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This article presents an buildings life cycle environmental impact assessment and related costs that is applicable to construction phases. Life cycle analysis is considered the best tool because it examines the full range of impacts over... more
This article presents an buildings life cycle environmental impact assessment and related costs that is applicable to construction phases. Life cycle analysis is considered the best tool because it examines the full range of impacts over all the phases of a building's useful life instead of focusing on any particular stage. Results indicate that the described impacts and costs can effectively quantify the environmental impacts of construction processes, and can potentially be used as a tool for contractors to select environmentally friendly construction plans
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Mācību līdzeklis paredzēts Inženierekonomikas fakultātes pirmā kursa studentiem, kuri apgūst "Datormācība ekonomistiem" kursu, kā arī ieteicams visiem iesācējiem datormācīb
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Darba ietvaros pētot pieejamos materiālus un analizējot tos, darbā tika apskatīti dārzu labiekārtošanas un apzaļumošanas teorētiskie un vēsturiskie aspekti, ar dārzu labiekārtošanu un apzaļumošanu saistītā statistiskā informācija. Darbā... more
Darba ietvaros pētot pieejamos materiālus un analizējot tos, darbā tika apskatīti dārzu labiekārtošanas un apzaļumošanas teorētiskie un vēsturiskie aspekti, ar dārzu labiekārtošanu un apzaļumošanu saistītā statistiskā informācija. Darbā ir veikta dārzu labiekārtošanas un apzaļumošanas tirgus izpēte, tā raksturojošo rādītāju un ietekmējošo faktoru un risku analīze. Darbā ir apskatītas jaunākās tendences un to alternatīvas dārzu labiekārtošanā un apzaļumošanā. Darbā ir izpētīta dārzu un parku attīstības aktualitāte pilsētbūvniecības procesā, kā arī izstrādāti priekšlikumi dārzu labiekārtošanas un apzaļumošas tirgus perspektīvai
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Pētījums bija veikts Krievijas ekoloģijas ekonomikas biedrības starptautisko projektu ietvaros. Problēmas aktualitāte ir noteikta ar apkārtējās vides aizsardzības problēmu politizāciju, nepieciešamību atrast pieejas un izstrādāt... more
Pētījums bija veikts Krievijas ekoloģijas ekonomikas biedrības starptautisko projektu ietvaros. Problēmas aktualitāte ir noteikta ar apkārtējās vides aizsardzības problēmu politizāciju, nepieciešamību atrast pieejas un izstrādāt ekoloģiskās drošības problēmu efektīvo risinājumu metodes valsts un starptautiskajā līmeņos, lai sasniegtu ilgtspējīgās attīstības mērķus. Rakstā ir veikta Latvijas un Krievijas vides politikas instrumentu analīze. Parādīta ekoloģisko imperatīvu evolūcija valstīs ar dažādiem sociāliem un ekonomiskiem tipiem. Tiek izcelta aspektu, kuri būtiski ietekme valsts spēju reaģēt uz ekoloģiskiem izaicinājumiem kopa. Noteikta jauno ekoloģiski ekonomisko regulēšanas mehānismu ieviešanas nepieciešamība valsts un starptautiskajā līmeņos. Veiktā analīze ir interesanta arī ar to, ka lietoti gan Latvijā, gan Krievijā instrumenti, no vienas puses, sākotnēji veidojas pamatā uz vienādām politiskām un ekonomiskām pieejām un tiem bija kopējas ekoloģiskās regulēšanas metodes, bet ...
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Viens no instrumentiem apkārtējas vides piesārņojuma samazināšanai ir vides pārvaldība. Vides pārvaldība ir daļa no stratēģiskās vadības jēdziena un ietver biznesa aktivitāšu drošo vadību, kas ļauj sasniegt optimālo korelāciju ar efektīvo... more
Viens no instrumentiem apkārtējas vides piesārņojuma samazināšanai ir vides pārvaldība. Vides pārvaldība ir daļa no stratēģiskās vadības jēdziena un ietver biznesa aktivitāšu drošo vadību, kas ļauj sasniegt optimālo korelāciju ar efektīvo apkārtējās vides aizsardzību. Vides pārvaldības rezultātu analīze palīdz uzņēmuma vadībai sekmīgāk pieņemt taktiskus un stratēģiskus lēmumus. Ļoti svarīgi novērtēt vides pārvaldības efektivitāti, apzināt efektivitātes indikatorus un izstrādāt novērtēšanas rādītājus . Rakstā tiek apskatīti jautājumi, kas saistīti ar vides pārvaldības efektivitāti un tās rādītāju noteikšanu. Tiek apskatīti ieguvumi no vides pārvaldības ieviešanas uzņēmumā un tiek klasificēti vides pārvaldības efektivitātes rādītāji. Dots vides pārvaldības funkciju saturs, to ranžējums un vides pārvaldības funkciju realizācijas apjoma novērtējuma skala. Rakstā autore piedāvā vides pārvaldības līmeņa novērtējuma metodiku, kuru var izmantot kā vienu no uzņēmuma darbības efektivitātes no...
В учебнике, подготовленном учеными и преподавателями 19 стран, рассматриваются теоретические и практические вопросы формирования устойчивого развития. Раскрываются содержательные основы и различные формы подачи материала для обеспечения... more
В учебнике, подготовленном учеными и преподавателями 19 стран, рассматриваются теоретические и практические вопросы формирования устойчивого развития. Раскрываются содержательные основы и различные формы подачи материала для обеспечения дисциплин по устойчивому развитию
This article presents an buildings life cycle environmental impact assessment and related costs that is applicable to construction phases. Life cycle analysis is considered the best tool because it examines the full range of impacts over... more
This article presents an buildings life cycle environmental impact assessment and related costs that is applicable to construction phases. Life cycle analysis is considered the best tool because it examines the full range of impacts over all the phases of a building's useful life instead of focusing on any particular stage. Results indicate that the described impacts and costs can effectively quantify the environmental impacts of construction processes, and can potentially be used as a tool for contractors to select environmentally friendly construction plans
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The role of universities in shaping the future of society cannot be underestimated, as current students could become the potential leaders of tomorrow. Therefore, universities should serve as a basis for preparing future socio-ecological... more
The role of universities in shaping the future of society cannot be underestimated, as current students could become the potential leaders of tomorrow. Therefore, universities should serve as a basis for preparing future socio-ecological skills and values essential for a sustainable living, by reorienting current unsustainable ways of thinking and doing. This paper discusses the critical role that the Change Project Approach plays in creating the social transformation processes and actions required to reach the ambitions of the Sustainable Development Goals, enabling sustainable development in interdisciplinary university teaching. The Change Project Approach intervention has been highlighted in the university cases from the Baltic Sea region that have demonstrated important efforts to reorient university curricula. Through the Education for Sustainable Development course for teachers of Baltic University Programme, the purpose of the intervention is to stimulate the integration of ...
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Reālā praktiski izmantojamo ekoloģiskās vadīšanas modeļu daudzveidība ir atkarīga no dažādu konkrētu faktoru uzskaites. Šie faktori ietekmē gan uzņēmuma ekoloģisko aspektu iekļaušanu, gan ekoloģiskās vadīšanas modeļu funkcionēšanas... more
Reālā praktiski izmantojamo ekoloģiskās vadīšanas modeļu daudzveidība ir atkarīga no dažādu konkrētu faktoru uzskaites. Šie faktori ietekmē gan uzņēmuma ekoloģisko aspektu iekļaušanu, gan ekoloģiskās vadīšanas modeļu funkcionēšanas efektivitāti. Rakstā aplūkoti dažādi ekoloģiski orientēto vadīšanu ietekmējošie faktori un veikta to analīze. Parādīta uzņēmuma ārējās un iekšējās vides elementu kopa. Autore ir izdalījusi šādas faktoru grupas: ražošanas – tehniskie, ekonomiskie, politiski – tiesiskie, organizatoriskie, ekoloģiskie un riska faktori, kā arī izglītības un kultūras līmeņa un jauktie faktori. Faktori arī tiek sadalīti uz ārējiem un iekšējiem, tiešās un netiešās ietekmēs utt. Stratēģisko pārvaldības lēmumu pieņemšanai ir svarīgi veikt uzņēmuma iekšējās un ārējās vides analīzi. Analīzes rezultāti palīdz uzņēmumam sekmīgāk pieņemt stratēģiskos lēmumus. Vairāk uzmanības jāpievērš stratēģiskajiem lēmumiem, kas saistīti ar ekoloģisko prasību ievērošanu. Stratēģisko lēmumu pieņemšanas procesā jāievēro arī ar nacionālo vides aizsardzību saistītās problēmas, kas ietver sevī ne tikai videi draudzīgas preču ražošanas prognozēšanu, bet arī videi draudzīgu uzņēmumu veidošanu. Tas sniegtu iespējas valsts straujajā ekonomiskajā attīstībā ietvert rūpes par ekoloģiskās vides saglabāšanu
The World Commission on Environment and Development was created as a consequence of a United Nations' General Assembly resolution in 1983. The Secretary-General appointed the Chairman Gro Harlem Brundtland (Norway) and Vice-Chairman... more
The World Commission on Environment and Development was created as a consequence of a United Nations' General Assembly resolution in 1983. The Secretary-General appointed the Chairman Gro Harlem Brundtland (Norway) and Vice-Chairman Mansour Khalid (Sudan), who were directed to appoint the other members of the Commission. The Commission's Secretary-General was a member of ex officio. Twelve of the twenty members came from developing countries. Four members were from Africa, five from Asia, four from Latin America, and eight from Europe and North America.
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Recent theoretical as well as practical scientific studies confirm that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an important tool for businesses of all sizes and fields of activities, which supports enterprises in their efforts to... more
Recent theoretical as well as practical scientific studies confirm that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an important tool for businesses of all sizes and fields of activities, which supports enterprises in their efforts to integrate environmental, social and broader economic questions in daily operations and relationships with the stakeholders. Furthermore, CSR helps the companies in creating competitive advantage, may have positive influence on its reputation and competitiveness, employee loyalty and employment, and deliver better financial returns. On a broader scale, CSR contributes to fostering sustainable environmental, social and economic development. Corporate Sustainability Reporting has become a mainstream business activity. The reports of companies are intended to provide, in addition to informing the individual parties about a specific company, a possibility of mutual comparison between different companies or comparing a company’s results in different years. This article presents the results of empirical research performed in Latvian organizations. The aim of this paper is to investigate CSR reporting information we can find in the annual reports or corporate websites in Latvia. There were annual reports for the years 2010 – 2013. The authors of the paper used the following research methods: interpretative-theoretical research, and descriptive research. Content analysis as one of the most common methods for social information analysis also was used for research. Full sentences on company social responsibility and page ratio to full volume of annual report in percents were used as a measurement unit for content analysis.. According to the research results, there is lack of reporting using any international CSR reporting guidelines or the performances are very weak. The difference in the interest towards CSR is clearly visible between large enterprises versus SMEs, and also between foreign, subsidiary, and local enterprises. At the same time enterprises that have developed CSR policies do not always follow them in reality. There are also local enterprises that take socially responsible actions without knowing that their activities can be defined as CSR. The results of research have revealed that the content of disclosure in Latvian companies is not comprehensive and is highly various. Companies that do report most often include corporate responsibility information in a separate section of their annual report, but some of them issue a corporate responsibility report. Investigated companies usually use written narrative but not quantifiable methods to disclose CSR in their reports. A small number of companies have disclosed information on community activity. Only some of surveyed companies have presented information on environment protection. Information on human resources and on product quality and safety has been presented in the annual reports of some companies. It is revealed in the study that, to varying degrees, all listed companies practice sustainability disclosure in an unstructured manner in both the annual reports and corporate websites. The annual reports pass all categories of corporate sustainability practices: the economic, social and environmental dimensions issues are generally disclosed.
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The promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship is a crucial element in advancing economic development, and achieving gender equality within this sphere can significantly contribute to this progress. Despite this, women continue to face... more
The promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship is a crucial element in advancing economic development, and achieving gender equality within this sphere can significantly contribute to this progress. Despite this, women continue to face numerous challenges in starting and expanding their businesses, including limited access to markets, technology, networks, and financing. Moreover, gender bias and inequality play a significant role in shaping entrepreneurial ecosystems, restricting the opportunities available to women and impeding their capacity for innovation and value creation. This research aims to explore the significance of gender equality in promoting creativity and entrepreneurship, ultimately supporting economic growth. Employing an analysis of earlier studies, the authors examine how entrepreneurship and creativity can be stimulated by gender equality. A key component of this research is the inclusion of interviews with female entrepreneurs to understand the main challenges they face and to gather their suggestions on how these challenges can be addressed. Through these interviews, the study identifies the barriers that women encounter when starting and expanding their businesses. These obstacles not only involve limited access to resources but also encompass deeply entrenched societal norms and biases that disproportionately affect women. Furthermore, the research sheds light on the policies and programs that can help women overcome these challenges and thrive in the entrepreneurial world. The analysis highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses both the supply and demand sides of the issue in order to promote gender equality in entrepreneurship and innovation. This entails combating prejudice and gender bias in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, implementing measures to increase women’s access to markets, technology, and funding, and nurturing an environment that supports women’s growth and development as entrepreneurs. Additionally, the study emphasizes the importance of fostering networks and mentorship opportunities for female entrepreneurs. By connecting women with experienced business professionals and peers, these networks can help them navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship, learn from the experiences of others, and build crucial relationships that can contribute to their business success.
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The importance of construction in the national socioeconomic development is obvious. It affects both the life of an individual and society as a whole as well as the environment and the natural ecological balance. It creates a logistical... more
The importance of construction in the national socioeconomic development is obvious. It affects both the life of an individual and society as a whole as well as the environment and the natural ecological balance. It creates a logistical base in other economic sectors and describes economic development and culture of the country. Since the early 1990s, sustainable construction has been widely accepted in the construction industry all around the world. Building houses to meet the present need, we must take care of not compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The basic definition of sustainable construction was formulated in the conference organized by CIB, held in the USA in 1994: its the creation and management of the healthy environment in the construction works and beyond their limits, following the principles of the efficient consumption of resources and environmental friendliness (Šaparauskas, 2001 etc.). This conception also covers the sustainability-ensuring constructional materials, safe construction practice and new technologies
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Nano- and new materials technology are strong research and product development targets, and new applications and solutions arise all the time. Nanotechnology will profoundly influence the competitiveness of companies in every industry.... more
Nano- and new materials technology are strong research and product development targets, and new applications and solutions arise all the time. Nanotechnology will profoundly influence the competitiveness of companies in every industry. Adoption of technology and it competitiveness is a research topic within the nano-technology area. When examining the adoption of technology, there are various stakeholders and contexts to consider. The competitiveness of nano-technology is very important. However, competitiveness is a complex and multidimensional concept, encompassing various aspects that are difficult to measure. The aim of the research is to discuss the competitiveness of nano technology. The main methods applied by the authors are analysis of the scientific and other literature and logical approach. Evaluating competitiveness in nanotechnology industry is a complex process. This paper provides findings about factors of competitiveness and a managerial framework of nano- technology
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In the context of growing environmental concerns and the need to promote sustainable living, this study explores the potential of the Lucy Veg App, a digital solution under development, in contributing to the achievement of the... more
In the context of growing environmental concerns and the need to promote sustainable living, this study explores the potential of the Lucy Veg App, a digital solution under development, in contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Valencia. The app is designed to empower the local vegan community by providing resources such as plant-based recipes, eco-friendly product recommendations, and a platform for connecting like-minded individuals. This research utilizes a review of relevant literature and examines the theoretical implications of the app on the achievement of SDGs in Valencia. Methodologically, this study draws on existing research related to digital technologies, sustainable living, and SDGs, focusing on the potential of the Lucy Veg App to promote plant-based diets and sustainable lifestyles. By analyzing the app's features and exploring its potential contributions to multiple SDGs, the research studies the app's alignment with v...
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Although the term “urban sustainability” has gained worldwide popularity in the past few decades, there is still no common understanding of its definition. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the “urban”... more
Although the term “urban sustainability” has gained worldwide popularity in the past few decades, there is still no common understanding of its definition. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the “urban” and “urban sustainability” terms by synthesizing the existing definitions and proposing a new term through a review of relevant literature, research and definition. In this study, the authors discuss numerous facets of urban sustainability, including environmental preservation, social equality, and economic growth. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review are conducted to identify the meaning of the terms. It is concluded that urban sustainability can be defined as a state in which major subsystems of a city (economical, social, physical, and environmental) work in harmony to ensure the long-term well-being of its inhabitants and the preservation of natural resources on which the city’s growth and prosperity rely.
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Challenges in sustainable regional planning have been a hot topic of discussion in the past few decades. In this article, we analyze different approaches to regional development planning and explore their relevance to achieving... more
Challenges in sustainable regional planning have been a hot topic of discussion in the past few decades. In this article, we analyze different approaches to regional development planning and explore their relevance to achieving sustainability in the area, while emphasizing the importance of the bottom-up approach in regional planning. We performed a bibliometric analysis to detect the state of research of the regional development planning and examined the program of forming a system for ensuring a region’s sustainability. We concluded that it is crucial to create national development plans utilizing a regional approach, which involves local projects and programs that benefit not just the economy and ecological state of the regions but also the inhabitants of those regions.
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The overwhelming goal of the research is to evaluate the attitudes and behaviours of youth towards sustain-ability issues and sustainable entrepreneurship. The current paper reflects the results of the first research stage and aims at... more
The overwhelming goal of the research is to evaluate the attitudes and behaviours of youth towards sustain-ability issues and sustainable entrepreneurship. The current paper reflects the results of the first research stage and aims at testing a measurement scale that consists of three groups of items: 1) statements about environmental attitudes and behaviours, 2) general intention to start a sustainable business, 3) intention to start a social business in the field of the circular economy. The reliability analysis to measure the internal consistency of the scale was performed in SPSS environment, using Cronbach alpha. A focus group discussion was organized among business students to evaluate the perceived quality of the questionnaire.
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The promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship is a crucial element in advancing economic development, and achieving gender equality within this sphere can significantly contribute to this progress. Despite this, women continue to face... more
The promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship is a crucial element in advancing economic development, and achieving gender equality within this sphere can significantly contribute to this progress. Despite this, women continue to face numerous challenges in starting and expanding their businesses, including limited access to markets, technology, networks, and financing. Moreover, gender bias and inequality play a significant role in shaping entrepreneurial ecosystems, restricting the opportunities available to women and impeding their capacity for innovation and value creation. This research aims to explore the significance of gender equality in promoting creativity and entrepreneurship, ultimately supporting economic growth. Employing an analysis of earlier studies, the authors examine how entrepreneurship and creativity can be stimulated by gender equality. A key component of this research is the inclusion of interviews with female entrepreneurs to understand the main challenge...
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Urban sustainability has become a critical issue in the past few decades due to rising urbanisation and mounting environmental problems. This article aims to develop a novel formula for assessing urban sustainability in Uzbekistan, a... more
Urban sustainability has become a critical issue in the past few decades due to rising urbanisation and mounting environmental problems. This article aims to develop a novel formula for assessing urban sustainability in Uzbekistan, a country with very little recent research in the field of sustainable development. The formula was created specifically for the setting of Uzbekistan to evaluate urban sustainability by taking into account a variety of socioeconomic and environmental aspects specific to the discussed region. The article provides a thorough review of the research on urban sustainability, with an emphasis on evaluation techniques and their use in the Uzbek context, which not only contributes to the development of the theoretical framework for the research but also identifies the knowledge gaps in the assessment of urban sustainability in Uzbekistan. Utilising this newly developed formula, an empirical analysis of urban sustainability in Uzbekistan urban settings was conduc...
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The crucial role education plays in fostering sustainable development, moving society toward a more environmentally and socially conscious future, and influencing the attitudes and behaviours of both the present and the future generations... more
The crucial role education plays in fostering sustainable development, moving society toward a more environmentally and socially conscious future, and influencing the attitudes and behaviours of both the present and the future generations are explored in this article. The authors analyse the concept of education for sustainable development (ESD), a transformative learning technique designed to provide individuals and communities with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to encourage moral behaviour. ESD must be integrated into a number of learning contexts in order to have a full and all-encompassing impact, underscoring the need for interdisciplinary and holistic methods that are considerate of different learning styles, backgrounds, and circumstances. Moreover, the article examines the role of key stakeholders, such as educators, policymakers, and local communities, in designing and implementing transformative learning experiences that foster behavioural change, critical th...
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20. un 21. gadsimts ir tehnoloģiju laikmets, kad, balstoties uz arvien jauniem un progresīviem atklājumiem, cilvēks pilnveido savu apkārtējo vidi. Tehnoloģijas ir radījušas jaunu komunikācijas līdzekli, jaunu "kanālu" saziņai un... more
20. un 21. gadsimts ir tehnoloģiju laikmets, kad, balstoties uz arvien jauniem un progresīviem atklājumiem, cilvēks pilnveido savu apkārtējo vidi. Tehnoloģijas ir radījušas jaunu komunikācijas līdzekli, jaunu "kanālu" saziņai un servisiem, kurā pastāv noteiktas likumsakarības un kuru sauc par internetu
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This article addresses sustainable economic development under the green investing impact. The authors emphasize that a favorable investment climate attracts green and socially responsible investors contributing to green economic... more
This article addresses sustainable economic development under the green investing impact. The authors emphasize that a favorable investment climate attracts green and socially responsible investors contributing to green economic transformation. The research aimed to conduct a retrospective analysis of green transformation to determine the main driving forces and preconditions for sustainable economic growth. The relevance of the decision of the investigated scientific problem is that the green investments contribute to the harmonization of the three main pillars of sustainable development (society, economy, and environment) under the growing burden of climate change. The research object was the EU countries. The analysis covered data from 2014 to 2019 for empirical calculation and from 2000 to 2020 for bibliometric analysis. To achieve the research goal, the study involved the scope of bibliometric and econometric tools. The findings of bibliometric analysis allowed to determine the...
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The importance of construction in the national socioeconomic development is obvious. It affects both the life of an individual and society as a whole as well as the environment and the natural ecological balance. It creates a logistical... more
The importance of construction in the national socioeconomic development is obvious. It affects both the life of an individual and society as a whole as well as the environment and the natural ecological balance. It creates a logistical base in other economic sectors and describes economic development and culture of the country. Since the early 1990s, sustainable construction has been widely accepted in the construction industry all around the world. Building houses to meet the present need, we must take care of not compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The basic definition of sustainable construction was formulated in the conference organized by CIB, held in the USA in 1994: its the creation and management of the healthy environment in the construction works and beyond their limits, following the principles of the efficient consumption of resources and environmental friendliness (Šaparauskas, 2001 etc.). This conception also covers the sustainability-ensuring constructional materials, safe construction practice and new technologies
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The lack of a universally accepted definition of the term “urban” has led to inconsistencies and challenges in the fields of research, policy, and practice. This paper addresses this problem by conducting a systematic literature review... more
The lack of a universally accepted definition of the term “urban” has led to inconsistencies and challenges in the fields of research, policy, and practice. This paper addresses this problem by conducting a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis of the concept of “urban”. By understanding the significance of a clear definition of “urban”, this study aims to facilitate better communication and comprehension among practitioners, policymakers, and researchers working in the field. The paper begins by tracing the historical origins of the urban concept and the factors contributing to the development of urban areas. It then examines the traditional, functional, social, and cultural approaches used to define urban areas, while also discussing the challenges and limitations of these definitions. The analysis reveals that a place can be identified as “urban” if it has a diverse and complex social structure, a vibrant economy, and a high concentration of facilities and cultur...
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Sustainable economic development is driven by sustainable entrepreneurial activities, generated by the personal attitudes of entrepreneurs. The present and future of sustainable entrepreneurship are shaped by the youth, including... more
Sustainable economic development is driven by sustainable entrepreneurial activities, generated by the personal attitudes of entrepreneurs. The present and future of sustainable entrepreneurship are shaped by the youth, including students, which is why it is important to understand their attitudes towards this type of entrepreneurship. Therefore, the key goal of the research is to evaluate the attitudes and behaviours of the youth towards sustainability issues and sustainable entrepreneurship. The current article reflects the results of the second research stage and aims at evaluating attitudes towards sustainable entrepreneurship among Latvian and Lithuanian students. The results reveal that gender/age affect personal environmental attitudes, however gender/age has no effect on personal willingness to start a sustainable business. The analysis results of the personal attitudes to sustainable entrepreneurship differ by age and gender. Gender has no effect and age strongly affects pe...
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More than 80 000 organizations worldwide have implemented environmental management systems. About 100 of them are located in Latvia. There has been specific study on Latvian experiences with ISO 14001, the purpose of this study is to... more
More than 80 000 organizations worldwide have implemented environmental management systems. About 100 of them are located in Latvia. There has been specific study on Latvian experiences with ISO 14001, the purpose of this study is to describe experiences and effects of ISO 14001 in Latvia
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The unemployment rate among young people has never been higher. The high indebtedness of the state, does not provide for young people to gain the preparation they need for life. More and more, the education system is reverting back to... more
The unemployment rate among young people has never been higher. The high indebtedness of the state, does not provide for young people to gain the preparation they need for life. More and more, the education system is reverting back to being reserved for those who can afford it and international competition is fiercer than ever. Many young people fear that they will never get a job and that their current lack of experience and training becomes a viscious circle preventing them appearing employable in the future, when and if, things improve. This situation is now being found all around the globe. Peer pressure, binge drinking and a media-induced body cult play significant roles in young people’s lives today. The information age and the internet makes them all too aware of the shocking and worrying data of the mass extinction of species, of rising sea levels and climate change. Their generation is also characterized by ethical responsibility, a sincere desire for knowledge and the stro...
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Grāmata sagatavota un izdota ar Norvēģijas valdības divpusējā finanšu instrumenta projekta LV0044 "Vides zinātnes studiju satura attīstība un studiju materiālu izstrāde" atbalstu
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Technological advancement has led to tremendous increase of data. Many industries utilize big data to become more efficient or even to create new products or services. Applications of big data in construction industry has been extensively... more
Technological advancement has led to tremendous increase of data. Many industries utilize big data to become more efficient or even to create new products or services. Applications of big data in construction industry has been extensively researched in Asia that can be explained with huge construction volumes in the area. This study is aimed at identifying big data applications in construction industry in time period beyond 2016. Research object is construction industry, research subject is big data applications. Research methods used in this research are systematic literature overview and meta-analysis. Novelty of the research is classification of big data applications based on systematic literature overview. Authors conclude that existing categorization (Bilal et al., 2016b) can be applied to researches about big data applications in construction industry published in 2016 and later. However, potential for new applications is identified in category of emerging trends triggered by ...
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Environmental and socio-political challenges of today show that traditional models of economic growth and valuation methods, which are based primarily on financial profitability, are not always optimal, but the concept of inclusive growth... more
Environmental and socio-political challenges of today show that traditional models of economic growth and valuation methods, which are based primarily on financial profitability, are not always optimal, but the concept of inclusive growth is gaining popularity. In January 2018, the Inclusive Growth and Development Index was presented at the 48th World Economic Forum in Davos. But the relatively new concept of inclusive growth and its economic meaning remains insufficiently studied and needs further research. Accordingly, the paper aims at providing a bibliometric overview to determine the current state of scientific production in "inclusive growth". Scopus Database was selected as the primary data source. The scientific literature was searched based on the titles, abstracts, and author keywords with the following search strategy: "inclusive growth". A time span of 10 years was set, and thus, only literature published from 2012 to 2021 was included. To obtain a mo...
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Combating climate change and mitigating its negative consequences requires enhancing awareness of sustainable development. It is believed the education sector is an excellent trigger for green transformations. In turn, since social media... more
Combating climate change and mitigating its negative consequences requires enhancing awareness of sustainable development. It is believed the education sector is an excellent trigger for green transformations. In turn, since social media has become a fundamental part of people's everyday lives, they are considered to be an effective tool in engaging the broader audience to green problems. In this view, this paper aims to analyze the social media activity of world-leading green universities in gaining the university community's commitment to sustainable development principles. This study involved text mining, statistical, content, and sentiment analyses to achieve the study aim and answer the following research questions: 1) What is the social media performance of the green universities? 2) What is a difference in the social media parameters used by the green universities involving the academic community and stakeholders to account for environmental issues? The research objec...
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У статті проведено аналіз циркуляційної економіки та її суттєвих характеристик у сучасному світі. Циркуляційна економіка дає можливість «відірвати» зростання ВВП країни від споживання природних ресурсів та забруднення навколишнього... more
У статті проведено аналіз циркуляційної економіки та її суттєвих характеристик у сучасному світі. Циркуляційна економіка дає можливість «відірвати» зростання ВВП країни від споживання природних ресурсів та забруднення навколишнього середовища. Пояснюється, як циркуляційна економіка повинна стимулювати сталий розвиток та включатися до системи цілей сталого розвитку. Дослідження ілюструє, як циркуляційна економіка може забезпечити продуктивність праці, ефективне екологічне та енергозбереження, сприяти створенню нових робочих місць. Проаналізовано принципи та інструменти циркуляційної економіки. Дослідження демонструє, як економіка повинна перейти від поточної лінійної системи використання та розподілу до практики повторного використання та продовження терміну служби продукції. Ілюструється зміна сучасної бізнес-моделі, а також основні принципи розвитку циркуляційної економіки. У дослідженні розглядаються кругові підходи, засновані на принципі 3-R: 1) зменшення: зменшення використання ...
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The pandemic period showed uneven access of the population to quality medical care. The rural population was the most vulnerable. Accordingly, the study’s primary purpose is to determine the level of satisfaction of the rural population... more
The pandemic period showed uneven access of the population to quality medical care. The rural population was the most vulnerable. Accordingly, the study’s primary purpose is to determine the level of satisfaction of the rural population with the quality and accessibility of medical services (for example, the rural population of Sumy City Council), establish сausal link, and develop recommendations for improving health care in rural areas. The meta-analysis, as well as patient surveys, were used as methodological tools in the study. The sources of information were the legislative framework in health care and survey results. The study results showed that 79.4% of respondents in the area of residence could receive medical care at a medical assistant and obstetric center or hospital. For most respondents (88.5%), getting to a medical institution is not a problem. After all, they spend no more than 40 minutes on the road. However, some patients need to travel by train, which reduces thei...
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The monograph examines the essence of a circular and carbon-neutral economy and the mechanisms of their implementation to accelerate the development of the European society according to these approaches. The authors analysed the energy... more
The monograph examines the essence of a circular and carbon-neutral economy and the mechanisms of their implementation to accelerate the development of the European society according to these approaches. The authors analysed the energy market of Ukraine and calculated the degree of convergence of national energy policy and the European climate strategy. The experience of the European Union member states in compliance with the standards of energy market regulation and the implementation of transformational changes in this area is studied. There have been examined the bottlenecks and attractors, which determine the dynamics of an increase or decrease of the country's energy efficiency in the forecast periods. The complex material will help to make rational management decisions in the field of energy production and energy saving. The works of the authors can be used in developing a roadmap for harmonization of Ukrainian and European standards of energy market regulation.
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Real estate valuation is comparatively new field of professional activity and and all related questions in Latvia have been under-examined, especially those regarding to divided land and building valuation. This matter has become current... more
Real estate valuation is comparatively new field of professional activity and and all related questions in Latvia have been under-examined, especially those regarding to divided land and building valuation. This matter has become current only in the last years. As the real estate tax, land cadastral value and rent charge of land increase, the contradictions in situations of divided real estates have intensified due to mistakes made while reforms of land and privatization took place years ago. In Latvia divided ownership rights are regulated by law “About reform of land in the cities of the Republic of Latvia”, and law “About reform of land in the countryside of the Republic of Latvia”, and regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers No.735 “Terms about national and municipal land rent”. Although in the field of real estate valuation discussions constantly take place and new solutions are being researched regarding the cases of valuation of divided ownership rights, however opinions of v...