Community Empowerment, Sustainable Cities, and Transformative Economies

International Conference on Business, Economics, Management, and Sustainability (BEMAS) 2-3 July 2021
Preface
Contents
Foreword- Sustainable and Resilient Economies, Theoretical Considerations
References
Conference Keynote- After COVID-19: Building Inclusive and Sustainable Economies for Resilience
1 Introduction
2 The Growth Paradigm
3 Economic and Social Impacts of COVID-19
4 Transformative Resilience
5 Alternatives for Transformative Resilience
6 Conclusion
References
An MMT Perspective on How Agenda 30 Could Be Implemented in Australia
1 Introduction
2 The Job Guarantee in a ``Nutshell´´
3 The Green New Deal in a ``Nutshell´´
4 Industry-Policies and Economic Development
5 Metrics for Short-Changing Nature
6 Conclusion
References
How Resilient Is the Investment Climate in Australia? Unpacking the Driving Factors
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 The Empirical Model
4 Data Sources
5 Estimation Techniques and Results
5.1 Testing for Stationarity
5.2 Johansen Cointegration Tests
5.3 Vector Error Correction Model
5.4 Impulse Response Analysis
5.5 Variance Decomposition
5.6 Conclusions
Appendix 1 Descriptive Statistics. Australia: 1980-2015
Appendix 2 Responses of INV to Cholesky One S.D. (d.f. Adjusted) Innovations, Australia: 1980-2015
References
Economic Resilience During COVID-19´s First Year: Case Studies of Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Panama
1 Introduction
2 Case Studies
2.1 Costa Rica
2.2 Dominican Republic
2.3 Panama
3 Performance during the 2020 Pandemic
4 Discussion and Conclusion
Annexes
References
Entrepreneurship, Knowledge-Economy and Economic Success of Cities: A Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Research Profiling
2.2 Themes Identification
2.3 Social Capital
2.4 Knowledge-Economy and Human Capital
2.5 Resilience as a New Paradigm
2.6 Identified Research Gaps
3 Conclusion
References
Urbanisation and Sustainable Development: Econometric Evidence from Australia
1 Introduction
2 Methodology and Data
2.1 Empirical Model for Economic Growth
2.2 Empirical Model for Carbon Emissions
2.3 Estimation Strategies
2.4 Data
3 Empirical Results
3.1 Unit Root Test
3.2 Long-Run Estimates for Economic Growth
3.3 Long-Run Estimates for Carbon Emissions
4 Conclusion and Policy Implications
References
Application of Data Analysis and Big Data in Auditing
1 Introduction
2 Method
3 Big Data
4 Big Data Analysis in Auditing
5 Theoretical Foundations and Research Background
6 Rhetorical Strategies Help to Gain Legitimacy
7 Identification
8 Environmental Capability Theory
9 Perform Big Data Analysis Through the Process of Extraction, Conversion, and Execution
10 Challenges and Barriers in Applying Big Data Analysis
11 Discussion and Conclusion
References
Urbanisation and Well-Being of Ageing Population in the Twenty-first Century: A Scoping Review of Available Assessment Tools
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 A Priori
2.2 The Guiding Question
2.3 Eligibility Criteria
2.4 Search Objectives
2.5 Search Results
3 Findings
4 Discussion
4.1 Multi-dimensionality of well-being
4.2 Establishing the Well-being Framework
4.3 Dichotomy in Measurement of Well-being: Data Source and Its Influence in Dimensions Selection
4.4 Socio-demographic Covariates & Relevance
4.5 Assessment Model and Future Work
5 Conclusions
References
Finding a Balance Between Quiet Work and Being Social: Exploring Coworking Space Needs of Digital Nomads in Terms of Amenities...
1 Introduction
2 Defining Digital Nomads, the City of Chiang Mai and Coworking Spaces
3 Methods
4 Discussion
4.1 Ergonomic Furniture and a Quiet Environment
4.2 Community and Social Activities
4.3 Coworking Spaces - The Importance of Finding a Balance
4.4 The Nomadic Urge, Local Factors and Membership Fees
5 Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Growing Strangler Figs in Coconuts. Ideation of Carbon-Negative, Living Infrastructure
1 Introduction
1.1 Living Root Bridges - Background Information
1.2 Living Root Bridges and Tourism
1.3 Strangler Figs
1.4 Strangler Figs in Cities
1.5 Anastomosis of Strangler Figs
1.6 Whole Coconuts
2 Methods
2.1 Experimental Design and Sampling Procedure
2.2 Coconut Treatments
2.3 Relative Cost
2.4 Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis
3 Results
3.1 Diametric Growth
3.2 Leaf Count
3.3 Mass Accumulation
4 Discussion
5 Limitations of the Study
6 Conclusion
References
Is a Low and Fixed Price for Mitigation Credits Effective in Reducing Deforestation Emissions?
1 Introduction
1.1 Layout of the Article
1.2 The Key Aims
1.3 Scope of This Study
2 Assessment of the Literature
2.1 Theoretical Issues Identified in the Literature
2.1.1 Rationale for REDD+
2.1.2 The Economic Incentives Rationale for REDD+
2.1.3 Global Public Goods
2.1.4 Mutual Benefit
2.1.5 Country Ownership
3 Methodology
4 Results
4.1 Strengths
4.1.1 Lower Investment Is Required for a Given Amount of Emissions Reductions from Deforestation. This Leaves More Funds Avail...
4.1.2 Raising the Price Does Not Mean Greater Payments Overall Because the Total Volume of Payments Is Capped by a Budget
4.2 Weaknesses
4.2.1 Does Not Align with the Concept of Country Ownership
4.2.2 A Fixed and Lower Price for RBPs Results in a High Probability of a Lower Return from Forest Conservation Compared with ...
4.2.3 Fewer Funds Are Available to Deal with Equity Issues Such as the Compensation of Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples
4.2.4 A Low Price Means That Forest Conservation Is Restricted to Areas That Have Low Opportunity Costs which Is Often Indigen...
4.2.5 Developing Countries Finance a Global Common Good at a Net Cost to Themselves
4.2.6 Widening the Gap in Carbon Prices Leads to a Lessening of the Efficiency to the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy
4.3 Opportunities
4.3.1 If Compliance Markets for REDD+ RBPs Become Widespread, Compliance RBPs May Replace Low Priced Payments from ODA, Leavin...
4.4 Threats
4.4.1 If Returns to Agriculture Increase It May Require Greater Payment to Maintain Country Ownership But a Fixed Price Means ...
4.4.2 The Ineffectiveness of REDD+ Based on Low Fixed Prices May Lead to Greater Efforts to Remove Deforestation Related Produ...
4.4.3 Current Pilot Programs Are Not Representative of Future Compliance Markets
5 Conclusion
References
Vietnam and Motorcycles: Dialectics and Commensurate Adaptations
1 Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Research Objectives
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Documentary Review and Input Materials
2.2 Expert Interviews and Input Materials
2.3 The Hypothetical Model
2.4 Quantitative Data Survey
2.5 Analytical Methods
3 Results
3.1 Ordinal Logistic Vs. Spearman Vs. Generalised Linear Models
3.2 Exploratory Factor Analyses
3.3 Re-modelling and Correlation Structure
4 Limitations
4.1 Implications Applicable to Researchers
5 Conclusions
Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
References
Decentralised Urban Waste Management: A Case Study of Solid Waste Management in Two Indian Cities - Thiruvananthapuram and Ben...
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology
3.1 Limitations and Ethical Consideration
4 Status of Waste Management
4.1 Thiruvananthapuram
4.2 Bengaluru
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion
References
The Major Underlying Factors Behind the Rise of Cairns as a First World Tropical City
1 Introduction
2 Growing Global Markets
3 Advances in Transport and Communications Technology
4 Development of Technology Suited to the Tropics
4.1 Health
4.2 Temperature Control
4.3 Clothing
4.4 Gardening and Household Maintenance
4.5 Hazard Reduction
5 Success Breeds Success
6 Looking Forward
References
Sustainable Cities and Modern Built Heritage: The Value of Art Deco in Brisbane
1 Introduction- Why a Sustainable City?
2 Review of the Literature: The Value of Modern Built Heritage
3 Why Should Sustainable Cities Utilise their Modern Built Heritage?
4 Scope of the Study: Brisbane as a Sustainable City
5 Art Deco Preservation in Brisbane
6 Methodology
7 Results and Discussion
7.1 The Value of Art Deco Modern Built Heritage in Brisbane
7.1.1 Authenticity
7.1.2 Aesthetic Appeal
7.2 Artistic and Architectural Achievement
7.2.1 Character
8 Art Deco MBH and Brisbane Sustainable City
9 Conclusion
References
The Application of Netnography as a Tool for Understanding Visitors´ Resilience: The Case of Villages in Central Java
1 Introduction
2 Resilience in the Tourism Industry
3 Theoretical Framework
4 Knowledge Gap
5 Scope of the Study
6 Methodology
7 Data and Data Sources
7.1 Data Collection and Preparation
8 Charting of the Data
9 Thematic Analysis
10 Interpretations and Discussion
10.1 Spiritual Aspects and Cultural Awareness
10.2 Emotional Factors
10.3 Educational Aspects
10.4 Physical Challenges
10.5 Care for the Natural Environmental
10.6 Recreational Aspect
10.7 Economic Aspect
11 Conclusion
References
Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Media Representations of Responsible Coffee Tourism Practices in Indonesia
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Defining the Responsible Coffee Tourism
2.2 Pandemic in Indonesia & Crisis Management
2.3 Media Effects on the Public Learning Curve
3 Method
4 Result
4.1 The archive´s Profile
4.2 The Actors of the Discourses
4.3 Thematic Summary from Leximancer
4.3.1 The Initial Time Themes (T1)
4.3.2 The Second Midpoint Themes (T2)
4.3.3 The Third Midpoint Themes (T3)
5 Discussion
5.1 Key Actor of Responsible Coffee Tourism Discourse During the Pandemic
5.2 The Themes of Responsible Coffee Tourism Practices During the Pandemic
6 Conclusion
References
Community Resilience: Do Differences in COVID-Induced Regional Economic Impacts Draw Different Community Initiatives in Respon...
1 Introduction
2 Community Resilience and Community-Based Initiatives
3 Socio-Economic Profile of Townsville and Cairns
3.1 Methods
3.2 Results and Discussion
4 Townsville
5 Cairns
6 Conclusions
7 Limitations
References
Towards Developing a Multisensory Scale to Capture Attributes of Heritage Boutique Hotels
1 Introduction
2 Heritage Boutique Hotels
2.1 Importance of Multisensory Experiences
3 Methodology
4 Sample Overview
5 Results - Phase 1 Thematic Analysis
6 Results - Phase 2 Multisensory Elements
7 Discussion
8 Conclusion
References
Exploring the Role of Reef-Friendly, Edible Packaging in Reducing Plastic Pollution: Proposition of a Conceptual Model Explain...
1 Introduction
2 Context: The Plastic Packaging Crisis
2.1 Food Packaging and Plastic Pollution
2.2 Public Policy Response to the Plastic Waste Challenge
2.3 Industry Response: Bioplastics and Edible Packaging
3 Literature Review: Theoretical Models
4 Pro-Environmental Behaviour
4.1 Habitual Behaviour and Consumer Response to Packaging Design
5 Market Segmentation and Sustainable Lifestyles
5.1 Sustainable Lifestyles and Spill-Over Effects
5.2 Personal Factors: Perceived Risk and Uncertainty
5.3 Interdependencies Between the Food Product and Packaging Attributes
6 Propositions
7 Summary
Appendix 1
References
The Kaleidoscope of Changing Values: Are We Heading Towards Responsible Consumption and Sustainable Society? Lessons from Pune...
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 The Theoretical Framework
4 Scope of the Study
5 Methods and Sources of Data
6 The Sampling Process and the Participants
7 The Process of Data Collection
7.1 Focus Group Questions
8 Thematic Analysis
9 Limitations
10 Step 6- Conclusion
References
Exploring Sustainable Meat Consumption Intentions in a Pakistani Collectivist Culture: Utilising the Theory of Planned Behavio...
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Sustainable Meat Consumption
2.2 The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)
2.2.1 Perceived Behavioural Control
2.2.2 Collectivist Culture
2.2.3 Pro-Environmental Attitude
2.3 Research Hypotheses
3 Scope of the Study
4 Methods
4.1 Survey Instrument
4.2 Data Collection Procedure and Analysis Technique
5 Analysis and Results
5.1 Demographics of Respondents
5.2 Measurement Model
5.3 Convergent Validity
5.4 Discriminant Validity
5.5 Structural Modeling and Hypotheses Testing
6 Discussion and Implications
7 Limitations and Future Research Direction
Appendix 1: Research Survey
Response Scale
Theoretical Constructs
References
Financialisation and Environmental Goals of 2030 Agenda
1 Introduction
1.1 Inequality
2 Financial Regulation
3 Financial Rhetoric
4 Conclusion
References
Geography, Climate and Life Satisfaction
1 Background and Introduction
2 Wellbeing Research in Economics
2.1 The Literature Review Strategy
2.2 Subjective Wellbeing and Utility
2.3 Subjective Wellbeing, Happiness and Life Satisfaction
2.4 The Life Satisfaction Method and Its Domains
2.5 Objective and Subjective Variables
2.6 Factors Found to Influence Variations in LS
3 Life Satisfaction in Context: The Relevance of Geography, the Contribution of the Natural Environment and Climate
3.1 The Relevance of Geography: Regional Variations and Scale of Observation
3.2 Contribution of the Natural Environment and Climate to LS
4 Proposed Research Agenda
4.1 Research Objective 1: Investigate Geographic Variations in LS and LS Contributing Factors and Explain Possible Patterns
4.2 Research Objective 2: Explore and Investigate the Combined Effect of Climate and Environmental Variables on LS at a Local ...
5 Conclusion
References
Sustainable and Resilient Community in the Times of Crisis: The Greater Sydney Case
1 Introduction
2 Objectives and Significance
3 Methodology
4 Conceptual Framework
5 Analytical Framework
6 Findings and Analysis
7 Discussion
8 The Way Forward: Rethinking Urban Living
9 Conclusions
References
Mining the Future: A Meta-ethnographical Synthesis of the Broken Hill Mining Community
1 Introduction
1.1 Polanyi´s `Double-Movement´
1.2 Social Class Theory, or Culture Theory?
1.3 Research Question
2 Methodology
3 Methods
4 Broken Hill: The `Mecca of Unionism´
5 1892: `The Great Depression´
6 Collins House
7 The Big Strike
8 The Big Easy: The Lead Bonus
9 CRA: A Final Reckoning
10 Mining the Future
11 Conclusion
References
Integrated Risk Management, a Conduit to Building Resilient and Sustainable Local Government Communities: A Scoping Review
1 Background
2 Method
2.1 Importance of Qualifying Criteria
2.2 The Protocol
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Mapping the Research Landscape
3.2 Gaps Identification
3.3 Study Gap 1: Integration of Risk Management with Strategy and Performance
3.4 Study Gap 2: Process to Cascade/Deploy a Long-Term Strategic Plan
3.5 Study Gap 3: Legislated Mandate to ERM Implementation
3.6 Study Gap 4: Methodology
3.7 Thematic Presentations
4 Conclusion
References
Does Covid-19 Spark the End of Globalisation?
1 Introduction
2 Is Covid-19 a Threat to Globalisation?
3 Is Covid-19 a Black Swan Event?
4 Economic Cycles
4.1 Kondratiev´s Waves
4.2 Keynesian Cycles
4.3 Austrian School
4.4 Monetarism
4.5 Is Covid-19 Part of an Economic Cycle?
5 Hegemonic Cycles
5.1 Hegemons
5.2 Globalisation and Hegemony
6 Current Politics
7 The New Normal
7.1 The Future
8 Summary and Conclusion
References
The Role of Political Leadership in Shaping Integrated Urban Policy Frameworks in the City of Semarang, Indonesia
1 Introduction
1.1 Research Significance and Knowledge Gap
1.2 Literature Review and Theoretical Framework
1.3 Study Area
2 Methods
2.1 Data Collection
2.2 Data Analysis
3 Discussions and Findings
3.1 Decentralisation and Development Planning Process
3.2 The Local Political Leadership
References
Funding Social Protection from Data After COVID-19: Potential Contribution of the Right to Benefit from Scientific Progress
1 Introduction
2 Social Protection During COVID-19
3 Social Protection and Rebuilding Better
4 Funding Social Protection from Data: Human Rights Arguments
5 Conclusion
References
Fiscal Implications - Inclusive Growth and Climate Change Resilience: A Scoping Study of Existing Policy in Selected ASEAN Cou...
1 Introduction
2 Methodology & Methods
2.1 Stage 1: Scoping Review - Method
2.2 Stage 2: Document Analysis - Method
3 Execution of Methods
3.1 Scoping Review
3.2 Document Analysis
3.3 Themes Identification
3.4 Thematic Analysis of the Documents
3.5 Identified Gaps
4 Conclusion
References
Community Empowerment as a Tool to Reduce Unemployment: Contrasting Cases of Iceland and Ireland
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology
4 Labour Market Policies - Comparative Analysis
5 Unemployment Indicators - Comparative Analysis
6 Discussion and Concluding Remarks
References
Impact of Covid-19: How to Achieve Resilience in the Indonesian Agricultural Sector?
1 Introduction
2 Method and Data
2.1 Data
2.2 The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Agriculture
3 Agriculture and Farmers
3.1 Food Availability, Needs, and Distribution
3.2 Trade-in Main Agricultural Commodities
4 Mitigation Mechanisms for the Impact of Covid-19 and Efforts to Achieve Agricultural Resilience
4.1 Implementation of Agricultural Development Management in Times of Crisis and Beyond
4.2 Accurate and Fair Logistics System
4.3 Supply Chain Management During the Pandemic
5 Conclusion
References
Strategies to Enhance the Development of Organic Coffee to Support Local Economic Resource Growth. The Case of Wonokerso Villa...
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Strategy to Support Local Economic Resource Growth
2.2 Organic Coffee Development
3 Methodology
3.1 Methods
4 Scope of Study
5 Data Analysis
6 Result and Discussion
6.1 Internal Factor Analysis Summary (IFAS)
6.2 External Factor Analysis Summary (EFAS)
6.3 Cartesian Diagram of Organic Coffee Development in Wonokerso Village
6.4 Strategy Using TOWS matrix
7 Conclusion
Attachment 1 The Action Plan of Organic Coffee Development in Wonokerso
References
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Socio-Economic Conditions of Rural Communities in Central Java
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results and Discussion: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Central Java
3.1 Result
3.2 Discussion
4 Conclusion
5 Recommendation
References
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Prices Volatility of the Main Foodstuffs in Indonesia
1 Introduction
2 Research Methods
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 The Price Movement of 10 Main Food Commodities in Indonesia
3.2 COVID-19 Cases
3.2.1 Correlation Analysis
3.2.2 Price Volatility Analysis
Price Volatility Before COVID-19 Pandemic
Price Volatility During COVID-19 Pandemic
4 Conclusion
References
Impact of Covid-19 on Empowering Garlic Farmers in Indonesia
1 Introduction
2 Methods and Data
3 Result and Discussion
3.1 Technical Aspects
3.1.1 Availability of Superior Quality Seeds at Farmer Level
3.1.2 Cultivation Technology
3.1.3 Optimal Land Use
3.1.4 Expansion of Planting Area
3.1.5 Planting Time
3.2 Non-technical Aspect
3.2.1 Empowering Farmers on Garlic Technology Innovations
3.2.2 Pro Farmers Policy
4 Conclusion
References
Correction to: Vietnam and Motorcycles: Dialectics and Commensurate Adaptations
Correction to: Chapter 13 in: T. Chaiechi, J. Wood (eds.), Community Empowerment, Sustainable Cities, and Transformative, Econ...