scholarly journals Distributing Authorship at a Localised Scale: Developing public engagement in sound mapping

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-264
Author(s):  
Conor McCafferty
Keyword(s):  
Public Engagement ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Field Recording ◽  
Expert User ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Participant Group ◽  
Sound Maps ◽  
Geospatial Mapping

Sound maps, particularly the web-based examples that have proliferated since the early 2000s, have proven compelling and valuable as means of conveying diverse perspectives of urban, rural and wilderness sound environments, while opening the creative process of mapping through field recording to non-expert user groups. As such, sound maps hold the promise of broad public engagement with everyday sonic experience and spatial typologies. Yet this straightforward participatory aim is prone to complication in terms of participatory frameworks and scale of analysis. Drawing on a catalogue of sound maps by the author, this article problematises the participatory norms of sound mapping and, in tandem, calls for a more nuanced approach to scale than typically seen to date in sound maps based on geospatial mapping APIs. A sound mapping workshop in Lisbon with a multidisciplinary participant group provided the opportunity to ‘re-prototype’ sound maps at the scale of a local neighbourhood using multimodal means of representation; the results highlighted questions of form, scale, representation, authorship and purpose in sound mapping and demonstrated its continuing potential as a participatory practice.

scholarly journals MAES_GR: A Web-Based, Spatially Enabled Field Survey Platform for the MAES Implementation in Greece

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 381
Author(s):  
Ioannis P. Kokkoris ◽  
Vasileios Kokkinos ◽  
Evangelos Michos ◽  
Rafail Kalogeropoulos ◽  
Marios Charalambides ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Field Survey ◽  
Ecosystem Restoration ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Field Recording ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Ecosystem Condition ◽  
Reducing Costs ◽  
Mobile Survey ◽  
Novel Algorithm

This study presents a standardized approach to collecting, registering, and reporting field-survey data for baseline MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services) information in Greece. This is accomplished through a web-based platform (MAES_GR) exclusively developed under the relevant, nation-wide LIFE-IP 4 NATURA project. Based on the European Commission’s guidance for ecosystem condition (EC) and ecosystem services (ES) MAES studies, we conceptualized and structured an online platform to support EC and ES assessments, integrating all relevant fields of information needed for registering EC and ES parameters. A novel algorithm calculating EC was also developed and it is available as an integral part of the platform. The use of the MAES_GR platform was evaluated during nationwide field surveys efforts, increasing time efficiency and reducing costs. Field recording of EC and ES pinpoint spatial priorities for ecosystem restoration, conservation and sustainable development. This work highlights that MAES implementation can be favored by the use of technology tools such as mobile survey platforms, developed according to scientific needs and policy guidelines. Such tools, apart from the data inventory phase, can be used for data analysis, synthesis and extraction, providing timely, standardized information suitable for reporting at the local, regional, national and European Union scale.

Process Mining to Analyze the Behaviour of Specific Users

2011 ◽  
pp. 1589-1597
Author(s):  
Laura Maruster
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Fast Diffusion ◽  
User Group ◽  
User Characteristics ◽  
Web Based ◽  
User Behaviour ◽  
Web Navigation ◽  
Navigational Patterns ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Low Performance

As the on-line services and Web-based information systems proliferate in many domains of activities, it has become increasingly important to model user behaviour and personalization, so that these systems will appropriately address user characteristics. In this sense, particular topics are addressed by research in humancomputer interaction (HCI), such as the discovering of user behaviour or navigation styles (Balajinath & Raghavan, 2001; Herder & Juvina, 2005; Juvina & Herder, 2005b; Mensalvas et al., 2003; Obendorf, et al., 2007), developing metrics involved in modelling and assessing web navigation (Herder, 2002; McEneany, 2001; Spiliopoulou & Pohle, 2001), and cognitive models for improving the redesign of information systems (Bollini, 2003; Ernst & Story, 2005; Juvina & Herder, 2005a; Juvina et al., 2005b; Lee & Lee, 2003). Various methods have been developed to model web navigation in case of generic users (Eirinaki &Vazirgiannis, 2003). The existence of systems and/or interfaces neglecting specific user groups results into low performance of these systems, which requires further redesign. By investigating navigational patterns of specific user groups, and combining with their specific characteristics, the (re)design of the systems can be made more effectively. In this chapter, farmers have been considered as a specific user group. However, the methodology discussed in this chapter can be used also in case of other specific user groups. Focusing on farmers as a specific IT user group, becomes an important research issue (Thysen, 2000). Farmers show a low rate of management software adoption (Alvarez & Nuthall, 2006). Different projects have been initiated to support farmers, to pursue their decision-making activities with the aid of Information Systems (see Fountas, Wulfsohn, Blackmore, Jacobsen, & Pederson, 2006; US North Central Research in Farm Information Systems, 2000). Kuhlmann & Brodersen (2001) and Hayman (2003) express their pessimism about the fast diffusion of complex information technology tools and decision support systems (DSS) among farmers. Various studies aimed to find factors that hamper adoption of DSSs in agriculture (Faber, Jorna, Van Haren, & Maruster, 2007; Kerr, 2004; Kuhlmann & Brodersen, 2001). Alvarez & Nuthall (2006) conclude that “software developers must work with farmers, both in design, and training and support, and the system must be configurable to suit a range of farmer characteristics”. Therefore, there seems to be a real need to personalize these systems, such that they address farmers’ characteristics. Personalization of website design that supports DSS systems, to incorporate user characteristics, enhances effectiveness and usage of these systems. “The goal of personalization is to provide users with what they want or need without requiring them to ask for it explicitly” (Mulvenna, Anand, & Buchner, 2000). The enhancement of website effectiveness is especially relevant in case a website offers access to underlying systems that aim to provide support and advice to its users. For instance, Jensen (2001) analyzed the usage of a web-based information system for variety selection in field crops. He compared four user groups by constructing measures based on logged information. This analysis reveals interesting similarities and differences in behaviour concerning the four groups. However, no insights could be given about the most typical sequence of behaviour/navigation patterns, such that it could support the redesign of the system.

Canonical modified phraseological units: Analysis of the paradox

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo A. Rodríguez Martín
Keyword(s):  
Creative Process ◽  
Cognitive Linguistics ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Dual Nature ◽  
Base Form ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
General Data ◽  
Linguistic Phenomenon

AbstractModification is a common linguistic phenomenon, particularly in genres like literature, journalism, and advertising, often going beyond the monolexical and being applied to phraseological units. Most often, phraseological modification is a creative process that does not survive the occasion it was created for, since it is strongly context-bound. However, sometimes the modified phraseological unit acquires a life of its own and successfully becomes another base form in the phrasicon. These special PUs challenge the boundaries of both canonicity and modification with their paradoxical status, not only because of their dual nature, but because of the questions they pose for phraseology research.This paper lists a few examples of phraseological units that fit the above definition, later to run a corpus-based analysis to determine how widespread their use is, how fixed they are in the phrasicon, and what chronological development they have had. The corpus section will be based on web-based corpora, given the pervasive nature of these units, and it will be illustrated with selected examples from a wide range of sources. Next, the general data will be discussed in terms of the different challenges these canonical modified PUs represent for future research on the field, particularly in the case of general phraseology, phraseography, and cognitive linguistics.

scholarly journals Seeing Climate Change: A Framework for Understanding Visualizations for Climate Adaptation

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 644
Author(s):  
Alexei Goudine ◽  
Robert Newell ◽  
Christopher Bone
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Climate Data ◽  
Expert User ◽  
Theoretical Inquiry ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Rapid Pace ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Effective Visualization

Climate change has resulted in the need for adaptation tools to provide stakeholders with the ability to respond to a broad range of potential impacts. Geovisualizations serve as powerful engagement tools due to their capacity in communicating complex climate data to various audiences. Studies have also shown a preference towards conveying climate data through geo-visual representations, to quickly present ideas rooted in geographical challenges and solutions. However, a rapid pace of technological advancements has paved the way for an abundance of geovisualization products that have eclipsed the necessary theoretical inquiry and knowledge required to establish effective visualization principles. This study addresses this research gap through a two-step process of (1) conducting a thorough review of the geovisualization for climate change literature, and (2) creating a conceptual framework that classifies existing geovisualization products into themes relating to visualization features, audiences, and the intended outcome or purpose of the visualization medium. The result is the Climate Visualizations for Adaptation Products (CVAP) framework, a tool for researchers and practitioners to use as a decision support system to discern an appropriate type of geovisualization product to implement within a specific use case or audience. Visualizations with more interactivity were favoured among expert user groups, to act as tools for knowledge discovery. This is contrary to the visualizations intended for communicating a known message to a user group, as those products often had a low level of interactivity associated with their use.

A Low-Cost Learning Object Repository for Egyptian Teachers

2013 ◽  
pp. 307-321
Author(s):  
Alaa Sadik
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Learning Object ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Object Repository ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Arabic Speaking ◽  
Quality Learning

Within the last five years, governments and education authorities worldwide have developed and implemented approaches to facilitate access to a wide range of quality digital resources and reduce the costs of production. This chapter reports on a study which invited school teachers and university academics in Egypt, as a developing and Arabic-speaking country, to cooperate in establishing a learning object repository to store, locate, and share quality learning objects for class teaching and e-learning programs. The proposed solution is originally a vendor hosted web-based groupware, file management, and sharing system that meets the basic criteria of instructional learning object repositories called eStudio. Motivators and inhibitors to using the repository, factors that determine locating, using, and sharing learning objects within the repository and their qualities are assessed to help in developing repositories that demonstrate an understanding of the existing needs and the work practices of Egyptian teachers and other user groups.

Assembling a geoscience information portal from pieces of the open source software jigsaw puzzle

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Fazio ◽  
Carsten Friedrich ◽  
Rini Angreani ◽  
Pavel Golodoniuc ◽  
John Hille ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Scientific Workflow ◽  
3D Display ◽  
Community Size ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Information Portal ◽  
Detailed Evaluation ◽  
Operational Criteria ◽  
Geospatial Mapping

<p>As open source geospatial mapping toolkits and platforms continue to develop and mature, the developers of web portals using these solutions need to regularly review and revaluate their technology choices in order to stay up to date and provide the best possible experience and functionality to their users. We are currently undergoing such a refresh with our AuScope Discovery Portal, Virtual Geophysics Laboratory, and the AuScope 3D Geological Models Portal. The task of deciding which solutions to utilise as part of the upgrade process is not to be underestimated. Our main evaluation criteria include the ability to support commonly used map layer formats and web service protocols, support for 3D display capabilities, community size and activity, ease of adding custom display and scientific workflow / processing widgets, cost and benefits of integration with existing components and maintainability into the future. We are beginning a journey to update and integrate our portals’ functionality and will outline the decision process and conclusions of our investigations as well as the detailed evaluation of web based geospatial solutions against our functional and operational criteria.</p>

scholarly journals StressDB: A Locally Installable Web-Based Relational Microarray Database Designed for Small User Communities

2002 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Madhusmita Mitra ◽  
Nigam Shah ◽  
Lukas Mueller ◽  
Scuth Pin ◽  
Nina Fedoroff
Keyword(s):  
Microarray Data ◽  
Database Management System ◽  
Biological Information ◽  
Web Browser ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Microarray Database ◽  
User Communities ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Technology Users ◽  
Relational Database Management

We have built a microarray database, StressDB, for management of microarray data from our studies on stress-modulated genes in Arabidopsis. StressDB provides small user groups with a locally installable web-based relational microarray database. It has a simple and intuitive architecture and has been designed for cDNA microarray technology users. StressDB uses Windows™2000 as the centralized database server with Oracle™8i as the relational database management system. It allows users to manage microarray data and data-related biological information over the Internet using a web browser. The source-code is currently available on request from the authors and will soon be made freely available for downloading from our website athttp://arastressdb.cac.psu.edu.

scholarly journals Sequence2Script: A Web-Based Tool for Translation of Pharmacogenetic Data Into Evidence-Based Prescribing Recommendations

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chad A. Bousman ◽  
Patrick Wu ◽  
Katherine J. Aitchison ◽  
Tony Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Clinical Report ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Laboratory Staff ◽  
Regulatory Standards ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
User Groups

Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing has emerged as an effective strategy for informing drug selection and dosing. This has led to an increase in the use of PGx testing in the clinic and has catalyzed the emergence of a burgeoning commercial PGx testing industry. However, not all PGx tests are equivalent in their approach to translating testing results into prescribing recommendations, due to an absence of regulatory standards. As such, those generating and using PGx data require tools for ensuring the prescribing recommendations they are provided align with current peer-reviewed PGx-based prescribing guidelines developed by expert groups or approved product labels. Herein, we present Sequence2Script (sequence2script.com), a simple, free, and transparent web-based tool to assist in the efficient translation of PGx testing results into evidence-based prescribing recommendations. The tool was designed with a wide-range of user groups (e.g., healthcare providers, laboratory staff, researchers) in mind. The tool supports 97 gene-drug pairs with evidence-based prescribing guidelines, allows users to adjust recommendations for concomitant inhibitors and inducers, and generates a clinical report summarizing the patient’s genotype, inferred phenotype, phenoconverted phenotype (if applicable), and corresponding prescribing recommendations. In this paper, we describe each of the tool’s features, provide use case examples, and discuss limitations of and future development plans for the tool. Although we recognize that Sequecnce2Script may not meet the needs of every user, the hope is that this novel tool will facilitate more standardized use of PGx testing results and reduce barriers to implementing these results into practice.

scholarly journals Identifying the Needs for a Web-Based Postpartum Platform Among Parents of Newborns and Health Care Professionals: Qualitative Focus Group Study

10.2196/16202 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. e16202
Author(s):  
Lyzette T Laureij ◽  
Leonieke J Breunis ◽  
Regine P M Steegers-Theunissen ◽  
Ageeth N Rosman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
Developmental Milestones ◽  
Web Based ◽  
User Groups ◽  
To Receive

Background During the turbulent postpartum period, there is an urgent need by parents for support and information regarding the care for their infant. In the Netherlands, professional support is provided during the first 8 days postpartum and for a maximum of 8 hours a day. This care is delivered by maternity care assistants (MCAs). Despite the availability of this extensive care, a majority of women prefer to make use of a lesser amount of postpartum care. After this period, access to care is less obvious. Where parents are automatically offered care in the first 8 days after birth, they must request care in the period thereafter. To compensate for a possible gap in information transfer, electronic health (eHealth) can be a valuable, easily accessible addition to regular care. Objective We explored the needs and preferred content by new parents and health care professionals of a web-based platform dedicated to the postpartum period and identified barriers and facilitators for using such a platform. Methods We conducted 3 semistructured focus groups among (1) parents of newborns, (2) MCAs, and (3) clinicians and administrators in maternity care. A topic list based on a framework designed for innovation processes was used. Thematic content analysis was applied. Results In the focus group for parents, 5 mothers and 1 male partner participated. A total of 6 MCAs participated in the second focus group. A total of 5 clinicians and 2 administrators—a member of a stakeholder party and a manager of a maternity care organization—participated in the third focus group. All user groups underlined that a platform focusing on the postpartum period was missing in current care, especially by parents experiencing a gap following the intensive care ending after the first week of childbirth. Parents indicated that they would perceive a postpartum platform as a proper source of reliable information on topics regarding breastfeeding, growth, and developmental milestones, but also as a tool to support them in seeking care with appropriate professionals. They also emphasized the need to receive personalized information and the opportunity to ask questions via the platform. MCAs acknowledged added value of providing additional information on topics that they address during the early postpartum period. MCAs as well as clinicians and administrators would guide parents to such a platform for additional support. All user groups experienced disadvantages of using an authentication procedure and filling out extra questionnaires to receive tailored information. Conclusions Our research shows that parents of newborns, MCAs, and clinicians and administrators foresee the additional value of a web-based postpartum platform for at least the whole postpartum period. The platform should be easily accessible and personalized. Content on the platform should contain information regarding breastfeeding, growth, and developmental milestones. A chat function with professionals could be considered as an option.

Systems of Co-Creation Artistic reflection

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Tanja Råman
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Hybrid System ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Feedback Session ◽  
Public Performance ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Audience Interaction ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Creative Team

Abstract This article is an artistic reflection of a research project called Please Switch On Your Mobile Phones (PSOYMP) that took place in three venues in Wales in 2014. The aim of PSOYMP was to develop new tools for audience interaction with on-stage dance, with the intention of developing new audiences. The project utilised an action research model to create a flexible choreographic and digital hybrid system that enabled the audience to collaborate in real time with the creative team–a choreographer, five dancers, a digital artist and a technologist–using mobile phones and tablets. The project resulted in the creation of an hour-long performance event. This was developed through three stages that included a week-long residency in each stage and a public performance event with a feedback session at the end of each residency. The final event was streamed live via YouTube and a web-based application, which allowed the online audience to participate in the event and to collaborate with the creative team in a similar way to the in-house audience. This article focusses on the creative process and discusses the nature and the development of the collaboration between the creative team and the audience.

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