Concept Of Conservation Research Articles

A Framework for the Construction of a Heritage Corridor System: A Case Study of the Shu Road in China

Heritage corridors are methods to effectively protect and utilize linear cultural heritage based on the concept of regional conservation. The construction of a heritage corridor system is extremely important to preserve the natural environment of the heritage corridor area as well as the history and culture alongside. The majority of the research on the construction of heritage corridors heretofore focused on the generation of corridors, whereas studies on the classification of corridors are relatively limited, without a complete system for the construction of heritage corridors. Therefore, this paper aimed to (1) establish a comprehensive system for the construction of heritage corridors, (2) provide new ideas for the construction of heritage corridors, and (3) guide the scientific development of heritage corridors combining conservation and tourism. In the first place, the minimum cumulative resistance (MCR) model was applied to analyze the spatial structure of the study area and explore site selection of the heritage corridors; secondly, spatial syntax was used to measure the heritage corridors and determine the level of the heritage corridors; last but not least, the kernel density analysis was used to classify the types of heritage corridors. The present study shows that the heritage corridor system is built in a scientific approach, covering all aspects including construction, protection, and development.

How to Promote Green Building Design in the City: Taking the Green Building of Shanghai Museum of Natural History as an Example

At present, China is still in the primary stage of socialist development. With the change of the current global development situation and the concept of "sustainable development" put forward in the 1980s, this concept began to become more and more popular. In the process of urban development, the environment will be damaged to a certain extent, and the sustainable development of the city is inevitable. Green building design can save resources and has become one of the hallmarks of modern cities. But green building is not widespread in China. Low-carbon life is very necessary, therefore, we should pay attention to the reasons why green building design has not been paid attention to and how to increase efforts to promote green building design. Green building should be the development direction of current construction industry. Adhering to the concept of ecology, energy conservation and sustainable development, green buildings will bring great changes to China's urban development. The development of green architecture in our country is still in its infancy, the green building design has failed to scale to thousands, its purpose is to promote people highly harmonious and unified, architecture, natural, economic and environmental benefits, social benefits fully coordinated, prompting the harmonious development of national economy and social environment, ecological environment quickly and well.

Development of Ideas about a Person and the State in the Philosophy of Political Education

The article deals with the Russian and world trends noted in the modern philosophy of education, which prevent the state institutions from fulfilling the function of forming the political self-consciousness of citizens through the educational system. The features of the role of a person and the state in political education are also revealed from the point of view of political thinkers and philosophers of the 18th-19th centuries, representing both conservative and liberal concepts. The author notes that conservatives have always emphasized the positive role of the state in shaping a person, due to the imperfection of human nature. Liberals, on the contrary, came to the idea of the imperfection of the state and the need to make it, like a person, an object of political education.

The Role of National Parks in Conservation and Promotion of Wildlife: A Case Study of Kuno National Park, Sheopur (M.P.), India

The purpose of this research is to learn about and assess wildlife conservation, with a focus on Kuno National Park. The research also attempts to propose ideas and future perspectives for the enhancement and welfare of wildlife, notably in Kuno, by examination of primary and secondary data sources. Kuno National Park is extended in the Vindhyan hill series, and it is situated in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh within the geographical extent of 76°58'37.45" E to 77°20'7.98" E and 25°30'50.03" N to 26°05'23.19" N [1]. Kuno NP covers an area of 748.761 km² made free of all human habitation through incentivized voluntary relocation of forest settlements. The Kuno NP and adjoining buffer area are part of the Kuno Wildlife Division which covers an area of 1235 km2. In this article, an attempt has been made to explore the concept of environmental protection and wildlife conservation particularly wild animals in Kuno NP. The exploitation of natural resources by humans has degraded the environment, endangered certain animal species, and damaged the ecosystem to a certain extent. Overall, the poll depicts a picture of a society that is heavily reliant on agricultural and animal husbandry for a living. Education levels are largely in the elementary to secondary school range, with some reading gaps that require addressed. The villagers' economic situation is defined by a considerable fraction falling within the middle-income bracket.

Concept Formation Processes of Area and its Formula with GeoGebra: Case of Rectangle

This research aims to investigate the construction of the area of rectangle with GeoGebra and how students can formulate it. It focuses on describing the cognitive process involved in constructing this concept and how technology mediates such a process. The research was conducted in a classroom with 5th grade students in a secondary school and was designed qualitatively as a case study. A readiness test was prepared to determine the preliminary knowledge of the students about the concept of area. The teaching process was carried out with the activities based on GeoGebra. Considering the test results, researcher observations, and teacher views, five voluntary participants were selected, and we had three interviews with each of them. The obtained data from the teaching process and interviews were analyzed according to APOS theoretical framework. The results of the research demonstrate that one of the participants could not conceptualize the area as an object as the number of unit squares that cover the area without any space, while two of the participants could not conceptualize the formula of area of rectangle as an object. The students generally had difficulty in encapsulating the concept of the area and its formula. Area conservation and unit concept are important for conceptualizing the concept of area by realizing the covering feature of it, and understanding the dimension relationship is significantly effective in conceptualizing its formula.

Recycling of tobacco waste: Development of reconstituted tobacco sheet with suitable strength and low-toxicity

Tobacco industry produces a large amount of tobacco waste every year, and the disposal of tobacco waste become a puzzling problem. Recycling of tobacco waste to reconstituted tobacco sheet (RTS) with suitable strength and low-toxicity was prepared in this paper. RTS with 1wt% compound adhesive that content sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and guar gum has a tensile strength (0.548 kN/m) which meet the requirements of industrial production. Strength enhancement was attributed to the synergistic effect of hydrogen bonding and physical cross-linking network through FTIR and SEM characterization. GC–MS was used to analyze the pyrolysis of RTS. The nicotine release of RTS was lower than commercial cigarettes, which significantly reduces the harmful substance. This work has been preliminarily applied to the industrial production. The production process of RTS is simple, with low water consumption and reuse of tobacco waste. Conforming to the concept of environmental protection, energy conservation, and tobacco resource recycling.

Design of Intelligent Street Lamp Control System

Design of Intelligent Street Lamp Control System

Judicial Responses Towards Air Pollution Issues in India

Air pollution in urban areas arises from multiple sources, which may vary with location and developmental activities. Anthropogenic activities as rampant industrialization, exploitation and over consumption of natural resources, ever growing population size are major contributors of air pollution. With great importance on globalisation and industrialisation, a rise in degradation of the environment due to air pollution is a matter of concern. The concept of ecological conservation and protection of environment from degradation is not new to mankind and have been a n essential part of our civilization since time immemorial. The judiciary being the pillar of our country have been playing a prominent role in providing environmental justice to victims of air pollution. Moreover, Judiciary plays a significant role in enunciating principles and imposing liabilities on those who pollute air. This article attempts to appraise the notable role played by the Indian judiciary in interpreting legal provisions to protect, control and abate air pollution and provides environmental justice in India.

Towards a Reasoned Glossary of Green Conservation: A Semantic Review of Green-Oriented Terms in the Field of Cultural Heritage

The concept of green conservation has become a popular expression in parallel to the inflated development of innovative green practices and products for cultural heritage. However, the absence of a consistent definition of emerging green concepts does not prevent the dilution of the terms in scientific research and commercial propaganda. On this basis, this article discusses the several meanings of the concept of green conservation and its related terms toward a viable and comprehensive definition. The semantic analysis relies on the identification of different sources to evaluate the coherence of the meanings in usage in scientific and non-scientific domains. Search terms—such as “bio”, “eco”, and “green”—were collected and classified into lemmas of emerging constructs. Lastly, two glossaries resulting from the two main sources provide a comparative analysis to evaluate the degree of intersection and divergence among equal terms. The research drew from over 100 studies and five international databases to generate a hierarchical classification among 220 constructs and to identify six definitions of green conservation. This paper contributes to greater clarity and encourages a semantic discussion toward a common vision for a green conservation perspective for future research and informed preservation practice.

Comparative Effectiveness of Virtual Field Trip Strategy and Traditional Fieldtrip on Academic Performance and Motivation of Students in Conservation Concepts of Biology in Northwest, Nigeria

This study compares the effectiveness of virtual and traditional field trip strategies on academic performance and motivation of students in conservation concepts of biology in North-West Nigeria. The study developed 2 research objectives one of which is to: compare the effectiveness of virtual and traditional field trip strategies on academic performance of students in conservation concept. The study was guided by 2 research questions and 2 null hypotheses. A Quasi experimental research using test-retest method of pretest and posttest was adopted for the study. A sample of 120 N.C.E II biology students comprising of 81 males and 39 females were randomly selected from the population of 357 students of which 213 are males and 114 are females. The study developed 2 instruments namely: Conservation Concepts Performance Test (CCPT) and Conservation Concepts Motivation Questionnaire (CCMQ) which are validated and found reliable with r=0.65. At the end of the treatment data was collected and analyzed using Means and standard deviations to answer the research question while t-test and Mann- Whitney Statistics were used to answer the null hypotheses. The results obtained showed that: significant differences exist between the performance of students taught using virtual field trip strategy and those exposed to traditional field trip strategy. From the findings recommendations were made one of which is: the Ministry of Education/ colleges should provide a biology Virtual environment to serve each school in the region as technology is seen to help improve the performance and raise the level of motivation in biology concepts, moreover it will help to overcome problems faced by teachers from a lack of real field trips which leads to ignorance of some abstract concepts such as conservation concepts biology.

A METHOD FOR ASSESSING ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES TAKING INTO ACCOUNT CHANGES IN THEIR DESIGN PARAMETERS

The present stage of development of the world market of vehicles, in particular, light-duty vehicles (LDVs) is marked by an increasing variety of types and designs. Therefore, while validating or renewing fleet vehicle of an enterprise, carriers are faced with the choice of cars setting conditions they can assess using existing fragmentary and cost-effective approaches. However, the latter ones do not meet the concepts of saving energy and resources. Therefore, the task of choosing an efficient car is complex requiring a science-based formation of demands and their satisfaction. Existing approaches to the selection and validation of LDVs are simplified and imperfect in terms of transport technology. They do not take into account a) resource and technical properties of LDVs as a means of transport; b) main design and technical characteristics of LDVs; c) parameters of its operation (running surface, traffic density, length of the driving cycle, etc.). This article considers a method for assessing energy efficiency of light-duty vehicles, which is based on the scheme of the vehicle operation as a dynamic tool. To develop this method, the provisions of the energy and resource efficiency theory of a car have been used, namely the calculation schemes of transport operations based on models of reference prototypes and test operations. These models are able to ensure the reasonable use of the vehicle fleet with design novelty under the given operating conditions. In order to analyse changes in the parameters of new vehicles and improve the parameters of transport technology, a universal design of a light-duty vehicle of a generic type has been developed and considered. This structural pattern covers all options of the vehicle’s design basis. New options for the vehicle design are created by changing the number of design modules and their parameters. The method proposed for consideration ensures the technical and technological properties of light-duty vehicles in accordance with the concept of energy and resource conservation in the transport system. The paper develops methods for comprehensive improvement of transport energy efficiency and formation of requirements for transportation projects of LDVs taking into account technical and technological factors within their life cycle.

Conservation of Rain Water in Urban Area Using Ground Water Recharge

Abstract: Water scarcity is serious problem throughout the world for both urban & rural community. As the world population increases, the demand increases for quality drinking water. Urbanization, industrial development & increase in agricultural field & production has resulted in overexploitation of groundwater & surface water resources and resultant deterioration in water quality. The conventional water sources namely well, river and reservoirs, etc. are inadequate to fulfill water demand due to unbalanced rainfall. . Surface andgroundwater resources are being utilized faster than they can be recharged. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is an option that has been adopted in many areas of the world where conventional water supply systems have failed to meet people’s needs.It is a technique that has been used since antiquity. It is an environmentally sound solution to address issues brought forth by large projects utilizing centralized water management approaches. Water harvesting is the activity of direct collection of rainwater, which can be stored for direct use or can be recharged into the groundwater. Water harvesting is the collection of runoff for productive purposes. According to Kim et al. (2005), rainwater harvesting may be one of the best methods available to recovering the natural hydrologic cycle and enabling urban development to become sustainable. The harvesting of rainwater has the potential to assist in alleviating pressures on current water supplies and storm water drainage systems. Rainwater collection has the potential to impact many people in the world. As water harvesting is an ancient tradition and has been used for millennia in most dry lands of the world, many different techniques have been developed the aim of the present study is to use rainwater andthus taking close to the concept of nature conservation. In this study, the rain water harvesting (RWH) system is analyzed as an alternative source of water in Gwalior Town in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India and the results were elated. By our calculation we have come to the conclusion that 108 days water can be stored for the entire city by the means of rain water harvesting method and that too only if we assume that only 70% of the water is being stored and remaining 30% of the water is getting wasted in the form of runoff. Even though, after this we are able to get 108 days of water for the entire city.

Prediction model and compensation method for curing shrinkage of inkjet 3D printing parts

Inkjet 3D printing has huge potential for applications in electronics printing, ceramic printing, and other fields, primarily due to the excellent dimensional accuracy of printed products, which is particularly important for device performance. However, in inkjet 3D printing, the fusion and solidification of droplets can cause the samples to shrink in various directions, resulting in a deviation from the designed target size, and subsequently affecting the performance of the part. In this study, the curing shrinkage behavior of parts in inkjet 3D printing is examined. First, a shrinkage model of the droplet element is established using the finite element method in accordance with the material parameters, and the linear shrinkage rates of different droplet groups are obtained. A curing shrinkage prediction model of the printed parts is then established, and the size and shape of the cured parts are predicted accordingly. A height calculation model of the printed parts is established according to the concept of volume conservation, and the height prediction of the printed parts is realized according to the number of printed layers and their resolution. An approach for compensation of the print model graphic layers is developed using the established prediction model. Experiments using two printing materials with different degrees of shrinkage are conducted to verify the feasibility of this method. The results indicate that the proposed curing shrinkage prediction model can seamlessly capture the curing shrinkage behavior of printed parts for materials with different shrinkages. Furthermore, after shrinkage, the model-based print compensation method achieves the measured sizes that are closer to the target size than that without compensation. The dimensions of inkjet 3D printed parts can be accurately controlled using this method.

Sustainable Energy Cyclic System: Massive Operation and Integrated System for Optimizing Renewable Energy Sources

Energy as basic need for life indeed face crisis of scarcity. Yet, the idea of using renewable energy becomes popular for example hydropower, solar energy, side product (i.,g biomass and domestic waste) that have been introduced. Each of them have advantages and found reliable to be implemented. Ascribe to the concept of law conservation of energy, these potentials can be integrated and be optimized to create energy cyclic system. Hence, this study introduces the concept of sustainable energy cyclic system by accommodating several resources namely hydropower, human side products, biomass and solar energy. This study used comprehend data which then analysed to purpose the idea. Data were collected and were projected to the focus of study. It is addressed to create systematic system of energy yet hampering energy crisis. This study shows that the idea to generate sustainable energy cyclic is reliable in which it compiles each of potential and integrates into systematic system. Moreover, the energy cyclic provides the sustainable solution facilitated by abundant resources such as human side product, biomass, hydropower, solar power, and salinity gradient energy.

The political ideology underlying Israel’s national cultural heritage policy

ABSTRACT This article explores the historical processes, socio-political contexts, and ideological tendencies that underlie the development of the Heritage Plan, Israel’s official cultural heritage policy. I argue that the Heritage Plan does not merely invest in the conservation of tangible and intangible Israeli national heritage assets; in addition, it employs cultural heritage as an educational tool for creating a ‘unifying national ethos’ to ensure the continuous existence of Zionism – in the eyes of the policy’s architects. To understand the concrete manifestations of this policy in relation to its ideological roots, I adopted a critical discourse analysis lens to examine various data materials, including official documents and interviews. My findings lead to a direct connection between the Heritage Plan and the rise of a specific ideological interpretation of Zionism, which combines Anglo-American conservative concepts with selected political-Zionist ideas. This study retraces how conservative-Zionism informed the decision-making process behind the Heritage Plan’s creation and demonstrates how this ideology continues to influence the policy’s current implementation.

A Mortality Event Involving Endangered Pallid Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus) Associated with Gyrodactylus conei n. sp. (Monogenea: Gyrodactylidae) Effectively Treated with Parasite-S (Formalin)

In January 2020, a mortality event was documented in endangered Pallid Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus) at the Neosho National Fish Hatchery (Neosho, MO, USA). Moribund fish appeared emaciated, with hemorrhages on the fins and rostrums. Mortality steadily increased, prompting an investigation into the cause. No viral or bacterial pathogens were detected; however, a high number of the novel Gyrodactylus sp. was identified on the fins and body surface of the affected fish. Treatment of the parasites with a formalin product was effective, and mortality decreased. Herein, we describe the novel species Gyrodactylus conei using a combination of morphological and molecular data. Due to the listing of the host as an endangered species, the concept of parasite conservation is also discussed.

Selection of Flagship Species and Their Use as Umbrellas in Bird Conservation: A Case Study in Lishui, Zhejiang Province, China.

The concept of flagship species is widely used in conservation biology. Flagship birds play a key role in raising conservation funds, increasing awareness of biodiversity conservation, and maintaining ecosystem services. This study selected flagship bird species in Lishui, Zhejiang Province, China, and assessed their conservation effectiveness and ability to serve as umbrella species. A regional bird survey program from 2019-2022 recorded 361 bird species in Lishui. This study constructed a framework of flagship species selection based on social, ecological, economic, and cultural criteria. The analytic hierarchy process-entropy weight method (AHP-EM) was used to rank the score of 361 bird species, and the MaxEnt model was used to analyze the suitable distribution areas of these species. Finally, 10 species, which covered the distribution sites of all 361 bird species, were selected as the flagship species of Lishui. The distribution areas covered all the nature reserves and the priority areas of biodiversity of Lishui, in which these 10 species can also serve as umbrella species to protect local biodiversity. The methodology and ideas in this study could provide insights into the application of conservation concepts at the local level, as well as suggest possible recommendations for local governments to select flagship species for conservation.

Architectural Conservation: A Case Study of Multan Jain Swamber Temple

Historical and architectural preservation need to be focused on in the planning of cities. National development policies and agendas should inculcate historic preservation. Architectural conservation phenomena should involve government representatives and local communities, public service providers and the private sector to collaborate with each other. This study examines the cultural heritage, showing some limitations and significant advances. The study discusses the case of the Jain Swamber temple in Multan's inner city. The study describes the temple's architecture and architectural aspects to underline the importance of architectural heritage conservation and protection in Multan, Pakistan. Temples and monasteries are the only places where Jain architecture may be found. Jian Swamber temple was built in the dominant style of the time and place it was created. The Mru-Gurjara style is characterized by elaborate carving, particularly on columns, enormous and delicately carved rosettes on mandap ceilings, and a distinctive "flying arch" between columns with no structural purpose is simply artistic. The temple is made of diverse local colors of pink, buff, and brown sandstone, which lightens the style and makes it appealing. Policymakers and architects can devise different conservation concepts and tactics to preserve architecture. As a result, buildings may not lose or change their appearance considerably.

Research on the Development of HVAC Technology and Building Energy Conservation in China

Under the influence of the concept of energy conservation and environmental protection, more and more people begin to pay attention to the energy-saving design of HVAC. In building structure, central air conditioning is an important system to adjust indoor temperature and humidity. Because the system will consume a lot of energy in the actual operation process, the design of central air conditioning system has also become an important link affecting energy consumption. At present, China has also put forward the strategy of carbon neutrality and environmental protection, which also puts forward new requirements for HVAC system design. In order to achieve this goal, this paper analyzes the development of HVAC technology and building energy saving in depth, hoping to provide effective reference for relevant personnel.

ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION IN UKRAINE: FOREIGN EXPERIENCE

Resource conservation is a critical component of sustainable development and is essential for preserving natural resources and ensuring economic development in a country. Underestimating the importance of resource conservation can lead to the loss of most natural resources, exacerbating socioeconomic problems and decreasing the quality of life for the population. Therefore, research in this area provides an understanding and support for implementing resource conservation strategies and policies that ensure sustainable economic growth and preserve natural resources for future generations. The essence of the concept of resource conservation and the main approaches to its definition and assessment are presented. The experience of countries successfully implementing resource conservation and energy efficiency strategies is analyzed. Specifically, the development of renewable energy in Germany, where priority is given to wind and solar energy, with the use of cutting-edge technologies for efficient energy storage; Scandinavian countries, where sustainable development is seen as a national Strategy and supported by comprehensive investment programs in innovation and low-carbon technologies; Asian countries, such as Japan and China, where resource conservation and environmental safety are a priority supported by government programs and incentives for industry. Successful resource conservation is possible through government support, innovation incentives, and renewable energy development. Ukraine has significant experience in resource conservation. However, it is increasingly difficult to financially and technically support resource conservation measures in martial law conditions. Ukraine is taking steps towards resource conservation, which have allowed for resource efficiency ranging from 12 % to 44 %. The most effective is working with secondary raw materials, where successful projects have saved over 44% of waste and resource utilization. However, attention should be paid to using land resources, where efficiency is only 15 %, and additional measures are needed to increase efficiency in this area.