eng
Tehran Urban Planning and Research Center: Tehran Municipality
International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management
2476-4698
2476-4701
2017-10-01
2
4
251
258
10.22034/ijhcum.2017.02.04.001
30120
Potential site selection in ecotourism planning using spatial decision support tool
Z. Nisa
zaib.nisa@aiou.edu.pk
1
Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences, Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU, H-8/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Northern areas of Pakistan have blessed with extremely beautiful natural landscapes, waterfalls, glaciated mountains, biodiversity rich valleys and forests and have extraordinary potential for ecotourism. Study is designed to propose potential sites for ecotourism in Kohistan, which is a least developed but biodiversity rich area of Pakistan. Poor planning and mismanagement of tourism practices have already disturbed the ecosystems of these highlands; there is a need to involve the local community in environmental conservation practices. As ecotourism has the potential to provide various new means of income for local people. Geographic Information System serves as a decision support tool in finding suitable locations for ecotourism by taking multiple factors into account and helps in devising strategy by providing ecotourism potential sites map in return. Same approach has been applied in the study with use of remote sensing and Geographic Information System based hybrid techniques. Thematic layers from classified image are overlaid with slope, elevation, soil, and vegetation density layers. Multiple criteria based decision is made from weighted overlay analysis which has given potential sites map. These potential sites can be appropriate places for trekking, skiing, white water rafting, sailing, mountain resorts, forest reserves and sports related activities. It is expected that implementing ecotourism in Kohistan will bring positive change in their economic life and it will be equally beneficial for tourism industry of Pakistan.
https://www.ijhcum.net/article_30120_33c4f0707e2c7a726de458035412fe9f.pdf
Ecotourism model
geographic information system (GIS)
Minimum distance classifier
Vegetation density
Weighted overlay
eng
Tehran Urban Planning and Research Center: Tehran Municipality
International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management
2476-4698
2476-4701
2017-10-01
2
4
259
266
10.22034/ijhcum.2017.02.04.002
29256
Human population growth as proximate cause of wetland dynamics
B.O. Adeleke
adelekeoluwafemi.ao@gmail.com
1
Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
The study examined the influence of population as proximate cause of wetland dynamics in the lower Ogun river basin of southwestern, Nigeria. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. The primary data included 100 questionnaires administered and distributed among the fadama users group representing 10% of the estimated population of the group. Satellite images of years 1972, 1984, 2000 and 2015 were analyzed using GIS technique, while corresponding year’s census figures were analyzed using descriptive percentage method. The results revealed among others that availability of fertile wetlands for farming accounted for 56% of factors responsible for sudden growth in population, followed by availability of economic trees (16%). The results further revealed that population which was 1033 in 1972 increased by about 121.69% in 1984, 62.777% in 2000 and 33.80% in 2015. The study concluded that population grow was responsible for the instability reported in all the land use classes during the period mostly affected were forested and the non-forested wetlands.
https://www.ijhcum.net/article_29256_4b8be9059ffe8dd4a03004e3a7907fde.pdf
environment
Fadama Users Group (FUG)
Land uses
Population-growth
Wetland dynamics
eng
Tehran Urban Planning and Research Center: Tehran Municipality
International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management
2476-4698
2476-4701
2017-10-01
2
4
267
280
10.22034/ijhcum.2017.02.04.003
30206
Socio-economic, cultural, physical and ecological impact assessment of Kavar irrigation and drainage network in Iran
N. Izadi
n.izadi93@basu.ac.ir
1
A. Norouzi
arashnorouzi@alumni.ut.ac.ir
2
P. Ataei
pouria.ataei@modares.ac.ir
3
Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Faculty of Agriculture, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
Department of Industrial Design, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, College of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University (TMU), Tehran, Iran
Environmental impacts assessment may be some measures to offset the impact to an acceptable level or explore new solutions. The research was conducted with the aim of assessing the socio-economic, cultural, physical and ecological impacts of Kavar irrigation and drainage network in Fars Province (Iran). In this study, Environmental impacts assessment was undertaken by ICOLD matrix. The ICOLD matrix is one of the flexible methods that converted qualitative data into quantitative data. In this method, the effect of the project activities on the environmental components were assessed in two stages; project construction and operation based on physical, ecological, socio-economic and cultural aspects. The findings indicated that positive effects will be generally exerted on the region environment by establishing and operating irrigation and drainage network in Kavar plain. In other words, substantial positive impacts will be seen in the region consequently; such as improving the average level of aquifer, enhancement of agricultural wells, and agriculture development in the region. However, in order to alleviate the negative impacts of the projects processes, it is suggested that presented environmental training to farmers, collaborating and further communicating with other relevant organizations and institutions.
https://www.ijhcum.net/article_30206_fac1f8f548a1375084588bccc8c3d9cf.pdf
Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
Irrigation and drainage network
Rural Development
Sustainable development
eng
Tehran Urban Planning and Research Center: Tehran Municipality
International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management
2476-4698
2476-4701
2017-10-01
2
4
281
292
10.22034/ijhcum.2017.02.04.004
30022
Water quality zoning of Vishwamitri River to access environmental flow requirements through aggregation of water quality index
P. D. Bhangaonkar
pranav2980@gmail.com
1
J. S. Patel
vierorgin@yahoo.com
2
Civil Engineering Department, Vadodara Institute of Engineering, Kotambi, Vadodara, India
Civil Engineering Department, Vadodara Institute of Engineering, Kotambi, Vadodara, India
Environmental flow requirements, to maintain the functioning of freshwater-dependent ecosystems and restore rivers in ecologically acceptable conditions, depend upon the present water quality status of the river. Various stretches of Vishwamitri River vary in quality and quantity. Water quality index is a tool to converse information regarding water quality of various stretches of river and can be used for zoning them based on their present water quality status. Through such zoning, based on water quality index values as an integral component, Environmental flow requirements can be explored for Vishwamitri. In this paper, ‘Weighted Arithmetic Index’ method is used to find water quality index for both Vishwamitri and its tributaries using observed values of general physico-chemical parameters. The indices have been computed for pre-monsoon, monsoon and post-monsoon seasons at sixteen sampling stations, i.e. S-1 to S-16 along the Vishwamitri and eight sampling stations on its various tributaries. Based on the analysis, Vishwamitri is zoned in two various zones. Sampling stations, S-1 to S-7 represent Zone 1 which contains WQI values from 50 to 75. Sampling stations S-8 to S-16 represent zone 2 which contain WQI values more than 75. Zone 1 is rich with DO whereas zone 2 contains high BOD and less DO. The WQI value of Surya River, a major tributary of Vishwamitri, indicates that river water is suitable for irrigation purpose. The WQI values of tributaries and drains, draining wastewater to stretch of Vishwamitri within Vadodara city, represents water quality as mostly unsuitable for drinking, irrigation or industrial purpose.
https://www.ijhcum.net/article_30022_3c0f78a99f54ced36e3c22ff08bd6fde.pdf
Environmental Flow Requirements (EFR)
Physico-chemical parameters
Vishwamitri River
Water Quality Index (WQI)
Water Quality Status (WQS)
eng
Tehran Urban Planning and Research Center: Tehran Municipality
International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management
2476-4698
2476-4701
2017-10-01
2
4
293
302
10.22034/ijhcum.2017.02.04.005
28062
Validation of performance of ISO 14001 through developed model
V.G. Gawaikar
veejayshree@yahoo.com
1
A.G. Bhole
agbhole@yahoo.co.in
2
R.R. Lakhe
sqmslakhe@gmail.com
3
Corporate Division, Bharat Dynamics Limited, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, Telangana 500058, India
Civil Engineering Department, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440010, India
Shreyas Quality Management System, Abhyankar Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440010, India
The case study is based on ISO 14001 and compares the validation with other certified industries. In view of the above, response has been collected to have further improvements through developed model which was prepared based on the factorization of various input and output variables which is linked to the clauses of ISO 14001. The developed model has represented almost all the clauses of ISO 14001 considering main content of the all the clauses. Response is collected from the industries where input and output variables were sent earlier and also those involved in the implementation of the system. Evidences arrived out of case study suggests that the model questionnaire improves the environmental performance of an organization and bringing effectiveness in the system. This study will give better results after implementation of the model in any sector. Due to the implementation of model, the study has brought the improvements in ISO 14001and surrounding environment as well. The study on validation stated that by implementing the model, the industries where survey took place have achieved almost 30% improvement in environmental performance.
https://www.ijhcum.net/article_28062_669d42290dc444610a55cc517c3256cb.pdf
Clauses
Implementation
Input and output variables
Performance
Response
eng
Tehran Urban Planning and Research Center: Tehran Municipality
International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management
2476-4698
2476-4701
2017-10-01
2
4
303
308
10.22034/ijhcum.2017.02.04.006
29689
New urbanism approach and urban space in mega cities
R. Heydari
shojaeivand@gmail.com
1
B. Shojaeivand
shojaeivand@tabrizu.ac.ir
2
Geography and Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Planning and Environmental Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
Geography and Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Planning and Environmental Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
New Urbanism design principles have been adopted for many urban planning efforts in recent years. The purpose of this paper is studding the structure and space of Shahid Beheshti Square as one of the most important and old squares of Tabriz from the view of new urbanism principals. In order to reaching this purpose the data were collected through a questionnaire distributed among peoples that attend in Shahid Beheshti square and an Exploratory Factor Analysis using Principal Component Analysis was carried out and to reaching to the accurate data interview used as supplementary method. The results show that among the new urbanism design principles, Increased Density is the only principle that observed in study area and Green Space, Mixed Housing and Connectivity are the principles that have the low factor load. Actually the urban space in square is not designed based on new urbanism principles and failed to satisfy the satisfaction of the people to the use of space.
https://www.ijhcum.net/article_29689_4b3955783ac3a69e3822dd83fae3f6d7.pdf
Urban Space
New Urbanism
Factor analysis
Tabriz
eng
Tehran Urban Planning and Research Center: Tehran Municipality
International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management
2476-4698
2476-4701
2017-10-01
2
4
309
318
10.22034/ijhcum.2017.02.04.007
29499
Diversity of bird's communities on dumpsite and sewage stabilization ponds of Moshi Municipal, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
G. P. Massawe
goodluck_peter@hotmail.com
1
Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute, Njiro Wildlife Research Centre, Arusha, Tanzania
Urban development is rapidly expanding across the globe and is a major driver of environmental change. It is important to understand how bird species responds to urbanization. Therefore I conducted a qualitative study of birds associated with waste sites such as dumpsite and sewage stabilization ponds was carried out on Moshi municipal. The study assessed the diversity between dumpsite and sewage stabilization ponds using the “Timed species count” method. A total of 15 bird families and 17 species were recorded at both sites. 13 species in 12 bird families at dumpsite and 14 species in 13 bird families at sewage stabilization pond were recorded respectively. There was significant difference in species diversity within the two sites (p<0.05) because of good breeding sites at sewage stabilization ponds which include a wide variety of resources, high productivity and moderate levels of disturbance compared to dumpsite. This study was carried out to enhance conservation awareness. These site serve as biodiversity reservoirs, urban planners should involve interdisciplinary team to make decisions from an ecological perspective when designing urban areas. From this micro-survey It is worth concluding that waste stabilization ponds contains number of resource that attracts bird’s species, as birds are bio indicators of ecosystem health.
https://www.ijhcum.net/article_29499_214acfc573a3625fe376e786c5184516.pdf
Dumpsites
Diversity
Sewage stabilization pond
Time species count (TSC)
Waste area
eng
Tehran Urban Planning and Research Center: Tehran Municipality
International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management
2476-4698
2476-4701
2017-10-01
2
4
319
334
10.22034/ijhcum.2017.02.04.008
30056
A review on managers’ emotional intelligence and citizenship behavior in today’s workplace: Bridging a challenges and contribution
L. Vasudevan
loshinee8325@gmail.com
1
N. Mahadi
nomahaza.kl@utm.my
2
F. A. Robert
hemaloshinee25@gmail.com
3
Azman Hashim International Business School University Technology Malaysia Jalan Semarak, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Azman Hashim International Business School University Technology Malaysia Jalan Semarak, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
YPC International College Jalan Jejaka, Taman Maluri, Cheras 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Research on managers' emotional intelligence and citizenship behavior in today's workplace outlined the importance of the manager and employees' challenges, contribution and how to solve it. The aim of this paper is to determine the managers’ proficiency using ability model (emotional intelligence) that benefits for manager to be responsive towards employees while expressing the information for career development and countries’ growth. Data and past findings were gathered from several industries by researchers to determine the central idea of the rationality of this paper. As evidence, an empirical result was provided to ensure managers might be beneficial into this significant finding that associated with managers' assessments toward subordinates. Thus, this review also highlighted managers' emotional intelligence that plays a key role towards stimulating good relationships between managers and employees. This gap is to illustrate how the ability model of emotional intelligence can acquire managers' EI skill set and citizenship behavior in order to influence directly the followers' contribution, benefit and challenges in the workplace. In this review, bringing a challenge and contribution among employees in the workplace contributed to the emotional intelligence and citizenship behavior in order to find out the intent of this review paper.
https://www.ijhcum.net/article_30056_9fbb3c26814892a94b2e690227475d2e.pdf
Challenges and Contribution
Citizenship Behavior
Emotional Intelligence