An alternative definition of sustainable development using stability and chaos theories

The conceptual and analytical approach to the definition of an integrative base of sustainable development of territories is proposed, which is based on the idea of construction of economic space and creates real conditions for the establishment and deployment of territorial economic integration. It is proved that the effect of the realization of the economic meta space of the state is influenced by the factor of reorganization of the regional map by cascading format of consolidation of industrial-economic, inter-sectoral and interregional interaction. It is recognized that it is expedient to take into account European economic-statistical principles when creating ten territorial economic and economic districts, the format and scale of which will correspond to the key principles of the liberal-social market model of spatial development.

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Financial capabilities development: essential discourse in social work

International Journal of Social Economics ◽

10.1108/ijse-02-2019-0076 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 46 (10) ◽

pp. 1234-1246

Author(s):

Lambert K. Engelbrecht ◽

Abigail Ornellas

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Social Work ◽

Financial Literacy ◽

Community Education ◽

Work Practice ◽

Well Being ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Content Type ◽

Vulnerable Households ◽

Definition Of

Purpose Within a neoliberal environment, financial vulnerability of households has become an increasing challenge and there is a requirement of financial literacy education, a necessary activity to facilitate sustainable development and well-being. However, this is seldom a mainstream discourse in social work deliberations. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach First, introducing the neoliberal impact on financial well-being and capability for vulnerable households, the authors’ postulation is substantiated on a seven-point argument. The contexts of financially vulnerable households are sketched. Second, a conceptualisation of financial literacy is offered, and third, perspectives on and approaches to financial literacy as a fundamental capability are presented. This is followed by a theoretical foundation of community education as a practice model in social work to develop financial capabilities. In the fifth place, prevailing practices of Financial Capabilities Development (FCD) programmes are offered. Subsequently, the implications of a neoliberal environment for social work practice are examined. Findings The revised global definition of social work encourages the profession to understand and address the structural causes of social problems through collective interventions. As a response, it is argued that community education towards FCD of vulnerable households within a neoliberal environment should be an essential discourse in social development. Originality/value The authors reflect on the significance of FCD, highlighting its contribution towards human security and sustainable development. Although this paper draws on Southern African contexts, the discourse finds resonance in other contexts across the world.

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The Effect of an Alternative Definition of “Percent Highly Annoyed” on the Exposure–Response Relationship: Comparison of Noise Annoyance Responses Measured by ICBEN 5-Point Verbal and 11-Point Numerical Scales

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18126258 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (12) ◽

pp. 6258

Author(s):

Makoto Morinaga ◽

Thu Lan Nguyen ◽

Shigenori Yokoshima ◽

Koji Shimoyama ◽

Takashi Morihara ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sound Pressure ◽

Response Relationship ◽

Alternative Definition ◽

Exposure Response ◽

Noise Annoyance ◽

Numerical Scale ◽

Verbal Scale ◽

Sound Pressure Levels ◽

Acoustic Surveys ◽

Definition Of

Since the development of the 5-point verbal and 11-point numerical scales for measuring noise annoyance by the ICBEN Team 6, these scales have been widely used in socio-acoustic surveys worldwide, and annoyance responses have been easily compared internationally. However, both the top two categories of the 5–point verbal scale and the top three ones of the 11-point numerical scale are correspond to high annoyance, so it is difficult to precisely compare annoyance responses. Therefore, we calculated differences in day–evening–night-weighted sound pressure levels (Lden) by comparing values corresponding to 10% highly annoyed (HA) on Lden_%HA curves obtained from measurements in 40 datasets regarding surveys conducted in Japan and Vietnam. The results showed that the Lden value corresponding to 10% HA using the 5-point verbal scale was approximately 5 dB lower than that of the 11-point numerical scale. Thus, some correction is required to compare annoyance responses measured by the 5-point verbal and the 11-point numerical scales. The results of this study were also compared with those of a survey in Switzerland.

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Sustainable AI: AI for sustainability and the sustainability of AI

AI and Ethics ◽

10.1007/s43681-021-00043-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Aimee van Wynsberghe

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Sustainable Development Goals ◽

Ecological Integrity ◽

Idea Generation ◽

Computing Power ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Sociotechnical System ◽

Societal Values ◽

Development Goals ◽

Definition Of

AbstractWhile there is a growing effort towards AI for Sustainability (e.g. towards the sustainable development goals) it is time to move beyond that and to address the sustainability of developing and using AI systems. In this paper I propose a definition of Sustainable AI; Sustainable AI is a movement to foster change in the entire lifecycle of AI products (i.e. idea generation, training, re-tuning, implementation, governance) towards greater ecological integrity and social justice. As such, Sustainable AI is focused on more than AI applications; rather, it addresses the whole sociotechnical system of AI. I have suggested here that Sustainable AI is not about how to sustain the development of AI per say but it is about how to develop AI that is compatible with sustaining environmental resources for current and future generations; economic models for societies; and societal values that are fundamental to a given society. I have articulated that the phrase Sustainable AI be understood as having two branches; AI for sustainability and sustainability of AI (e.g. reduction of carbon emissions and computing power). I propose that Sustainable AI take sustainable development at the core of its definition with three accompanying tensions between AI innovation and equitable resource distribution; inter and intra-generational justice; and, between environment, society, and economy. This paper is not meant to engage with each of the three pillars of sustainability (i.e. social, economic, environment), and as such the pillars of sustainable AI. Rather, this paper is meant to inspire the reader, the policy maker, the AI ethicist, the AI developer to connect with the environment—to remember that there are environmental costs to AI. Further, to direct funding towards sustainable methods of AI.

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Multi-Use of the Sea as a Sustainable Development Instrument in Five EU Sea Basins

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13158159 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (15) ◽

pp. 8159

Author(s):

Joanna Przedrzymirska ◽

Jacek Zaucha ◽

Helena Calado ◽

Ivana Lukic ◽

Martina Bocci ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Baltic Sea ◽

Spatial Planning ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

The Black Sea ◽

The North ◽

The North Sea ◽

Maritime Spatial Planning ◽

Definition Of ◽

The Impact

This paper examines the concept of maritime multi-use as a territorial/SPATIAL governance instrument for the enhancement of sustainable development in five EU sea basins. Multi-use (MU) is expected to enhance the productivity of blue economy sectors, as well as deliver additional socio-economic benefits related to the environmental and social dimensions of sustainable development. The paper provides a definition of maritime multi-use and identifies the multi-uses with the highest potential in EU sea basins. In each sea basin, multi-use plays a different role as concerns sustainable development. For the Eastern Baltic Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea, the MU focus should remain on the environmental pillar of sustainable development. In the North Sea, North Atlantic and Western Baltic Sea, addressing social sustainability seems a key precondition for success of MU in enhancement of sustainable spatial development at sea. Moreover, it has been suggested to introduce MU key global strategies such as SDGs or Macroregional strategies and action plans and to supplement maritime spatial planning with sectoral incentives and educational efforts as key vehicles supporting MU. The paper concludes by identifying aspects which, in order to inform maritime spatial planning and maritime governance regarding a more conscious application of the aforementioned concept, require further investigation. Key tasks are related to: more profound evaluation of performance of policies supporting MUs, researching the impact of MU on societal goals and on the MU costs and benefits, including external ones, and finally identifying the impact of MU on the development of various sectors and regions on land.

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Categorical concepts for parameterized partial specifications

Mathematical Structures in Computer Science ◽

10.1017/s0960129500000700 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 153-188 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Ingo Claßen ◽

Martin GroßE-Rhode ◽

Uwe Wolter

Keyword(s):

Structural Theory ◽

Specification Languages ◽

Alternative Definition ◽

Categorical Approach ◽

Categorical Constructions ◽

Definition Of ◽

Act One

Categorical constructions inherent to a theory of algebras with strict partial operations are presented and exploited to provide a categorical deduction calculus for conditional existence equations and an alternative definition of such algebras based on the notion of syntactic categories. A compact presentation of the structural theory of parameterized (partial) specifications is given using the categorical approach. This theory is shown to be suitable for providing initial semantics as well as the compositionality results necessary for the definition of specification languages like ACT ONE and ACT TWO

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The 3 C's of the Circular Economy for Food. A conceptual framework for circular design in the food system

DIID - No. 74 (2021) ◽

10.30682/diid7321h ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Franco Fassio

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Circular Economy ◽

Food System ◽

Raw Material ◽

Starting Point ◽

Development Goals ◽

Definition Of ◽

Open Question ◽

Circular Design

Food, the basic connecting unit of all the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, plays a crucial role in the ecological transition towards a circular economic paradigm. This paper takes scientific considerations as a starting point in order to contribute to the definition of a theoretical-operational framework in which to grow the Circular Economy for Food. This is a still-open question in a sector of the circular economy that is emerging as vital to sustainable development. The 3 C's of Capital, Cyclicality and Co-evolution offer a systemic, holistic vision of the food system's role. Within this conceptual framework, the designers can find the main boundaries of the system, within which to express their creativity. The aim must be to avoid damaging relationships with the best supplier of raw material known to humanity (Nature), respecting planetary boundaries and at the same time offering a fair space to civil society.

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On the Very Idea of Civilisation

Dialogue and Universalism ◽

10.5840/du202131233 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 307-321

Author(s):

Luke O’Sullivan ◽

Keyword(s):

Technological Development ◽

Thomas Hobbes ◽

Alternative Definition ◽

Starting Point ◽

Western Imperialism ◽

Clash Of Civilisations ◽

Definition Of ◽

Contemporary Liberalism ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

The concept of civilisation is a controversial one because it is unavoidably normative in its implications. Its historical associations with the effort of Western imperialism to impose substantive conditions of life have made it difficult for contemporary liberalism to find a definition of “civilization” that can be reconciled with progressive discourse that seeks to avoid exclusions of various kinds. But because we lack a way of identifying what is peculiar to the relationship of civilisation that avoids the problem of domination, it has tended to be conflated with other ideas. Taking Samuel Huntington's idea of a “Clash of Civilisations” as a starting point, this article argues that we suffer from a widespread confusion of civilisation with “culture,” and that we also confuse it with other ideas including modernity and technological development. Drawing on Thomas Hobbes, the essay proposes an alternative definition of civilisation as the existence of limits on how we may treat others.

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