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The increasing need to regenerate public housing stock highlights the importance of adopting integrated evaluation tools capable of supporting transparent, sustainable, and public value-oriented investment decisions. This study compares two alternative intervention strategies—renovation with extension and demolition followed by reconstruction—by applying a Cost–Benefit Analysis (CBA) model developed in two phases. In the first phase, the analysis focuses on social benefits, with the aim of assessing their contribution to collective well-being. The second phase incorporates potential energy-related benefits, estimated on the basis of performance improvements associated with the two design scenarios. The results demonstrate that the integrated consideration of economic, social, and energy–environmental dimensions affects the relative performance differences between the examined strategies, offering a more comprehensive evaluation framework than conventional approaches based solely on monetary costs. The proposed model, which is replicable in Mediterranean contexts, contributes to the ongoing international debate on ex ante evaluation tools and provides operational insights to support urban regeneration policies oriented towards more effective, equitable, and policy-consistent solutions, in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the 2030 Agenda. The two-phase structure allows decision-makers to distinguish between short-term social effects and long-term energy-related benefits, offering a transparent support tool for public investment choices under fiscal constraints. Full article

Global water management faces a critical challenge: whilst scholarly consensus recognises that multiple, interacting drivers fundamentally shape water availability and management capacity, operational governance frameworks fail to systematically incorporate this understanding. This disconnect is particularly acute in public good contexts where incomplete knowledge, diverse stakeholder values, and statutory planning mandates create distinct challenges. Using Australia’s Murray–Darling Basin as a pilot case, this research develops and demonstrates a rapid, policy-relevant heuristic for identifying, prioritising, and incorporating drivers of change in complex socio-ecological water systems. Through structured participatory deliberation with 70 experts spanning research, policy, industry, and community sectors across three sequential workshops and 15 semi-structured interviews, we systematically identified key drivers across environmental, governance, economic, social, and legacy dimensions. A risk and sensitivity assessment framework enabled prioritisation based on impact, vulnerability, and urgency. Climate change, drought, water quality events, and cumulative impacts emerged as the highest-priority future drivers, with climate change acting as a threat multiplier, whilst governance drivers show declining relative significance. Using these methodological innovations, we synthesise the I-PLAN heuristic: five interdependent dimensions (Integrative Knowledge, Prioritisation for Management, Linkages between Drivers, Adaptive Agendas, and Normative Collaboration) that provide water planners with a transferable, operational tool for driver identification and bridging to planning and management in data-sparse contexts. Full article

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric and science mapping analysis of research on co-creation and co-production in public administration, based on 819 publications indexed in the Web of Science (WoS). The analysis of scientific production in this field shows sparse early contributions before 2005, followed by steady growth after 2010 and accelerated expansion from 2016 onward, driven primarily by European and United States research communities. In terms of scholarly influence, the results identify a stable core of highly productive and influential authors, institutions, and countries, with strong concentration in Northern and Western Europe and Anglo-Saxon contexts. To address the intellectual structure of the field, science mapping identifies four dominant thematic clusters: (1) co-production and value creation, (2) participation and public engagement, (3) governance and policy, and (4) knowledge development, lessons learned, and evaluative insights. Examining thematic and keyword evolution over time, the findings indicate a shift from early conceptual and normative discussions toward more applied and implementation-oriented research, with increasing attention to barriers, challenges, and enabling conditions in recent years. Overall, the findings show that research on co-creation and co-production has evolved from conceptual fragmentation toward greater thematic consolidation and analytical maturity, while persistent implementation challenges remain. By systematically mapping these developments, the study provides a structured overview that supports future conceptual integration and informs both research agendas and practice-oriented discussions on co-creation and co-production in public administration. Full article

Sustainability in the agri-food sector has become a cornerstone of global efforts to combat climate change, ensure food security through climate-smart agriculture, and strengthen economic resilience. Sustainability reporting within agri-food systems has gained increasing regulatory significance with the introduction of mandatory frameworks such as the Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards (TSRSs). This article searches for the sustainability reports of agri-business firms listed in BIST in Turkey. Although TSRS reporting is not yet mandatory for the agribusiness sector, this study examines the first TSRS-aligned sustainability reports published by eight agri-food companies, excluding the retail sector. The analysis assesses how effectively these reports address sector-specific environmental and social challenges defined in the GRI 13 Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fishing Sector Standard and their alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using a structured content analysis approach, disclosure patterns were examined at both thematic and company levels. The findings indicate that TSRS-aligned reports place strong emphasis on environmental and climate-related disclosures, particularly emissions, climate adaptation and resilience, water management, and waste. In contrast, agro-ecological and land-based impacts—such as soil health, pesticide use, and ecosystem conversion—are weakly addressed. Economic disclosures are predominantly framed around climate-related financial risks and supply chain traceability, while social reporting focuses mainly on occupational health and safety, employment practices, and food safety, with limited attention to labor and equity issues across the broader value chain. Company-level results reveal marked heterogeneity, with internationally active firms demonstrating deeper alignment with GRI 13 requirements. From an SDG alignment perspective, high levels of coverage are observed across all companies for SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). By contrast, SDGs critical to agro-ecological integrity and social equity—namely SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 15 (Life on Land)—are weakly represented or entirely absent. Overall, the results suggest that while TSRS-aligned reporting enhances transparency in climate-related domains, it achieves only selective alignment with the SDG agenda. This underscores the need for a stronger integration of sector-specific sustainability priorities into mandatory sustainability reporting frameworks. Full article

Despite an increasing number of studies on food waste, the research field on consumer behavior and food waste lacks a characterization of research specifically focused on how consumers behave regarding food waste. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of literature on consumer behavior and food waste, characterizing the research community and identifying themes and emerging issues based on the Web of Science database. This study analyzed the evolution of the field over time and identified the most influential countries, authors, and sources, as well as the international collaboration networks in the area. We also highlighted the thematic trends in the research field of consumer behavior in food waste. In addition, we identified the methodological and contextual gaps cited in the literature in order to provide a future research agenda. This study concludes that the relationship between food waste and consumer behavior has become a pivotal axis of contemporary debates on sustainability, encompassing psychosocial determinants, household routines, and systemic and contextual factors that shape everyday food practices. Our findings also suggest a lack of integration between policies, interventions, and knowledge about FW determinants, calling for future studies to assess the effectiveness of interventions in altering consumer FW behavior. The findings of this study can contribute to the design of marketing campaigns and sustainable strategies for agri-food companies, as well as the development and improvement of public policies in this area. Full article

This study examines how societal ageing influences insurance purchasing intentions, addressing the prevailing emphasis on elderly consumers and the limited conceptual integration of ageing within existing behavioural models. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic review was conducted using an initial search (forty-three studies) supplemented by a top-up search in November 2025 that identified fourteen additional articles. Using the theories-contexts-characteristics-methods (TCCM) framework, the review synthesises theoretical, contextual, characteristic, and methodological patterns in this field. The findings indicate that although variables such as risk perception, anticipated dependence, and interpersonal influence are frequently examined, ageing itself is seldom conceptualised as an explanatory construct, constraining theoretical precision and practical relevance. To bridge this gap, the study introduces ageing risks (AR)—capturing perceived financial, health, and intergenerational uncertainties associated with demographic ageing—and illustrates its integration within the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). The review highlights the need to validate AR empirically, extend research to non-elderly populations and underexplored regions, and broaden methodological approaches. These contributions strengthen theoretical development and inform more responsive insurance strategies in ageing societies. Full article

(1) Aim: This paper aims to develop a research agenda grounded in the Capability Approach to address the “quality of use” gap emerging from the proliferation of generative AI (GenAI) in education. (2) Method: We conducted a deductive thematic analysis of 21 recent academic papers (2023–2025) using the Capability-Driven Digital Education Framework (CDDEF) to synthesise emerging discourse on digital empowerment. (3) Findings: The thematic synthesis reveals three cross-cutting themes: the ambiguous impact of AI on human capabilities (scaffold vs. crutch), the shift in educational inequality from access to quality and justice, and the necessity of redefining human agency in partnership with AI. (4) Implications: The resulting agenda provides a roadmap for researchers and policymakers to ensure GenAI functions as a scaffold for expanding substantive freedoms rather than exacerbating digital divides. Full article

Clarke provides a critical analysis of Pentecostalism as a tool for attaining the theological and political objectives of Pan-Africanism. However, this seems to suggest that, at least, African Pentecostals and African Pentecostal researchers may not be aware of the African Union’s (AU) Agenda 2013, or, at worst, they find no interest in engaging with Agenda 2063 if they are aware it exists. Using religion and politics—particularly Pentecostalism and politics—as a framework, this article notes that there are some points of convergence between their praxis and some of the seven aspirations of Agenda 2063. It addresses this phenomenon by using Mzondi’s Ubuntu Pentecostalism as a theological lens to reflect on how some of the actions and praxis of African Pentecostals relate to the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Ubuntu Pentecostalism holds to a holistic view of life and embraces William Seymour’s Pentecostalism, influenced by an African worldview, and either embraces or denounces ancestral veneration. The latter form of Ubuntu Pentecostalism is used in this article and placed alongside Pan-Africanism and African identity to provide a perspective on the third and fifth aspirations of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. The article further shows that (a) although African Pentecostals may not be aware of or do not bother to engage with the AU’s Agenda 2063, (b) their praxis and actions either support or contradict the third and fifth aspirations discussed in the article. Full article

Current approaches to gaming disorder prevention remain comparatively narrow, and prevention efforts are frequently underdeveloped and fragmented. Using the socio-ecological model (SEM), this qualitative study mapped frontline practitioners’ perceived obstacles and opportunities to develop a multi-level, practice-grounded framework for policy and implementation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 prevention professionals in Flanders (Dutch-speaking Belgium), recruited via purposive and snowball sampling. A hybrid inductive–deductive analysis—iterative coding guided by Layder’s adaptive theory—organized findings across SEM levels. At the public policy level, participants highlighted insufficient sustainable funding but saw potential in coordinated frameworks moving prevention beyond substance-focused agendas. At the community level, a clear knowledge gap emerged, with opportunities in integrating gaming within broader digital well-being efforts. Institutionally, the absence of practical tools and clear referral pathways was noted, in addition to high participation barriers, whereas accessible programs with targeted outreach were viewed as promising. Interpersonally, parental disengagement was common, but early involvement and pedagogical guidance were seen as key levers. At the intrapersonal level, limited self-insight and emotion regulation impeded change, while resilience, self-confidence, and offline activities were protective. This first empirical application of the SEM to gaming disorder prevention highlights the need for a multi-level, context-sensitive framework that bridges public health and digital media perspectives. Full article

The concept of sustainable development has emerged as a global consensus, forged in response to environmental constraints and critical reflection on conventional growth-oriented paradigms. It now serves as the overarching framework for addressing climate, ecological, and socio-economic crises. In the period after the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2016, there was an observable trend of increased integration of these objectives into the strategic frameworks of national and subnational entities. However, global assessments have indicated a divergence between the progress achieved and the trajectory delineated by the SDGs. The Earth system is demonstrating signs of decreased resilience, with widening inequalities and the emergence of multiple crises, thereby hindering the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As the 2030 deadline approaches, a fundamental question arises for global development governance: what should be the future of the SDGs beyond 2030? While insufficient progress has prompted debates over the adequacy of the SDG framework, fundamentally revising or replacing the SDGs would risk undermining a hard-won international consensus forged through decades of negotiation and institutional investment. Based on a comprehensive review of the historical evolution of the sustainable development concept, this study argues that the SDGs represent a rare and fragile achievement in global governance. While insufficient progress has sparked debates about their effectiveness, fundamentally revising or replacing the SDGs would jeopardize the hard-won international consensus forged through decades of negotiations and institutional investments. This study further analyzes the latest progress on the SDGs and identifies emerging risks, aiming to explore how to accelerate and optimize sustainable development pathways within the existing SDG framework rather than propose a new global goal system. Based on both global experience and practice in China, four interconnected strategic priorities—namely, economic reform, social equity, environmental justice, and technology sharing—are proposed as a comprehensive framework to accelerate SDG implementation and guide the transformation of development pathways towards a more just, low-carbon, and resilient future. Full article

Background: In this new era, marked by increasing environmental concerns, geopolitical crises, and global disruptions, traditional efficiency-focused supply chains have shown significant vulnerabilities. As a result, the shift toward new strategies to maintain sustainability has become more crucial. Meanwhile, to withstand disruptions, supply chains must develop robustness and resilience. More recently, attention has turned toward viability to enable sustainable supply chain operations over the long term under uncertainty. Methods: This study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) to explore the links between green supply chain management (GSCM), supply chain resilience (SCRES), and supply chain viability (SCV), guided by the PRISMA framework and structured using the PICO approach as a high-level scoping tool. We reviewed 70 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2010 and 2024. Result: The study identified widely adopted green practices and explored their impact on supply chain resilience and sustainable performance. Many studies address GSCM, SCRES, and SCV either separately or in pairs, but few integrate all three dimensions. GSCM fosters resilience, and when the three aspects are combined, they serve as the cornerstones of viable supply chains. However, their potential contribution to supply chain viability is still unexplored. Conclusions: These insights provide useful guidance for creating supply chains that balance long-term continuity, disruption-readiness, and environmental goals. They also suggest a future research agenda to better align these three priorities. Full article

This paper explores the intersection of digital technologies, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity conservation within the framework of the European Green Deal. The study investigates how intelligent agricultural practices—enabled by digital tools such as sensors, AI, and IoT—can enhance soil health and conserve agrobiodiversity. A systematic literature review was conducted to map out current research trajectories, identify the taxonomic focus areas in biodiversity monitoring, and assess the integration of digital tools. Results show a significant upward trend in publications linking digitalization and sustainability in agriculture. Findings highlight that pollinators and soil biota dominate monitoring focus, while technologies like remote sensing and AI show increasing adoption. The study concludes that intelligent agriculture offers a path toward ecological and economic resilience in rural landscapes, aligning with the EU’s green transition agenda. Full article

The agricultural sector is predominantly male, with approximately 30% of farms in the EU operated by women. The European Union Rural Pact, the Agri-Food Pact for Skills, and the Common Agricultural Policy have catalysed an increase in agricultural 4.0 research, with the role of women emerging as a subfield of sustainable agriculture. The primary objective of this paper is to evaluate the current literature on women’s roles in smart agriculture, examining the advantages of their participation as a digitally competent workforce that could catalyse improvements in productivity and resilience in rural areas and promote women’s empowerment. A bibliometric study was conducted utilising the Scopus database to fulfil the research objective. This led to the incorporation of 253 articles into the sample. The records were examined using performance analysis and bibliographic coupling (science mapping), facilitated by Biblioshiny 5.0 and VOSviewer 1.6.20 software. The primary findings elucidate essential concepts, predominant study themes, and the temporal progression of the research domain. The identification of numerous women’s role and socio-economic constraints affecting women, which are overlooked in the creation and implementations of technology advancements. Additionally, a research agenda was developed, alongside practical implications for managers and policymakers, to aid the formulation of inclusive agriculture 4.0 projects. Full article

Inclusive education is at the forefront of transnational policy agendas. Yet, normative, deficit-oriented disability discourses and institutional gaps continue to shape how inclusion is enacted in schools, often displacing extensive and unacknowledged labour onto families, especially mothers. Drawing on feminist theories of invisible work, this article critically examines the everyday labour performed by mothers of disabled children as they navigate inclusive education systems in Alberta, Canada. Situated within a broader collective case study, this analysis asks: What forms of invisible work do mothers undertake in pursuit of inclusion within education systems labelled as inclusive? Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine mothers of disabled children. Reflexive thematic analysis illuminated four intersecting dimensions of invisible work: (1) working within the system, (2) working to fit the system, (3) crafting system workarounds, and (4) working above and beyond the system. These forms of work reveal how inclusive education systems rely on mothers to bridge the gap between policy rhetoric and lived experiences. Findings illuminate how mothers’ invisible work simultaneously sustains, negotiates, and resists systemic ableism, highlighting the need to recognize and redistribute this work and reimagine inclusion as a shared structural responsibility rather than an individual, maternal pursuit. Full article

Digital technologies have become increasingly crucial during and, after the COVID-19 pandemic, have sparked significant scientific interest around their impact on sustainable well-being. Despite extensive research, conclusive evidence on whether digital technologies enhance or undermine sustainable well-being remains elusive. Saudi Arabia has made significant progress in its technological infrastructure, but comprehending the implications of this progress still poses a challenge. Drawing on the prior literature and grounded in the theoretical perspective of the Capability Approach, this study proposes five dimensions of digital inclusion (accessibility, usability, digital skills, affordability, and connectivity) and examines their collective influence on students’ sustainable well-being, specifically happiness and life satisfaction. This study employs a cross-sectional design, with data collected from 238 university students in Saudi Arabia using convenience sampling. Ten hypotheses were tested using partial least squares structural equation modeling in SmartPLS-4. This study supports the conceptualization of digital inclusion as a multidimensional construct comprising five key dimensions. The results indicate that affordability, usability, connectivity, and digital skills have a substantial impact on happiness, whereas accessibility, usability, connectivity, and digital skills have a considerable effect on life satisfaction. Nonetheless, the correlations between accessibility and happiness, as well as between affordability and life satisfaction, were not found to be supported. This implies that these dimensions might have different effects on the affective and cognitive aspects of sustainable well-being. These results suggest that digital inclusion may play a role in shaping individuals’ interactions with technology and their perceived sustainable well-being. This study proposes and evaluates a strategic framework that may guide efforts to promote digital inclusion and support sustainable well-being among university students. It provides valuable insights for policymakers, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders seeking to enhance digital access and capabilities. The findings highlight the potential value of developing strategies that address students’ digital needs as part of a holistic approach to sustainable well-being. The findings also highlight the importance of viewing digital inclusion as an interconnected framework, rather than as a set of discrete, unrelated factors. By demonstrating how digital inclusion promotes sustainable well-being, this study contributes to the broader sustainability agenda by highlighting digital equity as an essential component of socially sustainable development in the Saudi context. Full article