scholarly journals Sustainability Problematization and Modeling Opportunities

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 10046
Author(s):  
Eniko Kovacs ◽  
Maria-Alexandra Hoaghia ◽  
Lacrimioara Senila ◽  
Daniela Alexandra Scurtu ◽  
Diana Elena Dumitras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Theoretical Ground ◽  
Ecological Network ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Theoretical Ecology ◽  
Fitness Functions ◽  
Goal Functions ◽  
Sustainability Model

A sound theoretical ground is required for sustainability related concepts reconciliation and operationalization. The current study investigates the opportunities to conceive a homogenous sustainability model derived from theoretical ecology, using as a prototype the “organization” concept from the Chemical Organizations Theory (COT). A sustainability problematization and a literature examination try to capture and link some useful perspectives and sustainability connected concepts. Some of the most influential methods and tools are reviewed, in particular among those relating to the triple bottom line framework and to the ecological footprint family, together with concepts close to the core sustainability definition, like resilience and circularity. Theoretical ecology provides candidate goal functions based on self-organization gradients, such as fitness functions and thermodynamic orientors. The COT formalism provides a higher abstraction level and the algorithms for patterns identification in a reactions network. The sustainability problematization reveals the motifs of a possible model of “total ecosystem”, which subordinates the anthropic cultural (social–economic) system to the thermodynamic, chemical, biological, and cultural determinisms regulating biological and cultural species of an ecological network.

EXTREMAL PRINCIPLES WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON EXERGY AND ASCENDENCY — THE MODERN APPROACH IN THEORETICAL ECOLOGY

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 255-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
SANTANU RAY
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Model ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Theoretical Ecology ◽  
Body Sizes ◽  
Quantitative Manner ◽  
Extremal Principles ◽  
Goal Functions ◽  
Parameter Values

Extremal principles or ecological orientors or goal functions are the most modern approach in theoretical ecology. There are many such principles proposed by different theoretical ecologists. In this paper, the most important extremal principles are discussed based on their theoretical backgrounds. Two widely accepted goal functions, i.e. exergy and ascendency are optimized and treated in a quantitative manner in an aquatic ecosystem model of planktonic and fish systems for their appropriateness. In the model varied body sizes of phytoplankton and zooplankton are considered. Parameter values varied according to the allometric principle with the body sizes. For self-organization of the model system two goal functions predict different results, however both are realistic.

scholarly journals Application of Ostrom’s Social-Ecological Systems Framework in Nature Reserves: Hybrid Psycho-Economic Model of Collective Forest Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 6929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Xie ◽  
Yali Wen ◽  
Giuseppe T. Cirella
Keyword(s):  
Economic Model ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Nature Reserves ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
System Resource ◽  
Systems Framework ◽  
Resource System

Nature reserves (NRs) are complex social-ecological systems (SESs). In China, many collective forests (CFs), owned by villagers, are bound within NRs. This paper aimed at carrying out a dynamic analysis of three case studies of CF management based on Ostrom’s SES conceptual framework. The hybrid psycho-economic model is designed within this context and tested. Results indicate that CF management is determined jointly by the interaction of all levels of governance based on subsystem characteristics (i.e., resource system, resource units, and actor system) specific to the local social, economic, and political settings. Use of the hybrid psycho-economic model compares one classified harmonious NR scenario with two conflictual ones. The model indicated the scenario with the harmonious NR as having less CF value at the resource level, less dependence on villagers for CF resources, stronger environmental awareness, lower levels of involvement from new actors, overarching governance control (i.e., by the NR administration), greater levels of self-organization (i.e., within villages), and augmented economic compensation and regulation from outside influences. The conflict-oriented NRs mostly revealed opposite sets of interaction. Different public policies, including the ecosystem service payment, are recommended for improving management of CFs in NRs.

Research on Sustainable Development Capacity of Yellow River Wetland Based on the Ecological Footprint Model - A Case of Dongying

2013 ◽  
Vol 749 ◽  
pp. 110-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Juan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Ecological Capacity ◽  
Footprint Model ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
The Social ◽  
Dongying City ◽  
Social Economic Development ◽  
Ecological Pressure

The ecological footprint demand and ecological capacity for the six types of productive land during 2005~2010 are calculated using the ecological footprint model in this paper by taking Dongying City as the example, and the ecological deficit of Dongying City is thereby figured out. Based on this, the indicators such as the ecological footprint of 10k yuan GDP, the ecological pressure index, the ecological diversity index, and the social economic development index, etc representing the sustainable development are calculated and analyzed, to learn that it is not allowed to be optimistic about the ecological environment in Dongying in recent years, as the ecological deficit has increased year after year, and the ecological pressure has become heavier and heavier. However, it is learned through analysis of the ecological footprint of 10k yuan GDP and the social economic development index that under the situation when the ecological pressure on economic growth in the ecological economic system of Dongying is increased, a tendency exists for the consumptive and extensive economic growth pattern to gradually step towards the ecologically intensive pattern, but it is still required to make more efforts in the aspects of reducing the ecological footprint demand and improving the ecological capacity.

scholarly journals GEO-ENERGY AND EMERGENCE OF MODERN NATURAL AND ANTHROPOGENIC FOREST ECOSYSTEMS AND LANDSCAPES

ÈKOBIOTEH ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 609-613
Author(s):  
B.I. Kochurov ◽  
◽  
N.A. Marunich ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
Spatial Location ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Forest Steppe ◽  
Ecological Network ◽  
The North ◽  
Energy Flows ◽  
Modern Natural ◽  
Quantitative Changes ◽  
Anthropogenic Forest

The article defines and calculates the geoenergetics of modern natural and anthropogenic forest ecosystems and landscapes. The geoenergetic approach and the developed technique were used for a detailed description and analysis of energy flows of the forest-steppe landscape of Pridnestrovien. On the example of the ecological network of oak tracts in the north of Pridnestrovien, the emergence of the forest is quantified, taking into account the spatial location. The forecast is made, taking into account the scenarios of economic development, quantitative changes in the emergence of forest ecosystems over time. Applying the geoenergetic matrix, the characteristic is given to the qualitative parameters of the forest-steppe landscape, affecting the formation of stability and self-organization of the natural system.

scholarly journals Analisis Ruang Ekologis Sistem Perikanan Berkelanjutan Desa Oluhuta Kecamatan Kabila Bone Kabupaten Bone Bolango

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Sayuti Djau ◽  
Dewi Shinta Achmad
Keyword(s):  
Population Growth ◽  
Fisheries Management ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Sustainable Fisheries ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Cultural Communities ◽  
Increased Activity

Population growth, the expansion of settlements and the increased activity of fishing activities either directly or indirectly, in the waters of this region get Oluhuta causing ecological pressures. The aimed of this research were to analysed the sustainability of space for metabolism of social ecological fishery utilization. Evaluation of sustainability in the region using the ecological footprint approach to fisheries. The sustainability of space for the metabolism of ecological social fishery system in this area is still at 1.96 km2/capita or undershoot conditions. Sustainable fisheries management should be oriented towards the problem using scientific methods based on the physical, biological, social, economic and cultural communities

Sustainability

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Svistova ◽  
Loretta Pyles ◽  
Arielle Dylan
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Economic Justice ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Labor Movements ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
The Social

As awareness has grown about the damage being done to the natural environment, limits of the earth’s finite resources, and the realities of climate change, environmental advocates have demanded sustainable development practices so that future generations will be able to meet their needs. Meanwhile, the widespread exploitation of workers in the industrial sector triggered the labor movement’s fight for social-economic justice. This focus on socio-economic justice that characterizes the labor movements is enlarged in the “sustainable development” framework which articulates triple bottom line practices that emphasize the interconnectedness of people, planet, and profit. The social work profession has joined these efforts, expanding its notion of the person-in-environment as it advocates for the needs of individuals, families, organizations, and communities. However, some scholars have problematized “sustainability,” questioning what exactly is being sustained, how sustainability is measured/evaluated, and who benefits.

scholarly journals Business sustainability model of smallholder layer farms in Kendal Regency, Central Java, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 408
Author(s):  
A. Sofyan ◽  
E. Suprijatna ◽  
S. I. Santoso ◽  
A. Setiadi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Internal Variables ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Business Sustainability ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Endogenous Variables ◽  
Sustainability Model

This study was aimed to analyze factors and models of business sustainability of smallholder layer farms in Kendal Regency, Indonesia. Purposive sampling method was used to select 120 active layer chicken farmers in Sukorejo, Pageruyung, Patean, Limbangan, and Boja Districts as research respondents with the ownership of 300 to 10,000 birds. Research variables consisted of three external variables (social, economic, and institutional) and two internal variables (income and business sustainability). Closed questionnaires were used to collect data. The data were analyzed descriptively using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) by AMOS 21 software. The results showed that the exogenous and endogenous variables met the modeling criteria with Chi square value = 160.764; probability = 0.380; CMIN / DF = 1.031; GFI = 0.892; AGFI = 0.841; TLI = 0.998; CFI = 0.998; RMSEA = 0.016. Social, economic, institutional and income variables had a significant and positive influence (P≤0.05) on business sustainability. The constructed model had a strong and positive relationship, so it could illustrate the sustainability model of layer business in Kendal Regency.

Evolution of public administration in the post-Soviet countries. The Republic of Azerbaijan

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-118
Author(s):  
URKHAN ALAKBAROV ◽  
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NIZAMI MAMMADOV ◽  
ZIYAFAT GABIBOVA ◽  
RAJAB RAHIMLI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Municipal Government ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Administration System ◽  
The Social ◽  
Systemic Crisis ◽  
The Republic

In the article, the forma- tion and development of public administration in the Azerbaijan Republic is considered, firstly, in the context of the country’s history and culture, its natural, geographical, social, economic features; secondly, through the prism of the principles of sustainable development and the emerging trend in the formation of e-government. It is shown that over the years since independence, the Republic has managed to resolve a number of internal and external political problems, to overcome the consequences of a severe systemic crisis of the 1990s. Invariably the focus of attention of state bodies over the years has been economic issues, the problems of its diversifi- cation and the social and humanitar- ian sphere, its state, prerequisites and conditions for development. A comparative analysis based on offi- cial reports of international organi- zations shows that a number of important economic and social indi- cators of Azerbaijan are now at the same level as those of the G7 coun- tries. The achieved level of econom- ic development and implemented successful social policy became possible due to the formation of an adequate system of state and municipal government in the Republic. The article reveals the connection between the formation of an effective public administration system and the spiritual, moral, and cultural condition of society. The support by citizens of public admin- istration structures on the basis of trust creates a positive situation of synergy of management and social self-organization. It is emphasized that maintaining a sustainable development of society, its inclusive nature is possible with an advanced personnel policy in the field of public administration and the use of inno- vative technologies.

Developing competitive advantage using the triple bottom line: a conceptual framework

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven A. Schulz ◽  
Rod L. Flanigan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
A Company ◽  
Sustainability Model ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for a sustainability model to be used by industrial companies for establishing a competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach Literature is replete with sustainability models for business; however, few of these models are specific to the industrial supply chain market sector. The authors propose a novel approach for comparing/normalizing data from all three components of the Triple Bottom Line (3BL) sustainability model. Findings A shortcoming of the 3BL sustainability model has been that the data cannot be easily normalized and compared across the three categories of the model. The findings of this paper suggest that it may be possible to develop a model that includes both environmental and social responsibility scales, combined with the more traditional financial data, as a tool for competitive advantage using generalizable data. Practical implications As the industrial companies continue to put increasing pressure on both the upstream and downstream suppliers in their supply chain to demonstrate sound sustainability practice, this model could serve to provide a company with competitive advantage. Originality/value This paper proposes a novel approach to assessing environmental, social and financial impact as a tool for competitive advantage.

scholarly journals Ecological Footprint Sistem Perikanan Di Kawasan Konservasi Laut Daerah (KKLD) Olele Kabupaten Bone Bolango Provinsi Gorontalo

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Sayuti Djau
Keyword(s):  
Primary Productivity ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Net Primary Productivity ◽  
Marine Protected Area ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Fisheries Resources ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Resources Evaluation

The Olele marine protected area can be categorized as an area which needs to be managed properly in order to maintain the sustainability of its available resources, especially fisheries resources. Evaluation of sustainability in the region using the ecological footprint approach to fisheries. The aimed of this research were to analysed the sustainability of space for metabolism of social ecological fishery utilization, utilization of fisheries net primary productivity and efficiency. The sustainability of space for the metabolism of ecological social fishery system in this area is still at 1.96 km2/capita or undershoot conditions. Sustainable fisheries management should be oriented towards the problem using scientific methods based on the physical, biological, social, economic and cultural communities

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