Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(23), С. 11021 - 11021
Опубликована: Ноя. 27, 2024
In
Latin
America,
initiatives
have
been
advocated
for
developing
rural
roads
that
facilitate
optimal
conditions
free
from
dust,
mud,
and
noise.
The
criteria
assessing
public
investment
do
not
align
with
the
requirements
of
infrastructure.
Indeed,
in
areas,
territorial
such
as
openness
to
rural–urban
markets,
access
education
health,
environmental
protection,
culture,
identity
are
more
important
than
transportation
times
or
traffic
volume.
Hence,
a
multicriteria
evaluation
method
is
proposed
prioritize
road
improvements
maximize
their
contribution
sustainable
development.
highest
optimized
using
multi-objective
decision-making
analysis
prioritized
based
on
Manhattan
distance.
addition,
fuzzy
cognitive
map
analyzes
dynamic
behavior
roads.
Based
this
proposal,
case
study
applied
where
fifteen
selected
sample
101
Araucanía
Region,
Chile.
For
this,
16
criteria,
27
indicators,
sustainability’s
social,
environmental,
technical,
economic
dimensions
considered.
results
detect
reduced
one-dimensional
contributions
despite
identifying
15
collectively
enhance
sustainability.
Two
stand
out
long-term
sustainability
contribution,
which
influenced
by
zonal
productivity,
tourism,
maintenance.
Thus,
can
help
agencies
rank
must
be
subject
development
projects.
Environmental and Climate Technologies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
29(1), С. 35 - 50
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Abstract
A
resource-efficient
society
that
reduces
waste
is
one
of
the
European
Union’s
long-term
objectives.
Waste
cannot
be
prevented
should
reused
as
far
possible
through
sorting,
recycling
and
minimizing
landfill.
Achieving
this
goal
requires
active
coordinated
participation
all
stakeholders,
including
households.
However,
low
involvement
in
reduction
measures
certain
consumer
groups,
especially
hard-to-reach
consumers,
poses
a
significant
challenge.
This
paper
investigates
mental
models
practices
different
groups
using
cognitive
maps
an
analysis
tool.
The
Mental
Modeler
tool
used
to
predict
behavioural
patterns
simulate
impact
various
scenarios
on
these
behaviours.
results
show
consumers
develop
reactions
management
foreseen
legislation,
with
exhibiting
particularly
minimal
engagement.
study
highlights
differences
between
emphasizing
need
for
tailored,
interdisciplinary
approach
understand
motivations
effectively
promote
sustainable
behaviour
change.
findings
suggest
transition
circular
economy
successfully,
specific
strategies
policy
interventions
targeting
are
essential
stimulate
their
engagement
resource
reuse
practices.
