Journal of Lifestyle and SDGs Review

The challenges for gender diversity and inclusion in the wind energy industry and the ESG perspective of organizations

2024-02-19T21:07:50-03:00

Context: Gender Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) has been a challenge for the energy and renewable energy industry. The wind energy industry has carried out a series of practices and initiatives to fulfil ESG criteria - environmental, social and governance, however the topic of D&I is still a paradigm for sector organizations.

Objective: This paper aims to present how the wind industry can promote D&I to meet ESG criteria, specifically, mapping industry challenges to promote D&I practices.

Method: The research methodology is a qualitative case study with 10 semi-structured interviews from different executive and managerial positions in organizations in the wind energy sector.

Results: The results demonstrated that there are a series of challenges and some ongoing practices, but the gap between these practices and initiatives and the culture of organizations is still a sectoral bottleneck.

Contribution: The scientific and practical contribution of the research lies in presenting a kaleidoscope with 5 main challenges for continuing the discussion of D&I in companies, as well as 10 practices reported by interviewees that unfold into a roadmap for the global wind sector.

Challenges to achieving zero hunger by 2030: the impact of armed conflict on global food security with a focus on the Russo-Ukrainian War

2024-05-03T13:25:07-03:00

Objective: This study examines the impact of armed conflicts, particularly the Russo-Ukrainian War, on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger. The analysis explores how escalating conflicts post-2015 have undermined global efforts toward ending hunger and ensuring food security by 2030.

Method: The research employs a qualitative approach, analyzing data on global armed conflicts and food insecurity rates from 2015 to 2023. It particularly focuses on the escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War and its implications for global food supply chains. The study integrates reports from the United Nations, various NGOs, and other authoritative sources to assess the broader impacts of armed conflicts on food security.

Results: Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, the number of armed conflicts has significantly increased, correlating with heightened global food insecurity. Specifically, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has directly resulted in 1.7 billion people experiencing hunger and 276 million facing severe food insecurity worldwide. This conflict has disrupted agricultural production and global food supply chains, exacerbating the food crisis.

Conclusions: The findings highlight the severe challenges that armed conflicts pose to achieving global food security. With less than a decade remaining until the 2030 deadline, it is imperative to intensify diplomatic efforts to mitigate conflicts, thereby safeguarding progress toward Zero Hunger. The study underscores the necessity of integrating peace-building strategies into the broader framework of sustainable development.

Pedagogical aspects of improving communication skills of university students

2024-05-03T12:05:30-03:00

Objective: pedagogical conditions that contribute to the development of communicative self-sufficiency of students of higher educational institutions.

Method: The theoretical and methodological basis of the study consists of the following components: the basics of the general theory of management and management, the analysis of management in the field of education, as well as the main principles of marketing as a methodology for the activity of any enterprise in the conditions of a market economy, the theory and practice of marketing, marketing concepts in the field of education , as well as work in the field of marketing of additional education and management of educational systems. Areas of pedagogical innovation are also taken into account.

Results: The article clarifies the essence and content of the concept of "communicative self-efficacy of university students". The pedagogical content of the process of formation of communicative self-efficacy of university students has been clarified. The evaluation diagnostic toolkit was theoretically substantiated, developed and tested, taking into account the criteria, indicators and levels of formation of the communicative self-efficacy of university students.

Contribution: Pedagogical conditions for the formation of communicative self-efficacy of university students were developed and implemented, and their effectiveness was experimentally verified. It is substantiated that the communicative self-efficacy of university students is a personal meta-quality that reflects the conscious mastery of productive strategies and tactics of communication, confidence in one's own possibilities of their implementation and achievement of constructive results, which ensures effective and flexible communicative behavior in various spheres of activity.

The economy and the environment in debate: limits and potential for a new scenario for sustainable development and objectives

2024-05-08T23:19:36-03:00

Objective: This article is a theoretical essay that presents the limits and potential of the economy in internalizing social and environmental costs, in order to try to recover the reflections on the discussion of the relationship between the economy, the environment and sustainable development.

Method: In terms of methodological aspects, the research is classified as a bibliographical study, in which the source of data was obtained through secondary data, periodicals, books and other documents, the aim of which was to seek a deeper discussion of sustainable development.

Results: For a long time in human history, economics has sought to achieve the status of a science through mathematical models. However, economics is immersed in the social dimension and the environmental dimension, as it uses natural resources as an input for the production process and human activities.

Conclusions: In addition, it presents the trajectory of the concept of sustainable development and the accumulated contributions from world conferences to a reflection on eco-development as a new path for balanced economic growth. This essay points out that it is possible to establish an intersection between the environmental, social and economic dimensions in promoting innovative dynamics of development and sustainability, as pointed out in Rifkin's experience of the Third Industrial Revolution, the ONU contribution to contemporary times with the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the whole of international society.

Sustainable development objectives (SDG) from the view of Unicentro's administration students

2023-08-31T12:08:45-03:00

Objective: This study aims to explore the awareness and willingness of Management students at Unicentro to engage in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during their higher education.

Method: The methodology involves assessing the awareness and perceptions of Management students regarding the SDGs through surveys or interviews. This approach aims to understand their perspective on the role of government, states, and educational institutions in promoting sustainability. It also seeks to evaluate the existing communication and educational strategies within the university concerning the SDGs.

Results: The findings reveal a significant gap in communication and guidance related to the SDGs within the institution and among students. While most students possess a basic understanding of the SDGs, they acknowledge a need for enhanced efforts from governments and educational institutions in sustainability strategies. Furthermore, students advocate for the university to assume a leadership role in integrating sustainability into its methodology, practical exercises, and research activities.

Conclusions: The study concludes that there is an urgent need for improved communication and educational initiatives regarding the SDGs at Unicentro. By fostering a collaborative environment that encourages sustainability practices, higher education institutions can play a pivotal role in achieving the SDGs. This involves developing innovative educational tools and methodologies that not only enhance student awareness and engagement but also contribute to societal well-being and environmental sustainability.

Reducing Inequality in Colombia: The Imne Strategy in the Association of Indigenous Women Zenú

2024-04-11T23:35:19-03:00

Objective: systematize the implementation process of the IMNE strategy from October 15, 2023 and until March 15, 2024 in the Association of Zenú Indigenous Women located in Montes de María (Bolívar – Colombia) from human development with equity to the reduction of inequality.

Methodology: a socio-critical research approach is adopted, based on qualitative methods and whose information collection instruments include both documentary review and field exercises through interviews and focus groups.

Main results: to reduce inequalities from human development with equity, it is proposed to generate self-recognition within the framework of cultural industries and consolidate business models, which through ethno-education contribute to social strengthening. The results correspond to a case study, so they can continue to be validated from other specific contexts.

Relevance/originality: from an approach that transcends the theoretical review, academic postulates in the field for human development with equity are validated. The research is located in a context generally made invisible by state action, contributing to the strengthening of subjects with special constitutional protection and who require the reduction of inequalities within the framework of sustainable development objectives.

Theoretical/methodological contributions: theoretical strategies are contextualized from the authentic interpretation of a particular community. Thus, the theory with aspiration for generality finds developments, adjustments and derivations from its application in specific realities.

Sustainable development insights: synergizing publishing and academic research to propel SDGs Forward

2024-03-21T12:41:57-03:00

Objective: To explore the integral roles of the publishing industry and Scopus, an academic research tool, in supporting and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Method: Qualitative analysis focusing on the impact of publishing on SDG awareness, the evolution of the SDG Publishers Compact, Scopus's role in integrating SDGs, and the broader implications of these initiatives.

Results: Identification of challenges and opportunities in implementing the Compact's objectives, highlighting the importance of collaborative research efforts to tackle complex global challenges, with special emphasis on Scopus's inclusion of SDGs.

Practical Implications: Highlights the synergistic impact of publishing and academic tools in advancing the sustainable development agenda, suggesting the need for collaboration among publishers, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

Conclusions: The integration of SDGs into the publishing industry and academic tools represents a significant step forward in the global effort to achieve sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of information and knowledge in fostering a more informed, engaged, and proactive global community.

Factors influencing optimization performance of high-tech industry from the SDGs perspective

2024-03-30T04:59:35-03:00

Purpose: Every company has a role and obligation to participate in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while remaining focused on the company's competitiveness. The research aims to identify factors influencing the performance of high-tech industry from the SDGs perspective.

Method: This research uses an in-depth literature review method on reputable publications indexed in the Scopus database, by applying keywords that are relevant to the research topic. This research managed to find the role of SDGs and ESG elements in the development of high-tech industries.

Results: The literature study concluded that a company’s ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) policies covering the environmental aspects, social aspects, and governance aspects, greatly influence the company’s SDGs achievement. By improving ESG performance, companies indirectly play a role in SDGs goals. This study is expected to offer input and recommendations for high-tech industry as well as the government in formulating policies and practices that support firm performance in meeting SDGs targets.