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Evaluation of the Built Environment for Sustainability
Sustainability in the built environment is a major issue facing policy-makers, planners, developers and designers in the UK, Europe and worldwide.The measuring of buildings and cities for sustainability becomes increasingly important as pressure for green, sustainable development translates into policy and legislation.The problems of such measurement and evaluation are presented by the authors in contributions which move from the general to the particular, e.g. from a general framework for an environmentally sustainable form of urban development to a specific input-output model application to environmental problems.The book is divided into three parts: the first covers city models and sustainable systems - research programmes, environmental policies, green corporations and collaborative strategies to make urban development more sustainable; part two discusses the problems of evaluating the built environment in planning and construction, covering economic and environmental methods and construction, development and regeneration processes; part three illustrates a number of applications using different approaches and techniques and referring to a range of environmental aspects of the natural and built environment, from maintaining historic buildings to transport management and air pollution monitoring.
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Renewable Energy & Green Technology
This book explains all the basic and advanced concepts of Renewable Energy. The explanation is in a very simple English language. Moreover, It covers the most probable objective and subjective questions and answers for practice.The explanations are very specific and exam-oriented too. All the UG, PG students, research scholars, and competitive exam aspirants can take the benefit from this book.
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Practical Program Evaluation : Theory-Driven Evaluation and the Integrated Evaluation Perspective
The Second Edition of Practical Program Evaluation shows readers how to systematically identify stakeholders’ needs in order to select the evaluation options best suited to meet those needs.Within his discussion of the various evaluation types, Huey T.Chen details a range of evaluation approaches suitable for use across a program’s life cycle.At the core of program evaluation is its body of concepts, theories, and methods.This revised edition provides an overview of these, and includes expanded coverage of both introductory and more cutting-edge techniques within six new chapters.Illustrated throughout with real-world examples that bring the material to life, the Second Edition provides many new tools to enrich the evaluator’s toolbox.
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Evaluation Time : A Practical Guide for Evaluation
This book is an accessible, contemporary, and comprehensive guide to the concepts and practice of evaluation.Authors Gail Vallance Barrington and Beverly Triana-Tremain integrate new approaches and concerns, and classic frameworks with practical tools that readers can use to design evaluation studies.They show how evaluators measure whether the planned and implemented interventions or services are achieving their goals and objectives, while focusing on the questions most important to the community and organizations in which the evaluation takes place.The book stresses the role of critical and evaluative thinking, as well as self-reflection, and demonstrates the importance of context and equity in today’s turbulent environment, offering a new stance for evaluators to support global as well as local issues.
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Is solar energy renewable?
Yes, solar energy is renewable because it is derived from the sun, which is a virtually limitless source of energy. The sun's energy is constantly being replenished and will continue to do so for billions of years. This makes solar energy a sustainable and renewable source of power that can be harnessed for electricity generation and other applications.
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What is an objective evaluation and what is a subjective evaluation?
An objective evaluation is a measurement or assessment that is based on observable, measurable, and verifiable evidence. It is not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or biases. A subjective evaluation, on the other hand, is based on personal opinions, interpretations, and feelings. It is influenced by individual perspectives and can vary from person to person. Objective evaluations are often used in scientific research, performance appraisals, and standardized testing, while subjective evaluations are common in art, literature, and personal experiences.
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Isn't the evaluation unfair?
The fairness of an evaluation depends on the criteria and process used to assess the subject. If the evaluation is based on clear, objective criteria and conducted in a transparent and unbiased manner, then it can be considered fair. However, if the evaluation is influenced by personal biases, subjective opinions, or inconsistent standards, then it may be deemed unfair. It is important to ensure that evaluations are conducted with integrity and fairness to accurately assess the subject's performance or qualities.
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What is solar energy and how is it used in solar technology?
Solar energy is the radiant light and heat from the sun that is harnessed using a range of technologies, such as solar panels, to generate electricity or heat water. Solar technology uses photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity, which can be used to power homes, businesses, and even entire cities. Additionally, solar thermal technology uses the sun's heat to generate steam, which can then be used to drive turbines and produce electricity. Overall, solar energy is a clean and renewable source of power that is increasingly being used to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change.
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Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation, Fourth Edition
A definitive guide to energy systems engineering—thoroughly updated for the latest technologiesThis up-to-date guide clearly explains the design, evaluation, and environmental impact of both conventional and sustainable energy systems.Fully revised for the latest technologies and data, the book features comprehensive coverage of all types of energy systems, from fossil fuels and nuclear energy to solar, wind, biofuels, and energy systems for transportation.Energy Systems Engineering Evaluation and Implementation, Fourth Edition, clearly explains how each technology works and discusses benefits and liabilities.Brand-new chapters cover energy efficiency and conversion and emerging technologies such as small-scale hydropower, geothermal, and effluent thermal energy recovery systems.New case studies provide examples of heat and power microgrid systems, waste-to-energy conversion, biomass energy conversion, and wastewater methane generation. Offers a technology-neutral, portfolio approach to energy systems optionsEmphasizes CO2 issues and abatement, including carbon sequestrationWritten by a team of recognized academics and energy experts
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Developmental Evaluation : Applying Complexity Concepts to Enhance Innovation and Use
Developmental evaluation (DE) offers a powerful approach to monitoring and supporting social innovations by working in partnership with program decision makers.In this book, eminent authority Michael Quinn Patton shows how to conduct evaluations within a DE framework.Patton draws on insights about complex dynamic systems, uncertainty, nonlinearity, and emergence.He illustrates how DE can be used for a range of purposes: ongoing program development, adapting effective principles of practice to local contexts, generating innovations and taking them to scale, and facilitating rapid response in crisis situations.Students and practicing evaluators will appreciate the book's extensive case examples and stories, cartoons, clear writing style, "closer look" sidebars, and summary tables.Provided is essential guidance for making evaluations useful, practical, and credible in support of social change. See also Developmental Evaluation Exemplars, edited by Michael Quinn Patton, Kate McKegg, and Nan Wehipeihana, which presents 12 in-depth case studies.
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Realistic Evaluation
Realistic Evaluation shows how program evaluation needs to be, and can be bettered.It presents a profound yet highly readable critique of current evaluation practice, and goes on to introduce a `manifesto' and `handbook' for a fresh approach. The main body of this book is devoted to the articulation of a new evaluation paradigm, which promises greater validity and utility from the findings of evaluation studies.The authors call this new approach `realistic evaluation'.The name reflects the paradigm's foundation in scientific realist philosophy, its commitment to the idea that programmes deal with real problems rather than mere social constructions, and its primary intention, which is to inform realistic developments in policy making that benefit programme participants and the public.Ray Pawson and Nicholas Tilley argue with passion that scientific evaluation requires a careful blend of theory and method, quality and quantity, ambition and realism. The book offers a complete blueprint for evaluation activities, running from design to data collection and analysis to the cumulation of findings across programmes and onto the realization of research into policy.The argument is developed using practical examples throughout and is grounded in the major fields of programme evaluation. This book will be essential reading for all those involved in the evaluation process especially those researchers, students and practitioners in the core disciplines of sociology, social policy, criminology, health and education. `This book is a must for those engaged in the field, providing a fully illustrated text on evaluation with numerous examples from the criminal justice system.Unusually, it offers something for the academic, practitioner and student alike.I found Pawson and Tilley's latest work on evaluation an enjoyable and informative read.For myself their "realistic evaluation" clarified and formalised a jumbled set of ideas I had already been developing.Although not everyone will agree with the methodology proposed by the authors, this book is a valuable read as it will cause most of us at least to review our methodological stance' - International Journal of Police Science and Management`This is an engaging book with a strong sense of voice and communicative task.The voice is sometimes strident, but always clear. Its communicative qualities are evident equally in its structure: lots of signposting for the reader within and across chapters' - Language Teaching Research`This provocative, elegant and highly insightful book focuses on the effective incorporation of actual practice into the formulation of evaluation methodology.What a pleasure to read sentences like: "The research act involves "learning" a stakeholder's theories, formalizing them, and "teaching" them back to that informant who is then in a position to comment upon, clarify and further refine the key ideas".Pawson and Tilley have given us a wise, witty and persuasive account of how real practitioner experience might be encouraged to intrude on (and modify) researchers' concepts about program processes and outcomes.This holds important promise for achieving something that is devoutly to be wished: closer interaction among at least some researchers and some policy makers' - Eleanor Chelimsky, Past-President of the American Evaluation Association`This is a sustained methodological argument by two wordly-wise social scientists.Unashamedly intellectual, theoretically ambitious yet with a clear but bounded conception of evaluation.It is articulate, occasionally eloquent and always iconoclastic, whilst eschewing "paradigm wars".The Pawson and Tilley "realist" call to arms threatens to take no prisoners among experimentalists, constructivists or pluralists.It is the kind of book that clarifies your thoughts, even when you disagree with everything they say' - Elliot Stern, The Tavistock Institute
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Renewable Energy and Sustainability : Prospects in the Developing Economies
Renewable Electricity and Sustainability: Prospects in Developing Economies is the first book of its kind to be dedicated entirely to the needs of emerging economies.It provides readers with a comprehensive review of current renewable energy technologies, their status in emerging economies, and the potential for sustainable renewable electricity generation in those countries.A multidisciplinary approach is used to assess the needs and challenges of each region, which is supported by quantitative analyses of the current and future potential for renewable electricity generation.Real-world examples are also provided from the respective electricity sectors of each region. This resource is a unique reference for graduates and researchers on the social, technical and economic landscape of renewable energy in emerging economies and would also be useful to NGO’s and policymakers in developing countries or those working in sustainable development.
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How to create an evaluation?
To create an evaluation, start by defining the purpose and objectives of the evaluation. Determine the criteria and methods that will be used to assess the subject or program being evaluated. Develop a plan that outlines the timeline, data collection methods, analysis techniques, and reporting format. Finally, implement the evaluation plan, collect data, analyze the results, and present findings with recommendations for improvement.
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What is understood by evaluation?
Evaluation is the process of assessing the value, worth, or quality of something based on specific criteria or standards. It involves gathering and analyzing information to make judgments or decisions about the effectiveness, efficiency, or impact of a program, project, product, or service. Evaluation helps to determine whether the intended goals and objectives have been achieved, and provides insights for improvement or decision-making. It is a systematic and objective way of measuring performance and informing future actions.
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What is an evaluation concept?
An evaluation concept is a framework or approach used to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and impact of a program, project, or intervention. It involves defining the criteria and standards for evaluation, determining the methods and tools to collect and analyze data, and interpreting the findings to make informed decisions. Evaluation concepts help stakeholders understand the strengths and weaknesses of their initiatives and make improvements based on evidence and feedback.
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What is the teacher's evaluation?
The teacher's evaluation is a process where a teacher's performance, effectiveness, and impact on students are assessed. This evaluation typically involves feedback from students, colleagues, administrators, and self-assessment by the teacher. The evaluation helps identify areas of strength and areas for improvement, and can be used to inform professional development goals and decisions regarding promotion or tenure. It is an important tool for ensuring that teachers are meeting the needs of their students and continuously improving their practice.
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