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The severity of plastic pollution is increasing, and delaying sustainable development is not an option. China is a large consumer of plastic, so it is essential to encourage the use of eco-friendly shopping bags there. The paper focuses on the recognition and use of eco-friendly shopping bags among young people in Guangdong Province, China, and determines what factors can lead to a rise in the use of these bags. A questionnaire was utilized to gather data from 392 young people in Guangdong Province using a quantitative research approach. According to the data from the questionnaire, they generally are supportive of eco-friendly shopping bags. Ultimately, the paper's data emphasize the positive effects of materials (paper material), function (internal compartment), and design (green label). For the purpose of advocating sustainable development, this paper provides helpful guidance for the design of eco-friendly shopping bags. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) theory, introduced by Mehrabian and Russell in 1974, has become a dominant theoretical model in the service industry to determine consumer behaviour. However, systematic reviews and meta-analyses of the theory are rare, and most research produces only empirical data. This research paper aims to compile and analyse research articles that have applied the SOR theory within the healthcare sector over the past five years to measure the model’s effect and relevancy. The paper establishes a consistent method of compiling past papers from online databases, and only research papers cited under the SOR theory in the healthcare sector are analysed. The study finds that the SOR model is commonly used alongside other theories, such as Flow Theory and Theory of Reasoned Actions, and can be deemed generalizable to the service industry regardless of the industry. However, the paper has limitations, such as the overgeneralization of the collection of SOR papers without a specific scope, and future research could improve the results by carrying out a metaanalysis to further determine the overall model’s reliability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The quantity of electronic currency in circulation within the community experienced a substantial increase between 2017 and 2022. However, the quantity of electronic currency in circulation in 2021 has declined compared to 2020 and 2022. Furthermore, the emergence of central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a digital currency has problems that cannot be avoided; these problems arise from policies or regulations and understanding of the public and business people and are related to the security of digital currency users. The Bank of Indonesia deems it imperative to address this by implementing suitable policies. The policy encompasses digital payments and financial services, including Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Central banks worldwide are encouraged to develop Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to enhance monetary policy effectiveness. The objective is to guarantee financial stability and enhance the effectiveness and resilience of the payment system. This study aims to examine the concept of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as a novel electronic payment tool for social entrepreneurs. The research approach employed in this study was descriptive qualitative with data forecasting. The findings of this study indicate that Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has the potential to be utilized as a payment instrument by social entrepreneurs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]