Sustainable Information Research Articles

Analysis of Publications on Health Information Management Using the Science Mapping Method: A Holistic Perspective

Objective: In the age of digital transformation, there is a need for a sustainable information management vision in health. Understanding the accumulation of health information management (HIM) knowledge from the past to the present and building a new vision to meet this need reveals the importance of understanding the available scientific knowledge. With this research, it is aimed to examine the scientific documents of the last 40 years of HIM literature with a holistic approach using science mapping techniques and to guide future research. Methods: This study used a bibliometric analysis method for science mapping. Co-citation and co-occurrence document analyses were performed on 630 academic publications selected from the Web of Science core collection (WoSCC) database using the keyword “Health Information Management” and inclusion criteria. The analyses were performed using the R-based software Bibliometrix (Version 4.0; K-Synth Srl), Python (Version 3.12.1; The Python Software Foundation), and Microsoft® Excel® 2016. Results: Co-occurrence analyses revealed the themes of personal health records, clinical coding and data quality, and health information management. The HIM theme consisted of five subthemes: “electronic records”, “medical informatics”, “e-health and telemedicine”, “health education and awareness”, and “health information systems (HISs)”. As a result of the co-citation analysis, the prominent themes were technology acceptance, standardized clinical coding, the success of HISs, types of electronic records, people with HIM, health informatics used by consumers, e-health, e-mobile health technologies, and countries’ frameworks and standards for HISs. Conclusions: This comprehensive bibliometric study shows that structured information can be helpful in understanding research trends in HIM. This study identified critical issues in HIM, identified meaningful themes, and explained the topic from a holistic perspective for all health system actors and stakeholders who want to work in the field of HIM.

Research on optical computing system architecture for simple recurrent neural networks

Moore’s Law, relating to the speed and capabilities of computers is becoming less applicable. In this ‘post-Moore’ era, a cross-disciplinary team based in the Constructive Electronics Laboratory, Kyushu University, Japan, is investigating optical computing system infrastructures, with a view to driving computing technology forward in a way that negates the need to comply with Moore’s Law. Associate Professor Satoshi Kawakami is an expert in electric circuits and computer architecture who is part of the team. The team’s expertise covers materials, devices, circuits, architectures and algorithms and is geared towards pioneering new computing technologies in the post-Moore era. Kawakami believes that the continuous improvement of computer systems with higher performance and lower power consumption/energy consumption will be essential to realise a sustainable advanced information society and wants to maximise the advantages of devices and hide their disadvantages at the system level, which will necessitate collaboration with higher system layers. Another important goal is reducing power consumption by improving the efficiency of computers. In one current project, the researchers are exploring optical computing system infrastructure for simple recurrent neural networks. The team is keen to re-examine the ideal state of optical circuits from the perspective of the entire system, including electrical memory and interfaces.

Sustainability reporting harmonisation? A utopian endeavour for European agri-food companies

Regulatory harmonisation stands as a central issue in the European Union (EU), playing a key role in achieving the single market. Accounting harmonisation, in particular, has been the subject of different regulatory frameworks, mainly directives. However, the literature suggests that the implementation of these directives within the EU does not consistently meet its harmonisation goals due to diverse legal, cultural, and business interpretations among the Member States. In the realm of social and environmental accounting, Directive 2014/95/EU (NFRD) compels specific companies to prepare and present Sustainability Reports (SRs), with the primary goal of enhancing the availability of sustainability information while also fostering greater consistency and comparability. Nevertheless, the flexibility afforded by this Directive may give rise to divergences among the national regulations of the EU Member States, as has been the case previously. Therefore, this study aims to analyse the success of the NFRD in harmonising sustainability disclosure by examining the quantity and homogeneity of such information disclosed in the SRs of 100 large agri-food companies in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. To do so, a content analysis and non-parametric tests were applied. The findings show a limited performance and high heterogeneity in disclosure across countries, suggesting that the NFRD has fallen short of harmonising national regulations on disclosing sustainability information.

Evaluation of Barriers to Deployment of Information and Communication Technologies to Sustain Information and Communication Flow in Floods

A sustainable information and communication flow (ICF) supports lifelines in floods, especially transport systems. A detailed insight into barriers regarding effective ICF through the implementation of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the lifecycle of floods was given for evolved and evolving economies, i.e., York and Head-Marala, with sample sizes of 240 and 300 experts, respectively. All experts responded on an ethically approved questionnaire with further information notes that were used whilst discoursing the factors. ICTs were segregated into two groups, ranging from simple to advanced technologies. KMO and Bartlett’s tests confirmed high sampling adequacy with values ranging from 0.679 to 0.823 (≥0.5) with p-values ≤ 0.05. An amended version of Q-Methodology was used to identify nine factors in total. Each factor with an Eigenvalue ≥1 was retained, and all factors were highly reliable with values between 0.89 and 0.96. Factors were explained through communalities, factor loadings, pattern and structure matrices, and notes from experts. Results showed that under-evolved economies have limited technological resources and under-developed flood coping plans compared to evolved economies. Also, the unacknowledged possibility was uncovered that ICF can certainly be sustained if all possibly available ICTs are engaged through a thorough deployment plan of action. Authorities needed to make ICT engagement plans simple and efficient through effective coordination among different institutions. Though authorities were trained and equipped with modern tools, equipment, and technologies, dense and dependent populations overwhelmed the rescue capabilities. Other than VMS, social media pages, and radio, other ICTs were not tried and tested in floods for the exchange of transport–flood ICF. These findings are useful for stakeholders from all communities, transport planning institutions, and flood managers who are not fully benefiting from the extended use of ICTs to manage travel activities in floods.

The Impact of Adherence to Sustainable Development, as Defined by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI-G4), on the Financial Performance Indicators of Banks: A Comparative Study of the UAE and Iraq

Based on stakeholder theory, disclosing sustainable development information is fundamental to achieving a competitive advantage and improving a company’s financial performance. There has been a notable absence of studies examining the degree of adherence to sustainability based on the latest indicators from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI-G4) Guidelines and its impact on financial performance, specifically within the banking sector in emerging Arab economies. Consequently, this study explores the correlation between the degree of adherence to sustainability and its dimensions (economic, social, and environmental) as defined by GRI-G4 and financial performance within a sample of banks in Arab nations (the United Arab Emirates “UAE” and Iraq) from 2019 to 2021. The research hypotheses were examined using a multiple linear regression model. The empirical findings reveal that, on average, UAE banks exhibit a sustainability adherence level of 57% according to GRI-G4, while their Iraqi counterparts demonstrate a significantly lower adherence of 17%. Notably, the degree of sustainability adherence substantially impacts the financial performance of banks in both countries. Furthermore, the results also indicated that the economic dimension of sustainability has a positive impact, while the environmental dimension has a negative impact, and in contrast, the social dimension does not significantly affect the financial performance of banks in both countries. This study provides insights for banks and policymakers to enhance their sustainability practices and elevate the level of disclosure, especially within Arab nations. This, in turn, can lead to greater compliance with sustainability standards, improved transparency, and reduced information asymmetry.

Information provision and preferences for more sustainable dairy farming: Choice experimental evidence from Sweden

AbstractDairy farming in Europe faces profound environmental, social, and economic sustainability challenges, which are of significant policy interest. These challenges support the need for a transition toward the uptake of more sustainable dairy farming practices. This paper examines the effects of an advisory instrument “balanced sustainability information” on farmers’ preferences for more grass-based feeding systems using a between-subjects design and a discrete choice experiment among a sample of Swedish dairy farmers. Conceptually, we develop a state-dependent utility framework with Bayesian updating to motivate the impact pathway. Our results demonstrate that on average, balanced sustainability information has negligible effects on farmers’ feed choices, which could be a consequence of opposing responses to the information, among others. Considering farmer heterogeneity based on their identities and prior knowledge, we find support for some evidence of treatment effects. Our findings highlight important and policy-relevant critical reflections about overoptimistic expectations of information provision as an instrument to nudge behavioral change toward more sustainable farming practices.

Instilling label confidence in the minds of consumers: The role of sustainability skepticism

AbstractDrawing from the persuasion knowledge model, the present research demonstrates how providing comparable sustainability labels (i.e., labels with numeric sustainability level information) can help consumers make more sustainable choices at the point of purchase for consumer packaged goods. We provide empirical evidence from a field experiment and an online experiment to show how the presence and source of sustainability labeling affect consumer perceptions. Notably, we show that highly skeptical consumers are influenced by the source of labeling, whereas less skeptical consumers are less affected by the source but strongly influenced by the presence of labeling. We also demonstrate both the boundary condition and underlying mechanism in the sustainability labeling process. Our findings provide insights for practitioners and policymakers interested in presenting sustainability information at the retail shelf to inform and influence consumer decisions.

Big Data Analytical for Sustainable Information Quality in an Emerging Market

Sustainability-oriented decision-making requires adequate information and dedicated information technology support. However, integrating economic, social and environmental information requires a new understanding of how data is collected and shared among stakeholders. Ensuring the quality of sustainable information will depend on capabilities to collect and analyze large-scale data. While the potential benefits of digital technologies and sustainability have been widely publicized in the cutting-edge literature, little is known about the analytical capabilities of big data and sustainable information. This study aims to examine the prominence of big data analytical capabilities for sustainable information quality in an emerging market, in this case, Brazil. A scalar-type questionnaire was used to collect primary data from Brazilian multinational companies. The results indicate that big data analytical capabilities are substantive for sustainable information quality. This study is original, fills a gap in the literature and makes significant contributions: (a) sheds light on the prominence of big data analytical capabilities for sustainable information quality (b) signals the relevance of intangible capabilities; (c) serves as a guide for managers in deciding on priority capabilities to improve the quality of sustainable information directed to stakeholders; (d) ex-tends existing studies on analytical capabilities of big data and sustainable information quality; (e) shows that big data analytical capabilities bring benefits to support sustainable information quality in emerging markets; and finally (f) this research contributes to the literature on sustainable information and digital trans-formation with emerging technologies.

An Ontology-based Knowledge Modeling towards Eco-Design for Additive Manufacturing

Owing to the unique technological merits of additive manufacturing (AM), design for AM, particularly eco-design for AM, has been gaining attention in improving the sustainable performance of AM-fabricated (AMed) parts. The main challenge in harvesting potential sustainability benefits is how to capture the impact of design on sustainable performance. Though several existing studies adopted quantitative evaluation on AM sustainability and investigated the relationships between design information and sustainability information of AMed part, the sustainability information is still unavailable in the design phase. This hardly guides eco-design for AM in practice. To support the increasing industrial applications of AM, this paper illustrates related knowledge, that is, material-process-structure-ecoProperty (MPSeP) relationships to connect design and sustainability information in eco-design for AM. An ontology-based method is proposed to model the MPSeP relationships of the AMed part in a structured way. An example of an AMed hydraulic valve body was used to demonstrate the MPSeP modeling process. It is discussed that how the constructed model effectively assists AM designers through providing eco-design recommendation, and enables design software tools to perform sustainability analysis towards eco-design for AM.

Sustainable practices for semi-paralysed people using gesture-link paralysis glove

The work addresses the communication barriers experienced by semiparalyzed individuals through the introduction of the “paraglove,” a cuttingedge wearable device leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The paraglove is equipped with flex sensors, seamlessly integrated into the glove, and connected to an ESP32 microcontroller board. The flex sensors detect minimal hand gestures, allowing users to signal for crucial activities such as eating, restrooms, and signalling for emergencies. Through IoT, these gestures are translated into text messages, a process facilitated by the ESP32 microcontroller. The resulting text data is then stored and continuously updated within Google Firebase. To ensure seamless communication, the paraglove utilises the Kodular Companion application. The sustainable information is transmitted to family members or guardians through the application, enhancing the connectivity and support system for individuals with paralysis. The integration of an OLED display sensor directly on the glove provides users with real-time feedback by presenting the interpreted output. The combination of flex sensors, ESP32 microcontroller, IoT technology, Google Firebase, and Kodular Companion application simplifies communication for those facing paralysis and empowers them to engage with the world more effectively. This technological solution addresses the immediate communication needs and contributes to the overall well-being of individuals with paralysis.

ОРГАНІЗАЦІЯ ОБЛІКУ БІЗНЕС-СУБ’ЄКТІВ АГАРНОГО СЕКТОРУ НА ЗАСАДАХ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ

The concept of sustainable development is one of the most vital for the domestic agricultural sector. Achieving the goals and objectives of sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas requires improving the accounting and analytical support of agricultural management; the leading role is the organization of accounting. The article examines the essence of accounting for sustainable development and the place of organization in the accounting system of business entities in the context of sustainable development. At the expense of the principle of transparency is supplemented by a set of accounting principles, based on which the system of accounting and analytical support of agricultural management should be organized. The main shortcomings of the organization of accounting of agricultural formations at the present stage have been identified. The key advantages of the transition to the accounting model for sustainable development in agriculture are outlined. Among them are better opportunities for resource recovery, risk management, improved management, and increasing the investment attractiveness of agribusiness. A set of the main tasks of accounting for sustainable development in business entities of the agricultural sector has been substantiated. The priorities and composition of reporting prepared by the requirements of sustainable development standards and integrated reporting of enterprises (IR) are studied. The key features of corporate governance inherent in structures that use the principles of sustainable accounting and information support in their practice are defined. The directions of improvement of the organization of accounting based on the concept of sustainable agricultural management are substantiated, among which the following should be highlighted: supplementing the information and analytical basis with ESG data; supplementing methodological and practical provisions related to the recognition, valuation, and features of accounting for assets, liabilities, and financial results; supplementing internal management reporting with data on the social responsibility of agricultural business; increasing the agricultural company's information security, transparency, and openness. It is concluded that the organization of accounting based on sustainable development is an effective tool for improving management practices in the context of long-term social values.

Analysis of the implementation of sustainable development goals and information support systems using the example of the Rostov region

The purpose of the study is to analyze the compliance of the information support system with the goals of the transition to sustainable development of the territory. The object of the study is the Rostov region and the regional center - Rostov-on-Don. The article presents the dynamics of indicators from official statistics characterizing environmental pollution and its consequences. In response to the promotion of tax initiatives related to carbon footprints in different countries, Russia is implementing plans to develop a system for monitoring and accounting for pollutant emissions to improve the efficiency and timeliness of information. At the first stages of accounting for carbon dioxide emissions, the objects of monitoring are large stationary sources of pollution. At the same time, an important element of information support for making management decisions for the transition to sustainable development of a territory is information about the potential of the territory to resist environmental pollution (for example, the assimilation potential of the ecosystem of the main pollutants of the territory , the maximum permissible load on the ecosystem). The disadvantages of the assessment, verification and control methodology, the small number of pollutants involved in regulation, can significantly limit a number of alternatives that can be effectively used to transition to sustainable development of the territory. In addition, limitations in the methodology for collecting data and assessing pollution (for example, from motor vehicles) reduce the effectiveness of the information system and the adequacy of the analysis of the situation and decisions made in general.

Exploring technology acceptance model with system characteristics to investigate sustainable building information modeling adoption in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry: The case of the Philippines

The widespread adoption of building information modeling (BIM) within the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has changed productivity and project outcomes, highlighting the need to explore its acceptance, especially in developing economies. This study extended the technology acceptance model (TAM) to asses determinants shaping the adoption of BIM in the Philippines. The proposed hypothetical model used system quality, user interface, and personal innovativeness as the antecedent factors of TAM. Using partial least squares-structural equation modeling on a sample of 527 respondents, the measurement model fit indices showed acceptable validity and reliability. The findings of the path analysis theoretically supported the suggested model, with ten out of fourteen hypothesized relationships statistically supported. With nearly half of the respondents aged between 18 and 25, our study offers empirical evidence indicating that a significant portion of current AEC professionals, primarily digital natives, holds potential for BIM adoption within their respective industries. The significance of the system interactivity, user interface design, and personal innovativeness to the TAM constructs indicate that AEC companies may invest in BIM software, especially since these antecedent constructs influence the behavioral intention to use BIM. Practical insights into the design of strategic BIM implementation are outlined.

A Conceptual Design for Smart Risk Assessment

Technology cannot be separated from the development of Industry 4.0 in which smart working is the focus. One of the company’s activities that helps the company to achieve its quality goals and objectives is risk management. Based on observations of one SMEs, poor risk management is still found. The risks that occur have not been identified, assessed, and treated appropriately. In addition, documentation that has not been conducted makes the risks that occur later not be handled properly. The aim of this study is to develop a conceptual model of smart risk assessment. The step of this research includes identifying stake holders (as users), identifying functional design, designing context diagram (CD) and data flow diagram (DFD), and designing fidelity prototype. The users involve the production manager, operational manager, and director. The functional design integrates stake holders’ requirements and ISO 31000:2018 risk management process. The design of fidelity prototype focuses on risk assessment, risk treatment, and documentation of risk management. This application is expected to become one of the sustainable development and information systems on Industries.

The effect of sustainable report disclosure on investor confidence of energy group in Thai listed companies

The research aims to examine the effect of sustainable report disclosure on investor confidence. The conceptual framework comprises 3 dimensions 30 indicators of the conceptual Global Reporting Standard (GRI). The data were collected from the annual report and sustainable report disclosure of energy groups in Thai Listed Companies from 46 companies between 2019 and 2021. The researchers used multiple regression statistics to test hypotheses. The result of the study is obviously seen that the more sustainable report disclosures are produced, the greater investor confidence has increased. With corporate governance score as a mediator variable to support investor confidence, an increase in the disclosure of sustainable report information can be attributed, in part, to factors including the size of the board of directors and the size of independent board of directors. In brief, this research contributes to corporate social responsibility through stakeholder theory, legitimacy theory and signally theory.

Financial Management Information Designs and Product Innovations Sustainability in Developing Economy-Using Ambidexterity Model

This study used Ambidexterity Model to determine the correlation between Financial Management Information Designs (FMID) and product innovation sustainability (PIS) in developing nations using Nigeria as a case study. Data collected from 200 industrialists representing a range of characteristics from industrial sector were analyzed using regression analysis method. Variables considered (FMID) includes Management Information System (MIS), Customer Capability (CC), Information Quality (IQ), User Satisfaction (US), and Financial Security Privacy (FSP). The results indicates that FMID has a significant effect on product innovation sustainability in the developing countries, fostering collaboration and utilization of financial data, enabled agile decision-making, thereby establishing a favourable atmosphere for product innovations sustainability. The study concluded that obstacles that are often encountered includes resource scarcity and infrastructure deficiencies. Based on this, scholarly contribution situating the influence of FMID on product innovation sustainability in various socioeconomic contexts were made thereby offering practical recommendations for policymakers, top managers in manufacturing industries and improvement of strategies for designing a viable and sustainable financial management information, encourage international cooperation, and stimulate product innovation across various socioeconomic environments.

Textile and apparel enterprises sustainable development strategy: focus on ecologic monitoring strategic communications

Strategy determines the success of the long-term development of any enterprise. In the context of sustainability, the consumer wants to be aware of what strategic principles the company adheres to, including questions about the use of environmental materials, technological innovation, corporate social responsibility, and other aspects. All these aspects should be reflected in the sustainability strategy, which, like any document, is in closed mode. In order to broadcast certain business practices in the field of sustainable development, any brand of light industry and fashion industry needs a system of strategic communications. This paper analyzes the corporate experiences of famous brands in the industry, examining their mission, vision, principles, ideology, philosophy and so on. The study has created a unique model that can help brands with sustainability information policy from the perspective of privacy in terms of partial disclosure of their sustainability strategy. In the future, the study can be extended to quantitative and qualitative analysis of the effects of changes in the communication system.

Mandatory Disclosure of Sustainability Versus Voluntary Disclosure in the Iraqi Environment

The research aimed to study the mandatory disclosure of environmental and economic sustainability information by focusing on the usefulness of the information disclosed by economic units, and on the decision-making process. A targeted sample of academics and specialized professionals was taken. To reach the results, a questionnaire was designed according to the five-point Likert scale, consisting of fifteen questions. 125 questionnaire forms were distributed, and 103 valid answers were obtained.

A Comprehensive Review on How Cyber Risk Will Affect the Use of Fintech

The use of fintech is getting closer to everyday life. However, in this case the use of fintech is also getting closer to cyber threats. Cybercrime ranks highest in terms of threats to the use of technology. This indicates user security which can be a target for cybercriminals. To take precautions, companies must carry out a risk assessment in order to minimize cyber problems that can occur. The things that will be discussed in this study are related to what risks can occur in using fintech and what are the frameworks that can be a tool for risk assessment. Through this research, a total of 31 articles will be reviewed from selected databases that already have a reputation for the quality of their articles. The results show that cyber-related risks can be categorized based on the type of crime. Overall, the user acceptance measurement model for Fintech serves to assist developers and enterprises in understanding, predicting, and increasing user acceptance of Fintech solutions, as well as informing the development of effective product strategies and improvements. There are several models in this review that measure the impact of cyber risk for fintech. The models that can be used as a measure of technology adoption for Fintech users are the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT), the theory of the Sustainable Information Society (SIS), Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). To overcome this is with a risk assessment that can be carried out using the COBIT framework, ITIL, ISO 27001, ISO 27002, ISO 27003, ISO 27005, ISO/IEC 155044, NIST, FMEA, and the OCTAVE Allegro Framework.

The impact of disclosure of sustainability information on firm value an applied study on banks listed on the Iraqi Stock Exchange

The impact of disclosure of sustainability information on firm value an applied study on banks listed on the Iraqi Stock Exchange