The purpose of this study is to explore the meeting point between social enterprises (SEs) and sustainable consumption, given the proven potential of these hybrid organizations in the achievement of sustainable development. Paradoxically, scholarly attention has been scarce to this field of research, particularly from the perspectives of SE products and (potential) customers. Aiming to shed some light, a systematic literature review was conducted, resulting in 24 scientific publications descriptively and thematically explored based on a bibliometric analysis. The findings show that the link between SEs and sustainable consumption is very recent and that empirical articles using quantitative methodologies prevail focused on the analysis of capabilities and performances of SEs aiming to positively influence customers’ response. Nevertheless, the attention to the identification of product attributes and the individual determinants effective enough to press the buy button is still limited. In response to this shortcoming, the originality of this study consists of assembling the findings in this regard into an integrated conceptual framework that paves the way for future analysis in this field of study.

Ante la presencia de unas condiciones del entorno que obligan al cambio, Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior, se considera la necesidad de realizar modificaciones en el método docente. Si a este hecho se le añade la falta de motivación del alumnado, la necesidad de transformar la rutina docente parece más que justificada.Ambas circunstancias han sido determinantes para el desarrollo y la puesta en marcha del proyecto de innovación docente que se presenta. El mismo se traduce en una serie de modificaciones relacionadas con la motivación y la evaluación. Con respecto a la motivación se ha establecido una forma autónoma o más independiente de trabajo así como la necesidad de un esfuerzo continuado a lo largo de todo el curso. En cuanto al método de evaluación se propone un sistema mixto que incentive al alumnado en su aprendizaje autónomo. Dicho proyecto se ha llevado a cabo en una asignatura de la Diplomatura de Ciencias Empresariales.

Information transparency is a key aspect of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. The new information and communication technologies, such as the Internet, allow companies to disseminate relevant corporate information to different stakeholders and society, promoting voluntary online transparency. The analysis of social responsibility information published on corporate websites permits, among other issues, the development of disclosure and transparency indexes that facilitate comparisons between companies, and the assessment of potential drivers of the transparency strategy. In this sense, this study has two main objectives: (1) To develop a measurement index of voluntary online transparency, and (2) to identify relevant factors that influence on such transparency. The empirical research was carried out by analyzing the websites of a 176 large Spanish retail companies. Regression analysis was used to test the proposed hypotheses. The results obtained show that online voluntary transparency is encouraged by the implementation of CSR principles in store management and by the particular type of contributions in which the social commitment of the retail is materialized (monetary versus non-monetary), as well as by the fact that employees and/or society as a whole represent the main beneficiaries of CSR activities.

Background: Although several studies have evaluated the cost-effectiveness of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared with conservative treatment, few have explored how implant revision rates may influence its long-term cost-effectiveness. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of implant revision rates on quality of life and cost-effectiveness in patients undergoing TKA. Methods: A cost-utility analysis from a healthcare system perspective was conducted using an individualized discrete-event simulation model parameterized with data from a Spanish cohort of patients undergoing TKA. Quality-adjusted life years were calculated with the SF-6D index, and implant alternatives were compared by assigning age- and sex-specific revision rates to each simulated patient while projecting long-term quality of life and life expectancy according to general population standards. The prosthetic models compared were those associated with the highest (WorstKnee) and lowest (BestKnee) revision rates in the UK National Joint Registry. The primary outcome was the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. Secondary analyses included budget impact and deterministic sensitivity analyses. Results: The projected quality-adjusted life expectancy over 15 years was 9.767 QALYs for WorstKnee, compared with 10.004 QALYs for BestKnee. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was €6,219/QALY, which remained below the cost-effectiveness thresholds commonly used in Spain. Use of BestKnee was associated with an additional cost of €332.3 M over 15 years; however, it also led to a substantial reduction in revision surgeries, with 27,878 fewer procedures performed, resulting in gradual cost savings over time. Conclusion: Within the price ranges currently observed in the Spanish National Health System, total knee prostheses associated with lower revision rates provide a favorable long-term cost-effectiveness profile and may reduce future revision burden despite their higher acquisition cost.