An Integrated Decision Support Toolbox (DST) for the Management of Mountain Protected Areas
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13907884 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Birendra Bajracharya (0000-0002-9272-2152, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, corresponding author), Sudip Pradhan (International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development), Basanta Shrestha (International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development), Franco Salerno (0000-0002-3419-6780, National Research Council) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 94-102 |
| Publication date | 2010-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mountain Research and Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0276-4741 • E-ISSN: 1994-7151 |
| Publisher | International Mountain Society (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.1659/mrd-journal-d-09-00048.1 |
| OpenAlex | W2030012263 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 5 |
New tools and methodologies are required in systemic planning and management of mountain protected areas. Among others we propose here a decision support toolbox (DST) conceived as an integrated collection of both soft and hard system methodologies, consisting of participatory and computer-based modules to provide a set of integrated, self-contained tools and approaches to support decision-making processes in the management of mountain protected areas. The Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone (SNPBZ) in Nepal was taken as a pilot case. A number of participatory exercises such as participatory 3-dimensional modeling, scenario planning, and qualitative modeling were carried out to understand social-ecological processes and generate a systemic view over space and time. The qualitative models were then converted into computer-based system dynamics models. The design and development of DST software were carried out with an incremental and modular approach. This process involved stakeholder analysis and decision-making processes through a series of consultations. The software was developed with the main modules including scenario analysis, spatial analysis, and knowledge base. The scenario analysis module runs system dynamics models built in Simile software and provides functions to link them with spatial data for model inputs and outputs. The spatial analysis module provides the basic geographic information system functions to explore, edit, analyze, and visualize spatial information. The knowledge base module was developed as a metadata management system for different categories of information such as spatial data, bibliography, research data, and models. The development of DST software, especially system dynamics modeling and its linkage with spatial components, provided an important methodological approach for spatial and temporal integration. Furthermore, training and interactions with park managers and concerned stakeholders showed that DST is a useful platform for integrating data and information and better understanding ecosystem behavior as a basis for management decisions
Cartography · Data mining · Data science · Decision support system · Geographic information system · Geography · Metadata · Modular design · Process management · Software engineering · Stakeholder · Systems engineering · Toolbox · World Wide Web · Cognitive Science and Mapping · Complex Systems and Decision Making · Computer Science · Engineering · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance · Software
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0.19 |
| Citation span | 2010 - 2013 (4) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |