This is reminiscent of Nkosana's (2008) and Akiyama's (2004) studies, which demonstrated the effect of socio-cultural values on stakeholders' interpretations of test scores.
In this study, we examined landscape change in the Central Iowa region by pairing quantitative data on changes to natural areas, streams, and housing density over the past 60 years with a qualitative social assessment of current resident stakeholders' interpretations of these changes.
This approach identifies potential collaborators, determines each stakeholders' interpretation of causes and options for management, models the potential consequences of different choices, and evaluates and modifies the public health intervention based on the lessons learned.
The trust afforded by participants may reflect the strengths of the participatory process that guided the project methodology, such as taking the time to develop relationships with the health services and returning the findings to AHWs and Aboriginal stakeholders for interpretation and refinement [ 18].
Stakeholders have different interpretations and understandings of the ASHA programme, which has resulted in a state-level variation in programme implementation [ 20].
As was found in other studies (14, 36), this decentralisation resulted in insufficient coordination among different stakeholders and different interpretations and variations in OSD policy implementation.
These include stakeholder consultation, practicality, data interpretation and long-term commitment.
Uncertainties arise for instance from incomplete or potentially untrusted monitoring data or from varying needs and interpretations of stakeholders regarding quality aspects.
A broader interpretation of stakeholder participation has been emphasized to legitimize the knowledge-production as well as the decision-making processes.
Amdur) in a process led by academics and professionals in Israel aiming to establish agri-environmental payment schemes; this involvement enabled gaining insights and interpretations of stakeholders' opinions.
