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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleEnvironmental Management Systems in Local Authorities: The Case Study of the Cesana Torinese Municipality, a Turin 2006 Olympic SiteSerena Botta, Claudio ComoglioEnvironmental certification according to the ISO 14001 standard and EMAS regulation represents an efficient tool for those organizations who want to continuously improve their environmental performances. Even though first thought up for application to the industrial section, in recent years these schemes have also proved to be valid in organizations with territorial competences, such as local authorities. The case study … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2007 · 7,260 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEnvironmental Functions Provided by Malaysian Local Government: User's PerceptionZaherawati Zakaria, Zuriawati Zakaria, Nazni Noordin, Mohd Zool Hilmie Mohamed SawalProblem statement: This research is about users’ perception of environmental functions provided by local government focused on Kedah Local authorities. Recently, the local authorities in Malaysia have been soundly criticized for poor management and they are subjected to daily barrage of questions and complaints directly in the press and tougher higher ups at the state and federal levels. Approach: Due … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,771 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAdaptive Security for Facilities in High-Risk Cities: A Case Study ApproachPuya PakshadEstablishing a facility in a high-crime urban area with complex security challenges necessitates strategic foresight and innovative approaches. This study investigates the range of risks confronting such facilities, including criminal activity, civil unrest, and cyber threats, and presents practical, evidence-based solutions to mitigate them. A central focus is placed on the collaborative engagement of key stakeholders-such as local authorities, community … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 6 · 23 May 2025 · 5,834 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFlood Forecasting in Malawi's Shire River BasinDaniel Nakapu Hussein, Mwakio Tole, Maarifa MwakumanyaThis study describes a study conducted in 2021-2022 in the Shire River Basin (SRB) of Chikwawa District, Malawi to evaluate how flood forecasting is currently performed and to provide recommendations for improvement. Flooding often occurs in the basin, endangering people's lives and property. A case in point is the 2015 flood and 2019 Tropical Cyclone Idai, which were so devastating … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 30 May 2023 · 7,004 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractReview on Home Security System in Developing Countries: Affordability or ComfortabilityMoses Eterigho Emetere, Daniel Chidera Okpala, Muhammad Muhammad Bakeko et al.The spate of robbery, kidnapping, and killing has increased tremendously as most developing countries live below the poverty index. Relying on local authorities may be suicidal as global security architectures have noticeable imperfections. Hence, when planning security solutions on an individual or community basis, the cost is the main factor that must be considered. This review seeks to proffer solutions … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 11 Mar 2023 · 6,118 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Typology to Describe School Choice Policy in the United States: Using Cluster Analysis to Categorize States’ Charter School Law CharacteristicsWilliam Dabney, Bret Blackmon, Michelle M. LivermorePersistent educational inequality in the United States has inspired various school reform efforts with states adopting a wide variety of charter school laws. This study developed a typology of state-level charter school laws. U.S. states (N = 50) were described and categorized based on characteristics of their charter school laws related to autonomy, funding equity and growth. Autonomy referred to … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 19 May 2021 · 7,058 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Integration of Good Governance in Effectiveness of Regional Autonomy ImplementationKiagus Muhammad SobriThe principle of autonomy is generally intended to accelerate the advancement and bring equal prosperity to all Indonesians in accordance with the needs and capabilities of each region. This advancement and prosperities were a result of determination and the decision-making as the local government authorities, which are considered to be most familiar with the condition of its own local societies … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 12 Jan 2017 · 7,851 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractToward a Good Decision to Improve the Weight of Control of Expenditure for Local CommunitiesAanouar Riad Solh, Mourad El BelkacemiIn order to improve the weight control of local government spending, we have developed a technique to supervise the classification of local authorities according to their expense ratios. This aims to develop the repository of rules and decision-making skills of business leaders of local communities and enabling to detect frauds in expenditure ratios that cause weakness of the Current Flow … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 3 · 26 Mar 2016 · 6,992 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractINVESTIGATING THE STANDARD PROCESS OF INCINERATION IN LANGKAWI ISLAND, MALAYSIAE. Shamshiry, M. Bin Mokhtar, A.M. AbdulaiDevelopment activities and increasing urbanization have direct impact on solid waste generation, especially in municipalities of the developing countries, which poses a major challenge to the authorities. Many various technologies and strategies can be used in the field of garbage procedures. Incineration is a well-organized approach and tool to decrease the volume of waste and insist for additional landfill area. … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 3 · 2 May 2014 · 7,884 accessesView PDFCite
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 · 7,019 accessesView PDFCite