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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImplementing Environmental Management Systems in a Cluster of Municipalities: A Case StudySerena Botta, Claudio ComoglioLocal authorities are showing an increasing interest in implementing Environmental Management Systems (EMS) according to ISO 14001/EMAS as a tool for better dealing with their environmental issues. However, to improve the status of an environmental component or the efficiency of an environmental service often exceeds the boundaries and the competences of a single municipality; furthermore EMS implementation can require significant … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 5 · 20 Sep 2013 · 7,025 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCompositional Analysis on Ancient Bricks from Candi Sungai Mas (Site 32/34), Bujang Valley, KedahZuliskandar Ramli, Nik Hassan Shuhaimi Nik Abd. Rahman, Adnan Jusoh, Mohd. Zobir HusseinProblem statement: The significance of Kampung Sungai Mas as an importance archaeology site in Lembah Bujang was revealed in the year 1979 when a cannel was built along Kampung Sungai Mas area. During the construction study of this cannel, thousands of ceramic pieces from India, Middle East, China, Southeast Asia and Europe was discovered, pieces of glasses from Middle East … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 2 · 12 Dec 2011 · 9,841 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPredictor Factors of Telecentres Outcome from the Users Perspectives in Rural CommunitiesMohammad Badsar, Bahaman Abu Samah, Musa Abu Hassan et al.Problem statement: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in developing countries is considered as a fundamental strategy of community development. In this regard, the government of Malaysia and developing agencies considered telecentres as a tool for providing the potential and benefits of ICTs for rural and remote community in order to make value and offer equal ICT access to all Malaysians … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 6 · 13 Jun 2011 · 7,444 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Developing Alternative Tourism Potentials: A Path Following the National Co developers on the Phu Phan PangesChanyut Hankhampa, Songkoon ChantachonProblem statement: The development of alternative tourism was necessary. The objectives of this research were to study: (1) the history of group collaborating in Thai National Development on Pu-pan Mountain Range, (2) the potentiality of tourism according to the keeping on track of the group collaborating in Thai National Development on Pu-pan Mountain Range and (3) the appropriate management in … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 8 Feb 2011 · 7,512 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Monitoring System for Mitigation Planning: The Case of "Bagnaschino" Landslide in Northern ItalyGiuliani Andrea, Bonetto Sabrina, Castagna Sara et al.Problem statement: The Bagnaschino landslide occurred in November 1994 that caused extensive floods and many landslides all over northern Italy. In southern Piedmont, the Casotto River (Cuneo Province) damaged many kilometers of provincial road and the river was dammed by this landslide. The landslide involves an area of about 100 thousands m3, but a good knowledge of the landslide is … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 6 · 31 Dec 2010 · 7,200 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Buddha Images and Conservation and Adherence to Cultural Values in NortheastAthikan Suksri, Souneth Phothisane, Sastra Laoakka et al.Problem statement: This study is caused by the problem of conservation of the Buddha images to exist in the original condition and by the problem of transference and adherence to indigenous knowledge of local craftsmen. At present there have not yet been systematic and wide conservation and adherence to the Buddha images. Other causes are such as incorrect techniques of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,667 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Organization of Cultural Tourism by the Community People in the Region of Toong Kula Rong HaiAmkha Saeng-Ngam, Songkoon Chantachon, Prasopsuk RitthidetProblem statement: The real concern of this study was relevant to the issue of how to encourage Toong Kula Rong Hai to become one of the tourists’ attractions distinctively focusing on organic agriculture and cultural tourism. Approach: This was a Qualitative case study conducted in the Koo-Kaa-Sing village, Koo-Kaa-Sing sub-district, Ka-Sate-Wisai district, Roi Et province, geographically recognized as part of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,580 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDeveloping Ornamental Plants for Promoting Community EconomyKritsana Khonphian, Wirat Pansila, Prasopsuk RitthidetProblem statement: This study aimed to investigate the development of ornamental plants for promoting community economy in marketing and product selling. The study area was Ban Mai Udom, Tambon Ban Mai, Amphoe Nong Bunmak, Changwat Nakhon Ratchasima. Approach: This qualitative research study collected documentary data and field data using survey, observations, interviews and focused group discussion. The sample consisted of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,210 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSimulation of Wind Field in Tehran Using Hybrid Diagnostic and Prognostic ModelsM. Shafie-Pour, Y. Rashidi, M. ArdestaniThis article concentrates on Wind Field Simulation in a mega city such as Tehran which is home to nearly 10 million inhabitants. The necessity of having a comprehensive knowledge about the wind field in a certain zone is significant for different reasons; the most important of all would be surveying on the emission and dispersion of pollutants. The wind models … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 5 · 31 Oct 2008 · 6,690 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Efficient Ant Algorithm for Swarm-Based Image ClusteringSalima Ouadfel, Mohamed BatoucheA collective approach to resolve the segmentation problem was proposed. AntClust is a new ant-based algorithm that uses the self-organizing and autonomous brood sorting behavior observed in real ants. Ants and pixels are scatted on a discrete array of cells represented the ants’ environment. Using simple local rules and without any central control, ants form homogeneous clusters by moving pixels … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 31 Mar 2007 · 7,157 accessesView PDFCite