scholarly journals ICT Governance in the Context of Smart Cities: A Study in Brazilian Municipalities

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-46
Author(s):  
Luiz Claudio Diogo Reis ◽  
Flavia Cristina Bernardini ◽  
Claudia Cappelli ◽  
Simone Bacellar Leal Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Smart Cities ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Information Law ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Governance Transparency

ICT resources are essential to support, manage, and innovate cities services to citizens, especially in reference to smart cities context. From this perspective, ICT governance is fundamental to guarantee a return on investments and effectiveness in cities' administration. Based on the Brazilian cities best ranked in the Connected Smart Cities index, this work analyzed ICT governance practices in those cities. The results identified a lack of governance practices in most cities, a lack of active ICT governance transparency, and non-compliance with Brazilian access information law; thus, a set of lessons learned is structured for cities. Future studies can establish a good practice catalog and guidance as a baseline for an ICT open governance approach.

scholarly journals Lessons learned in the use of clinical registry data in a multi-centre prospective study: the Pediatric Heart Network Residual Lesion Score Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 930-938 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol J. Prospero ◽  
Felicia L. Trachtenberg ◽  
Victoria L. Pemberton ◽  
Sara K. Pasquali ◽  
Brett R. Anderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Registry Data ◽  
Lesion Score ◽  
Clinical Registry ◽  
Score Study ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Center Staff ◽  
Residual Lesion

AbstractBackground:Using existing data from clinical registries to support clinical trials and other prospective studies has the potential to improve research efficiency. However, little has been reported about staff experiences and lessons learned from implementation of this method in pediatric cardiology.Objectives:We describe the process of using existing registry data in the Pediatric Heart Network Residual Lesion Score Study, report stakeholders’ perspectives, and provide recommendations to guide future studies using this methodology.Methods:The Residual Lesion Score Study, a 17-site prospective, observational study, piloted the use of existing local surgical registry data (collected for submission to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons-Congenital Heart Surgery Database) to supplement manual data collection. A survey regarding processes and perceptions was administered to study site and data coordinating center staff.Results:Survey response rate was 98% (54/55). Overall, 57% perceived that using registry data saved research staff time in the current study, and 74% perceived that it would save time in future studies; 55% noted significant upfront time in developing a methodology for extracting registry data. Survey recommendations included simplifying data extraction processes and tailoring to the needs of the study, understanding registry characteristics to maximise data quality and security, and involving all stakeholders in design and implementation processes.Conclusions:Use of existing registry data was perceived to save time and promote efficiency. Consideration must be given to the upfront investment of time and resources needed. Ongoing efforts focussed on automating and centralising data management may aid in further optimising this methodology for future studies.

scholarly journals Smart city initiatives in the context of digital transformation

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarina Tomičić Pupek ◽  
Igor Pihir ◽  
Martina Tomičić Furjan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Private And Public

Digital transformation is an emerging trend in developing the way how the work is being done, and it is present in the private and public sector, in all industries and fields of work. Smart cities, as one of the concepts related to digital transformation, is usually seen as a matter of local governments, as it is their responsibility to ensure a better quality of life for the citizens. Some cities have already taken advantages of possibilities offered by the concept of smart cities, creating new values to all stakeholders interacting in the living city ecosystems, thus serving as examples of good practice, while others are still developing and growing on their intentions to become smart. This paper provides a structured literature analysis and investigates key scope, services and technologies related to smart cities and digital transformation as concepts of empowering social and collaboration interactions, in order to identify leading factors in most smart city initiatives.

An integrated architecture for future studies in data processing for smart cities

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 335-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristian Chilipirea ◽  
Andreea-Cristina Petre ◽  
Loredana-Marsilia Groza ◽  
Ciprian Dobre ◽  
Florin Pop
Keyword(s):  
Data Processing ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Integrated Architecture

U.S. Navy World War II War Damage Reports

2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 49-60
Author(s):  
Philip Sims
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Damage Control ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Physical Evidence ◽  
Des Moines ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
New Construction ◽  
Extent Of Damage ◽  
High Level

AbstractThe damaged and sunken ships of Pearl Harbor contained information on the response of ships and their damage control teams to modern weapons. As they were raised to be repaired, the physical evidence of damaged areas was carefully recorded. The Navy’s ship design organization, the Bureau of Ships (Buships), combined the physical evidence with crew action reports to determine what worked and what did not. Buships published the results in almost 70 War Damage Reports, which were illustrated with photographs and newly prepared extent-of-damage drawings. This paper is a high-level introduction to that massive body of work.The customers of the reports were the damage control schools, the operational fleet (needing to ruthlessly remove flammable materials), the naval repair yards (installing ship alterations to overcome deficiencies), and the designers of new construction warships. The report series was continued covering ships damaged or lost in the Pacific battles. Modern warship features that are now thought of as “good practice,” such as ring fire mains with one line high and the other low on the opposite side of the ship, are a result of “lessons learned” from the war damage surveys. The paper compares the 1938 design Iowa class battleships and the war design Des Moines class heavy cruisers, which incorporated the lessons learned. The differences in compartmentation and damage control fittings of the two classes are described.

Don’t Miss “Obvious” Hazards: Lessons Learned From Chemical Safety Board Investigations

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen J. Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
The United States ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Equipment Failure ◽  
Industrial Accidents ◽  
Chemical Safety ◽  
Actual Case ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Critical Phases

The United States Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) was conceived by Congress following a series of catastrophic industrial accidents in the mid to late 1980s. This federal agency is charged with investigating incidents at chemical and manufacturing facilities, determining the causes, and making recommendations to prevent future accidents. This paper focuses on the findings from several CSB investigations related to equipment failure. Numerous codes, standards, and good practice guidelines are in place to govern the design, maintenance, and operation of vessels. However, the CSB has found that serious accidents continue to occur because of poor implementation of established guidance. This paper uses actual case studies to illustrate problems with equipment that ultimately led to catastrophes. Lessons learned from these incidents include designing equipment with adequate overpressure protection, adjusting inspection frequencies based on actual observations, and requiring written procedures for critical phases such as startup. Additional good practices and recommendations from the CSB are discussed with each of the case studies.

Organizational innovation and integrated care: lessons from Buurtzorg

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 174-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharda Nandram ◽  
Nicole Koster
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Care ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Secondary Process ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
First Case

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the case of Buurtzorg Nederland as a good practice example of integrated care, focussing in particular on the organizational aspects of its innovation. As the field of integrated care is still in many ways in its infancy, it is hoped that lessons learned could help other agencies and other systems seeking to reform community-based care. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on a grounded approach, this case study is based on individual interviews with 38 respondents comprising staff, founder, co-founders, coaches, nurses, clients and a trainer and analysis of internal company reports. Findings – Based on the case study the authors suggest an integrated approach as the main explanation of the good practice at Buurtzorg rather than a focus on one single concept such as management structure, information and communication technology, community-based care or a patient focus. Next to the multi-level approach it furthermore shows a multi-dimensional approach as explanation for its success. In this perspective the primary process is the leading process but fully supported by the secondary process containing support facilities from a head office of the organization. Practical implications – Buurtzorg Nederland has been awarded with several prizes for its good management practice in integrated care and attention internationally is growing. Originality/value – This paper provides the first case study write-up of the Buurtzorg model for an international audience, based on extensive research to be published in an international book.

Mainstreaming DEWATS and the Subsequent Need to Introduce a Quality Management System

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Fladerer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Urban Poor ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Certification System ◽  
Main Components

Numerous pilot- and demonstration projects for appropriate waste water management solutions for the urban poor in developing countries have been conducted and can be considered as good practices. In order to have a chance to achieve the MDGs it is urgently necessary to scale those pilot implementations up and reach a mass dissemination. However, the task to multiply those pilots and mainstream the “good practice” to become mass dissemination is a challenge where most approaches have failed so far. The paper reflects on the experiences gained in Indonesia during the up-scaling of DEWATS implementation by a community of practitioners. It shows the process of the development of “good practices” from a small number of applications to a “Quality Management System with internal certification” for large numbers of implementation packages. The main components of the system are:The Quality Management System for technical aspects of DEWATS planning and implementationThe Certification system for Human resources who occupy key positions in the implementation process of DEWATSThe Certification system for the implemented DEWATS service packagesThe organizational setup to maintain such a system. The paper describes each of those components as well as the challenges and lessons learned during its application.

Sustainable City Development: Implementation Practices in Riga

2015 ◽  
Vol 725-726 ◽  
pp. 1470-1476
Author(s):  
Aleksandrs Zajacs ◽  
Jurgis Zemitis ◽  
Aleksejs Prozuments ◽  
Kristina Tihomirova ◽  
Anatolijs Borodinecs
Keyword(s):  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
City Development ◽  
Urban Resilience ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
The City

To develop potential of the cities in the field of energy efficiency improvements and use of renewables, there is a need for new and more ambitious goals in line with the actual situation. Growing concern of smart city development and urban resilience has become increasingly embedded in urban planning, national security and energy policy. One of the main city documents focused on actions and measures to be implemented in City is Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP), which is the key document in which the Covenant signatory outlines how it intends to reach its CO2 reduction target by 2020. Taking into account specifics of modern cities and future city development at Smart City level the existing SEAP should be enhanced. Nowadays it is necessary to bring existing standalone energy actions at cross sector level in order to ensure urban resilience. Currently there are 3414 cities across the Europe and eastern partners which already have developed SEAP. The paper draws attention to areas with high impact to smart city development. In terms of Smart Cities the most powerful actions are those which directly affect at least these three sectors - energy, ICT and transport. Paper provides some good practice examples from the city of Riga. The losses of the heat transmitted to consumers by JSC "Rigas Siltums" - main heat supplier of Riga have been decreased by 667 thous. MWh or 2.45 times in comparison to year 1996/1997. Following the completion of reconstruction of the boiler houses, construction of a biofuel fired water heating boiler, construction of the biofuel fired cogeneration plant, installation of flue gas condensers for biofuel fired boilers at the DHP the share of biofuel utilization within the fuel balance of the JSC „RĪGAS SILTUMS” will reach 20.4% in fiscal year 2013/2014. The total energy produced from renewable energy sources since 01.01.1996 until 8.04.2014 is 920463.107 MWh. The project “Heat meters automatic remote reading system” proved to be a successful and reliable solution for the control and accounting of consumed heat, as well as related tasks enabling “online communication” with 8000 individual heating units throughout the Riga city. Development and introduction of electric cars and filling station infrastructure in Riga was one more step on the way to the SMART CITY status. Despite a fairly long payback period electric cars are quite beneficial solution for some companies whose activities are related with vehicles’ high mileage within the city as LLC “Rigas Satiksme

scholarly journals Importance of feasibility assessments before implementing non‐interventional pharmacoepidemiologic studies of vaccines: lessons learned and recommendations for future studies

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 1397-1406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corinne Willame ◽  
Laurence Baril ◽  
Judith Bosch ◽  
Germano L. C. Ferreira ◽  
Rachael Williams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Future Studies
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