Understanding the role of territorial factors in the large-scale hydropower business sustainability: A systematic literature review

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Wiebke REIM ◽

David Sjödin ◽

Vinit PARIDA ◽

Ulrika ROVA ◽

Paul CHRISTAKOPOULOS

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Large Scale ◽

Business Models ◽

Scientific Journal ◽

Economic Feasibility ◽

Future Research ◽

Forest Sector ◽

Business Model Canvas

The shift towards a bio-economy is one of the main focus areas of political initiatives aiming for a society relying on renewable biological sources while achieving economic growth. The forest sector is expected to contribute significantly to the development of the bio-economy which at the same time support rural development by creating new markets for advanced forest based products. However there is a need to focus more on the economic feasibility of such initiatives. Literature on bio-economy often implicitly addresses certain aspects connected to business models but is lacking a holistic perspective on the role of business models for the successful shift towards a bio-economy in the forest sector. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to conduct a systematic literature review about bio-economy business models in the forest sector to advance the understanding about increased and sufficient value generation necessary to persuade a shift towards bio-economy. This paper is based on a systematic review of 42 scientific journal articles and book chapters on forest based bio-economy. The first result of the article is a structured aggregation of the existing bio-economy business models including the maturity and potential for large scale application. The main implication of the paper is an overall framework on how to facilitate the commercialization of bio-economy based business models through an improved understanding of all elements of the business model canvas to reach market acceptance of innovative business models. Recommendations for future research are presented in the end of the paper.

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Systematic Literature Review of Role of Applied Geomatics in Mapping and Tracking Corona Virus

International Journal of Integrated Engineering ◽

10.30880/ijie.2020.12.08.024 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (8) ◽

Author(s):

Nazirah Mohamad Abdullah ◽

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Shuib Rambat ◽

Mohammad Hafiz Mohd Yatim ◽

Abdullah Hisam Omar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Corona Virus

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Semi-Systematic Literature Review on Sustainability and Sustainable Development in Higher Education Institutions

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13147683 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (14) ◽

pp. 7683

Author(s):

Amila Omazic ◽

Bernd Markus Zunk

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Main Research ◽

Agenda 2030 ◽

Research Themes ◽

Development Goals

Public sector organizations, primarily higher education institutions (HEIs), are facing greater levels of responsibility since adopting and committing to the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development (SD) and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). HEIs are expected to provide guidance for various stakeholders on this matter, but also to implement this agenda and the SDGs in their institutions. Although the role of these organizations has been recognized, the fields and issues that HEIs should address on their path towards sustainability and SD are still unclear. To provide further clarity, a semi-systematic literature review on sustainability and SD in HEIs was conducted to identify both the key concepts and main research themes that represent sustainability and SD in HEIs and to identify research gaps. This review increases our knowledge of this topic and enhances our understanding of sustainability and SD in the context of HEIs.

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