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Managing sustainability development of the agricultural sphere based on the entropy weight TOPSIS model 基于熵权TOPSIS模型的农业可持续发展管理

International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2020-10-01 DOI: 10.1386/TMSD_00026_1

N. Stoyanets, Zetao Hu, Junmin Chen, Lichen Niu

引用次数: 6

A multilevel perspective of transition to a circular economy with particular reference to a community renewable energy niche 向循环经济过渡的多层次视角，特别涉及社区可再生能源利基

International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2020-06-01 DOI: 10.1386/TMSD_00022_1

J. Finn, J. Barrie, E. João, G. Zawdie

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引用次数: 4

Preliminary assessment of surface conditions for carbon dioxide injection projects from pre-selected fields in the Recôncavo Basin, Brazil 对巴西Recôncavo盆地预选油田二氧化碳注入项目的地表条件进行初步评估

International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2020-06-01 DOI: 10.1386/tmsd_00019_1

R. J. Câmara, Aldo Luiz Silva, G. Câmara, Expedito Rocha, Tatiana Milosevic, P. Rocha, J. Andrade

{"title":"Preliminary assessment of surface conditions for carbon dioxide injection projects from pre-selected fields in the Recôncavo Basin, Brazil","authors":"R. J. Câmara, Aldo Luiz Silva, G. Câmara, Expedito Rocha, Tatiana Milosevic, P. Rocha, J. Andrade","doi":"10.1386/tmsd_00019_1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1386/tmsd_00019_1","url":null,"abstract":"Energy-intensive industries have had to increase their production to meet global demands, consequently increasing their emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as CO2. Carbon dioxide is the raw material used in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques, which have been gaining importance, taking into account the issues of global climate change and the potential to store CO2. The aim of this study was to develop a project analysis framework and assess the surface characteristics of candidate fields for CO2 injection projects located in the Recôncavo Basin, Bahia, Brazil, while also considering the present environmental restrictions. The methodology employed comprised a comprehensive review of the relevant literature and field visits to identify the important aspects for this preliminary assessment. Considering the present conditions of the surveyed fields and current environmental regulations, most of the analysed fields were verified to have a high potential for CO2 injection project implementation in Recôncavo Basin.","PeriodicalId":38310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90225673","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}

引用次数: 1

Does sustainable development have a causal relationship with environmental development? Evidence from a country-wise panel data analysis 可持续发展与环境发展有因果关系吗?来自国别面板数据分析的证据

International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2020-06-01 DOI: 10.1386/tmsd_00020_1

Ajay K. Singh, B. J. Singh, Vijay Negi

{"title":"Does sustainable development have a causal relationship with environmental development? Evidence from a country-wise panel data analysis","authors":"Ajay K. Singh, B. J. Singh, Vijay Negi","doi":"10.1386/tmsd_00020_1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1386/tmsd_00020_1","url":null,"abstract":"This study contributes to the development of global sustainable development index (GSDI) as an integration of environmental sustainability development index (ESDI), socio-economic development index (SEDI) and science and technological progress index (STPI) for selected 39 countries during 2000–16. It uses the composite Z-score method, while ESDI, SEDI and STPI are the assimilation of 33, 19 and 9 factors, respectively. Subsequently, it examines the association of sustainable development (SD) with ESD and vice versa using linear, log-linear and non-linear regression models. Descriptive results show that there is a significant variation in SD due to a high diversity in environmental development, socio-economic development and science and technological progress-associated factors in selected countries. Empirical results imply that SD has a positive and significant association with ESD, socio-economic development and science and technological progress-related factors. This study emphasizes that global economies are desired to adopt conducive policies towards environmental, socio-economic and science and technological development to attain SD. Also, it advises that the protection of forest area, use of environmental and green technologies in production activities, creation of more jobs in all sectors and strong IPR regimes would be effective for sustainable, socio-economic, environmental development and science and technological expansion worldwide.","PeriodicalId":38310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development","volume":"19 1","pages":"147-171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43382602","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}

引用次数: 8

ICT, information sharing and a new hybrid lean-agile performance: Empirical evidence from automotive hierarchical supply chains 信息通信技术，信息共享和新的混合精益-敏捷绩效:来自汽车分层供应链的经验证据

International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2020-06-01 DOI: 10.1386/tmsd_00023_1

Heba Mohamed Adel

{"title":"ICT, information sharing and a new hybrid lean-agile performance: Empirical evidence from automotive hierarchical supply chains","authors":"Heba Mohamed Adel","doi":"10.1386/tmsd_00023_1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1386/tmsd_00023_1","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to investigate the direct and indirect effects of information and communication technology (ICT) on a hybrid lean-agile supply chain performance (HSCP) in terms of leanness, agility and leagility of automotive supply chains (SCs) in Egypt. A conceptual framework was proposed and tested using questionnaires, which were filled through face-to-face interviews. A mixed-methods approach was used to achieve a comprehensive understanding of research relationships. The population was 101 international organizations in Egyptian automotive industry within its three sub-sectors (manufacturers of auto-feeding and automotive industries and distributors). Structural equation modelling was used to examine the proposed relationships. Results indicated that ICT positively/significantly affects both SC integration (SCI) and HSCP. SCI positively/significantly affects SC information sharing (SCIS). SCIS affects HSCP in terms of mass customization and postponement positively/significantly. The three sub-sectors are using a new blended SC strategy that hybridizes attributes of each approach according to the SC node’s position. This article adds value to the current debate on the applicability of implementing a blended lean-agile SC strategy by integrating two main lines of management research (leagility approach and hybridized lean-agile manufacturing systems) into one new hybrid approach. It is the first study that investigated empirically the direct/indirect ICT–HSCP relationships of multiple nodes in a heterogeneous market. It maps the hierarchical auto SCs of an emerging market. It provides automotive SC players with practical insights on using ICT for better SCI and SCIS and choosing the appropriate aspects of leanness, agility and leagility based on the organization’s position across its SC.","PeriodicalId":38310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development","volume":"59 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72418729","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}

引用次数: 5

Investigating the effect of trust in institutions on the decision of young people in selected MENA countries to opt for an informal economic activity: Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia 调查对机构的信任对选定的中东和北非国家(阿尔及利亚、埃及、黎巴嫩、摩洛哥和突尼斯)年轻人选择非正式经济活动的决定的影响

International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2020-06-01 DOI: 10.1386/tmsd_00021_1

Lylia Sami, Moundir Lassassi

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引用次数: 1

Basic Income and Sovereign Money: The Alternative to Economic Crisis and Austerity Policy, Geoff Crocker (2020) 基本收入和主权货币:经济危机和紧缩政策的替代方案，杰夫·克罗克(2020)

International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2020-06-01 DOI: 10.1386/tmsd_00024_5

N. Clark

引用次数: 0

Agricultural research, technology and innovation in Africa: Issues and options 非洲农业研究、技术和创新：问题和选择

International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2020-03-01 DOI: 10.1386/tmsd_00013_1

A. Hall, Kumuda Dorai

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引用次数: 4

Bio-based textile processing through the application of enzymes for environmental sustainability 生物基纺织品加工通过应用酶的环境可持续性

International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2020-03-01 DOI: 10.1386/tmsd_00017_1

Mahfuzur Rahman, Dieu Hack‐Polay, M. Billah, N. Nabi

{"title":"Bio-based textile processing through the application of enzymes for environmental sustainability","authors":"Mahfuzur Rahman, Dieu Hack‐Polay, M. Billah, N. Nabi","doi":"10.1386/tmsd_00017_1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1386/tmsd_00017_1","url":null,"abstract":"Textile industries contribute significantly to the economy of many developing countries. Every year, these countries export millions of dollars’ worth of textile products to developed countries. However, textile industries use expensive and corrosive chemicals that pose a significant\u0000 threat to environmental quality and public health. This has led to serious concerns and necessitated the inclusion of safer and environmentally friendly alternatives. Consequently, bio-based processing has created a new approach utilizing biotechnological advances. This article uses evidence\u0000 from the scientific literature to examine the application of industrial biotechnology in textile-processing industries, which includes enzymes, as a sustainable alternative to the harsh toxic chemicals currently used in textile processing. The article draws on evidence that enzymes offer a\u0000 competitive advantage over chemicals with less resource requirements (energy and water), reduced emission and less waste. Due to high specificity, enzymes produce minimum byproducts. The implementation of enzymes in textile processing could offer environmental benefits, and improve public\u0000 health and the sustainability of textiles and apparel. This article contributes to critical awareness by providing succinct information about major enzymes used in textile processes to improve the performance of textile materials, thus contributing to changes in behaviours and attitudes towards\u0000 textile processing and environmental sustainability. This can assist textile manufacturers and governments in the developing world in campaigns to promote biotechnologies for environmental sustainability.","PeriodicalId":38310,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88591006","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}

引用次数: 12

The state of intellectual property rights (IPRs) in Latin America and its implications for innovation and growth 拉丁美洲的知识产权状况及其对创新和增长的影响

International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2020-03-01 DOI: 10.1386/tmsd_00014_1

Goretti Cabaleiro, Felipe Salce

引用次数: 2