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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Chuloh Jung, Nahla Al Qassimi, Naglaa Sami Abdelaziz Mahmoud, Sang Yeal Lee
Summary: This paper investigates housing preferences of residents in Dubai, revealing that price, rent, and investment value are important factors. Men focus more on price, rent, and investment value, while women prioritize factors such as transportation convenience, safety, and residential environment. The 40-year-old age group shows relatively high interest in educational environment, and higher income correlates with greater interest in investment value.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Phoebe Stirling, Nick Gallent
Summary: This paper investigates the significance of high-street estate agents to house price inflation, arguing that their professional identity is highly important in understanding the contextual political economy of housing.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Minh-Tien Nguyen, Quoc-Hung Vu, Viet-Hung Truong, Huu-Hue Nguyen
Summary: This study examined the factors influencing private sector investments in rural water supply and used a mixed methods approach to identify and evaluate these factors. The study found that tax incentives, loan and credit support policies, risk-sharing mechanisms, water price adjustment mechanisms, community support and demand, and water quality were significant factors affecting private investors' decisions. Additionally, an investment attractiveness index was constructed to evaluate the attractiveness of private sector investment in rural water supply projects.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mahmut Er, Asli Ozdarici-Ok, Hakan Ahmet Nefeslioglu
Summary: Turkey's diverse geology leads to annual natural disasters that cause fatalities and property damage in towns. The growth of population in unstable areas without considering geological factors poses risks to people and real estate. This study analyzes how geological factors, such as surface water, groundwater, active faults, and karstic collapse, affect house values, and highlights the importance of multidisciplinary building site investigations to reduce the impact of disasters.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Zhu, Zhonghua Zhao, Yiping Wang, Qunwu Huang, Yong Sun, Dapeng Bi
Summary: This study utilized Analytic Hierarchy Process and Life Cycle Assessment methods to determine evaluation indicators and rankings, proposing a Toilet Assessment Scheme. The results indicated that water conservation, environmental protection, and indoor environmental quality should be prioritized. Additionally, experts had differing emphases on the evaluation scheme based on gender, profession, and generation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Business
Mariangela Scorrano, Terje Andreas Mathisen, Romeo Danielis, Ozlem Simsekoglu, Giuseppe Marinelli
Summary: Norway is the leader in electric car adoption, while Italy is just starting to accept electric cars. The two countries have similarities and differences in car choices, with differences mainly attributed to longer driving habits, higher percentage of large cars, and more developed charging infrastructure in Norway. The significant discrepancy in electric car uptake is primarily due to different car policies adopted in the two countries.
RESEARCH IN TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Sharaf AlKheder, Hajar Al Otaibi, Zahra Al Baghli, Shaikhah Al Ajmi, Mohammad Alkhedher
Summary: The construction of megaprojects is crucial for the development and economic growth of any country, especially in developing nations. However, megaprojects in Kuwait face restrictions that hinder their execution and lead to significant delays. This study aims to develop a complexity measurement model for megaprojects in Kuwait, focusing on the New Kuwait University campus as a case study. The study applies a hybrid fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) method and compares it with the conventional AHP method. The findings reveal the complexity factors and their varying levels in different dimensions, emphasizing the importance of assessing and understanding these complexities for the successful completion of megaprojects.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ayat-Allah Bouramdane
Summary: This research provides a comprehensive evaluation of hydrogen production technologies in Morocco, considering criteria specific to the country. The study identifies high-performing technologies, such as Autothermal Reforming with Carbon Capture and Storage, as suitable for Moroccan hydrogen production. It also highlights the importance of stakeholder perspectives and renewable penetration scenarios in determining technology performance. The research has practical implications for decision-making, energy independence, and climate goals.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Antony King Fung Wong, Seongseop (Sam) Kim, Suna Lee, Statia Elliot
Summary: This study focuses on identifying the essential indicators of hotel Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance measurement through a standardized and composite index. The survey results from three stakeholder groups – academicians, hotel managers, and hotel customers – show high consistency in responses, supporting the scale's effectiveness as a valuable tool for measuring hotel CSR performance. It is worth noting that there were slight variations in domain weighted scores based on respondent characteristics, suggesting that the impacts of CSR are sensitive to respondent diversity.
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
(2021)
Article
Business
Ram Kumar Dhurkari
Summary: This article addresses three important questions: whether AHP criterion weights are range-sensitive, whether the weight determined by the decision maker matches the AHP-calculated weight, and if AHP's prescriptive power can be improved. Two studies were conducted and found that AHP criterion weights are not range-sensitive, and the weights determined by AHP and the decision maker are considerably similar. The prescriptive power of AHP can be enhanced by making the criterion weight range-sensitive.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hongliang Tang, Pengkun Shi, Xiaoli Fu
Summary: The intensification of construction activities during urbanization increases the risk of soil loss due to disturbances caused by urbanization. Soil becomes more susceptible to rain erosion, leading to soil loss into urban drainage systems or river channels. This process is influenced by both natural and human factors. Based on engineering experience and research, 13 influencing factors were identified and classified into four dimensions: Natural Conditions (NC), Construction Activities (CA), Conservation Measures (CM), and Management Measures (MM). Expert assessment and the analytic hierarchy process established a soil erosion risk evaluation model for construction sites in megacities and determined the weight of each influencing factor. Management Measures (MM) was found to be the most important factor, highlighting the significance of improving management to control soil erosion. Variations in the weight of each influencing factor in NC dimension were observed among different cities, indicating that natural conditions affect empirical judgment. By involving multiple experts in the evaluation, the influence of natural condition differences on judgment deviation can be reduced.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Edgar. J. J. Guerron-Orejuela, Kai. C. C. Rains, Tyelyn. M. M. Brigino, William. J. J. Kleindl, Shawn. M. M. Landry, Patricia Spellman, Coowe. M. M. Walker, Mark. C. C. Rains
Summary: This study developed a groundwater recharge potential (GWRP) map in a remote mountainous landscape using six readily available datasets. The GWRP model was ranked and weighted using field observations, community knowledge, and the Analytical Hierarchy Process. The results showed that areas with high precipitation, coarse-grained and unconsolidated geologic deposits, sands and gravels soils, flat terrain, low drainage density, and undeveloped land cover have the highest GWRP. The map was validated with two methods and assessed as approximately 87% accurate. This study provides an important tool for informed groundwater management decisions in remote mountainous landscapes.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Mojtaba Ashour, Amir Mahdiyar
Summary: Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a widely applied technique in multi-criteria decision-making problems, but the sheer number of AHP methods presents challenges for scholars and practitioners in selecting the most suitable method. This paper reviews articles published between 2010 and 2023 proposing hybrid, improved, or modified AHP methods, classifies them based on their contributions, and provides a comprehensive summary table and roadmap to guide the method selection process.
APPLIED SOFT COMPUTING
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Roberto Cervello-Royo, Marina Segura, Regina Garcia-Perez, Baldomero Segura-Garcia del Rio
Summary: This paper examines key aspects of housing demand behavior from a sustainable perspective, using a multi-criteria decision methodology to analyze preferences of key stakeholders in the real estate market. Results show agreement among stakeholders on defining criteria and importance in the valuation process, providing important managerial and sustainable implications for urban public policy.
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Xiaofeng Chen, Yanting Fang, Junyi Chai, Zeshui Xu
Summary: This paper investigates the integration of intuitionistic fuzzy (IF) sets and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to maximize advantages. Quantitative differences between AHP weights and normalized defuzzified IF-AHP weights are illustrated, revealing qualitative and quantitative disparities between AHP and IF-AHP. The study identifies conditions and strategies for utilizing IF-AHP over AHP, with data experiments and case studies for validation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FUZZY SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Urban Studies
Joao Romao, Antoni Domenech, Peter Nijkamp
Summary: This study aims to conceptualize the organizational framing of tourism management in touristified cities by analyzing the role of the newly created consultive Tourism Council of Barcelona, and assessing the participatory processes of tourism planning. The analysis of in-depth interviews reveals difficulties in obtaining consensus on strategic views for tourism development in Barcelona, although working groups contribute to cooperation between stakeholders.
URBAN RESEARCH & PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Economics
Karima Kourtit, Peter Nijkamp, Soushi Suzuki
Summary: The present study aims to evaluate the performance of large urban agglomerations in Asia using Data Envelopment Analysis and capability theory, and proposes an operational comparative framework. The study finds that the performance ranking of Asian mega-cities shows high variability, indicating room for improvement.
ANNALS OF REGIONAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Gabriela Carmen Pascariu, Alexandru Banica, Peter Nijkamp
Summary: This study offers a literature review and bibliometric analysis to understand the contribution of resilience approaches to spatial and territorial development and planning studies. It maps the scientific domains that include the spatial dimension of resilience thinking and connects theoretical views to more instrumental and policy-oriented approaches. The study highlights the necessity of a harmonized framework and integrated perspective on resilience in sustainable territorial planning and development.
APPLIED SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND POLICY
(2023)
Article
Geography
Mehmet Guney CelbiS, Pui-hang Wong, Karima Kourtit, Peter Nijkamp
Summary: By applying machine learning algorithms and analyzing data, we have identified the most vulnerable groups affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We found that individuals in these groups are influenced by multiple factors, including employment type, age, education, and health status, as well as geographical location and policies.
REGIONAL SCIENCE POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Alina Maria Pavelea, Bogdana Neamtu, Alexandru Pavel, Peter Nijkamp
Summary: This paper investigates the complementarity between creative input variables and their traditional equivalents in predicting economic development and resilience. The findings highlight the correlation of traditional variables with job numbers and income level, and the correlation of concentration of creative workers with labor productivity. However, neither traditional nor creative input variables have an impact on the resistance or recovery of Romanian municipalities after the 2008 economic crisis.
APPLIED SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND POLICY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Economics
Peter Nijkamp, Karima Kourtit, Mehmet Guney Celbis
Summary: Regional science has made a significant contribution to the understanding of spatial development and regional policy implementation worldwide. This special issue celebrates the scholarly importance and impact of Roger Stough on regional science.
ANNALS OF REGIONAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geography
Gabriela Carmen Pascariu, Peter Nijkamp, Karima Kourtit
Summary: The Russian invasion in Ukraine has raised a host of policy and research challenges that not only concern geopolitical issues, but also the knowledge capital necessary for Ukraine's sustainable reconstruction. This paper aims to identify the regional science expertise required for the post-war recovery stage ('prosilience') of Ukraine, based on interviews and questionnaires with Ukrainian experts and stakeholders. The study outlines the regional science knowledge needs and initiatives that should be prioritized in Ukraine's spatial economy during its recovery phase, using Q-analysis to examine the strategic research opinions of Ukrainian stakeholders.
REGIONAL SCIENCE POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Peter Nijkamp, Karima Kourtit, Henk Scholten, Esmeralda Willemsen
Summary: Climate change, energy transition needs, and the current energy crisis have led cities to implement significant changes in public energy supply. This paper aims to identify the conditions for sustainable energy provision and use, focusing on the role of citizens in a quadruple helix context. Citizen participation is considered crucial for successful local or district energy policies in urban areas, but it requires scientific and digital support based on evidence-based knowledge. The paper explores citizen engagement and knowledge base for drastic energy transitions in cities, using the diabolo model and proposing the use of digital tools as an interface between citizens and municipal policy. The empirical illustration of this approach is demonstrated through a case study of local energy policy in Rotterdam.
Article
Economics
Masood Gheasi, Bo Pieter Johannes Andree, Peter Nijkamp, Duncan Roth
Summary: The aim of this paper is to demonstrate that neo-classical dynamics differ between subpopulations within the workforce and emphasize the importance of place-specific policies for regional labor market resilience, using disaggregated data from Germany and a dynamic spatial vector autoregressive model.
Article
Urban Studies
Karima Kourtit, Peter Nijkamp, John Osth, Umut Turk
Summary: This article presents the findings from a novel air quality measurement experiment in the Netherlands, focusing on cyclists as carriers of real-time air quality information. Through sensors connected to bicycles and a GPS system, online pollution data originating from cyclists' spatial mobility patterns is obtained. The study reveals that air pollution has significant effects on cyclists' route choices, particularly for non-commuting trips. It also highlights that cyclists tend to make longer trips on weekends and in the evenings, especially towards parks and natural amenities.
JOURNAL OF URBAN TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Hasan Engin Duran, Zeynep Elburz, Karima Kourtit, Peter Nijkamp
Summary: This study examines the economic resilience of 81 Turkish regions from 2009 to 2020 and the factors affecting it. It shows that considering different timings of regional and national recessions is crucial for accurate analysis. The study also reveals asynchronous employment cycles and a significant change in the geographic distribution of resistance to the 2018 economic crisis when using province-specific turning points instead of national ones. Additionally, provinces with higher trade openness, export orientation, urbanization, and lower levels of human capital and entrepreneurial activities demonstrate greater resistance to recession.
AREA DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ana Balan, Andi Gabriel Tan, Karima Kourtit, Peter Nijkamp
Summary: This study aims to present the foundations for a data-driven digital architecture based on open access platform organizations in urban areas. The principles of coordinated multi-actor data handling and exchange mechanisms with a focus on privacy and confidentiality regulations are highlighted and tested in the medical-pharmaceutical sector. Self-sovereign data trust systems are designed and tested using OpenDSU technology, offering promising departures for handling privacy-sensitive and confidential data exchange in open platform organizations like smart cities.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Mehmet Guney Celbis, Pui-Hang Wong, Karima Kourtit, Peter Nijkamp
Summary: Labor market dynamics are influenced by various social, psychological, and economic factors. This study examines the determinants of job satisfaction using a large survey dataset from the Netherlands, employing machine learning models and cooperative game theory. The findings highlight the importance of satisfaction with the social atmosphere among colleagues, wage satisfaction, and feeling of being appreciated as major determinants of job satisfaction.
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Economics
Peter Nijkamp, Gabriela Carmen Pascariu, Cristian Incaltarau
Summary: Labour market impacts are often the first to be noticed following major fluctuations in the spatial economy. In an era of insecurity, understanding the movements of labour markets has become more important than ever. This special issue uses the resilience framework to provide a holistic view of the causes and effects of labour market perturbations, as well as ways to buffer shocks and facilitate adaptation and recovery. The included papers examine different types of shocks in various geographical areas, at different scales, and employ diverse methodologies to enhance our understanding of labour market resilience.
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Jerzy Kaczorowski, Waldemar Ratajczak, Peter Nijkamp, Krzysztof Gornisiewicz
Summary: Loschian numbers are a topic of investigation in scientific fields such as spatial economics, socio-economic geography, geometry, and number theory. These numbers play a significant role in optimizing spatial interactions and achieving the best division of space between competing central places.
APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTATION
(2024)
