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Article Consumer Behavior and Sustainability: What Role Does Eco-Friendly Packaging Play in Emerging Markets(Emerald Publishing, 2025) Güngördü Belbağ, A.Purpose – This study aims to offer a systematic review of eco-friendly packaged products from the consumer perspective in emerging markets. Design/methodology/approach – This study analyzed 47 Web of Science and SCOPUS articles using the PRISMA and theory-context-characteristics-methodology (TCCM) framework. Findings – This systematic review shows that prior research was mainly quantitative and relied heavily on the theory of planned behavior. This study categorized the articles by personal, product, price, place, promotion and external factors. Research primarily focused on personal factors, especially values and attitudes. Place-related factors were the least studied. Few studies explored mediators and moderators of purchase intention. Originality/value – This study shifts the focus of eco-friendly packaging research toward the consumer perspective, which was underexplored in the existing literature, particularly in emerging markets. While prior studies have primarily centered on manufacturers, this review synthesizes prior research showing that consumer behavior, knowledge and perception play a critical role in advancing sustainability and circular economy goals. This systematic review is the first to address this gap in emerging markets and offers implications for policymakers and businesses aiming to promote sustainable consumption in diverse socioeconomic settings. © 2025 Emerald Publishing LimitedArticle Citation - WoS: 2Citation - Scopus: 3Financial Constraints and the ESG-Firm Performance Nexus in the Automotive Industry: Evidence From a Global Panel Study(MDPI, 2025) Dincergok, Burcu; Pirgaip, BurakThis study examines the complex relationship between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and financial performance in the automotive industry, with a particular focus on how financial constraints shape this relationship. Using a global data set for the period 2008 to 2023 and employing a range of panel data techniques, including those addressing endogeneity concerns, we find that higher ESG scores positively affect financial performance. Specifically, a one-point rise in ESG score corresponds to an estimated 1-1.7% increase in the market-to-book ratio, with the effect reaching approximately 1.6% for firms facing financial constraints. These findings highlight the economic significance of ESG engagement, particularly for resource-constrained companies. The novelty of this study is that it focuses on the automotive sector, an industry with limited ESG-specific research, and that it makes a theoretical contribution by linking ESG performance outcomes to financial constraints, an angle largely overlooked in prior research. The findings offer critical policy insights, emphasizing the strategic importance of ESG initiatives for value creation under varying financial conditions.Article Mixed Method Investigation of the Major Challenges to the Sustainable Deployment of the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Network in Türkiye(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2025) Erol, Ismail; Oztel, Ahmet; Peker, Iskender; Ar, Ilker Murat; Benli, Tolga; Turan, IsmetCharging the increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs) in use requires the deployment of EV charging station networks (EVCSN). However, there are various challenges to deploying EVCSN in a sustainable manner. T & uuml;rkiye, a developing country, should also build a robust EVCSN to encourage future adoption of EVs as the country's market for EVs has been rapidly growing. The literature review concludes that no previous study has systematically explored challenges to the sustainable deployment of EVCSN. The goal of this study is, therefore, twofold: first, it identifies those challenges through the lenses of commonly used theories. Second, it explores them using a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework that incorporates a rough-derived interval-valued neutrosophic set (R-IVN)-based ISM into MICMAC. By deriving interval neutrosophic information from single-valued expert inputs using rough number operators, the proposed approach more accurately captures epistemic uncertainty and variability in expert judgments compared to conventional interval-based models. The method is further validated through a novel Dice-S & oslash;rensen similarity index-based simulation approach. The findings of this study suggest that developing government policies and regulations and addressing the existence of vertically integrated companies are the critical challenges with higher driving powers. These findings provide key responsibilities for stakeholders, including urban municipalities, in developing guidelines for EVCSN deployment.Article Citation - Scopus: 1Systems, Policies, and Regulations Securing the Future of Danish Social Housing(SINTEF Academic Press, 2020) Bican,N.B.Denmark regards social housing as a crucial tool for its welfare state and, thus, there is strict governmental control at national and local levels over the sector. For years, this sector has strived to keep the quality of existing stock through renovation, transformation, and/or complex regeneration activities. In addition, new settlements are recently built or integrated into larger urban development projects. For one following the recent spatial practices of social housing in Denmark, a pursuit for sustainability and liveability is evident. Based on a review of systems, policies and regulations circumscribing the Danish social housing sector, the current study questions how the underlying mechanisms control the spatial decisions related to social housing, how planning regulations, governmental policies address its practice and spatial quality and how the sector s historical evolution are all interrelated. In this sense, the present article discusses how such seemingly dispersed elements connect to each other to shape a sustainable future for social housing. Emphasising significant historical and social facts, this article provides a structured contextual outline of the Danish approach to social welfare and housing market, while highlighting critical local, national and international principles in place to secure the future and the quality of urban space within social housing settlements in the country. To this end, reference will be made to the discoveries of local actors, which render social housing a practical tool, in that a social housing settlement can be durable and affordable once it is built for liveability to secure future demand; that enhancing spatial quality can be a dependable means to regenerate an estate through holistic and participatory approaches; that new social housing can be instrumentalized to arrange social mix by innovative planning and architecture; and that architectural quality has the potential to transform a building into a self-promoting investment. The study concludes that the history of socio-economic survival in Denmark works hand in hand with that of social housing, which has been a means of sharing and cohabitation under the severe and unexpected circumstances of national economy and unrest. Moreover, in line with the expansion of the Danish economy, success of regenerative trials in recent years, and the growth of qualified architectural know-how, the sector has found its sustainability in further promoting spatial quality. © 2020 THE SHAPING FACTORS FORMING CONTEMPORARY AND FUTURE OFFICE DESIGNS. All rights reserved.Article Citation - WoS: 64Vision 2023: Feasibility Analysis of Turkey's Renewable Energy Projection(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2013) Melikoglu, MehmetElectricity consumption of Turkey at the year 2023 is estimated to be around 530,000 GWh. Turkey plans to supply 30% or 160,000 GWh of this demand from renewable energy sources according to the recently avowed government agenda Vision 2023. However, the current installed renewable energy capacity is around 60,000 GWh. Detailed literature analysis showed that only wind and solar energy potential in Turkey can solely supply this demand. In this study, two different scenarios were generated to analyse the cost and environmental impacts of supplying this demand. Scenario 1, which is derived from the official Vision 2023 targets, suggests supplying this demand from wind, solar, geothermal energy and hydropower. The total projected cost based on Scenario 1 is estimated to be $31.000 billion and annual greenhouse gas emissions of 1.05 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. According to Scenario 2 or the contrary setup it is assumed that the required demand gap could not be supplied from new renewable energy investments but equally from coal and natural gas. The projected cost is estimated to be around $8.000 billion and annual greenhouse gas emissions at appalling 71.30 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Assuming carbon tax at the year 2023 to be $50 per tonne of CO2 emitted, supplying the demand from renewable energy sources according to Scenario 1 would generate savings worth nearly $2.175 billion from environmental taxes annually. Thus, making the payback time of the renewable energy investments less than 15 years. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Article Citation - WoS: 5Sustainable Software Engineering Education Curricula Development(Union Scientists Bulgaria, 2020) Mishra, Alok; Mıshra, Alok; Mishra, Deepti; Mıshra, Deepti; Mıshra, Alok; Mıshra, Deepti; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Computer Engineering; Software EngineeringClimate change risk and environmental degradation are the most critical issues of our society. Our technology influenced daily life style involves many software and apps which are used by large society and their use is increasing than ever before. Sustainability is a significant topic for future professionals and more so for Information Technology (IT) professionals and software engineers due to its impact on the society. It is significant to motivate and raise concern among students and faculty members regarding sustainability by including it into Software Engineering curriculum.Article Citation - WoS: 11Citation - Scopus: 18Prospects of Ocean-Based Renewable Energy for West Africa's Sustainable Energy Future(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2021) Adesanya, Ayokunle; Misra, Sanjay; Maskeliunas, Rytis; Damasevicius, RobertasPurpose The limited supply of fossil fuels, constant rise in the demand of energy and the importance of reducing greenhouse emissions have brought the adoption of renewable energy sources for generation of electrical power. One of these sources that has the potential to supply the world's energy needs is the ocean. Currently, ocean in West African region is mostly utilized for the extraction of oil and gas from the continental shelf. However, this resource is depleting, and the adaptation of ocean energy could be of major importance. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the possibilities of ocean-based renewable energy (OBRE) and analyze the economic impact of adapting an ocean energy using a thermal gradient (OTEC) approach for energy generation. Design/methodology/approach The analysis is conducted from the perspective of cost, energy security and environmental protection. Findings This study shows that adapting ocean energy in the West Africa region can significantly produce the energy needed to match the rising energy demands for sustainable development of Nigeria. Although the transition toward using OBRE will incur high capital cost at the initial stage, eventually, it will lead to a cost-effective generation, transmission, environmental improvement and stable energy supply to match demand when compared with the conventional mode of generation in West Africa. Originality/value The study will contribute toward analysis of the opportunities for adopting renewable energy sources and increasing energy sustainability for the West Africa coast regions.Master Thesis Türkiye ve Avrupa Birliği Ülkelerinde Cephe Malzemelerinin Sürdürülebilirlik Kriterlerine Göre Değerlendirilmesi(2023) Daşkın, Haney Başak; Akçay, Emre CanerKüresel ısınmanın zararlı sonuçlarının giderek belirginleşmesi sonucunda, sürdürülebilirlik kavramının önemi günden güne artmaya başlamıştır. Sürdürülebilirlik ilkelerinin etkin bir şekilde entegre edilmesi için öncelikle sürdürülebilirliğin ekolojik, ekonomik ve sosyal boyutlarının kapsamlı bir şekilde değerlendirilmesi, bu doğrultuda uygun çözümlerin geliştirilmesi gerekmektedir. Bu konudaki mevcut çalışmalara rağmen, olumsuz etkilerin etkin bir şekilde azaltılması için inşaat sektöründe farkındalığın arttırılmasına öncelik verilmesi büyük önem taşımaktadır. Gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmanın amacı, cephe malzemelerinin sürdürülebilirlik kriterlerine göre Türkiye ve Avrupa Birliği ülkelerinde değerlendirilmesidir. Mevcut literatürün kapsamlı bir şekilde incelenmesi ve detaylı veri analizi sayesinde bu araştırma, inşaat malzemelerin seçimini etkileyen sürdürülebilirlik faktörlerini belirleme ve cephe malzemelerinin seçimi yapılırken göz önünde bulundurulması gereken kriterleri sunma hedeflerini etkili bir şekilde yerine getirmiştir. Bu doğrultuda, öncelikle literatür taraması yapılarak bina cephelerinde en sık kullanılan malzemeler ve sürdürülebilirlik kriterleri belirlenmiş, daha sonra ise kikare bağımsızlık testi kullanılarak belirlenen bina cephe malzemeleri seçilen bölgelerde belirlenen sürdürülebilirlik kriterlerine göre karşılaştırılmıştır. Test ilk olarak seçilen bölgelerde her bir kritere verilen önemi, daha sonra yaygın olarak kullanılan cephe malzemeleri için bu kriterlere verilen önemi değerlendirmek için kullanılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, Türkiye ve Avrupa ülkeleri arasında sürdürülebilirlik kriterleri ve cephe malzemelerinin seçimi için kapsamlı bir istatistiksel karşılaştırma yapılmıştır.Master Thesis Türkiye'deki Kar Amacı Gütmeyen Kuruluşlarda Pazarlama Stratejilerinin Kullanımı(2021) Coulıbaly, Assıtan; Özgen, PelinPazarlama faaliyetleri ve yönelimi, daha çok kar amacı güden işletmeler tarafından kullanılmakta olup, kar amacı gütmeyen kuruluşlar için ise çok sık kullanılan bir kavram değildir. Klasik pazarlama kavramı, kar elde etmeye ve maksimize etmeye odaklanırken, kar amacı gütmeyen kuruluşlar, ihtiyacı olanlara para kazanmadan insani hizmetler sağlamaya çalışır. Bununla birlikte, geleneksel düşüncenin ötesine geçen mevcut pazarlama kavramı, satışları artırma amacı gütmekle kalmaz, çeşitli stratejileri ile farklı amaçlara da hizmet eder. Araştırmalar, pazarlamanın kar amacı gütmeyen kuruluşlara, genel kamu desteğine olan bağlılıklarını sürdürebilmeleri, büyütebilmeleri ve güçlendirebilmeleri için sunabileceği çok şey olduğunu göstermiştir (Kotler, 1979). Bu çalışma, kar gütmeyen kuruluşlarda pazarlama uygulamalarının nasıl kavramsallaştırılabileceği, kar gütmeyen kuruluşların sürdürülebilirlik üzerindeki etkilerini ve bu işletmelerin sürdürülebilirlik yeteneklerini vurgulamayı amaçlamaktadır. Kâr amacı gütmeyen pazarlama, kar amacı gütmeyen işletmeler için bir mesajı iletmek, kuruluşun reklamını yapmak ve bağış toplamak için pazarlamanın kullanılmasıdır. Kar amacı gütmeyen sektördeki sürdürülebilirlik, iç ve dış zorlukları karşılayacak şekilde toplumun ihtiyaçlarını makul bir şekilde karşılama becerisidir. İster büyük ister küçük olsun, herhangi bir sürdürülebilir uygulama dünyayı yaşam için daha iyi hale getirebilir. Bu araştırmada, Ankara'da faaliyet gösteren, tanınan ve bilinen bir kar amacı göstermeyen işletmede pazarlama uygulamalarının ne kadar uygulandığı incelenmiştir. Yapılan incelemede daha yüksek olduğunu ve ekiplerinin bu uygulamaların boyutlarına çok aşina olduğunu göstermiştir. Ayrıca bu çalışma, pazarlama uygulamaları ve bu uygulamaların kar amacı gütmeyen işletmelerin sürdürülebilirliğini nasıl etkilediği arasında büyük bir pozitif ilişki olduğunu da göstermiştir. Bununla birlikte görülmüştür ki, incelenen işletme, daha uzun süreli sonuçlar ve yüksek rekabet avantajı için imajlarını ve kamu yararını teşvik etmek için ekibini pazarlama uygulamaları konusundaki eğitmede oldukça başarılıdır. Araştırma sonuçları, incelenen işletme yöneticilerinin pazarlama uygulamaları yaptığını ve bunun işletmenin sürdürülebilirliği üzerinde somut bir etkisi olduğunu göstermektedir. Buna dayanarak, kar amacı gütmeyen kuruluşların kaynak yaratma, etkinlik planlama, halkla ilişkiler stratejisi, medya ilişkileri, pazarlama stratejisi, pazarlama ve yayınlar üzerinde olumlu bir etkiye sahip olması için pazarlamayı kullanmaları önerilir. Böylelikle pazarlama uygulamaları, kar amacı gütmeyen kuruluşların vesilelerle ve faaliyetlerle kurabileceği bağlantıları genişletebilir ve kuruluşun sürdürülebilirliğini güçlendirebilir.
