scholarly journals System Dynamics for Sustainable Transportation Policies: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wlisses Bonelá Fontoura ◽  
Glaydston Mattos Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Sustainable Transport ◽  
Dynamic Complexity ◽  
Transportation Sector

Abstract Systems Dynamics (SD) is an efficient method that allows to analyze systems with dynamic complexity and policy resistance. The holistic approach of SD is suitable to analyze the current transportation problems. Among the applications of SD in the transportation sector, the use of this tool in the development and implementation of sustainable transport policies stands out. In this context, this paper aims to conduct a systematic literature review to assess the use of SD in the development and implementation of urban policies focused on sustainable transportation. The results show that most studies analyze policies focused on reducing the negative externalities of transportation, highlighting the efforts to reduce air pollutant emissions and traffic congestion. However, we did not find a study that analyzes non-motorized and motorized modes by economic, environmental, social, spatial and traffic variables. At the end of this study, the gaps found in the literature are pointed out, being available to further exploration in future studies.

scholarly journals Sustainable Urban Transportation Criteria and Measurement—A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7113
Author(s):  
Lisa Kraus ◽  
Heike Proff
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Urban Transportation ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Rating System ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Transportation Projects ◽  
Sustainability Measurement

Sustainable transportation plays a key role in social participation and climate change. However, no universally accepted set of criteria for tracking the progress of urban sustainable transportation projects currently exists; one reason for this is the absence of a standardized lexicon for sustainability measurement elements. Therefore, this paper conducts a systematic literature review and analysis of sustainable transportation criteria using 21 papers from journals listed in the German rating system JOURQUAL3 (JQ3) and published between 2010 and 2020. The paper thus develops a unified vocabulary for sustainability measurement elements that is structured into a hierarchy. The goal (sustainable transportation) presides over the following three sustainability dimensions: objectives (e.g., minimization of traffic clogging), criteria (e.g., congestion), and indicators (e.g., cost of traffic congestion). Within the hierarchy, the main criteria for urban multimodal sustainable transportation are identified as follows: 13 social, 11 economic, and 9 environmental main criteria are determined. The three main criteria used most in the literature exclusively concern the environment. Future research is recommended to assess the interrelations between the criteria as their assignment to sustainability dimensions is ambiguous in the existing literature. This paper helps mobility managers to make decisions about urban transportation concepts and while overseeing projects.

scholarly journals Primary Air Pollutants Emissions Variation Characteristics and Future Control Strategies for Transportation Sector in Beijing, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 4111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifeng Xue ◽  
Xizi Cao ◽  
Yi Ai ◽  
Kangli Xu ◽  
Yichen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Freight Transportation ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Railway Transportation ◽  
Road Transportation ◽  
Transportation Sector ◽  
Variation Characteristics ◽  
Beijing China

Air pollutant emissions from vehicles, railways, and aircraft for freight and passenger transportation are major sources of air pollution, and strongly impact the air quality of Beijing, China. To better understand the variation characteristics of these emissions, we used the emission factor method to quantitatively determine the air pollutant emissions from the transportation sector. The emission intensity of different modes of transportation was estimated, and measures are proposed to prevent and control air pollutants emitted from the transportation sector. The results showed that air pollutant emissions from the transportation sector have been decreasing year by year as a result of the reduction in emissions from motor vehicles, benefiting from the structural adjustment of motor vehicles. A comparison of the emission intensity of primary air pollutants from different modes of transportation showed that the emission level of railway transportation was much lower than that of road transportation. However, Beijing relies heavily on road transportation, with road freight transportation accounting for 96% of freight transportation, whereas the proportion of railway transportation was low. Primary air pollutants from the transportation sector contributed significantly to the total emissions in Beijing. The proportion of NOX emissions increased from 54% in 2013 to 58% in 2018. To reduce air pollutant emissions from the transportation sector, further adjustments and optimization of the structure of transportation in Beijing are needed. As for the control of motor vehicle pollutant emissions, vehicle composition must be adjusted and the development of clean energy must be promoted, as well as the replacement of diesel vehicles with electric vehicles for passenger and freight transportation.

Collaborative risk management: a systematic literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek Friday ◽  
Suzanne Ryan ◽  
Ramaswami Sridharan ◽  
David Collins
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Process Integration ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Supply Chain Risk Management ◽  
Joint Decision ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify and analyse collaborative risk management (CRM) literature to establish its current position in supply chain risk management (SCRM) and propose an agenda for future research. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review of 101 peer-reviewed articles over a 21-year period was employed to analyse literature and synthesise findings to clarify terminology, definitions, CRM capabilities, and underlying theory. Findings CRM as a field of research is in its infancy and suffers from imprecise definitions, fragmented application of capabilities, and diverse theoretical foundations. The term CRM is identified as a more representative description of relational risk management arrangements. Six capabilities relevant to CRM are identified: risk information sharing, standardisation of procedures, joint decision making, risk and benefit sharing, process integration, and collaborative performance systems. Originality/value The paper provides a new definition for CRM; proposes a holistic approach in extending collaboration to SCRM; identifies a new capability; and provides a range of theories to broaden the theoretical scope for future research on CRM.

scholarly journals Exploring Multiple Intelligence Theory Prospects as a Vehicle for Discovering the Relationship of Neuroeducation with Imaginative/Waldorf Pedagogy: A Systematic Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 334
Author(s):  
Manos Mavrelos ◽  
Thanasis Daradoumis
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Multiple Intelligence ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Multiple Intelligence Theory ◽  
Waldorf Schools ◽  
Educational Paradigm ◽  
Mi Theory

Waldorf Education follows a holistic approach of children’s development, where the fundamental characteristics are creative/artistic activities, integrating imagination-based teaching methods to support and enhance the development of children’s and adolescents’ physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Neuroeducation provides the most relevant level of analysis for resolving today’s core problems in education. Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory investigates ways of using the theory as a framework in school for improving work quality, collaborations, opportunities for choice, and a role for the arts. To that end, we provide a systematic literature review that critiques and synthesizes representative literature on these three topics in order to reveal new perspectives towards a novel transformative educational paradigm in a digitized society. A comprehensive analysis of theoretical and empirical articles between 2000 and 2019 is provided. The search included five main academic databases (ERIC, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, and Scopus) using predefined selection criteria. In total, 321 different articles were screened, from which 43 articles met the predefined inclusion criteria. The results indicate a correlation between pedagogical practices of Waldorf schools and MI theory compatible teaching practices and between Waldorf schools and neuroeducation. Further empirical research examining different facets of this relationship is still needed to establish live and effective schools as Learning Organizations.

scholarly journals Modeling Air Pollutant Emissions in the Provincial Level Road Transportation Sector in Korea: A Case Study of the Zero-Emission Vehicle Subsidy

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 3999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minyoung Roh ◽  
Seungho Jeon ◽  
Soontae Kim ◽  
Sha Yu ◽  
Almas Heshmati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Integrated Assessment Model ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Road Transportation ◽  
Provincial Level ◽  
Transportation Sector ◽  
Zero Emission ◽  
Bus Service ◽  
Freight Trucks ◽  
Pm2.5 Emissions

South Korea has been suffering from high PM2.5 pollution. Previous studies have contributed to establishing PM2.5 mitigation policies but have not considered provincial features and sector-interactions. In that sense, the integrated assessment model (IAM) could complement the shortcomings of previous studies. IAM, capable of analyzing PM2.5 pollution levels at the provincial level in Korea, however, has not been developed yet. Hence, this study (i) expands on IAM which can represent provincial-level spatial resolution in Korea (GCAM-Korea) with air pollutant emissions modeling which focuses on the road transportation sector and (ii) examines the zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) subsidy policy’s effects on PM2.5 mitigation using the expanded GCAM-Korea. Simulation results show that PM2.5 emissions decrease by 0.6–4.1% compared to the baseline, and the Seoul metropolitan area contributes 38–44% to the overall PM2.5 emission reductions. As the ZEVs subsidy is weighted towards the light-duty vehicle 4-wheels (LDV4W) sector, various spillover effects are found: ZEVs’ share rises intensively in the LDV4W sector leading to an increase in its service costs, and at the same time, driving bus service costs to become relatively cheaper. This, in turn, drives an increase in bus service demand and emissions discharge. Furthermore, this type of impact of the ZEVs subsidy policy does not reduce internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) in freight trucks, although diesel freight trucks are a major contributor to PM2.5 emissions and also to NOx.

scholarly journals HYPERLOOP – The Sustainable Transportation

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Critical Study ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Transportation Sector

Due to rapid urbanization and emergence of mega-cities, urban transportation infrastructures are stressed leading to traffic congestion, high fuel consumption as well as increasing number of accidents and fatalities. Present transport sector globally is largely two-dimensional and may not be able to cope up with the growth of cities which is three-dimensional in nature, the environmental pollution, the traffic congestion, the sustainability, etc. This has led to efforts towards three dimensional transportation systems such as passenger drones, flying cars, cars moving through multi-layer underground tunnels etc. The overall concept of three-dimensional transportation demonstrates that the transportation sector has made a significant progress towards comprehending the necessity of a proper and sustainable transit system, which otherwise has implications on environment, health, infrastructure and sustainability as well. However, some of these futuristic options may be associated with safety and security concerns – both for them, as well as caused by them. Some of these options envisage utilization of artificial intelligence and even augmented reality. Technological challenges, the potential for cost-effectiveness, and their socio-economic impacts are also important considerations. Through deep and critical study, in this journal, the author will try to analyze the concept of hyper loop and its practicality; about its various components, its working, global acceptance of hyper loop and its possible advantages and unaddressed issues. Some critics are of the opinion that hyper loop is more of a hypothetical idea which is totally impractical and impossible, but optimistic experts say that it just needs some hard work, a decade’s time and huge amount of money which would then result in revolution of the whole transportation system in a unique, unpredictable and sustainable way. A cross-impact analysis to evaluate possible future scenario for this will also be taken up.

scholarly journals INTRODUCING NEW EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT APPROACH: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 696-706
Author(s):  
Gibriel Badjie ◽  
Armanu Thoyib ◽  
Djumilah Hadiwidjojo ◽  
Ainur Rofiq
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Employee Empowerment ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Work Roles ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
New Employee ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
And Behavior

Purpose of the study: The aim of the paper is to introduce newly developed constructs of employee empowerment as alternatives to the existing measures serving both the organization and employees. Centered on employees as the focus of the argument regarding how genuinely employee empowerment is realistically practiced in organizations today. Methodology: The study applied systematic literature review (SLR) or systematic research synthesis (SRS) as the method to gather, analyze and respond to the research query. The study method embraces the definition of SLR by Rousseau et al., (2008). The conditions for the literature search electronically were done through multiple journal sites. The gathered academic published materials were dated between 1954-2017. Main Findings: The findings revealed that there is a misconception surrounding the true picture of employee empowerment in organizations. Different organizations have different interpretations of employee empowerment as deem fitting to serve their needs. Most findings propagate employee empowerment on the conditions of internal factors of the organization. Applications of this study: This new approach to employee empowerment will give employees a new lease of life that extends beyond the immediate influence of the organization. It incorporates external factors as both define and shape the attitude and behaviors of employees. Both micro and macro factors relating to work roles and non-work roles of employees matter in empowerment. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study takes a holistic approach to employee empowerment by taking both inside-out and outside-in approach to factors that have strong influence on the attitude and behavior of employees thus relates to performance. It introduces new measures for employee empowerment.

Has the Product Patent Regime Impacted Mergers and Acquisitions? Unveiling with a Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 231971452110313
Author(s):  
Ashima Verma ◽  
Rachna Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Mergers And Acquisitions ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Financial Analysis ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
New Product ◽  
Unified Approach ◽  
Common Thread ◽  
Synergistic Gains ◽  
Indian Pharmaceutical Industry

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are one of the most practised inorganic strategies to multiply economic profits, acquire new product capabilities, expand markets, diversify risk and bring synergistic gains. The purpose of the study is to review the literature related to companies’ financial analysis, pre and post-M&A after the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005. The study follows a systematic literature review (SLR) process where 128 research publications from 2005–2020 are examined after applying the required review protocols. SLR found a deficient practical contribution of the limited literature on the three perspectives, namely, from accounting, productivity and managerial perspectives at the international level. Furthermore, there is also a dearth of studies from the three perspectives for the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry (IPI) post the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005. This review finds that there is a need for a unified approach for evaluating the success of M&A in IPI. Future studies can encourage research that ties these three perspectives to a common thread and furnishes a holistic approach for analysis. It will further bolster the research to provide practical insights to companies’ rooting for a robust financial analysis.

scholarly journals Transportation Network Companies: Drivers’ Perceptions of Ride-Sharing Regarding Climate Change and Extreme Weather

Climate ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Sandra Olivia Brugger ◽  
Theresa Watts
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Transportation Network ◽  
Extreme Weather ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Transportation Sector ◽  
Reduce Emissions ◽  
Transportation Network Companies

The transportation sector is a major factor contributing to climate change. Transportation Network Companies (TNC) may become part of solutions to reduce emissions and their drivers play an important role in doing so. This study aims to understand TNC driver’s perceptions of climate change, to understand how climate change and extreme weather affects their business and how they see their role in contributing to or mitigating climate change. We conducted an in-person survey of TNC drivers in Nevada, USA, and analyzed the derived information with descriptive statistics and content analysis. Among the 75 TNC drivers, almost half believe climate change is happening and is caused by human activities. We found TNC drivers and their business are affected by extreme weather events. Currently the drivers do not see their role in mitigating climate change and lack the awareness of green initiatives already in place by TNCs’. We conclude that TNCs could increase their climate change responsibility by providing driver incentives for cars with reduced emissions or by geographically expanding customer incentives for using sustainable TNC options such as car-pooling. By doing so, TNC may play a role in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion; thus, contributing to improved sustainable transportation practices.

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