Purpose Over the past two decades, scholarly attention has focused mainly on a direct and inverse relationship between corporate environmental responsibility (CER) financial performance (CFP). This study aims to explore bidirectional causality hypothesis, as good results can lead results, which makes it possible invest more resources in projects that improve performance. Design/methodology/approach The authors test CER CFP sample of listed Italian manufacturing firms over 2005-2014 period....

The purpose of this work is to carry out a review the main technical-economic and environmental implications associated with production photovoltaic (PV) energy, one renewable sources for electricity which currently presents highest rate growth worldwide—particularly in Europe Italy. provides detailed exploration most important initiatives taken at national level end-of-life management modules, highlights issues disposal and/or recycling obsolete panels terms techno-economic...

Glass manufacturing is a high-volume process, during which large substance quantities are transformed into commercial products, and significant amounts of non-renewable resources energy (i.e., thermal fuels electrical power) consumed. The main purpose this study to give critical explanation the performance Italian container glass industry from perspective cullet being recycled, outline opportunities for transition towards circular business models that stimulate innovation in new sectors...

The rapid development of new technologies has created interesting and unexpected possibilities in e-health, digital platforms have become widespread, connecting users, experts, practitioners the health world. This triggered our investigation into relationship between engagement used by 293 doctors with various specializations, their satisfaction, dimensions social sustainability healthcare sector. research focused on professional interaction its sphere action platforms, defined as virtual...

Purpose Rooting in the literature on training and laying Kirkpatrick model, this paper aims to explore key drivers of corporate identify how they can be combined into an integrated framework learning for human capital development. Design/methodology/approach By adopting constructivist grounded theory, contribution analyzes experience carried out last ten years by Virvelle, Italian firm. Findings Results show rise five core categories, g1iving model Kirkpatrick. Their dynamic interplay led a...

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the relationship between employee training and bank risk verify whether what extent an increase in training, as a soft component of total quality management (TQM), affects risk. Design/methodology/approach The research adopts panel regression, based on unique dataset sample Italian banks over period 2011–2018, test risk, measured alternatively terms Z-score, proxy stability non-performing loans (NPLs)/gross ratio credit Findings Research findings reveal...

Purpose In the era of artificial intelligence, natural language processing (NLP) models are revolutionizing numerous sectors. This research aims to explore perceived value them among university students. particular, it investigate how gender may influence students’ intention use these in educational contexts, highlighting potentially significant differences that could inform implementation and adoption technologies. Design/methodology/approach study investigates relationship between...

Health decisions are analyzed as a process of criticism, making difference between critical attitude and aptitude, whose combination results in distinct political behaviors. Subjective social motivations for the proposed. The answer to rhetorical question "Who decides?" is State, brief description made pointing out importance introduction discussion subjects its agenda by actors. Recent historical events our country mentioned, entailing possible State reform. Individual contradictions...

Health decisions are analyzed as a process of criticism, making difference between critical attitude and aptitude, whose combination results in distinct political behaviors. Subjective social motivations for the proposed. The answer to rhetorical question "Who decides?" is State, brief description made pointing out importance introduction discussion subjects its agenda by actors. Recent historical events our country mentioned, entailing possible State reform. Individual contradictions...

The recent COVID-19 pandemic and the shortage of general practitioners has determined a strong pressure on Italian health system. This critical issue highlighted fundamental support e-health services not only to lighten workload doctors, but also offer patients service tailored real needs. Therefore, digital engagement platforms represent valid aid, as they reconcile efficiency needs healthcare system with benefits for involved. In this perspective, little is known about main factors...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to stimulate reflection on the concept Mediterranean brands, map and qualify their specific genetic make up influence brand equity. Design/methodology/approach From an overview available literature using genetics model, conceptual dimensions inherent are identified, so as evaluate contribution in building transfer value. Findings This shows how properties elements reconciled with branding models more general, sustainable business. Originality/value...

This opinion piece by several authors is based on a text that describes the conflict between Mapuche community and physician from health-care system of province Neuquén when women entered sexual reproductive health program. Opinions are expressed in two different ways: first, with specific reference to then, as subjective elaboration. Among issues analyzed more depth regulations governing interventions power relations genders among cultures.

The paper is a gaze upon life, in its multiple expressions and from different points of view, pointing at the contradictions generated under such approach.The notions "intra", "inter" "trans", taken Piaget, comparison with "moments thinking" Hegel, are used to emphasize dialectical process living, both biological social sense, jointly marxists concepts "in itself" "for itself". Meaning mentioned as logic together necessity building feeling which what conforms identity, related problems...

The Master in Epidemiology, Management and Health Politics of the Universidad Nacional de Lanús organized a dialogue between Mario Testa Brazilian teacher Jairnilson Silva Paim. students from 12th cohort many teachers master program attended event. Here we offer transcription dialogue, which includes Testa's participation on beginnings Collective Health's Institute (Instituto Saúde Colectiva) Federal Bahia (ISC-UFBA), his experiences Montes Claros, Sanitary Movement Reform, present...