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Implementing circular economy through bricolage, frugal innovation and technological turbulence Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-09-19 Mir Dost, Minhye Lee, Waheed Ali Umrani
Scholars, practitioners, and policymakers are considering a circular economy (CE) to optimise resource utilisation and tackle issues linked to economic and environmental growth. This research investigates the association between entrepreneurial bricolage, frugal innovation (FI), technological turbulence, and the implementation of CE in Malaysia, an emerging market. The authors tested the hypothesised
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Tensions between the carbon, employment and value added generated by marine sectors: Triple bottom line analysis using a novel input–output table for the UK Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Alberto Roca Florido, Simon Mair
Effective coordination of activities within marine areas is crucial for achieving economic, social and environmental goals. However, the socio‐economic and environmental objectives of the marine economy often come into conflict. Consequently, marine policies need to confront and manage these conflicts. In this paper, we provide empirical insights into conflicts between the marine economy and the marine
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Energy security indicators for sustainable energy development: Application to electricity sector in the context of state economic decisions Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Tomas Karpavicius, Tomas Balezentis, Dalia Streimikiene
This paper discusses the interlinkages between energy security indicators and government economic interventions in the electricity sector. The research was carried out using a systematic literature review and comparative analysis and was mainly based on qualitative criteria. Following a literature review and data analysis, the paper identifies 65 energy security indicators (from over 300 possible indicators)
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Gender, social networks, and the use of organic fertilizers toward sustainable agriculture in suburban villages of Central Vietnam Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Thi Quynh Anh Le, Yasuharu Shimamura, Hiroyuki Yamada, Minh Duc Le
Farmland degradation caused by excessive use of agrochemicals is a serious environmental concern, and thus the use of organic fertilizers is encouraged for sustainable agriculture in Vietnam. However, the adoption of organic fertilizers among farming households has been slow, spontaneous, and fragmented. The absence of credible information and advisory sources is reported to be a critical constraint
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Social‐ecological systems modeling for drought‐food security nexus Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Debashis Roy, Steven A. Gillespie, Md Sarwar Hossain
Droughts pose severe threats to social systems, particularly to food security which is one of the priority targets in the UN's sustainable development goals (SDG 2). The drought‐food insecurity nexus entails the complex social‐ecological systems (SES) relationships (e.g., feedback) that underpin food insecurity, leading to disastrous consequence to society. To advance the knowledge on capturing the
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Advancing green education in MENA region: Challenges, opportunities and best practices Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Helen Onyeaka, Adenike A. Akinsemolu
This paper explores Green Education in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), addressing shared environmental challenges across its 21 diverse countries. Despite differing economic structures, economies and politics, the need for green education, also known as environmental education (EE) or education for sustainable development (ESD), is evident. MENA encounters obstacles like centralised education
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Beyond environmental sustainability: Low‐carbon land use policies can contribute to the realization of comprehensive sustainable development Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Ke Liu, Peng Cheng, Anlu Zhang, Sixian Qin, Xue Zhang
In the context of climate change and sustainable development, there has been numerous researches studying the influence of land use policies on carbon sequestration. However, most of them focus on specific experimental area to explore the impact of land use policies on carbon fixation, or their impacts on a certain aspect, lacking the comprehensive explanation of both the internal influence mechanism
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Using Q‐methodology for policy research and stakeholder engagement to strengthen public health in large‐scale mining in Mozambique Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Joschka J. Proksik, Fritz Brugger, Hermínio Cossa, Leonardo Chavane, Eusébio Macete
Mining projects can have adverse effects on public health, potentially impacting the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. While environmental impacts are typically addressed through mandatory environmental impact assessments, public health consequences often receive inadequate attention, despite being a major concern for affected communities. Policy instruments for mitigating these public health issues
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The link between sustainability initiatives at firm and supply chain levels: The mediating role of involvement of partners Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-09-03 Usha Ramanathan, Ramakrishnan Ramanathan, A. S. Balakrishnan, Imke Hermens
The deliberations of the COP28 in Dubai in December 2023 and the growing importance of UN Sustainable Development Goals have highlighted that sustainability initiatives have moved from being ‘nice‐to‐do’ to ‘must‐do’. The resource dependency theory suggests that a firm cannot develop green strategies in isolation, and a substantial involvement of all supply chain partners is needed for achieving larger
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Are social justice and sustainability interdependent? If so, how and under what conditions? Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Kjell Y. Törnblom, Răzvan‐Gabriel Popa, Pius Krütli
Sustainability often entails dealing with issues of justice in the distribution of goods and bads, such as resources and restrictions. Applications of justice to concrete situations, including what is deserved and entitled, call for specifications of several issues, like the meaning of “deservingness” and “entitlement” and how justice should be accomplished. This is a key aspect for sustainability
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Sustainable development and investor confidence: The safe‐haven appeal of green‐bond issuing firms Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Shivam Azad, S. L. Tulasi Devi
This study investigates the performance of a green‐linked portfolio as a safe haven and hedge against traditional assets during periods of market turmoil, such as the COVID‐19 pandemic and the Russia‐Ukraine war. Utilizing a dynamic conditional correlation (DCC)‐generalized autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity (GARCH) approach, the study analyzes the portfolio's correlations with global assets
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Female economic participation and sustainable development in African countries: The moderating role of governance Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 Tolulope Osinubi, Munacinga Simatele
This study examines the impact of female economic participation on sustainable development and the moderating role of governance in African countries using data between 2002 and 2022. Despite the significant contributions of women to the economy, they remain underrepresented in economic governance. The study employs the two‐step dynamic system GMM approaches with fixed effects and Driscoll–Kraay standard
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Artificial intelligence and sustainable development during urbanization: Perspectives on AI R&D innovation, AI infrastructure, and AI market advantage Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Qiang Wang, Fuyu Zhang, Rongrong Li
This study explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on sustainable development across 51 countries during urbanization. Using panel data, the study examines AI's effects on sustainable development through three dimensions: R&D innovation, infrastructure, and market advantage. The results demonstrate that AI promotes sustainable development, with AI R&D innovation exerting the strongest influence
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The role of green finance to achieve sustainability through green supply chain management and innovative technologies Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Moustafa Mohamed Nazief Haggag Kotb Kholaif, Xinmeng Tang
This study investigates the impact of green finance (GF) on sustainable development and green supply chains, particularly in the context of the COVID‐19 pandemic. It explores how GF influences firms' economic, environmental, and social sustainability, with a focus on the moderating effects of modern technologies like big data analytics (BDA) and blockchain. The research is based on data collected from
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Protein consumption in Europe: Sustainability, tradition, and policy implications Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Petr Prochazka, Jana Soukupova, Josef Abrham, Kevin J. Mullen, Karel Tomsik, Lukas Cechura, Inna Cabelkova, Lubos Smutka
While the consumption of animal‐based food is linked with many environmental and health‐related effects, consumption of plant‐based protein is less harmful and aligns more closely with the principles of sustainable development. This study evaluates the historical consumption of protein in Europe, emphasizing the importance of sustainable development in shaping consumption patterns. It identifies factors
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Unraveling the influence of convenience situational factors on e‐waste recycling behaviors: A goal‐framing theory approach Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Gabriele Puzzo, Gabriele Prati
The surge in e‐waste production highlights the need to investigate what influences recycling behaviors, ultimately to enhance sustainable management practices. Previous research has explored its psychological antecedents, but there has been limited study on how situational factors of collection centers affect e‐waste recycling behavior. This research investigates how convenience of collection centers
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Links between the sustainable development goals: An analysis for Italy Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Anil Markandya, Laura Cavalli, Arnab Bhattacharya, Gregmar Galinato, Luca Farnia
The article reviews the links between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), examining how progress in one is related to the others and what factors determine the progress. While most previous work is at the national level, this article focusses at the sub‐national level for one country, namely Italy. After reviewing the evidence from the literature, the paper utilizes an unbalanced panel data collected
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Who will be prosocial consumers? The relationship between environmental value and sustainable consumption Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Wong Ming Wong, Yaobin Wang, Wunhong Su
This study explores who will be prosocial consumers based on the effect of consumers' environmental value on their sustainable consumption after the COVID‐19 lockdown. The study aims to examine (1) the relationship between environmental value and sustainable consumption and (2) compare the pathways between environmental value and sustainable consumption depending on delivery service usage frequency
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Women and circular transition in agri‐food industry: The commitment to gender diversity as an engine of change Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-24 Isabel‐María García‐Sánchez, Saudi‐Yulieth Enciso‐Alfaro
The agri‐food industry has a positive impact on society, providing a sustainable and high‐quality food source for the world's population. However, this industry has a significant impact on the environment, which is essential to know and understand. In this article, we explore the importance of the circular transition in the agri‐food industry and analyse the role that female directors, C‐suite executives
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Modeling climatic, terrain and soil factors using AHP in GIS for grapevines suitability assessment Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Paola D'Antonio, Costanza Fiorentino, Mohamed A. E. AbdelRahman, Maura Sannino, Emanuele Scalcione, Giovanni Lacertosa, Felice Modugno, Antonella Marsico, Angelo R. Donvito, Luis Alcino Conceição, Marios Drosos, Antonio Scopa
The study carried out in Matera, Italy, used multi‐criteria decision‐making techniques and geographic information systems to identify optimal area management for sustainable grape production. Terrain parameters such as temperature, pH, humidity, soil texture, slope, altitude, nutrients and precipitation were considered. ArcGIS maps were created, and the northwest part of the field was identified as
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Higher education and sustainable entrepreneurship: The state of the art and a look to the future Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Walter Leal Filho, David Anthony Kirby, Tiago F. A. C. Sigahi, Ricardo L. F. Bella, Rosley Anholon, Osvaldo L. G. Quelhas
The integration of sustainable entrepreneurship education in higher education is important as part of efforts to step towards equipping future leaders with the knowledge, skills and mindset needed to address global sustainability challenges through innovative and entrepreneurial solutions. This approach involves a multidisciplinary, holistic education model that combines the principles of sustainability
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Promoting sustainable development in the Australian Murray‐Darling basin: Envisioning an EcoSocial work approach Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Heather Boetto
Interdisciplinary approaches for promoting sustainable development are critical for navigating social‐ecological issues caused by the global environmental crisis. This paper examines the contribution that social work can make towards enhancing social and ecological wellbeing in the Australian Murray‐Darling Basin. Located in south‐eastern Australia, the Murray‐Darling Basin encompasses a network of
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Assessing sustainable development goal 7 implementation and its nexus with social, economic and ecological factors in EU countries Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-15 Marta Kuc‐Czarnecka, Iwona Markowicz, Agnieszka Sompolska‐Rzechuła, Alina Stundziene
This research paper delves into the captivating realm of sustainable development, specifically focusing on assessing the degree of implementation of sustainable development goal 7 (SDG7) and its intricate relationship with social, economic and ecological factors within European Union (EU) countries. By comprehensively unravelling the interplay between SDG7 and these multifaceted factors, this study
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Information and communication technology, economic globalization, and environmental sustainability in APEC nations: Insights from LCC and EKC hypotheses testing Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-15 Kong Ximei, Muhammad Qasim Javaid, Tanzeela Shams, Muhammad Sibt‐e‐Ali
As the world grapples with pressing ecological issues, this study delves into the essential concept of environmental sustainability, following the sustainable development goal (SDG) 13, aiming to uncover pathways for a greener future. For this, the study examines the effects of information & communication technology (ICT) and economic globalization (ECG) on environmental sustainability (ENS) from a
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How effective are trade policy and monetary policy in achieving a pathway to sustainable development? Evidence from a wavelet quantile‐on‐quantile Granger causality analysis Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo, Victoria Olushola Olanrewaju
The paper explores the impact of trade policy (TRP) and monetary policy (MP) on CO2 emissions in the United States over the period February 1, 1988–December 12, 2022. The study employed wavelet quantile‐on‐quantile regression (WQQR) to explore the relationship across different quantiles and time‐scales. Furthermore, the present study introduced wavelet quantile‐on‐quantile Granger causality (WQQGC)
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Social ties and food insecurity in woman‐headed households Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Andres Silva, Maria Isabel Sactic, Diego Monteza‐Quiroz, Ximena Schmidt Rivera
Food insecurity is a global concern, as set in the Sustainable Development Goal 2. Previous research has focused on the demographics and socioeconomic determinants of food insecurity, while little attention has been paid to the role of social ties. Using a national representative survey of Chile, that includes a questionnaire to measure prevalence of food insecurity and 11 social ties, we estimate
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Sustainability in Agave tequilana weber farming: A life cycle assessment Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-12 Adrián Salvador Morales García, Jorge Luis García‐Alcaraz, Julio Blanco Fernández, Eduardo Martínez Cámara
Tequila is a popular alcoholic beverage made from Agave tequilana weber. This study presents a cradle‐to‐gate life cycle assessment (LCA) of the farming process of A. tequilana weber used in tequila production. Real data obtained from plantations at different stages of growth and maturation were used to evaluate the environmental impacts of the four stages of the farming process: land preparation and
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Leveraging global south sports mega events to advance sport for development and peace theory and practice Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-12 Davies Banda, Meredith A. Whitley, Nasser Al Khori
The article aims to contribute to the relationship between sport for development and peace (SDP) and sports mega‐events (SMEs) as viable platforms for accelerating human development and social change goals at local, regional and international levels. Recently, there has been a notable increase in the number of emerging economies in the global South demonstrating their aspirations to bid and (if successful)
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Bridging the gap: Exploring urban resilience and sustainability in Finnish regional development Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-12 Hossam Hewidy, Susa Eräranta
This study investigates the dynamics of urban resilience (UR) and sustainability (US) in Finnish regional planning cultures, focusing on the Helsinki‐Uusimaa and Southwest Finland regions. It highlights the intertwined nature of UR and US, emphasizing the need for clearer distinctions to enhance planning effectiveness. Through comparative case studies, this research explores the role of institutional
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An evaluation methodological approach to support the definition of effective urban projects: A case study in the city of Rome (Italy) Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 Francesco Tajani, Pierluigi Morano, Felicia Di Liddo, Ivana La Spina
The urban policies for the sustainable development of the territories are focused on the definition of effective regeneration projects. Within the design and ideas competitions, the evaluation of the proposals constitutes a crucial step in the decision‐making processes. During the last decades, the participatory approach has played a central role for the selection of initiatives in line with the changing
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Towards carbon neutral cities: An insight for Istanbul, Turkey Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Betul Hande Gursoy Haksevenler
Turkey pledged net‐zero emissions by 2053 under the Paris Agreement. Istanbul, its largest city, aims to be carbon‐neutral by 2050. To accomplish this goal, the first step involves identifying emissions and devising reduction plans, with a focus on utilizing natural carbon sinks. This study assessed emissions and potential reductions across Istanbul's 39 districts. Greenhouse gas emissions were calculated
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UN‐SDGs framework for child development in India: Evidence from a decentralized analysis Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Muttur Ranganathan Narayana
This article develops a framework to analyze and to assess the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN‐SDGs) related progress in child development in India, and to provide improved policy recommendations for sub‐national (state and district level) governments. District level analysis is based on a case study of Karnataka State (India). Status of India's children is described in global, national
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Natural resource abundance, governance, and government expenditure: Empirical insights from environmental sustainability Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Mary Donkor, Yusheng Kong, Emmanuel K. Manu
This study examines the quest for environmental sustainability in Africa by analyzing the roles of natural resource abundance, governance quality, and government expenditure. It explores the relationships between these variables, employing the N‐shaped hypothesis across 42 African countries from 1986 to 2020 grouped into resource‐rich and resource‐poor countries. Utilizing the Lewbel 2SLS modeling
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Decentralization policies and sustainable rural development: A path to eradicating poverty (SDG 1) and hunger (SDG 2) Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Qurat ul Ain, Tahir Yousaf, Muhammad Abubakar Tahir
Rural infrastructure development is crucial for achieving sustainable development. It enhances quality of life, improves connectivity, promotes economic growth, and supports food security. Whereas rural infrastructure development is influenced by fiscal decentralization, which enables local administrations to prioritize investments and allocate resources based on local needs and priorities. Given this
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Corporate board diversity, environmental compliance, and occupational health and safety disclosure for achieving sustainable development goals in an emerging economy Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-03 Rabiu Saminu Jibril, Muhammad Aminu Isa
The study is a pioneer in investigating how board diversity affects occupational health and safety disclosure in Nigeria by the selected nonfinancial companies for 7 years (2016–2022). It provides empirical proof of how environmental compliance affects the association between board diversity and occupational health and safety disclosure in ensuring the attainment of sustainable development goals. The
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Formal institutions, informal institutions, and firms' environmental innovation: An application of the fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis method Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-02 Zhongju Liao, Yuhan Wu
The institutional environment is an important component of the business environment, and it has a significant impact on firms' strategic decision‐making. Based on institutional theory, this study explores the specific paths by which four types of formal institutions, and two types of informal institutions, jointly affect firms' environmental innovation. Thirty provinces in China were selected as the
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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure and firm performance: Moderating role of board gender diversity and sustainability committee Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-02 Ahmad Yuosef Alodat, Yunhong Hao
This paper aims to investigate the moderating effect of board gender diversity (BGD) and sustainability committee in the relationship between environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure and the performance of the firm in European countries. This study encompasses an analysis of data obtained from non‐financial firms listed in European markets spanning the years 2013–2022. The findings indicate
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Why is it necessary to integrate circular economy practices for agri‐food sustainability from a global perspective? Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Md. Ziaul Islam, Lili Zheng
Our comprehensive analysis delves into the viability of incorporating circular economy (CE) principles to effectively address Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)‐12 (“Responsible Consumption and Production”), with a focus on minimising food waste and loss (FWL) and lessening environmental harm. The study relied on existing literature from various organisations, including the United Nations, Food and
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Leveraging on supply chain‐oriented technology engine for green initiatives adoption Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-29 Roberto Cerchione
Leveraging on the natural‐resource‐based view (NRBV) theory, this paper provides an overview on the diffusion of green initiatives among LSPs analysing the degree of diffusion of intra‐ and inter‐organisational green practices and technological systems adopted by LSPs operating in three European countries. A structured literature review on the topic was conducted to define a structural schema to analyse
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Unleashing digital transformation to achieve the sustainable development goals across multiple sectors Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-27 Vincenzo Varriale, Mark Anthony Camilleri, Antonello Cammarano, Francesca Michelino, Julian Müller, Serena Strazzullo
Digital technologies have the potential to support achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Existing scientific literature lacks a comprehensive analysis of the triple link: “digital technologies – different industry sectors – SDGs”. By systematically analyzing extant literature, 1098 sustainable business practices have been collected from 578 papers, using 11 digital technologies in 17
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Toward sustainable cities: Assessing drivers of SDG performance in Italian municipalities Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Nicola Raimo, Vitiana L'Abate, Arcangelo Marrone, Filippo Vitolla
In the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, municipalities are increasingly recognized as pivotal actors in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Their significant contributions have also garnered attention in academic literature. However, only a limited number of studies have investigated the integration of the SDGs into the visions and strategies of municipalities
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Global perspectives on club convergence: Unraveling the nexus of human and sustainable development in the face of corruption Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 G. Halkos, C. Bampatsou, P.‐S. Aslanidis
Human insecurity is omnipresent due to the negative effects of globalization and multi‐crisis. A global analysis based on club convergence was conducted for 162 countries and covers the period 2007–2021. The studied indicators are (i) sustainable development goals index (SDGI), (ii) human development index (HDI), and (iii) corruption perception index (CPI). The method used, which is based on the log
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The smart future for sustainable development: Artificial intelligence solutions for sustainable urbanization Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-24 Marwan Al‐Raeei
Future tools for supporting collaborations between technology and sustainable development include artificial intelligence (AI) applications in sustainable Urbanization roles. This article highlights the various applications of AI in advancing sustainable urbanization. From urban planning to disaster management, AI technology is revolutionizing the way cities are designed and managed. By leveraging
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Integration versus prioritization in the Sustainable Development Goals: An argument to prioritize environmental sustainability and a just transition Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-23 Mark Elder
This paper explores a key implementation issue for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – whether to use integrated approaches or prioritize some goals. The scientific community generally recommends integrated approaches but has little clear guidance on concrete implementation. This paper reaches two main conclusions. First, environmental sustainability needs to be prioritized. This is the inescapable
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How does globalisation affect informality in sub‐Saharan African countries? Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-23 Munacinga Simatele, Segun Thompson Bolarinwa
This paper examines the intricate informality‐globalisation nexus in the sub‐Saharan African context using 30 African countries. Using the Method of Moments Quantile Regression approach (MM‐QR), this study analyses the nexus using three measures of globalisation: overall, economic and trade globalisation. Furthermore, the mediating role of institutional quality is explored using five dimensions of
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Mapping sustainable options in the fashion industry: A systematic literature review and a future research agenda Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-23 Valerio Schiaroli, Rosa Maria Dangelico, Luca Fraccascia
The fashion industry accounts for large impacts on the environment and social welfare, both on the consumers' and companies' sides. This study systematically reviews the literature on sustainable consumption in the fashion industry, clarifying sustainable fashion's meaning. Existing sustainable fashion solutions are investigated from consumers' behavior perspective and classified into three consumption
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Delivering sustainable development via social innovation: Cases of social entrepreneurship in South Korea and Singapore Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Semee Yoon, Jae‐Yun Ho
Social innovation is a useful mechanism to address unmet needs in local societies and tackle wicked problems through innovative products and services. Policymakers and practitioners have increasingly become interested in effective policies and strategies for facilitating social innovation to deliver sustainable development; however, a lack of coherent analytical framework persists. To address this
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Toward sustainable energy transition: Unveiling the synergies of democracy, energy justice, and structural adjustment on emissions in West Africa Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Evans Opoku‐Mensah, Wei Chen, Priscilla Tuffour, Divine Quase Agozie, Bright Akwasi Gyamfi, Ajara Mahmoud
The transition to sustainable energy is crucial for climate change mitigation, yet achieving net‐zero emissions remains challenging. While structural adjustments away from carbon‐intensive industries can reduce emissions, such transformations must be underpinned by democratic governance and equitable clean energy access (energy justice). Disappointedly, the interplay among structural change, democracy
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Indigenous knowledge and sustainable development: Rüza—A traditional water management practice in Phek district, Nagaland Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-18 Jyoti Das
In a world replete with social inequalities, water is increasingly becoming liquid gold that acts as a socio‐economic divider of the capitalist driven Anthropocene. Both geography and politics combine in diverse ways to form differential lived‐in experiences for communities across the globe in terms of where they stand in the world map of water crises and sustainable development. This study used semiotics
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The relationship between culture and sustainable development goal compliance at the municipal level Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Bernardino Benito, María‐Dolores Guillamón, Ana‐María Ríos, Javier Cifuentes‐Faura
This study assesses the role of culture in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the Spanish public sector, focusing on the influence of local government cultural spending and education levels on SDG compliance in municipalities. Cultural spending, considered as a percentage of total non‐financial local government spending, municipal education levels and SDG implementation indicators
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Resilience in action: Kosovo's National Development Strategy to incorporate sustainable development goals Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Haris Alibašić
Through resilience theory, this paper explores the integration and alignment of the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) within Kosovo's National Development Strategy (NDS). It highlights how adaptability and strategic planning underpin sustainable development in emerging national contexts like Kosovo, offering a qualitative analysis to identify gaps and suggest improvements for SDG
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Extended producer responsibility in e‐waste recycling: A secure path to a sustainable future for UAE Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Enas Mohammed ALqodsi
The effective waste management of electrical and electronic equipment gains increasing importance in the modern world. This issue is particularly relevant for the countries of the Middle East region, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the research objectives, this study employs the method of political and legal analysis. The paper investigates the features of legal regulation and
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How can corporate digital responsibility (CDR) be measured in line with corporate social responsibility (CSR)? A new theoretical approach in construction 4.0 Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-13 Bianca Weber‐Lewerenz, Marzia Traverso
Corporate responsibility in Civil Engineering in the digital era is changing rapidly. An attempt is made to make CDR more “tangible” by assigning and defining entrepreneurial approaches. This paper investigates the relationship between CSR and CDR based on a structured literature analysis, Internet research and Hermeneutic approach. The study examines the status quo of existing methods for measuring
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Sustainable development of local livelihoods in Vietnam: A demand‐driven approach through “One Commune, One Product” Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Nguyen Thuy Trang, Steven W. Kopp, Vo Hong Tu
“One Commune One Product” (OCOP) is a national target program intended to develop the rural economy of Vietnam. The goal of the OCOP program is to identify and promote competitive, marketable products that originate from local and indigenous resources. Since its nationwide implementation in 2018, nearly 5000 OCOP products have been evaluated and certified for OCOP status. The present study interviewed
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Proposing a composite index and maturity model for urban sustainability in the Brazilian context: A machine learning and data envelopment analysis approach Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-11 Marcelo Furlan, Pedro Augusto Bertucci Lima, Gilberto Dias Paião Junior, Enzo Barberio Mariano, Sara Margarida Moreno Pires
Despite efforts towards the accomplishment of the UN 2030 Agenda, the challenges of burgeoning populations, income inequality, difficulty in accessing basic services, among others, remain in several cities around the world. New approaches to measure and assess the sustainability of cities can support the development of actions to improve the different dimensions of sustainability. The research aims
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Social innovation at the bottom of the pyramid: Effects of informality and sustainable affordable innovation Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Samuel Adomako, Mai Dong Tran
Until now, the theoretical exploration of informal entrepreneurship's role in driving social innovation has remained largely unaddressed. This study fills this gap by investigating the impact of informal entrepreneurship on social innovation performance through the mediating mechanism of affordable innovation. Using time‐lagged data collected from 264 firms in Vietnam, we find that (1) informal entrepreneurship
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Impact of technological advancement and greener energy on sustainable agriculture in Asia: Evidence from selected Asian countries Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Gagan Deep Sharma, Muhammad Ibrahim Shah, Ritika Chopra, Amar Rao, Umer Shahzad
Regardless of major advancements in food production, Asia continues to confront severe food security challenges. Sustainable agriculture presents entirely new prospects by prioritizing the productive worth of human, social, and natural capital—all of which are abundant in Asian nations or can be replenished at a relatively low financial expense. This paper sets out to explore the role of technological
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Resilience in the face of ecological challenges: Strategies for integrating environmental considerations into social policy planning in Africa Sustainable Development (IF 9.9) Pub Date : 2024-07-09 Waidi Gbenro Adebayo
Africa faces severe ecological crises, such as climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss, undermining sustainable development efforts and exacerbating poverty and hunger. Integrating environmental concerns into social policy planning could help build community resilience and support sustainable development. This study employed policy analysis and stakeholder engagement to identify key