Electronics and Communications Technology

Electronic Commerce Management for Business

Global Sustainable Development
Integration of Digital and Human-Centric Pathways

Editors: Kavita Indapurkar, PhD
Neeru Sidana, PhD
Iqbal Thonse Hawaldar, PhD

Global Sustainable Development

In production
Pub Date: Forthcoming May 2026
Hardback Price: $180 USD | £140 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779644138
E-Book ISBN: 9781779644145
Pages: est. 310pp w index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Series: Electronic Commerce Management for Business
Notes: 12 color and 21 b/w illustrations


Reviews
“A meticulously curated volume . . . a comprehensive exploration of this dynamic synergy across distinct yet interconnected issues. . . . Paints a holistic picture of the transformative path and potential of harnessing digitalization towards achieving sustainable development . . . offering actionable insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of achieving sustainability in the face of global environmental challenges.”
—From the Foreword by Mustafa Kamal, Associate Professor,
Department of Basic Sciences, College of Science and Theoretical Studies, Saudi Electronic University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Living in the age of innovation, many new concepts are emerging, and digital interventions coupled with human centric-approach toward sustainability serve as a beacon of hope. Today, the search for the best ways to synthesize efforts for development with environment and social well-being is even more important than ever. In this context, this new volume, Global Sustainable Development: Integration of Digital and Human-Centric Pathways, is a visionary exploration of the intersection between digitalization and the imperative Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This groundbreaking book meticulously dissects how harnessing the power of digital innovation can pave the way for a global sustainable future across seven crucial SDGs.

In a world grappling with environmental crises, this book illuminates how digital technologies can propel climate action through real-time data analytics, smart energy management, and eco-friendly solutions. The book navigates the role of digital platforms in fostering gender equality and reducing inequalities, empowering marginalized communities through enhanced access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.

Addressing poverty and economic growth, the book delves into how digital inclusion can uplift underserved populations, stimulate entrepreneurship, and facilitate financial inclusion. The book masterfully demonstrates how digitalization serves as a catalyst for crafting sustainable infrastructure, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing urban planning.

Topics include hindrances to digital sustainability, fintech adoption in banking, techno-mediated education, technology for green energy harvesting and pollution control, rise of green infrastructure, harnessing the power of oceans through digital technology, and much more.

Through insightful chapters, the book envisions the seamless integration of affordable and clean energy solutions within the global digital landscape. This volume casts a transformative spotlight on the symbiotic relationship between digitalization and sustainable development, offering a roadmap for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and citizens to navigate this dynamic frontier. With meticulous research and visionary prose, this book propels readers toward a future where digital innovation harmonizes with SDGs, shaping the world’s sustainable destiny.

CONTENTS:
Foreword by Mustafa Kamal

Preface

1. Hindrance to Digital Sustainability: Exploring Negative Emotions, Identity Avoidance, and Brand Hate in Determining Switching Intentions and Negative Electronic Word-of-Mouth (eWOM) Globally
Garima Mathur, Chanda Gulati, Abhijeet Singh Chauhan, and Firdous Ahmad Malik

2. Global Trends in Fintech Adoption in Banking: A Bibliometric Analysis of Financial Inclusion and Technology Acceptance
Suma K. G., Sangeeta Jauhari, Vinod M. Lakhwani, and Samanta

3. The Nature and Extent of Techno-Mediated Education in Bangladesh: Role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Post-Covid Era
Md. Khaledamin, Farheen Hassan, and Rezbin Nahar

4. Emerging Technology for Green Energy Harvesting and Pollution Control Toward Environment Sustainability
Ramesh Chandra Nayak, Shekar K., Amey Raju Khedikar, Akshata Musal, Suryavanshi Bhagyeshkumar Vijaybhaz, Sandhya R. Jalgar, and Debashree Padhi

5. The Role of Digital Technologies in Transforming Carbon Emission Management: An Empirical Study of Global Industry Practices and Sustainability Outcomes
Parineeta Goswami and Jorge Isaac Torres Manrique

6. Redefining Global Landscapes: The Rise of Green Infrastructure
Lila Simon, Abino Simon, Aalbin Simon, and Alvin Varghese

7. From Grey to Green Infrastructure: The Global Shift Toward Nature-Based Solutions in Landscape Design
Sejal Tejwani, Satyanarayana Murty Dogga, and Ramakrishnan Radhakrishnan

8. Value Chain Assessment as a Tool to Empower Women of Herat, Farah, and Badghis in Afghanistan
Jisha Rajendran, Nabojit Dey, and Shakeel Ahmad Osmani

9. Harnessing the Power of Oceans: Innovations in Marine-Based Renewable Energy
Dhruv Sabharwal and Utsav K Murari

10. Gendered Interfaces: Equity and Identity in the Global Digital Landscape
Guni Vats, Swati Chauhan, and Sujata

11. Examining the Ethical and Societal Adoption of Cobots in Industry 4.0: A PLS-SEM Approach
Neha Khandelwal and Raad Abdelhalim Ibrahim Alsakarneh

12. Harmonizing Goals: Synergizing Within the SDG Global Framework
Saloni Raheja and Amanjot Singh Syan

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Kavita Indapurkar, PhD
Professor and Head, School of Economics, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida Campus, India

Kavita Indapurkar, PhD, with over 25 years of experience of teaching in higher education institutions in India, has held several academic leadership positions and is presently Professor and is heading the School of Economics at Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida Campus, India. Dr. Indapurkar finds her research interests at the crossroads of behavioral aspects of people as consumers of various goods and/or services or how do they make decisions with respect to formulating inflationary expectations or how do they decide to plan for their retirement or how artistic logic leads to economic dilemma among the artists. She has eight scholars under her working in areas like financial literacy, consumer behavior, retirement confidence, financial inclusion, and public policy. Many of her research papers are published in journals of repute that are indexed with SCOPUS and WOS. She has edited a few books on sustainable development, research methodology, and money and banking. She holds a PhD in Economics and an MBA in finance.


Neeru Sidana, PhD
Associate Professor, Amity School of Economics, Amity University, Noida, India

Neeru Sidana, PhD, has more than 10 years of comprehensive teaching experience in the academic sector. She has undertaken various administration positions. Having a passion for teaching and training, she has participated in more than 50 seminars, workshops, conferences, faculty development programs, and management development programs and also has presented numerous research papers. Presently she has been working as an Associate Professor with the Amity School of Economics, Amity University, Noida, India. She has a number of research publications to her credit, leading to book publications and numerous research papers in reputed journals.

Iqbal Thonse Hawaldar, PhD
Professor, College of Business Administration, Kingdom University, Bahrain

Iqbal Thonse Hawaldar, PhD, is a Professor in the College of Business Administration, Kingdom University, Bahrain, with more than 26 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level. He published more than 65 research papers in the Web of Science- and Scopus-indexed journals. He is on the editorial boards and reviewer for many reputed journals and conferences. Since 2013 he has been the Assistant to the President for Accreditation and Quality Assurance (part of university senior management) and former Dean of the College of Business Administration at Kingdom University, Bahrain. He passed a CQI and IRCA Certified Quality Management System Lead Auditor Training Course (18019) based on ISO 9001:2015 and completed an Educational Organisation Management System Internal Auditor Training Course based on ISO 21001. He holds a PhD and MBA in finance; his bachelor’s and master’s degrees are in accounting and commerce.




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