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- ItemRenewable energy transition in Europe in the context of renewable energy transition processes in the world. A review.(Elsevier, 2024-12-06) Igliński, Bartłomiej; Kiełkowska, Urszula; Mazurek, Krzysztof; Druzynski, Sebsatian; Pietrzak, Michał Bernard; Kumar, Gopalakrishnan; Veeramuthu, Ashokkumar; Skrzatek, Mateusz; Zinecker, Marek; Piechota, GrzegorzBoth the global and European energy sectors have been undergoing a deep transition for several years, associated with a reduction in the overall share of conventional coal-based energy in favor of new technologies, especially energy from renewable sources (RES). This transition is moving from centralized production towards distributed technologies and from providing only energy to end users towards combining innovative products and services with it. Electricity consumers are becoming prosumers connected to the grid and generating an increasing amount of energy. The original goal of decision-makers was to stop global warming and improve air quality. After Russia’s aggression of Ukraine in 2022, the EU transition efforts accelerated, and concerns about the climate were joined by issues related to energy security. After the painful experiences of the last several months, Europe wants to become independent from energy raw materials and their unstable suppliers as soon as possible, securing markets against price fluctuations, blackmail and unfair practices of some sellers. The aim of the article is to describe the current situation of energy and heat production from RES in selected countries in the aspect of contemporary energy transition (ET) processes. The achievement of the goal made it possible to present the European RES market in 2022, discuss the actions taken by European countries towards decarbonization and propose recommendations for the further development of the renewable energy market. The ET in Europe has been going on for over a dozen years, although there are countries, such as Norway, that use almost 100 % of renewable energy, as well as those that still largely use conventional fuels, such as Poland. In European countries, the energy mix of renewable energy, energy storage and green hydrogen should be developed. Green hydrogen produced in the electrolysis process from surplus renewable energy is an energy carrier with versatile applications both in the energy sector and in European industry.
- ItemEXPLORING THE APPROACHES TOWARDS SUPPORT OF ACADEMIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP: EVIDENCE FROM AN EMERGING MARKET(VILNIUS GEDIMINAS TECH UNIV, 2024-12-24) Zinecker, Marek; Pěnčík, Jan; Kocmanová, Alena; Meluzín, Tomáš; Balcerzak, Adam Przemyslaw; Pietrzak, Michał BernardOver the past three decades, an exponentially growing body on elements and actors of the concept of an entrepreneurial university has emerged. Compared to its western European counterparts, however, the idea of the third role of the university has only recently been implemented in Central and Eastern European countries, and thus both research and entrepreneurial practice grapple with empirical results. In this paper, we attempt to fill this gap while adopting a case study approach to examine the issue of what resources a prominent technical university operating in the emerging market of the Czech Republic transfers to academic ventures to utilise and commercialise university research results. Within a survey, nine academic founders and two university representatives were interviewed to assess the role of university resources in facilitating academic entrepreneurship. Our research results suggest that creating infrastructure to foster the third role of universities in an emerging market is a complex and long-term issue. Formal institutions embedded in the intra-university organisational structure, such as knowledge transfer offices and entrepreneurial centres, need to be equipped with sufficient resources and competences. Skilled people with their own network of contacts to intra-university departments and external environment represented by regional incubators, venture capital providers, business angel associations, and experienced entrepreneurs should be involved in the process of creating and increasing capacity. Furthermore, the upcoming agenda should undoubtedly acknowledge the significant role of entrepreneurship education with a focus on talent recognition and entrepreneurship training to impact the entrepreneurial intentions of researchers and students. Overall, we also conclude that the motivation of academics to commercialise their inventions could be positively affected by the applied concepts of assessing their performance. Finally, this study shows that measures at all management levels have to be adopted to create a vital organisational culture that will be in alignment with the vision of entrepreneurial university. The novelty of this paper is twofold. First, the study provides a useful methodological concept of data collection as the multi-level approach was applied for studying the phenomenon of entrepreneurial university. Furthermore, the research findings have valuable implications for university authorities, as well as national and local policy makers, in creating growth programmes and supporting the entrepreneurial mindset.
- ItemSustainable development of smart cities through municipal waste incinerators: the examples of artificial intelligence in technological entrepreneurship(Walter de Gruyter, 2024-12-24) Czemiel-Grzybowska, Wioletta; Pavláková Dočekalová, Marie; Ratajczak-Mrozek, Milena; Thompson, CindyThe article aims to analyse AI’s use for optimising management processes in urban waste incineration plants, making them consistent with the implementation of the sustainable development goals SDG #11 and SDG #12. The triangulation of research methods was chosen to achieve the most reliable research outcomes. The case study was the selected qualitative method. Among the available techniques, two were selected: Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI) and in-depth interviews, both of which were employed to gather the necessary data. Scientific research analysed the AI-based technologies used by individual incinerators. The analysis encompassed trends in waste incineration plants utilising AI for sustainable development in smart cities, particularly for achieving SDG#11 and SDG#12, focusing on leveraging AI to enhance environmental outcomes. The effect of using AI in municipal waste incineration plants for SDG#11 and SDG#12 can be applied to other entities implementing the principles of sustainable development in smart cities. The identified trends underscore the importance of adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans that address inclusion, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation.
- ItemImpact of ISO 14 001, ISO 9 001 and ISO 45 001 on economic performance and competitive potential of European companies(Tomas Bata University, 2024-12-30) Pavláková Dočekalová, Marie; Balcerzak, Adam Przemyslaw; Luňáček, Jiří; Doubravský, Karel; Meluzín, Tomáš; Łapińska, JustynaIn this paper, we investigate the impact of voluntary standards and approaches in environmental management (ISO 14 000 or EMS), quality management (ISO 9000) and occupational health and safety management (OHSAS 45001) on economic performance of European companies. From the perspective of business practices, implementation of these standards is currently considered as one of the basic tools for building competitive potential of companies. We used a sample of 442 European listed companies for the period 2017-2021. The key analytical tools utilized to identify and model the relationships between management system certifications and economic variables were multivariate regression analysis and logistic regression. The study has found no significant direct impact of ISO certifications on economic performance. The expected benefits of these certifications are context-dependent and are influenced by existing regulatory frameworks and market maturity. The study suggests insignificant effects of these certifications in mature, highly regulated markets. Another finding is that firms with lower economic performance are more likely to adopt management system certifications, supporting the hypothesis that firms with lower productivity seek certification to achieve efficiency gains and build basic competitive advantages. The findings are set in the context of a strict regulatory environment in Europe, where existing regulation may mitigate other benefits of certifications. The study also considers the potential saturation of certifications in developed economies, which could reduce their competitive advantage. The analysis includes a time series covering the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods and finds no significant benefits of these certifications for economic resilience during COVID-19.
- ItemThe Role of Digital Transformation on Sustainable Human Resource Management(SCIENDO, 2025-05-15) Hornungová, Jana; Petrová, KateřinaDigitization, sustainability, and human resources are topics that primarily influence activity of organizations today. Technological revolution is fundamentally affecting all industries and has socioeconomic consequences by using advances digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, etc. The current trend of business forces business leaders to reorganize the business to support digital transformation with sustainability challenges. This contribution deals with the role of digital transformation as a strategic instrument, strengthening the economies of a number of countries and the efficiency of organizations in the digital age. Paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review on the role of digital transformation in sustainable human resource management. The aim is to understand the current state of research, identify key subjects and provide insights into the future directions of this field. Results confirm that the digital transformation has the potential to support sustainability. In future developments, companies need to integrate sustainability considerations into their digital strategies and see digital transformation as an enabler of sustainable development. In this way, organizations can achieve operational efficiencies, become more competitive, drive innovation and contribute to the sustainability.