Methodology, instrument, and progress

A presentation-ready view for supervisors, examiners, and collaborators reviewing what the study asks, why the two phases fit together, and how response collection is progressing.

Study at a glance

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Formulation of an optimal Eco-Industrial Park Model for the South Asian Region — identifying barriers, potentials and best practices.

Status: Phase 1 data collection in progress. Phase 3 is prepared for the stakeholder instrument lane.

Candidate: H.G.T.P Samarawickrama (Ph.D Student)
Supervisors: Candidate to confirm
Institution: University of Sri Jayewardenepura · Tel 0112 801 604 ext 8484
Study period: 2025-2027 (candidate to confirm)
Ethics reference: ERC-HSS/FGS/2025/09/03

Candidate-authored

Research question and framework

Research Question And Conceptual Framework

This section is reserved for the candidate-authored research question and framework narrative. It should explain the study problem, the Eco-Industrial Park concepts being tested, and how the two survey phases connect to the thesis model.

What This Section Should Cover

The central research question and supporting objectives.
The conceptual framework or model being evaluated.
The role of barriers, potentials, best practices, and stakeholder evidence in the study design.
Any definitions supervisors or examiners need before interpreting the survey instruments.

Canonical instrument

Two-phase survey design

Phase 1

~12 min

Phase 1 — Industry Profile

Data collection on socio-economic, environmental and industrial background of industries in South Asia.

Questions: 39
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A. Industry profileB. Socio-economicC. EnvironmentalD. Industrial backgroundE. Material flow analysisF. Priority comparisons (AHP, Saaty 1–9)G. Supporting documentsH. Contact & authorization

Phase 3

~18 min

Phase 3 — Detailed Eco-Industrial Park Survey

Survey on renewable energy, circular economy and industrial symbiosis opportunities for South Asian eco-industrial parks.

Questions: 51
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Respondent informationA. General & geographical dataB. Renewable energy (RE)C. Circular economy (CE)D. Industrial symbiosis (IS)E. Triple bottom line (TBL)F. Enablers & supportG. Data sharing & follow-upsH. Documents, contact & authorization

Participant pathway

The flow keeps consent, optional resume, final submission, and aggregate analysis separate.

flowchart LR
    Land["Lands on /"] --> Pick["Picks a survey phase"]
    Pick --> Consent["Reads consent"]
    Consent -->|Agrees| Survey["Answers survey questions"]
    Consent -->|Declines| Exit["Exits"]
    Survey --> Save["Optional save and resume"]
    Save -->|Resume token sent| Resume["Returns via /r/$token"]
    Resume --> Survey
    Survey --> Submit["Final submit"]
    Submit --> Store[("Supabase responses")]
    Store --> Aggregate["Aggregate counts for analysis"]

Candidate-authored

Sampling, ethics, and consent

Sampling, Ethics, And Consent

This section is reserved for the candidate-authored sampling and ethics narrative. It should describe who is being recruited, why those participant groups are appropriate, how recruitment is managed, and how consent and privacy are protected.

Sampling Frame

Describe the industries, agencies, and stakeholder groups included in the study, plus any inclusion or exclusion criteria.

Recruitment Channels

Describe the approved recruitment approach, including direct invitations, professional networks, institutional contacts, or other channels.

Ethics And Consent

The survey uses the shared consent items from the canonical instrument source. Include the final ethics approval reference, consent process, data-retention notes, and any limits on identifiable contact details.

Progress

Milestones

Candidate-editable timeline stored in milestones.json.

Proposal defended
Nov 1, 2025
Done
Phase 1 instrument finalised
Mar 15, 2026
Done
Phase 1 data collection mid-point
May 26, 2026
In progress
Phase 3 launch
Aug 1, 2026
Upcoming