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Sustainable development through digital innovation: Unveiling the impact of big data comprehensive experimental zones on energy utilization efficiency 通过数字创新实现可持续发展：揭示大数据综合实验区对能源利用效率的影响

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-07-04 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3112

Han Xue, Meng Cai, Baoliu Liu, Kaisheng Di, Jin Hu

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Global SDG composite indicator: A new methodological proposal that combines compensatory and non‐compensatory aggregations 全球可持续发展目标综合指标：结合补偿性和非补偿性综合指标的新方法建议

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-07-03 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3109

F. Blancas, Ignacio Contreras

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Leveraging on the fourth industrial revolution by African accountants in the sustenance of SDGs and AU Agenda 2063 非洲会计师利用第四次工业革命支持可持续发展目标和非盟 2063 年议程

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-07-02 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3110

Shepard Makurumidze, O. Sifile, Daniel Twesige, Faustin Gasheja, Edson Gwangwava, Kudzanai Matowanyika, S. Chinofunga, Rangarirai Mbizi, Kalisa Sunday

{"title":"Leveraging on the fourth industrial revolution by African accountants in the sustenance of SDGs and AU Agenda 2063","authors":"Shepard Makurumidze, O. Sifile, Daniel Twesige, Faustin Gasheja, Edson Gwangwava, Kudzanai Matowanyika, S. Chinofunga, Rangarirai Mbizi, Kalisa Sunday","doi":"10.1002/sd.3110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3110","url":null,"abstract":"The research sought to assess the use of 4IR technologies by the accountancy profession in Africa in the sustenance of SDGs and AU Agenda 2063. The investigation adopted a pragmatic approach, associated with mixed‐methodological approach. The target population for the study was 114,800 Professional Accountancy Organisations (PAOs) members from all 44 countries in Africa who were members of the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA). Online questionnaires and telephone interviews were administered to gather data. A total of 267 responses were received out of 114,800 members representing 0.23% of the population. Forty‐eight accountants were interviewed by telephone using the snowball sampling technique. Quantitative data gathered from online questionnaires was analysed using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 and ATLAS.ti 9 was used to analyse responses from interviews. The study showed that accountants in Africa had heard about 4IR technologies, with the Internet of Things (IoT) mostly used and known by accountants. The study established that 4IR technologies improved the standard of living, reduced social marginalisation, eased manual work, improved agricultural productivity, reduced environmental pollution, improved health services, financial inclusion and knowledge sharing. These benefits are critical for achieving SDGs and the African Agenda 2063. Accountants are recommended to continuously train and retrain on new and trending technologies like computerised audits, big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotics, bitcoin and its risks in the monetary systems, cyber security in the 4IR era, cloud computing and information management systems to sustain SDGs and AU Agenda 2063.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141685910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Turning “green” into “gold”: A study on the impact of green finance pilot zone policy on energy carbon emission efficiency 变 "绿 "为 "金"：绿色金融试验区政策对能源碳排放效率的影响研究

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3114

Jiazhan Gao, Guihong Hua, Baofeng Huo

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Sufficiency as relations of enoughness 作为足够性关系的足够性

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-06-15 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3090

Eric Hartmann

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The influence of coercive pressures on reporting on SDGs during the COVID‐19 pandemic: An international study 在 COVID-19 大流行期间，胁迫性压力对可持续发展目标报告的影响：一项国际研究

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-06-11 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3076

Tiyas Kurnia Sari, M. Sholihin, Singgih Wijayana

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Dismantling linear lock‐ins in the Australian AEC industry: A pathway to a circular economy 拆除澳大利亚 AEC 行业的线性锁定：循环经济之路

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-06-11 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3082

M. R. Hosseini, Sanaz Memari, Igor Martek, T. Kocaturk, Masoomeh Bararzadeh, M. Arashpour

{"title":"Dismantling linear lock‐ins in the Australian AEC industry: A pathway to a circular economy","authors":"M. R. Hosseini, Sanaz Memari, Igor Martek, T. Kocaturk, Masoomeh Bararzadeh, M. Arashpour","doi":"10.1002/sd.3082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3082","url":null,"abstract":"The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has struggled in its efforts to transition to a circular economy (CE) due to lock‐ins, where the industry remains entrenched in practices that resist this much‐needed transition. The solutions implemented so far have been unsuccessful. This failure can largely be attributed to the prevailing paradigm, which assumes that by sequentially removing barriers transition will naturally follow. However, this assessment overlooks the “lock‐in” effect of practices within the industry's linear model. A comprehensive, holistic “whole of industry” approach is essential to uncover these lock‐ins. In this context, O'Brien's “three transformational spheres framework” is introduced to examine how Australia's AEC sector is deterred from transitioning to a CE by three groups of lock‐ins, and provide viable recommendation to tackle them. Fifteen industry experts were interviewed, covering the three dimensions of the framework. The findings specify three levels of intervention that must be addressed in the industry and recommend an order for tackling them: first, political systems and structures; second, practical behavioral and technical responses; and finally, personal beliefs and values. This article contributes significantly to the field by outlining a comprehensive array of strategies for industry transition. Implementing these strategies in the discussed order has the potential to catalyze the long‐awaited transformation of the industry. This advances the theoretical framework concerning the adoption of a CE within the AEC sector and provides a reliable reference for policymakers, practitioners, and advocates who are orchestrating this transformative journey based on circular principles.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141357605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Towards sustainable development: Assessing social sustainability of Australian aged care system 实现可持续发展：评估澳大利亚养老护理系统的社会可持续性

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-06-11 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3086

Kun Wang, Yongjian Ke

{"title":"Towards sustainable development: Assessing social sustainability of Australian aged care system","authors":"Kun Wang, Yongjian Ke","doi":"10.1002/sd.3086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3086","url":null,"abstract":"The importance of social sustainability, one of the three pillars of sustainable development, is increasingly recognised. Its implementation in the aged care system enhances stakeholders' quality of life and supports sustainable societal development. However, there is limited global research on social sustainability in aged care. This study aims to assess the overall social sustainability of the Australian aged care system and propose measures for its improvement. A conceptual framework was developed and applied to analyse the Final Report: Care, Dignity and Respect by the Australian Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The findings reveal that Australia's aged care system demonstrates significant deficiencies in social sustainability, with unequal access to care, services and facilities, and inadequate health and comfort for the elderly and their families. Employees contend with issues of unfair employment, insufficient compensation, unhealthy work environments, and inadequate education and training. Several measures are proposed to enhance social sustainability. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of social sustainability in the aged care system within a Western context. It enhances our understanding of the components of social sustainability in aged care, assesses its current status, identifies existing challenges, and provides possible directions for improvement. The insights from Australia's experience and potential solutions could inspire other countries to recognise the importance of social sustainability and reform their aged care systems towards sustainable development.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141357354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Financial development and sustainable development: A review of literature 金融发展与可持续发展：文献综述

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-06-11 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3068

Nayab Akhtar, Abdul Rashid

{"title":"Financial development and sustainable development: A review of literature","authors":"Nayab Akhtar, Abdul Rashid","doi":"10.1002/sd.3068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3068","url":null,"abstract":"In the contemporary world, the sustainability of the economic system and its related issues are of major concern for both policy makers and practitioners. The financial sector's role in this context has gained significant attention over the past decades. Although theoretical studies are on the rise, few scholars consolidate both theory and practice. This study addresses this gap through comprehensive bibliometric analysis, mapping the research landscape in the finance‐sustainability field, and encompassing both optimistic and skeptical perspectives. It reviews and synthesizes key theoretical and empirical literature focusing on most recent studies. Specifically, it emphasizes broader aspects of financial development—depth, access, efficiency, and stability—in critically analyzing the economic, environmental, and social pillars of sustainable development, which are distinct yet highly interconnected. It further provides a detailed analysis of sustainable development theories, highlighting their shortcomings and future prospects. Particularly, this study identifies different dimensions, significant factors, and important indicators of sustainability which are vital for achieving and understanding long‐term sustainable development. Some practical implications are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141358719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Information communication technology, globalization, and energy poverty: Prospects for sustainable development in the N‐11 countries 信息传播技术、全球化和能源贫困：N-11 国家的可持续发展前景

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-06-11 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3077

Chenxi Wang, Xingguang Pan, Deli Wang, Muhammad Wasif Zafar

{"title":"Information communication technology, globalization, and energy poverty: Prospects for sustainable development in the N‐11 countries","authors":"Chenxi Wang, Xingguang Pan, Deli Wang, Muhammad Wasif Zafar","doi":"10.1002/sd.3077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3077","url":null,"abstract":"Energy poverty is a significant barrier to sustainable development, affecting millions of people worldwide. However, technology offers innovative solutions that can bridge the energy gap and promote access to reliable and affordable energy services. In this study, we analyze the impact of ICT and globalization on energy poverty in N‐11 countries from 1990 to 2021, utilizing education, financial development, and economic growth as control variables. Results explain that the impact of ICT on energy poverty in lower quantiles appears to be relatively weak and positive, suggesting that it may be of limited effectiveness in reducing energy poverty in the most vulnerable populations. At higher quantiles, however, the impact becomes increasingly hostile, which suggests that higher ICT levels may exacerbate energy poverty among those who are already experiencing it. Energy poverty tends to decrease as globalization increases, as evidenced by the statistically significant negative coefficients across all quantiles. At the 10th percentile (Q0.1), an increase of one unit in globalization is associated with a reduction of 0.898 in energy poverty. Similarly, at the 90th percentile (Q0.9), an increase of one unit in globalization increases to 0.050 in energy poverty. It is possible to optimize resource utilization, reduce costs, and increase energy access through regional energy cooperation frameworks, such as cross‐border electricity grids or gas pipelines. In order to promote sustainable energy practices among citizens, the government should prioritize investing in clean energy projects, promoting energy conservation, and raising awareness of the importance of sustainable energy practices.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141358081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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