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- Education for Sustainable Development: What Matters?Publication . Bucea-Manea-Țoniș, Rocsana; Păun, Dan; Martins, Oliva M.D.; Santos, Artur Jorge; Urdeș, LauraThere is a raising of concerns about the need to change environmental behaviours through economic and social activities. Education plays a significant role in this process, with schools enhancing the necessary behaviour adoption by youngsters and their community. Thus, the present study examines the relationship between different variables, such as sustainability (green public procurement, healthy food activity) and education (course, impact, interactive teaching methods/technology). We developed a survey regarding education for sustainable development (ESD), with five sections considering the referred variables. We applied it to 385 Romanian educators and teachers from kindergarten and primary school. An SEM model was formed to evaluate the relationship between the associated variables. The results showed that an organisation or school with a long-term plan incorporating green public procurement will positively stimulate initiatives that help the next generation adopt good eating habits. Moreover, this eco-sustainable approach affects the creation of interactive teaching methods and the courses and classes. Consequently, the changes in interactive methods will positively affect the overall impact. Nevertheless, the relationship between courses and impact was not significant. This means management decisions regarding green strategies can lead to a broader change in a school setting, fostering the ESD.
- Insect-based food: what is Brazilians' perception?Publication . Martins, Oliva M.D.; Bastos, Adriana de Fatima Valente; Beck, Ceres Grehs; Bucea-Manea-Țoniș, RocsanaThe current world population is expected to grow by fifty percent over the next few years. From this perspective, food supply and sustainability will be worldwide challenges. To identify alternative ways of feeding animals and humans, one solution is the introduction of edible insects, which are considered a viable and sustainable option. In recent years, the consumption of insects - or entomophagy - has become of increasing interest amongst scientists and ecologists as a potential and environmental source of animal protein and as a solution to reduce the worldwide problem of malnutrition. Furthermore, insects can be mass-produced with significantly lower use of land, water, fertilizers, pesticides, feed, energy, and other resources. However, in many western countries insects do not belong to traditional diet, and adopting them requires overcoming behavioral and cultural barriers, such as food neophobia and disgusting. Based on the premise that intention precedes behavior and perception significantly impacts intention, this study aimed to evaluate the factors influencing the willingness to try insect-based foods in countries where insects are not traditionally consumed, such as Brazil. The objective is to understand how to help people to change culturally ingrained eating habits, and encourage them to try insect-based foods. Based on an exploratory methodology, an online survey (n=347) was conducted to examine the key factors influencing Brazilian consumers' intention to try insect-based foods. The questionnaire's authenticity, internal consistency, and construct validity were established based on previously validated surveys conducted in Europe and adapted for the Brazilian context. Social beliefs were viewed as social pressure, whereas intention was understood as a committed choice. Several factors influence consumers' perceptions, including visual appeals, available information, familiarity with the food, and food preparation methods. Aiming to evaluate the data collected, a structured modelling equation analysis was applied and set out to assess the importance of perception in decision-making. In essence, visual issues have the biggest impact on perception, as well as the presentation of food aspects are an important indicator. In other words, the results emphasized the importance of consumer’s perception in the willingness to try insect-based foods. However, the main question remains: what strategies can help individuals challenge culturally ingrained eating habits and encourage them to try and even adopt insect-based foods? Among the various results, this research reinforces the perception, which has a huge influence on intention, as well as individual and social beliefs. In this sense, Social Marketing strategies are recommended as an asset for changing behaviours that benefit the individual, society, and the environment.