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Wanli Shi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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quantitative Evaluation and optimized utilization of water resources water environment carrying capacity based on nature based solutions
Journal of Hydrology, 2019Co-Authors: Jian Zhang, Chunling Zhang, Wanli ShiAbstract:Abstract The water resources-water environment carrying capacity (WR-WECC) is an important indicator for judging the regional macro-control ability of water resources. The nature-based solutions (NBS) concept is related closely to sustainability, harmonious and green development, resources rational exploitation, coupled human and environment, and ecological protection priority. Participatory water management has necessitated the formation of village water resources committees and/or village environmental committees; while in the case of water management, a participatory approach has resulted in the formation of community water association, domestic water committees, cooperative societies, and various water user groups. The WR-WECC Evaluation Goal is to find the most appropriate water resources development and utilization to maximize benefits and system efficiency while minimizing costs and trade‐offs. To realize the development and utilization of water resources, water ecological conservation, and water environment protection in Yuetang District, we constructed a dynamic Evaluation index system including water resources, water environment and water ecological characteristics, applying the principal component analysis (PCA) method to evaluate the temporal scale variation tendency of WR-WECC, and explore a deep-seated reason based on NBS. The WR-WECC Evaluation index system covered 16 indexes belonging to three subsystems of water resource, socioeconomic, and eco-environmental systems. We used Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) 19.0 software and adopted the improved PCA to integrate the urban economic-social-ecological development of the Xiangjiang (a tributary of the Yangtze River) River Basin. We applied the Evaluation index system to analyse the trend variability of WR-WECC of Yuetang District from 2005 to 2015 based on NBS. The WR-WECC of Yuetang District was affected mainly by the urban sewage treatment rate, the water use amount per ten thousand Yuan gross domestic product (GDP), and per capita water resources. In addition to minor fluctuations in 2007 and 2011, the WR-WECC in Yuetang District was generally on the rise year by year and was related to socioeconomic development level, regional water environment comprehensive management, and awareness of water ecological protection. The WR-WECC of the Yuetang District in 2013–2015 was in a Class I (excellent) condition. The temporal variations analysis based on NBS was proposed through a combination of economic-social-ecological values provided by nature-based development and utilization patterns. Based on the relationship among regional water resources, economic society, and eco-environment protection, the paper supplied a WR-WECC improvement strategy that was suitable for the development and utilization of water resources in a water-rich area in south China.
Viviane M J Robinson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Goal setting in principal Evaluation Goal quality and predictors of achievement
Leadership and Policy in Schools, 2012Co-Authors: Claire Sinnema, Viviane M J RobinsonAbstract:This article draws on Goal-setting theory to investigate the Goals set by experienced principals during their performance Evaluations. While most Goals were about teaching and learning, they tended to be vaguely expressed and only partially achieved. Five predictors (commitment, challenge, learning, effort, and support) explained a significant level of overall Goal achievement for relationship, strategic, and resourcing Goals. Achievement of teaching and learning Goals, however, was not as well explained by the model. Possible explanations for this include the indirectness of principal influence over what happens in the classroom, and the complexity of Goals about teaching and learning.
Bill Withers - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the power of why engaging the Goal paradox in program Evaluation
American Journal of Evaluation, 2006Co-Authors: Victor J Friedman, Jay Rothman, Bill WithersAbstract:Clearly defined and measurable Goals are commonly considered prerequisites for effective Evaluation. Goal setting, however, presents a paradox to evaluators because it takes place at the interface of rationality and values. The objective of this article is to demonstrate a method for unlocking this paradox by making Goal setting a process of evaluating Goals, not simply defin- ing them. Goals can be evaluated by asking program stakeholders why their Goals are important to them. Systematic inquiry into Goals also prepares the ground for setting consensual Goals that express what stakeholders really care about. This article describes the method, provides a case illustration, offers guidelines for practice, and discusses the method in the context of the evalua- tion literature on Goals and Goal setting.
Jian Zhang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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quantitative Evaluation and optimized utilization of water resources water environment carrying capacity based on nature based solutions
Journal of Hydrology, 2019Co-Authors: Jian Zhang, Chunling Zhang, Wanli ShiAbstract:Abstract The water resources-water environment carrying capacity (WR-WECC) is an important indicator for judging the regional macro-control ability of water resources. The nature-based solutions (NBS) concept is related closely to sustainability, harmonious and green development, resources rational exploitation, coupled human and environment, and ecological protection priority. Participatory water management has necessitated the formation of village water resources committees and/or village environmental committees; while in the case of water management, a participatory approach has resulted in the formation of community water association, domestic water committees, cooperative societies, and various water user groups. The WR-WECC Evaluation Goal is to find the most appropriate water resources development and utilization to maximize benefits and system efficiency while minimizing costs and trade‐offs. To realize the development and utilization of water resources, water ecological conservation, and water environment protection in Yuetang District, we constructed a dynamic Evaluation index system including water resources, water environment and water ecological characteristics, applying the principal component analysis (PCA) method to evaluate the temporal scale variation tendency of WR-WECC, and explore a deep-seated reason based on NBS. The WR-WECC Evaluation index system covered 16 indexes belonging to three subsystems of water resource, socioeconomic, and eco-environmental systems. We used Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) 19.0 software and adopted the improved PCA to integrate the urban economic-social-ecological development of the Xiangjiang (a tributary of the Yangtze River) River Basin. We applied the Evaluation index system to analyse the trend variability of WR-WECC of Yuetang District from 2005 to 2015 based on NBS. The WR-WECC of Yuetang District was affected mainly by the urban sewage treatment rate, the water use amount per ten thousand Yuan gross domestic product (GDP), and per capita water resources. In addition to minor fluctuations in 2007 and 2011, the WR-WECC in Yuetang District was generally on the rise year by year and was related to socioeconomic development level, regional water environment comprehensive management, and awareness of water ecological protection. The WR-WECC of the Yuetang District in 2013–2015 was in a Class I (excellent) condition. The temporal variations analysis based on NBS was proposed through a combination of economic-social-ecological values provided by nature-based development and utilization patterns. Based on the relationship among regional water resources, economic society, and eco-environment protection, the paper supplied a WR-WECC improvement strategy that was suitable for the development and utilization of water resources in a water-rich area in south China.
Claire Sinnema - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Goal setting in principal Evaluation Goal quality and predictors of achievement
Leadership and Policy in Schools, 2012Co-Authors: Claire Sinnema, Viviane M J RobinsonAbstract:This article draws on Goal-setting theory to investigate the Goals set by experienced principals during their performance Evaluations. While most Goals were about teaching and learning, they tended to be vaguely expressed and only partially achieved. Five predictors (commitment, challenge, learning, effort, and support) explained a significant level of overall Goal achievement for relationship, strategic, and resourcing Goals. Achievement of teaching and learning Goals, however, was not as well explained by the model. Possible explanations for this include the indirectness of principal influence over what happens in the classroom, and the complexity of Goals about teaching and learning.
