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33 pages, 3081 KiB  
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Memory Constraints in Uncertainty Misestimation: A Computational Model of Working Memory and Environmental Change Detection
by Li Xin Lim, Rei Akaishi and Sébastien Hélie
Mathematics 2025, 13(15), 2431; https://doi.org/10.3390/math13152431 - 28 Jul 2025
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Reinforcement learning models often rely on uncertainty estimation to guide decision-making in dynamic environments. However, the role of memory limitations in representing statistical regularities in the environment is less understood. This study investigated how limited memory capacity influence uncertainty estimation, potentially leading to [...] Read more.
Reinforcement learning models often rely on uncertainty estimation to guide decision-making in dynamic environments. However, the role of memory limitations in representing statistical regularities in the environment is less understood. This study investigated how limited memory capacity influence uncertainty estimation, potentially leading to misestimations of outcomes and environmental statistics. We developed a computational model incorporating active working memory processes and lateral inhibition to demonstrate how relevant information is selected, stored, and used to estimate uncertainty. The model allows for the detection of contextual changes by estimating expected uncertainty and perceived volatility. Two experiments were conducted to investigate limitations in information availability and uncertainty estimation. The first experiment explored the effect of cognitive load on memory reliance for uncertainty estimation. The results show that cognitive load diminished reliance on memory, lowered expected uncertainty, and increased perceptions of environmental volatility. The second experiment assessed how outcome exposure conditions affect the ability to detect environmental changes, revealing differences in the mechanisms used for environmental change detection. The findings emphasize the importance of memory constraints in uncertainty estimation, highlighting how misestimation of uncertainties is influenced by individual experiences and the capacity of working memory (WM) to store relevant information. These insights contribute to understanding the role of WM in decision-making under uncertainty and provide a framework for exploring the dynamics of reinforcement learning in memory-limited systems. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mathematical and Computational Models of Cognition, 2nd Edition)
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Polish Farmers′ Perceptions of the Benefits and Risks of Investing in Biogas Plants and the Role of GISs in Site Selection
by Anna Kochanek, Józef Ciuła, Mariusz Cembruch-Nowakowski and Tomasz Zacłona
Energies 2025, 18(15), 3981; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18153981 - 25 Jul 2025
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In the past decade, agricultural biogas plants have become one of the key tools driving the energy transition in rural areas. Nevertheless, their development in Poland still lags behind that in Western European countries, suggesting the existence of barriers that go beyond technological [...] Read more.
In the past decade, agricultural biogas plants have become one of the key tools driving the energy transition in rural areas. Nevertheless, their development in Poland still lags behind that in Western European countries, suggesting the existence of barriers that go beyond technological or regulatory issues. This study aims to examine how Polish farmers perceive the risks and expected benefits associated with investing in biogas plants and which of these perceptions influence their willingness to invest. The research was conducted in the second quarter of 2025 among farmers planning to build micro biogas plants as well as owners of existing biogas facilities. Geographic Information System (GIS) tools were also used in selecting respondents and identifying potential investment sites, helping to pinpoint areas with favorable spatial and environmental conditions. The findings show that both current and prospective biogas plant operators view complex legal requirements, social risk, and financial uncertainty as the main obstacles. However, both groups are primarily motivated by the desire for on-farm energy self-sufficiency and the environmental benefits of improved agricultural waste management. Owners of operational installations—particularly small and medium-sized ones—tend to rate all categories of risk significantly lower than prospective investors, suggesting that practical experience and knowledge-sharing can effectively alleviate perceived risks related to renewable energy investments. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Green Additive for Biofuel Energy Production)
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The Public Acceptance of Power-to-X Technologies—Results from Environmental–Psychological Research Using a Representative German Sample
by Jan Hildebrand, Timo Kortsch and Irina Rau
Sustainability 2025, 17(14), 6574; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17146574 - 18 Jul 2025
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Power-to-X (ptx) technologies are considered a promising solution for enabling the storage and sectoral integration of renewable energy, playing a vital role in the sustainable transition of industrialized energy systems. This study investigates the public acceptance of ptx technologies in Germany using a [...] Read more.
Power-to-X (ptx) technologies are considered a promising solution for enabling the storage and sectoral integration of renewable energy, playing a vital role in the sustainable transition of industrialized energy systems. This study investigates the public acceptance of ptx technologies in Germany using a quantitative, environmental–psychological framework. Key influencing factors such as social and personal norms, environmental awareness, and openness to innovation are analyzed. A particular focus is placed on generational differences, comparing the perceptions of youth (16–25 years) and adults (>25 years) through a representative online survey. The results reveal a general lack of knowledge about ptx technologies yet a positive assessment of their decarbonization potential. Ecological impact—particularly the ability to reduce CO2 emissions—emerges as the strongest predictor of acceptance. This is closely tied to conditions such as the use of renewable electricity and sustainable sourcing of carbon and water. Notably, acceptance among youth is also influenced by environmental awareness, prior knowledge, and perceived behavioral control. The results show that, in general, there is still a need for improved science communication to address the existing uncertainties in the population. At the same time, age-specific approaches are required, as perceptions and acceptance factors differ significantly between younger and older age groups. Full article
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Perceived Barriers, Facilitators, and Needs Related to Promoting Physical Activity in Cancer Care: Qualitative Insights from Oncology Care Providers
by Gaurav Kumar, Priyanka Chaudhary, Apar Kishor Ganti, Jungyoon Kim, Lynette M. Smith and Dejun Su
Cancers 2025, 17(14), 2281; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17142281 - 9 Jul 2025
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Background: Physical activity (PA) is associated with lower mortality and cancer recurrence risks. Although evidence shows health benefits for cancer patients before, during, and immediately after treatment, PA recommendations are not regularly included in the standard care. Objective: The study aimed to identify [...] Read more.
Background: Physical activity (PA) is associated with lower mortality and cancer recurrence risks. Although evidence shows health benefits for cancer patients before, during, and immediately after treatment, PA recommendations are not regularly included in the standard care. Objective: The study aimed to identify perceived knowledge, barriers, and facilitators of oncology providers’ PA promotion for cancer patients using the 5A (Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist, and Arrange) framework. Methods: A qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach was adopted. A purposive sample of 16 oncology care providers in Nebraska participated in semi-structured interviews via Zoom/phone. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and imported into MAXQDA 2024 for thematic analysis. Results: Analysis of the qualitative data identified five themes: (i) Broad and inclusive conceptualizations of PA among oncology care providers suggested that they were able to define PA; (ii) Current Practices in PA Counseling included advising on PA and assessment; (iii) Barriers to PA counseling included lack of guideline awareness, insufficient training, low prioritization, uncertainty about responsibility, time constraints, limited resources, lack of referral systems, patient health conditions, and environmental factors; (iv) Facilitators were identified as acknowledged health benefits for cancer survivors, awareness of PA recommendations, access to community resources, and support from interdisciplinary teams; and (v) Expressed desire among oncology care providers for training on incorporating PA into oncology care. Conclusions: Oncology providers recognized PA’s health benefits for cancer survivors but did not promote it due to inadequate knowledge of guidelines and lack of resources. These barriers require improved PA counselling education to help providers incorporate PA into clinical care. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Disparities in Cancer Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis and Management)
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The Green Dilemma: The Impact of Inconsistent Green Human Resource Management and Innovation on Employees’ Creative Performance
by Qiong Jia, Yan Zhang and Mengxin Liu
Sustainability 2025, 17(11), 4831; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17114831 - 24 May 2025
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With increasing global attention on environmental sustainability, fostering employees’ green creativity has become crucial for organizations. However, the high costs and complexity of green initiatives frequently result in superficial measures rather than genuine innovation, creating a contradiction between corporate green rhetoric and actual [...] Read more.
With increasing global attention on environmental sustainability, fostering employees’ green creativity has become crucial for organizations. However, the high costs and complexity of green initiatives frequently result in superficial measures rather than genuine innovation, creating a contradiction between corporate green rhetoric and actual practices. Drawing on cue consistency theory and social information processing theory, this study examines how the inconsistent implementation of green human resource management (GHRM) and organizational green innovation (OGI) impacts employees’ green creativity, with uncertainty perception as a critical psychological mediator. Data were collected from 410 employees across diverse industries using structured surveys and we validated the model through polynomial regression and response surface analysis. We found that both green human resource management and organizational green innovation were positively correlated with employees’ green creativity. Perceived uncertainty mediated the relationship between their synergistic effects and green creativity. Notably, alignment between green human resource management and organizational green innovation amplified their positive impact on green creativity. When the two were misaligned, their combined effect on employees’ green creativity exhibited a U−shaped relationship. This study demonstrates that organizations should implement coherent environmental strategies that align GHRM with OGI to foster sustainable innovation in practice. Full article
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The Effect of Digital Quality on Customer Satisfaction and Brand Loyalty Under Environmental Uncertainty: Evidence from the Banking Industry
by Seong Hun Kim and Yae Rim Yang
Sustainability 2025, 17(8), 3500; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17083500 - 14 Apr 2025
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This study investigates whether digital quality significantly shapes customers’ perceived service quality and examines the relative importance of its components—system, information, and service quality—as brand equity factors. Specifically, it explores the impact of digital quality on customer satisfaction and brand loyalty and analyzes [...] Read more.
This study investigates whether digital quality significantly shapes customers’ perceived service quality and examines the relative importance of its components—system, information, and service quality—as brand equity factors. Specifically, it explores the impact of digital quality on customer satisfaction and brand loyalty and analyzes how its individual elements interact with environmental uncertainty. A survey was conducted from February to March 2023 via Google Forms, targeting 406 Korean bank users. Quota sampling was used to ensure balanced age distribution, and after removing insincere responses, 330 valid samples were analyzed using structural equation modeling with Smart-PLS. The findings reveal three main insights. First, among perceived quality dimensions, brand image, customer orientation, and physical quality significantly influenced customer satisfaction and, in turn, enhance brand loyalty. In contrast, brand awareness and brand availability were not significant determinants. Second, digital quality—comprising system, information, and service quality—indirectly boosted brand loyalty by enhancing customer satisfaction. Third, while environmental uncertainty positively affected customer satisfaction, it did not significantly moderate the effects of digital quality components. These results imply that in the digital banking era, customer valuation is increasingly influenced by digital service channel quality and brand image rather than traditional brand equity elements like company size. Nonetheless, the continued relevance of physical quality underscores the importance of managing both physical and digital service environments. Therefore, multi-channel service quality management is essential for banks aiming to strengthen brand equity and maintain customer loyalty in uncertain environments. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Digital Transformation and Innovation for a Sustainable Future)
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Financial Stability and Environmental Sentiment Among Millennials: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Greece and The Netherlands
by Michalis Skordoulis, Androniki Kavoura, Angelos-Stavros Stavropoulos, Alexandros Zikas and Petros Kalantonis
Int. J. Financial Stud. 2025, 13(2), 64; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs13020064 - 14 Apr 2025
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In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, financial stability plays a crucial role in ensuring individual and societal well-being. Millennials encounter unique financial pressures, including shifting labor markets, high housing costs, and economic uncertainty, which may impact their financial stability and broader life choices. [...] Read more.
In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, financial stability plays a crucial role in ensuring individual and societal well-being. Millennials encounter unique financial pressures, including shifting labor markets, high housing costs, and economic uncertainty, which may impact their financial stability and broader life choices. This cross-cultural comparative study investigates the interplay between financial stability and environmental sentiment among Greek and Dutch Millennials, exploring how cultural differences influence these dynamics. Utilizing a quantitative research methodology, the study analyzed responses from a convenient sample of 426 participants across Greece and the Netherlands, employing measures such as a multidimensional construct of financial stability and the New Environmental Paradigm (NEP) scale to assess environmental attitudes. The results indicated a significant positive correlation between perceived financial stability and pro-environmental sentiment in both cohorts, suggesting that economic security is a key facilitator of environmental engagement irrespective of cultural context. However, no significant differences were found in environmental sentiment between the two groups, highlighting a possible universal environmental awareness among Millennials transcending economic disparities. These findings suggest that policies aimed at enhancing financial stability may simultaneously foster greater environmental stewardship. The study underscores the importance of integrating economic and environmental policy to promote sustainable development globally among younger populations. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Making Green from Green: The Truth about Sustainable Finance)
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The Great Filter? A Preliminary Study on Metaverse and Sustainable Food Consumer
by Nadia Palmieri, Flavio Boccia, Assunta Di Vaio and Daniela Covino
Sustainability 2025, 17(5), 2069; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17052069 - 27 Feb 2025
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Collective virtual spaces are increasing attention from scholars and practitioners due to their potential to lead business growth while reducing environmental impacts. The Metaverse, with its immersive digital presence and virtual economies, serves as a prominent example, particularly in industries such as food. [...] Read more.
Collective virtual spaces are increasing attention from scholars and practitioners due to their potential to lead business growth while reducing environmental impacts. The Metaverse, with its immersive digital presence and virtual economies, serves as a prominent example, particularly in industries such as food. The existing literature on its adoption in the sector is still limited. Therefore, this study employs Mini Focus Groups with Italian Metaverse experts and a binary logistic regression model to identify the key factors influencing the adoption of the Metaverse in the food sector. It focuses on Italy due to its cultural-, economic-, and sector-specific dynamics in the sector, where the Metaverse could play a transformative role. Technological and regulatory uncertainties, as well as security risks, are the main obstacles which, according to experts, should deter consumers from embracing food purchases in the Metaverse. On the other hand, this study highlights several facilitating factors that can encourage adoption, also contributing to the achievement of SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production. These include performance expectancy, effort expectancy, perceived behavior, hedonic motivation, and consumer innovativeness. These factors are likely to drive consumer engagement with Metaverse-based food platforms. The results provide interesting insights into which factors, according to experts, would influence people’s willingness to purchase food products within the Metaverse, in view of the possible development of a new market for food products. This study provides a significant contribution to scholars and practitioners by shedding light on the main factors influencing consumer adoption of the Metaverse. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Development Goals towards Sustainability)
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Investigating AI Adoption, Knowledge Absorptive Capacity, and Open Innovation in Chinese Apparel MSMEs: An Extended TAM-TOE Model with PLS-SEM Analysis
by Chen Qu and Eunyoung Kim
Sustainability 2025, 17(5), 1873; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17051873 - 22 Feb 2025
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The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed industries, positioning the fashion sector as a critical area of study due to its mass production and pressing sustainability challenges. As the world’s largest apparel producer, China faces unique hurdles in terms of [...] Read more.
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed industries, positioning the fashion sector as a critical area of study due to its mass production and pressing sustainability challenges. As the world’s largest apparel producer, China faces unique hurdles in terms of integrating AI technologies, highlighting the intersection of technological innovation and sustainability within this industry. In this context, this study aims to provide the initial exploratory correlations between AI adoption and open innovation from apparel manufacturing micro-, small-, and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) managers’ perspectives, identifying knowledge absorptive capacity (KACAP)’s significant impacts through an integrated and extended TAM-TOE model. We conducted PLS-SEM to empirically validate the antecedents of AI adoption and its consequential effects on KACAP and open innovation by collecting information from 269 of the apparel manufacturing MSMEs’ top managers. The results show that the TAM-TOE structural model explains 60.7% of the variance in AI adoption, 47.4% in KACAP, and 55.4% in open innovation, which suggests that the model has good explanatory capacity, and that all these Q2 values indicate a sizeable predictive accuracy threshold. Drawing on the proposed model, the study has identified technological (e.g., perceived usefulness) and environmental factors (e.g., competitive pressure, market uncertainty, and government support and policy) that significantly impact AI adoption, while organizational factors (e.g., organizational readiness) directly impact KACAP, and environmental factors (e.g., competitive pressure, supplier involvement, and market uncertainty) directly impact open innovation. Subsequently, the AI construct is having a significant influence on MSMEs’ open innovation through KACAP. This fills existing theoretical gaps by linking AI technology to organizational innovation processes and demonstrates the mediating influence of KACAP. Also, the proposed model provides a foundation for future research by exploring the intersection of AI and innovation in similar industries. Full article
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Risk Perception in the Nigua River Basin: Key Determinants and Policy Implications
by Casimiro Maldonado-Santana, Antonio Torres-Valle, Carol Franco-Billini and Ulises Javier Jauregui-Haza
Water 2025, 17(1), 45; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17010045 - 27 Dec 2024
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The Nigua River basin in the Dominican Republic is a critical hydrographic area facing significant environmental challenges, including deforestation, soil erosion and pollution from mining and agricultural activities. This study explores the role of risk perception among local residents in shaping policies for [...] Read more.
The Nigua River basin in the Dominican Republic is a critical hydrographic area facing significant environmental challenges, including deforestation, soil erosion and pollution from mining and agricultural activities. This study explores the role of risk perception among local residents in shaping policies for the basin’s sustainable management. The research aims to identify the factors influencing risk perception and propose actionable strategies to improve environmental governance in the region. A “perceived risk profile” methodology was applied, using survey data from 1223 basin residents. The analysis identified key variables that influence risk perception, including demographic factors such as education, gender, and place of residence. The findings reveal that risk underestimation correlates with low awareness of risks, uncertainty about the origins of disasters, fatalism toward natural events, and low trust in institutions. In contrast, risk over-estimation is linked to infrequent risk communication, heightened catastrophism and a strong emphasis on the benefits of environmental protection. The study also highlights significant regional differences in risk perception, with residents of the lower basin exhibiting higher perceptions of risk due to cumulative pollution and frequent disaster impacts. Based on these insights, the study recommends targeted strategies to bridge risk perception gaps, including tailored risk communication, community-based environmental education and stronger institutional trust-building initiatives, all aimed at fostering more effective and inclusive environmental governance in the Nigua basin. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Water Resources Management, Policy and Governance)
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Enhancing Sustainability in Solution Projects through Social CRM: An Expansion of the Self-Efficacy Value Adoption Model
by Yuli Sartono, Endang Siti Astuti, Wilopo Wilopo and Teuku Noerman
Sustainability 2024, 16(19), 8353; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16198353 - 26 Sep 2024
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This study applies the Self-Efficacy Value Adoption Model (SVAM), which views users of technology as customers, to explore the influence of Perceived Environmental Value (PEV) and the cultural dimension of Uncertainty Avoidance (UA) on the intention to adopt Social Customer Relationship Management (Social [...] Read more.
This study applies the Self-Efficacy Value Adoption Model (SVAM), which views users of technology as customers, to explore the influence of Perceived Environmental Value (PEV) and the cultural dimension of Uncertainty Avoidance (UA) on the intention to adopt Social Customer Relationship Management (Social CRM). The research addresses the challenge of improving organizational sustainability by adopting Social CRM for managing solution projects that integrate products and services. The objectives are to evaluate the impact of self-efficacy (SE) on PEV and adoption intentions and to assess how UA moderates this relationship. This study sampled 205 professionals from the Indonesian energy industry who have been using CRM for 24 years. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with AMOS version 26. The results show that SE has a significant positive effect on PEV and adoption intention, with UA moderating this effect (path coefficient of 0.602, p ≤ 0.001). PEV was found to strongly influence the intention to adopt Social CRM, and PEV fully mediated the relationship between SE and adoption intention. This research highlights that the type and level of technological knowledge influence perceptions of emotional and social value, and that combining the SVAM with PEV and UA enhances solution projects that align with business and sustainability goals. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Trends in Circular Economy, Innovation and Management)
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Environmental, Social, and Governance Information Rating and Firm Uncertainty Perception, Evidence from China Listed Firms
by Fei Xu, Xingyu Zhu and Mingke Li
Sustainability 2024, 16(14), 6018; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16146018 - 14 Jul 2024
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Measuring firm value from an environmental, social, and governance perspective is a core concept of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), which contributes to the sustainable growth of firms. This paper aims to investigate the relationship between firms’ ESG performance and perceived economic uncertainty. [...] Read more.
Measuring firm value from an environmental, social, and governance perspective is a core concept of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), which contributes to the sustainable growth of firms. This paper aims to investigate the relationship between firms’ ESG performance and perceived economic uncertainty. Using a database of Chinese listed firms from 2011 to 2020, we find that firms with a good ESG performance are better able to resist changes in the external economic environment in the ESG rating system which still holds after a series of robustness tests and a discussion of endogeneity. The reason for this is that the ESG rating system better reduces information uncertainty between firms and the market, which allows firms to better focus on improving their technological and profit levels. In addition, companies with good ESG performance can provide more returns to investors. Our results highlight the necessity of aligning the interests between superior and subordinate governments and the importance of the supervision of superior governments in environmental decentralization. Our findings highlight the role of information communication in the market, especially in developing countries with imperfect information disclosure. It is all the more important to reduce information uncertainty between firms and other market players through mechanism building to achieve the long-term survival of quality firms. Full article
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Effect of Sustainable Supply Chain Management on Procurement Environmental Performance: A Perspective on Resource Dependence Theory
by Chi Chiang and Mei-Chen Chuang
Sustainability 2024, 16(2), 586; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16020586 - 9 Jan 2024
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To reduce medical waste, attention must be paid to the environmental friendliness of products during procurement. Thus, environmental awareness among hospital procurement personnel is crucial. Sustainable development, which effectively utilizes limited external resources, is the common goal of hospitals and suppliers. This study [...] Read more.
To reduce medical waste, attention must be paid to the environmental friendliness of products during procurement. Thus, environmental awareness among hospital procurement personnel is crucial. Sustainable development, which effectively utilizes limited external resources, is the common goal of hospitals and suppliers. This study aims to establish a research framework that combines the theories of resource dependence and environmental relationship quality, incorporating environmental factors, subjective environmental norms, and perceived environmental values. Whether the environmental awareness of hospital procurement personnel is related to the quality of supplier relationships was investigated using a questionnaire survey method with hospital procurement personnel as the subjects. A total of 443 valid questionnaires were collected, and structural equation modeling was used to verify the hypotheses. The results show that (1) substitutability and uncertainty have a positive and significant effect on environmental relationship quality; (2) environmental subjective norms have a positive and significant effect on environmental relationship quality; (3) importance and perceived environmental value have a positive and significant effect on environmental commitment; (4) environmental relationship quality has a positive and significant effect on environmental performance. These results provide a reference for the promotion of relevant policies, education, and training in medical institutions. Full article
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The Effect of Perceived Environmental Uncertainty on University Students’ Anxiety, Academic Engagement, and Prosocial Behavior
by Ting Kong and Shuang Zeng
Behav. Sci. 2023, 13(11), 906; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13110906 - 3 Nov 2023
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Uncertainty, as the predominant characteristic of the contemporary landscape, poses significant challenges and exerts profound influence on individual decision making and behaviors; however, there remains a limited understanding of its impact on university student behavior. Building upon the uncertainty management theory, this study [...] Read more.
Uncertainty, as the predominant characteristic of the contemporary landscape, poses significant challenges and exerts profound influence on individual decision making and behaviors; however, there remains a limited understanding of its impact on university student behavior. Building upon the uncertainty management theory, this study presents a conceptual framework to investigate the impact of perceived environmental uncertainty on university students’ anxiety levels and behaviors, including academic engagement and prosocial behavior. Additionally, our model proposes that the intolerance of uncertainty moderates a mediating effect on anxiety. These hypotheses are empirically tested using a sample of 221 Chinese university students. The results reveal a positive relationship between perceived environmental uncertainty and anxiety among university students; subsequently, anxiety exerts a negative influence on both academic engagement and prosocial behavior. Furthermore, we find that anxiety serves as a psychological mediator between perceived environmental uncertainty and both academic engagement and prosocial behavior. This research also underscores the significance of the intolerance of uncertainty in shaping university students’ involvement in academic pursuits when confronted with anxiety stemming from perceived environmental uncertainty. Consequently, these findings have practical implications for facilitating university students’ adaptive coping strategies in uncertain contexts and mitigating the negative effects of anxiety on their behavioral responses. Full article
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Managing Water for Environmental Provision and Horticultural Production in South Australia’s Riverland
by Guy M. Robinson and Bingjie Song
Sustainability 2023, 15(15), 11546; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151511546 - 26 Jul 2023
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This paper outlines and analyses preliminary research in South Australia’s Riverland, part of Australia’s largest river system, the Murray–Darling Basin, and one of the nation’s most important horticultural production areas. It focuses on the Renmark Irrigation Trust (RIT), which supplies water to c570 [...] Read more.
This paper outlines and analyses preliminary research in South Australia’s Riverland, part of Australia’s largest river system, the Murray–Darling Basin, and one of the nation’s most important horticultural production areas. It focuses on the Renmark Irrigation Trust (RIT), which supplies water to c570 irrigators. Management of the Basin is controversial, with conflicting demands from stakeholders, including smallholder irrigators, broadacre farming, indigenous groups, and the environment. Climate change and the water market have contributed to uncertainty over environmental sustainability. Using sequential mixed methods, including a questionnaire survey, focus groups and interviews, we investigate the chief risks perceived by irrigators and their future-plans in face of concerns over variable water flows and economic uncertainty. We highlight the RIT’s contribution to river restoration and investigate its plans for additional on-farm water stewardship. We reveal high levels of uncertainty among irrigators regarding their future viability, including unintended consequences from the water market, the controversial role of water brokers, and environmental viability of the river system. The growth of ‘lifestyle blocks’ occupied by hobby farmers has added both to landscape diversity and fragmentation. To maintain a resilient horticultural industry, there may need to be adjustments to water management in the Basin to protect smallholders’ livelihoods whilst continuing to meet specified environmental needs. Full article
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