scholarly journals THE ROLE OF INNOVATION AND ICT’S IN THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SECTOR

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youssef Tabsh ◽  
Vida Davidavičienė
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Strongly Connected ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
The Difference

Sustainability and innovation are strongly connected in terms of productivity and finding innovative solutions for the short and the long terms. The purpose of this article is to analyze ICT models for in-novation and sustainable development processes in the energy management sector and to identify possible solutions (Lebanese case). Using the comparative analysis method, the article will illustrate the difference between using ICT models in innovation and sustainability in energy management and the previous models used for energy production and management focusing on the results after im-plementation.

Silk Road Economic Belt strategy and industrial total-factor productivity

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 260-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Feng ◽  
Lingdi Zhao ◽  
Huanyu Jia ◽  
Shuangyu Shao
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Total Factor Productivity ◽  
Causal Effect ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
Factor Productivity ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Silk Road Economic Belt ◽  
The Difference

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the effectiveness of the Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) strategy and its role of industrial productivity in China. Design/methodology/approach To identify the causal effect of this strategy on industrial sustainable development, the authors first use the slacks-based measure model to calculate industries’ total-factor productivity (TFP) considered with CO2 emissions as undesirable output on the provincial level. Then, the authors use the PSM-DID method to identify the difference of TFPs between provinces and industries before and after the implementation of SREB strategy. Findings However, the authors find that there is no difference or even a relative decrease in TFPs of industries in target provinces after the implementation of the strategy, which reveals that the SREB strategy does not play a positive role of the industries’ sustainable development in years of 2014 and 2015. Originality/value The value of this result is to identify the short-term impact of SREB strategy and to seek for probable causes and appropriate solutions.

The role of blood intake in density regulation of populations of Triatoma infestans (Klug) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae)

1982 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 617-629 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Schofield
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
Triatoma Infestans ◽  
Female Fecundity ◽  
Density Regulation ◽  
Dependent Relationship ◽  
Development Times ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
The Difference

AbstractThe growth of populations of Triatoma infestans (Klug) depends on temperature and blood-intake. Experiments are described which demonstrated the density-dependent relationship between population size, blood intake and population growth at different temperatures. The number of bugs feeding and their mean blood intake was lower at high bug densities than at low ones, both with restrained chickens and with unrestrained mice as hosts. When blood intake was restricted, the development times of all nymphal stages were increased, and female fecundity was decreased. Previous work showed also that reduced blood intake led to an increased tendency for adult flight. It is thought that at high bug density the three factors, increased development times, decreased fecundity and increased flight, operate to restore the population to a stable density without promoting an increase in mortality. The mechanism linking population density to nutritional status seemed to depend on host irritability, which interrupted the bugs' feeding. Bugs which passed a certain threshold meal size would not resume feeding if interrupted, even though their blood intake was well below normal. The difference between the minimal threshold meal and a normal meal is thought to provide the nutritional elasticity within which the development processes are regulated. It is suggested that this mechanism is characteristic of K-strategists, whereas r–strategists such as mosquitoes tend to continue attacking, even if interrupted, until they achieve a normal meal.

The Role of Stakeholders in Post Conflict Peacebuilding in Swat, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 211-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qasim Ali Shah ◽  
Bahadar Nawab ◽  
Tahir Mehmood
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
The Government

Peacebuilding is a continuous process to transform conflicts into development opportunities for and by the stakeholders. This article explores the role of stakeholders in post-conflict peacebuilding in Swat. Applying Constructivist paradigm and Discourse Analysis, 80 semi-structured interviews were conducted by incorporating local community, civil society and the government. Study finds out that cultural, political, social and economic tiers of peacebuilding measures in Swat hardly achieved its purpose. The lack of institutional coordination and gaps in peacebuilding measures are important hurdles, which needs to be minimized for sustainable development processes in Swat.

scholarly journals Role of Workers in the Process of Innovation Implementation in Polish Wood Industry Companies

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 40-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabela Niziałek
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Slow Process ◽  
Innovation Implementation ◽  
Wood Industry ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Polish Economy ◽  
Important Branch

Abstract Wood industry enterprises are an important branch of the Polish economy. More and more companies in this sector starts to work on the basis of new technologies, standards and policies, such as the idea of sustainable development. An important factor that may accelerate the implementation of innovative solutions or their employees are slowing. Their commitment and belief in the validity of the changes will depend on whether the innovation desired effect. Article is to show the factors affecting the slow process of innovation in the company with particular emphasis on the role of workers

scholarly journals Financial Situation of Residents of Simbirsk in Second Half of 19th — Early 20th Centuries

2020 ◽  
pp. 391-404
Author(s):  
R. A. Muchamedov ◽  
A. V. Karpov
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Statistical Information ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Class Division ◽  
Financial Situation ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Administrative Management ◽  
The Difference

The financial situation and incomes of Simbirsk residents of the second half of the 19th — early 20th centuries are considered. The relevance of the study is due to the fact that understanding urban everyday life is impossible without an idea of the income that the citizens had. It is noted that in the period under review, class division is gradually turn to the division of society in the capitalist way, differentiation by income is confirmed, which is reflected in the mentality and administrative management. The difference between the population of Simbirsk and other Volga cities is shown: the share of the nobility among the urban population was twice as high as in neighboring cities, and the share of the peasantry was half that in Samara and four times less than in Saratov. A review of statistical information on the income of various classes and categories of employment is carried out. Particular attention is paid to the development of entrepreneurship and merchants and income in this area. It is noted that in Simbirsk, the development of entrepreneurship was slower than the average Russian values. The results of a comparative analysis of the standard of living and material situation of citizens living in Simbirsk with the indicators of other cities are presented. It is stated that for the sustainable development of capitalist relations, the introduction of financial organizations and entrepreneurship from the outside was necessary in Simbirsk.

scholarly journals Ο ρόλος των Ελλήνων διανοούμενων στην αναπτυξιακή διαδικασία

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ιωάννης Σακιώτης
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Development Model ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Post War

The target of this thesis was the investigation of the role of the Greek intellectuals, who having adopted the man ideas of the ecological (or green) theory, critisized the Greek post - war model of development. Regarding the methodology we used the approach of discourse analysis of the texts that had been selected from a wide bibliography as well as the comparative analysis approach of the ideas which rise up in this work. In addition to this the biographical method was used.As a conclusion greek intellectuals built up a public discussion of high quality, through which they presented a strong criticism on the Greek development model and they supported as an alternative the sustainable development model, for which they suggested the implementation of certain environmental policies.At last, they suceeded in influencing the opinion makers, the wider public opinion and the civil society whose pressure on the Greek state resulted in the adoption of sustainable policies

scholarly journals Green and Eco-friendly Nanotechnology – Concepts and Industrial Prospects

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-31
Author(s):  
Shubhrajyotsna Aithal ◽  
P. S. Aithal
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Research Outcome ◽  
Slow Progress ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Potential Risks

Nanotechnology is considered as a tool for solving problems and providing comfort in the livelihood of human beings, also possess challenges and treats if not used carefully. nanotechnology if used properly can support to realize the 17 Sustainable Development Goals(SDG) to be realized by 2030. Nanotechnology, being multidisciplinary frontier technologyuseful for innovative solutions in primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary industry sectorshas shown slow progress due to its potential risks due to predicted nanotoxicity. To counterthis but to use nanotechnology solutions in societal progress, green and eco-friendlynanotechnology solutions play a major role in realizing sustainable development goals andeliminates the threat of the technification of development processes. This paper discusses theconcept, current research outcome, and the industrial prospects of achieving global SDG andmuch more using green and eco-friendly nanotechnology in 21st century.

scholarly journals ESD for Public Administration: An Essential Challenge for Inventing the Future of Our Society

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 880 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasile-Daniel Păvăloaia ◽  
Mircea Georgescu ◽  
Daniela Popescul ◽  
Laura-Diana Radu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Complex Information ◽  
Public Sector Employees ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Long Life ◽  
The One

The role of local and central public administrations in promoting sustainable development and building up a better future for society is essential. In order to fulfill this mission, employees in public administration sector must engage in long life learning processes, for the purpose of developing skills such as: anticipation, interdisciplinarity, diversity of perspectives, working with incomplete or complex information, participation in sustainable development processes, cooperation, individual decision-making capacities, empathy, solidarity, and self-motivation. The Education for Sustainable Development as a component of lifelong learning is, in this light, of utmost importance. In this spirit, this paper investigates what is the Romanian public sector employees’ perception of long life learning as an essential premise of Education for Sustainable Development, by analysing on the one hand the degree of digital maturity of public institutions in Romania, and on the other hand the interest of employees in such institutions to engage in Education for Sustainable Development function of the following disjunct behavioural/emotional states: Disappointment, Conflicts, Satisfaction/Contentment, Doubt, Exhaustion, Attachment.

scholarly journals Reframing Aging in the SDGs Era: The Role of Nonprofits in Helping Older Persons and Holding Governments to Account

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 819-819
Author(s):  
Mika Maromoto
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Nonprofit Sector ◽  
Concerted Action ◽  
Global Community ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Government Leadership ◽  
Innovative Solutions

Abstract With five years gone since the adoption of the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, the global community is moving far too slowly toward achieving its 2030 objectives for older persons. Achieving proper rights and wellbeing for older persons requires strategic and concerted action. The WHO Decade of Healthy Ageing initiative is one useful step toward defining the diverse physical, psychological, social and healthcare needs of older persons. But government leadership remains weak, and the nonprofit sector plays the key role spearheading advocacy efforts toward the SDG motto of “leave no one behind.” The urgent needs of older persons – whether fighting ageism, upholding the rights of people living with dementia, or promoting lifelong learning and contributions to society - can best be met by societies that “reframe aging” and craft creative and innovative solutions. This presentation showcases NGOs that are leading the way in cultivating such transformative solutions.

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