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    Environmental Ethics of Buddhism: Ecological Values in the Mirror of Wisdom by Erdeni Galshiev
    EJournal Publishing ; 2021
    In:  International Journal of Social Science and Humanity ( 2021-11-4), p. 114-118
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    In: International Journal of Social Science and Humanity, EJournal Publishing, ( 2021-11-4), p. 114-118
    Abstract: The aim of this article is to analyze one of the most outstanding works of Buryat didactic literature – The Mirror of Wisdom by Erdeni Khaibzun Galshiev (1855 – 26 June (9 July) 1915) and to identify the Buddhist ecological values in it. We argue that in the modern context of global environmental awareness as well as local ecological problems in the Baikal region, Russia, The Mirror of Wisdom, and its described practices for laymen have become extremely significant and can serve as the guideline for sustainable living. We start with the overview of the historical background of Buddhism on the territory of the republic of Buryatia, Russia, go on with the general structure of The Mirror of Wisdom by Erdeni Galshiev, and proceed to the analysis of ecological values, such as non-harming to other creatures, the law of karma, non-attachment, and so on. The analysis shows that although written a century ago and not aimed initially to bring together the inter-related issues of population, consumption and the environment, The Mirror of Wisdom suggests certain conclusions concerning these issues and can contribute to ecological sustainability as well as economic and social justice.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2010-3646
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.18178/ijssh.2021.V11.1050
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: EJournal Publishing
    Publication Date: 2021
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    The Effect of Soil and Water Conservation Structures on the Soil Biophysical and Chemical Properties in the Gidabo Sub-basin, Ethiopian Rift Valley
    EJournal Publishing ; 2021
    In:  International Journal of Environmental Science and Development Vol. 12, No. 12 ( 2021), p. 363-371
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    In: International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, EJournal Publishing, Vol. 12, No. 12 ( 2021), p. 363-371
    Abstract: Soil erosion is one of the global challenges noticed as a cause for unsustainable socio-economic and environmental conditions. Over the last half-century, various soil and water conservation (SWC) practices were introduced in Ethiopia, but the conservation work could not be fully achieved in many areas. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the effect and constraints of physical SWC on selected soil biophysical and chemical properties of the Ethiopian rift valley. The primary and secondary data sources were used to answer the intended objectives. The statistical analysis of variance showed that the soil texture of the study area was affected by the type of conservation technologies than agroecology and slope characteristics. However, soil bulk density was not significantly affected at all. The study also showed that the soil biophysical and chemical properties were significantly affected by the variation of agroecology and SWC technologies. The overall result of the study depicted that about 40% of the conservation work failed to maintain soil fertility because the farmers have constraints to adopt and adapt the SWC work. The constraints include small land size, shortage of fuel wood, dependency on food aid, less productivity of the soil, youth migration, and long lasted effect of conservation works. These constraints were seen as causes for inferior agricultural product, food insecurity, famine, migration and frequent drought of the area. The study concluded that the SWC work of the area should focus on variation of agroecology, SWC technologies, and local constraints. Also, the policy of natural resource conservation should consider local constraints to implement the national SWC guideline.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2010-0264
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.18178/ijesd.2021.12.12.1362
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: EJournal Publishing
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Selection of a Suitable Waste to Energy Technology for Greater Beirut Area Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process
    EJournal Publishing ; 2023
    In:  International Journal of Environmental Science and Development Vol. 14, No. 6 ( 2023), p. 340-347
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    In: International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, EJournal Publishing, Vol. 14, No. 6 ( 2023), p. 340-347
    Abstract: Waste to Energy (WtE) is becoming an interesting option for many countries as an effective waste management solution. The goal of this study is the selection of a suitable WtE technology for the treatment of municipal solid waste in Greater Beirut Area (GBA). In adopting a potential WtE technology for solid waste treatment in GBA, the protection of the environment and citizens health is mandatory, but it is also evident the pressing need for economically feasible new electrical energy sources. For a well and an efficient functioning of a WtE plant, an appropriate supply chain system of municipal solid waste should be guaranteed. The selection of a suitable WtE technology is a complex decision and to achieve the stated objective the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method was employed and experts in the waste management sector were consulted to formulate the model. AHP analysis was performed using SpiceLogic software. Results indicate that Composting is the best choice with a global score of 0.33, followed by Anaerobic Digestion which acquired 0.21 and Incineration ranked as the third preferred technology obtaining 0.14. A sensitivity analysis was conducted to ensure the results consistency, assessing the reliability of the experts’ judgments.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2010-0264
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.18178/ijesd.2023.14.6.1453
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: EJournal Publishing
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Life Cycle Assessment of Material Recovery from Pyrolysis Process of End-of-Life Tires in Thailand
    EJournal Publishing ; 2020
    In:  International Journal of Environmental Science and Development Vol. 11, No. 10 ( 2020), p. 488-498
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    In: International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, EJournal Publishing, Vol. 11, No. 10 ( 2020), p. 488-498
    Abstract: It is estimated that around 600,000 tons of end-of-life tires are generated annually in Thailand. These waste tires will cause danger to the environment and human health if handled improperly. On the other hand, if managed with the proper technology, it will be transformed into valuable products. This research aims to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a waste tire pyrolysis plant in Thailand by using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method. The functional unit is defined as 1 ton of products from the pyrolysis process of waste tires. The system boundary consists of a pre-treatment and pyrolysis process (gate-to-gate). The LCA calculations were carried out using licensed SimaPro 9.0 software. At the impact assessment step, the ReCiPe2016 method both Midpoint (problem-oriented) and Endpoint (damage-oriented) were applied, and 7 impact categories were selected (global warming, fine particulate matter formation, terrestrial acidification, freshwater eutrophication, terrestrial ecotoxicity, freshwater ecotoxicity, and fossil resource scarcity). If the avoided products from the pyrolysis process, including pyrolysis oil, steel wire, and carbon black were taken into account, the characterization results show that 3 impacts: global warming, terrestrial ecotoxicity, and fossil resource scarcity have a negative value. While the other impacts still have a positive value resulted mainly from electricity consumption. When considering weighting end-point results, it found that human health impact was a major contribution with a totally negative value of -0.947 Pt. As a summary, the outcomes confirm that the utilization of pyrolysis avoided products and the optimization of electricity consumption in the process has the potential to drives pyrolysis to become an environmentally effective technology for end-of-tires management.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2010-0264
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.18178/ijesd.2020.11.10.1296
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: EJournal Publishing
    Publication Date: 2020
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    New Normal Role in PM2.5 Reduction in Bangkok
    EJournal Publishing ; 2021
    In:  International Journal of Environmental Science and Development Vol. 12, No. 4 ( 2021), p. 100-106
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    In: International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, EJournal Publishing, Vol. 12, No. 4 ( 2021), p. 100-106
    Abstract: The world has been exposed to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) since late 2019. A global pandemic has shifted health concerns from air pollution effects to novel coronavirus disease, similarly to those in Bangkok. Although Bangkokians have experienced severe PM2.5 conditions since the last quarter of 2017, the related agencies have failed to elucidate the crisis. This has been because the fundamental air quality management is focused on controlling emissions. The Thai government has sluggishly determined the situations that lead to the inability to clean up its air. How are air pollution and disease linked? This article points to the importance of source management. The lockdown measures revealed reduced traffic rate and PM2.5 concentrations. Such a close relationship has shed insights of the consequences of working from home (WFH). The link between disease and air pollution includes (i) WFH regulation is one specific way to prevent the transmission of disease, (ii) this guideline decreases traffic congestion in an urban city which is one path of diminished pollution discharge and (iii) then noticeably followed by PM2.5 reductions. Again, the magnitude of source control is crucial. Reducing pollutions from traffic by means of WFH has illustrated this accomplishment. In the midst of this crisis, moving to a new normal role supports remaining protected from both air pollution and the pandemic. Nevertheless, the sustainability of transportation control in an overcrowded city like Bangkok should be considered as a vital pathway to tackle air pollution.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2010-0264
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.18178/ijesd.2021.12.4.1325
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: EJournal Publishing
    Publication Date: 2021
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