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Designing a model of government supportive policies in knowledge-based companies: Meta synthesis approach 设计知识型企业的政府支持政策模型：元综合方法

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-06-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100903

Hanieh Mahooti , Reza Rostamzadeh , Karim Esgandari , Mojtaba Heidari

This study presents a novel model for identifying the key categories and elements of government supportive policies targeted at knowledge-based companies. Employing a qualitative research design based on the meta-synthesis approach, the study follows the seven-step process outlined by Sandelowski and Barroso (2007). A total of 34 studies were selected for final evaluation based on their relevance to the research topic and the quality of the sources. To ensure the reliability of the findings, inter-coder agreement was assessed using the Kappa coefficient, which yielded a value of 0.81. The analysis, conducted using MAXQDA20 software, led to the identification of five key categories and 16 associated concepts. These categories include: (1) Supportive and Financial Policies, (2) Technology Development and Innovation, (3) Management and Organizational Development, (4) Development Challenges and Strategies, and (5) Sustainability and Environment. This model provides a practical framework for policymakers and organizational leaders to align strategies with effective government support mechanisms. The study also highlights critical gaps—particularly in areas such as R&D subsidies, structural challenges, resource allocation, environmental considerations, and technology support—that should be addressed in future policy development. The findings offer important insights for both policymakers and knowledge-based companies by providing a framework to align governmental support with the evolving needs of these firms, thereby fostering innovation and sustainable growth.

本研究提出了一种新的模型，用于识别针对知识型企业的政府扶持政策的关键类别和要素。本研究采用基于元综合方法的定性研究设计，遵循Sandelowski和Barroso（2007）概述的七步过程。根据其与研究主题的相关性和来源的质量，总共选择了34项研究进行最终评估。为了确保研究结果的可靠性，使用Kappa系数评估编码器间的一致性，该系数的值为0.81。使用MAXQDA20软件进行的分析导致了五个关键类别和16个相关概念的识别。这些类别包括：(1)支持和金融政策，(2)技术发展和创新，(3)管理和组织发展，(4)发展挑战和战略，以及(5)可持续性和环境。该模型为政策制定者和组织领导者提供了一个实用的框架，使战略与有效的政府支持机制相结合。该研究还强调了在未来政策制定中应解决的关键差距，特别是在研发补贴、结构性挑战、资源分配、环境考虑和技术支持等领域。研究结果为决策者和知识型企业提供了一个框架，使政府支持与这些企业不断变化的需求保持一致，从而促进创新和可持续增长，从而为决策者和知识型企业提供了重要见解。

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Green game among government, enterprises, and the public: A study on the dynamics of enterprise green transformation from the perspective of Tripartite evolution 政府、企业与公众的绿色博弈：三方演化视角下的企业绿色转型动态研究

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-06-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100894

Yanan Zhao, Lili Zhang, Siyao Li

This study utilizes a tripartite evolutionary game model to analyze the strategic decisions and their influencing factors among governments, businesses, and the public during the green transformation of enterprises. Our research demonstrates that by modifying environmental regulations and subsidy levels, it is feasible to attain an optimal system equilibrium state, characterized by either stringent or lenient governmental oversight, active public participation, and the green transformation of enterprises. Furthermore, when financial incentives surpass regulatory costs, local governments are inclined to implement more stringent measures. Enterprises are incentivized to adopt environmentally sustainable practices when the economic advantages derived from emission trading and tax savings exceed the costs associated with emission reduction. Public engagement in conservation efforts intensifies when subsidies for participation exceed the related costs, underscoring the significance of effective incentives and an understanding of public attitudes. These findings provide valuable decision-making support for policymakers and corporate leaders, offering practical guidance for advancing corporate green transformation and achieving sustainable development objectives.

本研究运用三方演化博弈模型，分析企业绿色转型过程中政府、企业和公众之间的战略决策及其影响因素。研究表明，通过调整环境法规和补贴水平，可以达到政府监管或严格或宽松、公众积极参与、企业绿色转型的最优制度均衡状态。此外，当财政激励超过监管成本时，地方政府倾向于实施更严格的措施。当排放交易和节税带来的经济利益超过与减排有关的成本时，企业就会受到激励，采取环境上可持续的做法。当参与的补贴超过相关成本时，公众对保护工作的参与就会加强，这突出了有效激励和了解公众态度的重要性。这些研究结果为政策制定者和企业领导人提供了有价值的决策支持，为推动企业绿色转型和实现可持续发展目标提供了实践指导。

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Scaling precision: Tanaashi Technologies' client-centric model enhancing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sustainability in developing economies 缩放精度：Tanaashi Technologies以客户为中心的模式增强了发展中经济体中小企业（SMEs）的可持续性

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-06-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100896

Aditi Singh (Doctoral fellow Researcher) , Ashish Bajpai (Professor Director)

The study underpins the importance of businesses contributing to resource efficiency to achieve SDGs. This case examines the growth journey of Tanaashi Technologies Pvt. Ltd., an Indian start-up dedicated to SMEs in developing economies under the motto of ‘bringing resource efficiency.’ Grounded in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) #8, #9, #12, and #17 the study highlights Tanaashi’s client-centric approach that creates a scalable win-win model in resource-constrained environments. Through firsthand engagement with Tanaashi’s founders, management, and semi-formal client meetings, this study has uncovered how precision in problem-solving and technology-driven solutions—aligned with actual client priorities rather than speculative demands—have enabled the company to scale sustainably. The findings emphasize the strategic challenge of convincing clients to invest in long-term efficiency, reinforcing how resource optimization and tailored innovation contribute to sustainable business and economic growth. The case also explores technology adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through the lens of the Information Systems (IS) Success Model. By examining real business challenges, and strategic decisions this case provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs navigating similar markets, offering a practical blueprint for sustaining tech-driven enterprises in developing economies.

该研究强调了企业提高资源效率以实现可持续发展目标的重要性。本案例考察了Tanaashi Technologies Pvt. Ltd.的成长历程，这是一家致力于发展中经济体中小企业的印度初创企业，其座右铭是“提高资源效率”。该研究以可持续发展目标#8、#9、#12和#17为基础，强调了Tanaashi以客户为中心的方法，该方法在资源受限的环境中创建了可扩展的双赢模式。通过与Tanaashi的创始人、管理层和半正式的客户会议的第一手接触，这项研究揭示了解决问题和技术驱动解决方案的精确性——与客户的实际优先事项而不是投机需求保持一致——如何使公司能够持续发展。研究结果强调了说服客户投资于长期效率的战略挑战，强调了资源优化和量身定制的创新如何促进可持续的业务和经济增长。本案例亦透过资讯系统成功模式，探讨中小型企业如何应用科技。通过研究真实的商业挑战和战略决策，本案例为在类似市场中经营的企业家提供了宝贵的见解，为发展中经济体中维持技术驱动型企业提供了实用的蓝图。

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The application of the motivation-opportunity-ability model in predicting green entrepreneurial behavior of farmers 动机-机会-能力模型在农民绿色创业行为预测中的应用

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-06-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100900

Zobeyde Kouchaky, Fatemeh Razzaghi Borkhani, Taher Azizi-Khalkheili, Fatemeh Ghorbani Piralidehi

The escalating environmental challenges linked to climate change, excessive resource consumption, biodiversity loss, and sustainability issues are largely human-driven, influenced significantly by the practices of business owners. Addressing these challenges necessitates behavioral shifts towards green entrepreneurship as a pathway to a sustainable future and environmental protection. This study models green entrepreneurial behavior (GEB) among greenhouse operators in Golestan Province, northern Iran, employing the Motivation-Opportunity-Ability (MOA) model, with a focus on socio-psychological structures. The research involved a complete survey of 70 vegetable greenhouse units in the region. Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling through the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method with Smart PLS3 software. Results revealed that the intention to adopt GEB had the strongest effect on behavior (path coefficient = 0.410, T-value = 4.369), followed by the ability and opportunity components. The latent variables of green entrepreneurial intention (GEI), opportunities, and abilities collectively explained approximately 75 % of the variance in GEB. Furthermore, the constructs of social norms, beliefs, and attitudes accounted for 76.4 % of the variance in GEI. These findings confirm the profound role of the MOA model in the adoption of green entrepreneurship and provide strategic recommendations for planners and policymakers to establish green entrepreneurship by improving the internal and external structure of the production system, emphasizing the complementary relationships between psychological, social, economic, and environmental factors in achieving sustainable development and food security.

与气候变化、资源过度消耗、生物多样性丧失和可持续性问题相关的不断升级的环境挑战在很大程度上是人为造成的，受到企业主做法的重大影响。要应对这些挑战，就必须转变行为，转向绿色创业，以此作为通往可持续未来和环境保护的途径。本研究采用动机-机会-能力（MOA）模型，对伊朗北部戈列斯坦省温室经营者的绿色创业行为（GEB）进行建模，重点关注社会心理结构。这项研究包括对该地区70个蔬菜温室单位的全面调查。利用Smart PLS3软件，通过偏最小二乘（PLS）方法建立结构方程模型，对数据进行分析。结果表明，意向对行为的影响最大（路径系数为0.410，t值为4.369），其次是能力和机会。绿色创业意向（GEI）、机会和能力的潜在变量共同解释了大约75%的GEB方差。此外，社会规范、信仰和态度的结构占GEI方差的76.4%。这些研究结果证实了MOA模型在绿色创业中发挥的深刻作用，并为规划者和决策者提供了战略建议，通过改善生产系统的内部和外部结构，强调心理、社会、经济和环境因素在实现可持续发展和粮食安全中的互补关系，建立绿色创业。

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A literature exploration on challenges in open innovation in the public sector 公共部门开放式创新挑战的文献探讨

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-06-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100904

Letícia Brilhante, Fernando Romero

This study develops an Integrated Conceptual Framework for open innovation in the public sector, combining three theoretical lenses: Public Value Theory, Open Innovation in Government, and Collaborative Governance.Through an exploratory literature review, we analyze how this framework addresses persistent innovation barriers including bureaucratic rigidity, risk-averse cultures, and resource constraints. Our findings reveal that adaptive methodologies - particularly Innovation Labs (e.g., MindLab, Nesta) and Living Labs (e.g., La 27e Région) - can bridge stakeholder gaps when implemented within the framework's four dimensions: strategic foundations, organizational capabilities, methodological tools, and evaluation systems. The study contributes three key insights: (1) successful public innovation requires hybrid governance models that balance standardization with experimentation; (2) middle managers are critical as innovation champions, overcoming institutional inertia; and (3) cultural adaptation remains the foremost challenge for global scalability, requiring integrated action across all framework dimensions.

本研究结合公共价值理论、政府开放式创新和协同治理三个理论视角，构建了公共部门开放式创新的综合概念框架。通过探索性文献回顾，我们分析了该框架如何解决持续创新障碍，包括官僚主义僵化、风险厌恶文化和资源约束。我们的研究结果表明，适应性方法——特别是创新实验室（例如，MindLab, Nesta）和生活实验室（例如，La 27e r gion）——在框架的四个维度内实施时，可以弥合利益相关者之间的差距：战略基础、组织能力、方法工具和评估系统。该研究提供了三个关键见解：(1)成功的公共创新需要平衡标准化与实验的混合治理模式；(2)中层管理者作为创新领军者，具有克服制度惯性的关键性作用；(3)文化适应仍然是全球可扩展性的首要挑战，需要在所有框架维度上采取综合行动。

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Empowering green innovation: The impact of green subsidies on Chinese firms 推动绿色创新：绿色补贴对中国企业的影响

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-06-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100889

Shuyi Liu , Ning Ba , Yu Hao

As a form of targeted public expenditure, green subsidies play a crucial role during economic transformation. Their potential to foster green innovation, and ultimately support sustainable development, remains an important subject of empirical research. Drawing on panel data from Chinese A-share listed companies spanning 2007 to 2022, this research utilizes a three-way fixed effects framework to evaluate how green subsidies promote environmental progress. The empirical evidence suggests that, while green subsidies significantly enhance investment in innovation, their direct impact on innovation outputs is relatively limited. This trend is consistent across various types of firms, highlighting the initial success of green subsidy policies in motivating innovation investment, but also underscoring the necessity of further exploration and refinement to achieve a more sustainable impact on innovation outcomes. Notably, R&D outputs in technology-intensive firms paradoxically declined after receiving green subsidies, revealing limitations in the current policy framework’s effectiveness. These findings emphasize the importance of tailoring subsidy policies to align with the heterogeneous demands of enterprises. Our research contributes to this discussion by emphasizing the need for a more nuanced policy approach that balances innovation incentives with long-term economic sustainability.

绿色补贴作为一种针对性的公共支出形式，在经济转型过程中发挥着至关重要的作用。它们促进绿色创新并最终支持可持续发展的潜力仍然是实证研究的一个重要课题。本研究利用2007年至2022年中国a股上市公司的面板数据，利用三方固定效应框架来评估绿色补贴对环境进步的促进作用。实证表明，虽然绿色补贴显著提高了创新投资，但其对创新产出的直接影响相对有限。这一趋势在各种类型的企业中都是一致的，突出了绿色补贴政策在激励创新投资方面的初步成功，但也强调了进一步探索和完善以实现对创新结果更可持续影响的必要性。值得注意的是，技术密集型企业的研发产出在获得绿色补贴后反而下降了，这揭示了当前政策框架有效性的局限性。这些发现强调了调整补贴政策以适应企业异质需求的重要性。我们的研究通过强调需要一种更细致的政策方法来平衡创新激励与长期经济可持续性，为这一讨论做出了贡献。

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Measuring the influence of FinTech innovation towards consumers’ attitude: Moderating role of perceived usefulness 衡量金融科技创新对消费者态度的影响：感知有用性的调节作用

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-06-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100885

Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun , Tipon Tanchangya , Md Abidur Rahman , Md. Mehedi Hasan , Naimul Islam , Bony Yeamin

The study aims to investigate the contribution of perceived usefulness (PU) in shaping consumer attitudes towards FinTech innovations in Bangladesh. Additionally, this investigation seeks to examine the direct effect of FinTech innovation, including performance expectancy (PE), effort expectancy (EE), social influence (SI), facilitating conditions (FC), perceived financial risk (PFR), and perceived security risk (PSR) on FinTech service users’ attitudes (ATT). This inquiry integrated Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the Unified Theory of Technology Acceptance and Use (UTAUT), and Perceived Risk Theory (PRT) to develop a theoretical framework. A convenience sampling approach is employed for data collection, and 398 respondents’ information is included. However, this research reveals that PE, EE, SI, and FC have affected ATT positively and significantly, while PFR and PSR have weaker but statistically significant impacts on ATT. This study provides insights, both theoretical and practical, for future researchers and policymakers.

该研究旨在调查感知有用性（PU）在塑造孟加拉国消费者对金融科技创新的态度方面的贡献。此外，本调查旨在研究金融科技创新的直接影响，包括绩效预期（PE）、努力预期（EE）、社会影响（SI）、便利条件（FC）、感知金融风险（PFR）和感知安全风险（PSR）对金融科技服务用户态度（ATT）的影响。本研究整合了技术接受模型（TAM）、技术接受与使用统一理论（UTAUT）和感知风险理论（PRT），构建了一个理论框架。数据收集采用方便抽样的方法，共纳入398名被调查者的信息。然而，本研究表明，PE、EE、SI和FC对ATT具有显著的正向影响，而PFR和PSR对ATT的影响较弱，但具有统计学意义。本研究为未来的研究人员和政策制定者提供了理论和实践见解。

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Building inclusive learning environment through hybrid learning system: Role of technology and corresponding engagement 通过混合学习系统构建包容性学习环境：技术的作用和相应的参与

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-06-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100887

Yasser Arfat , Muhammad Khalid Shahid , Raed Saud Al-tayyar , Khalid Mahmood , Ahmed Alghamdi

The effective management with online resources has always been influential in hybrid learning systems, particularly in fostering inclusive learning environment. In this connection, this study examines the impact of technological infrastructure and preparedness to examine their effects on the perceived effectiveness of a hybrid learning system applying the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework from quantitative aspects. Data were collected from university students in Pakistan using a questionnaire and analysed using a covariance-based structural equation model (CB-SEM). The results revealed that technological infrastructure has a significant positive relationship with conscious attention and affection while a positive but insignificant relationship with enthused participation and social connectedness. The relationship of preparedness with conscious attention, enthused participation, affection, and social connectedness was found significant and positive. The impact of conscious attention, enthused participation, and affection on perceived learning effectiveness was found to be positive and significant however, it was not significant in the case of social connectedness . The finding underscores the need for sufficient investment in technological infrastructure to create inclusive, resilient and high-quality learning environment. This way, the study contributes to the existing body of knowledge through examination of critical role of engagement with online resources in achieving impartial and quality hybrid learning system.

对在线资源的有效管理一直是影响混合学习系统，特别是培养包容性学习环境的重要因素。在这方面，本研究考察了技术基础设施和准备的影响，从定量方面考察了它们对应用探究共同体（CoI）框架的混合学习系统的感知有效性的影响。通过问卷调查从巴基斯坦的大学生中收集数据，并使用基于协方差的结构方程模型（CB-SEM）进行分析。结果表明，技术基础设施与有意识的关注和情感有显著的正相关，而与热情参与和社会联系有显著的正相关，但不显著。准备与有意识的注意、热情的参与、情感和社会联系之间存在显著的正相关。有意识的注意、热情的参与和情感对感知学习效果的影响是显著的，但在社会联系的情况下，这种影响并不显著。这一发现强调需要对技术基础设施进行充分投资，以创造包容、有弹性和高质量的学习环境。通过这种方式，该研究通过考察在线资源在实现公正和高质量混合学习系统中的关键作用，为现有知识体系做出了贡献。

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Integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) into the supply chain of ammonia: Case study of Africa 将环境、社会和治理（ESG）纳入氨供应链：非洲案例研究

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-06-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100893

Nam Nghiep Tran , Lucy Kate Penna , Isla May Heath , Muhammad Yousaf Arshad , Marc Escribà Gelonch , Jose Luis Osorio Tejada , Mohammad Mohsen Sarafraz , John Suberu , Martin Fregene , Bernard Rolfe , Volker Hessel

Ammonia is a cornerstone of global agricultural productivity, yet its traditional production and distribution systems remain highly centralised, carbon-intensive, and often inaccessible in under-resourced regions. An integration of ESG factors into a decentralised ammonia supply chain model, using Africa as a case study to highlight broader global relevance and overcoming a research gap in financial engineering and business strategies. The research investigates the feasibility of deploying small-scale, locally distributed production facilities as an alternative to conventional large-scale models, particularly in regions facing high transport costs and limited infrastructure. Innovative, low-emission technologies, such as high thermal plasma, mini-Haber-Bosch systems and others are evaluated for their techno-economic potential, including the application of environmental credits and future carbon tax scenarios. A comprehensive supply chain simulation demonstrates that decentralised ammonia production can achieve competitive costs of USD 232 per tonne when ESG-aligned strategies are applied. Beyond cost-efficiency, the study offers a strategic framework to operationalise ESG integration in global fertiliser supply chains, with implications for climate resilience, local economic development, and long-term food security in emerging markets.

氨是全球农业生产力的基石，但其传统的生产和分销系统仍然高度集中、碳密集，而且在资源不足的地区往往难以进入。将ESG因素整合到分散的氨供应链模型中，以非洲为案例研究，以突出更广泛的全球相关性，并克服金融工程和商业战略方面的研究差距。该研究调查了部署小规模、局部分布的生产设施作为传统大规模模式的替代方案的可行性，特别是在面临高运输成本和基础设施有限的地区。对创新的低排放技术，如高热等离子体、迷你哈伯-博世系统和其他技术的技术经济潜力进行了评估，包括应用环境信贷和未来的碳税设想。一项全面的供应链模拟表明，当采用与esg一致的策略时，分散的氨生产可以实现每吨232美元的竞争成本。除了成本效益，该研究还提供了一个战略框架，将ESG整合到全球化肥供应链中，对新兴市场的气候适应能力、当地经济发展和长期粮食安全具有重要意义。

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Challenges and potential solutions to employment issues in the agri-food sector of developed countries - A systematic literature review 发达国家农业食品部门就业问题的挑战和潜在解决方案-系统的文献综述

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-06-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100895

Zalán Márk Maró , Judit Nagy , Endre Mihály Molnár , Tamás Mizik

The agri-food sector in developed countries faces critical challenges, including climate change, demographic shifts, technological advancements and evolving consumption patterns. Recent global disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukrainian-Russian conflict, have further intensified uncertainties, significantly impacting agri-food supply chains and employment. Although previous reviews have explored sustainability, circular economy and labor conditions within specific niches such as organic farming, comprehensive analyses of employment dynamics across the broader agri-food sector in developed economies remain limited. This systematic literature review addresses this research gap by synthesizing employment-related challenges across six key themes: (1) family farming dynamics, (2) unique employment characteristics, (3) gender inequalities, (4) wage disparities, (5) education and training needs, and (6) productivity challenges. After the two-stage process, an initial database search identified 19,918 articles, with 128 Stud. included after rigorous screening. The findings highlight the continued importance of family farms despite industrial-scale agriculture pressures, the significant reliance on migrant and seasonal labor facing precarious conditions, and the crucial role of education and training in addressing technological changes and labor shortages. This review not only fills a critical gap in the literature but also provides an actionable roadmap: prioritize fair wages and legal protections for migrant and seasonal workers, invest in next generation of agricultural education, and design policies that keep family farms economically viable while embracing innovation. Implementing these measures is essential to future‑proof the agri‑food workforce, safeguard rural livelihoods and secure resilient, sustainable food systems across the developed world.

发达国家的农业食品部门面临严峻挑战，包括气候变化、人口变化、技术进步和不断演变的消费模式。最近的全球动荡，如2019冠状病毒病大流行和乌克兰-俄罗斯冲突，进一步加剧了不确定性，严重影响了农业食品供应链和就业。尽管之前的评论已经探讨了可持续性、循环经济和特定利基（如有机农业）内的劳动条件，但对发达经济体更广泛的农业食品部门的就业动态的全面分析仍然有限。本系统文献综述通过综合六个关键主题的就业相关挑战来解决这一研究缺口：(1)家庭农业动态，(2)独特的就业特征，(3)性别不平等，(4)工资差异，(5)教育和培训需求，以及(6)生产力挑战。经过两个阶段的过程，最初的数据库搜索确定了19,918篇文章，其中128篇是Stud。经过严格的筛选。调查结果强调了家庭农场的重要性，尽管面临着工业规模的农业压力，面临不稳定条件的大量依赖移民和季节性劳动力，以及教育和培训在解决技术变革和劳动力短缺方面的关键作用。这一综述不仅填补了文献中的一个关键空白，而且提供了一个可操作的路线图：优先考虑农民工和季节工的公平工资和法律保护，投资下一代农业教育，制定政策，使家庭农场在接受创新的同时保持经济可行性。实施这些措施对于在发达世界建立面向未来的农业粮食劳动力、保障农村生计和确保有抵御力的可持续粮食系统至关重要。

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