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Ash and slag waste (ASW) is a finely dispersed mineral material resulting from the combustion of brown and hard coal at thermal power plants. The involvement of ash and slag waste in industrial circulation is one of the effective ways to solve the issue of energy and resource saving. Utilization of ash and slag waste in industrial production will provide a solution to the environmental problem of environmental pollution by industrial waste - technogenic fine dust and harmful effluents by gradually reducing the rat...

Floods are the most frequent and widespread natural disasters worldwide (WMO, 2013). In 2006 for instance, exceptionally high river levels caused loss of lives and considerable economic losses in Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Thus risk prevention strategies were reconsidered and the need for common solutions for the Danubian countries was outlined. Non-structural measures to mitigate flood risk as is the improvement of forecasting capabilities on a basin-wide scale are known to be highly effective. The DAREFFORT p...

Uranium mining companies of Kazakhstan during 15 years increased production of uranium more than 15 times using in-situ recovery of uranium (ISR). At the same time a significant part of uranium deposits contains gold, silver, palladium and rare metals like rhenium, germanium, scandium and et`s. The task was set for the complex extraction of associated metals from technological solutions of a uranium mine. Work was carried out to select and study samples of productive solutions and leaching solutions at one of the ...

This article deals with the use of the principles of fractal geometry applicable in the field of cryptographic security of communication within information systems. The theory of the proposed solution is based on the field of iterative fractals created using the TEA (Time Escape Algorithm) algorithm. The introductory part deals with the issue of choosing a suitable category of fractals for the purpose of securing information systems. The next part deals with the issue of generation, analysis of fractal structures,...

This paper provides a detailed picture of the existing legislation of agricultural land use by entities who do not own it in Bulgaria and makes specific suggestions to improve it, aiming at creating a legislative framework enhancing productivity and sustainability. The study is briefly considering the historical and economic factors for the development of the case law in line with the legal framework in thiscontext. Attention is also paid to the goals of the European Union (EU) to provide properconditions for tech...

The use of natural gas as a home heating source has, unfortunately, generated a number of gas explosion events, most of which have as their main cause the accidental leakage of combustible gas. The dynamic effects generated by the explosion pressures differ from case to case, depending on the concentrations of combustible gas accumulated in the chambers from the time of the occurrence of the gas leak to the occurrence of the source of initiation. Often, these dynamic effects involve concentrations close to the sto...

Lately, there is a growing need for humanity to get closer to nature and to a way of life so that the negative impact on it to be as small as possible. One cannot talk about durable development without taking into account the sustainability criterion which is essential in all areas of activity. Traditional constructions made of masonry elements from unburned clay or other vernacular materials, using sheep wool mattresses for thermal insulation, successfully meet the conditions imposed by this criterion. Constructi...

The studies using (14C)-labeled tea (Tea Sinensis) biomass have demonstrated that tea biomass is degraded in red (Nitisols Ferralic) and brown forest (Humic Cambisols) soils. The application of manganese sludge and manganese sulfate (MnSO4) in these soils increases the mineralization in both soil taxa evidencing an active participation of Mn ions in the degradation of phenolic substances. When applying manganese sludge and/or MnSO4 to the experimental samples, most of 14CO2 is released during the first 60 days as ...

Genomes of alfalfa root nodule bacteria, Sinorhizobium meliloti, symbionts of alfalfa are enriched in non-symbiotic (cryptic) plasmids, which gene pool is remained weakly studied. S. meliloti strains are significantly varied in number and size of these plasmids. The goal of the study was to assess the occurrence of phage-related sequences (PRS) on cryptic plasmids. Whole genome sequences of 12 S. meliloti strains native to Caucasian and Kazakhstan centers of alfalfa diversity (NCG and PAG, correspondingly) were st...

The high performance characteristics of Peltier thermoelectric modules (TEM) in comparison with compressor cooling systems are determined by the convenience of their use for both cooling and heating, technological advantages due to the absence of moving parts, etc. To effectively regulate the temperature conditions of TEM, it is necessary to develop automatic control systems with specified characteristics. Modeling and design of such systems is complicated by the essentially nonlinear properties of the constituent...

The new network of permanent GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) stations should be established by the end of this year. At the moment, 18 permanent stations are already established. All stations coordinates must be determined following the conditions dictated by the Republic Geodetic Authority of Serbia, i.e., the Rule Book for establishing the GNSS permanent stations network. The coordinates of stations, the final solution, must be calculated from three consecutive uninterrupted daily sessions as a combine...

The awareness and attitudes of stakeholders are crucial for the development of green roofs and green walls. The aim of this article is to analyze the awareness, opinions and attitude of respondents from Sofia, Bulgaria regarding green roofs and green walls, as well as the willingness to pay (WTP) for these types of green infrastructure. A direct consumer survey was conducted, containing 17 questions regarding sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents, awareness/opinions about green roofs and green walls ...

For the geological risk assessment of intermediate underground condition by excavation work, since rocks and geologic structure of each country is different, it is necessary to objectify or classify quantitatively intermediate underground risk evaluation in accordance with Korean geologic characteristics. It could be summarized major factors of rock failure and ground subsidence by geological and geotechnical features as overburden, ground characteristics of soil and rock, geologic structures, hydrogeology, high s...

Providing an affordable high quality animal protein, a high chance for investment, job opportunities and a great source of income for the small holders, poultry production/farming remains as a stable investment all over the world. However the recent pandemic - Corona Virus Disease -19 (Covid-19) affected the sustainability of various animal production sectors worldwide and in developing countries and the influences of these are more severe. Excluded from the mandatory closures are those industries involved in the ...

Erosion dominates among the degradation processes of chernozems (black soils) in Ukrainian. It covers 32% of the total area of agricultural land - 14.9 million hectares. The development of erosion processes depends on the combined effect of factors: climatic, geomorphologic, geologic (including the characteristics of parent rocks), hydrogeologic and technogenic impact. The purpose of the research is the analysis of natural and technogenic factors of chernozems degradation in Ukraine to develop the principles of pr...

The structural analysis of the civil infrastructure is vital in order to track the evolution of degradation in time, to prevent disasters, but also to document and conserve the sites of cultural heritage. This paper review-s the workflow on the acquisition of point clouds to Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS) with those collected by photogrammetric 3D models based on images captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), analyzing the data sets on two diferent type of bridges located in western Romania. The obtained da...

In the context of the recycling of waste from wrought aluminum alloys, especially food packaging, these were re-melted and cast into bars. The alloy thus obtained contains up to 2.0% Si, 0.8% Cu, 2.0% Fe, 2.5% Mn and other elements in tenths of %. The problem in its further processing is the porosity. Several methods were used to quantify it, of which the most accurate method was weighing. The disadvantage of this method is the requirements of the competence of the personnel as well as technical equipment. Other m...

The Eastern pasqueflower (Pulsatilla patens (L.) Mill.) is considered as an endangered species in all European countries where it is found, including Latvia. An important factor for the survival of P. patens - a species with low competitiveness is not only the conditions suitable for germination and further growth, but also the indicators of seed viability. This is particularly important as there is no persistent soil seed bank for this species. Only limited data is available on the factors affecting seed viabilit...

The state of tree species growing in the conditions of Kyiv is analyzed. An integrated scale for ranking the level of stability according to the modified one is proposed we identified the Lapin scale and identified tree species with high adaptive properties to drought and water scarcity in the context of global climate change.

The installation and maintenance of equipment intended for use in potentially explosive environments requires specific knowledge and qualifications for the personnel who commissions and subsequently maintain such equipment. When installing and maintaining electrical equipment, situations may arise which may in turn lead to an unacceptable level of risk with regarding to the activation of ignition sources of potentially explosive atmospheres in their immediate vicinity, due to the failure to comply the principles o...

The last decade has been characterized by an increased frequency of climatic anomalies and their amplitude. These anomalies affect the productivity of crops and orchards, which is directly dependent on agro-meteorological conditions. The registered tendencies to change the hydrothermal conditions in the different regions of the country sometimes are a risk factor for their productivity, especially in the initial phenological stages of the development of the fruit trees. Bud dormancy on the fruit trees from the tem...

Teichi bog is largest intact moss bog in the Baltics states. The article considers the hydrological exchange process of the bog and surrounding areas. It plays an important role in the ecosystem, as well as a factor in stabilizing the water level, as bog peat in its natural state contains 88%-97% water. It belongs to raised bogs, since its upper layer is located above the surrounding relief. Replenishment of water resources in the Teichi Nature Reserve occurs mainly due to precipitation. In turn, the bog with surf...

Risk communication facilitates the understanding of risks by the local communities and results in a higher acceptance degree of the people regarding the management of risks. Constant communication between all stakeholders on topics like community sustainable development (including environmental risk management) leads to a better local governance and a higher public engagement in the problems of the community, leading to improved behavior patterns. Moreover, broader and more effective community engagement is greatl...

Global climate change is one of the most acute environmental problems of our time. Among the methods of capturing CO2 in industrial emissions are chemical, physical and biological. The latter are based on the use of living organisms that absorb carbon dioxide in metabolic processes, and the subsequent use or burial of their biomass or their metabolic products. One variant of organisms used to capture carbon dioxide biotechnologically are microalgae. In the present study, the efficiency to capture carbon from the e...

The significance of organic plant growth stimulants, in the development of sustainable agriculture and increasing the fertility of degraded soils has sparked the interest of scientists and practitioners working in the field of agriculture in recent decades. On the world market, there are numerous plant growth biostimulants of various origins and compositions, as well as numerous research analyzing their impacts and roles. The study aimed to determine the novel biological activity of the new Georgian biostimulants ...

The paper aims to analyse the main air pollutants considered responsible for most premature deaths and illnesses: particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, and ground-level ozone. The research methodology used is based on the analysis and synthesis of information from the scientific literature on air pollution, identification of sources of air pollutants and their implications for human health. The principal research method used in the paper is content analysis. The importance of this publication is t...

Flash floods are defined as rapidly developing extreme events caused by heavy or excessive amounts of rainfall. Flash floods usually occur over a relatively small area within six hours or less of the extreme event with quite a rapid streamflow rise and fall. Increased occurrence of flash flood events is expected due to climate change and increase in extreme precipitation events [1]. Flash flood forecasting is still a challenge for hydrologists and water professionals due to the complex nature of the event itself. ...

Over time, hydro-meteorological disasters, also called weather and/or climate-related disasters have recorded the highest occurrence of natural disasters, not only in European Union (EU) countries, but also worldwide, causing a total of most damage and life losses. Using available updated EM-DAT international disaster database, this study aim to provide the results derived from the analysis of the weather and climate-related disaster at EU countries level. Countries and disaster type disparities in terms of freque...

LiDAR technology expands the possibilities for forest inventory using aerial and terrestrial scanning. A technological scheme for terrestrial personal laser scanning (PLS) has been developed in order to extract numerical tree parameters. The aim of the paper is to determine the characteristics of individual trees and average taxation indicators of forest stands via terrestrial PLS method. The PLS system includes Sensor Ouster OS1-16, mounted on a folding monopod and mini PC for control and recording of primary raw...

Initially developed as one of the most successful methods for stimulating hydrocarbon production, hydraulic fracturing (HF) has gradually found its application in related fields, such as underground mining. At the same time, the importance of controlling the crack propagation path increases, since the design of in-mine hydraulic fracturing is a complex technological task due to the influence of mine workings and other inseam boreholes. When performing HF for the purpose of degassing a coal-bearing massif, there is...

Public procurement is the acquisition of products and services needed for the public sector and involves significant public budget resources. Incorporating environmental requirements into public procurement promotes both the goals of sustainable development and the principles of the circular economy. Green public procurement practices are becoming increasingly important, not only in the world, but also in Latvia. Therefore, in 2017, the Latvian Bioeconomy Strategy 2030 was approved, which envisages the development...

Geopark is a region that has a complex special protected status, on the territory of which the geological history of the Earth, the formation of local landscapes, expressive geological formations, and layers of fossil fauna are clearly revealed. A geopark is not only a geological heritage, but also habitats for biological species, interconnected ecosystems, it is a cultural and historical heritage. Geopark is a favorable environment for the development of ecotourism and related business. UNESCO Global Geoparks are...

The anthropogenic influence on petroleum reservoirs during oil extraction leads to the emergence of new electron acceptors and donors and exogenous microorganisms. Microbial biodegradation of hydrocarbons in petroleum reservoirs leads to a change of its composition, resulting in a decrease in its cost. The identification of microorganisms capable of in-situ degradation of hydrocarbons under reservoir conditions is critical to understand the role of microbes in hydrocarbon conversion. To analyze microbial biodegrad...

The grass of the grasslands is the most accessible source of food for herbivores during a significant period of a year. The knowledge of the floristic composition of grasslands reflects the current state and is an essential element in determining the load of animals. This paper is a case study and aims to inventory the species participating in the grass cover near some localities in Western Romania. Vegetation surveys were made in March, June and the first quarter of October. The study method by which the vegetati...

The paper presents the results of the water quality of the St. George branch, one of three Danube River distributaries, using the combined physical and chemical analyses from June 2017. Three cutoff meander reaches (the Mahmudia, Upper Dunavat and Lower Dunavat meanders) were selected to assess the water ecological state. The cut-offs of the meanders by navigational canals since 1984-1988 caused significant changes in the distribution of the water discharge. Water samples were acquired throughout several cross-sec...

Landfill and dump remediation and waste recovery are often needed as circular economy approach is more and more demanding. Complicated solutions are needed to conserve the landfill space as well as overall reduction of the amount of landfilled material is not an easy task because of the different content of contaminants. Primitive soil excavating and transporting to hazardous waste landfills is not the best solution anymore. Series of experiments using landfill mined fine fraction of waste considering complex form...

The paper presents the effect of zeolitic volcanic tuff on soil fertility as a consequence of treating soil with zeolitic tuff supplies (clinoptilolite rich tuff). This high silicon tuff type and the essential features of the clinoptilolite has generated in time changes in soil properties like soil reaction, an effective pH buffering, increase of water absorption and cation exchange properties. The effect of using three different doses of zeolitic volcanic tuff, with and without ammonium nitrate addition as fertil...

In this work, a brief assessment of using microalgae (Arthrospira platensis PCC 8005) for lowering carbon emissions during biotrickling filtration of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from air is performed. In this regard, the removal efficiency of acetic acid vapors (used as model VOC in this study) and carbon dioxide production from this process are evaluated in the presence of: (1) classical microorganisms (e.g. from compost), (2) mixture of compost microorganisms and microalgae, (3) microalgae. A blank trial (...

In the presented article the reason of the village Anaklia territory, the site of the planned construction of a deep-sea commercial port- flooding is discussed. It should be noted that the village mainly is located on the sandy shore of the river mouth of river Enguri. In calm, but rainy weather, precipitation practically freely penetrates through the sandy soil without leaving any water holes and flooded land areas after the rain. However, on March 24-25, 2021, in rainy weather and stormy seas, the village was pa...

Biodiversity can be defined as the diversity of ecosystems, expressed as symbioses, habitats, landscapes, species diversity and genetic diversity within species, i.e. the totality of the gene pool that constitutes nature at the global level. In the current period, but especially in the last half century, there has been a steady loss of biodiversity with major consequences for the living world and severe impacts on human society. Biodiversity is a fundamental basis for human existence and humanity is itself a part ...

Waste management is a public service, the provision of which is the responsibility of local authorities. The area of waste management is currently very strongly regulated in the national and European and at the same time monitored by the civil public with a strong context in public election processes. Expenditures on waste management make up a relatively substantial part of municipal expenditures not only in the Czech Republic but also in developed countries, which is why a number of economists are paying attentio...

Monitoring of atmospheric air in the city of Kazan was performed based on average annual concentrations of the Air Pollution Observation Stations (APOS) of three administrations: The Federal Budgetary Healthcare Institution -Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology in RT (Tatarstan)- (FBHI -H&E Center in RT-), Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of RT (MEPNR of RT) and Federal State Budgetary Institution -Territorial Administration for Hydrometeorological and Environmental Monitoring in RT- (FSBI -TAHEM in RT-...

In recent years, with the rise of a growing economic and technological interest in lithium mineral resources, there has been a parallel concern, on the part of some local populations and even national environmental groups, for a hypothetical contamination problem that this type of exploitations may cause on the quality of groundwater. Thus, the present study was based on an evaluation of an open-pit quarry, in the socalled Alijo quarry, located in the North of Portugal, in the parish of Canedo, Ribeira de Pena mun...

Recently, hydrogen is often considered as one of the prospective clean energy carriers. However, the traditional hydrogen production methods also produce significant amounts of greenhouse gases or too expensive to be industrial scaled. In situ hydrogen generation in hydrocarbon-containing reservoirs can be one of the promising ways for low-carbon hydrogen production. However, the conversion of hydrocarbons into hydrogen under the hydrocarbon reservoirs conditions has practically not been studied. This work reports...

Many reasons deform the cavity inside the soil. The reasons can be classified to two main reasons natural and artificial reasons. Natural reasons belong to the type of soil (It is usually due to materials that enter the formation of the soil and may be affected by natural factors). And artificial reasons due to human work inside the ground like old buildings. The size of these cavities effect on the capacity on structures and it can cause huge damages for the structures. Experimental study presents the effect of s...