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12. Continental-scale quantification of landscape values using social media data.

Author

van Zanten, Boris T., Tieskens, Koen F., Verburg, Peter H., Van Berkel, Derek B., Meentemeyer, Ross K., and Smith, Jordan W.

Subjects
*SOCIAL media, *CROSS-cultural studies, *OUTDOOR recreation
Abstract

Individuals, communities, and societies ascribe a diverse array of values to landscapes. These values are shaped by the aesthetic, cultural, and recreational benefits and services provided by those landscapes. However, across the globe, processes such as urbanization, agricultural intensification, and abandonment are threatening landscape integrity, altering the personally meaningful connections people have toward specific places. Existing methods used to study landscape values, such as social surveys, are poorly suited to capture dynamic landscape-scale processes across large geographic extents. Social media data, by comparison, can be used to indirectly measure and identify valuable features of landscapes at a regional, continental, and perhaps even worldwide scale. We evaluate the usefulness of different social media platforms-- Panoramio, Flickr, and Instagram--and quantify landscape values at a continental scale. We find Panoramio, Flickr, and Instagram data can be used to quantify landscape values, with features of Instagram being especially suitable due to its relatively large population of users and its functional ability of allowing users to attach personally meaningful comments and hashtags to their uploaded images. Although Panoramio, Flickr, and Instagram have different user profiles, our analysis revealed similar patterns of landscape values across Europe across the three platforms. We also found variables describing accessibility, population density, income, mountainous terrain, or proximity towater explained a significant portion of observed variation across data from the different platforms. Social media data can be used to extend our understanding of how and where individuals ascribe value to landscapes across diverse social, political, and ecological boundaries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2016
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13. European landscape in astrobiology, results of the AstRoMap consultation.

Author

Horneck, Gerda, Rettberg, Petra, Walter, Nicolas, and Gomez, Felipe

Subjects
*EUROPEAN landscape painting, *SPACE biology, *ROVING vehicles (Astronautics), *METAPHYSICAL cosmology, *PALEONTOLOGY
Abstract

Astrobiology is a multidisciplinary field of research, which encompasses scientists ranging from cosmology, astronomy, planetary sciences, physics, chemistry, geology, paleontology to biology. In order to map the existing astrobiological expertise in Europe a comprehensive community consultation has been performed within the AstRoMap (Astrobiology Road Mapping) project that is supported by the European Commission FP7 framework. From this information a data base of scientists (European and beyond) interested in astrobiology and planetary exploration (see: http://www.astromap.eu/database.html ) has been established. It reflects the demography and research and teaching activities of the astrobiology community, as well as their professional profiles and involvement in astrobiology projects. The database provides an ideal platform for networking between scientists interested in the various fields of astrobiology. Considering future aspects of astrobiology in Europe, the need for more astrobiology-dedicated funding programs at the EU level, especially for cross-disciplinary groups, was stressed. This might eventually lead to the creation of a European laboratory of Astrobiology, or even of a European Astrobiology Institute. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2015
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14. The European Landscape of Qualitative Social Research Archives: Methodological and Practical Issues

Author

Louise Corti

Subjects
qualitative data, data archiving, re-using data, secondary analysis, Qualidata, methodology, data sharing, infrastructure, European landscape, Social sciences (General), H1-99
Abstract

In this article I set about describing current practices in archiving and reusing qualitative data. I discuss where can you find archived sources of qualitative data, and discuss some of the debates surrounding methodological, ethical and theoretical considerations relating to re-using data. I then address more pragmatic issues involved acquiring, preserving, providing access to and supporting the use of the data. Where best do qualitative data collections sit—in traditional libraries or archives alongside historical documents or as part of more holistic digital collections of contemporary social science research resources? This question relates to accessibility, resource discovery and cataloging methods, data preparation and documentation and promotional and outreach efforts to encourage data use. The ESDS Qualidata unit at the UK Data Archive is used as case study for showcasing archival practices, and is situated within the broader European landscape of social science-oriented data archives. Infrastructure requirements for running an archive are discussed and a look forward future developments. URN: http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs1103117

Published
2011

15. The European Landscape of Qualitative Social Research Archives: Methodological and Practical Issues.

Author

Corti, Louise

Subjects
ARCHIVAL research, ARCHIVAL resources, SOCIAL sciences, ARCHIVAL materials, QUALITATIVE research
Abstract

In this article I set about describing current practices in archiving and reusing qualitative data. I discuss where can you find archived sources of qualitative data, and discuss some of the debates surrounding methodological, ethical and theoretical considerations relating to re-using data. I then address more pragmatic issues involved acquiring, preserving, providing access to and supporting the use of the data. Where best do qualitative data collections sit--in traditional libraries or archives alongside historical documents or as part of more holistic digital collections of contemporary social science research resources? This question relates to accessibility, resource discovery and cataloging methods, data preparation and documentation and promotional and outreach efforts to encourage data use. The ESDS Qualidata unit at the UK Data Archive is used as case study for showcasing archival practices, and is situated within the broader European landscape of social science-oriented data archives. Infrastructure requirements for running an archive are discussed and a look forward future developments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011

16. Natural World Heritage: A New Approach to Integrate Research and Management.

Author

Lefeuvre, Jean-Claude

Subjects
*ECOSYSTEM management, *BIOTIC communities, *CULTURAL property, *FOREST ecology, *BIODIVERSITY, *WORLD Heritage Sites, *GLOBAL environmental change
Abstract

For more than 12,000 years, humans have modified, changed, and even destroyed many natural ecosystems in a large part of Europe, especially forest ecosystems. This evolution resulted in a European territory characterised by diversified rural landscapes where we can generally distinguish three complementary parts including cultivated space, pastoral space and forest space. These systems connecting natural, modified ecosystems with agro-systems could have an interesting biological diversity. Since the middle of the 20th century, the modernisation of agriculture, and the extension of single crop and industrial breeding have completely changed this vision again. According to the evolution that we imposed on nature, the disappearance or the regression of certain species, the invasion by foreign species, we can discuss our strategy to preserve the future of the natural patrimony, biodiversity, the ecosystem's functioning and services. Using the Mont-Saint-Michel bay case study and the National Park of Banc d'Arguin registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List, we try to show that long-term multidisciplinary research is necessary to provide new knowledge and we propose a new system of management for complex ecosystems with users, stakeholders and elected members. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2007
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17. Perspectives on landscape identity, a conceptual challenge

Author

Bas Pedroli and Derk Jan Stobbelaar

Subjects
construction, representation, media_common.quotation_subject, Geography, Planning and Development, place-identity, Place identity, Identity (social science), Context (language use), WASS, Representation (arts), Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law, perception, Existentialism, Leerstoelgroep Landdynamiek, diversity, Land Dynamics, Sociology, Wageningen Environmental Research, Social science, Landscape archaeology, attachment, Nature and Landscape Conservation, General Environmental Science, media_common, Cultural landscape, Bos- en Natuurbeheer (VHL), regional identity, CL - Crossing Borders, Epistemology, european landscape, sense, community, Diversity (politics)
Abstract

The concept of landscape identity is often referred to in landscape policy and planning. A clear definition of the concept is lacking however. This is problematic because the term ‘landscape identity’ can have many different meanings and thus easily lead to confusion. We define landscape identity as ‘the perceived uniqueness of a place’ and endeavour to describe the content of this definition more concisely. Within this context the paper introduces the framework of the Landscape Identity Circle for the various dimensions of landscape identity based on two axes: differentiation between spatial as opposed to existential identity, and differentiation between personal and cultural landscape identity. This framework is valuable in positioning research approaches and disciplines addressing landscape identity.

Published
2011
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18. Marco teórico-referencial para la protección, gestión y ordenación del paisaje. El caso de la Región de Murcia = Theoretical-referential framework for the protection, management and landscape management. The case of the Region of Murcia

Author

Miguel Ángel Sánchez Sánchez

Subjects
Convenio Europeo del Paisaje = Landscape, legislación de paisaje, European Landscape Convention, lcsh:GF125, management of the landscape, lcsh:Geography. Anthropology. Recreation, lcsh:G1-922, protección del paisaje, Paisaje, gestión del paisaje, Geography, lcsh:G, Urban planning, lcsh:Cities. Urban geography, Regional studies, Región de Murcia, European Landscape, lcsh:Human ecology. Anthropogeography, lcsh:GF1-900, laws of the landscape, Region of Murcia, Humanities, Cartography, lcsh:Geography (General), landscape protection
Abstract

Desde el año 2008 el Convenio Europeo del Paisaje de 2000 (CEP2000) está en vigor en España, lo que compromete a su cumplimiento. Las competencias en materia de paisaje en el caso español, están transferidas a las comunidades autónomas. Teniendo, estas, la obligación de cumplir, hacer cumplir y desarrollar en sus respectivos ámbitos administrativos el CEP2000. La Región de Murcia no es ajena a esta situación por lo que la administración regional ha generado diversos documentos (administrativo-jurídicos) relacionados con el CEP2000. Estos son: Estrategia del Paisaje, Atlas de los Paisajes, Estudios Comarcales de Paisaje y Ley de Ordenación Territorial y Urbanística. En este trabajo se revisa y analiza la documentación institucional, administrativa y legislativa que pueda constituir un marco teórico-referencial para la protección, gestión y ordenación del paisaje de la Región de Murcia. Teniendo en cuenta para ello textos internacionales, nacionales y autonómicos. Se ha constatado la existencia de suficiente documentación para el establecimiento de un mínimo marco-referencial que permita un tratamiento adecuado del paisaje. Se aprecia la evolución desde una concepción sectorial del paisaje a una actual más holística. Es destacable la puesta al día de la Región de Murcia, mediante la reciente aprobación (2015) de una ley donde se recogen las cuestiones sobre el paisaje.AbstractSince 2008 the European Landscape Convention 2000 (CEP2000) is in force in Spain, which commits to its fulfillment. The landscape competences in the Spanish case are transferred to the autonomous communities. Having, these, the obligation to fulfill, enforce and develop in their respective administrative areas the CEP2000. The Region of Murcia is not foreign to this situation so the regional administration has generated various documents (administrative-legal) related to the CEP2000. These are: Landscape Strategy, Landscape Atlas, Landscape Regional Studies and Land and Urban Planning Law. This paper reviews and analyzes the institutional, administrative and legislative documentation that can constitute a theoretical-referential framework for the protection, management and landscape management of the Region of Murcia. Taking into account international, national and regional texts. It has been verified the existence of sufficient documentation for the establishment of a minimum frame-reference that allows an appropriate treatment of the landscape. We can see the evolution from a sectoral conception of the landscape to a more holistic one. It is remarkable the updating of the Region of Murcia, through the recent approval (2015) of a law where the questions on the landscape are collected.

Published
2017
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19. Archive für qualitative Forschung in Europa: Methodologische und praktische Belange

Author

Corti, Louise

Subjects
qualitative Daten, Datenarchivierung, Wiederverwendung von Daten, Sekundäranalyse, Qualidata, Methodologie, data sharing, Infrastruktur, Europa, datos cualitativos, archivo de datos, reutilización de datos, análisis secundario, metodología, compartición de datos, infraestructura, panorama europeo, qualitative data, data archiving, re-using data, secondary analysis, methodology, infrastructure, European landscape
Abstract

En este artículo describo las prácticas actuales de archivo y reutilización de datos cualitativos. Abordo la localización de fuentes de archivo de datos cualitativos, así como alguno de los debates metodológicos, éticos y teóricos relacionados con la reutilización de datos. A continuación me ocupo de aspectos de orden más pragmático, como aquellos que implican la adquisición, conservación y acceso a estos datos, así como el apoyo a su utilización. ¿Cuál es el mejor lugar para alojar las colecciones de datos cualitativos? ¿Es en las bibliotecas o archivos tradicionales, junto a documentos históricos, o mejor como parte de colecciones digitales de carácter más holístico, en el marco de los recursos de las ciencias sociales contemporáneas? Esta cuestión está relacionada con la accesibilidad, el descubrimiento de recursos, los métodos de catalogación, de preparación de datos, así como con los esfuerzos de promoción y difusión para su empleo.URN: http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs1103117, In diesem Beitrag befasse ich mich mit der gegenwärtigen Praxis der Archivierung und Nachnutzung qualitativer Daten. Ich biete zunächst einen Überblick über bestehende Archive und skizziere einige methodologische, ethische und theoretische Fragen, die rund um die Wiederverwendung qualitativer Daten diskutiert werden. Danach behandele ich eher praktische Fragen des Datenerwerbs, der Datenhaltung und des Zugangs zu Forschungsdaten. Eine in diesem Zusammenhang wiederkehrende Frage ist, wo qualitative Datensammlungen angesiedelt sein sollten: in traditionellen Bibliotheken bzw. in Archiven, die historisches Material sammeln und bereithalten, oder in eigenen digitalen Sammlungen zeitgenössischer sozialwissenschaftlicher Ressourcen? Mit dieser Frage sind auch Fragen der Zugänglichkeit verbunden, der genutzten Katalogisierungsmethoden, der Datenhaltung und -dokumentation sowie Fragen nach Strategien, Forschende für die Notwendigkeit qualitative Archivierung zu sensibilisieren. ESDS Qualidata, Teil des UK Data Archive, wird als Beispiel einer etablierten Archivierungspraxis genutzt und in der Landschaft sozialwissenschaftlicher Datenarchive in Europa verortet. In diesem Zusammenhang werden auch infrastrukturelle Voraussetzungen für den Betrieb von Archivieren behandelt und künftige Entwicklungslinien skizziert.URN: http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs1103117, In this article I set about describing current practices in archiving and reusing qualitative data. I discuss where can you find archived sources of qualitative data, and discuss some of the debates surrounding methodological, ethical and theoretical considerations relating to re-using data. I then address more pragmatic issues involved acquiring, preserving, providing access to and supporting the use of the data. Where best do qualitative data collections sit—in traditional libraries or archives alongside historical documents or as part of more holistic digital collections of contemporary social science research resources? This question relates to accessibility, resource discovery and cataloging methods, data preparation and documentation and promotional and outreach efforts to encourage data use. The ESDS Qualidata unit at the UK Data Archive is used as case study for showcasing archival practices, and is situated within the broader European landscape of social science-oriented data archives. Infrastructure requirements for running an archive are discussed and a look forward future developments. URN: http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs1103117

Published
2011

21. Off Native ground: Europe in contemporary American Indian poetry.

Author

Mackay, James

Subjects
*NATIVE American poetry, *EUROPE in literature
Abstract

The relationship between Europeans and American Indians is normally conceptualized as one in which European gazes distort Native cultures, moulding them to fit the ideal of what Robert Berkhofer calls 'The White Man's Indian'. But in the past half-century it has increasingly been Native Americans who have been the gazing agents, and many Native poets have now set poems or entire collections of poetry in Europe. Examining poems from writers including Simon Ortiz, Jim Barnes, Drucilla Wall, Luci Tapahonso, Joy Harjo, Sherman Alexie, Gerald Vizenor, Ralph Salisbury and James Thomas Stevens, I demonstrate that the Europe emerging from their work is, perhaps surprisingly, overwhelmingly seen as a place of welcome and pleasure - even when dark histories of colonization and Holocaust are recognized. Focusing on themes of land and hospitality, I argue that Native writers often use Europe as a space from which to critique American cultural hegemony. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2012
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22. The European landscape of qualitative social research archives: Methodological and practical issues

Author

Louise Corti

Subjects
qualitative data, data bank, descriptive study, data sharing, deskriptive Studie, infrastructure, ddc:070, Datenorganisation, Information and Documentation, Libraries, Archives, Datenspeicherung, re-using data, lcsh:Social sciences (General), Archiv, Sozialwissenschaften, Soziologie, Forschungsdokumentation, Datenqualität, methodology, data documentation, Methodologie, Europe, ddc:300, lcsh:H1-99, Datendokumentation, Europa, Datenaufbereitung, social research, qualitative Methode, research documentation, data preparation, Information und Dokumentation, Bibliotheken, Archive, data archiving, secondary analysis, Qualidata, European landscape, qualitative Daten, Datenarchivierung, Wiederverwendung von Daten, datos cualitativos, archivo de datos, reutilización de datos, análisis secundario, metodología, compartición de datos, infraestructura, panorama europeo, data quality, Sekundäranalyse, Social sciences, sociology, anthropology, Sozialforschung, archives, News media, journalism, publishing, Erhebungstechniken und Analysetechniken der Sozialwissenschaften, data storage, Infrastruktur, Datenbank, data organization, Methods and Techniques of Data Collection and Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Computer Methods, qualitative method, Publizistische Medien, Journalismus,Verlagswesen
Abstract

In this article I set about describing current practices in archiving and reusing qualitative data. I discuss where can you find archived sources of qualitative data, and discuss some of the debates surrounding methodological, ethical and theoretical considerations relating to re-using data. I then address more pragmatic issues involved acquiring, preserving, providing access to and supporting the use of the data. Where best do qualitative data collections sit—in traditional libraries or archives alongside historical documents or as part of more holistic digital collections of contemporary social science research resources? This question relates to accessibility, resource discovery and cataloging methods, data preparation and documentation and promotional and outreach efforts to encourage data use. The ESDS Qualidata unit at the UK Data Archive is used as case study for showcasing archival practices, and is situated within the broader European landscape of social science-oriented data archives. Infrastructure requirements for running an archive are discussed and a look forward future developments. URN: http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs1103117, Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung / Forum: Qualitative Social Research, Vol 12, No 3 (2011): Qualitative Archives and Biographical Research Methods

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