Can Green Bonds Boost the Development of Energy Projects in Colombia? An Opportunity for Responsible and Sustainable Investment

The excessive exploitation of natural resources brings with it a growing environmental problem, which is largely due to industrial development. Different international treaties, conventions, and protocols try to mitigate the impacts of global warming. However, new tools are constantly needed to achieve the sustainability of economies and the preservation of renewable resources. In response to this, green bonds arise providing a coherent solution that integrates both the industry and the environment. These bonds constitute a financial instrument allowing the collection of resources, with the only requirement of being invested in sustainable projects generating environmental and social well-being. This paper highlights Colombia's potential as an emerging market attractive for investments classified as green. This Colombian green market is expected to grow, due to the low amounts of GHG emissions compared to the industrialized countries and the richness in natural resources of the nation. However, to develop sustainable energy projects in Colombia, special instruments are required to enhance the promotion and financing of energy projects. For this reason, various financing alternatives to the traditional systems for the development of clean energy must be evaluated. This paper emphasizes the potential of green bonds to improve energy projects in Colombia and obtain additional benefits to reduce climate change through the use of sustainable renewable energies. Through a document review exercise in specialized literature and the application of a case study, the advantage of green bonds over other traditional mechanisms for financing initiatives for small and medium enterprises is demonstrated

Data Representation for Deep Learning - Based Arabic Text Summarization Performance Using Python Results

A sequence-to-sequence model is used as the foundation for a suggested abstractive Arabic text summarizing system. Our goal is to create a sequence-to-sequence model by utilizing multiple deep artificial neural networks and determining which one performs the best. The encoder and decoder have been developed using several layers of recurrent neural networks, gated recurrent units, recursive neural networks, convolutional neural networks, long short-term memory, and bidirectional long short-term memory. We are re-implementing the fundamental summarization model in this study, which uses the sequence-to-sequence framework. Using a Google Colab Jupiter notebook that runs smoothly, we have constructed these models using the Keras library. The results further demonstrate that one of the key techniques that has led to breakthrough performance with deep neural networks is the use of Gensim for word embeddings over other text representations by abstractive summarization models, along with FastText, a library for efficient learning of word representations and sentence classification

Fabrication of Inventive Hybrid Environmental Bricks (HEB) utilizing Poly-Ethylene Terephthalate (PET) by Advanced Stabilization Techniques

Sand brick, also known as cement brick or sand brick constructed from sand and cement, is a typical brick used in the building industry. Due to concerns about ecological problems, particularly the scarcity of natural sand and plastic issues, the demand for sand increased due to the consumption of sand cement brick. Thus, research into possible alternatives to natural sand is needed. In this work, plastics were utilized in place of sand to create sand cement bricks with grades of 5 N/mm2 and 10 N/mm2, which are known as hybrid environmental bricks (HEB). This research identified and discussed the impact of plastic on the compressive strength and density of brick made of plastic as opposed to river sand. Three layers of HEB are cast using two distinct strength ratings and various components. The HEB created using this concept yielded brick distinct from regular sand-cement brick. This study recognized and provided all of the important characteristics of HEB. The ideal combination for HEB was then identified by the study of this comparison. The results demonstrated that the approved brick by the characteristics analysis was the best combination for this investigation. According to the results, plastic has a great deal of promise for usage as a material to substitute sand when making sand cement bricks. Although the plastic-containing sand cement has a decreased compressive strength, its other qualities are still sufficient for industrial application. Ultimately, it can be said that the HEB has the potential to become a novel brick type in the building sector as it requires less sand and cement to make high-quality bricks that meet specifications

Research on Biomass and Biochar of Reed (Phragmites australis) in U Minh Thuong National Park, Vietnam

Aims: Reed (Phragmites autralis) is a plant species with a seasonal reproductive cycle, it has a very high biomass in U Minh Thuong National Park. in Vietnam. To evaluate fresh and dry biomass, then made of biochar on reed plants to use biochar products provide bio-organic fertilizer raw materials for watermelon plant in agriculture. Methods: To achieve that goal several experiments were performed as (1) investtigate the biomass of fresh and dry reeds and made of biochar by using the traditional method; (2) adsorption with pig urine and chemical fertilizer (nitrogen, phosphorus and potash) to see the retention off chemical coponents dispersed into the environment in the adsorbed biochar; (3) mix biochar with inorganic mineral fertilizers and peat to from some inorganic fertilizer – biochar formulas, then consider the chemical composition of that mixture; (4) using some mix biochar fertilizer to grow watermelon with local varieties.Results: The results show that reeds can provide very high biomass to made of biochar fertilizer and reed biochar can adsorption the pig urine as ammonium, nitrate, nitrogen, phosphorus and it also adsorption inorganic as nitrogen, phosphorus and potash. So it is possible to propose the use study for planting watermelon and application treatment environment in the region polluted.Conclusions: Biomass and biochar of reed is very high, biochar can adsorb nitrogen, phosphorus and potash fertilizer; biochar can mixed peat and inorganic mineral fertilizer to planting watermelon in Mekong Delt

The Perplexing Role of Emotional Intelligence in Driving; Anger and Violence in Medical Students

Emotionally intelligent medical students have an awareness about how to respond in a particular situation, they considered the pros and cons before giving response whereas the medical students who are low on the scale of emotional intelligence may react in an absurd way such as being anger and violent. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the interplay between emotional intelligence (EQ), anger, and violent behavior among medical students. Specifically, it sought to analyze the association between emotional intelligence levels and the expression of anger and violence, as well as to compare emotional intelligence and aggression tendencies between male and female students. Methods: A correlational research design was employed, utilizing online surveys as the data collection method. A total of 200 medical students aged between 19 to 30 years participated in the study. Emotional intelligence, anger expression, and violent behavior were measured using standardized scales. Statistical analyses including descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and independent sample t-tests were conducted using SPSS 23.0 software. Results: The findings revealed a significant negative correlation between emotional intelligence and both anger expression and violent behavior. Male students exhibited higher levels of anger and violent behavior compared to female students. Emotional intelligence scores were lower in male students, indicating a potential contributing factor to their heightened aggression tendencies. Conclusion: The study provides empirical evidence supporting the association between emotional intelligence, anger, and violence in medical students. Lower emotional intelligence levels were linked to increased anger expression and violent behavior. These findings underscore the importance of integrating emotional intelligence education programs into medical curricula to mitigate aggression tendencies and promote healthier interpersonal relationships among students

Exploring Good Governance's Role in Sustainable Development: A Developed and Developing Countries Comparison

Abstracts: Good governance has emerged as a pivotal factor influencing the attainment of sustainable development goals.  Its impact resonates differently across diverse socio-economic contexts, prompting the need for a comparative analysis between developed and developing countries.  This research aims to evaluate the priority status and significance of the good governance agenda in driving sustainable development.  By examining the practices and challenges faced by both developed and developing nations, a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics between effective governance and sustainable development is sought.  This qualitative study examines the connection between good governance and sustainable development through analyzing secondary data sources.  By selecting relevant and credible materials, thematic analysis identifies patterns in the relationship.  Systematic processes enhance validity and reliability, although limitations stem from potential biases and lack of primary data interaction.  The findings underscore the symbiotic nature of good governance and sustainable development, transcending developmental boundaries.  Developed countries exhibit well-established governance practices, placing transparency, accountability, and inclusivity at the forefront.  In contrast, developing nations grapple with challenges such as corruption, weak institutions, and limited resources, impacting their journey towards sustainable development.  This study illuminates the paramount importance of good governance in advancing sustainable development goals, regardless of a country's developmental stage.  While challenges persist, international collaboration and knowledge sharing emerge as avenues to bridge the gap between developed and developing countries.  Ultimately, embracing transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance practices becomes the cornerstone of a future marked by equitable growth, environmental stewardship, and societal well-being

A Novel RSS Fingerprint to Locate User Equipment UE in Remote Area

Location determination algorithms are widely used in cellular networks, especially in the long-term evolution (LTE) network, to enable the provision of location-based services (LBS). The increasing global demand for cellular networks has resulted in the creation of new user equipment (UE) positioning systems that align with the network's momentum. Regrettably, all of these technologies are hindered by their incapacity to ascertain the location of the UE in distant regions. This article introduces a novel method utilizing Radio Frequency (RF) fingerprinting to precisely locate UEs in remote areas. The approach entails employing a proposed partitioning model with a high level of precision, incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning AI/ML in its fundamental state to reduce the search area.  Furthermore, two algorithms are suggested: The first aims to enhance the efficiency of the battery with limited capacity by decreasing the frequency of measurements transmission. The second utilizes Jaccard similarity and incorporates the prefix filtering technique to determine matches. The algorithm is used to speed up the process of matching the fingerprint recorded in the fingerprint database with the fingerprint captured in real time. The results shows that it can reduces the transmission rate by 77.08% and achieves the lowest error rate of 35.34 m. Additionally, it exhibits a response time of 8 seconds

Research on the Influence of PE Teaching Reform Based on Behavioral Psychology on College Students' Mental Health

Behavioral psychology is an important branch of psychological research, which mainly studies the relationship between human psychological performance and behavioral development. The main research direction of behavioral psychology is to study the relationship between human behavior development and psychology. In education, we can intervene the development of education through the study of students' behavior psychology to achieve the role of promoting students' development. At present, in modern education, we can improve Canadian education and teaching through the study of students' behavior psychology. Physical education in Colleges and universities has always been an important subject of modern quality education, which plays a role in promoting students' physical and mental health, thinking ability and innovation ability. However, in recent years, more and more college students have been affected by learning pressure, development factors and adverse interpersonal communication. Students' mental health problems have become increasingly serious, affecting the development of higher education in China. Therefore, based on the relevant theories of behavioral psychology, this paper studies the students' physical education classroom behavior, and puts forward some suggestions on reforming college physical education, so as to promote college physical education and help students shape a positive and healthy psychology. The strategies of physical education reform in Colleges and universities include innovating teaching contents, improving teaching methods, improving teachers' comprehensive quality and carrying out physical psychology teaching. The purpose is to continuously improve teaching conditions and promote students' healthy and scientific development through the research on College Students' behavioral psychology

Factors Influencing Tax Declaration Decisions on Social Networks of Online Retailers in Vietnam

The growth of e-commerce and online retail in Vietnam, particularly on social networks, has presented challenges for the government’s tax authorities. Preventing tax loss through inspections can be difficult due to missing or incomplete taxpayer data from transaction processing servers. Explaining undeclared or incompletely declared revenue in online trading transactions on the server or the Internet can be challenging, especially for retail activities and service provision for businesses and individuals selling on social networking. In Vietnam, the Tax Management Law 2019 established the tax rates online retailers must pay. However, tax collection for social network retailers still depends on tax authorities encouraging them to self-declare their revenue. Current research and practice show that very few sellers on social networks participate in the self-declaration of revenue to pay taxes. Moreover, few studies focus on factors affecting the participation of online retailers in Vietnam in tax declaration and payment, especially those selling on social networks, and most lack a solid theoretical foundation. Through a review of related studies, this research has identified several factors that affect tax payment decisions for retailers on social networks in Vietnam. The study also provides several recommendations to promote and enhance retailers’ tax declaration and payment decisions on social networks in Vietnam

Designing a Reliability Maintenance Plan for Refinery Plants: A Case Study of a Nigerian-Based Refinery and its Power Systems

This study developed a comprehensive and effective reliability maintenance plan for refinery plants. Using a Refinery based in Nigeria as a case study, the research identified key factors affecting the reliability of refinery operations and proposed strategic maintenance measures to enhance operational efficiency and safety. The study utilized reliability centered maintenance (RCM) and failure modes and effect analysis (FMEA). From the evaluation, breaking down the components of the power system in the plant and addressing them individually exposes more vividly the errors in that system. Each failure mode was analyzed in terms of possible consequences on operation, function, or system status. The subject of risk assessment was presented and utilized to develop an approach for implementing the RCM in refinery power systems Finally, a proposed action plan was introduced to reduce the RPN number, thereby increasing the overall reliability and efficiency of the system component. It was observed that by reducing the RPN of each component, the overall efficiency of that component increases saving the company huge maintenance cost