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Marie Chankau - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • learning from the victims new physical and Social Science Information about tsunamis from victims of the september 29 2009 event in samoa and american samoa
    Earth-Science Reviews, 2011
    Co-Authors: Walter C Dudley, Rosy Whitney, Jackie Faasisila, Sharon Fonolua, Angela Jowitt, Marie Chankau
    Abstract:

    Thirty-one video interviews were carried out on the islands of Tutuila, American Samoa and Upolu, Samoa with survivors of, and responders to, the September 29, 2009 tsunami event. Those interviewed included local residents caught by the waves while attempting to flee to higher ground, those who intentionally ran into the water to save others, individuals who recognized the potential tsunami hazard due to the severity of the earthquake and attempted to warn others, aid workers, tourism managers, and others. The frank, often emotional, responses provide unfiltered insight into their level of understanding of the tsunami phenomenon, the level of preparedness of local residents, and challenges faced by aid workers.

Hans-christoph Hobohm - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Social Science Information & DOCUMENTATION - TIME FOR A STATE OF THE ART? *
    1999
    Co-Authors: Hans-christoph Hobohm
    Abstract:

    When I was working on a chapter for the UNESCO World Social Science Report (Hobohm 1999) on the topic "Social Science Information and Documentation" being a conscientious Information professional I did extensive searches on the topic of Social Science Information needs and behaviour in most relevant Information systems. The more I progressed the more I could not believe the results thinking that I did some mistakes in the Information retrieval. The databases like LISA, ISA or even Social Science Citation Index did not give any recent references to my subject. Finally I contacted the persons of whom I knew they had worked in the area: Maurice Line, Michael Brittain and Arnaud Marks. They confirmed my research skills which was reassuring on the one hand but on the other I started to worry about the situation of the Social Science Information field. Since the investigations known as the "Bath studies" undertaken by Maurice Line and others, there has been very little new research or even replication of the former studies in the field (Maurice Line and

  • Social Science Information documentation time for a state of the art
    IFLA Council and General Conference, 1999
    Co-Authors: Hans-christoph Hobohm
    Abstract:

    When I was working on a chapter for the UNESCO World Social Science Report (Hobohm 1999) on the topic "Social Science Information and Documentation" being a conscientious Information professional I did extensive searches on the topic of Social Science Information needs and behaviour in most relevant Information systems. The more I progressed the more I could not believe the results thinking that I did some mistakes in the Information retrieval. The databases like LISA, ISA or even Social Science Citation Index did not give any recent references to my subject. Finally I contacted the persons of whom I knew they had worked in the area: Maurice Line, Michael Brittain and Arnaud Marks. They confirmed my research skills which was reassuring on the one hand but on the other I started to worry about the situation of the Social Science Information field. Since the investigations known as the "Bath studies" undertaken by Maurice Line and others, there has been very little new research or even replication of the former studies in the field (Maurice Line and

  • entering the new market place on the role of traditional Social Science Information providers within the internet community
    IFLA Journal, 1995
    Co-Authors: Hans-christoph Hobohm
    Abstract:

    A partir de l'experience acquise par l'installation du serveur national allemand Internet dans le secteur de l'Information en Sciences Sociales, quelques reflexions generales sont avancees quant au statut de l'Information proposee par ce moyen de communication. Pendant un certain temps, la dissemination de l'Information par Internet signifiera un supplement de travail pour la majorite des participants au marche de l'Information. Les livres, les periodiques et les bases de donnees resteront les parts dominantes du marche. D'un autre cote, il est evident que les activites d'Information d'Internet auront un impact majeur dans un futur proche, pendant que les positions de ceux qui dominent le marche evolueront vers une redefinition fondamentale. Avant d'entrer dans le nouveau marche, les fournisseurs d'Information doivent analyser precisement leurs propres buts, leurs forces et leurs possibilites. Le role des specialistes de l'Information en Sciences Sociales est de verifier la qualite scientifique de l'Information qu'ils offrent

Walter C Dudley - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • learning from the victims new physical and Social Science Information about tsunamis from victims of the september 29 2009 event in samoa and american samoa
    Earth-Science Reviews, 2011
    Co-Authors: Walter C Dudley, Rosy Whitney, Jackie Faasisila, Sharon Fonolua, Angela Jowitt, Marie Chankau
    Abstract:

    Thirty-one video interviews were carried out on the islands of Tutuila, American Samoa and Upolu, Samoa with survivors of, and responders to, the September 29, 2009 tsunami event. Those interviewed included local residents caught by the waves while attempting to flee to higher ground, those who intentionally ran into the water to save others, individuals who recognized the potential tsunami hazard due to the severity of the earthquake and attempted to warn others, aid workers, tourism managers, and others. The frank, often emotional, responses provide unfiltered insight into their level of understanding of the tsunami phenomenon, the level of preparedness of local residents, and challenges faced by aid workers.

Maximilian Eibl - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • DEViD: a media design and software ergonomics integrating visualization for document retrieval
    Information Visualization, 2002
    Co-Authors: Maximilian Eibl
    Abstract:

    Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and Media Design are two separated schools that have few common goals in the area of designing user interfaces. Whereas HCI places the accent on the most effective operation, media design emphasizes the aesthetic aspect. Thus, the design of a user interface offers a choice between the effective ugliness of ergonomics and the hard-to-use elegance of media design. One example of the successful integration of both schools is the DEViD (media design and software ergonomics integrating visualization for document retrieval systems) visualization described in this article. DEViD supports users in searching databases and integrates Boolean retrieval as well as probabilistic ranking and vague retrieval within one single interface. DEViD was created through cooperation between HCI and media design. Participants in this cooperation were the Social Science Information Center, Bonn (Germany), the University of Koblenz (Germany) and the School of Design, Offenbach (Germany).

Jason Dykes - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Criteria for Rigor in Visualization Design Study
    IEEE transactions on visualization and computer graphics, 2019
    Co-Authors: Miriah Meyer, Jason Dykes
    Abstract:

    We develop a new perspective on research conducted through visualization design study that emphasizes design as a method of inquiry and the broad range of knowledge-contributions achieved through it as multiple, subjective, and Socially constructed. From this interpretivist position we explore the nature of visualization design study and develop six criteria for rigor. We propose that rigor is established and judged according to the extent to which visualization design study research and its reporting are INFORMED , REFLEXIVE , ABUNDANT , PLAUSIBLE , RESONANT , and TRANSPARENT . This perspective and the criteria were constructed through a four-year engagement with the discourse around rigor and the nature of knowledge in Social Science, Information systems, and design. We suggest methods from cognate disciplines that can support visualization researchers in meeting these criteria during the planning, execution, and reporting of design study. Through a series of deliberately provocative questions, we explore implications of this new perspective for design study research in visualization, concluding that as a discipline, visualization is not yet well positioned to embrace, nurture, and fully benefit from a rigorous, interpretivist approach to design study. The perspective and criteria we present are intended to stimulate dialogue and debate around the nature of visualization design study and the broader underpinnings of the discipline.