@article{1476340,
      recid = {1476340},
      author = {Curran, Mary Ann.},
      title = {Interpretation, critical review and reporting in life  cycle assessment /},
      pages = {1 online resource (145 pages) :},
      note = {Includes index.},
      abstract = {This book discusses the phase Interpretation in an  outstanding way. According to the opinio communis within  the LCA community, Interpretation is classified as fourth  phase of the LCA framework. However, referring to ISO  14040, this book defines Interpretation according to its  function in the LCA framework, and this means that  Interpretation has a much broader influence than generally  accepted. It overarches goal and scope, inventory analysis  and impact assessment. Conclusions are drawn from the  results of the inventory and the impact assessment, and  recommendations refer to the objective of the study, the  goal and scope phase. Likewise to be considered are the  defined framework conditions, the reasons for carrying out  the study as well as the context of the intended  applications and the target groups of the results). A  second highlight of this book concerns Interpretation as  discussed in conjunction with Critical Review and  Reporting, which is an outstanding approach. The  relationship between interpretation and critical review can  be seen in the fact that interpretation is a kind of  structured preparation of a critical review; in practice,  the performance of a critical review can be made much  easier if the preparers of a life cycle assessment study  very carefully follow the requirements that are  specifically placed on the interpretation. Because the  critical review is the independent quality control of an  LCA, the results improve the credibility of reporting. The  critical review helps to avoid text weaknesses and  potential misunderstandings because these aspects will  easier be realized by independent readers from different  viewpoints. The reviewers thus also represent the first  readership of a study and can help to ensure that the  specific requirements for good and clear reporting of life  cycle assessments are met. Sound reporting needs clear  conclusions.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1476340},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35727-5},
}