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Abhijith Prakash,
Abhijith Prakash
Institution: School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, UNSW Sydney, 330 Anzac Pde., Kensington, Sydney, 2052, NSW, Australia
Email: abi.prakash@unsw.edu.au
Rohan Ashby,
Rohan Ashby
Institution: School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy, UNSW Sydney, Tyree Energy Technologies Building, 229 Anzac Pde., Kensington, Sydney, 2052, NSW, Australia
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Anna Bruce,
Anna Bruce
Institution: Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets, UNSW Sydney, Tyree Energy Technologies Building, 229 Anzac Pde., Kensington, Sydney, 2052, NSW, Australia
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Iain MacGill
Iain MacGill
Institution: Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets, UNSW Sydney, Tyree Energy Technologies Building, 229 Anzac Pde., Kensington, Sydney, 2052, NSW, Australia
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Across several power systems with market frameworks, policy-makers are proposing that balancing flexibility requirements emerging during energy transition be addressed through new reserve product markets. However, these may introduce additional costs, constraints and complexity, and even encroach up...
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Across several power systems with market frameworks, policy-makers are proposing that balancing flexibility requirements emerging during energy transition be addressed through new reserve product markets. However, these may introduce additional costs, constraints and complexity, and even encroach upon the functions of existing operational practices. Thus, policy-makers need to assess and compare flexibility design options, and quantifying system flexibility capabilities based on current and expected resource mixes can assist in achieving this. In this article, we offer a practical method to quantify the time-varying spectrum of upwards and downwards flexibility capabilities in systems, and subsequently apply it to historical and projected resource mixes in two regions of the Australian National Electricity Market. Our results suggest that with higher penetrations of renewable energy: (1) downwards flexibility margins can be exhausted around noon if wind and solar are unable or unwilling to provide it, (2) upwards flexibility becomes more scarce during morning and evening peak demand events and (3) a greater portion of upwards flexibility is provided by energy-limited resources. Given these trends, we recommend that policy-makers examine how existing operational practices can be augmented to elicit upwards flexibility provision, and that duration specifications and sustained footroom procurement be considered for reserve products.
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Posted 11 months ago
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Harry Gorfine,
Harry Gorfine
Institution: Victorian Fisheries Authority, Queenscliff, Australia
Email: hgorfine@unimelb.edu.au
Justin Bell,
Justin Bell
Institution: Victorian Fisheries Authority, Queenscliff, Australia
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Michael Cleland,
Michael Cleland
Institution: RightIntoIT, Tinbeerwah, Australia
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Khageswor Giri
Khageswor Giri
Institution: Bundoora AgriBio Centre, Australia
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Assessing the status or exploited marine fish populations often relies on fishery dependent catch and effort data reported by licensed commercial fishers in compliance with regulations and by recreational anglers voluntarily. This invariably leads to bias towards the fraction of a fish population or...
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Assessing the status or exploited marine fish populations often relies on fishery dependent catch and effort data reported by licensed commercial fishers in compliance with regulations and by recreational anglers voluntarily. This invariably leads to bias towards the fraction of a fish population or community that can be legally fished i.e., the stock as defined by legal minimum lengths and spatial boundaries. Data are restricted to populations which continue to be exploited at the expense of obtaining data on previously exploited and unexploited populations [1,2], so if a fishery is contracting spatially over time, then successively less of the overall fish community is monitored with bias towards where biomass is highest or most accessible [3]. A viable alternative is to conduct population monitoring surveys independently of a fishery to obtain information that is more broadly representative of the abundance, composition and size structure of fish communities and their supporting habitats [4–6]. Whereas catch and effort data often must be de-identified and aggregated to protect the confidentiality of fishers’ commercial and personal interests, this constraint does not exist for independently acquired monitoring data, collected at public expense and hence publicly available at high levels of spatial and temporal resolution. Time series underpins the utility of fishery independent survey (FIS) datasets in terms of the life histories of exploited fish species and the time frames of their responses to various combinations of fishing mortality and environmental fluctuations and trends [7].
One-off surveys can establish a baseline and spatial distribution pattern, but regular surveys conducted consistently over time are necessary to detect trends from which population status can be inferred. We present several unique datasets focused on the commercially valuable blacklip abalone (Haliotis rubra), spanning three decades of annually collected data from up to 204 locations on subtidal rocky reefs along a coastline of almost 2500 km, the State of Victoria, Australia. It is rare for data to be collected consistently at this intensity over such a long period of monitoring [2], especially with surveys conducted by small teams of highly skilled research divers, some of whom up until recently had participated in every year.
The data comprises ∼28,000 records from ∼4500 site surveys conducted during 1992 to 2021 [2]. Although the fixed site design remained unchanged, the number of sites surveyed varied over time, mostly increasing in number periodically, and the survey method was refined on several occasions. We defined three different variants in the survey method due to technological advancement for both enumerating abalone abundance and measuring shell size structure [7]. The relative abundance counts were standardized using a Bayesian generalized linear mixed model (GLMM) to test for interannual trends whilst allowing for inherent differences among sites, research divers, and their interactions [8].
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Posted 11 months ago
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Francisco Ferrada,
Francisco Ferrada
Institution: Faculty of Engineering and Sciences, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
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Frederic Babonneau,
Frederic Babonneau
Institution: Kedge Business School, Bordeaux, France
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Tito Homem-de-Mello,
Tito Homem-de-Mello
Institution: School of Business, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
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Francisca Jalil-Vega
Francisca Jalil-Vega
Institution: Electrical Energy Management Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
Email: f.jalil-vega@bristol.ac.uk
In this paper we implement a long-term multi-sectoral energy planning model to evaluate the role of green hydrogen in the energy mix of Chile, a country with a high renewable potential, under stringent emission reduction objectives in 2050. Our results show that green hydrogen is a cost-effective an...
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In this paper we implement a long-term multi-sectoral energy planning model to evaluate the role of green hydrogen in the energy mix of Chile, a country with a high renewable potential, under stringent emission reduction objectives in 2050. Our results show that green hydrogen is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly route especially for hard-to-abate sectors, such as interprovincial and freight transport. They also suggest a strong synergy of hydrogen with electricity generation from renewable sources. Our numerical simulations show that Chile should (i) start immediately to develop hydrogen production through electrolyzers all along the country, (ii) keep investing in wind and solar generation capacities ensuring a low cost hydrogen production and reinforce the power transmission grid to allow nodal hydrogen production, (iii) foster the use of electric mobility for cars and local buses and of hydrogen for long-haul trucks and interprovincial buses and, (iv) develop seasonal hydrogen storage and hydrogen cells to be exploited for electricity supply, especially for the most stringent emission reduction objectives.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Imelda Dian Rahmawati,
Imelda Dian Rahmawati
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia
Email: imeldadian@umsida.ac.id
Linna Wulandari
Linna Wulandari
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia
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This study aims to determine the Effect of Inflation, Rupiah Exchange Rate, and Population on Value Added Tax (VAT) Revenue During the Covid-19 Pandemic (Study at Kpp Sidoarjo Selatan Regional Office). This study uses quantitative methods with secondary data as a data source. This research was condu...
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This study aims to determine the Effect of Inflation, Rupiah Exchange Rate, and Population on Value Added Tax (VAT) Revenue During the Covid-19 Pandemic (Study at Kpp Sidoarjo Selatan Regional Office). This study uses quantitative methods with secondary data as a data source. This research was conducted at the Tax Office in Sidoarjo. In this study, it is time series data from 2018 to 2020 where 3 years X 12 months = 36 observations. In this study, non-probability sampling technique used in this study was saturated sampling. The data analysis technique used in this study is Multiple Linear Regression with SPSS 26 data processing tools. The results of this study indicate that inflation has an effect on VAT receipts during the Covid-19 pandemic, Exchange rates, and the number of residents affect VAT receipts during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Fahmi Shahab,
Fahmi Shahab
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia
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"This study examines the meaning of ""mampu"" or ""ability"" in Article 5 Paragraph 1 letter (b) of Law No. 1/1974 on Marriage, which serves as a requirement for a husband to practice polygamy in Indonesia. Through a normative legal research method with a statutory approach, the study finds that ""m...
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"This study examines the meaning of ""mampu"" or ""ability"" in Article 5 Paragraph 1 letter (b) of Law No. 1/1974 on Marriage, which serves as a requirement for a husband to practice polygamy in Indonesia. Through a normative legal research method with a statutory approach, the study finds that ""mampu"" refers to the husband's ability to provide for the needs of his wives and children, including clothing, shelter, and food, based on his income and monthly expenses during his previous marriage. The research emphasizes that ""mampu"" is a prerequisite for husbands to practice polygamy, ensuring that they can fulfill the needs of all their wives and children while providing legal protection for their first wife and children.
Highlights:
Study analyzes criteria for polygamy in Indonesia.
Husband's ability to provide for family is a key factor.
Legal research and deductive methods used for analysis."
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Posted 1 year ago
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Rifqi Ridlo Phalevy,
Rifqi Ridlo Phalevy
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia
Email: qq_levy@umsida.ac.id
Suryani Indah
Suryani Indah
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia
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"This research aims to analyze the relationship between voluntary donations (infaq) and prohibited fees in the Ministry of Education and Culture Regulation No. 44 of 2012, as well as the views of Islamic scholars regarding the position of voluntary donations as a means of financing education. The re...
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"This research aims to analyze the relationship between voluntary donations (infaq) and prohibited fees in the Ministry of Education and Culture Regulation No. 44 of 2012, as well as the views of Islamic scholars regarding the position of voluntary donations as a means of financing education. The research method used is a normative approach that utilizes legal and comparative approaches. The research findings indicate that voluntary donations, also known as infaq, shadaqah, or amal jariyah, are considered a prohibited fee under the Ministry of Education and Culture Regulation No. 44 of 2012. However, in practice, these voluntary donations meet the criteria for fees as described in Article 11 of the regulation and are viewed by Islamic scholars as a form of social responsibility in the field of education. It is not permissible for these donations to be binding on the donor in terms of the amount and time of donation.
Highlights :
1. This research examines the connection between voluntary donations (infaq) and prohibited fees in education financing under Ministry of Education and Culture Regulation No. 44 of 2012.
2. The findings show that although infaq is considered a prohibited fee, it is viewed as a form of social responsibility in education by Islamic scholars.
3. It should not be binding on the donor in terms of the amount and time of donation."
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Posted 1 year ago
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Anggun Sukma,
Anggun Sukma
Institution: University Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia
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Sri Budi Purwaningsih
Sri Budi Purwaningsih
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia
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"Disputes over breach of verbal purchase agreements often occur in society, particularly in the business sector. The purpose of this study is to analyze efforts to resolve such disputes based on Law No. 30 of 1999 on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution. The research method used is normati...
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"Disputes over breach of verbal purchase agreements often occur in society, particularly in the business sector. The purpose of this study is to analyze efforts to resolve such disputes based on Law No. 30 of 1999 on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution. The research method used is normative research. The results of this study show that efforts to resolve disputes over breach of verbal purchase agreements can be carried out through non-litigation based on the selection of Alternative Dispute Resolution methods, such as Negotiation, Mediation, Conciliation, and Arbitration based on Law No. 30/1999. Non-litigation resolution is intended as the first resort and considers the court as a last resort, in addition, the evidence tools as regulated in Article 1866 of the Civil Code need to be presented because the agreement was made verbally.
Highlights :
1. Disputes over breach of verbal purchase agreements are common in the business sector.
2. Alternative Dispute Resolution methods such as negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration can be used to resolve disputes based on Law No. 30 of 1999 on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
3. Non-litigation resolution is the preferred approach, with the court being considered as a last resort, and evidence tools as regulated in Article 1866 of the Civil Code need to be presented for verbal agreements."
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Posted 1 year ago
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Radina Stoykova
Radina Stoykova
Institution: Department of Transboundary Legal Studies, Faculty of Law, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
Email: r.stoykova@rug.nl
Digital evidence and digital forensics have a significant impact on criminal investigation. This requires an examination if the fair trial principle remains sound in the new domain. In this paper the right to a fair trial in Art. 6 ECHR and its interpretation in case law is analysed in order to clar...
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Digital evidence and digital forensics have a significant impact on criminal investigation. This requires an examination if the fair trial principle remains sound in the new domain. In this paper the right to a fair trial in Art. 6 ECHR and its interpretation in case law is analysed in order to clarify its connection to evidence law and its specific application to the investigation stage of criminal proceedings. It is argued that the principle implicitly enshrines a framework for the development of universal evidence rules . Derived are two-groups of evidence rules: equality of arms based and presumption of innocence based. For each group specific challenges in the digital investigation are outlined and discussed in the context of a new governance model for digital evidence.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Mohsen Khosravi,
Mohsen Khosravi
Institution: Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, IRAN
Email: dr_khosravi2016@yahoo.com
Domenico De Berardis,
Domenico De Berardis
Institution: Mental Health Center of Giulianova, Teramo, ITALY
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Sakineh Mazloom,
Sakineh Mazloom
Institution: Department of Nursing, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, IRAN
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Amir Adibi,
Amir Adibi
Institution: Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, IRAN
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Negin Javan,
Negin Javan
Institution: Department of Psychology, Yadegar-e-Imam Khomeini (RAH), Shahre Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IRAN
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Zahra Ghiasi,
Zahra Ghiasi
Institution: Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, IRAN
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Mohammad Nafeli,
Mohammad Nafeli
Institution: Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, IRAN
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Negar Rahmanian
Negar Rahmanian
Institution: Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, IRAN
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The malingered psychosis has increasingly occurred over the past few years due to the tendency towards care in the community and the closures of long-stay psychiatric institutions. Thus, it is required to identify malingered psychosis to reach accurate forensic assessments and inhibit misuse of rest...
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The malingered psychosis has increasingly occurred over the past few years due to the tendency towards care in the community and the closures of long-stay psychiatric institutions. Thus, it is required to identify malingered psychosis to reach accurate forensic assessments and inhibit misuse of restricted healthcare resources and miscarriages of justice. Despite the fact that some practical psychometric tools and strategies have been proposed for diagnosing true psychosis over the past decades, the differentiation between true psychosis and malingered psychosis is still sometimes challenging. Accordingly, it seems crucial to identify innovative and reliable diagnostic alternatives. Hence, the present article summarizes a collection of evidence that can be used by researchers to improve future assessment of oropharyngeal microbiome composition as a feasible diagnostic marker for true psychosis in a forensic psychiatric setting.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Rashid Saeed,
Rashid Saeed
Institution: University of Gujrat, Gujrat, PAKISTAN
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Muhammad Qasim,
Muhammad Qasim
Institution: University of Gujrat, Gujrat, PAKISTAN
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Abeera Saqib,
Abeera Saqib
Institution: Government College University, Faislabad, PAKISTAN
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Muhammad Hassan
Muhammad Hassan
Institution: University of Education, Lahore, PAKISTAN
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Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is a framework to provide all the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of mega projects for sustainability. Section 12 of Pakistan Environmental Protection Act (PEPA) 1997 regulates EIA procedure for mega projects that need to be approved by the respective En...
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Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is a framework to provide all the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of mega projects for sustainability. Section 12 of Pakistan Environmental Protection Act (PEPA) 1997 regulates EIA procedure for mega projects that need to be approved by the respective Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce environmental impacts. This study identified inadequacies linked with EIA procedures of CPEC western road project initiated from Rehmani Khel to Kot Balian (package-2A). To evaluate EIA procedures for the selected road project, an EIA index has been formulated based on questionnaire responses. The respondents of this study included environmental experts, social experts, and consultants from the relevant departments. The secondary sources involved a comprehensive literature review and approved EIA reports of CPEC road project. For testing variables, statistical analysis, i.e., the gamma test, correlation analysis, and factor analysis were used. The current study revealed the environmental impacts of CPEC road project, i.e., vehicle emissions, land degradation, loss of biodiversity, and atmospheric pollution. The calculated EIA index was 0.47, which identified the deficiencies among EIA stages, i.e., environmental management efficiency index, environmental impact statement index (EISI), and mitigation index for selected road projects. Statistical analysis indicated an insignificant relationship among the variables for environmental sustainability for the road project. This study will provide an EIA index for implementation of EIA procedures to reduce environmental degradation and contribute to EIA literature for long-term sustainability.
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