1. Life Cycle Assessment of Black and Greywater Treatment Solutions for Remote and Sensitive AreasOarga-Mulec Andreea, Turk Janez, Gerbec Petra, Jenssen Peter D., Malovrh Rebec Katja, Valant Matjaz, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: life cycle assessment, sanitation systems, sustainability, remote areas, circular economy Published in RUNG: 20.02.2023; Views: 628; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
2. Cross-sector Innovation Transfer : MAST Business PlanAndreja Lapuh Maležič, Jurij Krpan, Simon Gmajner, Peter Purg, Nayari Castillo Rutz, Sergi Bermudez di Badia, Dejan Kaligaro, Lea Mohorič, treatise, preliminary study, study Abstract: The economic analysis showed that the MAST project is justified and represents added value for all users, the financial feasibility of carrying out the MAST project as such was confirmed. The set business model of the MAST project was proved to be sustainable in the long run, as the project from 2022 onwards shows considerable self-sustainability. Not only during its implementation but also at its finish the project may be estimated low-risk also for its possible future developments, as it clearly promotes an innovative idea and features a clear business model based on a professional team in capacity to face all the challenges and risks. Keywords: business plan, sustainability, financial Published in RUNG: 10.05.2021; Views: 1621; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
3. Sustainable impacts for studying and innovating through art, science and technology : MAST sustainability planKornélia Kiss, Peter Purg, Simon Gmajner, Nayarí Castillo-Rutz, Daniela Urem, Sergi Bermúdez, 2020, treatise, preliminary study, study Abstract: The MAST Sustainability Plan reflects the actions and strategies of the MAST project consortium that are to safeguard the longevity of the project’s positive impacts both on the level of participating institutions, the manifold stakeholder groups involved, and the broader network of (future) partnerships that may evolve and benefit from the project’s results. Keywords: Sustainability, exploitation, project, Arts Science and Technology Published in RUNG: 10.02.2021; Views: 1832; Downloads: 61
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4. Scientific Advancement in Contemporary Society: Interface between Technology, Law and ScienceAdetutu Aina-Pelemo, Ananya Patil, Paul Ejembi, Sandra Oloketuyi, Iseoluwa Aina, 2019, original scientific article Abstract: This article is premised on the relation of technology and applied sciences with law. The three subjects are not only interwoven but cannot be protected and regulated without the viable use of law. The unprecedented advancement ofscientific innovations has far-reaching implication in virtually all ramifications of human endeavour. Technology is an invention created using science, which needs to be sustained by prudent management and law. The research goal is to narrow down a middle ground where all these independent fields can meet and share a symbiotic relationship without stifling each other. The research seeks to ascertain the knowledge and perception of selected university students of Nigeria and India, about Science, Law and Technology. The authors adopted the doctrinal and empirical research methodology coupled with the use of cases and legislations as source of information. The research revealed that majority of the participants has knowledge about the co-existence and impact of Science, Technology and Law in the society. However, the attitude and perception of the participants constitute a fundamental influence on the degree to which technological orientations occur during learning process. Also, 85% of 200 participants agreed that there is need for frequent education and legislation as science and technology evolves in the society. Hence, this article recommends the implementation and frequent modifications of law to continually protect, encourage and ensure the societal sustainability of ethical standards. Keywords: Advancement, Law, Relations, Science, Sustainability, Technology Published in RUNG: 14.01.2021; Views: 1854; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
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6. How to react to the necessity of a sustainable animal production? The EcoLamb project.Tanja Peric, Martina Bergant, Ario de Marco, Petra Makorič, 2019, published scientific conference contribution Abstract: EcoLamb assesses the sustainability of diverse European sheep production systems focusing on the ecological footprint, animal welfare aspects and nutrition value of lamb meat. The outcomes of these assessments will be used to understand the potential future barriers that limit the innovative capacity and development of the sector and the opportunities that may provide a future market niche against competitive products from other global markets. Farm solutions that incorporate consumer expectations for animal welfare and meat quality will enhance the competitiveness of Europe's lamb meat sector. The project engages trans-national research and industry stakeholders from 6 countries made up of Germany, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Turkey to analyse on 20 case study farms resource-efficient, competitive and low-carbon lamb production models. Direct linkage between animal welfare, meat quality and pharmaceutical use will also be determined using innovative Precision Farming techniques. The project will produce a toolbox of recommendations for productive sheep farm management, supply chain and marketing on how to improve the acceptability of lamb meat by consumers. Thus, the multidisciplinary approach and the multi-actor involvement of the EU sheep sector will assist in re-designing critical aspects to increase society acceptance and the place of lamb meat in future diets and the outcomes of the project will be used by stakeholders to promote changes in farm management, marketing and processing of meat from sheep. Additionally, results will be used by farm consultants, farmer groups and policy officers to re-design consulting approaches and plan new initiatives to make all aspects of the European sheep industry more sustainable. Keywords: Sustainability, animal production, lamb, welfare, quality, meat, EcoLamb Published in RUNG: 26.11.2019; Views: 2692; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
7. Arthropod biodiversity associated to European sheep grazed pasturesRocio Rosa García, Tanja Peric, 2019, published scientific conference contribution abstract Abstract: We analysed the biodiversity of foliage arthropods in nine sheep grazed pasturelands in five European countries. During the maximum flowering period in 2018, entomofauna was collected in 4-6 areas within each pasture, performing 6 transects/area and 25 sweeps per transect. Multivariate analyses tested
the differences in total arthropod community composition among degrees of intensification, bioregions and types of pastures. A total of 51,474 arthropods from 3 classes, 17 orders and 95 taxonomical groups were recorded. Univariate analyses revealed that total arthropod abundance was higher in extensive than in intensive systems (P<0.01). It also differed between bioregions (higher in Alpine than in Continental, P<0.05) and between types of pastures (higher in mountain than in lowland pastures where animals are supplemented, P<0.05). Total taxa richness was not influenced by any of the three factors. However, multivariate analyses indicated that community composition differed among intensive and extensive systems, bioregions and types of pastures (P<0.001). The greatest differences occurred between Alpine and Mediterranean (P<0.001), and Mediterranean and Continental pastures (P<0.05), as well as between lowland seminatural and improved pastures (P<0.05), and seminatural and mountain pastures (P<0.001). These results reveal the complex and varied communities associated to the diverse sheep systems and valorise the role of the more extensive, mountain and natural pastures for the conservation of biodiversity in sheep grazed areas. Keywords: Arthropods, Biodiversity, Sustainability, Management Published in RUNG: 25.10.2019; Views: 2697; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
8. Potentials and Limitations of Local Fiscal Policies as Instruments for Sustainable Development in SloveniaMiha Tomšič, Henrik Gjerkeš, Marjana Šijanec-Zavrl, Irena Bačlija Brajnik, Vladimir Prebilič, 2019, published scientific conference contribution Abstract: Local communities are one of the main cornerstones of sustainable development. They play
a vital role in utilisation of national policy instruments and exhibit the largest influence on the
energy use in the building and transport sectors. Sensible energy management can also
positively enhance evolution of local sustainability features by incorporating concepts of local
energy self-supply, decentralised energy production and circular economy. Positive economic
and social impacts can be generated by adapting strategies and policies to the local environment
while considering its endogenous potentials.
By analysing the current status, identifying and quantifying potentials, and setting clear
delimitation of responsibilities and legal constraints, local authorities can be helped to shape
innovative local fiscal policies focused on intensification of use of local renewable energy
sources and fostering of more efficient use of energy both in public and private sectors. Those
revenues whose height and content can be determined by local authorities have a very different
role in the budget already in 8 analysed Slovenian municipalities. They were quantified and
used as an analytical basis for solution-oriented steps in the design of measures to adapt local
fiscal policies to the increased use of renewable resources energy. Keywords: fiscal policy, municipality, energy use, renewables, sustainability Published in RUNG: 27.03.2019; Views: 3504; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
9. ASSESSMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF FOREST-WOOD PROCESSING CHAINSlavica Ilc, 2016, master's thesis Abstract: Slovenia is the third most forested country in Europe. Nevertheless, in the last twenty five years this natural wealth did not get the adequate role in national development strategies, which unnecessary reduced their sustainability potential and lead the Slovenian forest-wood industry in a very bad situation. The forest-based sector in Europe is in a period of profound structural changes, which requires reassessment of the wood-chain products outlook.
In the master’s thesis, the importance of integration of forestry and wood industry has been evaluated with the meaningful connection of different analytical methods: material flow analysis (MFA), SWOT analysis and life cycle assessment (LCA). With comparison of the roundwood and sawnwood material flow in Slovenia, Italy and Austria, the critical points in the Slovenian forest-wood chain were identified. In contrast to Austria and Italy, where wood is intensively reworked, Slovenia exports large amounts of untreated roundwood. As a consequence, the gross value added (GVA) per employee of wood sector in Slovenia reaches only 40 % of GVA in Austria and 50 % of GVA in Italy. Not only MFA, but also the SWOT and LCA analyses show, that wood processing into finished products is important both in terms of the value added and the environmental impact, as well as for more decisive shift of the economy towards a low-carbon society.
Slovenian economy could take advantage of its sustainable development potential to a great extent by increasing the level of raw material self-sufficiency and energy independency. It is essential to re-establish forest-wood processing chain, to rework wood at home into products with the highest added value, and to use wood residues as renewable feedstock in green chemistry industry and for transformation into energy with novel technologies. Slovenian vision of sustainable economy has great potential, but requires enhanced cross-sectoral integration of forestry, wood processing, construction, chemistry and energy. Keywords: sustainability, forest-wood processing chain, development potential, material flow analysis (MFA), SWOT analysis, life cycle assessment (LCA) Published in RUNG: 30.09.2016; Views: 6860; Downloads: 266
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