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Purpose: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of active teaching methodologies, namely, problem-oriented learning and the case method, to develop sustainability competencies. It also analyses the advantages and challenges for teachers when implementing the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in eight undergraduate and postgraduate degrees within the framework of a cross-departmental collaboration. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed research methodology was used: a quantitative study to assess the levels of acquisition of sustainability and research competencies and the potential correlation between them, as well as a mixed study of the advantages and challenges for the teachers participating in the cross-departmental initiative. Curriculum content linked to the SDGs was worked on. Active teaching methodologies and a competency assessment rubric were used as curriculum implementation strategies in the eight courses involved. Findings: Active teaching methodologies are suitable to implement the SDGs in university teaching and to develop both sustainability and research competencies. A synergic effect is observed between them. Coordinated work between teachers of different subjects in several degrees contributes to developing a culture of sustainability at the university. Research limitations/implications: Although the collaboration between teachers from different disciplines was successful, this study did not promote interdisciplinary projects among students from different degrees. This promises to be highly valuable for future research. Practical implications: Students can become present and future leaders in achieving the SDGs. This approach can be replicated in other educational institutions. Social implications: This study bridges the gap between theoretical recommendations and the practical implementation of the SDGs in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Originality/value: Coordinated work between teachers of different subjects in different degrees, Peer Reviewed, Preprint

Purpose: The main objective of this exploratory research study was to demonstrate the extent to which customers' approach-avoidance responses to fast fashion flagship stores can be predicted from their emotional states framed according to the PAD (Pleasure, Arousal, and Dominance) model and information rates. Design/methodology/approach: Data was collected through a survey questionnaire from 72 randomly selected millennials visiting H&M flagship store, just after their visit (55% women and 45% men). Data was analysed using exploratory factor analysis to classify the measures and later through regression analysis explaining the predictor variables. Findings: In accordance with the theory and past research on PAD measures, results show PAD as a highly predictable variable over most of the approach-avoidance behaviour in a flagship store environment. Pleasure variable shows highly significant relationship with affect, approach-avoidance (average of all measures of approach-avoidance), and time spent in the store and to an extent significantly relates to purchase intentions. This signifies that in a highly pleasant environment, an individual’s affectionate behaviour, to remain exploring in the store for a longer time, and on an average the approach behaviour to the flagship store will be highly positive. Originality/value: This study is a unique exploration, as very little is known in the literature, on flagship store influences over consumer experiences. Findings suggest interesting advancement in the field of in person shopping effects and encourages future research in flagship store economic investments and marketing impacts, which may extend consumer behavioural scopes as well. This exploratory research may have implications of interest for business strategic decision, brand management, and for marketing as well. As brands seek to recover consumers in their physical stores, offering them a safer and more complete shopping experience, flagship stores can play a key r, Peer Reviewed

The use and consumption of ecological and sustainable products imply a high cost due to the complexity of its supply chain, and luxury fashion is an industry that is increasingly influenced by the phenomenon of sustainability. "Is sustainable luxury or sustainability a luxury?" It is the main question that the current investigation seek to address through in-depth interviews with professionals in the luxury fashion sector, how do their production chains work, what strategies are used in their businesses and how do they promote ecological and sustainable values ​​through an aesthetic expression such as Haute Couture garments., El uso y consumo de productos ecológicos y sostenibles con el medio ambiente implican un alto coste por la complejidad de su cadena de producción y, la moda de lujo es una industria que cada vez se ve más influenciada por el fenómeno de la sostenibilidad. “¿Es el lujo sostenible o lo sostenible es un lujo?” Es la pregunta principal que se busca abordar a lo largo del estudio a través de entrevistas en profundidad a profesionales del sector de la moda de lujo cómo trabajan sus cadenas de producción, qué estrategias emplean en sus negocios y cómo fomentan valores ecológicos y sostenibles a través de una expresión estética como son sus prendas de alta costura.

This paper aims to know the communication management by Third Sector organizations during the economic crisis, which has value to the work of these entities in a moment of trust defcit and loss of credibility in the institutions. The paper analyzes the model of staff and management of communication developed by six different profle NGOs working with groups at risk of social exclusion (Red Cross, Caritas, Charity House, CEARPV, COCEMFECV and FEAPSCV) in Valencia, tackling the situation in an autonomous region particularly affected by the crisis.; Este artículo se orienta a conocer la gestión de la comunicación realizada por las organizaciones del Tercer Sector durante la crisis económica, que ha puesto en valor el trabajo de estas entidades en un momento de défcit de confanza y pérdida de credibilidad en las instituciones. El trabajo trata de analizar el modelo de gabinete y la gestión de la comunicación desarrollada por seis ONG de diferente perfl que trabajan con colectivos en riesgo de exclusión social en Valencia (Cruz Roja, Cáritas, Casa Caridad, CEARPV, COCEMFECV y FEAPSCV), abordando la situación en una comunidad especialmente castigada por la crisis.; Artikulu honen helburua da gertuagotik aztertzea nola kudeatu duten komunikazioa Hirugarren Sektoreko erakundeek krisialdi ekonomikoak iraun bitartean. Azterlanak balioa eman dio erakunde horien lanari, herritarrek konfantzarik ez zuten eta erakundeek sinesgarritasuna galdu duten garai batean. Egindako lanaren helburua da Valentzian gizartetik at gelditzeko arriskuan dauden kolektiboekin lan egiten duten hainbat profletako sei GKEk (Gurutze Gorria, Cáritas, Casa Caridad, CEARPV, COCEMFECV eta FEAPSCV) gauzatu duten komunikazioaren kudeaketa eta kabinetearen eredua aztertzea, kontuan izanik krisiak bereziki gogor jo duela Valentzia.