Joint Management Research Articles

International legal nature of multilateral development banks

The article examines the theoretical foundations of the international legal nature of multilateral development banks. The methodological basis of the study was a complex systematic analysis of legal phenomena, as well as private scientific methods of knowledge: formal-legal, historicallegal, and comparative-legal. It indicated that multilateral development banks are international organizations that meet all the characteristics of subjects of international law – they have their own will, competence, and responsibility. Multilateral development banks are international organizations of a special type that combine public and private foundations in terms of competence. It noted that multilateral development banks create conditions for cooperation between states in matters of financing the economy. Development banks created as international organizations based on multilateral agreements for joint management of international settlements in the field of financial cooperation. Multilateral development banks as subjects of international law are capable of responding quickly to changes in the world economy. The purpose, tasks, functional features of multilateral development banks constantly being transformed, which corresponds to modern trends in the development of international legal and economic relations. It indicated that multilateral development banks, as international intergovernmental organizations, have their own legal personality and do not fall under the jurisdiction of the national states on whose territory the headquarters are located. Development banks have international immunities and privileges that are functional in nature. A feature of the legal status of multilateral development banks, as subjects of international public law, is the combination of public and private functions due to the private law and public-law nature of their activities. This manifested in the fact that the financial operations of international multilateral development banks are similar to market financial operations, but credit agreements are international contracts concluded with states. A special aspect of the legal activity of development banks is the influence on social and economic reforms in member states by financing development programs.

주상복합건물의 관리체계에 관한 고찰

A residential and commercial complex, which is a collective building, is a building built in a commercial or semi-residential area, and means a building in which houses and shopping malls are combined in the same building. As the number of residential and commercial complex apartments with complex uses increased, there was a problem of conflicting management methods for the housing and commercial areas. Apartment houses are classified according to the purpose of the ｢Building Act｣, and collective buildings are concepts based on whether buildings are classified or owned. Apartment houses such as apartments are subject to classified ownership, so they are collective buildings. On the other hand, collective buildings are a wider concept than apartment houses because they include not only apartment houses but also business facilities and neighborhood living facilities. In most residential and commercial apartments, shopping malls and apartments are created in a mixture, so uniform building management is required to reasonably adjust conflicts of interests of many people, including management costs. In order to solve the problem of multi-purpose residential and commercial apartments due to the dual management system, integrated management is needed along with a plan to unify the dual laws of the Apartment Housing Management Act and the Collective Building Act. Management regulations, such as standard management rules, should be prepared for rational management of cases where joint management is required. Therefore, it is necessary to allow an integrated management team consisting of housing owners, shopping mall owners, and users to manage residential and commercial buildings in accordance with the Collective Building Act, rather than a Therefore, it is necessary to allow an integrated management team consisting of housing owners, shopping mall owners, and users to manage residential and commercial buildings in accordance with the Collective Building Act, rather than a dual management system under the Apartment Management Act. In addition, administrative support for the establishment of the management group of residential and commercial buildings and some public part management groups should be expanded. Depending on the region, the management groups and autonomous committees of the residential and commercial areas consult with each other to provide regulations on joint management in the management rules. dual management system under the Apartment Management Act. However, there are no specific regulations on administrative expenditure, administrative expenditure, and administrative imposition rate, so the legality of integrated management may be controversial due to distrust or dissatisfaction with integrated management. Local governments have departments or agencies responsible for supporting collective building management. However, most areas except for the Seoul metropolitan area, such as Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, are mainly passive in complaints and mediation of disputes related to buildings. Most of the problems with some public parts management organizations are cases of arguing over the legality of the establishment of some public parts management organizations. The management team and some common part management teams are organized after approval for use of the building or at the beginning of occupancy. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare management regulations such as standard management rules that are the basis of integrated management or joint management. The management of the common part of the collective building is so important that it takes up most of the management team's work. If the distinction is not clear, it is subject to disputes and legal disputes, so the scope and standards of the common parts used by owners of residential and commercial areas must be established. Regulations shall be established to appoint and appoint managers with expertise, such as housing managers and building managers,

주상복합건물의 관리체계에 관한 고찰

A residential and commercial complex, which is a collective building, is a building built in a commercial or semi-residential area, and means a building in which houses and shopping malls are combined in the same building. As the number of residential and commercial complex apartments with complex uses increased, there was a problem of conflicting management methods for the housing and commercial areas. Apartment houses are classified according to the purpose of the ｢Building Act｣, and collective buildings are concepts based on whether buildings are classified or owned. Apartment houses such as apartments are subject to classified ownership, so they are collective buildings. On the other hand, collective buildings are a wider concept than apartment houses because they include not only apartment houses but also business facilities and neighborhood living facilities. In most residential and commercial apartments, shopping malls and apartments are created in a mixture, so uniform building management is required to reasonably adjust conflicts of interests of many people, including management costs. In order to solve the problem of multi-purpose residential and commercial apartments due to the dual management system, integrated management is needed along with a plan to unify the dual laws of the Apartment Housing Management Act and the Collective Building Act. Management regulations, such as standard management rules, should be prepared for rational management of cases where joint management is required. Therefore, it is necessary to allow an integrated management team consisting of housing owners, shopping mall owners, and users to manage residential and commercial buildings in accordance with the Collective Building Act, rather than a Therefore, it is necessary to allow an integrated management team consisting of housing owners, shopping mall owners, and users to manage residential and commercial buildings in accordance with the Collective Building Act, rather than a dual management system under the Apartment Management Act. In addition, administrative support for the establishment of the management group of residential and commercial buildings and some public part management groups should be expanded. Depending on the region, the management groups and autonomous committees of the residential and commercial areas consult with each other to provide regulations on joint management in the management rules. dual management system under the Apartment Management Act. However, there are no specific regulations on administrative expenditure, administrative expenditure, and administrative imposition rate, so the legality of integrated management may be controversial due to distrust or dissatisfaction with integrated management. Local governments have departments or agencies responsible for supporting collective building management. However, most areas except for the Seoul metropolitan area, such as Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, are mainly passive in complaints and mediation of disputes related to buildings. Most of the problems with some public parts management organizations are cases of arguing over the legality of the establishment of some public parts management organizations. The management team and some common part management teams are organized after approval for use of the building or at the beginning of occupancy. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare management regulations such as standard management rules that are the basis of integrated management or joint management. The management of the common part of the collective building is so important that it takes up most of the management team's work. If the distinction is not clear, it is subject to disputes and legal disputes, so the scope and standards of the common parts used by owners of residential and commercial areas must be established. Regulations shall be established to appoint and appoint managers with expertise, such as housing managers and building managers,

Implementasi Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Meningkatkan Kedisiplinan Santri di Pondok Pesantren Hidayatul Mubtadiin Lampung Selatan

This study aims to find out about the implementation of human resource management in improving the discipline of students at the Hidayatul Mubtadiin Islamic Boarding School, South Lampung. This research includes field research. The method used in this study is to use the method of observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique used is an interactive model and data triangulation to check the validity of the data. The results showed that planning for implementing human resource management in improving student discipline at the Hidayatul Mubtadiin Islamic Boarding School in Sidoharjo village was carried out and determined in the form of a joint management meeting for both men and women. Human Resource Development Program in Improving Disciplinary Competence of students which are routine and incidental, namely: 1) Congregational Prayer, 2) Morning Call, 3) Islamic Studies, 4) Training Motivation, 6) Routine evaluation, 7) Giving sanctions, 8), queue to eat according to the specified time. Evaluation of the Human Resource Development Management program in Improving the discipline of students at the Hidayatul Mubtadiin Islamic Boarding School is carried out in the form of monitoring and supervision from the Management (ustadz and ustadzah) of the Islamic Boarding School and assessing the attitude of the students carried out by the administrators (ustad and ustadzah) at the Hidayatul Mubtadiin Islamic Boarding School by means of notes through the black book and how many of these students have a letter of violation signed on the mat.

Integration of operational lockout/tagout in a joint production and maintenance policy of a smart production system

Accidents during maintenance operations are frequently occurring and sometimes even fatal. The lack of energy locking is one of the main factors of accidents during maintenance. The Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) process aims to ensure the safety of workers by providing a control of equipment energies before and after preventive or corrective maintenance activities. However, LOTO is often seen as an unnecessary delay that increases production costs. The objective of this work is to minimize production and inventory costs of finished products, while guaranteeing the safety of workers during maintenance activities by the implementation of operational LOTO actions, which allows for production continuity during the securing of energy sources. This work studies the problem of production and maintenance planning of a smart production system that deteriorates according to its age affecting its reliability and availability. The system under study consists of a production unit processing a single type of parts and exposed to random failures and repairs. The decision variables for this control problem are the machine age dependent production and preventive maintenance rates of the machine. The proposed model is based on the stochastic optimal control theory and the optimality conditions are obtained by the dynamic programming approach. Such conditions are of the Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman (HJB) type and have been solved by numerical methods for concrete industrial case applications. The developed model is validated using a numerical example and a sensitivity analysis is conducted to study the behavior of the system related to the variations of some parameters. A comparative study shows that the proposed operational LOTO strategy performs better than a traditional LOTO strategy in optimizing maintenance operations and reducing incurred costs. This study proposes new managerial policies in terms of joint management of production, maintenance and safety.

Human perceptions of competing interests in springs ecosystem management on public land in southwestern United States

Spring ecosystems provide vital services to humans and wildlife in northern Arizona. Management of springs presents unique challenges due to the diversity of stakeholders and the multiple uses of springs. We employ two methods of data collection to understand the perceptions of springs ecosystem management: interviews and focus groups with stakeholders of springs in Coconino National Forest (CNF) and Kaibab National Forest (KNF) and a national survey aimed towards public perceptions. We analyze the human perceptions of springs to understand variations between stakeholders and how perceptions of stakeholders and the public vary. Our results indicate differences between human perceptions and current management practices. The main competing interests of springs management are cattle grazing, recreation, and Indigenous Nations' cultural significance. The survey respondents, representative of public perceptions, indicate springs management for Indigenous Nations' cultural significance is important. We see positive correlation between concern for threats to springs from grazing and management to prioritize cultural significance indicating respondents prefer springs to be managed for cultural significance. Cattle grazing and other high impact human uses are viewed less favorably than other management scenarios. Stakeholders' perceptions varied and non-Indigenous stakeholders suggested management should be based on multiple uses and management focused on specific attributes of springs valuable to humans. Our results of the survey respondents’ perceptions for management of Indigenous culture and some support from stakeholders show a joint management concept might be beneficial for springs management in the CNF and KNF. Using the information we collected on the perceptions of spring ecosystems management, we discuss mechanisms for springs management to increase the ability for springs to provide cultural significance values to Indigenous Nations by potentially limiting high impact and degrading uses of springs. We provide results and examples of how all stakeholders can have the ability to benefit from the resources springs provide.

Clinical management of finger joint capsulitis/synovitis in a rock climber.

This case study presents a 23-year-old male recreational rock climber, who climbed an average of 3-4 times per week and presented with finger joint capsulitis/synovitis after increasing his climbing intensity and training from moderate to high over 6 months, which led up to injury. During the exam, the diagnosis was ruled in with clinical orthopedic testing. Additional movement analyses revealed improper gripping mechanics contributing to asymmetric finger loading. A comprehensive rehabilitation program was developed based on the concept of a progressive framework that included unloading of the affected tissues, increasing mobility, improving muscle performance, and correcting suboptimal climbing movements. After 6 weeks, the climber's pain 24 h after climbing, which was rated on a visual analog pain scale (VAS), decreased from 5.5/10 to 1.5/10 and 0/10 at the 12-month follow-up. His patient-specific functional scale improved from 0% at the initial evaluation to 43% after 6 weeks and to 98% after 12 months. His sports-specific disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand improved from 69% to 34% to 6% during the initial evaluation, 6-week follow-up, and 12-month discharge. He made a full recovery to his previous grade of V8 bouldering. This is the first case study of its kind to provide a rehabilitation framework for the management of finger joint capsulitis/synovitis in a rock climber.

Why great service is difficult to achieve: insights from theory and practice

PurposeThis study aims to expose the challenges associated with theory development and its implementation, as it relates to services marketing and hospitality management. The author summarizes the literature, creates a conceptual model and proposes directions to bridge the theory–practice divide.Design/methodology/approachThe author synthesizes and extends the literatures of services marketing, general marketing and hospitality management through a systematic literature review. A conceptual model is created to illustrate the challenges related to theory development and implementation.FindingsFour types of theory challenges and three contemporary practical challenges are presented. The challenges for theory development include a communications gap, difficulties in applying universal theories into idiosyncratic organizations, researchers disconnected from practice and practitioners disconnected from research. Contemporary practical concerns include: human resource constraints, customer behavior and misbehavior and the organizational and business environment.Practical implicationsManagers can bring contemporary business challenges to the forefront by collaborating and writing with scholars. Similarly, keeping abreast of the latest advances in customer service, applying best practices in human resource management, educating and cocreating with customers are among several recommendations proposed to managers and marketers. Internal and external scanning can assure that managers engage in efforts to reduce barriers to implementation and improve services in their organizations.Originality/valueDespite the decades-long study of customer service, organizations still struggle to deliver exceptional service. This study informs scholars on developing and communicating theories and managers on how to better access and interpret the latest research. In order for research to be successfully generated and implemented, scholars can engage in efforts aimed at joint (researchers and managers) idea generation, publication in multiple outlets, sampling that resembles real life, adoption of contingency theories and reconsidering journal editorial and institutional policies.

Arthroscopic-Assisted Coracoclavicular and Acromioclavicular Ligament Reconstruction for Chronic AC Joint Separation

Background: Management of acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) separations depends on the type, chronicity of injury, and patient demographics. Indications: Coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligament reconstruction may be indicated for patients with chronic type 3 ACJ separation who have failed conservative treatment. We describe an arthroscopic-assisted approach to facilitate graft passage around the coracoid. Technique: Patients are placed in a beach chair position. A longitudinal incision at the midline of the distal clavicle is utilized for access to the ACJ, the distal clavicle, and the coracoid. The anterior, posterior, and undersurface of the distal clavicle are exposed. A standard posterior viewing and anterolateral working portals are created. A shuttling suture is passed arthroscopically and used to pass allograft and nonbiologic augmentation around the coracoid. The nonbiologic sutures are passed through a singular hole in the distal clavicle and secured with a DogBone button. The allograft is wrapped around the clavicle to recreate the coracoclavicular ligaments and secured with sutures. The ACJ capsule is reconstructed by suturing the posterior/medial limb, which is kept long, to the capsule and periosteum. Meticulous, layered closure is performed with particular attention to closing the deltotrapezial fascia. Results: A postoperative x-ray at 2 weeks and 6 months are obtained to confirm proper positioning. The sling is discontinued at 6 weeks, and supervised physical therapy is initiated. At 6 months, patients are typically cleared to full unrestricted activity. Discussion/Conclusion: Arthroscopic-assisted coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligament reconstruction in patients with chronic type 3 ACJ separation who fail conservative management can have excellent outcomes. The use of arthroscopic assistance may ease the passage of graft and nonbiologic suture around the coracoid. A 70° scope is helpful for coracoid visualization, and biologic reconstruction of the ligament with tendon graft with suture augmentation in chronic cases is vital in achieving a good outcome. Patient Consent Disclosure Statement: The author(s) attests that consent has been obtained from any patient(s) appearing in this publication. If the individual may be identifiable, the author(s) has included a statement of release or other written form of approval from the patient(s) with this submission for publication.

Genetic diversity and population structure of wild Macrobrachium nipponense populations across China: Implication for population management

Macrobrachium nipponense, is an important economic indigenous prawn and is widely distributed in China. However, most these genetic structure analysis researches were focused on a certain water area, systematic comparative studies on genetic structure of M. nipponense across China are not yet available. In this study, D-loop region sequences was used to investigate the genetic diversity and population structure of 22 wild populations of M. nipponense through China, containing the major rivers and lakes of China. Totally 473 valid D-loop sequences with a length of 1110bp were obtained, and 348 variation sites and 221 haplotypes were detected. The haplotype diversity (h) was ranged from 0.1630 (Bayannur) ~ 1.0000 (Amur River) and the nucleotide diversity π value ranged from 0.001164 (Min River) ~ 0.037168 (Nen River). The pairwise genetic differentiation index (FST) ranged from 0.00344 to 0.91243 and most pair-wised FST was significant (P < 0.05). The lowest FST was displayed in Min River and Jialing River populations and the highest was between Nandu River and Nen River populations. The phylogenetic tree of genetic distance showed that all populations were divided into two branches. The Dianchi Lake, Nandu River, Jialing River and Min River populations were clustered into one branch. The neutral test and mismatch distribution results showed that M. nipponense populations were not experienced expanding and kept a steady increase. Taken together, a joint resources protection and management strategy for M. nipponense have been suggested based on the results of this study for its sustainable use.

Volksgruppenmedien und Digitalisierung •

AbstractSince 1 September 2021, the Hungarian Volksgruppe (ethnic group) in Austria has an online medium under the joint management of the four largest Hungarian associations in Vienna and Burgenland. This unique project was made possible by the new ethnic group funding of the Austrian Federal Chancellery. However, the new communication and networking opportunities offered by the new online medium to the Hungarian community in Austria also go hand in hand with several challenges that go far beyond the question of funding. For example, the editors and staff of the online medium must clarify a number of conceptual and practical issues that are of central importance, especially for minority media. The paper presents both the potentials and the challenges of minority media in the age of digitalization and demonstrates them using the example of the online medium of the Hungarian ethnic group in Austria.

Management and functional approaches to local economic development of communities

Local economies are key factors for ensuring the sustainable development of regional economies and countries in general, so there is a need to use effective approaches to managing local economies. The purpose of the article was to analyse the use of managerial and functional approaches to manage local economies in Ukraine, Germany, the USA, Poland and China, and to make recommendations for improving the local economy in Ukraine based on this information. The research was carried out using the methods of analysis, synthesis, specification, comparison and generalisation. It was found that the use of a joint management and functional approach to determine the key functions of the local economy and create strategies for their development is the most effective approach. The importance of understanding the peculiarities of the local economy and accounting for local resources, infrastructure and potential for the development of effective development strategies was highlighted. The need to involve local communities and stakeholders in the process of developing and implementing such strategies was emphasised. It was determined that the following things will help improve the economic climate of communities: ensuring sustainable and long-term financing of local economic development programs and projects, active participation and support of local communities and business representatives, development of public-private partnership mechanisms, increasing the level of competence and qualifications local personnel, application of innovative technologies and approaches, development of the system of monitoring and evaluation of results, strengthening of international cooperation. The results of this study can be useful for participants of the local economy, and can also be the basis for future research in the field of local economic development

The Nexus between Liquidity and Credit Risks and Their Impact on Bank Stability

This study examines the nexus between liquidity and credit risks and their impact on bank stability in Nigeria. In order to achieve the research objectives, this study utilizes secondary data, which covers 12 Nigerian banks from 2010 to 2021. The Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) was estimated using the Arellano and Bond estimation technique. The results revealed that credit and liquidity risks negatively and significantly impacted bank stability individually and jointly in Nigeria. Furthermore, we deduced a positive correlation between credit and liquidity risks, with the correlation result statistically significant. Further investigation using the Pairwise Dumitrescu-Hurlin Panel Causality Tests indicated a one-way (uni-directional) causality from liquidity to credit risk. Further analysis showed that other internal bank-related indicators significantly impact bank performance. Bank Size, Equity, and Capital Adequacy positively and significantly impact bank performance. Likewise, macroeconomic indicators such as economic growth positively and significantly impact bank performance. In contrast, the inflation rate has a negative but insignificant impact on bank stability in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study recommends joint management of credit and liquidity risks since a rise in liquidity risk will increase credit risk, resulting in bank instability. Thus, the results support bank regulation emphasizing the reduction of credit and liquidity risks in the banking sector since credit and liquidity risks have an attendant adverse effect on bank stability. The study will help bank managers balance liquidity, profit maximization, and risk minimization.

Increasing Step Frequency Reduces Patellofemoral Joint Stress and Patellar Tendon Force Impulse More at Low Running Speed.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome and patellar tendinopathy are important running-related overuse injuries. This study investigated the interaction of running speed and step frequency alterations on peak and cumulative patellofemoral joint stress (PFJS) and patellar tendon force (PTF) parameters. Twelve healthy individuals completed an incremental running speed protocol on a treadmill at habitual, increased and decreased step frequency. Peak PFJS and PTF, peak rate of PFJS and PTF development, and PFJS and PTF impulse per kilometer (km) were calculated using musculoskeletal modeling. With increasing running speed, peak PFJS ( P < 0.001) and PTF ( P < 0.001) and peak rate of PFJS ( P < 0.001) and PTF ( P < 0.001) development increased, whereas PFJS ( P < 0.001) and PTF ( P < 0.001) impulse per km decreased. While increasing step frequency by 10%, the peak PFJS ( P < 0.001) and PTF ( P < 0.001) and the PFJS ( P < 0.001) and PTF ( P < 0.001) impulse per kilometer decreased. No significant effect of step frequency alteration was found for the peak rate of PFJS ( P = 0.008) and PTF ( P = 0.213) development. A significant interaction effect was found for PFJS ( P < 0.001) and PTF ( P < 0.001) impulse per km, suggesting that step frequency alteration was more effective at low running speed. The effectiveness of step frequency alteration on PFJS and PTF impulse per km is dependent on the running speed. With regard to peak PFJS and PTF, step frequency alteration is equally effective at low and high running speeds. Step frequency alteration was not effective for peak rate of PFJS and PTF development. These findings can assist the optimization of patellofemoral joint and patellar tendon load management strategies.

Framework for implanting EITA in SMEs: Leadership, communication, project management, and change management.

One of the main problems in implanting enterprise applications in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is the lack of methodological support to guide SMEs and IT consultants in this process. Besides, there is little information about leading the implantation project, change management, leadership, and communication in an integrated way. This article's objective is to provide methodological guides that allow the implantation teams to carry out this management appropriately. This work is based on a field study and interviews with key informants who know about implanting Enterprise IT Applications (EITA) in SMEs. This research results in a descriptive framework that allows the joint management of these four transversal areas (leadership, communication, project management, and change management) and the two focus areas (processes and people).

Source apportionment and human health risk of PAHs accumulated in edible marine organisms: A perspective of “source-organism-human”

Most PAHs produced by human activities can be absorbed and accumulated by edible organisms and pose a potential hazard to human health. However, the source apportionment and human health risk of PAHs accumulated in edible organisms remains largely unknown. Therefore, we conducted source analysis and health risk assessment based on the PAH concentrations in ten marine fish from coastal areas of Guangdong, China. Results showed that the pollution of PAHs in fish organisms was at “Minimally polluted” level, and that all marine fish had the ability to accumulate PAHs. Risk assessment indicated Carcinogenic risk of PAHs in four populations was at a “Cautionary risk” level, with urban children suffered the highest risk. Petroleum pollution, Coal and biomass combustion, and Marine transport emissions were identified as the main anthropogenic sources for PAHs in organisms, and Marine transport emissions accounted for the highest Carcinogenic risk. The Acceptable daily intake for all populations were far below their actual daily intake without causing “Cautionary risk”. Our findings provide new insights into the source apportionment and health risk of PAHs from a “source-organism-human” perspective, and suggested that joint management of three anthropogenic sources would be an effective way to prevent the health risks of PAHs.

The importance of transboundary aquifer management between Poland and Ukraine for the protection of common water

Transboundary hydrogeological units between Poland and Ukraine within the Bug and San River basins are identified, based on harmonized geological and hydrogeological data used for development of a numerical simulation of groundwater flows across the state border. This numerical model shows that the cross-border exchange of groundwater in aquifers takes place in a limited area and the flow pattern can be disturbed by the groundwater exploitation. Abstraction at current levels slightly increases the transboundary groundwater flow from Poland to Ukraine and minimally reduces the flow in the opposite direction, though not reversing the direction of water flow at the border. The simulated drawdowns do not have a transboundary range, but negative effects on surface water resources are noticeable. Estimates show that groundwater runoff to rivers decreased and infiltration losses through the riverbed increased. The quantitative status of the transboundary aquifers has not deteriorated significantly under the current exploitation but in the light of ambitious maximum allowable values for water abstraction, and in the absence of joint resource management, this problem will arise in the near future. Joint management should focus on a broader legal consensus, improvement of institutional relations, and integration of monitoring and groundwater status assessment systems.

A Museum of Black Civilizations in the Contemporary World: In conversation with Hamady Bocoum

A Museum of Black Civilizations in the Contemporary World: In conversation with Hamady Bocoum

National seismological bulletin of Ukraine for 2021

The National System of seismic observations of Ukraine has accumulated a network of observation seismicpoints the joint management of the S.I. Subbotin Institute of Geophysics of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the Main Special Monitoring Center of the State Space Agency of Ukraine. The two institutions together established a joint National database in which the observations are collected, processed and analyzed. Alongside live updates, the data are systematized as seismological bulletins an earthquake catalogs. According to the data, in Ukraine and the nearby countries there happened in 2021 over one hundred fifty earthquakes. Most of them occurred in the deep-focus Vrancea region (Romania). The maximum recorded magnitude was 4.6; the earthquakes in the nearby countries were local in scope and had no significant effect on the seismicity in Ukraine. The largest earthquake in Ukraine (t0=03:18:04; φ=48.87 °N; λ=25.68 °E; h=6 km; mb=4.3) occurred on September 23 in the Ternopil region. In Ukraine, most epicenters of the recorded earthquakes lie in the Volyn-Podillya area and the Forecarpathian fold at the edge of the Folded Carpathians. In the Crimean-Black Sea region, there was weak seismicity with earthquake epicenters concentrated in the sea. The Seismological bulletin of Ukraine contains detailed information on all seismic events which happened in Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Moldova, Slovakia, Hungary, and Belarus.

Lezha Energy and Ecological Corridor (LEEC). Climate Resilience through Blue and Green Corridors in Lezha Municipality

This research paper builds on the analytical work conducted by the Doctoral Candidate, initiated on November 2021, during the International PhD Workshop between Polis and Ferrara Universities as well as based on his previous experience with Renewable Energy projects and Evaluation of Ecosystem Services conducted by the candidate under the “Green Lungs for Our Cities” project (link), supported by the EU Delegation in Albania. Given the climate and ecological disturbed balance in urban areas, future planning exercises shall be oriented towards climate neutral and decarbonized cities. Urban and territorial strategies nowadays seek to explore and determine the appropriate instruments for that Nature Based Solutions NBS and Ecosystem Based Solution EBS are enabled to decrease the deterioration of human impact on all the ecological networks. Moreover the Sofia Declaration (Regional Cooperation Council, 2020), an instrument that factorizes the EU Green Deal for Western Balkans indicates precisely that one of 5 key development sectors should be Biodiversity preservation and joint management. Ecological networks including here the hydrology, green areas, geography, climatic conditions, energy metabolisms, transport infrastructure and industrial interactions can coexist in harmony if they are extracted form the ideology of approaching them as separate networks within a linear approach. One can always affect the other therefore “Between them there is no contradiction, but only profound opposition: to be resolved projectually” (Dardi, 2009) . Main objective of this research is to initially seek and determine an adequate relationship between ecosystem services provided by Green, Blue and Natural networks within the urban areas of Koder Marlekaj, Lezhe-Shengjin axis to further connecting them throughout a potential Ecological Corridor that would allow the terrestrial biodiversity of Kune-Vain-Tale protected area access high territory in cases of wildfire, flooding or other extreme-climatic events. Such intervention will pose a new systemic approach towards problems and issues, which are caused mainly by a rigid and linear approach from nowadays Urban Planning and Decision- making practices at a local and national leve. The purpose of this research paper is threefold: (i) to verify the biodiversity preservation potential of a new ecological corridor between high- land and lagoon, (ii) in terlink the mix of urban-energy-ecology nexus within a specific case study whereas ne urban planning tools, (iii) propose relevant measures to increase the resilience of the Lezha-Shengjin territory with regard to Climate Change implications.