scholarly journals Consensual Decision-Making Among Epistemic Peers

Episteme ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan Hartmann ◽  
Carlo Martini ◽  
Jan Sprenger
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Network ◽  
General Definition ◽  
Equal Weight ◽  
Wagner Model ◽  
Formal Tool ◽  
Epistemic Peers ◽  
Group Deliberation ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTThis paper focuses on the question of how to resolve disagreement and uses the Lehrer-Wagner model as a formal tool for investigating consensual decision-making. The main result consists in a general definition of when agents treat each other as epistemic peers (Kelly 2005; Elga 2007), and a theorem vindicating the “equal weight view” to resolve disagreement among epistemic peers. We apply our findings to an analysis of the impact of social network structures on group deliberation processes, and we demonstrate their stability with the help of numerical simulations.

De structuur van de besluitvorming in de Raad van de Europese Unie

Res Publica ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 36 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 381-398
Author(s):  
Jan Beyers
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
European Union ◽  
Functional Approach ◽  
Council Decision ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

In spite of its importance in European Union decision making, research on the functioning of the Council is scarce (Wessels, 1991). Based on empirical findings this article gives some new insights in the way Council decision making is institutionalized. The first part focusses on the characteristics of Council working groups and the different positions of actors in the decision making network. Our findings confirm the definition of the Council as a highly bureaucratized institution. Interesting is that the diversity of tasks of the different actors(working groups, Coreper, CSA etc.) strengthens the impact of national administrations in Council decision making. The second part explores the reasons for this impact. This article adds to the functional approach, which over-emphasizes the adaptive character of the Council, the perception of the Council as an intergovernmental component in a supranational system.

Gamification and Advergaming

2019 ◽  
pp. 23-35
Author(s):  
Aanchal Aggarwal ◽  
Nupur Arora
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Online Games ◽  
Digital Television ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Game Dynamics ◽  
Game Mechanics ◽  
Interactive Digital Television ◽  
The Impact

This chapter will expound on the concept of gamification and its adoption by various brands. It will be focusing on advergaming, which is one of the very famous applications of gamification. The chapter will elucidate the various launch details of advergaming applications by various firms and brand websites including online games, social network sites, and interactive digital television. It will also discuss the techniques underlying gamification, which include game mechanics and game dynamics, which will also reveal the impact of advergaming on consumer engagement and decision making to buy a product or not and also the benefits to the brand site. The chapter will also explain the techniques and strategies of advergaming used by various product websites nationally and internationally and their effect on consumers and the product or brand websites.

The Impact of Culture and Context on Knowledge Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 6-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murray E. Jennex
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Home Office ◽  
Consensus Definition ◽  
Main Work ◽  
Study Support ◽  
Editorial Review ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Year 2000 ◽  
The Impact

Jennex (2005) used an expert panel to generate the definition of knowledge management as the practice of selectively applying knowledge from previous experiences of decision-making to current and future decision making activities with the express purpose of improving the organization’s effectiveness. This was a consensus definition from the editorial review board that tells us what we are trying to do with knowledge management. However, knowledge management is being applied in multinational, multicultural organizations and we are seeing issues in effectively implementing knowledge management and transferring knowledge in global and/or multicultural environments. Chan and Chau (2005) discuss a failure of knowledge management that was in part caused by organizational culture differences between the home office (Hong Kong) and the main work location (Shanghai). Jennex (2006) discusses Year 2000, Y2K, knowledge sharing projects that were not as successful as expected due to cultural and context issues. These projects involved organizations that performed the same functions just in different nations, however, problems caused by culture and context were not expected. Other research in review with the International Journal of Knowledge Management explores issues of culture with respect to social capital and implementing knowledge management. None of these are far reaching studies that we can generalize issues from, but they do provide anecdotal and case study support that culture and context are issues we need to address.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Value of Information and Coordination in a Dyadic Closed Loop Supply Chain

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 8398
Author(s):  
Juan Pedro Sepúlveda-Rojas ◽  
Rodrigo Ternero
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Value Of Information ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Local Optimization ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Optimization Approach ◽  
Closed Loop Supply Chain ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: This article analyzes the value of information and coordination in a closed loop supply chain (CLSC) and discusses the benefits of a global or local optimization approach and the impact of uncertainty. Methodology: A theoretical dyadic closed loop supply chain is analyzed where the manufacturer re-manufactures products returned by customers, producing “as good as new products” for the retailer. Twelve coordination scenarios were analyzed. For the definition of these scenarios, a framework based on two criteria was proposed: value of information and perimeter of decision making. Findings: Information on returns leads to lower costs than information on demand. In the presence of complete or partial coordination between the actors in the supply chain, it is preferable to have low product return rates. However, if we are in the complete absence of coordination, high rates of return are more convenient as they function as a buffer against uncertainties. The perimeter of decision making (global or local optimization) does not significantly improve the supply chain performance in relation to its costs. Only the exchange of information improves its performance. Therefore, companies should make efforts to exchange information, first, on their lot sizes, then on their returns and finally, on the customer demand. Originality: The novelty of our work relies on an analysis of the closed loop supply chain performance with the simultaneous presence of information, coordination, and uncertainty.

Researchers of Color, Fame, and Impact

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1176-1178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Zárate ◽  
Gordon Nagayama Hall ◽  
Victoria C. Plaut
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Real World ◽  
Societal Impact ◽  
Editorial Boards ◽  
Network Connections ◽  
Societal Level ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Impact

Fame and eminence, as traditionally measured, limit the definition of impact to the publication world. We add two types of impact to the traditional measures of fame and eminence. Many of the traditional measures of fame or eminence are based on social-network connections, whereby individuals appoint other people to positions of eminence. Editorial boards are one specific example. Eminence is also limited to number of publications, for example, with little regard for the impact of those publications at the societal level. In addition to the dominant measures of eminence, societal impact broadens the definition of impact to reflect real-world changes. Two examples include mentoring, which is rarely mentioned as a criterion for eminence, and policy value, such as when research influences important public policy. These additions are discussed in reference to the general underrepresentation of researchers of color in academia.

How to Trust

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimo Felici
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Model ◽  
General Definition ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Definition Of

This paper concerns decision-making processes that rely on trust. In particular, it analyzes how different aspects of trust (e.g., trust, trustworthiness, trustworthy evidence) influence trust decisions, and acting on them eventually. It proposes a trust decision model that structures the analysis of contextualized trust problems. Rather than seeking a general definition of trust, this paper advocates the necessity to have a structured way to analyze and characterize situational trust problems systematically.

scholarly journals Considerations Concerning the Impact of Propensities on Basic Macroeconomic Occurrences

2008 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariusz Doszyń
Keyword(s):  
Interest Rate ◽  
Interest Rates ◽  
Money Supply ◽  
National Income ◽  
General Definition ◽  
Consumption Expenditures ◽  
Keynesian Model ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Impact

Considerations Concerning the Impact of Propensities on Basic Macroeconomic Occurrences In the article theoretical deliberations relating to impact of propensities on basic macroeconomic phenomena were presented. A general definition of propensity was discussed. The influence of propensity for consumption, propensity for investment and propensity for thesaurization on national income, interest rates, consumption expenditures, investments and money supply was analyzed. Derivatives that make it possible to identify quantitative effects of propensities were introduced. On the basis of the discussed Keynesian model it is possible to say that the propensity to consume increases interest rate and national income, the propensity to invest makes investments, national income and interest rates higher and the propensity for thesaurization could increase interest rates by lowering money supply.

scholarly journals Θεραπευτική σχέση: αλλαγές και προκλήσεις σε ένα ταχέως εξελισσόμενο περιβάλλον

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Evangelos C. Karademas
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Therapeutic Alliance ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
General Definition ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Complex Interactions ◽  
Short Commentary ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this short Commentary is to convey some thoughts and concerns that have arisen after reading the excellent articles included in this Special Issue. The focus will be on three particular points: (a) The differences that seem to exist, not so much regarding the general definition of therapeutic alliance, but rather with respect to the identification of the specific characteristics of this phenomemon and the factors that shape it. (b) The need to understand therapeutic alliance after taking into account the complex interactions that take place between several biological, psychological and social factors. Finally, (c) the impact of recent advancements, such as the great innovations in digital technology and health care, on therapeutic alliance. In any case, it is certain that our perception of therapeutic alliance will continue to evolve and change in the future.

scholarly journals The Impact of Spirituality and Spiritually-Oriented Therapeutic Interventions on Schizophrenia Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-320
Author(s):  
Özge Erduran-Tekin
Keyword(s):  
Short Term Memory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
General Definition ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Spiritual Counseling ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Counseling Practices

Schizophrenia, with its various aspects that are as yet as unexplainable and which causes those suffering from it to move away from relationships and reality, is a severe psychiatric disorder that usually deteriorates thinking and behavior from an early age. A general definition of schizophrenia has been mentioned for the purpose of this study without describing the types of schizophrenia in detail. The main axis of the study is what role spirituality may have in increasing schizophrenic patients’ well-being, which is the last step in the model for their medical treatment. A lack of deterioration in patients’ consciousness and short-term memory is very important in order for them to be able to understand the therapeutic practices; the study discusses spiritual counseling practices that can be studied with schizophrenic patients who have no problems in these areas. The study evaluates the concept of insight in schizophrenia patients from different perspectives and includes spiritual counseling practices that can be done with schizophrenia patients possessing high levels of insight. The study continues by examining which individual spiritual counseling practices are possible for patients with schizophrenia and presents the example of group counseling over spiritual counseling practices for patients with schizophrenia as well as which counseling practices can be done for schizophrenic patients and their families. The main aim of this study is to present to clinicians, psychologists, and psychological counselors working in the field a general review of the literature on studies that have examined the relationship between schizophrenia and spirituality and to give them ideas into how to integrate spiritual counseling practices into the process while working with schizophrenia patients and their relatives.

Increasing the efficiency and efficacy of demolition through computerised 4D simulation

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 2186-2205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoichiro Kunieda ◽  
Ricardo Codinhoto ◽  
Stephen Emmitt
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Dynamic Assessment ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Time Dimension ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Waste Recovery ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Building Demolition

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a novel tool to support decision making for enhanced demolition process efficiency and material waste sortability through computerised 4D motion workflow simulation. Design/methodology/approach A time-lapse evaluation model was developed to classify and estimate the impact of building demolition processes and material waste recovery. The dynamic assessment of demolition, collision and mechanical impact was measured through computerised 4D motion game and physics engines. Waste recovery and treatment complemented the simulation algorithm. The simulation of the information workflow was tested through case study using two demolition strategies. Findings The simulation successfully estimated the efficiency and efficacy of the different demolition strategies. Thus, simulation results can potentially support better decision making related to the definition of demolition strategies associated with recycling and re-use targets. Research limitations/implications The simulation was limited to a simple machine-led demolition strategy. Further research is required to understand the impact of complex machine mechanic movements and processes on complex building fabrics. Originality/value Modelling and evaluating the demolition process and its impact on material waste recovery with a time dimension is novel. The comparative analysis of quantitative data allows demolition professionals to find optimal and more sustainable demolition solutions and more efficient and safer implementation on site. It also contributes to a better understanding of the relationship between demolition strategy and waste sortability. This research represents a significant advancement in applied computing for building demolition waste recycling and notably, it improves the quality of information available in the definition of building demolition strategies.

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