scholarly journals Data expansion: the potential of grey literature for understanding floods

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 11049-11092 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Uhlemann ◽  
R. Bertelmann ◽  
B. Merz
Keyword(s):  
Flood Risk ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Scientific Practice ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Extensive Coverage ◽  
Building Process ◽  
Specific Analysis ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Data Expansion

Abstract. Sophisticated methods have been developed and become standard in analysing floods as well as for assessing the flood risk. However, increasingly critique of the current standards and scientific practice can be found both in the flood hydrology community as well as in the risk community who argue that the considerable amount of information already available on natural disasters has not been adequately deployed and brought to effective use. We describe this phenomenon as a failure to synthesize knowledge that results from barriers and ignorance in awareness, use and management of the entire spectrum of relevant content, that is, data, information and knowledge. In this paper we argue that the scientific community in flood risk research ignores event specific analysis and documentations as another source of data. We present results from a systematic search that includes an intensive study on sources and ways of information dissemination of flood relevant publications. We obtain 183 documents that contain information on the sources, pathways, receptors and/or consequences for any of the 40 strongest trans-basin floods in Germany in the period 1952–2002. This study therefore provides the most comprehensive meta-data collection of flood documentations for the considered geographical space and period. 87.5% of all events have been documented and especially the most severe floods have received extensive coverage. Only 30% of the material has been produced in the scientific/academic environment and the majority of all documents (about 80%) can be considered grey literature. Therefore, ignoring grey sources in flood research also means ignoring the largest part of knowledge available on single flood events (in Germany). Further, the results of this study underpin the rapid changes in information dissemination of flood event literature over the last decade. We discuss the options and obstacles of incorporating this data in the knowledge building process in the light of the current technological developments and international, interdisciplinary debates for data curation.

scholarly journals Data expansion: the potential of grey literature for understanding floods

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 895-911 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Uhlemann ◽  
R. Bertelmann ◽  
B. Merz
Keyword(s):  
Flood Risk ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Scientific Practice ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Extensive Coverage ◽  
Building Process ◽  
Specific Analysis ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Data Expansion

Abstract. Sophisticated methods have been developed and become standard in analysing floods as well as for assessing flood risk. However, increasingly critique of the current standards and scientific practice can be found both in the flood hydrology community as well as in the risk community who argue that the considerable amount of information already available on natural disasters has not been adequately deployed and brought to effective use. We describe this phenomenon as a failure to synthesize knowledge that results from barriers and ignorance in awareness, use and management of the entire spectrum of relevant content, that is, data, information and knowledge. In this paper we argue that the scientific community in flood risk research ignores event-specific analysis and documentations as another source of data. We present results from a systematic search that includes an intensive study on sources and ways of information dissemination of flood-relevant publications. We obtain 186 documents that contain information on the sources, pathways, receptors and/or consequences for any of the 40 strongest trans-basin floods in Germany in the period 1952–2002. This study therefore provides the most comprehensive metadata collection of flood documentations for the considered geographical space and period. A total of 87.5% of all events have been documented, and especially the most severe floods have received extensive coverage. Only 30% of the material has been produced in the scientific/academic environment, and the majority of all documents (about 80%) can be considered grey literature (i.e. literature not controlled by commercial publishers). Therefore, ignoring grey sources in flood research also means ignoring the largest part of knowledge available on single flood events (in Germany). Further, the results of this study underpin the rapid changes in information dissemination of flood event literature over the last decade. We discuss the options and obstacles of incorporating this data into the knowledge-building process in light of the current technological developments and international, interdisciplinary debates for data curation.

scholarly journals Sistem Informasi Pengelola Bank ASI Berbasis Website (Studi Kasus: Posyandu Kelurahan Bantarsoka)

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Tyas Pratama Puja Kusuma ◽  
◽  
Dania Gusmi Rahayu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
The Other ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Bank Management ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Analysis Design ◽  
Structured Approach ◽  
Breast Fed

The problem discussed in this study is designing a system that can be used as an ASI bank. The Posyandu in Bantarsoka Village is very concerned about the importance of breastfeeding for babies. A lot of babies who are not breast fed are a concern. On the other hand, many breastfeeding mothers also have excess breast milk. The absence of a system that accommodates information about ASI at the Posyandu in Bantarsoka Village makes the Posyandu less optimal in helping its residents overcome the problem of breastfeeding distribution. With current technological developments, the idea emerged to create an information system for ASI management, which later could be a solution to the problems. The ASI Bank Management System aims to provide a forum for mothers who have been excess breast fed to be able to donate their breast milk to babies who do not get their mother's milk intake. This study uses the Waterfall method which is carried out with a structured approach, starting from the system requirement's stages, analysis, design, coding, testing, and maintenance. The result of this research is an information system in the form on the ASI Bank website. With this system, it is hoped that it can help with the problem of breastfeeding distribution. The system created can properly manage and record breastfeeding ownership, who is the donors and recipients. By utilizing Internet technology, information dissemination can be accessed quickly and easily.

The Usability of Mobile Devices in Distance Learning

2020 ◽  
pp. 262-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fırat Sarsar ◽  
Tarık Kişla ◽  
Melih Karasu ◽  
Yüksel Deniz Arıkan ◽  
Murat Kılıç
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Communication Techniques ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Effective Use

Thanks to technological developments, distance education helped new techniques and strategies to emerge in the instruction field. However, these developments may cause problems about integration of the interaction between students and instructors. Communication is seen as one of the biggest problems. Instructors' online communications and their attitudes towards this process affect quality of teaching and learning processes. Other factors affecting this process are learning environment and its effective use. This study is designed to incorporate a mixed method with the aim of reflecting instructors' experiences about different communication techniques and learning environments. In scope of this research, the researchers planned a four-week process using the communication that the researchers have been establishing with Ege University Faculty of Education's instructors. The researchers will use different mobile devices and feedback methods for the process.

Panta Rhei Benchmark Dataset

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi Kreibich ◽  
Giuliano di Baldassarre ◽  
Anne van Loon ◽  
Kai Schröter ◽  
Philip Ward ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Time Series Data ◽  
Risk Model ◽  
Benchmark Dataset ◽  
Series Data ◽  
Hydrological Models ◽  
Comparative Analyses ◽  
Data Compilation ◽  
Building Process

<p>We tackle the unsolved problem in hydrology “How can we extract information from available data on human and water systems in order to inform the building process of socio-hydrological models and conceptualisations?”</p><p>In the framework of the Panta Rhei initiative we compile and analyse a benchmark dataset, which shall be used to calibrate and apply socio-hydrological models. The compilation and analyses of the benchmark dataset will be undertaken as follows: 1) selection of suitable socio-hydrological models; 2) identification of the variables necessary to calibrate and apply the selected models; 3) collection of time series data of the selected variables for as many catchments as possible; 4) calibration and application of the socio-hydrological models; 5) comparative analyses across different models and catchments.</p><p>A minimum of two, preferably more socio-hydrological models for floods and droughts shall be selected. Data collection will be undertaken with the support of the Panta Rhei community, particularly the members of the Panta Rhei working groups “Changes in flood risk” and “Droughts in the Anthropocene”. For the socio-hydrological model calibration we plan to follow the example of Barendrecht et al. (2019). This PICO presentation shall be used to discuss and finalise the concept for data compilation and analyses, to promote this initiative and to motivate as many colleague as possible to contribute to the data collection and comparative analyses.</p><p><strong>Reference: </strong>Barendrecht, M. H., Viglione, A., Kreibich, H., Merz, B., Vorogushyn, S., Blöschl, G. (2019): The value of empirical data for estimating the parameters of a socio-hydrological flood risk model. WRR, 55, 2, 1312-1336. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1029/2018WR024128</p>

scholarly journals Public Sector Transformation in the Digital Age: Obstacles and Challenges for the Government of Indonesia

2019 ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Putri Hening ◽  
Gozali Harda Kumara
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level

The world has now entered the digital era. Rapid technological developments spur the transformation from the manual era to the digital era. A series of trends in this era are present such as high-level usage of the internet, the birth of social networks, the development of various applications, and fast amount of information dissemination. This trend has brought a series of changes to various sector including the public sector. The presence of digital tools in this era has changed the way Indonesian government in providing public services. This era has also changed the community's approach to interact with the government through online platforms. The transformation into the digital era also influences the process of drafting public policies, from the agenda settings, policy formulation, implementation, until evaluation. Privacy and data security issues are also present in this era. This paper analyzes how the digital era has transformed the public sector in Indonesia and the obstacles and challenges faced by the Indonesian government. This paper will also provide recommendations to overcome these obstacles and challenges. This research is conducted by using qualitative and quantitative method. In analyzing data, researcher do three simultaneously activities based on Miles and Huberman model.  

scholarly journals Agricultural Development Programme's (ADP's) effectiveness in the use of mass media for agricultural information dissemination to farmers in Imo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-44
Author(s):  
Uzoamaka N. Akwiwu ◽  
Ruby E. Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Level Of Use ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Effective Use

This study sought to assess ADP’s effective use of mass media in agricultural information dissemination to farmers in Imo state, Nigeria. A total of  120 farmers were selected through multi-stage sampling technique. Interview schedule was used to elicit information on farmers’ accessibility of agricultural information through mass media, perceived level of use of mass media in receiving agricultural information among farmers and to determine the perceived effectiveness of ADP’s use of mass media in agricultural information dissemination. Data collected were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentages, mean, and PPMC to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The result shows that the majority (88.3%) of the respondents accessed agricultural information through radio. Perceived level of use of mass media in receiving agricultural information (58.3%) was low. Use of mass media in agricultural information dissemination by ADP (59.2%) was ineffective. There was significant relationshipbetween the perceived level of use of mass media in receiving agricultural information (r=0.64) and the perceived effectiveness of ADP’s use of mass media in agricultural information dissemination. The use of mass media in agricultural information dissemination in Imo State by ADP was  ineffective. This work recommends that ADP in Imo State establish their own indigenous mass media tools to ensure its effective use by extension agents and control of content for agricultural information dissemination. Keywords: ADP, Agricultural information dissemination, Mass media

Communication Factors Influencing Flood-Risk-Mitigation Motivation and Intention among College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-135
Author(s):  
Adam M. Rainear ◽  
Carolyn A. Lin
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Response Efficacy ◽  
Source Trust ◽  
Efficacy Factors

AbstractWhen attempting to communicate flood risk, trust in and perceptions toward risk information dissemination as well as individual efficacy factors can play a significant role in affecting risk-mitigation motivation and intention. This study seeks to examine how risk communication, risk perception, and efficacy factors affect evacuation motivation and behavioral intentions in response to a presumed flood risk, as based on a conceptual framework guided by protection motivation theory. An online survey was administered to college students (N = 239) from a region that is subject to sea level rise and storm surges. Path analysis results indicate that, while less information-source trust predicts greater risk perception, greater information-source trust predicts greater mitigation-information-seeking intention, lower self-efficacy, and stronger response efficacy. As lower mitigation-information-seeking intention similarly predicts greater risk perception, greater mitigation-information-seeking intention also predicts stronger response efficacy. Significant predictors of evacuation motivation include lower risk perception as well as greater information-source trust, severity perception, and response efficacy. Implications of these findings are discussed in terms of information dissemination channels, messaging strategies, and recent severe flooding events.

scholarly journals Geographic Information and Communication Technologies for Supporting Smallholder Agriculture and Climate Resilience

Climate ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Billy Haworth ◽  
Eloise Biggs ◽  
John Duncan ◽  
Nathan Wales ◽  
Bryan Boruff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Smallholder Agriculture ◽  
Climate Resilience

Multiple factors constrain smallholder agriculture and farmers’ adaptive capacities under changing climates, including access to information to support context appropriate farm decision-making. Current approaches to geographic information dissemination to smallholders, such as the rural extension model, are limited, yet advancements in internet and communication technologies (ICTs) could help augment these processes through the provision of agricultural geographic information (AGI) directly to farmers. We analysed recent ICT initiatives for communicating climate and agriculture-related information to smallholders for improved livelihoods and climate change adaptation. Through the critical analysis of initiatives, we identified opportunities for the success of future AGI developments. We systematically examined 27 AGI initiatives reported in academic and grey literature (e.g., organisational databases). Important factors identified for the success of initiatives include affordability, language(s), community partnerships, user collaboration, high quality and locally-relevant information through low-tech platforms, organisational trust, clear business models, and adaptability. We propose initiatives should be better-targeted to deliver AGI to regions in most need of climate adaptation assistance, including SE Asia, the Pacific, and the Caribbean. Further assessment of the most effective technological approaches is needed. Initiatives should be independently assessed for evaluation of their uptake and success, and local communities should be better-incorporated into the development of AGI initiatives.

scholarly journals Floods in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and lessons for French flood risk governance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Kougkoulos ◽  
Myriam Merad ◽  
Simon J. Cook ◽  
Ioannis Andredakis
Keyword(s):  
Flood Risk ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Drainage Basin ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Risk Prevention ◽  
Risk Governance ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Risk Models ◽  
Public Policy Instruments

AbstractFrance experiences catastrophic floods on a yearly basis, with significant societal impacts. In this study, we use multiple sources (insurance datasets, scientific articles, satellite data, and grey literature) to (1) analyze modern flood disasters in the PACA Region; (2) discuss the efficiency of French public policy instruments; (3) perform a SWOT analysis of French flood risk governance (FRG); and (4) suggest improvements to the FRG framework. Despite persistent government efforts, the impacts of flood events in the region have not lessened over time. Identical losses in the same locations are observed after repeated catastrophic events. Relative exposure to flooding has increased in France, apparently due to intense urbanization of flood-prone land. We suggest that the French FRG could benefit from the following improvements: (1) regular updates of risk prevention plans and tools; (2) the adoption of a build back better logic; (3) taking undeclared damages into account in flood risk models; (4) better communication between the actors at the different steps of each cycle (preparation, control, organization, etc.); (5) better communication between those responsible for risk prevention, emergency management, and disaster recovery; (6) an approach that extends the risk analysis outside the borders of the drainage basin; and (7) increased participation in FRG from local populations.

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