scholarly journals Sponge City Policy and Sustainable City Development: The Case of Shenzhen

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ye Wang ◽  
Zhe Jiang ◽  
Lin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Municipal Government ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Ecological Condition ◽  
Ecological Environment ◽  
City Development ◽  
Sponge City ◽  
The Face ◽  
Interim Measures ◽  
City Policy ◽  
The Impact

The massive construction of buildings has changed the city’s aquatic ecological environment. The aquatic ecological condition of the city has been deteriorated with serious water issues. To coordinate various departments to jointly build the sponge city and improve the water environment, the Shenzhen government formulated the policy note on “Interim Measures for the Construction Management of Shenzhen Sponge City”. This article discusses the impact of the policy note on Shenzhen’s construction of sponge cities. The result shows that the policy is effective from the perspective of the environment. However, in the face of a complex water ecological environment, there are still some deficiencies in the policy. We therefore put forward policy suggestions for the Shenzhen municipal government to better manage its construction of sponge city in the future.

scholarly journals Impact Assessment of Eastern Route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project Operation on Water Environmental of Dongping Lake

2021 ◽  
Vol 276 ◽  
pp. 01006
Author(s):  
Yunxiang Bao
Keyword(s):  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Water Diversion ◽  
Ecological Environment ◽  
Fuzzy Evaluation ◽  
Water Diversion Project ◽  
North Water ◽  
Dongping Lake ◽  
The Impact

The Eastern Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project is a national strategic measure to improve the water supply conditions of the cities along the route, Jiaodong and Huaibei regions. However, the Water Diversion Project not only brings social and economic benefits, but also changes the hydrological situation and ecological environment of water source area, transfer area and receiving area. In this paper, Dongping Lake is selected as the research object. By using the analytic hierarchy process and fuzzy evaluation method, the index system of the impact assessment of the Eastern route project on the water environment of Dongping Lake is constructed, and a multi-level fuzzy evaluation model is established to conduct quantitative and qualitative research on the impacts of hydrology, meteorology, water ecological environment, soil and other aspects as well as ecological and economic compensation. The analysis results show that the operation of the Eastern route project has brought some negative effects on Dongping Lake, mainly reflected in the aspects of soil, ecological compensation, hydrology and meteorology, and the negative effects on the water ecological environment are light. By studying the impact of the Eastern route project on the water environment of Dongping Lake, this paper aims to improve the environmental impact assessment system for the water receiving area of the Eastern Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, and to provide reference for the research on the environmental impact assessment system for other water diversion projects in China.

Research on Novel Seawater Desalination Zero Release System

2014 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 1489-1493
Author(s):  
Jian Zhong Shi ◽  
Gang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Ecological Condition ◽  
Water Desalination ◽  
Compressed Air ◽  
Ecological Environment ◽  
Release System ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
The Impact

In according to adverse effect on ecological condition by discharging concentrated seawater into the sea, novel sea water desalination zero release system is proposed in this article. The brine from desalination system will be deal with compressed air method, and not into the ser. The brine fully utilized to improve water use efficiency and economic benefits, which reduce the impact on the ecological environment.

scholarly journals The impact of the enrichment of the radionuclide thorium in the water body caused by industrial mining on the local ecological environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 236 ◽  
pp. 03006
Author(s):  
Fengjiao Hu ◽  
Li Deng ◽  
Zhichao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Surface Water ◽  
Water Body ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Mining Area ◽  
Average Concentration ◽  
Gansu Province ◽  
Ecological Environment ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Industrial Mining ◽  
The Impact

In order to further understand the impact of industrial mining on the environment, this study conducted environmental monitoring on the radionuclide thorium content in a water body in an industrial mining area in Gansu Province, aiming to fully understand the occurrence of radioactive map elements in the area and its impact on the local. The specific impact caused by the ecological environment. The results of this paper are as follows: In the water environment surveyed this time, surface water has the highest content of radioactive thorium at 0.2μg/L, and the lowest concentration of radioactive thorium in groundwater, with an average concentration of 0.04 μg/L. And with the depth of surface water sampling, there is a negative correlation between the content of thorium in the water. This research content can provide sufficient reference materials for the occurrence of thorium in the water in industrial mining areas, and is of great significance to the related research on radioactive elements in the water.

The Impact of Oilfield Development on the Ecological Environment and its Protection Countermeasures

2014 ◽  
Vol 1010-1012 ◽  
pp. 645-649
Author(s):  
Ting Yue ◽  
She Rong Hu ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Ming Da Yu ◽  
Xue Qing Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Atmospheric Environment ◽  
Ecological Environment ◽  
Regulation System ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Protection Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Oilfield Development

Oilfield development has brought important energy to people. However, it inevitably produces a variety of pollutants at the same time, which have a great effect on the ecological environment. This article analyzed the pollution sources and the pollutant influence situation on ecological environment (atmospheric environment, water environment, soil environment, natural vegetation and animal, etc.) in every stage of oilfield development, and then put forward the environment prevention and control measures. The author thinks that we should establish comprehensive environmental protection monitoring mechanism, improve environment protection technology and effective protection measures such as environmental protection law and regulation system, and implement clearer production. Furthermore, we must advocate people to protect the ecological environment and reduce environmental pollution.

Thermo-Environment Analyzer for Indoor Thermal Comfort Simulations in Green Building

2013 ◽  
Vol 368-370 ◽  
pp. 576-581
Author(s):  
Ying Ming Su ◽  
Hsin Yao Huang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Saving ◽  
Thermal Environment ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Building Design ◽  
City Development ◽  
Carbon Reduction ◽  
Building Modeling ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Impact

In the face of climate change, city development should take into account the concept of energy saving and carbon reduction. This study aims to use 3D building modeling and computer simulation to assess the impact of the residential building balcony on indoor thermal environment. Pufangtian residential building in the northern Taiwan was selected as research object since it was the first to pass the Golden Certification set by Taiwan Green Building Rating System (EEWH). According to the average temperature from 1981-2010 meteorological statistics data issued by Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau, this study had calculated the warmest day & the coldest day as the time for simulation. The simulation results could provide residential building design, in addition to comfort and innovation, with the concept of energy saving and carbon reduction, which will further advance the development of Green Building.

Particularities of the independent auditor's report on reliability of accounting (financial) statements for 2019: COVID-19 as qualitatively essential information (Part 2)

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 777-799
Author(s):  
O.I. Shvyreva ◽  
Z.I. Kruglyak ◽  
A.V. Petukh
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Economic Situation ◽  
Risk Disclosure ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Logical Method ◽  
Annual Reporting ◽  
The Face ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
The Impact

Subject. This article discusses the issues related to the practice of financial reporting in the face of uncertainties caused by the coronavirus contagion, as well as the specifics of the audit strategy and formation of an audit opinion on this reporting. Objectives. The article aims to identify the quality characteristics of financial reporting prepared in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and justify the key aspects of assurance engagement completion in an extremely uncertain epidemiological and economic situation. Methods. For the study, we used an abstract-logical method, content analysis techniques, systematization, and classification. Results. Analyzing the impact of the extremely uncertain epidemiological and economic situation on financial statements, the article clarifies aspects of disclosure of events after the reporting date and threats to business continuity in the annual reporting of economic entities. The article identifies possible alternative procedures and algorithms to obtain proper evidence when it is insufficient in the face of the inability to meet certain audit standards requirements in a remote audit environment. The article defines the impact of COVID-19 risk disclosure on the structure of the audit report and opinion. Relevance. The results of the study can be used in the practical activities of economic entities that prepare financial statements in the face of significant uncertainty, as well as auditors and audit organizations.

Safe development of business and national economy in the face of a pandemic and global recession

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1182-1198
Author(s):  
I.V. Vyakina
Keyword(s):  
Economic Security ◽  
Global Recession ◽  
Graphical Visualization ◽  
National Economic ◽  
Business Support ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Visualization Techniques ◽  
The Impact

Subject. This article deals with the issues related to the national economic security of the State in today's conditions. Objectives. The article aims to develop a set of special measures for additional business support to reduce the impact of restrictions imposed against the background of quarantine and the pandemic spread, and which would help prevent collapse of business entities. Methods. For the study, I used the methods of theoretical, systems, logical, and comparative analyses, and tabular and graphical visualization techniques. Results. The article proposes possible measures to support business aimed at reducing the costs of business entities due to the restrictions caused by the pandemic, that complement and explain the activities proposed by the President and Government of the Russian Federation, taking into account the regional and municipal levels. Conclusions. The uncertain current situation requires constant adjustment and adaptation of public policy in accordance with specific circumstances. Ensuring the country's economic security and sustainability associates with creation of a business organization system that connects public administration tools and business support and development opportunities under the changed environment.

The Impact of Terrorism on Construction Industry in Iraq

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-84
Author(s):  
Wadhah Amer Hatem ◽  
Samiaah M. Hassen Al-Tmeemy
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Historical Data ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Statistical Procedures ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Suicide Attacks ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Impact

     Suicide attacks, bombings, explosions became the part of daily life in Iraq. Consequently, the threat of terrorism put the Iraqi construction sector in the face of unique and unusual challenges that not seen on other countries. These challenges can have extensive impact on construction projects. This paper seeks to examine the impact of the terrorist attacks on construction industry and determine the extent to which the impact of terrorism on construction projects in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. This study adapted quantitative and qualitative approaches to collect data using questionnaire survey and interviews, as well as historical data. The study focused on projects that have been the target of terrorist strikes in Diyala governorate. A variety of statistical procedures were employed in data analysis. The results revealed the extent to which terrorist attacks impact construction projects in terms of cost, time, and quality. The results of this study will enhance the awareness of all construction parties to the impact of the terrorist attacks against construction projects. Eventually, this can develop a risk management assessment and assist contractors to properly protect projects and buildings to minimize injuries and fatalities in the event of terrorism.

Impact of Chatbot in Transforming the Face of Retailing- An Empirical Model of Antecedents and Outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumari Anshu ◽  
Loveleen Gaur ◽  
Arun Solanki
Keyword(s):  
Research Work ◽  
Shopping Behavior ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Shopping Experience ◽  
The Face ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
Work Done ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Chatbot has emerged as a significant resolution to the swiftly growing customer caredemands in recent times. Chatbot has emerged as one of the biggest technological disruption. Simply speaking, it is a software agent facilitating interaction between computers and humans in natural language. So basically, it is a simulated, intellectual dialogue agent functional in a range of consumer engagement circumstances. It is the easiest and simplest means enable interaction between the retailers and the customers. </p><p> • Purpose- Most of the research work done in this field is concerned with their technical aspects. The recent research on chatbot pay little attention to the impact it is creating on users’ experience. Through this work, author is making an effort to know the customer-oriented impact that the chatbot bear on the shoppers. The purpose of this study is to develop and empirically test a framework that identify the customer oriented attributes of chatbot and impact of these attributes on customers. </p><p> • Objectives- The study intends to bridge the gap between concepts and actual attributes and applications on the subject of Chatbot. The following research objectives can address the various aspects of Chatbot affecting the different characteristics of consumers shopping behaviors: a) Identify the various attributes of chatbot that bears an impression on consumer shopping behavior. b) Evaluate the impact of chatbot on consumer shopping behavior that leads to the development of chatbot usage and adoption among the customer. </p><p> • Design/Methodology/Approach – For the purpose of analysis, author has administered Factor analysis and Multiple regression using SPSS version 23 for identification of various attributes of Chatbot and knowing their impact on shoppers. A self-administered questionnaire from the review of literature is developed. Industry experts in the field of retailing and academician evaluate the questionnaire. Primary information from the respondents is gathered using this questionnaire. The questionnaire comprises of Likert scale on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 stands for strongly disagree and 5 stands for strongly agree. Data is collected from 126 respondents, out of which 111 respondents were finally considered for study and analysis purpose. </p><p> • Findings – The empirical results show that the study identifies various attributes of chatbot like Trust, Usefulness, Satisfaction, Readiness to Use and Accessibility. It is also found that chatbot is really influencing the customers in providing them with shopping experience, which can be very helpful to the businesses for increasing the sales and creating repurchase intention among the customers. </p><p> • Originality/value – The recent research on chatbot pay little attention to the impact it is creating on customers who are actually interacting with it on regular basis. The research paper extends information for understanding and appreciating the customer oriented attributes of artificially intelligent Chatbot. In this regard, the author has developed a model framework and proposed the attributes identified. Through the work, author is also making an effort to test empirically the impact of the identified attributes on the shoppers.

Moral Responsibility, Socially Embedded

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Herzog
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Moral Responsibility ◽  
Moral Agency ◽  
Human Behaviour ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
The Face ◽  
Moral Theorizing ◽  
The Impact

This chapter asks whether we can hold on to the picture of the morally responsible subject as we knew it in the face of evidence from social psychology about the impact of contexts on human behaviour. Some theorists have taken this to present a major challenge to moral theorizing. However, the chapter argues that, while we should acknowledge the malleability of human behaviour, we should not give up the notion of responsible agency. Rather, we need to broaden our theoretical horizon in order to include individuals’ co-responsibility for the contexts in which they act. This argument is a general one, but it is of particular relevance for organizations: it is our shared responsibility to turn them into contexts in which moral agency is supported rather than undermined.

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