Digitalisation as the Indicator of the Evidence of Sustainability in the European Union

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 14(14), С. 8371 - 8371

Опубликована: Июль 8, 2022

Digitalisation provides access to an integrated network of information that can benefit society and businesses. However, the evidence sustainability in business is less researched. In our paper, by building up research approach, we address relevant gap investigating how sustainable development goals represent interrelationship between digitalisation sustainability. Such particularly important because understandings determine different actors, including managers policymakers, act response those imperatives develop future employees skills starting from school age. Following a multi-method have combined analysis into two steps examining relationship Building digital networks, policy makers using means create some unique opportunities strategically challenges for United Nations Targets (SDG) ensure higher productivity, education, equality-oriented society. This point view describes potential businesses future. The authors revise links European Union countries data available Eurostat UNECE public databases. two-stage methodology identification ICT used paper linear regression model applied. results showed tiers with five SDGs, focusing on business, all these are fixed constructed equations each SDG. recommended solution statistically valid proves novelty this research. Among indicators, only mobile-cellular subscriptions fixed-broadband sub-basket prices part do not affect researched indicators.

Язык: Английский

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Promoting Benchmarking and Best Practices in Education: An Interval-Valued Spherical Fuzzy Model for Assessing Sustainable Digital Transformation Maturity

Technology in Society, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 102850 - 102850

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Mindful Application of Digitalization for Sustainable Development: The Digitainability Assessment Framework

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 14(5), С. 3114 - 3114

Опубликована: Март 7, 2022

Digitalization is widely recognized as a transformative power for sustainable development. Careful alignment of progress made by digitalization with the globally acknowledged Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) crucial inclusive and holistic development in digital era. However, limited reference has been SDGs about harnessing opportunities offered capabilities. Moreover, research on inhibiting or enabling effects considering its multi-faceted interlinkages their targets fragmented. There are only instances literature examining categorizing impact To overcome this gap, paper introduces new Digitainability Assessment Framework (DAF) context-aware practical assessment intervention SDGs. The DAF facilitates in-depth many diverse technical, social, ethical, environmental aspects systematically SDG indicators. Our approach draws adapts concepts Theory Change (ToC). should support developers, users well policymakers providing 360-degree perspective services products, hints possible improvement. We demonstrate application three test case studies illustrating how it supports view relation between

Язык: Английский

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A conceptual research framework for sustainable digital learning in higher education

Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 19, С. 001 - 001

Опубликована: Март 28, 2023

The integration of digital technologies in Higher Education (HE) has dramatically changed the way students learn, however it also raised critical concerns about sustainability aspects learning. Although a considerable amount literature been published on learning and Sustainable Development (SD) HE, further research is needed to establish comprehensive framework which synthesises organises knowledge this area. This paper draws review develop conceptual sustainable HE from an Information Systems’ lens. proposed outcome thorough integrative review, followed by thematic analysis relevant sources outlines common themes identifies major areas for future research. provides researchers educators with valuable insights use promote SD highlights importance awareness. It defines focus directions can guide their research, thereby assisting building coherent body

Язык: Английский

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Museums and the Post-Digital: Revisiting Challenges in the Digital Transformation of Museums

Heritage, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7(3), С. 1784 - 1800

Опубликована: Март 20, 2024

This paper considers the digital transformation of museums and, particularly, challenges museum professionals face today in implementation practices. The exploration that need to address, and values associated with “digital” are critical context current rapid sociocultural technological changes. reviews a diverse typology resources—including project reports deliverables, qualitative quantitative surveys, academic articles, edited volumes, chapters—relevant practices “backstage museums.” essay will show that, although technologies have acquired normative presence, organisational technical “backstage” pose systemic problems their transformation. These related skills knowledge, human financial resource deficits, which result exerting constant effort keep up changes limited resources at hand risks obsolescence abandonment always present. Situated within emerging literature advocating for holistic, ethical, sustainable museums, this draws attention implications digitalisation transition responsible future European context. It argues relational understanding sustainability ethics can be pivotal first step towards formation digitally purposeful post-digital era.

Язык: Английский

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The Role of Low-Cost Digital Solutions in Supporting Industrial Sustainability

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(3), С. 1301 - 1301

Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2024

Small and medium enterprise (SME) manufacturers are impeded from participating in sustainability initiatives using new technologies due to the high cost lack of clarity on where start. The integration low-cost digital solutions has enabled SME adopt Industry 4.0 support operations. However, address challenges is underexplored. This article addresses three key research questions: What do SMEs need industrial challenges? To what extent can existing be used How should for developing greater prioritised? Three main tasks were conducted. Initially, a sustainability-focused sub-catalogue was created an catalogue solution areas manufacturing. Secondly, workshop with 17 participants identify top ten priority areas, process monitoring, energy quality inspection at top. Lastly, within evaluated how they could contribute lean Predominantly waste or use reduction study provides foundation future development by indicating manufacturers’ outlining adapted reduction.

Язык: Английский

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Crowdsourcing and digitization as a tool for creating sustainable development - a case study of public administration

Economics and Environment, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 91(4), С. 947 - 947

Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2025

Goal: Building stable infrastructure and promoting innovation is the ninth goal of sustainable development. It implemented, among others, by increasing access to information communication technologies providing affordable universal Internet. The aim article assess current level broadband Internet possibility its faster dissemination using a crowdsourcing platform, new solution used public administration in Poland. platform involves shows administration's experience it ensure wide Internet, which translates into implementation development goals thanks digitisation socio-economic processes. Research method: study comparative analysis indicators area collected Central Statistical Office case use (internet) called SIDUSIS (Information System on Access Fixed Broadband Services) optimise investments effects indication impact digitalisation allowed us indicate validity concept platforms not only activities enterprises but also Conclusions: literature quantitative data that one factors accelerating effective idea modernise infrastructure. Originality/value/implications/recommendations: So far, crowdsourcing, as well platforms, has been mainly enterprise sector promote citizen budgets. gained shown justified involve society availability This does require large investment outlays allows decision-makers quickly identify problems with this accessibility work area.

Язык: Английский

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Learning With Short Bursts: How Effectively Can We Build Competencies in Climate Change‐Related Areas Based on Microlearning?

European Journal of Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 60(2)

Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2025

ABSTRACT The study examines the effectiveness of microlearning in developing capacity to address climate change and adapt environmental challenges. Conducted as an online field experiment with 140 participants, focused on impacts smartphone use illustrative learning domain for education change‐related areas. Using a pre–post research design simultaneous equation models, found improvements knowledge retention, median increase 38%. results indicated that brief units also promoted sustainability action competencies, such confidence one's influence willingness act sustainably. This suggests higher‐order processes were triggered, although much lesser extent. Furthermore, learner satisfaction was identified mediating variable these positive outcomes. concludes short bursts delivered through activities can be used alongside traditional training methods build critical skills needed initiatives EU Green Deal.

Язык: Английский

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EXPLORING FUTURE RESEARCH PATHS FOR THE TWIN TRANSFORMATION — COMBINING DIGITAL AND SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION

International Journal of Innovation Management, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 31, 2025

The interplay between digital transformation and sustainability, the so-called twin transformation, is not merely a contemporary trend but transformative approach that holds potential to reshape our economic social structures towards more sustainable future. furthermore seen as key driver for achieving global sustainability goals fostering green innovations. Given at nexus of it paramount interest investigate where future developments in this combined field are headed. Building upon that, central research question underpins publication is: What trends transformation? In order gain an overview topic answer question, systematic literature analysis was carried out. A total 98 papers were retained analysis. As result study, paths found fields Industry Sectors, Politics Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Development, Business Conduct Environmental Impact. This exploration has highlighted several areas warrant further investigation fully harness synergistic benefits integrating technologies with initiatives. conclusion, intersection significant creating

Язык: Английский

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The impact of digitalization on CSR disclosure: a governance perspective

Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 37(1), С. 170 - 200

Опубликована: Ноя. 23, 2023

Purpose Digitalization is increasingly important for promoting authentic CSR practices. Firms with higher levels motivate their employees to pursue goals and demonstrate social responsibility. However, the literature has not adequately examined how firm-level digitalization influences corporate sustainability from a governance perspective. This study aims fill this gap by exploring affects disclosure, key aspect of sustainability, at firm level. Furthermore, also investigate factors, such as management power, internal control minority shareholder pressure, moderate effect. Design/methodology/approach employs fixed effect model robust standard errors analyze disclosure are related relationship moderated heterogeneity among Chinese A-share companies 2010 2020. The sample consists 2,339 firms, which 360 SOEs 1,979 non-SOEs. To ensure robustness, excluded observations in 2020 avoid effects COVID-19 used an alternative measure based on HEXUN index. explores link various corporate-level settings. Findings regression findings reveal that: First, firms disclose less information. finding holds both Second, stronger power negative moderating that weakens between mainly driven SOEs. Third, attenuates association more pronounced Finally, shareholders exacerbate evident These results excluding potential COVID using index measure. Originality/value have been widely discussed macro level, but micro level largely overlooked. Moreover, there hardly any evidence emerging economies, especially China. paper addresses these issues providing empirical digital transformation China, context where rapidly evolving. offers implications practitioners policymakers design appropriate strategies development diverse business perspectives.

Язык: Английский

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