A roadmap for higher research quality in humanitarian operations: A methodological perspective

Kovács, Gyöngyi; Moshtari, Mohammad

doi:10.1016/j.ejor.2018.07.052

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“…However, the case study analysis is accurate on the grounds that it is conducted with involvement and, furthermore, creates roots with the context [63]. The case study methodology holds the capacity to address any hypothetical development by the researchers [60,64]. Moreover, it gives a platform to perform casual argumentation on the basis of theoretical construction [60,65].…”

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Drivers and Barriers to Industrial Energy Efficiency in Textile Industries of Bangladesh

Hasan¹,

Rokonuzzaman

Tuhin

et al. 2019

Energies

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Bangladesh faced a substantial growth in primary energy demand in the last few years. According to several studies, energy generation is not the only means to address energy demand; efficient energy management practices are also very critical. A pertinent contribution in the energy management at the industrial sector ensures the proper utilization of energy. Energy management and its efficiency in the textile industries of Bangladesh are studied in this paper. The outcomes demonstrate several barriers to energy management practices which are inadequate technical cost-effective measures, inadequate capital expenditure, and poor research and development. However, this study also demonstrates that the risk of high energy prices in the future, assistance from energy professionals, and an energy management scheme constitute the important drivers for the implementation of energy efficiency measures in the studied textile mills. The studied textile industries seem unaccustomed to the dedicated energy service company concept, and insufficient information regarding energy service companies (ESCOs) and the shortage of trained professionals in energy management seem to be the reasons behind this. This paper likewise finds that 3–4% energy efficiency improvements can be gained with the help of energy management practices in these industries.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Drivers and Barriers to Industrial Energy Efficiency in Textile Industries of Bangladesh

Hasan¹,

Rokonuzzaman

Tuhin

et al. 2019

Energies

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“…Recent humanitarian operations literature discusses the complex nature of the sector (e.g., Van Wassenhove Besiou et al 2018, Kovács andMoshtari 2019). At first, the academic world has simply adapted existing methodology developed for commercial operations to this context.…”

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Humanitarian Operations: A World of Opportunity for Relevant and Impactful Research

Besiou

Wassenhove

2020

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The number of people affected by disasters has increased over the past decades, whereas funding has declined. The need for effective humanitarian aid is, therefore, larger than ever. Humanitarian organizations have recognized the critical role of supply chain management in reaching beneficiaries, and they have introduced commercial routines and best practices. Academics realized that humanitarian operations constitute a fruitful new research area and adapted solution techniques developed for commercial operations to disaster situations with mitigated success. Meanwhile, the problems that humanitarian practitioners face quickly evolve. In this paper, we highlight challenges in matching practitioner needs with academic publications and outline the great opportunities for impactful and relevant research.

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“…Thus, such methods can be used to solve route evacuation planning problems. Kovacs and Moshtari (2019), when discussing methodological aspects of studies on humanitarian operations, point out the importance of including the structuring of problems in the conduction of research in this area, since the humanitarian context contains complex problems, whose formulations and/or resolutions are difficult, in addition to a large number of humanitarian organizations with different and often conflicting objectives. Giordano et al (2013) employ a methodology based in SODA to collect, structure, and analyze the stakeholder's perceptions on drought impacts, and, thereby, build a set of risk indicators based on local knowledge and physical indicators.…”

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Prioritization of strategic initiatives in the context of natural disaster prevention

Silva

Belderrain

2019

BJO&PM

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Goal: The purpose of this paper is to build the structure of a multicriteria decision model that supports definition and prioritization of strategic initiatives by an institution performing in the prevention of natural disasters. Design/Methodology/Approach: The Multicriteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) methodological process is adopted to build a multicriteria evaluation model. A two-phase process is followed, employing a top-down approach, based on Value-Focused Thinking (VFT), in combination with the Multi Attribute Value Theory (MAVT) method. The participants of the MCDA process were experts of the control room in the case study institution. Results: The proposed methodology not only helped decision makers to enumerate a number of strategic initiatives to accomplish the organizational objective, but also helped them to establish a structured procedure to prioritize these initiatives. Limitations: Absence of a criterion related to the organization budget in the model; limited scope of participation in the process; absence of quantitative criteria. Practical implications: The major practical contributions are as follows: an structured model that supports the strategic planning process; a better allocation of resources (human, financial, and materials) in projects that are truly aligned with the strategic objective of the organization; the organizational learning coming from the exercise of reflection on values, objectives and preferences; and the legitimacy of decisions as a result of the participative character of the construction process of the model. Originality/Value: In this study, a multicriteria evaluation model is structured and applied as support for strategic decision making in the context of a natural disaster early warning system. The model has a significant application potential, since it encourages the adoption of structured decision support methods rather than traditional empirical decision making. Thus, the value of the study lies in the contribution that the proposed model can offer to more effective disaster prevention.

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A roadmap for higher research quality in humanitarian operations: A methodological perspective

Cited by 73 publications

References 96 publications

Drivers and Barriers to Industrial Energy Efficiency in Textile Industries of Bangladesh

Drivers and Barriers to Industrial Energy Efficiency in Textile Industries of Bangladesh

Humanitarian Operations: A World of Opportunity for Relevant and Impactful Research

Prioritization of strategic initiatives in the context of natural disaster prevention

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