Abstract
Digitalization is a topic of circular economy in the context of the ReSolve framework. The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the context of social organizations can provide added value in order to foster integrative solutions. The aim of this chapter is aligned with the literature about ICT, circular economy, and sustainability to present the design of a prototype that fits homeless person integration strategies and addresses concerns in the various dimensions of sustainability supported by ICT. The authors use the design science research methodology in order to communicate the prototype results for the integration of homeless people. The prototype will be developed under the assumption of use in an organizational context by a multidisciplinary team, aiming to allow the cooperation of the various entities involved. This is a contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The main results of this research suggest how to develop, in partnership with local organizations, solutions to solve social problems supported by a sustainable perspective.
TopLiterature Review
The literature review is based on a set of topics that support the empirical study, such as the circular economy (CE), and their social dimension, sustainability in software design, good practices in information security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The literature review has a comprehensive basis given the diversity of topics addressed in the chapter. Thus, the objective of the chapter is not a systematic review of the literature in the domain of the theme.
Key Terms in this Chapter
Circular Economy: This is the manifestation of a paradigm shift, and it will demand changes in the way that society legislates, produces and consumes innovations, while also using nature as inspiration for responding to societal and environmental needs.
Requirements Analysis: An iterative process to identify features and restrictions with a view to developing or adapting/customizing a software product.
Software Systems Development: Set of activities involved in the production of software. These activities are related to each other in an iterative and incremental process.
Information and Communication Technologies: A technological resource set used to process information and ensure communication. When used in an integrated way, it enhances information transmission and communication processes.
Sustainability: Ability to sustain life on the planet, considering the five dimensions: individual, social, economic, technical, and environmental.
Information Systems: The organized set of components such as people, processes of collection and transmission of data and material resources, automated or manual. The interaction of components enhances the processing and dissemination of information.
Karlsrona Manifesto: Establishes the principles and dimensions for the design of sustainable software systems.