Godfred Addai; Godfred Addai
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileGodfred Addai in OpenAIRE Matthew Abunyewah; Michael Odei Erdiaw-Kwasie;Matthew Abunyewah
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileMatthew Abunyewah in OpenAIRE Seth Asare Okyere; +2 AuthorsSeth Asare Okyere
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileSeth Asare Okyere in OpenAIRE Godfred Addai; Godfred Addai
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileGodfred Addai in OpenAIRE Matthew Abunyewah; Michael Odei Erdiaw-Kwasie;Matthew Abunyewah
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileMatthew Abunyewah in OpenAIRE Seth Asare Okyere; Seth Asare Okyere
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileSeth Asare Okyere in OpenAIRE Michael Asiedu Gyensare; Michael Asiedu Gyensare
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileMichael Asiedu Gyensare in OpenAIRE Lawrence Guodaar; Lawrence Guodaar
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileLawrence Guodaar in OpenAIREIn recent years, sustainability concerns have gained increasing attention among countries and stakeholders worldwide. Towards the transition to sustainable rural development, the rural web framework (RWF) has become a consistent tool. Indicators from the RWF have been used to explore sustainable rural development for decision-making tasks, which improves the social, economic, and environmental performance of rural regions. However, the application of the RWF in studies is on the decline. Furthermore, there is a lack of literature reviews on the importance of the RWF and its relationship with different facets of sustainable development. We conducted a systematic literature review (SLR) (a) to explore how studies have used the RWF in the context of sustainable development and (b) to identify areas for further research. This study found that the RWF has mostly been used in developed countries, with fewer applications in developing countries. We suggest that there should be increased application of the RWF, particularly in developing countries, to broaden the rural web–sustainable development discourse and its relevance. This paper presents several areas where the indicators of the RWF can be applied to illustrate their relevance for policy decisions towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
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Godfred Addai
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileGodfred Addai in OpenAIRE Matthew Abunyewah; Michael Odei Erdiaw-Kwasie;Matthew Abunyewah
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileMatthew Abunyewah in OpenAIRE Seth Asare Okyere; +2 AuthorsSeth Asare Okyere
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileSeth Asare Okyere in OpenAIRE Godfred Addai; Godfred Addai
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileGodfred Addai in OpenAIRE Matthew Abunyewah; Michael Odei Erdiaw-Kwasie;Matthew Abunyewah
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileMatthew Abunyewah in OpenAIRE Seth Asare Okyere; Seth Asare Okyere
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileSeth Asare Okyere in OpenAIRE Michael Asiedu Gyensare; Michael Asiedu Gyensare
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileMichael Asiedu Gyensare in OpenAIRE Lawrence Guodaar; Lawrence Guodaar
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileLawrence Guodaar in OpenAIREIn recent years, sustainability concerns have gained increasing attention among countries and stakeholders worldwide. Towards the transition to sustainable rural development, the rural web framework (RWF) has become a consistent tool. Indicators from the RWF have been used to explore sustainable rural development for decision-making tasks, which improves the social, economic, and environmental performance of rural regions. However, the application of the RWF in studies is on the decline. Furthermore, there is a lack of literature reviews on the importance of the RWF and its relationship with different facets of sustainable development. We conducted a systematic literature review (SLR) (a) to explore how studies have used the RWF in the context of sustainable development and (b) to identify areas for further research. This study found that the RWF has mostly been used in developed countries, with fewer applications in developing countries. We suggest that there should be increased application of the RWF, particularly in developing countries, to broaden the rural web–sustainable development discourse and its relevance. This paper presents several areas where the indicators of the RWF can be applied to illustrate their relevance for policy decisions towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
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Zhangyuan He
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileZhangyuan He in OpenAIRE Hans-Dietrich Haasis; Hans-Dietrich Haasis
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileHans-Dietrich Haasis in OpenAIREUrban population growth has permanently increased the commodity demands and freight flow within urban areas. The retail/postal industry is intent on finding appropriate internal approaches and a new business model to respond to the adverse impacts generated by urban freight activities. Usage of emerging transport modes is an efficient solution for these industries. Nevertheless, considerable research has paid less attention to the implementation status of distribution innovations, as well as to their suitability and application restrictions. Concurrently, a comprehensive consideration of various distribution innovations that operate together as a system is lacking. To this end, this paper adopted a literature review method and GE multifactorial analysis. Specifically, this paper reviewed the related articles that were published in the past six years (2013–2018) to define the concept of distribution innovations. In addition, we adopted the approach of GE multifactorial analysis to analyze the application status of distribution innovations from the perspective of academic research and company implementation. Following the suitability assessment and application of restriction analysis, we proposed the concept of sustainable inner-urban intermodal transport (SIUIT) for the retail/postal industry. This paper contributes to the sustainable urban freight literature by exploring possible future research directions of SIUIT.
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Zhangyuan He
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileZhangyuan He in OpenAIRE Hans-Dietrich Haasis; Hans-Dietrich Haasis
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileHans-Dietrich Haasis in OpenAIREUrban population growth has permanently increased the commodity demands and freight flow within urban areas. The retail/postal industry is intent on finding appropriate internal approaches and a new business model to respond to the adverse impacts generated by urban freight activities. Usage of emerging transport modes is an efficient solution for these industries. Nevertheless, considerable research has paid less attention to the implementation status of distribution innovations, as well as to their suitability and application restrictions. Concurrently, a comprehensive consideration of various distribution innovations that operate together as a system is lacking. To this end, this paper adopted a literature review method and GE multifactorial analysis. Specifically, this paper reviewed the related articles that were published in the past six years (2013–2018) to define the concept of distribution innovations. In addition, we adopted the approach of GE multifactorial analysis to analyze the application status of distribution innovations from the perspective of academic research and company implementation. Following the suitability assessment and application of restriction analysis, we proposed the concept of sustainable inner-urban intermodal transport (SIUIT) for the retail/postal industry. This paper contributes to the sustainable urban freight literature by exploring possible future research directions of SIUIT.
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Adam Arian
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileAdam Arian in OpenAIRE John Sands; John Sands
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileJohn Sands in OpenAIRE Stuart Tooley; Stuart Tooley
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileStuart Tooley in OpenAIREWe examine the longitudinal relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance and financial performance by investigating attributes among firms operating in different industry sectors longitudinally. Using panel regression analysis on Australian publicly listed firms from 2007 to 2021, we find that CSR performance positively influences financial performance. Furthermore, our industry-specific analysis uncovers notable distinctions. Specifically, within the consumer product markets, including recreational facilities, travel and tourism, lodging, dining, and leisure products, firms benefit from stakeholder rewards for their CSR efforts, leading to sustained financial gains. However, this positive association is absent for firms operating in industrial product markets, where stakeholders do not offer similar rewards for CSR performance. The significance of stakeholder engagement becomes evident in consumer market sectors, as firms with higher levels of CSR performance secure stakeholder support, resulting in superior long-term financial performance. Our findings contribute to the existing CSR literature and offer practical insights and implications for managers operating in diverse product market industries, including the dynamic field of tourism and hospitality seeking to harness CSR performance, meet stakeholder expectations, and achieve financial advantages.
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Adam Arian
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileAdam Arian in OpenAIRE John Sands; John Sands
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileJohn Sands in OpenAIRE Stuart Tooley; Stuart Tooley
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileStuart Tooley in OpenAIREWe examine the longitudinal relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance and financial performance by investigating attributes among firms operating in different industry sectors longitudinally. Using panel regression analysis on Australian publicly listed firms from 2007 to 2021, we find that CSR performance positively influences financial performance. Furthermore, our industry-specific analysis uncovers notable distinctions. Specifically, within the consumer product markets, including recreational facilities, travel and tourism, lodging, dining, and leisure products, firms benefit from stakeholder rewards for their CSR efforts, leading to sustained financial gains. However, this positive association is absent for firms operating in industrial product markets, where stakeholders do not offer similar rewards for CSR performance. The significance of stakeholder engagement becomes evident in consumer market sectors, as firms with higher levels of CSR performance secure stakeholder support, resulting in superior long-term financial performance. Our findings contribute to the existing CSR literature and offer practical insights and implications for managers operating in diverse product market industries, including the dynamic field of tourism and hospitality seeking to harness CSR performance, meet stakeholder expectations, and achieve financial advantages.
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Susanne Hoischen-Taubner
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileSusanne Hoischen-Taubner in OpenAIRE Jonas Habel; Verena Uhlig; Eva-Marie Schwabenbauer; +4 AuthorsJonas Habel
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileJonas Habel in OpenAIRE Susanne Hoischen-Taubner; Susanne Hoischen-Taubner
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileSusanne Hoischen-Taubner in OpenAIRE Jonas Habel; Verena Uhlig; Eva-Marie Schwabenbauer; Theresa Rumphorst; Lara Ebert;Jonas Habel
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileJonas Habel in OpenAIRE Detlev Möller; Albert Sundrum;Detlev Möller
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileDetlev Möller in OpenAIREThe levels of production diseases (PD) and the cow replacement rate are high in dairy farming. They indicate excessive production demands on the cow and a poor state of animal welfare. This is the subject of increasing public debate. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of production diseases on the economic sustainability of dairy farms. The contributions of individual culled cows to the farm’s economic performance were calculated, based on milk recording and accounting data from 32 farms in Germany. Cows were identified as ‘profit cows’ when they reached their individual ‘break-even point’. Data from milk recordings (yield and indicators for PD) were used to cluster farms by means of a principal component and a cluster analysis. The analysis revealed five clusters of farms. The average proportion of profit cows was 57.5%, 55.6%, 44.1%, 29.4% and 19.5%. Clusters characterized by a high proportion of cows with metabolic problems and high culling and mortality rates had lower proportions of profit cows, somewhat irrespective of the average milk-yield per cow. Changing the perception of PD from considering it as collateral damage to a threat to the farms’ economic viability might foster change processes to reduce production diseases.
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Susanne Hoischen-Taubner
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileSusanne Hoischen-Taubner in OpenAIRE Jonas Habel; Verena Uhlig; Eva-Marie Schwabenbauer; +4 AuthorsJonas Habel
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileJonas Habel in OpenAIRE Susanne Hoischen-Taubner; Susanne Hoischen-Taubner
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileSusanne Hoischen-Taubner in OpenAIRE Jonas Habel; Verena Uhlig; Eva-Marie Schwabenbauer; Theresa Rumphorst; Lara Ebert;Jonas Habel
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileJonas Habel in OpenAIRE Detlev Möller; Albert Sundrum;Detlev Möller
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileDetlev Möller in OpenAIREThe levels of production diseases (PD) and the cow replacement rate are high in dairy farming. They indicate excessive production demands on the cow and a poor state of animal welfare. This is the subject of increasing public debate. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of production diseases on the economic sustainability of dairy farms. The contributions of individual culled cows to the farm’s economic performance were calculated, based on milk recording and accounting data from 32 farms in Germany. Cows were identified as ‘profit cows’ when they reached their individual ‘break-even point’. Data from milk recordings (yield and indicators for PD) were used to cluster farms by means of a principal component and a cluster analysis. The analysis revealed five clusters of farms. The average proportion of profit cows was 57.5%, 55.6%, 44.1%, 29.4% and 19.5%. Clusters characterized by a high proportion of cows with metabolic problems and high culling and mortality rates had lower proportions of profit cows, somewhat irrespective of the average milk-yield per cow. Changing the perception of PD from considering it as collateral damage to a threat to the farms’ economic viability might foster change processes to reduce production diseases.
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Ozgun, Kaan
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileOzgun, Kaan in OpenAIRE Cushing, Debra; Cushing, Debra
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileCushing, Debra in OpenAIREIntegrating renewable energy into public space is becoming more common as a climate change solution. However, this approach is often guided by the environmental pillar of sustainability, with less focus on the economic and social pillars. The purpose of this paper is to examine this issue in the speculative renewable energy propositions for Freshkills Park in New York City submitted for the 2012 Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) competition. This paper first proposes an optimal electricity distribution (OED) framework in and around public spaces based on relevant ecology and energy theory (Odum’s fourth and fifth law of thermodynamics). This framework addresses social engagement related to public interaction, and economic engagement related to the estimated quantity of electricity produced, in conjunction with environmental engagement related to the embodied energy required to construct the renewable energy infrastructure. Next, the study uses the OED framework to analyse the top twenty-five projects submitted for the LAGI 2012 competition. The findings reveal an electricity distribution imbalance and suggest a lack of in-depth understanding about sustainable electricity distribution within public space design. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research.
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Ozgun, Kaan
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileOzgun, Kaan in OpenAIRE Cushing, Debra; Cushing, Debra
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileCushing, Debra in OpenAIREIntegrating renewable energy into public space is becoming more common as a climate change solution. However, this approach is often guided by the environmental pillar of sustainability, with less focus on the economic and social pillars. The purpose of this paper is to examine this issue in the speculative renewable energy propositions for Freshkills Park in New York City submitted for the 2012 Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) competition. This paper first proposes an optimal electricity distribution (OED) framework in and around public spaces based on relevant ecology and energy theory (Odum’s fourth and fifth law of thermodynamics). This framework addresses social engagement related to public interaction, and economic engagement related to the estimated quantity of electricity produced, in conjunction with environmental engagement related to the embodied energy required to construct the renewable energy infrastructure. Next, the study uses the OED framework to analyse the top twenty-five projects submitted for the LAGI 2012 competition. The findings reveal an electricity distribution imbalance and suggest a lack of in-depth understanding about sustainable electricity distribution within public space design. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research.
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gold 8 citations 8 popularity Average influence Top 10% impulse Average Powered by BIP!add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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Blythe, Jessica
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileBlythe, Jessica in OpenAIRE Harohau, Daykin; Harohau, Daykin
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileHarohau, Daykin in OpenAIRE Weeks, Rebecca; +3 AuthorsWeeks, Rebecca
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileWeeks, Rebecca in OpenAIRE Blythe, Jessica; Sulu, Reuben;Blythe, Jessica
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileBlythe, Jessica in OpenAIRE Harohau, Daykin; Harohau, Daykin
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileHarohau, Daykin in OpenAIRE Weeks, Rebecca; Schwarz, Anne-Maree;Weeks, Rebecca
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileWeeks, Rebecca in OpenAIRE Mills, David; Mills, David
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileMills, David in OpenAIRE Phillips, Michael; Phillips, Michael
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FilePhillips, Michael in OpenAIRESustainably feeding the world’s growing population represents one of our most significant challenges. Aquaculture is well positioned to make contributions towards this challenge. Yet, the translation of aquaculture production innovations into benefits for rural communities is constrained by a limited understanding of the social dynamics that influence the adoption of new agricultural practices. In this paper, we investigate the factors that shape the spread of small-scale tilapia aquaculture through rural Solomon Islands. Based on diffusion of innovation theory, we focus on three potentially influential factors: (i) socio-economic characteristics of adopters; (ii) the role of opinion leaders; and (iii) characteristics of the innovation. We find that farmers who were wealthier, older, and had more diverse livelihoods were most likely to be adopters. Opinion leaders facilitated the adoption of tilapia aquaculture, but lacked the capacity to provide fundamental knowledge necessary to realize its potential benefits to food security. The paper argues for more explicit attention to the poorest households and makes the case for a deeper engagement with the broader social and institutional contexts that shape the adoption process. Aquaculture interventions that account for these social dynamics are critical for translating production innovations into sustainable benefits to rural communities.
Access RoutesGreen gold 42 citations 42 popularity Top 10% influence Top 10% impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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Blythe, Jessica
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileBlythe, Jessica in OpenAIRE Harohau, Daykin; Harohau, Daykin
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileHarohau, Daykin in OpenAIRE Weeks, Rebecca; +3 AuthorsWeeks, Rebecca
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileWeeks, Rebecca in OpenAIRE Blythe, Jessica; Sulu, Reuben;Blythe, Jessica
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileBlythe, Jessica in OpenAIRE Harohau, Daykin; Harohau, Daykin
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileHarohau, Daykin in OpenAIRE Weeks, Rebecca; Schwarz, Anne-Maree;Weeks, Rebecca
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileWeeks, Rebecca in OpenAIRE Mills, David; Mills, David
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileMills, David in OpenAIRE Phillips, Michael; Phillips, Michael
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FilePhillips, Michael in OpenAIRESustainably feeding the world’s growing population represents one of our most significant challenges. Aquaculture is well positioned to make contributions towards this challenge. Yet, the translation of aquaculture production innovations into benefits for rural communities is constrained by a limited understanding of the social dynamics that influence the adoption of new agricultural practices. In this paper, we investigate the factors that shape the spread of small-scale tilapia aquaculture through rural Solomon Islands. Based on diffusion of innovation theory, we focus on three potentially influential factors: (i) socio-economic characteristics of adopters; (ii) the role of opinion leaders; and (iii) characteristics of the innovation. We find that farmers who were wealthier, older, and had more diverse livelihoods were most likely to be adopters. Opinion leaders facilitated the adoption of tilapia aquaculture, but lacked the capacity to provide fundamental knowledge necessary to realize its potential benefits to food security. The paper argues for more explicit attention to the poorest households and makes the case for a deeper engagement with the broader social and institutional contexts that shape the adoption process. Aquaculture interventions that account for these social dynamics are critical for translating production innovations into sustainable benefits to rural communities.
Access RoutesGreen gold 42 citations 42 popularity Top 10% influence Top 10% impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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Isaac Akomea-Frimpong
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileIsaac Akomea-Frimpong in OpenAIRE Xiaohua Jin; Robert Osei-Kyei;Xiaohua Jin
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileXiaohua Jin in OpenAIREThe integration of sustainable practices into infrastructure projects under the auspices of public-private partnerships (PPPs) is vital in the attainment of United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since the inception of the SDGs in 2015, the attention of world has been shifting towards more sustainable practices and it is essential that the conventional performance measurement models on PPP projects also adapt to the trend of sustainable practices. Therefore, This study aims at reviewing and operationalising sustainable performance measures for the PPP infrastructure projects. A systematic literature review (SLR) methodology was utilised in this study. The research process began with the search, retrieval and selection of thirty-three (33) journal articles. Thoroughly, the selected articles were contently analysed to form key themes that form the basis of this research’s findings. The outcomes of this review demonstrate twenty-seven (27) most critical sustainable performance criteria of PPP projects such as the lowest project costs, green index, disability-friendly inclusion rate and carbon emission per project among others. Although, the study is limited to few journal articles, it provides theoretical and practical understanding of integration of sustainability in PPPs. Further, it gives a list of relevant research gaps for further studies. This study contributes to the benchmarking and management of sustainable performance assessment of PPP projects.
Access RoutesGreen gold 21 citations 21 popularity Top 10% influence Average impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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Isaac Akomea-Frimpong
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileIsaac Akomea-Frimpong in OpenAIRE Xiaohua Jin; Robert Osei-Kyei;Xiaohua Jin
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileXiaohua Jin in OpenAIREThe integration of sustainable practices into infrastructure projects under the auspices of public-private partnerships (PPPs) is vital in the attainment of United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since the inception of the SDGs in 2015, the attention of world has been shifting towards more sustainable practices and it is essential that the conventional performance measurement models on PPP projects also adapt to the trend of sustainable practices. Therefore, This study aims at reviewing and operationalising sustainable performance measures for the PPP infrastructure projects. A systematic literature review (SLR) methodology was utilised in this study. The research process began with the search, retrieval and selection of thirty-three (33) journal articles. Thoroughly, the selected articles were contently analysed to form key themes that form the basis of this research’s findings. The outcomes of this review demonstrate twenty-seven (27) most critical sustainable performance criteria of PPP projects such as the lowest project costs, green index, disability-friendly inclusion rate and carbon emission per project among others. Although, the study is limited to few journal articles, it provides theoretical and practical understanding of integration of sustainability in PPPs. Further, it gives a list of relevant research gaps for further studies. This study contributes to the benchmarking and management of sustainable performance assessment of PPP projects.
Access RoutesGreen gold 21 citations 21 popularity Top 10% influence Average impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
You have already added works in your ORCID record related to the merged Research product.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
You have already added works in your ORCID record related to the merged Research product.<script type="text/javascript"> <!-- document.write('<div id="oa_widget"></div>'); document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="https://beta.openaire.eu/index.php?option=com_openaire&view=widget&format=raw&projectId=10.3390/su14127174&type=result"></script>'); --> </script>For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eu - Bernardo Tabuenca;
Bernardo Tabuenca
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileBernardo Tabuenca in OpenAIRE Marco Kalz; Ansje Löhr;Marco Kalz
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileMarco Kalz in OpenAIRE(1) The amount of plastic discharges in the environment has drastically increased in the last decades negatively affecting aquatic ecosystems, societies, and the world economy. The policies initiated to deal with this problem are insufficient and there is an urgency to initiate local actions based on a deep understanding of the factors involved. (2) This paper investigates the potential of massive open online courses (MOOCs) to spread environmental education. Therefore, the conclusions drawn from the implementation of a MOOC to combat the problem of marine litter in the world are presented. (3) This work describes the activity of 3632 participants from 64 countries taking an active role presenting useful tools, connecting them with the main world associations, and defining applied action plans in their local area. Pre- and post-questionnaires explore behavioral changes regarding the actions of participants to combat marine litter. The role of MOOCs is contrasted with social media, formal education, and informal education. (4) Findings suggest that MOOCs are useful instruments to promote environmental activism, and to develop local solutions to global problems, for example, clean beaches, supplanting plastic bottles, educational initiatives, and prohibition of single-use plastic.
Access RoutesGreen gold 18 citations 18 popularity Top 10% influence Average impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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You have already added works in your ORCID record related to the merged Research product.<script type="text/javascript"> <!-- document.write('<div id="oa_widget"></div>'); document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="https://beta.openaire.eu/index.php?option=com_openaire&view=widget&format=raw&projectId=10.3390/su11102860&type=result"></script>'); --> </script>For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eu - Bernardo Tabuenca;
Bernardo Tabuenca
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileBernardo Tabuenca in OpenAIRE Marco Kalz; Ansje Löhr;Marco Kalz
Harvested from ORCID Public Data FileMarco Kalz in OpenAIRE(1) The amount of plastic discharges in the environment has drastically increased in the last decades negatively affecting aquatic ecosystems, societies, and the world economy. The policies initiated to deal with this problem are insufficient and there is an urgency to initiate local actions based on a deep understanding of the factors involved. (2) This paper investigates the potential of massive open online courses (MOOCs) to spread environmental education. Therefore, the conclusions drawn from the implementation of a MOOC to combat the problem of marine litter in the world are presented. (3) This work describes the activity of 3632 participants from 64 countries taking an active role presenting useful tools, connecting them with the main world associations, and defining applied action plans in their local area. Pre- and post-questionnaires explore behavioral changes regarding the actions of participants to combat marine litter. The role of MOOCs is contrasted with social media, formal education, and informal education. (4) Findings suggest that MOOCs are useful instruments to promote environmental activism, and to develop local solutions to global problems, for example, clean beaches, supplanting plastic bottles, educational initiatives, and prohibition of single-use plastic.
Access RoutesGreen gold 18 citations 18 popularity Top 10% influence Average impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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gold 25 citations 25 popularity Top 10% influence Top 10% impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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gold 25 citations 25 popularity Top 10% influence Top 10% impulse Top 10% Powered by BIP!add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
You have already added works in your ORCID record related to the merged Research product.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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