scholarly journals Validating Circular Performance Indicators: The Interface between Circular Economy and Stakeholders

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 2198
Author(s):  
Chrysanthi-Elisabeth Nika ◽  
Alfonso Expósito ◽  
Johannes Kisser ◽  
Gaetano Bertino ◽  
Hasan Volkan Oral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Matrix Multiplication ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Interpretive Structural Model

The development and application of appropriate Circular Economy indicators is an issue that concerns both the scientific and the business community, as well as decision makers. The existing gap between research, policy and practice could be bridged by using a dynamic indicators selection approach that combines both expert and participatory practices. This study aims to develop such a novel approach for the selection of indicators based on views and needs of practitioners, whilst considering the complex interdependencies of the indicators and determining their importance. Twenty circularity indicators for the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems nexus are selected and ranked by different stakeholders. The interrelationships of the indicators are identified using the Interpretive Structural Model, resulting in six levels of importance. Cross-impact matrix multiplication applied to classification (MICMAC) analysis further enabled the classification of the twenty indicators into four categories based on their driving and dependence power. The results indicate that seven indicators—one related to regeneration of natural environment principle, four related to keep resources in use, and two related to design out negative externalities—are the driving indicators to Circular Economy. The approach can be applied to other sets of indicators as well, enabling their prioritization and implementation with other systems.

Considering Context: An Integrative Concept for Promoting Outcomes in the Intellectual Disability Field

2013 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karrie A. Shogren
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Consensus Definition ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Diagnosis And Classification ◽  
Integrative Concept ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract In light of the rapid evolution of research, policy, and practice in the intellectual disability (ID) field resulting from shifts in our conceptualization of disability and in frameworks for the diagnosis and classification of ID, systematic consideration of the multiple, interrelated contextual factors that impact research, policy, and practice are necessary to achieve valued outcomes for individuals with disabilities, their families, and society. The purpose of this article is to introduce a recently developed consensus definition of context and elaborate on application of this definition to research, practice, and policy in the ID field, with a specific focus on how context may be able to serve as an integrative concept to support the attainment of valued outcomes in the disability field for individuals with disabilities, their families, and society.

scholarly journals What Hinders to Promote Tourism in Pakistan? Using Binary Matrices for Structuring the Issue

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Aziz Khan Niazi ◽  
Tehmina Fiazi Qazi ◽  
Abdul Basit
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Matrix Multiplication ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Communication Barrier ◽  
Binary Matrices ◽  
Interpretive Structural Model

Aim of the study is to identify what are the barriers in promoting tourism in Pakistan and imposing structure on complex interrelationships among these barriers. It is an exploratory study which uses literature discourse for identification of barriers, binary matrices for structuring issue and cross impact matrix multiplication applied to classification for analyzing driving-dependence power. Discourse of literature revealed that there are sixteen barriers important to address the issue in hand. Communication barrier and unfavorable government policies occupy bottom in the interpretive structural model that are highly important and need utmost attention. Eight barriers fall in dependent, four in independent, three in linkage and none in autonomous quadrant of driving-dependence diagram. The study is useful for policy makers and tourists’ agencies to handle current issues prevailing in tourism industry and promote it accordingly. It is a foremost attempt in Pakistan to structure the issue on the basis of opinion of expert from within stakeholders.

scholarly journals Interpretive structural model of trust factors in construction virtual project teams

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukhwant Kaur Sagar ◽  
Olugbenga Timo Oladinrin ◽  
Mohammed Arif ◽  
Muhammad Qasim Rana
Keyword(s):  
Structural Model ◽  
Matrix Multiplication ◽  
Virtual Team ◽  
Project Teams ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Virtual Project ◽  
Interpretive Structural Model ◽  
Trust Factors ◽  
Virtual Project Teams

Purpose Organisational dependence on virtual project teams (VPTs) is growing dramatically due to the substantial benefits they offer, such as efficiently achieving objectives and improving organisational performance. One of the major issues that influence the effectiveness of VPTs is trust building. This study aims to determine the key factors of trust in VPTs and design a model by identifying the interrelationships among the trust factors. Design/methodology/approach Focus group discussion was used to gather data on factors affecting trust in VPTs and their interrelationships. Interpretive structural modelling (ISM) was used to establish the relationship among the factors. Cross-impact matrix multiplication applied to classification analysis was conducted to identify the driving power and the dependence power towards effective VPTs in the construction sector. Findings The finding revealed that “characteristics of team members” (such as ability, integrity, benevolence, competence, reliability and professionalism) is the most significant factor for building trust in virtual team members. Some factors were further identified as having high driving power, while others were defined as having high dependence variables. Practical implications The findings will assist construction managers and practitioners dealing with VPTs identify the factors influencing trust among team members. Taking cognisance of the factors that influence trust will enable them to design more effective virtual team arrangements. Originality/value As the first research of its kind using ISM technique, the study offers insights into interrelationships between trust factors in the construction VPTs. It provides guides for construction managers on the effective management of trustworthy VPTs.

scholarly journals The Concept of Islamic Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Method in the Financial Theme

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehsan Rasoulinezhad
Keyword(s):  
General Equilibrium ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium ◽  
Equilibrium Theory ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
General Equilibrium Theory ◽  
Equilibrium Method ◽  
Dynamic Stochastic ◽  
Interpretive Structural Model

Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) method is one of the newest subsections of general equilibrium theory in economy which can be used in many economical fields.  This article fundamentally presents the concept of this method in combination with Islamic principles in the financial theme. Moreover a conceptual model is designed through the Interpretive Structural Model (ISM). The results of this paper show the structure of DSGE method in the financial theme with Islamic concepts which can be so useful for researchers and decision makers. The crucial implication of this research would be using Islamic DSGE for Islamic nations with specific related variables.

Playful learning in context: Research, policy, and practice

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
T'Pring R. Westbrook ◽  
James A. Griffin ◽  
Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek ◽  
Angeline Lillard ◽  
Marilou Hyson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Policy ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Learning In Context

Stable and Supported Semantics in Continuous Vector Spaces

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaniv Aspis ◽  
Krysia Broda ◽  
Alessandra Russo ◽  
Jorge Lobo
Keyword(s):  
Logic Program ◽  
Matrix Multiplication ◽  
Vector Spaces ◽  
Continuous Space ◽  
Continuous Vector ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Gradient Based ◽  
Normal Logic ◽  
Parameter Values ◽  
Normal Logic Program

We introduce a novel approach for the computation of stable and supported models of normal logic programs in continuous vector spaces by a gradient-based search method. Specifically, the application of the immediate consequence operator of a program reduct can be computed in a vector space. To do this, Herbrand interpretations of a propositional program are embedded as 0-1 vectors in $\mathbb{R}^N$ and program reducts are represented as matrices in $\mathbb{R}^{N \times N}$. Using these representations we prove that the underlying semantics of a normal logic program is captured through matrix multiplication and a differentiable operation. As supported and stable models of a normal logic program can now be seen as fixed points in a continuous space, non-monotonic deduction can be performed using an optimisation process such as Newton's method. We report the results of several experiments using synthetically generated programs that demonstrate the feasibility of the approach and highlight how different parameter values can affect the behaviour of the system.

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