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Ahmed Abdeltawab Abdelgawad; Tina Comes | ||||
| Title | Evaluation Framework for the iTRACK Integrated System | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management | Abbreviated Journal | Iscram 2019 |
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| Keywords | Evaluation Framework, Software Testing, Software Usability, Software Usefulness, Humanitarian Disaster | ||||
| Abstract | Evaluation and testing are major steps in the development of any information system, particularly if it is to be used in high-risk contexts such as conflicts. While thus far there are various approaches for testing against technology requirements; usability or usefulness, there is a lack of a comprehensive evaluation framework that combines the three elements. The lack of such a framework and commonly agreed standards constitutes a barrier for innovation, and at the same time imposes risks to responders if the technology is introduced without proper testing. This paper aims to close this gap. Based on a reviewing of evaluation methods and measurement metrics, we design a comprehensive evaluation framework including common code quality testing metrics, usability testing methods, subjective usefulness questionnaires, and performance indicators. We demonstrate our approach by using the example of an integrated system for the safety and security of humanitarian missions, and we highlight how our approach allows measuring the system?s quality and usefulness. | ||||
| Address | Centre for Integrated Emergency Management (CIEM), University of Agder, Norway | ||||
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| Publisher | Iscram | Place of Publication | Valencia, Spain | Editor | Franco, Z.; González, J.J.; Canós, J.H. |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 978-84-09-10498-7 | Medium | |
| Track | T12- Tool Talks | Expedition | Conference | 16th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management (ISCRAM 2019) | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 1869 | |||
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Hossein Baharmand; Tina Comes | ||||
| Title | A Framework for Shelter Location Decisions by Ant Colony Optimization | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | ISCRAM 2015 Conference Proceedings ? 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2015 |
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| Keywords | Ant Colony Optimization; Crisis Management; Location Decision; Shelter Planning | ||||
| Abstract | Earthquakes frequently destroy the homes and livelihoods of thousands. One of the most important concerns after an earthquake is to find a safe shelter for the affected people. Because of large numbers of potential locations, the multitude of constraints (e.g. access to infrastructures; security); and the uncertainty prevailing (e.g., number of places required) the identification of optimal shelter locations is a complex problem. Nevertheless, rapidly locating shelters and transferring the affected people to the nearest shelters are high priority in crisis situations. In this paper, we develop a framework based on Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) to support decisions-makers in the response phase. Using the same framework, we also derive recommendations for urban planning in the preparedness phase. We demonstrate our method with a case focusing on the city of Kerman, in Iran. | ||||
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| Publisher | University of Agder (UiA) | Place of Publication | Kristiansand, Norway | Editor | L. Palen; M. Buscher; T. Comes; A. Hughes |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9788271177881 | Medium | |
| Track | Decision Support Systems | Expedition | Conference | ISCRAM 2015 Conference Proceedings ? 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | yes | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 1292 | |||
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Kenny Meesters; Vittorio Nespeca; Tina Comes | ||||
| Title | Designing Disaster Information Management Systems 2.0: Connecting communities and responders | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management | Abbreviated Journal | Iscram 2019 |
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| Keywords | Information Systems, Community Engagement, Participatory Systems, Systems Design, Inclusive Systems | ||||
| Abstract | Information and supporting information systems is a key element in an effective emergency response. From creating situational awareness to informed decision making, information enables responders to optimize their decisions and operations. Today, with the increased availability of information technology around the globe, a new active player in the field of information management is emerging as communities are becoming increasingly active in the field of information gathering, analyzing and sharing. However, communities may have specific requirements and approaches to using information systems in crisis situations. Moreover, connecting information systems between communities and responder pose specific challenges due to the different information needs, capacities and incentives to use them. In this paper we build on the DERMIS premises and explore through a case study if and how these principles apply to inclusive information systems. We present the initial findings of this work of designing information systems involving both communities and formal responders. |
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| Address | Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands | ||||
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| Publisher | Iscram | Place of Publication | Valencia, Spain | Editor | Franco, Z.; González, J.J.; Canós, J.H. |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 978-84-09-10498-7 | Medium | |
| Track | T11- Community Engagement & Healthcare Systems | Expedition | Conference | 16th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management (ISCRAM 2019) | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 1950 | |||
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Laura Laguna Salvadó; Matthieu Lauras; Tina Comes | ||||
| Title | A Sustainability Maturity Assessment Method for the Humanitarian Supply Chain | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2018 | Publication | ISCRAM 2018 Conference Proceedings – 15th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | Iscram 2018 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 276-290 | ||
| Keywords | Sustainable performance, maturity assessment, Humanitarian Supply Chain | ||||
| Abstract | The HSC is a key element for the success of HOs relief operations. Today, the HSC performance faces many challenges: (1) the increasing gap between funding and needs; (2) donors ask for more transparency and accountability; (3) the growing urgency of switching to sustainable development is gaining ground in public opinion. Consequently, to maintain a competitive position (order winner) in the near future, considering sustainability in addition to effectiveness and efficiency to measure the performance of the operations becomes fundamental. In the literature, some authors have highlighted that the lack of Decision Support Systems difficult the planning and achievement of sustainability performance objectives in humanitarian operations. Therefore, we propose a sustainability maturity assessment method to improve the sustainability of HSC operations. Using the information gathered from IFRC field research, as well as from the literature, a proof of concept is presented to demonstrate the relevance of the proposal. | ||||
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| Publisher | Rochester Institute of Technology | Place of Publication | Rochester, NY (USA) | Editor | Kees Boersma; Brian Tomaszeski |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 978-0-692-12760-5 | Medium | |
| Track | Logistics and Supply-Chain Management in Crisis Response | Expedition | Conference | ISCRAM 2018 Conference Proceedings - 15th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 2107 | |||
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Laura Laguna Salvadó; Matthieu Lauras; Tina Comes | ||||
| Title | Sustainable Performance Measurement for Humanitarian Supply Chain Operations | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication | Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management | Abbreviated Journal | Iscram 2017 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 775-783 | ||
| Keywords | Humanitarian Supply Chain; Key Performance Indicators; Triple Bottom Line; sustainability | ||||
| Abstract | This paper proposes a performance measurement definition to consider sustainable development principles in the humanitarian supply chain operations (source, make, deliver). Previous research has shown the challenge for humanitarian organizations to consider the three sustainability pillars people, planet and profit in their decision-making processes. Based on field research with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) and a literature review on humanitarian performance measurement and sustainability, we define a set of criteria, objectives and Key Performance Indicators that translates sustainability concepts to concrete humanitarian operations. Based on the Triple Bottom Line approach, the environmental and social dimensions are added to the economic dimension, which is standard in HSC literature and practice. The aim of this study is to set the basis for a Decision Support System (DSS) in operations planning. | ||||
| Address | Mines Albi, France; University of Agder, Norway | ||||
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| Publisher | Iscram | Place of Publication | Albi, France | Editor | Tina Comes, F.B., Chihab Hanachi, Matthieu Lauras, Aurélie Montarnal, eds |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | Medium | ||
| Track | Logistics and Supply-Chain | Expedition | Conference | 14th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 2064 | |||
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Laura Laguna Salvadó; Matthieu Lauras; Tina Comes | ||||
| Title | Towards a Monitoring System for American IFRC Logistics Network | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | ISCRAM 2016 Conference Proceedings ? 13th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2016 |
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| Keywords | Monitoring systems; Humanitarian Logistics; Logistics Network; IFRC | ||||
| Abstract | The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC), is one of the many humanitarian organizations that are further developing their logistics network more decentralized structures with sub-regional networks. One of the main challenges identified is the need of monitoring tools to have a real-time overview of the whole logistics network state, and optimization of the associated operations through real-time decision support systems. Logistics departments of humanitarian organizations have not adopted the technological developments that are standard in the commercial sector due to critical differences, and the IFRC is not an exception. This paper presents a case study conducted with the American and Caribbean IFRC. We present user requirements and specifications for the design of a real-time monitoring system dedicated the sub-regional network. It particularly addresses the challenges to simplify remote data collection, visualization and analysis. | ||||
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| Publisher | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro | Place of Publication | Rio de Janeiro, Brasil | Editor | A. Tapia; P. Antunes; V.A. Bañuls; K. Moore; J. Porto |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3392 | ISBN | 978-84-608-7984-13 | Medium | |
| Track | Intelligent Decision Support in the Networked Society | Expedition | Conference | 13th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 1331 | |||
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Laura Laguna Salvadó; Matthieu Lauras; Tina Comes | ||||
| Title | Humanitarian Value Stream Mapping: Application to the EBOLA Outbreak | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | ISCRAM 2015 Conference Proceedings ? 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2015 |
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| Keywords | Decision-Makers; Ebola Outbreak; Humanitarian Supply Chain; Value Stream Mapping | ||||
| Abstract | Humanitarian Supply Chain Management serves as bridge between needs and aid provided. Flows of goods and information connect the field to headquarters, distribution to procurement, beneficiaries to donors. The problems of decision-making, information sharing and coordination can be studied with this special logistics focus. We present a Value Stream Mapping approach that provides a structure to analyze and understand the problems arising in practice, such as bottlenecks; waiting times; or misaligned procurement and distribution policies. We demonstrate our lean-management approach by using the ongoing Ebola Outbreak in West Africa as Case Study. | ||||
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| Publisher | University of Agder (UiA) | Place of Publication | Kristiansand, Norway | Editor | L. Palen; M. Buscher; T. Comes; A. Hughes |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9788271177881 | Medium | |
| Track | Decision Support Systems | Expedition | Conference | ISCRAM 2015 Conference Proceedings ? 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | yes | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 1283 | |||
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Laura Laguna Salvadó; Matthieu Lauras; Tina Comes; Bartel Van de Walle | ||||
| Title | Towards More Relevant Research on Humanitarian Disaster Management Coordination | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | ISCRAM 2015 Conference Proceedings ? 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2015 |
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| Keywords | Coordination; Disaster Management; Field-oriented research; Typhoon Haiyan | ||||
| Abstract | Humanitarian crisis require a responsive and agile response. The number of professional and volunteer organization involved in the response to humanitarian disasters has increased over the past year, making coordination more important than ever before. This paper discusses the main issues of Humanitarian Disaster Management (HDM) coordination and the different modes applied on the field. We argue that while these challenges have been addressed by scientific literature with dedicated solutions, there is still a considerable gap between humanitarian best practice and academic state of the art. This paper proposes a field-oriented methodology to bridge this gap. We analyze the findings from field research on the Typhoon Haiyan response (Philippines, 2013) and deduce practitioners? requirements for HDM coordination support systems. Then we suggest a research agenda from a gap analysis comparing requirements with the existing solutions and the scientific approaches. |
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| Publisher | University of Agder (UiA) | Place of Publication | Kristiansand, Norway | Editor | L. Palen; M. Buscher; T. Comes; A. Hughes |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9788271177881 | Medium | |
| Track | Researching Crisis: Methodologies | Expedition | Conference | ISCRAM 2015 Conference Proceedings ? 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | yes | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 1251 | |||
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Laura Laguna Salvadó; Matthieu Lauras; Tina Comes; Mathieu Grenade | ||||
| Title | A Study on the Sub-Regionalization of Humanitarian Supply Chain: the IFRC Case | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | ISCRAM 2016 Conference Proceedings ? 13th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2016 |
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| Keywords | Humanitarian Supply Chain; Sub-Regional Network; Decision-Support Systems; Preparedness; Logistics network | ||||
| Abstract | Humanitarian Supply Chain (HSC) performance is a key factor for disaster response. In order to be more responsive, the typical humanitarian supply strategy has evolved from a centralized to a decentralized network, generally at regional level. The objective was to reduce lead-times and costs. However, after a decade of working, organizations like the Americas and Caribbean International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) have noticed that those objectives are only partially reached and have decided to go further in the evolution by developing sub-regionalized networks. In this study, we analyse the HSC sub-regionalization process to better understand the challenges and opportunities for humanitarian organizations. Three key aspects are point out: implementation, real-time monitoring and operations? cost-efficiency. Based on these results and considering the law maturity level of humanitarian organizations in terms of Information and Decision-Support Systems, we conclude with giving concrete guidelines for designing and developing ad-hoc monitoring and orchestrating systems. | ||||
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| Publisher | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro | Place of Publication | Rio de Janeiro, Brasil | Editor | A. Tapia; P. Antunes; V.A. Bañuls; K. Moore; J. Porto |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3388 | ISBN | 978-84-608-7984-9 | Medium | |
| Track | Intelligent Decision Support in the Networked Society | Expedition | Conference | 13th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | yes | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 1327 | |||
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Leire Labaka; Josune Hernantes; Tina Comes; Jose Mari Sarriegi | ||||
| Title | Defining policies to improve critical infrastructure resilience | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | ISCRAM 2014 Conference Proceedings – 11th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2014 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 429-438 | ||
| Keywords | Decision making; Economics; Industrial hygiene; Information systems; Occupational diseases; Public works; Critical infrastructure protection; Delphi method; Group model building; Resilience; Sequential decision-making; Vulnerability; Critical infrastructures | ||||
| Abstract | Industrial accidents increasingly threaten society and economy; the increasing exposure and vulnerability of our modern interlaced societies contributes to intensifying their impact. Critical Infrastructures (CIs) have a prominent role, since they are vital for the welfare of the population and essential for the economic growth. As hazards are hard to predict, decision-makers need to implement adequate adaptation and mitigation strategies to improve CI resilience. Although CI resilience has attracted increasing attention, empirical studies are rare. Research on the implementation of policies aiming at identifying a clear sequence of measures to improve CI resilience is lacking. Therefore, we present a framework to identify resilience policies across four dimensions (technical, organizational, economic and social) and to define the temporal order in which the policies should be implemented. This research provides a framework grounded in our empirical work. Future work will aim at developing quantitative approaches to complement our results. | ||||
| Address | TECNUN, University of Navarra, Spain; University of Agder, Norway | ||||
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| Publisher | The Pennsylvania State University | Place of Publication | University Park, PA | Editor | S.R. Hiltz, M.S. Pfaff, L. Plotnick, and P.C. Shih. |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9780692211946 | Medium | |
| Track | Planning, Foresight and Risk Analysis | Expedition | Conference | 11th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 670 | |||
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Nadia Saad Noori; Yan Wang; Tina Comes; Philipp Schwarz; Heide Lukosch | ||||
| Title | Behind the Scenes of Scenario-Based Training: Understanding Scenario Design and Requirements in High-Risk and Uncertain Environments | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication | Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management | Abbreviated Journal | Iscram 2017 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 948-959 | ||
| Keywords | Humanitarian simulation exercise; scenario design process; collective learning; interorganizational coordination | ||||
| Abstract | Simulation exercises as a training tool for enhancing preparedness for emergency response are widely adopted in disaster management. This paper addresses current scenario design processes, proposes an alternative approach for simulation exercises and introduces a conceptual design of an adaptive scenario generator. Our work is based on a systematic literature review and observations made during TRIPLEX-2016 exercise in Farsund, Norway. The planning process and scenario selection of simulation exercises impact directly the effectiveness of intra- and interorganizational cooperation. However, collective learning goals are rarely addressed and most simulations are focused on institution-specific learning goals. Current scenario design processes are often inflexible and begin from scratch for each exercise. In our approach, we address both individual and collective learning goals and the demand to develop scenarios on different layers of organizational learning. Further, we propose a scenario generator that partly automates the scenario selection and adaptively responds to the exercise evolvement. | ||||
| Address | University of Agder; Delft University of Technology | ||||
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| Publisher | Iscram | Place of Publication | Albi, France | Editor | Tina Comes, F.B., Chihab Hanachi, Matthieu Lauras, Aurélie Montarnal, eds |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | Medium | ||
| Track | Prevention and Preparation | Expedition | Conference | 14th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 2079 | |||
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Thomas Münzberg; Tim Müller; Stella Möhrle; Tina Comes; Frank Schultmann | ||||
| Title | An integrated multi-criteria approach on vulnerability analysis in the context of load reduction | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication | ISCRAM 2013 Conference Proceedings – 10th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2013 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 251-260 | ||
| Keywords | Decision support systems; Disaster prevention; Information systems; Disaster management; Economy and society; Interdependent infrastructures; Load reduction; Multi-criteria approach; Multi-criteria decision analysis; Vulnerability analysis; Vulnerability assessments; Outages | ||||
| Abstract | Load reduction is an emergency measure to stabilize an electrical grid by decoupling some supply areas to balance the demand and supply of electricity in power grids. In the decoupled areas, power outages may cause important consequences, which may propagate further via the network of interdependent infrastructures. Therefore, support is needed to choose the regions to be decoupled. This paper describes an approach to analyze the risk triggered by load reduction that can be used for disaster management and load reduction scheme optimization. The core of our work is the vulnerability assessment that takes into account the consequences of load reduction on economy and society. The approach facilitates participatory decision support by making the vulnerability of regions especially in urban transparent. | ||||
| Address | Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany | ||||
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| Publisher | Karlsruher Institut fur Technologie | Place of Publication | KIT; Baden-Baden | Editor | T. Comes, F. Fiedrich, S. Fortier, J. Geldermann and T. Müller |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9783923704804 | Medium | |
| Track | Decision Support Systems | Expedition | Conference | 10th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 796 | |||
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Thomas Münzberg; Ulrich Berbner; Tina Comes; Hanno Friedrich; Wendelin Groß; Hans-Christian Pfohl; Frank Schultmann | ||||
| Title | Decision support for critical infrastructure disruptions: An integrated approach to secure food supply | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication | ISCRAM 2013 Conference Proceedings – 10th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2013 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 312-316 | ||
| Keywords | Decision support systems; Disaster prevention; Disasters; Information systems; Risk management; Supply chains; Decision supports; Disaster management; Expert assessment; Integrated approach; Multi-criteria decision analysis; Multicriteria decision support; Supply chain risk management; Supply disruption; Food supply | ||||
| Abstract | Supplies of food and water are essential in disaster management, particularly in the very early chaotic phases when demand and available resources are highly uncertain, information systems are disrupted, and communication between communities, food suppliers, retail and emergency authorities is difficult. As many actors and organisations are involved in ever more complex food supply chains, cooperation and collaboration are vital for efficient and effective disaster management. To support decision-makers facing these problems, this paper introduces a scenario-based approach that integrates simulation of disruptions in food supply chains, and qualitative expert assessment to develop consistent scenarios that show the consequences of different strategies. To choose the best individual measures for all relevant actors and to compare it with the best overall strategy approaches from multi-criteria decision analysis are used. | ||||
| Address | Institute for Nuclear and Energy Technologies, Germany; Supply Chain and Network Management, TU Darmstadt, Germany; Institute for Industrial Production, Germany; Department of Commercial Transport, Institute of Traffic and Transport, Germany; 4flow AG, Germany | ||||
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| Publisher | Karlsruher Institut fur Technologie | Place of Publication | KIT; Baden-Baden | Editor | T. Comes, F. Fiedrich, S. Fortier, J. Geldermann and T. Müller |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9783923704804 | Medium | |
| Track | Decision Support Systems | Expedition | Conference | 10th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 797 | |||
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Tina Comes; Anouck Adrot | ||||
| Title | Power as Driver of Inter-Organizational Information Sharing in Crises | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | ISCRAM 2016 Conference Proceedings ? 13th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2016 |
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| Keywords | Information Sharing; Decision-Making; Power in Organizations; Emergency | ||||
| Abstract | Research on decision-making and coordination in critical settings has provided important insights on resources and behaviors that improve emergency response. However, literature often assumes that decision-makers can access information when necessary, while empirical reality suggests that information is not always so easily accessed, but more or less shared between emergency actors. This research in progress aims to investigate how a specific organizational variable, power, influences information sharing behaviors? and its impact on emergency management. This research relies on two field studies to highlight in an inductive fashion a set of hypotheses on power in emergency organizations. We propose axes of investigation that map out ways to further explore the issue of power in emergency settings. | ||||
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| Publisher | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro | Place of Publication | Rio de Janeiro, Brasil | Editor | A. Tapia; P. Antunes; V.A. Bañuls; K. Moore; J. Porto |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3404 | ISBN | 978-84-608-7984-25 | Medium | |
| Track | Intelligent Decision Support in the Networked Society | Expedition | Conference | 13th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 1344 | |||
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Tina Comes; Bartel A. Van De Walle | ||||
| Title | Measuring disaster resilience: The impact of hurricane sandy on critical infrastructure systems | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | ISCRAM 2014 Conference Proceedings – 11th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2014 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 195-204 | ||
| Keywords | Critical infrastructures; Decision support systems; Hazards; Hurricanes; Information systems; Public works; Critical infrastructure systems; Decision supports; Disaster resiliences; Disaster response; Heterogeneous sources; Quantitative information; Resilience; Vulnerability assessments; Disasters | ||||
| Abstract | Modern critical infrastructure (CI) systems are tightly coupled, resulting in unprecedented complexity and difficulty to predict, limit and control the consequences of disruptions caused by hazards. Therefore, a paradigm shift in disaster risk management is needed: instead of focusing on predicting events, resilience needs to be improved as a basis for adequate response to any event. This paper starts from a definition of CI resilience that provides a basis for quantitative and qualitative decision support. For the quantitative modelling approach, which aims at measuring the resilience of individual CIs, we focus on two CIs of fundamental importance for disaster response: transportation and power supply. The qualitative framework details relations between CIs. The results of this research are illustrated by a case study that analyses the impact of Hurricane Sandy. The findings highlight the need for a framework that combines qualitative and quantitative information from heterogeneous sources to improve disaster resilience. | ||||
| Address | University of Agder, Norway; Tilburg University, Netherlands | ||||
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| Publisher | The Pennsylvania State University | Place of Publication | University Park, PA | Editor | S.R. Hiltz, M.S. Pfaff, L. Plotnick, and P.C. Shih. |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9780692211946 | Medium | |
| Track | Decision Support Systems | Expedition | Conference | 11th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 408 | |||
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Tina Comes; Brice Mayag; Elsa Negre | ||||
| Title | Beyond Early: Decision Support for Improved Typhoon Warning Systems | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | ISCRAM 2015 Conference Proceedings ? 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2015 |
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| Keywords | Decision Support; Disaster Response; Early warning systems; indicator framework; Typhoon Haiyan; vulnerability assessment | ||||
| Abstract | Warnings can help prevent damage and harm if they are issued timely and provide information that help responders and population to adequately prepare for the disaster to come. Today, there are many indicator and sensor systems that are designed to reduce disaster risks, or issue early warnings. In this paper we analyze the different systems in the light of the initial decisions that need to be made in the response to sudden onset disasters. We outline challenges of current practices and methods, and provide an agenda for future research. To illustrate our approach, we present a case study of Typhoon Haiyan. Although meteorological services had issued warnings; relief goods were prepositioned; and responders predeployed, the delivery of aid was delayed in some of the worst hit regions. We argue for an integrated consideration of preparedness and response to provide adequate thresholds for early warning systems that focus on decision-makers needs. |
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| Publisher | University of Agder (UiA) | Place of Publication | Kristiansand, Norway | Editor | L. Palen; M. Buscher; T. Comes; A. Hughes |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9788271177881 | Medium | |
| Track | Decision Support Systems | Expedition | Conference | ISCRAM 2015 Conference Proceedings ? 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | yes | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 1279 | |||
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Tina Comes; Claudine Conrado; Michael Hiete; Michiel Kamermans; Gregor Pavlin; Niek Wijngaards | ||||
| Title | An intelligent decision support system for decision making under uncertainty in distributed reasoning frameworks | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2010 | Publication | ISCRAM 2010 – 7th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management: Defining Crisis Management 3.0, Proceedings | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2010 |
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| Keywords | Automation; Civil defense; Decision making; Decision support systems; Disasters; Expert systems; Information systems; Intelligent systems; Multi agent systems; Risk management; Decision making under uncertainty; Distributed decision support systems; Distributed reasonings; Emergency management; Intelligent decision support systems; Multi-criteria decision analysis; Scenario-based; Theoretical framework; Information filtering | ||||
| Abstract | This paper presents an intelligent system facilitating better-informed decision making under severe uncertainty as found in emergency management. The construction of decision-relevant scenarios, being coherent and plausible descriptions of a situation and its future development, is used as a rationale for collecting, organizing, filtering and processing information for decision making. The development of scenarios is geared to assessing decision alternatives, thus avoiding time-consuming analysis and processing of irrelevant information. The scenarios are constructed in a distributed setting allowing for a flexible adaptation of reasoning (principles and processes) to the problem at hand and the information available. This approach ensures that each decision can be founded on a coherent set of scenarios, which was constructed using the best expertise available within a limited timeframe. Our theoretical framework is demonstrated in a distributed decision support system by orchestrating both automated systems and human experts into workflows tailored to each specific problem. | ||||
| Address | Institute for Industrial Production, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany; D-CIS Lab / Thales Research and Technology, Netherlands | ||||
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| Publisher | Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM | Place of Publication | Seattle, WA | Editor | S. French, B. Tomaszewski, C. Zobel |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | Medium | ||
| Track | Intelligent Systems | Expedition | Conference | 7th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 406 | |||
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Tina Comes; Frank Schätter; Frank Schultmann | ||||
| Title | Building robust supply networks for effective and efficient disaster response | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication | ISCRAM 2013 Conference Proceedings – 10th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2013 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 230-240 | ||
| Keywords | Decision support systems; Disaster prevention; Disasters; Distribution of goods; Efficiency; Information systems; Optimization; Decision supports; Effectiveness; Humanitarian relief; Multi-criteria decision analysis; Optimisations; Supply networks; Emergency services | ||||
| Abstract | The effective and efficient distribution of relief goods is a key challenge in disaster management. Typically, adhoc supply networks (SNs) need to be built, in which various actors with different interests collaborate. Although information is sparse and highly uncertain, time for SN design is short, and important strategic decisions (e.g., location of facilities), whose revision requires investing substantial time, effort and resources, must be made promptly. This paper presents an iterative approach for the design of robust SNs that combines (i) an optimisation model to identify promising alternatives to be analysed in detail, (ii) a scenario-based approach to analyse the weaknesses of these alternatives and generate alternative solutions for comparison and benchmarking, and (iii) a decision support module for detailed comparisons and consensus building. By following the iterative approach, successively robust SNs are created to enable effective and efficient disaster response. We illustrate our approach by an example from the Haiti 2010 earthquake. | ||||
| Address | Institute for Industrial Production, KIT, Germany | ||||
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| Publisher | Karlsruher Institut fur Technologie | Place of Publication | KIT; Baden-Baden | Editor | T. Comes, F. Fiedrich, S. Fortier, J. Geldermann and T. Müller |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9783923704804 | Medium | |
| Track | Decision Support Systems | Expedition | Conference | 10th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 404 | |||
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Tina Comes; Michael Hiete; Niek Wijngaards; Masja Kempen | ||||
| Title | Integrating scenario-based reasoning into multi-criteria decision analysis | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2009 | Publication | ISCRAM 2009 – 6th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management: Boundary Spanning Initiatives and New Perspectives | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2009 |
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| Keywords | Decision support systems; Information systems; Chemical incidents; Crisis management; Decision supports; Environmental crisis; Multi-criteria decision analysis; Real-world scenario; Scenario-based; Uncertainties; Environmental management | ||||
| Abstract | Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) is a technique for decision support which aims at providing transparent and coherent support for complex decision situations taking into account subjective preferences of the decision makers. However, MCDA does not foresee an analysis of multiple plausible future developments of a given situation. In contrast, scenario-based reasoning (SBR) is frequently used to assess future developments on the longer term. The ability to discuss multiple plausible future developments provides a rationale for strategic plans and actions. Nevertheless, SBR lacks an in-depth performance evaluation of the considered actions. This paper explores the integration of both techniques that combines their respective strengths as well as their application in environmental crisis management. The proposed methodology is illustrated by an environmental incident example. Future work is to conduct validations on the basis of real-world scenarios by public Dutch and Danish chemical incident crisis management authorities. | ||||
| Address | Institute for Industrial Production, Universität Karlsruhe (TH), Germany; Thales Research and Technology, D-CIS Lab, Netherlands | ||||
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| Publisher | Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM | Place of Publication | Gothenburg | Editor | J. Landgren, S. Jul |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9789163347153 | Medium | |
| Track | Open Track | Expedition | Conference | 6th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 407 | |||
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Tina Comes; Niek Wijngaards; Frank Schultmann | ||||
| Title | Efficient scenario updating in emergency management | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2012 | Publication | ISCRAM 2012 Conference Proceedings – 9th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2012 |
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| Keywords | Decision support systems; Disasters; Graph theory; Information systems; Risk management; Decision makers; Emergency management; Formalisation; Large volumes; Multicriteria decision support; Scenario management; Scenario-based; Situation awareness; Civil defense | ||||
| Abstract | Emergency managers need to assess, combine and process large volumes of information with varying degrees of (un)certainty. To keep track of the uncertainties and to facilitate gaining an understanding of the situation, the information is combined into scenarios: stories about the situation and its development. As the situation evolves, typically more information becomes available and already acknowledged information is changed or revised. Meanwhile, decision-makers need to keep track of the scenarios including an assessment whether the infor-mation constituting the scenario is still valid and relevant for their purposes. Standard techniques to support sce-nario updating usually involve complete scenario re-construction. This is far too time-consuming in emergency management. Our approach uses a graph theoretical scenario formalisation to enable efficient scenario updating. MCDA techniques are employed to decide whether information changes are sufficiently important to warrant scenario updating. A brief analysis of the use-case demonstrates a large gain in efficiency. © 2012 ISCRAM. | ||||
| Address | Institute for Industrial Production (IIP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany; Thales Research and Technology Netherlands, D-CIS Lab, Germany | ||||
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| Publisher | Simon Fraser University | Place of Publication | Vancouver, BC | Editor | L. Rothkrantz, J. Ristvej, Z.Franco |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9780864913326 | Medium | |
| Track | Track Decision Support Methods for Complex Crises | Expedition | Conference | 9th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 94 | |||
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| Author |
Tina Comes; Valentin Bertsch; Simon French | ||||
| Title | Designing dynamic stress tests for improved critical infrastructure resilience | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication | ISCRAM 2013 Conference Proceedings – 10th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2013 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 307-311 | ||
| Keywords | Critical infrastructures; Decision making; Economic and social effects; Embedded systems; Information systems; Robustness (control systems); Mcda; Participatory approach; Resilience; Stress test; Vulnerability; Public works | ||||
| Abstract | This paper outlines an approach to support decision-makers in designing resilient critical infrastructure (CI) networks. As CIs have become increasingly interdependent disruptions can have far-reaching impacts. We focus on the vulnerability of CIs and the socio-economic systems, in which they are embedded, independent from any initial risk event. To determine which disruptions are the most severe and must be avoided, quantitative and qualitative assessments of a disruption's consequences and the perspectives of multiple stakeholders need to be integrated. To this end, we combine the results of consequence models and expert assessments into stress test scenarios, which are evaluated using multi-criteria decision analysis techniques. This approach enables dynamic adaption of the stress tests in the face of a fast changing environment and to take account of better information about interdependencies or changing preferences. This approach helps make trade-offs between costs for resilient CIs and potential losses of disruptions clearly apparent. | ||||
| Address | University of Agder, Norway; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany; University of Warwick, United Kingdom | ||||
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| Publisher | Karlsruher Institut fur Technologie | Place of Publication | KIT; Baden-Baden | Editor | T. Comes, F. Fiedrich, S. Fortier, J. Geldermann and T. Müller |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9783923704804 | Medium | |
| Track | Decision Support Systems | Expedition | Conference | 10th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 405 | |||
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| Author |
Tina Comes; Frédérick Bénaben; Chihab Hanachi; Matthieu Lauras; Aurélie Montarnal | ||||
| Title | Conference Proceedings of 14th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management | Type | Conference Volume | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication | Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management | Abbreviated Journal | Iscram 2017 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 1093 | ||
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| Abstract | This year�s conference theme is �Agility is coming�. Through information systems, we have access to data in real-time. Agility enables responders and communities to react quickly to such information, set up collaboration mechanisms as needed, and jointly improve response and recovery processes and strategies. As such, agility is one of the keys for building more resilient societies. |
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| Publisher | Iscram | Place of Publication | Albi, France | Editor | Tina Comes, Frédérick Bénaben, Chihab Hanachi, Matthieu Lauras, Aurélie Montarnal |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | Medium | ||
| Track | Proceeding | Expedition | Conference | ||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 2199 | |||
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| Author |
Vimala Nunavath; Jaziar Radianti; Tina Comes; Andreas Prinz | ||||
| Title | Visualization of Information Flows and Exchanged Information: Evidence from an indoor fire game | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | ISCRAM 2015 Conference Proceedings ? 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2015 |
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| Keywords | Emergency Management; information flow; information tracking; Situational Awareness; visualization | ||||
| Abstract | Understanding information flows is essential to improve coordination information systems. Aims of such systems are typically reducing information overload and improving situational awareness. Yet, there is a lack of intuitive and easily understandable tools that help to structure and visualize the ad hoc information flows that occur during search and rescue operations. In this paper, we present the concept of such an analysis, and present findings from an indoor serious fire game. For this game, we describe the interactions of Emergency Responders (ER), including individual information (over-)load, and descriptions of content of communications. This approach therefore provides an effective way to learn about active teams, information flows, exchanged information, and overload. | ||||
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| Publisher | University of Agder (UiA) | Place of Publication | Kristiansand, Norway | Editor | L. Palen; M. Buscher; T. Comes; A. Hughes |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9788271177881 | Medium | |
| Track | Human Centred Design and Evaluation | Expedition | Conference | ISCRAM 2015 Conference Proceedings ? 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | yes | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 1221 | |||
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Vittorio Nespeca; Kenny Meesters; Tina Comes | ||||
| Title | Evaluating Platforms for Community Sense-making: Using the Case of the Kenyan Elections | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2018 | Publication | ISCRAM 2018 Conference Proceedings – 15th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | Iscram 2018 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 924-934 | ||
| Keywords | Sensemaking, community engagement, evaluation, requirements, resilience | ||||
| Abstract | The profusion of information technology has created new possibilities for local communities to self-organize and respond to disruptive events. Along with the opportunities, there is also a series of challenges that need to be addressed in order to improve societal resilience. One of these challenges is to make sense of the continuous stream of information to create a coherent understanding and improve coordination. The research presented in this paper focuses on the socio-technical requirements of IT platforms that support sense-making and coordination. Using a comprehensive evaluation exercise based on real data from the 2017 Kenyan elections, we examine the development, workflows and use of this shared situational awareness in a group decision making process. In this manner, we identify requirements for resilience platforms and identify further research directions. | ||||
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| Publisher | Rochester Institute of Technology | Place of Publication | Rochester, NY (USA) | Editor | Kees Boersma; Brian Tomaszeski |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 978-0-692-12760-5 | Medium | |
| Track | Designing for Resilience | Expedition | Conference | ISCRAM 2018 Conference Proceedings - 15th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 2164 | |||
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Ylenia Casali; Nazli Yonca Aydin; Tina Comes | ||||
| Title | Zooming into Socio-economic Inequalities: Using Urban Analytics to Track Vulnerabilities – A Case Study of Helsinki | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | ISCRAM 2021 Conference Proceedings – 18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | Iscram 2021 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 1028-1041 | ||
| Keywords | inequality, socio-economic patterns, vulnerability, PCA, GIS, urban analytics, Helsinki | ||||
| Abstract | The Covid19 crisis has highlighted once more that socio-economic inequalities are a main driver of vulnerability. Especially in densely populated urban areas, however, these inequalities can drastically change even within neighbourhoods. To better prepare for urban crises, more granular techniques are needed to assess these vulnerabilities, and identify the main drivers that exacerbate inequality. Machine learning techniques enable us to extract this information from spatially geo-located datasets. In this paper, we present a prototypical study on how Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to analyse the distribution of labour and residential characteristics in the urban area of Helsinki, Finland. The main goals are twofold: 1) identify patterns of socio-economic activities, and 2) study spatial inequalities. Our analyses use a grid of 250x250 meters that covers the whole city of Helsinki, thereby providing a higher granularity than the neighbourhood-scale. The study yields four main findings. First, the descriptive statistical analysis detects inequalities in the labour and residential distributions. Second, relationships between the socio-economic variables exist in the geographic space. Third, the first two Principal Components (PCs) can extract most of the information about the socio-economic dataset. Fourth, the spatial analyses of the PCs identify differences between the Eastern and Western areas of Helsinki, which persist since the 1990s. Future studies will include further datasets related to the distribution of urban services and socio-technical indicators. | ||||
| Address | TU Delft; TU Delft; TU Delft | ||||
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| Publisher | Virginia Tech | Place of Publication | Blacksburg, VA (USA) | Editor | Anouck Adrot; Rob Grace; Kathleen Moore; Christopher W. Zobel |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 978-1-949373-61-5 | ISBN | Medium | ||
| Track | Other | Expedition | Conference | 18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Y.Casali@tudelft.nl | Approved | no | ||
| Call Number | ISCRAM @ idladmin @ | Serial | 2394 | ||
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