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Methods of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
- Source :
- Water, Vol 7, Iss 10, Pp 5806-5830 (2015), Water, Volume 7, Issue 10, Pages 5806-5830
- Publication Year :
- 2015
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2015.
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Abstract
- This paper focuses on a collection of methods that can be used to analyze the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus. We classify these methods as qualitative or quantitative for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research approaches. The methods for interdisciplinary research approaches can be used to unify a collection of related variables, visualize the research problem, evaluate the issue, and simulate the system of interest. Qualitative methods are generally used to describe the nexus in the region of interest, and include primary research methods such as Questionnaire Surveys, as well as secondary research methods such as Ontology Engineering and Integrated Maps. Quantitative methods for examining the nexus include Physical Models, Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA), Integrated Indices, and Optimization Management Models. The authors discuss each of these methods in the following sections, along with accompanying case studies from research sites in Japan and the Philippines. Although the case studies are specific to two regions, these methods could be applicable to other areas, with appropriate calibration.
- Subjects :
- Engineering
lcsh:Hydraulic engineering
Calibration (statistics)
Geography, Planning and Development
water-energy-food nexus (WEF)
Aquatic Science
computer.software_genre
Biochemistry
integrated indices
ontology engineering
lcsh:Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes
integrated maps
lcsh:TC1-978
integrated tools
transdisciplinary
Water energy
physical models
Water Science and Technology
lcsh:TD201-500
business.industry
Management science
Secondary research
benefit-cost analysis (BCA)
optimization management models
Ontology engineering
interdisciplinary
business
Nexus (standard)
computer
Qualitative research
Primary research
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20734441
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Water
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....5fcbfddc85e766d0d3ecdead1bb76194