Industrial Hub Research Articles

Integrating Industrial Tourism into Active Industrial Companies: Advantages, Barriers, and Strategic Approaches using the Delphi Method

Objective: This article explores how to incorporate industrial tourism into active industrial companies, whose main focus is industrial production rather than tourism. In contrast to most of the research on industrial tourism, this article focuses on the point of view of active industrial companies, the so-called "living industry", to identify the impact of this product on industrial companies, as well as strategies and barriers to its implementation. Theoretical Framework: Industrial tourism includes visits to industrial sites that have ceased their operations, industrial companies currently in operation and future industrial establishments, as well as visits to other destinations with an industrial theme, such as industrial technology hubs, museums, industrial tourist routes, educational institutions with industrial programs, laboratories and similar sites. Method: The Delphi methodology was employed, involving 27 experts, both academics and practitioners, with different backgrounds, such as Anthropology, Tourism, Business Sciences, Marketing, Economics, International Public Relations, History, Museology, Cultural Heritage, Art and History. Results and Discussion: The results provide new knowledge on the advantages, weaknesses, strategies and barriers to implementing Industrial Tourism in active industrial companies, promoting the development of l business strategies and future studies on this subject. Implications of the Research: The research contributes to understanding the challenges to implementing this tourism product, offering a basis for analyzing and formulating successful business strategies. Originality/Value: The study proposes a practical approach to the applicability of industrial tourism to industrial companies, providing relevant information for industrial companies, government bodies and other stakeholders.

Genetic variation in <i>GSTP1</i> and <i>TBXA2R</i> genes: influence of Badoush cement factory pollutant

Industrial advancements, while driving economic growth, have simultaneously intensified environmental pollution levels, posing significant health risks to populations residing near industrial hubs. The release of a complex mixture of pollutants, including heavy metals, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds, has been linked to a range of adverse health outcomes, including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular complications, and cancer. The Badoush Cement Factor in Mosul city, Nineveh, Iraq, a major industrial facility, exemplifies this challenge, emitting substantial quantities of air pollutants capable of long-range transport. This study, therefore, investigated the potential gene-environment interactions focusing on TBXA2R and GSTP1 genes and contributing to respiratory health disparities among 64 employees of the Badoush Cement Factory compared to 10 control subjects. Specifically, the study employed the tetra-primer amplification refractory mutation system-polymerase chain (ARMS-PCR) reaction technique to analyze the role of the TBXA2R gene, known for its involvement in bronchoconstriction and susceptibility to asthma, and the GSTP1 gene, encoding a crucial antioxidant enzyme protecting lung tissue from oxidative stress. By examining these genetic markers within the context of occupational exposure at the Badoush Cement Factory, this research aimed to elucidate the intricate interplay between genetic predisposition and environmental factors in determining respiratory health outcomes. The results indicated that there was no direct correlation between exposure to pollutants and genetic variation in the TBXA2R gene. However, prolonged exposure to pollutants may increase the risk of developing respiratory diseases. No significant association was found between pollutants emitted from the cement plant and genetic variation in the GSTP1 gene.

Planning for Publication Development on Room Sales in Sevenz Apartment

The apartment business presents a lucrative opportunity when employing effective marketing strategies, including social media publications which can enhance brand awareness and customer satisfaction. In Batam, an international industrial hub, the demand for accommodation is on the rise, and entrepreneurs such as the owners of Sevenz Apartments are capitalizing on this opportunity by developing daily and monthly rental businesses. However, there is a need for additional strategies to address the seasonal imbalance in occupancy rates. Therefore, the researcher developed publications for Sevenz Apartments. A descriptive design was employed in this study. Given the qualitative nature of the data, interviews were conducted to collect firsthand data from informants regarding publications in the marketing of Sevenz Apartments. Based on the interview results, a website was developed as the primary promotional platform providing comprehensive information about facilities, prices, and promotions. This website is expected to increase visibility and room sales by expanding the audience reach and utilizing social media and content marketing.

Pelatihan Digital Marketing Berbasis AI sebagai Bentuk Pemerataan Teknologi di Pulau Batam, Kepulauan Riau

Batam City as a center of industry and trade has a large market The city of Batam, as an industrial and trade hub, holds significant market potential for the utilization of digital technology. While Batam has established infrastructure that facilitates inter-island access, digital transformation has yet to reach the smaller surrounding islands. The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains relatively unfamiliar to many communities on islands outside Batam. The objective of this training, organized by the student boarding school of UPN Veteran East Java, is to provide an in-depth understanding of digitalization and AI concepts in digital marketing as a means to support the economy of Batam Island’s communities. This Community Service Program (PKM) is implemented through socialization on AI concepts, the positive potential impacts of AI, and practical AI application workshops, in collaboration with the Director of the SPMAA Batam Foundation and ICT volunteers. The results of this PKM activity indicate a high level of enthusiasm among the community to learn about AI concepts and their use in marketing products on social media. Through this training, it is expected that MSME owners and the entire community on Batam Island will benefit from technological advancements, particularly AI, and that it will support the government’s efforts in promoting equitable digital transformation across Batam Island.

The Revolution That Did Not Happen. Labor Insurgency in Late Russian Poland

Abstract Russian Poland was among the most militant tsarist borderlands during the 1905–1907 Revolution in the Russian Empire. However, only a decade later, when revolutionary movements again loomed large and shook the whole region after 1917, Poland remained relatively calm. Forging a new statehood after 1918 rivaled the earlier popular drive toward social revolution. Revolution was aborted in Poland; in other rim regions of the Russian Empire, however, the situation evolved differently, and this scenario should not be taken as self-explanatory. The dynamic of political contention on the ground in the inter-revolutionary decade is the key to understand the pathways of the new state and its society. But the existing accounts deliver only a fragmentary picture, concentrating on the teleology of nation, nation state and its elites or party politics. Meanwhile, the dynamics of labor contention can be hardly squared with unanimous class or national mobilizations. This article addresses this gap drawing from an extensive collection of courses on social unrest and conflict in the Kingdom of Poland based on administrative sources from local Polish and central Russian archives (more than 3300 entries on contentious events). Covering broad available sources, it offers a picture of labor unrest spanning from tinier township workshops, insular, dispersed industrialization of smaller cities harboring quite large mills, to fully-fledged industrial power hubs. The findings show the large heterogeneity of conflict among urban workers. The initial enthusiasm of the 1905 upheaval did not hold sway for long. Workers were tired with the revolutionary mobilization, derailed by the state repression and reluctant to embark on political action again. The lore of 1905 was not an important point of reference for the forthcoming mobilizations. Instead, protests had their own rhythms and spatial patterns, resembling the pre-industrial calendar of festivities turning into insurgencies but also followed pan-imperial causes. Inter-ethnic tensions kicked in: within crews (mostly Polish-Jewish) but above all between rank-and-file workers and foremen, often of German origin. This plurality resulted in various possibilities to build a working class imagined community ranging from a single factory, through branch-wide solidarities, national filiation up to pan-imperial class alliance. Also the tsarist administration, interested in maintaining the basic stability of supply and keep the state going was an important factor. These heterogenous field of tensions did not form any cleavage conductive to singular mobilization. However, it was susceptible to broader political projects binding various claims. Such a project was a new Poland, supported by major parties and perceived by many as nothing less as a revolutionary state for a while promising anti-imperial self-assertion, national rights, political freedom, and social emancipation.

Industrial Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Liuzhou

Industrial heritage serves as a vehicle for the historical and cultural inheritance of a region. The integration of industrial culture with industrial heritage tourism is conducive to the revitalization and rejuvenation of industrial heritage. To promote the sustainable development of industrial heritage tourism, this paper takes Liuzhou, the industrial hub of Guangxi Province, as the research object. Through the SWOT analysis method, it explores the current situation and existing problems of industrial heritage tourism in Liuzhou. Finally, by combining the actual situation and successful cases, it summarizes the effective suggestions for facilitating the sustainable development of industrial heritage tourism in Liuzhou.

Object-based change detection (OBCD): a case study for measuring retail led regeneration

ABSTRACT The Canadian retail landscape experienced a defining shift in the 1990s with the emergence of “big box” retailers and the proliferation of power centers nationwide. Within this context, the Ontario Stockyards neighborhood in Toronto, Canada, has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. It has evolved from a predominantly meat-packing industrial hub into a versatile urban environment featuring a mix of retail and residential spaces. This research seeks to elucidate the dynamics of commercial/industrial and residential area changes within this evolving landscape. The study spans a 23-year period, during which the distribution of land use categories undergoes notable fluctuations. This study sheds light on the intricate relationship between retail-driven urban regeneration, commercial/industrial transformations, and residential development. This paper uses the Stockyards neighborhood as a case study, to demonstrate the practical application of Object-Based Change Detection (OBCD) in real-world contexts. Through this case study, the potential and effectiveness of OBCD as a valuable tool for analyzing complex urban development is presented. The findings underscore the significance of integrated urban development strategies that leverage the transformative potential of retail-led initiatives.

Perspective: Revisiting the Concepts of Prebiotic and Prebiotic Effect in Light of Scientific and Regulatory Progress – A Consensus Paper from the Global Prebiotic Association (GPA)

The term prebiotic has been used for almost three decades and has undergone numerous updates over the years. The scientific literature reveals that despite continuous efforts to establish a globally unified definition to guide jurisdictional regulations and product innovations, ambiguity continues to surround the terms prebiotic and prebiotic effect, leading to products that lack in full regulatory adherence being marketed worldwide. Thus, to reflect the current state of scientific research and knowledge and for the continuous advancement of the category, an update to the current prebiotic definition is warranted. This update includes removing the term selectivity, considering additional locations of action besides the gut, highlighting prebiotic performance benefits such as cognitive and athletic, and providing a clear standalone definition for prebiotic effect. The Global Prebiotic Association (GPA) is a leading information and industry hub committed to raising awareness about prebiotics, their emerging and well-established health benefits, and prebiotic product integrity and efficacy. In this position paper, GPA builds on previous prebiotic definitions to propose the following expanded definition for prebiotic: “a compound or ingredient that is utilized by the microbiota producing a health or performance benefit.”In addition to prebiotic, GPA also defines prebiotic effect as: “a health or performance benefit that arises from alteration of the composition and/or activity of the microbiota, as a direct or indirect result of the utilization of a specific and well-defined compound or ingredient by microorganisms.” With these two definitions, GPA aims to paint a clearer picture for the term prebiotic, and by incorporating an industry point of view, these updated definitions may be used alongside current scientific and regulatory perspectives to move the category forward. Statement of SignificanceThe purpose of this paper is to revisit the concepts of prebiotic and prebiotic effect by providing a scientific-based industry perspective. The proposed definitions of prebiotic and prebiotic effect reflect the recent discoveries in metagenomics and prebiotic research after the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics’ (ISAPP’s) 2017 prebiotic definition and propose terminology changes that are timely and necessary. These changes aim to maintain the clarity and usefulness of the prebiotic definition to the scientific community, industry, healthcare providers, and consumers, while ensuring scientific validity, comprehensiveness, and justification of each part of the prebiotic definition, including abandoning the term selectivity and introducing concepts of performance benefits and prebiotic effect.

Using synchrotron based ATR-FTIR, EXAFS, and XRF to characterize the chemical compositions of TSP in industrial estate area

In Thailand, the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate (MTPIE), a prominent industrial hub, has substantial environmental and health issues caused by industrial pollution. This study uses advanced synchrotron-based techniques, such as Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR), Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS), and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), to fully examine the chemical make-up of total suspended particulate (TSP) in the given area. Notable findings include the detection of remarkably high enrichment factors for magnesium and sulfur, indicating the presence of industrial operations. Additionally, we found that magnetite, which accounts for an average of 40 % of the total iron oxides in the samples, is the main iron oxide. The study also highlights about how calcium carbonate and different organic functional groups are found in large amounts, which shows that industrial emissions and natural sources are connected in a complex way. The findings underscore the susceptibility of children to TSP exposure, revealing increased rates of inhalation and significant health hazards. In order to safeguard public health in industrial areas such as MTPIE, it is imperative to implement more sophisticated pollution control techniques and maintain ongoing environmental monitoring.

Role of innovative behaviour as a missing linchpin in artificial intelligence adoption to enhancing job security and job performance

AbstractBuilding upon the sociotechnical system theory, the present study contributes by examining the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, employees' innovative behaviour on employee performance and job security (JS). The primary data is collected from 340 employees from firms located in the industrial hub of a developing economy using a simple random technique, and data is analysed using Smart‐PLS 3 from the manufacturing sector. The study evidences that employees' adoption and utilization of AI technologies positively influence their innovative behaviour, job performance (JP), and security. Moreover, the study finds a mediating role of innovative behaviour to connect the dots. Organizations can prioritize using AI‐driven training programmes so employees can use AI tools efficiently. Study findings also encourage employees to engage in innovative work behaviours like investigating novel concepts and experimenting with AI technologies to improve JP. This study invalidates that AI will replace employees at the workplace, as we can safely conclude that AI adoption enhances JP and JS.

Repositioning of an Engineering Works Complex as an Industrial Hub for Spare Parts and Components Production

Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) comprises several units, including the Engineering Works Complex, which is one of the key auxiliary units of the steel plant. This complex is equipped with the necessary tools and machinery for producing fixtures and spare parts that meet a wide range of requirements. These machines are operated by welltrained engineers, skilled technicians, and artisans. The complex is designed to carry out repairs on equipment across the entire steel plant, as well as to manufacture spare parts for external agencies. Additionally, facilities are available for training technicians and artisans. The Engineering Works Complex consists of five major workshops: the Machine and Tools Shop, Forge and Fabrication Shops, Foundry and Pattern Making Shops, Power Equipment and Repair Shops, and the Rubberizing Shop. It is fully equipped to meet the industrial demand for spares and consumables, and it has the capacity to serve as a research institution where modern research can be conducted. This research aims to explore the potential of repositioning the Engineering Works Complex at Ajaokuta Steel Company as a leading industrial hub for the production of spare parts and components in Nigeria. The study will analyze the potential economic benefits of this repositioning, such as increased employment opportunities, higher productivity, and greater contributions to the national economy. By drawing on case studies from other countries that have successfully developed their engineering sectors, the research will provide insights and lessons that can be applied to the Nigerian context. The Engineering Works Complex is actively utilizing the government's local content policy to achieve these goals. With the necessary attention, including adequate funding for the various shops within the complex, it could generate significant revenue and create employment opportunities in downstream industries, ultimately contributing to the industrialization of local communities and the country at large.

Features of Temporal Variability of the Concentrations of Gaseous Trace Pollutants in the Air of the Urban and Rural Areas in the Southern Baikal Region (East Siberia, Russia)

This article presents the results of the automatic monitoring of the concentrations of gaseous impurities of sulfur and nitrogen oxides in the ground-level atmosphere of the urban and rural areas in the Southern Baikal region (East Siberia, Russia). The study was conducted from 2020 to 2023 at the urban Irkutsk station and the rural Listvyanka station located at a distance of 70 km from each other. We calculated the main statistical characteristics of the variations in the concentrations of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide in the ground-level atmosphere and determined a nature of variability in their concentrations on various time scales: annual, weekly, and daily. Annual variabilities of gaseous pollutants in the ground-level atmosphere above the Irkutsk city and the Listvyanka settlement were similar and showed the highest values in winter and the lowest in summer. The daily and weekly dynamics of the nitrogen oxide concentrations in the urban area clearly depended on the increase in the road traffic during rush hours (morning and evening). In the rural area, there was no such dependence. In this area, the daily and weekly variability in the concentrations of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide mainly depended on natural meteorological processes. The work systematizes the meteorological parameters at which the largest amount of anthropogenic impurities enters the air basin of Lake Baikal. The maximum values of acid-forming gas concentrations were observed when the air masses were transferred from the northwest direction, which corresponds to the location of sources in the territory of the Irkutsk–Cheremkhovo industrial hub—the largest concentration of anthropogenic objects in the Irkutsk region.

Jono Village Synergy in Improving Creative Tourism-Based on the Salt Industry

Grobogan Regency's tourist sector is still quite small and hasn't been able to significantly impact the growth of the travel and tourism sector in Indonesia. Even though Grobogan Regency has a lot of possibilities for overseeing local resources related to tourism. The Jono Tourism Village is one of the potentials in the Grobogan area that could be developed. The distinctive feature of Jono Village is its ability to generate salt products despite being distant from the ocean. At the end of 2016, the Ministry of Tourism designated Jono Village as a Tourism Village. Not much has changed in this community since it was recognized as a tourist village. This is due to the unrealized potential of other locations as tourist destinations, the dear th of facilities in this community, and the village's poor accessibility. As a result, the author wants to transform this vacation hamlet into a community-based destination with a hub for the salt industry serving as a major draw. A qualitative descriptive technique will be used in the design concept that will be put into practice. Reducing the unemployment rate, enhancing the local economy, protecting the area's cultural environment, and building the infrastructure necessary to support the tourist village's growth are just a few of the issues that need to be resolved to develop this village. Data collecting techniques employed in the construction of this creative tourism town include reading, interviews, and observation. Next, interactive analysis techniques and flow model analysis approaches are employed for data analysis. The study's findings enable Jono hamlet to develop into a creative tourism hamlet with attractions that match the community's capabilities, particularly the Jono Village Salt Industry.

Strategies for Effective B2B Sales in the Corporate Gifts Industry: Best Practices and Success Tactics in the w.r.t Bag Manufacturing in Ahmedabad City

The corporate gifting industry has grown exponentially due to increased brand awareness and relationship management in corporate environments. Therefore, an effective B2B sales strategy is an important task for companies operating in this sector. The study focuses on the corporate gifts industry, particularly the banking sector of Ahmedabad, a commercial and industrial hub. Corporate gifts, including bags, are an important tool to increase brand awareness and promote business relationships at events, employee engagement, CSR activities and customer engagement. Recognizing the importance of these gifts requires a thorough analysis of effective B2B sales strategies to meet the branding and marketing goals of corporate clients. This paper discusses strategies to improve B2B sales efficiency in manufacturing banks in Ahmedabad and examines the various product offerings and customization options available in the market. To analyze the current market trends, key players, customer needs and competitive environment related to Ahmedabad. Successful marketing strategies in this area are customer-oriented and focus on customized solutions, quality, design, personalization and customer experience. In addition, the use of digital marketing and e-commerce platforms is essential to increase visibility, engagement and customer satisfaction in this evolving environment. Strategic partnerships and collaborations with suppliers and distributors play a key role in optimizing sales growth and market intelligence. By examining best practices and successful strategies, the study aims to provide useful insights to banks in Ahmedabad looking to strengthen their sales strategies and achieve growth in the highly competitive corporate gifting industry

What’s in a landscape? Nature, memory, and tourism in Bitterfeld-Wolfen’s post-mining landscape, East Germany

This paper addresses the transformation of the region around the twin-town Bitterfeld-Wolfen in Eastern Germany from a highly polluted industrial hub into a lakeland idyll and destination for recreation and nature-based tourism. From the perspective of local residents of age, the significance of this transformation was fundamentally shaped by German reunification, in particular by the experience of stigmatisation related to high levels of pollution in Bitterfeld-Wolfen in the context of general bias that devalued East German subjectivities in the course of German reunification. As I detail through both historical and ethnographic research, I show how mine restoration and the clean-up of contaminated sites have subsequently acquired meaning beyond ecological recovery and the improvement of public health. Tied up with the uncertainties and ambivalences of the transformation of East Germany and its integration into a West German entity, I demonstrate how the (im)possibility of restoring a destroyed landscape became inseparable from the postulated need of fundamental recovery of an East German region and its inhabitants from, so-perceived, socialist ruination. Consequently, I argue, the clean-up of contaminated sites and the remediation of a large open-cast mine in (former) East Germany produced not only an idyllic post-mining landscape, but a post-socialist one. Furthermore, as an archive of local history, the restored landscape became a way for elderly people to re-appropriate their past through its transformation into a remarkable present. In tracing this contested history, this paper contributes to landscape-centred analyses of post-socialist transformations in Europe.

Regional film in the dynamics of the national film industry

Background: In the last ten years, the Indonesian film industry has experienced significant growth. The national film industry and the regional film industry, one of which is indie films produced in the city of Makassar. The development of films in Makassar began to receive national public attention with the explosion of the film Uang Panai in 2016. Also, in 2017, the success of the movie Silariang received an audience of 183.340 people. Purpose: Examining the impact of Makassar-produced films on the dynamics of Indonesia's domestic film industry is the main objective of this study, including examining its impact on cultural identity, economic variables, and its role in enhancing the uniqueness of national film. Methods: This study employs a qualitative methodology and gathers data through content analysis, observation, and interviews. Results: According to the study's findings, regional films—like those made in Makassar—are essential to the growth and advancement of the country's film industry. This demonstrates how crucial it is to acknowledge and encourage filmmaking outside of the major industrial hubs. Conclusion: Research shows that regional films have the potential to positively impact economic growth, especially in the regions where they are produced. It encourages the creative economy, creates local employment opportunities, and offers direct and indirect financial benefits. Implications: There is a need to recognize and promote regional films to encourage the diversity of Indonesian films; this study is also expected to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between regional films and the dynamics of Indonesian films.

Spatial association between chronic respiratory disease mortality rates and industrial manufacturing enterprises: A case study of Chongqing, China

Industry has long been a driving force in the national economy of Chongqing, a traditional industrial hub in China. Current research provides limited understanding of the spatial associations between industrial manufacturing enterprises and CRD mortality in urban areas of Western China. This study employs location data of CRD death patients and Points of Interest (POI) representing industrial manufacturing enterprises from 2012 to 2020. It explores their spatial patterns and associations through spatial clustering identification, co-location, and association effects. Key spatial association characteristics identified include: (1) High-risk CRD mortality areas are predominantly located in Tongnan District and Kaizhou District in the western and northeastern parts of Chongqing, with an increase in CRD mortality rates correlated with age and a higher prevalence among females. (2) The optimal bandwidths for spatial association characteristics are 0.18 m and 0.475 m, respectively. (3) The construction and mining industries exert a more substantial impact on the mortality rates of younger CRD patients, with a notably stronger spatial impact on male patients compared to female patients. These insights are critical for guiding public health policy and spatial planning of industrial manufacturing enterprises in Chongqing.

Exploration of trace elements in groundwater and associated human health risk in Chattogram City of Bangladesh

The study aimed to evaluate trace metals in the groundwater of Chattogram City located on the southeastern coast of Bangladesh and assess their potential health risks. Given the city's unique characteristics as both a coastal and industrial hub in Bangladesh, a knowledge gap persists particularly in the assessment of trace metals. A random sampling technique was applied to collect one hundred and seventeen groundwater samples from different wards of the city to analyze some trace metals (Cr, Cd, Fe, Cu, Mn, Pb, and Zn) and the quality of the collected water samples was evaluated using different indices, such as Heavy Metal Evaluation Index (HEI), Groundwater Quality Index (GWQI), Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI), and Degree of Contamination (Cd). The average concentration of all the studied metals except Fe, Mn, and Cd satisfied the Bangladesh drinking water standards. The Fe, Mn, and Cd content were observed higher in shallow wells (depth 10–150 ft) followed by intermediate (151–300 ft) and deep wells (>300 ft). However, the Cr, Cu, and Zn content did not significantly change with aquifer depth. The spatial distribution map showed that the highest values of Mn and Cu were observed in the west-northern region of the city. Metal As was only found in shallow and intermediate aquifers. The HEI suggested that about 9 % of samples fall into the higher degree of pollution category similar to the GWQI, while 37 % and 42 % of samples exhibited a higher degree of pollution in the case of HPI and Cd, respectively. The positive correlations and loadings found in the statistical analysis indicated that Fe, Mn, and Cu originated from the same sources. A variety of industrial activities might be ascribed to this type of pollution. However, an average Hazard Quotient (HQ) through ingestion was found to be greater than 1 for Cd, and the Carcinogenic Risk (CR) values for children were identified as two-fold higher than that of adults. Raising social awareness, avoiding the usage of groundwater without proper treatment, and strict regulations and monitoring by the concerned authority are recommended in the study.

Hyperspectral Reflectance Assessment for Preliminary Identification of Degraded Soil Zones in Industrial Sites, India

The study explores the potential of next-generation satellite hyperspectral imaging systems for screening and predicting surface‐soil contamination and degradation by exploiting various spectral indices and signature‐matching techniques at a heavily industrialized area in India. The soil moisture content, desertification and salinity status, clay or fine material content, heavy metal content, vegetation health status, and stress levels were assessed from continuum-removed spectral reflectance values. Results indicated the presence of water in two tailings ponds, high salinity, and desertification values in most of the tailings ponds and dump sites, clay boundary liner along four ponds, high heavy metal indices along three ponds and all dump sites, highly stressed vegetation near all tailings ponds and coal dump sites, and pollutants in nearby water channels. The results suggest a strategy for the initial identification of priority areas for ground-based investigations and an alternative rapid methodology to monitor large industrial hubs in India.

Health risk assessment from ingestion of uranium from groundwater around an industrial hub

Health risk assessment from ingestion of uranium from groundwater around an industrial hub