Agile Software Development for Housing Reconstruction: The 2017 Earthquake case in Mexico

On September 19, 2017 an earthquake occurred in Mexico with epicenter in the limits of the states of Puebla and Morelos. It had a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale. 31,090 homes were affected, of which 1659 with total damage. In order to attend to the contingency, the government of Morelos formed an inter-institutional committee in the first hours to carry out an initial diagnosis of the damage and to provide emergency services. This article presents a case study and lessons learned from the software engineering support for the development of a data-driven platform in the various phases of contingency response: census of damaged homes, identification of aid beneficiaries, determination of aid packages according to a damage assessment, logistics and follow-up of aid package delivery, data-driven decision making, and a public portal for open data and budget transparency. KEYWORDS

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Where Is My Crop? Data-Driven Initiatives to Support Integrated Multi-Stakeholder Agricultural Decisions

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems ◽

10.3389/fsufs.2021.737528 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

Author(s):

Robert Andrade ◽

Sergio Urioste ◽

Tatiana Rivera ◽

Benjamin Schiek ◽

Fridah Nyakundi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Open Data ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Data Driven ◽

Economic Systems ◽

Full Potential ◽

Data Generation ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Advance Research ◽

Multi Stakeholder

Globally, there has been an explosion of data generation in agriculture. With such a deluge of data available, it has become essential to create solutions that organize, analyze, and visualize it to gain actionable insights, which can guide farmers, scientists, or policy makers to take better decisions that lead to transformative actions for agriculture. There is a plethora of digital innovations in agriculture that implement big data techniques to harness solutions from large amounts of data, however, there is also a significant gap in access to these innovations among stakeholders of the value chains, with smallholder's farmers facing higher risks. Open data platforms have emerged as an important source of information for this group of producers but are still far from reaching their full potential. While the growing number of such initiatives has improved the availability and reach of data, it has also made the collection and processing of this information more difficult, widening the gap between those who can process and interpret this information and those who cannot. The Crop Observatories are presented in this article as an initiative that aims to harmonize large amounts of crop-specific data from various open access sources to build relevant indicators for decision making. Observatories are being developed for rice, cassava, beans, plantain and banana, and tropical forages, containing information on production, prices, policies, breeding, agronomy, and socioeconomic variables of interest. The Observatories are expected to become a lighthouse that attracts multi-stakeholders to avoid “not see the forest for the trees” and to advance research and strengthen crop economic systems. The process of developing the Observatories, as well as the methods for data collection, analysis, and display, is described. The main results obtained by the recently launched Rice Observatory (www.riceobservatory.org), and the about to be launched Cassava Observatory are presented, contextualizing their potential use and importance for multi-stakeholders of both crops. The article concludes with a list of lessons learned and next steps for the Observatories, which are also expected to guide the development of similar initiatives. Observatories, beyond presenting themselves as an alternative for improving data-driven decision making, can become platforms for collaboration on data issues and digital innovations within each sector.

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Interpreting Open- and Closed-Loop Transfer Relations Between Cardiorespiratory Parameters: Lessons Learned from a Computer Model of Beat-to-Beat Cardiovascular Regulation

Methods of Information in Medicine ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1636866 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 36 (04/05) ◽

pp. 237-240

Author(s):

P. Hammer ◽

D. Litvack ◽

J. P. Saul

Keyword(s):

Computer Model ◽

Closed Loop ◽

Computer Models ◽

Cardiovascular Regulation ◽

Cardiovascular Control ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Multiple Systems ◽

Response Characteristics ◽

Similarities And Differences

Abstract:A computer model of cardiovascular control has been developed based on the response characteristics of cardiovascular control components derived from experiments in animals and humans. Results from the model were compared to those obtained experimentally in humans, and the similarities and differences were used to identify both the strengths and inadequacies of the concepts used to form the model. Findings were confirmatory of some concepts but contrary to some which are firmly held in the literature, indicating that understanding the complexity of cardiovascular control probably requires a combination of experiments and computer models which integrate multiple systems and allow for determination of sufficiency and necessity.

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PERANAN INSPEKTORAT KABUPATENSUMENEP DALAM MENCEGAH DAN MENDETEKSI FRAUD DI DINAS PENDIDIKAN SUMENEP

PERFORMANCE Jurnal Bisnis & Akuntansi ◽

10.24929/feb.v5i1.126 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Astri Furqani ◽

Hafidhah .

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Asset Management ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Research Data ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Primary Data ◽

The Government

In this era, a lot of activities that can not be separated from the practice of cheating or fraud , no exception In the government . Inspektorat Sumenep is the leading institution of internal Local Government in preventing and detecting fraud in the Local Government appropiate Perbup Sumenep No. 29 of 2008 . Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep need attention on the issue . This is due to Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep an agency with the largest number of assets and managing large budgets . These conditions led to the formulation of the problem is How Inspektorat Sumenep role in preventing and detecting fraud in Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep. This study used a qualitative approach in which the focus of this study is Inspektorat role in preventing and detecting fraud at Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep . Primary data obtained by direct interviews with the parties directly related to the determination of the source of research data in a qualitative study using nonprobability sampling . The sampling technique used was purposive sampling . The conclusion of this study, role of the Inspektorat Sumenep in the prevention of fraud in Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep still not maximal . This is due to Inspektorat Sumenep not supervise from the planning / budgeting and not optimal in overseeing and assisting the implementation of the SPIP as an instrument of fraud prevention in Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep . The role of Inspektorat Sumenep in the detection of fraud in Dinas Pendidikan Sumenep done by conducting an audit of financial and asset management in each financial year.Keywords: fraud, government, inspektorat.

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The Validity of Rector�s Circular Letter on the Covid-19 Pandemic

UNIFIKASI Jurnal Ilmu Hukum ◽

10.25134/unifikasi.v7i1.2765 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 126 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fradhana Putra Disantara

Keyword(s):

Legal Theory ◽

Legal Issues ◽

State Universities ◽

Ministry Of Education ◽

Conceptual Approach ◽

State Of Emergency ◽

Circular Letter ◽

The Status ◽

The Government

This study aims to analyze the relevance of the �health emergency� status to the existing legal theory and condition as well as to identify the validity of the Circular Letter of the Rector of State Universities. To this end, this study applied the statute and conceptual approach. The study was conducted by inventorying primary and secondary legal materials to obtain a proper and critical review of the legal issues under study. The results showed that the determination of the �health emergency� status by the government was inappropriate due to the uncertainty of the regulations issued by the government to determine the current condition. Thus, the status of the COVID-19 pandemic is a �legal emergency� status. Further, the Rector�s policy through the Circular Letter is valid judicially, sociologically, and philosophically. The determination of the �legal emergency� status can be done by issuing a Perppu without a �state of emergency� from the President. Finally, it is suggested to firstly get an approval from the Ministry of Education and Culture regarding the issuance of the Rector�s Circular Letter. Besides, further study is needed as this study was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.�Keabsahan Surat Edaran Rektor Perguruan Tinggi dalam Pandemi Covid-19Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa relevansi status �darurat kesehatan� dengan teori hukum dan kondisi yang ada dan keabsahan atas Surat Edaran Rektor Perguruan Tinggi Negeri. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah statute approach dan conseptual approach. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menginventarisasi bahan hukum primer dan sekunder, guna mendapatkan kajian yang seyogianya dan telaah kritis terkait isu hukum. Hasil penelitian menyatakan penetapan status darurat kesehatan oleh pemerintah kurang tepat, dikarenakan tidak menentu-nya peraturan yang dikeluarkan oleh pemerintah untuk menetapkan kondisi saat ini. Sehingga, status pandemi COVID-19 merupakan status darurat hukum. Kebijakan rektor melalui Surat Edaran adalah absah secara aspek yuridis, sosiologis, dan filosofis. Penetapan darurat hukum cukup dilakukan dengan menerbitkan Perppu tanpa pernyataan darurat dari Presiden. Saran peneliti adalah di perlukan persetujuan pada Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan terkait terbitnya Surat Edaran Rektor, dan dibutuhkan penelitian lebih lanjut dikarenakan penelitian ini dilakukan pada masa COVID-19 yang bersifat temporal.�

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REGULATION URGENCY CONCERNING ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTION GUIDELINES IN SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Jurnal Pembaharuan Hukum ◽

10.26532/jph.v6i3.9531 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Rakhmat Bowo Suharto

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Welfare State ◽

Spatial Planning ◽

Legal Protection ◽

Spatial Development ◽

Administrative Sanction ◽

The Government ◽

The Welfare State

The spatial development can be supported by sustainable development, efforts are needed to divert space through the imposition of sanctions on administration in the spatial field. In the context of a legal state, sanctions must be taken while ensuring their legality in order to provide legal protection for citizens. The problem is, the construction of administrative regulations in Law No. 26 of 2007 and PP No. 15 of 2010 contains several weaknesses so that it is not enough to provide clear arrangements for administrative officials who impose sanctions. For this reason, an administration is required which requires administrative officials to request administrative approval in the spatial planning sector. The success of the regulation requires that it is the foundation of the welfare state principle which demands the government to activate people's welfare. 15 of 2010, the main things that need to be regulated therein should include (1) the mechanism of imposing sanctions: (2) determination of the type and burden of sanctions; and (3) legal protection and supervision by the region.

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The Evolution of City-as-a-Platform: Smart Urban Development Governance with Collective Knowledge-Based Platform Urbanism

Land ◽

10.3390/land10010033 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 33

Author(s):

Palmyra Repette ◽

Jamile Sabatini-Marques ◽

Tan Yigitcanlar ◽

Denilson Sell ◽

Eduardo Costa

Keyword(s):

Urban Development ◽

Social Economic ◽

Local Governance ◽

Open Data ◽

Journal Articles ◽

Collective Knowledge ◽

Digital Revolution ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

The Government ◽

The City

Since the advent of the second digital revolution, the exponential advancement of technology is shaping a world with new social, economic, political, technological, and legal circumstances. The consequential disruptions force governments and societies to seek ways for their cities to become more humane, ethical, inclusive, intelligent, and sustainable. In recent years, the concept of City-as-a-Platform was coined with the hope of providing an innovative approach for addressing the aforementioned disruptions. Today, this concept is rapidly gaining popularity, as more and more platform thinking applications become available to the city context—so-called platform urbanism. These platforms used for identifying and addressing various urbanization problems with the assistance of open data, participatory innovation opportunity, and collective knowledge. With these developments in mind, this study aims to tackle the question of “How can platform urbanism support local governance efforts in the development of smarter cities?” Through an integrative review of journal articles published during the last decade, the evolution of City-as-a-Platform was analyzed. The findings revealed the prospects and constraints for the realization of transformative and disruptive impacts on the government and society through the platform urbanism, along with disclosing the opportunities and challenges for smarter urban development governance with collective knowledge through platform urbanism.

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Fish Price Determination Around Lake Victoria, Tanzania: Analysis of Factors Affecting Fish Landing Price

Global Business Review ◽

10.1177/0972150918811509 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 348-363

Author(s):

Damian Boniface Sambuo ◽

Stephen Kirama ◽

Kitala Malamsha

Keyword(s):

Lake Victoria ◽

Regulatory Body ◽

Price Determination ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Fish Market ◽

Fishery Policy ◽

The Government ◽

And Performance

Determination of fish landing price is important, as the same contributes to the structure, conduct and performance of the fish market in Lake Victoria. Determination of relevant landing price is a gap to console between fishermen, agents (middlemen), processors and the government. The main objective of this study was therefore to examine fish price determination. Specifically, to examine the methods for fish price determination and analyse factors that affect fish landing price in Lake Victoria, a cross-sectional design was employed, and 300 respondents were randomly selected from two district councils, namely, Sengerema and Buchosa. Both qualitative and quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis. Findings show that landing price is determined through formal negotiation with processors, consultation with other traders, informal negotiation with buyers and Beach Management Unit (BMU). The study concluded that these are the common methods used to determine landing prices. Also, distance from fishing to onshore landing centres, market information channels, age and experiences of the fishermen are the factors significantly found affecting landing price. It is recommended that the mechanism for setting up fishery price, fish market structure, fishery information and the formation of fishery regulatory body needs fishery policy and sector reforms that mark the determination of fish landing price.

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DaLiF: a data lifecycle framework for data-driven governments

Journal Of Big Data ◽

10.1186/s40537-021-00481-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah ◽

Vassilios Peristeras ◽

Ioannis Magnisalis

Keyword(s):

Big Data ◽

Data Management ◽

Good Governance ◽

Business Community ◽

Data Driven ◽

Governmental Organizations ◽

Data Lifecycle ◽

The Government ◽

Data Ecosystem ◽

Governance Transparency

AbstractThe public sector, private firms, business community, and civil society are generating data that is high in volume, veracity, velocity and comes from a diversity of sources. This kind of data is known as big data. Public Administrations (PAs) pursue big data as “new oil” and implement data-centric policies to transform data into knowledge, to promote good governance, transparency, innovative digital services, and citizens’ engagement in public policy. From the above, the Government Big Data Ecosystem (GBDE) emerges. Managing big data throughout its lifecycle becomes a challenging task for governmental organizations. Despite the vast interest in this ecosystem, appropriate big data management is still a challenge. This study intends to fill the above-mentioned gap by proposing a data lifecycle framework for data-driven governments. Through a Systematic Literature Review, we identified and analysed 76 data lifecycles models to propose a data lifecycle framework for data-driven governments (DaliF). In this way, we contribute to the ongoing discussion around big data management, which attracts researchers’ and practitioners’ interest.

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