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Modeling for Sustainable Development : a Multidisciplinary Approach / Rajendra Kumar [and three others], editors.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Engineering and Sustainable Development Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Sustainable development.
- Sustainability.
- Environmentalism.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (192 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2023]
- Summary:
- Sustainable development is a highly integrated concept that encompasses many disciplines such as economics, social sciences, culture, technologies, natural resources, and environmental domains, while achieving sustainable development is a comprehensive multidisciplinary process involving coordination and function. Through research and teaching, the transdisciplinary science of sustainability is a fundamental part of this approach. This book offers approaches to develop a transdisciplinary perspective that encompasses the natural, social, and human sciences in the search for a sustainable society.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- Beautiful Butterflies as Potential Bio-Indicators of Sustainable City Development
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Related Work
- Sustainable City and Community Development
- Jakarta as a Sustainable City and Community Development
- Butterfly as Bioindicator of Environmental Changes
- Proposed Model and Approach
- Location of the Study Site
- Sampling Protocols
- Data Analysis
- Challenges
- Results and Discussion
- Local Environment Conditions
- Vegetation Structures
- Butterfly Composition
- Butterfly Community Structures
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2
- The Catalyst for Clean and Green Energy Using Blockchain Technology
- The Go-To Blockchain Platform
- Blockchain in Energy
- Blockchain as a Catalyst for Green Energy
- Literature Review
- India Has a Clean Energy Opportunity
- The Notion of Blockchain Smart Grids
- Key Benefits of Blockchain in the Energy Sector
- Blockchain in Decarbonizing the Economy
- Blockchain Is a Key Pillar in Digital Transformation
- Dangers of Blockchain Technology in the Energy Industry
- Chapter 3
- Quality Research on the Quest for Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education, SDG 4
- SDG 4
- Information and Research on SDG 4
- What is 'Quality Research'?
- Chapter 4
- Exploratory Research on the Role of Leadership in Green Management
- Statement of Objectives
- Role of Leadership
- Green Management
- The Concept of Sustainability and Green Management
- Dimensions of Green Management
- Effects of Leadership on Green Practices
- Theoretical Foundation
- Theoretical Framework
- The Argument
- Methods
- Research Design
- Participant Observation.
- Conceptual Framework
- Conclusions and Recommendations
- Chapter 5
- Green Practices of Selected Hotels in the Province of Cavite, Philippines
- Green Practices of Hotels
- Water Conservation
- Energy Conservation
- Waste Management
- Challenges in the Implementation of Green Practices
- Sustainability of Green Practices
- Discussion
- Conclusion and Recommendations
- Chapter 6
- Re-Imaging the Future World: Analyzing Issues and Measures for Sustainable Quality of Life in the Pandemic Age
- Implications of the Pandemic
- Measures for Sustainable Quality of Life
- Chapter 7
- Agriculture as a Means of Alleviating Rural Poverty: Pursuant to the Sustainable Development Goal-1
- A Glance into Extreme Poverty
- Extreme and Multi-Dimensional Poverty
- Impact of COVID-19 on Global Poverty
- Rural Poverty
- Improvement in Agriculture as a Potent Measure against Rural Poverty
- Agricultural Extension Programs and Eradication of Rural Poverty
- Efficacy of Agriculture as a Means of Eradicating Rural Poverty
- Impact of the Government's Policies
- Chapter 8
- A New Global Narrative Integrating SDGS for Global Environmental Issues and Green Practices: Exemplary Output from Technology-Enhanced Learning
- Background and Overview
- Exemplary Output from Technology-Enhanced Learning
- Rationale and Research Objectives
- Literature Review and Framework of Study
- Sustainability and SDGs Reflecting Global Environmental Issues and Green Practices
- Global Narrative and Technology-Enhanced Learning Involving Values-Based Sustainable 'Education for All' (EFA)
- Methodology
- Analysis and Discussion.
- Global Narrative Anchoring on the Framework of SDGs
- Exemplary Technology-enhanced Learning Output Reflecting Global Environmental Issues and Green Practices
- Summary and Implications
- Limitations and Suggestions for Future Studies
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 9
- Reviving the Regional Capacity-Enhancement Hub with Sustainable Multidisciplinary Project-Based Programmes in Support of SDGs
- Review of Related Literature
- Analysis and Discussion
- Regional Training Hub in Promoting SDG with Research, Development and Innovation
- Exemplars from the Regional Programmes in Achieving SDGs through Partnerships
- Chapter 10
- The Sustainability of Biogas Production in Laguna
- Objectives of the Study
- Material and Methods
- SWOT Analysis of Biogas Production from Biomass
- Sustainability of Biogas Production
- Obstacles to Biogas Production
- Index
- About the Editors
- Blank Page
- Blank Page.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Kumar, Rajendra Modeling for Sustainable Development: a Multidisciplinary Approach
- ISBN:
- 979-88-911-3056-2
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