Life Style

Memory and Emotion in Obituaries of the Adventist Magazine in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic

Marcio Adriano Tonete Marcelino — 2023-08-07

Purpose: This work seeks to describe how the Covid-19 pandemic was present in the funeral narratives published by Revista Adventista (a centenary periodical of national circulation) during the health crisis, influencing the constitution of these memories.

Method: The study was developed from the documentary analysis of the death notes published in the Memory section, a space traditionally dedicated to obituaries. Only the death notices that mentioned Covid-19 as the cause of death were selected. Therefore, of the 376 published in the period from June 2020 to September 2021, 124 met this criterion.

Results: It was possible to perceive that the health crisis contributed to the expansion of the tradition of publishing obituaries. In addition to increasing the number of pages reserved for death notes, the magazine created an online memorial dedicated exclusively to the memory of the victims of the pandemic. This allowed the bereaved families to pay their respects and record the memories of their loved ones in a context of denial of the right to mourning, restrictions on funeral rites and quick burials.

Conclusion: The pandemic scenario seems to have influenced the constitution of the memories themselves, considering the fact that some of these obituary narratives highlighted the positive attitudes of these people despite the chaotic scenario. In addition, the publication of the death notices of the victims of the pandemic also seems to have taken on the meaning of recording what the health crisis itself was and its impact on Adventism.

Circular Economy, Supply Chain Management, and Commodities: Research Agenda in the Sustainable Context

Daiane Johann — 2023-07-24

Purpose: The research addresses the implementation of the circular economy in the sustainable supply chain, made possible through commodities in the sustainable context. The article seeks higher levels of sustainability, given the strong mobilization of society for products with better environmental performance.

Method: Although many studies address the concepts separately, few studies advance in the integrated view of the functioning of the supply chain of circular products. The systematic literature review sought to relate the integration of the concepts by identifying key aspects of stakeholders, processes and tools, which can be synchronized to assist organizations in implementing the circular environment in supply chain operations and generate sustainability gains.

Results: The evolution of the supply chain as a result of producers' competition needs, aiming at market improvements and cost reduction, the value generation along the chain is very focused on delivering specificity to the customer. Therefore, the supply chain is sustainable because it needs to perform well in traditional financial measures, including that when it comes to sustainability in the supply chain this can be formed by three dimensions: social, environmental and economic.

Conclusion: The work opens the way for future research and practical applications, considering the need for systemic operation of technologies that promote joint action and cooperation environment between organizations, which favor sustainability gains.

Mapping Sustainable Development Goals Research in Social Sciences: A Bibliometric Analysis

Anderson Antônio Lima — 2023-07-24

Objective: This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis to track the evolution of research on sustainable development goals in the social sciences field. The main objective is to understand how this research has evolved over time and the underlying intellectual structure guiding the studies.

Method: The research utilizes bibliometric analysis, examining citations, author networks, and keyword recurrence in the relevant literature. This approach allows for mapping the development of the scientific field related to sustainable development goals and identifying influential authors, their affiliations, and research collaborations.

Results: The bibliometric analysis revealed seven distinct research clusters in the field of sustainable development goals within applied social sciences. Particularly noteworthy was a significant cluster focused on exploring the interrelation among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting the interest in understanding their interactions and complementarity.

Conclusions: The bibliometric analysis provided valuable insights into the evolving trends and themes in sustainable development goal research within the social sciences. The identification of seven clusters and the emphasis on the interplay of the SDGs underscore the relevance and complexity of this research area. These findings have important implications for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working on implementing sustainable development goals. Understanding the intellectual structure and influential authors in this field can enhance the effectiveness of future research efforts. Additionally, fostering collaboration among institutions and researchers can further advance knowledge and generate innovative solutions to address the challenges of sustainable development.

The Perception of Brazilians on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Low-Carbon Economy

Rossana Parizotto Ribeiro — 2023-07-26

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the significance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the context of the Low Carbon Economy (LCE) through a quantitative and descriptive approach. The research aims to identify and understand the relationships between the 17 SDGs and their impact on the promotion of sustainable development, particularly in mitigating climate change-related issues.

Method: The research employed a quantitative and descriptive methodology, utilizing a survey conducted in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil. The survey was designed to gather data from respondents representing civil society, government, and companies in the region. Participants were asked to evaluate the importance and influence of each of the 17 SDGs on the Low Carbon Economy.

Results: The research findings reveal substantial relationships between the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Low Carbon Economy (LCE), as perceived by the respondents. The results indicate that all SDGs play a significant role in influencing the LCE. These findings emphasize the interconnectedness of sustainable development goals and their potential to drive the transition to a Low Carbon Economy.

Conclusions: The study highlights the crucial role of Sustainable Development Goals in promoting a Low Carbon Economy. By fostering the use of renewable energy sources and sustainable practices, the LCE offers a solution to reduce environmental damage and work towards achieving sustainable development.

Enhancing Sustainability: Leveraging ESG Indicators to Evaluate Corporate Social Responsibility Policies in the Agribusiness Sector

Maria Eduarda Boraschi Machado — 2023-07-26

Objective: analyze the social responsibility actions of large agribusiness companies in Brazil to understand how they are dealing with sustainability issues.

Method: this research is classified as documentary and exploratory with a qualitative approach, using the content analysis technique for data processing.

Main results: results analyze and compare policies aimed at managing the environment, animal welfare, social management and corporate governance at JBS, Raízen Energia, Cosan, Ambev, and Marfrig Global Foods.

Relevance/originality: the study is unprecedented and presents an analysis of sustainability policies in one of the most relevant segments for the Brazilian economy.

Theoretical/methodological contributions: the study contributes to discussions on sustainable policies developed by large agribusiness companies in Brazil, interpreting the way they are put into practice and how companies benefit from it.

Certifications in Consumer Chain: The Consumerist Attitude and Sustainability

Matheus Eurico Soares de Noronha — 2023-08-03

Objective: The objective of this work is to identify how point of sale professionals get information about the certificate. Specifically, check how these professionals convey information about the certificate at the time of sale.

Method: The methodological procedure involved a qualitative research with 35 sellers from retail stores in the regions of Praia Grande, São Paulo and Guarulhos. As an analysis technique, Content Analysis was applied, articulating the transcripts made based on a research script, as a collection instrument.

Results: The results demonstrate that sellers recognize different certificates in the market, however, they do not have in-depth knowledge of their technical specifications. Sellers are aware that there are different seals and their possible functions, such as declaring that a product is environmentally degraded or not, uses sustainable inputs, is more energy efficient or uses a lot of water.

Conclusion: The work demonstrates that the consumerist attitude from the instruction of energy efficiency certificates can corroborate with the fulfillment of sustainable development objectives, with emphasis on objective 7 of access to clean and renewable energy, promoting efficiency and stimulating production chains, ensuring consumption with a lower environmental impact and discouraging the use of products that require more energy.

Disaster Rights: Public and Private Responsibility in Safeguarding Human Rights during Environmental Disasters

Flávia Jeane Ferrari — 2023-04-10

Objective: This research aims to examine the construction of Disaster Law, focusing on the allocation of responsibility to private entities and its correlation with Human Rights, Business Law, and Environmental Law spheres. The study intends to clarify the emerging inclusion of human rights, business law, and environmental law as indispensable aspects within the realm of Disaster Law.

Method: The research adopts a dialectical method, employing bibliographic and normative analysis to elucidate the integration of human rights, business law, and environmental law as essential components in Disaster Law. Existing documents from international agencies and programs that encompass the legal aspects of environmental disasters will be examined and analyzed to achieve the research objectives.

Results: The analysis will shed light on the premises of Disaster Law in alignment with environmental rights and human rights. The research seeks to initiate discussions on the development of a comprehensive legal framework for disasters, encompassing responsibilities of both public and private entities, with the aim of safeguarding inherent human rights.

Conclusions: The urgent need for discussions on the establishment of Disaster Law, holding both public and private entities accountable, and ensuring the protection of human rights justifies the significance of this research. By exploring the interconnections between Disaster Law, Human Rights, Business Law, and Environmental Law, this study contributes to the construction of a comprehensive legal framework that addresses the challenges posed by environmental disasters.

Journal of Lifestyle and Sdg’s Review Adopts Transparency Seals for Open Science Promotion

Altieres de Oliveira Silva — 2023-07-25

The Journal of Lifestyle and SDG Review takes a significant step towards fostering open science by adopting Transparency Seals. As part of this initiative, authors are now required to deposit raw research data in the Open Science Brazil platform. This decision aligns with the Center for Open Science's principles, promoting transparency, integrity, and collaboration in scientific research. Open Science Brazil serves as a repository for accessible and replicable data, enhancing research credibility and supporting sustainable development goals. The journal offers three badges to commend open science practices: Open Data, Open Methods, and Preregistered Badges.