MIVES multi-criteria approach for the evaluation, prioritization, and selection of public investment projects. A case study in the city of Barcelona

The paper responds to research problems related to the implementation of large-scale investment projects in waterways in Europe. As part of design and construction works, it is necessary to indicate river ports that play a major role within the European transport network as intermodal nodes. This entails a number of challenges, the cardinal one being the optimal selection of port locations, taking into account the new transport, economic, and geopolitical situation that will be brought about by modernized waterways. The aim of the paper was to present an original methodology for determining port locations for modernized waterways based on non-cost criteria, as an extended multicriteria decision-making method (MCDM) and employing GIS (Geographic Information System)-based tools for spatial analysis. The methodology was designed to be applicable to the varying conditions of a river’s hydroengineering structures (free-flowing river, canalized river, and canals) and adjustable to the requirements posed by intermodal supply chains. The method was applied to study the Odra River Waterway, which allowed the formulation of recommendations regarding the application of the method in the case of different river sections at every stage of the research process.

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Carnavalesk taalgebruik en de constructie van lokale identiteiten

Dutch Journal of Applied Linguistics ◽

10.1075/dujal.1.1.04cor ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 15-40 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Leonie M.E.A. Cornips ◽

Vincent de Rooij ◽

Irene Stengs

Keyword(s):

Interdisciplinary Approach ◽

Integrated Analysis ◽

Cultural Elements ◽

Language And Culture ◽

Norms And Values ◽

Southern Netherlands ◽

Interdisciplinary Study ◽

The City ◽

Selection Of

This article aims to encourage the interdisciplinary study of ‘languaculture,’ an approach to language and culture in which ideology, linguistic and cultural forms, as well as praxis are studied in relation to one another. An integrated analysis of the selection of linguistic and cultural elements provides insight into how these choices arise from internalized norms and values, and how people position themselves toward received categories and hegemonic ideologies. An interdisciplinary approach will stimulate a rethinking of established concepts and methods of research. It will also lead to a mutual strengthening of linguistic, sociolinguistic, and anthropological research. This contribution focuses on Limburg and the linguistic political context of this Southern-Netherlands region where people are strongly aware of their linguistic distinctiveness. The argument of the paper is based on a case study of languaculture, viz. the carnivalesque song ‘Naar Talia’ (To Italy) by the Getske Boys from the city of Heerlen.

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Strategies for the Development of Smart Cities: The Case of Kalampaka-Greece

International Journal of Regional Development ◽

10.5296/ijrd.v5i1.12645 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 70

Author(s):

Christos Stamopoulos ◽

Eleni Theodoropoulou

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Smart Cities ◽

Determining Factors ◽

Construction Strategies ◽

The City ◽

Simple Selection ◽

Selection Of

The present paper investigates the characteristics and best construction strategies of smart cities around the world, as well as the determining factors of the satisfaction of the quality of life and the importance of the value of environmental sustainability. A case study of the city of Kalampaka and its residents was examined. The survey was conducted between July 2016 and August 2016. The selection of the sample was done by using the method of simple selection and includes a random sample of N=150 individuals. Statistical analysis showed that resident’s knowledge about smart cities was fairly good (48% of sample knew the phrase “smart cities”). Furthermore, they believe that the appearance of the city of Kalampaka needs improvement (75% of sample is disappointed with the current appearance of the city). Regression analysis showed that the value of environmental sustainability is greatly influenced by the energy saving, as well as, innovation has an impact on the level of quality of life. Older people seem to be satisfied with administration’s efforts.

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Road Test-Based Electric Bus Selection: A Case Study of the Nanjing Bus Company

Energies ◽

10.3390/en13051253 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 1253

Author(s):

Jian Gong ◽

Jie He ◽

Cheng Cheng ◽

Mark King ◽

Xintong Yan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Electric Vehicles ◽

Test Method ◽

Selection Methods ◽

Road Test ◽

The Road ◽

Structure Selection ◽

Electric Bus ◽

The City ◽

Selection Of

Globally, the use of electric vehicles, and in particular the use of electric buses, has been increasing. The city of Nanjing leads China in the adoption of electric buses, supported by city policies and infrastructure. To lower costs and provide a better service, vehicle selection is crucial, however, existing selection methods are limited. Accordingly, Nanjing Bus Company developed a test method based on road tests to select a bus. This paper presents a detailed description of the test method and a case study of its application. The method included an organization structure, selection of eight test vehicles (four 10 m length, four 8 m length) from four brands (a total of 32 test vehicles), selection of indicators and selection of routes. Data was collected from repeated drives by 65 drivers over an 8-week period. Indicators included power consumption, charging duration, failure duration and driving distance. It is concluded that the road test method designed and conducted by the Nanjing Bus Company provides a good framework for the selection of pure electric buses. Furthermore, subsequent experience with selected buses supports the validity and value of the model.

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La inversión pública y la reducción de la pobreza en la ciudad de Portoviejo

ECA Sinergia ◽

10.33936/eca_sinergia.v10i2.1423 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 7

Author(s):

Nohemi Monserrate Palacios ◽

Jasson Luis Zambrano ◽

Manuel Andrés Ubillus

Keyword(s):

Public Investment ◽

Field Research ◽

Investment Projects ◽

Calidad De Vida ◽

Education And Health ◽

The People ◽

Palabras Clave ◽

Study Population ◽

Basic Services ◽

The City

Las ideas que a continuación se desarrollan permiten aproximarse al conocimiento de aquellos aspectos que caracterizan a la inversión pública y su influencia en la reducción de la pobreza en la ciudad de Portoviejo, durante el periodo 2013- 2016 el cual se enfoca en identificar como las personas de esta localidad se han beneficiado con proyectos realizados por entidades gubernamentales y han incidido en su calidad de vida. Para lograr llevar a cabo este trabajo, inicialmente se obtuvo información de diversas fuentes como libros, folletos, páginas web, el GAD Municipal para conocer la inversión generada dentro de la ciudad. Mediante la investigación de campo se logró determinar que aproximadamente el 50% de la población objeto de estudio, obtiene sus ingresos a través de la informalidad, seguido del subempleo, identificando una cifra alarmante en la población de estudio, ya que sólo cuatro de cada 100 habitantes posee un trabajo fijo. Por otra parte, de las personas que se beneficiaron con los proyectos de inversión pública realizados, la mayoría de ellos se benefició con viviendas y un tercio de los mismos, de los servicios de educación y salud, mientras que en lo referente a servicios básicos realizados en esta localidad en el periodo de estudio, no alcanza el uno por ciento. Palabras clave: Inversión, estado, pobreza, desarrollo, crecimiento. ABSTRACT The ideas that are developed below allow us to approach the knowledge of those aspects that characterize Public Investment and its influence in the reduction of poverty in the city of Portoviejo, during the period 2013-2016 which focuses on identifying how people from this locality they have benefited from projects carried out by government entities and have had an impact on their quality of life. To achieve this work, initially obtained information from various sources such as books, brochures, web pages, the Municipal GAD to know the investment generated within the city. Through field research it was possible to determine that of the population under study, almost half of it obtains its income through informality, followed by underemployment, identifying an alarming figure in the study population, since only four of every 100 inhabitants has a fixed job. On the other hand, of the people who benefited from the public investment projects carried out, most of them benefited from housing and a third of them, from education and health services, while in terms of basic services provided. in this locality in the period of study, it does not reach one percent. Keywords: Investment, state, poverty, development, growth.

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Guests’ assessment of hotel facilities and services: Zadar case study

European Journal of Tourism Hospitality and Recreation ◽

10.2478/ejthr-2020-0021 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 241-250

Author(s):

Krzysztof Parzych ◽

Jadranka Brkić-Vejmelka

Keyword(s):

City Centre ◽

Location Factors ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Railway Station ◽

Comfort Evaluation ◽

Location Determinants ◽

The Impact ◽

The City ◽

Selection Of

Abstract The availability of hotel facilities and services and their quality are one of the most important factor in selection of a tourist destination. The aim of the article was to analyse the impact of hotel location factors, prices of hotel services and detailed assessments of hotel services provided by the hotel on the overall rating of the hotel. As a case study, Zadar – a city located in the northern part of the Dalmatian coast of Croatia – was used to analyse the problem. The location determinants of hotels and their equipment were assessed in relation to the price of accommodation and tourists’ evaluation of the basic components of hotel services. The analysis used data obtained from the Booking.com website for accommodation prices, including selected days of the high and low season, data on the number of opinions about the object and the rating of the object by guests in terms of the overall opinion about the object, its location conditions, the standard of services rendered, cleanliness, comfort, evaluation of staff work, access to Wi-Fi network and assessment of services rendered in relation to the price of the service. The obtained results indicate hotel location, especially its distance from the city centre, railway station and airport and evaluation of chosen elements of customers’ hotel evaluation are most significant determinants of choosing accommodation for tourists.

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The Construction of City Images in Micro Films: A Case Study of Taipei City Government

World Journal of Social Science Research ◽

10.22158/wjssr.v2n2p336 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 336

Author(s):

Chia-ju, Lin

Keyword(s):

Rapid Development ◽

City Government ◽

Government Agencies ◽

Taipei City ◽

The Media ◽

The Government ◽

The City ◽

Selection Of ◽

Romance Narratives

In recent years, with the rapid development of the media, an increasing number of corporations and even government agencies are using the new format known as the micro film as a means of advertising and marketing. In this study, we took the micro films produced by the Taipei City Government as objects of analysis to investigate the image of the city as constructed in and produced by these films. Furthermore, in this study, the symbol of image in three such micro films was studied: Love@Taipei, My Micro Tour of Taipei, and Happily Ever After. It was found that in these films, the characteristics of the city of Taipei have been presented accurately and successfully by means of the [appropriate selection of] celebrity performers, the romance narratives used, and the lively presentation of these films. Therefore, these films have foregrounded an image of Taipei that is free, friendly, diverse, and progressive; furthermore, they have successfully conveyed the idea that “Taipei is a city that is positive and capable of outstanding achievements”. These films, designed to attract audiences, have been made with great skill and portray little elements of the government-run campaigns they are actually part of, thus making them even more entertaining for viewers.

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Multi-criteria analysis applied to the selection of drinking water sources in developing countries: a case study of Cali, Colombia

Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development ◽

10.2166/washdev.2016.031 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 401-413 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Juan Pablo Gutiérrez ◽

Luis Germán Delgado ◽

Doris van Halem ◽

Peter Wessels ◽

Luuk C. Rietveld

Keyword(s):

Drinking Water ◽

Water Supply ◽

High Water ◽

Water Sources ◽

Political Community ◽

Current Water ◽

Multi Criteria Analysis ◽

The City ◽

Selection Of

Guaranteeing a safe and continuous drinking water supply for the city of Cali, Colombia, has become a concern for the water company of Cali, the environmental authorities, universities, and entities involved in the water resource. The progressive deterioration of the city's water sources has led to a search for future water sources and/or technologies in order to ensure high water quality standards at minimal costs. This paper describes a variety of problems occurring in the current water supply system in Cali and gives a description of the alternatives that have been considered to solve these problems in the past decades. Multi-criteria analysis was applied to assess alternatives for safe drinking supplies, demonstrating their suitability during the decision-making process when constraints arise due to political, community and institutional interests.

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