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Comparing mental models of prospective users of the sustainable nanotechnology decision support system

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  • Ineke Malsch

    (Malsch TechnoValuation)

  • Vrishali Subramanian

    (Ca’Foscari University of Venice)

  • Elena Semenzin

    (Ca’Foscari University of Venice)

  • Alex Zabeo

    (Ca’Foscari University of Venice)

  • Danail Hristozov

    (Ca’Foscari University of Venice)

  • Martin Mullins

    (University of Limerick)

  • Finbarr Murphy

    (University of Limerick)

  • Igor Linkov

    (US Army Engineer Research and Development Center)

  • Antonio Marcomini

    (Ca’Foscari University of Venice)

Abstract

Mental modelling analysis can be a valuable tool in understanding and bridging cognitive values in multi-stakeholders’ communities. It is especially true in situation of emerging risks where significant uncertainty and competing objectives could result in significant difference in stakeholder perspective on the use of new materials and technologies. This paper presents a mental modelling study performed among prospective users of an innovative decision support system for safe and sustainable development of nano-enabled products. These users included representatives of industry and regulators, as well as several insurance specialists and researchers. We present methodology and tools for comparing stakeholder views and objectives in the context of developing a decision support system.

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  • Ineke Malsch & Vrishali Subramanian & Elena Semenzin & Alex Zabeo & Danail Hristozov & Martin Mullins & Finbarr Murphy & Igor Linkov & Antonio Marcomini, 2017. "Comparing mental models of prospective users of the sustainable nanotechnology decision support system," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 37(4), pages 465-483, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:37:y:2017:i:4:d:10.1007_s10669-017-9648-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s10669-017-9648-3
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    1. Matthew D. Wood & Ann Bostrom & Todd Bridges & Igor Linkov, 2012. "Cognitive Mapping Tools: Review and Risk Management Needs," Risk Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 32(8), pages 1333-1348, August.
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    1. Zachary A. Collier & James H. Lambert & Igor Linkov, 2017. "Global perspectives and case studies of environmental management and policy," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 37(4), pages 379-380, December.

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