In the Intellectual Capital (IC) literature, only a few studies have analyzed the relationships among the components of IC and organizational success. This study provides further insight into the role of IC in organizational performance, especially financial performance. In this order, Value Added Intellectual Coefficient (VAICTM) method has been used for measuring the value based performance o...

Abstract This article reconceptualizes natural capital. It categorizes capital into renewable and structural capital, argues for exclusion of nonrenewable (such as coal oil) from consideration a presents 10 guiding principles sustainable use Both tasks reconceptualizing identifying are inspired by Aldo Leopold’s land ethic.

physical self-concept or perception of physical self is one of the main factors and properties of perception of one’s identity, especially of the youth which has recently been the center of attention of experts in different branches of humanities and social sciences. in fact, perception of body can be considered one of the most important factors that inevitably influence many of our social rela...

Substitutability of natural capital by human-made would seem to be limited. When substitutes capital, there are currently commonly long-lasting negative impacts such substitutions on constituents capital. Long-lasting can considered at variance with justice between the generations. In view thereof, is a case define (environmental) sustainability as keeping intact for transferral future A major ...

Abstract This paper introduces the concept of Natural Capital and explores implications for actuarial work by way case studies. It is part a wider series IFoA papers focussing on risks from global biodiversity loss how these can be mitigated.

The central challenge of the 21st century is to develop economic, social, and governance systems capable of ending poverty and achieving sustainable levels of population and consumption while securing the life-support systems underpinning current and future human well-being. Essential to meeting this challenge is the incorporation of natural capital and the ecosystem services it provides into d...

To gain insights into the effects of adaptive governance on natural capital, we compare three well-studied initiatives; a landscape in Southern Sweden, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and fisheries in the Southern Ocean. We assess changes in natural capital and ecosystem services related to these social-ecological governance approaches to ecosystem management and investigate their capacity...