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Xu D, Feng S, Huang Z. Positive and negative factors of the influence of new media and the digital environment on ideal and belief education among university students in China. THE JOURNAL OF GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 2025; 152:306-329. [PMID: 39086300 DOI: 10.1080/00221309.2024.2385105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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The authors identity the relationship between the positive and negative aspects of social media and the ideal belief learning and behavior of university students. The cluster sampling method was adopted in the paper, including Guangdong, Shandong, Henan, Sichuan, and Jiangsu provinces. A total of 1014 questionnaires were distributed to a purposive sample of university students between the ages of 16 and 35. The authors applied the uses and gratifications theory to study students' social media behavior. This study identified 18 positive and negative effects of social media. Noteworthy positive outcomes attributed to social media in fostering ideals and beliefs encompass heightened awareness, enhanced communication facilitation, convenient connectivity, reduced expenses on educational materials, improved social and communication proficiencies, as well as diminished stress levels. The negative effects of new media and the Internet include a lack of critical thinking, a waste of time, dysgraphia, disrupted connection to learning, students' laziness, and health risks.
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- Dandan Xu
- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Shipping Economics and Trade, Guangzhou Maritime University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Li Y, Liu J, Li Y. Exploring the impact of renewable energy, green taxes and trade openness on carbon neutrality: New insights from BRICS countries. Heliyon 2024; 10:e36984. [PMID: 39315208 PMCID: PMC11417214 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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The world faces two significant challenges: promoting sustainable economic growth and reaching carbon neutrality. In BRICS countries, these challenges are shaped by renewable energy, green taxes, and trade openness. These countries were selected for their strategic location and the abundance of relevant data collected over the period of 1990-2021, providing a distinctive window into the energy and economic dynamics of the area. The link between renewable energy consumption, green taxes, trade openness, and natural resources and their effects on carbon emissions in BRICS countries is examined in this study using the Fully Modified Ordinary Least Square Method (FMOLS) estimator and the Drisc Kraay estimator for the robustness test. The findings indicate that using renewable energy and green taxes primarily contribute to reducing emissions, particularly at higher emissions levels. The study reveals that various factors, namely financial globalization, trade openness, efficient resource management, and population growth, substantially impact carbon neutrality. Population growth positively impacts carbon neutrality, while using renewable energy sources mitigates it. Furthermore, the empirical findings show a statistically significant positive association between financial globalization, efficient resource management, and carbon neutrality in BRICS nations. Therefore, it is necessary to implement an integrated ecological governance strategy to control and direct financial resources towards sustainable development and green energy.
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- Yanfeng Li
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Shandong Electric Power Engineering Consulting Institute Corp., Ltd., Jinan 250013, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Regional Energy and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
- State Power Investment Group Beijing Electric Power Corp., Ltd., Beijing 100032, China
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He Z, Li J, Ayub B. How do income inequality, poverty and industry 4.0 affect environmental pollution in South Asia: New insights from quantile regression. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33397. [PMID: 39027599 PMCID: PMC11255659 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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While many factors have been studied as potential causes of environmental degradation, the impact of poverty and inequality has been largely overlooked in the research. The Sustainable Development Goals are aligned with the intersection of poverty, inequality, and the environment. In addition, most previous research has used carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as a surrogate for pollution. These gaps are filled by this study, which uses ecological footprint (a comprehensive measure of pollution) and CO2 emissions to examine the effects of income disparity and poverty on environmental pollution in 13 nations. Dynamic panel Quantile regression methods are used in this study because of their resilience to various econometric problems that can crop up during the estimate process. The empirical results reveal that the whole panel's carbon emissions and ecological footprint rise when income disparity and poverty exist. When the panel is subdivided, however, we see that income inequality reduces carbon emissions and environmental footprint for the wealthy but has the opposite effect on the middle class. While high-income households see no impact from poverty on their carbon emissions, middle-income households see an increase in both. Overall, the results of this study suggest that income disparity and poverty are major factors in ecological degradation. Therefore, initiatives to reduce environmental degradation should pay sufficient attention to poverty and inequality to achieve ecological sustainability.
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- Zhongsheng He
- School of Economics and Management, Chengdu Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- School of Marxism, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Schools of mathematics, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Jiang W, Chen S, Tang P, Hu Y, Liu M, Qiu S, Iqbal M. Role of natural resources, renewable energy sources, eco-innovation and carbon taxes in carbon neutrality: Evidence from G7 economies. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33526. [PMID: 39035536 PMCID: PMC11259887 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Global warming has created problems for human life, and it has been increasing for a few years. All the developing and developed countries are establishing policies to attain zero carbon status. This study extends the ongoing debate on carbon emissions. It examines the effect of natural resources and RE (Biofuel and other renewable sources) on greenhouse gas (CO2 emission and PM2.5) emissions while using data over 22 years (1999-2021) from G7 countries. In addition, this study has investigated the effect of carbon taxes, financial development, and environmental policies on carbon neutrality. The cross-sectional-ARDL, the Common correlated effect means group (CCEMG), and the Augmented mean group (AMG) cutting-edge model have been employed. Quantile regression has been employed for robustness. The study results demonstrate that biofuel and other renewable energy (RE) sources, carbon taxes, environmental policy, and eco-innovation decrease greenhouse gas emissions (CO2 emissions). Meanwhile, financial development, and natural resource dependence positively impact carbon neutrality. The robustness result also verifies the findings from CS-ARDL, AMG, and CCEMG methods. The empirical findings are used to infer policy implications for G7 economies.
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- Wenze Jiang
- Business School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Business School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Business School, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, 215028, China
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- School of Environment, Environment Science (Sino-foreign Cooperation), Hohai University, Nanjing, 210024, China
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- Business School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Lanzhou University, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, 730000, China
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- Schools of Economics, Bahauddin Zakaryia University, Multan, Pakistan
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Li H, Ali MSE, Ayub B, Ullah I. Analysing the impact of geopolitical risk and economic policy uncertainty on the environmental sustainability: evidence from BRICS countries. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:46148-46162. [PMID: 36952163 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26553-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This key article seeks to empirically examine the impact of geopolitical risk, economic policy uncertainty (EPU), natural resources, and renewable energy on a country's ecological footprint, a proxy for environmental sustainability on a national scale. We conducted a quantitative study using the cross-sectional autoregressive distributive lag, augmented mean group, and common correlated effect mean group estimation models, as well as a few tests such as the CD test, Westerlund's co-integration, and CIPS and CADF unit root tests, beginning in January 2000 and ending in January 2021, to determine the data's reliability. The findings indicate that while GPR and renewable energy sources lessen the ecological footprint (EF), EPU and the use of non-renewable energy enhance the EF. The study's scope is narrowed to the BRICS nations, but its implications for expanding existing knowledge and shaping policy are enormous. The results can aid decision-makers in preparing for the possibility of unexpected events causing harm to the economy. The reliability of the evidence can be strengthened by employing more stringent research methods. This study's dimensions reflect the current research paradigm. The research has policy implications for achieving sustainable development goals in emerging economies.
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- Hua Li
- Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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Wang Z, Sibt-e-Ali M. Financial globalization and economic growth amid geopolitical risk: A study on China-Russia far East federal district. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31098. [PMID: 38813146 PMCID: PMC11133754 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Geopolitics, natural resource efficiency and financial globalization have arisen as a new concept for low CO2 to achieve sustainable economic growth (EG). Therefore, developed and developing economies focus on Geopolitics risk (GPR), natural resource (NRS) efficiency and financial globalization (FG) to cope with CO2 neutrality targets. In order to understand the elements that contribute to achieving CO2 neutrality, this study sought to establish a relevant connection between geopolitics, the efficiency of NRS, financial globalization (FNG), and economic growth. For the abovementioned objectives, modern econometric methods, such as the canonical cointegration, CS-FGLS and GMM were adopted to evaluate the China-Russia Far East dataset between 1990 and 2022. In order to achieve CO2 neutrality in the long run, the study's elements are crucial, according to the results. In addition, GMM shows that each of the parameters affects CO2 neutrality. As a result, the ecological Kuznets curve rules the economic landscape, and long-term CO2 neutrality is greatly facilitated by geopolitics, efficient use of natural resources, financial globalization, and economic growth. Consequently, numerous domains necessitate far-reaching and revolutionary policy changes, such as economic integration to mitigate geopolitical risk, effective management of natural resources, efficient financial systems, and sustainable technology.
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- Zhuojun Wang
- Business School of the University of Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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Wei Y, Tao X, Zhu J, Ma Y, Yang S, ayub A. Examining the relationship between international digital trade, green technology innovation and environmental sustainability in top emerging economics. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28210. [PMID: 38596034 PMCID: PMC11002551 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Ensuring preserving a sustainable environment is a crucial concern for individuals worldwide. In previous research, CO2 emissions have been used to measure environmental deterioration. However, in this study, we have expanded the scope to include carbon emissions and several other gases. This comprehensive measure is referred to as the ecological footprint (EFP). More significant international digital trade (IDT) has the potential to achieve several positive results, including reducing EFP (economic frictions and barriers), stimulating economic growth, and minimizing trade risk and volatility. These benefits can be realized by implementing structural reforms in significant production and development sectors. Green technology innovation (GTI) has the potential to make substantial progress in ecological quality and energy efficiency. Nevertheless, previous studies still need to adequately prioritize examining rising economies in terms of international trade diversification and GTI. This study examined the effects of IDT, GTI, and renewable energy consumption (REC) on EFP in BRICST countries. The study utilized data from the period between 1995 and 2022. The cross-sectionally augmented autoregressive distributed lag (CS-ARDL) model demonstrates that EFP negatively correlates with trade diversification, REC, and GTI in the long and short term. These countries have demonstrated a significant presence of eco-friendly products in their trade portfolios, and their manufacturing processes are shifting towards GTI. The objective is to enhance the REC sources and minimize EFP from consumption. Conversely, the increasing economic growth within this economic group has a compounding impact on the environment's decline since it amplifies the carbon emissions from increased consumption. To reduce the EFP level, the paper suggests increasing investment in GTI, promoting worldwide digital trade, and embracing renewable energy sources.
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- Ying Wei
- School of Fan Li Business, Nanyang Institute of Technology, Nanyang, 473000, China
- Innovative Team for Coordinated Governance of Economic Development and Ecological Security in the Water Source Area of the South to North Water Diversion Project, Nanyang, 473000, China
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- School of Fan Li Business, Nanyang Institute of Technology, Nanyang, 473000, China
- Innovative Team for Coordinated Governance of Economic Development and Ecological Security in the Water Source Area of the South to North Water Diversion Project, Nanyang, 473000, China
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- School of Fan Li Business, Nanyang Institute of Technology, Nanyang, 473000, China
- Innovative Team for Coordinated Governance of Economic Development and Ecological Security in the Water Source Area of the South to North Water Diversion Project, Nanyang, 473000, China
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- School of Fan Li Business, Nanyang Institute of Technology, Nanyang, 473000, China
- Innovative Team for Coordinated Governance of Economic Development and Ecological Security in the Water Source Area of the South to North Water Diversion Project, Nanyang, 473000, China
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- School of Fan Li Business, Nanyang Institute of Technology, Nanyang, 473000, China
- Innovative Team for Coordinated Governance of Economic Development and Ecological Security in the Water Source Area of the South to North Water Diversion Project, Nanyang, 473000, China
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- Schools of Economics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Guan L, Ali Z, Uktamov KF. Exploring the impact of social capital, institutional quality and political stability on environmental sustainability: New insights from NARDL-PMG. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24650. [PMID: 38298635 PMCID: PMC10828675 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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The social aspect of sustainable development is often considered the least strong component, particularly in terms of its analytical and theoretical foundations. Although there has been a recent increase in focus on social sustainability, the relationship between the environmental aspect and social capital is still not well understood. This research seeks to explore initial concepts on frameworks for analyzing the interface between environmental and social capital. However, to demonstrated the core connection of social capital, institutional quality, income and renewable energy consumption with sustainability level (CO2 emissions) in the BRICS economies from 1996 to 2021. Specifically, this study uses advanced techniques such as Non-ARDL, Pooled Mean Group, the Augmented Mean Group and Common Correlated Effect Mean Group. However, under the linear outcomes, social capital, law & order, government stability, political stability and income decline the emissions levels. However, renewable energy consumption shows the positive association with rising emissions in BRICS countries. Interestingly, under the non-linear form, study outcomes describe social capital, and law & order contribute to environmental quality, while government & political stability spur the level of emissions in the long-run. Also, this study provides some core implications to meet the desired sustainability level.
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- Lijie Guan
- School of Economy and Management, Taishan University, Taian 271000, Shandong, China
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- Schools of Economics, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
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Mngumi F, Huang L, Xiuli G, Ayub B. Financial efficiency and CO 2 emission in BRICS. Dose digital economy development matter? Heliyon 2024; 10:e24321. [PMID: 38304825 PMCID: PMC10830522 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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When it comes to the environmental costs, environmental economists have tried to study the effects of the foreign direct investment-growth nexus, but they have ignored the crucial role that financial development and technical innovation play. Massive increases in energy consumption have contributed to environmental degradation in the BRICS nations, which have experienced rapid IND due to their robust economies. This study uses data from 1990 to 2021 to examine the relationship between carbon emissions in BRICS member nations and factors such as FDI, technological innovation, and economic growth. Within the panel nations, the results confirm a high cross-sectional reliance. The BRICS countries' financial development, technological innovation, and foreign direct investment all have a negative and statistically significant long-run association with CO2 emissions, according to the Augmented Mean Group (AMG) estimator. On the other hand, economic growth, TI, IND, and energy use all have positive and statistically significant associations with carbon emissions. This study's researchers choose to use the Dumitrescu and Hurlin panel causality test to look at the other way around. Economic growth (EG), Digital economic growth (DEG), Financial efficiency (FE), CO2 emissions (CO2), Industrialization (IND), Technological Innovation (TI), Foreign direct investment (FDI) and Inflation are all identified as having a bidirectional long-run causative relationship. In contrast, a unidirectional causal relationship is observed between FDI and CO2 emissions. To entice high-quality FDI, the BRICS member nations must advance their industries, financial institutions, and technological innovation. In addition, these nations need immediate legislative solutions because IND is a major cause of environmental damage.
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- Franley Mngumi
- Business School, University of Shanghai for science and technology, shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua City, China
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- Industrial Engineering, University of Shanghai for science and technology, 20093, Shanghai, China
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Li Y, Tian C. Does active transport create a win-win situation for environmental and human health: the moderating effect of leisure and tourism activity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:4563-4581. [PMID: 38103138 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31267-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The current environmental crisis is mostly due to global warming. Promoting walking and cycling requires both the availability of green public areas (such as parks, green paths, and greenways) and a mentality that values such active modes of transportation. Significant health advantages from increased physical activity (PA) are associated with transportation options like walking and cycling (sometimes known as "active transportation," AT): the health and environmental advantages of encouraging workers to use bicycles for transportation been widely acknowledged. The authors of this research set out to fill this information gap by investigating the theoretically theorized links between green public space awareness and attitudes toward active mobility, adapting to a changing environment, and improving one's mental and physical health, with leisure and tourist activities serving as a moderator. The data was collected quantitatively using purposive sampling and then analyzed using PLS-SEM. We surveyed Korean walkers (n = 282) and bikers (n = 315) online between May 25 and June 17, 2021, and used a partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis to test our hypothesis. As stated in the findings, being conscious of green public space when using active transportation significantly affects how clean the air feels. Active transportation was shown to have a significant effect on health, and climate change mitigation efforts were found to have a significant effect on health. Those who used active transportation for tourism had a stronger connection between green public space awareness and air quality, in addition to environmental sustainability and ethical conduct mitigation, than those who used active transport for recreation. Therefore, the model may aid in locating transport and health scenarios that benefit both sectors.
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- Yi Li
- School of Tourism, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- International College, Krirk University, Bangkok, 10220, Thailand.
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Ayoungman FZ, Shawon AH, Ahmed RR, Khan MK, Islam MS. Exploring the economic impact of institutional entrepreneurship, social Innovation, and poverty reduction on carbon footprint in BRICS countries: what is the role of social enterprise? ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:122791-122807. [PMID: 37975980 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30868-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The world is facing challenges to reduce carbon emissions, the complex interplay between socioeconomic dynamics and environmental sustainability is of utmost importance. In the context of the BRICS nations-Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa-this study explores the intricate interactions between institutional entrepreneurship, institutional innovation, poverty reduction, social globalization, urbanization, and social entrepreneurship as well as their combined effects on the carbon footprint over the period of 1990 to 2021. This work examines the multi-dimensional interactions inside this nexus using a thorough analytical strategy that includes the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM), Three-Stage Least Squares (3SLS), and Robust regression approaches. Institutional entrepreneurship and innovation are the main forces behind institutional change and may have an impact on how people behave in terms of the environment. Strategies for reducing poverty frequently involve greater resource usage, which has an impact on carbon footprint. Examining social globalization's impact on carbon footprints is necessary given how it affects consumer habits and economic activity. Rapid urbanization is a dual problem because it spurs both increased energy demand and novel sustainability measures. With its emphasis on community-driven solutions, social entrepreneurship can provide regional solutions to reduce poverty and carbon emissions. The study's findings provide policymakers, practitioners, and researchers with insights into the complex web of socio-economic factors that underlies carbon footprint fluctuations. This research paves the way for informed policy decisions, sustainable business practices, and the pursuit of harmonious development that addresses both economic aspirations and environmental imperatives within the BRICS countries by illuminating the connections between institutional entrepreneurship, innovation, poverty reduction, social globalization, urbanization, social entrepreneurship, and carbon emissions.
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- Yunus Social Business Center, School of Business, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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- Management Studies Department, Bahria Business School, Bahria university, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Yunus Social Business Center, School of Business, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Sun L. Do entrepreneurship education activities have an impact on entrepreneurial behavior? An application of behavioral entrepreneurial intention. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:115855-115869. [PMID: 37897569 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30015-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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Many of the world's most prosperous and secure nations owe much of their success to the contributions of their entrepreneurial spirit. Indian youth unemployment is among the worst in the world, posing serious problems for a country with the youngest population. Using the framework of planned behavior theory, this research examines how entrepreneurship courses affect future plans to start a business. We developed a theoretical framework by investigating the effect of college-level entrepreneurial programs on regional prosperity and quality of life. The research offers data from China on the connection between entrepreneurship education and the desire to start a business. The hypotheses indicate the mediating function of entrepreneurial skills in this relationship. If universities and colleges want their students to have an entrepreneurial attitude and launch successful businesses, they need to improve the way they teach entrepreneurship. The impact of entrepreneurship education and an entrepreneurial mentality on the choice to establish a company was studied by academics in the Chinese region from September 2021 to June 2022. The study's overarching goal was to investigate the connections between formal entrepreneurship education, attitudes toward entrepreneurship, the idea of planned behavior, an entrepreneurial mindset, and creative intent. We used an econometrically sound partial least squares structural equation model (PLS-SEM) to do the necessary empirical computations. Education in entrepreneurship, an attitude conducive to starting a firm, the notion of planned behavior, and an entrepreneurial mindset all positively correlate with the choice to do so. The impulse to launch a new venture is highly correlated with a person's level of creativity. These findings make it quite evident that, in order to achieve the dual goals of economic development and poverty reduction, the government must increase spending and advocate for a shift in the way enterprises are organized.
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- Lijun Sun
- School of Business, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo, 315100, China.
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Liu J, Lu S. Does circular economy affect environmental performance? The mediating role of sustainable supply chain management: the case study in China. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:117288-117301. [PMID: 37864702 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30125-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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Governments and professionals have recently tried to improve public environmental knowledge and laws in order to meet growing environmental concerns. As a result, most nations see corporate environmental initiatives like the circular economy and the green supply chain as important (GSCM) as the best ways to address environmental problems. As a result, this study tries to show how important GSCM and the circular economy are regarding the economy of China's relationship to environmental sustainability. This study uses the partial least square structural equation model (PLS-SEM) on data to obtain trustworthy results from 387 Chinese manufacturing companies. A favorable and statistically significant correlation between GSCM, environmental performance, and the circular economy was revealed using PLS-SEM analysis. To raise environmental standards, eco-friendly methods like buying and designing green items are widely regarded today. Imagine if manufacturing companies adopt green supply chain management, which would improve their economic performance and increase operational effectiveness. The secret to a successful corporation is having successful operations.
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- Jiayu Liu
- School of Business Administration, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin, 123032, China.
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- School of Business Administration, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin, 123032, China
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Tang Z, Zhang X. Public welfare crowdfunding decision-making of environmental nonprofit organizations based on social responsibility. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:99992-100005. [PMID: 37624492 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29114-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Sustainable crowdfunding has emerged as a significant factor in the quest for alternative funding streams in recent times. The process has entailed the removal of financial obstacles and intermediaries, facilitating proximity between entrepreneurs' initiatives and fund providers, thereby initiating modifications in conventional investment and profitability criteria. The correlation between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable business returns is a significant metric that may enhance funding costs. CSR initiatives and crowdfunding possess the potential for mutually beneficial outcomes in terms of fundraising. However, fundraisers encounter obstacles and competition in their efforts to attain their donation objectives. As an illustration, CSR endeavors may provide a chance to raise capital via crowdfunding. Conversely, crowdfunding has the potential to serve as a means of micro-funding various social initiatives that align with a corporation's corporate social responsibility objectives. The present research investigates the correlation between efficacious donation fundraising campaigns in the context of crowdfunding endeavors that hold the possibility of transforming into corporate social responsibility initiatives. The present study investigates the correlation between the initial amount of funds raised on the first day of a fundraising campaign and the target amount of funds sought by the fundraiser, as well as the type of activities involved. The present study utilizes data derived from crowdfunding endeavors in Southeast Asian nations to scrutinize the funds amassed through donations by juxtaposing trends, cultures, and characteristics of fundraisers employing donation-based crowdfunding. The present investigation employs data collected between the period spanning from the beginning of September 2021 to the end of September 2021 in the economies of Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. The present investigation utilizes the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach for the estimation of the variables. The findings of the hypothesis indicate that there exists a positive correlation between crowdfunding, environmental nonprofit organizations, organizational profitability, and CSR.
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- Zheqing Tang
- School of Finance and Public Administration, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, 150028, China
- School of Information Engineering, Heilongjiang Polytechnic, Harbin, 15000, China
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- School of Finance and Public Administration, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, 150028, China.
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Zheng K, Zheng X, Yang Y, Chang J. Advancing higher education and its implication towards sustainable development: Moderate role of green innovation in BRI economies. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19519. [PMID: 37809796 PMCID: PMC10558744 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Environmental deterioration is one of the major problems the globe is facing in the modern period. On the other hand, several groups around the world have endeavored to launch efforts to protect the planet, such as the Sustainable Development Goals. Therefore, the proposed objectives' primary duty is to strike a balance between development and environmental concerns. This study looked at 65 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) economies to see how factors, including the economic complexity index, urbanization, ICT, higher education, and green innovation, affected carbon emissions in the presence of sustainable development. Annual time series data from 2000 to 2020 have been used in the analysis. This study employs the CC-EMG to determine the durability of the association between the variables. AMG and quantile GMM regression estimations were used to test the robustness and reproducibility of the results. The results reveal that higher education and green innovation help lower carbon emissions, whereas the economic complexity index and urbanization are beneficial for increasing economic activity and advancing information and communication technologies. The economic complexity index, ICT, and higher education are all negatively impacted by green innovation. Important policy implications of the computed coefficients for the selected and other developing markets in planning a suitable path forward to a sustainable environment are also provided.
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- Keyan Zheng
- School of Foreign Studies, Suzhou University, Suzhou, 234000, China
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- Business School, Suzhou University, Suzhou, 234000, China
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- Business School, Suzhou University, Suzhou, 234000, China
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- School of Foreign Languages, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin 300222, China
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Yang T, Hu H, Wu Z. Nexus between information and communication technology, social capital, and sustainable development: the leading role of terrorism and financial development. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:101014-101025. [PMID: 37642913 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28925-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Even though the existing studies have extensively investigated the impacts of information and communication technology and social capital on sustainable development, the literature overlooks the role of their interaction effect in the level of emissions. To fill this gap in the existing body of ICT-environment literature, this article analyzes the impact of ICT, social capital, terrorism, and income on sustainable development using panel data model for Asian and Middle East countries from 2005 to 2022. The findings show that ICT and education significantly reduce CO2 emissions, while income increases the CO2 emissions. Moreover, innovation, trade, and financial development reduce the CO2 emission from increased ICT. The findings suggest that ICT is an important factor in increasing income and social capital and improving investment in sustainable development. The region's economies have far more serious consequences for internet users than those of Asian countries. Nonetheless, according to the policy recommendations of this study, governments in Asia and the Middle East should invest more in technology and other systems to take advantage of technology and achieve sustainable development.
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- Tan Yang
- Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, China.
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- Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, China
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- Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, China
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Zhu W. Analyzing the influencing factors of collaborative innovation and industrial structure upgrading on the economy: reflection on the economic dilemma of enterprises. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:101790-101803. [PMID: 37659019 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29176-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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The present study has investigated the impact of enterprises, collaborative innovation, industrial structure, inflation, and entrepreneurship in 27 provinces of China. The study used annual time series data from 2003 to 2019. This study adopts the CC-EMG and AMG tests to estimate the long-term association between the variables. The study applied one-step system GMM, two-step system GMM, Cup-FM, and Cup-BC regression estimations to calculate robust and reliable outcomes. The findings show that collaborative innovation, industrial structure, and entrepreneurship positively impact economic growth, whereas enterprises and inflation negatively impact economic growth. The estimated results also provide important policy implications for the selected and the other emerging economies in designing an appropriate way forward to economic development.
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- Wei Zhu
- Confucian Business College, Jining University, Qufu, 273100, China.
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Chang J, Li B, Chen B, Shen Y, Lv X, Liu J. Does higher education promote sustainable development? Role of green technology and financial performance. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:94890-94903. [PMID: 37542699 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28927-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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How do digitalizing businesses help them achieve sustainable growth? This research examines the mediating function of green technology innovation in answering this question by defining sustainable development performance in terms of corporations' financial and environmental success. The educational system in China is examined to see how much of an impact it has on eco-innovation, as well as the relationship between green technology and innovation. The IFE test was utilized to determine whether or not the associations between variables such as GDP per capita, urbanization, green technology, higher education, and carbon dioxide emissions will continue to exist between 2004 and 2020 in China. The data for this analysis came from 30 of China's provinces. The findings of both the short-term and long-term CS-ARDL estimations demonstrated a positive link between eco-innovation and GDP per capita, green technology, higher education, and CO2 emissions. On the other hand, a negative correlation was found between urbanization and eco-innovation. The next topic covered in the research was how the effects of green technology might be seen in areas such as GDP per capita, higher education, and carbon dioxide emissions. The findings might provide valuable knowledge that developing economies can use to construct a feasible, sustainable path.
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- Jilin Chang
- School of Foreign Languages, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin, 300222, China
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- School of Foreign Languages, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin, 300222, China.
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- School of Foreign Languages, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin, 300222, China
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- School of Foreign Languages, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin, 300222, China
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- School of Foreign Languages, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin, 300222, China
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- School of Art, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin, 300222, China
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Jiatong W, Xu Q, Sibt-E-Ali M, Shahzad F, Ayub B. How economic policy uncertainty and geopolitical risk affect environmental pollution: does renewable energy consumption matter? ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:101858-101872. [PMID: 37659024 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29553-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Climate change traps heat, affecting various species in previously dry areas. Climate change brought on by emissions of greenhouse gases exacerbates problems such as severe storms, earthquakes, epidemics, and food distribution. The group of developed and developing countries, the world's biggest carbon emitters and most significant economies, is expertly planning to lessen its environmental challenges and contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 13 set by the United Nations. This study uses the novel econometric methodologies of the dynamic ordinary least square (DOLS) estimator, the augmented mean group (AMG) estimator, and the fully modified ordinary least square (FMOLS) estimate to examine the influence of economic policy uncertainty, renewable energy consumption, geopolitical risk, non-renewable energy consumption, and economic growth on ecological footprint from 2000 to 2021. The results reveal that the variables are co-integrated; REC reduces carbon emissions, EPU, geopolitical risk, and economic growth contribute to increasing carbon emissions, while urbanization improves carbon emission. Finally, the results suggest that the developed and developing economies can progress toward SDGs 7 and 13 by using renewable energy, lowering the geopolitical risk, effectively handling policy uncertainty, and reducing urbanization.
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- Wang Jiatong
- School of International Business in Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages, Shaoxing, China
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- Business School of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
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- School of Economics and Management, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong, China
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Sibt-E-Ali M, Weimin Z, Javaid MQ, Khan MK. How natural resources depletion, technological innovation, and globalization impact the environmental degradation in East and South Asian regions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:87768-87782. [PMID: 37432576 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28677-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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Rapid economic expansion has caused resource depletion, globalization issues, and environmental deterioration. Globalization has highlighted East and South Asian mineral richness. This article investigates the effects of technological innovation (TI), natural resources, globalization, and renewable energy consumption (REC) on environmental deterioration in the East and South Asian region from 1990 to 2021. The cross-sectional autoregressive distributed lag (CS-ARDL) estimator is used to estimate short- and long-run slope parameters and dependencies across countries. The results demonstrate that many natural resources significantly enhance environmental degradation, while globalization, TI, and REC reduce emission levels in East and South Asian economies and that economic growth significantly degrades ecological quality. This research suggests that governments in the East and South Asian region develop suitable policies that promote the efficient use of natural resources via technological advancements. Furthermore, future policies regarding energy consumption, globalization, and economic development should be aligned with the aims of sustainable environmental development.
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- Business School, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Management Studies Department, Bahria Business School, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Javaid MQ, Ximei K, Irfan M, Sibt-E-Ali M, Shams T. Exploring the nonlinear relationship among financial development, human capital and CO 2 emissions: a comparative study of South and East Asian emerging economies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:87274-87285. [PMID: 37422559 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28512-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Despite worldwide commitments to reduce fossil fuel consumption in favour of alternative energies, several countries still rely on carbon-intensive sources to meet their energy demands. The previous studies show inconsistent results on the association between financial development and CO2 emissions. As a result, the impact of financial development, human capital, economic growth and energy efficiency on CO2 emission is evaluated here. Empirical research on a panel of 13 South and East Asian (SEA) nations between 1995 and 2021 using the CS-ARDL. Estimates from the empirical analysis considering energy efficiency, human capital, economic growth and overall energy use yield different findings. Financial development has a negative effect on CO2 emission, while economic growth positively impacts CO2 emission. The data also show that improving human capital and energy efficiency has a positive, though statistically insignificant, impact on CO2 emission. According to the causes and effects analysis, CO2 emission will be influenced by policies that aim to improve financial development, human capital, and energy efficiency, but not vice versa. Policy considerations that can be implemented in light of these findings and sustainable development goals can be accomplished by promoting financial resources and human capital.
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- Business School Zhengzhou University, Henan, China.
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- School of Economics, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
- Faculty of Management Sciences, Department of Business Administration, ILMA University, Karachi, 75190, Pakistan
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- School of History & Culture, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Xiao Y. Do financial inclusion and environmental regulations affect the green economy? An empirical study with a generalized linear model. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:91324-91343. [PMID: 37479934 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28742-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Reducing carbon emissions is an efficient strategy to cope with global warming, which continues to be a frightening element for environmental protection. However, the energy industry is responsible for a lot of pollution in the atmosphere. To promote a low-carbon growth model, it is essential to endorse financial inclusion and environmental regulations. This research uses panel data from 70 nations, covering 1995 to 2021, to examine the interplay between economic growth, human capital, urbanization, trade openness, and environmental regulation as the primary defining element of efficient energy. Several tests have been used to ensure that the data are typically distributed; these include the cross-sectional dependence test, the KMO test, and the Bartlett test. The generalized linear model and Driscoll-Kraay standard errors have also been implemented for interim and final analysis. Results show that low-carbon energy sources are guaranteed for certain economies when financial inclusion and environmental regulation are implemented. Economic development, urbanization, trade openness, and human capital significantly impact green economic recovery. In light of these findings, policymakers are working to increase energy efficiency and boost their citizens' living standards by promoting financial inclusion and environmental regulation like imposing environmental taxes and governmental laws for industries.
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- Yineng Xiao
- The Global Intellectual Property Institute, Nanjing University, Suzhou, 215163, China.
- Advanced Institute of Information Technology, Peking University, Hangzhou, 311200, China.
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Su L, Jia J. New-type urbanization efficiency measurement in Shanghai under the background of industry city integration. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:80224-80233. [PMID: 37291351 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27933-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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With the development of urbanization, the problem of the disintegrated between industry and city became more prominent, exploring the reasons. The efficiency of new-type industry has been the crucial factor in city-industry integration. This paper constructs the measurement index system of new-type urbanization via DEA-BCC methodology, starting from the quality of urbanization to analyze the efficiency of urbanization. This paper chooses the total energy consumption, general public budget expenditure, and the proportion of employment personnel in the tertiary industry in all urban units as input variables. The total retail sales of consumer goods, urbanization rate, average annual concentration of pm2.5 (popW), and built-up area as output variables. This paper uses DEA method to measure the comprehensive efficiency value, technical efficiency value, and scale efficiency value of new urbanization in Shanghai, and analyzes the influencing factors of urbanization efficiency. The results show the following: (1) The overall level of comprehensive efficiency value, technical efficiency value, and scale efficiency of Shanghai's new-type urbanization are relatively high, especially the technical efficiency basically stays at a high level. The overall trend of scale efficiency and comprehensive efficiency is consistent, and the comprehensive efficiency is greatly influenced by scale efficiency. (2) The technical efficiency of urbanization in Shanghai is close to the optimal, and there is little space for further increasing technological input to improve the comprehensive efficiency of new-type urbanization. The scale efficiency is slightly lower than the technical efficiency, and there is still some space for optimization. (3) In terms of urbanization input indicators, Shanghai's total energy consumption and general public budget input were too much in the early years, which led to the reduction of urbanization efficiency, and the situation has been improved in recent years. In terms of the output index of urbanization, increasing the total retail sales of social consumer goods and the output of built-up area can make the urbanization efficiency of Shanghai reach the optimal efficiency.
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- Lin Su
- School of Business, Shanghai Dian Ji University, Shanghai, 201306, China.
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- School of Business, Shanghai Dian Ji University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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Dai T, Yu M. An integration of oil price volatility, green energy consumption, and economic performance: assessing the mediating role of trade. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:68792-68808. [PMID: 37129824 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27073-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The economic development of globalized economies is facing severe challenges in the context of a new era. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to assess how crucial factors like oil price fluctuations, renewable energy use, economic growth, the exchange rate, exports, imports, and trade affect the economic performance in the top 25 oil-importing countries using panel data from 2005 to 2021 collected annually. The present investigation employs a method for calculating the stability of associations between variables called AMG estimation. The robustness and reliability of CCEMG and DCCEMG estimates are tested in the present study. Consumption, exports, and trade in renewable energy all had a favorable effect on economic growth. The fluctuation of oil prices, the state of the economy, the currency exchange rate, and imports make things worse. In addition, the findings of the study indicate that the moderate effect of trade with fluctuating oil prices, rising finance, and economic expansion is aided by the current exchange rate. In addition to helping create an appropriate path forward for economic growth, the computed coefficients have policy implications for both the chosen developing economy and the other markets.
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- Ting Dai
- Department of International Business, Jiangxi College of Foreign Studies, Nanchang, 330099, China
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- Department of International Business, Jiangxi College of Foreign Studies, Nanchang, 330099, China.
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Xu X, Wang L. Assessing the role of sports economics and green supply chain management for the coordinative and coupling development of China's green economic growth. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:70170-70182. [PMID: 37145362 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26838-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The significance of the sports economy to the national economy is growing as the country develops rapidly. The term "sports economy" is used to describe the economic activities that are directly or indirectly tied to sports. This work introduces a multi-objective optimization model for a green supply chain management system, intending to reduce the economic and environmental impact of storing and transporting potentially dangerous products. This research intends to examine the impact of the sports sector on green economic growth and competitiveness in the China region. An empirical analysis is conducted to determine the relationship between sports economics and green supply chain management by employing data on 25 provinces of the China region for 2000 and 2019. To fulfill this study's objective and determine the effect of carbon emission, this study will use renewable energy, sports economics, green supply chain management, information and communications technology, and waste recycling as explanatory variables. In order to obtain the desired objectives, the current study will use the short run and long run of the cross-sectionally augmented autoregressive distributed lag and pooled mean group tests. Besides, this study uses an augmented mean group, fully modified ordinary least square, and dynamic ordinary least square estimations for the robust check. In contrast, renewable energy, green supply chain management, sports economics, information and communications technology, and waste recycling decrease CO2 emissions and, therefore, facilitate the carbon-abatement agenda of the China region.
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- Xiaoyang Xu
- College of Sports, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, Jiangsu, China
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- Tianlong Tai Chi Club of Wujiang District, Suzhou, 215200, Jiangsu, China.
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Zhao M, Duan X. Assessing financial performance through green bond markets and energy reliance in Asian economies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:70421-70436. [PMID: 37148516 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27173-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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This article's overarching goal is to learn more about the effects of financial performance on the reliance upon or migration to energy efficiency sources in Asian countries using data envelopment analysis (DEA) and system GMM from 2017 to 2022. The results demonstrated the importance of relying on renewable energy sources when expanding the electricity sector effectively in an Asian environment. This same influence of green bond financing on energy investment during an eco-friendly improving economy is in addition to the proportion of renewable energy demands, power usage to gross domestic product, power manufacturing stretchability, electricity usage stretchability, or the overall impact of renewable energy transformation. The analysis revealed that the organizational climate has implicit implications that advance wage activity and that Asian financial systems drove a 30% point transition in the period studied from traditional power generation manufacturing and use methods toward sustainable energy. With this, we see a dramatic increase in the use of green power. This is largely attributable to the widespread use of green financing in constructing hydroelectric facilities throughout Asia. The theoretical underpinnings and empirical setting of the research are both original. Moreover, the association between green bond issuance and green, sustainable growth in industry and agriculture supports the response theory. Major governmental aspects include modernizing and expanding the finance system, updating national efficiency metrics, and creating a technological long-term infrastructure market. While previous studies have looked into the connections between green finance and economic growth, technological advancements in the energy sector, environmental responsibility, and renewable energy sources, this study is the first to focus on how green finance facilitates the shift to renewable energy in Asia's economies. The study's findings suggest how to manage renewable energy in Asia in a way that could work.
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- Meng Zhao
- School of Economics, Henan Institute of Technology, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, China.
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- School of Journalism and Communication, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, China
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Li J. Does Psychological crisis matter for college students: Role of digitalization and employment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-27094-y. [PMID: 37184797 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27094-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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This paper aims to describe the psychological crisis's impact on college students in China. The present study has investigated the impact of the usage of digitalization, psychological crisis, employment and age on the college student in China. The study used annual time series data from 2005 to 2020 from provinces in China. This study adopts the Cup-FM test to estimate the long-term association between the variables. The study applied Cup-BC and by-FM estimations to calculate robust and reliable outcomes. The findings show that usage of digitalization and psychological crisis negatively impact college students, whereas employment and age positively impact the college student. Moreover, the result of the interaction term psychological crisis on the usage of digitalization, employment and age has positively impacted college students. The estimated results also provide important policy implications for the China region in designing an appropriate way forward for college students.
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- Juan Li
- Henan Polytechnic, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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Wang Y. Ecological risk identification and assessment of land remediation project based on GIS technology. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-27158-z. [PMID: 37148512 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27158-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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A land remediation project involves the removal of potentially toxic chemicals from a polluted site. Lands abandoned by industry are often contaminated with heavy metals like mercury, lead, chemicals, arsenic, and other toxins like dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane biphenyls from electronic devices, and volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from lubricants and chemicals. Risk assessment in environmental settings requires modernized systematic methodologies due to the complexity of today's environmental problems. When people eat, drink, or work in polluted environments, they put their health at risk and may even get cancer. Integrating geospatial information systems (GIS) with pollutant dispersion models makes environmental risk assessment and early warning possible. This research thus presents a GIS-based ecological risk identification and assessment model (GIS-ERIAM) for assessing risk for efficient land rehabilitation. Environmental cleanup sites' catalog information is the source of these details. With satellite imagery, GIS makes it simple to keep an eye on the environment and track the abundance of different types of plants and animals The ecological risk assessment (ERA) model can support recognition and prioritize risk management. By integrating direct and indirect environment interactions, the risk conditions of the whole ecology and its elements have been quantified and demonstrated in the study. The numerical outcomes illustrate that the recommended GIS-ERIAM model improves the performance by 98.9%, risk level prediction by 97.3%, risk classification by 96.4%, and detection of soil degradation ratio of 95.6% compared to other existing methods.
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- Yibo Wang
- School of Land Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710064, China.
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Chen S, Xie G. Assessing the linkage among green finance, technology, and education expenditure: evidence from G7 economies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:50332-50345. [PMID: 36795206 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25625-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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The growth of green finance is a multifaceted system, including the interaction of three spheres: the economy, the environment, and the finance sector. Spending on education is a singular intellectual contribution to a society's attempts to achieve sustainability through the application of skills, the provision of consultancies, the delivery of training, and the dissemination of knowledge. University scientists sound the first warnings about environmental problems and help lead the charge toward transdisciplinary technological solutions. Researchers are compelled to look into the environmental crisis because it has become a worldwide concern that needs regular examination. In this research, we examine how the GDP per capita, green financing, health expenditure, educational expenditure, and technology in the G7 economies affect the growth of renewable energy (Canada, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, UK, and the USA). The research makes use of panel data from the year 2000 through the year 2020. Long-term correlations between the variables are estimated using the CC-EMG in this study. The study's trustworthy results were determined using a combination of AMG and MG regression calculations. The research shows that the growth of renewable energy is positively affected by green finance, educational spending, and technology but negatively affected by GDP per capita and health expenditure. The growth of renewable energy is also positively affected by the influence of the term "green financing" on such variables as GDP per capita, health expenditure, educational expenditure, and technological advancement. The estimated outcomes also provide significant policy implications for the chosen and other developing economies in scheming a suitable route to a sustainable environment.
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- Shuyang Chen
- School of Accounting, Guangzhou Huashang College, Guangzhou, 511300, China
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- Investment Department, Zhuhai Zhongkai Hongde Capital Management Partnership, Zhuhai, 519000, China.
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Li B, Chang J, Guo J, Zhou C, Ren X, Liu J. Do green innovation, I.C.T., and economic complexity matter for sustainable development of B.R.I. economies: moderating role of higher education. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:57833-57849. [PMID: 36971933 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26405-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The research intends to enlarge the environmental economics literature by displaying the probable mechanisms between green innovation, higher education, and sustainable development. In the context of a new era, sustainability faces challenging obstacles. Many studies have looked at fundamental factors affecting CO2 emissions, while the impact of green innovation and higher education is essential but mostly ignored. This study looked at 60 Belt and Road Initiative (B.R.I.) economies to see how factors, including green innovation, economic complexity index, I.C.T., and higher education, affect carbon emissions in the presence of sustainable development using annual data from 2000-2020. In order to calculate the persistence of the connection between the factors, this research uses the CS-ARDL. The results' robustness and reliability were examined using PMG estimation. The results indicate that the economic complexity index and urbanization positively impact carbon emission (CO2). Higher education (E.D.U.) has a significant positive impact in the short run and a negative effect in the long run-on carbon emissions. Similarly, information and communication technology (I.C.T.) and green innovation have a negative impact on carbon emission (CO2). Moreover, the results indicate that the moderate effect of green innovation with economic complexity index, information and communication technology, and higher education has a negative impact on carbon emission. The estimated coefficients also provide significant policy implications for the chosen and the other developing markets in designing an adequate route ahead to a sustainable environment.
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- Biao Li
- School of Foreign Languages, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin, 300222, China
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- School of Foreign Languages, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin, 300222, China.
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- Human Resources Department, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin, 300222, China
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- Educational Management Department, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin, 300222, China
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- Educational Management Department, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin, 300222, China
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- School of Art, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, Tianjin, 300222, China
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Lin R, Liu X, Liang Y. Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on economic recovery: role of potential regulatory responses and corporate liquidity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:53977-53996. [PMID: 36869958 PMCID: PMC9985437 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25871-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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We use a variety of organization-level datasets to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the nations for the coronavirus epidemic. COVID-19 subsidies appear to have saved a significant number of jobs and maintained economic activity during the first wave of the epidemic, according to conclusions drawn from the experiences of EU member countries. General allocation rules may yield near-optimal outcomes in favor of allocation, as firms with high ecological footprints or zombie firms have lower access to government financing than more favorable, commercially owned, and export-inclination firms. Our assumptions show that the pandemic has a considerable negative impact on firm earnings and the percentage of illiquid and non-profitable businesses. Although they are statistically significant, government wage subsidies have a modest impact on corporate losses compared to the magnitude of the economic shock. Larger enterprises, which receive a lesser proportion of the aid, have more room to increase their trade liabilities or liabilities to linked entities. In contrast, according to our estimations, SMEs stand a greater danger of insolvency.
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- Renzao Lin
- School of Finance and Accounting, Fuzhou University of International Studies and Trade, Fuzhou, 350202 China
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- School of Economics, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117 China
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- College of Management and Economics, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002 China
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Jia Z, Yang X. Assessment of the role of renewable energy financing and information and communication technology in carbon neutrality: evidence from RCEP economies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:33636-33649. [PMID: 36484937 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24354-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Understanding the correlation between the various forms of financing and their propensity to invest in renewable energy (RE) innovation is crucial for its successful financing. We investigate the "path" taken by innovators in the financial sector. The UN Secretary-General announced the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative in 2012 to ensure that all people can access reliable, modern energy services by 2030. Substantial monetary and technological investments at a rate much surpassing historical levels are required to accomplish this goal. This research is aimed at determining if the combination of REF and ICT may help improve environmental quality. Using econometric methods, we examine time series data from RCEP economies from 2000 to 2019. This study describes another determinant of carbon emission: economic growth, tourism, and trade openness. The study employs Cup-FM and Cup-BC tests to check the results of variables in this study. The effect of economic growth, tourism, and trade significantly positively impacts carbon emissions in this model. However, renewable energy finance and ICT adversely impact the carbon emission level. Moreover, the moderate effect of renewable energy finance on information and communication technology, tourism, and trade is found to have a negative impact on carbon emissions. The policy recommendations suggest how a country can minimize carbon emissions.
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- Zhen Jia
- Department of Architectural Engineering, Hebei Vocational University of Industry and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050091, Hebei, China
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- School of Management, Shijiazhuang Tiedao University, Shijiazhuang, 050043, Hebei, China.
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Liu Y, Xia L. Evaluating low-carbon economic peer effects of green finance and ICT for sustainable development: a Chinese perspective. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:30430-30443. [PMID: 36434457 PMCID: PMC9702839 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24234-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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With the adoption of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement, ADB's involvement should not be ignored. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and ADB have teamed up to provide climate change financing for developing countries. Included in this is climate protection finance, the financing method that offers cash to assist the region in achieving ecological responsibility. Using a systematic framework, the researchers in this study examined the rationale for building a cohort result of green management in China in the new phase of the country's development. As part of a multiplicative framework, the long-term correlation between variables is quantified using the dynamic common correlated effect (D-CCE) and interactive fixed effect. According to the findings, renewable energy and green financing are good environmental indicators. Environmental degradation is negatively affected by green governance. Some people are concerned about how to dispose of ICT, yet on the other side, ICT can help cut carbon emissions with new clean technologies. Moreover, the findings show that urbanization and per capita income increase carbon emissions. The results suggest that Chinese officials need to support reducing carbon emissions through the development of ICT infrastructure, green financing, and renewable energy.
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- Yujia Liu
- Henan Polytechnic, Zhengzhou, 450046 China
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Yan J, Huang T, Xiao Y. Assessing the impact of entrepreneurial education activity on entrepreneurial intention and behavior: role of behavioral entrepreneurial mindset. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:26292-26307. [PMID: 36357759 PMCID: PMC9649397 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23878-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study explores the relationship between Entrepreneurship Education (EE) and Entrepreneurial Intentions (EI) using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). From January through May of 2022, students from 10 Chinese institutions were surveyed using an online questionnaire. According to the research, students' EI scores rose significantly after participating in EE. In addition, students in China had a more significant impact on EI regarding factors like perceived feasibility and desirability. This study extends the body of knowledge about the connection between prior exposure and early intervention (EI) by demonstrating the beneficial effects of PE on EI. In addition, the results suggest that girls have lower EI than males, which is good news for gender equality. Lastly, the behavioral entrepreneur attitude has a favorable correlation with EI. Policymakers and university administrators might use the findings to understand better how and when extracurricular activities (EE) improve students' emotional intelligence (EI). A pioneering empirical study in a developing South-Asian setting shows the relevance of EE on EI among students at private universities. According to the study, EE generates EI, and entrepreneurial enthusiasm is crucial.
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- Jingwen Yan
- School of Business and Economics, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400 Malaysia
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- Faculty of Business, City University of Macao, Macao, 999078 China
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- College of Economic and Management, Chongqing Industry Polytechnic College, Chongqing, 401120 China
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Xia Q. Does green technology advancement and renewable electricity standard impact on carbon emissions in China: role of green finance. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:6492-6505. [PMID: 35997880 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22517-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Renewable energy growth should be accelerated in order to meet our goal of carbon neutrality and peak carbon emissions. Laws like the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) are becoming increasingly important in producing renewable energy. Using green technology advancements is seen as balancing economic growth with environmental security. Though the connection between green technology advancements and CO2 emissions is poorly understood, empirical research is lacking, especially in developing countries. Climate change action now falls under a single overarching contract, signed in Paris on November 4, 2016. Global warming mitigation aims to keep temperature increases to no more than 2 °C above preindustrial levels. By 2060, China intends to reach carbon neutrality by developing green technologies (GTI). Because of these interconnections, this research explores the relationship between green technology innovation (GI) and renewable energy investment (REI) in selected Chinese provinces from 2005 to 2019. GI, REI, urbanization, industrial value-added, and income per capita were all considered in the STIRPAT model. We used a panel of chosen regions to test two relatively new panel estimation methods empirically: "continuously updated fully modified" (Cup-FM) and "continuously updated bias-corrected" (Cup-BC). According to our findings, urbanization and green technological developments positively impact CO2 emission reduction. The panel also finds that investments in renewable energy and the industrial sector fail to reduce pollution levels. A positive and negative coefficient of income per capita indicates that the inverted U-shaped EKC hypothesis is valid for the Chinese provinces. The results provide vital strategy insights and recommendations for the panel of experts and countries worldwide.
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- Qing Xia
- School of Economics and Management, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, China.
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Zhang J. Assessing the impact of R&D Investments, government subsidies on energy efficiency: empirical analysis from the Chinese listed firms. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:3606-3620. [PMID: 35947266 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22326-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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China's "Made in China (2025)" strategic plan aims to increase the industrial sector's ability to innovate independently. Cleaner production and green technology will also be used to build green industrial systems. To help achieve these goals, the Chinese government has implemented research and development (R&D) preferential policies. Over the years 2010-2020, this article examines how government subsidies and R&D spending will affect China's energy-intensive enterprises' energy efficiency using the CS-ARDL approach. It also evaluates the effectiveness of economic growth, urbanization, and financial resources on energy efficiency. The outcome reveals that R&D expenditures and economic growth contribute to energy efficiency. Likewise, the findings of urbanization, financial resources, and government subsidies are inversely associated with energy efficiency. Moreover, the panel causality test results show the bi-directional association between urbanization and energy efficiency, government subsidies and energy efficiency, and economic growth and energy efficiency. Likewise, the one-way causal association from R&D expenditures to energy efficiency and from financial resources to energy efficiency. The findings suggest the imperative policies to boost the level of energy efficiency.
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- Jianhui Zhang
- School of Economics and Management, Xi'an University, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China.
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Liu H. Measuring the macroeconomic determinants of agricultural price volatility: Implications for natural resource commodity prices for green recovery. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1035432. [PMID: 36589955 PMCID: PMC9800618 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1035432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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With rapid growth, green economic recovery has been a key agenda for the globe. However, the price volatility for natural resources plays a significant role in reshaping the green recovery. Therefore, the current study investigates the impact of green recovery, hum, a capital index, GDP growth, foreign direct investment and inflation on natural resource volatility in China from 1995 to 2020. In order to investigate the long-term association among selected variables, this study employs the Autoregressive Distributive Lag (ARDL) model. In addition, the current research uses the Aikaik information (AIC) criteria for the model selections. Obtained outcomes show the significant contribution of green recovery, human capital, GDP growth, FDI and inflation increase the natural resource price volatility level. However, to validate the results of ARDL, this study also used the ECM approach and validated the prior findings. On behalf of outcomes, the current study implies some imperative policies to attain the desired objective for green growth.
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- Hang Liu
- School of Management, Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China
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Hu Y, Tang Q, Wang X, Ali S. Determining the critical factors of eWOM about corporate social responsibility on social networking sites: End users’ perspective. Front Psychol 2022; 13:894505. [PMID: 36160585 PMCID: PMC9493480 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.894505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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It is now possible to propagate CSR information through social media platforms. Electronic word of mouth (eWOM) directly impacts image and upcoming portfolios of the organization. Customers, employees, and other stakeholders generate revenue for the company. Our goal was to understand why people were sharing and commenting in response to terrible reports about corporate social responsibility (CSR) on WeChat. A company’s desire to comment on and share CSR news and its perception of its own social and environmental responsibility were all presumed explanatory variables in our investigation. 315 WeChat users were asked to grade a fictitious news report of the environment. The results were shocking. According to our findings, an individual’s attitude toward actions and the effectiveness of information directly correlates to their social and environmental awareness level. EWOM may be discouraged by a company’s brand name, which has the potential to harm its reputation with its customers.
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- Yuchen Hu
- School of Business Administration, Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, Nanchang, China
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- School of Business Administration, Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, Nanchang, China
- Jiangxi Power Transmission and Transformation Engineering Co., Ltd, Nanchang, China
- *Correspondence: Qingbo Tang,
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- Department of Management Science, College of Management, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Economics and Management, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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Dong X, Akhtar N. Nexus Between Financial Development, Renewable Energy Investment, and Sustainable Development: Role of Technical Innovations and Industrial Structure. Front Psychol 2022; 13:951162. [PMID: 36033025 PMCID: PMC9400829 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.951162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Significant challenges confronting China include reducing carbon emissions, dealing with the resulting problems, and meeting various requirements for long-term economic growth. As a result, the shift in industrial structure best reflects how human society utilizes resources and impacts the environment. To meet China's 2050 net-zero emissions target, we look at how technological innovations, financial development, renewable energy investment, population age, and the economic complexity index all play a role in environmental sustainability in China. Analyzing short- and long-term relationships using ARDL bounds testing, we used historical data spanning 1990–2018. According to the study's findings, the cointegration between CO2 emissions and their underlying factors was found. The deterioration of the environment directly results from financial development, increasing economic complexity, and population aging. Technical advancements, investments in renewable energy sources, and changes to the industrial structure all contribute to lower CO2 emissions. Granger causality results were also reliably obtained in this study. According to our findings in the fight against environmental problems, a key tool for meeting long-term sustainability goals is policy prescriptions that use technological innovations, renewable energy investment, and industrial structure.
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- Xing Dong
- College of Economics and Management, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xing Dong
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- School of Urban Culture, South China Normal University, Nanhai Campus, Foshan, China
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