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With the continuous advancement of the global industrialization process, industrial cultural heritage has gradually attracted the attention of all parties, but its protection and excavation still face multiple challenges. The purpose of this study is to explore the conservation and mining strategies of global industrial cultural heritage based on big data. Through a comprehensive analysis of the value and status quo of industrial cultural heritage, this study integrates multi-source data and constructs a big data processing and analysis model by using the questionnaire method. The research results show that big data has significant application potential and practical value in the protection of industrial cultural heritage, and can provide more accurate and personalized protection strategies. Based on the data analysis, this study further proposes a series of practical conservation and excavation strategies to provide strong support for the sustainable development of industrial cultural heritage. This comprehensive analysis and practical recommendations are expected to advance scientific research and policy implementation in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Traditional dry fermented meat products are obtained artisanally in many countries, where they represent a gastronomic heritage well distinguished from industrial counterparts. This food category is most often obtained from red meat, a food commodity that is under attack because of evidence of increased risk of cancer and degenerative diseases with high consumption. However, traditional fermented meat products are intended for moderate consumption and gastronomic experience, and, as such, their production must be continued, which would also help safeguard the culture and economy of the geographical areas of origin. In this review, the main risks attributed to these products are considered, and how these risks are reduced by the application of autochthonous microbial cultures is highlighted by reviewing studies reporting the effects of autochthonous lactic acid bacteria (LAB), coagulase negative staphylococci (CNS), Debaryomyces hansenii and Penicillium nalgiovense on microbiological and chemical safety and on sensory attributes. The role of dry fermented sausages as a source of microorganisms that can be beneficial to the host is also considered. From the results of the studies reviewed here it appears that the development of autochthonous cultures for these foods can ensure safety and stabilize sensory characteristics and has the capacity to be extended to a larger variety of traditional products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cultivated land (CL) protection is an overarching strategic concern for stabilizing the agricultural foundation and for achieving the sustainable development of the national economy and society. Faced with the challenges of the dual drives of complex domestic and international situations, China's CL protection system has coupled the quantity and quality dimensions and focused on a dynamic balancing system and permanent basic farmland (PBF) policy. However, it has had difficulty meeting the objectives of sustainable agricultural development and is undergoing upgrades. Accordingly, the Chinese government has issued a CL protection policy that includes adjusting the planting structure, optimizing the agricultural layout, and adding the three dimensions of quantity, quality, and planting structure, namely "Delimitation of the Grain Production Functional Zone and the Important Agricultural Product Production-Protection Zone" (the "two zones" policy). With regard to the ambiguous understanding of the two zones policy, this study aims to explore the following issues: (1) How was the two zones policy conceived? (2) What mechanism does it use to make up for the deficiencies of the previous policy? (3) How does it integrate the three dimensions of quantity, quality, and planting structure? (4) How to reasonably delimit the two zones. To solve these problems, this paper first reviews the evolution of China's CL protection policies and explains the incubation process of the two zones policy and its connotation and mechanism. Then, a delineation framework process is proposed and the approaches of executing the two zones policy on a regional scale are discussed. Furthermore, a real delimitation was conducted in Qianguo County to validate the framework. The evidence shows that customizing CL use according to regional resource potential differentiation and forming a CL protection policy with the three dimensions of quantity, quality, and structure are effective in improving the productive potential of CL and promoting the adjustment of the planting structure. Furthermore, the framework and case study findings of the delimitation provide a theoretical reference and practical foundation to translate macro policy into micro management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As a sending country of migrant workers in ASEAN, Indonesia has a weaker bargain than the receiving countries. This is in line with the thoughts of Marxist Feminism arguing that within the structure of a capitalist society, the owners of the capital, in which context are the receiving countries, have more power to control the factors of production. Indonesia has weak bargaining power, so Indonesia's political position in protecting its migrant workers in ASEAN has never changed. It has always been a follower country. One instance of the studies investigating the position was conducted by Amelia (2013) with their political position indicator. The researcher divides the country’s political position into the first country, the follower country, the satellite country, and the independent country. This study aims to examine Indonesia’s political position in the protection policies of Indonesian migrant workers in ASEAN. This study is framed by qualitative method with case study and interpretative analysis. The results of this study indicate that Indonesia’s political position on its migrant worker protection policies can be categorized into a follower country.

Traditional dry fermented meat products are obtained artisanally in many countries, where they represent a gastronomic heritage well distinguished from industrial counterparts. This food category is most often obtained from red meat, a food commodity that is under attack because of evidence of increased risk of cancer and degenerative diseases with high consumption. However, traditional fermented meat products are intended for moderate consumption and gastronomic experience, and, as such, their production must be continued, which would also help safeguard the culture and economy of the geographical areas of origin. In this review, the main risks attributed to these products are considered, and how these risks are reduced by the application of autochthonous microbial cultures is highlighted by reviewing studies reporting the effects of autochthonous lactic acid bacteria (LAB), coagulase negative staphylococci (CNS), Debaryomyces hansenii and Penicillium nalgiovense on microbiological and chemical safety and on sensory attributes. The role of dry fermented sausages as a source of microorganisms that can be beneficial to the host is also considered. From the results of the studies reviewed here it appears that the development of autochthonous cultures for these foods can ensure safety and stabilize sensory characteristics and has the capacity to be extended to a larger variety of traditional products.

Cultivated land (CL) protection is an overarching strategic concern for stabilizing the agricultural foundation and for achieving the sustainable development of the national economy and society. Faced with the challenges of the dual drives of complex domestic and international situations, China’s CL protection system has coupled the quantity and quality dimensions and focused on a dynamic balancing system and permanent basic farmland (PBF) policy. However, it has had difficulty meeting the objectives of sustainable agricultural development and is undergoing upgrades. Accordingly, the Chinese government has issued a CL protection policy that includes adjusting the planting structure, optimizing the agricultural layout, and adding the three dimensions of quantity, quality, and planting structure, namely “Delimitation of the Grain Production Functional Zone and the Important Agricultural Product Production-Protection Zone” (the “two zones” policy). With regard to the ambiguous understanding of the two zones policy, this study aims to explore the following issues: (1) How was the two zones policy conceived? (2) What mechanism does it use to make up for the deficiencies of the previous policy? (3) How does it integrate the three dimensions of quantity, quality, and planting structure? (4) How to reasonably delimit the two zones. To solve these problems, this paper first reviews the evolution of China’s CL protection policies and explains the incubation process of the two zones policy and its connotation and mechanism. Then, a delineation framework process is proposed and the approaches of executing the two zones policy on a regional scale are discussed. Furthermore, a real delimitation was conducted in Qianguo County to validate the framework. The evidence shows that customizing CL use according to regional resource potential differentiation and forming a CL protection policy with the three dimensions of quantity, quality, and structure are effective in improving the productive potential of CL and promoting the adjustment of the planting structure. Furthermore, the framework and case study findings of the delimitation provide a theoretical reference and practical foundation to translate macro policy into micro management.

Compared with policy related to child abuse, older adult protection policy developed later and made slower progress in the United States of America. Few studies have addressed older adult protection policy. This paper compares the two policies and provides implications about how to improve older adult protection policy by emulating child protection policy. The Dimensions of Choice Framework was utilised to illuminate the differences between child protection and older adult protection policies (i.e. allocation, provisions, delivery and finance), while Advocacy Coalition Framework theory was used to explain why these differences exist (i.e. the contentions between ally and opposite coalitions). The Dimensions of Choice Framework refined the descriptive comparison of the two policies while the Advocacy Coalition Framework unfolded the efforts and struggles between advocacy coalitions that result in policy changes; and the conceptual combination further provides a cross-disciplinary link between social work and public policy studies. Findings indicated that, compared to child protection policy, older adult protection policy lacked federal legislative and administrative direction, well-developed diagnosis and evaluation tools, a national data system, sufficient federal funds and a comprehensive response mechanism. This was the case because older adult protection advocates presented a more controversial argument regarding the role of government intervention in protecting victims while respecting individual autonomy, lower public and government awareness, and weaker efforts from ally coalitions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Elephant has always played an important role in the history of Assam. Because of its strategic importance, elephant has always been preserved while other wild animals such as rhinoceros, tigers, leopards, bears, wolves, hyenas, wild boars, wild pigs, hogs, wild dogs, deer and bear were hunted for games, and attempts were made at the total annihilation of these animals during the colonial rule. Though the cases of elephant hunting for ivory were not uncommon, it was mostly preferred to be captured for its usefulness. Elephant was not only used for transportation, hauling and administrative purposes, but it was also a very good hunting friend. Because of the strategic importance of the animal, elephant hunting became a monopoly of the British government during colonial rule in Assam. Process of elephant catching and its management was also controlled by the British as it was also one of the important sources of revenue for the British government. The wildlife protection policy in India started with the elephant's preservation policy of 1879. Thus, elephant plays an important role in the wildlife preservation of India. This article deals with the process of colonisation of elephant hunting, and an attempt has been made to study the management of elephants under kheddah department as well as private lease system, methods of elephant catching, elephant protection policies, conflicts over the access of the animal and revenue from elephants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Urban wetlands are natural open spaces of urban public space, which are important parts in urban ecological environment. However, the protection of urban wetlands has been paid more and more attention at home and abroad in the process of urbanization. Due to the lack of wetland protection and unreasonable development behaviors, urban wetland area reduced and function degradation. At present, China’s urban wetland research is far behind the rapid development of cities. The protection work of wetlands is still in its infancy. Based on the concept and function of urban wetlands, this paper analyzes the regional and urban distribution of urban wetlands, the main problems existing in wetland area, wetland water quality, biodiversity and protection policy in urban wetland protection in China. On the basis of confirming the achievements of urban wetland protection in China in recent years, it is pointed out that the main problems in the current wetland research in China are as follows: (1) The research method is gradually increasing, the research field is gradually expanding and the regional imbalance still exists; (2) The level of technological innovation is lower than that of developed countries; (3) The qualitative research is more, but the quantitative study of the models is relatively less; And (4) the ecological effects of wetland research more, while the mechanism of work less research. At the same time, the research progress of urban wetland repair technology is reviewed, and the application of wetland model in wetland monitoring at home and abroad is listed. The development trend of wetland model research should be combined with urban eco-environmental factors. By comparing domestic and international wetland policy protection, drawing on the successful experience of foreign urban wetland protection and combining with China’s actual national conditions, the development direction of urban wetland protection in China is forecasted and the sustainable development of urban wetland resources is realized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

All countries are addressing the drastic climate changes as high priority issues. The impact of climate change on coastal land use in Taiwan has been especially severe due to the country's long coastline. As such, developing strategies to promote the protection of coastal land is critical for the sustainable development of the land. At present, even though the central government has developed the relevant adaptation strategies and implementation plans in response to climate change. Due to the limited resources, determining which protection strategy should be implemented as a top priority will require a strategic evaluation for planning and reference purposes. While most of the existing literature on coastal land use has been focused on the establishment of a vulnerability index along with an analysis of adaptation strategies very little of the existing literature discusses research that has been conducted in relation to an in-depth analysis of climate change and coastal land use. Therefore, this study uses the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process to conduct an exploration of coastal land use and protection strategy. The study compiled the literature and related data to establish five major assessment dimensions and 16 protection strategy evaluation indicators. After the empirical investigation and analysis, the findings demonstrated that the designation of coastal conservation areas is the most important aspect in terms of strategies to protect coastal land, followed by land subsidence control and the establishment of land disaster warning systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents the ways Orthodox countries form their own discourses for heritage representation and observes how these practices interact with emerging tourism and preservation agendas. Recent history of heritage tourism in Russia and Ethiopia provides insights into how participants engage with the spiritual heritage of their Churches and the contemporary dilemmas produced when orienting towards preservation protocols that seek to safeguard heritage and make it palatable to a global audience. The Ethiopian case study of Meskel, the festival of the Finding of the True Cross, a UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) intangible cultural heritage entry in 2014, is examined in order to identify key issues when spiritual heritage is situated in preservation management discourse. The discussion concludes by considering a vital component of preservation efforts contained within Orthodox Churches and proposes that indigenous approaches to the elaboration and circulation of cultural values be an essential component of heritage policies.

This paper presents a classification of the anomalies that can appear when designing or implementing communication protection policies. Together with the already known intra- and inter-policy anomaly types, we introduce a novel category, the inter-technology anomalies, related to security controls implementing different technologies, both within the same network node and among different network nodes. Through an empirical assessment, we prove the practical significance of detecting this new anomaly class. Furthermore, this paper introduces a formal model, based on first-order logic rules that analyses the network topology and the security controls at each node to identify the detected anomalies and suggest the strategies to resolve them. This formal model has manageable computational complexity and its implementation has shown excellent performance and good scalability. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Both research and policy require a transparent approach to monitoring and managing natural and cultural heritage because landscape quality has become a key concept in landscape planning. This paper introduces an advanced approach to natural and cultural heritage inventory for the study of heritage trees. Because trees play different roles in society, different regulations apply to their preservation, which can lead to inconsistencies in records for heritages trees. The inventory of heritage trees and their types in the study area identified within the Karavanke Natura 2000 project, which is presented in this paper, is based on existing lists of heritage trees, fieldwork, and interviews. A new database of heritage trees has been established in which the advantage of geographical information systems unifying various data sources is emphasized.

Both research and policy require a transparent approach to monitoring and managing natural and cultural heritage because landscape quality has become a key concept in landscape planning. This paper introduces an advanced approach to natural and cultural heritage inventory for the study of heritage trees. Because trees play different roles in society, different regulations apply to their preservation, which can lead to inconsistencies in records for heritages trees. The inventory of heritage trees and their types in the study area identified within the Karavanke Natura 2000 project, which is presented in this paper, is based on existing lists of heritage trees, fieldwork, and interviews. A new database of heritage trees has been established in which the advantage of geographical information systems unifying various data sources is emphasized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Originating from a long-standing tradition of spas, natural mineral water and spring water are subject to a strict European regulation, which defines their denomination, their chemical and physical characteristics, and their microbiological quality. In compliance with international standards, naturally occurring undesirable elements must be removed while maintaining the natural autochthonous microbial flora and the natural essential chemical characteristics of the water. Certain aquifers also benefit from a dynamic and integrated aquifer protection programme, implemented by the company, providing the defence of the fundamental concept of ‘water purity’, for which all water stakeholders must strive and act to ensure the sustainability. To cite this article: J.-C. Bligny, P. Hartemann, C. R. Geoscience 337 (2005). [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Dovetree ( Davidia involucrate), one of the first-class protective plants in China, is a relic species of paleotropical kingdom in Tertiary period, belonging to Davidiaceae with a single genus. In recent years, the increase of regional developing projects has led to a sharp decrease of this ancient and rare plant in naturally distributed habitats and natural population. In this paper, the biological and ecological characteristics of Dovetree were described, and the geographically distributed condition of this species in different geologic periods as well as the major reasons for dynamic changes of its population were systematically analyzed in accordance with field researches and references. The investigations conducted in different years by setting up standard sample plots showed that the population number of Dovetree increased yearly in the areas without human interference but decreased yearly in the areas with human interference. With the increase of population density and human activities decreased as the logarithmic curve: Y=−100.7ln(x)+178.09, and it has turned from a dominant population into an endangered population. Based on the former and present studies on Dovetree, some protection strategies were put foreword for protecting this ancient and rare species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While significant interest in coastal wetlands has existed for more than three decades in France, the protection of these areas and their opening to environmentally friendly tourism has only occurred recently, and in an adverse political context. It must be made clear that the current trend points towards the continuing loss of these habitats. They are seriously threatened by agricultural drainage, and the growth of harbours and tourism. But mudflats, salt marshes and coastal meadows are seen to be important for scientific research, notably in ornithology. After having first taken into account the totality of these threats, this paper presents the policies adopted by the French Government for the protection of wetlands, focusing on the advantages and failings of its system of wetlands protection. Interest in the protection of the wetlands is divided among the national government, local communities, private environmental organizations and private hunting clubs. The now protected wetlands of the French Atlantic coastline offers an example of the complexity of tourism development and the sustainable use of environmentally sensitive areas. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

• This research aims to explore the effectiveness of various forest management policies. • Results showed the higher biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resources in protected forest areas. • Results showed the total nitrogen and potassium of the soil in the protected area was higher than the unprotected area. • Organic carbon content of the soil in the protected area was higher compared to the unprotected area. • Forest conservation can be heavily influenced by natural disturbances. Protection policy of forests is an important strategy to improve quantitative and qualitative characteristics of forest stands and their services. In addition, the concurrence of global climate change and the decline in natural resources has led scientists to focus on the sustainable development of forest land use. Unfortunately, the allocation of different uses to land has led to urbanization, industrialization, and environmental risks. Forty-five years of forest protection policy in Arasbaran Biosphere Reserve, Northwest of Iran, has created a venue to assess the effectiveness of forest conservation-based management. For this purpose, by using random systematic sampling methodology, 132 samples (66 sample plots in the protected area and 66 sample plots in the unprotected area) with a total area of 300 square meters were collected in the northern slopes. Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of woody species in each plot, as well as regeneration frequency, were recorded. Topsoil samples were also collected, and some soil characteristics were measured. Biodiversity indices were calculated for tree species using the inventory collected data. Results revealed that parameters such as diameter at the breast height (DBH), basal area (BA), proportions of seed-origin stems, total height, crown's height, and canopy area were significantly higher in the protected area (p < 0.05). In addition, the status of soil parameters in the protected area was better. In addition, tree regeneration (number per hectare) is higher in the unprotected area in comparison to the protected area. In conclusion, the forest protection policy in Arasbaran biosphere was evaluated 'successful' in terms of amending some forest characteristics indicative of the stand sustainability in forest land via reduction of and/or compensation for anthropogenic damages to the environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents the ways Orthodox countries form their own discourses for heritage representation and observes how these practices interact with emerging tourism and preservation agendas. Recent history of heritage tourism in Russia and Ethiopia provides insights into how participants engage with the spiritual heritage of their Churches and the contemporary dilemmas produced when orienting towards preservation protocols that seek to safeguard heritage and make it palatable to a global audience. The Ethiopian case study of Meskel, the festival of the Finding of the True Cross, a UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) intangible cultural heritage entry in 2014, is examined in order to identify key issues when spiritual heritage is situated in preservation management discourse. The discussion concludes by considering a vital component of preservation efforts contained within Orthodox Churches and proposes that indigenous approaches to the elaboration and circulation of cultural values be an essential component of heritage policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]