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Non-fungible tokens (NFTS): sustainable growth or destined to disappear?
No full textThe paper aims to analyze the new technology of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to understand whether there is a basis for sustainable growth or whether these tokens will disappear over time. The key issues analyzed include economic, environmental, legal, and accessibility aspects. NFTs are an innovation that has emerged in recent years and have attracted huge and growing interest worldwide. They represent a type of cryptographic token that serves as a deed and certificate of authenticity for a single asset on the Blockchain. In order to do so, the methodology consists of analyses of existing literature and various information sources.What emerged is that NFT technology is to be considered as the future of online property and is destined to revolutionize, to some extent, the way the internet is used. In addition, it is an important product and process innovation formany companies, regardless of their industry. However, sustainable growth will only be possible if several environmental, legal, and economic changes occur. It must therefore be in everyone's interest to preserve and exploit the potential of non-fungible tokens, and to invest in and commit to making them environmentally sustainable and secure
Citizen participation in the local sustainable development: the Italian metropolitan cities context
Get PDFThe challenges to achieving sustainable development are multiple and complex. They require profound changes in culture, lifestyle, actions, and attitudes. According to scholars and normative indications, strong collaboration between all the stakeholders in society holds a fundamental role in establishing a more equitable and sustainable society.
Indeed, Italian public institutions, at the national and local levels, are increasingly aware that the sustainable transition path requires the involvement and engagement of civil society. In that sense, the participation of civil society in governance and policy-making processes aims to strengthen the relationship between local institutions and citizens, introducing a fundamental paradigm shift towards multi-level collaboration. Therefore, the paper intends to investigate the extent of public participation of citizens in strategic planning for metropolitan sustainable development (local level). The analysis, conducted from the secondary sources developed by the sample, identified the engagement practices adopted by each of the 14 Italian metropolitan cities to assess the state of the art and
establish similarities and differences concerning the engagement levels found in the literature. Although almost all have undertaken a citizen engagement process, this research demonstrates that only approximately half of the sample have highly promoted engagement-intensive forms, highlighting a total lack of use of the recursive approach, in which the citizen is an integral part of sustainability strategies
Sustainable development, stakekolders’ partnership, state-owned assets in a system thinking model
Get PDFEnhancing State-owned assets could be an excellent strategy for the policymakers to converge on the goals promoted by the 2030 Agenda. State-owned assets play a critical role in a nation's socioeconomic progress. To achieve sustainable development, governments must adopt a multifaceted approach. This involves optimizing asset management by reducing waste, improving efficiency, and enhancing accountability.
Furthermore, investment in eco-friendly technologies and sustainable practices can reduce environmental impact. Leveraging state assets to foster economic growth, create employment opportunities, and address social needs aligns with sustainability principles, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and environmentally responsible future for current and future generations. This approach considers the interconnectedness of economic, social, and environmental factors, enabling holistic strategies that optimize resource allocation, promote innovation, and ensure long-term viability, thereby advancing both economic growth and environmental stewardship. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate (with a System Thinking Model) that the public policy maker (State, Region, Municipality, etc.-owned asset) can incentivize the local economy towards sustainable development (SDGs-Agenda 2030) using systemic managerial logic (System Thinking and System Dynamics). The model proposed systematically represents the virtuous circle created by the Valorisation policy of State-owned assets. It is based on the project of Valorisation of Frascati-owned assets, promoted by a Public-Public Partnership (Municipality of Frascati, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" - Master II Level-Reporting Innovation Sustainability- Maris, State Property Agency). This model proposes a simple and intuitive multidimensional tool for the policy maker (Government, Municipality, Region, etc.). The because highlights the virtuous circles which, based on the 5P-NSDSS,
lead to the creation of local (National) sustainable development, co-operating towards the SDGs (Agenda 2030)
REDISCOVERINGTHEOFFICEASVOCATIONWITHINCHANGINGPUBLICORGANIZATIONS
No full textRediscoveringtheofficeasavocationshoulddrivepublicmanagementreform
leading to organizational changewithinpublicadministrationand institutionsmoving
towardsabetterresponsiveness.Promotingandsustainingtrainingandeducationtends
to emerge as a necessary stage to drive public employees to rediscover the office as a
vocation for serving citizens and communities.Public organizations have to rediscover
theimportanceofpublic interestasresultofdialogueandrespectforpeoplesustaining
themotivation of public employees formanaging change and promoting collaborative
relationships with citizens. Training and education contribute to hybridize the
administrative and organizational culture of public institutions exerting influence on
ethicsandbehaviorsofpublicemployeesfordrivingchange
Corporate Social Responsibility in Islamic Culture. Case Study: Islamic Reporting Initiative
Get PDFThe aim of this paper is to explore the state of the art of Corporate Social Responsibility in Islamic culture. This topic is interesting not because CSR is a new concept, but because some corporate sustainability reporting values developed in Western Countries, as GRI Standard, are not focused in Islamic values and beliefs. In fact, Sustainable Development is not a new concept, but it is embedded in the fundamental codes of conduct in Islamic Societies and Laws through Shari’ah. The objectives are: a) a literature review of Islamic CSR b) a qualitative comparative analysis between Islamic CSR (ICSR) and
conventional CSR c) a documental analysis of the Islamic network that implements CSR strategies, policies and practices in Islamic Societies (IRI- Islamic Reporting Initiatives) supported by an ad-hoc interview held with an IRI’s Staff member. The conclusion of this research discusses the perspective of Islamic view in sustainability reporting by incorporating the concept of Tawhid which provides a holistic guidance based on Islamic beliefs, values and concepts and, in specific, the main differences between western and Islamic Corporate Sustainability Reporting perspective. The finding of the paper is to be useful to integrate and develop sustainable strategies for Islamic companies
Communicating sustainability: an analysis of sustainability websites and reports of Italian state universities
Get PDFNowadays, universities represent laboratories through which to develop and transmit good practices and knowledge necessary to speed up the transition to sustainable development. The approach to sustainability, which finds expression in the missions (teaching, research, and third mission) pursued and in the governance models adopted, guarantees universities the possibility of assuming an elective role in spreading sustainable logic. This orientation toward sustainability paradigms within the academic context has contextually prompted universities to equip themselves with accountability
tools to respond to the resulting demand for stakeholder information concerning these issues. The purpose of this paper is to assess how Italian state universities report on sustainability through appropriate reporting documents and, at the same time, communicate it through their websites. In particular, the authors compare how and to what extent sustainability is communicated through institutional websites versus more traditional sustainability reports. The study found that 51 percent of universities in the sample have had at least one sustainability reporting document in place since 2015. However, the analysis shows that alongside such accounting practices, most universities (68 percent) use a dedicated sustainability webpage as an additional tool for disseminating sustainable approaches. The results of this study may encourage Italian universities to identify their status regarding the sustainable accountability processes implemented, enabling them to have a more conscious and responsible orientation concerning the strategies to be undertaken with a view to sustainability communication
Sustainable development, innovation ecosystems, university and NRRP. The case study “Rome technopole”
No full textSustainable development, a global imperative, can be pursued through innovation ecosystems. The Innovation Ecosystems are networks that promote collaboration between universities, research bodies, public institutions, and private entities in areas aligned with regional specializations. They aim to enhance research results, technology transfer, and digital transformation while addressing the triple helix model of universityindustry-government collaboration. These ecosystems, driven by collaborative efforts between universities and diverse stakeholders, catalyze sustainable progress. The
National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) encourages sustainable development goals in Italy. This study proposes leveraging innovation ecosystems to achieve sustainable development. It invests in networks that foster collaboration between universities, industries, and governments. The focus is on Rome Technopole, an innovation hub addressing energy transition, digital transformation, and health through seven flagship projects. Using a "Hub&Spoke" governance structure and aligning with the Quintuple Helix Model, Rome Technopole encourages public engagement, entrepreneurship, and innovation, especially among students, contributing to regional development. The research emphasizes universities' pivotal role in these ecosystems, promoting research, technology transfer, and education aligned with sustainability goals.
It introduces a model integrating Quality Instruction (SDG4) into a quintuple helix framework. Acknowledging the study's limitation in its early stages, future work involves monitoring the collaborative relationships, roles, and actions proposed and led by the universities
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
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