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The State of Development of Equestrian Tourism in the Lublin Region in the Context of Environmental Conditions

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Brzezińska-Wójcik T., Baranowska M.

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism

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2012

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vol. 19

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issue 4

256-262

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Introduction. In recent years spending free time in the Lublin Region has been more frequently related to equestrian tourism based on the infrastructure of the existing centres. Papers published so far focus mainly on a detailed description of features of horses used for equestrian tourism. Few papers have analysed offers and issues related to the promotion of this form of tourism. There is no paper discussing the spatial distribution of equestrian tourism centres, or analysing their offer at the regional scale. In response to this, a study was undertaken with special consideration of the features of the natural environment. Material and methods. In the period from October 2010 to April 2011, secondary information (statistics, registers, scientific papers) was analysed and primary material (field inventory, diagnostic interviews and an opinion poll) on the state of equestrian tourism in the Lublin Region was collected. Results. The analysis of the spatial distribution of 61 equestrian tourism centres subject to the inventory reveals that the highest number of centres function in the Zamooeæ and Biała Podlaska poviats. The comparison of offers in the scope of equestrian tourism in the Lublin Region shows that the basic offer of the region includes four kinds of services: horse riding, sleigh riding, chaise riding and horse riding courses. The highest number of horse treks is offered by centres in the Biała Podlaska poviat. Conclusions. In view of the data obtained, an asset in the scope of the development of equestrian tourism is the structure of offers directed at tourists and the infrastructure that already exists. Moreover, the development of this form of tourism is favoured by the features of the natural environment; the majority of trails and centres are located in environmentally valuable areas. Particularly the landscape, the filtrating-detoxicating properties of plant assemblages, their bioclimate and aesthetic value should contribute to the development of a complex offer (appropriate promotional package) of equestrian tourism in the Lublin Region

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Determinants of water consumption in the dairy industry

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Wojdalski J., Dróżdż B., Piechocki J., Gaworski M., Zander Z., Marjanowski J.

Polish Journal of Chemical Technology

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2013

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vol. 15

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issue 2

61-72

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This paper analyzes the correlations between selected technical, process and production factors, equipment profiles and water consumption statistics in four types of dairy plants. Dairy plants were surveyed both individually and in groups. Water consumption was most highly correlated (r > 0.868) with equipment profiles. The highest water consumption was observed in dairy plants operating milk powder departments. In those plants, organization and production factors could significantly reduce water consumption levels because in addition to milk powder, those plants also supplied eight other products. The indicators of water consumption per unit of the final product were correlated (at 0.820 > | r | > 0.663) with equipment profiles, the degree of process automation and employment. Variations in water consumption per unit of the final product were best explained in small plants supplying several products. The presented equations can be used to optimize water demand of various types of equipment and to determine the correlations with energy consumption for wastewater treatment. Our results can contribute to the development of water consumption models in dairy plants and the implementation of clean production standards.

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Technological contributions to environmental pollution emanating from military adventurism: A review

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Amanambu V. O., Nduka K. J.

World News of Natural Sciences

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2024

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vol. 52

98-117

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Technology is the knowledge of the manipulation of nature for human purposes. This implies that all practical or technical skills are ultimately derived from alterations or manipulation of nature. Furthermore, technology is the knowledge and instruments that humans use to accomplish the purposes of life. The study was conducted to review technological contributions to environmental pollution and its associated health risk, with a view to find out environmental pollution resulting from military adventurism and its effect to man and environment. In order to achieve this, proven industrial activities that depict technology related to military adventurism were discussed.

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The environmental challenges of declining mangroves: an analytical survey in Puttalam District in Sri Lanka

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Kaleel M. I. M., Nijamir K.

World News of Natural Sciences

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2017

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vol. 14

106-115

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This study under the title of “the environmental challenges of declining mangroves: a study based on Puttalam District in Sri Lanka” was undertaken to attain the primary objective ‘to identify the factors for the declining of the mangroves in the study area’ and the secondary objectives ‘identify the environmental challenges due to the mangroves declining in the study area and to suggest was to control the decline and to provide awareness of this problem among the inhabitants’. Both, primary and secondary data were collected for this study. As primary data, questionnaire survey, direct observation and constructed discussion were used. As secondary data, statistic reports, previous researches, books and magazines were employed. According to the analysis, major environmental challenges were encountered. These included ‘land fragmentation, biodiversity destruction, decreasing endemism in mangrove, loss of herbs and coastal soil erosion’. To overcome these challenges, many recommendations were put forward.

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Autism Spectrum Diseases: Genetics or Environment? Facts and Legends. Short look at the problem

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Mühlendahl v. K. E.

Medycyna Środowiskowa - Environmental Medicine

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2016

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vol. 19

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issue 1

7-8

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Measles-mumps vaccinations might be responsible for the development of autism spectrum diseases (ASD), including high functioning autism, such as Asperger’s syndrome; that is what Wakefield et al. suggested in a paper in The Lancet twenty years ago [1]. Later, the Lancet Editors retracted this publication [2], due to the fact that Wakefield had „produced“ fake, falsified results, and that he was implicated in interests regarding material compensation from pharmaceutical companies producing vaccines to families with ASD. The Wakefield publication had the effect that consequently vaccination rates declined dramatically, and fuelled discussions about other environmental factors (bacteria, mercury, pesticides, etc.).

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Cultural and contemplative expedition by the natural beauty of the Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming State, U.S.

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Dario F. R., Veiga De Vincenzo M. C.

The Institute of Biopaleogeography named under Charles R. Darwin

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2024

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vol. 24

1-70

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This paper is a photographic summary of a scientific and touristic expedition carried out in August 2011 in Wyoming State, U.S. to know the natural beauties of the different ecosystems and the structure of the Yellowstone National Park. The photos show some of the Park and wilderness areas structures, important geological formations, and some of the species of flora and fauna registered.

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Tourism as an instrument for valuing, and disseminating natural, and cultural heritage

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Dario F. R., Veiga De Vincenzo M. C.

The Institute of Biopaleogeography named under Charles R. Darwin

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2024

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vol. 22

1-86

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Why is it important to know the geomorphodiversity, the geodiversity, the hydrological, and the biological diversity of the region we visit? This paper is a photographic summary of several scientific, and touristic expeditions carried out in recent years in different ecosystems in America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The main objective is to show the importance of the relationship between knowledge about the environment, and its resources, with the scenic beauty of the landscape of natural environments, translated into a huge number of rivers, streams, and crystalline lakes connected by a series of cascades, and waterfalls, embedded in a network of mountains of exuberant geological formation, deserts, and forests rich in plant, and animal species.

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Survey of benefits and constraints of urban trees in Kaduna Metropolis

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Ogunkalu O. A., Sodimu A. I., Sulaiman R. A., Adedire O. O.

World News of Natural Sciences

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2017

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vol. 11

19-27

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This study was used to assess public opinion of the economic and ecological importance of various tree species in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna state. A total of one hundred (100) questionnaires were randomly administered among four purposively selected towns (Angwa-Rimi and Kawo new extension in Kaduna North and Bar’nawa and Sabo in Kaduna South) within the two major local governments in the study area. Twenty-five (25) questionnaires were randomly distributed across age and sex in each of the four (4) selected towns. Of these, ninety were retrieved for analysis. Data analysis was achieved through descriptive analysis. This included frequency distribution tables, percentages and charts. The results show that the majority of the respondents were aged between (21-30) and (31-40) years, these figures representing (44.4%) and (30.0%), respectively, of the entire study population. In addition, most had secondary education (53.3%). In the stated opinions, Meliaceae occur most often. Other trees species identified in the study area include Eucalyptus spp, Azadiracta indica, Psidium guajava, Terminalia catapa, Mangifera indica, Anacardium occidentalis, Khaya senegalensis, Gmelina arboria, pinus spp, Carica papaya, Moringa olifera, Gliricidia sepium, Ficus spp, Afzelia spp, Balanite eagyptiaca, Borassus aethiopum, Persae americana, Polyantha longifolia etc. The following characteristics mark these tree species out as being economically and ecologically important: fast growth, deep rooting pattern, coppicing ability, ability to produce large crown size, tolerance to adverse weather condition, ability of trees to produce broad leaves for shade production, erosion protection, ability to provide fruits, aesthetics and beautification values. In conclusion, urban tree planting is a potential strategy to ameliorate ecological and economic concerns; thus, there is need for the dwellers in the study area to intensify efforts towards planting trees around their houses. Without this, the influx of people, urbanization and industrialization will create deleterious environmental conditions in the study area. It is recommended that efforts to make the populace aware of the economic and ecological significance of urban trees be intensified.

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Vanadium pentoxide application for the synthesis of NaVO3in the presence of oxygen

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Białowicz K., Trypuć M., Mazurek K., Kiełkowska U.

Polish Journal of Chemical Technology

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2008

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vol. 10

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issue 4

4-6

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Investigation was carried out on the optimal conditions of the synthesis of NaVO3 and Cl2 from NaCl and V2O5 in the presence of the atmospheric oxygen. The influence of the excess of NaCl relative to V2O5 was investigated. Also the effect of the quartz sand introduced into the reaction mixture on the yield of the NaVO3 synthesis was determined. The obtained product of synthesis was isolated from the post-reaction mixture.

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Example of integrated use of surface and groundwater resources in irrigation in Croatia

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Tadić L., Tadić L.

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2008

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issue 12

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In situ study of the 41Ar plume released from the Ignalina NPP

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Jasiulionis R., Vyčinas L., Rožkov A.

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vol. 6

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issue 4

775-780

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The 41Ar gamma ray radiation was registered using the in situ method in the vicinity of the Ignalina nuclear power plant (NPP). The sum of gamma rays, that are reaching the HPGe detector, situated along the wind direction, from a number of plume segments and which are registered in the energy range of about 1.29 MeV, is calculated. An independent technological regime of the operating reactor method of the determination of the 41Ar emission rate from NPP stack is introduced.

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Eco Tourism as a Way for Biodiversity Conservation: A Study Based on Trincomalee District in Sri Lanka

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Kaleel M. I. M.

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Conserving biodiversity is a major necessity, as human interference causes loss of this. Tourism is not exempt from this. Still, ecotourism, a sub-component of the field of sustainable tourism, has more positive effects. The primary objective of this work is to ascertain the condition of ecotourism in the study area. The secondary objectives are to identify the challenges and progress of biodiversity by way of ecotourist activity, and to suggest solutions to promote best outcome and to overcome the challenges of ecotourism. China Bay (Marble Beach), Kanniya Hot Wells, Nilaveli Beach, Pullmottai Beach (Arisimalai), Lanka Patina and Trincomalee Beach are renown places for tourism in Trincomalee District. The condition of the ecotourism industry in Trincomalee District was identified by means of questionnaire survey and direct observation. Our work shows that the coastal areas are particularly rich in biodiversity and in offering scenic values. Many environmental challenges were identified and remedial measures, suggested.

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Heavy metals in water of Miedwie Lake (West Pomeranian, North-West Poland) and their potentiality in health risk assessment

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Daniszewski P.

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Miedwie Lake is the biggest post-glacial lake of the West-Pomeranian Voievodship. At the same time it is the fifth of the largest lakes in Poland. Miedwie Lake is situated centrally between three big agglomerations, i.e. Szczecin, Stargard Szczecinski and Pyrzyce. Miedwie Lake has been since 1976, the potable water source for the City of Szczecin. The reservoir is used not only for municipal purposes, but also for fishing, tourist and recreation purposes. Unfortunately, heavy metal pollution is an ever-increasing problem. These toxic heavy metals on entering into the aquatic environment are adsorbed onto particulate matter, although they can form free metal ions and soluble complexes that are available for uptake by biological organisms. Many of these metals tend to remain in the ecosystem and eventually move from one compartment to the other within the food chain. The increase in residue levels of heavy metal content in water, sediments and biota has resulted in decreased productivity and increase in exposure of humans to harmful substances. Food chain contamination by heavy metals has become a burning issue in recent years because of their potential accumulation in biosystems through contaminated water, soil, sediment and air. The present research work deals with the quantification of toxic heavy metals in the water samples collected from Miedwie Lake (North-West Poland).

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Selected Issues of the Technical Analysis of a Heating System Using the Direct Evaporation Heat Pump

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Tucki K., Sikora M., Karlikowska M., Będkowski W.

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2016

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vol. 16

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issue 1

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Environmental issues in spatial management

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Mierzejewska L., Wdowicka M., Mierzejewska L., Wdowicka M.

Biuletyn KPZK

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2018

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issue 271

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Diversity of the valley natural environment in the Arctic region, Ebbadalen in Olav V Land, central Spitsbergen

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Mizgajski A., Mizgajski A.

Polish Polar Research

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1989

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vol. 10

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issue 3

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Gas Evolution of GEOPOL® W Sand Mixture and Comparison with Organic Binders

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Vykoukal M., Burian A., Přerovská M., Bajer T., Beňo J.

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vol. 19

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issue 2

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GEOPOL®. The Innovated Environment Friendly Inorganic Binder System

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Vykoukal M., Burian A., Přerovská M.

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vol. 19

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issue 1

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Risk analysis in the environmental impact assessment of building construction innovations

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Węglarz A., Gilewski P., Węglarz A., Gilewski P.

Archives of Civil Engineering

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2021

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vol. 67

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issue 4

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Artificial intelligence for supervised classification purposes: Case of the surface water quality in the Moulouya River, Morocco

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Manssouri I., Talhaoui A., El Hmaidi A., Boudad B., Boudebbouz B., Sahbi H., Manssouri I., Talhaoui A., El Hmaidi A., Boudad B., Boudebbouz B., Sahbi H.

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2021

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issue 50

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The State of Development of Equestrian Tourism in the Lublin Region in the Context of Environmental Conditions

Determinants of water consumption in the dairy industry

Technological contributions to environmental pollution emanating from military adventurism: A review

The environmental challenges of declining mangroves: an analytical survey in Puttalam District in Sri Lanka

Autism Spectrum Diseases: Genetics or Environment? Facts and Legends. Short look at the problem

Cultural and contemplative expedition by the natural beauty of the Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming State, U.S.

Tourism as an instrument for valuing, and disseminating natural, and cultural heritage

Survey of benefits and constraints of urban trees in Kaduna Metropolis

Vanadium pentoxide application for the synthesis of NaVO3in the presence of oxygen

Example of integrated use of surface and groundwater resources in irrigation in Croatia

In situ study of the 41Ar plume released from the Ignalina NPP

Eco Tourism as a Way for Biodiversity Conservation: A Study Based on Trincomalee District in Sri Lanka

Heavy metals in water of Miedwie Lake (West Pomeranian, North-West Poland) and their potentiality in health risk assessment

Selected Issues of the Technical Analysis of a Heating System Using the Direct Evaporation Heat Pump

Environmental issues in spatial management

Diversity of the valley natural environment in the Arctic region, Ebbadalen in Olav V Land, central Spitsbergen