2.3. Conceptualising sharing economy business models for sustainability We depart from a normative and consistent definition of a sharing economy for sustainability to address the first area of improvement mentioned above. In previous research, we proposed defining properties of a sharing economy that are...
society and job creation, often for people at risk of exclusion. Thus, the participation of SE enterprises in SDGs and CE-related activities implies concern for local community social issues that gain in relevance, as well as the involvement of governments in the development of green financial an...
This R-factor enables to test the not only the overall robustness of the models, but also segment the residuals and check the significance in segregated training periods, adding a significant improvement error-correction models' robustness analysis. Apart from the above, the information contained in...
The clustering analysis highlights the areas where cities excel and where there is a need for focused improvement, offering insights for policymakers and stakeholders involved in guiding China's cities toward a more balanced energy future (Table A1 shows the specific clustering results). As Fig. 6...
This disparity (coupled with improvement on diesel engine technology) led over the last three decades to a significant increase in the share of diesel vehicles (the so-called dieselization). Diesel vehicles now account for nearly 40% of the cars on the road. Since the 1970s, the price at ...
society and people's livelihood. We will take solid steps toward becoming a world-class enterprise by building a dynamic "Powerhouse"and create higher value for our shareholders. 16 China Mobile Limited Chairman's Statement Dear Shareholders, We were faced with a complex operating environment in 20...
By contributing to higher marginal utility, the increased likelihood of DPS uptake from financial inclusion in this study suggests a significant improvement in consumer welfare. Indeed, the ability to pay seamlessly for in-store and online shopping experiences (Khan et al., 2023), as well as sett...
(as in other parts of the world). The sources were unsanitary water channels and disease-bearing animals, which led to the initiation of laws, such as the Dirt Removal Law in 1900, and improvement measures for night soil management [75]. Public hygiene became an important topic in ...
Regarding BE, key areas of discussion include the energy and fuels from fiber biomass, as well as bio-based materials and compounds and genetic improvement of trees. Interlinkages between CE and BE relate to the efficient use and recycling of bio-based resources: energy self-sufficiency through ...
Improper disposal of animal waste is responsible for several environmental problems, causing eutrophication of lakes and rivers, nutrient overload in the s