Achievement Of Goals Research Articles

GR management as an ESG transformation driver: Evidence from Russian companies

Forging government-business relationships is an important prerequisite for a country’s economic system to function efficiently. In sustainable development, such cooperation is especially relevant as the state is one of the key stakeholders for business survival and responsible corporate activities contribute to the achievement of national sustainability goals. The study identifies government relations (GR) management tools that are instrumental in successful implementation of ESG practices and investigates the relationship between GR management as a formalized function and the effectiveness of sustainable develop ment practices in Russian companies. Stakeholder theory constitutes the methodological basis of the study. The key research methods are correlation analysis and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The data set of the study is represented by data from 86 largest Russian companies from the RAEX TOP-100 ESG Ranking as of December, 2023. The top tier companies demonstrate better financial performance and tend to single out GR as a separate function (division). System relationships between big busi ness and the state produce an overall positive effect in society and allow achieving financial stability. The larger the business and the scale of a company’s ESG projects, the greater the need for coordinated actions to reduce potential risks and losses. At the same time, cross-functional interaction between GR and other divisions of the firm enhances the effectiveness of its ESG practices. The findings prove that implementing the GR function is important for both private businesses and companies partially owned by the state.

Issues Facing Implementation of Edo State Public Procurement Law in Construction Projects: Threat to Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11

Studies showed that unethical practices in public procurement may hinder construction projects and economic development, particularly in developing cities and states, such as Edo State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Government enacted the Public Procurement Act (2007) to address the issues. Many states domesticated the Act, including Edo State (Edo State Public Procurement Law (ESPPL) 2020). However, implementation in some states may be challenging and can thwart achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities – SDG 11). This study investigated ESPPL implementation issues in construction projects and their outcome to Goal 11. It also proffered ways to boost implementation and, by extension, improve achieving SDG 11 and related SDGs. The researchers engaged knowledgeable respondents within Edo State, Nigeria, via a questionnaire survey approach. This study analysed the collected data with descriptive statistics. The results showed that the issues facing ESPPL implementation can hinder the achievement of Goal 11 if not curbed. As part of the study’s implication, the researchers proffered measures to mitigate the issues and, by extension, improved the achievement of Goal 11 and other SDGs related to construction project performance and excellence.

Comprehensive Monitoring of Construction Spoil Disposal Areas in High-Speed Railways Utilizing Integrated 3S Techniques

High-speed railways are critical infrastructure in many countries, but their construction generates substantial spoil, particularly in mountainous regions dominated by tunnels and slopes, necessitating the establishment and monitoring of spoil disposal areas. Inadequate monitoring of spoil disposal areas can lead to significant environmental issues, including soil erosion and geological hazards such as landslides and debris flows, while also hindering the recycling and reuse of construction spoil, thereby impeding the achievement of circular economy and sustainable development goals for high-speed railways. Although the potential of geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning systems in waste monitoring is increasingly recognized, there remains a critical research gap in their application to spoil disposal areas monitoring within high-speed railway projects. This study proposes an innovative framework integrating geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning systems for monitoring spoil disposal areas during high-speed railway construction across three key scenarios: identification of disturbance boundaries (scenario 1), extraction of soil and water conservation measures (scenario 2), and estimation of spoil volume changes (scenario 3). In scenario 1, disturbance boundaries were identified using Gaofen-1 satellite data through processes such as imagery fusion, unsupervised classification, and spatial analysis. In scenario 2, unmanned aerial vehicle data were employed to extract soil and water conservation measures via visual interpretation and overlay analysis. In scenario 3, Sentinel-1 data were used to analyze elevation changes through the differential interferometric synthetic aperture radar method, followed by the estimation of spoil volume changes. The effectiveness of this integrated framework was validated through a case study. The results demonstrate that the framework can accurately delineate disturbance boundaries, efficiently extract soil and water conservation measures, and estimate dynamic changes in spoil volume with an acceptable error margin (15.5%). These findings highlight the framework’s capability to enhance monitoring accuracy and efficiency. By integrating multi-source data, this framework provides robust support for sustainable resource management, reduces the environmental impact, and advances circular economy practices. This study contributes to the efficient utilization of construction spoil and the sustainable development of high-speed railway projects.

Energy efficient green building design utlilising renewable energy and low-carbon development technologies

The core issue these days is to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emission and prevent the hole in the ozone layer. Numerous emerging environmental crises successfully tackled by coordinated global efforts in the past few years. Despite this, the present climate emergency is a much more serious threat than anything we have ever encountered and requires much more action consequently. Today, more attention is paid on green buildings in the society, which will make the use of sustainable buildings for the entire life cycle a necessity for future generations. Hence, this paper proposes a novel design model of an energy-efficient residential green building with low carbon emissions to maintain the health and enhances the productivity and living standards of inhabitants. Green building technology is utilized to enhance energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions. This design considers green, recyclable, and eco-friendly building materials, which are beneficial for human health and comply with relevant Indian standards and building codes. This building design proposes renewable energy sources (RES) integrated with the power grid, although RES powers most of the load of the green building. The proposed green building design shows effective results, i.e., building energy consumption has reduced by 50.54%, total energy consumption cost has reduced by 57.41%, and CO2 emission per month has reduced by 50.54%. In addition, stormwater-harvesting system is proposed to collect 54322.23 litres of rainwater annually, which helps in water conservation and contributes to improving the groundwater level. The proposed solid waste management plan has contributed to the achievement of regional and national Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Finally, there are some suggestions to promote the use of green buildings for sustainable development.

Introducing and Evaluating Key Performance Indicators and Generating Awareness of Competence among Inter-Departments for Quality Performance in Large Academic and Research Institutions

This research article establishes the relationship between key performance indicators and the academic and research quality performance and quality assurance of any large multidisciplinary academic and research institution or university. The indicators being proposed are initially based on benchmarks, and then a strategy and method are proposed to publish results considering internal rankings. Key performance indicators (KPIs) in terms of qualitative and quantitative measures proposed which is specific forms of evidence for quality performance and quality assurance on various parameters defined below. This will certainly contribute to decision-making, follow-up, advanced planning processes, and continuous development and improvement. This will be considered as a new tool for monitoring the achievement of goals and objectives and to make comparisons between other participating academic and research departments within the large academic and research multidisciplinary intuition. Some tools are in place to assess the quality of performance, such as world university rankings, domestic rankings, accreditation, external peer review, academic and industry peer perception, and faculty self-appraisal. In this research article, we have discussed a set of KPIs derived and proposed to implement and evaluate the outputs and outcomes for each academic and research department once a year after the academic session is over. We have then proposed to calculate the scores of each sub-indicator under each major indicator, then scores of each major indicator and then overall score for each participating academic and research department on the parameters and weightages, then publish the internal ranking results based on percentiles and the rank obtained as an institution as a whole, and make the provision to nominate for awards and honours for the top three performers every year. Each large institution will have the freedom and choice to define appropriate weights for each major indicator, along with some sub-indicators, according to their regional, financial, and access-to-institutions factors. The whole process will require the entire institution to implement competitions and races among each academic and research department. The whole process will certainly put consistent pressure on each academic and research department to continuously improve their academic and research systems compared with the top three performers every year. In order to achieve this, the academic and research leadership of the large institute will have control and will monitor the quality of performance continuously. Depending on these indicators, it will also require sustainable, appropriate, and effective data collection to calculate these indicators in terms of scores and percentiles and then use them to judge the quality of academic and research performance and future planning. As a result, the whole process will project the institution as a good performer during participation in the world university rankings, domestic rankings, accreditation, and external peer review.

Management of Children with Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Worldwide: A Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) is one of the most frequent monogenic disorders in the world, leading to premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD). The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lipid lowering therapy (LLT) and achievement of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goal in children with HeFH. Methods The main endpoint was efficacy of goal achievement for LDL-C and other lipid parameters: total cholesterol [TC], triglycerides [TG], high density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL-C], apolipoprotein B [apo B] and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]), and the LLT safety (adverse events [AEs], including endocrine function, and growth indices). The secondary endpoint was an effect of LLT on attainment of LDL-C goal treatment (<3.5 mmol/L/130 mg/dL). Results A total of 41 studies with 4667 pediatric patients at mean age 12.08±2.4 years were included. 17 reported the efficacy and safety of LLT therapy compared to control, while the remaining assessed LLT through pre- and post-treatment. At median follow-up of 18.8 months, the group on LLT had significantly higher mean reductions of TC, LDL-C, TG, and increased HDL-C compared to control (-1.75 [-67,7 mg/dl], -1.84 [-71.2 mg/dl], -0.11 [-9.74 mg/dl], 0.08 mmol/L [3.1 mg/dl], respectively, p<0.001 for all). In the subgroup analysis according to different types of LLT we observed a significantly higher mean reduction of LDL-C by statin combined with ezetimibe treatment, followed by statins in monotherapy, PCSK9 inhibitors, and monotherapy with ezetimibe (-2.48 [-95.9 mg/dl], -2.16 [-83.5 mg/dl], -2.03 [-78.5 mg/dl], and -1.50 mmol/L [-58 mg/dl], respectively, test for overall effect: p<0.001). The pooled LDL-C was reduced by 33.44% (-2.14 mmol/L [-82.8 mg/dl], p<0.001) and failed to reach the goal treatment (<3.5 mmol/L) by 12.6% (95%CI, 12.4–12.9%). 38.7% of children achieved the LDL-C goal, 23.9% fell short by up to 10%, 10.7% experienced moderate failure (were over the LDL-C target between >10-20%), and 26.7% failed by more than 20% to reach the LDL-C target. When comparing different regions, only Sweden and Greece achieved the LDL-C goal <3.5 mmol/L in the follow-up, followed by the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, USA, UK, France, Spain, Belgium, and Austria (with the following additional required LDL-C reduction to be on the goal: 2.2%, 3.4%, 3.5%, 8.9%, 10.2%, 11.2%, 11.2%, 15%, 19.4%, respectively). For other investigated countries over 20% mean LDL-C reduction was required. All parameters related to endocrine function and demographic indices were unaffected by LLT therapy (p>0.05). The adverse events were not reported significantly higher when compared to the control and the prevalence of therapy discontinuation was only 0.8%. Conclusions Despite the efficacy of LLT in children with HeFH and the low occurrence of discontinuation-related adverse events, achieving LDL-C treatment goals was relatively rare, with large differences between the investigated countries. These results underscore the importance of considering early combination therapy of statins and ezetimibe, and PCSK9 inhibitors (if available) to attain LDL-C goals effectively.

Power Loss (ENTROPY) Scale in Schools

The research aims to develop a measurement tool with validity and reliability for measuring loss of power (entropy) in schools. The study group of the research consists of a total of 596 teachers working in 15 public schools in Van Province in the 2023-2024 academic year. As a result of the application of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to 381 teachers to ensure construct validity, a scale with 26 items and four factors, 1. People-oriented work environment and parents, 2. Energy use and environment, 3. Technology, 4. Achievement of goals and supervision—was created. The total variance rate of the scale was obtained as 63.29%. The factor load values of the items in the scale are between 509 and 829. It was also confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) that the scale measures a four-factor structure. In addition, a 26-question scale was studied with a study group consisting of 215 teachers in the confirmatory factor analysis. According to the answers of the study group, the Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient and item total correlations were analyzed. While Cronbach Alpha values were found to be 93, 95, 88, and 92 for each factor and 97 for the whole scale, the lowest value among the item total correlations of the items in the factors was 535, and the highest value was 832. The scale created in the study will be applicable and functional as a valid and reliable measurement tool for schools and valid for other educational organizations and as an Entropy Scale with the results of the validity and reliability analysis carried out and applied.

Determinants of perceived patient benefit in a longitudinal cohort study of patients with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis

The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) should be used to assess treatment success in psoriasis (PSO). However, the DLQI does not assess the importance and achievement of treatment goals. The Patient Benefit Index (PBI) is a questionnaire that takes both into account. Currently, there is insufficient knowledge about the modulating variables of the PBI and whether it can complement the assessment of the DLQI. In a longitudinal cohort study, 82 patients with PSO were assessed before and up to sixteen weeks after a new treatment episode. The PBI was compared with patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) (n = 61). The effects of gender, age, type of therapy, improvement in body surface area (BSA), anxiety/depression, DLQI and individual coping were assessed. “Getting better skin quickly” was most important in PSO. Improved BSA, anxiety/depression, DLQI, male gender and initiation of biological therapy had the most positive effects. Partial mediation was found for the reduction of anxiety/depression and improved coping. The PBI may be considered an appropriate outcome measure of treatment success in PSO, complementing the DLQI. Patients with clinically relevant anxiety/depression and inadequate coping should be offered adjuvant psychosomatic treatment.

Cross-species analysis of genetic architecture and polygenic risk scores for non-contact ACL rupture in dogs and humans

Non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a common serious orthopaedic disease in humans and dogs. Familial risk has been recognized in both species but interactions between genetic effects and environmental risk are not understood. We investigated ACL rupture heritability, genetic architecture, selection pressure, sharing of risk genes and biological pathways, and polygenic risk score (PRS) prediction of disease risk. In both species, ACL rupture has moderate heritability, is likely under negative selection, and has a highly polygenic architecture where thousands of variant effects act together to influence disease risk. In dogs, we found hotspots of regional heritability. We also confirmed sharing of multiple risk genes. Our findings challenge the dogma that non-contact ACL rupture is predominantly due to a single overload injury event. Our results also suggest that accurate PRS prediction of ACL rupture risk is an achievable goal in both species, enabling identification of individuals for personalized medical care.

The combined effects of goal attributes, motivational beliefs, creativity and grit on self-regulation in online ill-structured problem solving: a fsQCA approach

Self-regulated learning (SRL) has been regarded as one of the indispensable factors affecting students’ academic success in online learning environments. However, the current understanding of the mechanism/causes of SRL in online ill-structured problem-solving remains insufficient. This study, therefore, examines the configural causal effects of goal attributes, motivational beliefs, creativity, and grit on self-regulated learning. With the fuzzy sets approach (fsQCA), the proposed association was analyzed based on a sample of students (n = 88) participating in an educational design competition activity. The results uniquely revealed the predictive factors of SRL at both high and low levels. In addition, it was found that no single condition of factors leads to the prediction of high or low self-regulation. More specifically, different conditions of factors, in terms of gender, goal attributes (goal setting and achievement goals), grit, task value, creativity, and self-efficacy, can largely predict high and low self-regulated learning during ill-structured problem-solving in the context of online learning. Implications for theory and policy prescriptions were discussed to enhance self-regulated learning in online ill-structured problem-solving.

Arabic Language Learning in Cybernetic Theory Perspective: A Case Study of Hayfa Academy as an Effort to Improve SDGs4

The quality of Arabic speaking skills among students tends to be low. This quality hurts their effective communication skills. This problem needs to be addressed because it hinders the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Arabic is essential for establishing effective communication in the global world. This study explores in depth the Arabic language learning process of Hayfa Academy from the perspective of cybernetic theory and its contribution to the achievement of SDG 4. With a qualitative method and case study approach, this study collected data through interviews, distributing questionnaires, and observations. Data that has been obtained is then analyzed using collecting data, direct interpretation, forming patterns, and naturalistic generalization as a conclusion. The results of this study reveal that Hayfa Academy uses cybernetic theory in its learning process, namely giving attention to internal and external conditions of students. Hayfa Academy's Arabic language learning process also has a positive impact on the achievement of SDG 4. Hayfa Academy has implemented the Arabic language learning process by paying attention to the achievement of SDG 4, especially point 4, namely student skills and quality education.

Assessing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the context of ensuring food security in the Republic of Belarus

Assessing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the context of ensuring food security in the Republic of Belarus

The role of clinical pharmacist in the management of resistant hypertension.

Hypertension is a major contributor to global cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Treatment-resistant hypertension (TRH) presents a significant management challenge, requiring a pharmacist-physician collaborative model to achieve sustained blood pressure (BP) control. This study aims to evaluate the impact of a clinical pharmacy interventions on BP control, medication adherence, and patient outcomes in patients with TRH in a primary care setting. A randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 142 patients with TRH at two primary care clinics. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group, receiving clinical pharmacy services including medication reviews and personalized counseling, or the control group, receiving standard care. Medication adherence was assessed using the Medication Adherence Rating Scale, and patient outcomes, including BP control and quality of life (QoL), were measured over a 6-month period. The intervention group demonstrated a significant improvement in medication adherence compared to the control group (p < 0.001), with an effect size of - 1.75. Clinical parameters, such as BP (mean reduction in BP: 27.9/13.4mmHg), showed more favorable outcomes in the intervention group (p = 0.003). Furthermore, patients receiving clinical pharmacy services reported higher QoL scores (p < 0.001) and expressed higher satisfaction with medication management. Clinical pharmacy interventions significantly enhance medication adherence and improve patient achievement of target BP goals in TRH patients. Incorporating clinical pharmacy services into routine care can lead to better health management and increased patient QoL. Further research is needed to explore long-term benefits and cost-effectiveness.

Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Longitudinal Trajectories of Perceived Stress and Control Among Athletes in Sports Competitions.

The aim of the study was to identify distinct trajectories of perceived stress and control in athletes across a season of sports competitions and whether these trajectory memberships could be predicted by subdimensions of the emotional intelligence (EI). Latent class growth analyses were performed on a five-stage longitudinal measurement plan (to cover the entire sporting season). Four hundred fifteen athletes answered to the Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale, the Mastery Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Attainment of Sport Achievement Goal Scale. The analyses revealed two trajectories of perceived stress (one trajectory adapted and one maladapted to performance) and two trajectories of perceived control (one trajectory adapted and one maladapted to performance). Moreover, athletes with higher emotional intelligence emotion regulation scores belong significantly more to performance-adaptive trajectories. The obtained results could contribute to the advancement of emotional intelligence intervention programs to optimize the dynamics of perceived stress and control within the sporting season.

Pelaksanaan Konsep Merdeka Belajar pada Mata Pelajaran IPS di MTs Negeri 2 Medan

This research aims to find out: (1) planning for the implementation of the concept of independence in social studies subjects at MTs Negeri 2 Medan. (2) implementation of the concept of independence in social studies subjects at MTs Negeri 2 Medan. (3) evaluation of the implementation of the concept of independence in social sciences subjects at MTs Negeri 2 Medan. This research uses a qualitative approach with naturalistic methods, and the sample collection technique is carried out through purposive sampling. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews and documentation studies. Data analysis uses data collection techniques, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The data validity technique uses, (1) Credibility Test, (2) Transferability Test, (3) Dependability Test, (4) Corfirmability Test. The results of this research show: (1) Planning for the implementation of the independent learning concept in social studies subjects at MTs Negeri 2 Medan is going quite well. This is proven by providing outreach and training, creating learning tools, and conducting evaluations on teachers to ensure whether teachers are ready or not to implement the independent curriculum. (2) The implementation of the Independent Learning Concept at MTs Negeri 2 Medan was carried out quite well. Even though not all learning implementations are in accordance with the modules that have been created, this is because the independent curriculum is still very newly implemented at MTs Negeri 2 Medan, but the social studies teachers are quite creative and differentiated in making variations in teaching which makes students active, creative and critical. (3) Evaluation of the concept of independent learning in social studies subjects at MTs Negeri 2 Medan is going quite well as evidenced by data showing student scores above average based on the Learning Goal Achievement Kit (KKTP) at MTs Negeri 2 Medan.

The impact of achievement goals on college students' English performance-A moderated mediation model.

The study investigated the relationship between learning engagement and achievement goals, and English performance among college students. With the increasing popularity of online teaching methods, exploring how different teaching modes (online and classroom teaching) might influence students' learning outcomes is important. The researcher sought to understand how adopting different achievement goals such as mastery and performance-avoidance approaches could impact English performance and learning engagement. By examining this factor, the study aimed to provide insights into effective teaching strategies and interventions that could enhance students' academic success in English language learning. The survey included 953 college students assessed using the Achievement Goal Questionnaire and Learning Engagement Scale. Their IELTS English scores were also recorded to study the relationship between learning engagement and achievement goals, and English performance. Additionally, the researcher utilized statistical analysis tools such as SPSS and the PROCESS Marco programme to explore the moderated mediation model and to uncover the complex relationships among the variables in the study. The results revealed that adopting a mastery approach positively influenced English performance, while the performance-avoidance approach negatively influenced English performance. Additionally, learning engagement partially mediated the connection between the mastery approach, performance-avoidance approach, and English performance. Teaching mode influenced the initial phase of the mediating effect between the mastery approach and English performance. More importantly, compared to online teaching, classroom teaching with a focus on mastery approach had a stronger predictive effect on learning engagement. Lastly, there was a moderated mediating effect between English achievement and the mastery approach, whereas the performance-avoidance approach showed a simple mediating effect on English achievement. The findings from this research could potentially inform educators and policymakers on how to optimize teaching practices to promote student engagement and improve English language proficiency.

Komponen dan Model Pengembangan Kurikulum Pendidikan Agama Islam

Curriculum as an educational design has a very strategic position in all aspects of educational activities. Given the importance of curriculum development in education, preparation should refer to a strong and strong foundation. The foundation of curriculum development is not only needed by the compiler of the curriculum (macro) or written curriculum which is often referred to as the ideal curriculum, but must also be understood and used as a basis for consideration by the (micro) curriculum implementers, namely education supervisors and teachers and other parties related to the task of education management, as material that will be used as an instrument in coaching the implementation of the curriculum in each type and education level. With this important position, curriculum development cannot be carried out arbitrarily, but must be based on various considerations, or foundations so that it can be used as a foothold in organizing the educational process, thereby facilitating the achievement of educational and learning goals more efficiently and effectively.

Evaluation of Dialogical Learning in Higher Education: Psychometric Validation of a Questionnaire

Higher Education must assume the commitment to provide quality education, as proposed by the UN in the 2030 Agenda. In this sense, dialogic learning stands out as a methodological strategy that promotes participation, communication and autonomous learning. This work aims to describe the design and validation process of an instrument that analyzes the university student's assessment of educational experiences based on dialogic learning. Taking the principles of dialogic learning as a reference for the design of the instrument, its content validity has been ensured by a panel of experts (n=9) through the Delphi method and the application of a pilot test to students of the Degree in Primary Education at the University of Jaén (n=132). For construct validity, the univariate normality of each of the items has been verified, as well as the application of the exploratory factor analysis model based on principal components and Varimax rotation and Pearson correlation analysis. Reliability analysis uses Cronbach's alpha coefficient and the two-half method. Results show an instrument with high reliability rates and positive internal consistency; it is made up of four factors, which are: contributions to learning, dialogue and communication skills, diversity and social inclusion, and dialogic reflection. It is a psychometrically robust tool, being an appropriate and necessary instrument to evaluate the impact of dialogic learning on university students, responding to some of the recommendations proposed by the United Nations to advance towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Unveiling the interactive effect of green technology innovation, employment of disabilities and sustainable energy: A new insight into inclusive sustainability

The interaction between green technology innovation, employment of disabilities, and sustainable energy is a critical area of research that addresses the emergent need for inclusive sustainability. Nowadays, the interaction between sustainable energy and green technology innovation is considered an essential field of research that has been widely discussed in previous studies. However, the role of employment, especially of people with disabilities, on this effect is still inexistent despite its relative importance for the achievement of sustainable development goals. By unveiling the interactive effect between these factors, strategies can be defined to reduce and limit the negative impact on the environment while promoting employment. This study aims to fill this research gap by investigating the impact of green technology innovation and employment of disability on sustainable energy in 25 OECD countries from 1994 to 2020 using a dual methodological approach that integrates a parametric analysis: the panel vector autoregression (PVAR) model and a nonparametric assessment: the local linear dummy variable method (LLDV). The findings reveal (i) a significant positive correlation between the enforcement of green technology innovation and the increase in the employment rate of people with disabilities, (ii) a limited direct effect of green technology innovation on green energy consumption, and (iii) a positive impact of the interactive effect of employment of disabilities and green technology innovation, with a higher elasticity than that recorded by a separated effect. The outcomes address environmental challenges and promote social equity in the green economy. They also offer some critical recommendations for policymakers and researchers on sustainable energy.

The effect of digital infrastructure development on household energy consumption expenditure--taking broadband China strategy as an example.

The provision of digital infrastructure and affordable energy for households is an important direction for improving the living conditions of the population. The link between digital infrastructure development and affordable energy should be examined if multiple sustainable development goals are to be achieved simultaneously for the residential sector. This study employs a staggered difference-in-differences model to investigate the effect of digital infrastructure development on household energy consumption expenditure (HECE) by using the Broadband China Strategy as an example. The results indicate that: (1) The digital infrastructure development significantly reduced HECE; (2) digital infrastructure development significantly increased HECE as a share of total consumption, but did not have a significant effect on its share in subsistence consumption. Potential channel analysis shows that: (3) household per capita and subsistence consumption expenditure generate scale effects, and communication expenditure in developmental consumption expenditure generate complementary effects. Further heterogeneity analysis demonstrates that: (4) digital infrastructure development significantly reduced HECE of rural and fixed registration residents, and optimizes HECE and the share of subsistence consumption expenditures of residents with medium levels of consumption more significantly. The findings of this paper demonstrate the important role of improving digital infrastructure development in developing countries, especially in non-urban areas, which increases access to affordable energy for the general population and synchronize the achievement of multiple sustainable development goals.