Vulnerabilities-bibliometric analysis and literature review of evolving concepts

In this work we analyse the evolution of the vulnerability concept in the research streams of climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR). We combine a traditional literature review with data mining procedures applied to bibliographic databases to reconstruct the history of the concept within various research topics, showing its evolution and convergences over time. To do that, we integrate different methods combining machine learning algorithms with network and cluster analyses to examine a set of 3757 articles, analysing their distinctive features and similarities on the basis of their contents as well as co-authorships. Bibliometric analyses enable the identification of different communities of articles, pinpointing key papers and authors, while literature review makes it possible to assess the concept of vulnerability evolved within and beyond research communities and scientific networks. Moreover, this work examines the role played by documents published by UN institutions (UNDRO, UNISDR, IPCC) in contributing to the evolution of vulnerability and related concepts. Results show that signs of convergence are evident between the two research streams, and that the IPCC reports have played a major role in proposing solutions for unifying definitions of vulnerability. We observe that the phases of preparation of the IPCC reports are very rich in methodological and terminological developments, while after publication, the literature shows evident signs of propagation of the proposed concepts. The DRR research stream developed before the research stream on CCA, but the latter flourished rapidly and became much larger in terms of number of publications. Nevertheless, in terms of contents, adaptation studies and the IPCC have shown increasing adoption of the concepts developed within the disaster research stream, in particular with regard to the interpretation of vulnerability as one of the dimensions of risk

Vulnerabilities - Bibliometric analysis and literature review of evolving concepts

In this work we analyse the evolution of the vulnerability concept in the research streams of climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR). We combine a traditional literature review with data mining procedures applied to bibliographic databases to reconstruct the history of the concept within various research topics, showing its evolution and convergences over time. To do that, we integrate different methods combining machine learning algorithms with network and cluster analyses to examine a set of 3757 articles, analysing their distinctive features and similarities on the basis of their contents as well as co-authorships. Bibliometric analyses enable the identification of different communities of articles, pinpointing key papers and authors, while literature review makes it possible to assess the concept of vulnerability evolved within and beyond research communities and scientific networks. Moreover, this work examines the role played by documents published by UN institutions (UNDRO, UNISDR, IPCC) in contributing to the evolution of vulnerability and related concepts. Results show that signs of convergence are evident between the two research streams, and that the IPCC reports have played a major role in proposing solutions for unifying definitions of vulnerability. We observe that the phases of preparation of the IPCC reports are very rich in methodological and terminological developments, while after publication, the literature shows evident signs of propagation of the proposed concepts. The DRR research stream developed before the research stream on CCA, but the latter flourished rapidly and became much larger in terms of number of publications. Nevertheless, in terms of contents, adaptation studies and the IPCC have shown increasing adoption of the concepts developed within the disaster research stream, in particular with regard to the interpretation of vulnerability as one of the dimensions of risk

Saliva - Blood groups

Fil: Ruiz, Ana María. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de OdontologíaFil: Fader, Claudio. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de OdontologíaFil: Biscaro de Massa, Amalia. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de OdontologíaFil: Bravo, Mónica. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de OdontologíaFil: Carminati, Sergio. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de OdontologíaFil: Fernández, María Elizabeth. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de OdontologíaFil: Gil Lorenzo, Andrea. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Odontologí

Co-Authorship and Bibliographic Coupling Network Effects on Citations

Climate change adaptation (CCA) has recently emerged as a new fundamental dimension to be considered in the planning and management of water resources. Because of the need to consider the already perceived changes in climate trends, variability and extremes, and their interactions with evolving social and ecological systems, water management is now facing new challenges. The research community is expected to contribute with innovative methods and tools to support to decision- and policy-makers. Decision Support Systems (DSSs), have a relatively long history in the water management sector. They are usually developed upon pre-existing hydrologic simulation models, providing interfaces for facilitated use beyond the limited group of model developers, and specific routines for decision making (e.g. optimization methods). In recent years, the traditional focus of DSS research has shifted away from the software component, towards the process of structuring problems and aiding decisions, thus including in particular robust methods for stakeholders' participation. The paper analyses the scientific literature, identifies the main open issues, and proposes an innovative operational approach for the implementation of participatory planning and decision-making processes for CCA in the water domain

Knowledge Creation Across Worldviews: How Metaphors Impact and Orient Group Creativity

Metaphors are central in organization theory for they help the creation of knowledge by altering concepts or generating new ones. Yet, despite their importance, little is known about how metaphors are used in processes of knowledge creation across worldviews. In such contexts, participants maintain their specialization, work separately, and resort to interpretable devices like metaphors to create together. With a longitudinal study of a multidisciplinary scientific project aimed at repairing broken spinal cord tissues, we show how metaphors facilitate collective knowledge creation. We contribute to the theory of knowledge creation across worldviews by showing the consequences of the diverse creative outcomes of metaphors on the orientation and stability of the collective work. Moreover, we propose how to control and predict the creative outcomes of metaphors by modifying the knowledge bases that are engaged in the creative process. We contribute to the theory on cycles of knowledge creation by showing that a metaphor can extend knowledge both horizontally and vertically, and by specifying the relationships between the knowledge created and the elements that simultaneously populate the creative cycle

Creativity and networks in cultural industries: Addressing the role of individual cognition

The study of creativity in cultural industries from a relational approach is a recent but promising area of research. Fundamentally, extant debate focuses on the investigation of what kind of networks, namely weak or strong ties, are more conducive to creative outcomes. In doing so, the role played by individuals\u2019 cognition with regard to their network has been overlooked. Whereas the actual characteristics of networks affect creativity by being conduits that help individuals to gain access to relevant resources (information, knowledge, social support, etc.), the results of individual action in terms of creativity is affected also by how individuals perceive their networks. Drawing on previous research on cognitive networks, this paper investigates whether and how individuals\u2019 cognition of their networks affects their creativity. In order to test our hypotheses, we conduct a quantitative study by administering a questionnaire to the employees of an Italian video producing company

Constructing a Spatial Theory of Legitimacy

This paper theorizes three rhetorical mechanisms to establish legitimacy that alter the topological structure of meaning. Empirically, we analyzed the figures of speech used in the highly contested debate around cruise ships in Venice, Italy. Drawing on the cognitive linguistic concept of image schema, we propose that figures of speech establish legitimacy by (1) exploiting core or peripheral features of the context in which legitimacy is needed, (2) creating conceptual hierarchies, and (3) constructing containment. We propose that these mechanisms affect legitimacy by altering concepts’ desirability and appropriateness. We contribute to the literature on legitimacy construction by embedding these rhetorical mechanisms in a theoretical model that explains how figures of speech can be used for establishing or eroding legitimacy