Double Benefit Research Articles

MARKETING ESTRATÉGICO: LANÇAMENTO DE SABONETE HIDRATANTE

the purpose of the work was to demystify the notion that just having a good idea is enough to make a profit. A thought, in itself, very shallow in the face of constant social changes and the yearnings of an increasingly selective market in the art of buying. Strategic preparation is necessary to get out of the cogitation plan and successfully migrate to the real plan. It is necessary to be aware of unexpected facts, of negative-looking impacts, which, if properly used, can be the window of opportunity for the rescue of products seen as secondary as soaps. In times of pandemic, where healthy hygiene habits were emphasized, such as simple hand washing, these products were seen as allies in times of great uncertainty and uncertainty. Thus, for the launch of the moisturizing soap, a theoretical basis was used to support the established marketing actions with a double benefit. Make the product attractive in the consumer market, by giving it visibility and meeting public expectations with the effective financial return to the company.

Motivation from Joseph Ratzinger’s Eschatological Realism for Protecting Humanity’s Future

Abstract This article outlines one way in which Joseph Ratzinger’s eschatology could contribute to reducing the risk humanity now creates to its own survival. Studies of ‘Existential Risk’ warn that hazards arising from Artificial Intelligence, Nuclear Weapons, Climate Change, and Engineered Pathogens require mitigation to safeguard the future of the human race from a calamitous end. Preventative measures, however, entail sacrifice, and there is no shortage of resistance to regulation of behaviours and technological development. Ethics of empathy, utility, and duties reach breaking point when stretched to overcome the temporal and moral gap between present agency and future well-being. This article proposes that Ratzinger’s theology of history and commitment to eschatological realism offers an intertwined double benefit: his warning about the danger of conflating hope in God’s Kingdom with hope in a future world humanity could perfect for itself opens up the uniquely rich ground of a trans-historical hope in Jesus Christ, in which an impactful relationship of love for humanity’s future can put down roots today.

Implementasi Sistem Hidroponik Ramah Lingkungan Menggunakan Galon dan Botol Bekas untuk Peningkatan Produksi Tanaman Sayur di Desa Balongwono

In 2023, Indonesia generated 32.035 million tons of waste per year, with 49.6% coming from household waste (SIPSN, 2023). Balongwono Village in Mojokerto Regency, East Java, also faces waste problems and is an agricultural area with the majority of the population working as farmers. Vegetable production in this village is often suboptimal due to limited land and conventional farming methods. To overcome this problem, a socialization on the benefits and basic techniques of hydroponics was conducted, training on making hydroponic installations from used items, and mentoring to ensure the success of the system. The hydroponic system that utilizes used gallons and bottles as growing media aims to increase vegetable production in Balongwono Village. The results show that plants such as kale and pakcoy grow faster and fresher than conventional methods. In addition to increasing yields, this system also reduces plastic waste and lowers production costs. The implementation of this hydroponic method provides double benefits: increasing vegetable production and reducing waste. This method can be a reference for other villages with similar problems, contributing to environmental sustainability at large.

A Proposed Method and Case Study of Waste Heat Recovery in an Industrial Application

Abstract Waste heat recovered from a refrigeration machine is associated with the double benefit of generating cold and heat with just one unit. Additional energy is required in most cases to achieve these benefits. To evaluate the efficiency of waste heat recovery, two novel efficiency indicators are described. The overhead coefficient of performance (OCOP) describes additional electrical power required to raise the temperature to make waste heat usable. The coefficient of savings describes power reduction when condenser heat is fed into a cold district heating network instead of exhausting it to high-temperature outside air. Results are reported from a case study in a food logistic center with high cooling demand in Isny, Germany. Waste heat at this facility was previously released unused to outside air. We describe how this waste heat can be used to supply sustainable heat supply to a new residential area. During the design phase, it is difficult to choose the best operating temperature for district heating networks (DHNs). The novel indicators are used to value the effort to make waste heat usable. Whereas a supply temperature of 20 °C has no disadvantages for the operator, a supply temperature of 40 °C is associated with an increase in electricity consumption. The resulting OCOPs are above 5.0 even under unfavorable conditions and exceed the theoretically calculated (Holm and Pehnt, 2023, Wärmeschutz und Wärmepumpe-Warum Beides Zusammengehört, Forschungsinstitut für Wärmeschutz e.V., Institut für Energie und Umweltforschung, München/Berlin/Heidelberg, p, 13, 14; Agora Energiewende, Fraunhofer IEG, 2023, Roll-out von Großwärmepumpen in Deutschland, Strategien für den Markthochlauf in Wärmenetzen und Industrie, Berlin) and measured (Fraunhofer Institut für Solare Energiesysteme, 2020, “Wärmepumpen in Bestandsgebäuden, Ergebnisse aus dem Forschungsprojekt, WP-Smart im Bestand.”) coefficients of performance (COPs) for air-sourced heat pumps. Although using waste heat is not free, it is beneficial when overall efficiency is considered.

A Comprehensive Review on Entomovectoring in Agroecosystem

Protecting beneficial arthropods is essential, as they provide crucial services beyond pollination, including disease and insect pest management. The combination of several ecosystem services for agricultural sustainability requires the recognition that biodiversity is coupled with bio-complexity, productivity, resilience, and ecosystem functionality. Insects such as bumblebees, mason bees, and honey bees have long been employed professionally for pollination, likewise microbial biocontrol agents are frequently employed in pest management. A key aspect of pollination ecology is entomovectoring technology that utilizes managed bees to disseminate biocontrol agents to flowering crops. This can enhance crop yields by providing non-chemical protection against pests and diseases as well as enhancing pollination efficiency. This technology is based on bee management, manipulation of bee behaviour, components of cropping system, plant-pathogen-vector-antagonist system which can be a trend-breaking pest management system in agriculture and will give double benefit to agriculture i.e. crop pollination and crop protection acting together for increased crop yield and quality.

Comparing lettuce and cucumber production using hydroponics and aquaponic (tilapia) systems

Aquaponics is the cultivation technique that integrates aquaculture with hydroponics. The present work compared two plant production cycles of a hydroponic component of an aquaponic system (tilapia-lettuce-cucumbers) vs. a hydroponic system. The tilapia growth trial lasted 22 weeks in the aquaponic system, during which two plant production cycles -lettuce-cucumber- (seven weeks) were performed. Water quality and environmental variables were recorded, evaluating weight growth and biomass produced in fish rearing. Leaf number, height, and weight were determined in lettuce plants. Stem length and fresh weight were measured in cucumber plants; length, fresh weight, and diameter were determined in cucumber fruit. The results showed that the average tilapia biomass per tank was 33.76 kg m-3 with an average final weight of 592.26 ± 25.45 g fish-1. Lettuce production (plants ha-1) was higher in aquaponics than hydroponics during the first cycle, while in the second one, it was greater in hydroponics. Significant differences (ANOVA, P < 0.05) resulted between treatments in both cucumber production cycles with larger biomass growth in hydroponics than in aquaponics. Cucumber fruit showed larger weight (212.52 ± 18.89 g) and length (14.15 ± 1.75 cm) in hydroponics, thus greater yield (4.97 t ha-1); hydroponics-grown cucumber plants had longer stem lengths (292.51 ± 8.73 cm). In conclusion, the hydroponic system had higher plant production. However, aquaponics provided a double benefit since it produced fish and plants, and the plants used waste from fish rearing without contaminating the environment.

Environmental prospective of valorizing corn processing effluent to produce ferulic acid grafted chitosan polymer

The food industry requires new production models that include more environmentally friendly waste management practices, considering that the environmental loads of solid waste and wastewater associated with this sector cause damage to the receiving ecosystems. The approach considered in this study focuses on the design and environmental assessment of an enzymatic process for the valorization of ferulic acid present in the effluent of a corn tortilla plant. The ferulic acid can be immobilized on chitosan so that the ferulic acid grafted chitosan can be used as a bioactive film with enhanced antioxidant properties with potential applications in the biotechnology sector.Its real projection approach requires the evaluation of its environmental and economic performance, trying to identify its benefits and potential in the value chain, using the Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) as a phase for the conceptual design of the process and the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology for the environmental evaluation. It should be noted that the TEA indicators are promising, since the values of the financial indicators obtained are representative of the economic profitability, which makes the ferulic acid valorization a viable process. In terms of the environmental impact of the process, the buffer dose and the chitosan production process are identified as the main critical points. This double benefit in environmental and economic terms shows that the valorization of ferulic acid for chitosan functionalization is a promising alternative to improve the sustainability performance of corn processing.

PENGATURAN INDIKASI GEOGRAFIS TERHADAP PRODUK WINE SALAK BEBANDEM KARANGASEM

Geographical indication (GI) is a form of legal protection that gives products a distinctive identity based on their geographical origin. In Indonesia, GI has been applied to various products, including locally processed products such as Burdendem Karangasem salak wine. This article discusses the IG regulation of the Burdendem Karangasem salak wine product and its impact on the agricultural industry and local economy. Burdenem Karangasem salak wine is a unique product produced from salak fruit typical of the Karangasem area, Bali. IG provides protection for this geographical name, ensuring that only products originating from the area can use the label "wine salak Banyakem Karangasem." This provides a double benefit: protecting product identity and encouraging local economic development. With the IG arrangement, salak farmers in Karangasem get incentives to maintain the quality and authenticity of their products. This increases farmers' incomes and helps preserve local agricultural heritage. In addition, IG is opening up greater export opportunities for Burdendem Karangasem salak wine, presenting a promising business opportunity. This article also discusses challenges in regulating GI, such as monitoring and law enforcement, as well as collaborative efforts between government, farmers and industry players. In the context of globalization, it is important to maintain the authenticity of local products while promoting economic growth. IG's regulation of Bandem Karangasem salak wine is a successful example of this effort and can be an inspiration for other geographically based products.

The Double Benefit of Eating Fewer Animal Products

Scientists around the world have been studying how the food we eat impacts the planet. The demand for animal products, especially meat and milk, creates a lot of greenhouse gas emissions that heat our world. In rich countries, people often eat more animal-based foods than needed, which can be bad for people’s health. So, eating more plants can reduce climate change while also making our bodies healthier. Eating more plants would also save huge areas of land, which is another benefit for the climate. This is because 75–80% of all the world’s farming land is used to produce animal products. If we ate more plants, we could give this land back to nature or make new nature parks that would draw greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere. More natural land would also mean more plants and animals could make their homes in these parks, and humans would have more places to play and explore.

The unique identifier as one of the essential tools for steering universal health coverage: The case of Morocco

Morocco is carrying out several actions to generalize basic compulsory health insurance (CHI). Managing this project requires coordination, information sharing, and the commitment of all actors to the goal of covering an additional 22 million people. One of the key factors for achieving this objective is the implementation of a unified registration system. The aim is to analyze the existing situation and the feasibility of implementing a unified registration system, and to describe the potential positive impact of the latter on the extension of CHI. This work is based on a diagnosis of the current situation. It draws on the legal framework, all available documents and figures, and on an analytical reading supported by existing literature. It reveals that due to the inadequacy or even the absence of an appropriate legal basis, each managing body has its own registration system. The lack of a unified system has given rise to a number of constraints. These concern, among other things: (i) mobility between or within schemes, which does not operate smoothly because it leads to re-registration (ii) inadequate monitoring of double benefit claims, which is the case for more than one scheme, due to insufficient and hesitant anti-fraud action (iii) the sharing and use of reliable data, which hinders decision making, evaluation, and monitoring. It is essential to adopt legal texts that will provide the basis for a unified system with regulations enabling the participation of all stakeholders, with the aim of steering the roll-out of CHI effectively and efficiently.

Intercropping and environmental seasonality modulate the physiology and growth of Hancornia speciosa (Gomes)

BackgroundThe recovery process of degraded areas with the implantation of orchards of native species is still little known. Thus, we intend to evaluate the physiological performance of Hancornia speciosa during different seasons of the year, cultivated in full sun and in intercropping for recovery of degraded areas.MethodsIntercropping with Syagrus oleracea (double intercropping); with annual crops (double intercropping); and with S. oleracea and annual crops (triple intercropping) were completed over two years at the beginning of each season. Crops (experimental plots) were planted using a Nelder wheel design.ResultsOver the two years, H. speciosa was observed to experience seasonal regulatory changes, some of which were mitigated by the intercropping. The cultivation arrangement influenced the physiology and consequently the growth of H. speciosa.ConclusionsIt is concluded that the double intercropping benefits the growth of H. speciosa during the formation of the orchard, and the triple intercropping does not affect growth in relation to full sun. It is recommended the implantation of orchards of H. speciosa in recovery areas through intercropping.

Pendampingan Pembuatan Katalog Produk pada UMKM Batik Sekar Rinambat sebagai Media Pemasaran

MSME problems lie in the strategy and limitations of marketing methods. This activity is a collaborative effort aimed at increasing product awareness and sales. UMKM Sekar Rinambat was founded in 2021 with traditional Bojonegoro batik products. Until now, we still face challenges in penetrating a more comprehensive market because we don't use the proper marketing methods. This service activity focuses on assistance in creating product catalogs; marketing strategies can be improved. Product catalogs act as a communication tool facilitating product exposure to potential consumers. This catalog is an effective medium for expanding market reach by presenting clear and exciting information. This assistance provides double benefits: first, introducing the product to a broader market, and second, providing MSMEs with a better understanding of effective marketing procedures. Through this approach, public awareness of MSME products can be increased significantly, which is expected to increase sales. Using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method allows the service team to understand and be able to provide mentoring on target. The results of this assistance help create product photos and provide a strong foundation for business development and growth at local and regional levels. Catalog creation can also be used as a tool for digital marketing through e-catalogs to increase product sales.

Adsorption performance and mechanism of waste paper-derived phosphorus-rich carbon for separation of uranium from radioactive wastewater

The use of household waste-derived materials for wastewater treatment has double environmental benefit due to the availability of simultaneous disposal of household waste and wastewater. In this work, we report the facile production of phosphorus-rich carbon from waste paper as a potential adsorbent for the disposal of uranium (VI)-containing nuclear wastewater. A simple phosphoric acid activation-carbonization strategy is developed to effectively transform waste paper into carbon. The phosphorus content of the obtained carbon reaches 8.55 at% and large pores with sizes ranging from 2 to 100 nm are observed. Batch and column adsorption experiments verify that waste paper-derived carbon can efficiently adsorb uranium (VI) from aqueous solution under weakly acidic conditions. The maximum amount of uranium adsorption on the carbon attains 492 mg g−1 at pH 4.6, and adsorption of uranium (VI) on the carbon quickly reaches the equilibrium within 20 minutes. The distribution coefficient of uranium (VI) on waste paper-derived carbon is as high as 128 L g−1. The carbon can be reused for five times with uranium (VI) adsorption efficiencies above 89% and can be used for dynamic adsorption of uranium (VI) in a fix-bed column. Kinetics, thermodynamics and DFT calculations reveal a surface complexation mechanism between uranium (VI) ion and ionized phosphoric acid group. Moreover, to avoid the generation of secondary polluted water during the treatment of uranium-containing nuclear wastewater, a water-saving method is developed for the adsorption preparation and a water-free combustion method is employed for the disposal of uranium-containing spent adsorbent instead of recycling. This study demonstrates the good application potential of household waste-derived materials in wastewater treatment and provides more clues for the amalgamation of multifold subjects.

Hugs Bring Double Benefits: Unsupervised Cross-Modal Hashing with Multi-granularity Aligned Transformers

Hugs Bring Double Benefits: Unsupervised Cross-Modal Hashing with Multi-granularity Aligned Transformers

Demographic Factors affecting Dual Contraception Preference among Seropositive Women in Discordant Relationships in Nyatike Sub-County, Kenya

Dual contraception is an effective strategy of achieving zero HIV transmission and unwanted pregnancy among discordant couples. Despite the double benefit, dual contraception use is still limited among seropositive women particularly in Nyatike Sub County, Kenya. Further, no research had been done on dual contraception preference or use among discordant couples in Nyatike Sub County. To fill this gap, this study aimed to establish the relationship between socio-demographic factors including age, parity, level of education, monthly income and dual contraception preference among seropositive women in discordant marital relationships in Nyatike Sub- County of Migori County, Kenya. This was a facility-based cross-sectional study in fourteen health facilities in Nyatike Sub- County. It involved 188 randomly sampled seropositive women in discordant marital relationships, 14 seronegative men randomly sampled and 14 healthcare providers. Descriptive statistics and chi-square test were used to analyze quantitative data while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The study revealed that Parity (p=.001), level of education (p=.003) and monthly income (p=.026) were statistically significantly associated with dual contraception preference while age (p=.051) was not. The study recommends sensitization of seropositive women on the benefits of dual contraception to increase uptake of dual contraception. 
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Preparation and properties of geopolymer containing phosphoric acid-activated fly ash and mechanically-milled kaolinite: Experiments and density function theory

The environmental pollution resulted from the stacking of solid wastes, and the 250 kg CO2 emission caused by calcined a ton of kaolinite have become an urgent problem to be solved. In this study, a novel phosphoric acid-activated geopolymer was developed, which was composed of fly ash (FA), mechanically activated-kaolinite (MAK). The influences of phosphoric acid concentration, mechanical grinding duration, and curing temperature were investigated. Microstructural properties of FAMAK geopolymers were examined through a serious of tests. Furthermore, the Gibbs free energy and nano-scale structure characteristics of acid-activated hydration products were calculated for the first time by using density functional theory. The results show that the optimal mass ratio of FA to MAK is 7:3 with 8 mol/L phosphoric acid, which led to the maximum compressive strength of 36.6 MPa at 56-day. Besides, the optimal grinding time is 3 h and temperature is 40 °C. Moreover, the content of silicon promotes the polymerization reaction. The valence and bonding of aluminum are primarily affected by its coordination number. The key outcomes in this study provides a low-carbon cementitious materials, which can achieve the double benefits of carbon reduction and the utilization of solid wastes.

Counselling of Traditional Tempe Manufacturers In Bakungan, Wedomartani, Ngemplak, Sleman

Abstract. Bakungan, Wedomartani, Ngemplak, Sleman, was once famous for its traditional tempe production because there were 6 tempe manufacturers. There are currently only 2 manufacturers who still exist and are consistent with this profession. The two manufacturers are Mrs. Tukirah and Mrs. Budi Lestari. The two manufacturers carry out production processes manually and on a small scale. Therefore, assistance is needed to increase the capacity and quality of tempe products, as well as to improve the marketing system. Based on the description of the situation analysis and the partners' problems above, the solution to the problem is the mechanization of the production process (exfoliating the epidermis of soybeans with a machine and using special cookers to boil soybeans). In addition, counseling was also carried out regarding effective and efficient tempe production. Each stage of community service activities was documented in the form of photos and videos. Furthermore, the video of the activity was uploaded on the YouTube channel. The results of the community service activities were also disseminated in an international seminar. With this community service activity, partners get double benefits, namely the knowledge and technology of making tempe and obtaining quality production facilities. Thus, partners can become more independent and prosperous.

Environmental sustainability and the paradox of prevention

The carbon emissions of global healthcare activities make up 4%–5% of total world emissions, with the majority coming from industrialised countries. The solution to healthcare carbon reduction in these countries,...

Different policies constrained agricultural non-point pollutants emission trading management for water system under interval, fuzzy, and stochastic information

Formulating suitable policies is essential for resources and environmental management. In this study, an agricultural pollutants emission trading management model driven by water resources and pollutants control is developed to search reasonable policies for agricultural water resources allocation under multiple uncertainties. Random-fuzzy and interval information in water resources system that have directly impact on the effectiveness of management schemes is reflected through interval two-stage stochastic fuzzy-probability programming. The model was root from regional agricultural water resources system in Jining City, China under considering the relationship among effective precipitation, crop water demand, and pollutants emission. Two types policies (water consumption-control and pollutants emission-control) are designed for searching the related interaction on water resources management and water quality improvement. The results indicated that water resources policies would be of water and environmental double benefits, and a large rainfall would reduce irrigation amount from water sources and lead to a larger pollutants emission trading. The results will help for defining scientific and effective water resources protection and management policies and analyzing the related interacted effects on water consumption, pollutants control and system benefit.

The Great Resignation and Intrapreneurship as a strategy to attract and retain staff in services

Many employees from the Millennials and Gen Z cohorts are abandoning the hotel industry after COVID-19. The dissatisfaction of hotel workers with their working conditions has accelerated the Great Resignation, a term used to refer to the higher-than-normal quit rate in an industry. Consequently, the number of unfilled jobs is high, and attraction and retention have become a strategic concern for the hotel industry. Considering that Millennials and Gen Z are entrepreneurial-oriented, in this paper, we study how intrapreneurship, an approach that encourages employees to develop innovative ideas and solutions within a company, is one of the ways hotel companies attract qualified people. The study is qualitative, and data was collected through the recruitment sites of the leading hotel companies worldwide since these websites provide distinct information to potential job candidates beyond the available job descriptions. The hotel industry is highly competitive, with several brands, each with unique characteristics. However, they depend on their employees to materialise their brand's promises. To ensure personal-organisational fit, companies should give the right signals when presenting to potential candidates so that they may decide when receiving and interpreting these signals if they fit the organisation and are aligned with what that company offers and demands. Findings enhance our comprehension of the use by large hotel companies of employees' preference for behaving intrapreneurially as a strategy to attract and retain qualified staff. Results may also guide human resources practices in hotel companies and other service industries that seek to attract and retain talented professionals in an intensely competitive market. In addition, the results may serve as a basis for future studies on intrapreneurship in service companies. In an era when service companies struggle to attract and retain workers, this paper highlights how intrapreneurship may be a solution with a double benefit – staff attraction/retention and innovation. Although the study focuses on hospitality, the contribution is relevant to most services.