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Van Dael, M.; Lizin, S.; Swinnen, G.; Van Passel, S. |
Title  |
Young people's acceptance of bioenergy and the influence of attitude strength on information provision |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Renewable Energy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Renew Energ |
| Volume |
107 |
Issue |
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Pages |
417-430 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
This study investigated the effects of using a standardized PowerPoint lecture to provide young people with nuanced information about bioenergy. The studys aim was to understand the relationship between knowledge and participants perception of bioenergy, and the relationship of the latter to participants attitude strength and intention to use and learn about bioenergy. Data were collected from 715 participants using a survey instrument that contained mainly Likert-scale questions. Data were then processed using partial least squares structural equation modelling. Results show that providing such information increases knowledge about bioenergy, but does relatively little to create a more positive perception of bioenergy. In turn, having a more positive view about bioenergy would lead to a higher intention to use bioenergy. Attitude strength was found to mediate the previous relationship and decreases the strength of the relationship between perception and intention to use. Results also show that the lecture weakly contributed to building attitude strength, rendering opinion change less likely in the future. We conclude that listening to a lecture on bioenergy slightly improves peoples perception of bioenergy, makes it more likely that people maintain such a disposition, and translates into a slightly higher intention to use bioenergy. |
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000396946900036 |
Publication Date |
2017-02-08 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0960-1481 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.357 |
Times cited |
10 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO; grant number 12G5415N). The authors gratefully acknowledge Sara Leroi-Werelds (Hasselt University) for her valuable comments. ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.357 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:140683 |
Serial |
6280 |
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Milis, K.; Peremans, H.; Springael, J.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
Win-win possibilities through capacity tariffs and battery storage in microgrids |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews |
Abbreviated Journal |
Renew Sust Energ Rev |
| Volume |
113 |
Issue |
113 |
Pages |
109238 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
This paper investigates the impact of capacity tariff design on microgrids. While the possible benefits for utilities of capacity tariffs are well researched, comparatively little work has been done investigating the effects of capacity pricing on prosumers. Through simulating a grid connected microgrid and solving the day-ahead dispatch problem for a calendar year, we show that a well-designed capacity tariff will not only smooth out demand profiles, but could also lead to less erratic charge/discharge cycles in a real-time pricing scenario, lessening battery degradation. These results show that a properly designed capacity tariff has the potential to be beneficial for both the utilities as well as the battery-owning prosumer. Furthermore, we propose a new, heuristic approach to solve the day-ahead economic dispatch problem, which we prove to be effective and efficient. Additionally, we demonstrate that our novel approach does not impose mathematical restrictions such as continuous differentiability of the objective function. We show that the proposed capacity tariff achieves the stated aim of promoting battery storage uptake and that our novel method allows for compression and shorter run times. |
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000483422600019 |
Publication Date |
2019-07-03 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1364-0321; 1879-0690 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
8.05 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.05 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:160566 |
Serial |
6279 |
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Bjørnåvold, A.; David, M.; Bohan, D.A.; Gibert, C.; Rousselle, J.-M.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
Why does France not meet its pesticide reduction targets? Farmers' socio-economic trade-offs when adopting agro-ecological practices |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Ecological Economics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ecol Econ |
| Volume |
198 |
Issue |
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Pages |
107440-28 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
Despite substantial policy efforts made by the French government to reduce dependence on pesticides, farming practices are only changing slowly. This paper analyses the socio-economic trade-offs that 110 farmers are currently facing in the transition to agro-ecological practices. A mixed-method approach – a quantitative discrete choice experiment (DCE) and qualitative interviews – was set up to understand these farmers' motivations and perspectives, and how policy can improve to accompany them on the road to low chemical input farming. Results of the DCE indicate that the majority of the farmers in our sample are keen to change practices but are at a loss as to how this can be done, as a number of preferences for this transition came out as inconclusive. Qualitative interviews with a representative sample of the farmers that took part in the DCE complemented this result by illustrating a deep uncertainty for the future and a disconnect felt between authorities and themselves as a group. We argue that this uncertainty contributed to a lack of clear-cut solutions established through the DCE. The indepth discussions with farmers illustrated the wish for concrete and local policy measures based on farmers' networks and peer support. |
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000802083900003 |
Publication Date |
2022-05-07 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0921-8009; 1873-6106 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
7 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 7 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:188764 |
Serial |
7375 |
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Zarafshani, K.; Sharafi, L.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
Vulnerability assessment models to drought : toward a conceptual framework |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Sustainability |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sustainability-Basel |
| Volume |
8 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1-21 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
Drought is regarded as a slow-onset natural disaster that causes inevitable damage to water resources and to farm life. Currently, crisis management is the basis of drought mitigation plans, however, thus far studies indicate that effective drought management strategies are based on risk management. As a primary tool in mitigating the impact of drought, vulnerability assessment can be used as a benchmark in drought mitigation plans and to enhance farmers ability to cope with drought. Moreover, literature pertaining to drought has focused extensively on its impact, only awarding limited attention to vulnerability assessment as a tool. Therefore, the main purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework for designing a vulnerability model in order to assess farmers level of vulnerability before, during and after the onset of drought. Use of this developed drought vulnerability model would aid disaster relief workers by enhancing the adaptive capacity of farmers when facing the impacts of drought. The paper starts with the definition of vulnerability and outlines different frameworks on vulnerability developed thus far. It then identifies various approaches of vulnerability assessment and finally offers the most appropriate model. The paper concludes that the introduced model can guide drought mitigation programs in countries that are impacted the most by drought. |
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000378776800084 |
Publication Date |
2016-06-23 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2071-1050 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.789 |
Times cited |
15 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.789 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:134331 |
Serial |
6278 |
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Biely, K.; Von Muenchhausen, S.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
Vertical integration as a strategy to increase value absorption by primary producers : the Belgian sugar beet and the German rapeseed case |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
AIMS Agriculture and Food |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
659-682 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
Vertical integration is a means of increasing market power. For some agricultural products, it is easier for farmers to exert control over their product beyond the farm gate, but for others it is more difficult. Cases in the latter category have two main characteristics. First, the farmer cannot sell the respective product to final consumers without processing. Second, processing is capital-intensive. Consequently, farmers have limited sales channels, and vertical integration of the supply chain is complex and challenging. It implies cooperation among farmers to process the raw material at a profitable scale and to finance the installation of processing facilities. Thus, for these product categories, farmers are prone to market power issues, since they depend on private businesses that have the financial means to install processing facilities and the logistical capacities to organize the collection of large amounts of raw material. This paper aims to identify and analyze the role of supply chain integration for farmers who are already cooperating horizontally. Two case studies serve as the basis for the analysis: sugar beet in Flanders, Belgium, and oilseed rape in Hessen, Germany. The analysis is based on a qualitative research approach combining interviews, focus groups, and workshops with farmers and processors. While for sugar beet, the effects of market power are emerging only now with the termination of the quota system, farmers growing oilseed rape have been experiencing these problems since the 1990s. Our analysis concludes that most strategies to maintain or improve farm income have been exhausted. Even various forms of vertical integration supported by European policies do not necessarily work as a successful strategy. |
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000860666800001 |
Publication Date |
2022-08-17 |
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2471-2086 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
1.8 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.8 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:191514 |
Serial |
7374 |
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Danthurebandara, M.; Van Passel, S.; Machiels, L.; Van Acker, K. |
| Title |
Valorization of thermal treatment residues in enhanced landfill mining : environmental and economic evaluation |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Journal Of Cleaner Production |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Clean Prod |
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99 |
Issue |
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Pages |
275-285 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
Enhanced Landfill Mining is an innovative concept which allows the recovery of land, re-introduction of materials to the material cycles and recovery of energy from a considerably large stock of resources held in landfills. Plasma gasification is a viable candidate for combined energy and material valorization in the framework of Enhanced landfill Mining. Besides energy production, plasma gasification also delivers an environmentally stable vitrified residue called plasmastone, which can be converted into building materials. This paper presents an environmental and economic evaluation of the valorization of thermal treatment residues (plasmastone) in the context of Enhanced Landfill Mining. The most common valorization route, that is, the treatment of plasmastone via production of aggregates, is compared with two other possible, higher added value applications, which are inorganic polymer production and blended cement production. The evaluation is based on life cycle assessment and life cycle costing. The study suggests that the environmental and economic performances of the valorization routes depend mainly on the quality and quantity of the final products produced from a certain amount of plasmastone. The materials with the greatest contribution to potential global warming and to the net present value of the valorization scenarios are the process input materials of sodium silicate, sodium hydroxide and cement. The study concludes that the plasmastone valorization via inorganic polymer production yields higher environmental benefits, while the blended cement production provides higher economic profits. Plasmastone valorization via aggregates production does not yield economic or environmental benefits. Given the trade-off between environmental and economic performances, we conclude that the decisions regarding the selection of appropriate valorization routes should be made cautiously to obtain optimal environmental benefits and economic profits. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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000356195000023 |
Publication Date |
2015-03-14 |
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Edition |
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0959-6526 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.715 |
Times cited |
17 |
Open Access |
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; The authors would like to acknowledge the funding of this study by the IWT-O&O ELFM project 'Closing the Circle & Enhanced Landfill Mining as part of the Transition to Sustainable Materials Management' and the valuable discussions with Group Machiels (Belgium). ; |
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Most recent IF: 5.715; 2015 IF: 3.844 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:127533 |
Serial |
6276 |
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Borms, L.; Multani, M.; Bachus, K.; Dams, Y.; Brusselaers, J.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
Using natural language processing to monitor circular activities and employment |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2024 |
Publication |
Sustainable Production and Consumption |
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46 |
Issue |
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42-53 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy |
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In Europe, NACE codes are used for the official classification of sectors, however, the circular economy is not sufficiently captured in this classification. Therefore, this paper improves previous attempts for defining circular activities and jobs by web scraping techniques applied to each company in Belgium. We analyze their first, second, and third official NACE codes and compare these to the NACE codes they should have been allocated to according to the web scraping data. Subsequently, we calculate circularity scores for every sector to construct an indicator for the number of circular companies and jobs. The results show that the number of circular companies is lower than the baseline from official statistics when we only consider the companies' first and main NACE code. The estimates are higher than the baseline when we also take the second and third NACE codes into account and the estimated number of circular jobs is far higher than the baseline. This research upgrades previous classifications of circular sectors and demonstrates how web scraping and novel data might improve our understanding and capacity to build data. Based on the results in this paper, we recommend a uniform data collection such as reporting standards, and an inclusion of all circular strategies in sectoral classifications. |
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Publication Date |
2024-02-15 |
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2352-5509 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
12.1 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 12.1; 2024 IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:204552 |
Serial |
9241 |
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Merante, P.; Van Passel, S.; Pacini, C. |
| Title |
Using agro-environmental models to design a sustainable benchmark for the sustainable value method |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Agricultural Systems |
Abbreviated Journal |
Agr Syst |
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136 |
Issue |
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1-13 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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Farms contribute heavily to overall sustainability. To date, various frameworks, approaches, methods and indicators have been developed to appraise how much corporations (firms, farms) contribute to sustainability. Among these, the Sustainable Value (SV) method helps to determine by which economic entity resources should be used in order to achieve the highest contributions to sustainability, by comparing company's efficiency of capital use against the efficiency of a benchmark. In this work we argue that the SV benchmark does not include certain crucial environmental concepts, such as the carrying capacity of an ecosystem or the multiple vital functions provided by ecosystem services. Thus, it is not a suitable reference for companies to evaluate their contribution to sustainability. As an alternative benchmark to standard SV applications, we propose a farm whose resource use productivity is correlated to the fulfilment of pre-determined environmental constraints: the Environmentally Sustainable Farm (ESF). To design this farm, we created an agro-environmental farm modelling framework that includes: (i) methods and approaches to assess indicators concerning specific environmental issues; (ii) an integrated ecological-economic model based on linear programming. This farm modelling framework is employed to determine both the environmental performance and the economic returns of two farming systems, conventional (CFS) and organic (OFS), which are compared using the Sustainable Value approach. Despite the fact that the OFS environmentally outperforms the CFS, none of them reaches the sustainable performances achieved by the ESF, both performing a negative Sustainable Value. The environmental constraints forced the ESF towards management choices that, although decreasing the economic performance, increase its environmental sustainability behaviour. Hence, the ESF is a viable benchmark that can be used to evaluate llllfarms' environmental sustainability. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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000354503000001 |
Publication Date |
2015-02-25 |
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0308-521x |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.571 |
Times cited |
6 |
Open Access |
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; We wish to thank all participants to the SVAPPAS project for their inspiring contributions and challenging debates. Furthermore, we are grateful to the financial support from the 6th Framework Programme of the EU (project code: SSPECT – 2006 – DG AGRI). The authors thank the technicians Giovanna Casella and Roberto Vivoli (University of Florence) for their technical contribution. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.571; 2015 IF: 2.906 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:127536 |
Serial |
6275 |
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Van Oijstaeijen, W.; Van Passel, S.; Cools, J. |
| Title |
Urban green infrastructure: A review on valuation toolkits from an urban planning perspective |
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A1 Journal Article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Journal Of Environmental Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Environ Manage |
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267 |
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Pages |
110603 |
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A1 Journal Article; Engineering Management (ENM) ; |
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As a response to increasing urbanization and changing weather and climatic patterns, urban green infrastructure (UGI) emerged as a concept to increase resilience within the urban boundaries. Given that implementing these (semi-) natural solutions in practice requires a clear overview of the costs and benefits, valuation becomes ever important. A range of decision-support tools for green infrastructure and ecosystem services exist, developed for various purposes. This paper reviews the potential of 10 shortlisted and existing valuation tools to support investment decisions of urban green infrastructure. In the assessment, the functionality is regarded specifically from the urban planning and decision-making viewpoint. The toolkits were evaluated on 12 different criteria. After analyzing the toolkits on these criteria, the findings are evaluated on the (mis)match with specific requirements in the urban planning and management context. Secondly, recommendations and guidelines are formulated to support the design of simple valuation tools, tailored to support the development of green infrastructure in urban areas. Approaching the valuation toolkits biophysically and (socio-)economically provides an integral overview of the challenges and opportunities of the capacities of each framework. It was found that most tools are not designed for the peculiarities of the urban context. Several elements contribute to the hampering uptake of GI valuation tools. Firstly, the limited effort in the economic case for green infrastructure remains a burden to use toolkits to compare grey and green alternatives. Secondly, tools are currently seldom designed for the peculiarities of cities: urban ecosystem (dis)services, multi-scalability, life-span assessments of co-benefits and the importance of social benefits. Thirdly, toolkits should be the result of co-development between the scientific community and local authorities in order to create toolkits that are tailor made to the specific needs in the urban planning process. It can be concluded that current tools, are not readily applicable to support decision making as such. However, if applied cautiously, they can have an indicative role to pinpoint further targeted and in-depth analyses. |
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000533525100040 |
Publication Date |
2020-04-27 |
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0301-4797 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.7 |
Times cited |
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Nature Smart Cities across the 2 Seas is an Interreg 2 Seas co-funded project to the value of €6,380,472. It consists of a total of 11 Partners from 4 EU Member States, who will work together to develop a business model that local authorities can use to justify the use of ‘city finance’ to fund their urban greening programmes. This project has received funding from the Interreg 2 Seas programme 2014-2020 co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund under subsidy contract No 2S05-048. |
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Most recent IF: 8.7; 2020 IF: 4.01 |
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ENM @ enm @c:irua:169448 |
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6384 |
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Brienza, F.; Van Aelst, K.; Devred, F.; Magnin, D.; Tschulkow, M.; Nimmegeers, P.; Van Passel, S.; Sels, B.F.; Gerin, P.; Debecker, D.P.; Cybulska, I. |
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Unleashing lignin potential through the dithionite-assisted organosolv fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
Publication |
Chemical Engineering Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Eng J |
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450 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
138179-14 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS) |
| Abstract |
The development of biomass pretreatment approaches that, next to (hemi)cellulose valorization, aim at the conversion of lignin to chemicals is essential for the long-term success of a biorefinery. Herein, we discuss a dithionite-assisted organosolv fractionation (DAOF) of lignocellulose in n-butanol and water to produce cellulosic pulp and mono-/oligo-aromatics. The study frames the technicalities of this biorefinery process and relates them to the features of the obtained product streams. We comprehensively identify and quantify all products of interest: solid pulp (acid hydrolysis-HPLC, ATR-FTIR, XRD, SEM, enzymatic hydrolysis-HPLC), lignin derivatives (GPC, GC-MS/FID, 1H-13C HSQC NMR, ICP-AES), and carbohydrate derivatives (HPLC). These results were used for inspecting the economic feasibility of DAOF. In the best process configuration, a high yield of monophenolics was reached (~20%, based on acid insoluble lignin in birch sawdust). Various other lignocellulosic feedstocks were also explored, showing that DAOF is particularly effective on hardwood and herbaceous biomass. Overall, this study demonstrates that DAOF is a viable fractionation method for the sustainable upgrading of lignocellulosic biomass. |
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000888204900005 |
Publication Date |
2022-07-20 |
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1385-8947; 1873-3212 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
15.1 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 15.1 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:189322 |
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7373 |
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Gebremariam, Y.A.; Dessein, J.; Wondimagegnhu, B.A.; Breusers, M.; Lenaerts, L.; Adgo, E.; Van Passel, S.; Minale, A.S.; Nyssen, J. |
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Undoing the development army : a paradigm shift from transfer of technology to agricultural innovation system in Ethiopian extension |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Environment, development and sustainability |
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1-27 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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Appropriate use of agricultural technologies and diversifying the farming activities is critical to addressing food security problems in Africa, including Ethiopia. The country is experimenting with the new Agricultural Innovation System (AIS) approach alongside the well-established Transfer of Technology (ToT) approach. This paper analyzes the gaps between policy discourses (as reflected in policy documents and strategic orientation documents) and extension practices (as reflected in the daily exchanges between farmers and the frontline staff of the Ethiopian extension system). It provides insights into the challenges faced and emphasizes the need for better coordination between policy formulation and implementation to enhance extension services. Policymakers, practitioners, and researchers can benefit from the valuable perspectives the findings offer. The study contributes to understanding the relationship between policy discourses and extension practices, and its implications can inform policy design and implementation in similar contexts. A qualitative research approach was deployed to analyze policy discourse and practice. Data were collected in Fogera, a district in Northwest Ethiopia, between August 2018 and February 2019. The data for the paper were obtained from 23 Focus Group Discussions conducted with men and women. 13 Informant Interviews (KIIs) were also carried out with personnel at different levels of government agricultural services and departments. Transcripts of recordings of the Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were analyzed using a deductive approach. The study focuses on rice crops in the Fogera district, which are crucial for food security and reducing poverty. Although the geographic area is limited, the results can be used to improve the extension system in other areas facing similar challenges. Specifically, the study suggests switching from the traditional transfer of technology approach to the agricultural innovation system approach. Furthermore, the study's techniques, such as qualitative interviews, may have limitations and not fully capture the intricacies of policy and extension practices. The findings demonstrate that, although the policy documents strongly adhere to agricultural innovation system principles, top-down transfer of technology approaches continues to dominate in practice. Moreover, we have found potential discrepancies between the training content delivered and the specific needs of smallholder farmers. Practically, prescriptive systems are still used because agricultural innovation system approaches are not well understood by the Extension Agents. To realize a genuine agricultural innovation system, Ethiopia's extension apparatus should move forward with building committed and robust relationships between farmers, extension agents, researchers, private sectors, and non-governmental organizations. To this end, more research, enhanced training, and improved institutions are needed on what genuine agricultural innovation system could look like at the grass-roots level. This also includes understanding the roles that different actors within Ethiopia's development army should assume how a multi-actor policy dialogue can be organized. |
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001126500500006 |
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2023-12-19 |
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1387-585x; 1573-2975 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
4.9 |
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Most recent IF: 4.9; 2023 IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:202804 |
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9238 |
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Hosseininia, G.; Rafiaani Khachak, P.; Nooripoor, M.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, H. |
| Title |
Understanding communicational behavior among rangelands' stakeholders : application of social network analysis |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Journal Of Environmental Planning And Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Environ Plann Man |
| Volume |
59 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
320-341 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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Understanding communicational behavior of rangelands stakeholders is fundamental for effective development of rangeland management plans. This study aimed to understand differences between stakeholders relations among various actors involved in rangeland management using social network analysis (SNA). A survey was conducted on 334 stakeholders (89 extension agents, 110 researchers and 135 executive agents) in the Tehran province, Iran. Results showed that all the three groups of stakeholders are interested in making contact mainly within their own group. Furthermore, while the executive agents have shared the strongest technical and friendship relations with the two other groups, the extension agents established the strongest administrative interactions. The researchers, however, made a poor link especially with the extension agents. The study concluded that SNA could be an efficient tool to assess communicational behavior in rangeland management. |
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000366383400008 |
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2015-03-17 |
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| ISSN |
0964-0568 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.56 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.56 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:136755 |
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6274 |
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Admasu, W.F.; Boerema, A.; Nyssen, J.; Minale, A.S.; Tsegaye, E.A.; Van Passel, S. |
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Uncovering ecosystem services of expropriated land : the case of urban expansion in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Land |
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9 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
395-20 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Ecosystem Management |
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In Ethiopia, urban expansion happens at high rates and results in land expropriations often at the cost of agriculture and forests. The process of urban expansion does not include assessment of ecosystem services (ES). This has been causing unintended environmental problems. This study aims to uncover ES of three most important land use types (cropland, agroforestry, and grassland) that are threatened by land expropriation for urban expansion in Bahir Dar City. The study applied a participatory approach using community perception and expert judgments (N = 108). Respondents were asked to locate their perceptions on the use of 35 different ES, and then to evaluate the potential of the land use. Respondents were shown to have the ability to differentiate between ES and land use in terms of their potential to deliver ES. The results show that agroforestry is expected to have a high relevant potential to deliver 31% of all ES, but cropland 20% and grassland 14%. Food, fodder, timber, firewood, fresh water, energy, compost, climate regulation, erosion prevention, and water purification and treatment were identified as the ten most important services. It is not only the provisioning services that are being supplied by the land use types which are expropriated for urbanization, but also regulating, supporting and cultural services. To ensure sustainable urban land development, we suggest the consideration of the use of ES and the potential of the land use to supply ES when making land use decisions, including land expropriation for urban expansion. |
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000586875900001 |
Publication Date |
2020-10-19 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:173628 |
Serial |
6948 |
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Zhang, Y.; Sahoo, P.K.; Ren, P.; Qin, Y.; Cauwenbergh, R.; Nimmegeers, P.; Gandhi, S.R.; Van Passel, S.; Guidetti, A.; Das, S. |
| Title |
Transition metal-free approach for the late-stage benzylic C(sp3)-H etherifications and esterifications |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Chemical Communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Commun |
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58 |
Issue |
81 |
Pages |
11454-11457 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Organic synthesis (ORSY); Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS) |
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Herein, we report a transition metal-free approach for the regioselective functionalisation of benzylic C(sp3)-H bonds using alcohols and carboxylic acids as the nucleophiles. This approach provides a straightforward route for the synthesis of various benzylic ethers and esters to provide a wide generality of this system. Expediently, twelve pharmaceutically relevant compounds have been synthesized using this strategy. |
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000857171200001 |
Publication Date |
2022-09-05 |
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1359-7345; 1364-548x |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.9 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.9 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:190191 |
Serial |
7372 |
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Petitclerc, E.; Welkenhuysen, K.; Van Passel, S.; Piessens, K.; Maes, D.; Compernolle, T. |
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Towards geological-economic modelling to improve evaluating policy instruments for geothermal energy : case study for Belgium (Campine Basin) |
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A3 Journal article |
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2017 |
Publication |
European Geologist |
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43 |
Issue |
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Pages |
10-15 |
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A3 Journal article; Economics; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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Deep geothermal energy appears to be currently on the edge of a take-off in Belgium. However, the actual emergence of this technology is subject to developments in legislation and incentives from regional governments. Different risk/return expectations across stages of the investment continuum exist and the financial structures that are employed at each stage may require different types of public support. In this context, the ALPI project aims at developing a geological-economic model to calculate the impact of different policy instruments on development of the Belgian geothermal energy sector. Due to the lack of underground information describing the Campine Basin, economic methods are used to deal with these large geological uncertainties. |
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1028-267x |
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UA library record |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:155239 |
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6273 |
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Jeanloz, S.; Lizin, S.; Beenaerts, N.; Brouwer, R.; Van Passel, S.; Witters, N. |
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Towards a more structured selection process for attributes and levels in choice experiments : a study in a Belgian protected area |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
Publication |
Ecosystem Services |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ecosyst Serv |
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18 |
Issue |
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Pages |
45-57 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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The process of selecting attributes for inclusion in choice experiments frequently involves qualitative methods such as focus groups and interviews. In order for a choice experiment to be successful and the results to be valid, this qualitative selection process is essential. It often lacks rigour and is poorly described, particularly in environmental choice experiments. We propose a meticulous attribute and attribute-level selection process consisting of a scoring exercise and an interactive discussion. This paper provides a case study describing how attributes and attribute-levels were identified and selected for the National Park Hoge Kempen in Belgium. We carried out four focus groups and thirteen semi-structured interviews with various park stakeholders to select attributes from six categories: the four categories of ecosystem services (supporting, provisioning, regulating, cultural), infrastructure, and land use types. The top-ranked characteristics were nature conservation, natural forests, biodiversity refuge, wetlands, landscape variety, heathlands, air purification, and education. Both the scoring exercise and the interactive discussion contributed to the attributes selected for the CE. Following these, an ultimate expert consultation stage is recommended to approve both the attribute and attribute-level selection. The semi-qualitative protocol proposed in this paper can help practitioners and demonstrates how the results guide choice experiment design. |
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000375213800004 |
Publication Date |
2016-02-17 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2212-0416 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.072 |
Times cited |
10 |
Open Access |
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; We would like to thank study informants, focus group participants and interviewees, as well as Tom Kuppens, Silvie Daniels, Janka Vanschoenwinkel and Michele Moretti of the Environmental Economics Research group of Hasselt University. Johan Van den Bosch, project leader at Regional Landschap Kempen en Maasland (RLKM), and Rolinde Demeyer from the Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO) have provided this study with valuable assistance and comments. Sarah Jeanloz was funded by the INTERREG IVB NEW program (Grant no. D1941/ 56200), Nele Witters (Grant no. 12B2913N) and Sebastien Lizin (Grant no. 12G5415N) are funded by Research Foundation- Flanders (FWD). Finally, we thank all reviewers for their constructive and insightful comments, and for their time. ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.072 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:134332 |
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6272 |
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Alaerts, L.; Van Acker, K.; Rousseau, S.; De Jaeger, S.; Moraga, G.; Dewulf, J.; De Meester, S.; Van Passel, S.; Compernolle, T.; Bachus, K.; Vrancken, K.; Eyckmans, J. |
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Towards a more direct policy feedback in circular economy monitoring via a societal needs perspective |
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A1 Journal article |
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2019 |
Publication |
Resources, conservation and recycling |
Abbreviated Journal |
Resour Conserv Recy |
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149 |
Issue |
149 |
Pages |
363-371 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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The increasing focus on circular economy at the level of governments and policy requires the development of appropriate indicators to effectively monitor the progress towards the circular economy. Currently two very different types of indicator areas are under development: (i) monitoring frameworks based on macro indicators that summarize the progress at (supra)national level, and (ii) micro indicators tailored towards assessing circularity at the level of products. It is not possible to obtain sufficiently direct feedback about the impact of policy interventions by either macro or micro indicators alone. In this paper, a conceptual approach is developed that aims to bridge the gap between the micro and macro level with meso level indicators, and thus ultimately deliver more direct feedback for policymakers, via the insertion of an extra level of meso indicators in between the macro and the micro level. These indicators have been extracted from a dedicated workshop that involved policy, sector and societal stakeholders. The aim of these indicators is to report on progress towards circular economy objectives based on the fulfillment of societal needs. In this way the consumption perspective is given a central position, and the role of circular business models is acknowledged. Following the development of the concept, the next steps towards tailored, flexible and agile monitoring frameworks for circular economy at (supra)national and regional level are outlined. The paper concludes with an illustrative example of the framework applied to the mobility system. |
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Publication Date |
2019-06-21 |
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0921-3449 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.313 |
Times cited |
1 |
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; The authors are very grateful for financial support received from the Flemish administration via the Steunpunt Circulaire Economie (Policy Research Centre Circular Economy). This publication contains the opinions of the authors, not that of the Flemish administration. The Flemish administration will not carry any liability with respect to the use that can be made of the produced data or conclusions. The authors are also grateful to the numerous stakeholders for extended discussions and comments. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.313 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:162774 |
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6271 |
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Bjørnåvold, A.; David, M.; Mermet-Bijon, V.; Beaumais, O.; Crastes dit Sourd, R.; Van Passel, S.; Martinet, V. |
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To tax or to ban? A discrete choice experiment to elicit public preferences for phasing out glyphosate use in agriculture |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
PLoS ONE |
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18 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
1-12 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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In 2023, the European Union will vote on the reauthorization of glyphosate use, renewed in 2017 despite concern on impacts on the environment and public health. A ban is supported by several Member States but rejected by most farmers. What are citizens’ preferences to phase out glyphosate? To assess whether taxation could be an alternative to a ban, we conducted a discrete choice experiment in five European countries. Our results reveal that the general public is strongly willing to pay for a reduction in glyphosate use. However, while 75.5% of respondents stated to support a ban in the pre-experimental survey, experimental results reveal that in 73.35% of cases, earmarked taxation schemes are preferred when they lead to a strong reduction in glyphosate use for an increase in food price lower than that induced by a ban. When glyphosate reduction is balanced against its costs, a tax may be preferred. |
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000985134400084 |
Publication Date |
2023-03-16 |
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1932-6203 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.7 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 2.806 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:196999 |
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9236 |
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Borms, L.; Van Opstal, W.; Brusselaers, J.; Van Passel, S. |
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The working future : an analysis of skills needed by circular startups |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Journal of cleaner production |
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409 |
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137261-137269 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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Aside from potential environmental benefits, the implementation of circular economy principles in businesses can have merits for the labour market. The current unemployment in several regions of Europe and the qualitative mismatch between supply and demand could be countered by reskilling the labour force to adjust supply and demand to one another for increased reuse, repair, or recycling, among others. This study uses interviews to increase the focus of the research question and uses survey data to perform an ordered probit regression analysis to sketch the current and future landscape of startups’ skills in Flanders (Belgium), and to analyse the relationship between circular strategies and different types of skills. The results show that design to lower material use increases the need for transport and logistics skills, digitalisation increases the need for R&D and IT skills, and the recuperation of waste requires technical knowledge. Furthermore, gender, age, and experience of the entrepreneur influence the needed skills. The paper probed for policy recommendations for the uptake of circular strategies and recommendations for future research. The most asked policy measures by the respondents are innovation and collaboration support (subsidies), fiscal measures that support circular goods and services, and public procurement for circular goods and services. This research is of relevance for several stakeholders, such as startup ecosystems, sector organisations, policy makers in innovation policy and labour market policy, and educational institutions. |
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2023-04-21 |
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0959-6526 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
11.1 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 11.1; 2023 IF: 5.715 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:195706 |
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9246 |
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Compernolle, T.; Van Passel, S.; Lebbe, L. |
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The value of groundwater modeling to support a pump and treat design |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Groundwater monitoring & remediation |
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33 |
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3 |
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111-118 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics |
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A wide range of rules, algorithms, and models are available to design an effective pump and treat remediation system. Often, one refers to the effectiveness of the developed pump and treat system to demonstrate how valuable the use of a groundwater model can be. An economic valuation of the groundwater model is usually missing. This study provides a framework that puts the discussion concerning the use of groundwater models in an economic perspective. It is not only demonstrated that a more effective pump and treat system can be designed using a groundwater model, but also the economic implications of using a groundwater model are calculated. A set of economic decision rules is applied to determine the economic value of a groundwater model. It is shown that investing in a groundwater model can be economically worthwhile. The remediation time is reduced, remediation costs are saved and the property can be sold more early. These benefits outweigh the costs of developing a groundwater model, and hence a positive net benefit (NB) is determined. |
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2018-03-05 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:129867 |
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6277 |
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Ang, F.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
The sustainable value approach : a clarifying and constructive comment |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Ecological Economics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ecol Econ |
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69 |
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12 |
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2303-2306 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics |
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Recently, the original benchmarking methodology of the Sustainable Value approach became subjected to serious debate. While Kuosmanen and Kuosmanen (2009b) critically question its validity introducing productive efficiency theory, Figge and Hahn (2009) put forward that the implementation of productive efficiency theory severely conflicts with the original financial economics perspective of the Sustainable Value approach. We argue that the debate is very confusing because the original Sustainable Value approach presents two largely incompatible objectives. Nevertheless, we maintain that both ways of benchmarking could provide useful and moreover complementary insights. If one intends to present the overall resource efficiency of the firm from the investor's viewpoint, we recommend the original benchmarking methodology. If one on the other hand aspires to create a prescriptive tool setting up some sort of reallocation scheme, we advocate implementation of the productive efficiency theory. Although the discussion on benchmark application is certainly substantial, we should avoid the debate to become accordingly narrowed. Next to the benchmark concern, we see several other challenges considering the development of the Sustainable Value approach: (1) a more systematic resource selection, (2) the inclusion of the value chain and (3) additional analyses related to policy in order to increase interpretative power. |
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2010-07-30 |
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0921-8009; 1873-6106 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.965 |
Times cited |
18 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.965; 2010 IF: 2.754 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:136760 |
Serial |
6258 |
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Thomassen, G.; Van Dael, M.; Van Passel, S. |
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The potential of microalgae biorefineries in Belgium and India : an environmental techno-economic assessment |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Bioresource Technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Bioresource Technol |
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267 |
Issue |
267 |
Pages |
271-280 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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This study performs an environmental techno-economic assessment (ETEA) for multiple microalgae biorefinery concepts at different locations, those being Belgium and India. The ETEA methodology, which integrates aspects of the TEA and LCA methodologies and provides a clear framework for an integrated assessment model, has been proposed and discussed. The scenario in India has a higher profitability with a NPV of (sic)40 million over a period of 10 years, while the environmental impact in Belgium is lower. The inclusion of a medium recycling step provides the best scenario from both perspectives. The crucial parameters for feasibility are the beta-caroteneprice and content, the upstream environmental impact of electricity and the maximum biomass concentration during cultivation. The identification of these parameters by the ETEA guides future technology developments and shortens the time-to-market for microalgal-based biorefineries. |
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000441876100034 |
Publication Date |
2018-07-10 |
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| ISSN |
0960-8524 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.651 |
Times cited |
8 |
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Most recent IF: 5.651 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:153599 |
Serial |
6270 |
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Van Oijstaeijen, W.; Van Passel, S.; Back, P.; Cools, J. |
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The politics of green infrastructure : a discrete choice experiment with Flemish local decision-makers |
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Administrative Services |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Ecological Economics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ecol Econ |
| Volume |
199 |
Issue |
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Pages |
107493-18 |
| Keywords |
Administrative Services; A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
Being confronted with increasing and expanding urbanisation and the loss of natural green spaces, our living environment is threatened more and more by the effects of global climate change. Green infrastructure is often thought of as the solution to increase climate resilience and reinforce the quality of the lived environment simultaneously. While the benefits, or ecosystem services, that are generated through green infrastructure have been studied intensively, forces that influence green infrastructure decision-making have been far less subjected to thorough research. In this study a discrete choice experiment was conducted with local decision makers in Flemish municipalities to reveal crucial factors in the decision process applied to green infrastructure projects. Flanders is one of the most densely built regions in Europe, stressing the urgency to understand local spatial decision factors to guarantee green space. 568 decision makers active in the local administration of 235 Flemish municipalities participated in the experiment, set in a hypothetical neighbourhood park. Every choice alternative exists of five attributes: investment cost, maintenance cost, deferred investment, recreational value, and climate impact. We find that barriers hampering Flemish munipalities' GI implementation, differ over size of the municipality: smallers municipalities are more affected by knowledge gaps, while larger municipalities are experiencing prioritization issues. Results from hierarchical Bayes choice models indicate that municipal decisions on green infrastructure are highly – almost solely -cost-driven, rarely consider the full range of benefits, and centre around short-term and immediate arguments. Moreover, interaction models reveal that a municipalities' financial result is a key determinant of its willingness to invest in public greening and consider long term benefits, suggesting that GI is a luxury good. The results expose some of the heuristics in GI decision making and can be used to inform higher authorities on ways to overcome barriers towards informed decision-making and to facilitate GI investment. |
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000811715200008 |
Publication Date |
2022-06-08 |
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| ISSN |
0921-8009; 1873-6106 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
7 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 7 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:189018 |
Serial |
7371 |
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Shahraki, M.R.; Abedi-Sarvestani, A.; Seyedi, M.S.; Rafiaani Khachak, P.; Nieto-Garibay, A.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, A. |
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The perception by pastoralists of the factors influencing the appropriate distribution of livestock in the rangelands of north-east Iran |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
Publication |
The Rangeland Journal |
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37 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
191-197 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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The distribution of livestock grazing is a key principle of range management. This study examines pastoralists perceptions of the factors that affect the distribution of livestock in the rangelands of the Neqab region of the Kashmar County in north-east Iran. Data were collected from the pastoralists on their perceptions of the managerial, biological and physical factors that influences the distribution of livestock, using both qualitative and quantitative assessments. Results showed that, the perception of the majority of pastoralists was that the distribution of livestock was average or good in the study area. It was perceived that the experience of herders and the size of the rangeland were the main factors influencing the distribution of livestock. Regression analyses showed that it was perceived that managerial factors had a more important role than biological and physical factors in the distribution of livestock and the proper use of the rangelands in north-east Iran. |
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000351863200007 |
Publication Date |
2015-02-18 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:129879 |
Serial |
6234 |
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Compernolle, T.; Van Passel, S.; Huisman, K.; Kort, P. |
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The option to abandon : stimulating innovative groundwater remediation technologies characterized by technological uncertainty |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Science Of The Total Environment |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sci Total Environ |
| Volume |
496 |
Issue |
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Pages |
63-74 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics |
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Many studies on technology adoption demonstrate that uncertainty leads to a postponement of investments by integrating a wait option in the economic analysis. The aim of this study however is to demonstrate how the investment in new technologies can be stimulated by integrating an option to abandon. Furthermore, this real option analysis not only considers the ex ante decision analysis of the investment in a new technology under uncertainty, but also allows for an ex post evaluation of the investment. Based on a case study regarding the adoption of an innovative groundwater remediation strategy, it is demonstrated that when the option to abandon the innovative technology is taken into account, the decision maker decides to invest in this technology, while at the same time it determines an optimal timing to abandon the technology if its operation proves to be inefficient. To reduce uncertainty about the effectiveness of groundwater remediation technologies, samples are taken. Our analysis shows that when the initial belief in an effective innovative technology is low, it is important that these samples provide correct information in order to justify the adoption of the innovative technology. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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000342245600009 |
Publication Date |
2014-07-24 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0048-9697 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.9 |
Times cited |
4 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 4.9; 2014 IF: 4.099 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:119931 |
Serial |
6269 |
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Van Oijstaeijen, W.; Finizola e Silva, M.; Back, P.; Collins, A.; Verheyen, K.; De Beelde, R.; Cools, J.; Van Passel, S. |
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The Nature Smart Cities business model : a rapid decision-support and scenario analysis tool to reveal the multi-benefits of green infrastructure investments |
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Administrative Services |
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2023 |
Publication |
Urban forestry & urban greening |
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84 |
Issue |
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Pages |
127923-14 |
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Administrative Services; A1 Journal article; Art; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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Incorporating natural spaces within urban areas has been shown to have multiple benefits. However, despite greening and adaptation strategies at different levels of government, progress remains slow with a lack of easy to use and comprehensive tools identified as key to overcoming this. This paper presents a co-designed tool with academic and local authority partners to demonstrate the ecosystem service benefits of small-scale urban green infrastructure projects. Through the tool, users can readily assess the impact of green infrastructure investments on the delivery of a selection of ecosystem services in the early stages of a project. Furthermore, the tool provides a standardised assessment of cultural ecosystem services' contributions, as well as offering a method to score spatial designs on the impact on habitat for biodiversity. Use of the tool is demonstrated using a pilot study in Kapelle, the Netherlands. The results set out an overview of the impacts of the spatial design on estimated ecosystem service delivery. They also show the tool's potential to add value in early project stages and as a planning and design tool, helping to maximise the benefits that can be achieved through green infrastructure design. Complementing these arguments with ball-park estimations on green infrastructure costs, the Nature Smart Cities Business Model aims to offer public sector officers the means to create a business case for green infrastructure measures, facilitating the translation from strategies to actual plans, thus benefitting green infrastructure implementation in the public realm. |
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000982199900001 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-11 |
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1618-8667 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.4 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 6.4; 2023 IF: 2.113 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:196748 |
Serial |
9235 |
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Bjornavold, A.; Van Passel, S. |
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The lock-in effect and the greening of automotive cooling systems in the European Union |
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A1 Journal article |
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2017 |
Publication |
Journal Of Environmental Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Environ Manage |
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203 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
1199-1207 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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As of 2017, the sale and use of the refrigerants most commonly used in automotive cooling systems – hydrofluorocarbons – are entirely banned in all new vehicles placed on the market in the European Union. These refrigerants have been recognised as potent greenhouse gases and, therefore, direct contributors to climate change. It is within this regulation-driven market that the technologies for a sustainable solution have been developed. However, this paper argues that the market for automotive cooling systems has been 'locked-in', which means that competing technologies, operating under dynamic increasing returns, will allow for one – potentially inferior technology – to dominate the market. Whilst such a situation is not uncommon, this paper discusses the way that regulation has reinforced a patented monopoly in 'picking winners': to the advantage of a synthetic chemical, R-1234yf, as opposed to the natural solution, which is CO2. By developing a generic conceptual framework of path dependence and lock-in, the presented evidence seeks to show how a snowballing effect has led to the intensification of differences in market share. We also argue that the automotive industry is potentially promoting short-term fixes, rather than long-term, sustainable and economically viable solutions. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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000413886300035 |
Publication Date |
2017-06-24 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0301-4797 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.01 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 4.01 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:147374 |
Serial |
6268 |
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Milis, K.; Peremans, H.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
The impact of policy on microgrid economics : a review |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews |
Abbreviated Journal |
Renew Sust Energ Rev |
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81 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
3111-3119 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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This paper investigates the impact of government policy on the optimal design of microgrid systems from an economic cost minimisation perspective, and provides both an overview of the current state of the art of the field, as well as highlighting possible avenues of future research. Integer programming, to select microgrid components and to economically dispatch these components, is the optimisation method of choice in the literature. Using this methodology, a broad range of policy topics is investigated: impact of carbon taxation, economic incentives and mandatory emissions reduction or mandatory minimum percentage participation of renewables in local generation. However, the impact of alternative tariff systems, such as capacity tariffs are still unexplored. Additionally, the investigated possible benefits of microgrids are confined to emissions reduction and a possible decrease in total energy procurement costs. Possible benefits such as increased security of supply, increased power quality or energy independence are not investigated yet. Under the expected policy measures the optimal design of a microgrid will be based on a CHP-unit to provide both heat and electricity, owning to the lower capital costs associated with CHP-units when compared to those associated with renewable technologies. This means that current economic analyses indicate that the adoption of renewable energy sources within microgrids is not economically rational. |
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000417078200117 |
Publication Date |
2017-09-12 |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.05 |
Times cited |
11 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 8.05 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:145397 |
Serial |
6213 |
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Biely, K.; Maes, D.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
The idea of weak sustainability is illegitimate |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Environment, development and sustainability |
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20 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
223-232 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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Since the introduction of the sustainability challenge, scientists disagree over the interpretation of the term sustainability. Weak and strong sustainability are the two main interpretations of sustainability, which are opposing each other. Some researchers stated that the interpretation of the term depends on the context; others disagree pointing out that it always implies the meaning of continuation. The term sustainability can be used as attribute, which adds a certain characteristic to the noun. If something can be attributed as being sustainable, it can also be unsustainable. The sustainability challenge consists of shifting from the current unsustainable towards a sustainable system. This paper outlines that the weak sustainability term is illegitimate, as it leads to a contradiction with the acknowledged assumption that the current state is unsustainable. This contradiction is revealed through an analysis of the occurrence of decoupling in agriculture: Agricultural land use could be decoupled from agricultural production, but only with the trade-off of massive increases in fertilizer, pesticide, energy and water usage. This paper outlines an inherent inconsistency within the ongoing discussion about the interpretation of sustainability. Through identifying the invalidity of the weak sustainability interpretation the focus can be shifted form the discourse to the sustainability challenge itself. |
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000423142700011 |
Publication Date |
2016-10-31 |
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1387-585x |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; The authors would like to thank the reviewers for their time and their comments on the draft version. This paper was supported by the Horizon 2020 project SUFISA (Grant Agreement No. 635577). ; |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:149043 |
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6212 |
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Lizin, S.; Van Passel, S.; De Schepper, E.; Vranken, L. |
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The future of organic photovoltaic solar cells as a direct power source for consumer electronics |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
Solar Energy Materials And Solar Cells |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
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103 |
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1-10 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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As the search for marketable photovoltaic solar cells continues, organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells have been identified as a technology with many attractive features for commercialization. Most photovoltaic technologies on the market today were improved in the consumer electronics market segment. A similar evolution has been envisioned for OPV. Hence this paper investigates consumer preferences for solar cells directly powering consumer electronics. Choice experiments were designed and responses were collected using a random sample of 300 individuals from the Flemish region (northern part of Belgium). Results allow for computation of attribute importance, willingness to pay (WTP), and simulation of theoretical market share. These measures point towards OPV being able to reach considerable market share in the long run, bearing in mind that efforts are first needed in elevating OPV's efficiency and lifetime as they most determine consumers' preferences. Price is found to be the least important product characteristic for OPV solar cells to be incorporated in consumer electronics devices. We therefore warn against generalizing attributes' importance across the boundaries of market segments. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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000306044300001 |
Publication Date |
2012-05-03 |
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0927-0248 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.784 |
Times cited |
25 |
Open Access |
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; The authors would kindly want to express their gratitude towards every survey respondent and participant for their preliminary work. Also the authors are much obliged to INTERREG and the ORGANEXT project for their financial support, without which it would have been impossible to conduct this research. Last but not least, we would like to thank the reviewers for their insightful comments which allowed for fine tuning our work. ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.784; 2012 IF: 4.630 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:127556 |
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6267 |
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