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{"title":"The Spread of Snow Avalanches at Transport Junctions in the Mountainous Regions of Georgia","authors":"Sophio Gorgidjanidze, Nazibrola Beglarashvili, Mikheil Pipia, Natela Kobakhidze","doi":"10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n3p217","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n3p217","url":null,"abstract":"The snow avalanche has an insidious character, it can be repeated once in 100-200 years and cause great harm to the population of the mountainous region. There are many examples of damage caused by avalanches. In the 20th century, several thousand soldiers were died by avalanches in the Alps during the First World War, on the Austrian-Italian front. There are many examples of them not only in the Alps but also in the mountainous regions of Georgia. Frequently, snow avalanches block important transportation routes that connect people and countries.
 In general, 56% of the territory of Georgia is covered with avalanche-prone slopes. Based on existing examples, it is important to record and study them, because snow avalanches are characterized by repetition. Examples of this are Svaneti, Racha and Mtianeti (regions of Georgia). It is worth noting the Mleta-Kazbegi section road (Georgia's military road), where there is a danger of avalanches every year, which is the subject of our research. The highway of Georgia is a transport hub of international importance. Therefore, observation of avalanches, study and carrying out various measures is a necessary prerequisite in order to avoid damage caused by avalanches.
 Keywords: Mountainous regions, avalanche danger, climate, natural phenomena, transport infrastructure","PeriodicalId":46519,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Sustainable Development","volume":"119 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135408491","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":"The Sustainable Development Program with the Neoliberal Approach: A Reflection on The UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development","authors":"Qijia Zou","doi":"10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n3p321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n3p321","url":null,"abstract":"In recent decades, addressing the environmental issues through deliberate educational interventions was optimistically seen by multiple actors, and has become a dominant discourse in current policy agendas. Since Education of Sustainable Development (ESD) is contextualized in the grand socio-political canvas, and certainly complicated in terms of its ways that came into existence and manner of expression. As we are half-way to approaching the education 2030 agenda, it’s time for us to take a step back and re-examine the ideological and political drivers. This is an important step to reflect on where the path we embark on is leading us to.
 This paper aims to uncover how the ESD was shaped by the logic of neoliberalism in the first place, and how this manifested in the contemporary sustainable development education program. Next, using a rhetorical analysis along with the Hyatt’s Critical Discourse Policy Analysis Frame into the textual construction of The Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD) initiative document, this article considers about how neoliberal beliefs are reversing as reasonable grounds for mainstream discourse of ESD. Ultimately, the paper argues neoliberalism has been embedded, normalized and hence concealed in the discourses and practices of sustainable development, as exemplified by DESD initiative.
 Keywords: DESD; ESD; neoliberalism; sustainability citizenship","PeriodicalId":46519,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Sustainable Development","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135408349","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":"Development of New Business Opportunities for Sustainable Development – Lesson Learned from Pandemic Crisis","authors":"Octavian ȘERBAN, Elena Crizantema VÎLCU (TĂNASE), Oana Matilda SABIE, Victor Marian DUMITRACHE","doi":"10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n3p198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n3p198","url":null,"abstract":"During the pandemic crisis it was observed that the whole global economy was affected especially by severe disruption of supply-demand balance. Even so, the most affected were low-income economies because of lack of resources to redistribute in the sake of resilience and recovery. We cannot say that the developed economies were not affected, in real terms probably much more than the lower-income ones, but developed countries or regions were capable to dislocate huge financial support to overcome the crisis and to quickly regain the level before shock. The purpose of this research is to analyse the effects of health crisis over the economy. Because four crises are overlapping (health, energy, geostrategic conflict, and food), it is quite difficult to measure the impact of each driver with accuracy. To determine the impact of those four factors is necessary to understand the dynamic of productivity and competitiveness during shocks, even though we cope with health influence, energy prices, geopolitical turbulence, or food security. All in all, partially for energy crisis, the other crises were totally unexpected, and the response of humanity, global institutions, alliances, and association of countries is customized according to the evolution of turbulences. Here is the role of government because, from the capacity building perspective, there is necessary more integration between government, research/education, and business ecosystem in order to encourage innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. In the 4th Industrial Revolution, the main resource and key factor is knowledge embedded in every step of the process, embodied in equipment and machinery, on the one hand, and in human, on the other hand. Robotics, new materials, nanotechnologies, and digital environment give a new dimension to productivity and competitiveness. From this perspective, our goal is to demonstrate de supremacy of collaborative approach for shaping knowledge in the way of creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, productivity, and competitiveness.
 Keywords: productivity, competitiveness, crisis, sustainable development, knowledge economy
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{"title":"Future Actions towards Climate Change: The Role of Threat Perception and Emotions","authors":"María del Carmen Aguilar-Luzón, Beatriz Carmona, Ana Loureiro","doi":"10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p379","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p379","url":null,"abstract":"This work explores the emotional activation (anxiety, fear, and anger) resulting from the cognitive-emotional process related to the perception of climate change: a) when climate change is considered the result of human action (anthropogenic) and b) when climate change is considered the result of the planet’s natural activity. An experimental study was conducted with 104 participants exposed to two types of messages about the causes of climate change. The results showed that exposure to the anthropogenic influence led to greater perception of threat to humans. Moreover, the participants in the anthropogenic sample expressed more anxiety and anger (negative emotions) than did the participants believing that climate change was due to the planet’s natural activity. Fear was not significant. Additionally, we verified the differential role of emotions, depending on the type of future behavior intention: emotions act as mediators between the perception of future climate threats and future collective pro-environmental behavior action, while the perception of threat acts directly on future individual pro-environmental behavior intention.
 Keywords: Global warming, negative emotions, threat perception, pro-environmental behavior intention.","PeriodicalId":46519,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Sustainable Development","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135409068","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":"Testing Pair-Wise Convergence of Western Balkan and European union Countries","authors":"Enton Duro, Ergita Kokaveshi, Klodian Muço","doi":"10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p455","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p455","url":null,"abstract":"The present research performs the GDP per capita convergence analyses of Western Balkan (WB) countries to European Union (EU) countries. There are few testing convergence methods based on theoretical insights on the neoclassical model, however pairwise convergence method doesn’t seem usually applied in the case of WB and EU countries. The test of convergence hypothesis in this research is based on the GDP per capita’s data, constant 2017 international $ in PPP terms, made available by the World Bank. The pairwise convergence test suggested here can be considered as an extension of Webber and While (2003, 2004, 2009) methodology. The outcomes have been compared to Bernard, Durlauf (1995) and Pesaran (2006) methodology of the pairwise convergence, by adapting ADF time series tests of the stationarity. In conclusion, despite to the controversy of one pair case, the comparative process of both methods seems to be aligned. However, further investigation needs to be performed to confirm the effectiveness and efficiency of this suggestion.
 Keywords: GDP per capita, pairwise convergence, Western Ballkan countries, methodology","PeriodicalId":46519,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Sustainable Development","volume":"152 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135452252","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":"Sustainable - Lifelong Learning in Transit from TVET to the University: A Recognition of Prior Learning Phenomenon","authors":"Charles S Masoabi","doi":"10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p330","url":null,"abstract":"This study seeks to explore the application of recognition of prior learning (RPL) process on N6 students from Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) at the university of technology (UoT). In the context of this study RPL is seen as a vehicle that promotes lifelong learning for sustainable development among youth. The researcher employs case study design situated in qualitative research approach. The target group of participants are heads of departments (HODs) in the UoT from faculties that render similar studies as those found in the neighbouring TVET college. The HODs are the custodians of admission process. Open-ended question online survey will be developed on Question-pro and emailed to the respective HODs for their response. Content analysis will also be used on documents such as institutional and the department of higher education (DHET) RPL policies. The study revealed that the RPL process is a lengthy and costly exercise, and there are no funds dedicated to the assessment process. Although the institution under study has RPL policy, it is rather inadequate to guide HODs in promotion of lifelong learning for sustainable development of human resources.
 Keywords: Recognition of prior learning, lifelong learning for sustainable development, TVET.","PeriodicalId":46519,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Sustainable Development","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135408646","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":"Scaling Up Innovation - Exemplary Initiatives for Sustainable Development in European Smart Cities with a Focus on Smart Mobility","authors":"Niki Derlukiewicz, Łukasz Szałata, Dominika Mańkowska","doi":"10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n3p229","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n3p229","url":null,"abstract":"The development of a sustainable economy is the goal of the whole society in the European Union. With over half of the global population residing in urban areas, the significance of building resilient cities cannot be overstated. Cities are at the forefront of driving adaptation and building resilience implementing ambitious strategies and activities to effectively cope, adapt, and transform, considering three pillars of sustainable development: economic growth, environmental management and social inclusion. This study explores the toolbox of best practices - activities and innovations that European cities are implementing to achieve sustainable development goals. In the article, the best practices and innovative approaches that cities are taking toward sustainability were identified. This article explores the key aspects of smart mobility and its potential to reshape urban transportation systems for a more sustainable future. The findings in the paper indicate that European cities are making significant efforts to adopt sustainable practices, including investments in renewable energy, green infrastructure, public transportation, waste management, and sustainable urban planning. The study highlights the importance of the need for inter-sectoral collaborations to achieve SD goals. The insights gained from this study can inform policy-making and assist cities in developing effective strategies for sustainable development. 
 Keywords: smart city, innovation, sustainable development, urban development, smart mobility","PeriodicalId":46519,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Sustainable Development","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135408650","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":"The Role of Professional Competencies in Developing a Culture of Safety in the Workplace","authors":"Sholpan K. Abikenova, Zhuldyz O. Oshakbayeva, Alimzhan B. Bekmagambetov, Inara E. Sarybayeva","doi":"10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p237","url":null,"abstract":"The paper considers the concept of occupational competencies as an integral part of building a culture of occupational safety in the organization. The paper provides examples of competencies that employees need to effectively perform their job safety responsibilities. It also discusses professional education and training issues related to the development of occupational safety competencies. It is believed that the development of occupational health and safety competencies not only influences the design of appropriate and safe working conditions, but also reduces the risk of occupational accidents and diseases. There are two types of occupational competencies: general and vocational. General occupational competencies are required for effective occupational activities to ensure safe work, regardless of the sector. The sectoral nature of occupational health and safety is reflected in the availability of specific occupational competencies.
 The article discusses various methods and approaches for building a new national model for professional skills development. The model is based on the introduction of a risk-based approach in Kazakhstan. Occupational risk assessment is considered as the basis for designing training programs and acquiring the occupational competencies needed for comprehensive protection against risks. The development of a culture of occupational safety and professional competencies is a key factor in the sustainable development of the company and the improvement of the quality of life of its employees.
 Keywords: safe work, risk-oriented approach, professional competencies, industrial accident, training programs.","PeriodicalId":46519,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Sustainable Development","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135408651","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":"Work Alienation and Work Engagement. The Mediating Role of Perceived Social Support","authors":"Dan Florin Stănescu, Marius Constantin Romașcanu","doi":"10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p209","url":null,"abstract":"In the present research, we aimed to study the relationship between work alienation and work engagement and the mediating role of perceived social support. The current study used data from 178 participants (48 men and 130 women) aged 21 to 53 years (M=30.88, SD=9.00). Participants were invited to complete the following instruments: Work Alienation Scale (Nair &amp; Vohra, 2009), The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (Zimet et al., 1988), and The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (Schaufeli &amp; Bakker, 2003). Findings indicate that work alienation and work engagement correlate significantly negatively (r=-.755, p<.01). Similarly, work alienation also correlated significantly negatively with perceived social support (r=-.744, p<.01). Also, perceived social support has proven to be an important mediator between work alienation and work engagement (z=-10.17, p<.01).&#x0D; Keywords: work alienation, work engagement, perceived social support, mediation.","PeriodicalId":46519,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Sustainable Development","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135408883","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":"Sustainable Science Through a Case Study of Sample Preparation Using 3D Printed Tools.","authors":"Lawrence Whitmore","doi":"10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p275","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p275","url":null,"abstract":"The combination of cloud-based resources, user-friendly cloud-based design applications and 3D printing (3DP) is making possible a new sustainable paradigm in scientific research. Tools and components can be self-made by downloading model designs, optimizing those designs for individual experiments and printing locally. Together with the use of materials for 3DP filaments derived from renewable resources and recycling of old printed structures, science labs and institutes can significantly reduce their carbon footprint to meet their Sustainable Development Goals. This new sustainable paradigm is evaluated through a case study of sample preparation - a fundamental aspect of materials science. For high quality investigation of material microstructures, even to the atomic scale, sample preparation is critical. A range of 3DP plastic tools for preparing samples has been developed. The design and fabrication of a 3DP vibrational polishing machine and a 3DP dimpling machine are described along with test results from microstructural analyses of brass and silicon that show the high-quality scientific studies possible using these low-CO2e tools.&#x0D; Keywords: 3D printing, sustainable development, sustainability mindset, carbon footprint, materials science, sample preparation.","PeriodicalId":46519,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Sustainable Development","volume":"2013 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135408885","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}