Green University Research Articles

Impact of varying sorbitol concentrations on hematological and biochemical blood parameters in Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus)

Background: Sorbitol is an artificial sweetener that is very similar to natural sugar, but it is sweeter than natural sugar and lower in calories. Sorbitol is used as an alternative to natural sugar, and it is extracted from regular glucose. It does not have any negative effects on the animals’ health, and it is characterized in safe use in many scientific experiments for the diet of humans and animals.Methods: This study was conducted in the animal house, College of Veterinary Medicine, Al-Qasim Green University for a period of 90 days. Forty rats of the Wistar strain (Rattus norvegicus) were randomly distributed into 4 groups, namely the first group (control group) while the second, third and fourth groups were treated with 100, 200 and 300 μg of sorbitol/kg of body weight .The rats were iso in live weight and age at the beginning of the experiment. Blood samples were drawn at the end of the experimental period. Results: Increase in level dose of sorbitol resulted significant improvement in accounts of red blood cells, white blood cells, and a significant increase in level of hemoglobin, lymphocytes, and monocytes for second, third, and fourth groups compared to the control group. Moreover, the significant improvement in most of the blood parameters was reflected to significant increase in clotting and bleeding time in the second, third and fourth groups of rats compared to the control group. Also, the results showed a significant increase in the levels of FSH, LH, testosterone, Inhibin and MAD hormones for the second, third and fourth groups compared to the control group.Conclusions: The results of the current study revealed that sorbitol has many benefits in the diet of humans and animals and has an effect on blood indicators, some sex hormones and antioxidants in the body. It is recommended not to consume excessive sorbitol in the diet.Keywords: Sorbitol; Hematological parameters; FSH; LH; Wistar rats

Optimizing Sour Orange Growth and Chemical Properties through Foliar Application of Nano and Organic Fertilizers

This study, conducted at the Lath House of Agriculture College, Al-Qasim Green University during the 2021-2022 growth season, aimed to evaluate the effects of KHARZA nanoparticles (NPs) and organic fertilizer (Nutirgreen) on sour orange seedlings. Different concentrations of KHARZA NPs (0, 1, 2, and 3 g L-1) and organic fertilizer (0, 1.5, 3, and 4.5 ml L-1) were applied. The experimental design followed a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with two factors, each having four treatments, and each treatment replicated thrice. Our findings reveal that spraying KHARZA NPs at a concentration of 3 g.L-1 significantly enhanced various vegetative parameters, such as plant height, stem diameter, leaf number, and leaf area, alongside improvements in chemical properties such as mineral concentration, chlorophyll content, and carbohydrate levels in leaves. Similarly, applying organic fertilizer at a rate of 4.5 ml L-1 led to notable enhancements in both vegetative and chemical characteristics compared to the control group. Notably, combined application of KHARZA NPs at 3 g L-1 and organic fertilizer at 4.5 ml L-1 resulted in synergistic effects, yielding the most favorable outcomes in terms of vegetative growth and chemical properties. These results underscore the potential of utilizing KHARZA nanoparticles and organic fertilizers in enhancing the growth and physiological properties of sour orange seedlings, offering promising avenues for sustainable agricultural practices. Keywords: Optimizing, spray nutrients, KHARZA, organic fertilizer, growth, orange seedlings

Formal estimation of wireless network services for signal strength and electromagnetic wave association in an International Green University

The United Nations focuses on 17 urgent problems to call for action in all countries. Goal 7 of the 17 urgent problems is based on affordable and clean energy. Since 2017, National Taitung University (NTTU) has dedicated more time and effort to attain the wisdom, health, sustainability and aesthetics as an international green university. To accomplish this, we adhere and construct a safe radiofrequency and electromagnetic wave environment to achieve healthy and sustainable campus objectives. According to the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, NTTU was ranked 74th in 2021, 67th in 2022 and 58th in 2023. In this study, we propose a formal estimation of wireless network services for classrooms or smart spaces to achieve the goal of safe radiofrequency and electromagnetic waves. Inside classrooms or smart spaces, better wireless signal strength and safer electromagnetic waves are achieved. Moreover, the proposed method can be used to determine the quantity of wireless access points for a given classroom or smart space to avoid unsafe electromagnetic waves and inappropriate energy consumption. The experimental results show that all benchmarks meet the wireless exposure limits of the WHO and physician safe technologies in the NTTU.

The effect of rational therapy on modifying irrational thoughts among university students

The current research aims to identify the effect of the thinking distraction method in reducing existential frustration among university students at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences/Al-Qasim Green University. The researcher has dealt with a theoretical framework that includes all the variables of the research, and to achieve the goal of the research, an existential frustration scale was built, using a statistical analysis sample. The number of items in this scale was (200) and after verifying its validity and reliability, the number of items in this scale reached (30) distributed across the scale’s areas. To test the research hypotheses, the researcher chose a sample of (14) male students only, who were intentionally selected from those who obtained the highest scores on the scale. Existential frustration scale: They were divided into two groups (experimental and control) with (7) students in each group. After parity was achieved for the two groups. As well as building the therapeutic program according to the problems posed in the scale according to the method (the thinking-distraction method), one session of the therapeutic program was taken, and after completing the application of the therapeutic program using the group therapy method on the research sample, the results showed that the program was effective in reducing existential frustration among university students.

ECO-TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AS A PREREQUISITE FOR SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY OF UKRAINIAN REGIONS

The directions of eco-transformation of higher education institutions as an important factor in ensuring the sustainable recovery of the regions of Ukraine are examined in the article. The research is devoted to determining the essence and key aspects of eco-transformation in the university environment, taking into account the importance of its influence on the economic, social, and ecological development of regions. A review of foreign experience and modern practices implemented in green universities, including their positions in global sustainability rankings, implemented technological innovations and educational programs, is carried out. Special attention is paid to the role of ecologically oriented universities in the sustainable recovery of the regions of Ukraine and the strategic directions of ecological transformation of higher education institutions. The role of distance learning and digital innovations in the processes of eco-modernization is defined. Modern challenges and prospects of eco-transformation within the national educational system are highlighted. Conclusions about the importance and necessity of eco-transformation of higher education institutions of Ukraine for the sustainable recovery and development of regions are formed.

Bridging digitalization and sustainability in universities: A Chinese green university initiative in the digital era

This article endeavors to explore how digital technologies can more effectively facilitate sustainability in green university initiatives. Based on the theoretical review, we proposed a four-dimensional (i.e., green education, green research, green campus, and green life) framework for analyzing the digitalization transformation of green university initiatives. By means of qualitative interviews, we investigated a practical case through which we discovered that a succession of digitalization measures can be adopted to enhance the performance of green university initiatives. This article contributes to the existing literature in the following aspects: (1) proposing an analytical framework to disclose the potential of digitalization in facilitating green university initiatives; (2) providing a case study to illustrate the proposed framework; and (3) uncovering the dynamics beneath the digitalization transformation of green universities. Overall, this article offers a more nuanced understanding of the theory and practice of green university initiatives in the digital era.

Study on university students’ intention to choose reusable takeaway food containers: evidence from China

Purpose Reusable takeaway food containers (RTFCs) are a newly emerging green packaging choice for the takeaway industry that can effectively reduce campus solid waste but are not yet well accepted. Therefore, this study aims to identify the key factors influencing university students’ intention to choose RTFCs, seeking to enhance RTFC project management practices and contribute to developing a sustainable “green university.” Design/methodology/approach In total, 316 valid respondents from a Chinese university were surveyed for data collection. A multivariate ordered logistic regression model was used to conduct empirical analysis. Findings The results of this study underscore the crucial role of perceived value in the relationship between perceived green attributes and students’ intention to choose RTFCs. The positive impacts of perceived green attributes on intention are direct and indirect, through the lens of perceived value. When the value is substantial, it significantly boosts the student’s intention to choose RTFCs. Conversely, the perception of lower hygienic quality or higher returning time cost dampens this intention, with a more pronounced effect than perceived green attributes. Notably, perceived publicity activities have the most significant impact on student’s intention to choose RTFCs. Originality/value This study contributes to the understanding of promoting RTFCs, a key strategy for reducing plastic waste on campuses. The findings provide actionable recommendations for the project company and the university, offering practical ways to encourage students to use RTFCs and contribute to plastic waste reduction.

A Path Towards Green University: A Case Study of Mid-West University

A Path Towards Green University: A Case Study of Mid-West University

Research on Countermeasures to Build a Green University Management System under the Concept of Ecological Education

Higher learning institutions have played a significant role in enhancing ecological education and ideological development among students. This is in response to the many problems occurring in the modern world concerning ideological and environmental aspects. Despite the efforts made by the state through increasing investments to deal with these aspects effectively, the resulting impact is not satisfactory. As a result, higher learning institutions have served as a significant area in offering solutions to these problems by nurturing high-level social talents. Education in higher learning institutions has dramatically expanded and integrated new research areas to counteract the limitations of traditional learning methods. Colleges and universities have upgraded their teaching activities and education sites in the modern era. However, these institutions have experienced many challenges and problems which have severely affected the ideological education ecosystem and the moral quality of students. The ecological education crisis in most learning institutions has become an unavoidable drift of the current education development. As a result, ideological education in colleges and universities is regarded as an ecosystem since it is analyzed from an ecological perspective. The ecology of ideological education refers to the environmental balance, law, and processes involved in the ideological education system. Furthermore, it incorporates value alignment and procedural thinking on the interaction between the environment and various aspects. Ecological and environmental development significantly impacts higher education students' values, emotions, and thoughts in the new environment. Therefore ecological changes have clear impacts on the living environment, which is in compliance with sustainable development concept.

Effect of Dosing Different Levels of Nano-Curcumin on Some Histological Traits of Testicles of Broiler Breeders Cocks

This experiment was conducted in the poultry fields of the Department of Animal Production / College of Agriculture / Al-Qasim Green University from 11/1/2023 until 1/30/2024 for a period of 13 weeks. The experiment was conducted using 20 male broiler mothers and was randomly distributed into four treatments. Each treatment consisted of five replicates, one rooster for each replicate. The experimental treatments were as follows: the first treatment was control without dosing and addition, the second treatment was a dose of 20 mg/day, the third treatment was a dose of 25 mg/day, and the fourth treatment was a dose of 30 mg/day. The study aims to know the changes that occur in the testicular tissue of male broiler breeders when dosed with nano-curcumin on a daily basis. The results of this experiment showed an improvement in some components of testicular tissue for patients dosed with nano-cumin. We conclude from the results of the experiment that nano-curcumin can improve the testicular tissue characteristics of male broiler breeders Ross308.

Pendidikan Kewirausahan Kampus Hijau UIN Raden Intan Lampung dalam Mendukung Ekosistem Kota Pintar Bandar Lampung

Entrepreneurship is about changing the world through solving social problems, creating innovative products and generating new solutions in life. This research examines how entrepreneurship education at universities or green campuses plays a role in supporting the Bandar Lampung smart city ecosystem. This research is library research with a descriptive approach. The results of this research show that Entrepreneurship Education on an environmentally friendly green campus is an effective way to produce intelligent people as an indicator of creating a smart city based on a green city and a liveable city. Therefore, leaders of green universities or campuses must continue to strive to create environmentally friendly entrepreneurship education so that green campus efforts as part of the green city ecosystem towards a livable city can continue to be implemented towards achieving smart city targets.

The Sustainable Development Goals for Education and Research in the Ranking of Green Universities of Mahasarakham University

This research aims to review the educational and research operations of Mahasarakham University and propose development directions for the university to meet the sustainable development criteria for ranking as a green university. This involves gathering data and analyzing the results of operations over the past 3 years, then using this analysis to synthesize the lessons learned and develop guidelines for sustainable development in the coming years. The study utilizes a robust methodology involving policy analysis, strategic planning, performance evaluation, and data integration. The study found that the university’s policies and strategies implemented following the annual performance evaluation criteria align with the green university assessment criteria for education and research. This has resulted in minor improvements in the curriculum for sustainability. However, community service projects for sustainability have increased by 89.10%, while funding for sustainable research and academic publications related to sustainability has decreased. In summary, the projects under the university’s development strategy adequately support and drive suitable development activities. Nevertheless, the university must continuously review its operations to adapt to changing contexts, budget constraints, evolving competition, and long-term development towards the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) to develop in the future.

Enhancing Green University Practices through Effective Waste Management Strategies

The continuity of activities and projects is important for sustainably developing organizations, especially universities. The purpose of this study is to establish university development guidelines regarding waste management according to the green university ranking criteria for sustainable development by studying and collecting the data for Mahasarakham University covering the last five years (2019–2023). We also analyzed and synthesized lessons learned from the details of the operations and the factors involved in the university’s successes while comparing and providing suggestions for its operations in the coming year. This study found that effective waste management led to continuous improvements that achieved the goals of Mahasarakham University. These consisted of five guidelines, as follows: (1) making green university policies and using them as a KPI (key performance index) of the administrative divisions and also announcing the university’s waste management policies by applying the principles of 3R (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle); (2) allocating budgets supporting the projects’ activities according to the evaluation criteria; (3) driving operations through student and personnel participation as well as the mechanisms used by the committees from various administrative divisions, such as the Student Council, the Student Association and clubs; (4) identifying the main responsible individuals and committees for the green university who communicate and drive the operations while collecting, analyzing and preparing the data; and (5) performing follow-ups and evaluations of the project’s activities with the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) processes, facilitating continuous and sustainable developments and improvements leading to a green university. With the above operations, Mahasarakham University’s waste management scores for the six indices during the period 2019–2023 increased annually as follows: 900, 900, 1050, 1275 and 1350.

Preface

Preface 3rd International Virtual Conference on Environmental Sciences 2023 15/10/2023-16/10/2023, (IVCES-2023) Al-Qasim, Babylon, 51013, Iraq. The Third International Virtual Conference on Environmental Sciences (IVCES-2023) is part of a series of specialized scientific conferences in environmental sciences, related to international activities organized by the College of Environmental Sciences, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Babylon, 51013, Iraq.This event is held once a year with vital topics related to current environmental issues related to environmental pollution, agriculture and food, environmental health, green technology, sustainable development, environmental risk assessment, soil science, etc.The conference aims to provide sufficient support for academics to submit their scientific papers and publish the results of their research in a peer-reviewed scientific journal affiliated with Scopus index, with a distinguished high sitescore, such as (IOP:EES), in order to enhance their scientific expertise.The college’s third international virtual conference (IVCES-2023) in 2023 carried the slogan “Nations rise with scientific research,” which means that this conference will focus, from the standpoint of scientific research, to advance societal reality to solve current issues in the field of environmental sciences and build a better future, in the recovery phase of the times with difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.It also shows the importance of highlighting the issues of climate change, drought as a result of global warming, etc. According to the announced conference program of 3rd IVCES-2023 conference was held virtually: A. The first day, Sunday, October 15, 2023, in the main building of the college, first floor, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Babylon, 51013, Iraq. There were 150 participants overall, and the Zoom platform was used for the plenary session. B. On the second day, Monday, October 16, 2023, using the Zoom service for meetings and conference proceedings.The efforts of the conference committees were combined, the most important of which was the Scientific Committee (as in the following photographs), which focused on the initial reviewing process of the papers submitted to the conference according to the opinions of reviewers with experience in the field of environmental specialization.More than 150 papers were submitted, but after their evaluation, only 57 scientific papers were accepted. Then we recommend that the researchers submit it again online via the Morressier platform to be re-reviewed again by expert reviewers so that the papers becomes ready for publication in an authentic manner after accepting only 52 from origin 57 submitted papers to the platform of Morressier and acceptance rate becomes 91%.List of International Virtual Conference on Environmental Sciences, IVCES-2023 are available in this Pdf.

Peer Review Statement

3rd International Virtual Conference on Environmental Sciences 2023 15/10/2023-16/10/2023, (IVCES-2023) Al-Qasim, Babylon, 51013, Iraq. All papers published in this volume have been reviewed through processes administered by the Editors.Reviews were conducted by expert referees to the professional and scientific standards expected of a proceedings journal published by IOP Publishing. Type of peer review: Double Anonymous Conference submission management system: Morressier Number of submissions received: 57 Number of submissions sent for review: 57 Number of submissions accepted: 52 Acceptance Rate (Submissions Accepted / Submissions Received × 100): 91 % Average number of reviews per paper: 2 Total number of reviewers involved: 51 Contact person for queries: Name: Prof. Dr. Alaa Khudhair Hashim Al-Khalaf Email: dralaa_al-khalaf@environ.uoqasim.edu.iq Affiliation: Environmental Sciences College, Al-Qasim Green University, Babylon, 51013, Iraq.

A Study of Sustainability Concepts for Developing Green Universities in Thailand

Developing universities to become green and sustainable universities is important. This is in line with the world’s sustainable development guidelines. In developing a university towards being green and sustainable, different sustainability assessment criteria have been used, including the UI GreenMetric, GRI, STARS, AUN, THE’S Impact Ranking, and AISHE. Each criterion is designed in a broad-spectrum manner that is not specific. Therefore, this research aims to develop sustainable and green university assessment indicators that suit the national context in Thailand, both in terms of the size and location of universities. Based on the criteria from the UI GreenMetric, there are six categories, totaling 51 indicators. Thus, this study aims to analyze the weaknesses and strengths of each indicator using a questionnaire distributed by the Sustainable University Network of Thailand to all 36 universities and to organize a meeting with sustainability experts (focus group) in each area. To obtain appropriate indicators and to prioritize each indicator, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and weighted arithmetic mean (WAM) method were used to develop an index of sustainability assessment criteria (GU SI) suitable for the Thai context. The results of this study show that the newly developed GU SI comprises seven aspects, including a total of 27 indicators. These are criteria that can be used to assess the sustainability of small, medium, and large universities. They are not complex, are straightforward to use, and more importantly reflect the Thai context. By applying these new sustainability assessment criteria, it was found that the universities sampled in this study yielded significantly high scores. This study is limited by its application of sustainability assessments to only universities in Thailand. Though there are different contexts across different Thai universities, the proposed indicators can still be used to evaluate the sustainability of universities in Thailand.

University Social Responsibilities-Based Green Accounting: Implementation of Green Universities

The research aims to examine the differences in the implementation of green accounting based on University Social Responsibilities (USR) at the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) and Brawijaya University (UB). The data analysis method uses a different test approach with a sample size of 150 respondents from the academic community. The data collection method uses a mail survey with Google Forms. The research results prove no difference in implementing environmental awareness, environmental involvement, environmental reporting, environmental audit, and university social responsibility at ITS and UB. UB initiated the green campus concept and ITS with the eco campus concept. However, there are no audit reports related to green accounting at either campus. The contribution of this research will lead to policies for drafting environmental audit report regulations because campuses also produce waste from the impact of their activities. This regulation can strengthen sustainable practices on campus environments in Indonesia and ensure a sustainable environmental legacy for future generations.

Green University Model – World Trend and Policy Implications for Vietnam

Green university model is now developing dramastically, spreading and becoming a mainstream trend in world higher education. Main features of this trend are universities integrating sustainable development goals into their operations, implementing their mission in building a prosperous and safe society. With key solutions using modern technology and techniques, universities strive to develop smart educational ecosystems, explore natural resources to improve quality of life, and participate in combating climate change, solving ecological problems of resources and human health. A number of green university rankings have been created, becoming a place to encourage the trend of developing green university model as a breakthrough solution for smart universities. Based on the approach of content and trend of green university development, the article presents some recommendations for green development in Vietnamese universities.

Level of subjective well-being among students of Al-Qasim Green University


 The study aimed to identify the level of subjective well-being as well as to identify the differences in it between male and female students. The measure of subjective well-being was used, which was built by (Haider Sami Muhammad, 2022).It consists of (41) items. The sample of rationing the scale consisted of (150) male and female students. The application sample consisted of (300) male and female students, and after applying it and analyzing it statistically, The study came out with a number of conclusions, the most important of which is that students of Al-Qasim Green University colleges enjoy high subjective well-being. As for the recommendations, the most important of them is the recommendation to make comparisons between students of other academic levels for students of Al-Qasim Green University colleges.
 

A Proposed Vision About the Requirements for Transforming Najran University into A Green University

The purpose of this study was to formulate a suggested plan for converting Najran University into a green university. Four scholarly articles that lay the foundation for creating a suggested plan for converting Najran University into a green university were published before this study. The first dealt with Requirements for Najran University to transform into a green university in light of the experiences of some Arab and international universities, The second study dealt with Faculty members’ opinions on the requirements for Najran University to become a green university, The third study dealt with: Students’ opinions about the requirements for Najran University to become a green university, The fourth study dealt with, Employees’ opinions about the requirements for Najran University to become a green university, The last phase involves using the findings of these studies to develop a suggested plan for Najran University's transformation, taking into account the views of staff, students, and professors as well as the experiences of a few other international, Saudi, and Arab universities.