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Overcoming Barriers to Engagement Recognising and addressing barriers to engagement is critical. This includes language barriers, accessibility issues, and the digital divide, which can prevent certain groups from participating.…

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Across the country 41 schools, 10…

In the context of the VII Forum of Latin American and Caribbean Countries on Sustainable Development 2024, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) - Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean has unveiled…

Geneva, Switzerland 29 April 2024 – Spencer Stuart, a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, has joined over 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable…

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This Topic involves five MDPI participating journals (Digital, Education Sciences, Societies, Social Sciences, and Sustainability). The 28 papers published on this Topic (22 articles, 1 project report, 4 reviews, and 1 systematic review)…

By Sebastian Nieto Parra, Head of Latin America and the Caribbean Unit, OECD Development Centre, Mario Pezzini, former Director of the OECD Development Centre and special Advisor to the OECD Secretary General on Development, and…

1. IntroductionAtlantic Canada is the easternmost region of Canada, comprising four provinces, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island . This region contains a total population of just over 2.4…

By Michelle Harding Head of the Tax Data and Statistical Analysis Unit, OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration And Michael Ward Senior Policy Analyst, OECD PISA for Development programme Quality education for all,…

by Mauro Pisu and Tim Bulman, Greece Desk, Economics Department Greece is finally recovering from a deep depression. In 2017 GDP expanded by 1.3%, according to initial estimates, and is projected to accelerate to 2% in 2018 and 2.3% in…

1. IntroductionIt has been shown that around 85% of waste generated in hospitals globally is non-hazardous and does not need to be incinerated . Studies across Europe show that over 70% of the contaminated waste stream contains waste…

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4.1. Overall Changes in the Occupation StructureOur data show that the transformation of occupations of off-farm rural laborers has clear trends. The proportion of off-farm rural laborers engaged in routine occupations decreased…

2.1. Literature ReviewSustainable development is an ideal pathway as it aims to balance economic progress and environment protection while being mindful of social interests . It is commonly acknowledged that sustainability is built upon…

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a “call to action” in “global partnership.” By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these goals. Setbacks due…

1. IntroductionDiscussions on sustainable development date from the 1970s and 1980s to today. The 2030 Agenda of the United Nations Organization of 2015 brought the 17 goals for sustainable development (SDGs) . Considering SDG 12, which…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2905: Study on the Influence of Mining Stress on the Sustainable Utilization of Floor Roadway in Qinan Coal Mine Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072905 Authors: Yiqi Chen Huaidong Liu Changyou Liu…

1. IntroductionThe use of biomass as a natural resource to produce carbonaceous materials under thermal conditions contributes to long-term environmental protection by purifying aqueous systems and reducing CO2 emissions while favoring…

The changing dynamics of consumer behavior in today’s digitally driven market presents opportunities and challenges for sustainable marketing development . There is a growing awareness that consumer choices have a significant effect on…

1. IntroductionTransport can be considered as important and strategic for political, economic, and social development as it is problematic because of the many challenges it poses to a number of social and environmental issues. These…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2888: A Deep-Learning-Based System for Pig Posture Classification: Enhancing Sustainable Smart Pigsty Management Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072888 Authors: Chanhui Jeon Haram Kim Dongsoo Kim…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessReview by Georgios ZairisGeorgios Zairis 1,2, Panagiotis LiargovasPanagiotis Liargovas Panagiotis Liargovas is the Jean…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2879: Advancing Sustainable Building Practices: Intelligent Methods for Enhancing Heating and Cooling Energy Efficiency Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072879 Authors: Abdelali Agouzoul Emmanuel Simeu…

4.1. Construct Validity and ReliabilityWe evaluated the construct validity by using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) via IBM SPSS Amos 23.0. The CFA results revealed that the hypothesized second-order 10-factor measurement model fits…

1Green product innovation in manufacturing firms: A sustainability-oriented dynamic capability perspectiveBusiness Strategy and the EnvironmentDangelico, Pujari and Pontrandolfo (2017) ItalyOut of external resource integration, internal…

2.1. Sustainable Governance Indicators (SGIs)The central theme addressed in the texts is the assessment of governance quality and the measurement of multidimensional poverty through specific tools. The Sustainable Governance Indicators…

1. IntroductionThe vastness of the world’s oceans and the increasing demand for underwater activities highlight the integral role of navigation beneath the waves . Submarines, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and remotely operated…

Operating an oil field is complex and there is a staggeringly long list of things that can go wrong. One of the most common problems is spills of the salty brine that’s a toxic byproduct of pumping oil. Another…

1. IntroductionTaiwan is a society of immigrants, having experienced several waves of immigration throughout its history. In the 17th century, immigrants from China (mainly from Fujian and Guangdong) poured into Taiwan in large numbers…

1. IntroductionOver the last few years, the emerging players in the automotive manufacturing sector have expedited the shift toward a greener and low-carbon automobile industry. The advancement of electric vehicles is seen as a crucial…

1. IntroductionCustomer satisfaction undoubtedly improves business performance. Satisfaction can be differentiated into economic and social perspectives, especially in business-to-business (B2B) and consumer-to-consumer (C2C)…

1. IntroductionAutomated vehicles (AVs) promise to make a revolution in the mobility paradigm and to bring benefits for traffic management and environmental quality, improving, in general, the quality of life in society . At the same…

4.1. RQ1—Students’ Views about Their Learning Experience with Open SchoolingThis study’ 12,074 contains complete responses from a total of 16,787 students, spanning diverse countries, ages, and genders, lends solid credibility to our…

1Mangrove Ecotourism Suitability in SampangTaddan Village, Camplong Subdistrict, Sampang Regency, Indonesia2Mangrove Ecotourism Suitability in view of Biogeophysical AspectThe mangrove ecosystem area demonstrates significant potential…

1. IntroductionThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climatic Change (IPCC) reported that rice paddies are recognized as sources of considerable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important staple foods…

1. IntroductionGlobally, the aspiration for sustainable cities and communities is expressed in United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and…

1. IntroductionSustainability has become increasingly important to societies on a global scale, with growing concern about the viability and effectiveness of resources, infrastructure, policies, and economies amidst challenges such as…

Formation of carbonate minerals in the pores and bulk matrix of the developed 3D printable material during carbon sequestration. The crystals are 3–5 micrometers in…

Geneva, Switzerland, 27 March 2024 – VELUX - a global leader in roof windows and accessories – has joined over 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).VELUX…

The annual production of edible olive oil from Olea europaea L. is about 3.26 million tons . This generates 4.5 million tons of by-products, such as the wastewater of the olive mill, the pomace, the leaves, branches, and seeds, which are…

Flood (DKI Jakarta, Indonesia)BERT-MLPBERTHigh accuracy (82%) in classifying tweets related to flood events using geospatial data.Stemming process may remove important features, affecting accuracy.Wildfires in the Western United States…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2750: Computational Design for Multi-Optimized Geometry of Sustainable Flood-Resilient Urban Design Habitats in Indonesia Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072750 Authors: Maksoud Alawneh Hussien…

1. IntroductionBetween the surface aquatic habitats, the total area of fresh waterbodies (0.77% of 1,386,000,000 km3 water) is much smaller than the vast marine water . Freshwater bodies consist of an ‘open or lotic water body’ like…

1. IntroductionWithin urban areas and cities, the transport system assumes a central role in the production of particulate matter (PM) emissions, responsible for 20–40% of the total pollutant and environmental emissions (e.g., ). To…

1. IntroductionWithin urban areas and cities, the transport system assumes a central role in the production of particulate matter (PM) emissions, responsible for 20–40% of the total pollutant and environmental emissions (e.g., ). To…

  Upcoming UN conference to set new roadmap to accelerate sustainable development in Small Island Developing States “We must capitalize on the renewed urgency to tackle structural inequality, address vulnerability and deliver on a…

1. IntroductionBlended learning, a teaching approach that merges traditional face-to-face classroom pedagogy with online educational activities, signifies a pivotal development in education . Blended learning is defined by Garrison and…

1. IntroductionThe world will now encounter the biggest wave of climate hazards over the next two decades with a global warming temperature of 1.5 °C (2.7 °F), thereby posing a grave and mounting threat to both nature and human…

Jan Stráský and Guillaume Claveres, OECD Economics Department, Euro Area/EU desk The euro area sovereign debt crisis has exposed important flaws in the design of the Economic and Monetary Union, especially when it comes to dealing with…

The development of the intelligent early warning and decision platform mostly occurred on a computer loaded with the Windows 7 operating system. The released Android Package (APK) file version is generated through Android Studio and runs…