This work is devoted to the analysis of the possibilities for the development of various types of tourism in the high-mountainous territories of the Greater and Lesser Caucasus within the Republic of Azerbaijan, which are distinguished by complex eco-geographical conditions, and where various landscape tracts are formed. This work was carried out on the basis of processing various data from field and cameral studies conducted in different years, which made it possible to identify differences in the manifestation of natural factors. These factors to some extent affect the development of the tourism industry, and in general, landscape planning in certain massifs of the Greater and Lesser Caucasus, including the Garabagh volcanic highlands, which has a longer perspective for the development of this industry. To assess soil conditions from the point of view of tourism development, field and cameral soil and landscape survey data were analyzed, the available literature and cartographic materials were analyzed, and socio-economic and psychological prerequisites for emerging environmental problems were compared. In this direction, the analysis of morphometric indicators of the relief, the study of the degree of exposure of the territory to gravitational processes - landslides, screes, placers, soil erosion and the assessment of the intensity of their development were carried out. Of great importance is the comparative analysis and generalization of geomorphological, soil erosion and geobotanical maps. Based on the analysis of the slope slope map, the most favorable areas for the placement of ecotourism facilities were identified, which were refined using the available soil erosion maps at a scale of 1:100,000 and 1:25,000.

In this article, the soils distributed in the arid and semi-arid zone of the Caspian coast and their physical and chemical characteristics are given. Soil transformation as a result of intensive anthropogenic activity is analyzed. In addition to the assessment of the current situation in the research region, changes that may occur in the near future are also predicted. Based on the analysis of multi-year socio-economic statistical data, the rate of loading on grazing and grazing areas was analyzed. Land transformation as a result of this loading and and effective ways against it have been shown. We are witnessing the destruction of the nature of individual countries as a result of the improper activities of man for many years.The main goal of the article is to investigate the causes of the transformation in the lands between the Siyazan Khiz and the struggle against this degradation.

The objective was to identify performance gaps in malaria management among community care workers (CCWs). The study was descriptive, analytical, and cross-sectional and was conducted from March 21 to April 15, 2016. It included an exhaustive sample of CCWs. Data were collected using an individual questionnaire, an observation grid, and a log sheet. The reference parameters were the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) guidelines. The 51 CCWs included 12 home care providers (23.5%) and 39 community health workers (76.5%). They were predominantly: older than 25 years (62.75%), female (82.4%), at least 5 years of experience (90.2%), schooled (94.12%), and supervised (68.6%). Among them, 13.7% had a good level of knowledge about malaria; 56.9% a correct filling of the register, 88.2% a rapid screening test technique and 82.4% a respect of the flow chart. All confirmed cases were treated according to the NMCP guidelines. Community health workers who used mobile technology were better educated and performed better than home care providers. CCWs have the potential to meet the NMCP guidelines. They can, through the use of an electronic collection and transmission system, improve data management at the community level. They should receive regular refresher training for better preventive and curative coverage of remote and isolated populations

L'objectif était d'identifier les écarts de performances relatifs à la prise en charge du paludisme chez les agents communautaires de soins (ACs). L’étude, descriptive, analytique et transversale, a été menée du 21 mars au 15 avril 2016. Elle a porté sur un échantillonnage exhaustif d'ACs. Les données ont été recueillies à l'aide d'un questionnaire individuel, d'une grille d'observation et d'une fiche d’exploitation de registres. Les paramètres de référence étaient les directives du Programme National de Lutte contre le Paludisme (PNLP). Les 51 ACs comprenaient 12 dispensateurs de soins à domicile (23,5%) et 39 travailleurs communautaires de santé (76,5%). Ils étaient à prédominance : âgés de plus de 25 ans (62,75%), de sexe féminin (82,4%), anciens d’au moins 5 ans (90,2%), Scolarisés (94,12%), et supervisés (68,6%). Parmi eux, 13,7% avaient un bon niveau de connaissances sur le paludisme ; 56,9% un remplissage correct du registre, 88,2% une technique du TDR et 82,4% un respect de l’ordinogramme. Tous les cas confirmés ont été traités conformément aux directives du PNLP. Les travailleurs communautaires de santé qui utilisaient la technologie mobile, mieux scolarisés, avaient de meilleures performances que les dispensateurs de soins à domicile. Les ACs ont le potentiel de respecter les directives du PNLP. Ils peuvent, grâce à l’utilisation d’un système électronique de collecte et de transmission, améliorer la gestion des données au niveau communautaire. Ils doivent bénéficier de recyclages réguliers pour une meilleure couverture préventive et curative des populations éloignées et isolées.

The expansion of cities, population growth, and inadequate energy and forestry policies in Côte d’Ivoire have accentuated wood harvesting and increased the use of charcoal as a domestic energy source. In Haut-Sassandra, this energy need is met by charcoal makers who are established throughout the region and even in the town of Daloa. These charcoal makers operating in the town often use female labour to maintain the millstones. These women are therefore very useful human resources for the charcoal makers in the Kennedy district of Daloa. They work 10 to 12 hours a day in an environment dominated by dust, smoke, heat and odours. This study aims to assess the working conditions of these women in the coal mine and the health risks to which they are exposed. To achieve this, a camera, dictaphones and a GPS combined with documentary research, questionnaires and interviews were used as data collection tools. The results show that the women workers are essential to the smooth running of this coal mine. It is thanks to their hard work that the company is still going strong. But the long hours of unprotected work with rudimentary equipment in an environment polluted by the waste from the charcoal kiln affect their health. Bronchitis, pneumonia, headaches, burns and injuries are prevalent and recurrent among these workers

Radiation has been a common anxiety in most countries in terms of the danger it poses upon human health and its potentialities of lessening the efficiency of electrical and electronic devices in its surrounding. This Electromagnetic Radiation Detection Meter using textile material is anticipated to help human in everyday life to avoid exposure to electromagnetic radiation at telecommunication base stations, health cares, or any place exposed to radiation. The meter is capable of detecting the level of electromagnetic radiation (in Hz) by the antenna at frequencies from 1Hz to 0.9GHz and compared with the safety limits set by international standards (ICNIRP). When people aren’t allowed to go outside of their houses most of their times are being passed using electronic devices. As a result, people are being silently killed by the radiations emitting from these devices. Among them, some people are concerned about radiations but they cannot afford the radiation meter that is available in the market. For this reason, this cost-effective meter (RDM) has been developed to lead a healthy and sound life. A survey has been carried out for collecting feedback from the customers using customer satisfaction (CSAT) score. The majority of the respondents think that the developed Electromagnetic Radiation Detection Meter (RDM) is a very essential product in this electronic age & this paper shows the opportunity of smart textile materials. Therefore, it is considered in this paper that Electromagnetic Radiation Detection Meter (RDM) has a great commercial opportunity.

An integrated approach to wastewater treatment and reuse projects was presented. This study aimed to evaluate and propose an appropriate wastewater treatment system to support decision-making to choose the most appropriate and practical alternative for wastewater treatment in Khartoum locality, Sudan. To choose the appropriate wastewater treatment system, three factors were considered: land requirements, cost and citizens' opinion about the wastewater treatment system. Software, MapInfo, GPS Area Calculator, BioWin and GIS were used to reach the targets. The results of laboratory analysis showed that the quality of wastewater exceeded the environmental limits. The evaluation of the removal efficiency of centralized west Soba plant was found to be: Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD: 160), chemical oxygen demand (COD: 483.33) and total suspended solids (TSS: 100); Hospital Al-galeb Plant (BOD: 90), (COD: 256) and (TSS: 20) and the results showed that the capacity of each alternative differs in terms of the efficiency of wastewater treatment. The approach was based on the use of a combined system (decentralized & centralized) for optimal wastewater treatment, disposal and reuse. According to citizens' opinion about the wastewater treatment system in Khartoum locality: 90% did not agree to establish a sewage plant in their neighborhood. The cost of combined system (decentralized & centralized) system treatment in Khartoum Locality was found to be 259,599,889.9 $. There are open spaces within Khartoum locality estimated at 1897.9 acres that take into account national and local aspects. In this study, only domestic wastewater and its treatment management in Khartoum Locality were considered.