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Electronic signatures : life beyond qualified certificates
Authors: Sotiri Erwin , Mendes Ruben
Published: September 2023

Les dispositions sur la signature électronique existent depuis plus de 20 ans désormais. Néanmoins les documents signés électroniquement ou leur pratique, continuent à susciter des hésitations auprès des professionnels du secteur juridique. Une des raisons immédiatement invoquées est la crainte, ou la persistance, d’incertitudes quant à l’authentification du signataire, oubliant au passage le fait que la signature manuscrite n’offre-elle, aucune garantie supplémentaire par rapport à celle électronique. Ces craintes ainsi que l’absence de conventions internationales sur la signature électronique (au-delà de l’union européenne) semblent cependant avoir conduit à la situation de fait où seules les signatures effectuées au moyen des certificats qualifiés sont considérés juridiquement, comme des « véritables » signatures électroniques. Nous avons ainsi, en dépit des dispositions juridiques initiales, abouti à une situation d’inflation des dispositions juridiques au profit de la technologie spécifique des certificats qualifiés alors que nombre d’autres technologies sont à même d’offrir un degré d’authentification et d’intégrité suffisantes à des situations rencontrées en pratique.
Le droit d’auteur et le doublage des œuvres audiovisuelles
Authors: Sotiri Erwin , Mendes Ruben
Published: September 2023

La plupart des œuvres audiovisuelles diffusées sur le petit et grand écran sont aujourd’hui doublées et/ou soustitrées. En effet, de nombreuses plateformes de service streaming, salles de cinéma ainsi que chaines de télévision diffusent films et séries sous leur version doublée, soit à titre exclusif, soit en tant qu’alternative à la version originale. La version doublée, nous le savons, se caractérise par le remplacement de la langue originale de tournage par la langue du public visé – ce que l’on appelle « doublage ». Or, le doublage, fruit du travail du « doubleur », cache plusieurs activités différentes confondues en une seule. Peu couvert par la doctrine, le sujet est également assez mal compris d’un point de vue juridique. En général, la notion de « doubleur » désigne au moins deux activités principales : celle du traducteur-adaptateur d’une œuvre audiovisuelle et celle de l’interprète qui donne voix aux personnages dans une autre langue. Le traducteur-adaptateur pourrait éventuellement être auteur d’œuvres dérivées (dérivées de l’œuvre audiovisuelle) et générer ainsi des droits d’auteur sur ces œuvres. La situation juridique de la personne qui donne voix aux personnages est, quant à elle, bien plus complexe mais l’on ne saurait exclure d’emblée qu’elle puisse rentrer dans la définition légale d’artiste interprète ou exécutant et ainsi générer, à ce titre, des droits sur ses prestations.
Drones et vie privée : comment les concilier ?
Authors: Cassart Alexandre , Rensonnet Anne-Valentine
Published: September 2023

Face à l’utilisation croissante des drones, le besoin d’uniformisation des règles se faisait sentir. Le 31 décembre 2020, un nouveau cadre juridique européen est entré en vigueur. L’objectif de cet article est de présenter les grandes lignes des règlements européens en matière d’UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System, ci-après UAS), à savoir la création de trois catégories d’exploitation. Après cette introduction, l’article aborde la nécessité de respecter la vie privée et la protection des données lors de toute exploitation d’UAS et les obligations des exploitants d’UAS en lien avec la protection des données. Enfin, l’article se termine par un bref exposé de la position des autorités de protection des données (France, Belgique et Luxembourg) sur le sujet.
An Overview of the Chinese “Personal Information Protection Law”
Authors: Yang Jun
Published: September 2023

The note below is intended to provide the readers with an introductory review of the scope of the application of PIPL, the fundamental rules (both general and specific) governing processing, the outbound data transfer, the rights of data subjects as well as the obligation and liabilities of the processor under the PRC PIPL. The long-awaited “PRC Personal Information Protection Law” (“PIPL”) was finally unveiled on August 20, 2021, and took effect on November 1, 2021. As the last piece of the Chinese legislative trilogy in data protection area (after “Cyber Security Law” [‘CSL”] in 2016 and “Data Security Law” [« DSL”] in June, 2021), this legislative milestone will have immediate and lasting impact on the data protection in China. PIPL which was released amid Beijing’s continued regulatory crackdown on Chinese tech giants would not only help the Chinese regulator to end the wild practices in the local market in the short term but also achieve a rebalance between commercial exploitation of personal information and protection of data subjects. PIPL will profoundly change our daily life and the way how the corporate citizens operate in China (and in overseas jurisdictions) in various fronts ranging from the design of their products/services, defining (redefining) their operating rules to internal decision-making process. This article is intended to offer you an overview of some key aspects of this new law.
NTFs, metaverse and their regulation
Authors: Sotiri Erwin , Mendes Ruben
Published: September 2023

Les médias ont beaucoup parlé de NFT et de Metaverse l’an dernier, et cela continue toujours. En effet, la «tokenmania» née dans les industries du jeu et de l’art, semble désormais s’étendre jusqu’aux produits financiers et par conséquent, déclencher une réglementation nationale ou régionale.
Le représentant pour la protection des données selon l’article 27 : l’obligation oubliée du RGPD
Authors: Murphy Jane , Mommaerts Diego , Geurts Romane
Published: September 2023

Le représentant pour la protection des données selon l’article 27 du RGPD est bien souvent oublié des entreprises dans leur cheminement vers la conformité. Les entreprises européennes n’y sont pas sujettes et celles localisées en dehors de l’Europe en entendent souvent parler trop tard. Mais qui est exactement le représentant ? À qui s’applique l’article 27 ? Quel est le rôle du représentant et en quoi aide-t-il les entreprises ? Où doit-il être localisé ? Quelles sont les conséquences de la non-nomination ? Le Brexit a-t-il apporté des changements à cet article ? Nous répondons ci-dessous à toutes ces questions essentielles pour les entreprises non européennes concernées par le RGPD mais aussi leurs conseillers et partenaires en Europe. Retrouvez également dans la fiche pratique notre check-list pour la nomination de votre représentant.
Another brick in the cookie wall : point de vue Luxembourgeois sans risque d’indigestion
Authors: Wagner Astrid , Pétré Julien
Published: September 2023

Cet article examine dans un premier temps la question de la légalité des cookie walls au Luxembourg au regard notamment des dernières lignes directrices de la CNPD en matière de cookies. Sur la base de ce constat, nous relevons ensuite que certaines autorités nationales de protection des données ont adopté une approche plus libérale laissant la porte entrouverte aux cookie walls. Nous concluons en nous tournant vers les amendements législatifs à venir du règlement ePrivacy et leur impact sur la pratique du cookie wall.
La Guinée contemporaine entre autocratie électorale et pouvoir militaire : éléments d’une trajectoire
Authors: Foucher Vincent
Published: September 2023

Alpha Condé a pris le pouvoir en 2010, après des élections calamiteuses, marquées par une faible légitimité des institutions électorales et une ethnicisation du politique. Ce legs pesant a marqué ses mandats, aboutissant finalement au coup d’État de 2021, l’autoritarisme militaire se légitimant des échecs de l’autoritarisme électoral de Condé comme ce dernier s’était légitimé des échecs de la transition militaire qui l’avait précédé. Ces deux autoritarismes ont en commun la force qu’ils tirent de la rente minière et la persistance de l’ethnicisation du politique. Face à ces autoritarismes s’affirment des résistances, une « colère » populaire par moment encadrée et organisée par un mouvement citoyen, le Front national pour la défense de la constitution (FNDC).
Effect of Tear Film Stability on Fluctuation of Vision After Photorefractive Keratectomy
Authors: Chen Shuan , Wang I-Jong
Published: September 2023

PURPOSE: To evaluate the difference in tear film break-up between normal eyes and eyes after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and its impact on quality of vision in PRK eyes. METHODS: Seventy-seven normal eyes and 76 eyes with no ocular pathology except refractive error that had PRK were enrolled. Tear film breakup time was determined under slit-lamp microscopy with fluorescent staining. Two videokeratographs (TMS-I) were taken before and immediately after tear film break-up. Surface asymmetry index, surface regularity index, and subtractive maps were analyzed to evaluate corneal topographic changes before and after tear film break-up. RESULTS: The distribution of tear film break-up in the central cornea was different in PRK eyes than in normal eyes (P < .0001). Distributions of tear film break-up after PRK were localized more in the upper and lower temporal regions than in normal eyes; incidence of tear film break-up in the central cornea was decreased. There were no significant differences in tear film break-up between normal eyes and eyes after PRK (P = .69). Twelve PRK patients (24 eyes, 32%) experienced fluctuation of vision and fatigue during normal activities after PRK. We divided eyes after PRK into two groups (with and without fluctuation of vision) and found a statistically significant difference in surface asymmetry index before tear film break-up between the two groups (P = .0092). CONCLUSION: The distribution of tear film breakup is changed after PRK. Eyes after PRK experienced more fluctuation of vision than normal eyes. [J Refract Surg 1999;15:668-672]
Markov modeling and performance analysis of infectious diseases with asymptomatic patients
Authors: Li Quan-Lin , Wang Chengliang , Yang Feifei , Zhang Chi
Published: September 2023

After over three years of COVID-19, it has become clear that infectious diseases are difficult to eradicate, and humans remain vulnerable under their influence in a long period. The presence of presymptomatic and asymptomatic patients is a significant obstacle to preventing and eliminating infectious diseases. However, the long-term transmission of infectious diseases involving asymptomatic patients still remains unclear. To address this issue, this paper develops a novel Markov process for infectious diseases with asymptomatic patients by means of a continuous-time level-dependent quasi-birth-and-death (QBD) process. The model accurately captures the transmission of infectious diseases by specifying several key parameters (or factors). To analyze the role of asymptomatic and symptomatic patients in the infectious disease transmission process, a simple sufficient condition for the stability of the Markov process of infectious diseases is derived using the mean drift technique. Then, the stationary probability vector of the QBD process is obtained by using RG-factorizations. A method of using the stationary probability vector is provided to obtain important performance measures of the model. Finally, some numerical experiments are presented to demonstrate the model's feasibility through analyzing COVID-19 as an example. The impact of key parameters on the system performance evaluation and the infectious disease transmission process are analyzed. The methodology and results of this paper can provide theoretical and technical support for the scientific control of the long-term transmission of infectious diseases, and we believe that they can serve as a foundation for developing more general models of infectious disease transmission.
Influence of Geological Structure on Micro-location of Submarine Karstic Sulphur Springs near Izola (SW Slovenia)
Authors: Rozic Bostjan , Žvab Rožič Petra
Published: September 2023

In the Slovenian part of the Gulf of Trieste/Trst, submarine springs occur as funnel-shaped depressions in the Holocene sandy-silt marine sediment that forms the seafloor. These springs exhibit both elevated temperatures (up to 29.6 °C) and sulphur content. Based on their location, they are divided into three groups: the Izola group (three springs), the Bele skale group (two springs), and the Ronek group (seven springs). Previous investigations linked these springs to the Izola anticline, characterized by its limestone core and flysch limbs, but no detailed explanation was provided. We propose that: A) sulphur groundwater springs from the limestone (karstic aquifer) at the stratigraphic boundary with the flysch and B) springs occur in the nearshore area, where the sedimentary cover of Quaternary deposits is thin enough to be penetrated by spring waters and washed out. According to existing data, the anticline axis is NW-SE directed, and the Izola group lies approximately on the seaward extension of the axis. Therefore, this interpretation fits perfectly for the Izola group, while the Ronek and Bele skale groups are off-axis extensions and require reinterpretation. In order to resolve the micro-locations of the Ronek and Bele skale groups, we conducted a sedimentological logging of the flysch deposits and detailed geological mapping. The investigations revealed that: A) limestone outcrops occur only in the town of Izola, B) two prominent calciturbidite megabeds that occur in the flysch enable very detailed geological mapping, and C) the axis of the Izola anticline is oriented in the WNW-ESE direction, and this moderate anti-clockwise rotation of the anticline axis explains the micro locations of all springs. The Ronek and Bele skale groups are located on the southern side, and the Izola group is on the northern side of the limestone core of the Izola anticline.
Descripción de Rhinusa chaenorhini sp. nov. (Curculionidae, Curculioninae) de España
Authors: Ugarte San Vicente‍ Iñigo , Caldara Roberto
Published: September 2023

Se describe Rhinusa chaenorhini sp. nov. de varias localidades de España distribuidas de norte a sur de la mitad oriental del territorio. La nueva especie es claramente diferenciable de todas las especies del género principalmente por la inusual forma del rostro, el cual esta abruptamente constreñido desde la inserción antenal hasta el ápice, y por la forma del edeago.
Intelligent Gloves for Assisting Individuals with Visual Impairment
Authors: Ketcham Mahasak , Ganokratanaa Thittaporn
Published: September 2023

This research endeavor revolved around the conceptualization, design, and evaluation of a technologically advanced smart glove tailored to aid individuals afflicted with visual impairments. The focal objective entailed integrating a diverse array of sensors and sophisticated features within the glove’s framework to effectively detect barriers and offer location-specific assistance. Rigorous experimentation and analysis were conducted to meticulously scrutinize the device’s performance and ascertain its efficacy. The experimental findings unequivocally substantiated the glove’s competence in identifying obstacles obstructing the user’s path, with a striking accuracy rate exceeding 95%. Notably, when the user engaged the yellow button while concurrently gesturing forward, the glove adeptly detected impediments situated within a onefoot proximity, promptly generating an auditory alert through an embedded speaker module. Similarly, activating the red button triggered the activation of the GPS sensor, enabling real-time determination of the user’s precise geographical coordinates. Subsequently, this invaluable location data was expeditiously disseminated via Line Notify, accompanied by a conveniently accessible Google Maps hyperlink. Moreover, the aforementioned coordinates were seamlessly displayed on an interconnected web server, thus facilitating immediate assistance from nearby individuals. In essence, the culmination of this research effort showcased the immense potential of the developed intelligent glove as a viable tool for ameliorating the challenges faced by individuals confronting visual impairments. The comprehensive evaluation outcomes provide a solid foundation for future enhancements and refinements aimed at elevating the device’s functionality and user experience to unprecedented heights.
Consumers' Perceptions of Innovation Capacity
Authors: Martins Miguel , Borges Ana Pinto , Vieira Elvira
Published: September 2023

From the viewpoint of consumers, we assess how well Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SME) perceive their ability for innovation. This work seeks to close the gap in the literature caused by the lack of previous analysis of this topic. A questionnaire survey was utilized for the purposes of quantitative analysis. We performed principal component and confirmation analysis and a logistic regression. It was discovered that customers' perceptions of innovation in the services sectors vary depending on sociodemographic traits, the type of innovation, and the applicability of marketing innovation. Positive impacts were shown to be produced via organisational, marketing, cultural, and process innovation structures. The ability to innovate is influenced by six factors: product, organisational, process, marketing, culture, and resources. Because customers and enterprises have a closer relationship, this strategy is appealing. The results will help some brands reflect on their positioning to show competitive advantages. Customers participated with their perception.
Examining Technical Undergraduates' Entrepreneurial Attitudes as Mediators Between Entrepreneurial Characteristics and Self-Employment Intention
Authors: Dubey Pushkar , Sahu Kailash Kumar , Dubey Parul
Published: September 2023

Entrepreneurial ventures are the only way through which unemployment can be handled effectively. Emerging economies such as India knows their strength, but its searching ways to effectively cash it out. The present helps in finding the mediating effect of entrepreneurial attitude (i.e., achievement, innovation, personal control, and self-esteem) in the link between entrepreneurial characteristics and self-employment intention among technical undergraduates of different government and private technical institutions of Chhattisgarh. Stratified random sampling was used to collect 1000 responses from technical undergraduates. Regression and confirmatory factor analysis were applied to analyse the data. The findings explained that entrepreneurial attitude dimensions were found partially mediated between entrepreneurial characteristics and self-employment intention among engineering undergraduates.
Investigating the Antecedents of Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Intentions
Authors: Mouloudj Kamel , Bouarar Ahmed Chemseddine , Bovsh Luydmila Andriivna , Zikii Nataliya , Kebab Manel
Published: September 2023

Although vehicles have become necessary for our contemporary life and contributed significantly to our well-being, they have also contributed to more environmental pollution. However, to the best of the authors' knowledge, little research has empirically investigated eco-friendly vehicle buying intentions and behavior in the context of Algeria. To achieve this purpose, the authors integrated environmental concerns and electronic word of mouth (EWOM) into the theory of planned behavior (TPB) framework. The research hypotheses were validated through a survey of 174 conventional vehicle owners using the hierarchical multiple regression method. The results indicated that eco-friendly vehicle purchase intention is positively and significantly influenced by the environmental concerns, attitudes, perceived behavioral control (PBC), and subjective norms. However, it was found that EWOM is not an antecedent to behavioral intention. This chapter contributes to the debate on how to achieve sustainability by examining the drivers of eco-friendly vehicle purchasing intentions.
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Authors: Tsikada Charles , Hussain Syed Arshad , Imran Shahid
Published: September 2023

The use of sustainable supply chain management practices allows companies to increase their revenues, while still balancing the triple bottom line of sustainability, which covers economic, environmental, and social concerns. Companies are looking to enhance their environmental performance by using sustainable supply chain management practices. The effect of supply chains on the environment cannot be understated. Numerous studies have been conducted investigating different facets of supply chain practices. However, research on sustainable supply chain management frameworks is fragmented, providing little or no guidance to practitioners. Thus, there is still a need for the provision of a comprehensive framework for optimizing the environmental impact of production and distribution processes. The overall objective of this study was to identify existing frameworks and propose a framework to guide practitioners and academics. A systematic literature review and meta-analytical methodology were applied. The analysis considered 92 articles. The study specifically used content analysis. A comprehensive sustainable supply chain management framework was developed from the eight practices that were derived and categorized. Emerging sustainable supply chain management practices such as green procurement, reverse logistics and cooperative with customers have been included in the framework. This sustainable supply chain management framework provides a guide to supply chain managers about which practices to focus on. Future research should study the barriers of implementing sustainable supply chain management practices.
Understanding Green Marketing in Agriculture
Authors: Garwi Jabulani
Published: September 2023

This chapter explores green marketing in Angola's agricultural sector through stakeholder analysis, considering environmental challenges and the threat of climate change. Green marketing promotes eco-friendly goods and services, benefiting producers and communities. Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), this study assesses farming sector readiness, investigates stakeholder awareness, identifies adoption factors, explores benefits and costs, examines challenges and opportunities for smallholder farmers, and provides recommendations for green marketing adoption. Findings reveal challenges like limited resources, technology access, and infrastructure hindering sustainability practices. However, stakeholders recognise potential benefits like environmental sustainability, market competitiveness, and consumer trust. Recommendations include addressing barriers through policies, capacity-building, and stakeholder partnerships. This research contributes to green marketing literature and offers implementation recommendations for smallholder farmers.
Green Marketing, Environmental Awareness, and Innovation as Factors for the Purchase of Green Products
Authors: Pinto Isabel Fernandes , Borges Ana Pinto , Vieira Elvira , Vieira Bruno Miguel , Monteiro Márcia , Castilho Daniela
Published: September 2023

This chapter analyses the importance of Portuguese consumers' degree of environmental awareness when faced with the decision to purchase sustainable products, with the purpose of helping to better understand the ecologically aware consumer profile. It was applied an online questionnaire survey to collect the data, and 269 answers were obtained. The authors followed recommendations of scales proposed by authors such as Straughan and Roberts; Chan; and Panucci-Filho, Rossato, and Henkes. The results highlight environmental awareness as a relevant factor for the purchase of sustainable products, and the variables age and gender were the ones that proved to be most significant to describe the profile of the ecologically concerned consumer because it denotes more accentuated levels in the female gender as well as in a younger age group. Another conclusion to be drawn is that the level of environmental awareness and purchase intention and actual purchase are positively related, that is, an ecologically aware consumer more easily considers the purchase of sustainable products.
Reputation Management
Authors: Mtengwa Edwill , Muchenje Chenjerai
Published: September 2023

The classical literature review-based chapter commences by unpacking reputation management in the entrepreneurial context and highlighting advantages, disadvantages, and its intrinsic link to business performance. Drawing from a diverse range of scholarly works, the chapter examines the factors influencing reputation perception, including brand management, culture, organisational strategy, ethics, and corporate governance. Special attention is given to the role of digital technologies, such as social media and online reviews, in shaping reputations and how entrepreneurs are adapting their strategies to harness the potential of these platforms effectively. The chapter also highlights that reputation management is key in ensuring profitability through long-term success, competitive advantage, positive image, and customer retention. The topic also outlines the strategies and best practices for effective reputation management, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct, transparent communication, and consistent delivery of value.
Building a Strong Brand
Authors: Muchenje Chenjerai , Mtengwa Edwill , Kabote Forbes
Published: September 2023

Developing a strong brand is critical for long-term success in today's competitive business market. This research investigates the key features and strategies involved in developing a successful brand, and how to maintain it to stay ahead. The study underlines the significance of defining brand identity, comprehending the target audience, and developing a consistent brand message. The importance of providing excellent customer experiences, harnessing social media and digital marketing, and cultivating brand advocacy are highlighted as critical in supporting brands. Looking ahead, the study recommends embracing technology and innovation, prioritising data-driven decision-making, and emphasising sustainability and social responsibility. It emphasises the importance of cultivating an innovative and agile culture, fostering strategic partnerships and collaborations.
Social Media Marketing Challenges and New Directions Post COVID-19
Authors: Masengu Reason , Ruzive Benson , Muchenje Chenjerai
Published: September 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic brought a new phenomenon in the marketing field and practice. Marketers adopted a new information communication technology system for them to be able to survive the harsh and unstable environment. The study used systematic literature review to understanding the strategic social media marketing and sustainability challenges and post COVID-19 directions. The study explored deep insight from peer-reviewed journals, industry experts articles, and relevant literature to understand the phenomenon. This chapter takes a reconceptualization approach on social media marketing through delving into social media marketing and sustainability challenges that emnanted from the Covid-19 pandemic and the post Covid-19 strategies.
The Role of Supply Chain Control Towers in Facilitating Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices
Authors: Salah El Din Mohamed , Masengu Reason , Bentley Yongmei
Published: September 2023

Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) has become a critical consideration for businesses across various industries, driven by customer demand, pressure from interest groups, potential cost savings, enhanced reputation, and brand recognition. However, despite the benefits of implementing SSCM practices, the implementation process can be challenging and costly. A supply chain control tower (SCCT) is a critical technology for achieving collaboration among supply chain participants and providing real-time visibility across the end-to-end supply chain operations. In this book chapter, the authors undertake a literature review to explore the potential of supply chain control towers to support the adoption of SSCM and overcome associated challenges while highlighting potential sustainability gains. The aim is to identify the benefits of using supply chain control towers to facilitate sustainable practices and provide recommendations for organizations to maximize the benefits of control towers in enhancing sustainability performance.
Rethinking Marketing Mix Strategies for the Bottom of the Pyramid
Authors: Jan Sumaira , Sisodia Swati
Published: September 2023

The authors, in this chapter, discuss the challenges and opportunities for marketing in BoP markets. The authors explain how marketing mix strategies can cater to address the scope and scale of challenges that are ahead in BoP markets. By way of challenges, the authors discuss the factors like resistance to change, higher transaction costs, competitive environment, lower income, and unawareness among consumers as the important inhibitors. The authors discuss opportunities for marketing mix and argue that marketing strategies will have to be tailored for the BoP markets for a profitable revenue model for a company and for meeting BoP needs.
Sustainability Challenges in the World of Football
Authors: Papp-Váry Árpád Ferenc
Published: September 2023

Football is the most popular sport in the world - and also quite environmentally polluting. Professional teams operate massive stadiums that consume large amounts of electricity and water continuously. Fans consume food and drinks during matches, resulting in a significant amount of plastic waste. Additionally, the transportation of players, coaching staff, and especially fans also have environmental impacts and carbon footprints. However, there is one club that has decided to show that sustainability principles can be applied to football as well. The Forest Green Rovers, an English fourth-tier club, have become the world's first carbon-neutral football club and also the world's first vegan football club, serving as a model for other sports clubs. This chapter highlights their case.
Why Haven't You Bought a Solar Panel?
Authors: Gupta Chabi
Published: September 2023

This research study examined the relationships between Myers-Briggs' four personality dimensions and environmentally conscious consumption patterns. The study found that different personality types have different green purchase habits. The authors also propose five strategies for businesses who plan to venture into sustainable consumption. These strategies include leveraging the power of belongingness, forming addictive healthy habits, capitalizing on the domino effect, communicating with either the heart or the head, and prioritizing having experiences above owning things. The study's findings suggest that businesses need to take a more holistic approach to promoting sustainable consumption. Authors use discriminant analysis to evaluate whether each Myers-Briggs personality type had a distinct green purchase habit. For each of the four dichotomies associated with five kinds of green buying behaviors, SPSS was used to construct discriminant analysis indicators and outputs.
Storytelling for the Faceless
Authors: Pozzetto Elisabetta , Colurcio Maria , Vianelli Donata
Published: September 2023

Storytelling is a strategic tool for communicating sustainability and the circular economy (CE). So far, its effects have been analyzed mainly in the private sector, and its opportunities for application in the public sphere should be addressed. However, exploring its potential in the context of public communication can provide valuable suggestions for setting up an engaging narrative that can reach a broad audience and convey to society those principles that can activate the adoption of sustainable behaviour in line with CE principles. In this chapter, starting from explorative qualitative research on some Italian regional public administrations, best practices, peculiarities, barriers, and potentials of storytelling are illustrated. This analysis can lead to advancing knowledge and identifying functional managerial implications for communication experts and policymakers in the public sphere.
Walking or Talking, That Is the Question in the Italian Fashion Industry
Authors: Colapinto Cinzia , Breschi Virginia , Genovese Marina
Published: September 2023

Over the past fifty years, businesses and civil society have become increasingly aware of the fundamental role they play in maintaining the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants, to ensure a healthy, ethical, and sustainable environment for present and future generations. Particular prominence in this regard is given to the fashion industry, which is one of the world's most polluting industries and at the center of numerous social scandals. Fashion organizations have begun a path of growth toward a sustainable corporation model. This research aims at exploring how Italian fashion companies fit on a continuum at the extremes of which purely talker and purely walker organizations can be placed. The question this chapter will try to answer is: with reference to corporate social and environmental responsibility, what do companies promise and what do they actually implement? Is there consistency between what is said and what is done?
Sustainable Marketing in E-Commerce
Authors: Singha Surjit , Singha Ranjit , Rebeka Sreethi P. , Ruben V. Muthu
Published: September 2023

In this chapter, the authors examine the significance of sustainable marketing and business practices for e-commerce companies in reducing their environmental impact and contributing to a more sustainable future. It emphasizes the importance of implementing sustainable strategies, such as adopting eco-friendly packaging, minimizing energy consumption, and partnering with sustainable suppliers, to enhance consumer trust and credibility. It addresses the challenges associated with sustainable marketing and recommends effectively promoting sustainable products and services. They suggest practices such as explicit communication about sustainability efforts, obtaining sustainability certifications, and showcasing sustainability initiatives to convey the company's commitment to sustainability. It emphasizes the importance of adopting sustainable marketing and business practices in e-commerce. By implementing these strategies, companies can reduce their environmental footprint, gain consumer trust, and contribute to achieving sustainability in the business world.
Exploitation of Trademarks by Churches
Authors: Nobiri Lionel Washington
Published: September 2023

The study assessed the exploitation of trademarks by churches, looking at this as a case study on sustainable marketing, branding, and reputation management. It made use of a mixed approach. The qualitative method involved in-depth interviews with church leaders to identify the trademarks used by their respective churches, and how they have been used to enhance their marketing, branding, and reputation management strategies. The quantitative method involved a survey of churchgoers to evaluate the effectiveness of the identified trademarks on their perception of the churches' marketing, branding, and reputation. The study revealed seven types of trademarks exploited by churches, categorized in two namely: conventional trademarks and non-conventional trademarks. The study also showed the various factors influencing the form of exploitation trademarks exploited by churches, on their marketing and branding strategies, and their impact on the reputation management of the churches.
Did COVID-19 Support Sustainable Marketing?
Authors: Sharma Meenakshi , Painuly Pramod Kumar
Published: September 2023

Around 80% of companies agree that customers would go online for sustainability considerations and their new business model should be digitized for sustainability. The businesses need to analyze the changing consumer behavior; also, there is need to identify the enablers of online purchase and their interrelationships, which would further help the managers in strategy formulation towards competitive sustainability. SSIM was used to find the contextual relationship among the identified sixteen factors of online purchase using expert's opinion. Forty experts in the panel were engaged to suggest the pair-wise comparison. These 16 factors were likely to evaluate the shifting consumer behaviour towards online purchase during COVID-19 pandemic. In the final session, the ranking of all the factors and their interrelationships with each other was evaluated. Interpretative structural modelling with MICMAC analysis was deployed to rank these drivers to identify the most important factors and to establish driver-dependence relationship among these drivers.
ChatGPT and Other Generative AI Tools in Education
Authors: Babu C. V. Suresh , Adhithya S.
Published: September 2023

This chapter presents a comprehensive exploration of the transformative influence of generative AI tools in education. It examines the personalized learning experience enabled by AI, the role of AI tools as virtual tutors, content creation aids for educators, and their application in language learning and communication enhancement. Additionally, the chapter delves into the ethical implications associated with AI integration, including data privacy, fairness, and transparency. Practical strategies for responsible AI adoption are proposed, encompassing guidelines for ethical usage and educator training. The chapter concludes by highlighting the vast potential of AI-powered education while underscoring the significance of ethical considerations in its implementation. It encapsulates the evolution of AI in education and foresees a future where learners are empowered through dynamic and personalized educational experiences.
AI and Ethics in Education
Authors: Owino Beatrice Akoth , Paschal Mahona Joseph
Published: September 2023

AI is rapidly changing the world and has been increasingly used in a variety of fields (e.g., industry, finance, and education) to promote innovation and increase work efficiency. AI ethics has sparked ample debate about the principles and values that should guide its development and use. This chapter gives a general overview of the ethical concerns raised using artificial intelligence in general and in the education sector while highlighting important goals for responsible deployment. It examines the challenges associated with AI and ethics across different sectors. It offers a brief overview of some of the technologies and ethical dilemmas that exist today. Additionally, it proposes a model with strategies for various stakeholders involved in the ethical use of AI in education, including educational institutions, policymakers, teachers, students, and AI developers. The study is based on the socio-technical theory.
Optimizing Energy Efficiency in the Conditions of a Global Energy Crisis
Authors: Dolchinkov Nikolay Todorov
Published: September 2023

The unwise use of natural resources has led to a global increase in greenhouse gases and widespread environmental pollution with a wide variety of wastes. The inefficient consumption of energy sources, the global energy crisis, and military actions in Ukraine have led to a drastic increase in the cost of energy sources and an increase in the prices of all goods and services worldwide. Countries around the world, and Bulgaria in particular, are solving tasks for improving energy, energy efficiency, and security and improving the energy sector. As part of the solution to this problem is the use of both renewable and alternative sources, more and more people are talking about this new generation of nuclear energy, and now nuclear energy according to a decision of the European Commission refers to green energy.
The Multidimensional Spillover Effects of Energy Transformations on Economic and Political Development
Authors: Yoneva Elizabeth Dimitrova
Published: September 2023

The chapter explores the principal dimensions of energy transformations and their repercussions for specific shifts in the economic and political realms. The research showcases the main vectors in the development of the energy sector with emphasis on contemporary metamorphoses in the context of the impact of the 2020 pandemic crisis, the 2021 energy crisis, and the continuing war in Ukraine, resulting in a redrawing of the world energy map. The author discusses explicit aspects of energy policy from the perspective of the evolutions in the last years, outlining the conceptual frame of the diversification efforts of different players in the energy chain, and their attempts to resolve energy dilemmas. Special attention is paid to the significant focus on global plans, launched with the goal of achieving “sustainable recovery,” so as to take advantage of the opportunities generated by the current crises to switch to a new energy model.
The Effect of Industrial Growth on Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Africa
Authors: Kwakwa Paul Adjei , Aboagye Solomon
Published: September 2023

The rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions on the African continent has been an issue of concern. Consequently, this study analyses the mitigating role of renewable energy and mobile technology in the effect of industrial sector growth on carbon dioxide emissions. Using data from 32 African countries for the period 2002-2021, the study finds that expansion in industrial sector increases CO2 emissions for the region, while renewable energy consumption and mobile technology reduce carbon emissions. Also, renewable energy and mobile phone technology are found to moderate the effect of industrial growth on CO2 emissions. Other findings are that trade openness, urbanization, and income increase carbon dioxide emissions. The study recommends the removal of financial impediments in the way of industrial firms to enhance their acquisition of efficient technologies for operations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Also, governments in the region should increase financial support for the development and adoption of renewable energy.
The Relationship Between CO2 Emissions, Renewable Energy, GDP, and Oil Prices in Türkiye
Authors: Kazaz Adjera Alitoska , Kazaz Davut
Published: September 2023

This study aims to examine the long-run causal relationship between CO2 emissions, renewable energy consumption, GDP growth, and oil prices in Türkiye. The study covers the period 1990-2020. Toda-Yamamoto's causality test is used to avoid some of the problems faced by Granger's causality test. Furthermore, the study also utilizes variance decomposition and impulse-response function methods. The Toda-Yamamoto causality test indicates a two-way causal relationship between renewable energy and economic growth and between renewable energy and oil prices. The study revealed an undeniable and evident causality relationship in only one direction, from economic growth towards CO2 emissions and oil prices. Also, a unidirectional causal relationship between CO2 emissions and both oil prices and renewable energy was found. In order to achieve sustainable development and protect the environment, Türkiye requires renewable energy. Solar, wind, and hydropower can lessen the dependency on fossil fuels, generate employment opportunities and stimulate economic progress.
China's Alternative Approach to Global Development
Authors: Habova Antonina
Published: September 2023

The Global Development Initiative, announced by China's President Xi Jinping in 2021, demonstrates China's ambition not only to strongly contribute to global development but also to have its voice in designing the dominant narrative when it comes to global development as well as to international order. This further enhances the strategic competition between China and the United States. Hence, the aim of the chapter is to study China's alternative approach to global development as an integral element of the transformation of the international order. It will analyze in comparative perspective the specific Chinese approach, key ideas, underlying values, and understanding of global development. The study will also examine China's economic, political, and geopolitical interests and motives that drive the country's approach to global development. Methodologically, the chapter will move away from the strict framework of Western theories on international development. It will rather look for better understanding of Chinese views on global development.
Renewable Energy Policies and the Future of Energy Storage in Türkiye
Authors: Senalp Umut Erksan , Shehi Erisa
Published: September 2023

Global renewable power capacity is growing. The intermittent nature of wind and solar, in particular, and the difficulty in forecasting generation lead to fluctuations and sometimes sudden increases in electricity prices. This leads to the need for more energy to balance the grid power. Through energy storage, the effect of these uncertainties can be partially eliminated, and potential price fluctuations can be prevented. Electricity generation from renewable sources has been increasing in Türkiye in recent years. In addition, recent legal regulations have paved the way for the installation of large-scale energy storage facilities. This chapter highlights the recent global and domestic developments in renewable energy policies and their potential reflections. The future of energy storage in Türkiye is also discussed.
Innovation Development of Industrial Business Organizations
Authors: Terziev Venelin Krastev
Published: September 2023

The study presents the mechanisms influencing the development of innovations in industrial business organizations in the Republic of Belarus, еmphasizing the stimulation of the innovative development of organizations from the real sector of the economy, research, and education sector. The innovation policy plays an important role in the development of country`s competitiveness, creating favourable conditions for the increase of financial potential, development of intellectual resources, modernization of scientific and innovation infrastructure. Some basic economic theories, such as the cluster theory, network theory, and integration theory describe the process of increasing the efficiency of an enterprise through collaborative partnership by combining functional advantages of each partner. These theories focus on achieving synergy in the form of developed and put into practice innovative product due to shared use of resource potential of the members of such associations.
State-Public Participation for Improving the System of Russian General Education Quality Assessment
Authors: Chaiko Inna L. , Dovbysh Svetlana E. , Arinushkina Anna A. , Bakhtin Maksim B.
Published: September 2023

The paper is relevant due to the need for amendments and additions to the legislation of the Russian Federation on education and educational activities regarding the development of mechanisms for public participation in managing the quality of general education. The research group of the Institute of Education Management of the Russian Academy of Education, within the framework of the state task, analyzed various aspects of the activity of education management bodies, both directly and indirectly affecting the effectiveness of the system for assessing the quality of general education, the appeals of citizens received by the Department of State Policy in the field of general education. The authors proposed events/models aimed at improving the system for quality assessment of general education. Thus, the chapter focuses on the possibility of developing a system for assessing the quality of general education through state-public participation in the implementation of priority program activities.