Societal Dimensions Of Environmental Science
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Societal Dimensions Of Environmental Science
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Author : Ricardo D. Lopez
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2019-03-07
Societal Dimensions Of Environmental Science written by Ricardo D. Lopez and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-07 with Law categories.
Societal Dimensions of Environmental Science: Global Case Studies of Collaboration and Transformation, brings together several key examples of the successes and the challenges that exist for environmental stakeholders trying to strike a balance between science and the societal implications of the issues involved. This book provides important methods and approaches necessary for informed decision making and a better understanding of the common threads of learning, collaboration, negotiation, and compromise. It also explains that concepts and skills needed to better understand how specific project goals can be best achieved in the rapidly changing field of environmental management, by providing practical situations and solutions, across a global landscape. This book provides anyone who works in a community setting with the necessary tools and strategies for solving environmental problems and achieving the goals of an environmental project of any type and specifically addresses the topic of how to synthesize community engagement and the environmental science. It describes current environmental issues and lessons learned of what works and what doesn’t work in real situations, and why. It also highlights key examples, which can be used by both management practitioners and research scientists in their specific circumstances. Showcasing a unique compilation of the diverse and specific examples from societies in Asia, Oceania, North America, and the Middle East, with an equally diverse array of authorship, this book serves all policy makers, scientists, organizers, and community members that desire to build better group dynamics for addressing environmental issues.
Esg Investment And Its Societal Impacts
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Author : Shigeyuki Hamori
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2023-02-09
Esg Investment And Its Societal Impacts written by Shigeyuki Hamori and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-09 with Science categories.
Current Trends On Innovability And Sustainable Innovation
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Author : Anna Ujwary-Gil
language : en
Publisher: Cognitione Foundation for the Dissemination of Knowledge and Science
Release Date : 2025-06-01
Current Trends On Innovability And Sustainable Innovation written by Anna Ujwary-Gil and has been published by Cognitione Foundation for the Dissemination of Knowledge and Science this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-06-01 with Business & Economics categories.
Introduction to the Innovability Index: More than the fusion of innovation and sustainability The integration of innovation and sustainability, conceptualized as innovability, represents a strategic construct for addressing global challenges such as climate change, resource constraints, and social inequality. The conceptual understanding of innovability has advanced, but its empirical measurement and operationalization remain underdeveloped. This conceptual paper introduces the Innovability Index, designed to evaluate the extent to which countries, regions, or organizations embed sustainability principles. The index encompasses four dimensions: technological innovation for sustainability, environmental sustainability, social inclusiveness, and sustainable business practices. Each dimension is assessed through a set of indicators normalized, weighted, and aggregated to generate a composite performance score. The Innovability Index provides a structured approach for benchmarking sustainable innovation capabilities. It is a practical tool for policymakers, firms, and researchers to align innovation ecosystems with sustainability imperatives and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This conceptual paper opens the thematic issue of innovability and sustainable innovation, as well as addresses a gap in the literature by introducing the initial attempt to measure innovability. Keywords: Innovability, Innovability Index, sustainable development, ESG, sustainability, sustainable innovation, technological innovation, environmental sustainability, social inclusiveness, sustainable business practices. Leadership competencies for innovability: Bridging theory and practice for sustainable development PURPOSE: This study explores the critical leadership competencies necessary for fostering innovability— the integration of innovation and sustainability—within organizations, particularly inr education institutions (HEIs) and the business sector. The research seeks to address the gap in understanding how these competencies are developed in HEIs and whether they effectively prepare graduates with the skills needed for the current business context. Additionally, the study emphasizes the need to identify robust instruments for measuring these competencies to ensure their practical application in organizational settings. METHODOLOGY: A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted using Scopus and Web of Science databases. The study employed a rigorous selection process to identify relevant empirical studies published between 2015 and 2024. A total of 53 articles were analyzed to address three key research questions related to the characteristics of innovability leadership, recommendations for developing immovability in organizations, and the methodologies or instruments used to identify these competencies. The analysis involved thematic synthesis and content analysis to extract insights and identify gaps in the existing literature. FINDINGS: The study identifies five key categories of leadership competencies essential for innovability, including strategic leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, commitment to sustainability, continuous education, and sensitivity to global megatrends. Despite the recognition of these competencies, the study reveals a significant lack of empirical research on their practical implementation and measurement. The findings also highlight the need for robust tools to assess these competencies effectively. Additionally, the study provides several recommendations for developing innovability for their integration into the business sector, emphasizing the importance of leadership development programs, the integration of sustainability into corporate strategy, and the promotion of a collaborative organizational culture. IMPLICATIONS: Theoretically, the study contributes to the conceptual framework of innovability leadership by identifying critical competencies and suggesting a more integrated approach to leadership development in business education. Practically, the research underscores the importance of developing targeted training programs and assessment tools to cultivate these competencies in future leaders. This is particularly relevant for business schools, which play a crucial role in preparing students to address complex global challenges. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: This study fills a gap in the literature by providing a detailed examination of the competencies required for innovability leadership and proposing directions for future research and practice. It offers a unique contribution by bridging the theoretical and practical aspects of innovability in leadership, particularly within the context of higher education. Keywords: innovability, leadership competencies, sustainability, business education, systematic literature review, Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, leadership development, educational innovation, higher education Integrating science, technology, and experimental knowledge for sustainable innovation: A Living Lab approach to urban biodiversity management PURPOSE: This study aims to enhance understanding of STI (Science, Technology, Innovation) and DUI (Doing, Using, Interacting) integration dynamics in sustainable innovation, specifically investigating its role in innovation outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and the institutionalization of sustainable practices in urban lawn management. METHODOLOGY: Using a single case study design, the study captures real-time, dynamic interactions between STI and DUI practices, observing ongoing processes. Data were collected through five focus group interviews with 32 stakeholders, individual interviews, project documentation, and a project diary. Stakeholders included public sector officials, NGOs, private garden owners, and business representatives, each offering insights into policy, environmental practices, and market-driven solutions. The Living Lab methodology, emphasizing co-creation and iterative feedback, guided both data collection and analysis, with NVivo software and manual coding used to identify key themes and challenges in integrating STI and DUI for sustainable innovation. FINDINGS: The investigation revealed that integrating STI and DUI modes fosters a dynamic synergy: STI provided scientific rigor, while DUI leveraged stakeholder input and local contexts to co-develop adaptive urban biodiversity solutions. This approach addressed location-specific challenges, balancing ecological goals with practical feasibility. For instance, stakeholder engagement refined scientific recommendations, ensuring broader applicability and adoption. Despite tensions between rigor and practicality, the participatory Living Lab methodology facilitated co-creation, aligning scientific insights with real-world needs to enhance sustainable lawn care practices. IMPLICATIONS: The study contributes to innovation theory by showing how integrating STI and DUI modes fosters socially responsive, adaptable solutions for urban biodiversity management. From a practical standpoint, it underscores the importance of stakeholder engagement in developing tools and strategies that balance scientific insights with practical, real-world application. The project offers a replicable model for integrating formal research with user-driven innovation in sustainability projects. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: This paper provides a unique contribution by showcasing how the integration of formal scientific research (STI) with practical, user-cantered approaches (DUI) can foster innovability. The use of the Living Lab methodology to co-create urban biodiversity solutions bridges the gap between academic research and practical application, offering a novel framework for addressing complex environmental challenges through collaborative innovation. Keywords: sustainable innovation, Science, Technology, Innovation, STI, Doing, Using, Interacting, DUI, urban biodiversity, lawn management, Living Lab, stakeholder engagement, participatory innovation, co-creation, climate change adaptation The role of green blue ocean strategy in enhancing frugal innovation through IoT and AI: A resource-based view perspective PURPOSE: This study explores the role of Green Blue Ocean Strategy (GBOS) in promoting frugal innovation by leveraging IoT and AI from an RBV theoretical perspective, targeting creative entrepreneurs in Central Java, Indonesia. METHODOLOGY: A quantitative approach was used, with Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analyzed via AMOS. Data from 262 creative entrepreneurs were collected through an online closed questionnaire using purposive sampling. FINDINGS: The study reveals that (1) IoT does not significantly impact frugal innovation, (2) AI positively influences frugal innovation, and (3) GBOS effectively mediates the relationship between IoT, AI, and frugal innovation, suggesting that integrating sustainable strategies with technology can lead to more cost-effective and inclusive innovations. IMPLICATIONS for theory and practice: The study extends the RBV framework by integrating the GBOS concept, demonstrating its effectiveness in optimizing digital technology for sustainability-driven innovation. It contributes to the literature on sustainability strategies and the Resource-Based View by introducing a novel theoretical model that links GBOS, IoT, and AI with frugal innovation. Practically, GBOS offers a pathway for creative entrepreneurs to overcome resource constraints and achieve competitive advantages through sustainable practices. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: This study introduces Green Blue Ocean Strategy (GBOS) as a novel conceptual framework that extends the traditional Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) by integrating sustainability principles. GBOS addresses both economic and environmental concerns, enabling businesses to achieve cost-effective innovation. Grounded in the Resource-Based View (RBV), this study systematically develops and empirically tests GBOS by linking it with IoT, AI, and frugal innovation. The framework offers a new lens for sustainable competitive advantage in resource-constrained environments. Keywords: internet of things, artificial intelligence, green blue ocean strategy, frugal innovation, resource-based view, sustainability, sustainable strategy, digital technology, sustainability-driven innovation, sustainable innovation The impact of eco-innovation on circular economy in EU countries: How patents affect circular material use rate? PURPOSE: The main objective of this study is to examine how eco-innovation activities, measured by the number of patents related to recycling and secondary raw materials, affect the level of use of circular materials in economic processes in European Union countries. Simultaneously, to take into account the impact of the other drivers of the circular economy, the study includes control variables such as GDP per capita, share of income from environmental taxes, age structure of the population, and level of education of the population. METHODOLOGY: This study uses a generalized linear model for panel data. For all analyzed explanatory variables, greater inter-group variation than intra-group variation was observed, so a panel-averaged effects estimator was used. The study sample includes 28 European Union (EU) countries. The time scope of this study is 2010-2019. Eurostat database was the source of the unbalanced panel data. This study seeks answers to the following research question: What is the impact of patents related to waste management and recycling on the circularity rate of the EU economies? FINDINGS: The results indicate that leaders in the area of circularity are the Netherlands, France, and Belgium. Ireland, Romania, and Portugal occupy last place in terms of the circularity of the economy. There is considerable variation in the number of patent applications related to waste management and recycling in the EU countries. Luxembourg, Finland, Belgium, and the Netherlands have the highest propensity for patents. In contrast, Bulgaria, Greece, and Croatia show the lowest patent activity. Finally, the higher the propensity to patent in waste management and recycling technologies, the higher the rate of circular use of materials. IMPLICATIONS: The results provide a compelling rationale for prioritizing and incentivizing investments in promising technologies to achieve both environmental sustainability and economic prosperity in the long term. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: Our study sheds new light on the link between eco-innovation and circular economy in EU countries. We address the issue of possible nonlinearities between circularity and its drivers. Given the fractional nature of the response variable (i.e., circular material use rate), we apply the generalized estimating equations (GEE) approach to model both the mean structure and association structure of fractional responses. Keywords: circular economy, CE, circularity, eco-innovation, patent, circular material use, CE driver, EU countries, generalized estimating equations, recycling technologies, waste management Unitary Patent System and innovation dynamics in the European Union: The role of economic resources and R&D investments PURPOSE: The EU supports competitiveness and sustainability via innovations by the patent protection of inventions. On 1st June 2023, the EU launched the Unitary Patent System (UPS) with the Unitary Patent as a universal innovation protection tool. The data regarding its first 20 months of operations offers indices about innovation and patenting trends. METHODOLOGY: The contextual exploration of the UPS was projected into four aims addressing the absolute and relative numbers of Unitary Patents (A1) and the relationship between Unitary Patents and GDP per capita (A2) and GERD (A3) and comparatively juxtaposing them (A4). This deeper contextual understanding of Unitary Patenting dynamic entails EU member states and their top four competitors (China, Japan, South Korea, USA). The data regarding the GDP, GDP per capita, GERD, number of Unitary Patents in total and per millions of inhabitants was collected and visualized via tables and charts, and submitted to a critical comparison. FINDINGS: The first 20 months of the UPS operations suggests that the Unitary Patent is a viable, but not the most popular, patenting option, and that there is a positive impact on the GDP per capita and GERD for the majority of the EU member states and that there are differences between EU member states in their efficiency to generate Unitary Patents. IMPLICATIONS: The performed study confirms the parallel co-existence of various patenting strategies and the importance of investments in patented inventions. However, the size of GDP per capita followed by GERD is a mere pre-requirement that leads to diversified efficiency (even among similar jurisdictions with at least an average GDP per capita and GERD. Arguably, the UPS magnifies the differences, and the six original European integration jurisdictions are not the best UPS players. There are indices about positive trends for Northern EU member states and negative trends for Southern EU member states. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: This is a pioneering contribution regarding a newly launched system showing that, despite the same regime, EU member states differ dramatically in their approach to patenting and that the level of GDP per capita and GERD are just the starting points. Keywords: Unitary Patent System, EU member states, GDP, gross domestic expenditure on research and development (GERD), GERD per GDP (GERD Index), innovation, sustainability, economic resources, patent protection The Digital-Sustainability Ecosystem: A conceptual framework for digital transformation and sustainable innovation PURPOSE: This study introduces the Digital-Sustainability Ecosystem, a conceptual framework to integrate digital transformation and sustainable innovation. It examines how emerging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things, drive sustainability transitions by serving as strategic enablers. Addressing a critical gap in the literature, this research focuses on the dynamic mechanisms and synergies that connect digital transformation with sustainable innovation within a complex ecosystem. METHODOLOGY: The study employs a systematic literature review (SLR) of 50 studies and a comparative analysis of 13 existing frameworks to identify and analyze key mechanisms that link digital transformation and sustainable innovation, culminating in the development of the Digital-Sustainability Ecosystem framework. FINDINGS: The study identifies five interconnected mechanisms: efficiency gains, dematerialization, circular economy enablement, innovation acceleration, and digital collaboration. These mechanisms illustrate the relationships between technological advancements and sustainability objectives while addressing synergies and tensions, such as the trade-offs between energy demands and environmental benefits. The Digital-Sustainability Ecosystem emphasizes multi-stakeholder collaboration, iterative feedback loops, and adaptable processes to address gaps in existing models, positioning digital transformation as a transformative force for systemic sustainability improvements. IMPLICATIONS: The Digital-Sustainability Ecosystem advances theoretical discourse by positioning sustainability as a systemic outcome of digital transformation, extending beyond traditional efficiency-focused models. It emphasizes organizational resilience and stakeholder collaboration as pivotal for achieving sustainability objectives. Practitioners can leverage AI, IoT, and blockchain to enhance resource optimization and foster sustainability-driven innovation ecosystems. Policymakers and organizations are encouraged to combine digital strategies with sustainability imperatives, emphasizing adaptive leadership, regulatory alignment, and multi-stakeholder engagement. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: This study presents a conceptual framework that bridges theoretical and practical gaps in the literature by integrating foundational theories that associate digital transformation with sustainability imperatives while fostering innovation and competitive advantage. The framework sets the stage for future research, emphasizing potential applications in industry-specific contexts, cross-sectoral collaborations, and the evolving role of emerging technologies in sustainability transitions. By incorporating dynamic feedback loops and systemic adaptability, this framework establishes a foundation for advancing both academic inquiry and practical implementation. It offers guidance for exploring unanswered questions about scalability, policy integration, and multi-stakeholder engagement in the digital age. Keywords: digital transformation, sustainable innovation, digital-sustainability ecosystem, sustainability transitions, artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, circular economy, efficiency gains, dematerialization, acceleration, digital collaboration, stakeholders
Commerce Justice Science And Related Agencies Appropriations For 2010
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Commerce Justice Science And Related Agencies Appropriations For 2010 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Administrative agencies categories.
The Handbook Of Emergent Technologies In Social Research
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Author : Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011-03-03
The Handbook Of Emergent Technologies In Social Research written by Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-03 with Business & Economics categories.
New technologies are breaking the boundaries of how social researchers practice their craft, and it has become clear these changes are dramatically altering research design from the way data is collected to what is considered data. Bringing together all the emerging social science research technologies in one place, The Handbook of Emergent Technologies in Social Research offers comprehensive and up-to-date thinking on emerging technologies and addresses their impact on research methods, and in turn how new technologies lead to new research questions and areas of inquiry. The Handbook is organized into five sections, covering internet technologies, emergent data-collection methods, audio/visual, mobile, and geospatial technologies, and technology's impact on studying social life in natural settings, all after taking a look at emergent technologies from a broad, social-research context. Many of the twenty-nine chapters provide a commentary on and summary of specific technologies, like global surveys on the internet, mobile phones, data mining, and remote sensing, with a central focus on the most effective ways to use them. Others discuss the ethical and moral implications, especially issues of privacy and confidentiality, and collaborations across disciplines and outside the academy. The Handbook of Emergent Technologies in Social Research is indispensable for any social researcher looking to incorporate emerging technologies into their methods and practice.
National Nanotechnology Initiative Nni
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Author : John F. Sargent, Jr.
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2011-05
National Nanotechnology Initiative Nni written by John F. Sargent, Jr. and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05 with Reference categories.
Nanotechnology (NT) -- a term encompassing the science, engineering, and applications of sub-micron materials -- involves the harnessing of unique physical, chemical, and biological properties of nanoscale substances in fundamentally new and useful ways. The economic and societal promise of NT has led to substantial and sustained investments by governments and co. around the world. In 2000, the U.S, launched the world's first national NT program. From FY 2001 through FY 2010, the fed. gov't. invested $12.4 billion in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology through the NNI. Contents of this report: Intro.; Overview; NNI; Selected NNI Reports and Assessments; NT Legislation in the 111th Congress. Illus. A print on demand report.
Teaching Middle Level Social Studies
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Author : Scott L. Roberts
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2022-03-01
Teaching Middle Level Social Studies written by Scott L. Roberts and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-01 with Education categories.
This textbook is a comprehensive and practical guide to teaching middle level social studies. Middle level students are just as capable as high school students at engaging in hands-on, progressive, reflective activities, yet pedagogical strategies designed specifically for the middle grades are often overlooked in teacher education programs. This text provides both progressive and traditional teaching methods and strategies proven effective in the middle level classroom. The content of this book consists of conventional chapters such as “What is Social Studies?” and “Unit and Curriculum Planning,” as well as unique chapters such as “The Middle Level Learner”, “Best Practices for Teaching State History” and “Integrating the “Core” Subjects in Middle Level Social Studies”. In addition to the unique chapters and lesson plans many additional features of the book will be useful for middle level teaching and learning. These features include: • A list of website resources that provide links to thousands of lesson plans, state and national standards, and other multimedia tools that can be used in the classroom. • Individual, collaborative, and whole class activities that will help methods students develop a better understanding of the topics, lessons, and strategies discussed. • High quality lesson ideas and classroom tested teaching strategies embedded throughout the book. • Images of student work samples that will methods students visualize the finished product that is being discussed. • An examination of state and national standards that will help guide methods students in their lesson planning
Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The United States
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Author : United States. Congress. House
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The United States written by United States. Congress. House and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Legislation categories.
Some vols. include supplemental journals of "such proceedings of the sessions, as, during the time they were depending, were ordered to be kept secret, and respecting which the injunction of secrecy was afterwards taken off by the order of the House."
World Social Science Report 2010
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Author : United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
language : en
Publisher: UNESCO
Release Date : 2010-01-01
World Social Science Report 2010 written by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and has been published by UNESCO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Social Science categories.
Social science from Western countries continues to have the greatest global influence, but the field is expanding rapidly in Asia and Latin America, particularly in China and Brazil. In sub-Saharan Africa, social scientists from South Africa, Nigeria andKenya produce 75% of academic publications. In South Asia, barring some centres of excellence in India, social sciences as a whole have low priority. These are a few of the findings from World Social Science Report, 2010: Knowledge divides. Produced by the International Social Science Council (ISSC) and co-published with UNESCO, the Report is the first comprehensive overview of the field in over a decade. Hundreds of social scientists from around the world contributed their expertise to the publication. Gudmund Hernes, President of the ISSC, Adebayo Olukoshi, Director of the United Nations African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP), Hebe Vessuri, Director, Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC), and François Héran, Director of Research, National Institute for Demographic Studies (INED), France, are among the experts who presented the Report during its official launch at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 25 June 2010.
Science Technology And Society
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Author : David D. Kumar
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Science Technology And Society written by David D. Kumar and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
David D. Kumar and Daryl E. Chubin We live in an information age. Technology abounds: information tech nology, communication technology, learning technology. As a once popular song went, "Something's happening here, but it's just not exactly clear." The world appears to be a smaller, less remote place. We live in it, but we are not necessarily closely tied to it. We lack a satisfactory understanding of it. So we are left with a paradox: In an information age, information alone will neither inform nor improve us as citizens nor our democracy, society, or in stitutions. No, improvement will take some effort. It is a heavy burden to be reflective, indeed analytical, and disciplined but only constructively constrained by different perspectives. The science-based technology that makes for the complexity, contro versy, and uncertainty of life sows the seeds of understanding in Science, Technology, and Society. STS, as it is known, encompasses a hybrid area of scholarship now nearly three decades old. As D. R. Sarewitz,a former geologist now congressional staffer and an author, put it After all, the important and often controversial policy dilemmas posed by issues such as nuclear energy, toxic waste disposal, global climate change, or biotech nology cannot be resolved by authoritative scientific knowledge; instead, they must involve a balancing of technical considerations with other criteria that are explicitly nonscientific: ethics, esthetics, equity, ideology. Trade-offs must be made in light of inevitable uncertainties (Sarewitz, 1996, p. 182).