scholarly journals Sustainable development – content, results, perspective

2012 ◽  
Vol 51 (No. 1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
V. Jeníček
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Modern Concept ◽  
World Population ◽  
Global Problems ◽  
Method Of Solution ◽  
Definition Of

Sustainable development in regarded as the issue and method of solution of a number of global problems, which origined namely in relation to dynamic industrial development and the prominent growth of world population. Sustainable development is, above all, the concept closely related to human attitudes and values. The contribution presents the definition of sustainable development, its modern concept, sustainable development dimensions.

scholarly journals MOTIVATION OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE PROBLEM APPROACH

2020 ◽  
pp. 108-118
Author(s):  
Roman Zavadyak ◽  
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Ivan Kachur ◽  
Kristian Popovych ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Business Environment ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Modern Concept ◽  
Internal Motivation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Method Of Solution ◽  
Place Of Origin ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Time Of Origin ◽  
Internal Potential

The aim is to study the essence of entrepreneurial activity and modern motivational concepts, which allows you to identify and systematize the main problems of motiva-ting business activity.The study showed that the motivation of entrepreneurial activity is a complex phenomenon that affects both the internal potential of the business and various counterparties and the business environment as a whole. The main elements of motivation of entrepreneurial activity are: self-motivation of a business actor (any activity will not be effective without internal motivation), staff motivation (entrepreneurship is the result of attracting various resources, including labor, which should be stimulated to achieve goals of the organization) and motivation of third parties who contact the business directly or indirectly.The constructed triangle of motivation provides opportunities in the course of practical activity of business to allocate the basic directions of diagnostics of problems of motivation of business activity.The study showed that there is a wide range of problems of business motivation, among which the determinants are: the first group of problems, covering research and activation of motives for starting your own business, starting a business; the second group of problems concerns the definition of the essence of business motivation, is to diagnose the needs on which the modern concept of motivation is based; problems of motivation of entrepreneurial activity are also in the socio-cultural environment, which can stimulate the start of business or inhibit initiative; problems of existence and emergence of contradictions in the process of business activity, which have the prospect of becoming a conflict of interest of various participants in the economic pro-cess. It is proposed to systematize the problems of motivation of entrepreneurial activity on the basis of classification according to the following features: depending on the place of origin, the time of origin, the method of solution, the complexity.

scholarly journals SYSTEM-FORMING ELEMENTS AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC SECURITY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF AGROINDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

2019 ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
Svitlana LUTKOVSKA
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Economic Science ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Agroindustrial Complex ◽  
The Impact

The article investigates the essence of system-forming elements and factors of influence on ecological and economic security of sustainable development of agroindustrial complex. Ecological and economic security, as one of the priority areas of economic science, based on subject and interdisciplinary principles in the field of organization and management, will contribute to the formation of a new agricultural sector of the economy. It has been established that the agroeconomic security system for sustainable agro-industrial development is complex, has an extensive communication system and is interconnected with other multi-stage systems, in particular food security. The definition of "system of ecological and economic security of sustainable development of agroindustrial complex" has been formed. It is proved that the link between the environmental and economic security of sustainable agro -economic development with the quality of life of the population indicates the existence of a set of threats that need to be explored to justify the impact tools and technologies for managing the environmental-economic security of sustainable agro-industrial development.

REFORMATTING A SPATIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR NATURAL RESOURCE ASSETS

2018 ◽  
pp. 37-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Bystryakov ◽  
Victoriia Mykytenko
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Integration ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Market Model ◽  
Economic Space ◽  
Interregional Interaction ◽  
Spatial Management ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Social Market ◽  
Industrial Economic

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.

Financial capabilities development: essential discourse in social work

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.

scholarly journals Sustainable AI: AI for sustainability and the sustainability of AI

AI and Ethics ◽  
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.

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

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8159
Author(s):  
Joanna Przedrzymirska ◽  
Jacek Zaucha ◽  
Helena Calado ◽  
Ivana Lukic ◽  
Martina Bocci ◽  
...  
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.

scholarly journals The Epidemiological Characteristics of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Europe: Focus on Italy

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2942
Author(s):  
Giovanni Gabutti ◽  
Erica d’Anchera ◽  
Francesco De Motoli ◽  
Marta Savio ◽  
Armando Stefanati
Keyword(s):  
Social Structures ◽  
World Population ◽  
European Continent ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Reporting Systems ◽  
The World ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Epidemiological Situation

Starting from December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 has forcefully entered our lives and profoundly changed all the habits of the world population. The COVID-19 pandemic has violently impacted the European continent, first involving only some European countries, Italy in particular, and then spreading to all member states, albeit in different ways and times. The ways SARS-CoV-2 spreads are still partly unknown; to quantify and adequately respond to the pandemic, various parameters and reporting systems have been introduced at national and European levels to promptly recognize the most alarming epidemiological situations and therefore limit the impact of the virus on the health of the population. The relevant key points to implement adequate measures to face the epidemic include identifying the population groups most involved in terms of morbidity and mortality, identifying the events mostly related to the spreading of the virus and recognizing the various viral mutations. The main objective of this work is to summarize the epidemiological situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe and Italy almost a year after the first reported case in our continent. The secondary objectives include the definition of the epidemiological parameters used to monitor the epidemic, the explanation of superspreading events and the description of how the epidemic has impacted on health and social structures, with a particular focus on Italy.

scholarly journals Sustainable Performance Evaluation: Evidence from Listed Chinese Mining Corporations

Entropy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 349
Author(s):  
Yuan Ma ◽  
Jingzhi Men ◽  
Mingyu Li ◽  
Xiaoyan Li
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Ideal Solution ◽  
Topsis Method ◽  
Entropy Weight ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Development Evaluation

Rapid industrial development has caused a series of environmental problems, which is not conducive to sustainable development of society as a whole. It is necessary to build a sustainable development evaluation system. Most of the existing literature has evaluated corporate sustainable performance from the economy, environment and society on the basis of triple bottom lines. Considering the research gap and the practice need, an evaluation system is established from four dimensions, referred to as economy, society, environment and responsibility management, and 29 indicators are designed to measure these four dimensions. Twenty seven listed Chinese mining corporations are selected as research samples, and the entropy-weight-based Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method is applied to calculate indicators’ weights. Results show that the four dimensions of sustainable performance weights from high to low are society, environment, economy, and management process.

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