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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The European Union's planning documents for 2040 clearly outline the importance of an environmental economy, which focuses on the economic impact of environmental policies and the sustainable management of natural resources, emphasising the need to integrate ecological principles into economic systems. The planning documents at all levels pay particular attention to the circulation of information, to keeping the public informed about the promotion of green thinking and sustainable development. The media ecosystem,...

Humanity is currently facing a number of global problems, such as global warming, air pollution, water pollution, deforestation, desertification or land degradation, which are apparently connected to the consequences of negative human activity. One of the possible and effective institutional tools for environmental protection is the environmental education of the general population. It is a relatively well-known and used environmental protection policy tool that governments of all developed countries have in their...

The aim of this paper is to assess the impact of spatial, economic and social transformation and their influence on the development of a landscape valorization strategy, in terms of the possibilities for implementing structural changes in the territory of a country, through which structural changes to support the introduction of new technologies and innovations, resulting in a change in the sectoral structure of a country's economy. On the other hand, by assessing the impact of social transformation, an explanatio...

Cities in the Czech Republic and nearby Central Europe usually have a very long tradition. This post shows changes in the long run in the scope and function of green and water areas in selected municipalities. Most of the cities in the region were founded in the Middle Ages, from the 10th to the 13th century. At this time, the issue of water and green cities was directed purely at the utility function of drinking water and food supply. The exception at this time was only the gardens of noble and tin buildings. Ove...

This paper outlines the methodology of a technical due diligence preparation for the reconsolidation process of an abandoned building. The structure highlighted in this paper is an existing but incomplete building that has been abandoned for more than over a decade. For this study a technical due diligence was performed to assess the current condition of the asset presented on the next chapters of this paper. A technical due diligence represent the research and analysis discovery process which helps to collect ess...

In deltaic environments like the Danube Delta, sedimentary particles can range from clay and silt to sand and gravel. The proximity to the Black Sea introduces marine processes into the deltaic system that can be translated as a mixture of fine-grained sediments derived from the fluvial delta along with marine sediments from the Black Sea. This region is of particular importance for the ecology and hydrology of the Danube Delta due to the presence of sandy deposits that cause a major change in both natural and ant...

Electrical equipment that operates in a potentially explosive atmosphere, have characteristics specially designed for operation in this area. For security reasons, it is essential that the integrity of these special features be preserved in these areas throughout the life of the installation. Using electric equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres brings forward several particularities therefore the problems that appear during the design, construction and operation of electrical devices and installations bri...

Mobile handheld laser scanning is already an established technology in today's surveying practice. Mobile handheld scanners are mostly used for surveying and 3D rendering of indoor spaces. However, the subject of this paper will be the area of real estate cadastre. The aim of this paper is to verify the capabilities of mobile handheld laser scanning technology for cadastre of real estate purposes. The paper will focus specifically on surveying activities related to the production of a survey sketch for designation...

Environmental water chemistry is substantially aided by modern electrochemical research. Sensitive voltammetric techniques are much more useful for metal species in natural waters, where complexation with organic molecules predominates. Many environmental electrochemists are still interested in determining the stability constants of metal ion complexes with various ionic species found in natural waterways. The aim of this work is to investigate the possible influence of complexation of amine and carboxyl groups of...

The current dramatic pace of biodiversity loss requires immediate and decisive action. The Nature Positive Agenda implies recovery of lost natural ecosystems and gain of new ones that would overcompensate for biodiversity loss. Achievement of such an ambitious agenda is not trivial. It requires mobilization of resources and stakeholders across public and private sectors. Obviously, efforts of protected area establishment are not sufficient as it only implies protection of existing habitats, not gain of new ones. G...

The purpose of this work is to explore the potential for predicting and improving the fuel efficiency of vehicles with thermal engines, especially in the context of reducing exhaust gas emissions that contribute to environmental pollution. With rising fuel costs, consumers need to make informed decisions about the fuel consumption and environmental impact of purchasing vehicles with internal combustion engines. To achieve this goal, the researchers utilized artificial intelligence and created a model using neural ...

One of the objectives of the research is to identify the factors influencing the implementation of environmental economics and green governance principles in Latvia. The study focuses on the strategic allocation, implementation and impact of investments, including EU structural funds, on environmental sustainability initiatives in Latvia. The research methodology includes theoretical concepts and research on the development of the environmental economics in the regions of Latvia. In order to achieve the objectives...

Search engine optimisation as a separate concept has not been researched extensively compared to other digital marketing tools in Latvia. The aim of this study is to analyse the decision-making process of custumers in the choice of services placed on the internet market for sustainable development. The study is planned to be carried out in five phases, analysing and structuring the offer of companies in different sectors and the choices made by consumers on websites. This article summarises data from the first pha...

In the goal of environmental sustainability, society's essential role in conducting environmental audits emerges as critical. This abstract investigates the multiple significance of society involvement while reading environmental audits. To begin, societal scrutiny serves as a powerful force for accountability, ensuring that stakeholders are held accountable for environmental deterioration. Concurrently, by looking into audit reports, society obtains essential insights into environmental concerns, cultivating a co...

Using data from the Eurostat datasets on employee computer and internet use (ISOC_CI_CM_PN2, measured as a percentage of total employment) and resource productivity (ENV_AC_RP, measured in Euro per kilogram) across the European Union between 2014 and 2022, this paper investigates the potential effects of these technologies on sustainability efforts within companies. Using the economic value produced per kilogram of material used as a proxy for resource utilization efficiency, the study seeks to establish a relatio...

Cyber-physical physical systems find their place in all spheres of modern life and are in a stage of rapid development. The prospects for the development of cyber-physical systems affect the interests of society as a whole, so they should be considered not only in a technical, but also in a broader socio-cultural aspect. The scope of application of cyber-physical systems extends to industrial systems, energy, transport and military systems, as well as all types of life support systems. Researchers repeatedly consi...

From a scientific point of view, the origins of design thinking can be traced back to the late 1960s. The very concept of "design thinking" appeared in the late 1980s and 1990s, when Rolf Faste began teaching design thinking as a "method of creative action" at Stanford University. Since then, various definitions of this concept have been added to the literature. Although design thinking is a business methodology, today it is widely used in the public, non-governmental, health and education sectors. With a view to ...

Introduced in Europe for the first time as a medicinal plant (around the 1630) and later as an ornamental, Asclepias syriaca L. has escaped from culture and became subspontaneous. Today, this species raises serious threats of invasion in some European countries, such as Hungary, for example. In this paper, we discuss the spread of the species in the Romanian Banat, especially in the spontaneous vegetation. The first reports in the region are those from the Romanian Flora. We found this species in different habitat...

The basic argument of the present study lies in the request of the agency of the Danube Delta Biosphere regarding the regulation of travel speeds of different types of boats. One among the cases of analysis was the one that refers to a patrol vessel. The purpose of this paper aims to follow the creation and study of the displacement of a ship of maritime patrol produced by the Damen company, inside the Danube Delta on 3 channels of different sizes. To carry out this work, the patrol vessel named "Stan Patrol" it w...

Eco-innovation is a crucial factor in the drive towards sustainable development, albeit a knowledge-intensive process that requires a fundamental transformation of the education system. The focus should be on sustainable education, characterized by holistic approaches, strategic planning and transformative change. Key elements are learning experience systems that include cognitive understanding, practical skills, social cohesion and emotional intelligence. As UNESCO points out, eight key competences - systemic thi...

Pervasive environmental stressors, particularly water deficits, have a major impact on plant production, diverting necessary energy away from growth and development to mitigate stress effects. This study addresses the impact of several water regimes (irrigated and non-irrigated) on royal walnut individuals (Juglans regia L.) in an orchard in western Slovakia. Our analysis focused on sap flow measurements using the stem heat balancing method from July 13 to September 21, 2021. In the midday hours, the sap flow rate...

This paper focuses on the Deep Seated Gravitational Slope Deformation (DSGSD) affecting Val Roncaglia (Northern Italy). Based on the state of the art about DSGSD, the study area was characterized from geologic, tectonic, geomorphological, and hydrogeological points of view in order to reconstruct the conceptual model of the slope (geometry, geomaterials and their properties). Moreover, based on the available monitoring data, the landslide kinematics was pointed out together with its possible evolution and the rela...

Construction using 3D printer technology seems to be not just a passing trend and a growing number construction companies are approaching this new construction methodology. Although construction processes with printers are becoming standardized, it is also true that many other aspects must be considered in the design phase. Better this construction methodology becomes known, more architects and engineers will have to learn how to design these constructions, in the methods of statics, systems, etc. A very important...

Metallurgy is one of the leaders in terms of the amount of accumulated waste worldwide. Every year the amount of waste placed in dumps, sludge ponds, tailings ponds only grows. However, at present, tailings, slag, dust, etc. of metallurgical enterprises are considered the most promising for secondary use and the extraction of valuable metals from tailings is an important problem in the world. In Kazakhstan, the technology of processing nickel-cobalt-containing tailings is practically undeveloped. Sokolov-Sarybai M...

Renewable energy technologies are becoming increasingly important with the world's growing energy needs and environmental deterioration. In this context, thermoelectric materials capable of converting waste heat directly into electric power are at the forefront of extensive studies. The layered cobaltites have great potential for use in thermoelectric generators due to their environmental friendliness, good thermal and chemical stability, and relatively low cost of raw materials. Improving the thermoelectric prope...

In the present, regional policy faces the demanding task of developing suitable decision-making tools for regional development that will effectively take into account the need to mitigate climate impacts. Blue-green infrastructure (BGI) emerges as one of the most promising tools in this field. BGI represents an integrated approach that harnesses the synergistic effect of natural and civic systems to manage water, regulate climate, and protect biodiversity. This comprehensive approach not only helps reduce the risk...

The study attempts to examine the current and potential effectiveness of selected tools used in environmental planning of construction projects in Poland. Environmental planning is a complicated and demanding process, and as such it should be supported by the use of environmental management applications. At the early investment planning stage, it is necessary to verify whether a construction project to be developed, in addition to a building permit, does not require a decision on environmental conditions. This dec...

The Lugoj Forest Administration is a subunit of the Timi? Forestry Directorate and is located in the western part of Romania in the hilly area of Timi? County. It has as its object of activity the application of the Romsilva strategy for the forests received under administration, the conservation and sustainable development of the publicly owned forest fund of the state, the management of the hunting and fishing funds assigned according to the law, the harvesting and valorization of specific forest products accord...

In the area of the city of Piatra-Neamt (North-East of Romania), the activities related to the tourism sector may register malfunctions due to the manifestation of some natural risk phenomena. The touristic potential of the city (recreational, sports, balneary, cultural-historical) represents a central component of the national tourist structure with many exploitation possibilities. Risk situations of tourist activities can be induced by the natural hazards attributes (probability and intensity) and vulnerability ...

Spiking neural networks (SNNs) is a promising research direction to their ability to imitate certain functions of brain. Hardware acceleration of SNN can offer orders of magnitude increase in performance and power efficiency. However, traditional hardware description languages have a barrier for rapid development and prototyping of custom internal hardware mechanisms that affect hardware construction throughout the entire processor structure. Mainstream high-level design methods also have disadvantages, e.g. poor ...

India generates over 500 million tonnes of agricultural waste annually, much of which is lignocellulosic biomass rich in silica, calcium, potassium, and carbon elements, which are favourable for catalytic applications. This study highlights the valorisation of abundant agro-wastes such as rice husk (up to 20% silica), coconut shell (74%-78% fixed carbon), sugarcane bagasse (45%-55% cellulose), and tamarind seed (rich in polysaccharides and carbon), as cost-effective and sustainable catalysts. Various preparation t...