Variable Weighting via Multidimensional IRT Models in Composite Indicators Construction
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DOI: 10.1007/s11205-016-1500-5
Abstract: One of the most controversial steps in Composite Indicators (CIs) construction is the selection of one (possibly) best weighting technique. In this paper, we introduce a new endogenous weighting methodology developed in an extended Item… read more here.
Keywords: construction; irt; composite indicators; discrimination parameters ... See more keywords
Spatial Comprehensive Well-Being Composite Indicators Based on Bayesian Latent Factor Model: Evidence from Italian Provinces
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DOI: 10.1007/s11205-023-03285-5
Abstract: This paper proposes spatial comprehensive composite indicators to evaluate the well-being levels and ranking of Italian provinces with data from the Equitable and Sustainable Well-Being dashboard. We use a method based on Bayesian latent factor… read more here.
Keywords: latent factor; italian provinces; spatial comprehensive; composite indicators ... See more keywords
Alternative approaches to constructing composite indicators: an application to construct a Sustainable Energy Index for APEC economies
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DOI: 10.1007/s12351-016-0235-z
Abstract: Existing literature about constructing composite indicators (CIs) mainly depend on weighting sub-indicators. In this paper, we first use a state-of-the-art MCDM method with mild weights restrictions to aggregate sub-indicators, without determining exact values of weights.… read more here.
Keywords: constructing composite; alternative approaches; construct sustainable; sub indicators ... See more keywords
Optimum sizing and operational strategy of CHP plant for district heating based on the use of composite indicators
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.02.062
Abstract: The aim of the paper is to discuss the possible use of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants and to highlight some abnormal effects, generated by the available support mechanisms, both in sizing and management… read more here.
Keywords: chp plant; plant; chp; strategy chp ... See more keywords
Performance benchmarking using composite indicators to support regulation of the Portuguese wastewater sector
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2020.101082
Abstract: Abstract This paper develops a benchmarking framework to support performance-based sunshine regulation in the water sector. It uses benefit-of-the-doubt composite indicators formulated with a directional distance function. Weight restrictions are incorporated in the model to… read more here.
Keywords: wastewater; performance; sector; composite indicators ... See more keywords
Intra- and inter-group composite indicators using the BoD model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seps.2017.01.002
Abstract: We extent the radial DEA model with a single constant input, often referred to as the Benefit-of-the-Doubt (BoD) model, to account for environmental or contextual differences. Based on this we estimate three types of composite… read more here.
Keywords: group; inter group; group composite; composite indicators ... See more keywords
Building Composite Indicators in Tourism Studies: Measurements and Applications in Destination Competitiveness
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tourman.2016.08.011
Abstract: Abstract Composite indicators are useful tools to synthesize and monitor multidimensional phenomena. The aim of this paper is twofold: to offer the methodological foundations to build composite indicators in tourism and to evaluate a set… read more here.
Keywords: tourism; indicators tourism; destination competitiveness; composite indicators ... See more keywords
Limitations and considerations of using composite indicators to measure vulnerability to natural hazards
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68060-z
Abstract: Vulnerability assessment plays a critical role in disaster management and requires the consideration of multiple dimensions that involve both the built and social environments. A common approach to address this problem is the use of… read more here.
Keywords: limitations considerations; considerations using; hazard vulnerability; composite indicators ... See more keywords
Unveiling subnational social investment: a composite indicators approach
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DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2025.2527306
Abstract: ABSTRACT The social investment paradigm has gained traction in social policy discussions, particularly in Europe, as a strategy to improve welfare systems and economic resilience. Building on three policy functions – human capital stock, labour… read more here.
Keywords: unveiling subnational; subnational social; social investment; composite indicators ... See more keywords
169. Development of a Real Time Electronic Algorithm to Identify Hospitalized Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.213
Abstract: Syndrome-based antibiotic stewardship can be limited by difficulty in finding cases for evaluation. We developed an electronic extraction algorithm to prospectively identify CAP patients. We included non-oncology patients ≥18 years old admitted to The Johns… read more here.
Keywords: 169 development; algorithm; true cap; roc curves ... See more keywords
Advanced Operationalization Framework for Climate-Resilient Urban Public Health Care Services: Composite Indicators-Based Scenario Assessment of Khon Kaen City, Thailand
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031283
Abstract: Conventional local public health planning and monitoring are insufficiently addressing the conjugated impact of urban development change and climate change in the future. The existing checklist and index often ignore the spatial-network interaction determining urban… read more here.
Keywords: urban public; health; public health; climate resilient ... See more keywords