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Author-Name: Wenliang Tang
Author-X-Name-First: Wenliang
Author-X-Name-Last: Tang
Author-Name: Muhammad Umair Assad
Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad Umair
Author-X-Name-Last: Assad
Author-Name: Yifan Gao
Author-X-Name-First: Yifan
Author-X-Name-Last: Gao
Author-Name: Junliang Xu
Author-X-Name-First: Junliang
Author-X-Name-Last: Xu
Author-Name: Jieming Liu
Author-X-Name-First: Jieming
Author-X-Name-Last: Liu
Title: Enabling future agriculture: integration of 5G and Metaverse technologies for smart farming innovations
Abstract:
The agriculture sector is currently undergoing a significant transformation due to advanced technologies. This review paper explores the integration of 5G and Metaverse technologies for enabling future agriculture, providing a comprehensive overview of technical aspects, applications, challenges, and future developments. It delves into network architecture, data transmission, and digital twin concepts. Additionally, it discusses various applications like precision farming, remote monitoring, and virtual training, supported by case studies. Furthermore, it identifies challenges and limitations such as security risks, technology immaturity, and costs, with proposed future research directions addressing these issues. This review aims to advance 5G and Metaverse technologies in agriculture.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 1-25
Issue: 5
Volume: 20
Year: 2025
Keywords: 5G technology; Metaverse technologies; agriculture; smart farming innovations.
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Author-Name: Aleksandra Figurek
Author-X-Name-First: Aleksandra
Author-X-Name-Last: Figurek
Author-Name: Elena Semenova
Author-X-Name-First: Elena
Author-X-Name-Last: Semenova
Author-Name: Alkis Thrassou
Author-X-Name-First: Alkis
Author-X-Name-Last: Thrassou
Author-Name: Aleksandr Semenov
Author-X-Name-First: Aleksandr
Author-X-Name-Last: Semenov
Author-Name: Demetris Vrontis
Author-X-Name-First: Demetris
Author-X-Name-Last: Vrontis
Title: Innovative tools for the agricultural information system: a conceptual framework
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Information about the operations and production capacity of agricultural producers, on the one hand, and knowledge of how to integrate existing databases related to this sector at the micro and macro levels, on the other, can influence agribusiness policy adjustments and the creation of policies that will have the intended effects. Information exchange among government agencies, institutions, farmers, and other agricultural sector participants fosters greater understanding and expedites the settlement of issues impacting agricultural producers themselves. A conceptual framework for the agricultural industry's information system is presented in this article. Through the analysis of farm operations and based on expertise framework, the agricultural sector aims to promote the industry's expansion in a comprehensive and encompassing manner. This indicates that since they are the fundamental building blocks for creating a sizable database in this field, any organisations with information access ought to be included. When information from agricultural holding activities is combined with data from other sources, it gives agricultural producers a strong foundation for decision-making.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 19-36
Issue: 6
Volume: 20
Year: 2025
Keywords: agriculture; farm; sustainability; innovation; information system; farmers associations; framework.
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Author-Name: Arniza Ghazali
Author-X-Name-First: Arniza
Author-X-Name-Last: Ghazali
Author-Name: Rabeta Mohd Salleh
Author-X-Name-First: Rabeta Mohd
Author-X-Name-Last: Salleh
Author-Name: Fatimah Sofiah Fadzlee
Author-X-Name-First: Fatimah Sofiah
Author-X-Name-Last: Fadzlee
Author-Name: Marcin Zbieć
Author-X-Name-First: Marcin
Author-X-Name-Last: Zbieć
Author-Name: Wioleta Sobczak-Malitka
Author-X-Name-First: Wioleta
Author-X-Name-Last: Sobczak-Malitka
Title: Integrating circular economy approach into education: talent management, agricultural innovation, and bioeconomy transformation
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This paper examines the integration of the circular economy approach into education systems, focusing on the development of creative, critical thinking, and ethical practices among students. Circular economy, in the context of talent management and bioeconomy, offers a transformative model for addressing global challenges such as climate change and resource inefficiency. The study explores how a national educational framework, particularly in developing countries, can align talent development with circular bioeconomy needs. By analysing the intersection of education, agriculture, and circularity, the research provides insights into how curriculum redesign and strategic educational investments can foster innovation and resilience. This study has the potential to inform policy decisions and educational reforms that can contribute to sustainable national growth and the global circular economy.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 61-78
Issue: 6
Volume: 20
Year: 2025
Keywords: circular economy; bioeconomy; talent development; higher education institutions; HEIs; reskilling; upskilling; circular bioeconomy; national needs-to-skill alignment; education systems; sustainability; innovative education models.
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Author-Name: Galina Shamanina
Author-X-Name-First: Galina
Author-X-Name-Last: Shamanina
Author-Name: Elizaveta Fainshtein
Author-X-Name-First: Elizaveta
Author-X-Name-Last: Fainshtein
Author-Name: Valentina Chkoniya
Author-X-Name-First: Valentina
Author-X-Name-Last: Chkoniya
Author-Name: Valery Gordin
Author-X-Name-First: Valery
Author-X-Name-Last: Gordin
Author-Name: Anastasiia Korman
Author-X-Name-First: Anastasiia
Author-X-Name-Last: Korman
Title: Building a digital trust ecosystem for innovative learning: the formation of complex educational tourism products in Europe
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The relevance of educational tourism has been growing in recent years, driven by factors such as globalisation, an increasing interest in immersive learning experiences, and the integration of technology. This growth has opened new opportunities for innovative learning within educational tourism. This multinational study investigates digital trust theory, focusing on how educational tourism products are formed through online services provided by language schools. To achieve this, qualitative data were collected using web-scraping techniques from 563 language schools across several countries, including the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, and France. This process helped gauge the growth rate of online services offered by language schools during one academic year. Additionally, surveys and the 'secret client' method were employed to understand how these schools hybridise their online services with educational tourism offerings. Educational tourism managers can utilise the findings from this research to enhance customer loyalty and trust while gaining insights into how online services are utilised during the three phases of tourist product formation: before the trip, during the studies, and afterwards. The results demonstrate practical implementations of online service formats that can serve as a foundation for the innovative formation of educational tourism products.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 79-99
Issue: 6
Volume: 20
Year: 2025
Keywords: digital trust; educational tourism; online language courses; loyalty; innovative learning; decision-making model.
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Author-Name: Valentina Chkoniya
Author-X-Name-First: Valentina
Author-X-Name-Last: Chkoniya
Author-Name: Raquel Meneses
Author-X-Name-First: Raquel
Author-X-Name-Last: Meneses
Author-Name: Elisabete Simões Vieira
Author-X-Name-First: Elisabete Simões
Author-X-Name-Last: Vieira
Author-Name: Rui Pedro Marques
Author-X-Name-First: Rui Pedro
Author-X-Name-Last: Marques
Author-Name:  José
Author-X-Name-First: 
Author-X-Name-Last: José
Author-Name: Luís Tavares Pires Dias dos Reis
Author-X-Name-First: Luís Tavares Pires Dias dos
Author-X-Name-Last: Reis
Author-Name: Nuno Moutinho
Author-X-Name-First: Nuno
Author-X-Name-Last: Moutinho
Author-Name: Ana Torres
Author-X-Name-First: Ana
Author-X-Name-Last: Torres
Title: Delivering bioeconomy through creative learning: Portuguese higher education curricula context
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The bioeconomy, also known as the 'economy for life', is crucial in addressing global challenges like climate change and resource scarcity. Higher education institutions must adopt innovative, interdisciplinary, and creative learning approaches to prepare students for sustainable economic growth. This study assessed students' self-perceived knowledge of bioeconomy through creative learning in higher education curricula, evaluating familiarity, value perception, and willingness to learn more. The survey conducted for 1st-year students from economy-related courses in four HEIs in Portugal resulted in 312 valid responses. Results showed no significant association between bioeconomy knowledge and participation in creative projects due to a lack of offers and low awareness. Interestingly, although students are unfamiliar with the bioeconomy concept, they believe in its value and importance. A key aspect involves understanding the perceptions of outcome importance and the skill level that can be achieved. The transformation is vital for training decision-makers capable of supporting sustainability challenges.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 37-60
Issue: 6
Volume: 20
Year: 2025
Keywords: innovative learning; decision-making; sustainability; education; bioeconomy; transdisciplinary thinking; creative learning; sustainability skills; transformation; interdisciplinary projects; CL4Bio.
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Author-Name: Antonia Symeonidou
Author-X-Name-First: Antonia
Author-X-Name-Last: Symeonidou
Author-Name: Mariantonietta Fiore
Author-X-Name-First: Mariantonietta
Author-X-Name-Last: Fiore
Author-Name: Danilo Audiello
Author-X-Name-First: Danilo
Author-X-Name-Last: Audiello
Author-Name: Fedele Colantuono
Author-X-Name-First: Fedele
Author-X-Name-Last: Colantuono
Author-Name: Pamela Burnard
Author-X-Name-First: Pamela
Author-X-Name-Last: Burnard
Title: Enacting possibility thinking in academic curricula: fostering higher education students' green skills for a sustainable future
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Education for sustainability and green skills development is at a critical crossroad. The current conditions and available resources allow an opportunity to redefine how higher education educates the next generation for the challenges of the 21st century. With the increasing urgency to address complex global challenges, such as environmental agricultural degradation, climate change and resources depletion, it is clear that traditional educational models are inadequate to prepare students as professionals for the future workforce. Therefore, it is crucial to deliver calibrated education that builds students' problem-solving skills and the power of 'possibility thinking' through complex challenges. 'Possibility thinking' requires re-imagining what is not there (asking 'what if? ') and creating paths and new possibilities beyond current worldview, expectation or experience (asking 'what can be? '). The project featured in this article aims to define a new paradigm for sustainability education using core aspects of 'possibility thinking'. Conclusions highlight the need for universities to integrate new scientific discoveries, emerging technologies, tools and interdisciplinary approaches.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 4-18
Issue: 6
Volume: 20
Year: 2025
Keywords: green skills; bioeconomy and governance; resource depletion; sustainability education (or sustainable futures); possibility thinking; academic curricula; higher education; HE.
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