media type: Article
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The environmental effects of the “twin” green and digital transition in European regions
The study investigates the environmental effects of the “twin” green and digital transition in European regions, focusing on their impact on industrial GHG emissions. Analyzing data from 2007-2016, it finds that while environmental technologies decrease emissions, digital technologies can increase them, with impacts varying across regions based on their technology endowments. The research underscores the…
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D I G I TA L N EW S P RO J E C T 2018
This report explores how European local and regional newspapers are navigating the shift to a digital-first approach amidst declining print revenues and readership. It examines the strategies of various newspapers, focusing on digital editorial and commercial efforts, creating digital-first newsrooms, adapting to audience needs, and diversifying business models. The study, based on interviews with newspaper…
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Sustainability and the Digital Transition: A Literature Review
This literature review examines the contributions of digital transition to sustainability, highlighting how digital technologies like AI, big data analytics, and IoT can drive environmental, economic, and social sustainability. It discusses the application of these technologies in areas such as sustainable urban development, waste management, and sustainable production. The study underscores the need for multidimensional…
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Translocal empowerment in transformative social innovation networks
The paper explores how translocal networks empower individuals in social innovation, analyzing five networks (FEBEA, DESIS, Global Ecovillage Network, Impact Hub, Slow Food) through psychological dimensions of empowerment. It discusses the role of these networks in fostering relatedness, autonomy, competence, impact, meaning, and resilience, highlighting the complex interplay of local and global dynamics in achieving…
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Why are social enterprises good candidates for social innovation? Looking for personal and institutional drivers of innovation
This article examines the connection between social innovation and social enterprise, highlighting the lack of comprehensive analysis between these two areas. It offers a historical overview of both concepts, their foundational ideas, and the process by which social innovation occurs within social enterprises. The study suggests that social innovation is a primary outcome in social…
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Strengthening digital collaboration to enhance social innovation capital: an analysis of Italian small innovative enterprises
The study investigates the impact of digital collaboration and digital tools on social innovation capital in Italian small innovative enterprises (SIEs). It found that resource sharing and sharing intensity positively influence SIEs’ innovative capacity, with digital patterns enhancing this effect. The research highlights the importance of digital collaboration in strengthening social innovation within small enterprises.
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Social innovation for a circular economy in social housing
The study examines the role of social housing communities in advancing the circular economy (CE) in urban settings, highlighting the importance of rethinking production and consumption for sustainable resource use. It identifies seven types of social innovation (SI) initiatives that promote resource circularity, outlining the potential benefits, opportunities, and challenges for social housing communities. These…
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Disruptive technologies for the transition of digital economies towards sustainability
The paper explores disruptive technologies, tracing their role from altering socio-economic formations to enabling the Internet of Things (IoT). It identifies innovations like PCs, mobile phones, and AI as core to IoT, predicting 37 billion connected devices by 2024. The study examines disruptive technologies’ economic impact, highlighting their dual creative and destructive nature. Key drivers…
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Open innovation and its effects on economic and sustainability innovation performance
This research investigates how different open innovation partners impact firms’ economic and sustainability innovation performance. It examines whether pursuing both types of innovation goals leads to conflict. By analyzing a cross-sectional sample of industrial firms, the study identifies key drivers of performance, including collaboration with NGOs and intermediaries. It finds that economic and sustainability innovations…
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Social innovation and community energy transitions
This review examines Social Innovation’s (SI) impact on sustainable energy transitions, focusing on low-carbon strategies, civic empowerment, and social goals through governance, policies, and new business models. Analyzing literature through bibliometric and content analysis, it categorizes SI by type, renewable energy source, and geography, highlighting sociotechnical changes, challenges, and enablers. Findings suggest SI plays a…