Use Of Alternative Sources Research Articles

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This academic paper focuses on the future of clean energy that will be used to propel aircraft in the future. The new type of clean energy will have significant positive impact on the environment as the current source of fuel generated from aircraft engine and from the aerospace industry. This study serves to promote awareness and to inspire research and development of new energy alternatives that can be utilized in the aerospace industry with the intention of reducing pollution. The resulting pollution emitted by aircraft engine during flight contributes to the higher year on year overall global temperature and the changes in seasonality from years before are causes for concern and the aerospace industry should take to heart the significance of impact that air travel has on the global environment. It is therefore very important for the major players in the aeronautical industry to take action to find ways to cut emissions to lower environmental impact. This means that manufacturers and engineers need to rethink their design and material use to enable the aeronautical industry to be more environmentally friendly which means innovative use of alternative sources of fuel or clean energy such as electric or hybrid engines while vehicles used in the airports should also be changed from combustion to electric. This will have a positive impact on the environment within the airport and the environment in general going forward. Improve engine performance and/or alternative fuel, aircraft parts to lower weight and thus pollution, airports must have ways to better manage traffic to improve fuel efficiency of aircraft.

Clients' perspectives on the utilization of reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and child health services in primary health centers during COVID-19 pandemic in 10 States of Nigeria: A cross-sectional study.

Reports from various parts of the world suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic may have severe adverse effects on the delivery and uptake of reproductive health, maternal, neonatal, and child health (RMNCH) services. The objective of the study was to explore women's experiences with utilization of RMNCH services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, and to elicit their perceptions on ways to sustain effective service delivery during the pandemic. A cross-sectional survey of 2930 women using primary health care facilities for antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and child care services before and after the onset of the pandemic in 10 States of Nigeria were interviewed with a semi-structured questionnaire. Data were collected on women's socio-demographic characteristics and pregnancy histories, the services they sought before and after the pandemic, the challenges they faced in accessing the services, their use of alternative sources of health care, and their recommendations on ways to sustain RMNCH service delivery during the pandemic. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, and multivariable logistic regression using SPSS 20.0. All the statistical analyses were two-tailed with a 95% confidence interval, and the p-value was set at 0.05. The logistic regression results showed that women were at least 56% more likely to report that they used family planning, antenatal, and delivery services before the pandemic than after the pandemic started, but 38% less likely to report use of postnatal services. The experience of difficulty accessing RMNCH services was 23% more likely after the pandemic started than before the pandemic. Three categories of recommendations made by the respondents on measures to sustain RMNCH delivery during the pandemic included 1) facility improvement, and staff recruitment and re-training; 2) free and readily accessible PHC services, and 3) the provision of social safety nets including transportation and palliatives. We conclude that the COVID-19 pandemic limited women's access to antenatal, delivery, and childcare services offered in PHCs in Nigeria. Addressing the recommendations and the concerns raised by women will help to sustain the delivery of RMNCH services during the COVID-19 pandemic and future epidemics or health emergencies in Nigeria.

Industry survey of added vitamins and trace minerals in U.S. swine diets.

From November 2021 to February 2022, 37 swine nutritionists representing 29 production systems and 8 nutrition supplier companies in the United States were surveyed about added vitamin and trace mineral concentrations in swine diets. Respondents were asked to provide vitamin premix and trace mineral concentrations, inclusion rates, and weight ranges associated with feeding phases. Survey participants represented 4.38 million sows, or 72% of the U.S. industry. Data were compiled into three nursery phases (phase 1, weaning to 7 kg; phase 2, 7 to 11 kg; and phase 3, 11 to 23 kg), three finishing phases (23 to 55 kg; 55 to 100 kg; 100 kg to market), gilt development, gestation, lactation, and boar. Within each dietary phase, the vitamins and trace minerals of interest included: vitamins A, D, E, and K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12, choline, vitamin C, carnitine, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, selenium, zinc, cobalt, and chromium. Descriptive statistics used included: average, weighted average (determined by the total number of sows represented), median, minimum, maximum, 25th percentile (lowest quartile), and 75th percentile (highest quartile). In addition, all average supplementation rates for vitamins and trace minerals within each phase of production were compared to the requirement estimates reported in the NRC (2012). Nutritionists generally supplemented vitamins and trace minerals well above the NRC (2012) requirement estimates. However, great variation among respondents was observed in all vitamins and trace minerals, particularly in the fat-soluble vitamins. Also, the use of alternative sources of vitamin D [25(OH)D3], E (natural, d-alpha-tocopherol), and organic or chelated minerals like copper, manganese, selenium, and zinc were being used by approximately 40% of the respondents, primarily in breeding herd and nursery diets. Understanding current supplementation practices may help develop research trials to test different vitamin and trace mineral inclusions and provide an industry benchmark of vitamin and trace mineral usage.

УСТОЙЧИВОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ АРХИТЕКТУРНОГО ОБЛИКА ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫХ ОБЪЕКТОВ НА ПРИМЕРЕ ЗАРУБЕЖНОГО ОПЫТА

The industry is at a new qualitative stage of its development. The prerequisites for the transition to a new stage are the following: the development of science, the use of modern technologies, innovations, materials, computerization and programming. The architecture of modern industrial buildings is the object of research. The architectural appearance of "sustainable architecture" for industrial purposes is poorly studied. The characteristic features of architectural solutions are studied. They helped to achieve the belonging of the object to the "sustainable architecture", including in the decisions of the appearance of the industrial facility. Volumes, facades, basic planning ideas affecting the volume and appearance of the object are analyzed. Conclusions are formulated. Attitude towards industry of architecture and towards architecture of industrial buildings are changing. A general trend has been identified – this is the humanization of industrial architecture: a partial departure from the standardization of architectural solutions; multifunctionality; a departure from "closed" production; the appearance of a building with "blurred" typological features of industrial architecture, a shift towards the appearance of a public object. The tendencies to fulfill the criteria of "sustainable development of architecture" are formulated: the use of alternative sources of electricity, innovative technologies and building materials; the active use of scientific developments; computerization and programming. Special attention is paid to safety for the population and working personnel, environmental safety. A set of measures is being taken to achieve safety, including the use of architectural and structural solutions. The originality of facades, volumes, non-standard solutions of an ideological and planning nature also become the hallmark of the "sustainable development of architecture".

Mapping the Circulation of a Less-Translated Literature: Georgian Books Abroad Since 1991

ABSTRACT This article maps the circulation of Georgian books abroad, through translation, from 1991 to 2019 (since Georgia’s independence from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics [USSR] to Georgian culture’s internationalization after the guest-of-honorship at the 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair). The analysis demonstrates that interperipheral relations do not necessarily depend on mediation from the centers, as the world system of translations has tended to assume. Although the main locus of translation of Georgian books after 1991 was Western Europe, a “translation zone” distinct from the global centers of consecration situated in the Caucasus-Black Sea region has also emerged, while the shared history of twentieth-century socialism and its translational network may have left some traces in the post-Soviet space in terms of cultural transfers. Equally, the role of cultural mediators has proved crucial in the process of circulation. The article also argues for the use of alternative sources in order to analyze translation flows with the goal of adding nuance to the core-periphery model in light of the limitations of the Index Translationum.

Assessment of Measures to Increase Water Efficiency in Public Swimming Pools

Situations of water stress or even water scarcity are becoming frequent in many regions of the planet, due to the exponential increase in population, the economic development model, and/or climate change. An example of a region where climate change is causing increasing situations of water stress is southern Europe, in the Mediterranean basin. One of the countries where this situation is becoming evident is Portugal, especially the center and south of the country, which has led the government to promote legislation or support for more efficient use of water in different sectors. In the case of the urban sector, local authorities, which are responsible for public water supply, have sought to promote specific actions for the conservation of drinking water and water efficiency measures in buildings and public spaces, in addition to other measures to raise awareness of the consumers. In this article, two technical measures proposed for public swimming pool complexes in the municipality of Cascais are analysed, aiming at greater efficiency in the use of water and the use of alternative sources for non-potable uses. These measures involved carrying out water efficiency audits at the facilities and a feasibility study on the use of the volumes of daily water renewal in swimming pools, for non-potable uses, specifically for flushing toilets. The results show that, in addition to their significant contribution to greater water efficiency in urban areas, these measures are also interesting from an economic point of view, also contributing to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Prophetic Energy Assessment with Smart Implements in Hydroelectricity Entities Using Artificial Intelligence Algorithm

An encouraging development is the quick expansion of renewable energy extraction. Harnessing renewable energy is economically feasible at the current rate of technological advancement. Traditional energy sources, such as coal, petroleum, and hydrocarbons, which have negative effects on the environment, are coming under more social and financial pressure. Companies need more solar and wind power because this calls for a well-balanced mix of renewable resources and a higher proportion of alternative energy sources. Sustainable energy can be captured using a variety of techniques. Massive scale and small-sized are the two most prevalent techniques. No renewable energy source possesses an inherent property that restricts how it may be managed or how it can be planned to produce electricity. A number of factors have contributed to a growth in the use of alternative sources, one of which is to mitigate the effects of rising temperatures. To improve the ability to estimate renewable energy, various modeling approaches have been created. This region might use an HRES to give many sources with the inclusion of different energy sources. The inventiveness of solar and wind power and the brilliant ability of neural networks to handle complex time-series data signals have both aided in the prediction of sustainable energy. Therefore, this research will examine the numerous information models in order to determine which proposed models can provide accurate projections of renewable energy output, such as sunlight, wind, or pumped storage. In the fields of sustainable energy predictions, a number of machine learning methods, such as multilayer perceptions MLP, RNN CNN, and LSTM designs, are frequently utilized. This form of modeling uses historical data to predict potential values and can predict short-term patterns in solar and wind generation.

Assessing the effect of new data sources on the consumer price index: a deterministic approach to uncertainty and sensitivity

Abstract One of the greatest challenges facing official statistics in the 21st century is the use of alternative sources of data about prices (scanned and scraped data) in the analysis of price dynamics, which also involves selecting the appropriate formula of the price index at the elementary group (5-digit) level. When consumer price indices of goods and services are constructed, a number of subjective decisions are made at different stages, e.g. regarding the choice of data sources and types of indices used for the purpose of estimation. All of these decisions can affect the bias of consumer price indices, i.e. the extent to which they contribute to the overall uncertainty about the resulting index values. By measuring how robust consumer price indices are, one can assess the impact that the decisions made at the different stages of index construction have on the index values. This assessment involves analysing uncertainty and sensitivity. The purpose of the study described in the article was to determine how much and in which direction the consumer price index changes when including scanner and scraped data in the analysis, in addition to the data on prices collected by enumerators. The impact of these new data sources was assessed by analysing uncertainty and sensitivity under the deterministic approach. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, it is a novel application of robustness analysis to measure inflation using new data sources. The empirical study was based on data for February and March 2021, while scanner and scraped data about selected categories of food products were obtained from one retail chain operating hundreds of points of sale in Poland and selling products online. It was found that the choice of a data source has the most significant impact on the final value of the index at the elementary group level, while the choice of the aggregation formula used to consolidate different data sources is of secondary importance.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on presentations to health services following self-harm: systematic review.

Evidence on the impact of the pandemic on healthcare presentations for self-harm has accumulated rapidly. However, existing reviews do not include studies published beyond 2020. To systematically review evidence on presentations to health services following self-harm during the COVID-19 pandemic. A comprehensive search of databases (WHO COVID-19 database; Medline; medRxiv; Scopus; PsyRxiv; SocArXiv; bioRxiv; COVID-19 Open Research Dataset, PubMed) was conducted. Studies published from 1 January 2020 to 7 September 2021 were included. Study quality was assessed with a critical appraisal tool. Fifty-one studies were included: 57% (29/51) were rated as 'low' quality, 31% (16/51) as 'moderate' and 12% (6/51) as 'high-moderate'. Most evidence (84%, 43/51) was from high-income countries. A total of 47% (24/51) of studies reported reductions in presentation frequency, including all six rated as high-moderate quality, which reported reductions of 17-56%. Settings treating higher lethality self-harm were overrepresented among studies reporting increased demand. Two of the three higher-quality studies including study observation months from 2021 reported reductions in self-harm presentations. Evidence from 2021 suggests increased numbers of presentations among adolescents, particularly girls. Sustained reductions in numbers of self-harm presentations were seen into the first half of 2021, although this evidence is based on a relatively small number of higher-quality studies. Evidence from low- and middle-income countries is lacking. Increased numbers of presentations among adolescents, particularly girls, into 2021 is concerning. Findings may reflect changes in thresholds for help-seeking, use of alternative sources of support and variable effects of the pandemic across groups.

Citrus Irrigation With Desalinated Seawater Under a Climate Change Scenario.

In arid and semiarid regions, the current lack of natural water resources is driving the use of alternative sources for crop irrigation, such as desalinated seawater (DSW). However, the use of DSW could affect the crop productivity due to its chemical composition (predominance of phytotoxic ions: Na+, Cl−, and B). Citrus species are classified as salt and boron-sensitive; however, the rootstock plays a fundamental role in the tree’s tolerance of abiotic stresses. One-year-old ‘Verna’ lemon trees grafted on two rootstocks (CM, Citrus macrophylla, and SO, sour orange) were used. These rootstocks differ in their salinity and boron tolerance, SO being more tolerant than CM. The experiment was carried out at high temperature (35/27°C), and the plants were irrigated with three types of water supplemented with Hoagland nutrients: DSW, DLB (DSW with low boron), and Control (distilled water). The plants were irrigated three times per week and harvested 7 months after the treatments started. The response to high levels of Cl−, Na+, and B was rootstock-dependent. Under the high temperature conditions, the growth of plants grafted on SO was not affected by DSW, and these plants did not reach the Cl− threshold of phytotoxicity, so the decrease in the shoot growth of plants grafted on CM due to DSW irrigation was related more to Cl− rather than the foliar Na+ accumulation. Plants grafted on SO and irrigated with DSW accumulated more B than those grafted on CM, surpassing the threshold of phytotoxicity and producing greater oxidative stress. As the growth of these plants was not reduced, the effects of DSW on plant growth were not directly related to the concentration of B and there must be some mechanisms that allow these plants to withstand the negative effects of high foliar B, such as the increased levels of quaternary ammonium compounds. Since the response of citrus plants to DSW depended on the rootstock, the results obtained in this experiment, using DSW at high temperature, could be useful for the future management of citrus crops, because climate change will increase temperatures and exacerbate the scarcity of water resources in citrus-growing areas.

Analysis of the selection of the auxiliary drive system for a special purpose hybrid rail vehicle

Strict emission standards mean that the internal combustion engines used in means of transport must meet the standards for the emission of harmful compounds. For this reason, there is an increase in the use of alternative sources of propulsion, including rail transport. The article presents unconventional solutions of drive systems in rail vehicles using hybrid systems and fuel cells. The concept of the realizing project of a special-purpose rail vehicle, which is to be able to be driven from three different sources, was presented. Considerations concerning the selection of the internal combustion propulsion system, which is to be used as an auxiliary in the vehicle, are described. The possibilities of installing the power unit on the vehicle were also presented.

Use of mild reaction conditions to improve quality parameters and sustainability during biolubricant production

The use of alternative sources to produce less pollutant biofuels and biomaterials, replacing petroleum-derived products, is becoming an important issue for international organizations, governments, and society. Thus, biodiesel and biolubricant production has been increasingly researched, offering promising results. These products present some advantages such as sustainability or biodegradability, among others. However, some of their quality parameters can be altered during storage, mainly due to their low oxidative stability. Consequently, auto-oxidation processes can take place, increasing viscosity or acid number, which can compromise their marketability. To avoid these inconveniences, some alternatives have been presented, such as the use of antioxidants, vegetable oil selection or the promotion of mild chemical conditions during production. The aim of this work was to assess the use of vacuum during biolubricant production from high-oleic safflower oil through double transesterification with methanol and 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol to obtain mild chemical conditions. Under these circumstances (working pressure at 210 mmHg) and compared to previous studies, temperature and catalyst addition could be reduced from 140 to 100 °C and from 0.5 to 0.3%, respectively, increasing the reaction yield from 92.9 to 94.69% and improving the quality of the biolubricant, with 30% increase in viscosity index.

Alternative sources use and misinformation exposure and susceptibility: The curvilinear moderation effects of socioeconomic status

In an era of post-truth, the rise of alternative information sources is often blamed for the spread of misinformation. This study responds to a call for rediscovering the role of socioeconomic status (SES) by investigating the quadratic moderation effects of SES on associations between the use of alternative sources and misinformation exposure and susceptibility. Poisson regression models were fitted with the data coming from an online survey with 955 Chinese respondents. Findings show that the moderation effects are quadratic when income, rather than educational attainment, serves as the measurement of SES. The implications of the findings with respect to overeducation, income’s cognitive effects, and the non-equivalence of SES’s common measures in studies of media effects are discussed.

Nutritional Management of Moderate- and Late-Preterm Infants Commenced on Intravenous Fluids Pending Mother's Own Milk: Cohort Analysis From the DIAMOND Trial.

BackgroundExclusive breastmilk is the desired enteral nutrition for babies born moderate- and late-preterm between 32+0 and 36+6 weeks' gestation; however, this goal is often difficult to achieve.MethodsA prospective cohort of babies 32+0 −35+6 weeks' gestation enrolled in the DIAMOND trial were randomized to a condition specifying that babies should receive mother's own milk (MOM) as the only enteral feed. Factors associated with the successful transition to MOM, defined as MOM being the sole enteral feeding at the time of the first cessation of intravenous (IV) fluids, were investigated by logistic regression. Time to commencement of a milk other than MOM was analyzed by Kaplan–Meier survival curves.ResultsA total of 151 eligible babies (60% boys) were included, 93 (63%) of whom successfully transitioned from IV fluids onto MOM only. Alternative sources of milk, mostly formula, were used to transition from IV fluids onto enteral feeds more often in multiples and Māori, and was commenced earlier in Māori than other ethnicities (p = 0.007) and in late-preterm compared with moderate-preterm babies (p=0.01). Receiving exclusively breastmilk at discharge was more likely for babies who successfully transitioned from IV fluids onto MOM only [OR (95% confidence intervals) 4.9 (2.3–10.6)] and who received only MOM in the first week after birth [4.8 (2.2–10.4)], both p < 0.0001. Receiving breastmilk exclusively at discharge was less likely for Māori than Caucasian babies [0.2 (0.1–0.6), p < 0.0006]. There was no difference in the use of alternative sources of milk in babies who received parenteral nutrition or dextrose or between small-for-gestational-age and appropriate-for-gestational-age babies.ConclusionsDespite an intention to provide only MOM, significant numbers of moderate- and late-preterm babies received formula to transition from IV fluids, and this differed by ethnicity. The drivers underlying these decisions require further investigation. These data highlight an urgent need for quality initiatives to support and encourage mothers of moderate- and late-preterm babies in their lactation.

Shale-based matrix as an alternative fertilizer supplement for 'irati' plum

Plant nutrition is one of the factors that can influence fruit yield and quality. Brazilian soils are generally highly weathered, acidic and have low natural fertility with generalized nutrient deficits, especially of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). The use of alternative sources of nutrients such as rock powder and mining co-products, when applied together, can increase the efficiency of soluble sources of P and K, and could reduce the need for soluble fertilizer imports that are often expensive and have low residual effect in the soil. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate MBR matrix fertilizer rates on fruit quality and plum cultivation, cv. Irati. This study was conducted at the UTFPR Campus Pato Branco, from 2009 to 2014. The experimental design was a randomized block with four replications and three plants per plot. Treatments (Tn) were: recommended chemical fertilizer replacement (T5); 2/3 of the recommended fertilization plus: 0 (T1), 500 (T2), 1000 (T3) and 2000 (T4) kg ha−1 yr−1 of MBR matrix; and without replacement (T6). Characteristics of plant quality, productivity and development, as well as leaf and soil contents of P and K were evaluated. The annual application of 1,000 kg ha−1 of the shale-based fertilizer matrix can be used as a complement to 1/3 of the P and K fertilization, in ‘Irati’ plum cultivation, by increasing accumulated production by 21.4%, maintaining the quality of the fruits, and maintaining adequate soil levels of P and K. The results demonstrate that the use of mining co-products of the Irati Formation has the potential for being used in agriculture as a source of nutrients, contributing to an increase in the efficiency of soluble sources of P and K, reducing the dependence on imported nutrient inputs and increasing local sustainable development..

Development of integrated solutions for the decentralisation of electricity supply to power-hungry regions

The relevance of the study is conditioned by the need for practical development and implementation of integrated solutions for the decentralisation of power supply to various geographical regions suffering from a shortage of electric energy due to pronounced problems with the energy supply. The purpose of this study is to identify the main aspects of the development of integrated solutions for the decentralisation of energy supply to power-hungry regions, which may be of significant practical importance from the standpoint of improving the quality of energy supply to such regions. The leading methodological approach in this study is a combination of methods of system analysis of existing principles for the development of integrated solutions for the decentralisation of electricity supply to regions suffering from power shortages, with an analytical investigation of various aspects of electricity supply to power-hungry regions, which is of significant practical importance in terms of improving the quality of electricity supply to remote settlements and districts of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The results obtained clearly indicate the existence of significant prospects for the use of alternative sources of electricity in the issues of decentralisation of power supply to power-hungry regions, and also demonstrate the sequence of development and practical implementation of integrated solutions aimed at timely solving this problem, aimed at meeting the demand for electric energy of residential facilities in these regions and industrial production located in them. The results of this study and the conclusions formulated on their basis are of significant practical importance for employees of power supply systems, who solve practical issues of electric energy supplies to remote geographical regions suffering from power shortages.

Modern world trends in the study of problems of irrigated viticulture: a brief overview

An overview of the latest scientific developments in the field of irrigated viticulture is presented. The emphasis is placed on innovative developments that study the phenological features of the development of the vine under water stress, the issues of the use of alternative sources for irrigation are highlighted, the main trends in the development of digital technologies for the manage-ment of water conservation systems are considered.

Clinical Trial Eligibility Criteria and Recently Approved Cancer Therapies for Patients With Brain Metastases.

Brain metastases cause significant morbidity and mortality in patients with advanced cancer. In the era of precision oncology and immunotherapy, there are rapidly evolving systemic treatment options. These novel therapies may have variable intracranial efficacy, and patients with brain metastases remain a population of special interest. Typically, only patients with stable, asymptomatic and/or treated brain metastases are enrolled in clinical trials, or may be excluded altogether, particularly in the setting of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis. Consequently, this leads to significant concerns on the external validity of clinical trial evidence to real-world clinical practice. Here we describe the current trends in cancer clinical trial eligibility for patients with brain metastases in both early and late phase trials, with a focus on targeted and immunotherapies. We evaluate recent newly FDA approved therapies and the clinical trial evidence base leading to approval. This includes analysis of inclusion and exclusion criteria, requirements for baseline screening for brain metastases, surveillance cerebral imaging and incorporation of trial endpoints for patients with brain metastases. Finally, the use of alternative sources of data such as real-world evidence with registries and collaborative studies will be discussed.

Application of the logistic regression model to assess the likelihood of making tangible investments by agricultural enterprises

This paper presents the methodological assumptions of a logistic regression model and presents an example of the use of this type of models to assess the factors determining investment decisions of agricultural enterprises. The aim of the study was to identify and evaluate the factors influencing the decisions of agricultural enterprises in Central Pomerania with respect to tangible investments using the logistic regression model. The results of the research proved that the probability of making tangible investments by agricultural enterprises in Central Pomerania is influenced by financial factors: the structure of the use of capital expenditure (x1, x4); use of traditional sources of financing (x5, x6, x8); use of alternative sources of financing (x13); variable combining the use of traditional and alternative sources of financing (x14), as well as non-financial factors: characteristics of the enterprise (x17) and behavioral aspects (x18). It was also established that financial factors have a greater impact on the development of tangible investments in agricultural enterprises in Central Pomerania than non-financial factors.

КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНІ ПОЛОЖЕННЯ СТРАТЕГІЇ ЕНЕРГОЕФЕКТИВНОГО ТА ЕКОЛОГОБЕЗПЕЧНОГО РОЗВИТКУ ГРОМАД

It is substantiated that the modern development of territorial communities of Ukraine requires research into the causes of socio-economic problems and the search for innovative ways to overcome them. With the beginning of active military operations on the territory of our state, the issue of energy supply of communities became especially relevant, which determined the relevance of the study. The expediency of using the SWOT analysis method to determine gaps in the development of communities has been proven, in particular, it has shown that the common problem of most communities is inefficient waste management and problems with the provision of energy resources, which can be overcome by joint measures – the organization of biofuel production and the use of other alternative sources energy A systematic approach was used to implement this idea – a Strategy for energy-efficient and ecologically safe development of communities was proposed. The principles of the development of the Strategy have been determined, including: the hierarchy of waste management, self-sufficiency, minimizing the impact of the implementation of the strategy on the environment, precautions, the observance of which guarantees the effectiveness of the proposed measures. An important place in the Strategy is the effective management of waste and its use for the production of biofuels – biogas, pellets and briquettes, which allows to obtain a positive environmental effect and to turn waste into a source of energy resources. It is also proposed to develop the production and use of alternative sources of energy, which are quite diverse: solar, wind, geothermal energy, biogas, bioethanol, biodiesel, straw, briquettes, straw. The most promising directions for Ukrainian communities have been determined – solar, wind energy and bioenergy. It is substantiated that energy cooperation is a direction that will help implement bioenergy projects in communities. Measures have been identified that will contribute to the attraction of investments in the implementation of the Strategy, since the proposed strategic directions require significant funds, which the average community does not have.