Patterns of communication during full-scale emergency/disaster drills

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 575-589
Author(s):  
Simon A. Andrew, PhD ◽  
Vaswati Chatterjee, PhD ◽  
Kamesh Namuduri, PhD ◽  
Julie Winkler, PhD
Keyword(s):  
Municipal Government ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Communication Channels ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Fire Departments ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
Patterns Of Communication ◽  
Central Texas ◽  
Emergency Systems ◽  
Types Of Information

The motivation for developing, administering, and participating in full-scale disaster drills is multifold. Emergency drills not only test the capacity of emergency systems but also allow organizations to learn as well as improve processes and communication structures before disasters strike. They have been used as a platform to develop and maintain collaborative networks. This article examines the extent to which organizations collaborate with others during emergency/disaster drills. A social network analysis is employed to determine the patterns of communication and interorganizational networks during the planning and implementation of a full-scale emergency exercise. Specifically, we seek to understand the communication lines that stakeholders used to receive updated information, who they reached out to when standard communication channels were down, and what backup systems were in place. The research was conducted in a municipality located in north central Texas. This study was based on field observations and involved 14 face-to-face interviews with experienced public officials and first responders involved in a municipal government emergency drill/exercise. The interviews were administered after the 2017 full-scale emergency drill. Three major findings can be emphasized from this study. First, two types of organizations, namely, city fire departments and a university partaking in the exercise, played central role as a “bridge” between various organizations during the emergency drill. Second, the types of information considered important during the exercise can be categorized as strategic, procedural, and technical information. Finally, several back-up systems including ham radio, cellphones, internet back-up, and satellite were used to maintain communication channels.

Consultant Lobbyists and Public Officials: Selling Policy Expertise or Personal Connections in Canada?

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 340-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maxime Boucher ◽  
Christopher A Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Technical Information ◽  
Political Information ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
Public Office ◽  
Policy Sector ◽  
Actual Behaviour ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Personal Connections ◽  
Nuanced Understanding

Recent research suggests that there are two different types of lobbyists: those specializing in providing access to their personal connections with public office holders, and those specializing in a particular policy sector. This article advances this research by examining the actual behaviour of consultant lobbyists with data gathered from the Canadian Lobbyist Registry. Specifically, we probe two questions. First, using four indicators found within the literature, we investigate whether the behaviour of consultant lobbyists reflects the well-connected generalist or the issue specialist lobbyist. Second, we examine moving public office holders to see whether administrative officials – who make greater use of technical information – or politicians and partisan advisors – who are more interested in partisan/political information – are more likely to continue to be contacted by consultant lobbyists who contacted them in their previous position. Our results suggest that a more nuanced understanding of lobbying is required. While the majority of activities by consultant lobbyists are consistent with providing expertise to policymakers, a sizable minority of lobbyist activity is consistent with selling access to public office holders. Yet even here, our second analysis suggests that personal relationships may also involve the provision of expertise.

The role of the information department in an industrial research and development laboratory

1979 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Collette Jones
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Industrial Research ◽  
Market Place ◽  
Scientific And Technical Information ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Development Laboratory

The author examines some of the principal types of information required in industrial research and development, including market place information, scientific and technical information, patents, legislation, and technu-commercial information. Practical aspects of the organization of a service to meet these requirements are discussed in the second half of the paper.

scholarly journals Increasing the efficiency of information transmission in communication channels

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 1306
Author(s):  
Bohdan Zhurakovskyi ◽  
Juliy Boiko ◽  
Vladymir Druzhynin ◽  
Irina Zeniv ◽  
Oleksander Eromenko
Keyword(s):  
Data Transmission ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Communication Channels ◽  
Information Flows ◽  
Compression Algorithms ◽  
Practical Research ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Combined Data

<span lang="EN-US">This paper discusses compression methods focused on data transmission over communication channels. The characteristics of different algorithms for different types of incoming data are analyzed. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the speed of operation of each of the compression algorithms for different types of information and different compression parameters, on the basis of the obtained results to make recommendations for the application of compression methods in systems critical to the performance of the algorithm. Based on the results of the analysis, the methods of compression that can be used in communication channels are selected: LZW, LZH, Vitter and matrix. The practical research of the selected methods on different information flows (text, graphics, measurement data, combined data) was carried out, their comparative analysis was performed. Research has highlighted compression methods that give the most optimal results in each case. Comparative evaluation of algorithms for different parameters is made, the possibility of data compression implementation in systems running in real time is analyzed. Based on the results of the study, recommendations are made for the application of particular compression methods in specific conditions.</span>

But Do They Want Us in “Their” World?

2012 ◽  
pp. 1353-1369
Author(s):  
Tim Brown ◽  
Amanda Groff
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Mobile Communication ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Communication Channels ◽  
Course Management Systems ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Academic Information ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Personal Media

The growth of social media and mobile communication provides educators with an opportunity to transmit course-related information to students in new ways. But are students willing to accept course information through those channels, typically seen as “fun” and “social?” The study in this chapter examines the reasons that students use different types of personal media and how appropriate certain types of communication channels are for academic information. Results show that students prefer to get their academic information through “official” channels, such as email and course management systems. However, they are willing to accept certain types of information through social channels (mobile devices, social networking), as long as they do not have to share personal information.

But Do They Want Us in “Their” World?

2011 ◽  
pp. 49-65
Author(s):  
Tim Brown ◽  
Amanda Groff
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Mobile Communication ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Communication Channels ◽  
Course Management Systems ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Academic Information ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Personal Media

The growth of social media and mobile communication provides educators with an opportunity to transmit course-related information to students in new ways. But are students willing to accept course information through those channels, typically seen as “fun” and “social?” The study in this chapter examines the reasons that students use different types of personal media and how appropriate certain types of communication channels are for academic information. Results show that students prefer to get their academic information through “official” channels, such as email and course management systems. However, they are willing to accept certain types of information through social channels (mobile devices, social networking), as long as they do not have to share personal information.

@Houstonpolice: an exploratory case of Twitter during Hurricane Harvey

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (7) ◽  
pp. 1334-1351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seungwon Yang ◽  
Brenton Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Police Department ◽  
Fire Departments ◽  
Eigenvector Centrality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Media Networks ◽  
Word Clouds ◽  
Personal Accounts ◽  
Types Of Information

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the Houston Police Department (HPD)’s public engagement efforts using Twitter during Hurricane Harvey, which was a large-scale urban crisis event. Design/methodology/approach This study harvested a corpus of over 13,000 tweets using Twitter’s streaming API, across three phases of the Hurricane Harvey event: preparedness, response and recovery. Both text and social network analysis (SNA) techniques were employed including word clouds, n-gram analysis and eigenvector centrality to analyze data. Findings Findings indicate that departmental tweets coalesced around topics of protocol, reassurance and community resilience. Twitter accounts of governmental agencies, such as regional police departments, local fire departments, municipal offices, and the personal accounts of city’s police and fire chiefs were the most influential actors during the period under review, and Twitter was leveraged as de facto a 9-1-1 dispatch. Practical implications Emergency management agencies should consider adopting a three-phase strategy to improve communication and narrowcast specific types of information corresponding to relevant periods of a crisis episode. Originality/value Previous studies on police agencies and social media have largely overlooked discrete periods, or phases, in crisis events. To address this gap, the current study leveraged text and SNA to investigate Twitter communications between HPD and the public. This analysis advances understanding of information flows on law enforcement social media networks during crisis and emergency events.

scholarly journals A aplicabilidade do ICMS ecológico nos municípios paranaenses

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Joelma Leopoldino Aguirre ◽  
Vilma Aparecida de Moraes Nogueira ◽  
Paulinho Rene Stefanello ◽  
Alexandre Machado Fernandes ◽  
Frederico Fonseca da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Municipal Government ◽  
Water Source ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
Environmental Preservation ◽  
Public Supply ◽  
Annual Budget ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Public Politics

The ICMS-e is an important instrument of public politics focused to environment, compensating financially cities of Parana state (Brazil) that have in their territory Environmental Preservation Areas and / or Water Source Public Supply. The general purpose of this study was verifying the applicability of resources in the municipalities benefit from income derived from the ICMS in the State of Paraná. The methodology is based on bibliographic and documentary review and interviews with state and local public officials, fiscal and environmental areas. It was found through research low percentage of application of ICMS-e on actions focused at environmental preservation, even in municipalities highly dependent of this source of revenue for your maintenance. It is suggested environmental education and awareness of the municipal government with the inclusion in the Budget Guidelines Law (LDO) and Annual Budget Law (LOA) of significant and sufficient part of the resources generated by the environment programs and effective actions for the preservation and environmental maintenance.

scholarly journals On the Issue of Administrative Liability for Split Purchases

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Voroshilov ◽  
Vyacheslav Tishchenko
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Municipal Government ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Government Procurement ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
Administrative Action ◽  
Administrative Practice ◽  
Points Of View

The authors of the article investigate the law enforcement practice of instituting administrative action against public officials who act as purchasers for splitting in federal and municipal government procurement. The legal framework that regulates relations, concerning the choice of procurement modalities, is analyzed. Different points of view on the notion and features of artificial splitting in procurement, formulated in scientific literature, are presented. On the basis of their analysis and taking into account the judicial and administrative practice that is being formed, the features are proposed that are the most representative of the essence of artificial splitting in procurement. According to the results of their research, the authors come to the conclusion about legitimacy of artificial splitting in procurement and illegality of instituting administrative action against purchasers from the perspective of the regulatory framework in place, and also about the necessity of changing both regulatory and protective provisions of legislation in order to exclude artificial splitting from the procurement practice of purchasers.

Information support of scientific research: legal aspect

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hres O.M. ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Legal Aspect ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Legal Regime ◽  
Technical Literature ◽  
Scientific And Technical Information ◽  
Concept Of Information ◽  
Types Of Information

The article considers the concept of «information», its interpretation and definition by both scientists and the Law of Ukraine «On Information». The main principles of information relations are presented. The main directions of the state information policy are noted. The key types of information are covered. Definition and legal regime of scientific and technical information are presented. It is indicated that scientific and technical information covers the results obtained in the process of scientific and research, research and development, design and technological, production and public activities, recorded in a form that ensures their reproduction, use and dissemination. It is stressed the need to expand the direction of information development, not limiting this area only by technical component of scientific activity and ignoring the humanitarian direction, because the information concerning scientific activity in general, including in the humanities, in the sphere of social sciences and in other scientific spheres is left out of consideration. It is noted that the main base of the scientific and technical information is formed with information resources, which are a systematic collection of scientific and technical literature and documents (books, brochures, periodicals, patent and design documentation, industrial catalogs, deposited manuscripts, scientific and research reports) fixed on papers or other storages. The main types of information activities and areas of information are given. The importance of information support in conducting scientific research is indicated and the search for the necessary information is of great significance for the effective conduct of scientific research, as the researcher spends about 50 % of his time on the process of finding information. The importance of the information for humanity is highlighted. Keywords: information, information support, science, scientific researches

Ebola-Related Health Information Wanted and Obtained by Nurses and Public Health Department Employees: Effects of Formal and Informal Communication Channels

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Xie ◽  
Le (Betty) Zhou ◽  
Linda H. Yoder ◽  
Karen E. Johnson ◽  
Alexandra Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Communication Channel ◽  
Communication Channels ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Public Health Department ◽  
Health Departments ◽  
Public Health Departments ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Types Of Information

ABSTRACTObjectives:The aim of this study was to (1) understand types and amounts of Ebola-related information that health organization employees wanted and obtained through formal, informal, internal, and external organizational communication channels; (2) determine potential discrepancies between information wanted and obtained; and (3) investigate how organizational structure might affect information wanted and obtained through these communication channels.Methods:Primary data were collected from 526 health workers in 9 hospitals and 13 public health departments in Texas from June to November 2015. Survey data were collected for 7 types of Ebola-related information health organization employees wanted and obtained through various types of organizational communication channels. Descriptive statistical analyses, mixed design analysis of variance, regression analyses, and multilevel analyses were used to analyze the data.Results:Hospital employees (mostly nurses in our sample) received more self-care information than they wanted from every communication channel. However, they received less about all other types of information than they wanted from every communication channel separately and combined. Public health department employees wanted more information than they received from every communication channel separately and combined for all 7 types of information.Conclusions:Discrepancies existed between the types of Ebola-related information wanted and obtained by employees of hospitals and public health departments.

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