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The present research examines Greek elementary school teachers' perceptions about classroom management and, more specifically, whether they develop an interventionist, interactionalist or non-interventionist style as regards behaviour and instructional management. Through an investigation of teachers' perceptions, it also defines firstly the specific features of Greek teachers' adopted style and, secondly, the precise meaning that the concept and connotations of behaviour and instructional management have in the Greek educational system. Four hundred and eighteen (418) teachers working in 17 Greek Elementary Schools filled in questionnaires with 48 close-ended questions and provided relevant information. Data elaboration and statistical analysis were performed using Predictive Analytics Software Statistics 20 while Factor Analysis based on Principal Component Analysis with Varimax rotation extraction method was employed. The results of the research reveal that Greek teachers tend to be interactionalists as regards instructional management but interventionists as regards behaviour management. Nevertheless these findings need to be explained in correlation to current major educational and social changes in Greece that have had an impact on the perceptions of parents, students and teachers with respect to educational values and the teaching profession.

Understanding the determinants of energy poverty among the elderly is crucial for shaping energy policies with significant economic and social implications. This research provides valuable insights into the factors influencing energy poverty among the elderly in Greece. To achieve the study's objectives, household survey data from 3651 elderly individuals for the year 2022 were utilized. The empirical findings, based on statistical and econometric analysis, affirm the influence of socioeconomic factors on the ability of the elderly to meet their energy needs and address energy poverty challenges. The analysis suggests that both household size and work-related pensions positively impact their ability to address their heating requirements. Elderly individuals with a higher level of education are less likely to experience energy poverty. Additionally, it is found that as perceived health status declines, elderly individuals are more likely to encounter difficulties in covering utility payments. These results underscore the importance of tailoring strategies to promote the adoption of energy poverty measures that cater to diverse demographic and income groups. This information is vital for ensuring that the elderly can afford to maintain a comfortable living environment without sacrificing other essential needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Global efforts to harmonize the sustainable development goals (SDGs) focus on understanding the nexus between carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) and the circular economy (CE). This study aims to capture variations in carbon emission performance behavior across different European countries, considering their economic performance, population density, material footprint, and circularity rate. The analysis utilizes panel data for 14 EU countries during the period between 2000 and 2020, specifically in relation to their performance within the SDG13 Framework. Empirical analysis employs Ordinary Least Squares, Fixed Effects and Fully Modified Least Squares techniques. The findings suggest that countries with a higher efficiency in utilizing materials within a circular economy framework and higher population density tend to exhibit lower levels of climate change mitigation. Conversely, an increased material footprint corresponds to higher CO2 emissions. This aligns with the circular economy's emphasis on minimizing resource extraction through promoting reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing. A comprehensive understanding of the CO2-CE nexus is essential for formulating effective policies aligning circularity performance with the SDG13 framework. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper aims to describe which barriers are encountered within the hotel sector with regards to implementing the use of renewable energy sources (RES) taking into account their expenses on energy as well as annual profits. The empirical analysis is based on binary logistic regression models employing data that influence hoteliers' decision for investing in RES. Results support that hoteliers consider economic, institutional and human-related factors as barriers for investing on RES. Policy-makers should consider that perceived barriers towards adopting RES differ between hotels with differing financial and energy performances. These variations are very important to consider in order to effectively address the barriers preventing the diffusion of renewable energy sources so as to reduce the impact of the hotel industry in environmental degradation attributed to energy consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present research examines Greek elementary school teachers' perceptions about classroom management and, more specifically, whether they develop an interventionist, interactionalist or non-interventionist style as regards behaviour and instructional management. Through an investigation of teachers' perceptions, it also defines firstly the specific features of Greek teachers' adopted style and, secondly, the precise meaning that the concept and connotations of behaviour and instructional management have in the Greek educational system. Four hundred and eighteen (418) teachers working in 17 Greek Elementary Schools filled in questionnaires with 48 close-ended questions and provided relevant information. Data elaboration and statistical analysis were performed using Predictive Analytics Software Statistics 20 while Factor Analysis based on Principal Component Analysis with Varimax rotation extraction method was employed. The results of the research reveal that Greek teachers tend to be interactionalists as regards instructional management but interventionists as regards behaviour management. Nevertheless these findings need to be explained in correlation to current major educational and social changes in Greece that have had an impact on the perceptions of parents, students and teachers with respect to educational values and the teaching profession. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]