Prevention Of Environmental Damage Research Articles

Environmental Management Accounting Practices: The Use, Motivations and Barriers for Large Manufacturing Firms in Lower Northern Provinces Group I, Thailand

This work studies environmental management accounting practice (EMAP) that enterprises apply to ensure the prevention of environmental damage caused by their daily operational activities, including motivations and barriers to adoption. A descriptive study was performed in 10 large manufacturing enterprises in the lower northern provinces group I Thailand via semi-structured interviews and in-depth qualitative interviews with manager/ owner. The result shows that half of the enterprises have implemented EMAP as a requirement for qualifying for ISO 14001 certification. The rest only prepare internal reports for planning, controlling and making operational decisions related to environmental information. The result also indicates that strict legislation, integrating environment into corporate strategy, and sufficient resources play a vital role in EMAP adoption. In addition, this study indicates that the key barriers limiting the implementation of EMAP are lack of resources, knowledge/ expertise/ guidance, and internal difficulties, respectively. This study gives contributions to the government, managers and relevant authorities by providing useful information on the motivations and barriers influencing EMAP adoption, which can help them to establish policy in the field of environmental management. Furthermore, it suggests that managers value EMAP for internal management not only for improvement of environmental performance but also increasing the role of accounting in business.

Global perspectives of the formation of the environmental rights of children and youth to health and life

The article presents an analysis of the reform of the legal system which is an urgent problem, which is the study of environmental rights of children and young people in the system of constitutional rights and freedoms of the individual and the citizen. The analysis of the legislative and psychological aspects of young people's environmental rights, the impact of these rights on the realization of the interests of environmental law subjects. These are the principles of a clean environment, the interdependence of peace and a clean environment, the credibility of environmental information, the participation of young people in environmental management, access to every young person, the responsibility of states and governments for environmental disasters, the overall responsibility of protecting and preserving ecosystems, deepening and developing international environmental law, sustainable development of societies, combined with environmental protection. The purpose of the article is to investigate and substantiate the global perspectives of the establishment of environmental rights of children and youth to their own health.The assigned research tasks were implemented by means of the application of general scientific and special methods of cognition. The most significant role in the study was played by the method of comparative legal analysis, since its application allowed for the comparison of legal norms in different fields of law. The system-functional method was used to review the process of legal culture management, and the logical-semantic method contributed to the generalization and classification of epistemological units to make sound proposals for improving the legal regulation of the legal culture management process of youth. Targeted samples were used to recruit participants to maximize age, experience and demographic differences. Common invitation emails were systematically sent during February-April 2020 to registered Facebook members, which included the range: 10 - 13, 14 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 25 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 years and older. After receiving an email in the form of a motivational commentary to the questionnaire, along with the questionnaire, the participants completed the online form by choosing from three options: yes, no, partially. The consent to this short online survey was from adults 18 and older in the form of a positive attitude to participating in the survey, which was expressed in filling out the questionnaire, as well as positive comments about it, to which the words “Well done”, “It important”, “We wish you success”, “Thank you”, etc., as well as signs: +, +++, V and others. Surveys of children and young people under the age of 18 were conducted with the consent of their parents or their substitute. The study of the problem of environmental rights of young people covers the interests of every nation and every person in the modern world, because saving the life of posterity – children and young people – is one of the basic ideas of all living beings on our planet about justice in the self-realization of the meaning of one's own life. The field of environmental law is now in the process of development and formation, which is to define its own subject field, categories, principles and its own methodology. This process is aimed at enhancing the environmental rights of those generations who inherit the planet Earth and who by their later birth than predatory environmental use by previous generations have not been able to influence the prevention of environmental damage and maintain living conditions acceptable to living organism’s life. In this way, the universally recognized right to life is embodied in the definition and justification of the special and special right of newborns to a safe and environmentally friendly life. An understanding of environmental law acquired at the present level requires consolidation in international and national law as a set of non-property human rights that determine its relationship with the environment and ensure its physical existence.

Environmental Damage Prevention through Digital Transformation on Tourism Industry in Bali, Indonesia

To control environmental damage due to over-booking homestays in tourist villages in Bali, a digital platform was built. In this study, a platform called dewiku was developed to evaluate and integrate all stakeholders that have a shared responsibility for environmental conservation. dewiku was developed using the concept of E-Commerce involving the standard concept of green tourism villages to prevent environmental damage in Bali. dewiku involved four actors: the Government, Developers, Partners, or Business Actors in homestays and green tourist attractions and tourists. The four actors have a major role in preventing environmental damage due to the comprehensive integrated supervision of the dewiku platform. Partners who will register dewiku E-commerce platform must meet the Green Village (GreenV) standards set and supervised by the Bali Tourism Office. GreenV's questionnaire was taken from previous research and shared with the tourism business owners in Bali, which the village government monitored. This platform was tested using the System Usability Scale (SUS), with respondents at least 15 years interested in traveling to Bali. Survey questions were distributed online through social media, Facebook, and WhatsApp, and the questions were shared using the provided link. This study used a quantitative survey approach. The result indicated an average test of 62, meaning the platform was good enough to be applied in the field. The test results showed that the SUS platform test was quite effective and expected to introduce the dewiku platform to the wider community who will travel to Bali.

Analysis of the role of local government in the prevention of environmental damage in Kuala Tanjung Industrial Park, North Sumatra, Indonesia

The development of active industrial areas in the production process of course produces waste that can damage the surrounding environment. Kuala Tanjung Village is a Priority Industrial Area based on Presidential Regulation Number 56 of 2018. A review of environmental impacts needs to be carried out. Active local government participation is needed, of course through regulation. This research aims to examine the efforts made by the Government of Batu Bara Regency to prevent environmental damage to the industrial area in Kuala Tanjung village. The research method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive type of research. While the data used are primary data and secondary data. The result showed that the Regional Government of Batubara Regency has Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2022 concerning the implementation of environmental protection and management. However, it is a pity that the regulation has just been issued, even though several companies have been operating for a long time. Furthermore, there are also programs and activities carried out, namely monitoring river water, routine monitoring of companies, and planting mangrove forests. The entire program is still limited to liquid waste, while air quality is far from being a concern. Coupled with the lack of budget allocations, the programs that are run are still very limited.

Analysis of the role of local government in the prevention of environmental damage of Lake Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia

This study aims to investigate the evaluation of the Lake Toba Priority Tourism Master Plan (LTPTMP) for the year 2022. Employing a qualitative research design, the research utilizes a thematic approach. Data collection involves interviews, observations, focus group discussions (FGDs), and document studies. The selection of informants is done through purposive sampling. Thematic analysis is employed for data analysis. Findings indicate that key stakeholders, such as local governments and ministries, exhibit a good understanding and implementation of the LTPTMP. However, the community and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Lake Toba region lack awareness and knowledge regarding the LTPTMP. Challenges in implementing the plan include issues like lake water pollution, deforestation, the presence of waste, especially in tourist-frequented areas, low public understanding and awareness of resource conservation, and inadequate management by the Regional Government. Furthermore, the incomplete infrastructure network hampers visitors’ ability to explore various sites.

Environmental communication based on tourism management for mitigation of abrasion disasters

Indonesia has thousands of islands. However, many islands are threatened with sinking due to rising sea levels and abrasion. This research aims to explain environmental communication based on tourism management to mitigate abrasion on Bengkalis Island. The research method used was a qualitative approach with case studies. The results show that the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment together with other ministries, regional governments and experts collaborated to communicate to overcome the abrasion problem on Bengkalis Island. To mitigate abrasion, the government is building breakwaters, rehabilitating mangroves, and creating communication programs. The government’s environmental communications involve the NGO Malay Youth Association that Cares for the Environment (IPMPL) to deal with abrasion, as was done at Raja Kecik Beach. This community-based tourism was built as a means of government communication to campaign for the protection of the coast of Bengkalis Island. The development of marine tourism that is integrated with the prevention of environmental damage not only contributes to the economy and community welfare but also contributes to environmental sustainability. Communication based on tourism management has not been managed well. Therefore, the government must involve other stakeholders for sustainable development in the context of mitigating abrasion disasters.

Learning strategies on ecosystem concepts and environmental change: A pedagogical study analysis

Human activity is one of the causes of environmental damage on earth. Prevention of environmental damage can be done by increasing ecological knowledge, problem-solving skills, and attitudes such as sustainability insights and environmental awareness. One way to improve these competencies is by learning about ecosystems and environmental change. This study aims to map out effective strategies for teaching ecosystems and environmental materials so that it can more optimally develop the expected competencies. The literature review method is used to map the learning strategies used to analyze patterns of effective strategy tendencies. Literature reviews were analyzed from scientific publications indexed by Google Scholar in the 2014-2023 range. The results of the analysis show that learning about ecosystems and environmental change is recommended (1) integrating technology; (2) raising the potential of local wisdom; (3) based on contextual problems; (4) improving problem-solving skills, ecological literacy and sustainable awareness; and (5) in the form of active learning. The recommended learning strategies for ecosystem materials and environmental change are environmental approaches and process approaches, problem-based learning models, learning methods in practice or field studies, and learning media in the form of real objects or phenomena that can be analyzed by students.

Komunikasi Lingkungan Pemerintah Membangun Kesadaran Masyarakat Tentang Kegiatan Penambangan Emas Ilegal Di Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi

The decline in the water quality of the Batang Kuantan river is caused by excessive human activity, and what has attracted the most attention is the activity of Unlicensed Gold Miners (PETI), PETI activities are people who changed jobs from being farmers to becoming gold miners, due to economic factors. PETI makes river water black and smelly, this is caused by the washing and panning process using mercury or quicksilver. To make the public aware, environmental communication is needed which explains the state of the environment, its impacts and handling, and the main communicator in this environmental communication is the Government (DLH) which is committed to environmental management. Therefore, this research aims to find out the government's environmental communication planning (DLH) as a communicator in environmental conservation programs, to find out the implementation of the Government (DLH) in implementing environmental damage prevention programs. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach with the technique of determining research subjects, namely purposive . The author uses data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. The number of informants was five people according to the criteria determined purposively. The data analysis technique in this research uses the Miles and Huberman Model and the data validity checking technique, namely triangulation. The results of the research show that environmental communication carried out by the Government (DLH) in implementing the environmental damage prevention program carried out by the Government (DLH) requires communication planning. The planning carried out consists of analyzing the problem, analyzing the audience, formulating goals, developing messages, planning media production. Apart from that, the implementation of environmental communication activities from DLH includes socialization actions, raids/raids, and appeals to the community in Cerenti District, especially the community of Sikakak Village.

What are the Forms and Obstacles of Community Participation in Environmental Damage Prevention?

This research examines the national and international legal frameworks governing community involvement in environmental damage prevention and the challenges and various forms of community participation in environmental damage prevention efforts globally. This study uses a qualitative method to conduct normative legal research, which involves a literature review of various international legal instruments and field cases related to community participation in the prevention of environmental damage and uses Seherly Arnenstein's theory of community participation to examine community participation in environmental conservation. The results show that community participation in preventing environmental damage has a legal position at the national and international levels. At the international level, several agreements, such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and the Basel Convention, have established a legal framework for preventing environmental damage, including community participation. Meanwhile, at the national level, Law No. 32/2009 on Environmental Protection and Management (UU PPLH) has regulated the rights and obligations of the community in protecting the environment. Furthermore, this study found that community participation in preventing environmental damage can be done through various means, such as decision-making processes, access to environmental information, and participation in implementing environmental policies. However, there are still challenges and obstacles in its implementation, such as limited access to information, lack of public awareness, and lack of government and private sector support. Based on this, more significant efforts are needed to strengthen community participation in preventing environmental damage, including increasing access to environmental education and information and establishing more active and effective forums for community participation. The active involvement of the government, civil society organizations, and private institutions is needed to ensure that community participation in preventing environmental damage can be achieved.

Organoleptic Test of Eco-enzyme : Fermentation of Banana Peel Waste

Prevention of environmental damage can be done by recycling household waste both organic and inorganic. One of them is by making eco-enzymes made from banana peel waste which is found in the environment. This study aims to determine the level of respondents' liking based on organoleptic test variables. This research method is an experiment that includes making eco-enzymes, and organoleptic tests consisting of aroma, color and texture variables. Data analysis was carried out in a qualitative descriptive way by looking at the level of respondents' liking. The results showed that the average respondent chose a brown color with a percentage of 90%, yellow 7%, and colorless 3%. The scent variable respondents chose sour odor by 70% and other aromas 30%. While the texture of all respondents chose the composition of liquid eco-enzyme. This is due to the metabolic activity of microorganisms that result in the breakdown of substrates by bacteria resulting in changes in the aroma, color and texture of banana peels. The conclusion of this study is that the use of banana peel as the basic ingredient for making eco-enzyme affects the respondents' level of liking. Eco-enzyme can be used as a natural fertilizer for plant growth and can reduce household waste.

Implementation of Law Enforcement in Environmental Aspects By Undang-undang Number 6 Year 2023

The abstract addresses the low awareness of environmental conservation in Indonesia, as showed by the Environmental Performance Index 2022 (EPI) report. Based on Undang-undang Number 6 Year 2023, this study seeks to investigate the use of law enforcement in environmental elements. The research method involves a literature study approach and a normative juridical approach. The results and discussion highlight the regulations and articles in Undang-undang Number 6 Year 2023 related to environmental law enforcement, including law enforcement authorities, administrative and criminal sanctions, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The implementation of good law enforcement can positively affect environmental protection and preservation. However, improper implementation may lead to negative consequences, such as the criminalization of people living near protected environmental areas. The study emphasizes the role of law enforcement agencies in the implementation of Undang-undang Number 6 Year 2023 and the control and prevention of environmental damage through licensing mechanisms. It also stresses the importance of protecting people's rights in a healthy and sustainable environment. The conclusion emphasizes the need for increased awareness, commitment, and effective environmental law enforcement mechanisms to address environmental problems and prioritize sustainable development in Indonesia.

Implementation of the Public Interest Principle for the Prevention of Environmental Damage Due to the Sand Mining Plan by CV.Kayon in the Gendol River, Sleman Regency

Mining in Indonesia provides great economic benefits, but can also cause negative impacts in the form of environmental damage. Attention to mining, apart from its negative impacts, is also related to the public interest, namely the right of everyone to a good and healthy environment (Article 65 paragraph 1 of the Environmental Protection and Management Law). CV Kayon needs to pay attention to the principle of public interest for the surrounding community by conducting mediation to produce a consensus decision that provides benefits for both parties. The implementation of the principle of public interest is the main thing that must be done by CV Kayon so that the Sindumartani Village community does not reject the sand mining that will be carried out, but of course, it must pay attention to the rights, wishes, local wisdom of the community and prioritize the benefits that can be provided, on the one hand, the Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL) that CV Kayon already has needs to be socialized to the community, so that the community knows what kind of impact it will have and environmental preservation after mining activities have been carried out.

Implementation of the Public Interest Principle for the Prevention of Environmental Damage Due to the Sand Mining Plan by CV.Kayon in the Gendol River, Sleman Regency

Implementation of the Public Interest Principle for the Prevention of Environmental Damage Due to the Sand Mining Plan by CV.Kayon in the Gendol River, Sleman Regency

Theoretical Exergoenvironmental Analysis of a Tunnel Furnace and Drying System in a Brick Production

The performance of a tunnel furnace and a tunnel dryer in a brick production was exergoenvironmentally assessed. The real production data of a brick factory in Turkey with a daily production capacity of 392 tons of fired bricks were used in the analysis. The exergoenvironmental factor of the control volume was calculated as 0.87. The specific exergoenvironmental cost of the control volume was determined to be 559.55 €/h, 3.39 €cent/ kg fired brick and 1.94 €cent/MJ. The specific exergoeconomic cost and the environmental damage prevention cost were obtained to be 0.41 € cent/MJ and 1.53 € cent/MJ, respectively. Because the ratio of exergoenvironmental cost to sales price of 2.41 € cent / kg fired brick was 1.41 (above 1), it was concluded that the brick production in Turkey was not sustainable in terms of exergoenvironmental analysis.

Improving the operational reliability and safety of channels in precast concrete cladding on substandard aggregates

The article is devoted to the problem of safety and reliability of water management systems. Most of these systems in the North Caucasus are in unsatisfactory condition, which leads to a rise in the groundwater level, salinization and contamination of adjacent lands, flooding of territories, pollution of places of residence and a decrease in the standard of living of the population. For the repair and restoration of systems and prevention of environmental damage to environmental components, by reducing filtration losses, both under normal operating conditions and under seismic impacts, precast concrete elements on inexpensive non-composite aggregates are proposed. Despite their (aggregates) relatively low quality and availability, concretes and trays, pipes and slabs made of it are characterized by a high resource-saving effect and meet the requirements of safety and reliability. This is achieved by adding a formiate-alcohol plasticizer to the concrete mixture, which has a super-liquefying effect that reduces the water consumption of the concrete mixture (water-reducing effect) and increasing the construction, technical and operational properties, including the reduction of seismic activity. The recommended proposals will significantly reduce the losses of water supplied to consumers, both in normal and extreme operating conditions, prevent flooding, pollution and waterlogging of adjacent territories, and improve the living conditions of the population.

Compressive Strength of Chipped Rubber Aggregate Concrete: A Review

Concrete is a widely used material for construction therefore, it is necessary to identify materials that are economical, environmentally friendly, easily available, and prevention of environmental damage while sourcing the materials, hence the aim of this study. The current study’s objective is to have a comprehensive study on the previous research identifying the effects of chipped rubber as concrete coarse aggregate and the compressive strength (fc) of the concrete and to identify areas of relevance for better sustainability to reduce the rate of waste rubber and degradation of the environment. To achieve the objectives of this study, a review of previous research works was conducted and analyzed. A comprehensive study on the fc of chipped rubber coarse aggregate concrete (RCAC) was studied by reviewing previous research. The addition of chipped rubber in concrete to a specific ratio can enhance or reduce the concrete fc. But a reduction in the rubber concrete’s fc can be seen when the rubber content ratio exceeded 20%. When the chipped tyre rubber is treated with coupling agents, an increase in the concrete fc can be seen. The use of chipped rubber in concrete production reduces environmental degradation and proves as a step toward the sustainable development goal (SDG). Chipped RCAC mixtures are weaker than regular concrete mixtures. RCAC on the other hand is more ductile and has a better energy dissipation pattern. The fc of concrete was found to be affected by substituting concrete aggregates with rubber.

ABSORPTION COOLING SYSTEM UTILIZING DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST HEAT

The global industrial development, the increasing demand for energy, the limited availability of resources for the future generations of fossil fuels, and the prevention of environmental damage caused by their burning have led to public concern. Increasing energy consumption by buildings has led the wider global attention to its social, environmental, and economic implications. In this study, the emission gases from diesel engines have been utilized to drive a single effect absorption cooling system. In this study, water and lithium bromide mixture is used as a working fluid in absorption cooling system to benefit from waste heat from diesel engine that it may reach 190°C. This system mostly require only waste heat as the energy source to function properly. It has several advantages such as lower required electricity compared with vapor compression system, and it uses safer refrigerant. Engineering Equation Solver EES was executed to analyze the performance of this system, and to study the effects of the temperature of the generator, the absorber, the condenser and the evaporator on the performance of the system and on the cooling capacity. The cycle simulation is based on the operating temperature ranges and fixed parameters which includes: Evaporating temperature within a range of 5-20 °C, generator temperature within a range of 90-120°C, condenser temperature ranges from 25 to 38°C, absorber temperature range from 25 to 34°C, effectiveness of heat exchanger range from 0.64 to 0.8, strong solution flow rate 0.05 to 1.5 kg/s. The Coefficient of Performance COP of the system, based on these inputs, reaches about 0.76 and the cooling capacity reaches to 14 kW. It is found that when the generator temperature is increased, the COP is decreased. This is because the increase in generator temperature lowers LiBr-water concentration. Also, the temperature increase of the generator increases the cooling capacity. The increase in the absorber temperature reduces the COP as well as the cooling capacity. This is due to a decrease in the concentration of the solution. The absorption rate could be raised by increasing the solution concentration. The higher the concentration, the greater the absorption rate. The COP and cooling capacity improves when the evaporator temperature increases. The increase in effectiveness of heat exchangers causes an increase of system COP.

TAFAKKUR SEBAGAI KONSEPSI MENUJU KEABADIAN MANUSIA MODERN

The purpose of this study is to understand human identity as a servant in an era where technological sophistication is rapidly increasing which causes humans to be preoccupied with the virtual world. The millennial generation who spends their time chatting, Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, YouTube and so on, forgets about their future. This research uses the library research method (library), with a descriptive-analytical method through the religious theology approach. As stated in Surah Ali Imran verses 190-191, in this surah there is also an explanation of ethics for people who meditate, namely by confronting Allah by purifying Him from the futility of creating something. The results obtained in this study can determine the concept of tafakkur, namely faith, ulul albab, dhikr, meditating which then ends with prayer. In this study, we also know the correlation of contemplation to the prevention of environmental damage to devotion in the goodness of the world to the hereafter. If a person or group from the community always applies the content contained in Surah Ali Imran verses 190-191, it can reduce activities that are not useful, useless and will automatically increase the quality of one's faith. This faith will give birth to humans who have good morals and mentality, so that they can overcome environmental damage and eternal goodness throughout time.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Protection in the Nigerian Energy Sector: Reflection on Issues and Legal Reform

The abatement of environmental degradation has been an issue which has received growing attention in recent times. Despite the increased attention however, environment pollution has remained unabated in Nigeria with its adverse impacts on the citizens. The question then is, do businesses owe society any social responsibility as it relates to the protection of environment? The Energy sector in Nigeria plays a very crucial role in Nigeria’s development, as the industrial development and innovation necessary for the economic development of any country is directly linked to the management of energy resources. Nigeria is endowed with abundant (fossil fuel) energy resources, such as oil, gas, coal, fuel wood, etc., which are dominantly the fuel sources for electrical energy production, yet, Nigeria is faced with environmental challenges capable of limiting and destroying access to these energy resources without taking cognizance of their environmental control. Therefore, this article attempts at navigating the imperative of Corporate Social Responsibility. Furthermore, the use of Corporate Social Responsibility as a tool for abatement and prevention of environmental damage to the energy sector is considered. Finally, possible recommendations were made as control measure through CSR in Nigeria in order to protect the energy resources and ensure a clean and healthy environment.

Data-driven method for real-time prediction and uncertainty quantification of fatigue failure under stochastic loading using artificial neural networks and Gaussian process regression

Various engineering systems such as naval and aerial vehicles, offshore structures, and mechanical components of motorized systems, are exposed to fatigue failures due to stochastic loadings. Methods for early failure prediction are essential for engineering, military, and civil applications. In addition to the prediction of time to failure (TtF), uncertainty quantification (UQ) is of major importance for real-time decision-making purposes. Usually, time domain or frequency domain methods are used for fatigue prediction, such as rainflow counting and Miner’s rule or Dirlik’s method. However, those methods suffer from over-simplistic modeling and inaccurate failure predictions under stochastic loadings. During the last years, several data-driven models were suggested for offline fatigue failure. However, most of them are not capable of both accurate real-time fatigue prediction and UQ. In the current work, a probabilistic data-driven model is introduced. A hybrid architecture of a fully connected artificial neural network (FC-ANN) and Gaussian process regression (GPR) is proposed to ensure enhanced predictive abilities and simultaneous UQ of the predicted TtF. The real-time prediction and UQ performances of the suggested model are validated using both synthetic and experimental data. This novel hybrid method is fully data-driven and extends the forecasting capabilities of existing time-domain and machine learning-based methods for fatigue prediction. It paves the way towards the development of a preventive system that provides real-time safety and operational instructions and insights for structural health monitoring (SHM) purposes, allowing prevention of environmental damage, and loss of human lives.