Sustainable Development Goals for Education and Research in the Ranking of Green Universities of Mahasarakham University Advancing Sustainability: an Analysis of Education, Research, and University Operations In 2024

Journal of Lifestyle and SDGs Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(3), P. e04627 - e04627

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Objective: This study evaluates the advancements and challenges encountered by Mahasarakham University (MSU) in its pursuit of sustainability through education, research, operations, with a particular focus on performance under 2024 UI Green Metric World Rankings framework. The research places specific emphasis MSU’s contributions to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) 6 (Clean Water Sanitation), highlighting their pivotal roles university’s strategy. Theoretical Framework: Grounded principles sustainable development, this aligns Goals (SDGs) adopts framework as an analytical lens. emphasizes six dimensions sustainability, education serving key drivers for institutional societal advancement. SDG reflects commitment fostering high-quality implementing water resource management practices. Method: A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating quantitative analysis indicators (KPIs)—such curriculum integration, funding, publication output between 2021 2024—with qualitative evaluations strategic planning operational adjustments. These methodologies provided comprehensive understanding trajectory. Results Discussion: findings reveal significant progress, including increase sustainability-focused curricula from 49 58 programs during period study, enhanced outputs, increased student engagement sustainability-related initiatives. advancing has fostered integration into educational framework, while initiatives addressing have promoted effective sanitation However, such budgetary constraints fluctuating external funding remain critical barriers further progress. Strategic interventions, international collaborations targeted allocations, contributed strengthening position leader sustainability. Research Implications: offers set best practices embedding within higher institutions. It underscores importance prioritizing partnerships, increasing investment programs, refining strategies continuous feedback. insights gained experience contribute global knowledge academic contexts. Originality/Value: presents replicable institutions aiming enhance performance. Sanitation) elements achieving impact, using MSU case study.

Language: Английский

Advancements in Green Materials for Concrete in South East Asia: A Mini Review

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(1), P. 44 - 56

Published: June 6, 2024

The rapid growth in the global population necessitated an increase construction activities to provide shelter for humans, consequently driving industry's significant contribution GDP of ASEAN countries. This study specifically examined utilization green materials concrete Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Construction, being a material-intensive sector, consumed vast amounts natural resources generated substantial waste harmful emissions, posing environmental challenges. In response, sustainable development initiatives were prioritized across nations address these issues. Governments relevant authorities implemented various strategies promote practices construction, including providing financial support both public private sectors. Among practices, adoption stood out as promising approach sector. By incorporating recycled aggregates, supplementary cementitious (SCMs), other environmentally friendly alternatives, countries aimed reduce resource consumption, minimize generation, mitigate impact. Embracing not only promoted stewardship but also contributed long-term economic viability social well-being region.

Language: Английский