Role In Sustainable Development Goals Research Articles

Exploring the Role of Sustainable Development Goals in Enhancing Courage, Proactive Career Behaviors, and Life Satisfaction.

Understanding the current challenges addressed in the goals of the 2030 United Nations Agenda can influence career choices, encouraging individuals to pursue careers that contribute positively to addressing them. This study examines the association between the propensity to consider the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in relation to future educational and career paths, courage, proactive career behaviors and life satisfaction, and the mediating role of courage and proactive career behaviors on the association between the propensity to consider the SDGs in relation to future educational and career paths and life satisfaction. The study sample consisted of 314 Italian university students. The serial multiple mediation model was used to examine the direct, indirect, and total effects. The results showed that the propensity to consider SDGs in relation to future educational and career paths, through courage and proactive career behaviors, has a positive impact on life satisfaction. The findings of this study have led to several actionable policy recommendations. These advocate for the integration of activities related to modules on the SDGs into their curricula. In addition, practical implications for career guidance interventions are proposed to consider the role of the SDGs in future career planning.

INTEGRITY OF VARIOUS ASPECTS OF SUSTAINABILITY

In an era of rapid scientific and technological progress, the concept of sustainable development has become an important framework for addressing the multifaceted problems of resource scarcity, environmental degradation and social inequality. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution, principles and practical application of the concept of sustainable development, emphasising the interconnectedness of its three main dimensions: environmental, economic and social. The paper explores the integrity of the concept of sustainable development in different dimensions. The goal of the study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the evolution, principles and practical application of the concept of sustainable development, emphasising the interconnectedness of environmental, social and economic aspects and their impact on sustainable development. The concept of sustainable development has evolved from early forestry practices to a broader encompassing of environmental, social and economic aspects. The concept gained prominence in the 20th century with the Club of Rome report and the Rio Earth Summit, leading to the widespread adoption of sustainable development as a guiding principle for global development. Central to sustainable development is the idea of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The article identifies three traditional components of sustainable development: environmental, social and economic, and explores their interrelationship. Environmental sustainability focuses on the responsible use of natural resources and pollution management. Economic sustainability emphasises the importance of long-term economic stability and growth, while social sustainability addresses issues of equality, social justice, well-being and quality of life. The intersection of these pillars shows how integrated approaches can contribute to a resilient, equitable and livable environment. The publication highlights the role of sustainable development goals and standards in various areas. By harmonising environmental, economic and social goals, sustainable development offers a pathway to a resilient and prosperous global society. This holistic approach is essential to ensure the well-being of present and future generations in an increasingly interconnected world. The article emphasises the need for coordinated efforts at the local, national and global levels.

The effect of industrial solution services (ISS) on innovation performance: The moderating role of sustainable development goals (SDGs)

This article analyzes the innovation performance antecedents of manufacturing firms that implement servitization-based industrial offerings in OECD countries. These servitized offerings can be conducted either digitally (remotely) and/or physically (on-site), and provide a comprehensive solution for industrial settings. Specifically, this article proposes that firms adopting Industrial Solution Services (ISS) in their different forms, namely Digital ISS, Operational ISS and Green ISS, exhibit higher innovation performance. In order to test this assumption, a linear regression model is used to investigate the effect of the different firms’ ISS strategies - Digital, Operational and Green - which are moderated by the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Index in the country where the manufacturers operate. The results provide evidence that adopting Digital ISS can lead to higher innovation performance when SDGs are not taken into account. Conversely, Operational and Green ISS strategies are conducive to superior innovation performance in firms operating in countries with higher degrees of SDG accomplishment. These findings have significant theoretical and managerial implications regarding the advantages of ISS strategies for promoting innovation outcomes, particularly in alignment with nationwide SDG objectives.

Unleashing the power of hydrous 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran for enhanced oil extraction from rice bran and soybean flakes

Promoting renewable solvents can play a ubiquitous role in sustainable development goals. The investigation delved into the influence of temperature, solvent-to-solid mass ratio, and solvent water content on the yield of rice bran and soybean oil extraction using 2-MeTHF. The JCOSMO software delineated the charge density of solvent and solute molecules. The rice bran oil extracted exhibited a higher free fatty acid content at 26.54 wt%, contrasting with 0.93 wt% for soybean oil. FT-IR analysis was conducted to identify the main functional groups present in the biomasses and oils. The broad and asymmetric XRD peak at 20° decreased in intensity for soybean and remained unchanged for rice bran. Response surface methodology underscored temperature as the most critical variable in oil extraction from both materials, with the solvent-to-solid mass ratio showing no significant impact. Enhanced water content in the solvent proved beneficial for oil extraction from both biomasses. Notably, 2-MeTHF demonstrated higher yields than n-hexane, reaching maximum yields of 20.24 ± 0.64 g/100 g for rice bran and 22.66 ± 0.34 g/100 g for soybean flakes. This study emphasizes critical parameters for achieving higher oil extraction efficiency, highlighting the superior performance of 2-MeTHF over n-hexane. The findings can potentially optimize the extraction process for rice bran and soybean flakes, providing significant benefits for industries reliant on oil. The kinetic investigations substantiated enhanced extraction yields when employing the hydrated solvent; nonetheless, these studies also revealed heightened challenges in attaining equilibrium.

The Role of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in SRI Diversification

The Role of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in SRI Diversification

Green Finance Green Technology Innovation and Financial Development and their Role in SDG

Purpose: This study analyses the connected roles of Green Technology Innovation (GTI), and Financial Development (FD), and Green Finance (GF)in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the G20 nations. The economy (ECO), the environment (EN), sustainable finance, green banking, green investment, climate change, climate finance, green loans, and sustainable development objectives are only a few of the many aspects covered by the research.
 Methodology: This study uses statistical analysis with SPSS to examine dynamics of these characteristics among G20 nations using dataset of answers from 250 participants.
 Findings: The findings of the research have big influence on investment strategies and sustainability initiatives including policy choices of the G20.
 Implications: Using green finance models improves environmental management and encourages resource development and also lessens ecological risks. The research highlights significance of environmental conservation in fostering economic growth and shaping economic policy. It emphasizes how important economic

Role of sustainable development goals in advancing the circular economy: A state-of-the-art review on past, present and future directions.

The purpose of this study is to review the relationship between the highly anticipated concept of circular economy (CE) and sustainable development goals (SDGs). These two sustainability principles have transformed organizations and countries in their quest to achieve sustainable development. Despite their importance to the business and corporate realm, the discussion of these two concepts has been developed in silos, arbitrarily connected. Through a bibliometric approach, this study reviewed 226 journal publications and 16,008 cited references from the Web of Science (WoS) to understand the past, present and future trends of the two concepts and their impact on the sustainability development. The bibliometric approach of citation, co-citation and co-word analysis uncovers the relevant and significant themes and research streams. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed within the broader business and governance perspective to develop a substantial triple bottom line in creating a sustainable future for civil society.

A Percepção dos Brasileiros sobre os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) e a Economia de Baixo Carbono

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the significance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the context of the Low Carbon Economy (LCE) through a quantitative and descriptive approach. The research aims to identify and understand the relationships between the 17 SDGs and their impact on the promotion of sustainable development, particularly in mitigating climate change-related issues. Method: The research employed a quantitative and descriptive methodology, utilizing a survey conducted in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil. The survey was designed to gather data from respondents representing civil society, government, and companies in the region. Participants were asked to evaluate the importance and influence of each of the 17 SDGs on the Low Carbon Economy. Results: The research findings reveal substantial relationships between the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Low Carbon Economy (LCE), as perceived by the respondents. The results indicate that all SDGs play a significant role in influencing the LCE. These findings emphasize the interconnectedness of sustainable development goals and their potential to drive the transition to a Low Carbon Economy. Conclusions: The study highlights the crucial role of Sustainable Development Goals in promoting a Low Carbon Economy. By fostering the use of renewable energy sources and sustainable practices, the LCE offers a solution to reduce environmental damage and work towards achieving sustainable development.

Perception of Brazilians on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Low-Carbon Economy

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the significance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the context of the Low Carbon Economy (LCE) through a quantitative and descriptive approach. The research aims to identify and understand the relationships between the 17 SDGs and their impact on the promotion of sustainable development, particularly in mitigating climate change-related issues. Method: The research employed a quantitative and descriptive methodology, utilizing a survey conducted in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil. The survey was designed to gather data from respondents representing civil society, government, and companies in the region. Participants were asked to evaluate the importance and influence of each of the 17 SDGs on the Low Carbon Economy. Results: The research findings reveal substantial relationships between the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Low Carbon Economy (LCE), as perceived by the respondents. The results indicate that all SDGs play a significant role in influencing the LCE. These findings emphasize the interconnectedness of sustainable development goals and their potential to drive the transition to a Low Carbon Economy. Conclusions: The study highlights the crucial role of Sustainable Development Goals in promoting a Low Carbon Economy. By fostering the use of renewable energy sources and sustainable practices, the LCE offers a solution to reduce environmental damage and work towards achieving sustainable development.

Perception of Brazilians on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Low-Carbon Economy

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the significance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the context of the Low Carbon Economy (LCE) through a quantitative and descriptive approach. The research aims to identify and understand the relationships between the 17 SDGs and their impact on the promotion of sustainable development, particularly in mitigating climate change-related issues. Method: The research employed a quantitative and descriptive methodology, utilizing a survey conducted in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil. The survey was designed to gather data from respondents representing civil society, government, and companies in the region. Participants were asked to evaluate the importance and influence of each of the 17 SDGs on the Low Carbon Economy. Results: The research findings reveal substantial relationships between the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Low Carbon Economy (LCE), as perceived by the respondents. The results indicate that all SDGs play a significant role in influencing the LCE. These findings emphasize the interconnectedness of sustainable development goals and their potential to drive the transition to a Low Carbon Economy. Conclusions: The study highlights the crucial role of Sustainable Development Goals in promoting a Low Carbon Economy. By fostering the use of renewable energy sources and sustainable practices, the LCE offers a solution to reduce environmental damage and work towards achieving sustainable development.

Academic libraries and the actualisation of Sustainable Development Goals two, three and thirteen

This paper reports on academic libraries’ Community Engagement (CE) initiatives in South Africa and outline their potential to contribute to the actualisation of three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2, 3 and 13). The research approach adopted was qualitative using online interviews with 20 heads of libraries in South Africa and eight online focus group discussions with library staff as data collection methods. It was found that South African academic libraries’ CE initiatives can be successfully mapped out against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The results showed that through CE, academic libraries in South Africa play a role in addressing hunger, improving health and well-being and contributing to climate action, among other SDGs. CE, therefore, can play a role in SDGs that fall outside of academic libraries’ traditional teaching, learning and research support role. These results will serve as a call for academic libraries to consider participating in CE in order to contribute to development areas that they do not normally contribute to directly. This study provides unique insights on the contribution of academic libraries to SDGs. As a recommendation, academic libraries should consider mapping their CE initiatives against the SDGs.

Efficiency of zakat institutions in Indonesia: data envelopment analysis (DEA) vs free disposal hull (FDH) vs super-efficiency DEA

PurposeZakat is an important Islamic economic instrument that plays significant role in Sustainable Development Goals. Accordingly, Zakat Institutions must manage zakat in a proper and efficient manner. This study aims to examine the efficiency of Zakat Institutions based on their clusters which are government, business and social organizations.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses three quantitative methods: data envelopment analysis (DEA), free disposal hull and super-efficiency DEA. The analytical method is based on production approach, variable return to scale assumption and output orientation. The sample consists of 14 Zakat Institutions from three clusters: Zakat Institutions managed by government, Zakat Institutions managed by corporation and Zakat Institution managed by social organizations.FindingsThe results revealed that all of three techniques culminate the same ranking order of efficiency. Zakat Institution managed by the government is the most efficient Zakat Institution, with the average value of 0.87 by using three approaches combined. Meanwhile, Zakat Institutions owned by company and social institutions cluster are in second and third position, with the average value of 0.65 and 0.4, respectively, based on the results of the three approaches. This study contends that the level of efficiency of Zakat Institutions may be supported by clusters (affiliations) in their management.Research limitations/implicationsThis study’s limitation is the inadequacy of the required data. Nonetheless, this study provides insights to improve the efficiency of Zakat Institutions based on their clusters. Zakat Institutions in each cluster can improve their efficiency by optimizing inputs to produce multiple outputs.Originality/valueThis study enhances research on the efficiency of Zakat Institutions using three methods to assess the consistency and strength of Zakat Institutions’ efficiency values. In addition, this study examines the efficiency level of Zakat Institutions based on their clusters.

The moderating role of sustainable development goals in reviving the economy through green initiatives

The Ukrainian economic crisis began with the start of the war and grew over time. This is because trade between countries was spread out because of problems with the supply chain. However, the energy sector in Ukraine is largely disturbed by this armed conflict. The purpose of this study was to test the impact of infrastructure damage, trade sanctions, the economic crisis, and energy investments in green energy in Ukraine through the lens of sustainable development goals (SGDs). The data is collected from the Ukrainian public, and the sample size for this research is 384. This research has used the structural equation modeling method by using Smart PLS 3 for data analysis. The findings of the study suggest that a green energy transition is possible when the Ukrainian government works on SDGs to manage the economic crisis and increases investments in the energy sector. The moderation of SGDs is considered a way forward for development in Ukraine. The novelty of this research is based on its framework, which is a new addition to a piece of knowledge. This research has extended knowledge by presenting new relationships related to the green energy transition. The limitations of this research are presented in conjunction with future directions that are a reliable way for scholars to contribute further to this area of research.

How can corporate taxes contribute to sub-Saharan Africa’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? A case study of Vodafone

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic and the climate emergency threaten progress in reaching many of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets by 2030. The under-5 mortality and maternal mortality rates are well below the targets, and if we progress at the current pace, there is a high risk of not meeting the 2030 goals. Furthermore, the initial progress in the decline in child and maternal mortality since 1990 is likely to be eroded. Much of this progress has resulted from increased sanitation, drinking water, education, and health service coverage. The adequate provision of public services is possible if there is sufficient government funding. When governments have more income, they spend more on public services, which increases access to fundamental economic and social rights and, thus, contributes to the SDGs. One of the key drivers of government financing, taxation, constitutes 70% of government revenue in low- and lower-middle-income countries. Corporate income tax constitutes 18.8% of tax revenue in African countries compared to 10% of tax revenue in OECD countries. Therefore, it plays a critical role in SDG progress.This paper aims to quantify the contribution of one large taxpayer, that publishes their tax payments, (Vodafone Group Plc) on progress towards SDGs in six African countries. We use econometric modelling to estimate the impact of an increase in government revenue equivalent to Vodafone's average tax paid between 2007–2017.ResultsWe find that government revenue equivalent to Vodafone’s taxes made a significant contribution to progress in attaining selected SDGs. We found that the revenue equivalent to Vodafone’s taxes allowed 966,188 people to access clean water and 1,371,972 people to access basic sanitation each year. Over the time period studied, 858,054 children spent an extra year in school and 54,275 children under five years and 3,655 mothers survived. In just one of these countries, Tanzania, the revenue equivalent to Vodafone's tax contribution allowed 174,121 people to access clean water and 223,586 to access sanitation each year. Over the time studied 187,023 children spent an additional year at school, 6,569 additional children under five and 625 additional mothers survived.ConclusionsThese findings demonstrate that the reported contributions from a single multinational corporation drive SDG progress. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of transparent taxes and explores the responsibilities of global institutions, governments, investors, and multinational corporations.

Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space: Role of Sustainable Development Goals and Its Legal Consequences

Celestial bodies had always been part of the process of volatile natural phenomena. The problem of collusion and encroaching path of each other, and interference of comets and dust has been as a forming part of space debris. Things have become riskier with the humans’ entry. This has generated a genuine apprehension of damage to the adverse environment of outer space. In this connection, the UNCOPUOS has been working on the agenda of sustainable space. In 2010, the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the UNCOPUOS created a Working Group on the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities to develop a consolidated set of voluntary, non-binding guidelines for the States, international organisations, and private entities to ensure sustainable space. 
 In this connection, the present paper discusses various aspects of sustainable space including possible applicability of SDGs to outer space. The part one of the paper introduces the concept of sustainable development. It also highlights the global environmental protection regime and underneath politics. Part two of the paper canvases the role of space (technologies) in achieving the SDGs. Part three of the paper explores to answer the question “whether SDGs includes Space in it or not?” If not, how the idea of “sustainable space” can be achieved? There, the authors explain the need for sustainable space and discussion happening around. In part four, authors conclude by arguing for evolving regime for sustainable space and resist from committing the same mistake that we did to the earth environment.

The dynamic role of sustainable development goals to eradicate the multidimensional poverty: evidence from emerging economy

This study empirically investigates the multidimensional poverty index (MPI) level and vulnerability to poverty in Pakistan. This study explores MPI province-wise. The MPI consists of three equally weighted dimensions: schooling, health well-being and living standards. This investigation uses a systematic random sampling approach to gather the data from householders from 2003 to 2018. The empirical result demonstrates that 24% of the population was multidimensionally poor in 2007, 20.2% in 2011, 18% in 2014 and 16.4% in 2018, respectively. It identified major determinants of poverty as children mortality and school attendance, cooking fuel and nutrition.

Role of Information Communication Technology in Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals in Financial Inclusion

The UN has assigned Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework for development agendas and political strategies for the next 15 years. To accomplish the SDGs, both developed and developing countries must adopt the SDGs. SDGs consist of 17 goals that address a wide variety of sustainable development issues. The objective of this study was to analyze the roles of ICT in accelerating the achievement of the SDGs, to investigate in which number of SGDs the ICT can be utilized to accelerate financial inclusion, and to identify the success factors toward ICT-enabled financial inclusion. This study employed a qualitative research design by using a systematic literature review (SLR) approach. Secondary data gathered from various resources related to the research topic, such as national journals, international journals, proceedings, books, reports, and other relevant scientific sources from 2016 to 2022 were used in this study. The finding of the study highlights the importance of ICT in accelerating the implementation in all of the 17 SDGs. In relation to SDGs in financial inclusion, ICT has an essential role in SDG 1 (ending poverty), SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 8 (small businesses and entrepreneurship), and SDG 9 (sustainable infrastructure). Some factors that affect the success of ICT-enabled financial services include policy framework between financial institutions and mobile providers, adequate financial and technical resources, and, a collaborative effort among banks, operators, and agents.

China's pattern of growth moving to sustainability and reducing inequality

The objective of this study was to identify the pattern of economic growth of China by identifying the factors that are contributing to sustainability and reducing inequality in the Chinese communities. The role of sustainable development goals has become critical for even the non- democratic country because inequality is also found in China which is rapidly increasing due to overpopulation and other factors. In this study, the questionnaire was developed on the Likert scale to collect the data from the economists to test the relationship between the hypotheses. The sample size for this study was 330 from the selected population of 800 people with a response rate of 45%. The study concludes that there is a critical role of sustainable development goals, sustainable economic policy, and labor productivity in the growth of China's economy. Further, this study also demonstrates that the Chinese government must focus on sustainability to reduce inequality in society. Significantly, this study provides a detailed insight into the relationship of factors that are contributing to China’s economic growth that was not discussed earlier in the Chinese economic context.

Analyzing Changes in Sport Activity Patterns Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic: Focusing on the Sport Role of Sustainable Development Goals Related to Health and Well-being

PURPOSE The United Nations (UN) has proposed 17 Sustainable Development Goals and has been extending its efforts to achieve them. Sport can be linked closely to the third goal, which is related to health and well-being. Therefore, this study aimed to explore and to analyze individual's changed sport activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on ways to achieve health and well-being related goals through sport.METHODS A qualitative research method was employed, and in-depth interview methods were used for data collection. For data analysis, categorization and itemization were used along with content analysis.RESULTS Looking at the derived results, in the context of an infectious disease such COVID-19, sport activity patterns have changed due to reasons such as stadiums or facilities, interpersonal reasons, fear, inconvenience, staying healthy, increase in leisure time, and individual preferences.CONCLUSIONS Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the indicators of health and well-being related SDGs are exhibiting a downward trend. At this point, it is necessary to find a way to achieve the goal through sport that can participate voluntarily for the purpose of pursuing pleasure.

The role of sustainable development goals, financial knowledge and investment strategies on the organizational profitability: Moderating impact of government support

Recently, sustainable development goals (SDG) and investment strategies and knowledge has become the foremost factors for the high organizational profitability and capture the focus of recent studies and policymakers. Therefore, the current study aims to examine the impact of SDG, investment strategies and financial knowledge on the organizational profitability of manufacturing firms in China. Furthermore, the study examines the role of government support in the interplay between investment plans, financial understanding, and the profitability of organisations. Survey questionnaires and smart-PLS were used to collect data and analyse reliability and correlations. The findings show that SDGs, investment strategies, and financial knowledge all play a substantial role in a company's profitability.The results also revealed that government support moderates significantly among investment strategies, financial knowledge, and organizational profitability. This study guides the regulators while developing policies regarding SDG and investment strategies with respect to organizational profitability.