In response to the escalating demand for blue swimming crabs (BSC) and the consequential impact on their habitat and population, this study advocates for sustainable management through a holistic approach. Our comprehensive framework integrates ecological conservation, socioeconomic well-being, and governance principles, aiming to establish a policy framework for the sustainable management of BSC in the Eastern Coast of Lampung. The research emphasizes the urgent issue of overexploitation, with an exploitation rate of 0.71, requiring immediate attention to prevent stock depletion and maintain ecosystem health. Findings reveal that male BSC, measured by carapace width, typically reaches the length at first catch (Lc50) at approximately 118.69 mm, while for females, it is about 122.70 mm—indicating that BSC is often caught larger than the 10 cm legal requirement set by the Ministry of Marine and Fisheries of Indonesia. Economic analysis demonstrates the profitability of the blue swimming crab business on Lampung's east coast, with a favorable crab capture per trip (4.63) and total costs ratio (1.18). The study area, featuring an extensive mangrove forest, hosts a crucial crustacean population, contributing significantly to BSC's diet. Beyond ecological significance, mangrove conservation enhances our understanding of environmental sustainability, particularly in carbon stock contributions. Addressing sustainability challenges requires a multi-faceted approach, including precise fishing technologies, effective regulation enforcement, and improved monitoring. Collaborative efforts among government authorities, fishing communities, and conservation groups are essential for balancing economic interests with the long-term ecological health of BSC populations in the study area.
The high intensity of the earthquake on Lombok Island on 5 August 2018, with a magnitude of 7.0 Mb, caused material losses experienced by the affected residential areas. The Indonesian Geological Agency in 2015 published a microzonation map that mapped zones prone to earthquake shocks to mitigate disasters. This study aimed to compare the level of damage and loss in residential areas due to earthquakes in Mataram City with earthquake-prone zones using a microzonation map. The correlation between damage and loss value of residentials with microzonation maps was evaluated using the overlay method. The results showed that the level of damage and the value of the loss of houses in the high disaster-prone zone (red zone) showed the highest loss value. In comparison, the level of losses in the moderate disaster-prone zone (yellow zone) and light disaster-prone zone (blue zone) on the microzonation map shows a low and lower loss value. This study concludes that the microzonation map helps determine the damage zone and the level of disaster vulnerability caused by the earthquake hazard.
The objective of this study is to investigate the correlation between the advancement of flood research and the utilization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and multi-criteria evaluation techniques, both from a theoretical and practical standpoint. Additionally, this research seeks to identify potential ways to address the aforementioned relationship. The present study employs a thorough literature review methodology. In accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology, a total of 28 papers were identified and included in the analysis, as they fulfilled the predetermined criteria. The findings of the study indicate that current research pertaining to the utilization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and multicriteria evaluation in flood control mostly centers around five key areas, namely natural factors, technical considerations, institutional factors, socio-economic factors, and financial factors. However, the aforementioned studies have identified specific areas of focus, including natural factors pertaining to climate, technical factors related to infrastructure, institutional factors concerning flood management strategies, socio-economic factors associated with demographics, and financial factors pertaining to financial obligations. However, there is a limited amount of existing research that specifically addresses flood management in developing nations. Therefore, it is anticipated that this study can serve as a valuable resource for future research endeavors, particularly in informing decision-making processes pertaining to the establishment of priorities in flood control plans. The primary subject of this study pertains to flood management occurrences within developing nations.
This research presents a comprehensive study of 1D geomechanics modeling and wellbore stability analysis for directional wells in the S field, South Sumatra Basin, Indonesia. The primary goals include pre-drilling analysis and determining safe mud weight requirements about well inclinations. The study integrates data from nearby drilling experiences, incorporating wireline logs, FIT/LOT data, pressure readings, rock samples, drilling records, gamma ray profiles, and mud logs. Petrophysical analyses, shear wave velocity modeling, and the Mogi-Coulomb failure criterion were employed to define a safe mud weight range for distinct formations. The geomechanics model was calibrated using caliper data and drilling records to validate the breakout model. Additionally, the study transferred the earth mechanical model from wells S-3 and S-4 to S-8 and S-9, performing sensitivity analyses to refine mud weight recommendations and prevent shear failure. The study concludes that a maximum inclination of 30 degrees should be maintained for future wells to ensure wellbore stability. These findings provide critical insights for optimizing drilling operations in the South Sumatra Basin.
Bojongkoneng is a regional area that developed significantly in the recent years. The genetic characteristics of study area is deformed by Quaternary volcanic deposits. Research area is included in the zones of Undifferentiated Young Volcanic Products of Mount Tangkubanparahu. The condition and physical characteristic of materials are important to be considered and useful for regional development. Volcanic rocks are widespread in different geological contexts and exhibit complex behaviors, from hard to extremely soft rocks, depending on mineralogy, porosity, and weathering. In particular, their mechanical properties are influenced by the size and shape of pores. The research objective is to obtain conclusions about the characteristics of volcanic materials that determine the stability of the region, so it can be anticipate the risk of natural disasters especially mass movements. This study result will become the consideration in supporting the plan and activity of development for obtaining the area of natural disaster risk information. The research will be identifying about physical and mechanical properties of surficial soils and rocks by describing their outcrops in study area from which the samples were taken. The volcanic materials have been characterized from field survey, bibliographical references and expertise judgement. Geotechnical properties are similar in both types of soils: in the residual soils, clay – silty fraction is predominant, and in the transported soils silt-clayey fraction predominates. Grain size analysis can be affected by particle aggregation, showing larger size fractions that corresponding with the soil particle size distribution. The main characteristics, according to Casagrande chart, are: most of the residual soils present high plasticity, residual soils as a product of ash alteration, residual soils as a product of tuff alteration.
1 December 2019 in International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology