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

Ineke Malsch, Vrishali Subramanian, Elena Semenzin, Alex Zabeo, Danail Hristozov, Martin Mullins, Finbarr Murphy, Igor Linkov, Antonio Marcomini

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)465-483
Number of pages19
JournalEnvironment Systems and Decisions
Volume37
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Decision support
  • Industry
  • Mental model
  • Nanomaterials
  • Regulators

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