A Delphi study of the future of new technology research in public relations

Sexuality, gender, religion and interculturality in new stories on civilisations and cultures broadcast by Spanish television

“…This approach was considered appropriate for our data collection purposes, given that it is both anonymous and suitable for a panel of geographically dispersed experts, who, after opinion rounds with controlled feedback, ultimately reach convergence (Smith, 1997;Kent and Saffer, 2014;Landeta, 1999). Because the Delphi method is useful for collecting information on complex events in unknown areas and for providing insights in situations for which no objective data or applicable analytical models are available (Landeta, 1999: 56 and 163), it was eminently applicable to our research.…”

The role of environmental regulation in the future competitiveness of the pulp and paper industry: the case of the sulfur emissions directive in Northern Europe

“…In contrast to a survey, the panel of experts in a Delphi study is quite small, and the topic under scrutiny is rather complex and lacking historical, economic, or technical data (Rowe and Wright, 1999). Delphi panelists are thus asked to participate in the research process, and the research topic typically sharpens from round to round (Kent and Saffer, 2014). Iteration, controlled feedback, anonymity, and a group statistical response have been reported as the key features of a Delphi (Rowe and Wright, 1999).…”

Identifying the Role of National Digital Cadastral Database (Ndcdb) in Malaysia and for Land-Based Analysis

“…Nevertheless, there are four distinct characteristics of the Delphi technique (Heiko, 2012;Rowe & Wright, 1999), which are anonymity of participants, iteration process to determine the level of consensus, controlled feedback to ensure stability in responses and statistical -group response‖ to measure agreement and stability. A type of method that adheres to these characteristics is distinguished as the Classical Delphi technique, and most researchers (Avella, 2016;Förster & von der Gracht, 2014;Kent & Saffer, 2014;Markmann, Darkow, & von der Gracht, 2013;McGeary, 2009;Skulmoski et al, 2007;Yang, 2003) agree that the method combines the qualitative and quantitative research design.…”

“…Warth, Heiko, and Darkow (2013) highlighted four important criteria for selecting the experts in their study, which required experts to have: i) extensive knowledge and experience of the research topic; ii) willingness and commitment to participate; iii) sufficient time for panel activities; and iv) communication skills. To define a participant as an expert, some researchers added the panel selection criteria for the Delphi technique to meet the specific number of years the expert has experience and practicing in the specific study area (Kent & Saffer, 2014;Ogbeifun et al, 2016a;Paul, 2014), while others impose professional body membership or certification, and senior designation or managerial levels in the specific study domain (Förster & von der Gracht, 2014;Markmann et al, 2013).…”