How do technological innovation and digital infrastructure affect material footprint? the inverted U-shaped effect in resource-rich economies DOI Creative Commons
S.C. Li, Dinkneh Gebre Borojo

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: April 28, 2025

Introduction Efficient management of natural resources is a fundamental goal the SDGs, aimed at supporting responsible production and consumption practices. Technological innovation (TI) digital infrastructure (DI) serve as crucial tools that influence effective resource management. However, limited focus has been directed toward assessing non-linear relationships between material footprint (MFP), TI, DI. This research seeks to provide fresh perspectives on TI DI MFP, utilising data from resource-rich economies (RE) spanning 1990 2021. Methods Given characteristics data, we employ pooled mean group-autoregressive distributed lag (PMG/ARDL) model. Furthermore, for sensitivity analysis, apply instrumental variables (IV) methods moments quantile regression (MMQR) techniques address distributional heterogeneity endogeneity issues. The investigation repeated while accounting green (GI) examine effects environmentally-associated MFP. Results discussion findings reveal coefficients level squared terms are positive negative in long run, respectively. Therefore, exhibit suggesting an inverted U-shaped link DI, MFP over term. Thus, contribute curse up threshold values 2.827 2.081, after which they enhance efficiency RE, implying greater investment yields better outcomes harnessing than lesser investment. Lastly, both small large changes GI have robust impact These carry significant policy implications enhancing fostering per SDGs 8 12, thus ensuring efficient sustainable use resources.

Language: Английский

Understanding the relationship between ecological footprints and renewable energy in BRICS nations: An economic perspective DOI
Chao Liu, Niu Huang,

Muhammad Hayyat

et al.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 118, P. 46 - 57

Published: March 17, 2025

Language: Английский

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The role of business education in shaping entrepreneurial intentions: examining psychological and contextual determinants among university students in Bangladesh DOI Creative Commons
Farhana Ferdousi,

Mehe Zebunnesa Rahman,

Md. Qamruzzaman

et al.

Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: April 2, 2025

This study examines the influence of business education on entrepreneurial intentions among university students in Bangladesh, identifying key determinants, challenges, and policy implications for fostering entrepreneurship. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data over 6 months, employing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) hypothesis testing analysis. Findings reveal that significantly enhances students’ self-efficacy, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, directly impacting their intentions. However, financial barriers limited family support hinder pursuits. Business acts as a mediator, amplifying effects attitudinal control factors Additionally, confirms moderating role social norms shaping behavior. The results emphasize need curriculum enhancements incorporating experiential learning, industry collaborations, mentorship programs bridge intention-action gap. research contributes novel insights by integrating Theory Planned Behavior (TPB) with developing economy context. Unlike prior studies, it empirically establishes mediating education, offering nuanced understanding mindset formation. Policy recommendations include revising curricula incorporate literacy, programs. Government through accessible funding schemes regulatory incentives is also essential youth

Language: Английский

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How do technological innovation and digital infrastructure affect material footprint? the inverted U-shaped effect in resource-rich economies DOI Creative Commons
S.C. Li, Dinkneh Gebre Borojo

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: April 28, 2025

Introduction Efficient management of natural resources is a fundamental goal the SDGs, aimed at supporting responsible production and consumption practices. Technological innovation (TI) digital infrastructure (DI) serve as crucial tools that influence effective resource management. However, limited focus has been directed toward assessing non-linear relationships between material footprint (MFP), TI, DI. This research seeks to provide fresh perspectives on TI DI MFP, utilising data from resource-rich economies (RE) spanning 1990 2021. Methods Given characteristics data, we employ pooled mean group-autoregressive distributed lag (PMG/ARDL) model. Furthermore, for sensitivity analysis, apply instrumental variables (IV) methods moments quantile regression (MMQR) techniques address distributional heterogeneity endogeneity issues. The investigation repeated while accounting green (GI) examine effects environmentally-associated MFP. Results discussion findings reveal coefficients level squared terms are positive negative in long run, respectively. Therefore, exhibit suggesting an inverted U-shaped link DI, MFP over term. Thus, contribute curse up threshold values 2.827 2.081, after which they enhance efficiency RE, implying greater investment yields better outcomes harnessing than lesser investment. Lastly, both small large changes GI have robust impact These carry significant policy implications enhancing fostering per SDGs 8 12, thus ensuring efficient sustainable use resources.

Language: Английский

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