The role of validation in optimization models for forest management

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F62156489%3A43110%2F24%3A43925203" target="_blank" >RIV/62156489:43110/24:43925203 - isvavai.cz</a>

Výsledek na webu

<a href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-024-01235-w" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-024-01235-w</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13595-024-01235-w" target="_blank" >10.1186/s13595-024-01235-w</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

The role of validation in optimization models for forest management

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Key message A validation convention can be established for forest management optimization models. It consists of (1) the delivery of face validation, (2) performing at least one other validation technique, and (3) an explicit discussion of how the optimization model fulfills the stated purpose. Validation by potential users or external experts is of high importance.Context Optimization modeling has long assisted the management of forest ecosystems, but the credibility of these models has always been debated with criticisms concerning data quality, failures to include relevant processes in the scope of models, and the inclusion of unrealistic assumptions. Validation is widely considered to be crucial to establishing the credibility of models in general, but how to validate optimization models in particular represents a permanent question generally in operations research.Aims We aim to synthesize practical recommendations for the development of validation frameworks in the optimization modeling for forest management.Methods We selected a sample of 46 studies devoted to optimization models to be applied in practice, analysed the contents with respect to validation, and provided a critical review.Results We (1) clarified the meaning and usage of different validation-related terms that are commonly encountered in the literature, (2) identified and categorised the various methods and frameworks that are used to demonstrate model credibility, and (3) derived organizing principles that helped to suggest improvements in validation frameworks.Conclusions A practical validation convention can be established and we suggest the convention to consist of three stages. By providing structured and consistent information about validation processes, researchers in forest management optimization can better demonstrate the credibility of their work to readers and potential users.

Název v anglickém jazyce

The role of validation in optimization models for forest management

Popis výsledku anglicky

Key message A validation convention can be established for forest management optimization models. It consists of (1) the delivery of face validation, (2) performing at least one other validation technique, and (3) an explicit discussion of how the optimization model fulfills the stated purpose. Validation by potential users or external experts is of high importance.Context Optimization modeling has long assisted the management of forest ecosystems, but the credibility of these models has always been debated with criticisms concerning data quality, failures to include relevant processes in the scope of models, and the inclusion of unrealistic assumptions. Validation is widely considered to be crucial to establishing the credibility of models in general, but how to validate optimization models in particular represents a permanent question generally in operations research.Aims We aim to synthesize practical recommendations for the development of validation frameworks in the optimization modeling for forest management.Methods We selected a sample of 46 studies devoted to optimization models to be applied in practice, analysed the contents with respect to validation, and provided a critical review.Results We (1) clarified the meaning and usage of different validation-related terms that are commonly encountered in the literature, (2) identified and categorised the various methods and frameworks that are used to demonstrate model credibility, and (3) derived organizing principles that helped to suggest improvements in validation frameworks.Conclusions A practical validation convention can be established and we suggest the convention to consist of three stages. By providing structured and consistent information about validation processes, researchers in forest management optimization can better demonstrate the credibility of their work to readers and potential users.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

40102 - Forestry

Projekt

<a href="/cs/project/GA18-08078S" target="_blank" >GA18-08078S: Optimální politiky za přítomnosti nelineárních vazeb v ekonomice smíšených lesů</a><br>

Návaznosti

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Rok uplatnění

2024

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Annals of Forest Science

ISSN

1286-4560

e-ISSN

1297-966X

Svazek periodika

81

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

1

Stát vydavatele periodika

FR - Francouzská republika

Počet stran výsledku

19

Strana od-do

19

Kód UT WoS článku

001216168500001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85192385188