Context Of Sustainable Development Research Articles

Assessing the Role of Gender in Shaping Perceptions of Socio- Economic Issues in the Context of Sustainable Local Development: A Study on Respondents' Influence

This paper investigates how respondents' gender influence perceptions of socioeconomic issues within the context of Sustainable Local Development (SLD). The study utilizes a structured questionnaire distributed to 216 participants. The analysis reveals that gender significantly shape participants' perspectives on various aspects of their lives, such as quality of life, future expectations, and attitudes towards societal and economic structures. However, the influence of this demographic variable varies across different areas, pointing to a complex and nuanced interplay. In conclusion, the paper suggests that understanding these perceptual differences can contribute to developing socially inclusive and responsive strategies for SLD, hence underlining the need for a continued exploration of these relationships.

What transforms? – Transformative learning in a sustainability leadership master’s program

PurposeTransformative learning and leadership are key leverage points for supporting society’s transition towards sustainability. The purpose of this study was to identify the outcomes of transformational learning within an international sustainability leadership master’s program in Sweden. The study also prototypes a typology for transformative learning (TTL) in the context of sustainability leadership education.Design/methodology/approachAlumni spanning 15 cohorts provided answers to a survey, and the responses were used to identify the outcomes of the program. Graduates were asked to describe what transformed for them through the program. Empirical data was coded prototyping the use of the TTL in sustainability education context.FindingsGraduates of the Master’s in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability program, described transformation with regards to their Self-in-relation to Others and the World, their Self-knowledge, sense of Empowerment/Responsibility; their Worldview became More Comprehensive or Complex, and they gained New Awareness/New Understandings which transformed their Worldview. Many described transformations in their general Ways of Being in the world. Findings suggest the TTL learning as a good basis for analysis in the education for sustainable development (ESD) context. Suggestions for the TTL include further development of the process that articulates the relational, interdependent and perhaps a priori relationships between elements that transform.Research limitations/implicationsThis study presents the outcomes of transformational learning within an international sustainability leadership master’s program. It prototypes the use of a TTL within the ESD context using empirical data. This combination provides practical insights to a dynamic, often theoretical and hard to articulate process.Originality/valueThis study presents the outcomes of transformational learning within an international sustainability leadership master’s program. It prototypes the use of a TTL in the ESD context and assesses the outcomes of a sustainability leadership program using empirical data. This combination provides practical insights to a dynamic, often theoretical and hard to articulate process.

What are primary teachers’ experiences of policy on shaping a context of sustainable mathematics professional development?

ABSTRACT The author explored the extent to which policy could be a source of sustainable professional development for elementary teachers’ mathematical knowledge for teaching. The study involved three policies in England: the National Numeracy Strategy and the Primary National Strategy, introduced in response to concerns regarding mathematics teaching and student attainment, and a new National Curriculum. Professional development was offered to support teachers in the processes of changing their practice. This article focuses on the responses of eight teachers who suggest that the National Numeracy Strategy and the Primary National Strategy were useful sources of mathematical knowledge for teaching. However, the 2013 National Curriculum, along with the teaching for mastery policy, show how the teachers’ professional development had been rooted in policy enactments and was temporal. The author discusses the need for sustainable professional development to facilitate teachers’ continuous enhancement of their mathematical knowledge for teaching within a changing policy landscape.

The Role of Environmental Management System in Sustainable Development Context: A Case of Vietnam

The Role of Environmental Management System in Sustainable Development Context: A Case of Vietnam

Perception of Scientific and Social Values in the Sustainable Development of National Innovation Systems

National innovation systems (NIS) are generally perceived as a set of interconnected organizations (or structures) that domestically produce and commercially implement scientific knowledge and technology. The development of any national innovation system is the key element for shaping up the scientific values in every country. Our paper identifies the trends in global innovation and technological scope associated with the formation of global economic relations, global investment, the flow of knowledge, technology, increased internationalization of R&D, and the formation of global innovation networks. In addition, it attempts to trace the relationship between instrumental values associated with the perception of science and technology and the development of NIS within the context of sustainable economic development using a case study from Russia. The paper carries out the analysis of values on the basis of the World Values Survey (WVS), as well as statistical indicators characterizing the development of the national innovation system. The obtained quantitative results stemming from our empirical model are further refined with the help of qualitative research, including the narrative economics approaches. Our results might be beneficial for the stakeholders and policymakers working with innovation policies and approaches in business, economics, and education.

Impact of Entrepreneurial Activity and ICT Development on Sustainable Development: Evidence from High-Income Countries

Sustainable development has become a vital issue in the globalizing world given the food insecurity, climate change, significant degradation of the environment and depletion of natural resources, and biodiversity loss. Therefore, the identification of the key factors behind sustainable development is important for the planning and application of the proper policies by countries. In this context, the institutional, demographic, social, and economic determinants of overall sustainable development have been extensively explored, but the interplay among sustainable development, entrepreneurial activity, and ICT development has stayed relatively untouched. This article investigates the effect of entrepreneurial activity, proxied by total early-stage entrepreneurial activity and ICT development, on the overall sustainable development of 15 high-income countries over the 2002–2018 period; it uses the Westerlund and Edgerton cointegration test with a structural break, taking notice of the gap in the empirical literature regarding the determinants of sustainable development. The cointegration analysis shows that entrepreneurial activity and ICT development have a positive influence on sustainable development in the long run, but that the effect of ICT on overall sustainable development is shown to be stronger in comparison to entrepreneurial activity. ICT penetration and entrepreneurial activity should be encouraged through institutional, educational, and fiscal incentives to make progress in sustainable development.

Measuring “sustainable development” in vernacular settlements: a case study Behramkale, Türkiye

PurposeThe main objective of this paper is to critically assess sustainable development in the context of Behramkale, a vernacular village in Türkiye.Design/methodology/approachVernacular Heritage Sustainable Architecture analysis framework has been adopted to understand and assess vernacular architecture and sustainable development in Behramkale.FindingsThe vernacular design of the old Behramkale settlement has shown more sustainable characteristics as compared to the new development area. Key findings show that trade-offs were made with respect to environmental and sociocultural aspects of sustainable development to achieve economic sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research with more in-depth interviews would be helpful to find out the inhabitants’ response to the conservation practices.Practical implicationsBased on the research conducted, life cycle analysis and sustainable strategies of vernacular settlements can be useful tools to design, develop and improve old settlements, as well as newly established settlements.Social implicationsKey lessons learned from conservation practices can help to identify well-adapted solutions to respond to the needs of local communities in Türkiye and similar vernacular settlements in the Mediterranean region.Originality/valueThis paper critically assesses sustainable development in the context of vernacular architecture, heritage conservation and rural sustainability. Conservation practices in Türkiye are evaluated deeply as there is limited research in this field within the Mediterranean heritage conversation and sustainable development context.

Resource efficiency and pricing policy of industries the sustainable development context

In the article, the authors analyzed the theoretical foundations of sustainable economic growth based on the research of modern foreign and domestic scientists. It is proved that the economy of the linear type has exhausted itself due to the effect of scale. That is why, today, one of the foreground of research areas among leading domestic and foreign scientists is the concept of sustainable development which should be based on cyclical or circular economy principles. One of the directions of development is working out methods of products price formation taking into account resource-efficient strategies. The article presents price equilibrium scenarios developed by the authors, which were implemented in the oil and gas industry based on business activities for 2015-2020. These scenarios were developed by the authors using Leontiev’s cross-industry model, which explores how do these changes can impact the performance of resource use, based on changes in direct cost ratios, value added ratios and intermediate consumption ratios.

Application of the Rural Web Framework within the Context of Sustainable Development: A Systematic Literature Review

In recent years, sustainability concerns have gained increasing attention among countries and stakeholders worldwide. Towards the transition to sustainable rural development, the rural web framework (RWF) has become a consistent tool. Indicators from the RWF have been used to explore sustainable rural development for decision-making tasks, which improves the social, economic, and environmental performance of rural regions. However, the application of the RWF in studies is on the decline. Furthermore, there is a lack of literature reviews on the importance of the RWF and its relationship with different facets of sustainable development. We conducted a systematic literature review (SLR) (a) to explore how studies have used the RWF in the context of sustainable development and (b) to identify areas for further research. This study found that the RWF has mostly been used in developed countries, with fewer applications in developing countries. We suggest that there should be increased application of the RWF, particularly in developing countries, to broaden the rural web–sustainable development discourse and its relevance. This paper presents several areas where the indicators of the RWF can be applied to illustrate their relevance for policy decisions towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Economic problems of the impact of urban HCS on the environment of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The problems of the effective functioning of the infrastructure of urban Housing andcommunal services (hereinafter referred to as HCS) of Kazakhstan are one of the priority areasin the framework of the social and economic policy implementation of the state in the contextof sustainable development. Improving the infrastructure of the urban HCS requires the use ofnew economic mechanisms and attractiveness of housing and public utilities for investors in theworsening environmental conditions of the regions caused by the climate change due to the globalwarming, industrial interference of industrial enterprises, including housing and communalservices.The article presents the research of economists in the formation and development of economicmechanism in ensuring environmental safety and the development of HCS is studying theenvironmental impact of HCS and identifying areas for improving the economic and environmentalsafety of housing and communal services. The article was prepared within the framework of grantfunding for the implementation of the scientific project №AP 08957363 «Economic assessment ofenergy supply in the housing sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan»

Ukrainian context of sustainable development and the role of business in its achievement

AbstractSustainable development is one of the most important challenges facing the world community, including for developing countries, and social responsibility, in particular corporate responsibility, could make an important contribution in this regard. This paper is devoted to the study of corporate social responsibility in Ukraine, which can also serve to overcome the consequences of Russian aggression. The key research question is whether socially responsible business in Ukraine is ready to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as identifying for which goals the efforts of business structures will be most noticeable. The application of dialectical analysis demonstrates the growing role of business in achieving the SDGs. Meanwhile, the case analysis shows that a significant number of companies are working voluntarily to mitigate acute social problems. On the basis of an analysis of numerous nonfinancial reports and websites of companies, the authors identified 15 areas where businesses have been providing support to those in need since the beginning of the full‐scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The main conclusion is that the priority SDGs for business after the war will be: Goal 8 “Decent work and economic growth,” Goal 9 “Industry, innovation, and infrastructure”, Goal 11 “Development of cities and communities.” The activation of business social responsibility will be facilitated by the strengthening of mandatory requirements and standardization of nonfinancial reporting.

Innovation in uncertain times: Vision and directionality for innovation systems

Introduction: In contemporary society, there is a growing expectation for STI efforts to go beyond economic growth and actively contribute to environmental protection and social justice (transformation towards sustainability). To meet this demand, it is necessary to construct innovation systems that are specifically oriented towards sustainability, facilitating the transformation of sociotechnical systems. This perspective article presents a comprehensive framework that combines theoretical and practical perspectives for implementing innovation systems, incorporating the essential elements of normativity (directionality) and exploration required to drive such transformative processes. Methodology: We formulated a methodological approach that provides innovation systems with normative and exploratory dimensions by synthesizing concepts and methods from several schools of thought, using Systems Analysis and Decision Analysis as conceptual frameworks. Results: Within the context of sustainable development, the principles of sustainability serve as the guiding framework for innovation systems. To successfully implement this approach, it is crucial to integrate both normative analysis, which emphasizes the construction of a shared vision among stakeholders within the innovation system, and exploratory analysis, which aims to identify the most viable transformation pathways for realizing the desired future. Our proposed methodological perspective, referred to as Integrated Futures Analysis, is a step-by-step generalization built upon a synthesis of empirical approaches that combines normative and exploratory analysis. This approach aims to facilitate the understanding and implementation of sustainability-oriented innovation systems. Conclusion: In this article, a synthetic and pragmatic approach to implementing sustainability-oriented innovation systems (SIS) was introduced. The perspective outlined in this article can be effectively employed by consultant teams to aid stakeholders and decision-makers in formalizing and enhancing SIS. Additionally, it helps in identifying the most appropriate actions and methods for implementation of SIS.

Sustainable Development and Women’s Personal Empowerment for Becoming Socially Inclusive: A Study from the Informal Sector in Lahore, Pakistan

Women employed in informal sectors are integral to a nation’s overall economic growth, and to better development outcomes. This study aims to examine the capabilities of these women not only in terms of personal empowerment, but in the context of sustainable development via social inclusion. Previous studies have only focused on microcredit as a “magic wand” for increasing women's empowerment and their standard of living, without the inclusion of feminist theory. The inclusion of feminist theory and social inclusion in the discussion concerning the provision of financial support to women in Pakistan, allows us to properly examine the role of sustainable development and women's empowerment in Pakistan. This study is quantitative and descriptive. Using a survey questionnaire on the cross sectional data source, the 118 women borrowers of Lahore, Pakistan, have been investigated by stratified random sampling technique. The Multinomial logit and Probit regression models have been used for data analysis. The study's results supported the actuality that women need t o be financially and personally empowered, in order to benefit from greater social inclusion.

Роль фінансових інструментів у реалізації концепції сталого розвитку

The article proves that global economic and environmental crises can significantly undermine the country's financial stability, which emphasizes the need to develop and implement new strategies aimed at sustainable financial support in the sustainable development context. It is argued that in the modern world, rethinking the role of the financial system is becoming an integral part of countries' strategies for achieving sustainable development. It has been studied that in recent years, increased awareness of the risks and challenges associated with the need to comply with the principles of sustainable development has changed attitudes towards investing. It is found that the formation of the green investment model in Ukraine faces numerous obstacles that constitute systemic challenges for the effective implementation of sustainable investments, including: economic distortions and imbalances in the Ukrainian economy; technological backwardness and the lack of "clean" technologies for commercial implementation; structural disparities in the economy due to the underestimation of the importance of innovation and investment activity; the low level of coordination of actions of various State administration bodies in the field of State regulation; the institutional weakness of the financial sector of Ukraine. The effect of the introduction of the green bond market has been studied. Areas of prospective cooperation within the framework of the Green Deal have been determined.

A framework for analysing the environmental impact and support decision making in sustainable development context

A framework for analysing the environmental impact and support decision making in sustainable development context

TINJAUAN TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN CSR PT TIRTA INVESTAMA AIRMADIDI DI DESA TUMALUNTUNG KEC KAUDITAN PASCA BERLAKUNYA UU NO 40 TAHUN 2007 TENTANG PERSEROAN TERBATAS DEMI TERWUJUDNYA PEMBANGUNAN BERKELANJUTAN

Corporate Social Responsibility is set in article 74 of Law No. 40 of 2007 on Limited Liability Company. Corporates have to do corporate social and environmental responsibility. In sustainable development context, there are three values to be applied in corporates CSR, such as economic, social, and environmental. In the implementation of CSR, corporate must set plan and allocate funds from the revenues of the company worthily. Based on the background, the problem formulation is how is the implementation of PT. Tirta Investama Airmadidi CSR by way of Organic farmer and Biogas based on Law No. 40 of 2007 on Limited Liability Company? The purpose of Organic farmer and Biogas this study are to investigate the implementation of PT. Tirta Investama Airmadidi CSR by way of based on Law No. 40 of 2007 on Limited Liability Company. In the implementation, PT. Tirta Investama Airmadidi CSR by way of Organic farmer and Biogas experience some technical problems. Organic farmer and Biogas don’t provide a significant change to the community’s economic, and the result, it doesn’t have impact on community’s prosperity. In addition, the conducted Organic farmer and Biogas doesn’t fulfill the fit and proper values.

Mechanically Robust and Chemically Recyclable Polyhydroxyurethanes from CO2-Derived Six-Membered Cyclic Carbonates.

In the current context of sustainable chemistry development and new regulations, aminolysis of cyclic carbonate is one of the most promising routes to nonisocyanate polyurethanes, also called polyhydroxyurethanes (PHU). In this study, a new kind of shape memory PHU vitrimers with outstanding mechanical properties and chemical recyclability is prepared. The monomer employed for aminolysis to form the PHUs is bis(six-membered cyclic carbonate) of 4,4'-biphenol (BCC-BP), which is synthesized by bi(1,3-diol) precursors and CO2. The synthetic strategy, isocyanate-free and employing CO2 as a building block, is environmentally friendly and suits the concept of carbon neutrality. The thermal properties, mechanical properties, and dynamic behaviors of the PHUs are explored. The maximum breaking strength and elongation at break of the resultant PHUs reach 65 MPa and 452%, respectively, exceeding other reported PHU-based materials in combined performance. Such a PHU material can also lift up a load 4700 times heavier than its own weight by a shape recovery process. Finally, the bi(1,3-diol) can be regenerated through the alcoholysis of PHUs to realize chemical recycling. This work provides a feasibility study for a green synthetic approach and for designing a novel PHU material with outstanding properties.

<p>Measuring Green Economic Growth in Mexico: National, State, and Geographic Region Levels Proposal</p>

The environmental (climate change), economic (recessions), and social (increase in poverty and inequality) crises have forced the need for a change of model and the development of global strategies to counteract their negative effects and orient towards a type of economy that is low in carbon emissions, efficient in the use of resources and energy, socially inclusive, preventive in the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services and that allows achieving sustainable development, which is how the concept of green economy arises. With a quantitative approach, using official databases and based on the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (2011) green growth framework, a Green Economic Growth Index for Mexico was constructed under the relativization function, which was estimated at the national, state, and geographic region levels, allowing for a deeper understanding of the green economy in the country. The results show an average national performance (0.4746), with the dimensions "Economic, demographic and social context for sustainable development," "Environmental dimension of quality of life," and "Natural asset base" having the best scores, while the dimension "Productivity of environmental resources and the economy" and "Economic opportunities and policy response" have the lowest scores. The analysis of variance results shows statistically significant differences by geographic regions, which calls for developing public, environmental, energy, and productive policies that consider the particular conditions of the country's regions.

Forest Harvesting in the Framework of the Bioeconomy. A Legal-Economic Reflection

The bioeconomy has emerged in the European environment as a transformative phenomenon in all areas, with particular intensity in the legal and economic sector. In the current context of sustainable development, waste recovery and forestry have taken a leading role in EU policies. This study presents the legal and economic reality of forest harvesting in Spain, through the study of the applicable legal regime, forest management mechanisms and the contribution of waste recovery and the bioeconomy to the forestry sector. Forestry, waste, biomass, bioeconomy, forest management, Spanish framework

Comprehensive Evaluation of the Implementation Effect of Commercial Street Quality Improvement Based on AHP-Entropy Weight Method—Taking Hefei Shuanggang Old Street as an Example

In the global context of sustainable urban development, urban regeneration is an activity to improve the form and function of urban space in built-up areas. Commercial streets are one of the most active factors in urban space and an important factor in promoting urban prosperity and reflecting urban vitality, yet these streets have not kept pace with the public’s quest for quality through theoretical change, and this can even affect public comfort and well-being. In order to effectively undertake urban regeneration and improve the quality of urban streets and residents’ satisfaction, design factors for the quality enhancement of commercial streets are explored in order to rationalise residents’ demand preferences and their priorities, enhance residents’ sense of belonging, and provide suggestions for the optimisation of the design of subsequent urban street regeneration in China. By summarising the literature and the content requirements of the quality enhancement scheme for Shuanggang Old Street in Hefei, this study applied a questionnaire survey and scientifically developed an index system containing five evaluation indicators, including spatial carrying capacity, street attractiveness, travel safety, environmental comfort, and social interaction. A combination of hierarchical analysis and entropy weighting was used to identify the most influential factors on the implementation of the quality improvement of the commercial street and design optimisation suggestions. The evaluation results show that travel safety and social interaction significantly affect the evaluation of the quality improvement of commercial streets, as well as highlighting the needs of residents for street environments and services and the role of local governments.