Karol Osorio-Daniel, Roger Figueroa-Paz, S. Aguilar, Dhayra Barreto-Montes, Monica Castaño-Tovar
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Abstract To achieve global sustainable development, companies worldwide must contribute by incorporating environmental education within their organizations. To remediate the lack of comprehensive and structured programs, we adopted an environmental education model through the Environmental Viewfinders Program that enabled employees to contribute to a pro-environmental culture and find solutions to reduce negative environmental impacts. The program trainees identified 10 opportunities for environmental improvement in the institution, six of which (60%) were successfully implemented. This study may guide healthcare facilities and other organizations to apply this low-cost and accessible training method to empower their employees in terms of their environmental responsibilities.
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Applied Artificial Intelligence addresses concerns in applied research and applications of artificial intelligence (AI). The journal also acts as a medium for exchanging ideas and thoughts about impacts of AI research. Articles highlight advances in uses of AI systems for solving tasks in management, industry, engineering, administration, and education; evaluations of existing AI systems and tools, emphasizing comparative studies and user experiences; and the economic, social, and cultural impacts of AI. Papers on key applications, highlighting methods, time schedules, person-months needed, and other relevant material are welcome.
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