scholarly journals Greek Government’s Communication Approach During the Covid-19 First Wave

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Charalambos Tsekeris ◽  
George Efthymiou
Keyword(s):  
Crisis Management ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Emergency Communication ◽  
Reciprocal Relationships ◽  
Interdisciplinary Work ◽  
Emergent Complexity ◽  
Communication Approach

The present policy brief draws from an empirical dissertation research, which took place during the outburst of the Covid-19 pandemic, in Athens, Greece. The main assumption of this interdisciplinary work is that Greek government’s Covid-19 emergency communication and crisis management approach (during the first wave of the pandemic) can be described by the Pragmatic Complexity Communication Model (PCOM), according to which communication involves an emergent complexity of reciprocal relationships and levels of interaction. This assumption is examined and validated through a qualitative research process, using an online open-ended questionnaire and focusing on a group of government officials and a group of correspondent journalists. The subsequent analysis also highlights the intimate links between government’s emergency communication (and crisis management) approach and the so-called “reformist culture”, that is, an extrovert, pluralist and anti-populist way of government, emphasising preparedness, collaboration, consistency, coordination, trust and community. This results in specific policy considerations and recommendations regarding governmental Covid-19 response in general.

scholarly journals Human Factor Preparedness for Decentralized Crisis Management and Communication in Cyber-Physical Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Levente Bakos ◽  
Dănuț Dumitru Dumitrașcu ◽  
Katalin Harangus
Keyword(s):  
Crisis Management ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cyber Physical Systems ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Physical Systems ◽  
Industrial Organizations ◽  
Top Managers ◽  
Technology And Communication

Crises are influencing the corporate sustainability. Long-term stakeholder value built in decades can be ruined by a middle scale crisis. In the new world of cyber-physical systems, scholars emphasize the decentralized, human–machine cooperation based disturbance handling. From information technology and communication (ICT) point of view the cyber-physical systems are ready for a sustainable, decentralized crisis management. The aim of the article is to present results of a research that has as objective to study the readiness of the human component of cyber-physical systems for a decentralized crisis management approach in industrial organizations. Two highly regulated industries—automotive and pharmaceutical industry- was selected; in all the studied organizations the continuous human-machine cooperation is a reality. The sample consisted of 151 respondents and a questionnaire-based survey was used. The study revealed the need for guidance and education for the personnel regarding the roles and competences of the different departments regarding the relationship with certain stakeholders. The study also reveals that apart from some explicitly regulated by law areas—fire safety, occupational health and safety, and some issues related to technological failures—the studied organizations are not prepared for unexpected situations. Also, our survey revealed that the members of the organization, others than top managers, are not prepared to handle ‘off the job-description’ situations.

scholarly journals Effective Risk Communication for Public Health Emergency: Reflection on the COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) Outbreak in Wuhan, China

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liwei Zhang ◽  
Huijie Li ◽  
Kelin Chen
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Risk Communication ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Outbreak Management ◽  
Public Risk

Risk communication is critical to emergency management. The objective of this paper is to illustrate the effective process and attention points of risk communication reflecting on the COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) outbreak in Wuhan, China. We provide the timeline of risk communication progress in Wuhan and use a message-centered approach to identify problems that it entailed. It was found that the delayed decision making of the local government officials and the limited information disclosure should be mainly responsible for the ineffective risk communication. The principles for effective risk communication concerning Wuhan’s outbreak management were also discussed. The whole communication process is suggested to integrate the accessibility and openness of risk information, the timing and frequency of communication, and the strategies dealing with uncertainties. Based on these principles and lessons from Wuhan’s case, this paper employed a simplified Government–Expert–Public risk communication model to illustrate a collaborative network for effective risk communication.

On the Behavior-Based Risk Communication Models in Crisis Management and Social Risks Minimization

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-45
Author(s):  
Yuriy V. Kostyuchenko ◽  
Viktor Pushkar ◽  
Olga Malysheva ◽  
Maxim Yuschenko
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Crisis Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Formal Model ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Risk Minimization ◽  
Social Risks ◽  
Assessment Approach ◽  
Future Research Directions

The article formulates and calibrates a formal model of risk communications in the framework of a risk-based community resilience assessment approach in transforming societies under crises and conflicts. It was demonstrated that perception of risks is not adequate. This situation is recognized as a threat, which leads to a significant increase of losses and to spreading of wrong crisis management practices. To improve decision-making at the personal, group, and population levels, a behavioral-based communication model has been proposed. The modified form of engagement into collective actions for substantially fractionalized society is proposed. A number of models of action calls and a collective decision-making under stress conditions with dynamic communication are put forward. On the basis of the developed model, ways of optimizing communication strategies are aimed at corresponding risk minimization are developed. Future research directions are highlighted.

Threat reduction assessment of conventional and community-based conservation approaches to managing protected areas in Uganda

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
ARTHUR R. MUGISHA ◽  
SUSAN K. JACOBSON
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Conservation ◽  
Management Approaches

Loss of wildlife, encroachment on wild lands and conflicts between protected areas and neighbouring communities continue to threaten the integrity of protected areas (PAs) in Uganda. To increase support from local communities and ensure long-term sustainability for Uganda's PAs, a policy of community-based conservation was introduced in 1988 as a management approach in seven PAs. The effectiveness of the community-based approach for reducing threats was compared to conventional PA management by conducting a threat reduction assessment at 16 PAs, seven with community-based approaches and nine without. Additional data collected using document reviews, interviews with government officials, and surveys of PA wardens were compared with the threat reduction assessments. Twenty-three primary threats were identified at PAs. Local game poaching was the most common threat. The threat reduction assessment indices of community-based PAs (mean=49.0±12) were not significantly different from those of conventional PAs (mean=37.96±21.6). Some specific threats, such as bush burning, logging, encroachment and unclear boundaries, seemed to be better mitigated at community-based PAs. Management approaches at all PAs mitigated fewer than half of the identified threats. Management approaches are needed that directly target PA threats, go beyond PA boundaries by involving additional government departments, link people's livelihoods to conservation efforts and strengthen PA institutions.

Potential effects of climate change on the habitat in Mexico

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel F. Audefroy
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Historical Study ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Political Commitment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
History Of ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the potential effects of climate change on the habitat and human settlements in Mexico, through an analysis of three regions that are vulnerable to hydrometeorological hazards such as droughts, floods and hurricanes. Design/methodology/approach – The research process included fieldwork in the states of Oaxaca, Tabasco and Yucatán, and a historical study of hydrometeorological events in each region. The authors sought to identify a means of interpreting these events linked to climate variability, on the basis of the history of disasters, the environment and the habitat. The local climatic indications were compared to the IPCC’s global successes, to show that contradictions do not exist but that it is difficult to apply the IPCC’s findings at a local level, given the considerable margin of uncertainty. Findings – The indications of the effects of climate change make it possible to foresee that the most vulnerable populations will be the ones facing the strongest impact in the future. Practical implications – The research has direct implications on urban and housing policies, offering a roadmap to design climate change adaptation strategies; adaptive capacity not only requires political commitment. Social implications – It is also related to social and economic development and an “integral risk management” approach rather than a “civil protection” strategy. Originality/value – The main interest of this research is to show that a multidisciplinary approach is essential in order to understand the local implications of climate change.

scholarly journals Web Streaming TVUPI as Modern Communication Model And Contribution To Learning Quality

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 198
Author(s):  
Deni Darmawan
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
International Level ◽  
Is Research ◽  
International Scale ◽  
Quality Of Learning

Web streaming TVUPI as a modern campus communication model developed for 2 years through design, testing, revision, dissemination, and measuring its contribution to the quality of learning. Through modern campus communication model, it is expected that all parties both on national and international scale would be able to interact quickly and appropriately in meeting the information needs of UPI. Development of TVUPI as a communication model involves scholars who support, particularly, from the communication science. Thus, practically and scientifically, Web streaming TVUPI is qualified for a modern campus communication model. The method used is Research & Development (R&D) during the design process. Whereas, testing and revision is done along with the lecturing process, considering that this research is on research group's scientific which should integrate the research process with the improvement of learning quality. In addition, TVUPI has access address of http://tv.upi.edu, intended to support the management of message transformation in order to imaging UPI at national and international level.

scholarly journals TWO PERSPECTIVES ON CARING RESEARCH: RESEARCH ON WELL-BEING AND RESEARCHER WELL-BEING

2015 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-41
Author(s):  
Kaarina Määttä ◽  
Satu Uusiautti
Keyword(s):  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Academic World ◽  
Reciprocal Relationships ◽  
The World

Caring research is a new concept that is discussed and defined from two supplementary perspectives: (1) as research aiming at promoting well-being and (2) as a caring research community that cares for the researcher well-being and reciprocal relationships between colleagues and between supervisors and students. These dimensions are discussed in the light of the latest findings and theories of positive psychology as well as based on the authors’ studies in the field. The caring research ideology contributes a comprehensive viewpoint to the world of academic research because it also pays attention to the actual research process within the research community. This well-being focused approach can serve as a means to flourish within the ever-increasing demands of the academic world. Key words: caring research, positive psychology, researcher well-being, supervision, well-being at work.

A Hybrid Network Emergency Communication Model

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdussalam Nuri Baryun ◽  
Khalid Al Begain ◽  
David Villa
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Recovery ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Communication Protocol ◽  
Specific Model ◽  
Network Size ◽  
Hybrid Network ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Node Mobility ◽  
Emergency Communication ◽  
Node Failure

To communicate within disaster scenarios, different devices/systems need to cooperate with specific protocols. The key communication protocol needs to provide interoperability among these systems and provide the solution for emergency services. The paper studies the hybrid network disaster recovery (HNDR) systems and classifies its communication scenarios and requirements. The authors propose a new networking protocol for the hybrid network, with ability to forward sessions and messages through different transport protocols, and copes with node mobility and node failure. The paper considers heterogeneous network disaster recovery scenario and proposes a cost effective and easy to deploy hybrid network emergency communication protocol (HNEC). This internetwork protocol is a specific model of the inter-domain messaging (IDM) protocol for emergency communications. The routing protocol procedure is similar to the reactive AODV procedure but is different in maintaining routes from unpredicted link breaks or node failure. A detailed simulation model with the designed network layer model is used to investigate network delivery rate and end-to-end delay performance. The performance results are analyzed using varying node load, mobility speed, and network size.

scholarly journals Requirements for 5G Integrated Data Transfer in German Prehospital Emergency Care

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 9-12
Author(s):  
Jan Gaebel ◽  
Carsten Bockelmann ◽  
Armin Dekorsy ◽  
Robert Wendlandt ◽  
Torsten Musiol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Care ◽  
Data Transfer ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Prehospital Emergency Care ◽  
Requirement Analysis ◽  
Trauma Centers ◽  
Emergency Communication ◽  
Preclinical Care ◽  
Prehospital Emergency ◽  
Communication Approach

AbstractData from preclinical emergency care is often not available in an integrated, electronic way. Data flow between ambulances and trauma centers lacks a communication approach that allows for efficient aggregation, transmission and reuse. We present the results of the requirement analysis for 5G-supported emergency care scenarios. With the illustarted requirements and derived structural consequences, we conclude with a proposal that will allow us to provide mechanisms and technologies to enable integrated emergency communication for preclinical care using modern communication technologies.

Communicating Natural Calamity

2020 ◽  
pp. 352-363
Author(s):  
Nicola Capolupo ◽  
Gabriella Piscopo
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Crisis Management ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
The Other ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Crisis Prevention ◽  
The Status ◽  
Natural Calamity ◽  
Effective Contribution

This chapter aims at understanding the dynamics that led to the exchange and value co-creation/co-production in the interaction between P.A. and citizens during natural calamities. In addition, it proposes a horizontal communication model in which both actors cooperate to respond to crisis, a semantic and semiotic space on the net able to satisfy their information needs. When natural disasters occur, citizens' primary need is to reach as much information as possible about the status of loved ones possibly involved in the accident, road traffic, how to give an effective contribution to the cause without hindering, etc. On the other hand, P.A. and rescuers need to know as much information as possible about the reports, on the site of the disaster so as to intervene promptly to help the population in danger. Therefore, P.A. and citizens are called upon to cooperate to guarantee crisis containment, crisis management, and also future crisis prevention.

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