Natural Resource Potential Research Articles

Community Service “Guidance on Governance and Accounting Recording using Ms.Excel in The Si Kunyit Jamu Business Group in Denpasar”

Indonesia is an agricultural country that has great potential and abundant natural resources for agricultural products. However, from this potential, the economic problems faced by rural communities, the majority of whom are farmers, are very diverse, especially when the Covid-19 pandemic occurred, causing people to look for ways to find additional income due to the large number of layoffs. This is also the first step for the Si Kunyit Herbal Medicine Business Group in utilizing the spices they have and becoming a booster during the pandemic. Some of the obstacles faced by the Si Kunyit herbal medicine business group are 1)Not yet having bookkeeping or records related to income, expenses, production costs and profit and loss, 2) Not yet having good governance, so not yet able to set appropriate prices, 3) Marketing systems such as websites, social media and offline marketing that have not been used optimally to market the products produced. 4) Making labels/brands for products to be marketed. 5) Packaging is not yet attractive so it is still inferior to competitors.

Community Based Management Of Sustainable Mangrove Ecosystems In Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi

Mangrove ecosystems are a form of important role in maintaining the stability of the coastal environment that has ecological, physical and economic-social functions so as to provide interaction between people who live in mangrove areas. efforts in managing sustainable mangrove ecosystems in order to provide carrying capacity to all parties so as to identify, analyze, determine the needs and potential of natural resources in mangrove ecosystems. Mangrove ecosystem damage is caused by two things, namely community activities and natural factors so as to prevent degradation, the application of sustainable mangrove ecosystem management is carried out optimally to preserve mangroves. The study aims to determine the observation of ecosystems and community concepts in sustainable mangrove management in Kendari City. This research method uses descriptive quantitative with sampling techniques using cluster sampling and direct observation data collection. The results of this study indicate that the results of observations from two areas in Kendari City, namely mangroves in the Nambo area with observations of natural / bio and physical environment score range 23 is quite fulfilling for mangrove management while mangroves in the Bungkutoko area score range 37 is very fulfilling said to be sustainable for mangrove management and the results of the questionnaire statement regarding the concept of management descriptively shows community-based sustainable ecosystem management strongly agrees to be well implemented and can be said to be sustainable in mangrove ecosystem management Kendari City Southeast Sulawesi.

PENGOLAHAN PRODUK DIVERSIFIKASI IKAN BAGI KELOMPOK WANITA NELAYAN MANDIRI DESA LAMUNDRE, KECAMATAN WATUBANGGA, KABUPATEN KOLAKA

Lamundre Village is one of the villages located in Watubangga District, Kolaka Regency which has promising marine natural resource potential, both in the form of aquaculture and capture fisheries. Various types of fish catch produced by the Lamundre Village Community include skipjack fish 30 tons/year and lure fish 70 tons/year. The catch is only dried and sold raw to the market. However, this potential can still be increased to increase the income of the Lamundre Village Community and increase the diversity of fishery products from the village. The Lamundre Village Independent Fishermen's Women's Group is a partner that operates in the fish processing sector. The main problem with partners is the low level of knowledge and skills of group members in processing fishery products. Therefore, it is very necessary to provide training and assistance to partners in processing fishery products. The fish processing products carried out are making fish balls and fish floss. Fish balls and fish floss are one of the fish processing activities that can increase the added value and shelf life of fish. The aim of this community service activity is to improve the skills and knowledge of the Independent Women Fishermen Group partners in processing fish independently into a product, namely fish balls and fish floss. This community service activity will be carried out in September 2024 in Lamundre Village, Watubangga District, Kolaka Regency. The activity method is carried out at several stages including the observation stage, preparation stage, training and mentoring stage, and evaluation stage. The result of this community service activity is an increase in partners' skills and knowledge in making fish balls and fish floss. Based on the results of the interview, the partner's skill level became 85% and the knowledge level increased 100% after the training. Partners are able to make fish balls and fish floss according to the materials provided. The fish balls and fish floss produced in this training activity do not smell or fishy, ​​this is because the process of making fish balls and fish floss complies with the quality standards for making fish balls and fish floss (SNI 7690.2013). This community service activity is able to improve the skills and knowledge of partners in making fish balls and fish floss.

Antioxidative and Cytoprotective Effects of Rosa Roxburghii and Metabolite Changes in Oxidative Stress-Induced HepG2 Cells Following Rosa Roxburghii Intervention.

Rosa Roxburghii (RR), a traditional Chinese medicinal fruit, is rich in bioactive substances that make it a potential natural antioxidant resource. This research aimed to study the antioxidant properties of RR by in vitro experiments and through intracellular assessment in H2O2-induced HepG2 cells. A non-targeted metabolic analysis was conducted to indicate changes in intracellular and extracellular metabolites. Differential metabolites and metabolic pathways were explored using PCA, PLS-DA, and KEGG pathway analysis. The results showed that RR rich in bioactive substances exhibited a significant antioxidative property in vitro and intracellularly. This property may be achieved by scavenging free radicals, increasing the activity of catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and the levels of bicinchoninic acid (BCA) while reducing the reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. This study identified 13 differential metabolites intracellularly and 7 extracellularly, among which the key differential metabolites included D-glucopyranose, D-mannose, fructose, citric acid, malic acid, cholesterol, and cholestenone. These key metabolites primarily regulated glucose-related metabolism, the citrate cycle, and the primary bile acid biosynthesis pathway in H2O2-induced HepG2 cells. These findings provide potential application evidence of RR in the development of natural resources for functional foods.

Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Indeks Pembangunan Manusia Melalui Belanja Daerah Sebagai Variabel Pemediasi

This research uses quantitative techniques to examine and evaluate the impact of the Revenue Sharing Fund and Special Allocation Fund on the Human Development Index using regional expenditure as a mediating variable. The East Nusa Tenggara region's 110 data points from 22 districts and cities between 2019 and 2023 served as the study's sample. Path analysis and multiple linear regression are the study approaches that are employed. The results of this study prove that increasing the amount of Special Allocation Fund (DAK) and Revenue Sharing Fund (DBH) can increase Regional Expenditure, besides that DBH is able to increase the Human Development Index (HDI), DAK and Regional Expenditure have not contributed to changes in HDI, and DAK and DBH have no impact on HDI through Regional Expenditure. This illustrates that the East Nusa Tenggara local government has optimized the allocation of Revenue Sharing Funds through extracting funds by utilizing the potential of natural resources and taxes as a strategy to improve the quality of the Human Development Index through improvements in education, health, and income levels.

Разработка карт санаторно-курортных ресурсов Тихоокеанской России

The work presented in the article was carried out as part of the creation of the Atlas of Tourism Resources of Pacific Russia. As a result, a thematic section of maps has been developed that characterize the current state of current medical and health-improving natural resources (bioclimatic resources, a variety of medicinal mineral waters and medicinal muds [peloids]), sanatorium and resort infrastructure and the natural resource potential of health-improving areas. The presented section with a thematic series of maps amounted to 15 % of the total volume of atlas cartographic material. Maps were developed using modern geoinformation technologies based on thematic electronic databases prepared as a result of inventory and analysis of various scientific publications, cartographic, stock and other information. The resulting maps are presented at various scales: 1:18 000 000 for macro-regional level maps and from 1:3 500 000 to 1:8 100 000 for regional-level maps. When preparing information for the final cartographic display, approaches to the assessment and classification of special objects adopted in the field of bioclimatology, balneology and sanatorium business were used. A preliminary analysis of the content of the developed maps allows us to assess the prospects for the use and further development of sanatorium and resort resources in Pacific Russia. This macroregion has significant natural resource potential for the development of various areas of sanatorium and resort business, health tourism and recreation. The health resort infrastructure of the regions of Pacific Russia needs further development based on excellent and competitive natural resource potential. The study revealed the prospects for continuing cartographic research of sanatorium and resort resources in the Russian Far East with the possibility of creating a new atlas publication.

IMPLEMENTATION OF ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE IN TOURISM VILLAGE MANAGEMENT TO REALIZE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Tourism village management has an important role in supporting sustainable development, especially in rural areas that are rich in biodiversity and natural resource potential. One concept that needs to be applied in tourism village management is ecological justice, which emphasizes equal access to natural resources and shared responsibility in maintaining ecosystem balance. The implementation of ecological justice aims to ensure that the benefits of tourism village management can be enjoyed by all parties, including local communities, without damaging the natural environment. This study aims to analyze how ecological justice can be integrated into tourism village management and identify the challenges and opportunities faced. Through a qualitative approach, this study explores strategies and policies that support environmental sustainability and the welfare of local communities in tourism villages. The results of the study indicate that a participatory approach, environmental education, and policies based on local wisdom are very important in realizing ecological justice. Thus, the application of ecological justice in tourism village management can be a model of sustainable development, which not only focuses on economic aspects, but also considers ecological and social balance.

Assessment of Natural Resource Potential and Anthropogenic Load in the Macroregion of Northern Eurasia Based on a Basin Approach

Assessment of Natural Resource Potential and Anthropogenic Load in the Macroregion of Northern Eurasia Based on a Basin Approach

Выбор аналитической модели и количественных показателей для геоинформационного анализа устойчивого развития территориальных образований

Currently, there are no generally accepted algorithms for assessing, analyzing and forecasting the sustainable development of administrative-territorial units. The authors introduce the definition of this term, which implies the successful functioning of a human community over time carrying out economic activities without threats to its environment. Also, an analytical model for representation of its regional integrated indicator in the form of a vector with differential components, which characterize economic growth, environmental and social metrics, in a three-dimensional affine space, is proposed. Furthermore, we present a multiplicative criterion for assessing partial criteria of sustainable development efficiency and the basic expression for its parameters computation based on the set of economic, environmental and social ones, including such as the availability and quality of natural resources, regional labour resources, eco-factors, etc. The proposed vector model is based on the geoinformation approach and can be deployed within the framework of GIS of sustainable development for geo-analysis, modeling and mapping of natural resource potential and ecological state of intensively advancing territories, considering the dynamics of this process. Important properties of the geoinformation approach to assessing territorial entities’ forward growth, spatial and semantic scalability, are noted. In addition, the functional requirements and preliminary architecture of the core, modules, clients and layers of the related thematic geographic information system for the management, planning and forecasting the said indicator within the framework of digital economy are described

Analysis of natural health resources for the development of health tourism in Bulgaria

The article examines the potential of natural healing resources for the development of health tourism in Bulgaria.

Antibacterial bio pores as a river flow filter for the development of "Ndeso Park" water tourism

The realization of the full potential of natural resources in each village for the benefit of the local community has been observed as a significant challenge. The national village-owned enterprises program encourages villages to optimize the utilization of their existing natural and human resources with the objective of fostering their economic independence. The program entails the optimization of the national village-owned enterprises program in the tourism sector, specifically in the context of Taman Ndeso. The objective of this community service activity is to provide technological assistance and address the issue of river water filtration as a pool water source. The impetus for this activity is the declining tourism activities at Taman Ndeso due to the presence of turbid water in the pool, which was deemed unsuitable for use. The activity is realized through the construction of a water purification filtration system to produce clean and healthy water. The antibacterial biopores are applied as filtration technology. This technology is designed to capture bacteria from river water that flow into the pond. This research adopted the direct exploration method, which was divided into a number of stages, including planning and preparation, implementation, evaluation, and reporting. The research outcome manifests into the restoration of the Taman Ndeso water tourism pool, which will be capable of attracting tourists and reviving village income to the maximum extent possible, with the management of the village-owned business entity.

Nilai Ekonomi Pengelolaan Hutan Lindung Blok Kawae KH. Maria/RTK 25 BKPH Maria Donggomasa Dinas LHK Provinsi NTB

One part of the Sari watershed, which was a strategic area for Bima City, was the Kawae Block protected forest area. This forest area acted as a catchment area for the Bima City Region and supports the lives of the people of Wawo, Bima Regency and its surroundings. In the last decade, the Kawae Block protected forest area has come under pressure from vulnerability in several ways, especially pressure from destruction due to illegal logging and encroachment on forest areas for farming of seasonal crops (corn). The aim of this research were to analyze the factors that directly cause damage and the economic value of damage as well as the economic value of potential natural resources in the Kawae Block Protected Forest Area. This research was conducted in the Kawae KH Block Protected Forest Area. Maria/RTK 25 BKPH Maria Donggomasa Provincial LHK Service. NTB with an area of 1,500 hectares. The sample used was 210 respondents. The variables used in this research were the price value of NTFPs and the price value of water to calculate the value of direct benefits of forest areas, ecological benefits, flood control and carbon emission reduction/carbon credits to calculate the value of indirect benefits of areas and the value of biodiversity to calculate the value of selected benefits. Data analysis was carried out for regional economic valuation using the total economic value valuation method (Total Economic Value). The research resulted in the factors that directly cause damage to the area; they were land burning, encroachment on areas for agricultural land for seasonal crops/corn, excessive community management, rosewood theft/illegal logging and opening of farming roads. Meanwhile, the total economic value of the HL Kawae Block area was IDR. 61,135,306,500,-. The economic value resulting from sustainable forest management is much more profitable than the results of cultivating seasonal crops (especially corn).

Unlocking the potential of natural resources, fintech and fiscal policy for carbon neutrality; evidence from N-11 nations

By controlling the quantity of greenhouse gases in the natural environment, carbon neutrality is designed to reduce the adverse impacts of climate change. The specific goal can be attained by enforcing carbon dioxide elimination approaches, fostering the growth of fintech, fiscal policy tools, and funding in human development, along with the lowering of emissions. The current research analyzes the influence of the human development index (HDI), natural resources (NR), fintech (FT), and fiscal policy (FP) on carbon neutrality within the parameters of a policy structure. This task is performed with the objective of fulfilling the goals stated above. The ongoing research applies the innovative " General Method of Moment Quantile-based Regression (GMMQR)" and “Panel Quantile ARDL" techniques on a sample of N-11 nations to accomplish the goal. The outcomes support the idea that NR and FP function as pivotal factors in diminishing carbon neutrality. On the other hand, FT and HDI improve carbon neutrality. Moreover, in accordance with the heterogeneous panel causality test developed by Dumitrescu and hurlin (2012), NR, FP, HDI, and FT have been determined to have a unidirectional link with carbon neutrality. In regard to these findings, the research outlines a strategy designed to attain SDG 13 for the chosen nations. Decision-makers in these nations need to focus on policies that encourage the efficient use of natural resources. In addition, the chosen nations need to enhance their level of fintech to combat environmental degradation and achieve the targets of carbon neutrality.

ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE NORMS OF MAN-MADE LOADS ON IRRIGATED LANDS DURING WASTEWATER DISPOSAL

Nature management in a broad sense is considered as a combination of various forms of exploitation of the natural resource potential of natural and natural-man-made systems and measures to preserve it. Its most important component is the preservation, reproduction and rational change of the ecological balance of natural systems. It is from these positions that it seems necessary to determine environmentally acceptable norms of man-made loads on irrigated lands during the disposal of wastewater, widely used in the practice of water supply and sanitation. The use of wastewater from industrial and municipal facilities for irrigation of land is of fundamental importance from both ecological and economic positions. From an ecological point of view, the use of wastewater for irrigation of agricultural crops, in the presence and creation of waste-free and safe technologies for their disposal in irrigation fields, can serve as the basis for rational nature management, since at the same time the ecological sustainability of landscapes is ensured, which in turn makes possible the long-term exploitation of natural resources without their pollution and degradation. From an economic point of view, by creating agricultural landscapes in unproductive lands, using wastewater from industrial and municipal facilities, it is possible to ensure the production of a certain amount of agricultural products, provided that the damage caused to the natural system (S) will be less than the profit (S). Under these conditions, the object of wastewater disposal is the soil, which requires the need to determine a number of environmentally effective ways to optimize the soil-forming process, which would create, in an agroecological and economic sense, a perfect technology for their disposal, taking into account the laws of nature.

Pemanfaatan Potensi Bambu sebagai Bahan Baku Pembuatan Dustbin di Desa Sedayu Kecamatan Gemuh Kabupaten Kendal

Sedayu Village, located in Gemuh District, Kendal Regency, has abundant natural resource potential. The majority of people develop various kinds of plants and trees to be used as business fields, one of which is bamboo. Bamboo as an abundant and easily renewable natural resource has great potential to be developed as a raw material for making environmentally friendly products. In addition to looking at the characteristics of bamboo both physically and mechanically, this bamboo has good quality to be applied as a raw material for crafts such as dustbin. This research aims to explore the potential of bamboo as a raw material for making dustbin in Sedayu Village with a focus on the advantages, manufacturing process and implementation strategy. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study design that focuses on getting an overview of local conditions. Meanwhile, data collection is carried out by participatory observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the study show that bamboo has strength and rigidity that exceeds other materials, making it a good structural choice for construction. This research discusses the use of bamboo as a raw material for making dustbin in Sedayu Village. The advantage of bamboo dustbin is its strength. In addition to being able to last a long time outdoors, bamboo also has aesthetic elements, namely its characteristics that are very suitable for rural environments and contain local traditional values that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Striding towards a greener future: Unlocking the potential of natural resources and employment dynamics in green energy transition in sub‐Saharan Africa

AbstractThe adoption and utilization of renewable energy offer potential benefits such as enhanced energy efficiency, cost savings, and ecological advantages. However, a key research question addressed in this analysis is whether natural resource rent and employment dynamics influence renewable energy consumption in Africa. Previous research has predominantly focused on the aggregate employment rate, overlooking the nuances of labor diversity across sectors and employment types. Hence, this study evaluates the importance of natural resource rent and employment in driving the transition to green energy in sub‐Saharan Africa from 1991 to 2022. It employs the innovative method of moments quantile regression (MMQR) model for this purpose. The findings reveal a positive connection between natural resource rent and the adoption of green energy. When considering employment types, the study observes that self‐employment and wages/salaried workers undermine clean energy utilization. Moreover, the study highlights that employment across key economic sectors also plays a role. While employment in the agriculture and service sectors fosters green energy utilization, employment in the industrial sector impedes renewable energy consumption. To advance the development of green energy in Africa, this study underscores a range of policy options.

Resilensi Nelayan Pesisir Selatan Takalar Dalam Menghadapi Perubahan Iklim: Studi Kasus di Desa Lagaruda, Kecamatan Sandrobone, Kabupaten Takalar

This research discusses the ability of fishing communities on the South coast of Takalar to deal with climate change. The Lagaruda fishing community has important local knowledge in dealing with climate change, such as reading the seasons, reading the stars, and understanding the types of fish that appear. This knowledge helps them to reduce the risk of losing their jobs as fishermen and accidents in sailing. They also have the ability to make good use of natural resources and maximize the potential of natural resources to meet life needs. Knowledge of seasons, weather and fish species also helps them to manage risks and minimize the impact of climate change. Overall, the Lagaruda fishing community has resilience in facing climate change by using their local knowledge and natural resources.

Адаптационный фактор выживаемости растений при применении сапропелевых отложений

This work presents the results of experimental tests of the presented samples and associated variable combinations of soil mixtures. The purpose of the study was to determine the possibility of using sapropel deposits of the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain as an element that increases growth characteristics and affects plant immunity. We selected the soil environment of the dry-steppe zone of light chestnut soils, the fertile potential of which is at low levels, but have the ability to respond easily and qualitatively to the introduction of reclamation components when creating favorable conditions. The research is aimed at stabilizing soil components through the use of sapropel deposits of the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain. According to the formation features, these deposits are distinguished from the entire zonality of the Lower Volga region, since The natural-territorial complex of the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain is an independent object and has a distinctive agrocenosis from the belonging zonality. The experimental studies carried out revealed certain plant parameters that were affected by certain components of the prepared soil samples. The use of sapropel deposits of the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain in combination with light chestnut type soil showed the best research results (factor 1 and factor 2). In conditions of habitat oppression due to artificial infection of Fusarium avenaceum Fa- 1, meadow Bluegrass plants, namely the option with the introduction of the proposed sapropel deposits (AED), shows the best result. The survival rate of plants in this variant was 99%, whereas in the control it was 37%. The conducted research is updated, as it contributes to the search for methods of combating pathogenic organisms at the expense of the natural resource potential of the planet.

Appropriate Technological Innovation Towards An Independent Village Based On Agrotourism In Sumbergedang Village

Sumbergedang Village is one of the villages located in Pandaan District, Pasuruan Regency, East Java Province, which has green and cool natural conditions because it is located at the foot of Mount Penanggungan, West Side and has views of Mount Arjuno. Potential natural resources include rivers with a calm flow from springs throughout the year, livestock farming with sheep, goats and fish and around 30 springs. The aim of the Assisted Village Program activities is to exploit this natural potential into agrotourism so that it becomes an independent and prosperous village. The activity method involves direct assistance by the entire program implementation team and 5 students who work in the field for one semester. The activity begins with preparation by determining the schedule & compiling measurement instruments to carry out pre- and post-activity evaluations. Training includes: Building an entrepreneurial spirit, business motivation, digital bookkeeping and marketing, training on the operation of coper and feed ingredient flouring machines, making feed formulas and mixing feed, training on making various chips and drinks, training on the use of chopping machines for packaging chips and packaging drinks as well as Institutional development is directed at fostering group management. The results of the activity include: all partners consisting of livestock and fish farmer groups, village PKK, BUMDES and MSMEs increased their entrepreneurial spirit after receiving business motivation training. The complete result of this Assisted Village activity is that the use of appropriate technology (TTG) in the form of a multipurpose machine is able to increase the weight gain of sheep by more than 150 grams/head/day so that fattening time is shorter. With a fish feed machine, groups can make their own feed, thereby reducing feed costs to Rp. 10,000/ kg feed. The use of a chopping machine can increase the production capacity of chips to 150/200 kg/day and the use of a beverage packaging machine can increase the capacity of sinom drinks to 25 liters/day. The conclusion of this activity is that the application of appropriate technology is really needed by society to increase people's income and welfare.

Nigeria: Hungry Nation in a Land of Plenty

Hunger is a pressing global concern. The prevalence of undernourishment, a crucial measure of hunger, is a global challenge. Many factors are responsible including poverty, political instability, economic disparities, climate change, and conflicts. The global nature of hunger underscores the urgency and collective responsibility to address this issue, demanding immediate action from all of us. Often heralded as a land of vast agricultural potential and rich natural and human resources, Nigeria faces a paradoxical struggle with pervasive hunger and food insecurity. This article explores Nigeria’s multifaceted hunger crisis despite its capacity to be a leading food producer in Africa. We examine the socio-economic and political dynamics that contribute to this disparity, including issues such as land distribution inequities and the impact of oil dependency. Additionally, the article analyses the role of government policies and infrastructure deficits. The goal of this work is to 1) analyse the concept of national wealth and its implications for economic development, 2) investigate the factors contributing to hunger and food insecurity in Nigeria despite its abundant resources, 3) provide insights and recommendations for addressing the country’s wealth inequality and hunger challenges, and 4) contribute to the academic understanding of the complex relationship between wealth, poverty, and development in nations.