Browsing by Subject "SDG 8"
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A new artificial wetland in the central coast of Perú: First characterization of its avifauna
(Colombian Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences, 2023)Artificial wetlands are considered an alternative to wastewater treatment and a habitat opportunity for resident and migratory species in the face of the deterioration of natural wetlands. Based on this, we present the ... -
Biochar research activities and their relation to development and environmental quality. A meta-analysis
(Springer, 2017)Biochar is the solid product that results from pyrolysis of organic materials. Its addition to highly weathered soils changes physico-chemical soil properties, improves soil functions and enhances crop yields. Highly ... -
Contributions of the 5G Network with Respect to Decent Work and Economic Growth (Sustainable Development Goal 8): A Systematic Review of the Literature
(MDPI, 2023)Decent work and economic growth are fundamental elements for the sustainable development of a society, with Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG8) being one of the key objectives of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. The 5G ... -
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain in tourism as a strategy to reduce poverty
(Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, 2019)Poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean continues to be a problem with no apparent solution. We propose in this article the use of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology as a tool to reduce poverty in the region ... -
Dimensión ambiental en la formación de profesionales de la salud: Concepciones de los docentes de una universidad pública
(Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, 2021)Objective. Analyze the conceptions of teachers about the integration of the environmental dimension in the training of health professionals in a public university. Methods. Qualitative study, where 13 teachers selected by ... -
Economic impacts associated with the health effects of climate change in South America: a scoping review
(Elsevier, 2023)This scoping review assesses the current evidence on the health impacts of climate change and associated economic costs in South America. In total, 3281 studies were identified using a systematic search strategy, but only ... -
Evaluación de la deforestación (2000-2020) en concesiones forestales peruanas en la provincia de Tambopata (Madre de Dios) usando plataformas de datos abiertos
(Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2023)The data obtained through the EarthMap platform are comparable to those from Geobosques platform (Peru) for the same period 2000-2020. Thus, based on the use of these platforms, it was possible to estimate that the forest ... -
Factors involved in the perceived risk of construction workers
(Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2015)This article is an exploratory study of perceived risk in the construction sector. We used a sample of 514 workers in Spain, Peru and Nicaragua. The method used was the psychometric paradigm and, under its assumptions we ... -
GAPS IN ACCESS TO ONCOLOGICAL TREATMENT IN A REFERENCE HEALTH HOSPITAL IN THE SOUTH OF LIMA IN THE YEAR 2019
(Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina Humana, Universidad Ricardo Palma, 2022)Introduction: Cancer, is a chronic disease that has a high incidence with 14.1 million people and more than 8.1 million deaths, generating a large access gap according to the user perception. Objectives: To determine the ... -
Isolation and selection of microalgae capable of stimulating rice plant development and seed production
(Elsevier, 2023)The growing global demand for food, in addition to the environmental impacts of agricultural intensification and climate change, reinforce the need for sustainable alternatives to maintain and increase agricultural ... -
Microplastic Presence in the Mangrove Crab Ucides occidentalis (Brachyura: Ocypodidae) (Ortmann, 1897) Derived From Local Markets in Tumbes, Peru
(GE Publications, 2022)In northern Peru, the mangrove crab Ucides occidentalis is of great importance due to its ecological, economic, and social role. In this study, we reported for the first time the presence of microplastics in the gills and ... -
Mobile-based emergency report and response system for academic institutions of developing countries
(Pushpa Publishing House, 2016)Managing the infrastructure of academic institutions in developing countries is human capital intensive in nature. However, management and maintenance is required so as to forestall hazards that may result in emergencies. ... -
Natural disasters and energy innovation: unveiling the linkage from an environmental sustainability perspective
(Frontiers Media, 2023)Natural disasters, characterized by their escalating frequency and intensification, fueled relentlessly by the inexorable forces of climate change, unambiguously underscore the urgent need to reassess our built environments ... -
Percepción de riesgo ocupacional y sus factores asociados en enfermeros y médicos de establecimientos de salud del Perú
(University of Buckingham Press, 2023)Introduction: A high perceived risk is related to lower rates of occupational accidents in the health personnel. Objectives: To determine the levels of occupational risk perception and its associated factors in nurses and ... -
Pleural plaques by inhalation of asbestos fibers
(Associacao Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho, 2020)Introduction: Asbestos fiber pleural plaque is characterized by lesions composed of fibrous tissue that are located in the parietal pleura. They usually appear in up to 3 to 58% of workers who were exposed to asbestos ... -
Relationship between stunting in children 6 to 36 months of age and maternal employment status in Peru: A sub-analysis of the Peruvian Demographic and Health Survey
(Public Library of Science, 2019)Objectives This study aimed to determine the relationship between stunting in children 6 to 36 months old and maternal employment status in Peru. Methods A secondary data analysis was conducted using information from the ... -
A scoping review of the health co-benefits of climate mitigation strategies in South America
(Elsevier, 2023)The accelerated production of greenhouse gases (GHG) due to human activity has led to unprecedented global warming, making climate mitigation strategies crucial for minimizing its impacts. South America, a region highly ... -
Societal importance of Antarctic negative feedbacks on climate change: blue carbon gains from sea ice, ice shelf and glacier losses
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland, 2021)Diminishing prospects for environmental preservation under climate change are intensifying efforts to boost capture, storage and sequestration (long-term burial) of carbon. However, as Earth’s biological carbon sinks also ... -
Sostenibilidad del cultivo de palto (Persea americana) en el Centro Poblado Santa Rosalía, Huaura, Lima
(Universidad de Tarapacá, 2023)Perennial crops such as avocados (Persea americana), guarantee food security and improve land productivity. Sustainability was determined in two types of production systems: an organic farm (FO) and two conventional farms ... -
Taxing electricity consumption in Spain: evidence to design the post-Kyoto world
(Taylor and Francis, 2016)Due to the relevance of fossil fuels in the electricity matrix in Spain, the electrical sector plays a crucial role in mitigation policies such as carbon taxes. Increased prices of electricity can act as an incentive to ...
