decreased by 0.14 and the I2D/ID increased by 0.55 for the purified CNTs. Furthermore, the FTIR spectra of the untreated and functionalized CNTs confirm the presence of carboxyl groups on pure CNTs and -OH moieties in sorbed water.","PeriodicalId":53713,"journal":{"name":"WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46665913","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}
Pub Date : 2023-07-19DOI: 10.37394/232015.2023.19.67
Muhamad Liswansyah Pratama, Rahma Fitriani, S. Astutik
This study aims to identify the relationship between population density, inflation, and unemployment on the human development index, GNP, export-import, and urbanization in the category of developed and developing countries using the Panel Seemingly Unrelated Regression (Panel SUR) with a dummy variable as a slope component. This study uses economic data from 145 countries in the world obtained through the official websites of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The results showed that the Fix Effect SUR model (AIC=84915.74) was better than the pooled SUR model (AIC=114936) and Random Effect SUR (AIC=1148415). The results of the analysis using the Fix Effect SUR model show that population density has a significant positive relationship with GNP, imports, and exports. There is a significant negative relationship between the unemployment rate and GNP. In addition, the results obtained show that the effect of population density on GNP in developed countries is positive and greater. The effect of the unemployment rate on GNP in developed countries is negative and greater than that of developing countries. The results of the analysis using the pooled SUR model and the Random Effect SUR are the same conclusion where population density has a significant positive relationship to GNP, imports, and exports. There is a significant negative relationship between inflation and GNP. The effect of population density and inflation on GNP, imports, and exports in developed countries is positive and greater than that of developing countries. The effect of the unemployment rate on GNP in developed countries is negative and greater than that of developing countries.
{"title":"Panel Seemingly Unrelated Regression with Dummy Variables For Economic Modeling Of Developed And Developing Country","authors":"Muhamad Liswansyah Pratama, Rahma Fitriani, S. Astutik","doi":"10.37394/232015.2023.19.67","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37394/232015.2023.19.67","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to identify the relationship between population density, inflation, and unemployment on the human development index, GNP, export-import, and urbanization in the category of developed and developing countries using the Panel Seemingly Unrelated Regression (Panel SUR) with a dummy variable as a slope component. This study uses economic data from 145 countries in the world obtained through the official websites of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The results showed that the Fix Effect SUR model (AIC=84915.74) was better than the pooled SUR model (AIC=114936) and Random Effect SUR (AIC=1148415). The results of the analysis using the Fix Effect SUR model show that population density has a significant positive relationship with GNP, imports, and exports. There is a significant negative relationship between the unemployment rate and GNP. In addition, the results obtained show that the effect of population density on GNP in developed countries is positive and greater. The effect of the unemployment rate on GNP in developed countries is negative and greater than that of developing countries. The results of the analysis using the pooled SUR model and the Random Effect SUR are the same conclusion where population density has a significant positive relationship to GNP, imports, and exports. There is a significant negative relationship between inflation and GNP. The effect of population density and inflation on GNP, imports, and exports in developed countries is positive and greater than that of developing countries. The effect of the unemployment rate on GNP in developed countries is negative and greater than that of developing countries.","PeriodicalId":53713,"journal":{"name":"WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44582107","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}
Pub Date : 2023-07-19DOI: 10.37394/232015.2023.19.66
A. Martusevich, I. Sazonova, A. Soloveva, A. Fedotova, L. Kovaleva
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ROS on the intensity of oxidative and energy metabolism in the blood of rats with an operational model of ischemia of the dorsal skin flap in vivo. Our studies have allowed us to establish that the modeling of an extensive skin defect is accompanied by pronounced shifts in oxidative metabolism in the blood plasma of animals. At the same time, in the absence of pathogenetic treatment, signs of oxidative stress are formed, including the intensification of free radical processes and the inhibition of general antioxidant activity in combination with the accumulation of an increased amount of lipoperoxidation products (in particular, malondialdehyde). Conducting experimental therapy with the introduction of ozone or treatment with electromagnetic radiation of the EHF band allows partially compensating for these metabolic disorders, however, the most optimal option is a combination of these factors within a single scheme. It should be noted that the results obtained are of great applied importance for the creation of innovative technologies for the complex medical rehabilitation of orthopedic-traumatological patients as a tool for influencing reparative processes in the lesion to restore and maintain tissue structures.
{"title":"Metabolic Effects of Electromagnetiс EHF Radiation and Ozone Therapy in the Engraftment of the Skin Flap","authors":"A. Martusevich, I. Sazonova, A. Soloveva, A. Fedotova, L. Kovaleva","doi":"10.37394/232015.2023.19.66","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37394/232015.2023.19.66","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ROS on the intensity of oxidative and energy metabolism in the blood of rats with an operational model of ischemia of the dorsal skin flap in vivo. Our studies have allowed us to establish that the modeling of an extensive skin defect is accompanied by pronounced shifts in oxidative metabolism in the blood plasma of animals. At the same time, in the absence of pathogenetic treatment, signs of oxidative stress are formed, including the intensification of free radical processes and the inhibition of general antioxidant activity in combination with the accumulation of an increased amount of lipoperoxidation products (in particular, malondialdehyde). Conducting experimental therapy with the introduction of ozone or treatment with electromagnetic radiation of the EHF band allows partially compensating for these metabolic disorders, however, the most optimal option is a combination of these factors within a single scheme. It should be noted that the results obtained are of great applied importance for the creation of innovative technologies for the complex medical rehabilitation of orthopedic-traumatological patients as a tool for influencing reparative processes in the lesion to restore and maintain tissue structures.","PeriodicalId":53713,"journal":{"name":"WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49022660","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}
{"title":"A Synergy of Geographic Information System in the Investigation of Air Pollution Caused by Automobiles in Mueang Chon Buri and Sriracha Districts, Chon Buri Province, Thailand","authors":"Pichitporn Pholgerddee, Piyanat Natchabunyawat, Sirima Somwong, Thanachot Sunthonwongsakun","doi":"10.37394/232015.2023.19.65","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37394/232015.2023.19.65","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53713,"journal":{"name":"WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42058957","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}
Pub Date : 2023-07-06DOI: 10.37394/232015.2023.19.64
Agim Ndregjoni, Arif Murrja, Llambi Prendi
The intensive poultry industry in Kosovo fulfills a significant portion of the local demand for eggs. Considering this context, the sustainable development of this industry necessitates specific attention due to potential risks and threats. This paper aims to identify and evaluate legal risk events associated with the industry. We created a questionnaire with eight questions, using information from previous research and considering the actual conditions of the intensive poultry industry in Kosovo. Through face-to-face interviews with farmers and agricultural economists, we empirically assessed the likelihood and impact of each legal risk event. We set using a Likert scale ranging from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high). Both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed to evaluate the risk level of each event. The qualitative analysis and interpretation of the results emphasized the risk factors, which were categorized based on severity. The findings indicate that two events exhibit a mouse-like level of aggressiveness; one mirrors the aggressiveness of a rabbit, another resembles that of a shark, and four display the hostility of a lion. The quantitative analysis and interpretation of the results revealed a relatively high distribution of 75%, with a standard deviation of 9,608 euros and a considerably high coefficient of variation (95%) if these events were to occur. To mitigate the adverse impact of legal risk events, we recommend that farmers seek additional information and consult with professionals such as economists, veterinarians, animal husbandry experts, and lawyers.
{"title":"Analysis of Legal Risk in Farms of Intensive Chicken Production - The Case of Kosovo","authors":"Agim Ndregjoni, Arif Murrja, Llambi Prendi","doi":"10.37394/232015.2023.19.64","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37394/232015.2023.19.64","url":null,"abstract":"The intensive poultry industry in Kosovo fulfills a significant portion of the local demand for eggs. Considering this context, the sustainable development of this industry necessitates specific attention due to potential risks and threats. This paper aims to identify and evaluate legal risk events associated with the industry. We created a questionnaire with eight questions, using information from previous research and considering the actual conditions of the intensive poultry industry in Kosovo. Through face-to-face interviews with farmers and agricultural economists, we empirically assessed the likelihood and impact of each legal risk event. We set using a Likert scale ranging from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high). Both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed to evaluate the risk level of each event. The qualitative analysis and interpretation of the results emphasized the risk factors, which were categorized based on severity. The findings indicate that two events exhibit a mouse-like level of aggressiveness; one mirrors the aggressiveness of a rabbit, another resembles that of a shark, and four display the hostility of a lion. The quantitative analysis and interpretation of the results revealed a relatively high distribution of 75%, with a standard deviation of 9,608 euros and a considerably high coefficient of variation (95%) if these events were to occur. To mitigate the adverse impact of legal risk events, we recommend that farmers seek additional information and consult with professionals such as economists, veterinarians, animal husbandry experts, and lawyers.","PeriodicalId":53713,"journal":{"name":"WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41836322","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}
Pub Date : 2023-06-29DOI: 10.37394/232015.2023.19.62
N. Bahtiti, T. Sasa, Wafa A. Ahmad, A. Adaileh, Ibrahim Abdel-Rahman
Detergents are commonly used in workplaces and homes. Users are at increased risk of exposure to significantly higher concentrations. Many detergents are toxic when we are not careful about them. Chemical detergents have harmful effects on the environment. They can cause climate change, kill fish and wildlife, and make aquatic environments uninhabitable The main objective of this study was to assess the awareness and attitude of Applied Science Private University (ASU) students toward detergents. A cross-sectional study was conducted at ASU. A questionnaire containing 40 questions was given to the study category of students (129 students, 38 males, and 91 females), tabulated, and analyzed using SPSS 17 to measure the awareness and attitude of students toward detergents. 70.5% of the total sample were females, 86% from scientific colleges, and 42.6% from the first-year level of study. There were no significant differences between awareness and attitude attributed to gender, college, or study year level. Workplaces and homes that ensure good ventilation to reduce occupational diseases, injuries, and accidents have the highest mean of 2.3721 (SD = 0.62587) with high attitude. Read indicative, alert, and warning signs of detergents and hazardous materials with a mean of 2.3333 (SD = 0.67700) with a high attitude. Knowledge of the import and shipping laws for hazardous detergents with a mean of 1.7674 (SD = 0.61887) with a medium attitude. Students' knowledge of the side effects of detergents on health and their general knowledge of cleaning materials and the side effects of mixing detergents is high. Students do not use detergents frequently. Female students' knowledge rates of detergents are higher than those of male students. The knowledge rates of students of science college about detergents are higher than those of students of humanities college. The knowledge rates of students in the first and second years about detergents are higher than the percentage of students in the third and fourth years. This study provides a pathway for health education to broaden a change of attitude toward detergents and household poisons.
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