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| 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 International Journal of Digital Society (IJDS), 5 (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} } 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. |
| 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 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} } 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. |
| 51. |  | Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk; Hoppe, David; Nazemi, Mariam; Kohlhammer, Jörn Web-based Evaluation of Information Visualization Journal Article Procedia Manufacturing. 6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015) and the Affiliated Conferences, 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} } 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. |
| 50. |  | Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Sonntagbauer, Peter; Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk The FUPOL Policy Lifecycle Book Chapter 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} } 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. |
| 49. | | Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Sonntagbauer, Peter; Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk Policy Modeling Methodologies Book Chapter 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} } 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. |
| 48. |  | Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Zilke, Jan Ruben; Kohlhammer, Jörn; Kuijper, Arjan Fundamental Aspects for E-Government Book Chapter 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} } 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. |
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| 47. |  | Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Retz, Wilhelm; Kohlhammer, Jörn Visual Explanation of Government-Data for Policy Making through Open-Data Inclusion Inproceedings 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} } 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. |
| 46. |  | Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk; Retz, Reimond; Kuijper, Arjan; Kohlhammer, Jörn Adaptive Visualization of Linked-Data Inproceedings 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} } 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. |
| 45. | | Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk; Retz, Wilhelm; Kohlhammer, Jörn Adaptive Visualization of Social Media Data for Policy Modeling Inproceedings 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} } 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. |
| 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 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} } 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. |
| 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 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} } 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. |
| 42. |  | Nazemi, Kawa; Breyer, Matthias; Burkhardt, Dirk; Stab, Christian; Kohlhammer, Jörn SemaVis: A New Approach for Visualizing Semantic Information Book Chapter 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} } 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. |
| 41. |  | Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Zilke, Jan Ruben; Kohlhammer, Jörn; Kuijper, Arjan Fundamental Aspects for E-Government Book Chapter 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} } 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. |
| 40. | | Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Kohlhammer, Jörn Policy Modeling Methodologies Book Chapter 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} } 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. |
| 39. | | Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Sonntagbauer, Peter; Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk The FUPOL Policy Lifecycle Book Chapter 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} } 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. |
| 38. | | Nazemi, Kawa; Steiger, Martin; Burkhardt, Dirk; Kohlhammer, Jörn Information Visualization and Policy Modeling Book Chapter 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} } 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. |
| 37. | | Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Kohlhammer, Jörn Visual Process Support to Assist Users in Policy Making Book Chapter 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} } 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. |
| 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} } 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 |
| 35. |  | Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Encarnacao, Jose Daniel; Retz, Wilhelm; Kohlhammer, Jörn Visualization Adaptation Based on Environmental Influencing Factors Inproceedings Kurosu, Masaaki (Ed.): Human-Computer Interaction. Theories, Methods, and Tools. HCI 2014, pp. 411–422, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2014, ISBN: 978-3-319-07233-3. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adaptive Visualization, Information Visualization, Sensor Fusion, User Experience, User-Centered Interaction @inproceedings{Burkhardt2014, title = {Visualization Adaptation Based on Environmental Influencing Factors}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Jose Daniel Encarnacao and Wilhelm Retz and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = {Masaaki Kurosu}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014hcii.pdf, Paper as PDF http://2014.hci.international, Conference Site}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-07233-3_38}, isbn = {978-3-319-07233-3}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-01-01}, booktitle = {Human-Computer Interaction. Theories, Methods, and Tools. HCI 2014}, volume = {8510}, pages = {411--422}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Switzerland}, series = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 8510}, abstract = {Working effectively with computer-based devices is challenging, especially under mobile conditions, due to the various environmental influences. In this paper a visualization adaptation approach is described, to support the user under discriminatory environmental conditions. For this purpose, a context model for environmental influencing factors is being defined. Based on this context model, an approach to adapt visualizations in regards of certain environmental influences is being evolved, such as the light intensity, air quality, or heavy vibrations.}, keywords = {Adaptive Visualization, Information Visualization, Sensor Fusion, User Experience, User-Centered Interaction}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Working effectively with computer-based devices is challenging, especially under mobile conditions, due to the various environmental influences. In this paper a visualization adaptation approach is described, to support the user under discriminatory environmental conditions. For this purpose, a context model for environmental influencing factors is being defined. Based on this context model, an approach to adapt visualizations in regards of certain environmental influences is being evolved, such as the light intensity, air quality, or heavy vibrations. |
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| 34. |  | Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Sonntagbauer, Peter; Sonntagbauer, Susanne; Kohlhammer, Jörn Interactive Visualizations in the Process of Policy Modelling Inproceedings Wimmer, Maria A; Janssen, Marijn; Macintosh, Ann; Scholl, Hans Jochen; Tambouris, Efthimios (Ed.): Electronic Government and Electronic Participation - Joint Proceedings of Ongoing Research of IFIP EGOV and IFIP ePart 2013, pp. 104–115, Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. Köllen Druck+Verlag GmbH, Bonn, Germany, 2013, ISSN: 1617-5468, (ISBN: 978-3-88579-615-2). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @inproceedings{Burkhardt2013b, title = {Interactive Visualizations in the Process of Policy Modelling}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Peter Sonntagbauer and Susanne Sonntagbauer and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = {Maria A. Wimmer and Marijn Janssen and Ann Macintosh and Hans Jochen Scholl and Efthimios Tambouris}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2013egov.pdf, Paper as PDF https://dl.gi.de/handle/20.500.12116/17255, DigLib Site}, issn = {1617-5468}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-09-16}, booktitle = {Electronic Government and Electronic Participation - Joint Proceedings of Ongoing Research of IFIP EGOV and IFIP ePart 2013}, volume = {221}, pages = {104--115}, publisher = {Köllen Druck+Verlag GmbH}, address = {Bonn, Germany}, organization = {Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V.}, series = {LNI 221}, abstract = {The policy making process in public authorities is nowadays usually an offline process. ICT is just very conservatively used, which also limits the inclusion of citizens' opinions. In difference the ICT sector consists of a rapid development in the area of eParticitpation and also in data-storing approaches and visualizations. But today it is hard to assign such new technical approaches to the policy modeling process, because of their non-ICT orientation. In this paper we introduce a new detailed ICT-based policy modeling process and an assignment of some modern ICT technology features. To support decision-makers, the main contribution of this paper is an assignment of useful visualization-types to the technological features and furthermore to the ICT-based policy-making process. Therewith we describe an approach how interactive visualizations can lead to a more effective policy making.}, note = {ISBN: 978-3-88579-615-2}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } The policy making process in public authorities is nowadays usually an offline process. ICT is just very conservatively used, which also limits the inclusion of citizens' opinions. In difference the ICT sector consists of a rapid development in the area of eParticitpation and also in data-storing approaches and visualizations. But today it is hard to assign such new technical approaches to the policy modeling process, because of their non-ICT orientation. In this paper we introduce a new detailed ICT-based policy modeling process and an assignment of some modern ICT technology features. To support decision-makers, the main contribution of this paper is an assignment of useful visualization-types to the technological features and furthermore to the ICT-based policy-making process. Therewith we describe an approach how interactive visualizations can lead to a more effective policy making. |
| 33. |  | Sonntagbauer, Peter; Rumm, Nikolaus; Kagitcioglu, Hakan; Nazemi, Kawa; Burkhardt, Dirk GIS, Social Media and Simulation in Integrated ICT Solutions for Urban Futures Inproceedings Proceedings of Network-Association of European Researchers on Urbanisation in the South (N-AERUS): 14th N-AERUS Conference 2013 : Urban Futures. Multiple visions, paths and constructions?, pp. 12, Network-Association of European Researchers on Urbanisation in the South (N-AERUS) Enschede, Netherlands, 2013. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: E-Participation, FUPOL, GIS, Integrated Approach, Integration Architecture, Urban Policy Lifecycle @inproceedings{Sonntagbauer2018, title = {GIS, Social Media and Simulation in Integrated ICT Solutions for Urban Futures}, author = {Peter Sonntagbauer and Nikolaus Rumm and Hakan Kagitcioglu and Kawa Nazemi and Dirk Burkhardt}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2013naerus.pdf, Paper as PDF http://www.n-aerus.net/web/sat/workshops/2013/Enschede_2013.htm, Conference Site}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-09-12}, booktitle = {Proceedings of Network-Association of European Researchers on Urbanisation in the South (N-AERUS): 14th N-AERUS Conference 2013 : Urban Futures. Multiple visions, paths and constructions?}, pages = {12}, address = {Enschede, Netherlands}, organization = {Network-Association of European Researchers on Urbanisation in the South (N-AERUS)}, abstract = {ICT tools and their methods to support the policy lifecycle in urban planning have drastically changed with the emergence of social media, advanced simulation techniques, open government data, big data, opinion mining, advanced text analytics and visualization. All those components should be combined with GIS.Current ICT solutions supporting e-participation and collaborative urban planning are focused on solving a specific problem. They are not integrated neither on the conceptual nor on the technical level. The conceptual level referring to the policy lifecycle, the technical level to data integration and user interface. This paper describes a new integrated approach to policy design and implementation. It consists of an advanced policy lifecycle and an IT-solution with features supporting all phases of the proposed lifecycle. The concept as well as the technical architecture as implemented in the Future Policy Modelling Project (FUPOL) to achieve such a complete integration with separate applications is outlined.}, keywords = {E-Participation, FUPOL, GIS, Integrated Approach, Integration Architecture, Urban Policy Lifecycle}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } ICT tools and their methods to support the policy lifecycle in urban planning have drastically changed with the emergence of social media, advanced simulation techniques, open government data, big data, opinion mining, advanced text analytics and visualization. All those components should be combined with GIS.Current ICT solutions supporting e-participation and collaborative urban planning are focused on solving a specific problem. They are not integrated neither on the conceptual nor on the technical level. The conceptual level referring to the policy lifecycle, the technical level to data integration and user interface. This paper describes a new integrated approach to policy design and implementation. It consists of an advanced policy lifecycle and an IT-solution with features supporting all phases of the proposed lifecycle. The concept as well as the technical architecture as implemented in the Future Policy Modelling Project (FUPOL) to achieve such a complete integration with separate applications is outlined. |
| 32. |  | Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Stab, Christian; Steiger, Martin; Kuijper, Arjan; Kohlhammer, Jörn Visual Statistics Cockpits for Information Gathering in the Policy-Making Process Inproceedings Bebis, George; Boyle, Richard; Parvin, Bahram; Koracin, Darko; Li, Baoxin; Porikli, Fatih; Zordan, Victor; Klosowski, James; Coquillart, Sabine; Luo, Xun; Chen, Min; Gotz, David (Ed.): Advances in Visual Computing. ISVC 2013, pp. 86–97, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany, 2013, ISBN: 978-3-642-41939-3. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Computer Graphic, Information Gathering, Line Chart, Parallel Coordinate, Policy Making Process @inproceedings{Burkhardt2013, title = {Visual Statistics Cockpits for Information Gathering in the Policy-Making Process}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Christian Stab and Martin Steiger and Arjan Kuijper and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = {George Bebis and Richard Boyle and Bahram Parvin and Darko Koracin and Baoxin Li and Fatih Porikli and Victor Zordan and James Klosowski and Sabine Coquillart and Xun Luo and Min Chen and David Gotz}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2013isvc.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-642-41939-3_9}, isbn = {978-3-642-41939-3}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-06-24}, booktitle = {Advances in Visual Computing. ISVC 2013}, volume = {8034}, pages = {86--97}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany}, series = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 8034}, abstract = {A major step in ICT-driven policy making is information gathering. During this phase, analysts and experts have to deal with a high number of statistical data which they use as a basis to identify problems and find appropriate solutions. This paper introduces a statistical data model to support these analysts and experts. It allows for handling the complexity (i.e. the dimensions) of the data for the visualizations. In particular, it helps to use the same data for two-dimensional, but also multi-dimensional statistics visualizations. Based on this statistic data model we introduce an interactive approach of visual statistics cockpits. This results in highly interactive statistics visualization cockpits that enable both analysts and experts to improve problem assessment and solution finding.}, keywords = {Computer Graphic, Information Gathering, Line Chart, Parallel Coordinate, Policy Making Process}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } A major step in ICT-driven policy making is information gathering. During this phase, analysts and experts have to deal with a high number of statistical data which they use as a basis to identify problems and find appropriate solutions. This paper introduces a statistical data model to support these analysts and experts. It allows for handling the complexity (i.e. the dimensions) of the data for the visualizations. In particular, it helps to use the same data for two-dimensional, but also multi-dimensional statistics visualizations. Based on this statistic data model we introduce an interactive approach of visual statistics cockpits. This results in highly interactive statistics visualization cockpits that enable both analysts and experts to improve problem assessment and solution finding. |
| 31. |  | Stab, Christian; Burkhardt, Dirk; Breyer, Matthias; Nazemi, Kawa Visualizing Search Results of Linked Open Data Book Chapter Hussein, Tim; Paulheim, Heiko; Lukosch, Stephan; Ziegler, Jürgen; Calvary, Gaëlle (Ed.): Semantic Models for Adaptive Interactive Systems, pp. 133–149, Springer, London, United Kindgdom, 2013, ISBN: 978-1-4471-5301-6. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Querying, Result List, Search Result, Semantic Information, Task Completion Time @inbook{Stab2013, title = {Visualizing Search Results of Linked Open Data}, author = {Christian Stab and Dirk Burkhardt and Matthias Breyer and Kawa Nazemi}, editor = {Tim Hussein and Heiko Paulheim and Stephan Lukosch and Jürgen Ziegler and Gaëlle Calvary}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2013semai.pdf, Paper as PDF}, doi = {10.1007/978-1-4471-5301-6_7}, isbn = {978-1-4471-5301-6}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-03-01}, booktitle = {Semantic Models for Adaptive Interactive Systems}, pages = {133--149}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {London, United Kindgdom}, abstract = {Finding accurate information of high quality is still a challenging task particularly with regards to the increasing amount of resources in current information systems. This is especially true if policy decisions that impact humans, economy or environment are based on the demanded information. For improving search result generation and analyzing user queries more and more information retrieval systems utilize Linked Open Data and other semantic knowledge bases. Nevertheless, the semantic information that is used during search result generation mostly remains hidden from the users although it significantly supports users in understanding and assessing search results. The presented approach combines information visualizations with semantic information for offering visual feedback about the reasons the results were retrieved. It visually represents the semantic interpretation and the relation between query terms and search results to offer more transparency in search result generation and allows users to unambiguously assess the relevance of the retrieved resources for their individual search. The approach also supports the common search strategies by providing visual feedback for query refinement and enhancement. Besides the detailed description of the search system, an evaluation of the approach shows that the use of semantic information considerably supports users in assessment and decision-making tasks.}, keywords = {Querying, Result List, Search Result, Semantic Information, Task Completion Time}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } Finding accurate information of high quality is still a challenging task particularly with regards to the increasing amount of resources in current information systems. This is especially true if policy decisions that impact humans, economy or environment are based on the demanded information. For improving search result generation and analyzing user queries more and more information retrieval systems utilize Linked Open Data and other semantic knowledge bases. Nevertheless, the semantic information that is used during search result generation mostly remains hidden from the users although it significantly supports users in understanding and assessing search results. The presented approach combines information visualizations with semantic information for offering visual feedback about the reasons the results were retrieved. It visually represents the semantic interpretation and the relation between query terms and search results to offer more transparency in search result generation and allows users to unambiguously assess the relevance of the retrieved resources for their individual search. The approach also supports the common search strategies by providing visual feedback for query refinement and enhancement. Besides the detailed description of the search system, an evaluation of the approach shows that the use of semantic information considerably supports users in assessment and decision-making tasks. |
2012 |
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| 30. |  | Stab, Christian; Breyer, Matthias; Burkhardt, Dirk; Nazemi, Kawa; Kohlhammer, Jörn Analytical Semantics Visualization for Discovering Latent Signals in Large Text Collections Inproceedings Kerren, Andreas; Seipel, Stefan (Ed.): Proceedings of SIGRAD 2012: Interactive Visual Analysis of Data, pp. 83-86, EUROGRAPHICS Linköping University Electronic Press, Växjö, Sweden, 2012, ISSN: 1650-3740. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Abstracting Methods, Interaction Styles @inproceedings{Stab2012b, title = {Analytical Semantics Visualization for Discovering Latent Signals in Large Text Collections}, author = {Christian Stab and Matthias Breyer and Dirk Burkhardt and Kawa Nazemi and Jörn Kohlhammer}, editor = { Andreas Kerren and Stefan Seipel}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2012sigrad.pdf, Paper as PDF http://cs.lnu.se/sigrad2012/, Conference Site http://www.ep.liu.se/ecp/article.asp?issue=081&article=011, DigLib Site}, issn = {1650-3740}, year = {2012}, date = {2012-11-29}, booktitle = {Proceedings of SIGRAD 2012: Interactive Visual Analysis of Data}, number = {81}, pages = {83-86}, publisher = {Linköping University Electronic Press}, address = {Växjö, Sweden}, institution = {Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD, Germany}, organization = {EUROGRAPHICS}, series = {11}, abstract = {Considering the increasing pressure of competition and high dynamics of markets; the early identification and specific handling of novel developments and trends becomes more and more important for competitive companies. Today; those signals are encoded in large amounts of textual data like competitors’ web sites; news articles; scientific publications or blog entries which are freely available in the web. Processing large amounts of textual data is still a tremendous challenge for current business analysts and strategic decision makers. Although current information systems are able to process that amount of data and provide a wide range of information retrieval tools; it is almost impossible to keep track of each thread or opportunity. The presented approach combines semantic search and data mining techniques with interactive visualizations for analyzing and identifying weak signals in large text collections. Beside visual summarization tools; it includes an enhanced trend visualization that supports analysts in identifying latent topic-related relations between competitors and their temporal relevance. It includes a graph-based visualization tool for representing relations identified during semantic analysis. The interaction design allows analysts to verify their retrieved hypothesis by exploring the documents that are responsible for the current view.}, keywords = {Abstracting Methods, Interaction Styles}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Considering the increasing pressure of competition and high dynamics of markets; the early identification and specific handling of novel developments and trends becomes more and more important for competitive companies. Today; those signals are encoded in large amounts of textual data like competitors’ web sites; news articles; scientific publications or blog entries which are freely available in the web. Processing large amounts of textual data is still a tremendous challenge for current business analysts and strategic decision makers. Although current information systems are able to process that amount of data and provide a wide range of information retrieval tools; it is almost impossible to keep track of each thread or opportunity. The presented approach combines semantic search and data mining techniques with interactive visualizations for analyzing and identifying weak signals in large text collections. Beside visual summarization tools; it includes an enhanced trend visualization that supports analysts in identifying latent topic-related relations between competitors and their temporal relevance. It includes a graph-based visualization tool for representing relations identified during semantic analysis. The interaction design allows analysts to verify their retrieved hypothesis by exploring the documents that are responsible for the current view. |
| 29. |  | Burkhardt, Dirk; Ruppert, Tobias; Nazemi, Kawa Towards Process-Oriented Information Visualization For Supporting Users Inproceedings Proceedings of 15th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL 2012), pp. 1-8, IEEE , Piscataway, NJ, USA, 2012, ISBN: 978-1-4673-2427-4. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Information Visualization, Process Management, Process Adaptation, Process Support, Process-oriented Information Visualization, User-Centered Interaction @inproceedings{Burkhardt2012b, title = {Towards Process-Oriented Information Visualization For Supporting Users}, author = {Dirk Burkhardt and Tobias Ruppert and Kawa Nazemi}, url = {https://dirk.burkhardt.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2012icl-i.pdf, Paper as PDF http://www.icl-conference.org/icl2012/, Conference Site}, doi = {10.1109/ICL.2012.6402080}, isbn = {978-1-4673-2427-4}, year = {2012}, date = {2012-09-26}, booktitle = {Proceedings of 15th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL 2012)}, pages = {1-8}, publisher = {IEEE }, address = {Piscataway, NJ, USA}, series = {15}, abstract = {Nowadays daily office work consists of dealing with big numbers of data and data sources, and furthermore of working with complex computer programs. In consequence many users have problems to use such programs effective and efficient. In particular beginners have significant problems to use the programs correctly due to complex functionality and interaction options. To avoid this overload of the user, the Information Visualization community has recently developed some approaches that aim to support the users. Unfortunately, these approaches are limited to one special aspect, and sometimes they are just appropriate for one special task. Thus, in this paper we introduce a process-oriented user-supporting approach. It allows selecting adequate supporting techniques in correlation to a performed process and activity to guide the user and help him to solve his task. Furthermore, we show the benefits of designing programs and applications, which implement process definitions for the existing tasks to provide the user with better process orientation. This guides the user through difficult and complex processes.}, keywords = {Information Visualization, Process Management, Process Adaptation, Process Support, Process-oriented Information Visualization, User-Centered Interaction}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } Nowadays daily office work consists of dealing with big numbers of data and data sources, and furthermore of working with complex computer programs. In consequence many users have problems to use such programs effective and efficient. In particular beginners have significant problems to use the programs correctly due to complex functionality and interaction options. To avoid this overload of the user, the Information Visualization community has recently developed some approaches that aim to support the users. Unfortunately, these approaches are limited to one special aspect, and sometimes they are just appropriate for one special task. Thus, in this paper we introduce a process-oriented user-supporting approach. It allows selecting adequate supporting techniques in correlation to a performed process and activity to guide the user and help him to solve his task. Furthermore, we show the benefits of designing programs and applications, which implement process definitions for the existing tasks to provide the user with better process orientation. This guides the user through difficult and complex processes. |
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| 53. | | Visual Correlation Analysis to Explain Open Government Data based on Linked-Open Data for Decision Making Journal Article International Journal of Digital Society (IJDS), 5 (3), pp. 915–923, 2015, ISSN: 2040-2570. |
| 52. | | Explorative Visualization of Impact Analysis for Policy Modeling by Bonding Open Government and Simulation Data Inproceedings 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. |
| 51. | | Web-based Evaluation of Information Visualization Journal Article Procedia Manufacturing. 6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015) and the Affiliated Conferences, 3 , pp. 5527–5534, 2015, ISSN: 2351-9789. |
| 50. | | The FUPOL Policy Lifecycle Book Chapter Public Affairs and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, Chapter 8, pp. 158–186, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2015, ISBN: 9781466683587. |
| 49. | | Policy Modeling Methodologies Book Chapter Public Affairs and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, Chapter 23, pp. 512–524, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2015, ISBN: 9781466683587. |
| 48. | | Fundamental Aspects for E-Government Book Chapter Standards and Standardization: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, Chapter 3, pp. 52–68, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2015, ISBN: 9781466681118. |
2014 |
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| 47. | | Visual Explanation of Government-Data for Policy Making through Open-Data Inclusion Inproceedings 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. |
| 46. | | Adaptive Visualization of Linked-Data Inproceedings 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. |
| 45. | | Adaptive Visualization of Social Media Data for Policy Modeling Inproceedings 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. |
| 44. | | Comparison of e-Participation Roadmap in Industrial and Developing Countries Based on Germany and Kenya Inproceedings 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. |
| 43. | | Fupol Simulators and Advanced Visualization Framework Integration Inproceedings 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. |
| 42. | | SemaVis: A New Approach for Visualizing Semantic Information Book Chapter 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. |
| 41. | | Fundamental Aspects for E-Government Book Chapter 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. |
| 40. | | Policy Modeling Methodologies Book Chapter 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. |
| 39. | | The FUPOL Policy Lifecycle Book Chapter 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. |
| 38. | | Information Visualization and Policy Modeling Book Chapter 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. |
| 37. | | Visual Process Support to Assist Users in Policy Making Book Chapter 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. |
| 36. | | Handbook of Research on Advanced ICT Integration for Governance and Policy Modeling Book IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, 2014, ISBN: 9781466662360. |
| 35. | | Visualization Adaptation Based on Environmental Influencing Factors Inproceedings Kurosu, Masaaki (Ed.): Human-Computer Interaction. Theories, Methods, and Tools. HCI 2014, pp. 411–422, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2014, ISBN: 978-3-319-07233-3. |
2013 |
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| 34. | | Interactive Visualizations in the Process of Policy Modelling Inproceedings Wimmer, Maria A; Janssen, Marijn; Macintosh, Ann; Scholl, Hans Jochen; Tambouris, Efthimios (Ed.): Electronic Government and Electronic Participation - Joint Proceedings of Ongoing Research of IFIP EGOV and IFIP ePart 2013, pp. 104–115, Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. Köllen Druck+Verlag GmbH, Bonn, Germany, 2013, ISSN: 1617-5468, (ISBN: 978-3-88579-615-2). |
| 33. | | GIS, Social Media and Simulation in Integrated ICT Solutions for Urban Futures Inproceedings Proceedings of Network-Association of European Researchers on Urbanisation in the South (N-AERUS): 14th N-AERUS Conference 2013 : Urban Futures. Multiple visions, paths and constructions?, pp. 12, Network-Association of European Researchers on Urbanisation in the South (N-AERUS) Enschede, Netherlands, 2013. |
| 32. | | Visual Statistics Cockpits for Information Gathering in the Policy-Making Process Inproceedings Bebis, George; Boyle, Richard; Parvin, Bahram; Koracin, Darko; Li, Baoxin; Porikli, Fatih; Zordan, Victor; Klosowski, James; Coquillart, Sabine; Luo, Xun; Chen, Min; Gotz, David (Ed.): Advances in Visual Computing. ISVC 2013, pp. 86–97, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany, 2013, ISBN: 978-3-642-41939-3. |
| 31. | | Visualizing Search Results of Linked Open Data Book Chapter Hussein, Tim; Paulheim, Heiko; Lukosch, Stephan; Ziegler, Jürgen; Calvary, Gaëlle (Ed.): Semantic Models for Adaptive Interactive Systems, pp. 133–149, Springer, London, United Kindgdom, 2013, ISBN: 978-1-4471-5301-6. |
2012 |
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| 30. | | Analytical Semantics Visualization for Discovering Latent Signals in Large Text Collections Inproceedings Kerren, Andreas; Seipel, Stefan (Ed.): Proceedings of SIGRAD 2012: Interactive Visual Analysis of Data, pp. 83-86, EUROGRAPHICS Linköping University Electronic Press, Växjö, Sweden, 2012, ISSN: 1650-3740. |
| 29. | | Towards Process-Oriented Information Visualization For Supporting Users Inproceedings Proceedings of 15th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL 2012), pp. 1-8, IEEE , Piscataway, NJ, USA, 2012, ISBN: 978-1-4673-2427-4. |
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