Robert Istvan Radics

Lincoln University · Department of Business Management, Law and Marketing

Linear programming was used to optimize the economic, environmental, and social impacts of forest biomass used for bioenergy production. Sixteen scenarios (combinations of feedstocks, products, markets, and end use) were studied. Two feedstocks (roundwood and wood residues), two densified bioenergy products (white pellet, torrefied pellet), two mar...

Background The goal of the study is to examine the general public’s understanding and perceptions of bioenergy and biofuels in North Carolina (NC) and Tennessee (TN). The study focuses on the public concerns, support and risk evaluations of alternative bioenergy feedstocks and biofuels, and includes an assessment of the economic, environmental, soc...

This paper presents the results of a structured review of published articles that discuss stakeholders’ perceptions of bioenergy, including both biofuels and biopower. An electronic search process using numerous key terms identified 44 peer-reviewed publications from 2000 to 2013 that focused on stakeholders’ perceptions, understanding, and accepta...

Data collected from consumer samples in the IBSS project was adjusted (weighted) to make inferences to the population in the states of NC and TN. This paper presents information from the lessons learned during the process of weighting of the data when using multiple variables to account for differences between a selected sample and the population....

This study aims to delve into the adoption of AI live-streaming technology by Chinese e-commerce SMEs. We employed a robust analytical approach, synergizing Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). A comprehensive survey was conducted with 260 e-commerce SMEs, examining the key factors that...

Forest supply chain has drawn increasing attention worldwide. This paper develops a supply chain risk (SCR) framework in the forest industry. Forest supply chain risk has become an obstacle to gaining competitive advantages and developing sustainable forestry. However, very few studies attempt to investigate SCR in an integrated forest supply chain...

Distributed Manufacturing (DM) is a crucial interest area of operations management. That interest is rising since DM supports achieving sustainability goals, can mitigate risks of the global supply chains, and strengthen local economies. Some of these advantages and disadvantages of DM analysed earlier mainly focused on the operations. Still, there...

Forest industry plays a vital role in the regional and national economic development in New Zealand. According to the latest Statistics NZ's data, total stocked plantation forest area was 1.697million ha, and a record 35.9million m 3 were harvested in 2019. The forest sector is the New Zealand's third largest export earner and therefore a main indu...

Globalisation increases the numbers of involved business partners and distances between origin and destination. It complicates and stretches supply chains. Consequently, supply chains are exposed to higher risks, especially in rural societies where there is limited access to technology and the society is isolated. The research literature of supply...

Legislation: Forests (Regulation of Log Traders & Forestry Advisers) Amendment Bill Ministerial portfolio: Forestry RIA on Ministry for Primary Industries website at May 2020: Strengthening the Integrity of the Forestry Supply Chain: Licensing and Registration Assessment: RIA adequacy assessed by authoring agency.

REPORT AVAILABLE ONLINE: https://scion.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p20044coll6/id/658/ MPI is investigating short to medium term opportunities (i.e. over the next 10 years) to ease the log supply constraints that are emerging in Northland, and that can be seen on the horizon in several other regions (e.g. Canterbury, the Lower North Isla...

The problem A number of tree species in the genus Eucalyptus L’Her are grown in New Zealand on a small scale. However, the economic value of this resource is not known. The economic impact of damage caused by a pest, the eucalyptus tortoise beetle (Paropsis charybdis), to Eucalyptus species in grown in New Zealand is also not defined. The current a...

This literature review aims to provide a systematic analysis of studies on the financial aspects of producing torrefied biomass and torrefied pellets. There are substantial differences in the specific technologies, operating conditions, scale of the demonstration, and properties of biomass feedstock. There is a lack of reports that consider the ent...

This literature review aims to provide a systematic analysis of studies on the financial aspects of producing torrefied biomass and torrefied pellets. There are substantial differences in the specific technologies, operating conditions, scale of the demonstration, and properties of biomass feedstock. There is a lack of reports that consider the ent...

Demonstrating a qualitative and a quantitative evaluation tool (Multi-Attribute Decision Supporting System – MADSS and linear programming) on case studies. Developing models for evaluation and analyzing trade- offs (economic, social and environmental sustainability).

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The goal of this paper is to examine sustainability impacts of forest bioenergy by determining social perspectives, and combining that with the economic and environmental impacts to evaluate tools that optimize these impacts. Public perceptions about bioenergy is used in this paper to understand how society perceives bioenergy impacts and a qualita...

Multi-Attribute Decision Supporting System (MADSS) was used to analyze woody feedstock alternatives for bioenergy production from social, environmental, and economic perspective. Eleven environmental and socio-economic indicators (defined in McBride et al., 2011 and Dale et al., 2013) were applied to bioenergy resource generated from natural hardwo...

A sample of consumers in North Carolina and Tennessee were surveyed in the Fall of 2013 and Spring of 2014 to examine their perceptions and concerns about bioenergy. Approximately, 376 consumers in NC and 210 consumers in TN submitted the completed survey electronically (2% response rate) responding about their concerns about energy and the environ...

Data collected from consumer samples in the IBSS project was adjusted (weighted) to make inferences to the population in the states of NC and TN. This paper presents information from the lessons learned during the process of weighting of the data when using multiple variables to account for differences between a selected sample and the population.

To explore stakeholders' perception of biofuels for transportation and bioenergy Expected Outcomes: -Identify gaps in knowledge and perception of bioenergy; -Develop education and communication tools based on the gaps for all stakeholders; -Manage risks; -Understand social impacts (social LCA). I would purchase biofuels even if it is a little more...

To explore stakeholders' perception of biofuels for transportation and bioenergy Expected Outcomes: -Identify gaps in knowledge and perception of bioenergy; -Develop education and communication tools based on the gaps for all stakeholders; -Manage risk.

The company culture, its deliberate influence or even more the planning, controlling and implementing of the changes is a process concerning the whole organization, groups and individuals. It is affected by external and internal stress, and beyond the precise planning it requires continuous iteration and managerial efforts. The company culture is t...

SEnvironmental Impacts of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Oil and gas exploration and production have significant impacts on the environment. Although, gas contributes the lowering of use end emissions in power generation. The world energy demand and the increasing need of petrochemical products result in the exploitation of the oil and gas...