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Construction marketing requires visual evidence of site potential to secure client commitment, but accessible geospatial tools remain limited for small developers. This study presents a streamlined analysis workflow generating client-ready heatmaps that quantify site attractiveness through standardized metrics: accessibility (road network proximity), visibility (line-of-sight exposure), and neighborhood quality (amenities proximity). Using conventional buffer analysis on crowd-sourced layers, the methodology produ...

Solar energy is leading the charge in the shift to renewable energy sources because of its sustainability and abundance. With the use of remote sensing data and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology for land suitability research, this study evaluates the viability of developing solar farms in Baqubah City, Diyala, Iraq. Iraq is well-positioned for the spread of solar power due to its growing energy demand and dedication to diversifying its energy mix. Key elements included in the analysis were slope, land...

Green finance has become a critical driver of sustainable development in emerging economies, where rapid economic growth, infrastructure expansion, environmental degradation, and climate vulnerability create both urgent challenges and unique opportunities for transformation. As these economies seek to balance industrialization, poverty reduction, and environmental sustainability, sustainable investment strategies have gained increasing importance in mobilizing capital toward low-carbon development pathways. Green ...

Green growth has emerged as a strategic framework for reconciling economic development with environmental sustainability, particularly in the context of climate change, resource scarcity, energy transition, and increasing socio-economic vulnerability. As governments and institutions seek pathways toward low-carbon development, the concept of economic resilience has gained equal importance, emphasizing the capacity of economies to absorb shocks, adapt to structural changes, and maintain long-term stability. The int...

The study evaluated people's perception of green spaces located near managed water courses in the urban environment, in the city of Timisoara - "Bega" Canal (Romania) and in Vilnius - "Neris" River (Lithuania). The information was collected in 2025, based on a questionnaire in Google Forms. The questionnaire included six questions categories (QC1 to QC6) with: general information about respondents (QC1), perception of public green spaces (QC2), perception of biodiversity (QC3), impact of climate change (QC4), cons...

The transboundary Chorokhi River Valley, extending from the upper mountainous catchments of northeastern Turkey to the deltaic plains of Georgia, represents one of the most ecologically diverse corridors in the eastern Black Sea Basin. This landscape integrates wetlands, river meanders, mixed and broad-leaved forests, agroforestry systems, and coastal dunes that together sustain high biodiversity and essential ecological processes of the Colchic biogeographical province. An integrated landscape–ecological approa...

Urbanization and climate change increase pressure on water resources and urban drainage systems, particularly in Mediterranean regions. Extensive green roofs have emerged as nature-based solutions capable of reducing stormwater runoff while improving urban microclimates. The present study evaluates the performance of halophytic and Mediterranean drought-tolerant plant species in extensive green roof systems irrigated with waters of different salinity levels. An experimental setup using the DIADEM-150 multilayer gr...

Understanding environmental change relies on observational technologies that analyze the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter. Spectroscopy provides the physical foundation for many sensing techniques used in Earth sciences, operating across the ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS), and infrared (IR) spectral domains. Technologies such as LiDAR, thermal imaging, photogrammetry, and optical remote sensing rely on these principles to observe environmental processes and monitor changes in the Earth sys...

The convergence of remote sensing (RS), artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced computational modeling presents a paradigm shift in addressing interconnected environmental crises. This research demonstrates how this integrated framework delivers actionable insights for biodiversity conservation, pollution mitigation, and climate adaptation. RS provides high-resolution, temporal data on habitat extent, deforestation rates, pollutant dispersion, and climate variables. AI algorithms, particularly machine learning,...

In Europe, historic manor parks have been established as important parts of manor houses of aristocracy. Currently, most of manor parks and historical gardens are considered as very interesting historic monuments as well as important aesthetic features of cultural landscapes. Recently, historic manor parks come to the focus of ecologists and conservationists because of its biodiversity. Large historic parks and gardens, especially those with presence of old very large trees, providing habitats for many species of ...

The southern part of the Vysocina region (Bohemian-Moravian Highlands), defined by the surroundings of towns Telc and Slavonice, has been associated with the use of local crystalline limestones – marbles, since the Middle Ages. These marbles were burned to produce lime that was used not only for traditional masonry, but also for renders and plasters. Nowadays, analyses of preserved fragments of incomplete burned marble or binder-related particles in historical objects represent a valuable source for the rediscov...

This paper examines hunting tourism in Slovakia as an economic activity with implications for sustainable development and environmental policy. Based on statistical analysis, it evaluates key indicators such as visitor numbers, hunting infrastructure, and revenues from fee-based hunting, with an emphasis on their role in regional economies and natural resource management. The study also outlines the conceptual framework of hunting tourism, including its definition, typology, and insights from international researc...

Lignin is a heterogeneous phenolic polymer that gives rigidity to plant cell walls and accounts for 15-40% of the dry weight of biomass [1]. Natural lignocellulosic materials have low solubility and processability, which limits their effective practical application [2]. Modern research on lignin processing focuses on depolymerization processes followed by conversion of the resulting monomers either by hydroprocessing or oxidation. Oxidative conversion of lignin is carried out using biotechnological methods (enzyme...

Mining activities can significantly affect water resources by altering their chemical composition and promoting the mobilization of contaminants in aquatic systems. In this context, this study analyzed the hydrochemical and isotopic characteristics of hydric resources in a mining-impacted region of southern Ecuador in order to identify the main processes controlling water chemistry, determine the origin, and identify potential sources of contamination. Eighteen water samples were collected (10 surface water and 8 ...

The investigated area comprises Strzelin massif, located in the SW Poland. Strzelin massif is built mainly by granitoids and metamorphic rocks. The chemical-, mineral- and textural composition of the Strzelin granite were altered by hydrothermal fluids that migrated along fissures, caverns, microfractures, cleavage planes and grain interstices. The alterations manifest themselves mainly as bleached zones filled by hydrothermal minerals in the following order: quartz, feldspars, muscovite, chlorite, clinozoisite, p...

In the face of contemporary climate challenges, education and raising environmental awareness are becoming increasingly important. Today's society lives at a fast pace and utilizes various digital and interactive solutions. Therefore, to adapt learning to the needs of modern generations, it is necessary to seek new effective methods and tools that will arouse interest, engage, and activate learners. One such solution is virtual reality (VR), which creates an immersive environment with the potential to support the ...

This paper analyses how designing the same single-family building to different energy performance standards affects its life-cycle costs. The study compares five design scenarios for one building, starting from the current national minimum energy performance requirement, moving through a typical nearly zero-energy building solution and an enhanced NZEB variant, and progressing towards a highly energy-efficient Passive House and a Passive House PLUS solution with on-site photovoltaic generation. Each scenario is ev...

This study evaluates the impact of NPK fertilization on soil chemical properties, nutrient dynamics, and sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) yield under field conditions in Western Romania. The experiment was conducted on a chernozem soil, where different fertilization rates were applied to assess their influence on key soil parameters, including pH, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, exchangeable potassium, and selected microelements. Soil samples were collected at different growth stages of sunflower and analyze...

The present study aims to track the influence of location and climate dynamics on the distribution and relationship of fine particulate matter (FPM) and airborne microorganisms. Hot spots, green urban areas and green peripheral areas in five Bulgarian cities with different climatic specificities were studied - Sofia, Plovdiv, Stara Zagora and Burga. The samples were collected using an air spinner. The total number of microorganisms was established, as well as the percentage of individual microbiological groups rel...

Grassland ecosystems represent extensive livestock farming systems and biodiversity conservation areas, with their ecological, social, and economic services. Wind turbines constitute one of the main sources of renewable energy that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Nevertheless, the growing establishment of wind farms in grasslands and protected areas makes it necessary to evaluate their environmental impacts. A systematic literature review was carried out, and applied a SWOT analysis to study and assess the ...

The role of ventilation systems is to ensure and maintain optimal microclimate conditions in industrial spaces, by controlling temperature, humidity, dust concentration and gaseous substances, within limits compatible with comfort and safety requirements. At the same time, these systems must respect permissible noise levels and air circulation speed, so as not to affect the well-being of users. In order to achieve the prescribed parameters of indoor air (temperature, pressure and humidity), it is previously subjec...

Polycyclic aromatic dyes, are widely used as fluorescent labels, and of super-resolution microscopy. Dyes exhibit high photo stability, broad emission spectra making them suitable for advanced bioimaging. That is especially important in parasitology, where fluorescent labelling enables detailed investigation of pathogen morphology, and dynamic biological processes in living systems. In previous studies, ethanol was identified as an effective fixation agent because of its low toxicity and ability to preserve tissue...

The effect of gamma irradiation on the optical band gap of polyimide film and its composites with a filler of finely dispersed powder of high-temperature superconductor (HTSC) YBa2Cu3O6.7 with concentrations of 0.05% by weight; 0.1% by weight; 0.5% by weight was studied. Optical properties were studied in the spectral range of 190-1100 nm using a Shimadzu UV-3600 spectrophotometer. Based on optical absorption spectra and optical band gap calculations for the composite system, we find that the optical band gap (Eg)...

The influence of the noosphere on the natural environment is increasingly growing under modern conditions, which in many cases leads to critically dangerous consequences in terms of environmental pollution. The ecological situation is significantly worsened by phenolic compounds of exogenous origin, whose migration involves one of the primary stages – their physical absorption in soils. We investigated the adsorption peculiarities of phenol and m-cresol in Fluvisols distributed in Western Georgia. It was establi...

Alfa fibers have been investigated as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to conventional reinforcement materials such as glass and carbon fibers, which are significantly more expensive and substantially increase the overall cost of mortar production. The present study aims to provide a comprehensive comparative analysis of mortars reinforced with different types of fibers, including mechanically extracted Alfa fibers, chemically treated Alfa fibers, and commercial polypropylene fibers. Fiber-reinforced m...

The road transport of dangerous goods may have severe consequences in the event of an accident. The consequences of a road accident involving a heavy vehicle transporting dangerous goods can affect not only the truck driver but also the nearby population. Route selection is a complex issue, influenced by multiple parameters that may vary over the course of a day, a week, or a month. The ultimate objective is to enhance safety through the complete digitalization of the risk management process for the transport of d...

Hydrogen is a promising energy carrier for future low-carbon systems, but its high flammability, wide explosion range, and low ignition energy present significant safety challenges. This paper proposes an integrated ATEX-based risk assessment methodology specifically designed for hydrogen storage and utilization systems. The methodology combines regulatory requirements, including EN 1127-1:2019, with a hydrogen-specific risk matrix, ATEX zone classification, and operational risk mitigation measures. A high-pressur...

The oil and gas industry is undergoing a structural transformation driven by sustainability requirements, decarbonization policies, and the integration of alternative energy carriers such as hydrogen. In this context, ensuring the safety, reliability, and continuity of technological processes is critical, given the high-risk nature of hydrocarbon extraction, processing, and transport systems. Technological failures in oil and gas operations may generate cascading effects, including environmental pollution, greenho...

The depletion of reserves at mature hydrocarbon fields in Kazakhstan necessitates the development of new approaches for regional petroleum prospectivity assessment. The South Torgay sedimentary basin remains one of the most promising hydrocarbon provinces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, hosting several large and medium-sized oil and gas fields. However, despite its recognized petroleum potential, significant parts of the basin remain insufficiently studied, particularly with respect to the spatial relationships bet...

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the ways geosciences are taught, learned, and applied in both academic and professional environments. From Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing to predictive environmental modeling, hazard assessment, climate analysis, and urban digital twins, AI has become an increasingly important component of geoscientific research and decision-making. As the green and digital transitions accelerate globally, higher education institutions a...

are usually trained from a technical, procedural and physical point of view. Still, during rescue simulations and competitions, technical training is not the only element involved. Participants work under time pressure, external evaluation, uncertainty and responsibility, and these conditions may generate strong emotional reactions. If these reactions are not regulated, they can affect attention, decision-making, coordination with the team and recovery after the task. The current paper starts from the practical ne...

Forest evapotranspiration is a key component of the water balance in mountain ecosystems and plays an important role in regulating regional hydrological processes. Accurate assessment of evapotranspiration, a key component of the water cycle, remains challenging due to the spatial and temporal variability of vegetation water use and the limitations of individual observation methods. The objective of this study is to assess forest evapotranspiration in the Rhodope Mountains (Bulgaria), simulated using the open sour...

The growing complexity of environmental challenges, climate change, urban transformation, and sustainable development demands new educational models that move beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries in GeoScience education. In this context, STREAM education Science, Technology, Reading/wRiting, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics has emerged as an innovative pedagogical framework that promotes interdisciplinary learning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. By integrating scientific k...

This paper addresses the problem of integrating circular economy (CE) principles into production planning processes in high-mix manufacturing environments. Although environmental indicators are increasingly monitored in industrial practice, their role in operational planning decisions remains limited. In many cases, data collection is not followed by its effective use in decision-making processes. The aim of the paper is to present an author-developed conceptual approach that enables the transition from monitoring...

Three-dimensional terrain reconstruction for applications such as geodetic modeling and spatial analysis remains challenging when GNSS-derived observations are sparse, distributed primarily along road networks, and referenced to a vertical reference system different from that of the available digital terrain models (DTMs). This study presents a methodology for integrating GNSS-derived road observations with raster-based terrain models to reconstruct continuous and geometrically consistent terrain surfaces while pr...

Drilling fluid properties – density and rheology (plastic viscosity, yield point, gel strength) – are essential for wellbore stability, pressure control, hole cleaning, and minimizing non-productive time (NPT) in oil and gas drilling. Traditional manual methods (pressurized mud balance, Fann 35 viscometer) are periodic, labor-intensive, and delay corrections, increasing risks of kicks, lost circulation, and instability. This study proposes an intelligent automated system for real-time monitoring and control us...

Crowdsourced macroseismic data provide an important complement to instrumental earthquake catalogues, especially where the spatial distribution of felt effects is influenced by population density, local site conditions and building vulnerability. This study presents a preliminary intensity-distance attenuation analysis based on EMSC crowdsourced macroseismic reports for Albania and nearby border areas during 2012-2026. The compiled database contains 694 earthquakes and 212,140 corrected macroseismic intensity poin...

Agriculture is increasingly affected by climate change, soil degradation, and the need for sustainable land management, creating demand for advanced decision-support tools capable of integrating heterogeneous spatial and management data. The aim of this contribution is to introduce a system for parcel-specific agricultural advisory based on the integration of GIS, LPIS data, expert methodologies, and AI-driven analytical workflows. The system is designed as a modular web-based platform with a chat-oriented interfa...

The paper focuses on the development and implementation of the course “Green Infrastructure” within Landscape Engineering programmes, with an emphasis on strengthening practical education. This reflects the growing importance of green infrastructure in sustainable landscape management, spatial planning, and environmental protection. Green infrastructure represents a strategically planned network of natural and semi-natural areas providing ecosystem services such as biodiversity conservation, climate regulation...

Organic fibrous materials are among the promising building materials from the perspective of sustainable development, because easily renewable resources or secondary raw materials are used for their production. Currently, materials based on recycled textile fibers are of increasing importance, especially within the EU with regard to the requirements of Directive (EU) 2018/851 of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste. However, the problem with textiles is their diversity and combination of polymeric a...

The present study investigates water consumption patterns in 11 secondary and high school buildings in Sofia, Bulgaria, and evaluates the adequacy of the current regulatory requirements for this category of public buildings. Water consumption and pressure were monitored at one-minute intervals during two annual two-week measurement campaigns for each facility, resulting in a database covering 368 days. Water losses were identified through minimum night flow analysis and excluded from the assessment of effective wa...

This report represents an attempt to examine the investment attractiveness of the industrial real estate market in Bulgaria. To achieve this, financial analysis was used and an original ROI model was constructed. This allows comparing and positioning the country to the leading markets in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) - Poland, the Czech Republic, and Romania. The study is based on verified secondary empirical data from Cushman & Wakefield/Forton, Colliers, and JLL, using published market indicators for Q4 2024 ...

Renewable energy has a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution, as well as in increasing a countrys security of energy supply. A 20% share of renewables could mean avoiding 600-900 MtCO2 (million tonnes of CO2) per year. Renewable energy can be used in the electricity generation, heating and cooling, and transport sectors. The purpose of this study is to analyze the trends in the field of renewable energies in the Republic of Moldova. Introduction Agriculture remains a strategi...

Landslides represent one of the most significant geohazards affecting infrastructure settlements agricultural land and public safety in Kosovo This study presents geological monitoring and preliminary geoengineering assessment of several active landslide zones identified in the municipalities of Klin Istog Gjakov and Pej The investigated localities include Llazinc Zllakuqan Vrell Crmjan Sig Dushkaj and the PejKull road axis The research is based on field investigations geomorphological observations geological mapp...

Leadership effectiveness is a key driver of organizational success, especially in emerging economies undergoing transformation. This study examines how leadership behaviors influence managerial decision-making effectiveness among business leaders in Kosovo, focusing on supportive and directive behaviors, leadership style, and decision-making competencies. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 82 leaders across micro to large enterprises in production, trade, and service sectors. Quantitative ana...

Lean management has long transcended its origins in the automotive industry and is increasingly recognized as a leading philosophy for managing organizations across both manufacturing and service sectors. Its emphasis on waste elimination, continuous improvement, and value creation has proven adaptable to diverse operational contexts. The aim of this article is to compare selected cases of lean management implementation in the shipbuilding industry with those in the automotive sector. The study analyzes key dimens...

Europe’s transition towards a circular green economy is accelerating, highlighted by the urgent need for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. While conventional electric vehicles present a viable solution, their manufacturing heavily relies on critical raw materials. The Zephyr AGH project addresses this environmental challenge by developing an innovative, lightweight hybrid vehicle designed to minimize both energy consumption and material dependency. The powertrain architecture utilizes an electric motor a...

The paper aimed to present the quality of some soils from the West Region from Romania. The soil types who were studied occupied a surface of 4.013 ha in Arad Department. The main soil types who was founded in this area is Chernozems on 75.54% from the surface, Haplic Phaeozems on 2.43% from the studied surface, Pelosols on 7.66% from the surface, Vertisols on 13.15% from the surface, Gleysols on 0.36% from the surface and Solonetz on 0.86% from the studied surface. This paper presents a synthesis of the limiting ...

This investigation evaluates the biocatalytic efficacy of oxidases, more specifically lipoxygenase, on the physicochemical and rheological dynamics of wheat flour matrices. A systematic review of current literature highlights the multifaceted functional advantages of lipoxygenase incorporation across diverse wheat cultivars. Empirically, lipoxygenase significantly modulates dough rheology, concurrently enhancing extensibility, viscoelasticity, deformation resistance, and hydration capacity. Furthermore, we elucida...

The study area is located at the Gobi Desert of southern Mongolia, near the town of Byankhongor. During the work stage, aerial photo image interpretation was undertaken to identify and delineate lithological boundaries, geological contacts, and fault and fold features, lineaments. Aerial photo, Aster, and Landsat TM have been used for the geological interpretation of the Shine Jinst area, Mongolia. Nineteen stratigraphic units were distinguished and correlated to delineate the stratigraphic subdivisions. A study o...