Systematic planning for river rehabilitation: integrating multiple ecological and economic objectives in complex decisions

As the most historically and culturally valuable city district in Nanning, Xingning Block has gradually formed its own unique color characteristics and architectural style in the slow process of urban historical development, showing the unique local customs and architectural features. However, restricted by the specific development conditions, many undesirable aspects can be found in the overall architectural landscape color of some nodes on the block, such as lack of systematic planning, poor material matching, messy building color, as well as various challenges of contemporary social development to the architectural environmental color on the block.The architectural environmental color of urban traditional blocks is an important part of the specific history, culture and spirit of the times of a city, which plays a vital role in the development and change of the city. Therefore, how to effectively and reasonably do a good job in sustainable urban planning and development is an issue that must attract the attention of competent authorities at all levels, scientific research institutions and planning practitioners.

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Automated analysis of lateral river connectivity and fish stranding risks. Part 2: Juvenile Chinook salmon stranding at a river rehabilitation site

Ecohydrology ◽

10.1002/eco.2303 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Kenneth G. Larrieu ◽

Gregory B. Pasternack

Keyword(s):

Chinook Salmon ◽

Automated Analysis ◽

River Rehabilitation ◽

Juvenile Chinook Salmon ◽

Juvenile Chinook

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A prototype-targeting intervention for the promotion of healthy eating in adolescents

Health Education ◽

10.1108/he-11-2017-0065 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 118 (6) ◽

pp. 450-469

Author(s):

Birte Dohnke ◽

Tanja Dewitt ◽

Amina Steinhilber

Keyword(s):

Healthy Eating ◽

Behavioural Change ◽

Intervention Mapping ◽

Intervention Development ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Content Type ◽

Process Characteristics ◽

Unhealthy Eating ◽

Data Assessment ◽

Systematic Planning

Purpose Unhealthy eating among adolescents from families with lower social status is a major concern. The purpose of this paper is to describe the development and evaluation of a prototype-targeting intervention for the promotion of healthy eating in this target group. Design/methodology/approach The planning model intervention mapping (IM) was chosen to proceed systematically, to use theory and evidence herein and to make decisions transparent. A controlled study with three times of data assessment was conducted to evaluate process characteristics and effects (N=108). Findings “Provide opportunities for social comparison” (behavioural change technique 6.2) was chosen as change method and “perceived similarity” was identified as the condition for its effectiveness. An intervention unit was designed for application. The evaluation results show the feasibility of the unit; materials and activities successfully applied the change method and its condition for effectiveness; and intervention objectives were generally achieved. Practical implications A prototype-targeting intervention is provided that is based on theory and evidence, and is suitable for implementation. More generally, the paper can serve as a blueprint for the systematic planning of theory- and evidence-based interventions targeting specific personal determinants for behaviour change. Originality/value The paper makes an important contribution to the application of the prototype-related theory and a useful addition of IM to the growing field of intervention development and design.

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Hydropower production and river rehabilitation: A case study on an alpine river

Environmental Modeling & Assessment ◽

10.1007/s10666-006-9061-7 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 257-267 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

M. Fette ◽

C. Weber ◽

A. Peter ◽

B. Wehrli

Keyword(s):

River Rehabilitation ◽

Hydropower Production ◽

Alpine River

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A Systematic Planning Tool for Environmental Characterisation

ASME 2009 12th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management, Volume 2 ◽

10.1115/icem2009-16010 ◽

2009 ◽

Author(s):

Steven Wilcox ◽

Richard Wilkins ◽

Martin Lyons

Keyword(s):

Best Practice ◽

Planning Process ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Performance Criteria ◽

Final Decision ◽

Cost Effective Approach ◽

Systematic Planning ◽

Sample Plan

Many organisations are currently dealing with long standing legacy issues in clean up, decommissioning and demolition projects. Industry is required to ensure that all bulk articles, substances and waste arisings are adequately characterised and assigned to the correct disposal routes in compliance with UK legislation and best practice. It is essential that data used to support waste sentencing is of the correct type, quality and quantity, and that it is appropriately assessed in order to support defensible, confident decisions that account for inherent uncertainties. AMEC has adopted the Data Quality Objectives (DQO) based methodology and the software package Visual Sample Plan (VSP) to provide a better, faster, and more cost effective approach to meeting regulatory and client requirements, whilst minimising the time spent gathering data and assessing the information. The DQO methodology is based on a scientific approach that requires clear objectives to be established from the outset of a project and that there is a demonstration of acceptability of the results. Through systematic planning, the team develops acceptance or performance criteria for the quality of the data collected and for the confidence in the final decision. The systematic planning process promotes communication between all departments and individuals involved in the decision-making process thus the planning phase gives an open and unambiguous method to support the decisions and enables the decision-makers (technical authorities on the materials of concern) to document all assumptions. The DQO process allows better planning, control and understanding of all the issues. All types of waste can be sentenced under one controllable system providing a more defensible position. This paper will explain that the DQO process consists of seven main steps that lead to a detailed Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP). The process gives transparency to any assumptions made about the site or material being characterised and identifies individuals involved. The associated calculation effort is reduced using the statistically based sampling models produced with VSP. The first part of this paper explains the DQO based methodology and Visual Sample Plan and the second part shows how the DQO process has been applied in practice.

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Systematic Planning*

Planning by Design (PxD)–Based Systematic Methodologies ◽

10.1201/9781315206059-4 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 13-16

Keyword(s):

Systematic Planning

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Remnant riparian vegetation, sediment and nutrient loads, and river rehabilitation in subtropical Australia

Hydrological Processes ◽

10.1002/hyp.10369 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 29 (10) ◽

pp. 2290-2300 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Jon Olley ◽

Joanne Burton ◽

Virgilio Hermoso ◽

Kate Smolders ◽

Joe McMahon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Riparian Vegetation ◽

Nutrient Loads ◽

River Rehabilitation ◽

Subtropical Australia

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The Tension Between Regulation and the Pursuit of Quality in Canadian Nurse Practitioner Education Programs

Policy Politics & Nursing Practice ◽

10.1177/15271544211054431 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 152715442110544

Author(s):

Eric Staples

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Nurse Practitioners ◽

Public Safety ◽

Advanced Practice ◽

Practice Nurses ◽

Program Accreditation ◽

Fiscal Restraint ◽

Systematic Planning ◽

Practitioner Education ◽

Post Baccalaureate

Nurses in advanced practice roles have existed in Canada for over 100 years, yet only in the last two decades, have nurse practitioners (NPs) been recognized as advanced practice nurses (APNs). During this time, NP educational programs have increased and transitioned from post-baccalaureate level to graduate level. Legislation and national NP regulatory approval processes have contributed to existing barriers to NP role implementation and full scope of practice. While regulation is mandatory and focused on public safety, an emphasis towards quality has led to the introduction of a national voluntary NP program accreditation process. The purpose of this paper is to initiate a discussion between Canadian NP regulators and educators related to proposed regulatory approaches and accreditation processes that balance public safety while promoting quality and excellence in NP education. Having two separate and costly processes has led to tension during a time of provincial fiscal restraint on university budgets coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on nursing education. An integrated pan-Canadian approach of regulation and accreditation may ensure public safety, continuity, and consistency in quality NP education, enhance mobility of the NP workforce, and systematic planning to guide successful future NP role development and practice.

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