Geospatial Influence in Science Mapping

2018 ◽  
pp. 3473-3483
Author(s):  
Carlos Granell-Canut ◽  
Estefanía Aguilar-Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Science Mapping ◽  
Geospatial Information ◽  
Geospatial Technology ◽  
Geospatial Mapping

The chapter aims at drawing attention to the possibilities that geospatial technologies can bring to science mapping. In what follows, the chapter briefly distinguishes the notion of mapping between the Geospatial Information Science (GIScience) and Librarianship and Information Science (LIS). Afterwards, an overview about recent initiatives and research work relative to (geospatial) mapping of science is presented. Based on these examples, opportunities and challenges of applying geospatial technology to science mapping are discussed. Finally, based on relevant while evolving geospatial technologies, next steps for increasing up the influence of geospatial technology in science mapping are pointed out.

Geospatial Influence in Science Mapping

2019 ◽  
pp. 349-361
Author(s):  
Carlos Granell-Canut ◽  
Estefanía Aguilar-Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Science Mapping ◽  
Geospatial Information ◽  
Geospatial Technology ◽  
Geospatial Mapping

The chapter aims at drawing attention to the possibilities that geospatial technologies can bring to science mapping. The chapter briefly distinguishes the notion of mapping between the geospatial information science (GIScience) and librarianship and information science (LIS). Afterwards, an overview of recent initiatives and research work relative to (geospatial) mapping of science is presented. Based on these examples, opportunities and challenges of applying geospatial technology to science mapping are discussed. Finally, based on relevant while evolving geospatial technologies, the next steps for increasing the influence of geospatial technology in science mapping are pointed out.

scholarly journals Map Usage on Smartphones and Acquisition of Spatial Knowledge

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Noriko Shingaki
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Dimensional Space ◽  
Cognitive Maps ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Spatial Knowledge ◽  
Geospatial Information ◽  
Small Areas ◽  
Spatial Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
First Time ◽  
Research Domain

<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> The study of spatial cognition has been one of important research domain for geographic information science. Recently our circumstance to acquire geographic information have been changed (e. g. Wakabayashi, Itoh, &amp; Nagami, 2011), so It is important to clarify the influence of the environmental change in the acquisition of spatial knowledge.</p><p>In this study we revealed relationships between the tendency to use geospatial information on smartphones and the acquisition of spatial knowledge. Currently, most people own smartphones and obtain transit information from them, such as train transit planners and Google maps, when they visit a place for the first time. The usage of geospatial information on smartphones significantly affects the accuracy of cognitive maps. Maps, including train route maps, present locational information widely, in a two-dimensional space; thus, users can understand the relationships among locations over a wide area. In contrast, the small displays of smartphones permit the concurrent viewing of only small areas of geospatial information. Locational information, such as the results of transportation planner applications, are typically described in a one-dimensional space, from start point to goal point.</p><p>Little is known regarding the effect of accessing geospatial information through smartphones on cognitive maps. The purpose of this study was to determine how people obtain locational information and how the experience of accessing locational information through smartphones affects the acquisition spatial knowledge regarding locations of places. To understand this spatial knowledge acquisition, we conducted two experiments.</p>

scholarly journals Geospatial Information Technology for Information Management and Dissemination

2021 ◽  
pp. 251-267
Author(s):  
Sudip Pradhan ◽  
Birendra Bajracharya ◽  
Kiran Shakya ◽  
Bikram Shakya
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information System ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Earth Observation ◽  
Location Based Services ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Geospatial Information ◽  
Integrate Data

AbstractOver the last few decades, the development of geospatial technologies has converged with a variety of formal information technology disciplines (Zwartjes in Eur J Geogr 9(4):138–151, 2018; Jackson and Schell in Directions Magazine, 2009). The rapidly growing location-based services seamlessly integrate data and technologies from Earth observation (EO), Geographic Information System (GIS), Geographic Position System (GPS), and wireless and mobile communications (Huang et al. in J Location Based Servi 12(2):63–93, 2018).

Geospatial Technology-Based E-Government Design for Environmental Protection and Emergency Response

2014 ◽  
pp. 157-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianxing Cai
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Emergency Situation ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Geospatial Technology ◽  
Response Planning ◽  
Operational Information ◽  
Fast Development ◽  
Spatio Temporal

Fast development of geospatial technologies has made it possible to integrate existing user operational information and value-added services in a single harmonized infrastructure. This has made it possible to utilize geospatial technologies in the e-Government context. The emerging technologies have made it possible for natural disaster monitoring and mitigation for early warning in order for effective actions under emergency situation, such as natural disaster and chemical accident, to be taken. Natural disasters may include fires, explosions, leakages, or releases of toxic or hazardous materials that can cause people illness, injury, disability, or death. With emerging geospatial technology capabilities and applications such as Google Earth, GIS, and GPS, computer modeling and simulation can provide the inverse identification of emission profile and location. The modeling result can further present the forward prediction of the likely impact of any disaster event. Therefore, the community can acquire the situation in time to form spontaneous emergency response planning, which will also help the other stakeholders such as government and responsible community team. This modeling tool can form a virtual e-Government solution requisite for effective monitoring and mitigation. This chapter highlights the current research trends and future prospects with regards to integrating technologies for managing spatio-temporal information with e-Government conceptualization.

Geospatial Technology-Based E-Government Design for Environmental Protection and Emergency Response

2016 ◽  
pp. 988-1017
Author(s):  
Tianxing Cai
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Emergency Situation ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Geospatial Technology ◽  
Response Planning ◽  
Operational Information ◽  
Fast Development ◽  
Spatio Temporal

Fast development of geospatial technologies has made it possible to integrate existing user operational information and value-added services in a single harmonized infrastructure. This has made it possible to utilize geospatial technologies in the e-Government context. The emerging technologies have made it possible for natural disaster monitoring and mitigation for early warning in order for effective actions under emergency situation, such as natural disaster and chemical accident, to be taken. Natural disasters may include fires, explosions, leakages, or releases of toxic or hazardous materials that can cause people illness, injury, disability, or death. With emerging geospatial technology capabilities and applications such as Google Earth, GIS, and GPS, computer modeling and simulation can provide the inverse identification of emission profile and location. The modeling result can further present the forward prediction of the likely impact of any disaster event. Therefore, the community can acquire the situation in time to form spontaneous emergency response planning, which will also help the other stakeholders such as government and responsible community team. This modeling tool can form a virtual e-Government solution requisite for effective monitoring and mitigation. This chapter highlights the current research trends and future prospects with regards to integrating technologies for managing spatio-temporal information with e-Government conceptualization.

Geospatial Technology Curriculum Development

2016 ◽  
pp. 589-598
Author(s):  
Lara M. P. Bryant
Keyword(s):  
New Hampshire ◽  
Technology Skills ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Pilot Testing ◽  
Geospatial Technology ◽  
Final Project ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Inquiry Method ◽  
K 12 ◽  
To Receive

The final project for students enrolled in Geospatial Technologies for the K-12 Classroom (GEOG 321) is the development of a lesson for their future classroom. An obstacle to implementing geospatial technologies in public classrooms is lack of relevant curriculum and data. After reviewing the limited existing curriculum, students design age-appropriate lessons for possible publication on the New Hampshire Geographic Alliance website. The objectives for this final project were: 1) students will determine age-appropriate skills that utilize geospatial technologies to support instruction in their intended discipline, 2) students will demonstrate the appropriate skills needed to design feasible lessons for the K-12 classroom, 3) students can integrate geospatial technology skills into a variety of disciplines and age levels, and 4) students can employ the geographic inquiry method in their lessons. Students presented their lessons to peers and outside reviewers to receive feedback. The students had the option to submit their lessons to the New Hampshire Geographic Alliance for pilot testing and dissemination to help fill the need for relevant curriculum and data.

The Use of Geospatial Technology in Disaster Management

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Westlund
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Situational Awareness ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Management Activity ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Geospatial Technology ◽  
Gis And Remote Sensing ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

The daily use of geospatial technology, such as the global positioning system (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing (RS), is increasing. The use of geospatial technology in disaster management is a natural fit because almost every aspect of a disaster is referenced by location. This paper presents the results of a recent web-based survey of disaster management practitioners. Findings reveal that more than 60% of disaster management practitioners are currently using geospatial technology and 70% plan to use it in a future disaster management activity. However, the results indicate that most disaster management practitioners have a low level of knowledge of geospatial technology. The survey findings also show that geospatial technologies enhance situational awareness, cost is a major challenge for practitioners who would like to use them, and an opportunity exists for the academic community to engage with practitioners to help them raise their level of geospatial knowledge.

Biosurveillance and GIS: Application of Geospatial Information Science to Biological Defense

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen P. Linger ◽  
Michael J. Brown ◽  
Gerald E. Streit ◽  
Matthew A. Nelson ◽  
Michael D. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Geospatial Information ◽  
Gis Application

scholarly journals Use of Online Citation Tools by Students and Research Scholars of Department of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Margam Madhusudan
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Formal Training ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
Survey Results

This paper finds out the citation management and the needs of students of Department of Libary and Information Science, University of Delhi, and how online citation tools fit into their academic and research process. The results indicate that all the respondents are aware of online citation tools and using them occasionally. EasyBib was the popular online citation tool among respondents. The survey results show that most of the respondents learned the online citation tools through department’s website. The main purpose of using online citation tools was for their academic/research work. Most of the respondents were accessing online citation tools from the Delhi University Computer Centre. They had not received any formal training for creating online citations. Simplified and easy bibliography and automatic creation of references list are two major benefits of online citation tools. The most obvious impediment is that they have never used the online tools before. Meagre respondents wanted training in using online citation tools for creating efficient references. The findings of the study will not only help the Library and Information Science students about knowing what a citation is and understanding the concepts of citation styles and formatting, but also help citation-related competencies and skills in recognising citations and understanding their functions in research.

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