Integrating Social Responsibility Into Sustainability Strategies: The Case of the Catholic University of Cuyo DOI Open Access
María Belén Arias Valle, Frederic Marimón

Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26(2), P. 194 - 210

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Abstract Sustainability is a fundamental value that all organizations strive to achieve, including universities. Some academics argue sustainability not only principle which universities should commit, but also they have the potential accelerate its implementation and catalyze social change towards more sustainable practices. This study presents specific case of Faculty Economic Business Sciences (FCEyE) at Catholic University Cuyo (UCCuyo), examining outcomes Social Responsibility (USR) plan. The methodology employed qualitative, using approach. results reveal impacts generated by USR plan in key areas such as management, teaching, research, outreach FCEyE UCCuyo. These findings hold significant implications for leaders other Argentina. In conclusion, highlights importance strategic leadership effectively, comprehensively, sustainably adopting policies university context.

Language: Английский

Transforming document management for environmental sustainability: the mediating effect of pro-environmental culture and service satisfaction in higher education institutions DOI Creative Commons
Jessie Bravo, Carlos Valdivia, Roger Alarcón

et al.

Frontiers in Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

This research investigates the factors influencing environmental sustainability in a Peruvian higher education institution (HEI), using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS. The methodology included data collection through questionnaires administered to students, alumni, and professors, followed by SEM analysis assess relationships between technological support (TS), document management (DM), open government (OG), pro-environmental organizational culture (POC), service satisfaction (SS), (ES). findings emphasize that infrastructure significantly enhances management, which turn boosts promotes culture. emerges as most powerful mediator, impacting sustainability. Although also contributes positively, its effect is less pronounced. Furthermore, transparency access information improve albeit lesser impact. Sociodemographic variables such gender academic program within influence relationship examined variables, suggesting these characteristics can affect perception effectiveness of practices. study provides robust foundation for designing effective strategies promote institutions would contribute fulfillment SDGs.

Language: Английский

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Eco-pedagogy in chemistry education: challenging market-driven policies DOI
Ahmed Ali Alhazmi,

Rasha Ahmed Almashhour

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 29, 2025

Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of market-driven policies on adoption and integration green chemistry into higher education in Saudi Arabia, uncovering challenges opportunities faced by educators institutions promoting sustainable scientific education. Design/methodology/approach used a grounded theory methodology explore Arabian amid policies. In-depth interviews were conducted with 22 participants, data analyzed using systematic coding process. Findings The reveals that significantly influence prioritizing immediate economic returns over long-term sustainability goals. Key include securing funding aligning traditional curricula. Opportunities promote through curricular reform policy adaptation identified. Research limitations/implications is limited education, which may affect generalizability findings other contexts. Practical implications Insights suggest policymakers should re-evaluate prioritization short-term gains develop incentives integrate chemistry. Institutions are encouraged invest faculty development, adopt interdisciplinary approaches collaborate industry government. Social Integrating promotes environmental stewardship prepares future generations address challenges. can shape environmentally conscious societies fostering culture ethical responsibilities. Originality/value contributes discourse providing theoretical analysis dynamics between integration, offering insights for policymakers, researchers.

Language: Английский

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Innovative Pedagogies for Sustainability Education DOI

Negar Sohaee,

Rokhsareh Farsad

World sustainability series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 221 - 237

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Data-driven performance evaluation and optimization system for peer review of research institutions in universities DOI

Chuanbin Liu,

Dan Wang,

Zhe Zou

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International Journal of General Systems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 24

Published: March 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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A bibliometric analysis of sustainable development research in higher education institutions (HEIs): key trends, global collaborations and influential contributions (2015–2023) DOI Creative Commons
Mohamed Ali Osman,

Abdirahman Ahmed Sheikh Farah,

Abdirahman Ibrahim Abdi

et al.

Cogent Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: April 17, 2025

Language: Английский

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Promoting sustainable innovations in technical universities: Critical success factors of the triple helix model DOI
Elizabeth Addy, Emmanuel S. Adabor,

Yaw A. Badu

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Industry and Higher Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 22, 2025

Purpose: This study aims to examine the critical success factors (CSFs) of Triple Helix Model (THM) that promote sustainable innovations in Technical Universities (TUs). Design/methodology/approach: The mixed method approach was employed, using 233 TU convocation members and 14 interviews. Thematic analysis, exploratory, confirmatory score plot loadings were run measure CSFs THM. Findings: Qualitative analyses aligned on five CSFs, including vision policies, technology, evaluation, leadership, innovation. EFA identified eight CSF measures consistent with factor loading plots. Research limitations/implications: sampled three TUs. will contribute additional knowledge framework. Practical Implications: Implementing by TUs, industry government enhance Social Tertiary education policymakers could adopt this model for Originality/value: contributed robustness

Language: Английский

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From Paper to Pixels: Evaluating the Impact of Digital Transformation on Sustainability in Nursing Education DOI Creative Commons
Pauletta Irwin,

Amy Barnett,

Kerryn Butler‐Henderson

et al.

Journal of Nursing Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2025(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Background: As the largest workforce in health, it is critically important that principles of planetary health are incorporated into nursing education to have a significant influence on reducing environmental impacts practices and address inequities. Despite adoption sustainability by higher sector, translation curriculum has been challenging. The increased integration digital technologies contributes towards both United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Electronic records (EHRs) well documented reliance paper‐based improve efficiency delivery, including accessibility where information sharing barriers reduced. incorporation training, specifically use simulated EHRs, will increase application graduate practice. Aims: This study explored if an EHR learning environment (SLE) Bachelor Nursing (BN) program can lead tangible reduction paper consumption. Methods: A nonexperimental, pre‐ postdesign was used audit consumption, manuals, within SLE postimplementation HealthiERSim®, house developed system. held across multiple campuses with different BN cohorts. Results: reported overall consumption 12.59% post‐implementation HealthiERSim® pages per manual, ( p < 0.001) difference between subjects. Conclusion: results this indicate effective implementation solution decrease paperconsumption SLE, contributing footprint educational institution. Where adopted content about sustainable practices, awareness practice SDGs.

Language: Английский

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From classrooms to global impact DOI Creative Commons

Easaw Alemayehu Assefa

The Journal of Quality in Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(24), P. 1 - 24

Published: Nov. 16, 2024

In today's fast-changing environment, the need for quality education is more crucial than ever. Therefore, this article examines how can transform society and contribute to a sustainable, interconnected world. It highlights essential role of in navigating global complexities, asserting that it drive sustainable development promote responsible citizenship. The study redefined scope by advocating holistic approach goes beyond academic excellence, emphasizing 21st-century competencies, critical thinking, creativity. aligned educational practices with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting importance environmental stewardship social responsibility. discussed nurtured intercultural understanding, empathy, civic engagement, thereby cultivating sense responsibility among students. Furthermore, identified as catalyst development, preparing learners green economy equipping them future-ready skills address complex challenges through interdisciplinary problem-solving. implementation transformative was examined, focusing on policy frameworks, inclusive curricula, empowering educators agents change. concluded call action, showcasing successful models inspiring case studies, while mobilizing stakeholders prioritize means empower citizens shape better future.

Language: Английский

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Exploring Research Trends in Sustainability in English Language Education from 2014 to 2024: A Bibliometric Analysis DOI
Senem Zaimoğlu

Journal of Language Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 7, 2024

Sustainability in language education is a multifaceted concept that encompasses environmental, linguistic, and educational dimensions. As the world deals with environmental challenges rapid loss of linguistic diversity, it becomes necessary to integrate sustainable practices into education. Therefore, research on this field have become more widespread. Based this, purpose study review identify importance English by conducting bibliometric analysis literature related Sustainability. This makes valuable contribution existing body examining current state, identifying areas need improvement, suggesting possibilities for future research. The search involved combining topic-related keywords 'sustainable' 'English education' within time period from 2014 2024 Web Science database (SSCI, SCI, SCI-E, AHCI). data was collected using extraction table 1,523 articles were analyzed VOS viewer visualization tool. Out papers identified initial search, majority published 2023. China, USA, Spain, Czech Republic, England emerged as primary countries these studies citations, exhibiting dominant presence. three important terms 'sustainability' are sustainability, higher education, development. findings suggest approaches teaching experienced significant growth recent years. However, can be stated still limited While there growing addressing theoretical aspects remains gap empirical explore effectiveness real-world settings. Additionally, geographical distribution indicates concentration certain countries, diverse inclusive consider different cultural contexts. underscores necessity focus developing actionable strategies, assessing their impact, fostering international collaboration promote sustainability globally.

Language: Английский

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Integrating Social Responsibility Into Sustainability Strategies: The Case of the Catholic University of Cuyo DOI Open Access
María Belén Arias Valle, Frederic Marimón

Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26(2), P. 194 - 210

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Abstract Sustainability is a fundamental value that all organizations strive to achieve, including universities. Some academics argue sustainability not only principle which universities should commit, but also they have the potential accelerate its implementation and catalyze social change towards more sustainable practices. This study presents specific case of Faculty Economic Business Sciences (FCEyE) at Catholic University Cuyo (UCCuyo), examining outcomes Social Responsibility (USR) plan. The methodology employed qualitative, using approach. results reveal impacts generated by USR plan in key areas such as management, teaching, research, outreach FCEyE UCCuyo. These findings hold significant implications for leaders other Argentina. In conclusion, highlights importance strategic leadership effectively, comprehensively, sustainably adopting policies university context.

Language: Английский

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