scholarly journals Barriers, emotions, and motivational levers for lifestyle transformation in Norwegian household decarbonization pathways

2021 ◽  
Vol 165 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Richardsen Moberg ◽  
Benjamin K. Sovacool ◽  
Alexandra Goritz ◽  
Gaëtan M. Hinojosa ◽  
Carlo Aall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
Emission Reductions ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Near Term ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Mitigation Action ◽  
Side Emission

AbstractMeeting the Paris Agreement targets requires strong near-term climate change mitigation in all sectors of the economy. Increasing demand-side emission abatement efforts is one important area to pursue, yet there are significant barriers that must be overcome in order to realize its potential. We ask: What barriers may be hindering deep emissions reduction at the household level? What kinds of levers are available to achieve emission reductions? Based on an original and extensive qualitative dataset, our in-depth study of households in Bergen, Norway, shows that individuals perceive they are confronted with considerable individual, economic, and infrastructural barriers that prevent them from taking deep mitigation actions. Our results however also suggest that some barriers can be overcome with motivational levers such as the availability of more sustainable alternatives, support networks and by the positive emotions felt when having a positive impact on the environment. Other barriers are more difficult to overcome, pointing to the overarching lesson from our study that households will need to be forced or incentivized beyond voluntary efforts to achieve rapid and comprehensive decarbonization. The current policy approach, aimed mostly at nudging for voluntary mitigation actions, is wholly inadequate to achieve significant emission reductions. Our study indicates that households are open for increasingly including more “sticks” into climate policymaking. While there are significant challenges to individuals taking stronger mitigation action, these can be overcome by strengthening government policies targeting the patterns and, importantly, volumes of household consumption.

scholarly journals Effects of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Visual Cues on Consumer Emotion and Purchase Intent: A Case of Ready-to-Eat Salad

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pitchayapat Chonpracha ◽  
Ryan Ardoin ◽  
Yupeng Gao ◽  
Pamarin Waimaleongora-ek ◽  
Georgianna Tuuri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Information ◽  
Visual Cues ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Purchase Intent ◽  
Green Color ◽  
Information Cues ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Pale Green

With increasing demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) fresh vegetables, it is important to understand how visual information cues, both intrinsic and extrinsic, affect consumer perception of these products. This study developed an emotional and wellness lexicon related to RTE salads. Subsequent questionnaires with images of salads were used to quantify consumer (N = 150) emotional and hedonic perceptions related to green color shade, shape/size of pieces, multicolor scheme, product name, and packaging. The different visual cues significantly impacted emotions and their intensities. Qualitatively, feelings of health and wellness predominated across salad samples. Negative emotions were more influenced by size of piece and green-color (intrinsic), while positive emotions were influenced by viewing salads of multiple colors (intrinsic) and packaging (extrinsic). Pale green salads were generally less liked than darker green ones. Values, in one case, ranged from 4.39 to 7.28 (on a 9-point hedonic scale), but naming the product (“iceberg lettuce”) did raise the lowest score to 5.75. The addition of vegetables with orange and purple colors to the salad mix had a positive impact on the perception of pale green salads. This study demonstrated that intrinsic and extrinsic visual cues significantly influenced consumer emotions, hedonic perception and purchase intent of RTE salads, but the effects of extrinsic cues were generally less prominent.

scholarly journals Role of the Tourism Sector in Sustainable Development of the Carpathian Region: Social, Educational and Economic Aspects

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 119-122
Author(s):  
Oksana Kondur ◽  
Yuriy Kopchak ◽  
Liliya Kopchak
Keyword(s):  
Leisure Time ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Social Consciousness ◽  
Carpathian Region ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Natural resources in the Carpathian region, favorable natural and geographicalconditions give preference to the development of recreational industry over other types ofindustrial activity that provides: employment of people in recreational region, development ofUkraine and the recognition of its economy internationally, positive impact on the formation ofindividual. This necessitates a systematic study of a wide range of organizational problems,recreational planning and creation of new management models for tourist activities.Modern development of the tourism industry is associated with such socio-economic factors: thegrowth of social welfare and the effective demand for tourist services; increasing demand forvacation and recreation; urbanization and globalization; communicational and humanitarianfactors; transformation of traditions, cultures and social consciousness; changes in the structure ofspiritual values; increased leisure time etc .

scholarly journals Possibilities of Biogas in Urban Context

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-199
Author(s):  
Srijana Koirala
Keyword(s):  
Energy Demand ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Urban Context ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Increasing Demand

Increasing population and rapid development in the planet earth have resulted in increasing demand of energy sources. Developed countries have adopted renewable sources in their policy for a sustainable future but, developing countries like Nepal are still lagging behind. Petroleum gas is used by all the city dwellers which is imported from neighboring countries and is not sustainable for a long term. Rapid urban growth has brought solid waste management and energy demand as a great challenge. Production of energy through biogas can help in management of bio-degradable waste as well as fulfill energy demands. This paper highlights study of large-scale biogas plant in and outside Nepal and explains how they have helped in managing waste, fulfilling energy demands and made positive impact in the community. This paper also suggests on possibilities of biogas as an alternative energy in developing scenario of Nepal.

scholarly journals Effects of active learning methodologies on the students’ emotions, self-efficacy beliefs and learning outcomes in a science distance learning course

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Su Jeong ◽  
David González-Gómez ◽  
Florentina Cañada-Cañada ◽  
Alejandrina Gallego-Picó ◽  
Juan Carlos Bravo
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Brick And Mortar ◽  
Distance Learning Program

Distance education programs in higher education are gaining popularity mostly due to the flexibility of the formative programs to fit all the requirements that brick-and-mortar educational institutions are not able to provide to students. However, quite often these distance programs report feelings of isolation, lack of self-direction and management, and eventual decrease in motivation levels. Thus, the main aim of this research is to assess the effect of following an active learning methodology on the students’ emotions, self-efficacy beliefs and learning outcomes in the context of a distance learning program in an Atmospheric Pollution course. According to the results, the use of these methodologies not only had a significant promotion in the positive emotions and self-efficacy beliefs, but also positive impact in the students’ learning outcomes. The results obtained in this research demonstrate that following an appropriate learning methodology in a distance program could contribute to reduce the main handicaps of these programs.

Administrative openness and diversity in Swiss municipalities: how does local autonomy influence transparency practices?

2019 ◽  
Vol 86 (4) ◽  
pp. 782-798
Author(s):  
Nicolas Keuffer ◽  
Vincent Mabillard
Keyword(s):  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Local Autonomy ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Administrative Openness ◽  
Mixed Approach ◽  
The One

The increasing demand for transparency has recently fostered greater openness within public administrations. Considered as an essential tool of good governance, transparency helps reinforce the perceived legitimacy of authorities. At the same time, local autonomy has been increasingly embraced in recent decades and recommended by many international institutions. This article combines these two concepts and seeks to highlight the causal relationship that binds them. Given its diversity, Switzerland offers fertile ground for assessing the influence of local autonomy on information-dissemination practices through a comparative perspective. To do so, this article has adopted a mixed approach, based on the creation of a transparency index for two Swiss cantons and on interviews conducted with elected officials from 16 municipalities. The results show, on the one hand, that transparency practices diverge sharply between Swiss municipalities and, on the other hand, that autonomy does have an influence on the degree of transparency at the local level. They encourage further reflection on local government practices and methods to measure what they mean for relations between authorities and citizens. Points for practitioners In this article, the development of a transparency index provides an insight into the very diverse online information-dissemination practices of Swiss municipalities. It reveals that municipal autonomy has a positive impact on the degree of transparency at the local level. The interviews conducted also show that proximity to citizens makes it possible to circumvent the lack of resources available to smaller municipalities through more direct information channels. These results encourage proactive communication by elected municipal officials.

scholarly journals The Interplay of EFL Students’ Enjoyment, Hope, Pride and Self-Regulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuehong Yin
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Academic Organizations ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Efl Students

Nowadays, emotions are among the most significant issues in the route of learning a language that should be taken into consideration. Consistent with the fundamental function of positive psychology (PP) and also the theory of broaden-and-build, enjoyment in language learning especially the foreign language is among those positive emotions that encourage EFL learners to develop their perspective to achieve. Efforts to apprehend and develop the academic achievement of EFL learners have also progressively concentrated on self-regulation as it boosts learners’ enjoyment, hope, pride, self-control, and learning. Besides, in line with the investigations of these positive emotions, principles of PP, the present review makes every effort for the interplay and its effects in language learning. It is pertinent to state that the present review of studies can benefit academic organizations, professional development centers, policymakers in the academic community to consider the role of emotions, namely positive ones and their positive impact on language learning.

scholarly journals GAMIFICATION IN FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS: A MAPPING STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 598-612
Author(s):  
László Szendrői ◽  
Krishna S. Dhir ◽  
Katalin Czakó
Keyword(s):  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Business Environments ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Positive Effect

This study reviews prevailing trends in “for-profit” business-related gamification. It examines the current literature, focusing on gamification elements, industries and variables that is of interest to researchers in different business environments. A systematic mapping approach was applied to this study. Articles were selected from different databases in a two-step screening process, subject to sets of inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 25 articles were further for: (1) represented industries, (2) orientation of the gamified system, (3) types of implementation, (4) gamification elements analysed, (5) impact on companies, and (6) company variables analysed. Results confirmed that the number of empirical studies on gamification in for-profit organisations is growing. Researchers have placed greater emphasis on analysing customer-related gamification environments than on employee-oriented gamification. This finding is consistent with the prevailing trend of increasing demand from practitioners to gamify customer-related processes. This is likely due to the potential for higher positive impact on the performance of companies. Most frequently deployed gamification elements are badges, rewards, and leader boards. The literature suggests that over all, gamification has a positive effect on various company variables, such as motivation, engagement of employees, brand loyalty, and customer experience. This paper highlights the particular areas of business-related gamification that have already been examined and possible future directions.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF WORLD BANK FUNDED PROJECTS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Onserio Dennis ◽  
Dr. Noor Ismail ◽  
Dr. Entere Kirima
Keyword(s):  
World Bank ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Information Technology Adoption ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Strategic Procurement ◽  
Implementing Agencies

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine influence of strategic procurement on performance of world bank funded projects in nairobi city couty, Kenya Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 120 officers working for the implementing agencies spread in various World Bank funded projects in Nairobi City County. . As a rule of thumb census was used because the total population is less than 200. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results: The response rate of the study was 87%. The study findings of the study indicated that vendor optimization, outsourcing, information technology adoption and total quality management had a positive impact on the performance of World Bank funded projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya such as general cost reduction of  projects, greater customer satisfaction and timely delivery of the projects. Unique   contribution   to   theory,   practice   and   policy: the study recommended that public institutions should embrace strategic procurement so as to improve performance and further research should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained since the findings may not be applicable to all other counties, or implementing agencies in Kenya and the world at large.

scholarly journals EVALUASI PROGRAM PEMBERDAYAAN USAHA GARAM RAKYAT DI KECAMATAN PANGENAN, KABUPATEN CIREBON, JAWA BARAT

Responsive ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Nandang A. Deliarnoor ◽  
Rd. Ahmad Buchari ◽  
Liiklai K. Felfina
Keyword(s):  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Need To Evaluate ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Increasing Demand

ABSTRACTThe issue of salt production in Indonesia and to fulfill the increasing demand of salt every year through salt import, is the basis of the study. To increase productivity and quality, and the welfare of salt formers, Indonesian government has intervened through enactment of People Salt Business Empowerment Program (PUGAR) in 2011. Even with implementation of the program, problems of national salt still continue, hence there is a need to evaluate the program. The title of the study is Evaluation of PUGAR Program in Pangenan Sub-district, Cirebon District, West Java.The methodology in this study used qualitative hybrid approach, with primary data collection from direct interviews, field observation and secondary data from documents and literature on PUGAR. Evaluation of PUGAR program used evaluation goal-based and logic model, and used William Dunn’s evaluation criteria of effectiveness, efficiency, responsiveness and appropriateness as evaluation tool. The study result shows that evaluation of PUGAR program in Pangenen Sub-district, Cirebon District has been implemented in accordance to the applied standard and guidelines, but it has not met the aspect of effectiveness in its organization and forming of people salt , efficiency of Community Direct Aid  (BLM) policy to help salt farmers, responsiveness in the use of technology and appropriateness to the policies on Spatial Planning of Cirebon District and on salt import, Further in-depth study on the program is still needed.

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