Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Frederic Gerdon, Ruben L. Bach, Christoph Kern, Frauke Kreuter
Summary: Academic and public debates are increasingly focused on the impact of algorithmic decision-making on social inequality. While previous research primarily comes from computer science, the social sciences have the potential to contribute by uncovering biases in training data, understanding data processing and analysis, and studying the social contexts of algorithms. Evaluating fairness notions in specific outcomes of ADM systems and social contexts is crucial. Furthermore, social sciences can assess how individuals handle algorithmic decisions and how these decisions aggregate to macro social outcomes.
BIG DATA & SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Andrii Shekhovtsov, Bartlomiej Kizielewicz, Wojciech Salabun
Summary: This study introduces the extension of the COMET method by incorporating the ESP approach, aiming to simplify decision-making when facing a complex decision matrix. The proposed ESP-COMET method is demonstrated to be effective in ranking alternatives based on individual customer preferences. A practical example using a dataset of used cars is provided to showcase how the method facilitates the selection of the most suitable vehicle according to individual needs.
INFORMATION SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Diana Alfonso-Becares, Mario Giampietro, Esteve Corbera, Tarik Serrano-Tovar
Summary: This article proposes a novel methodology to explore the relationship between livelihood heterogeneity and land use change at the community level, by combining the concept of archetype with the accounting scheme of MUlti-Scale Integrated Analysis of Societal and Ecosystem Metabolism to define and quantify the characteristics of livelihood typologies in socioeconomic and ecological terms. Conservation trade-offs of potential policies are explored through what if scenarios assuming changes in off-farm opportunities, population growth, and conservation/farming subsidies. The approach is tested with a case study of the community of San Isidro, in Chiapas, Mexico. We conclude that the concept of livelihood typologies is useful to inform the debate over conservation prospects in rural environments.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Francesco Caputo, Barbara Keller, Michael Moehring, Luca Carrubbo, Rainer Schmidt
Summary: This paper aims to codify the main phases and challenges of approaching and managing big data analytics in companies' decision-making processes through case studies. It provides a possible depiction of the development stages and challenges of big data analytics and its impact on decision-making processes.
JOURNAL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jacqueline D. Lau, Andrew M. Song, Tiffany Morrison, Michael Fabinyi, Katrina Brown, Jessica Blythe, Edward H. Allison, William Neil Adger
Summary: Decisions about climate change are inherently moral and require making moral judgments about values and the desired state of the world. Research shows that morals play a key role in motivating and framing climate decisions, while power dynamics and different moralities among groups shape decision-making processes. Effective climate decisions need practical understanding of how morality influences decisions and actions.
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Jussi Hakanen, Richard Allmendinger
Summary: Real-world decision making problems in various fields are becoming increasingly challenging due to the consideration of various competing criteria. The effective combination of data, skills, and advanced technologies is crucial for companies. This special issue focuses on the intersection between engineering, decision making, optimization, and data science.
OPTIMIZATION AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Business
Leah R. Kaplan, Mahmud Farooque, Daniel Sarewitz, David Tomblin
Summary: This study presents the current state of the ECAST pTA method, showcases situations that prompted new method innovations, and offers a vision for further integrating pTA into democratic science policy decision-making.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pierfrancesco Biasetti, Barbara de Mori
Summary: The decision-making process in conservation can be complex due to conflicting interests and various value dimensions. The Ethical Matrix is a conceptual tool designed to aid decision-makers by providing a framework for ethically relevant aspects in the decision-making process. The revised version discussed in this paper is tailored for ethical analysis in conservation priority-setting and impact assessment.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mark Hebblewhite, Jodi A. Hilty, Sara Williams, Harvey Locke, Charles Chester, David Johns, Gregory Kehm, Wendy L. Francis
Summary: The Y2Y conservation vision initiated in 1993 led to significant growth in protected areas in the North American region, exceeding targets set for protected area coverage. The initiative also facilitated the expansion of endangered grizzly bears and the construction of wildlife road-crossing structures, demonstrating the positive impact of large-landscape conservation strategies on conservation metrics.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Aris Angelis, Lawrence D. Phillips
Summary: The recent benefit-risk framework developed by the FDA aims to improve the clarity and consistency in decision-making, but restricts the use of quantitative decision analysis approaches. In contrast, European regulators have been exploring the use of quantitative methods for evaluating drug benefit-risk balance.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Lauri M. J. Kuismanen, Elina A. Virtanen, Juho Lappalainen, Lasse Kurvinen, Penina Blankett, Markku Viitasalo
Summary: This article describes the process and criteria for applying the EBSA concept locally to identify national EBSAs, using Finland as an example. It highlights the importance of participatory approaches and expert knowledge in delineating ecologically significant underwater marine areas.
Article
Business
Gian Luca Casali, Mirko Perano
Summary: This study reviews, synthesizes, and critiques the literature on factors influencing ethical decision making through a qualitative approach. The results identify 42 factors that potentially impact EDM, with some factors receiving more research attention and being seen as more influential than others. Future research agenda is proposed to investigate the impact of these factors further, along with theoretical and managerial implications provided in the conclusion.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Olle ten Cate, Dorene F. Balmer, Holly Caretta-Weyer, Rose Hatala, Marije P. Hennus, Daniel C. West
Summary: The authors reviewed recent research papers to establish a research and development agenda for EPAs in the coming decade. They identified 3 levels of potential research and development and categorized their recommendations into 14 discrete themes. Future studies should focus on large-scale implementation of EPAs to support CBME and evaluate their impact at various levels.
Review
Business
Srabanti Mukherjee, Biplab Datta, Ramendra Singh
Summary: This review article examines how and why low-income voters make decisions to vote for a political candidate. A systematic literature review identified 163 articles from the past 80 years (1944-2023). The fragmented literature was then organized using 3W1H and TCCM frameworks to obtain a comprehensive overview of low-income voters' behavior. The study explains the voting contexts of poor consumers and identifies the fundamental theories and methods used in this research domain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSUMER STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shivdas Virk, Andrew Papworth, Sarah Papworth
Summary: This study used a mixed-methods approach to understand decision making in biodiversity conservation. Through interviews and surveys with conservation professionals, the study explored decision types and factors that influence them. The findings provide valuable insights for academics seeking to support conservation decision making.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2023)
