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Feature Papers in Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability—2nd Edition

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 3848

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Prof. Dr. Colin Michael Hall

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Interests: tourism and human mobility; regional development and social/green marketing; human dimensions of global environmental change and conservation; environmental history, especially national park history & wilderness conservation; the use of tourism as an economic development and conservation mechanism
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is the continuing issue of a former Special Issue entitled “Feature Papers in Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability”.

We are pleased to announce a new Special Issue entitled “Feature Papers in Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability—2nd Edition”. This is intended to be a signficant benchmark collection of high-quality reviews and original papers that address recent advances in our understanding of the economic and business aspects of sustainability. The concept of economics and business should here be broadly interpreted to also include financial analysis, regional development, management, marketing, organizational studies, accounting, information systems, business education, and studies of specific industries and sectors. Only contributions from the Editorial Board and papers submitted by distinguished scholars in the field, namely those invited by the Editorial Board Members, Guest Editors, or the Editorial Office, will be accepted for publication in this Special Issue. Researchers are welcome to contact the Editorial Office to be invited.

Prof. Dr. Colin Michael Hall
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Keywords

  • economics
  • business
  • financial analysis
  • regional development
  • management
  • marketing
  • organizational studies
  • accounting
  • information systems
  • business education
  • studies of specific industries and sectors
  • sustainable consumption
  • SDGs
  • tourism and hospitality

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Optimal Bidding Strategies for Wind-Thermal Power Generation Rights Trading: A Game-Theoretic Approach Integrating Carbon Trading and Green Certificate Trading
by Meina Shen, Runkun Cheng and Da Liu
Sustainability 2024, 16(16), 6739; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16166739 - 6 Aug 2024
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In response to the challenges of low wind power consumption and high pollution emissions from thermal power, the implementation of wind-thermal power generation rights trading is a proactive attempt to reduce wind power curtailment and promote its consumption. This study first regards the [...] Read more.
In response to the challenges of low wind power consumption and high pollution emissions from thermal power, the implementation of wind-thermal power generation rights trading is a proactive attempt to reduce wind power curtailment and promote its consumption. This study first regards the alternating bidding process between the two parties as a dynamic game, using the Rubinstein bargaining game model to determine the incremental profit allocation and optimal bidding for both parties in power generation rights trading. Secondly, an energy conservation and emission reduction model is constructed to analyze the benefits from the perspectives of standard coal consumption saving and the carbon emission reduction caused by power generation rights trading. Finally, a combined trading revenue model is established to analyze the final profit of both parties involved in the trading. The results show that the combined trading of wind-thermal power generation rights, incorporating carbon trading and green certificate trading, can effectively promote coal consumption savings in thermal power units and reduce the carbon emissions of the power industry. Moreover, it significantly increases the final profit for both parties, stimulating the enthusiasm of generators for participating in power generation rights trading, and ultimately promoting wind power consumption. Full article
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Charting Pollution Effects on Tourism: A Regional Analysis
by Dachen Sheng and Heather A. Montgomery
Sustainability 2024, 16(15), 6391; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16156391 - 26 Jul 2024
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This study presents empirical findings highlighting the role of pollution control measures in shaping the trajectory of local tourism market development. Analysis of provincial-level panel data underscores the pronounced impact of water pollution compared to air pollution. While water pollution tends to manifest [...] Read more.
This study presents empirical findings highlighting the role of pollution control measures in shaping the trajectory of local tourism market development. Analysis of provincial-level panel data underscores the pronounced impact of water pollution compared to air pollution. While water pollution tends to manifest as a localized issue, air pollution transcends provincial boundaries, posing challenges that extend across multiple regions simultaneously. The results demonstrate how imperative it is for northern China’s heavily polluted provinces to redouble efforts aimed at ameliorating their negative image within the tourism market. In contrast to their southern counterparts, these regions currently face hurdles in attracting tourists, underscoring the disparity in tourism acceptance between northern and southern provinces. Drawing insights from the successful implementation of tourism initiatives centered on the small-town economy in southern China, this research advocates for a paradigm shift in policy formulation for northern provinces. By leveraging lessons learned from southern counterparts, policymakers can chart a course toward sustainable tourism development tailored to the unique characteristics of each region. In delineating the differential impacts of air and water pollution on the Chinese tourism market, this study contributes to a nuanced understanding of tourism dynamics across provinces. The findings serve as a foundational framework for guiding future tourism market development strategies tailored to the heterogeneous landscape of Chinese provinces. Full article
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Predicting High Technology Exports of Countries for Sustainable Economic Growth by Using Machine Learning Techniques: The Case of Turkey
by Yonis Gulzar, Ceren Oral, Mehmet Kayakus, Dilsad Erdogan, Zeynep Unal, Nisa Eksili and Pınar Celik Caylak
Sustainability 2024, 16(13), 5601; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16135601 - 29 Jun 2024
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In this study, the estimation of high-tech exports for Turkey’s foreign trade target in line with sustainable development was carried out. The research was carried out for Turkey since it has been focusing on sustainable and environmentally friendly production and an export-oriented growth [...] Read more.
In this study, the estimation of high-tech exports for Turkey’s foreign trade target in line with sustainable development was carried out. The research was carried out for Turkey since it has been focusing on sustainable and environmentally friendly production and an export-oriented growth model, with a transformation in its economic growth strategy as of 2021, and high-tech products are a determining factor in the export target. In this research, three different machine learning techniques, namely artificial neural networks, logistic regression, and support vector regression, were used to determine a successful prediction method close to the ideal scenario. In the models, high technology exports for the period of 2007–2023 with data obtained from the World Bank were taken as the dependent variable, while the gross national product, number of patents, and research and development expenditures were taken as independent variables. By calculating the R2, MAPE, and MSE metrics, the success of the model with the least error was evaluated, and it was seen that artificial neural networks (ANNs) were the most successful model, with values of 94.2%, 0.011, and 0.073, respectively. The ANN model was followed by support regression and logistic regression. Full article
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Changes in Management Trends in 100 Global Companies before and after COVID-19: A Topic Modeling Approach
by Hyeonjeong Park, Taewoo Kim and Keuntae Cho
Sustainability 2024, 16(6), 2342; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16062342 - 12 Mar 2024
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Amid the global economic crisis due to COVID-19, consumer interest in CSR reports of global corporations has surged. CEO messages within these reports are crucial during such crises. This study aims to understand CEOs’ perceptions of key CSR issues and corporate strategies during [...] Read more.
Amid the global economic crisis due to COVID-19, consumer interest in CSR reports of global corporations has surged. CEO messages within these reports are crucial during such crises. This study aims to understand CEOs’ perceptions of key CSR issues and corporate strategies during global crises. Utilizing topic modeling, CEO messages from Fortune Global’s top 100 companies are analyzed before and after COVID-19. Compared to previous periods, social and environmental issues like climate change are more prominent. Key strategies include sustainable management development, risk management, and competitive advantage. This study offers insights into the importance of CSR reporting as a communication tool for managing stakeholders during crises. With COVID-19’s global impact, understanding changes in global companies and comparing pre-crisis conditions contributes significantly to the literature. Full article
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