Participatory Design and Technologies for Sustainable Development: an Approach from Action Research

López, Andrés Esteban Acero; Cajiao, María Catalina Ramírez; Mejía, Mauricio Peralta; Durán, Luisa Fernanda Payán; Díaz, Edier Ernesto Espinosa

doi:10.1007/s11213-018-9459-6

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“…This loop shows how community-driven social concerns mobilize engineers to implement practices/artifacts with the community. This loop can be associated with participatory movement in engineering [27][28][29].…”

Section: Community Engagement-social Concerns-engineering Practices-c...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Analyzing Sustainable Practices in Engineering Projects: A Systemic Approach

Acero

Cajiao

2023

Sustainability

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The work of an engineer involves the conceptualization, design, and implementation of new and improved artifacts. However, what sets engineering apart from other professions is the direct responsibility of engineers to think critically and design innovative solutions to solve complex problems in social systems. Unfortunately, the solutions often do not consider the dynamics of the environment or the cultures that will receive them, leading to obsolescence due to the lack of technical knowledge of maintenance and repair. This exacerbates the disruptive power of technology in culture and society, leading to a gap in engineering education that needs to be addressed. Critical theories attempt to reformulate the teaching and practice of engineering in social-environmental contexts of vulnerability, utilizing systemic models to anticipate solutions based on possible scenarios. However, these theories do not consider the mental models of professional engineers, relying mostly on educational studies. To address this gap, this article explores a novel approach to the problem of sustainability mindset in engineering by understanding the characteristics and structures of engineering systems of practice and conveying it through causal loop diagrams. The results identify causal loops that reinforce or affect the application of sustainable practices, which can be used as leverage points within the systems of practice structure to improve the performance and interest of engineering students in sustainable development endeavors and promote more professionals working with a sustainable mindset.

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Section: Community Engagement-social Concerns-engineering Practices-c...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Analyzing Sustainable Practices in Engineering Projects: A Systemic Approach

Acero

Cajiao

2023

Sustainability

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“…Several authors have applied the SSM to different types of problems. In the water resources management context, we can highlight the works of Acero López et al (2019), Bunch (2003), Gilbert & Pratt-Adams (2022), Gomes et al (2015), Kayaga (2008), Souza Junior et al (2019 and Suriya & Mudgal (2013). These studies have some shared characteristics, such as dealing with ill-defined or messy situations, a search for new solutions to problems involving multiple actors, and involving non-converging opinions or criteria.…”

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confidence: 99%

A group decision model for diagnosing barriers to achieving goals in a Brazilian Water Resources Program: an analysis of the state of Alagoas

Levino

Fontana

Monte

et al. 2023

RBRH

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This aim of this article is to develop a conceptual group decision model capable of diagnosing existing barriers to achieving goals in results-based management in the Water Resource Management (WRM) system of the Brazilian state of Alagoas. The model was based on a Soft Operational Research method, incorporating systematic feedback on non-compliance targets and applied in the context of the transfer of funds from the federal government program to the WRM system in Brazilian states. This program involves the problem of multiple uses of water resources, and it is composed of variables in which actions are necessary to achieve the established goals. The model helped public water resource managers from Alagoas to understand problems related to non-compliance with the goals set by the program, directing management to the improvement of deficient processes. Consequently, we have better water management for its multiple uses, with society as the major beneficiary.

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“…The CMWS is indicated for small water supply systems, especially in communities with 40 to 400 households. This is a central element of investment projects in rural WSS and is already implemented in Brazil and other Latin American countries [14,[22][23][24][25].…”

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Strategies for Achieving Sustainability of Water Supply Systems in Rural Environments with Community Management in Brazil

Machado

Oliveira

Matos

et al. 2023

Water

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An urban–rural dichotomy currently exists in policy documentation, accessibility to resources, and human rights. In Brazil, there remains a significant deficit in water and sanitation services coverage, particularly in rural areas. To achieve universal access to water, the legal framework addresses the development of decentralization actions and co-participation in management. As a result, a community-managed water supply (CMWS) has emerged as the social tool in which the community effectively participates in decision-making and oversees the operation and maintenance of water systems. The long-term sustainability of these systems is affected by critical factors in implementation, management, and maintenance. However, no strategic plan exists to solve/mitigate the critical factors commonly associated with CMWS. We proposed an action plan with multiscale intersectoral management strategies to guarantee water security for rural populations. The strategies were separated into areas of responsibility discussed in the recent literature and evaluated by experts. The strategies at the national level were related to institutional aspects and policy formulation. At the local level, the strategies were related to supporting CMWS from project implementation to post-construction. Finally, at the community level, the strategies were related to the quality and financial recognition of the services.

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Participatory Design and Technologies for Sustainable Development: an Approach from Action Research

Cited by 13 publications

References 43 publications

Analyzing Sustainable Practices in Engineering Projects: A Systemic Approach

Analyzing Sustainable Practices in Engineering Projects: A Systemic Approach

A group decision model for diagnosing barriers to achieving goals in a Brazilian Water Resources Program: an analysis of the state of Alagoas

Strategies for Achieving Sustainability of Water Supply Systems in Rural Environments with Community Management in Brazil

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