Category: Sustainability
Informal Education Development Through Capacity Building With Emphasis on Environmental and Sustainability Behaviour: Case of Pindad Defense Industry Manufacturing, Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the developing countries that focuses on manufacturing industry activities, such as Pindad which is a national …
Transition to Low Carbon Cities: Lessons Learned and Challenges Being Met for the Case of Thailand
Thailand is facing several sustainability challenges. These include raising the national income, improving livelihood, health, education, and safety; supplying essential …
Sustainable Halal Tourism: Integrating Education and Gastronomy to Promote Cultural Diversity in Malaysia
Malaysia views gastronomy as a powerful agent for understanding cultures and sustainable tourism development. The present study is a critical …
Understanding the Socio-Economic Dynamics of Rural Households: Challenges Faced in the Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices in India and Myanmar
Climate change poses a growing threat to Asia, particularly impacting agriculture and prompting the exploration of adaptation strategies at the …
Exploring the Path to Social Sustainability From Liyun Datong Pian of Liji
The "Liyun Datong Pian," also known as "Great Unity," is the initial section of the "Liyun" chapter in Liji (the …
Critical Facility Experiences and the Lesson Learnt From 2011 Flood Disaster in Ayutthaya Province, Thailand
In disaster management, critical facility plays a vital role in providing services and functions essential to community for minimizing damages …
Just a Sham? – An Empirical Investigation of Homeowners’ Misperception of Self-sufficiency in the Context of Fossil-fueled Heating in Germany
To reduce the consumption for space heating and hot water, a transition from individual fossil-fueled heating to district heating (DH) …
Reconstruction Model of Community Development for Energy Self Sufficient Village
Changes in Indonesia's status as a nett importer of oil and the rise of international crude oil prices in 2005, …
Sustainable Management for a Long-Term Caring Center Taking Community Service as a Moderating Role
According to Ministry of Interior, there were more than 2.6 million people older than 65 years in Taiwan. It consisted …
Sustainable Management and Environmental Limitation in Recreational Raft Industry at Cigu Wetland in Taiwan
Cigu wetland is one of few well preserved wetlands in Taiwan. It covers 2,997 hectares including the Cigu lagoon. The …
Maximum Power Point Tracker Based on Perturb and Observe Algorithm for Photovoltaic Energy System under Egyptian Conditions
In this paper, a maximum power point tracker (MPPT) based on perturb and observe algorithm for photovoltaic (PV) energy system …
The Demand for Automobile Fuel Efficiency in Taiwan
Based on the data for Taiwan's automobile industry, we explore consumers' preferences over various automobile characteristics and responses to increasing …
Wind Catcher Earth Air Tunnel: A Tool for Passive Cooling for Residential Homes in New Cites of Egypt
Wind catcher Earth air tunnels systems are proposed to be used in modern buildings to minimize the consumption of non-renewable …
The Earth And Ice-pits Sustainable Architecture In Iran
Many architects hold the view that Iranian traditional architecture has proved to be successful in creating innovative and sustainable architecture …
The Study and Research of Wind Energy for Electricity Generator in Chana District, Songkhla Thailand
This article is aimed to study and research about the wind energy for the electricity generator around Chana District, Songkhla …
Reducing the Budget Deficit Sustainably in Vietnam: Pathway to 2020
Vietnam economy continously has to face with uncertainties such as low economic growth, inflation, and trade balance deficits and especially …
Influence on the Combustion Process of the Type of Fertilizer Used on an Energy Crop (Populus Nigra, L.)
The overall objective of this work was to investigate whether the response to a combustion process was influenced by the …
Cationic Contamination In Lake’s Of West Zone, Ahmedabad, Gujarat,India
Ahmedabad is unique in the whole of India in matters of environmental neatness and flourishing conditions and it is superior …
The Real Cause for the U.S. Subprime, Financial, Economic Crises in 2007-2009
There is general agreement among academics, economists, and policymakers about the U.S. housing market bust having caused the U.S. subprime, …
DG Types Effect on the Optimal Location for Voltage Sag Mitigation
Voltage sag is considered to be the most serious hazard of power quality and can produce a harmful effect in …
Parametric Study of Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger in Malaysian Climate
The technology, where the ground used as a heat sink to produce cooler air, has been an area of interest …
Estimation of Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations in the Inner Bangkok by Land Use Regression Model
The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has long been responsible for an hourly measurement of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) concentrations at its …
Selecting Bio-indicator Fish for Monitoring Organochlorine Pesticide Contamination in Rivers
The aim of this study was to select the appropriate bio-indicator to monitor organochlorine contamination in the river and understand …
Future Prospects of Residential Solar Water Heating System in Oman
The excessive usage of fossil fuels worldwide is causing environmental problems. One solution to these problems is the exploitation of …
Heavy Metal Contamination of Marine Fish from Reclaimed Water in Arid Environment
Arid regions with low rainfall are under continuous threat and pressure to maintain its stability and to meet public demands, …
A Lighting Controller for Led Lamp Cooperated with Daylighting in Thailand
This research aimed to develop a lighting controller for LED lamps coordinated with day lighting (LCTL) for replacing the lamps …
Promoting Sustainability in Selected African Fashion Design Institutions
The period 2005-2014 was identified as the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD. The Decade highlighted education and learning …
Effect of Acidic Soil on Free Fatty Acid of Palm Oil in Thailand
Oil plam was the most important biodiesel plants and were considered as an important part of energy future in Thailand. …
The Integrated Development of the Community Learning Center of Philosophy of Economic Sufficiency. Case study: DongKraTongYam Sub-district, SriMaHaPho District, Prachinburi Province
The research objectives were to determine the effectiveness of rural development tactics in rural, agricultural Thailand. The action research method …
Rates of Sediment Deposition in Lam Phra Phloeng Dam, Nakorn Ratchasima Province, Thailand, Using 210 Pb as a Geochronometer
Lam Phra Phloeng dam, Nakhon Ratchasima province, is one of the dams most seriously affected by soil erosion related sedimentation …
Green Architecture and Environmental Design using Rapid-Prototyping Social-Networking Sandbox Tools, followed by Professional Architectural Software
In 2012 the United Nations UN-Habitat's Sustainable Urban Development Network partnered with European Union sandbox-game developers of architectural and social-networking …
Sense of Place as Community Empowerment in Bioregional Planning Process: A Proposed Model
Dynamic landscape change affects and is affected by human attitudes. Research in landscape ecological sciences has focusing on whether and …
Total Sulfur Deposition over Forest in Tropical Climatology, Thailand
Sulfur (S) is the key component of atmospheric acid deposition on ecological system. This study, S components were collected by …
Sustainable City Indicators for Greater Mae Kong Sub-Region : Cases from Thailand and Lao PDR
Countries in Greater Mae Kong Sub-region (GMS) have agreed in 1992 to develop international cooperation aiming for economic development, which …
Ecological Study of Selected lentic Water Bodies of Ahmadabad, Gujarat India
In ecology the environment of lakes is referred to as lacustrine. The lakes are quiet large bodies of fresh water …
Applications of Sequential Power Flow Analysis for High and Low Voltage Distribution Systems to Energy Loss Evaluation for Dwelling Units or Buildings
In this paper, a sequential power flow calculation method for high- and low-voltage distribution systems is proposed. The proposed method …
Surveying Historic Buildings: Valuing Sustainability in Historic Large Hall Structures including Places of Worship in the UK
Historic buildings make a positive contribution to all aspects of sustainable development. They are more than an environmental and cultural …
Maintaining Water Depth in Colonial Navigation Canals Versus Inland Freshwater Wetland System Loss- The Case of Canoly Canal and Kottuly Wetlands, Calicut, Kerala, India
In addition to irrigation canals, the Colonial rule gave rise to inland navigation canals in India. The Buckingham Canal in …
Evaluation of Cadmium Concentrations in the Surface Sediments of Salt River Estuary, Taiwan
Major objectives of this study are to evaluation the pollution and potential ecological risk of cadmium (Cd) in the sediments …
Sustainability through Subsistence: The Case for De-urbanization in Malaysia
Industrialization was the catalyst for growth of cities in Southeast Asia, in particular Malaysia. However, industrialization in many cities has …
A Study of Feasibility of Pretreatment Process to Utilize Lignocellulosic Biomass as Materials for Biodiesel Production
Biomass is the most abundant renewable resource in the world and has a potential use as an alternative to fossil …
A Study of Feasibility to Utilize Lignocellulosic Biomass as Materials for Biodiesel Production
Lignocellulosic biomass is a renewable, inexpensive, and abundant resource with high potential for biofuel production to implement the sustainable energy …
Assessment for Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Nakhon Ratchasima City Municipality, Thailand
Rapid increase in volume and types of solid waste generation due to economic growth, urbanization and industrialization has become a …
The Consideration of Heat Reduction Hourly Schedule on Front Surface of Photovoltaic Module to Improve Efficiency
The efficiency of the Photovoltaic (PV) are depended on many things, one of them is the accumulative heat on the …
Key Issues on Designing and Implementing Emissions Trading System in China
The mitigation of carbon emissions has been the subject of gradual policy development in the international community during recent years. …
Regime dynamics and diversification of Norwegian energy system incumbents
Given the urgency of realizing a transition to more sustainable energy systems, it is crucial to gain more knowledge about …
The Effect of Accounting Information System Implementation on Accounting Information Quality and Its Impacts on Managerial Performance.(survey at 26 Districts/ Cities in West Java Province-Indonesia)
The local government financial management paradigm has been changed over few years in Indonesia. This is shown by the implementation …
Bioenergy Potential Assessment of Wastewater Sludge and Forestry Waste in Taiwan: Financial Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment
Final disposal of enormous wastewater sludge in Taiwan becomes an environmental issue since most landfill sites will be closed in …
A Strategic Model towards the Empowerment of Distributed Solar Pv System for Sustainable Rural Communities in Malaysia
Power scarcity due to the depletion of fossil fuels could cause frequent power interruptions and lead to a disruption of …
An Impact Assessment of Rural Electrification Project in China
This article investigates the relationship between China's coal consumption in power sector and sustainable GDP per capita. By subtracting the …
Social Green as a Strategy to Design Sustainable City in Developing Countries a Case Study of Surabaya
Designing city with minimum ecological foot print is necessary. However, most cities in developing countries have lack ability to design …
The Sustainability of Cultural Heritage for Community-Based Activity under Flood Disaster: A Case Study of Ayutthaya,Thailand
Ayutthaya Historical City was registered as a world heritage site by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in …
Investigating Farm Land Ownership: Farm Land Owner’s Response to Regional Growth and Sustainable Agriculture in Indonesia
In Indonesia, farmland is necessary to meet increasing food demand caused by continuing population growth (WFP, 2009). Import restriction of …
A Simplified Mathematical Model to Predict the Thermal Physiological Responses of a Sleeping Person in Steady-State and Uniform Conditions
This paper reports on the simplified mathematical model to predict the thermal physiological responses of a sleeping person in steady-state …
Study of WEEE Collecting and Recycling Network in China
A large amount of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ) is generated in China every year. However, the recycling …
The Impact of Energy Transition on the O&G Supply Chain: A Content Analysis of Corporate Sustainability Reports
Concerns over environmental impact of oil and gas (O&G) and its future availability have resulted in increased call for transition …
Border Adjustments under Unilateral Carbon Pricing: The Case of Australian Carbon Tax
In the absence of a global agreement to reduce emissions, Australia has adopted a carbon tax unilaterally to curb its …
Energy Efficient Building Design: Revisiting Traditional Architecture
Energy Efficient design of buildings and their operations are becoming more and more important in the world. A building is …
Environmental Impact Evaluation Using Cost Benefit Analysis and Multi Criterion Analysis: A Case Study of Rayong Province, Thailand
Rayong Province is a major industrial area in Thailand. For more than 30 years this province has served the demand …
The Potential of Tourist Attractions: A Case Study of 2 Rural Connecting Districts in the Western Part of Thailand
The area along the Thai-Burmese border in the western part of Thailand is dominated by mountain ranges lying in north-south …
A Multi-Sectoral, Multi-Household, General Equilibrium Model to Assess the Impact of a Carbon Price on the Australian Economy
The Australian government announced a tax of $23 per tonne of CO2 as a starting carbon price which commenced from …
Enhancing Coral Reef Resilience Through Ecological Restoration: Concepts and Challenges
The coupling of environmental and anthropogenic stressors has driven global coral reefs to rapid decline. Furthermore, changing human demographics and …
Current Status of Coral Reef Restoration in Singapore
Since the mid 1960s, coral reefs in Singapore have been impacted by a variety of anthropogenic disturbances such as coastal …
Drylands Agriculture and Prevention Strategy of Environmental Agroecosystem Damage in Kabupaten Musi Rawas, South Sumatra
Until now, the use of drylands as a agricultural mode is severely lacking in Indonesia. Agriculture, Paddy farming in this …
Deteremination of Energy Consumption in Pest Control Using pesticides in New Zealand
This paper examines the energy consumption of pesticide applications in New Zealand. Energy use in pest control using pesticides is …
Conception of a New Water Collection System Using LiBr Solution for Dry Area
Nowadays the problem of water shortage and water pollution is very serious all over the world. Moreover, these limited water …
Assessment of Productive and Environmental Efficiencies of Japanese Industries
The global warming and climate change becomes a major policy issue in the world. To partly deal with the climate …
Assessment of the Analgesic Activity of Musa Paradisiaca Linn Peels of the Family Musaceae
Pain is the body’s alarm system and is triggered in the nervous system. It signals when something in the biosystem …
At the Grassroots Level of Diplomacy:A Research on the Perception of Indonesian Migrant Workers on Indonesian Diplomatic Corps
This research addressed the perception of Indonesian migrant workers on Indonesian diplomatic corps. This study also investigates the correlation between …
How Does the Energy Industry Deal with Climate Change? Perception and Actions of the Energy Industry on Climate Change
The extent and pace of climate change is already beyond our expectation. It impacts are now experienced in every country. …
Emerging Issue in a Proper Recycling Technology for Printed Circuit Board Waste: A Pyrolysis Based Recycling Approach
At the present, treatment processes for non metallic fraction (NMF) from Printed Circuit Board (PCB) waste after mechanical recovery process …
Status and Trends of Renewable Energy Development in Gaza Strip
Gaza Strip is 360 km with a high density population of about 4,118 people / km2, so Gaza Strip represents …
Implications of spatial sustainability on the territorial planning framework in a transition country
Sustainable development involves a synergic integration of social, economic, environmental, and cultural issues to a multi-scale hierarchy of territorial systems. …
Modeling of a Single-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell Using Glycerin as an Energy Source
A bio-electrochemical system of microbial fuel cell (MFC) can operate on wastewater and various organic substances. One of the promising …
Adapting the Design Principles of Business Dashboards for Visualizing Status and Trends of River Water Quality – A Case Study of Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia
Monitoring of river water quality is an essential part of environmental management activities. It is generating new data periodically, which …
Introduction of Renewable Energy into City-Chino in Nagano
City-Chino is located at the foot of Mount Yatsugatake in the central Japan. Its elevation ranges from 800 to 1300m …
Widening Access or Narrowing Student Choice? The Re-emergence of Elitism in the Uk Higher Education System
Higher education systems in many parts of the world have struggled to reconcile falling state support with widening access and …
Extracting Work from Environmental Thermal Energy via a Process Involving Two ‘Spontaneous’ Entropy Transfers
Previous work described an entrochemical system, an energetically closed system which spontaneously creates an internal thermal gradient. This work developed …