Development Of Conceptual Model Research Articles

Re-orienting transdisciplinary research and community-based participatory research for health equity.

Transdisciplinary (TD) research and community-based participatory research (CBPR) represent promising investigative approaches to ameliorate health disparities. Public investments in team-based TD research to address multifactorial public health problems have increased over the last two decades. Similarly, recognition that community participation in research and social action is essential to promoting health equity is reflected in increased prioritization of community engagement in research and practice. Yet, models that describe and guide the combined TD and CBPR approach are lacking. We utilized a qualitative, convergent parallel case study design that included document reviews and one-on-one interviews to assess how investigators from the Centers for Population Health and Health Disparities (CPHHD) initiative integrated TD team science and CBPR in their work, and what they perceived as the impact of that work on health equity. Twenty-five CPHHD investigators and National Institutes of Health program staff participated in a one-on-one interview. Document and interview data informed the development of an iterative conceptual model of TD CBPR comprising five domains: problem focus, contexts, collaboration and partnership, outcomes, and societal impact of TD CBPR. TD team science and CBPR are integrally related; combining principles of both can facilitate more efficient, equitable progress toward team outcomes, improved population health, and increased health equity. This model could assist researchers and public health practitioners in designing community-relevant, scientifically rigorous research with practical implications for improving health and quality of life among marginalized populations.

A Conceptual User Experience Evaluation Model on Online Systems

An online system has become a priority for organisations or companies in many countries, as it allows many processes to be conducted via online platforms, which contributes to profit gain. There are different types of user experience (UX) evaluation models that have been proposed to guide the measurement and development process. However, most of these models only have dimensions, and there is no guidance for UX measurement on online systems. The lack of evaluation models for online system measurement requires further investigation. This paper aims to identify the gaps in UX evaluation models, and develop a conceptual UX evaluation model for online systems. The method used in this study includes reviewing several literatures and shortlisting the relevant publications on UX and online systems. After that, the gaps were identified from the existing UX evaluation model in the relevant publications based on the ISO standard. Then, the study identified the important components of UX, and proposed a new conceptual UX evaluation model for online systems. The results of the study are the identification of the gaps in existing UX evaluation models, and the development of a new conceptual UX evaluation model that is specifically for online systems. Therefore, the results help in considering UX dimensions, criteria, and metrics and potential UX components for evaluation and measurement. The paper contributes to system developers, designers, and also researchers for future UX evaluation model development for online systems. Future studies could use the reviewed UX evaluation models to identify relevant dimensions of online systems, and hence improve the model that they will develop. The findings may also be beneficial to organisations that own online systems by providing guidelines on important dimensions involved in their UX-based evaluations.

Integrated structural equation modeling and causal steps in evaluating the role of the mediating variable

This study proposes an integrated analysis in evaluating the role of a mediating variable. An integrated method of structural equation modeling and causal steps was employed. The procedure commenced with the conceptual model and hypotheses development, followed by validity and reliability tests using International Business Machines (IBM) Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Statistics 25. Then confirmatory and regression analyses were carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)-Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS), for model modification. Finally, the causal steps method was employed to evaluate the role of the mediating variable.•This method integrates the use of SEM and causal steps•It includes the validation of the model, variables, and constructs•Also, it involves model modification

Development of conceptual model to increase customer interest using recommendation system in e-commerce

The completeness of features provided by each E-Commerce is one of the criteria for buyers in determining where to make transactions. One of the features that attract the attention of buyers is the product recommendation feature. The difficulty of E-Commerce in implementing a product recommendation system is due to the large amount of information that is processed when filtering data in the recommendation process, especially recommendations for cultural products. This problem affects the cultural product recommendations given to be incompatible with the interests of each buyer. In this study, an analysis was carried out to develop a conceptual model to provide recommendations for cultural products using hyper-personalization. Systematic mapping and literature review were carried out to develop the model. The result of this study was the conceptual model that had been developed, that was expected to illustrate cultural product recommendation to increase buyer interest. This study was expected to help other research to gain insight, especially researchers who focused on examining the impact of product recommendation on buyer interest.

Development of conceptual model integrated estimation system for fish growth and feed requirement in aquaculture supply chain management

In aquaculture, feed becomes a significant factor in the structure of production costs and can reach more than 70% of the total cost incurred. Therefore, it becomes an essential factor for cultivators in Indonesia to adjust the target harvest to feed needs. In this study, a literature review was conducted to discover the latest technological developments in aquaculture and develop an ecosystem design and conceptual model of estimation system with a digital supply chain (DSC) approach. The result of this study is a design and conceptual model that can be implemented and can be expected to improve the profitability of cultivators.

Characterizing groundwater flow paths in an undeveloped region through synoptic river sampling for environmental tracers

AbstractSynoptic sampling of three rivers for a suite of environmental tracers is shown to be an efficient way to gain an understanding of groundwater flow paths for a previously unstudied large area in Alberta, Canada. For regional‐scale characterization, classical hydrogeological techniques are limited by the location and number of groundwater wells. This study demonstrates that rivers can become an easily accessible location to sample the distribution of groundwater flow paths discharging to surface water. Modelling of groundwater discharge to the rivers and groundwater mean age helps generate knowledge of groundwater circulation for a large area, which is useful for conceptual model development and focusing future characterization efforts. Results indicate that the benchland areas in this region, with higher topographic relief, had hydrogeological conditions that favoured deeper groundwater circulation with a modelled mean age greater than 100 years from recharge to discharge. Lower relief areas, which coincide with a transition in bedrock formations in this region, appeared to have much shorter and shallower groundwater circulation. The approach required a field program completed in 5 days and financial budget approximately equivalent to drilling a single borehole and installing a monitoring well. It is concluded that under the right conditions, where few classical observation points exist and knowledge is limited, synoptic sampling of rivers can be used to develop scientifically defensible conceptual models at a comparable scale to regional planning and resource management.

How groundwater time series and aquifer property data explain heterogeneity in the Permo-Triassic sandstone aquifers of the Eden Valley, Cumbria, UK

A novel investigation of the impact of meteorological and geological heterogeneity within the Permo-Triassic Sandstone aquifers of the River Eden catchment, Cumbria (UK), is described. Quantifying the impact of heterogeneity on the water cycle is increasingly important to sustainably manage water resources and minimise flood risk. Traditional investigations on heterogeneity at the catchment scale require a considerable amount of data, and this has led to the analysis of available time series to interpret the impact of heterogeneity. The current research integrated groundwater-level and meteorological time series in conjunction with aquifer property data at 11 borehole locations to quantify the impact of heterogeneity and inform the hydrogeological conceptual understanding. The study visually categorised and used seasonal trend decomposition by LOESS (STL) on 11 groundwater and meteorological time series. Decomposition components of the different time series were compared using variance ratios. Though the Eden catchment exhibits highly heterogeneous rainfall distribution, comparative analysis at borehole locations showed that (1) meteorological drivers at borehole locations are broadly homogeneous and (2) the meteorological drivers are not sufficient to generate the variation observed in the groundwater-level time series. Three distinct hydrogeological regimes were identified and shown to coincide with heterogeneous features in the southern Brockram facies, which is the northern silicified region of the Penrith Sandstone and the St Bees Sandstone. The use of STL analysis in combination with detailed aquifer property data is a low-impact insightful investigative tool that helps guide the development of hydrogeological conceptual models.

Design of Training Model to Improving the Role and Function of Malin in Minangkabau Community

The low capacity of Malin in carrying out his duties and functions is one of the obstacles in realizing the development of nagari in West Sumatra. The purpose of this research are to (1) describe and analyze the factual model of Malin's training in the nagari community, (2) design and develop the Malin training conceptual model, (3) determine the validity of the Malin training conceptual model, (4) test the effectiveness of Malin's training hypothetical model, and (5) describe the supporting and inhibiting factors in the Malin training implementation in the Rambatan Subdistrict, Tanah Datar District, West Sumatra Province. Research and Development (R&D) research method by following the steps of ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluate) model was adopted. Data collection techniques using interviews, documentation studies, observations and questionnaires. Data were analyzed using qualitative techniques by describing empirical data from preliminary studies. Trial activities in addition to testing the implementation of the model and the device are also to determine the feasibility of the model used, so as to produce the expected product. The model evaluation results are used to show, benefit, practicality and feasibility of the model developed so that the final training model is obtained. The results showed that the development of training models for Malin basically included: needs analysis and designing training models, the development of conceptual models of training began: planning, implementing, evaluating and reflecting the results of research. The implementation of the Malin problem-based training model shows that (good category) means that it is feasible and can improve Malin's knowledge and skills as a strong influence from the implementation of the developed training model. Based on the results of the significance test analysis, it can be concluded that Malin's problem-based training model has proven effective in increasing Malin's knowledge and skills in carrying out his duties and functions in the Nagari community.

BUILDING BRAND RESONANCE: OPTIMIZING SYMBOLIC BRAND REPUTATION AND CUSTOMERS’ EMOTIONAL VALUE

Manuscript type: Research Paper Research Aims: The objective of this research is to create a conceptual model that explains how the process of building and increasing brand resonance by constructing important factors regarding consumer perceptions of brands, such as brand love, brand attitude, emotional customer value, and symbolic brand reputation. Design/methodology/approach: The respondents were owners and users of Toyota Fortuner car in Indonesia. There was questionnaires distributed directly to the Toyota Fortuner car users in several big cities in Indonesia (Yogyakarta, Semarang, Bandung, Jakarta, and Surabaya). Research Findings: The acceptance of all proposed hypotheses shows the importance of brand love, brand attitude, emotional customer value, and symbolic brand reputation in increasing the success of building brand resonance, so that the company is able to make customers have a strong bond with the brand. Theoretical Contribution/Originality: The theoretical model of this research could be utilized as an essential reference in developing a brand management model through the CBBE approach. The originality of this research is placed on the new conceptual model development, in order to build a strong brand resonance. Practitioner/Policy Implication: This research has distinctly indicated that there were three methods to drive increased brand resonance that companies could adopt in setting the brand policies. These three important things included increasing the symbolic brand reputation and customers’ emotional value, increasing the positive attitude of customers towards the brand (brand attitude), and increasing the consumer's affection for the brand. Research limitation/Implications:  This research utilizes samples on only one automotive brand and company.

Modeling streamflow variability at the regional scale: (2) Development of a bespoke distributed conceptual model

Regional scale distributed conceptual models are typically developed with a bottom-up approach, which is process-inclusive but prone to over-parameterization. Here we demonstrate a proof of concept top-down approach for distributed conceptual model development, intended to emphasize dominant streamflow generating processes and to fulfill the principle of model parsimony. A key challenge in applying the top-down approach to distributed model development is devising a model comparison experiment that is both informative and limited to a few model alternatives. Here, we show how such model comparisons can be informed by a perceptual model of key processes that control streamflow response variability at the regional scale. We demonstrate our approach for the 27,100 km2 Moselle catchment, using the perceptual model developed in Part 1 of this two-part paper. We develop 5 distributed model structures for simulating daily streamflow at 26 subcatchments, and validate them on subcatchments that are not used during the calibration process. Our model comparisons illustrate how the spatial distribution of precipitation, lithology and topography affect the simulation of key signatures of streamflow response variability in the Moselle catchment, providing a basis to justify model decisions. Our analyses show how a minimally parameterized distributed model, with 12 calibration parameters, matches signatures of streamflow average (r = 0.96), baseflow index (r = 0.86), and hydrograph lag time (correct at 22 out of 26 subcatchments). Our proposed top-down approach contributes to improving distributed model development strategies, and can be used to develop parsimonious process based regional models elsewhere.

Quality management practices and quality of work life – a conceptual model development

PurposeThe present study analyzes the research articles linking quality management practices (QMP) and quality of work life (QWL). The investigation leads toward the formulation of the hypothesis and developing a conceptual framework of QMP and QWL.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses a systematic literature review to explore the relationship between QMP and QWL using the Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Eric, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and Google Scholar database and identifies critical factors of QMP and QWL using Pareto analysis. Further study proposes a conceptual framework of articles linking QMP and QWL.FindingsA thorough review of the literature identifies three different categories of research articles: “factor identification” articles, “QMP implementation” articles, “scale development” articles, and “influence of QMP on various organizational and employees-related factors” articles. Many studies have attempted to study the relationship and influence of QMP on employee-related factors but not by considering them holistically, thus, underlining the significant gap in the QMP and HRM literature.Research limitations/implicationsTo review the literature on QMP and QWL, only a handful of databases were reviewed. Further, the proposed conceptual model is based on the QMP and QWL/HRM literature review, and it is not empirically validated. Further research can be considered to test and validate the proposed conceptual framework empirically.Practical implicationsThis study highlights a gap in the existing research studies and an incomplete consideration of employees' aspects of QWL. Researchers and organizations are advised to adopt a broader view while assessing QMP implementation's influence on employees.Originality/valueThis study uses a systematic literature review and Pareto analysis to find the critical factors of QMP and QWL, thus providing a new research avenue for researchers, quality experts and human resource managers to consider all the aspects of employees, that is, QWL of employees, to understand the influence of QMP on employees to achieve firm success.

PHILOSOPHICAL AND GENERAL SCIENTIFIC LEVELS OF METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATING FUTURE TEACHERS IN CONDITIONS OF DIGITALIZATION IN EDUCATION

Basing on the analysis of scientific and pedagogical as well as philosophical publications, the scientist clarified in the article the philosophical and general scientific levels of the methodological principles of educating future teachers inthe conditions of digitalization in education. The author's understanding of digitalization of the educational process is demonstrated.The tasks and functions of the methodology are defined, in particular, in the conditions of digitalization. The author concludes that the dialectical laws are characterized, namely: the law of unity and struggle of opposites, the law of transition from the quantitative to the qualitative, the law of negation of negation (philosophical level of research methodology). The author also describes methodological approaches: systemic (integral nonlinear pedagogical process of interaction and equal partnership), pedagogical (worker with a higher education with characteristic features of systemicity, continuity, structure and interdependence, etc.); synergetic (basis for developing a pedagogical concept of educating future teachers in conditions of digitalization in education, as the synergetism of the author's model will be achieved in the combined effect of reaching the end result / achieving the goal and will ensure the effectiveness of the concept being developed, taking into account the possible fluctuations and different ways of movement of future teachers in their professional development); strategic (due to the need to understand long-term prospects for the development of higher pedagogical education, taking into account international requirements for the quality of training; contributes to the anticipation and ability of timely management of educational institutions to the present-day challenges through strategic planning, management decisions, organization of responsible departments, etc.); axiological (will promote awareness of the value of education for higher education, the value of education for research and teaching staff). It is determined that the use of digital technologies by future teachers will increase their level of self-education through getting access to global educational resources and digital libraries, which significantly increases their professional skills and desire for self-improvement. We see prospects for further research in the development of pedagogical concept and conceptual model of education of future teachers in the language of digitalized education, which will focus on the formation and development of values of future teachers in their profession and students in today's digital world.

Direct and indirect disturbance impacts on forest biodiversity

AbstractUnderstanding the responses of biodiversity to forest disturbance is critical for maintaining ecosystem integrity and key ecological functions. Ecological research in forests after major disturbance typically focuses on the direct responses of individual species or communities, often with only limited consideration of the interactions between forest structure and biodiversity. Despite this, these interactions can mediate indirect disturbance impacts throughout forest ecosystems. Using data from a decade of extensive, empirical research, we employ structural equation modeling to quantify the direct and indirect impacts of multiple stand‐replacing disturbances on elements of forest structure (basal area (BA) of dominant plant lifeforms and number of hollow‐bearing trees) and on biodiversity (plant diversity, arboreal marsupials, and avifauna) in the southeastern Australian montane‐ash forests. The number of stand‐replacing disturbances resulted in a lower species richness and lower functional dispersion of avifauna and had a strong negative influence on the number of hollow‐bearing trees. In contrast, the number of stand‐replacing disturbances increased plant species richness in the understory, after controlling for the influence of stand age. In this ecosystem, we also found evidence of ecological interactions that mediated indirect impacts. For instance, disturbance‐induced declines in the number of hollow‐bearing trees had negative impacts on the richness of arboreal marsupials. Moreover, disturbance‐induced increases in the richness of understory plants had positive impacts on avian richness, partially mitigating direct disturbance impacts. Our novel integrative study provides new insights into the mechanisms that underpin disturbance impacts in forests at the ecosystem level. This has enabled the development of a new conceptual model on forest responses to the number of stand‐replacing disturbances. By exploring interactions between elements of biodiversity, forest structure, and disturbance, our model demonstrates how disturbance‐induced changes in one measure can have cascading effects on another. This understanding will provide for an integrative approach to management and planning.

Understanding the visual function symptoms and associated functional impacts of phakic presbyopia

BackgroundPresbyopia is defined as the age-related deterioration in the ability to focus on close objects, causing difficulty with near vision tasks. The study aim was to understand the lived experience of phakic presbyopia and identify all relevant visual function symptoms and associated functional impacts.MethodsFifty individuals with clinician-confirmed phakic presbyopia (US n = 30, France n = 10, Germany n = 10) and seven healthcare professionals (HCPs) participated in in-depth, face-to-face, qualitative concept elicitation interviews. Verbatim transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis methods.ResultsVisual function symptoms reported by participants with phakic presbyopia were categorized as: primary near vision functioning symptoms (impaired near visual acuity, n = 50/50, 100%; difficulty with near vision in dim light, n = 42/50, 84%; difficulty focusing at close distances, n = 30/50, 60%; difficulty seeing things when glare is present, n = 30/50, 60%) and secondary symptoms (eye strain, n = 37/50, 74%; dry eyes, n = 35/50, 70%; headaches, n = 30/50, 60%). Proximal impacts on functional vision included difficulty reading in near vision (n = 49/50, 98%, including printed text and handwriting), seeing objects in near vision n = 48/50, 96%, and performing activities of daily living that require near vision (n = 49/50, 98%, including using a smartphone or computer). Distal impacts on functional vision included emotional, work, financial and social impacts. HCP interviews supported participant findings.ConclusionFindings provide a comprehensive understanding of the lived experience of phakic presbyopia which informed the development of a presbyopia conceptual model and patient-reported outcome assessments of vision correction independence and near vision functioning. The sample did not include those whose vision cannot be adequately corrected with lenses or surgery.

Community Resilience: Toward a Framework for an Integrated, Interdisciplinary Model of Disaster

The science of resilience presents the opportunity to explain how natural, social, and physical systems interact to impact community functioning and well-being postdisaster. This paper describes the development and theoretical foundation of a comprehensive conceptual model, presenting a shift from the usual thinking about resilience to construe resilience more precisely as the trajectory of postdisaster recovery, with community functioning and well-being as the outcome of interest. Unique contributions of the results include the identification of the natural, social, and physical systems that are implicated in disasters, and the dynamic nature and directionality of how these elements relate in the context of hazards. The model represents the integrated and interdependent nature of the natural, social, and technical systems that influence community functioning, and resistance to and recovery from disasters. We argue that an integrated and interdependent model of community resilience can benefit scholars building theories of disaster and policymakers who need a guide for navigating the complex disaster environment. The paper concludes with a discussion of how the model is used in practice.

Application of machine learning to aquifer analyses：locating hydrogeological boundaries with water table monitoring data

Groundwater level fluctuations in China are being monitored with unprecedented frequency and density, which drives the need for mining such types of data. In a typical aquifer analysis project, groundwater level data is generally applied after the completion of the aquifer conceptual framework. When the temporal and spatial density of groundwater level data gradually increases, the information gain needs to be effectively transformed into conceptual knowledge of the model. In this study, we propose a method to identify hydrological boundaries based on the groundwater level monitoring data. In this method we discretize space into a triangular mesh using monitoring wells as the initial nodes, and a transformation function gradF is defined to calculate the hydraulic gradient at any given location on the mesh. The hydraulic gradient field is subsequently use to drive an array of randomly scattered particles to obtain the streamline representation of the flow field, which will in turn serve as the basis for deducing and refining the recharge and discharge boundaries of a hydrogeological domain. This method is implemented into the geo-environmental scientific computation platform (EnviFusion-CGS), and a detailed work flow is developed to facilitate the development of the aquifer conceptual model. This method is applied to the hydrogeological investigation of the Dagu aquifer located in Qingdao of Shandong Province, where the spatial distributions and dynamic fluctuations of the hydrogeological boundaries are identified.

Decision-Making Regarding Newborn Circumcision: A Qualitative Analysis.

Circumcision of newborn males is left to parental preference, as medical necessity has not been demonstrated. For medical providers seeking to help parents make decisions and provide informed consent, there is little information regarding how parents gather and process information about circumcision. This study aimed to characterize the comprehensive range of parental attitudes, gaps in knowledge, and decision-making regarding circumcision. Qualitative data was obtained from semi-structured open-ended interviews conducted during the postpartum hospitalization. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded by multiple independent reviewers. A grounded theory approach was used to identify emergent themes regarding attitudes towards, sources of information about, and decision-making surrounding circumcision. Ten mothers were interviewed, of whom six planned to circumcise and four did not. Major themes emerged: the importance of cultural norms, limited yet influential discussions, and the lack of, but desire for, more knowledge. Discussions with medical providers were often limited, though when physician conversation was more extensive, provider input was highly influential. Parents lacked evidence-based knowledge of the risks and benefits of the procedure. They uniformly desire more information and counseling from their medical providers. This study affirms the importance of sociocultural factors and identified a discrepancy between parents' desire for empiric information and the counsel offered by providers, identifying a need for improved parent counseling. The qualitative themes that emerged from this work enabled the development of a comprehensive conceptual model that can be further tested to develop a decision aid for circumcision of the newborn.

Identification of Natural and Anthropogenic Geochemical Processes Determining the Groundwater Quality in Port del Comte High Mountain Karst Aquifer (SE, Pyrenees)

The Port del Comte Massif (SE, Pyrenees) contains one of the most important vulnerable and strategic karst aquifers for supplying freshwater to the city of Barcelona (Spain). It is a fragile system, whose possible environmental impact is highly conditioned by land use. To improve the hydrogeological knowledge of the system, between September 2013 and October 2015, a detailed fieldwork was carried out for the revision of the geological model, the inventory of water points, and the in situ physico-chemical characterization on major elements and isotopes of up to a total of 43 springs, as well as precipitation water. This paper focuses on the characterization of the geochemical processes that allow explanation of the observed chemical variability of groundwater drained by the pristine aquifer system to determine the origin of salinity. The results show that the main process is the dissolution of calcite and dolomite, followed by gypsum and halite, and a minor cation exchange-like process. Sulfur and oxygen isotopes from dissolved sulfate in the studied springs point out a geogenic origin related to the dissolution of gypsum from Triassic and Tertiary materials, and that the contribution from anthropogenic sources, like fertilizers, is lower. Nitrate in groundwater is not an important issue, with a few localized cases related with agricultural activities. The multidisciplinary approach has allowed the development of a consistent hydrogeological conceptual model of the functioning of the aquifer system, which can be replicated in other places to understand the geogenic character of the hydrogeochemistry.

МОДЕЛЬ РОЗВИТКУ СИСТЕМИ ОЗБРОЄННЯ ТА ВІЙСЬКОВОЇ ТЕХНІКИ

At present, in the field of view of domestic researchers are left without consideration of the complex indicators of the weapons system and military equipment, as well as the possibility of managerial influence on them. A complex system of armaments and military equipment has a significant number of interrelated properties and qualities, among which it is necessary to distinguish between simple and integral qualities. To describe the processes of development of the armament system and military equipment, which include not only quantitative changes in it, but also qualitatively new behavior, nonlinear mathematical models are used. Any system of armaments and military equipment inevitably receives excitement of various types. Such excitations can be either external influences, due to random or systematic changes in the environment, or internal fluctuations that occur in the system itself as a result of the interaction of elements. The study raises a range of issues of "quantitative integration" or quantitative study of dynamic weapons systems and military equipment, as well as the number and nature of the equilibrium of the dynamic weapons system and military equipment, the presence of bifurcation points (intersections of decisions). The article proposes a mathematical model of development of the weapons system and military equipment focused on the study of integrated indicators and properties of the system, built on the basis of a conceptual model of development and a model of the process of self-organization. The presented model takes into account not only quantitative changes in the given system, but also qualitatively new behavior of the system, dynamics of structural changes and entropy of the system; also in the given model attention is paid to processes of self-instruction of system. Keywords: armament and military equipment, development, model.

Identification and Prioritisation of Mine Pollution Sources in a Temperate Watershed Using Tracer Injection and Synoptic Sampling

Identifying and prioritising mine sites for remediation is challenging due to inherently complex hydrological systems and multiple potential sources of mine pollution dispersed across watersheds. Understanding mine pollution dynamics in wet temperate watersheds is particularly challenging due to substantial variability in precipitation and streamflows, which increase the importance of diffuse sources. A tracer dilution and synoptic sampling experiment was conducted in a mined watershed in Scotland to identify the main sources of mine pollution, the relative importance of point and diffuse sources of pollution, and the potential benefits of mine site remediation to stream water quality. Using high spatial resolution metal loading datasets, the major Zn and Cd source areas were identified as point sources of mine water predominantly located in the upper part of the watershed. In contrast, the main sources of Pb were diffuse sources of mine tailings and wastes located in the lower part of the watershed. In the latter case, mobilisation of Pb occurred primarily from a section of braided wetland and an uncapped tailings area. Importantly, diffuse sources of mine pollution were found to be the dominant source of Pb, and an important source of Zn and Cd, even under steady-state streamflow conditions. Mass balance calculations suggest that treatment of the main mine water sources in the upper watershed and capping of the tailings deposit in the lower watershed could reduce stream trace metal concentrations by approximately 70%. These data support the development of conceptual models of mine pollution dynamics in wet temperate watersheds. These conceptual models are important as they: (1) help prioritise those mine sites and features for remediation that will deliver the most environmental and socio-economic benefit, and; (2) provide a means to quantify the importance of diffuse pollution sources that may increase in importance in the future as a result of changes in precipitation patterns in temperate watersheds.