{"title":"Impact of Sustainability Reporting on Financial Performance","authors":"İ. Çelik","doi":"10.56578/ocs020103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56578/ocs020103","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":165844,"journal":{"name":"Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainability","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131463401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of High-Tech Exports and R&D Expenditures on Sustainable Economic Growth-Case Study of BRICS Countries and Turkey","authors":"Serdar Kuzu, M. Arslan","doi":"10.56578/ocs020102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56578/ocs020102","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":165844,"journal":{"name":"Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainability","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129749475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Critical Analysis of Shareholder Benefits from Spin-Offs and Carve-Outs of Carbon-Intensive Businesses: A Study of the Energy Industry","authors":"Justin Brune, Daniel Harder, Lars Klingenberger","doi":"10.56578/ocs020101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56578/ocs020101","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":165844,"journal":{"name":"Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainability","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131116856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Are Firms Stronger than Employees in Terms of Salary Bargaining Power? Evidence from China","authors":"Jin Wang","doi":"10.56578/ocs020104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56578/ocs020104","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":165844,"journal":{"name":"Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainability","volume":"196 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115653421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"MSME Sustainability Strategy after Facing Covid-19 by Analyzing the Role of Crowdfunding and Digital Markets in Increasing Economic Growth by Using the Business Model Canvas Strategy and Analyzing the Market Structure as an Intervention Variable","authors":"Dwi Prastiyo Hadi, P. Adi, Arintoko","doi":"10.56578/ocs010205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56578/ocs010205","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to find out the MSME sustainability strategy after facing Covid-19 by analyzing the role of crowdfunding and digital markets in increasing economic growth by using the Business Model Canvas strategy and analyzing market structure as an intervening variable. This study uses a Mix Method research approach, namely a combination of quantitative and qualitative combinations. By using a combined method, it is expected to complement each other from the existing hypotheses. Quantitative emphasizes statistical test analysis techniques so that data is more accurate, while qualitative techniques emphasize process analysis of inductive thinking processes related to the dynamics of relationships between observed phenomena and always use scientific logic. The population in this study were all SMEs that used crowdfunding and microfinance services as many as 380 SMEs used the slovin formula, and 192 SMEs were used as samples with various backgrounds from various businesses. The results of this study are (1) there is an increase in economic growth in Indonesia if MSMEs use crowdfunding as an alternative to capital needs through the use of the Canvas Business Model (BMC), (2) there will be an increase in economic growth in Indonesia if MSMEs use digital markets as a marketing alternative. through structural analysis, (3) there is an increase in economic growth in Indonesia if MSMEs use Crowdfunding and digital markets through the use of the Canvas Business Model (BMC) and analyzing market structure.","PeriodicalId":165844,"journal":{"name":"Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainability","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122016383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Addressing Transformative Education and Governance Through the Sustainable Development Goal 4: A Case Study","authors":"C. Cassar","doi":"10.56578/ocs010203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56578/ocs010203","url":null,"abstract":"The United Nations 2030 Agenda designed the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which were adopted in 2015 with the primary aim of achieving sustainable development by 2030. One of these goals is SDG 4, which aims to ‘Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’. Implementing SDG 4 calls for initiatives that instill knowledge, attitudes and skills as clearly indicated in Target 4.7. This requires a change in mindset, where transformative ideologies fused in both sustainability governance and education are required to encourage behavioural change. This research presents a case study regarding an exhibition, which toured Maltese schools and the community, in the form of a large Rubik’s cube possessing 17 cubicles in which an artifact about each SDG is presented. This case study aims to examine how this exhibition contributes to SDG 4, specifically Target 4.7. It also seeks to explore whether the case study contributes towards transformative approaches in tandem with education and governance for sustainable development. The methodological framework presents two innovative approaches – a visual qualitative analysis of each artifact and a matrix that attributes scores reflecting the effectiveness of each exhibit vis-à-vis the main components of Target 4.7. Qualitative and quantitative findings, supported by reflexivity, are garnered to examine the implications of this case study, which acts as a good springboard to emanate the SDGs within the community by creating a link between formal and non-formal learning spaces. Drawing upon such insights, a Transformative Education-Governance model is proposed where a number of action points are delineated. This provides a fertile terrain in reconceptualising education and governance, useful for researchers and practitioners in the fields of sustainability and education.","PeriodicalId":165844,"journal":{"name":"Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainability","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131135859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Financial Inclusion in India Through Micro Units Schemes-Sustainable Development for the Five Year (2015-20) Study","authors":"K. Batta, Shaina Arora, Anand Pandey","doi":"10.56578/ocs010204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56578/ocs010204","url":null,"abstract":"Micro units are a significant economic segment of our society and are a major source of employment after the agriculture sector. The purpose of this paper is to assess the performance of the government's scheme after five years (2015-20) in order to determine whether the MSME sector has grown and developed over that period. Micro units engaged in manufacturing, processing, trading, and service activities are included in this category. It is responsible for providing employment to approximately 10 million individuals. There are a lot of proprietary/single-ownership/own-account businesses in the non-corporate small business sector. In view of India's large population, it is difficult for them to access mainstream commercial banks. India sometimes introduces objective-oriented schemes to help the underprivileged start up, expand, and change their small businesses. Through an empirical investigation, this paper will evaluate the needs and performance of this program after five years (2015-20). The Mudra Banking Scheme is also an objective-oriented model for the financial inclusion of the poor who do not have mortgages to cover their financial needs. Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi commenced this banking scheme in August 2015.","PeriodicalId":165844,"journal":{"name":"Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainability","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130853994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reframing Poverty Within the Sustainable Development Strategies. Empirical Evidence at the European Union Level","authors":"M. Cristea, E. Caragiani","doi":"10.56578/ocs010201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56578/ocs010201","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":165844,"journal":{"name":"Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainability","volume":"174 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132300291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dwi Prastiyo Hadi, Agus Sutono, Endang Wuryandini, Riyanto, Fajar Darma Putra, Inayah Adi Sari
{"title":"Efforts to Increase Economic Growth Post-Covid-19 Pandemic by Implementing Financial Technology Innovation and Resource Base Strategies Through Crowdfunding and Peer-to-Peer Lending, as Well as Its Implementation Towards MSME Sustainability","authors":"Dwi Prastiyo Hadi, Agus Sutono, Endang Wuryandini, Riyanto, Fajar Darma Putra, Inayah Adi Sari","doi":"10.56578/ocs010202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56578/ocs010202","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this research is to find out the efforts to increase economic growth during the Covid-19 pandemic by implementing Financial Technology Innovation and resource base strategies through crowdfunding and Peer-to-peer lending as well as their implementation towards the sustainability of MSMEs. This study uses a Mix Method research approach, namely a combination of quantitative and qualitative. The population in this study were all SMEs using crowdfunding and Peer-to-peer lending services, totaling 380 SMEs using the slovin formula, and 192 SMEs were sampled. The results of this study are (1) There is an increase in MSME performance if Financial Technology innovation uses Crowdfunding (2) There is an increase in Economic Growth if Financial Technology innovation uses Crowdfunding, (3) There is an increase in MSME performance when implementing a Resouse Base Strategy using Peer-to-peer lending, (4) there will be an increase in economic growth if implementing the Resouse Strategy Base using Peer-to-peer lending, (5) there will be an increase in the performance of MSMEs if they carry out Financial Technology innovation and Base Strategy Research using Crowdfunding, (6) there will be an increase in growth the economy if we carry out Financial Technology innovation and our Resource Base strategy Peer-to-peer lending, (7) MSME performance increases if Financial Technology Innovation and Resource Base Strategy is carried out using Crowdfunding and Peer-to-peer lending, (8) Economic growth will increase if internal improvements are made in the form of Innovation the Financial Technology and Resource Base Strategy using Peer to Peer Leaning Crowdfunding. This research contributes to the government in obtaining the maximum investment so that it can create a lot of jobs can increase economic growth. This research can be used by MSMEs for business models in dealing with situations during the Covid-19 pandemic.","PeriodicalId":165844,"journal":{"name":"Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainability","volume":"160 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131545605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Okafor, Collins I. Ugwu, J. Nkwede, S. Onah, G. Amadi, C. Udenze, N. Chuke
{"title":"COVID-19 Public Health and Social Measures in Southeast Nigeria and Its Implication to Public Health Management and Sustainability","authors":"S. Okafor, Collins I. Ugwu, J. Nkwede, S. Onah, G. Amadi, C. Udenze, N. Chuke","doi":"10.56578/ocs010107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56578/ocs010107","url":null,"abstract":"Southeast Nigeria witnessed the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing public health crises. The crises manifest as the conflicts between citizens, policy-makers and leaders over public health policies, creating the circumstance for innovative research. This study examines the public response to the public health and social measures (PHSMs) implemented by the federal government of Nigeria in curtailing the spread of COVID-19, during the height of the pandemic. The focus is to unravel the underlying factors of the public response to the PHSMs, as well as their implications to the overall public health policies and institutions in the region. Guided by the ethnomethodology model, the authors applied qualitative methodology to the research. In-depth interview (IDI) and focused group discussion (FGD) were adopted to gather data from leaders of religious institutions, public and private health institutions, local market institutions, and state security institutions in the 5 states of Southeast Nigeria. The collected data were parsed through thematic analysis and interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA). The results reveal a range of problems, such as shallow knowledge and misinformation at the local level, gap in public health knowledge and policy, crises of mistrust and misinterpretation of public health objective, citizens-policy-leadership crises, as well as the abuse of PHSMs. These problems were put in perspectives to portray the lessons and the public health policy implications of citizens-policy-leadership crises.","PeriodicalId":165844,"journal":{"name":"Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainability","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130314468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}