1. Integrating Happiness Research into Endpoint Indicators of Social Life Cycle AnalysisStefan Mann, Melf-Hinrich Ehlers, 2025, original scientific article Abstract:
Endpoint indicators for social life cycle analysis (S-LCA) are still less consolidated than those for environmental LCA. There is a broad consensus that human well-being should be the overarching goal of social sustainability and therefore also of S-LCA. However, to date the two major databases for S-LCA are restricted to a multiplication of working hours with a quality- or risk-adjusted factor. This paper aims to evaluate the congruence between this technical pragmatism and well-established findings of happiness research. The analysis starts with the argument that evidence and consequentiality are necessary criteria for any variables used. It is then shown that some of the variables such as poverty are not consequential, while the unit of working hours lacks any evidence about a relationship with subjective well-being. The analysis concludes that a simple pointbased endpoint indicator would be more appropriate for S-LCA than the current hour-based indicator.
Keywords: social sustainability, life cycle analysis, indicators, endpoint
Published in RUP: 18.12.2025; Views: 145; Downloads: 0
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2. The limited role of socio-ecological indicators in temporary use of space—deficits in revitalization of degraded urban areasMatjaž Uršič, Tina Cotič, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Temporary use of space in degraded areas is gaining significance in spatial planning due to limitations and conflicts stemming from traditional models that overlook social (soft) environmental components. This article addresses the lack of socio-ecological indicators in contextual analyses that precede planning processes in degraded areas. Using a plural case study approach across sites in Portugal and Slovenia, it combines primary data from semi-structured questionnaires and terrain analysis with secondary sources. The findings reveal that only specific types of temporary uses foster dynamic and adaptive social networks among stakeholders. These networks enhance the social and environmental sustainability of urban areas, particularly when socio-ecological indicators are refined to account for informal practices, community engagement and cultural value. Furthermore, the study highlights how these practices contribute to social sustainability by supporting inclusive governance models and stimulating local economies. A key finding of the study is the identification of a strong link between social networks and environmental sustainability, highlighting the need to incorporate updated socio-ecological indicators into spatial planning for degraded areas. Temporary uses are not merely stop-gap solutions but also strategic tools for cultivating sustainable urban areas.
Keywords: temporary spaces, temporary use of space in degrated urban areas, socio-ecological indicators, social sustainability, urban redevelopment
Published in RUP: 12.06.2025; Views: 792; Downloads: 14
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3. Business process management : study materialAleksander Janeš, 2024, other educational material Keywords: efficient, effective, key process indicators, processes, process approach, business model, business process management, process orientation, production, services, strategic map, business perfomance
Published in RUP: 24.09.2024; Views: 1384; Downloads: 27
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4. Economic Statistics : Study GuideBorut Kodrič, 2023, other educational material Abstract: The study guide is designed to introduce students to the main concepts used by statisticians and economists to measure economic phenomena, while emphasizing the practical applications of these concepts in real-world scenarios. The study guide describes how the production of economic statistics is organised, who are the main data producers, what are the main databases available over the Internet and how can the quality of statistics be assessed. Thanks to this study guide, students will better understand where to find and how to use statistics on national accounts, government’s public deficit and debt, short-term economic indicators, international trade and globalisation, labour market, prices and inflation, etc.
Keywords: economic statistics, index numbers, price statistics, demographic statistics, labour force statistics, labour market statistics, short-term business indicators, national accounts, productivity analysis
Published in RUP: 13.04.2023; Views: 4406; Downloads: 110
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