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Product otak-otak ikan tenggiri is a promising fishery diversification product but is prone to spoilage. Edible coatings can help slow down spoilage. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of different edible coating formulations on the characteristics of edible coating and to determine the protective potential of edible coatings against bacterial growth and organoleptic product otak-otak ikan tenggiri during storage. This research is an experimental study that is divided into two stages, the first stage is the characteristics of edible coatings using a completely randomized design (CRD) with testing including antimicrobial activity, water absorption, and viscosity with 5 treatments and 4 replicates, and the second stage is coating applications on the length of storage of product otak-otak ikan tenggiri testing including TPC and organoleptic using two-factor CRD 3×6 treatments and 3 replicates. Results indicated a significant impact (P < 0.05) of coating formulations on these characteristics. The best formulation, modified tapioca-WPI with CSNP (P4), showed antibacterial activity with a 9.16 mm inhibition zone, 3.46% water absorption, and 15.33 cP viscosity. This formulation maintained microbial stability and organoleptic quality for up to 3 days at room temperature and 12 days under cold temperature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Responsible production has become increasingly vital in the global sustainability discourse, particularly in manufacturing. The extended producer responsibility (EPR) system is a critical policy mechanism that encourages manufacturers to reduce their environmental impact. Despite its growing significance, comprehensive studies assessing its effectiveness are sparse. Our research aims to address this gap by evaluating the influence of the EPR system on responsible production practices in European manufacturing enterprises. We employed the difference-in-differences (DiD) method to assess the impact, analysing panel data from 27 manufacturing enterprises across the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Estonia, Hungary, and Bulgaria, from 2010 to 2022. This method was chosen to mitigate endogeneity concerns. The results from the DiD analysis reveal a statistically significant positive impact of the EPR system on the circular material use rate, with an average increase of 10,5%. These findings indicate that the EPR system effectively enhances circular material use within the electronics manufacturing industry, a critical sector for advancing environmental sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This review aimed to evaluate the impacts of oil palm-cattle integration systems on food security and environmental sustainability. We reviewed more than 100 papers and selected those that reported the advantages of these systems. Oil palm-cattle integration has been implemented in some Southeast Asian countries, especially in Malaysia and Indonesia, but it is not widely adopted by oil palm plantations. These systems are mainly driven by policies to enhance food security and reduce environmental impacts. Oil palm-cattle integration can contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals, such as (SDG 1 and 2) no poverty and zero hunger, because it allows for more and diverse food production on the same land, and it increases the income per hectare by up to 15% due to higher oil palm yield (up to 4 t FFB/ha) and lower weed control costs (up to 60%) with rotational grazing. It can also support (SDG 6, 12, 13) responsible production and consumption, clean water and sanitation, and climate action, because it can decrease herbicide use, enhance biodiversity (understory and beneficial species), and improve soil quality. Moreover, it can mitigate the risk of indirect land use change associated with deforestation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Objectives Many older adults adopt equipment to address physical limitations and reduce dependence on others to complete basic activities of daily living. Although a few prior studies have considered injuries associated with assistive devices for older adults, those studies focused on older adults' health and functional risks for injury. There is limited analysis of older adult injuries involving defective or malfunctioning assistive devices. Research Design and Methods Data from this study are from the National Electronic Surveillance System All Injury Program which collected data on consumer product-related injuries from a probability sample of 66 hospital Emergency Departments across the United States. Data from 30 776 older adult Emergency Department (ED) injury narratives from 2016 to 2020 were coded according to the assistive device involved and whether malfunctioning led to the injury. The study team manually examined all narratives in which the assistive device was coded to have malfunctioned. Results A total of 10 974 older adult ED cases were treated for 12 488 injuries involving a defective device. Injuries included 4 212 head and neck injuries (eg, concussion), 4 317 trunk injuries (eg, hip fractures), and 3 959 arm or leg injuries (eg, leg fracture). Of these patients, 4 586 were admitted to a hospital ward for further evaluation and treatment. Seventy percent of these patients were injured while using a walker; in contrast, wheelchairs were implicated in only 4% of the above cases. Design flaws were identified in 8 158 cases and part breakage/decoupling incidents in 2 816 cases. Discussion and Implications Our findings provide evidence that assistive devices are actively involved in older adult injuries. Further research is needed to reduce injuries associated with assistive devices by educating patients and their careproviders about device use and assembly and developing effective methods for informing manufacturers about malfunctioning devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study endeavors to reconcile the limited, mixed findings related to entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility in the family firm context. Specifically, the relationships between entrepreneurial orientation (EO), sustainable investments in environmental and societal initiatives, and the interaction of EO and sustainable investments with family firm performance are evaluated. Data were collected through in-person interviews of 151 top managers of automobile and motorcycle dealerships. Secondary data were collected from ReferenceUSA to confirm the veracity of the primary performance data. Multiple linear regression models were used to evaluate the hypothesized relationships. The results indicate family firms realize higher performance with an EO by being proactive, innovative, and risk-taking. Moreover, sustainable investments are associated with higher family firm performance by either increasing revenues or decreasing costs. EO does not significantly accentuate the positive relationship between sustainable investments and performance. The observed interaction was contrary to expectations with EO acting as a substitute for sustainable investments; firms with an EO use a variety of initiatives, including but not limited to society and the environment, to improve performance. These findings advance the family business literature on entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility theory by establishing EO and socially responsible, sustainable investments as antecedents of family firm performance while also analyzing the EO-sustainable investment interaction.

Economic development has always been associated with a rise in the use of natural resources as well as an increase in environmental degradation. However, responsible production principles suggest the opposite. The need to separate economic growth from the consumption of limited natural resources and increasing environmental degradation gave rise to the concept of decoupling. The concept is highly relevant for achieving sustainable economic growth while diminishing the use of resources and simultaneously creating positive environmental impacts. This article aims to analyze the current decoupling state of the kazakhstani economy from natural resources consumption and environmental impact as well as decoupling trends over a certain period. The research was conducted in two stages: (1) statistical analysis of the resource decoupling in Kazakhstan on key natural resources (water, energy) as well as impact decoupling from such indicators as ecological footprint, waste generation, and emissions; (2) a regression model for evaluating dependence of economic growth in Kazakhstan on the consumption of natural resources and environmental degradation. The data was collected for the period from 2010 to 2021. The results show that economic growth in Kazakhstan is accompanied by an increase in waste generation, and emissions into the environment, in particular emissions of liquid and gaseous pollutants. This is in line with previous research which also didn’t reveal the effect of decoupling from pollutants emissions. However, there was revealed an absolute decoupling from freshwater resources as well as a tendency for absolute decoupling from energy resources consumption. These findings can be used to define the current decoupling state and trends in Kazakhstan to monitor the effectiveness of the application of responsible production principles and the achievement of sustainable development goals.

This study endeavors to reconcile the limited, mixed findings related to entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility in the family firm context. Specifically, the relationships between entrepreneurial orientation (EO), sustainable investments in environmental and societal initiatives, and the interaction of EO and sustainable investments with family firm performance are evaluated. Data were collected through in-person interviews of 151 top managers of automobile and motorcycle dealerships. Secondary data were collected from ReferenceUSA to confirm the veracity of the primary performance data. Multiple linear regression models were used to evaluate the hypothesized relationships. The results indicate family firms realize higher performance with an EO by being proactive, innovative, and risk-taking. Moreover, sustainable investments are associated with higher family firm performance by either increasing revenues or decreasing costs. EO does not significantly accentuate the positive relationship between sustainable investments and performance. The observed interaction was contrary to expectations with EO acting as a substitute for sustainable investments; firms with an EO use a variety of initiatives, including but not limited to society and the environment, to improve performance. These findings advance the family business literature on entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility theory by establishing EO and socially responsible, sustainable investments as antecedents of family firm performance while also analyzing the EO-sustainable investment interaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we discuss the potential of using traditional knowledge of natural dyes for more sustainable development processes in textile design. Our aim is to help foster a green transition through responsible consumption and production. We investigate the potential for implementing natural dye processes from craft to industrial processes to replace synthetic dyes. We adopt a systematic approach to dyeing and printing with food waste, including walnut shells, avocado skins and onion skins, specifically exploring colourfastness. We have observed that craft methods tend to be 'forgotten' due to the zeal for industrialization and the standardizing of products to ensure quality requirements. From students and business partners, we experience requests for natural dyes; however, we are challenged to document colourfastness. Knowledge and documentation are of high importance when we intend to convince industry to learn from traditional crafts. Through a systematic investigation testing traditional recipes and variations in dyed textiles, we experience how textiles perform. Through iterations based on the results, we continue with further experiments and simultaneously discuss whether both the consumer and the industry have to look at quality requirements from a conventional perspective. We argue that current expectations regarding colours and standards must change. Facing radical changes to the way we live, produce and use products, it is important to critically examine our approach to conventional industrial production. In our research, we built knowledge generation on cultural heritage and traditional craft. We argue how this becomes a societal asset influencing users' behaviour and creates awareness towards sustainable changes in the design and use of textiles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The rapid expansion of e-commerce has revolutionised global trade and connectivity, bringing forth both opportunities and challenges for sustainable growth in European Union (EU) countries. This study aims to investigate the impact of e-commerce on key sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the EU, specifically focusing on SDG2 (Zero Hunger), SDG12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG13 (Climate Action). To analyse the influence of e-commerce on the selected SDGs, this study adopts two distinct approaches: the panel-corrected standard error (static estimation) approach and the system generalised method of moments (dynamic estimation) approach. The investigation yields significant insights into the role of e-commerce in shaping the achievement of the aforementioned SDGs. The findings indicate that e-commerce has the potential to enhance food distribution networks, thus improving access to nutritious food in certain regions. However, concerns are raised regarding increased food waste and its impact on food availability for vulnerable populations. Additionally, the study highlights the environmental implications of e-commerce, particularly in terms of excessive packaging waste and carbon emissions from logistics. Based on empirical findings, policymakers, businesses, and stakeholders should develop targeted strategies to capitalise on the positive impacts of e-commerce while addressing the challenges thereof in the context of sustainable development. Recommended measures include optimising delivery routes, promoting sustainable packaging practices, and integrating green technology into e-commerce operations to effectively align e-commerce with the SDGs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we discuss the potential of using traditional knowledge of natural dyes for more sustainable development processes in textile design. Our aim is to help foster a green transition through responsible consumption and production. We investigate the potential for implementing natural dye processes from craft to industrial processes to replace synthetic dyes. We adopt a systematic approach to dyeing and printing with food waste, including walnut shells, avocado skins and onion skins, specifically exploring colourfastness. We have observed that craft methods tend to be ‘forgotten’ due to the zeal for industry­alization and the standardizing of products to ensure quality requirements. From students and business partners, we experience requests for natural dyes; however, we are challenged to document colour­fastness. Knowledge and documentation are of high importance when we intend to convince industry to learn from traditional crafts. Through a systematic investigation testing traditional recipes and variations in dyed textiles, we experience how textiles perform. Through iterations based on the results, we continue with further experiments and simultaneously discuss whether both the consumer and the industry have to look at quality requirements from a conventional perspective. We argue that current expectations regarding colours and standards must change. Facing radical changes to the way we live, produce and use products, it is important to critically examine our approach to conventional industrial production. In our research, we built knowledge generation on cultural heritage and traditional craft. We argue how this becomes a societal asset influencing users’ behaviour and creates awareness towards sustainable changes in the design and use of textiles.

Sustainable marketing emphasizes how businesses convey the concept of sustainability to consumers through marketing techniques. Previous research has focused on identifying the drivers that influence consumers' purchase intentions for agricultural products. However, there is a lack of research on the quality of the messages that firms convey to consumers from a pricing perspective. To fill this gap, this study builds on the hedonic pricing theory using structural equation modeling to develop a formative model that enables the identification of the determinants that influence the market price of the broiler chicken industry in mainland China. By analyzing the information on 486 raw whole chicken samples in China, the results indicate that the basic, responsible production, and quality assurance attributes of broilers have a substantial effect on their selling price, whereas the marketing message attributes do not. The results of this study are enlightening for producers and marketers of agricultural products who are developing pricing strategies. This study raises important questions about the pricing of agricultural products in sustainable marketing practices, particularly in emerging economies, and suggests avenues for future research conducted in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Responsible production, as one of sustainable development goals (SDG 12), is a viable way for various sectors to alleviate the energy and resource stress, environmental damages and social impacts caused by their pollution and energy, resources consumption, and receives growing attention in manufacturing operations. Manufacturing industry, which are widely dispersed and take up a lot of resources and has a significant impact on the environment and society, possesses considerable potential for promotion in sustainable development. However, there is no consensual understanding of what responsible production in manufacturing industry is and what the measurements and indictors are. This study proposes a new approach of resource-environment-society integrated responsible production (RES-RP) in manufacturing industry to overcome current challenges. Firstly, a definition from integrated perspective of the resource-environment-society, an integrated framework and characteristics of the resource-environment-society integrated responsible production are presented benefiting for laying a foundation for responsible production research. Besides, measurements and implementation of the resource-environment-society integrated responsible production comprising multi-dimensional perspectives, performance indicators, and implementation approach are proposed, which can be conducive to application and diffusion of responsible production practices. In addition, a case study demonstrated the practicality of the proposed approach by machining workpiece in a real machining plant. The study provides an updated solution to facilitate the integrated development of responsible production. [Display omitted] • Proposing a resource-environment-society integrated responsible production. • Analyzing characteristics of responsible production. • Presenting measurements for responsible production. • Developing implementation frameworks for responsible production. • Showing the practicability of the proposed method in the case. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Industrial activities and road transportation are the main contributors to air quality degradation and resource depletion. The automotive sector, which is one of the main players of the manufacturing industry and the supplier of road transport demand, is considered one of the most prominent symbols of pollution. Therefore, the issue of sustainability in the automotive industry is critical as it poses a wide range of challenges and negative externalities on the environment and society. This study aims to present a list of responsible consumption and production dimensions in line with the 12th United Nations Sustainable Development Goal and to rank the auto and auto part manufacturers in the Fortune Global 250. The authors use content analysis and text mining to identify 13 dimensions underlying responsible consumption and production. They then weigh each dimension according to the preferences of the experts using Delphi and the Analytical Hierarchy Process. After examining the dimensions in the sustainability reports of the selected companies, they rank them using the PROMETHEE and VIKOR techniques. They also show the robustness of the rankings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The paper aims to identify the main reasons for the low level of compostable packaging waste management and to propose potential directions for development. Based on qualitative research (individual in-depth interviews and focus group discussions using the Social Innovation Lab), these are: (1) the lack of uniform and transparent regulations regarding the planning and organization of a closed-loop system for compostable packaging, (2) insufficient communication between the private and public sectors on how to increase the use of compostable packaging, (3) poorly developed infrastructure for compostable waste recycling, and (4) a lack of financial incentives to support activities for the circular economy of composting packaging at the communal level. Moreover, the portfolio of bottom-up (initiated by consumers, educational institutions, and NGOs) and bottom-down dimension (national, regional programs) proposals are presented. The diagnosis of different view perspectives of the supply chain underlines the crucial role of stakeholder cooperation improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Blockchain technology has been promised as a solution to social and environmental issues in supply chains. The potential includes reduction of vulnerable party exploitation and avoiding environmentally harmful practices. Yet, it remains unclear how these potential improvements are created and whether blockchain can truly contribute. Therefore, this field study explores and identifies the mechanisms for blockchain technology to facilitate positive social and environmental impacts in supply chains. We applied an explorative qualitative research approach and interviewed blockchain technology implementers and practitioners that allowed a detailed analysis of this problem despite the scarcity of practice data. The results include the development of a middle-range theory that shows barriers and drivers of blockchain-based technologies in supply chains, introduces the concept of blockchain-enabled system, and outlines expected outcomes and impacts. We further identify four impact pathways that describe how blockchain-enabled system create positive impact: (voluntary) market mechanisms, plausibility checks, smart contracts and tokenisation, and peer-to-peer trust. The study contributes by providing insights into “how” blockchain-based technologies in supply chains can lead to social and environmental impacts. The study also furthers the discussion on blockchain technology’s role in supply chain implementation and addresses the yet unresolved problem of measuring the impact of such blockchain-enabled systems.

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Commercial law throughout history has not accounted for solidarity economy, which has led to a series of conceptual misunderstandings. These prevent us from observing that there are other forms of commercial interaction, which are not mediated by monetary exchange exclusively, and without being referred to barter as the only cooperative form since they do not recognize other forms of exchange relationships, such as donation, or responsible production of products. The latter are only aimed at the coverage of basic needs, and not to the commercial accumulation. In these new modalities, we can find Blockchain, networks, platforms, Apps, and other logarithmic chains, which can help build noncapitalist exchanges, which in turn, allow to reconsider the way of production and consumption of modern societies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cave-harvested edible bird nest (EBN) is a high-priced commodity, that often being counterfeited with lower-priced house-farmed EBN. In this study, cave-harvested EBN and house-farmed EBN were classified based on to the concentration of calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg) and potassium (K) present. To solve the convergence failure problem caused by the complete separation of the EBN data, a logistic regression model analysis on 48 EBN samples harvested from Malaysia and Indonesia through a mineral ratio approach was adopted. Out of the 3 logistic regression models developed, the model consisting of Ca/Na ratio and Mg/K ratio gave the best performance showing no convergence failure of Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) and both the explanatory variables were highly significant. The result indicated that both Ca/Na ratio and Mg/K ratio, affecting the probability of EBN type to be cave-harvested EBN in a positive manner. The logistic regression model developed with the Ca/Na ratio and Mg/K ratio gave a 100% specificity and 91.67% sensitivity in classifying the EBN type. The results of the analysis were verified using the Receiver Operating Characteristics curves. The validation result indicated that the model has a very good overall diagnostic accuracy in classifying the EBN type based on the mineral ratio. [Display omitted] • Cave and house edible bird's nest (EBN) samples have been successfully classified. • A logistic regression model through the mineral ratio approach has been adopted. • Both Ca/Na ratio and Mg/K ratio are the highly significant explanatory variables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]