Service design is an emerging transdisciplinary research field that has received an increased interest in the last years. It has been used to improve service delivery, develop new and innovative services and provide value-added solutions in all the major domains of the service sector. It has been applied also in public administration, but in a limited and incomplete way. Nonetheless, it offers great promise for modernizing public services through human-centered approaches and innovative methodologies. This paper investigates the application of service design in public administration in order to improve public services and support addressing effectively citizens’ growing needs. It analyzes the service design philosophy as compared to the theories and the requirements of public administration in order to determine the opportunities, as well as the challenges for, and the barriers to, the application of service design in public services. In addition, it outlines the major methods of service design in order to assess their potential in the design of public services. Finally, it reviews the current implementations of service design in public administration in order to reveal the methods used, the outcomes, the shortcomings and the opportunities for future implementations.

The need for a green, clean, and sustainable economy has pushed Western societies to create a new economic system to help local economies achieve their primary targets. Many scholars claim that the uncertainty of climate change and the contemporary necessity for environmental protection have led most advanced countries to reconsider and redesign their economies, adding environmental management into every reference system. The European Union’s response to that need is the European Green Deal (EGD). The EGD represents one of the European Union’s major strategies to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and resets the Commission’s commitment to tackling climate and environmental-related challenges. Creating a fair, healthy, and environmentally friendly food system is essential for that effort toward sustainability, which is why agriculture and farmers play an important role in this transition. Understanding farmers’ perspectives on the EGD is essential for successfully implementing its policies. The EU has already launched a strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture. This research investigates farmers’ views on the EGD through a focus group approach, providing a qualitative understanding of their perceptions, concerns, and suggestions for policy improvements. In addition, this research will try to present recommendations for future research.

Agricultural sustainable management has faced severe challenges in recent years and is, therefore, an area of increasing research interest. These challenges are multidimensional and include environmental, social, and economic challenges linked to agricultural production. This study aims to identify global research trends and thematic areas of agricultural sustainable management through bibliometric analysis. The findings are useful in directing future research and enhancing the field’s interdisciplinary nature.

This study examines thematic connections in the field of international business strategies, focusing on the importance of adapting to local markets. Through bibliometric analysis, the centrality of international trade as a key knowledge hub is highlighted, reinforcing the connection between innovation (Cluster 1) and trade networks (Cluster 4). In addition, essential conceptual bridges are identified between sustainable development (Cluster 2) and economic growth (Cluster 3), through ESG strategies, which act as a unifying factor between social responsibility and business efficiency. The connection of entrepreneurship with technological solutions confirms the necessity for “glocal” approaches – global innovations with local application. The study highlights that understanding cultural and purchasing specificities is crucial for the successful implementation of international strategies, laying the foundation for a more resilient and adaptive global business.

The issue of food waste results in significant environmental, economic, and social losses, necessitating immediate solutions for sustainable development. This study aims to segment Greek consumers from the Region of Central Macedonia. Data were collected through a survey conducted on a sample of 870 consumers. Consumer segmentation was performed using hierarchical cluster analysis, applying Ward’s method. Regarding the selection of the number of clusters to be formed, the decision was based on the sample size, considering a range of two to five clusters. The results indicate that Greek consumers are divided into two distinct groups. Future research could explore additional regional across Greece and examine targeted interventions to promote consumer behavior change towards reducing food waste.