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Participatory modelling [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
Chapter 13 deals with the set of methods related to participatory modelling, which refers to settings where non-scientist stakeholders are involved in any of the stages of the modelling process of their social-ecological systems (SES). The chapter discusses system dynamics models, agent-based models, role-playing games, expert models, state-and ...
Abrami, Géraldine   +4 more
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Models of Participatory Budgeting. Analysis of Participatory Budgeting Procedures in Poland

open access: yesPolish Sociological Review, 2021
This paper presents a study on participatory budgeting in Poland, analyzing participatory budgeting procedures. We apply the typology of participation models proposed by Sintomer, and based on the previous research we investigate which model of participatory budgeting is characteristic for Poland.
Mączka, Krzysztof   +4 more
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Participatory Budgeting: Models and Approaches [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Participatory budgeting is a democratic approach to deciding the funding of public projects, which has been adopted in many cities across the world. We present a survey of research on participatory budgeting emerging from the computational social choice literature, which draws ideas from computer science and microeconomic theory.
Haris Aziz 0001, Nisarg Shah 0001
openaire   +2 more sources

Leadership in participatory modelling – Is there a need for it?

open access: yesEnvironmental Modelling & Software, 2020
The concept of leadership is introduced into the context of participatory modelling. Different leadership paradigms are described. The role of the modeler and the question who should be assigned the leadership role is analyzed. The leadership and management perspectives are compared.
Hämäläinen, Raimo P.   +3 more
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Gamification Framework for Participatory Modeling: A Proposal

open access: yesGroup Decision and Negotiation, 2023
AbstractProblem structuring methods imply the involvement of stakeholders and aim to create a shared understanding of the problem and commitment among them. The process and outcomes of such interventions entirely depend on the stakeholder’s level of engagement and willingness to contribute to the discussion.
Elena Bakhanova   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Evaluating the Application of the Mental Model Mapping Tool (M-Tool)

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2021
Mental models influence how individuals think and act in relation to their external environment and have been identified as leverage points to address sustainability challenges.
Karlijn L. van den Broek   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Barriers to and Potential for Sustainable Transitions in Urban–Rural Systems through Participatory Causal Loop Diagramming of the Food–Energy–Water Nexus

open access: yesLand, 2023
Understanding Food–Energy–Water (FEW) systems is crucial in order to plan for a resilient and sustainable future of interdependent urban–rural regions. While research tends to focus on urban transitions, the topic remains understudied relative to urban ...
Moira Zellner   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Development of Attitudes Toward Scientific Models During a Participatory Modeling Process – The Impact of Participation and Social Network Structure

open access: yesFrontiers in Marine Science, 2020
Scientific models are increasingly being used to support participatory natural resources management decision making processes. These models allow stakeholders and scientists to explore potential policy and management options and can help facilitate ...
Taylor Goelz   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adapting Science to Adaptive Managers: Spidergrams, Belief Models, and Multi-agent Systems Modeling

open access: yesEcology and Society, 2002
Two case studies are presented in which models were used as focal tools in problems associated with common-pool resource management in developing countries.
Timothy Lynam   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Toolkit Modeling Approach for Sustainable Forest Management Planning: Achieving Balance between Science and Local Needs

open access: yesEcology and Society, 2007
To assist forest managers in balancing an increasing diversity of resource objectives, we developed a toolkit modeling approach for sustainable forest management (SFM). The approach inserts a meta-modeling strategy into a collaborative modeling framework
Brian R. Sturtevant   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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