Geography education plays a crucial role in enhancing students’ environmental awareness. One of the applicable approaches is the integration of local wisdom into the learning process. Local wisdom reflects the traditional ways communities have preserved environmental balance across generations. This study aims to (1) analyse the types of local wisdom in Kerjo District, (2) examine the implementation of local wisdom in geography learning, and (3) assess the impact of local wisdom on students’ understanding of environmental issues. This research employs a qualitative approach using a case study method conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Kerjo, which has implemented local wisdom-based learning. The research subjects include geography teachers and students. Data collection techniques involve observation, interviews, and analysis of teaching materials and school policy documents. The collected data were analysed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings of the study are as follows: (1) Kerjo District has eight types of local wisdom, namely Nyadran, Bersih Desa, Tirakatan, Suran, Gotong Royong, Wetonan, Sedekah Bumi, and Rasulan; (2) The implementation of local wisdom-based education at SMA N 1 Kerjo is not yet optimal; (3) Students’ understanding of environmental topics in geography learning at SMA N 1 Kerjo needs improvement. This study highlights the importance of integrating local wisdom into geography education to strengthen students’ comprehension of environmental issues. It serves as a reference for educators and policymakers in developing more contextual and applicable culturally-based curricula in environmental education.
Jamison Pinheiro Ribeiro, Andréa Cristina Dorr, Carine Dalla Valle
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A cadeia produtiva do açaí, devido às suas propriedades altamente nutricionais, aos seus benefícios à saúde, ao seu grande valor cultural e potencial de comercialização, tem ganhado destaque no mercado nacional e internacional. Assim, o objetivo desta pesquisa consiste em mapear e caracterizar os agentes que compõem os elos dessa cadeia produtiva no município de Concórdia, estado do Pará. Este estudo caracteriza-se como qualitativo de cunho exploratório-descritivo, realizado através da coleta de dados por meio de entrevistas semi-estruturadas com os atores envolvidos na cadeia produtiva de açaí. Para a análise dos dados, foi utilizada a técnica de análise de conteúdo. Os achados deste artigo evidenciam as interligaçoes entre os elos que compõem a cadeia produtiva dentro do município, destacando a participação dos(as) agricultores(as) familiares no processo de produção, os agentes envolvidos na etapa de distribuição da cadeia, em que os atravessadores possuem certa predominância, e, por fim, o elo de beneficiamento, cujos responsáveis são a cooperativa, as agroindústrias e os batedores artesanais, chegando até os consumidores finais. Diante disso, conclui-se neste estudo que a cadeia produtiva evidenciou como o ambiente institucional permeia o desenvolvimento das atividades econômicas, dentro da base de produção, distribuição e beneficiamento, estabelecendo, assim, relações entre todos os agentes envolvidos na cadeia produtiva do açaí.
Chun-Wei Huang, Si Ying Yau, Chiao-Ling Kuo
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Study region: The Choushui River Fan, Taiwan. Study focus: Groundwater overdraft has led to not only groundwater depletion but also environmental disasters, such as subsidence and seawater intrusion in the Choushui River Alluvial Fan, Taiwan. The influence of land subsidence is gradually shifting from the coast to the center of the fan and threatening Taiwan high-speed rail. However, it remains a great challenge to manage and model the groundwater aquifer due to numerous unregulated wells. This study maps and locates private wells using deep learning technologies. We trained and validated convolutional-based deep learning neural networks (DNNs), using street view images. We applied the DNNs to a land subsidence area along the Taiwan high-speed rail, termed the Golden Corridor in Taiwan. The results showed that DNNs can recognize pumping wells with at least 90% accuracy. The testing cases showed their capability to recall all the pumping wells in three road segments along the Golden Corridor. Finally, we spatially estimated potential pumping of a subsidence area using the fine-trained DNNs. New hydrological insights for the region: Given the prevalence of unknown private pumping in the Choushui River Fan, our image data-driven computer vision approach not only eases labor-intensive private well investigations but also advances hydrologic understanding for groundwater modeling. We enhance comprehension of unknown sinks and provide their spatial distribution to improve groundwater modeling.
Ester Gil-Beltrán, Cristian Coo, Isabella Meneghel
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IntroductionThis work is a dual study employing a cross-sectional approach and a diary method to investigate how physical exercise can become a habit. Guided by the Upward Spiral Theory of Lifestyle Change, we examined the role of prioritizing positivity and engaging in physical exercise with others as advantageous resources and their impact on the relational loop of physical exercise behavior, emotions, and engagement.MethodsThe first study involved a sample of 553 participants, and the second study included 146 participants, all of whom were employed and regularly engaged in physical exercise. We utilized structural equation modeling and multilevel analysis for the respective studies.ResultsThe results of the first study indicate that individuals exercise more when they experience higher levels of engagement and positive emotions, particularly when exercising with others and prioritizing positivity. The findings of the second study reveal that prioritizing positivity acts as a precursor to positive emotions during physical exercise, which in turn reinforces the relational loop between emotions and exercise behavior.DiscussionBoth studies conclude that individuals who prioritize positivity experience better psychological wellbeing and higher engagement in physical exercise.
Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11) focuses on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Although the goal primarily addresses urban development, its principles also extend to rural areas, but the extent to which South Africa’s legal and policy frameworks empower traditional authorities to contribute to the development of their communities, particularly towards achieving SDG11, remains insufficiently explored. This study investigates how South Africa’s national legislative frameworks on traditional leadership have been applied to support the advancement of SDG 11. It examines the legal provisions within the 1996 Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, and relevant legislation to determine whether these frameworks provide a strong legal basis for promoting SDG 11 through the empowerment of traditional leadership. This study employs a desktop research methodology involving a comprehensive review of relevant laws, policies, and case law. Secondary data were gathered from case studies, journal articles, books, case laws, and credible internet sources. The findings suggest that the traditional authority system is deeply embedded within the South African Constitution, as well as legislative and policy frameworks, and has been effectively leveraged to advance SDG 11. Key insights emphasise the constitutional and legal recognition of traditional authorities and highlight the enforcement of traditional leadership roles and functions through various legal cases, and SDG 11-aligned programmes in South Africa. The areas where the role and functions of traditional leadership intersect with SDG 11 and rural development include security and safety, community participation, land management and sustainable settlements, cultural heritage and community identity, disaster management, and environmental stewardship. The empowerment of traditional leadership in South Africa has significant implications for achieving SDG 11 and rural development. These implications include enhanced local governance and service delivery, increased accountability and transparency, balanced rural-urban linkages, promotion of environmental stewardship, and the fostering of inclusive development. It also strengthens rural resilience, preserves cultural heritage, promotes sustainable resource management, and improves community engagement. However, challenges related to power dynamics, equity, and the need for policy integration and cohesion must be addressed to ensure that traditional leadership empowerment contributes effectively to sustainable development in South Africa.
Cities. Urban geography, Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology
Analysis of land use change in Nazlou district of Urmia in the 2005-2018 time series
Abstract Population growth, increased prosperity, the spread of technology, and the improper use of land have in recent decades imposed many changes on land. Nazlou district in Urmia city has been exposed to many changes due to its favorable natural conditions, location in the development paths of Urmia-Cir and Urmia-Bazargan, establishment of numerous industrial estates and so on. So planning to manage these changes requires studying land use changes. The purpose of this study was to detect land use changes in Nazlou district in Urmia city using Landsat TM and OLI satellite images by Object Oriented Classification. Also, two methods of change detection and change intensity index in land use change monitoring were used to investigate the severity and trend of land use changes. This study was descriptive and analytical and data collection was done by documentary method. The survey showed that during the study period (2005-2018) of the total area of 77498.37 hectares, the total area under study was approximately 25981.56 ha (33.52%). The highest level of change in 2005 relates to the level of the horticulture, with its downward trend in 2018. In contrast, changes in rangeland and dryland land use have an increasing trend, respectively.
The aim of the research is to identify the values of the level of muscular strength of the thighs, as well as to identify the significance of the differences between the pre-tests and the post-tests for the first-class football referees in the Iraqi Premier League. The researchers used the one-group experimental approach for its suitability to the nature of the study problem, and the research sample was from first-class referees in the Iraqi Premier League for the sports season (2022/2023), and their number was (15) referees. They took the comprehensive enumeration method, and special tests were conducted on them in the stadium and the private hall at the Ministry of Youth and Sports Center. After analyzing and discussing the results, the two researchers concluded that there are significant differences between the pre and posttests and in favor of the post tests of the research group because of the preventive exercises in the (isometric) manner and aids to develop the strength and balance of the thigh muscles prepared for this purpose. In this regard, the researchers recommend conducting extensive studies for this group and paying attention to the preventive aspect of referees in order to avoid their exposure to injuries in the thigh muscles, which are among the most common injuries in this group.
Abstract The p-center location problem in an area is an important yet very difficult problem in location science. The objective is to determine the location of p hubs within a service area so that the distance from any point in the area to its nearest hub is as small as possible. While effective heuristic methods exist for finding good feasible solutions, research work that probes the lower bound of the problem’s objective value is still limited. This paper presents an iterative solution framework along with two optimization-based heuristics for computing and improving the lower bound, which is at the core of the problem’s difficulty. One method obtains the lower bound via solving the discrete version of the Euclidean p-center problem, and the other via solving a relatively easier clustering problem. Both methods have been validated in various test cases, and their performances can serve as a benchmark for future methodological improvements.
The research aimed at constructing a scale for organizational affiliation in soccer primer league coaches for the season 2020 – 2021 from the players’ point of view as well as identifying the reality of organizational affiliation in soccer primer league coaches from the players’ point of view. The problem of the research lies in the fear of being excluded from the training process and the lack of a scale that measures this type of affiliation. The researchers used the descriptive method on (370) soccer primer league players. The scale consisted of (24) items and after being applied to the subjects, the data was collected and treated using SPSS to conclude significant differences in the organizational affiliation in all fields. The researchers recommended using this scale due to its positive effect for enhancing affiliation in coaches.
Alicia Sastra Millenium, I Wayan Suardana, I Made Kusuma Negara
The increase in international tourist every year on the island of Bali is used by tourism entrepreneurs to help the government increase regional and the state revenues. The need for transportation for travel activities provides an opportunity for Bananaz Bali to launch the first rental application in Bali. Based on Start-up, Bananaz Bali applies digital marketing and is also assisted by implementing brand awareness activities. This study requires 75 respondents with the criteria of over the age of 18 years old, and have already used Bananaz Bali services. All the data collected through questionnaires and then processed using data analysis techniques SEM Partial Least Square. The results of this study are: 1) There is a positive and significant relationship between digital marketing variable and brand awareness. 2) There is a negative and insignificant relationship between digital marketing variable on purchasing decisions. 3) Against a positive and significant relationship between brand awareness and purchasing decisions.
Research increasingly suggests that climate change has intensified the frequency of droughts, floods, and other environmental disasters across sub-Saharan Africa. In response to the resulting array of climate-induced challenges, various stakeholders are working collectively to build climate resilience in rural and urban communities and trans-continentally. This paper examines key climate resilience-building projects that have been implemented across sub-Saharan Africa through multi-stakeholder partnerships. It uses a vulnerabilities assessment approach to examine the strategic value of these projects in managing the mitigation of climate shocks and long-term environmental changes. There are still many challenges to building climate resilience in the region, but through multi-stakeholder partnerships, sub-Saharan African nations are expanding their capacity to pool resources and build collective action aimed at financing and scaling up innovative climate solutions. This article contributes to ongoing interdisciplinary academic, management, and policy discourses on global climate adaptation focused on populations and landscapes most at risk.
Ethnology. Social and cultural anthropology, Organizational behaviour, change and effectiveness. Corporate culture
An innovative variant of a multiphase marine ramjet is investigated analytically and experimentally. Pressure liquefied gas (LG) is injected, boiling under superheat conditions in the water stream within the propulsion unit, and serving as an on-board bubble source necessary for the ramjet operation. Experiments were conducted in a 10 m diameter tow pool at a speed range of 7–18 m/s (approximately 14–35 knots). For the laboratory concept demonstration and process characterization, two liquefied gases, butane and R134a (synthetic refrigerant gas), were employed. In practical applications, non-polluting LGs such as liquid air may be used. The results reveal the overall performance comparable to the operation with pressurized air, with some thrust advantage of the LG at high-speed tests, attributed to the volume increase of gas during phase change, in accordance with the thermodynamic power cycle analysis.
A. I. Gozhenko, L. A. Kovalevska, O. V. Telyatnikov
Recent studies have shown significantly increasing importance of new risk factors such as high levels of homocysteine and C-reactive protein, the presence of thrombophilia markers in the development of stroke. However, information of their relationship in acute defferent types of stroke and acute cardio-vasculares complications caused by stroke, is limited. The study showed that the impact of biomarkers on the stroke severity is age-dependent and hyperhomocysteinemia is play great importance role.
This paper considers the thermal design and the experimental testing of a heat pipe (thermosyphon) heat exchanger for a relatively small commercially available mini-drier. The purpose of the heat exchanger is to recover heat from the moist waste air stream to preheat the fresh incoming air. The working fluid used was R134a and the correlations are given for the evaporator and condenser inside heat transfer coefficients as well as for the maximum heat transfer rate. The theoretical model and computer simulation program used for the thermal design calculations are described. The validity of the as-designed and manufactured heat exchanger coupled to the drier is experimentally verified. The theoretical model accurately predicted the thermal performance and a significant energy savings and a reasonable payback period was achieved.
Tomando como fuente de información datos de la Dirección General de Actividad Física y Deportes de la Región de Murcia, en este estudio se delimitaron el número de participaciones, ratio de participación, media de participación por población, es decir, cuantas participaciones por individuo se producen en la población en relación al Deporte en edad Escolar en la Región de Murcia durante los cursos 2005 hasta el 2010. La muestra está formada por 155.009 participaciones masculinas y 94.317 femeninas de colegios públicos y privados-concertados. La participación en los centros privados-concertados fue 24,83% con 193.628 matriculados frente a 36,72% en los públicos con 548.100 matriculados. La participación en relación al ratio por individuo también se decanto a favor de los colegios públicos 0,457 frente a los 0,268 de los privados-concertados. Los datos mostraron que es mayor el número de participaciones en términos relativos y absolutos de los centros públicos.
Fortjener det tyrkiske demokratiet å bli holdt frem som et eksempel til etterfølgelse for andre muslimske stater? Og hvor relevant er nasjonens muslimske identitet for videre demokratisering i Tyrkia i dag?
O recente processo de reestruturação das metrópoles tem evidenciado uma intensificação da dinâmica do setor terciário, a qual é acompanhada de uma desconcentração das atividades industriais dentro dos centros urbanos. Porto Alegre, sendo uma das bases produtivas do Estado, apresenta alterações profundas neste aspecto, resultando em questões que refletem novas necessidades com relação às políticas públicas e ao planejamento urbano perante as particularidades da região. O presente artigo intenta realizar uma análise de dados procurando esclarecer alguns aspectos sobre a evolução do setor de serviços da metrópole de Porto Alegre, comparando o seu desenvolvimento perante à sua Região Metropolitana (RMPA) e ao Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, para o período 2000-2010. Com isto procura-se estabelecer uma base para o estudo das atividades econômicas e funções presentes na capital gaúcha e suas implicações a estruturação do meio urbano.