Sustainable Development in the Agrifood Rice Chain in Timor-Leste

In Timor-Leste, rice is a source of livehood and a staple food. However, it presents persistently low yield, quality, price, and value to consumers, which, allied with climate projections and pressure for higher quality and productivity, raised logistics costs, and subsidized imports, creates a need to identify drivers/inhibitors of sustainable development. This chapter investigates rice agri-food chain sustainable development by recording the main actors involved and understanding their perspectives. Interviews, questionnaires, observation, and focus group have been applied to understand how sustainable development can be triggered. Results show that actors are not accurately coordinated to find a future sustainable development. An alignment of activities, innovation, best practices, and cooperation are recommended towards a future sustainability plan as a starting point to agrifood rice development. Each element of this development should be measured and quantified in future research.

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National Baselines for Integrated Implementation of an Environmental Sustainable Development Goal Assessed in a New Integrated SDG Index

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12176955 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (17) ◽

pp. 6955

Author(s):

David Horan

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Sustainable Use ◽

International Study ◽

Small Island ◽

Future Research ◽

Traffic Light ◽

Island States ◽

Country Level ◽

New Family ◽

Starting Point

Most indicator-based assessments of progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focus on identifying priorities for implementation. However, once priorities are established, policymakers are called to implement them in an integrated way which requires progress not just on a Goal’s targets (siloed approach) but also progress in interrelated policy areas. To assess baselines for integrated implementation, this article introduces a new family of SDG index based on a Goal’s targets and first-order interrelations with other goals that divides targets linked to the prioritized or focal SDG into pressure, impact, and response components. Focusing on an application to SDG14, the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources, an important priority for many small island developing states, the article develops an integrated SDG14 (I-SDG14) index based on an international study of SDG14 interlinkages with indicators selected from SDSN’s global indicator set for all island states with sufficient data available for the year 2018. While all island states assessed face challenges on SDG14, top-performers in terms of I-SDG14 (United Kingdom, New Zealand, Japan, Ireland and Iceland) tend to face greater challenges on pressures, primarily reflecting their performance on targets related to SDGs 2, 12, 13 and 15, whereas bottom-performers (Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Haiti, Jamaica and Comoros) tend to face greater challenges on responses, i.e., country capacities to influence SDG14, owing to their status on targets related to SDGs 4, 9, 16 and 17. In particular, country scoreboards, “traffic-light” visual representation of performance, and radar-diagrams are used to investigate country-level strengths and challenges for integrated implementation. The proposed index offers a useful starting point to frame discussions with different stakeholders around integrated approaches to implementation and can be flexibly applied to other SDGs and contexts. The article concludes with several suggestions for future research aimed at improving integrated assessments for the SDGs.

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Open educational resources (OERs) in self-directed competency-based education

Information Discovery and Delivery ◽

10.1108/idd-02-2018-0005 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 46 (4) ◽

pp. 197-203 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Eileen A. Horn ◽

Ryan Anderson ◽

Kristine Pierick

Keyword(s):

Best Practices ◽

Open Educational Resources ◽

Educational Resources ◽

Future Research ◽

Learning Resources ◽

Content Type ◽

Starting Point ◽

Competency Based ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to describe how open educational resources (OERs) were used in a system-wide, competency-based higher education program. It discusses barriers encountered, solutions developed and suggestions for future research on OER-focused curricula for self-directed learners. The case demonstrates practical application of the best practices for OER usage and contributes to discussions among the open education community about what constitutes quality OERs and how quality measures can help instructors select the best available OER. Design/methodology/approach This case study uses a reflective approach to describe what the organization did to facilitate OER use in University of Wisconsin Flexible Option. The authors reflect on tools and processes used and highlight alignment with best practices from OER literature. Findings This case confirms that there are challenges associated with OERs, especially for faculty with limited experience using them. It also offers insights into how to evaluate and curate OERs and confirms that students are generally satisfied when OERs are used as primary learning resources. Research limitations/implications Formal research was not conducted. This case provides a starting point for potential future research about the use of OERs by self-directed, competency-based students. Practical implications Practical implications of this case study include concrete tools and methods faculty and instructional designers can use to locate, evaluate and curate OERs. This case study highlights the role OERs can play in increasing overall satisfaction with learning resources while decreasing students’ costs. Originality/value This case ties unique needs of self-directed, competency-based learners with the use of OERs, addressing two overarching questions about OERs: what constitutes a quality OER? and how is quality measured?

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Intergenerational Entrepreneurship to Foster Sustainable Development: A Methodological Training Proposal

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13179654 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (17) ◽

pp. 9654

Author(s):

Adriana Perez-Encinas ◽

Isidro de Pablo ◽

Yolanda Bueno ◽

Begoña Santos

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Research Area ◽

Future Research ◽

Specific Training ◽

Training Methodology ◽

Starting Point ◽

New Ideas ◽

Successful Business ◽

Training Methodologies ◽

Intergenerational Cooperation

Intergenerational entrepreneurial initiatives are aimed at addressing the needs and opportunities of certain social groups and have the potential of becoming successful business projects. Moreover, they are a key to undertake sustainability practices that may represent a competitive advantage for the companies and an example to imitate when creating businesses. The objective of the study is to propose an intergenerational training methodology so that young people and seniors can create companies together, generating social cohesion and sustainable development in response to generational challenges. Intergenerational entrepreneurship seems to be a novel research area, especially when referring to developing methodologies of collaborative entrepreneurship projects. For this purpose, our literature review focuses on, first, the matching theories and experiences applied for intergenerational cooperation; then, literature about training methodologies for entrepreneurship is reviewed; finally, the main theories on training skills for entrepreneurship are approached. Focus groups were conducted as they serve as the main sources of data and are very appropriate for the generation of new ideas within a social context. In general, results show that, for achieving a successful intergenerational cooperation, some specific training is needed for both generations. This paper is a starting point for future research approaching intergenerational entrepreneurship, or entrepreneurial initiatives with singular characteristics, such as rural contexts or people with disabilities.

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Section 5.d Introduction

Conference Proceedings of the Academy for Design Innovation Management ◽

10.33114/adim.2017.243 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Calin GURAU ◽

Ashok RANCHHOD

Keyword(s):

Best Practices ◽

Brand Strategy ◽

Brand Experience ◽

Creation Process ◽

A Value ◽

Starting Point

The classic brand design literature presents and illustrates best practices in developing the physical, graphical and semiotic aspects of a brand. However, both practitioners and academics outline that brand design is only the starting point of the brand strategy, which has to be completed and complemented by designing and effectively managing meaningful brand experiences. The success of the brand depends on a value co-creation process in which the intentions and offerings of producers and vendors encounter, and interact with, the customer experiences of the brand and of the associated product. A brand experience designed for the customer can therefore be multi-dimensional and not just product led.

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Conceptual Foundations of Environmental Marketing and Environmental Product

Economics and Management ◽

10.35854/1998-1627-2020-6-665-671 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (6) ◽

pp. 665-671

Author(s):

D. V. Bagnyuk ◽

A. V. Lebedev

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Russian Language ◽

Future Research ◽

Environmental Friendliness ◽

Environmental Marketing ◽

Qualitative Empirical Research ◽

Green Approach ◽

Market Practices ◽

Conceptual Foundations

The presented study examines the concepts of “environmental marketing” and “environmental product”. The study attempts to conceptualize these terms in Russian language with allowance for the concept of sustainable development and the principles of the circular economy.Aim. The study aims to develop the conceptual foundations of environmental marketing and its derivative — environmental product, laying the groundwork for future research in specifying the concepts of “environmental marketing” and “environmental product”.Tasks. The authors examine the current state of environmental marketing and environmental product in Russia in terms of legislation and market practices; analyze the evolution of these concepts in foreign and Russian publications; systematize experience in this field; provide an original conceptualization of these terms; operationalize their key characteristics and features.Methods. This study is based on qualitative empirical research using such methods as content analysis, synthesis, formalization, and systematization. The theoretical and methodological approach of the study is based on the works of foreign and Russian scientists in the field of environmental marketing, the “green” approach to the promotion of goods, and sustainable enterprise development.Results. A research gap in the conceptualization of “environmental marketing” and “environmental product” in Russian language is identified. The authors provide an original interpretation of these concepts with allowance for the principles of sustainable development and “green” promotion.Conclusions. This study serves to elaborate on the scientific meaning of the concept of “environmental friendliness” applicable in marketing, changing the trend of the increasing number of products that fall under the definition of greenwashing. The published materials can be useful for environmental consultants, marketers, and representatives of legislative authorities in certifying products according to environmental standards.

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Investments by Emerging-Market Multinationals in Other Emerging Markets

The Oxford Handbook of Management in Emerging Markets ◽

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190683948.013.28 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 630-656

Author(s):

Jing Li ◽

Daniel Shapiro

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Corporate Governance ◽

Emerging Economies ◽

Multinational Enterprises ◽

Emerging Market ◽

Institutional Development ◽

Spillover Effects ◽

Investment Strategy ◽

Future Research ◽

Foreign Direct Investments

This chapter reviews the literature on foreign direct investments among emerging economies (E-E FDI), focusing on the motivations behind E-E FDI, country-specific advantages and firm-specific advantages associated with emerging-economy multinational enterprises (EMNEs), and spillover effects of E-E FDI on host-country economic and institutional development. We identify the following topics as posing important questions for future research: EMNEs’ ability to leverage home-government resources and diplomatic connections to promote investment in other emerging economies; nonmarket strategies of EMNEs in emerging economies; ownership and corporate governance affecting investment strategy and performance of EMNEs; E-E FDI contributions to sustainable development in host countries. Future studies should also consider potential heterogeneity among EMNEs by integrating insights from institutional theory, network theory, political science, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable-development research.

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Consumer Neuroscience Techniques in Advertising Research: A Bibliometric Citation Analysis

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13031589 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 1589

Author(s):

Juan Sánchez-Fernández ◽

Luis-Alberto Casado-Aranda ◽

Ana-Belén Bastidas-Manzano

Keyword(s):

Self Report ◽

Future Research ◽

Complex Nature ◽

Clear Understanding ◽

Continuous Growth ◽

Main Research ◽

Consumer Neuroscience ◽

Starting Point ◽

Wide Range ◽

Performance Analysis Tools

The limitations of self-report techniques (i.e., questionnaires or surveys) in measuring consumer response to advertising stimuli have necessitated more objective and accurate tools from the fields of neuroscience and psychology for the study of consumer behavior, resulting in the creation of consumer neuroscience. This recent marketing sub-field stems from a wide range of disciplines and applies multiple types of techniques to diverse advertising subdomains (e.g., advertising constructs, media elements, or prediction strategies). Due to its complex nature and continuous growth, this area of research calls for a clear understanding of its evolution, current scope, and potential domains in the field of advertising. Thus, this current research is among the first to apply a bibliometric approach to clarify the main research streams analyzing advertising persuasion using neuroimaging. Particularly, this paper combines a comprehensive review with performance analysis tools of 203 papers published between 1986 and 2019 in outlets indexed by the ISI Web of Science database. Our findings describe the research tools, journals, and themes that are worth considering in future research. The current study also provides an agenda for future research and therefore constitutes a starting point for advertising academics and professionals intending to use neuroimaging techniques.

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Application of the Socio-Ecological System Framework to Forest Fire Risk Management: A Systematic Literature Review

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13042121 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 2121 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ingrid Vigna ◽

Angelo Besana ◽

Elena Comino ◽

Alessandro Pezzoli

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Community Involvement ◽

Forest Ecosystems ◽

Local Community ◽

Fire Risk ◽

Future Research ◽

Specific Reference ◽

Clear Understanding ◽

Wildfire Risk ◽

Starting Point

Although increasing concern about climate change has raised awareness of the fundamental role of forest ecosystems, forests are threatened by human-induced impacts worldwide. Among them, wildfire risk is clearly the result of the interaction between human activities, ecological domains, and climate. However, a clear understanding of these interactions is still needed both at the global and local levels. Numerous studies have proven the validity of the socioecological system (SES) approach in addressing this kind of interdisciplinary issue. Therefore, a systematic review of the existing literature on the application of SES frameworks to forest ecosystems is carried out, with a specific focus on wildfire risk management. The results demonstrate the existence of different methodological approaches that can be grouped into seven main categories, which range from qualitative analysis to quantitative spatially explicit investigations. The strengths and limitations of the approaches are discussed, with a specific reference to the geographical setting of the works. The research suggests the importance of local community involvement and local knowledge consideration in wildfire risk management. This review provides a starting point for future research on forest SES and a supporting tool for the development of a sustainable wildfire risk adaptation and mitigation strategy.

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Advances on the Implementation of Circular Economy Techniques in Rural Areas in Colombia under a Sustainable Development Framework

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13073816 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 3816

Author(s):

Javier Rodrigo-Ilarri ◽

Camilo-A. Vargas-Terranova ◽

María-Elena Rodrigo-Clavero ◽

Paula-A. Bustos-Castro

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Waste Management ◽

Circular Economy ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Development Framework ◽

Starting Point ◽

Management Plans ◽

Good Starting Point ◽

Depressed Regions ◽

First Time

For the first time in the scientific literature, this research shows an analysis of the implementation of circular economy techniques under sustainable development framework in six municipalities with a depressed economy in Colombia. The analysis is based on solid waste data production at a local scale, the valuation of the waste for subsequent recycling, and the identification and quantification of the variables associated with the treatment and final disposal of waste, in accordance with the Colombian regulatory framework. Waste generation data are obtained considering three different scenarios, in which a comparison between the simulated values and those established in the management plans are compared. Important differences have been identified between the waste management programs of each municipality, specifically regarding the components of waste collection, transportation and disposal, participation of environmental reclaimers, and potential use of materials. These differences are fundamentally associated with the different administrative processes considered for each individual municipality. This research is a good starting point for the development of waste management models based on circular economy techniques, through the subsequent implementation of an office tool in depressed regions such as those studied.

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Tourism Network in Urban Agglomerated Destinations: Implications for Sustainable Tourism Destination Development through a Critical Literature Review

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13010285 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 285

Author(s):

Huanhuan Hua ◽

Amare Wondirad

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Urban Tourism ◽

Urban Agglomeration ◽

Future Research ◽

Tourism Destination ◽

Research Fields ◽

Research Themes ◽

Research Architecture ◽

Critical Literature

This study analyzes tourism network in urban agglomerated destinations and puts forth implications for future sustainable development through a critical and extensive review of related literature. First of all, with a bibliometric analysis of 2670 selected articles from three research fields of urban tourism, urban agglomeration tourism and tourism destination network, we analyzed their respective research themes and classified them accordingly. Then, the study further investigates the role of tourism network in urban agglomerated destinations by identifying the differences and connections between urban agglomeration tourism and urban tourism. Finally, a basic architecture is established for the study of tourism networks in urban agglomerated destinations context. Study findings highlight that urban agglomeration tourism emphasizes the interconnectivity and social network relationships. However, research on the destination network of urban agglomerations is limited, especially from the tourism development perspectives. Therefore, the evolution process, structural effects, determinants and dynamic mechanisms of the tourism network in urban agglomerated destination are among the opportunities for future research. Moreover, the research architecture shows that the network relationship emerges as a new direction for the study of urban agglomeration system to better integrate and harness destinations’ resources and thereby promote sustainable development in urban agglomerated areas.

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