Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL EXPANSION AND URBANIZATION ON GROUNDWATER QUALITY USING SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF GIS AND REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES AT WADI EL-NATRUN AREA, EYGPT
23
50
EN
El-Malky,
M.
Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Sham University
Shalaby,
A.
Central Laboratory Department, Egyptian Mineral Recourses Authority
Khalifa,
A.
National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences
Gabreel,
M.
Central Laboratory Department, Egyptian Mineral Recourses Authority
10.21608/jes.2017.19886
Egypt faces a real water scarcity problem. Urban communities and agriculture in Egypt are clustered in the Nile Valley and Delta where water exists in abundance. Egyptian government has tended to encourage investors and farmers to establish agricultural and tourism projects in some desert areas. Wadi El-Natrun is area that suitable for agricultural expansion and tourism projects as it contains a good supply of groundwater. But Wadi El-Natrun is below sea level, this causes leak of contamination water to ground water by chemical fertilizers. At the same time an increasing amount of human wastes causes contamination of soil and surface water which move to groundwater aquifers and lead to contamination of groundwater. This study aim to assessing the quality of groundwater at Wadi El-Natrun in order to achieve sustainable development. Water samples have been collected from 28 random wells at the area of study where two samples were collected for each well during two different seasons, then physically analyzed including temperature and total dissolved solids and electrical conductivity and chemically analyzed including PH, major cations Calcium (Ca<sup>2+ </sup>), Magnesium (Mg<sup>2+</sup>), Sodium (Na<sup>+</sup>), Potassium (K<sup>+</sup>) and major anions Bicarbonate (HCO<sup>-</sup>), Carbonate (CO<sub>3</sub><sup>2-</sup>), Chloride (Cl<sup>-</sup>) and Sulphate (SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup>) as well as the trace elements (Fe , Mn, Cu, Co, Ni ,Cr ,Cd ,Pb, As) and nutrients (NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup>, NO<sub>3</sub><sup>- </sup>,PO<sub>4</sub><sup>3-</sup>). Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing have been used for spatial analysis and mapping water quality. According to the chemical and Physical analysis, a lot of water wells in Wadi EI-Natrun unsuitable for drinking and irrigation based on standards approved. From this study can concluded that Wadi El-Natrun have higher agriculture work and there are elevation in his communities and to achieve sustainable development must make temporary assessment to his ground water to stand each time to environmental impact for its ground water.
Groundwater,Hydrochemistry,Wadi EI-Natrun,GIS,Remote Sensing,environmental pollution
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19886.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19886_53ca221c2aae3e4d88e50a948394a39d.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
PRODUCTION OF COPPER NANOPARTICLES ON GLASS SUBSTRATE FROM E-WASTE
1
22
EN
Khalil, M.
M. H.
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University
Taha M. A.
Razek
Environmental basic science, Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University
Rabah,
M. A.
Chemical and Electrochemical Treatment of Minerals, Mineral Treatment Division, Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute.
Eldawy,
Sh. A.
10.21608/jes.2017.19887
E-waste is considered hazardous waste because it contains some heavy metals. Extraction and utilization of these metals is highly appreciated. Spent e-waste was used as an input material to prepare copper nanoparticles using up to 33% ammonia solution. The resulting solution was acidified by sulfuric acid to yield copper (II) sulfate. The substrate material was made of crushed glass coated with carbon film. The substrate particles were dipped in copper (II) sulfate solution. The reducing material was hydrazine hydrate and/or ascorbic acid. Results showed that ammonia has been proved to dissolve copper at 20<sup>o</sup>C up to 90<sup>o</sup>C. The extent of dissolution depends on concentration, temperature and time. Ascorbic acid to be more effective as compared to hydrazine hydrate to produce copper ions to metallic form. Particle size measurement showed that the copper particle size range from 26.22 nm to 400.9 nm with ascorbic acid, from 35.12 nm to 669.7 nm with hydrazine hydrate and from 35.12 nm to 658.4 nm with mixture of them. Results were explored with the help of FESEM. Results have been found friendly, simple and economic process.
E-waste,printed circuit boards (PCB),carbon coated glass (CCG)
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19887.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19887_79e24ada2d8030ad1f65111983e8ff61.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES AND PAPER FROM RICE STRAW
51
74
EN
Hamed,
A. A
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science-Ain Shams University
Ibrahim,
Maha, M
Cellulose and Paper Department, National Research Center
Abdel-Razek
,T. A. M
Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University.
El Germ,
H. A
Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University
10.21608/jes.2017.19888
In an attempt to take advantage of agricultural waste such as rice straw, which causes an environmental problem, it was used as a cellulose source by treatment with ionic liquid, which can be recovered after the reaction , into cellulose derivatives such as methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose and hydrogel preparation of these derivatives. Derivatives and hydrogels were used as additives to the pulp during the paper preparation process with other additives. The experiments showed an improvement in the mechanical and optical properties of the resulting paper. The study showed that the water absorption rate in the paper was increased with the addition of both MC and CMC to reach 230 and 290%, respectively. On the other hand , addition of both MC and CMC-hydrogels produced absorbed paper with water uptake till 773 and 600%, respectively.
rice straw,cellulose derivatives,Hydrogel,absorbed paper
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19888.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19888_cab0ad4be3fa828f4113132463ec35ac.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
AIR QUALITY MODELLING IN AL-MANSOURYIA AREA KUWAIT
75
100
EN
Alhajri,
F. S
Vocational Training Institute, the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait.
Abo El-Nasr,
M. M
Department of Mechanical Power Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
Abdel-Halim,
H. E
Department of Mechanical Power Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
Al Hajeri,
N. S
Department of Environmental Technology and Management, College of Life Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Al Fadhli,
F. M
Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Petroleum, Kuwait University, Kuwait.
10.21608/jes.2017.19889
The temporal and spatial air quality was investigated and analyzed in Al-Mansouryia area in state of Kuwait over a period of 8 years (2004-2012) by using an air quality model to compare the changes in the levels of atmospheric pollutants and updating the database of air quality in Kuwait. Many of pollutants are emitted in air due to the combustion of fuel.
This study presents detailed analysis of air quality in Al-Mansouryia residential area, where the concentration of SO2 was decreased with time due to the EPA regulations, but the highest concentration was in 2005 year from North West in summer (July) and autumn (September) because of two warehouses fire in Shuwaikh industrial area. Also, concentration of NO2 is decreasing in Al-Mansouryia with the time due to the EPA regulations.
Ozone (O3) concentration is wobbles between increase and decrease, but in 2006 year it was highest in North West. The NOx concentration was decreased with time, but in the 2005 and 2006 is highest, as well as gives maximum concentration is 1934 PPB. NOx and O3 depend on each other, in Kuwait when NOx increases O3 decreases when VOC is low. The CO concentration in almost all of study period was low except in summer 2006 was the highest level because a container of chemicals was on fire in the Shuwaikh port, which led to increase of CO emissions towards Al-Mansouryia from North direction. The PM10 concentration from 2008-2012 was swinging between increasing and decreasing.
Finally, the analysis data demonstrate that Al-Mansouryia is attainment area from (SO2, O3, CO), and non-attainment area from (NOx) based on national ambient air quality standards for residential areas.
modeling,Air Quality,Atmospheric pollutants,Kuwait
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19889.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19889_9e05ec9b5244698119ff066de72114c9.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
ANALYSIS OF BURULLUS WETLAND ECOSYSTEM USING DPSIR FRAMEWORK
101
124
EN
El Bahrawy,
A. N
Irrigation and Hydraulic Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams Universit
Donia,
Noha, S
Environmental Engineering Department, Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University
Farouk,
M. A
Environmental Management Sector, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency
Sayed,
Noha, S
Environmental Management Sector, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency
10.21608/jes.2017.19890
Sustainable management of wetlands ecosystem become a serious crucial, especially with the rapid population growth and increase of anthropogenic activities, in addition to climate change threats. Several approaches have been introduced for ecosystem analysis and management since 1990s, where Driver – Pressure – State – Impact – Response (DPSIR) framework is one of the widely used approaches for assessing and managing environmental problems. This study applied DPSIR framework on Burullus wetland as a model of Egyptian Northern ecosystems, in order to analyze it from the perspective of its potential to deliver ecosystem services within current state of changes resulted from socio-economic drivers. Such changes have a direct or indirect impact on the wetland health and productivity, thus distress local communities relay on its services. Five main socio-economic drivers were analyzed and introduced through DPSIR framework. Number of actions and responses were recommended depending on DPSIR framework analysis. The results of this study will guide to prepare a management and restoration plan for Burullus wetland based on ecosystem approach.
Driver,pressure,state,impact,Responses,DPSIR,Ecosystem services,Burullus wetland,Restoration Abbreviations: IBA Important Birds Area DPSIR Driver - Pressure - State of Change - Impact - Response EEA European Environment Agency RS Remote Sensing SLR Sea Level Rise LU/LC Land use/ Land cover
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19890.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19890_b899fc442fb019bc6b9234adc5f455c5.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
IMPROVING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE USING CARBON FIBERS COMPOSITES
125
144
EN
Ali, Y. R.
M. H
The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training
Alrifaie, M.
M. S
The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training
10.21608/jes.2017.19891
The study aimed at improving the mechanical properties of reinforced concrete using carbonated fiber, containing different percentages of fiber. using high range water reducing agent (SP) with 8% silica fume (SF) and 8% high reactivity Metakaolin (HRM), as a partial replacement by weight of cement, on the behavior of light weight concrete (LWA) concrete is also studied. This investigation was carried out using several tests. These tests were workability fresh and hardened density, compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and modulus of rupture. Tests were performed for specimens at ages of (7,28,60,90 and 180) days.
<strong>On the basis of results of this investigation the following conclusions may be deducted:</strong>
It is possible to produce a light weight aggregate carbon fiber concrete with a dry density ranged between (1820) to (1950)Kg/m the addition of (SF) or (HRM) does not affect the density significantly.
The required dosage of superplasticizer (SP) for carbon fiber LWAC increases with increasing the percentage volume fraction of fiber. The useful dosage range is (to 4-8%)
The addition of carbon fiber to (HRM and SF) light weight concrete increases slightly the compressive strength. Also the compressive strength increases with increasing volume fraction of carbon fiber by about (1.15 % , 0.49% and 2.20%) for mixes containing carbon (3%, 3.75% and 4.5%) respectively, after (28) day.
The tensile strength of (LWAC) mixes increases by about (173, 242 and 296%) for mixes containing carbon fiber with volume fraction (3%, 3.75% and 4.5%) respectively, after (28) day.
An improvement in modulus of rupture is observed when the mineral admixtures (HRM) or (SF) and (SP) are used with (LWAC) mixes containing carbon fiber. Maximum increase is found to be(321.7%)when using (LWAC)mixe with (Sp) containing (4.5%) of carbon fiber by volume, after (28) day.
Mechanical properties- Concrete- carbon fiber – Silica fume – Metakaolin
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19891.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19891_4d3b7cbbbcfa025fa6ddfbde4db371ff.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
EVALUATING WATER EROSION RISKS IN SOME WADIS OF NORTHWESTERN COAST ZONE – EGYPT
145
163
EN
EL-Kassas,
H. I
Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University
Abd El-fattah.
A
Desert Research Center
Hashem, Seham,
A
Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University
El-Sherbiny,
G. M
Desert Research Center
10.21608/jes.2017.19892
Field experiments were conducted in 2015 – 2016 winter season, at wadi El- Raml area. Wadi El – Raml is located southwest, Mersa Matruh city, Egypt. Slope of the experimental site is about 5 percent in south – north direction. The treatments were as follows: Bare soil, traditional cultivation without soil conditioners, cultivation with Ceramic <em>conditioner</em> at rate of 20, 40, and 80 t.fed-1, cultivation with bokashi conditioner at rate of 20, 40, and 80 t.fed-1 and coal ash conditioner at rate of 20, 40, and 80 t.fed-1. The total number of treatments was 11. Each treatment was replicated 3 times. The soil conditioners was added on the soil surface after carrying out tillage operation and then mixed with the soil surface layer. Thirty-three bounded plots having edges of soil with approximately 20 cm height were used to determine soil loss associated with runoff. Each plot was 21 m length and 2 m width. At the down slope end, Gerlash trough were placed, 0.5 m long and 0.2 m wide, closed at the sides and covered with movable lid. An outlet pipe extended from the base of the gutter to the collection containers present below the soil surface. Rainfall amounts, duration, and intensity were measured for every rainstorm with an automatic rain gauge at the site of experiment. The amount of soil loss and runoff water for every rainstorm was determined by maintaining the containers undisturbed for a sufficient time, so that, the solid constituents in the runoff water could precipitate. The precipitated solids were collected and measured gravimetrically after drying at 105°C overnight.
Soils of wadi El Raml are mainly sandy loam in texture with deep soil profile. The climatic conditions of the area is defined as arid Mediterranean type, it is characterized by short rainy seasons during October to March. About 75 percent of the total annual rainfall as recorded from November to February. The remaining period of the year is characterized by long dry season (6-7months), except for few rainy storms in April, May and September. The average annual rainfall is 175.4mm. the effective storms were sex storms the runoff coefficient of 3% seams reassemble. However, the lowest runoff yield was obtained when adding Bokashi conditioner with rate of 80 t.fed-1 under all storms,). It is clear that runoff values associated with bare soil were higher than those for the soil treated by non-traditional soil conditioners. From another point, Ceramic conditioner added on the soil surface with the rate of 20, 40 and 80t.fed-1 led to reduce runoff by 37, 49 and 56.5%, respectively, as compared with cultivated soil . With respect to adding bokashi as soil conditioner on the soil surface with the rate 20, 40 and 80 t.fed-1, runoff values under all storms was reduced to 45.2, 59.6 and 67.7%, respectively, The influence of the applied traditional cultivation and applied some soil conditioners on the amount of soil loss under natural rainfall. The highest rates of soil losses resulted from bare soil treatment 1.23 ton/fed. Year this rate lies within the permissible limits of soil loss by erosion, which range from 1 to 5 tams per acre per yeas, With respect to planting without soil conditioners, it is clear that such practice reduced the amount of soil loss by 24.2% relative to that for bare soil treatment, This behavior could be attributed to the fact that plants protect a portion of the soil surface from the energy of rainfall impact, thereby, soil detachment decreased. Growing plants also create obstructions to eater flow over land, slowing down runoff velocity and consequently its carrying capacity and thus, reducing soil loss.
Water Erosion,Erosion Risks – Runoff – Soil Loss,Rainfall
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19892.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19892_377fcaf10d9e8240b35e0e869cb838f0.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
ACTIVITY OF HYDROLYSIS ENZYMES IN DIFFERENT INSTAR LARVAE OF THE AMERICAN BOLLWORM, HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA (HUBNER)
165
179
EN
Abdel-Wahed
, M. S
Plant Protection Department, Pesticides Department, Faculty of Agric., Ain Shams University
Mahmoud,
K. W
Plant Protection Department, Pesticides Department, Faculty of Agric., Ain Shams University
Khidr,
A. A
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki-Giza, Cairo
Alashry,
Hend, A
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki-Giza, Cairo.
10.21608/jes.2017.19893
Enzymes activity included acetylcholinesterase, non-specific α and β- esterases and alkaline phosphatase were determined calorimetrically in the whole homogenates of the different instar larvae; 3<sup>rd</sup>, 4<sup>th</sup>, 5<sup>th</sup> and 6<sup>th</sup> of the field strain as well as the baseline, laboratory strain of American bollworm, <em>Helicoverpa armigera</em>. The results indicated that the enzymes activity levels in the different instar larvae of the field strain were markedly higher than that in the laboratory strain at the respective instar larvae. The enzymatic activity levels increased steady from the 3<sup>rd</sup> to the 6<sup>th</sup> instar larvae. A sharp increase in the enzymatic activity levels were determined in the 6<sup>th</sup> instar larvae. The average levels of the enzymatic activity in both field colony and laboratory strain were 11.630 and 3.627 µg acetyl bromide released / min. /individual for A.Ch.E.; 8.819 and 3.430 µg α-naphthol released/ min/ individual and the corresponding values were ranged between 5.232 and 3.218 µg β– naphthol released / min/ larva for beta esterase; respectively and157.669 and 50.428 unit X 10<sup>3</sup>/larva for alkaline phosphatase; respectively
Helicoverpa armigera,field and laboratory strain,enzymes activity
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19893.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_19893_0fc397b9b8b52e742402f1725c52c62b.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION IN SALMIYA AND FARWANIYA AREAS, KUWAIT
181
205
EN
Ebeid,
Magda, I
Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, Institute of Environmental Research And Studies, Ain Shams University
Hijazi,
Anhar
Energy and Sustainable Development Expert- Egypt.
Al Anzi,
A
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Kuwait University
Al Hajri,
R
Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Administration of Mosques of Mubarak Al Kabeer Governoate.
10.21608/jes.2017.20039
The study aims to evaluate the performance of architectural design for energy conservation of residential buildings in Salmiya and Farwaniya areas due to the importance of energy and decrease of oil production, by time. Residential dwellings in Salmiya (coastal area) and Farwaniya (internal area) were considered a study case. Previous studies about energy conservation in residential buildings by architectural methods were reviewed. The study was carried out in two slected areas usingc Climate Consultant" program was implemented to provide climatic variables of both areas.
These variables were introduced to "Ecotect" program. All architectural design methods were collectively and separately applied, where the performance of architectural design was evaluated in terms of rationalizing energy. The architectural design methods that achieved the highest rate of rationalization were signposted. These methods were collectively applied to the residential buildings in both areas.
The Results reveald that integrating three architectural methods, collectively (i.e. nocturnal ventilation, natural ventilation and cooling by direct evaporation) achieved the best performance of architectural design for energy conservation in both regions with 96% and 98%, (i.e. relative to integrating the 6 architectural design methods collectively), for Salmiya and Farwaniya regions, respectively.
The study recommended that the integration of the three methods collectively is efficient, in terms of Engineering practice and economy. As for future research, the study recommended proposing innovative methods and testing them to choose the best performing method.
Architectural design,Efficiency,energy rationalization,Salmiya and Farwaniya areas,Kuwait
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20039.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20039_cda15c10e5b9ec5e89a01f08916fc71f.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
THE SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL TOWERS PHENOMENA) COMPARATIVE ECOLOGICAL STUDY
207
228
EN
Abd El-Moety,
A. M
Faculty of Girls of Literature, Science and Education, Ain Shams University
Nozha, H.
K. M
Faculty of Regional and Urban Planning, Cairo University
Abd El-Aziz,
S. S
General Authority for Physical Planning
10.21608/jes.2017.20042
The study aims to identify The Socio-Psychological and Environmental Problems Related to Residential Towers Phenomena through Comparative Ecological Study in different regions to identify the most important problems that resulted from the construction of these residential towers, to contribute to access to solutions or reduce the effects or reduce If possible in the future .
The importance of the study is to be an attempt to study the phenomenon of residential towers as one of the phenomena that spread widely in the Egyptian society, especially in areas that did not plan and did not prepare for the construction of these towers, which led to the emergence of many problems, including social problems, psychological and environmental problems and increasing day by day, Dimensional solutions to reach effective solutions to address them.
The study was based on the analytical and comparative descriptive methods. A sample of (150) individual was selected for (75) individual for each of the residents of the towers in the areas of Helmiyeh El Zaitoun and El Matareya.
The study used a number of tools, including questionnaire, interview and case study. It also used several sources: field visits, interviews with experts, documents, records, photographs and maps.
The results of the study indicate that the reasons for the trend of housing in the residential towers were increasing household income, congestion, noise, pollution and the failure of the former housing for all their needs. The study also revealed the emergence of many problems due to the construction of residential towers such as weak social relations between residents of residential towers and their disintegration, And the lack of interest of its residents in the maintenance of facilities, and the lack of privacy in the design of most of them and not to meet the requirements of different children, in addition to that the interruption of electricity depends with everything completely electricity, water, elevators, etc.
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20042.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20042_07ba8eed6d65d0243255bdee32bb91a0.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STIMULATORY THERAPY AND MODIFICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT FOR IMPROVING CEREBRAL PALSY CASES AND THEIR HABILITATION IN LIGHT OF SOME PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES (A COMPARATIVE STUDY)
229
262
EN
Al-Atik,
A. M
Institute of Environmental Studies & Research, Ain Shams University
El-Sawy,
M. A
Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University
Gamaal, Ghada,
M. M. K
10.21608/jes.2017.20043
The study drives at designing a program for stimulatory therapy and modification of the environment for improving Cerebral Palsy cases and their habilitation in light of some psychological and environmental variables through which the efficacy of the program is exposed in comparing children with Cerebral Palsy who have received treatment and those have not. The sample consists of (80) male/female children with Cerebral Palsy, aged (4:9 years old), divided into four groups.
The study counts on the experimental method, using several tools through applying Scale of Psychological State, Measuring Quality of Environmental Life Form, Case Study Form, and the Socio-Economic and Environmental Form; in addition to program of stimulatory therapy and modification of the environment<strong>. </strong>
<strong>The study comes to these results:</strong>
There are significant statistical differences between average scores of the experimental group on PORTAG program pre/post application of the stimulatory therapy and program of modification of the environment, in favor of the post-application.
There are significant statistical differences between average scores of the sample received the stimulatory therapy and program of modification of the environment and the group has received the stimulatory therapy only, in favor of the stimulatory therapy and program of modification of the environment group.
There are significant statistical differences between average scores of the experimental group on PORTAG program pre/post application of the program of modification of the environment, in favor of the post-application.
There are significant statistical differences between average scores of the sample received the stimulatory therapy program and program of modification of the environment and the group has received the stimulatory therapy only, in favor of the group has received stimulatory therapy and program of modification of the psychological health scale.
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20043.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20043_eaaa09b37b79dc7448371058bf75076f.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
REGULATORY REQUIREEMENTS OF ALTERNATIVE FAMILIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HOMELESS CHILDREN
263
283
EN
Awad, M.
I
Institute of Environmental Studies & Research, Ain Shams University
Abd El-Naby, A.
A
The Higher Institute for Social Work
Ahmed, Mariam
, M
10.21608/jes.2017.20184
The study drives at exploring the organizational demands of alternative families and their impact on personality traits of homeless children. The study is a descriptive study, using the comparative-descriptive method using scale of Personality Traits for Children. The study counts on personality and traits theory. The sample consists of (20) children of alternative families, (10 males – 10 females) and (20) male/female homeless children. The study results indicate that: - There are significant statistical differences between personality traits of male alternative families’ children and homeless children, in favor of male alternative families’ children. - There are significant statistical differences between personality traits of female alternative families’ children and homeless children, in favor of the alternative families’ sample. The study recommends involving civil societies, ministries, and concerned authorities in combating the phenomenon of homeless children through all media means and enlightening those in charge of the importance of this critical problem.
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20184.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20184_4c27555c78a861c6a407af2b77cedda6.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
The DEVEL0PMENT OF CRISES AND DISASTERS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPING ASPECTS OF PARTICIPATION AND SKILLS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION-MAKING AMONG WORKERS IN SOME PETROLEUM INSTITUTIONS
283
321
EN
Abdel Meseeh, S
. A
Institute of Environmental Studies & Research, Ain Shams University
Awad Allah,
Hala, I
Institute of Environmental Studies & Research, Ain Shams University
Kaldas, A. Y
. Sh
Professional in the Egyptian Company for Transmitting Gas
10.21608/jes.2017.20186
The current study’s purpose is to develop aspects of participation and skills of decision-making among employees in petroleum institutions through a suggested program for management of crises and disasters by including some ecological disasters that workers in petroleum industries may encounter; measuring as well the efficacy of this program through trying it on a sample of employees.
Petroleum industry leads to air pollution because of the leakage of petroleum gases in huge amounts, consuming energy should be rationalized, and noise, in addition to the risks of destructive fires.
Regarding the programs of crises and disasters management applied in this industry, it is shown that there is shortness in their environmental treatment that doesn’t help achieving or developing participation and skills of environmental decision-making among employees in this field. Current programs focus on individuals’ sufficiency of productive and economic activities, covering demanded processes such as industrialization, operating, maintenance, service, and control of quality and production...etc. but since workers are involved in operation processes, they should be provided with skills of environmental decision-making, developing as well their environmental participation through programs of crises and disasters management that workers may meet in their workplace. The study uses several tools, through designing for instance, scale of environmental participation and scale of skills of environmental decision-making. The study is applied on a sample of employees in petroleum companies, namely, The Holding Company for Natural Gases (EGAS) and Company of Petroleum Gases (Petrogas), and Egyptian Company for Transporting and Connecting Gas (Potagasco). The sample consists of (50) workers as the experimental group.
Research tools are applied on the sample and the program is applied on the experimental group and scales are pre/post corrected. Results are monitored that the proposed program is effective in developing participation and skills of environmental decision-making among employees.
The researcher recommends applying this suggested program on all petroleum institutions through training courses of the crises and disasters management due to labor environment requirements and reconsidering the applied programs to make sure they have the protection means of the environment.
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20186.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20186_c2efeec7287612ae196f152b1d51e372.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR ARCHAEOLOGY INSPECTORS OF EGYPTIAN ARCHAEOLOGY SECTOR
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346
EN
AbdelEl-Messeh,
A. S
Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University
Elkholy,
M. S
Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo University
Ahmed, Rehab,
A
Ministry of Antiquities
10.21608/jes.2017.20187
The study aimed to develop the environmental responsibility for archaeology inspectors of Egyptian sector
For achieving this, researchers have designed a checklist of the most important environment’s issues (by reviewing resources of ancient Egyptians), then they have designed the program in the form of several topics, namely, (cleanness – protection of water resources – protection of green resources – conserving biological diversity – learning – public health). Moreover, this is followed by designing a scale of environmental responsibility (environmental information test – scale of environmental attitudes – scale of environmental behavior – scale of locus of control ); later, they have specified a group of archeological inspectors, about (30) inspector to hold a pre-application of the scale on the group’s individuals then administer the proposed program and its components and subjects in the time duration from 6/8/2017 to 18/9/2017. Finishing the pre-application of the scale of environmental responsibility, the scale is re-applied once more on the environmental group
Results indicate and reinforce the effectiveness of the proposed program in developing dimensions of environmental responsibility among inspectors of Egyptian archeology sector the results showed presence of statistically significant differences between pre and post measure application at (0,001) of significance level ,average (93,708 ) for pre measure, average(223,026 )in favor of post application, Eta sugar( 0,976 )
the results proved that experimental group has developed an environmental responsibility for the whole six environmental issues mentioned in the program. The research asserts that ancient Egyptians (pharos) have been a good example to be followed in their interaction with the environment and its issues. It also exposes that monument’ inspectors’ recognition to dealing approaches of old Egyptians with their environment and its problems at that time leads to development of environmental responsibility among those inspectors and research recommends to Applying program, reinforces acquiring archeology inspectors’ environmental responsibility
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20187.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20187_c2a185c31e2ad378c472e7f725563e15.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHEMISTRY TEACHERS OF HIGH SCHOOL BASED ON GREEN CHEMISTRY AND ITS IMPACT ON DEVELOPMENT OF PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND ASSIMILATION THE ENVIRONMENT CONCEPTS
347
379
EN
Abdel Moez,
M. S
Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University
Ahmed,
O. J
Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University
Al-Shami, Sahar,
I. M
Curriculum expert, Ministry of education
10.21608/jes.2017.20189
The objective of the research is to design a training program for the professional development of secondary chemistry teachers based on the development of problem solving skills and assimilation of environmental concepts. The researcher designed the program and its tools which were in the list of problem solving skills, the list of environmental concepts that should be absorbed for chemistry teachers, Solving problems, and testing the assimilation of environmental concepts by conducting tribal measurements and then implementing the program and re-measuring again after implementation. The results were to show the effectiveness of the program in developing the skills of solving problem solving skills and developing comprehension of problems The researcher found that there are statistically significant differences between the average scores of the pre-and post-tribal experimental groups in favor of the post-application in the problem-solving skills test, It also found that there are statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the experimental and tribal experimental groups in favor of the post-application in testing the understanding of environmental concepts .Therefore, it recommends reconsidering the professional development programs of chemistry teachers by directing the attention of green chemistry researchers, who seek to provide the teacher with problem solving skills and understanding of environmental concepts
Program for professional development chemistry teachers- green chemistry,problem solving skills,assimilation the environment concepts
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20189.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20189_cb4633b2bd84289be1a9bb6ae1e5afbd.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
PROPOSED FRAMEWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF THE HOSPITALS IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND POPULATION
381
415
EN
Sobh,
M. A
Faculty of Commerce, Ain shams university
El-Bokhary,
M. S
Department of Medical Sciences, Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University
Mohamed,
A. I
Medical Center of Egypt Railways
10.21608/jes.2017.20191
Scientific Research in Quality Management - Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management - I Will, I'm a Best of Medical Informancy.
The researcher conducted a field study and selected the research from the hospitals of the General Secretariat of the Egyptian Ministry of Health to develop the proposed framework for environmental standards for information systems according to the phases of its life cycle of the system:
(A)Setting environmental standards for the selection and procurement of ICTs (green technology).
(B) Development of environmental standards for the operational phase.
C) Development of environmental standards for the phase of substitution and adaptation.
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20191.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20191_5ff3a9a356b131719850c8c23ad93eb5.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
A PROPOSED FRAMEWORK OF ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND ITS REFLECTION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
417
437
EN
Khatab,
G. S
Faculty of Commerce, Ain Shams University
Khalel,
M
Faculty of Science Ain, Shames University
Shokry,
M
elshrouk- academy
Elywa, Rasha,
M
10.21608/jes.2017.20192
This research aims to study the relationship between environmental disclosure on the cost of greenhouse gas emissions and financial performance.
The researcher relied on an applied study on a sample of the listed industrial companies in the Egyptian Stock Exchange of 14 companies during the period from 2009 to 2016. The sample size was 183 companies.
The researcher collected the data needed to conduct the applied study based on several sources, which are represented by the Egyptian Stock Exchange through its electronic website from financial lists and reports through Egypt Information Dissemination Company and Mubasher Egypt website, in addition to the data available for some establishments on its website On the Internet
The researcher also relied on the analysis of the study data on descriptive statistics to test the hypotheses of the study, and a set of statistical methods represented in the method of correlation analysis Pearson and the method of multiple regression analysis.
The researcher concluded from the results of the statistical analysis to accept the main assumption that "there is a statistically significant relationship between the environmental disclosure of the cost of the outputs and the financial performance" at a significant level (a≤0.05).
The main recommendations made by the study: The study concluded that several recommendations were made to increase the institutional awareness and the NGOs in the Egyptian environment regarding the importance of accounting disclosure on the cost of greenhouse gas emissions. The need to issue an accounting standard by professional bodies and organizations to regulate the disclosure of gas emissions Global warming, leading to an increase in the quality of accounting information.
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20192.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20192_220f03855cbe06e3909a365bfa0daa23.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
A PROPOSED FRAMEWORK FOR INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS WITHIN THE DETERMINANTS OF CALCULATING CAPITAL ADEQUACY IN BANKS
439
462
EN
Abotaleb,
Y. M
Faculty of Commerce, Ain Shams University
Mohamed,
M. A
Faculty of Commerce, Kafr El Sheikh University
Sayed,
S. S
National Bank of Egypt
10.21608/jes.2017.20193
Basel III has directed banks to manage the significant risks associated with their activity. Banks and Basel III have focused on managing both credit, market, operational and liquidity risks as the most common risks in the banking industry. Banks have therefore set up appropriate capital to counter these types Of risk, to be capital as the first line of defense to absorb any losses resulting from exposure to banking risks.
<br /> Despite the diversity of environmental risks associated with the banks' activity as well as the increase in their effects, which amounted to direct losses only in 2011 about 400 billion dollars, for a number of not more than 1,600 accidents or environmental disaster only according to the study prepared by the World Bank (2013 Building resilience) . However, the decisions of the Basel III Committee did not take these risks into consideration when issuing their regulatory instructions to banks.
The objective of the research is to clarify the nature of the environmental risks associated with the Bank's activity and associated environmental losses, while providing a proposed framework for including environmental risks within the parameters of calculating the capital adequacy standard in banks and in accordance with the general framework of risk management in banks. The search for questions answered the nature of the environmental risks associated with the activity of banks and to what extent banks are calculating capital to face environmental risks.
Data collection was based on the use of a questionnaire questionnaire that was directed to the sample of the study from managers and officials of risk departments in commercial banks operating in the Arab Republic of Egypt. A total of 50 completed questionnaire forms were received. The data were analyzed through the use of the statistical packages for social studies (SPSS). The first hypothesis of the research, which stated that there is no awareness among the Egyptian commercial banks of the environmental risks associated with the Bank's activity, was not true. The second hypothesis states that "the environmental risks associated with the Bank's activity are not included in the bank's capital adequacy criterion" .
The research has reached a number of results, the most important of which are the awareness of the risk managers in the Egyptian commercial banks of the environmental risks associated with the Bank's activity, as well as the absence of existing environmental risk management systems in banks. The study also presented a set of recommendations, the most important of which is the documentation of policies and procedures for environmental risk management controls, the formation of suitable capital to meet the environmental risks related to the bank's activity, so that it is the first line of defense to bear any environmental losses.
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20193.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20193_8fbd6d333f9996c5146db2052c675641.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
THE ROLE OF BOTH ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES AND PERFORMANCE APPLIED STUDY ON ELECTRICITY HOLDING COMPANY EGYPT
463
492
EN
Refaei,
M. A
Faculty of Commerce, Ain Shams University
Ibraheem,
Hekmat, S
Faculty of Commerce, Ain Shams University
Ramadan,
M. S. T
10.21608/jes.2017.20194
The objective of this research is to study the relationship between environmental factors (physical (noise, light)) and knowledge management and human resource management, which is the focus of most writers and researchers in the field of human resource management, which depends on the practices of this department.
The study based on the hypotheses and the existence of a relationship of statistical significance between the physical factors (noise, light) as well as knowledge management, and the performance of human resources.
The researchers relied on the analytical descriptive approach because it achieves the objectives of the study, through the method of development which is based on the extraction of specific ideas from a general phenomenon.
The researchers used the questionnaire as a tool to test the relationship between search variables. The research community included all 2557 employees of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC). The sample size was 334 employees.
The research took into consideration the environmental factors (physical), knowledge management, and human resources management through a strategic perspective in light of developments and rapid environmental changes in the fields of management. The practical framework of the study included analysis of the impact and correlation between the variables of the study.
The most important results were the validity of acceptance of the research hypotheses. The field study showed that the company employees prefer to work quietly. The availability of the physical conditions in the company leads to increased performance of human resources management. Knowledge management is essential for the survival of the company and maintaining its competitiveness. A close relationship between knowledge management and the company's ability to survive and grow, and there is consensus among respondents about the organizational culture, organizational commitment and employee satisfaction, which shows that the employees of the company agree that employee loyalty must be the place of work in which he works.
The most important recommendations were: to take care of the work environment and work on developing and improving it; the need for a knowledge department to collect, document, store, implement, and share information among the employees of the company; to pay attention to the impact of organizational culture and organizational commitment on the performance of employees; Employees are newly achievable and set goals for performance assessment.
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20194.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20194_703bfb9583763c667790b8421765be14.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
Journal of Environmental Science
1110-0826
2636-3178
40
1
2017
12
01
THE IMPACT OF ACCOUNTING DISCLOSURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS ON QUALITY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN RATIONALIZING DECISIONS OF INVESTMENT AND FUNDING AN APPLIED STUDY ON CEMENT INDUSTRY IN EGYPT
493
533
EN
Khatab,
G. S
Faculty of Commerce, Ain Shams University
El-Hosainey,
F. E
Faculty of Commerce, Ain Shams University.
Abd El-Baset,
W. F
Faculty of Commerce, Ain Shams University
El-Sharkawey,
M. S
Amisal Company for Salts & Minerals
10.21608/jes.2017.20195
This study drives at exposing the impact of accounting disclosure of environmental costs on quality of financial statements and its importance in rationalizing investment and funding decisions. The study administers a field study on a sample of (6) cement industry establishments in Egypt including accountants, auditors, environmental officials, investments officials, and financial managers in addition to a sample of teaching staff members in Egyptian universities, a sample of financial mediators in the stock exchange, and purposed sample of banks employees, and external auditors who are issuing reports and financial statements. The researcher has designed an investigation form to be distributed randomly on (700) respondents to be analyzed using appropriate statistical approaches for testing the relationships among variables. Results indicate the following:
<strong>The first hypothesis:</strong> There is a significant statistical effect and relationship between accounting disclosure of environmental costs in financial reports and statements of cement companies enrolled in the stock market and quality of these financial reports and statements.
<strong>The second hypothesis:</strong> There are significant statistical differences between quality of financial reports and statements of cement companies enrolled in the stock market and rationalization of investment and funding decision.
<strong>The third hypothesis:</strong> There are significant statistical differences between accounting disclosure of environmental costs in financial reports and statements of cement companies enrolled in the stock market and rationalization of investment and funding decision.
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20195.html
https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_20195_0aa1da83ecb38151d19269ebcc6c8526.pdf