Handbook of Research on Solving Societal Challenges Through Sustainability-Oriented Innovation

Luísa Cagica Carvalho (Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal & CEFAGE, University of Évora, Portugal), Paulo Bogas (Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal), Jordana Kneipp (Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil), Lucas Avila (Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil), and Elis Ossmane (Universidade Aberta, Portugal)

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Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781668461235

ISBN13 Softcover: 9781668461242

EISBN13: 9781668461259

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6123-5

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In light of deeply dynamic and challenging contexts, innovation as a driver of sustainability could provide recommendations and real solutions to achieve a better world. Sustainable technologies are a critical aspect of modern innovation, as they consider natural resources and foster economic and social development. The goal of these technologies is to drastically reduce environmental and ecological risks and to create a sustainable product.

The Handbook of Research on Solving Societal Challenges Through Sustainability-Oriented Innovation emphasizes the importance of innovation and sustainability as a possible solution for the challenges of society and reflects on the trends and opportunities for the coming decades. Covering key topics such as big data, innovation, digitalization, circular economy, and artificial intelligence, this premier reference source is ideal for industry professionals, government officials, computer scientists, policymakers, researchers, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Aging
Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Circular Economy
Customer Experience
Digitalization
Innovation
Marketing
Smart Technologies
Social Responsibility
Sustainability

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Luísa Carvalho held a PhD in Management in University of Évora – Portugal. Professor of Management on Department of Economics and Management, Institute Polytecnic of Setubal– Portugal. Guest professor in international universities teaches in courses of master and PhDs programs. Researcher at CEFAGE (Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics) University of Evora – Portugal. Author of several publications in national and international journals, books and book chapters.

Jordana Kneipp is a Full Professor of the School of Business Administration, Federal University of Santa Maria. Doctor and Master in Business Administration from the Post-graduate in Business Administration from the Federal University of Santa Maria. Graduated in Business Administration from the Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil. Areas of study in strategy, innovation and sustainability.

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