Building Nurse Leaders: Integrating Policy into Nursing Education.

Sustainability has become an indispensable core consideration when nations formulate their development policies. This study delves into the dynamic correlations between ecosystem services (ESs) and localized Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a typical hilly region in southern China. Various ESs were computed using the InVEST model, while spatial econometric models were employed to assess ES responses to SDG targets at the county, sectoral, and overall spatial levels. The findings revealed the following. (1) From 2005 to 2020, there were differences in the development rates of various SDG targets in Ganzhou. Except for SDG 15, which declined, the development of the other targets showed an overall increasing trend. The development of the various SDG targets was relatively balanced, but SDG 9 and SDG 7 had the highest growth rates, ranging from 9.4% to 10.7% and 9.4% to 10.3%, respectively. The comprehensive SDG assessment index exhibited significant spatiotemporal variation, with a general trend of higher values in the north and lower values in the south. (2) The local ES showed a delayed response to SDG 1 and SDG 2, but there was a significant positive response to SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 6, SDG 8, and SDG 9. However, responses to SDG 7, SDG 11, SDG 13, and SDG 15 showed regional differences. This study not only provides valuable insights for sustainable development in Ganzhou and other regions of China but also offers Chinese perspectives and experiences that may inform global efforts towards SDG implementation. This study fills the gap in existing research by constructing a localized SDG indicator system and quantifying each SDG indicator, further exploring the response of the ES to each SDG in the region. Looking ahead, we anticipate further research to deepen the understanding of the relationship between ESs and SDG targets on a broader geographical scale and over longer timeframes, aiming to provide a more robust scientific foundation for building a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature in the future.

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the impact of implementing the Sustainable Development ‎Goals (SDGs) on community growth and Income using a quantitative approach. ‎ Design/methodology/approach: This study employs SEM-PLS analysis using the WarpPLS ‎‎8.0 analysis tool, chosen due to its ability to analyze complex relationships between variables ‎through structural models. ‎ Findings: The results of the analysis show that the SDGs have a positive and significant ‎influence on growth, with a regression coefficient (β) value of 0.90 and a p-value of 0.01, which ‎is smaller than the significance level of 0.05, indicating that the achievement of the SDGs ‎contributes significantly to the increase in economic growth rate. In addition, the SDGs also ‎have a positive and significant effect on people's Income, with a β value of 0.95 and a p-value ‎of 0.01, which is also smaller than 0.05. These findings show that the implementation of the ‎SDGs principles can accelerate economic growth and increase people's Income. Therefore, ‎development policies that support the achievement of the SDGs are critical to encouraging ‎sustainable economic welfare, and sustainable development policies to prioritize the ‎achievement of the SDGs goals to support long-term financial welfare.‎ Practical implications: By systematically tracking these metrics, stakeholders can begin to ‎quantify how and to what extent CBD and SDG-integrated development in Nusantara influences ‎economic growth, people's incomes, and social-environmental wellbeing, grounding bold ‎national goals in tangible, measurable outcomes.‎ Social implications: The development of Nusantara's CBD presents a pivotal opportunity to ‎create a just, inclusive, and culturally rooted capital if social dimensions are prioritized, ‎including the recognition and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples. Empower ‎communities in design and implementation. Foster inclusive spaces and equitable housing. ‎Promote social cohesion through cultural preservation. Monitor outcomes through SDG-aligned, ‎transparent frameworks. This is a rare opportunity for a socially resilient capital one that ‎reflects the SDG vision in motion, not just concrete and towers.‎ Research limitations/implications: To robustly measure the impacts of CBD SDG on growth ‎and Income in Nusantara-affected populations, research must: bridge data and voice gaps ‎through mixed methods, apply rigorous quasi-experimental designs with control comparisons, ‎and Track outcomes longitudinally aligned with SDG metrics. Embed equity, ecological, and ‎governance dimensions into all analyses.‎ Originality/value: By emphasizing the fusion of CBD planning, SDG integration, and local ‎Income methodological innovation, your research will stand out as an original and valuable ‎contribution, offering both academic rigor and high policy utility for Nusantara and beyond.

Comparison of Indicators for Identification of Least Developed Countries and for Measuring Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals

The relationships of SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production) with other sustainable development goals (SDGs), both direct and indirect, necessitate a systematic analysis to understand its pivotal role in achieving other SDGs. This work focuses on a threefold investigation through a scientometric framework. Initially, the study sought to map and analyze the naturally formed linkages between SDG 12 and other SDGs by examining the literature specifically devoted to SDG 12, thereby revealing the SDGs that are strongly linked to SDG 12. The subsequent phase of the investigation identified prominent topics related to SDG 12 that require detailed exploration. Finally, the selected topics are mined through a methodical approach termed flow vergence gradient analysis, allowing for the revelation of significant contributions within each topic. Through the analysis of the SDG linkage map, SDG 13 (climate action), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities), and SDG 15 (life on land), among others, were recognized as closely linked to SDG 12. Following this identification, five major topics—Industrial Symbiosis, Electronic waste, Carbon emissions, Life Cycle Assessment, and Green products—were deemed suitable for comprehensive mining to extract pivotal contributions. As policy recommendations, adopting a multifaceted approach to e-waste management and sustainable practices is imperative. Implementing consumption-based accounting (CBA) to achieve SDG 12 holistically will be useful. Businesses must align with circular economy principles, minimize hazardous materials, and adhere to low-emission, green supply chain practices. The emphasis is also on the need for proactive R&D collaboration with academia to meet SDG 12 targets, alongside engaging in community awareness through corporate social responsibility initiatives.

This special issue of Development Policy Review reflects on European Union (EU) efforts to build a more effective global development policy amid a rapidly changing international context. As 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals have made clear, global development challenges require collective action if they are to be resolved. Contributions to the special issue explore the ways in which theEUapproaches collective action challenges in different development cooperation frameworks and policy settings. Themes explored include strategies for overcoming collective action problems, the impacts of these interactions onEUand member state aid policies, coherence between development and other policy fields, relations between European and other development actors, and the reception of theEU's efforts in developing countries.

The study focuses on the concept of a circular economy based on industrial ecology. Industry 5.0 has the potential to advance Sustainable Development Goal-9 (SDG-9), fostering innovation, encouraging inclusive and sustainable industry, and building resilient infrastructure by going beyond profit-centered productivity. The research utilized bibliometric analysis to examine the transitions of Industry 5.0 with SDG-9 and circular economy models. The three crucial phrases “sustainable development goals 9,” “circular economy,” or “industry 5.0” were employed to collect data from the Web of Science database during the period 2005-2025. The researchers examined 1,165 papers on performance analysis indicators, viz., most prolific authors, disciplines, universities, etc. We performed scientific mapping on citation analysis, bibliographic coupling of authors and countries, and co-occurrence of keywords using VOSviewer, which displayed network and density visualizations. The results revealed that most papers, 495, were published in the year 2024. The most prolific author among the 4,004 authors leading the analysis is Leng JW, with 19 publications. SDG-9, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, accounted for the highest number of articles published among the 17 SDGs, with 552. Among the documents, 959 were articles published in the English language. The highest affiliation out of 1,732 is Hong Kong Polytechnic University, leading with 34 publications. Premier publishers were Elsevier with 317 publications, MDPI with 295, and IEEE with 198. China led with 276 publications, followed by Italy with 178, India with 155, and England with 123 out of a total of 91 countries. The keyword that appeared most frequently was "industry 5.0," occurring 507 times. The principal findings indicate that Industry 5.0's human-centric approach establishes the social foundation, SDG-9 gives the strategic direction, and the Circular Economy offers the operational model for a sustainable industrial system. Key contributions encompass: (1) a comprehensive theoretical framework integrating these three domains, (2) the identification of specific technological enablers (e.g., artificial intelligence for resource optimization, collaborative robots for remanufacturing) that facilitate this integration, and (3) a precise delineation of the novel findings and their substantial policy and practical implications for businesses, governments, and researchers. The amalgamation creates new opportunities for interdisciplinary study and innovation for scholars. Policymakers and educational institutions may impart the new skills and abilities needed for the shift to Industry 5.0. This integration ensures that technological innovations benefit all facets of society by placing a strong emphasis on human-centric approaches in agriculture and healthcare. Future research should explore the role of renewable energy in achieving sustainable industrialization.

ABSTRACTThe problem of municipal solid waste has remained intractable in Nigeria despite the state’s central role in municipal solid waste management (MSWM). Policy and reforms of the MSWM system have invariably excluded the informal economy, with this exclusion frequently reinforced by uncritical implementation of neo-liberal development policies. Yet, the informal economy fortuitously remains active in solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal. This article is the aggregate outcome of an 8-year multi-stakeholder engagement in MSWM in Nigerian cities. It draws on insights from first-hand qualitative engagement with informal waste workers, interviews with key stakeholders, policy documents, and relevant literature to situate the Nigerian informal waste economy within current international development discourse. While highlighting the implications of social acceptance and inclusion of the waste economy in post-2015 MSWM and development policy, the study notes the lack of an articulate policy on MSWM in Nigeria and canvasses a specific policy to integrate the ubiquitous informal waste economy in MSWM. The paper suggests that inclusion per sé is central to the sustainable development goals (SDGs), and argues that an inclusive MSWM policy in Nigeria is desirable as it maps onto the SDGs which aim to improve lives in the post-2015 development era.

Objective: This study aims to map publication trends on transformative leadership in Indonesian Islamic boarding schools (2015–2025) and examine its relevance to curriculum integration, leadership practices, and sustainable education development. Theoretical framework: The study is grounded in Transformative Leadership Theory and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework initiated by the United Nations, particularly SDG 4, SDG 9, SDG 16, and SDG 17, positioning leadership as a driver of sustainable education. Literature review: The literature highlights the role of transformative leadership in improving motivation, organizational culture, and curriculum innovation in Islamic boarding schools, while revealing limited integration with global sustainability and SDGs-oriented perspectives. Methods: A bibliometric analysis of 373 Scopus-indexed articles (2015–2025) was conducted using Biblioshiny to analyze publication trends, thematic structures, and collaboration networks, with SDGs used as an interpretative lens. Results: The findings show a sharp increase in publications since 2018, with Indonesia as the main research hub and dominant themes related to leadership, character education, and human capital development within boarding schools. Implications: The results support SDG 4 by strengthening leadership capacity and inclusive education, SDG 9 through innovation and technology integration, and SDG 16–17 by promoting ethical institutions and research collaboration. Novelty: This study offers a novel SDGs-oriented bibliometric synthesis that integrates global research trends with the local context of Islamic boarding schools, positioning transformative leadership as a bridge between faith-based education and sustainable development.

Sustainability is a prime concern in the present scenario, and to achieve the United Nations 2030 agenda, every country is putting in its best effort. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 explains Sustainable Cities and Communities’ concern for society. Rapid urbanisation and accommodating the masses, which started shifting from rural to urban society, brought the construction of cities in full swing. This study reviewed the publication and citation trends, sources, trending topics, thematic evolution and thematic map (niche, motor, basic and emerging or declining themes) through metadata extracted from the Scopus database using the Biblioshiny (R-tool) version 4.2.3 open-access software tool. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, only 537 metadata appeared sufficient for the final analysis. This research answered various research questions, an eye-opening lesson in the present scenario, where every country is marching towards achieving the SDG 2030 agenda. Major publications appeared after the launch of the SDG 2030 agenda, i.e., in 2015. Citations also increased after 2016 and reached their peak in 2021 with 1808 citations. Sustainable development goals and sustainability appeared as the most trending topics, whereas, recently, some topics have also emerged which can play a significant role in achieving the SDG 2030 agenda. Various themes such as sustainable development goals, remote sensing, machine learning and Ethiopia have emerged recently that need to be focused on by future researchers to understand this growing concern better, along with the policy development and strict practice approach. More focus is required on the emerging themes, which can be helpful to progress towards SDG 11. More research, and mega-cities with a sustainability approach, can be a milestone in attaining the SDG 11 target.

Water research in support of the Sustainable Development Goal 6: A case study in Belgium

The United Nations (UN) Decade of Ocean Science highlights a need to improve the way in which scientific results effectively inform action and policies regarding the ocean. Our research contributes to achieving this goal by identifying practical actions, barriers, stakeholder contributions and resources required to increase the sustainability of activities carried out in the context of artisanal fisheries to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA) Global Action Plan (GAP) Pillar targets. We conducted a novel ‘social value chain analysis’ via a participatory workshop to elicit perspectives of value chain actors and fisheries stakeholders associated with two Spanish artisanal common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) fisheries (western Asturias—Marine Stewardship Council [MSC] certified, and Galicia—non-MSC certified) about their priorities regarding sustainable octopus production and commercialization. Our adapted Rapfish sustainability framework emphasised the importance of economic, environmental, ethical, institutional, social, and technological indicators to different actors across the value chain. We mapped participants’ shared sustainability priorities (e.g. integrated fisheries management, knowledge-based management, product traceability) to six Rapfish indicators, seven IYAFA Pillars and twelve SDGs to reveal how our results can inform ocean policy and actions. This identified how certification incentives and other cooperative approaches can facilitate environmental, economic and social sustainability (e.g. value-added products, price premiums for producers, gender inclusive organisations); support IYAFA priority outcomes (raised awareness, strengthened science-policy interface, empowered stakeholders, partnerships); and help to achieve UN SDG targets (e.g. SDG 14.b, SDG 17.17). The results can inform actors, stakeholders and policymakers about how different actors contribute to efforts to achieve the SDGs and how to manage priorities for sustainable actions within artisanal fisheries and their value chains. We recommend inclusive and equitable participatory knowledge transfer and governance platforms as part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science and beyond where participants can create theories of change towards sustainability involving the development of multi-sectoral ocean policies framed at the level of the value chain and supported by appropriate governance structures.Graphical

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were initiated as a new chapter in international development and contributed to the use of global goals and the setting of targets as a key tool for defining the international development agenda. Given this growing significance, little is known about how they affect key stakeholder policy preferences, and their wider implications on Universal Primary Education in Nigeria as the second goal (MDG2), which inadvertently neglects secondary and tertiary educations. Domesticating the MDGs and building on the loopholes identified by MDG 2, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were introduced as a broader version of the MDGs. While Goal 2 of the MDGs focuses on achieving Universal Primary Education, Goal 4 of the SDGs addresses quality education across all levels of education. In this regard, this paper focuses on the relationship between the university system and the SDG4. Drawing on data from secondary sources, this paper argues that in order to ensure that the SDGs achieve a remarkable quantum leap in the area of education, the training and development of academics at Nigerian universities must be optimised and prioritised. Relying on the human capital theory, the paper opines that training academics in universities is one of the strategies towards realising Goal 4 of the SDGs. This is because university academics are the major determinants of the quality of academic activities that go on in universities, which are critical to the education system that is in turn a catalyst of development on a sustainable scale.

This paper explores the extent to which global health governance – in the context of the early implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals is grounded in the right to health. The essential components of the right to health in relation to global health are unpacked. Four essential functions of the global health system are assessed from a normative, rights‐based, analysis on how each of these governance functions should operate. These essential functions are: the production of global public goods, the management of externalities across countries, the mobilization of global solidarity, and stewardship. The paper maps the current reality of global health governance now that the post‐2015 Sustainable Development Goals are beginning to be implemented. In theory, the existing human rights legislation would enable the principles and basis for the global governance of health beyond the premise of the state. In practice, there is a governance gap between the human rights framework and practices in global health and development policies. This gap can be explained by the political determinants of health that shape the governance of these global policies. Current representations of the right to health in the Sustainable Development Goals are insufficient and superficial, because they do not explicitly link commitments or right to health discourse to binding treaty obligations for duty‐bearing nation states or entitlements by people. If global health policy is to meaningfully contribute to the realization of the right to health and to rights based global health governance then future iterations of global health policy must bridge this gap. This includes scholarship and policy debate on the structure, politics, and agency to overcome existing global health injustices.

The architecture, engineering, construction, and operation sectors face significant sustainability challenges. These include high greenhouse gas emissions, resource depletion, worker safety concerns, and difficulties balancing cost efficiency with sustainable practices. Digital solutions, such as Digital Building Permits (DBP) and Digital Building Logbooks (DBL), are increasingly promoted as enablers of sustainable construction and building management. However, there is limited research on how they contribute to sustainability in practice. This study applied the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as an analytical framework to assess the sustainability impacts of DBP and DBL. A four-phase methodology was used: (1) expert elicitation to identify relevant SDGs, (2) mapping of DBP and DBL practices to SDG targets, (3) documentation of supporting practices, and (4) validation through a hybrid stakeholder workshop involving 38 participants from across Europe. The study identifies DBP and DBL practices that contribute to ten SDGs, including Good Health and Well-Being, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry and Innovation, Sustainable Cities, and Climate Action. The automatic code-compliance checking of DBP speeds up approval times, reduces errors, increases transparency, and supports carbon reduction, operational efficiency, and equitable access to permitting. It streamlines housing approvals, aiding affordable housing development. DBL facilitates energy-related data management, including the issuing of Energy Performance Certificates and comparing theoretical versus actual energy use. DBL also supports recyclability assessments and design for disassembly, aligning with the principles of the circular economy. This study provides a structured and replicable framework for evaluating the sustainability contributions of digital building permitting and logbooks. It demonstrates how DBP and DBL can be aligned with global sustainability targets, offering a foundation for future empirical research and policy development. Further work is needed to quantify long-term impacts and extend the analysis beyond the European context.

Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a Maqasid Shariah-based Empowerment Index (MSEI) for elderly care institutions to respond to an urgent need for ethical, all-encompassing and sustainable care system. Islamic ethical principles, namely, faith (din), life (nafs), intellect (‘aql), progeny (nasl) and wealth (mal), are incorporated into measurable dimensions within the framework to assist in the evaluation and operational improvement of organizations. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a conceptual methodology to translate Maqasid Shariah principles into actionable indicators aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focusing on spiritual care, health-care quality, family participation, financial sustainability and cultural integration. Findings This study uses five preservations of Maqasid Shariah to integrate ethical, social and operational aspects in elderly care assessment. This study suggests strategies like preventive health services, cultural sensitivity training and transparency in resource management. This framework aligns with global SDGs, bridging faith-based fracking with international care standards for the natural world. Research limitations/implications This study indicates that the MSEI is a conceptual framework necessitating empirical validation in practical contexts. Future study and development should enhance the statistical precision of its weighting model and evaluate its adaptability across other cultural and religious situations. This study uses a conceptual technique that converts Maqasid Shariah concepts into practical indicators based on literature synthesis and stakeholder engagement. These indicators align with the SDGs related to aspects of spiritual care, health-care quality, family involvement, financial sustainability and cultural integration. Weighting procedures, validity considerations and bias mitigation mechanisms are applied to promote integrity and usability across various situations. Practical implications The index serves as a benchmarking and self-assessment tool for care organizations, enabling them to identify gaps and implement improvements. Policymakers can use the framework to inform resource allocation, policy development and capacity building. Social implications By aligning with the SDGs, the index promotes inclusive, equitable and sustainable elderly care systems. It fosters greater community involvement, reinforces family-based caregiving and supports ethical and culturally responsive service provision. Originality/value This paper introduces a novel integration of Islamic ethics with contemporary organizational practices, offering a faith-based yet globally relevant tool to enhance elderly care systems. The MSEI offers a holistic, values-driven model that advances dignity, accountability and sustainability in service delivery.