Analytical optimization of demand management strategies across all urban water use sectors

An experimental test of voluntary strategies to promote urban water demand management.

In light of the current and future threats to global water security the current research focuses on trialing interventions to promote urban water conservation. We report an experimental study designed to test the long-term impact of three different interventions on household water consumption in South East Queensland. Participants from 221 households were recruited and completed an initial surv...

Analytical Tools for Integrating Transfers into Water Resource Management Strategies

Water Management Strategies in Urban Regions Analyzed by Partial Orders

0307010. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agencies. ABSTRACT In contrast to conventional multicriteria decision aids we take the point of view of environmetrics: Let first the data speak, and then let us derive a ranking. In the present paper we introduce an improved "...

effect of listening strategy training on iranian efl learners listening comprehension and use of strategies

this study aimed to investigate the effects of listening strategy training on iranian efl learners listening comprehension and use of such strategies. this work, employing an experimental methodology, was conducted among 60 adult efl learners from a language institute in isfahan, iran, as participants. the participants, who were selected based on the results of a placement test, were assigned t...

Assessment of Sustainability of Urban Water Supply and Demand Management Options: A Comprehensive Approach

A comprehensive evaluation framework that can assess a wide range of water supply and demand management policy options in terms of economic, social, environmental, risk-based, and functional performance is crucial to ascertain their level of sustainability. However, such a detailed, generic, and holistic policy evaluation framework is not found in the literature. This paper reviews studies to e...