ICEMGD 8th

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The 8th International Conference on Economic Management and Green Development (ICEMGD 2024) was a hybrid conference which includes several workshops (offline and online) around the world. Dr. Lukáš Vartiak from Comenius University in Bratislava, Dr. Javier Cifuentes-Faura from University of Murcia, Dr. Gbenga Adamolekun from Edinburgh Napier University, Dr. Xinzhong Bao from Beijing Union University, and Dr. Li Chai from China Agricultural University have chaired these workshops on related topics. ICEMGD 2024 provided the participants with good opportunities to exchange ideas and build networks, and it will lead to further collaborations between both universities and other societies.

Workshop

Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Comenius University in Galati, Romania

Workshop Chair: Dr. Lukáš Vartiak, Associate Professor in Comenius University in Bratislava

The workshop aimed to practice using the EFQM Model in a real organization. First, the EFQM Model was presented and all of its criteria were defined. Afterwards, we summarized that the organization must be focused on the needs of customers, and at the same time, it must be responsible. A simplified guide for each organization represents its targeting to achieve quality, not only in products but also in the organizations internal processes and external relations, which is what the EFQM Model serves. Participants received an evaluation sheet based on the principles of the EFQM Model, on which the individual criteria were scored, with a total of a maximum of 1000 points. Before the actual allocation of points in the individual criteria, the practical questions of the participants regarding the very use of the EFQM Model in practice were answered. We used the EFQM Model to assess three globally recognized companies: IKEA, Netflix and Google. As a result, we identified Google as the most valuable company according to the EFQM methodology with 900-975 points. Netflix obtained average values in the range of 700 to 800 points. IKEA received average values of up to 700 points. Workshop participants interacted in assessing individual criteria of the Model.

Research group on economics at University of Murcia, Spain

Workshop Chair: Dr. Javier Cifuentes-Faura, Researcher in University of Murcia

The workshop "Policies to enhance sustainable development through the green economy" brought together several students from the University of Murcia and served to learn and to identify the importance of accountability. The objective of this workshop is to comprehend trends in academic development, expand research themes, enhance academic research and discourse, and foster collaboration on sustainability and economic development research. We specifically concentrate on examining pollution and the energy crises, which are pressing issues in Europe, notably Central and Eastern European nations. We evaluate the influence of economic growth and electricity pricing on pollution for non-household consumers. We study how renewable energies reduce CO2 and GHG emissions in the energy industry. Also how foreign direct investment and electricity prices determine the reduction of GHG and CO2 emissions. Policies aimed at sustainable development and the promotion of renewable energies were also discussed.

Beijing Union University, China

Workshop Chair: Dr. Xinzhong Bao, Professor in Beijing Union University

At the workshop, participants from various universities across the country shared their research. Song Ruobing from Beijing Union University explored the impact of ESG performance on corporate green image, emphasizing its importance in enhancing corporate value. Jing Lulu focused on the security and value release of public data asset circulation, proposing a research framework for multi-stakeholder collaborative governance, offering new perspectives in this field. He Yuhan presented a study on the impact of digital inclusive finance on regional innovation capacity, highlighting the potential of digital finance in promoting innovation. Guo Dongfang discussed the construction of a "sustainable shelf" from the perspective of corporate sustainable development reputation, emphasizing the significant influence of reputation on consumer choices. Ji Jiali from Baoding Polytechnic shared sentiment analysis of KOL’s Weibo comments, presenting insights into social media marketing strategies. Cheng Menghan researched the impact of corporate ESG ratings on employment output from a configuration perspective, revealing the profound significance of ESG ratings in the job market. The participants fully exchanged their views on the workshop's theme, and the event concluded successfully.

International College Beijing, China Agricultural University, China

Workshop Chair: Dr. Li Chai, Associate Professor in China Agricultural University

The workshop Environmental Economics and Sustainable Business was successfully held on September 21, 2024, at China Agricultural University, Beijing. Chaired by Dr. Li Chai, Associate Professor at China Agricultural University, the workshop gathered more than 20 participants, primarily Agribusiness majors, to engage in discussions on the environmental economics and sustainable business practices. A total of 11 groups delivered presentations, covering a wide array of topics, including the valuation of natural resources, the impact of environmental policies, and innovations in green technology. The workshop emphasized the importance of integrating environmental sustainability into business strategies, highlighting the economic benefits of adopting sustainable practices. The workshop also facilitated a comprehensive exchange of ideas, addressing critical issues such as sustainable finance, renewable energy, and policy development, while offering forward-looking insights on balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship.

Online Session

The online session of the 8th International Conference on Economic Management and Green Development (ICEMGD 2024) was held on on September 26, 2024. Dr. Lukáš Vartiak from Comenius University in Bratislava and Dr. Javier Cifuentes-Faura from University of Murcia have given keynote speeches on related topics of business, finance, economics, and management, etc. Also, we invited authors of qualified papers to deliver oral presentations at the Online Session. The authors have presented their studies of managerial characteristics, digitalization of business, consumer behavior, etc. Questions from the audience were collected and answered by the presenters.

Highlights

Videos

You can find the Youtube Playlist of online session Here.

Publications

Accepted papers by ICEMGD 2024 will be published in Applied Economics and Policy Studies (AEPS) (Print ISSN 2731-4006) by Springer Nature or Advances in Economics Management and Political Sciences (AEMPS) (Print ISSN 2754-1169). They will be submitted to Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Google Scholar and other databases for indexing.The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

Title: Applied Economics and Policy Studies (AEPS)
Press: Springer Nature, Germany
ISSN: 2731-4006 2731-4014 (electronic)
Title: Advances in Economics Management and Political Sciences (AEMPS)
Press: EWA Publishing, United Kingdom
ISSN: 2754-1169 2754-1177 (electronic)

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