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3.4.2. Delphi round 2 3.4.4. Delphi round 4
The objective of this open-ended questionnaire is In the fourth and final round, based on the responses
to examine the main themes of the study for further of all previous rounds, a final survey questionnaire
operationalization. Table 2 presents a sample questionnaire was designed and a priority index was created.
of the first theme of the 2 round questionnaire. Feedbacks from experts were used to create the priority
nd
index. Table 4 presents a sample of the fourth round
3.4.3. Delphi round 3 questionnaire, which was completed through in-person
Based on responses to the questionnaire in round 2, a meetings and interviews with various experts.
new questionnaire was developed for this round, with
three items under each theme. Participants were asked 3.5. Data analysis techniques
to respond to questions related to each item to assess Data analysis was conducted iteratively throughout
the impact factor of elements of the study. This is a the Delphi process, employing a mixed-method
close-ended, rating scale questionnaire. Table 3 presents approach that combined qualitative thematic analysis
the questions posed to the participants regarding the with quantitative statistical techniques. Open-ended
footprints of ecological civilization. responses were analyzed using content analysis,

Table 1. Sample question of Delphi round 1
Aspect 1: Origin of ecological civilization
Findings from the pre-Delphi bring out five indicators in the first main aspect of the study. Consider the evolutionary
aspects of ecological civilization please rate these five indicators for their impact factors and prioritized elements.
Please rate the impact and priority of this aspect on the scale below and give a score out of 100, taking into account the
points listed below.
Statements If you agree, If you disagree, please
please correspond indicate why you disagree
1. Environmental and social imbalances
(i) Earth’s ability to sustain itself and its natural system is
diminishing the natural resources
(ii) The growth and happiness of human beings depends
upon the connection between humans and eco-systems
(iii) Growth of human population and mass destruction
creates the necessity of collective choice.
(iv) The social connections of life are greatly disturbed by
ecological inequalities and ecological displaces.
Impact on the evolution of ecological civilization 0 50 100
Priority given 0 50 100

Table 2. Sample questionnaire for round 2
Key element 1 – Advancing the concept of the Chinese vision of ecological civilization
Based on round 2 of this Delphi study, one of the most significant elements in advancing the concept of ecological
civilization is a reconciliation of humanity and social and environmental imbalances. We want to see the linkups to
overcome destruction and unsustainability in the environment. There is a need for useful indications forward for the new
ideas and concepts in this Chinese vision. The first highly influential indicator under this key element is
Reconciliation of humanity
• Environmental unsustainability and irregular climatic patterns
• Lack of awareness of ecological and green development concept
• Gap in the harmonious relationship between humans and nature
Please tell us how the reconciliation of humanity is possible to urge humans to understand this concept of ecological
civilization.

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