Stakeholders’ Analysis of Environmental Sustainability in Urban Logistics: A Case Study of Tricity, Poland

Environmental sustainability, defined as the responsibility to protect the global ecosystem in a holistic way, has become an integral factor of city strategies. Designing and implementing environment-friendly solutions to make the standard of living in cities better is indispensable for present and future generations. This article’s main objective is to identify the most environmentally friendly urban logistics measures from the perspective of urban transport system stakeholders. A multi-method approach was implemented to achieve the article’s main findings. Firstly, the literature review provided the basics for designing the research framework. Then, a three-layer methodological approach was used: The first layer included designing and carrying out the case study approach; the second layer comprised a Delphi study involving interviews with urban logistics stakeholders; and the third layer included analyzing the voices of Delphi interviewees to assess which urban logistics measures are the most important for them. The study provides an initial insight into the opinions of stakeholders for a general audience, but at the same time, also presents specific, detailed views of Tricity urban space users and decision-makers. Significant differences in opinions were observed and confirmed in the interviewed group. This study can contribute to the scientific discussion about the stakeholders’ analysis of urban logistics goals.

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Methodology for assessment of public health preparedness and response synergies between institutional authorities and the community

10.21203/rs.3.rs-24278/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Daniel H. de Vries ◽

John Kinsman ◽

Judit Takacs ◽

Svetla Tsolova ◽

Massimo Ciotti

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Data Collection ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Effective Means ◽

Field Work ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Outbreak Response ◽

Study Approach ◽

Rich Data

Abstract Background: This paper describes a participatory methodology that supports investigation of the collaboration between communities affected by infectious disease outbreak events and relevant official institutions. The core principle underlying the methodology is the recognition that synergistic relationships, characterised by mutual trust and respect, between affected communities and official institutions provide the most effective means of addressing outbreak situations. Methods: The methodological approach and lessons learned were derived from four qualitative case studies including (i) two tick-borne disease events: Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Spain, and tick-borne encephalitis in the Netherlands (2016); and (ii) two outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis (norovirus in Iceland, 2017, and verocytotoxin-producingEscherichia coli [VTEC] in Ireland, 2018). These studies were conducted in collaboration with the respective national public health authorities in the affected countries by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Results: An after-event qualitative case study approach was taken using mixed methods. Lessons highlight the critical importance of collaborating with national focal points during preparation and planning, and interviewer reflexivity during fieldwork. Field work for each case study was conducted over one working week, which although limiting the number of individuals and institutions involved, still allowed for rich data collection due to the close collaboration with local authorities. The analysis focused on the specific actions undertaken by the participating countries’ public health and other authorities in relation to community engagement, as well as the view from the perspective of the community. Conclusions: The overall objective of the assessment to identify synergies between institutional decision-making bodies and community actors and networks before, during and after an outbreak response to a given public health emergency. The methodology is generic and could be applied to a range of public health emergencies, zoonotic or otherwise. The methodology emphasises reflexivity among fieldworkers, a relatively short time needed for data collection, potential generalisability of findings, insider-outsider perspectives, politically sensitive findings, and how to deal with ethical and language issues.

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Imeum Mukim Advocacy in Prevention of Environmental Pollution in Aceh Jaya According to Customary and Islamic Law

SAMARAH Jurnal Hukum Keluarga dan Hukum Islam ◽

10.22373/sjhk.v5i2.10698 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 741

Author(s):

Mahdi Syahbandir ◽

Dahlawi MAZ ◽

Wais Alqarni ◽

Munawwarah Samad

Keyword(s):

Environmental Pollution ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Islamic Law ◽

Vital Role ◽

Environmental Conservation ◽

Customary Law ◽

Research Approach ◽

Study Approach ◽

The Village

This study aims to discuss the advocacy of imeum mukim in preventing environmental pollution in Aceh Jaya according to customary and Islamic law. The research is an empirical legal study, while the research approach is a case study approach, which is a study that analyzes a particular case. The theory used is the role and authority theory associated with customary and Islamic law. This study concludes that imeum mukim has a vital role and authority in Acehnese society because imuem mukim can resolve cases at the mukim level if it is unresolved at the village level. Then Imeum Mukim in Aceh Jaya has been advocating and socializing the prevention of environmental pollution by revitalizing customary rules, making qanuns at the mukim and village levels that accommodate the protection of the environment, for example, maintaining watersheds and prohibiting logging, including protecting certain animals. In addition, Imuem Mukim can also encourage CSR funds from companies to assist orphans, the poor, and environmental conservation. Furthermore, environmental pollution in the perspective of customary law is accommodated in customary rules and prohibitions. This is because customary law has philosophical, juridical, and sociological powers that have become living law. Meanwhile, in the perspective of the Islamic law that polluting the environment is a prohibition that brings God's wrath, it also destroys environmental sustainability and human benefit in general. On the other hand, preserving the environment is an obligation humans must carry out.

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Engaging Older Adults in Technology Research: Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators Using a Case Study Approach

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2992 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 821-821

Author(s):

Susan Kirkland

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Older Adult ◽

Skills Training ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Longitudinal Case Study ◽

Study Approach ◽

Active Involvement ◽

Research Perspectives ◽

Meaningful Engagement

Abstract The aim of OA-INVOLVE is to provide recommendations to support older adult engagement in research that leads to the successful development of technologies for and with older adults. To support this aim we conducted a longitudinal case study project in which we interviewed eight AGE-WELL research teams conducting technology projects to explore the benefits, challenges, and solutions for meaningful engagement. Members of the OA-INVOLVE Older Adult Research Partner Group (OARPG) were involved in all aspects of the project. Findings from the case studies provided important insights regarding structural, contextual, and individual factors that enable and constrain active involvement of older adults. Many projects reported developing unique “workarounds” in order to move beyond involving older adults as participants to involving them as advisors and decision makers. Researchers identified that they often lack the skills, training and resources to engage older adults in a meaningful way and could benefit from capacity building.

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Pendekatan Komunikasi Interpersonal dalam Pembangunan berdasarkan Perspektif Kultural (Studi Kasus : Pro-Kontra Pengembangan Pariwisata Pulau Meti di Kabupaten Halmahera Utara)

Jurnal InterAct ◽

10.25170/interact.v9i1.1707 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yerik Afrianto Singgalen

Keyword(s):

Interpersonal Communication ◽

Resource Use ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Study Approach ◽

Pros And Cons ◽

Data Collection Technique ◽

Communication Approach ◽

Depth Interviews

This article aims to describe the interpersonal communication approach for development based on the perspective of the Hibualamo culture forthe people of Meti Village in the case of the pros and cons of tourism development on Meti Island in North Halmahera Regency. The researchmethod used is qualitative with a case study approach. Meanwhile, the data collection technique used in-depth interviews, observation anddocument study. The results of this study indicate that the existence of the Tourism Industry in this case Meti Cottage on Meti Island canincrease regional investment and maintain environmental sustainability, but it has not been able to provide economic and social benefits for localcommunities because of the pros and cons. Culturally, the interpersonal communication approach plays an important role in the level of publicacceptance of increasing investment in the tourism industry. However, the conflict between the manager of the tourist attraction and thecommunity related to empowerment and resource use has resulted in a disintegration of interests for sustainable tourism.

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The Zero-Energy Idea in Districts: Application of a Methodological Approach to a Case Study of Epinlieu (Mons)

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11174814 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (17) ◽

pp. 4814

Author(s):

Koutra ◽

Pagnoule ◽

Galatoulas ◽

Bagheri ◽

Waroux ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Energy Demand ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

Energy Resources ◽

Zero Energy ◽

Scientific Discussion ◽

Current Context ◽

Initial Measure

Rapidly increasing global energy demand has raised concerns about the exhaustion of energy resources and the consequent heavy environmental impact. Improving energy efficiency in cities comprises an initial measure for addressing these phenomena. Within the current context of globalization, EU initiatives and policy targets have been proposed in order to revise urban development strategies and motivate its member states (MSes) toward “zero-energy objectives”. Providing a methodological approach with a simulation district analysis, the present article summarizes how this challenge was analyzed in an existing district in Belgium. This study contributes to the scientific discussion by analyzing the applicability of a holistic approach to zero-energy objectives on a larger scale.

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Single case research methodology: a tool for moral imagination in business ethics

Management Research Review ◽

10.1108/mrr-07-2016-0179 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 40 (8) ◽

pp. 890-906 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jose Luis Retolaza ◽

Leire San-Jose

Keyword(s):

Business Ethics ◽

Single Case ◽

Moral Imagination ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Corporate Management ◽

Content Type ◽

Case Research ◽

Single Case Research

Purpose Although there are several often-used case research methods for teaching purposes, these cannot be used to conduct scientific research into business ethics, perhaps owing to criticism levelled against it. The precise aim of this work is to expound and argue for its use within the framework of scientific hypothetical-deductive methodology. Design/methodology/approach The opportunities offered by this methodological approach, both from an inductive (Eisenhardt, 1989; Dyer and Wilkins, 1991) and a deductive perspective (Yin, 1993; Carson et al., 2000), have been wasted, creating a need for scientific contributions within this area; hence, this study. It was carried on a theoretical approach of the use of single case applied to corporate management based on religion and spirituality inclusion. Findings The results obtained indicate that the single-case research method makes it possible to put forward alternative hypotheses to the dominant hypothesis, making contributions to the theory. Concretely, the scientific legitimacy of its use is justified by what it has been called “possibilistic hypothesis” for what it is not necessary to collect a large data or make an empiric research. Practical implications In the field of business ethics, these hypotheses (possibilistics) make alternatives stand out that widen the moral responsibility of decision-makers. It implies an open mind for decision-makers and rigorous arguments using just a single case. Reinforce and make them easier based on moral imagination improvement. Originality/value The decision process is complex, but in this rich method, the single-case study could permit establishing rigorous and robust decisions easily. The case study is not used widely for management, but this perspective could enrich and increase its use.

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Estratégia Metodológica para Zoneamento pelo Potencial de Perda de Solo na Bacia Hidrográfica Cachoeira Cinco Veados, RS-Brasil

Revista Brasileira de Geografia Física ◽

10.26848/rbgf.v14.4.p2391-2402 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 2391-2402

Author(s):

Elenice Broetto Weiler ◽

Jussara Cabral Cruz ◽

Marília Ferreira Ferreira ◽

José Miguel Reichert ◽

Bruno Campos Mantovanelli ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Regional Planning ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Model Parameters ◽

Hierarchical Analysis ◽

Thematic Map ◽

Priority Order ◽

Map Analysis ◽

Potential Soil Loss

The aim of this study was to propose a methodological approach to determine the best land use based on USLE model parameters, using the watershed as planning unit. The model USLE parameters were spatialized using the software ArcGis 10.5, for the case study of the Cachoeira Cinco Veados watershed, RS-Brazil, and the erosive values were categorized according to the methodology of Ribeiro (2006). We reclassified the areas in “suitable” and “not suitable” to the tested use, according to two limit-criteria adopted as maximum acceptable soil losses (20 and 50 t ha-1 year-1). The methodology consists of constructing two strategies: the first is a construction of a thematic map, considering a priority order of uses in the watershed, where the most spendthrift use was analyzed first (Script of Hierarchical Analysis among Uses); and the second consists of the construction of maps that correspond to scenarios with watershed areas suitable to a given use, according to the classification criterion used, and their crossing with the current use map (Analysis Script by Use). The results show it is possible to classify the areas in “suitable” and “not suitable” for a given use, allowing with this organizational strategy to identify, quantify and spatialize the areas in accordance with the limit of potential soil loss and point out those that do not tolerate the tested use. This is a useful information for decision makers when studying regional planning.

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How Nestle Applied Shared Value Creation In Agriculture Sector Achieving Sustainable Agriculture And Making More Profit «Nestle Model»

Management & Economics Research Journal ◽

10.48100/merj.v1i3.38 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 12-26

Author(s):

Ishak Kherchi ◽

Mohamed Fellague ◽

Samira Ahlem Haddou

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Agriculture ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Jel Classification ◽

Business Value ◽

Shared Value ◽

Study Approach ◽

Agriculture Sector ◽

Water Field ◽

Value Concept

This paper explains how Nestlé used shared value concept to make agriculture more sustainable and achieve more profit by creating business value. Based on qualitative research, we use a case study approach to investigate the idea of shared value in achieving sustainable agriculture. We analyzed Nestlé programs in three areas: rural development, Environmental sustainability and Water field. We found that applying shared value concept by nestle make agriculture more sustainable and leads for business value. JEL Classification: M14, Q01, Q56.

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The Zero Energy Idea in District. Application of a Methodological Approach in the Case Study of Epinlieu (Mons)

10.20944/preprints201907.0257.v2 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Sesil KOUTRA ◽

Claire Pagnoule ◽

Fivos Nikolaos Galatoulas ◽

Ali Bagheri ◽

Thomas Waroux ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Energy Use ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Urban Structure ◽

Zero Energy ◽

Scientific Discussion ◽

Current Context ◽

Mitigate Climate Change ◽

City Structure

Through history, particular attention has been paid of the study of the relationship between the energy use and the city structure. Improving energy efficiency in modern agglomerations is the most promising means to mitigate climate change and its impacts. In this current context of globalisation, European Union proposes initiatives and policy targets to rethink the urban development strategies towards the ‘zero energy objectives’. Providing a methodological approach with a simulation district analysis, the present article summarizes how the ‘zero energy’ challenge is analyzed in an existing district (Epinlieu) to articulate the users’ requirements in energy. This study contributes to the scientific discussion of the districts’ urban structure and energy planning by establishing a linkage among the beneficial influence of the KPIs of the districts’ form to increase their energy efficiency and its application in a real case study in Belgium.

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Cycling Mobility in Slopping Cities: Trondheim and Other Lessons

KnE Engineering ◽

10.18502/keg.v5i5.6931 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Isabel Matias ◽

Ana Virtudes

Keyword(s):

Methodological Approach ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Social Benefits ◽

Political Decision ◽

Good Practices ◽

Collective Transport ◽

Mobility Solution ◽

The University ◽

The City

Soft mobility is on the top of city’s agenda. Several plans are emerging to improve its performance, regarding sustainable, climate-friendly or easy ways of mobility, without using the car. The political decision-makers, urban designers and academics are working upon new approaches of developing these skills. In sloping cities, specially with ancient roots of narrow and winding streets, the bicycle is still a tricky way of transportation, because it can represent a deep changing of previous urban fabric. This paper presents a set of good practices of bicycles use as soft mobility solution in mountain cities. The example is the sloping city of Trondheim in Norway. The interest for this topic lies in the ongoing Doctorate program in Civil Engineering at the University of Beira Interior, having as case study the city of Covilhã. The system is called CycloCable and it’s the first cycle lift for collective transport designed to help cyclists moving easily to overcome urban slopes. The literature review is the main methodological approach, identifying the good practices of CycloCable, which can be used in other cities with similar morphological conditions. The conclusion has revealed that this system increases the number of cyclists, with environmental, economic and social benefits.

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