Greener Organic Light-emitting Device Technology for Sustainable Development | Chapter 11 | Advancements in Science and Technology: Paving the Way to a Sustainable Future

Lightening applications in the world consume more than 15% of the total electricity and also contribute to the emission of greenhouse gases. This will further rise worldwide due to the increasing global population. Solid-state lightning application is more power efficient than conventional lightning sources. Organic Light Emitting Device (OLED) technology has revolutionised the field of display and lighting applications. OLED technology is useful as an energy-saving and environmentally friendly lightning way, as it operates at low driving voltage, has a high resolution, and has high brightness. This technology is more power efficient than incandescent lightening, inorganic light emitting devices and liquid crystal displays. Multilayered OLEDs are constituted of different layers such as electron transport layer, emissive layer, hole transport layer and hole blocking layer. These layers are made up of organic materials which makes the OLED biodegradable. If the world is lighted with all OLED lightning then this technology will be highly beneficial for our environment. Here in this chapter, we are highlighting the OLED applications and their impact on greener environment and sustainability.

 

Author (s) Details

 Vandna Nishal
Department of Chemistry, Government College Kosli, Rewari, Haryana, India.

 

Priti Rani
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.

 

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Analysis of Strontium and Lead Isotopic Ratios in Environmental Matrices Using ICP-MS | Chapter 7 | Geography, Earth Science and Environment: Research Highlights Vol. 8

Determining the ⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr isotopic ratio in environmental samples by inductively coupled plasma quadrupole mass spectrometry (ICP-Q-MS) can be performed to explore this ratio as a tracer of the pollution source. The isotopic ratios of Sr in environmental samples have strong regional variations usually controlled by the underlying geology. This fact allows the creation of methodologies by which these elements can be used as traceability indices to determine the origin of metals. Lead isotopic ratios are often monitored to identify the isotopic fingerprint and as tracers to differentiate natural and anthropogenic lead.

This work presents the ⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr and ²⁰⁶Pb/²⁰⁷Pb isotope compositions of 40 samples of river waters and sediments from regions of Romania using the ICP-MS technique. This method makes it possible to determine isotopic compositions precisely, which is important for researching processes like environmental change, geological origins, and pollution tracing. Studying isotope ratios can reveal important information about natural versus man-made influences in a variety of environmental settings.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Cezara Voica
National Institute for Research and Development for Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

 

Andreea Maria Iordache
National Research and Development Institute for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies—ICSI, Ramnicu Vâlcea, Romania.

 

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Environmentally Sustainable Tourism Marketing in Emerging Economies: A Case Study of Bangladesh | Chapter 2 | New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 3

Background: Integrating environmental sustainability into tourism marketing aims to minimize adverse impacts while maximizing economic and socio-cultural benefits.

Purpose: This study evaluates the effects of environmentally sustainable tourism marketing in Bangladesh, focusing on economic, socio-cultural, environmental, eco-tourism, and ecological aspects and the role of government activity.

Methodology: Using a quantitative methodology, surveys from 200 respondents, including tourists and stakeholders in the tourism sector, were analyzed with SPSS to assess relationships between independent and dependent variables. Hypotheses were tested to examine these correlations.

Findings: Environmentally sustainable tourism marketing influences economic growth, socio-cultural development, and ecological awareness, with eco-tourism and government activeness. The most significant variables (eco-tourism, ecological awareness, and government involvement) influence environmentally sustainable tourism marketing. Most respondents noted that it increases employment, supports local economies, conserves heritage, and promotes ecological balance, although challenges like environmental degradation and the need for active government involvement persist.

Social Consequences and Implications: Sustainable tourism improves local quality of life, fosters better tourist-local understanding, and promotes cultural preservation, emphasizing public awareness and community participation. Findings suggest that policymakers and marketers can prioritize sustainability (developing eco-tourism sites and policy framework, implementing eco-tourism certification, providing incentives for sustainability practices) for long-term value.

Research Limitations: The study’s focus on Bangladesh may limit generalizability. Further research is needed across different contexts.

Originality: This research provides empirical evidence from an emerging economy, offering insights into increasing sustainability in tourism.

 

Author (s) Details

 

M M Mofiz Uddin
Department of Business Administration, Northern University Bangladesh, Bangladesh.

 

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Seasonal Variability of Mixed Layer Depth in the Red Sea | Chapter 1 | Emerging Issues in Environment, Geography and Earth Science Vol. 6

 

Mixed layer depth (MLD), one of the most important oceanographic parameters, has been investigated in the Red Sea using in situ profiles. A monthly climatology record of MLD in the Red Sea has been derived based on in situ temperature profiles. Deep MLDs have been observed during the winter and shallow during summer. Transitional MLDs have been found during the spring and fall. Deeper MLDs were observed in the northern end of the Red Sea associated with the winter cooling of the high-saline surface waters. Further, the region north of 19 °N experienced deep mixed layers, irrespective of the season. Wind stress plays a major role in the MLD variability of the southern Red Sea, while net heat flux and evaporation are the dominating factors in the central and northern Red Sea regions. Tokar gap winds and ocean eddies significantly changes the MLD structure in the Red sea.

 

Author (s) Details

C. P. Abdulla
Applied Research Center for Environment and Marine Studies, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.

 

M. A. Alsaafani
Department of Marine Physics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80200, Saudi Arabia.

 

T. M. Alraddadi
Department of Marine Physics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80200, Saudi Arabia.

 

T. T. M. Asharaf
Applied Research Center for Environment and Marine Studies, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.

 

A. M. Albarakati
Department of Marine Physics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80200, Saudi Arabia.

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Evaluating the Implementation of the Passive House Concept for Sustainable Building Construction in Nigeria | Chapter 1 | Theory and Applications of Engineering Research Vol. 6

This study seeks to determine whether stakeholders in the building industry in Nigeria have adequate information about Passive House Concept and whether they consider principles of passive design in planning and construction of building projects in addition to challenges affecting implementation of the concept. Major shifts in population from rural to urban environments, in conjunction with climate change, are recognised by international organisations to have intensified pressure on ecosystems. The current state of the ecosystem throughout the world is a result of natural resources being consumed at a rate that is faster than sustainable. The construction industry makes a significant contribution in this area, and it is anticipated that it will adopt efficient and effective modes and standard forms of construction processes, operation, and maintenance activities for sustainability in resource consumption and a balanced ecosystem. Passive House is a building, which is designed and constructed using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP). It is a building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable and ecological at the same time. Professionals and property owners were identified as sources of data information. The Statistical Package for Social Scientist (SPSS) package was used in analyzing the data collected at 5% level of confidence. According to the findings, just 28% and 22%, respectively, of the professionals and owners who replied claimed to be knowledgeable about and aware of PHPP. However, it is positive that fundamental passive concepts for humidity control and cooling are being taken into account during the design and building process. The main contribution of this research to knowledge of sustainability in construction works is the revelation of the lack of information and capacity about passive house construction in Nigeria, hence the proposal of the need for more information about Passive House and its concept to be made available.

Author(s) Details:

Keftin, N. A.,
Department of Building, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola-Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Yerima, A. A.,
Department of Works and Physical Planning, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.

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Seasonal Variability of Mixed Layer Depth in the Red Sea | Chapter 1 | Emerging Issues in Environment, Geography and Earth Science Vol. 6

Mixed layer depth (MLD), one of the most important oceanographic parameters, has been investigated in the Red Sea using in situ profiles. A monthly climatology record of MLD in the Red Sea has been derived based on in situ temperature profiles. Deep MLDs have been observed during the winter and shallow during summer. Transitional MLDs have been found during the spring and fall. Deeper MLDs were observed in the northern end of the Red Sea associated with the winter cooling of the high-saline surface waters. Further, the region north of 19 °N experienced deep mixed layers, irrespective of the season. Wind stress plays a major role in the MLD variability of the southern Red Sea, while net heat flux and evaporation are the dominating factors in the central and northern Red Sea regions. Tokar gap winds and ocean eddies significantly changes the MLD structure in the Red sea.

Author(s) Details:

C. P. Abdulla,
Applied Research Center for Environment and Marine Studies, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.

M. A. Alsaafani,
Department of Marine Physics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80200, Saudi Arabia.

T. M. Alraddadi,
Department of Marine Physics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80200, Saudi Arabia.

T. T. M. Asharaf,
Applied Research Center for Environment and Marine Studies, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.

A. M. Albarakati,
Department of Marine Physics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80200, Saudi Arabia.

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Management of HIV/AIDS Opportunistic Infections by Using Medicinal Plants: A Case Study from Njeru Sub-County, Buikwe District, Uganda | Chapter 9 | Current Progress in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 6

 This stage focused on proof of the plants used in the administration of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections before they are missing through degradation of their residence and death of the aging people the one have the knowledge about ruling class and also their influence in the management of the opportunistic afflictions was assessed. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a big cause of premature death and imposes a big disease burden about the world. Most HIV/AIDS cases are at risk for expanding bacterial and fungal opportunistic infections on account of immune abolition. However, there is lacking evidence to support the growing use of curative plants as an additional and alternative healing approach to combat HIV/AIDS opportunistic contaminations. The study was conducted in the Njeru sub-division, Buikwe District. The study focused on the exercise of medicinal plants secondhand in the management of HIV/AIDS sophisticated infections. A total of 52 curative plant species owned by forty-nine (49) genera and thirty-individual (31) families were recognized to be secondhand by traditional curative practitioners (TMPs) in the administration of HIV/AIDS opportunistic contaminations. Most of these plants were found to belong to the kins; Lamiaceae, Moraceae, Leguminosae, and Verbenaceae. Most of the plant species labeled were known to survive skin infections, never-ending cough, tuberculosis, stomach contaminations, diarrhea, syphilis zoster, and Warts. Although the herbs were used to treat a variety of illnesses, warts, disease communicable through sex zoster, chronic cough, stomach contaminations, and chronic cough were ultimate frequently stated. Traditional medical experts (TMPs) primarily drain decoctions as a method of application.

Author(s) Details:

Mustapha W. Shehu,
Department of Environmental Science, Islamic University in Uganda, Uganda.

Idris Bello,
Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia.

Nafi’u Abdulkadir,
Department of Microbiology, Sokoto State University, Nigeria.

Abdulazeez Shehu,
Department of Environmental Science, Islamic University in Uganda, Uganda.

Ssenku Ediris Jamil,
Department of Environmental Science, Islamic University in Uganda, Uganda.

Sadiya A. Waziri,
Department of Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Nigeria.

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Vegetation Monitoring through a Web-based Satellite Image Modification Process for Hydroelectric Reservoir & Watershed Area | Chapter 2 | Novel Perspectives of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences Vol. 7

 Terrestrial plants is a part of the supervisory function of upstream currents that are a prudent form against erosion and grant permission reduce the level of waste entering the water. Other listening also needs expected done to the water hyacinth in a repository. It is a vegetation of the surface of the water that forms a "floating islets," thus obstructing the flow of water and damaging the instrument, such as hydropower turbines. Cirata hydroelectric energy-producing station has an 1,836 km2 of water catchment area, containing a reservoir field of 62 km2. The aim of this research search out provide a plants monitoring resolution more easily than manually. Monitoring of subsidiary images generally requires a table-based use to be treated by GIS Software (Geographic Information Systems). Optimization is done by modifying the process from producing publications with computer software to web to help the user and scheme needs. The frequency for listening of terrestrial plants is done rhythmically each year, while the water's surface plants is done rhythmically each week. The results of plants monitoring signify that there is a accruing deforestation of 3,608.04 hectares in the area for water draining from the monitoring ending of 2000-2021. As for the vegetation on the water's surface, it's a range of until 400 hectares. Data monitoring will be useful to expand control strategies in framework for the management of biodiversity and checking the effects of water hyacinth for hydroelectric energy-producing station.

Author(s) Details:

Risma Taruli Sibuea,
PT PLN Nusantara Power, Indonesia.

Rendy Pratna,
PT PLN Nusantara Power, Indonesia.

Faris Al Rasyid,
PT PLN Nusantara Power, Indonesia.

Yaaresya William Kristi,
PT PLN Nusantara Power, Indonesia.

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Polyodon spathula – a Specie of Interest for Pisciculture in Eastern European Countries, Study on Meat Quality and Environmental Impact in Romania | Chapter 8 | Research Aspects in Biological Science Vol. 5

Paddlefish have been present in Eastern Europe since 1974, although in some of these nations, their population has only grown during the past 20 years. A closer examination of the effects of this species on the environment in those areas, the study of morphological and productive characteristics, and the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of meat from paddlefish populations in Eastern Europe have all been made possible by the continual increase in Polyodon spathula. The high meat nutritional benefits of the Polyodon spathula, which are closely related to its high protein content, make its upbringing highly recommended. vitamins, minerals, and unsaturated fat content. Sturgeon in their natural habitats can be maintained and conserved while also bringing financial rewards to producers through Polyodon spathula pisciculture. Due to its planktonofagan feeding habits and lack of competition with native fish species, Polyodon spathula poses a low ecological danger to numerous fish populations in Romania. Furthermore, introgression is not viable due to the genetic differences with native acipenseride. Use of Polyodon spathula could be advised in Despite the fact that there are currently no conclusive data regarding its detrimental impact on the autochthonous ichtyofauna and its role in other fish extinctions or dramatic decreases in their numbers, different aquaculture farms are being used to obtain high-quality fish meat and to increase the economic value of Romanian fish meat production.

 

Author (s) Details

Cristina Simeanu

Iasi University of Life Sciences, Romania.

Bogdan-Vlad Avarvarei

Iasi University of Life Sciences, Romania.

Daniel Simeanu

Iasi University of Life Sciences, Romania.

 

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Determining the Adopting Environment Management Practices for Environment Sustainabilty: A Proposed Model for Logistics Companies | Chapter 15 | New Innovations in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 2

 This research examines the impact of social media, notably Twitter, on stock returns for biotechnology companies after their first public offerings (IPOs). While the risk associated with biotechnology initiatives lessens as the product development cycle progresses, the absolute capital requirements increase. The findings show positive but insignificant cumulative average abnormal returns (CAARs) of 1.97 percent in the first 25 days after the IPO, followed by a drop of tens of percentage points over the next three years. However, when the sample firms are divided into two subsamples based on market value, either under or over USD 500 million, the overall results shift substantially. Companies with a market capitalization of less than USD 500 million have negative CAARs right after the IPO, but this negative CAAR becomes substantial only around day 50. Firms with a market value of more than USD 500 million have positive CAARs right after the IPO, which become significant by day 50 and stay that way for the rest of the year. These findings can be explained by the short attention span of investors, which grows until the end of the quiet period and then declines in the post-IPO years for small businesses. An analysis of Twitter activity and stock returns reveals a strong link between the two, implying that investors' interest in companies is mirrored in their Twitter usage.

Author(S) Details

Irwan Ibrahim
Malaysia Institute of Transport, UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Harlina Suzana Jaafar
Malaysia Institute of Transport, UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia.

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Evaluation of Social Sustainability and QoL in Residential Neighborhoods of Baku City | Chapter 11 | Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 2

 Within the city, the actual processing of neighborhood transformation is segregation based on economic status. Since 2017, new rich-people districts in Baku have emerged, with the territory generally physically limited by high fences. Following that, there is clearly a growing process of dissatisfaction among the middle and creative classes of people. Most people agree that cities are places where a large number of people live and work; they are administrative, commercial, and residential centers. The subset of sustainability impacts that directly affect people in a community, such as economic development, affordability, public health, social equity, and pollution exposure, is referred to as livability. The study of the social environment (SE) and sustainability in Baku City's residential neighborhoods (RN) was undertaken as expertise for the Baku Masterplan 2020-2040, which was developed in response to a request from the Azerbaijan State Committee of Architecture and Urban Planning. The study's goal was to review the current stage of master plan development and its strategy to support or direct toward the aspiration of being sustainable residential neighborhoods by improving QoL. Another goal was to investigate the impact of the social environment, culture, and energy conservation on the QoL happiness of Baku residents. Despite the obvious diversity of residential areas, the research presented here attempted to compile The information gathered during the Baku Strategic Planning Process aids in determining existing urban development trends and the exploration of re-generable solutions. The information gathered during the Baku Strategic Planning Process aids in determining existing urban development trends and exploring re-generable solutions.

Author (S) Details

Dr. Emir Fikret Huseynov
Azerbaijan University of Architectural and Construction, Azerbaijan.

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