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2017
60.		Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa Informationsvisualisierung und Visual Analytics zur Unterstützung von E-Government Prozessen Inproceedings In: Bade, Korinna; Pietsch, Matthias; Raabe, Susanne; Schütz, Lars (Ed.): Technologische Trends im Spannungsfeld von Beteiligung – Entscheidung – Planung: Fachforum DIGITALES PLANEN und GESTALTEN 2017, pp. 29–38, Shaker Verlag, Aachen, Germany, 2017, ISBN: 978-3844054392. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: E-Government, E-Participation, Information Visualization, Interactive Visualization, Policy Modeling, Visual Analytics @inproceedings{Burkhardt2017b, title = {Informationsvisualisierung und Visual Analytics zur Unterstützung von E-Government Prozessen}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi}, editor = {Korinna Bade and Matthias Pietsch and Susanne Raabe and Lars Schütz}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2017kat.pdf, Paper as PDF https://www.shaker.de/de/content/catalogue/index.asp?lang=de&ID=8&ISBN=978-3-8440-5439-2&search=yes, Publisher Site https://dx.doi.org/10.2370/9783844054392, doi:10.2370/9783844054392 (Full Proceedings)}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.2576074}, isbn = {978-3844054392}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-01-05}, booktitle = {Technologische Trends im Spannungsfeld von Beteiligung – Entscheidung – Planung: Fachforum DIGITALES PLANEN und GESTALTEN 2017}, pages = {29--38}, publisher = {Shaker Verlag}, address = {Aachen, Germany}, abstract = {Politische und gesellschaftliche Prozesse werden durch Informationen sehr stark geprägt, wie auch die jüngsten Ereignisse aufzeigen. Diese Informationen können, trotz enormer Fortschritte, nicht immer aus den sehr großen, heterogenen und verteilten Daten entnommen werden. „Big Data“ stellt somit auch in der öffentlichen Verwaltung eine immer größere Herausforderung dar. Sowohl durch eine umfangreiche Erhebung von Statistiken, als auch durch Dokumente wie Berichte und Studien, wachsen in Behörden die zu bewältigenden Informationsaufgaben. Darüber hinaus spielt die Berücksichtigung von Bürgermeinungen, vor allem auf kommunaler Ebene, eine immer größere Rolle. Eine Auswertung ohne moderne Informationstechnik ist dabei kaum mehr möglich. Damit aber aus diesen Daten tatsächlich die relevanten Informationen extrahiert werden, bedarf es Informationsvisualisierung und Visual Analytics Systeme die sehr detaillierte, aber dennoch einfache und schnelle Analysen für den Menschen erlauben. Dies stellt aber sehr hohe Anforderungen an die visuellen Systeme, da sie gleichzeitig auch den Nutzer und dessen Fähigkeiten berücksichtigen müssen.}, keywords = {E-Government, E-Participation, Information Visualization, Interactive Visualization, Policy Modeling, Visual Analytics}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Close Politische und gesellschaftliche Prozesse werden durch Informationen sehr stark geprägt, wie auch die jüngsten Ereignisse aufzeigen. Diese Informationen können, trotz enormer Fortschritte, nicht immer aus den sehr großen, heterogenen und verteilten Daten entnommen werden. „Big Data“ stellt somit auch in der öffentlichen Verwaltung eine immer größere Herausforderung dar. Sowohl durch eine umfangreiche Erhebung von Statistiken, als auch durch Dokumente wie Berichte und Studien, wachsen in Behörden die zu bewältigenden Informationsaufgaben. Darüber hinaus spielt die Berücksichtigung von Bürgermeinungen, vor allem auf kommunaler Ebene, eine immer größere Rolle. Eine Auswertung ohne moderne Informationstechnik ist dabei kaum mehr möglich. Damit aber aus diesen Daten tatsächlich die relevanten Informationen extrahiert werden, bedarf es Informationsvisualisierung und Visual Analytics Systeme die sehr detaillierte, aber dennoch einfache und schnelle Analysen für den Menschen erlauben. Dies stellt aber sehr hohe Anforderungen an die visuellen Systeme, da sie gleichzeitig auch den Nutzer und dessen Fähigkeiten berücksichtigen müssen. Close Paper as PDF Publisher Site doi:10.2370/9783844054392 (Full Proceedings) doi:10.5281/zenodo.2576074 Close
2016
59.		Burkhardt, Dirk; Pattan, Sachin; Nazemi, Kawa; Kuijper, Arjan Search Intention Analysis for Task- and User-Centered Visualization in Big Data Applications Journal Article In: Procedia Computer Science. ICTE 2016, Riga Technical University, Latvia, vol. 104, pp. 539 - 547, 2016, ISSN: 1877-0509. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Human-Computer Interaction, Information Retrieval, Interactive Search, Predictive Analysis, User-Centered Design @article{Burkhardt2016, title = {Search Intention Analysis for Task- and User-Centered Visualization in Big Data Applications}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Sachin Pattan and Kawa Nazemi and Arjan Kuijper}, editor = {Egils Ginters and Jörn Kohlhammer}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2016icte.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2017.01.170}, issn = {1877-0509}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-30}, journal = {Procedia Computer Science. ICTE 2016, Riga Technical University, Latvia}, volume = {104}, pages = {539 - 547}, abstract = {A new approach for classifying users’ search intentions is described in this paper. The approach uses the parameters: word frequency, query length and entity matching for distinguishing the user's query into exploratory, targeted and analysis search. The approach focuses mainly on word frequency analysis, where different sources for word frequency data are considered such as the Wortschatz frequency service by the University of Leipzig and the Microsoft Ngram service (now part of the Microsoft Cognitive Services). The model is evaluated with the help of a survey tool and few machine learning techniques. The survey was conducted with more than one hundred users and on evaluating the model with the collected data, the results are satisfactory. In big data applications the search intention analysis can be used to identify the purpose of a performed search, to provide an optimal initially set of visualizations that respects the intended task of the user to work with the result data.}, keywords = {Human-Computer Interaction, Information Retrieval, Interactive Search, Predictive Analysis, User-Centered Design}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Close A new approach for classifying users’ search intentions is described in this paper. The approach uses the parameters: word frequency, query length and entity matching for distinguishing the user's query into exploratory, targeted and analysis search. The approach focuses mainly on word frequency analysis, where different sources for word frequency data are considered such as the Wortschatz frequency service by the University of Leipzig and the Microsoft Ngram service (now part of the Microsoft Cognitive Services). The model is evaluated with the help of a survey tool and few machine learning techniques. The survey was conducted with more than one hundred users and on evaluating the model with the collected data, the results are satisfactory. In big data applications the search intention analysis can be used to identify the purpose of a performed search, to provide an optimal initially set of visualizations that respects the intended task of the user to work with the result data. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.1016/j.procs.2017.01.170 Close
58.		Nazemi, Kawa; Steiger, Martin; Burkhardt, Dirk; Kohlhammer, Jörn Information Visualization and Policy Modeling Book Chapter In: Big Data: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, Chapter 8, pp. 139-180, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2016, ISBN: 9781466698406. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Adaptation, Adaptive Visualization, Information Visualization, Semantics, Semantics Visualization, SemaVis, Visual Analytics @inbook{Nazemi2016, title = {Information Visualization and Policy Modeling}, author = {Kawa Nazemi and Martin Steiger and Dirk Burkhardt and Jörn Kohlhammer}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014egov_v.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-4666-9840-6.ch008}, isbn = {9781466698406}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-10}, booktitle = {Big Data: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications}, pages = {139-180}, publisher = {IGI Global}, address = {Hershey, PA, USA}, chapter = {8}, abstract = {Policy design requires the investigation of various data in several design steps for making the right decisions, validating, or monitoring the political environment. The increasing amount of data is challenging for the stakeholders in this domain. One promising way to access the “big data” is by abstracted visual patterns and pictures, as proposed by information visualization. This chapter introduces the main idea of information visualization in policy modeling. First abstracted steps of policy design are introduced that enable the identification of information visualization in the entire policy life-cycle. Thereafter, the foundations of information visualization are introduced based on an established reference model. The authors aim to amplify the incorporation of information visualization in the entire policy design process. Therefore, the aspects of data and human interaction are introduced, too. The foundation leads to description of a conceptual design for social data visualization, and the aspect of semantics plays an important role.}, keywords = {Adaptation, Adaptive Visualization, Information Visualization, Semantics, Semantics Visualization, SemaVis, Visual Analytics}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Close Policy design requires the investigation of various data in several design steps for making the right decisions, validating, or monitoring the political environment. The increasing amount of data is challenging for the stakeholders in this domain. One promising way to access the “big data” is by abstracted visual patterns and pictures, as proposed by information visualization. This chapter introduces the main idea of information visualization in policy modeling. First abstracted steps of policy design are introduced that enable the identification of information visualization in the entire policy life-cycle. Thereafter, the foundations of information visualization are introduced based on an established reference model. The authors aim to amplify the incorporation of information visualization in the entire policy design process. Therefore, the aspects of data and human interaction are introduced, too. The foundation leads to description of a conceptual design for social data visualization, and the aspect of semantics plays an important role. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-9840-6.ch008 Close
2015
57.		Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Tomic, Silvana; Ginters, Egils Best-practice Piloting of Integrated Social Media Analysis Solution for E-Participation in Cities Journal Article In: Procedia Computer Science. ICTE in regional Development 2015 Valmiera, Latvia, vol. 77, pp. 11–21, 2015, ISSN: 1877-0509. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Decision Making, E-Government, Evaluation, Information and Communication Technologies, Piloting, Policy Modeling @article{Burkhardt2015d, title = {Best-practice Piloting of Integrated Social Media Analysis Solution for E-Participation in Cities}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Silvana Tomic and Egils Ginters}, editor = {Egils Ginters and Marco Schumann}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2015icte.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.354}, issn = {1877-0509}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-12-10}, journal = {Procedia Computer Science. ICTE in regional Development 2015 Valmiera, Latvia}, volume = {77}, pages = {11--21}, abstract = {Goal definitions and developments are challenging in large-scale projects, because of the different expertise and skills of the stakeholders. Development often fails its intended goal because of misunderstandings and unclear definitions and descriptions during the planning phase. The paper describes a novel approach to collecting requirements and defining development plans by provisioning a guideline which informs what has to be done, when and in what form. The User Case Requirement Analysis model was applied in the large-scale European project FUPOL during the development of a Social Media Analysis System. Based on this a successful task-based evaluation could be performed that shows the benefit of the model and the software.}, keywords = {Decision Making, E-Government, Evaluation, Information and Communication Technologies, Piloting, Policy Modeling}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Close Goal definitions and developments are challenging in large-scale projects, because of the different expertise and skills of the stakeholders. Development often fails its intended goal because of misunderstandings and unclear definitions and descriptions during the planning phase. The paper describes a novel approach to collecting requirements and defining development plans by provisioning a guideline which informs what has to be done, when and in what form. The User Case Requirement Analysis model was applied in the large-scale European project FUPOL during the development of a Social Media Analysis System. Based on this a successful task-based evaluation could be performed that shows the benefit of the model and the software. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.354 Close
56.		Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk; Ginters, Egils; Kohlhammer, Jorn Semantics Visualization – Definition, Approaches and Challenges Journal Article In: Procedia Computer Science. 2015 International Conference Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education, vol. 75, pp. 75 - 83, 2015, ISSN: 1877-0509. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Semantic Visualization, Simulation, Virtualization, Visualization @article{NAZEMI201575, title = {Semantics Visualization – Definition, Approaches and Challenges}, author = {Kawa Nazemi and Dirk Burkhardt and Egils Ginters and Jorn Kohlhammer}, editor = {Eduardo González Mendívil and Pablo Guillermo Ramírez Flores and Jorge Martín Gutiérrez and Egils Ginters}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2015vare-i.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.216}, issn = {1877-0509}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-11-19}, journal = {Procedia Computer Science. 2015 International Conference Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education}, volume = {75}, pages = {75 - 83}, abstract = {The visualization of the simulation results must be done in conformity with beneficiaries perception and professional domain understanding. It means that right data must be identified before. Semantic technologies provide new ways for accessing data and acquiring knowledge. The underlying structures allow finding information easier, gathering meanings and associations of the data entities and associating the data to users’ knowledge. Even though the focus of the research in this area is more to provide “machine readable” data, human-centered systems benefit from the technologies too. Especially graphical representations of the semantically structured data play a key-role in today's research. The meaningful relations of data entities and the meaningful and labeled clustering of data in form of semantic concepts enable new ways to visualize data. With these new ways, various challenges are related with deploying semantics visualizations beyond analytical search and simulation. The goal is to give a common understanding of the term semantics as it is used in semantic web. This paper dealt with the general idea of semantics visualization. First a short introduction to semantic formalisms is given followed by a general definition. Subsequently approaches and techniques of existing semantics visualizations are presented, where-as a new classification is introduced to describe the techniques. The article concludes with future challenges in semantics visualization focusing on users, data and tasks.}, keywords = {Semantic Visualization, Simulation, Virtualization, Visualization}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Close The visualization of the simulation results must be done in conformity with beneficiaries perception and professional domain understanding. It means that right data must be identified before. Semantic technologies provide new ways for accessing data and acquiring knowledge. The underlying structures allow finding information easier, gathering meanings and associations of the data entities and associating the data to users’ knowledge. Even though the focus of the research in this area is more to provide “machine readable” data, human-centered systems benefit from the technologies too. Especially graphical representations of the semantically structured data play a key-role in today's research. The meaningful relations of data entities and the meaningful and labeled clustering of data in form of semantic concepts enable new ways to visualize data. With these new ways, various challenges are related with deploying semantics visualizations beyond analytical search and simulation. The goal is to give a common understanding of the term semantics as it is used in semantic web. This paper dealt with the general idea of semantics visualization. First a short introduction to semantic formalisms is given followed by a general definition. Subsequently approaches and techniques of existing semantics visualizations are presented, where-as a new classification is introduced to describe the techniques. The article concludes with future challenges in semantics visualization focusing on users, data and tasks. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.216 Close
55.		Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Ginters, Egils Best-Practice Piloting Based on an Integrated Social Media Analysis and Visualization for E-Participation Simulation in Cities Journal Article In: Procedia Computer Science. 2015 International Conference Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education, vol. 75, pp. 66 - 74, 2015, ISSN: 1877-0509. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: E-Participation, Policy Making, Semantic Visualization, Simulation @article{Burkhardt2015c, title = {Best-Practice Piloting Based on an Integrated Social Media Analysis and Visualization for E-Participation Simulation in Cities}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Egils Ginters}, editor = {Eduardo González Mendívil and Pablo Guillermo Ramírez Flores and Jorge Martín Gutiérrez and Egils Ginters}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2015vare-ii.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.214}, issn = {1877-0509}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-11-19}, journal = {Procedia Computer Science. 2015 International Conference Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education}, volume = {75}, pages = {66 - 74}, abstract = {E-Participation and the engagement of citizens in politics are on the agenda in many countries. Therefore, a number of project and programs were initiated that aim at finding creative and effective solutions for involving citizens. One intended aspect is the provision of transparency that enables citizens to analyze socio-economical indicators and serves as basement for initial data storing for e-participation scenarios simulation. A beyond going step is to consider citizens’ opinions in the policy making process. Unfortunately this will only be possible; if a significant number of citizens know what concrete aspect should be realized. The growth and establishment of social media nowadays allow most people to discuss political ideas and critics virtually and anonymously achieving higher credibility of the data usable for policy making. However, the major barrier is the different topical languages, the representatives’ role and weak visualization of the results. This article dealt with a best-practice piloting approach for discussing and realizing innovative solutions with a variety of stakeholders from different domains. The core of this paper is how to deal and manage the different perspective on development process, to aim on designing a common set of requirements and development procedure. The methodology is practically and beneficial applied as social media integration solution in the EC FP7 FUPOL research project.}, keywords = {E-Participation, Policy Making, Semantic Visualization, Simulation}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Close E-Participation and the engagement of citizens in politics are on the agenda in many countries. Therefore, a number of project and programs were initiated that aim at finding creative and effective solutions for involving citizens. One intended aspect is the provision of transparency that enables citizens to analyze socio-economical indicators and serves as basement for initial data storing for e-participation scenarios simulation. A beyond going step is to consider citizens’ opinions in the policy making process. Unfortunately this will only be possible; if a significant number of citizens know what concrete aspect should be realized. The growth and establishment of social media nowadays allow most people to discuss political ideas and critics virtually and anonymously achieving higher credibility of the data usable for policy making. However, the major barrier is the different topical languages, the representatives’ role and weak visualization of the results. This article dealt with a best-practice piloting approach for discussing and realizing innovative solutions with a variety of stakeholders from different domains. The core of this paper is how to deal and manage the different perspective on development process, to aim on designing a common set of requirements and development procedure. The methodology is practically and beneficial applied as social media integration solution in the EC FP7 FUPOL research project. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.214 Close
54.		Nazemi, Kawa; Retz, Reimond; Burkhardt, Dirk; Kuijper, Arjan; Kohlhammer, Jörn; Fellner, Dieter W. Visual Trend Analysis with Digital Libraries Inproceedings In: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Knowledge Technologies and Data-driven Business, pp. 14:1–14:8, ACM, New York, NY, USA, 2015, ISBN: 978-1-4503-3721-2, (Honorable Mention of the Demo). Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Data Mining, Information Extraction, Information Visualization, Trend Analysis, Visual Analytics @inproceedings{Nazemi2015c, title = {Visual Trend Analysis with Digital Libraries}, author = {Kawa Nazemi and Reimond Retz and Dirk Burkhardt and Arjan Kuijper and Jörn Kohlhammer and Dieter W. Fellner}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2015iknow.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.1145/2809563.2809569}, isbn = {978-1-4503-3721-2}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-10-21}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Knowledge Technologies and Data-driven Business}, pages = {14:1--14:8}, publisher = {ACM}, address = {New York, NY, USA}, abstract = {The early awareness of new technologies and upcoming trends is essential for making strategic decisions in enterprises and research. Trends may signal that technologies or related topics might be of great interest in the future or obsolete for future directions. The identification of such trends premises analytical skills that can be supported through trend mining and visual analytics. Thus the earliest trends or signals commonly appear in science, the investigation of digital libraries in this context is inevitable. However, digital libraries do not provide sufficient information for analyzing trends. It is necessary to integrate data, extract information from the integrated data and provide effective interactive visual analysis tools. We introduce in this paper a model that investigates all stages from data integration to interactive visualization for identifying trends and analyzing the market situation through our visual trend analysis environment. Our approach improves the visual analysis of trends by investigating the entire transformation steps from raw and structured data to visual representations.}, note = {Honorable Mention of the Demo}, keywords = {Data Mining, Information Extraction, Information Visualization, Trend Analysis, Visual Analytics}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Close The early awareness of new technologies and upcoming trends is essential for making strategic decisions in enterprises and research. Trends may signal that technologies or related topics might be of great interest in the future or obsolete for future directions. The identification of such trends premises analytical skills that can be supported through trend mining and visual analytics. Thus the earliest trends or signals commonly appear in science, the investigation of digital libraries in this context is inevitable. However, digital libraries do not provide sufficient information for analyzing trends. It is necessary to integrate data, extract information from the integrated data and provide effective interactive visual analysis tools. We introduce in this paper a model that investigates all stages from data integration to interactive visualization for identifying trends and analyzing the market situation through our visual trend analysis environment. Our approach improves the visual analysis of trends by investigating the entire transformation steps from raw and structured data to visual representations. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.1145/2809563.2809569 Close
53.		Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Parisay, Mohsen; Kohlhammer, Jörn Visual Correlation Analysis to Explain Open Government Data based on Linked-Open Data for Decision Making Journal Article In: International Journal of Digital Society (IJDS), vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 915–923, 2015, ISSN: 2040-2570. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: @article{Burkhardt2015e, title = {Visual Correlation Analysis to Explain Open Government Data based on Linked-Open Data for Decision Making}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Mohsen Parisay and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = {René Lozi and Aspen Olmsted}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014ijds.pdf, Paper as PDF https://infonomics-society.org/ijds/published-papers/volume-5-2014/, Journal Site}, doi = {10.20533/ijds.2040.2570.2014.0116}, issn = {2040-2570}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-09-30}, journal = {International Journal of Digital Society (IJDS)}, volume = {5}, number = {3}, pages = {915--923}, abstract = {Public authorities normally consider statistical data about indicators in their decision makings. Such valid kind of data allows an objective observation about indicator developments over time. In case of a significant deviation from the normal indicator level, it is difficult to understand the reasons for upcoming problems. In this article we present an approach that allows an enhanced information gathering through an improved information overview about the depending aspects to such an indicator by considering governmental data-sources that provide also other types of data than just statistics. Even more, our approach integrates a system that allows generating explanations for Open Government Data, especially to specific indicators, based on Linked-Open Data and shows it in graphical form to enable a fast overview gathering. This allows decision-makers to get hints for unexpected reasons of concrete problems that may influence an indicator.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Close Public authorities normally consider statistical data about indicators in their decision makings. Such valid kind of data allows an objective observation about indicator developments over time. In case of a significant deviation from the normal indicator level, it is difficult to understand the reasons for upcoming problems. In this article we present an approach that allows an enhanced information gathering through an improved information overview about the depending aspects to such an indicator by considering governmental data-sources that provide also other types of data than just statistics. Even more, our approach integrates a system that allows generating explanations for Open Government Data, especially to specific indicators, based on Linked-Open Data and shows it in graphical form to enable a fast overview gathering. This allows decision-makers to get hints for unexpected reasons of concrete problems that may influence an indicator. Close Paper as PDF Journal Site doi:10.20533/ijds.2040.2570.2014.0116 Close
52.		Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Ginters, Egils; Aizstrauts, Artis; Kohlhammer, Jörn Explorative Visualization of Impact Analysis for Policy Modeling by Bonding Open Government and Simulation Data Inproceedings In: Yamamoto, Sakae (Ed.): Human Interface and the Management of Information. Information and Knowledge Design, pp. 34–45, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2015, ISBN: 978-3-319-20612-7. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Decision Making, Impact Analysis, Information Visualization, Open Government Data, Policy Modeling, Simulation, Visual Analysis @inproceedings{Burkhardt2015, title = {Explorative Visualization of Impact Analysis for Policy Modeling by Bonding Open Government and Simulation Data}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Egils Ginters and Artis Aizstrauts and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = {Sakae Yamamoto}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2015hcii.pdf, Paper as PDF http://2015.hci.international, Conference Site}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-20612-7_4}, isbn = {978-3-319-20612-7}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-08-02}, booktitle = {Human Interface and the Management of Information. Information and Knowledge Design}, volume = {9172}, pages = {34--45}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Switzerland}, series = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 9172}, abstract = {Problem identification and solution finding are major challenges in policy modeling. Statistical indicator-data build the foundation for most of the required analysis work. In particular finding effective and efficient policies that solve an existing political problem is critical, since the forecast validation of the effectiveness is quite difficult. Simulation technologies can help to identify optimal policies for solutions, but nowadays many of such simulators are stand-alone technologies. In this paper we introduce a new visualization approach to enable the coupling of statistical indicator data from Open Government Data sources with simulators and especially simulation result data with the goal to provide an enhanced impact analysis for political analysts and decision makers. This allows, amongst others a more intuitive and effective way of solution finding.}, keywords = {Decision Making, Impact Analysis, Information Visualization, Open Government Data, Policy Modeling, Simulation, Visual Analysis}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Close Problem identification and solution finding are major challenges in policy modeling. Statistical indicator-data build the foundation for most of the required analysis work. In particular finding effective and efficient policies that solve an existing political problem is critical, since the forecast validation of the effectiveness is quite difficult. Simulation technologies can help to identify optimal policies for solutions, but nowadays many of such simulators are stand-alone technologies. In this paper we introduce a new visualization approach to enable the coupling of statistical indicator data from Open Government Data sources with simulators and especially simulation result data with the goal to provide an enhanced impact analysis for political analysts and decision makers. This allows, amongst others a more intuitive and effective way of solution finding. Close Paper as PDF Conference Site doi:10.1007/978-3-319-20612-7_4 Close
51.		Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Sonntagbauer, Peter; Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk Policy Modeling Methodologies Book Chapter In: Public Affairs and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, Chapter 23, pp. 512–524, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2015, ISBN: 9781466683587. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: E-Government, E-Participation, Information and Communication Technologies, Open Data, Policy, Policy Modeling, Process @inbook{Sonntagbauer2015b, title = {Policy Modeling Methodologies}, author = {Susanne Sonntagbauer and Peter Sonntagbauer and Kawa Nazemi and Dirk Burkhardt}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014egov_ii.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-4666-8358-7.ch023}, isbn = {9781466683587}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-06-01}, booktitle = {Public Affairs and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications}, pages = {512--524}, publisher = {IGI Global}, address = {Hershey, PA, USA}, chapter = {23}, abstract = {The process to develop sustainable public policies is done by public authorities ensuring the involvement of all stakeholders. ICT is rarely included in most of the today's applied policymaking processes. Other process definitions with a focus on ICT inclusion in policy modeling still exist, but they are not well defined. This chapter gives an overview of the existing policy modeling process types and explains their major foci and how they consider ICT and the practical process in public authorities. Afterwards, based on these descriptions, the general requirements on a new ICT-oriented policy modeling process that allows the inclusion of ICT into a valid and useful process for public authorities is given.}, keywords = {E-Government, E-Participation, Information and Communication Technologies, Open Data, Policy, Policy Modeling, Process}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Close The process to develop sustainable public policies is done by public authorities ensuring the involvement of all stakeholders. ICT is rarely included in most of the today's applied policymaking processes. Other process definitions with a focus on ICT inclusion in policy modeling still exist, but they are not well defined. This chapter gives an overview of the existing policy modeling process types and explains their major foci and how they consider ICT and the practical process in public authorities. Afterwards, based on these descriptions, the general requirements on a new ICT-oriented policy modeling process that allows the inclusion of ICT into a valid and useful process for public authorities is given. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-8358-7.ch023 Close
50.		Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Sonntagbauer, Peter; Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk The FUPOL Policy Lifecycle Book Chapter In: Public Affairs and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, Chapter 8, pp. 158–186, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2015, ISBN: 9781466683587. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: E-Government, E-Participation, FUPOL, Policy Design, Policy Lifecycle, Policy Modeling @inbook{Sonntagbauer2015, title = {The FUPOL Policy Lifecycle}, author = {Susanne Sonntagbauer and Peter Sonntagbauer and Kawa Nazemi and Dirk Burkhardt}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014egov_iii.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-4666-8358-7.ch008}, isbn = {9781466683587}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-06-01}, booktitle = {Public Affairs and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications}, pages = {158--186}, publisher = {IGI Global}, address = {Hershey, PA, USA}, chapter = {8}, abstract = {The purpose of this chapter is to outline an advanced policy lifecycle, the FUPOL model with its ability to link technical features in the area of policy modeling. The FUPOL Policy Lifecycle is based on 6 stages, which are further divided into 8 main tasks. These main tasks are split up into 19 subtasks to provide a very detailed policy lifecycle structure. The detailed breakdown allows one to link each task to various technical features, such as opinion maps, policy indicator dashboard, knowledge database, and simulation and visualization tools. The chapter further argues that the methodology applied is future proof and has the potential of accommodating new technologies in the future.}, keywords = {E-Government, E-Participation, FUPOL, Policy Design, Policy Lifecycle, Policy Modeling}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Close The purpose of this chapter is to outline an advanced policy lifecycle, the FUPOL model with its ability to link technical features in the area of policy modeling. The FUPOL Policy Lifecycle is based on 6 stages, which are further divided into 8 main tasks. These main tasks are split up into 19 subtasks to provide a very detailed policy lifecycle structure. The detailed breakdown allows one to link each task to various technical features, such as opinion maps, policy indicator dashboard, knowledge database, and simulation and visualization tools. The chapter further argues that the methodology applied is future proof and has the potential of accommodating new technologies in the future. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-8358-7.ch008 Close
49.		Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk; Hoppe, David; Nazemi, Mariam; Kohlhammer, Jörn Web-based Evaluation of Information Visualization Journal Article In: Procedia Manufacturing. 6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015) and the Affiliated Conferences, vol. 3, pp. 5527–5534, 2015, ISSN: 2351-9789. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Tools, Human Perception, Information Visualization, User Study, Web-based Evaluation @article{Nazemi2015, title = {Web-based Evaluation of Information Visualization}, author = {Kawa Nazemi and Dirk Burkhardt and David Hoppe and Mariam Nazemi and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = {Tareq Ahram and Waldemar Karwowski and Dylan Schmorrow}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2015ahfe.pdf, Paper as PDF }, doi = {10.1016/j.promfg.2015.07.718}, issn = {2351-9789}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-06-01}, journal = {Procedia Manufacturing. 6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015) and the Affiliated Conferences}, volume = {3}, pages = {5527--5534}, abstract = {Information visualization is strongly related to human perception, human behavior, and in particular human interaction. It is a discipline that focuses on human to enable him gathering insights, knowledge, and solving various and heterogeneous tasks. The human-centered characteristic of information visualization requires valid and proper user studies that improve the system or validate their benefits. New methods, techniques, or approaches of information visualization are commonly evaluated. However, the evaluation is either time and cost consuming or they are made minimum resources that leads to results, which may not be valid. In particular the number of participants is commonly restricted and does not enable a valid assumption about the results. Thus performance measures plays a key role in information visualization, existing web-survey tools are not convenient. We introduce in this paper a new method that enables web-based evaluations of information visualization systems. Our main contribution is the enhancement of web-based survey tools with performance measures. Our approach enables the measurement of task-completion time, correctness of solved tasks, and includes a number of pre- and post-questionnaires.}, keywords = {Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Tools, Human Perception, Information Visualization, User Study, Web-based Evaluation}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Close Information visualization is strongly related to human perception, human behavior, and in particular human interaction. It is a discipline that focuses on human to enable him gathering insights, knowledge, and solving various and heterogeneous tasks. The human-centered characteristic of information visualization requires valid and proper user studies that improve the system or validate their benefits. New methods, techniques, or approaches of information visualization are commonly evaluated. However, the evaluation is either time and cost consuming or they are made minimum resources that leads to results, which may not be valid. In particular the number of participants is commonly restricted and does not enable a valid assumption about the results. Thus performance measures plays a key role in information visualization, existing web-survey tools are not convenient. We introduce in this paper a new method that enables web-based evaluations of information visualization systems. Our main contribution is the enhancement of web-based survey tools with performance measures. Our approach enables the measurement of task-completion time, correctness of solved tasks, and includes a number of pre- and post-questionnaires. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.1016/j.promfg.2015.07.718 Close
48.		Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Zilke, Jan Ruben; Kohlhammer, Jörn; Kuijper, Arjan Fundamental Aspects for E-Government Book Chapter In: Standards and Standardization: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, Chapter 3, pp. 52–68, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2015, ISBN: 9781466681118. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: E-Government, E-Participation, Information and Communication Technologies, Open Data, Policy, Policy Modeling @inbook{Burkhardt2015eb, title = {Fundamental Aspects for E-Government}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Jan Ruben Zilke and Jörn Kohlhammer and Arjan Kuijper}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2015standards.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-4666-8111-8.ch003}, isbn = {9781466681118}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-03-01}, booktitle = {Standards and Standardization: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications}, pages = {52--68}, publisher = {IGI Global}, address = {Hershey, PA, USA}, chapter = {3}, abstract = {The upcoming initiatives using ICT in the government process should strengthen the benefit of e-government in most countries. Since e-government among other e-related terms is a widely (interpreted) term, it is sometimes challenging to understand the objective and goals of an initiative. Therefore, in this chapter, the authors introduce and explain most e-government related terms. Even more, they outline some interesting initiatives and implementations to explain the benefits of using ICT in the government domain. Concrete activities are aligned to the terms to explain their practical use in a better way. The authors conclude with several challenges that arise when thinking of the implementation of e-government services. Overall, this chapter should give a good overall view of e-government and the related issues.}, keywords = {E-Government, E-Participation, Information and Communication Technologies, Open Data, Policy, Policy Modeling}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Close The upcoming initiatives using ICT in the government process should strengthen the benefit of e-government in most countries. Since e-government among other e-related terms is a widely (interpreted) term, it is sometimes challenging to understand the objective and goals of an initiative. Therefore, in this chapter, the authors introduce and explain most e-government related terms. Even more, they outline some interesting initiatives and implementations to explain the benefits of using ICT in the government domain. Concrete activities are aligned to the terms to explain their practical use in a better way. The authors conclude with several challenges that arise when thinking of the implementation of e-government services. Overall, this chapter should give a good overall view of e-government and the related issues. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-8111-8.ch003 Close
2014
47.		Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk; Retz, Wilhelm; Kohlhammer, Jörn Adaptive Visualization of Social Media Data for Policy Modeling Inproceedings In: Bebis, George; Boyle, Richard; Parvin, Bahram; Koracin, Darko; McMahan, Ryan; Jerald, Jason; Zhang, Hui; Drucker, Steven M.; Kambhamettu, Chandra; Choubassi, Maha El; Deng, Zhigang; Carlson, Mark (Ed.): Advances in Visual Computing. ISVC 2014, pp. 333–344, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2014, ISBN: 978-3-319-14249-4. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Information Visualization, Policy Modeling, Search Paradigm, Social Media Data, Visual Variable @inproceedings{Nazemi2014b, title = {Adaptive Visualization of Social Media Data for Policy Modeling}, author = {Kawa Nazemi and Dirk Burkhardt and Wilhelm Retz and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = {George Bebis and Richard Boyle and Bahram Parvin and Darko Koracin and Ryan McMahan and Jason Jerald and Hui Zhang and Steven M. Drucker and Chandra Kambhamettu and Maha El Choubassi and Zhigang Deng and Mark Carlson}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014isvc-ii.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-14249-4_32}, isbn = {978-3-319-14249-4}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-12-08}, booktitle = {Advances in Visual Computing. ISVC 2014}, volume = {8887}, pages = {333--344}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Switzerland}, series = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 8887}, abstract = {The visual analysis of social media data emerged a huge number of interactive visual representations that use different characteristics of the data to enable the process of information acquisition. The social data are used in the domain of policy modeling to gather information about citizens' demands, opinions, and requirements and help to decide about political policies. Although existing systems already provide a huge number of visual analysis tools, the search and exploration paradigm is not really clear. Furthermore, the systems commonly do not provide any kind of human centered adaptation for the different stakeholders involved in the policy making process. In this paper, we introduce a novel approach that investigates the exploration and search paradigm from two different perspectives and enables a visual adaptation to support the exploration and analysis process.}, keywords = {Information Visualization, Policy Modeling, Search Paradigm, Social Media Data, Visual Variable}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Close The visual analysis of social media data emerged a huge number of interactive visual representations that use different characteristics of the data to enable the process of information acquisition. The social data are used in the domain of policy modeling to gather information about citizens' demands, opinions, and requirements and help to decide about political policies. Although existing systems already provide a huge number of visual analysis tools, the search and exploration paradigm is not really clear. Furthermore, the systems commonly do not provide any kind of human centered adaptation for the different stakeholders involved in the policy making process. In this paper, we introduce a novel approach that investigates the exploration and search paradigm from two different perspectives and enables a visual adaptation to support the exploration and analysis process. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.1007/978-3-319-14249-4_32 Close
46.		Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk; Retz, Reimond; Kuijper, Arjan; Kohlhammer, Jörn Adaptive Visualization of Linked-Data Inproceedings In: Bebis, George; Boyle, Richard; Parvin, Bahram; Koracin, Darko; McMahan, Ryan; Jerald, Jason; Zhang, Hui; Drucker, Steven M.; Kambhamettu, Chandra; Choubassi, Maha El; Deng, Zhigang; Carlson, Mark (Ed.): Advances in Visual Computing. ISVC 2014, pp. 872–883, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2014, ISBN: 978-3-319-14364-4. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Application Scenario, Information Visualization, User Model, Visual Representation, Visual Search @inproceedings{Nazemi2014, title = {Adaptive Visualization of Linked-Data}, author = {Kawa Nazemi and Dirk Burkhardt and Reimond Retz and Arjan Kuijper and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = {George Bebis and Richard Boyle and Bahram Parvin and Darko Koracin and Ryan McMahan and Jason Jerald and Hui Zhang and Steven M. Drucker and Chandra Kambhamettu and Maha El Choubassi and Zhigang Deng and Mark Carlson}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014isvc-i.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-14364-4_84}, isbn = {978-3-319-14364-4}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-12-08}, booktitle = {Advances in Visual Computing. ISVC 2014}, volume = {8888}, pages = {872--883}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Switzerland}, series = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 8888}, abstract = {Adaptive visualizations reduces the required cognitive effort to comprehend interactive visual pictures and amplify cognition. Although the research on adaptive visualizations grew in the last years, the existing approaches do not consider the transformation pipeline from data to visual representation for a more efficient and effective adaptation. Further todays systems commonly require an initial training by experts from the field and are limited to adaptation based either on user behavior or on data characteristics. A combination of both is not proposed to our knowledge. This paper introduces an enhanced instantiation of our previously proposed model that combines both: involving different influencing factors for and adapting various levels of visual peculiarities, on content, visual layout, visual presentation, and visual interface. Based on data type and users’ behavior, our system adapts a set of applicable visualization types. Moreover, retinal variables of each visualization type are adapted to meet individual or canonical requirements on both, data types and users’ behavior. Our system does not require an initial expert modeling.}, keywords = {Application Scenario, Information Visualization, User Model, Visual Representation, Visual Search}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Close Adaptive visualizations reduces the required cognitive effort to comprehend interactive visual pictures and amplify cognition. Although the research on adaptive visualizations grew in the last years, the existing approaches do not consider the transformation pipeline from data to visual representation for a more efficient and effective adaptation. Further todays systems commonly require an initial training by experts from the field and are limited to adaptation based either on user behavior or on data characteristics. A combination of both is not proposed to our knowledge. This paper introduces an enhanced instantiation of our previously proposed model that combines both: involving different influencing factors for and adapting various levels of visual peculiarities, on content, visual layout, visual presentation, and visual interface. Based on data type and users’ behavior, our system adapts a set of applicable visualization types. Moreover, retinal variables of each visualization type are adapted to meet individual or canonical requirements on both, data types and users’ behavior. Our system does not require an initial expert modeling. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.1007/978-3-319-14364-4_84 Close
45.		Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Retz, Wilhelm; Kohlhammer, Jörn Visual Explanation of Government-Data for Policy Making through Open-Data Inclusion Inproceedings In: The 9th International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-2014), pp. 83-89, Infonomics Society IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, USA, 2014, ISBN: 978-1-908320-39-1. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Decision Making, E-Government, Information Visualization, Linked-Open Data Visualization, Open Government Data Visualization, Policy Modeling, Rule Generation @inproceedings{Burkhardt2014c, title = {Visual Explanation of Government-Data for Policy Making through Open-Data Inclusion}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Wilhelm Retz and Jörn Kohlhammer}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014icitst.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.1109/ICITST.2014.7038782}, isbn = {978-1-908320-39-1}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-12-08}, booktitle = {The 9th International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-2014)}, pages = {83-89}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway, NJ, USA}, organization = {Infonomics Society}, abstract = {Commonly, data used in public authorities are statistical data about certain indicator. Such valid kind of data allows an objective observation about indicator developments over time. In case of a significant deviation from the normal indicator level, it is difficult to understand the reasons for upcoming problems. In our paper we present an approach that allows an enhanced information gathering through an improved information overview about the depending aspects to such an indicator by considering governmental data-sources that provide also other types of data than just statistics. Even more, our approach integrates a system that allows generating explanations for Open Government Data, especially to specific indicators, based on Linked-Open Data. This enables decision-makers to get hints for unexpected reasons of concrete problems that may influence an indicator.}, keywords = {Decision Making, E-Government, Information Visualization, Linked-Open Data Visualization, Open Government Data Visualization, Policy Modeling, Rule Generation}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Close Commonly, data used in public authorities are statistical data about certain indicator. Such valid kind of data allows an objective observation about indicator developments over time. In case of a significant deviation from the normal indicator level, it is difficult to understand the reasons for upcoming problems. In our paper we present an approach that allows an enhanced information gathering through an improved information overview about the depending aspects to such an indicator by considering governmental data-sources that provide also other types of data than just statistics. Even more, our approach integrates a system that allows generating explanations for Open Government Data, especially to specific indicators, based on Linked-Open Data. This enables decision-makers to get hints for unexpected reasons of concrete problems that may influence an indicator. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.1109/ICITST.2014.7038782 Close
44.		Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Klamm, Christopher; Kohlhammer, Jörn; Kuijper, Arjan Comparison of e-Participation Roadmap in Industrial and Developing Countries Based on Germany and Kenya Inproceedings In: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance, pp. 399–402, ACM, New York, NY, USA, 2014, ISBN: 978-1-60558-611-3. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Digital Inclusion, E-Government, E-Participation, Information and Communication Technologies, Public Participation, Study @inproceedings{Burkhardt2014b, title = {Comparison of e-Participation Roadmap in Industrial and Developing Countries Based on Germany and Kenya}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Christopher Klamm and Jörn Kohlhammer and Arjan Kuijper}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014icegov.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.1145/2691195.2691209}, isbn = {978-1-60558-611-3}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-10-27}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance}, pages = {399--402}, publisher = {ACM}, address = {New York, NY, USA}, series = {ICEGOV '14}, abstract = {This paper compares the E-Participation roadmaps of industrial and developing countries, based on Germany and Kenya as representatives. Therefore, the ICT roadmap of each country is described in a clear shape and with representative E-Participation projects of each country. Based on these projects, the comparison is performed on a categorical level in terms of (1) participation forms, (2) used ICT, and (3) socio-political requirements. Afterwards, the results are summarized to determine an overall view on the E-Participation situation in both countries. As a result of the comparison similarities and significant differences will be identified. The results are useful for software developing organizations that want to create ICT governance tools for industrial as well as developing countries and therefore need to consider the characteristics and requirements of both country types.}, keywords = {Digital Inclusion, E-Government, E-Participation, Information and Communication Technologies, Public Participation, Study}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Close This paper compares the E-Participation roadmaps of industrial and developing countries, based on Germany and Kenya as representatives. Therefore, the ICT roadmap of each country is described in a clear shape and with representative E-Participation projects of each country. Based on these projects, the comparison is performed on a categorical level in terms of (1) participation forms, (2) used ICT, and (3) socio-political requirements. Afterwards, the results are summarized to determine an overall view on the E-Participation situation in both countries. As a result of the comparison similarities and significant differences will be identified. The results are useful for software developing organizations that want to create ICT governance tools for industrial as well as developing countries and therefore need to consider the characteristics and requirements of both country types. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.1145/2691195.2691209 Close
43.		Ginters, Egils; Aizstrauts, Artis; Baltruks, Mikelis; Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk; Sonntagbauer, Peter; Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Gutierrez, Jorge Martin Fupol Simulators and Advanced Visualization Framework Integration Inproceedings In: Affenzeller, Michael (Ed.): 26th European Modeling and Simulation Symposium, EMSS 2014: Held at the International Multidisciplinary Modeling and Simulation Multiconference, pp. 523–529, International Multidisciplinary Modeling and Simulation Multiconference (I3M) Curran, Red Hook, NY, , 2014, ISBN: 978-1-63439-314-0. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Policy Modeling, SemaVis, Simulation, Visualization @inproceedings{Ginters2014, title = {Fupol Simulators and Advanced Visualization Framework Integration}, author = {Egils Ginters and Artis Aizstrauts and Mikelis Baltruks and Kawa Nazemi and Dirk Burkhardt and Peter Sonntagbauer and Susanne Sonntagbauer and Jorge Martin Gutierrez}, editor = {Michael Affenzeller}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014emss.pdf, Paper as PDF http://www.msc-les.org/conf/emss2014/, Conference Site}, isbn = {978-1-63439-314-0}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-09-20}, booktitle = {26th European Modeling and Simulation Symposium, EMSS 2014: Held at the International Multidisciplinary Modeling and Simulation Multiconference}, pages = {523--529}, publisher = {Curran}, address = {Red Hook, NY, }, organization = {International Multidisciplinary Modeling and Simulation Multiconference (I3M)}, abstract = {FP7 FUPOL project No.287119 (see www.fupol.eu) aims at a new approach to traditional politics modeling. The FUPOL will be able to automatically collect, analyze and interpret opinions expressed on a large scale from the Internet and social networks. This will enable governments to gain a better understanding of the needs of citizens. Likewise the software will have the capabilities to simulate the effects of policies and laws and to assist governments in the whole policy design process. Basic visualization of the simulation results are supported by the simulators however visualization facilities are limited, therefore for detailed visual analysis of simulation data SemasVis environment is used.}, keywords = {Policy Modeling, SemaVis, Simulation, Visualization}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Close FP7 FUPOL project No.287119 (see www.fupol.eu) aims at a new approach to traditional politics modeling. The FUPOL will be able to automatically collect, analyze and interpret opinions expressed on a large scale from the Internet and social networks. This will enable governments to gain a better understanding of the needs of citizens. Likewise the software will have the capabilities to simulate the effects of policies and laws and to assist governments in the whole policy design process. Basic visualization of the simulation results are supported by the simulators however visualization facilities are limited, therefore for detailed visual analysis of simulation data SemasVis environment is used. Close Paper as PDF Conference Site Close
42.		Nazemi, Kawa; Breyer, Matthias; Burkhardt, Dirk; Stab, Christian; Kohlhammer, Jörn SemaVis: A New Approach for Visualizing Semantic Information Book Chapter In: Wahlster, Wolfgang; Grallert, Hans-Joachim; Wess, Stefan; Friedrich, Hermann; Widenka, Thomas (Ed.): Towards the Internet of Services: The THESEUS Research Program, Chapter 15, pp. 191–202, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2014, ISBN: 978-3-319-06755-1. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Resource Description Framework, Semantic Data, Semantic Information, Semantic Structure, Usage Scenario @inbook{Nazemi2014e, title = {SemaVis: A New Approach for Visualizing Semantic Information}, author = {Kawa Nazemi and Matthias Breyer and Dirk Burkhardt and Christian Stab and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = {Wolfgang Wahlster and Hans-Joachim Grallert and Stefan Wess and Hermann Friedrich and Thomas Widenka}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014theseus.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-06755-1_15}, isbn = {978-3-319-06755-1}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-07-02}, booktitle = {Towards the Internet of Services: The THESEUS Research Program}, pages = {191--202}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Switzerland}, chapter = {15}, series = {Cognitive Technologies}, abstract = {Information is an indispensable resource today. Access to and interaction with information play more and more a key role, whereas the amount of accessible information increases. Semantic technologies provide new solutions to structure this important property. One promising way to access the complex semantic structures and the huge amount of data is visualization. Today's Semantic Visualization systems offer primarily proprietary solutions for predefined and known users and usage scenarios. The adaptation to other scenarios and users is often cost- and time-consuming. This article presents a novel model for a fully adaptable and adaptive Semantics Visualization framework. Starting with the introduction of a new visualization model, the implementation of this model will be described. The article concludes with selected advantages of the described visualization technology.}, keywords = {Resource Description Framework, Semantic Data, Semantic Information, Semantic Structure, Usage Scenario}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Close Information is an indispensable resource today. Access to and interaction with information play more and more a key role, whereas the amount of accessible information increases. Semantic technologies provide new solutions to structure this important property. One promising way to access the complex semantic structures and the huge amount of data is visualization. Today's Semantic Visualization systems offer primarily proprietary solutions for predefined and known users and usage scenarios. The adaptation to other scenarios and users is often cost- and time-consuming. This article presents a novel model for a fully adaptable and adaptive Semantics Visualization framework. Starting with the introduction of a new visualization model, the implementation of this model will be described. The article concludes with selected advantages of the described visualization technology. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.1007/978-3-319-06755-1_15 Close
41.		Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Kohlhammer, Jörn Visual Process Support to Assist Users in Policy Making Book Chapter In: Sonntagbauer, Peter; Nazemi, Kawa; Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Prister, Giorgio; Burkhardt, Dirk (Ed.): Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling, Chapter 9, pp. 129–148, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2014, ISBN: 9781466662360. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Adaptation, Adaptive Visualization, Information and Communication Technologies, Policy, Policy Modeling, Process, SemaVis @inbook{Burkhardt2014f, title = {Visual Process Support to Assist Users in Policy Making}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = {Peter Sonntagbauer and Kawa Nazemi and Susanne Sonntagbauer and Giorgio Prister and Dirk Burkhardt}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014egov_iv.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-4666-6236-0.ch009}, isbn = {9781466662360}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-06-24}, booktitle = {Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling}, pages = {129--148}, publisher = {IGI Global}, address = {Hershey, PA, USA}, chapter = {9}, abstract = {The policy making process requires the involvement of various stakeholders, who bring in very heterogeneous experiences and skills concerning the policymaking domain, as well as experiences of ICT solutions. Current solutions are primarily designed to provide “one-solution-fits-all” answers, which in most cases fail the needs of all stakeholders. In this chapter, the authors introduce a new approach to assist users based on their tasks. Therefore, the system observes the interaction of the user and recognizes the current phase of the policymaking process and the profile of the user to assist him more sufficiently in solving his task. For this purpose, the system automatically enables or disables supporting features such as visualization, tools, and supporting techniques.}, keywords = {Adaptation, Adaptive Visualization, Information and Communication Technologies, Policy, Policy Modeling, Process, SemaVis}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Close The policy making process requires the involvement of various stakeholders, who bring in very heterogeneous experiences and skills concerning the policymaking domain, as well as experiences of ICT solutions. Current solutions are primarily designed to provide “one-solution-fits-all” answers, which in most cases fail the needs of all stakeholders. In this chapter, the authors introduce a new approach to assist users based on their tasks. Therefore, the system observes the interaction of the user and recognizes the current phase of the policymaking process and the profile of the user to assist him more sufficiently in solving his task. For this purpose, the system automatically enables or disables supporting features such as visualization, tools, and supporting techniques. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-6236-0.ch009 Close
40.		Nazemi, Kawa; Steiger, Martin; Burkhardt, Dirk; Kohlhammer, Jörn Information Visualization and Policy Modeling Book Chapter In: Sonntagbauer, Peter; Nazemi, Kawa; Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Prister, Giorgio; Burkhardt, Dirk (Ed.): Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling, Chapter 11, pp. 175–215, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2014, ISBN: 9781466662360. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Adaptation, Adaptive Visualization, Information Visualization, Semantics, Semantics Visualization, SemaVis, Visual Analytics @inbook{Nazemi2014c, title = {Information Visualization and Policy Modeling}, author = {Kawa Nazemi and Martin Steiger and Dirk Burkhardt and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = {Peter Sonntagbauer and Kawa Nazemi and Susanne Sonntagbauer and Giorgio Prister and Dirk Burkhardt}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014egov_v.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-4666-6236-0.ch011}, isbn = {9781466662360}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-06-24}, booktitle = {Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling}, pages = {175--215}, publisher = {IGI Global}, address = {Hershey, PA, USA}, chapter = {11}, abstract = {Policy design requires the investigation of various data in several design steps for making the right decisions, validating, or monitoring the political environment. The increasing amount of data is challenging for the stakeholders in this domain. One promising way to access the “big data” is by abstracted visual patterns and pictures, as proposed by information visualization. This chapter introduces the main idea of information visualization in policy modeling. First abstracted steps of policy design are introduced that enable the identification of information visualization in the entire policy life-cycle. Thereafter, the foundations of information visualization are introduced based on an established reference model. The authors aim to amplify the incorporation of information visualization in the entire policy design process. Therefore, the aspects of data and human interaction are introduced, too. The foundation leads to description of a conceptual design for social data visualization, and the aspect of semantics plays an important role.}, keywords = {Adaptation, Adaptive Visualization, Information Visualization, Semantics, Semantics Visualization, SemaVis, Visual Analytics}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Close Policy design requires the investigation of various data in several design steps for making the right decisions, validating, or monitoring the political environment. The increasing amount of data is challenging for the stakeholders in this domain. One promising way to access the “big data” is by abstracted visual patterns and pictures, as proposed by information visualization. This chapter introduces the main idea of information visualization in policy modeling. First abstracted steps of policy design are introduced that enable the identification of information visualization in the entire policy life-cycle. Thereafter, the foundations of information visualization are introduced based on an established reference model. The authors aim to amplify the incorporation of information visualization in the entire policy design process. Therefore, the aspects of data and human interaction are introduced, too. The foundation leads to description of a conceptual design for social data visualization, and the aspect of semantics plays an important role. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-6236-0.ch011 Close
39.		Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Sonntagbauer, Peter; Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk The FUPOL Policy Lifecycle Book Chapter In: Sonntagbauer, Peter; Nazemi, Kawa; Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Prister, Giorgio; Burkhardt, Dirk (Ed.): Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling, Chapter 5, pp. 61–87, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2014, ISBN: 9781466662360. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: E-Government, E-Participation, FUPOL, Policy Design, Policy Lifecycle, Policy Modeling @inbook{Sonntagbauer2014b, title = {The FUPOL Policy Lifecycle}, author = {Susanne Sonntagbauer and Peter Sonntagbauer and Kawa Nazemi and Dirk Burkhardt}, editor = {Peter Sonntagbauer and Kawa Nazemi and Susanne Sonntagbauer and Giorgio Prister and Dirk Burkhardt}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014egov_iii.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-4666-6236-0.ch005}, isbn = {9781466662360}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-06-24}, booktitle = {Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling}, pages = {61--87}, publisher = {IGI Global}, address = {Hershey, PA, USA}, chapter = {5}, abstract = {The purpose of this chapter is to outline an advanced policy lifecycle, the FUPOL model with its ability to link technical features in the area of policy modeling. The FUPOL Policy Lifecycle is based on 6 stages, which are further divided into 8 main tasks. These main tasks are split up into 19 subtasks to provide a very detailed policy lifecycle structure. The detailed breakdown allows one to link each task to various technical features, such as opinion maps, policy indicator dashboard, knowledge database, and simulation and visualization tools. The chapter further argues that the methodology applied is future proof and has the potential of accommodating new technologies in the future.}, keywords = {E-Government, E-Participation, FUPOL, Policy Design, Policy Lifecycle, Policy Modeling}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Close The purpose of this chapter is to outline an advanced policy lifecycle, the FUPOL model with its ability to link technical features in the area of policy modeling. The FUPOL Policy Lifecycle is based on 6 stages, which are further divided into 8 main tasks. These main tasks are split up into 19 subtasks to provide a very detailed policy lifecycle structure. The detailed breakdown allows one to link each task to various technical features, such as opinion maps, policy indicator dashboard, knowledge database, and simulation and visualization tools. The chapter further argues that the methodology applied is future proof and has the potential of accommodating new technologies in the future. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-6236-0.ch005 Close
38.		Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Kohlhammer, Jörn Policy Modeling Methodologies Book Chapter In: Sonntagbauer, Peter; Nazemi, Kawa; Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Prister, Giorgio; Burkhardt, Dirk (Ed.): Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling, Chapter 4, pp. 48–60, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2014, ISBN: 9781466662360. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: E-Government, E-Participation, Information and Communication Technologies, Open Data, Policy, Policy Modeling, Process @inbook{Burkhardt2014e, title = {Policy Modeling Methodologies}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = {Peter Sonntagbauer and Kawa Nazemi and Susanne Sonntagbauer and Giorgio Prister and Dirk Burkhardt}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014egov_ii.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-4666-6236-0.ch004}, isbn = {9781466662360}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-06-24}, booktitle = {Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling}, pages = {48--60}, publisher = {IGI Global}, address = {Hershey, PA, USA}, chapter = {4}, abstract = {The process to develop sustainable public policies is done by public authorities ensuring the involvement of all stakeholders. ICT is rarely included in most of the today's applied policymaking processes. Other process definitions with a focus on ICT inclusion in policy modeling still exist, but they are not well defined. This chapter gives an overview of the existing policy modeling process types and explains their major foci and how they consider ICT and the practical process in public authorities. Afterwards, based on these descriptions, the general requirements on a new ICT-oriented policy modeling process that allows the inclusion of ICT into a valid and useful process for public authorities is given.}, keywords = {E-Government, E-Participation, Information and Communication Technologies, Open Data, Policy, Policy Modeling, Process}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Close The process to develop sustainable public policies is done by public authorities ensuring the involvement of all stakeholders. ICT is rarely included in most of the today's applied policymaking processes. Other process definitions with a focus on ICT inclusion in policy modeling still exist, but they are not well defined. This chapter gives an overview of the existing policy modeling process types and explains their major foci and how they consider ICT and the practical process in public authorities. Afterwards, based on these descriptions, the general requirements on a new ICT-oriented policy modeling process that allows the inclusion of ICT into a valid and useful process for public authorities is given. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-6236-0.ch004 Close
37.		Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Zilke, Jan Ruben; Kohlhammer, Jörn; Kuijper, Arjan Fundamental Aspects for E-Government Book Chapter In: Sonntagbauer, Peter; Nazemi, Kawa; Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Prister, Giorgio; Burkhardt, Dirk (Ed.): Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling, Chapter 1, pp. 1–18, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2014, ISBN: 9781466662360. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: E-Government, E-Participation, Information and Communication Technologies, Open Data, Policy, Policy Modeling @inbook{Burkhardt2014d, title = {Fundamental Aspects for E-Government}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Jan Ruben Zilke and Jörn Kohlhammer and Arjan Kuijper}, editor = {Peter Sonntagbauer and Kawa Nazemi and Susanne Sonntagbauer and Giorgio Prister and Dirk Burkhardt}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014egov_i.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-4666-6236-0.ch001}, isbn = {9781466662360}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-06-24}, booktitle = {Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling}, pages = {1--18}, publisher = {IGI Global}, address = {Hershey, PA, USA}, chapter = {1}, abstract = {The upcoming initiatives using ICT in the government process should strengthen the benefit of e-government in most countries. Since e-government among other e-related terms is a widely (interpreted) term, it is sometimes challenging to understand the objective and goals of an initiative. Therefore, in this chapter, the authors introduce and explain most e-government related terms. Even more, they outline some interesting initiatives and implementations to explain the benefits of using ICT in the government domain. Concrete activities are aligned to the terms to explain their practical use in a better way. The authors conclude with several challenges that arise when thinking of the implementation of e-government services. Overall, this chapter should give a good overall view of e-government and the related issues.}, keywords = {E-Government, E-Participation, Information and Communication Technologies, Open Data, Policy, Policy Modeling}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Close The upcoming initiatives using ICT in the government process should strengthen the benefit of e-government in most countries. Since e-government among other e-related terms is a widely (interpreted) term, it is sometimes challenging to understand the objective and goals of an initiative. Therefore, in this chapter, the authors introduce and explain most e-government related terms. Even more, they outline some interesting initiatives and implementations to explain the benefits of using ICT in the government domain. Concrete activities are aligned to the terms to explain their practical use in a better way. The authors conclude with several challenges that arise when thinking of the implementation of e-government services. Overall, this chapter should give a good overall view of e-government and the related issues. Close Paper as PDF doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-6236-0.ch001 Close
36.		Sonntagbauer, Peter; Nazemi, Kawa; Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Prister, Giorgio; Burkhardt, Dirk (Ed.) Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling Book IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2014, ISBN: 9781466662360. Abstract \| Links \| BibTeX \| Tags: Citizen Engagement, Civil Service, Decision Making, E-Government, E-Participation, International Relations, Modeling in E-Governance, Policy Development, Policy Lifecycle Analysis, Simulation in E-Governance @book{Sonntagbauer2014, title = {Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling}, editor = {Peter Sonntagbauer and Kawa Nazemi and Susanne Sonntagbauer and Giorgio Prister and Dirk Burkhardt}, url = {http://books.google.de/books?id=RhiXBQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover, Google Books https://www.igi-global.com/book/handbook-research-advanced-ict-integration/102238, Publisher Link http://policymodelling.com, Policy Modelling Website}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-4666-6236-0}, isbn = {9781466662360}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-06-14}, pages = {1 online resource (pages cm.) :}, publisher = {IGI Global}, address = {Hershey, PA, USA}, abstract = {As governments and policy makers take advantage of information and communication technologies, leaders must understand how to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of modern technologies in order to be most effective in enacting change and leading their constituents. The Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling builds on the available literature, research, and recent advances in e-governance to explore advanced methods and applications of digital tools in government. This collection of the latest research in the field presents an essential reference for academics, researchers, and advanced-level students, as well as government leaders, policy makers, and experts in international relations. The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: - Citizen Engagement - Civil Service - Decision-Making Strategies - E-Government - E-Participation Modeling - International Relations - Policy Development - Policy Lifecycle Analysis - Simulation and Modeling in E-Governance}, keywords = {Citizen Engagement, Civil Service, Decision Making, E-Government, E-Participation, International Relations, Modeling in E-Governance, Policy Development, Policy Lifecycle Analysis, Simulation in E-Governance}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {book} } Close As governments and policy makers take advantage of information and communication technologies, leaders must understand how to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of modern technologies in order to be most effective in enacting change and leading their constituents. The Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling builds on the available literature, research, and recent advances in e-governance to explore advanced methods and applications of digital tools in government. This collection of the latest research in the field presents an essential reference for academics, researchers, and advanced-level students, as well as government leaders, policy makers, and experts in international relations. The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: - Citizen Engagement - Civil Service - Decision-Making Strategies - E-Government - E-Participation Modeling - International Relations - Policy Development - Policy Lifecycle Analysis - Simulation and Modeling in E-Governance Close Google Books Publisher Link Policy Modelling Website doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-6236-0 Close

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