Proceedings of the 19th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education, and Technology: “Prospective and trends in technology and skills for sustainable social development” “Leveraging emerging technologies to construct the future”最新文献

The aim of the research is to compare estimates of the economic complexity of the regions, obtained on the basis of different data. An approach to assessing the economic complexity of Russian regions by types of economic activity (TEA) is proposed. The approach is based on the standard method of assessing economic complexity. The question of choosing the RCA threshold value is considered. 0-1 matrices are constructed for sectors and TEA at different thresholds. Their structures correctly reflect the idea embedded in the economic complexity index. As a result of the correlation analysis, it is shown that at threshold 1 the index of economic complexity by sector and the index of economic complexity by TEA have greater resistance to changes in the threshold than at other threshold values. A comparative analysis of economic complexity indices constructed for 79 regions by 82 sectors and 24 TEA on the data of 2019 was carried out. Their significant statistical relationship with a number of indicators of socio-economic development characterizing the quality of life has been established. The results of this research can be used to help with building situational models of economic development of regions, as well as to coordinate decisions made by regions when choosing priority areas of their development related to increasing diversification.

Teacher training, particularly in-service training, is among the factors that can influence the success or failure of the teaching/learning process. Among the necessary skills that teachers must have and transmit to their students are Life Skills, i.e., a set of social, cognitive, and personal skills that can be learnt, developed, and made transversal in every area of one’s life and in every learning context. Through ‘Learning through play’, it is possible to develop social and cognitive skills, mature emotionally and gain the self-confidence needed to engage in new experiences and face everyday challenges. From this perspective, Gamification can be a useful means and added value for teachers to train, engage and motivate students.

The present study aimed to understand the perception and knowledge of university students toward water pollution. In the present study, demographic profile, knowledge of water pollution, university students’ perception of water pollution and attitudes towards water pollution prevention were included in the survey questions. This survey on water pollution was conducted among a diverse group of Malaysian university students using Google Forms. The results showed that almost 50% of the respondents have basic knowledge of water pollution, and agreed that industrial activities were the main factor causing water pollution in Malaysia, followed by the accumulation of organic chemical wastes and heavy metals accumulation. It was also revealed that have shown that the water pollution campaign was a key factor to spread awareness among Malaysians and increase knowledge about water pollution problems. The results further confirmed that water pollution needs to be aware of, which showed that respondents were well aware of the water pollution issue in Malaysia and felt obligated to spread awareness and take action towards water pollution regardless of their surrounding community.

Floods are becoming a major global concern as these disasters become more severe and frequent. This is no exception to Malaysia as the trend of flood occurrence is increasing year by year. This study aimed to understand the public perception of the flood risks in Klang Valley, focusing on Kuala Lumpur and Selangor metropolitans. A total of 100 respondents participated in this survey via online questionnaire distribution. There are four variables tested in this survey, where factors on environmental concern and anticipating risk have moderate influence on the perception and awareness of flood risk both environmental concern (ß = 0.378, p < 0.000) and anticipating risk (ß = 0.349, p< 0.000) were the only correlations that were statistically significant. It is found that emotional impact (ß = 0.058, p < 0.511) and effort to contribute (ß = 0.148, p < 0.077) did not significantly predict the awareness of flood risks. Further studies are needed to truly grasp the public’s perception of flood risk in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

The research paper investigates the impact of international migration of highly skilled workers on business sustainability and modelling the relationships between them on this basis. The relationship between the migration of highly skilled workers and business sustainability was investigated on the example of 27 countries of the European Union in 2022 based on the use of the correlation analysis method by calculating the Pearson pairwise correlation coefficient. The results of the correlation analysis demonstrate that “brain drain” has a negative impact on the values of business sustainability indicators. Companies of all sizes, industries and geographies are improving their sustainability management practices while being tolerant of workers from other countries. A significant positive impact of the arrival of highly skilled individuals from abroad for employment on the “Business environment” indicator in the Global Innovation Index of the destination country has been proven. In order to detail the relationship between the migration of highly skilled workers and business sustainability, an economic and mathematical model of the form y₄ = 26.114 − 2.039x₁ + 0.080x₃ − 0.090x₅ + 0.113x₆ was developed, which proves that the creation of conditions for attracting and retaining highly qualified migrants is of primary importance for the formation of a sustainable business culture in the country.

Sustainability refers to the ability to endure and persist into the future. It was initially introduced by the World Commission on Environment and Development through their 1987 report entitled “Our common future”. When defining sustainable nutrition, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) places importance on respecting and safeguarding biodiversity and ecosystems, as well as ensuring adequate, reliable, and nutritious food. The global population is presently experiencing rapid growth, which poses a risk of depleting nutritional resources over time. One of the primary objectives of sustainable nutrition is to preserve existing resources for future generations. Achieving this requires careful utilization of global resources. In recent years, there has been a particular focus on researching and altering dietary choices and patterns within communities. The emphasis has been on the applicability of nutrition models that exhibit low ecological, carbon, and water footprints as sustainable nutrition models. Examples of such plant-based sustainable nutrition models include the Mediterranean diet, the Double Pyramid model, the New Nordic diet, vegan and vegetarian diets, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, and the planetary health diet. Additionally, it is crucial to discover alternative food sources that resemble animal protein sources, are accessible to all, and gain widespread acceptance. Currently, the most extensively studied alternative food sources include insects, algae, and cultured meat.

Nowadays, the development of economy and society and consciousness structure are closely intertwined. One of humans’ major concerns now is how to overcome a series of environmental, economic, and social issues. The concept of sustainable development was put forward to instruct people to develop economy and society without damaging environment and sacrificing the welfare of our offspring, and development is at the heart of sustainable development. Everyone is affected by it in a variety of ways. Sustainable Social Development (SSD) is a newly launched journal focusing on the research of sustainable development.

Sustainable Development is an action programme of the European Agenda 2030 to protect people, planet and prosperity, this programme was signed by the governments of the member countries of the United Nations Organization in September 2015. All European countries recognize the importance of Education and Physical Education and how, as a consequence, schools can implement the goals of sustainable development using the various tools of increasingly digital and technological education. The paper proposes an examination of the literature and some of the technological tools known to date aimed at the didactic support of physical education aimed at the promotion of sustainable development. In addition, the work is enriched with an analysis of the current situation with an interview, administered through the Google Forms tool, addressed to Physical Education teachers working throughout Italy.

Even before the COVID-19 global pandemic, the world saw the adoption and proliferation of numerous digital tools and technologies, or a global digital transformation. This paved the way for digital inclusion, particularly through e-commerce and shared services platforms which helped to reduce barriers to entry and created abundant socio-economic opportunities across income groups. As a result, digital literacy becomes a vital aspect of modern life due to the rapid global shift toward this digital transformation. Numerous scholars have investigated the benefits of digital literacies since 1995. The primary objective of this paper is to investigate good practices and lessons learned on how digital literacy may serve as a policy instrument for social innovation and socio-economic transformations. The empirical approach is interpretive, through an understanding of digital literacy categorized into three primary pillars: (i) the evolution and foundational concepts of digital literacy, (ii) frameworks and measures of digital literacy, and (iii) the capacity and skills associated with digital literacy. The paper also examines how digital literacy capacity and skills shape social innovation initiatives in Singapore and the UAE, impacting the socio-economic transformation of individuals, families, and communities. Our interpretive approach from field observations and policy implementation, offers a multi-dimensional perspective on digital literacy research, and its socio-economic impact on people and communities. These insights can assist researchers new to this field to gain a more thorough understanding of digital literacy’s broad ecosystem and its extensive impact on communities and nations as a key driver of socio-economic change.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the indiscriminate nature of global interconnectivity, compelling immediate and transformative changes in our daily lives. This crisis has highlighted leadership deficiencies and underscored the broken aspects of our society that were previously taken for granted. As we envision the future, it is crucial to move beyond mere safety and strive for a regenerative society that is fundamentally better. This research paper introduces the concept of the Virtual Living Lab (VLL), a pre-pandemic initiative designed to track and analyze essential lifestyle narratives. Leveraging signal analyses, the VLL identifies and monitors narratives that deeply captivate and engage individuals. By examining these narratives in both the United Kingdom and Japan, we gain valuable insights into the influence of culture and the growing role of ethics in facilitating meaningful transformations. Furthermore, this study recognizes the evolving nature of our network-mediated society, characterized by fluid boundaries between organizations and individuals. Through an exploration of engagement, transformation, and culture, we investigate how these factors shape a thriving society. We also acknowledge the critical role of big data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in analyzing and understanding these dynamics. During the pandemic, community value emerged as a vital resource for survival. Now, as individuals reevaluate their lives and seek sustainable and meaningful work-life harmony, community value can play an increasingly significant role. This research delves into the intertwined concepts of narratives, engagement, transformation, culture, well-being, communication, and balanced life, shedding light on their collective impact in shaping a thrivable society.