A boundary object for scale selection — Moderating differences and synergising understanding

Keshkamat, S.S.; Kooiman, A.; Maarseveen, M.F.A.M. van; Veen, A. van der; Zuidgeest, Mark

doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2012.01.013

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“…For example, in [21] authors propose a participatory multi-modeling approach based on an ecology of BOs, showing that modeling the social world by integrating the organizational and institutional domains facilitates interactions and understanding among participants and between participants and their respective organizations. Similarly, in [22] authors present a BO on scale consisting of a three-dimensional framework. This approach can enhance interdisciplinary understanding of scale.…”

Section: B Integrating Human Behavior Into Cpssmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…BOs, as an essential theoretical tool in our research, were used in the structuring and organization of information within a conceptual model that considers three contexts, the natural, the social and the personal. These contexts, about the perspectives proposed in [21], [22], represent multiple levels or dimensions that influence a decision. However, our model is distinguished by the specific characteristics assigned to each of these contexts, designed to encompass a broader spectrum.…”

Section: Layered Conceptual Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, our natural context layer resembles the reality axis in [22], as it provides a time scale. However, we extend this concept to include location and environmental factors arising from the interaction between time and place.…”

Section: Layered Conceptual Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Multidisciplinary Model to Quantify Human Uncertainty in Human-Centric Cyber-Physical-Social Systems: A 5G Application Use Case

Mejia,

Perelló,

Santos-Boada

et al. 2024

IEEE Access

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The emerging Human-Centric Networks (HCN) paradigm shifts the passive role of individuals to an active one, intertwining the uncertainty of network resource usage with human dynamics, which are difficult to analyze and predict. This phenomenon implies an increase in reciprocal interactions between Cyber-Physical-Social Systems (CPSS) and human activities, presenting the challenge of efficiently allocating network resources while taking into account qualitative human uncertainty. In this study, we propose a conceptual model that addresses and quantifies such uncertainties. The proposed model is characterized by its adaptability to various CPSS applications, facilitating its integration into existing applications and future innovations. The adaptability of the model is based on the application of the sociological concept of Boundary Objects (BO), which allows for the structuring of system components and the generation of a reference architecture that facilitates systematic problem solving. To evaluate the model, we propose a use case related to a Vehicle for Hire (VFH) application operating within a 5G network slice. The integration of the proposed model with the OMNET++ simulation framework has allowed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the model in intricate computational environments and have shown its capacity to incorporate previously overlooked elements that are essential for the optimal allocation of resources in CPSS. This study proposes a methodology for comprehending and mitigating the consequences of human uncertainty, emphasizing the significance of a multidisciplinary approach to resource allocation in sophisticated technological systems.INDEX TERMS Cyber-Physical-Social Systems, human-centric networks, human uncertainty modeling, network slicing.

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Section: B Integrating Human Behavior Into Cpssmentioning

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Section: Layered Conceptual Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Multidisciplinary Model to Quantify Human Uncertainty in Human-Centric Cyber-Physical-Social Systems: A 5G Application Use Case

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Perelló,

Santos-Boada

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“…It profiles the structure, organisation and working practices of these successful negotiating organisations. It has been used to help explain the development of public interest organisations (Moore 1996), collaboration between unexpected allies (O'Mahony and Bechky 2008), the role of NGOs in organic agriculture (Goldberg 2008), the development of educational policy (Emad and Roth 2009), the diffusion of practical information (Cash 2001), the improvement of trans-disciplinary understanding of scale (Keshkamat et al 2012), and the meaning of resilience in an environmental context (Brand and Jax 2007). Drimie and Quinlan's (2011) study suggests networks can be considered an example of boundary organisation.…”

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An Application of Boundary Organisation Theory to Develop Landscape‐scale Conservation in Formal Agri‐environment Schemes

Franks

2014

Sociologia Ruralis

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Recent reviews of UK biodiversity conservation have emphasised the need to adopt a landscape-scale approach. This study reports the problems encountered by farmers currently participating in landscape-scale conservation options in a UK agri-environment scheme. Many of these problems were overcome with the assistance of independent organisations working as intermediaries between farmers and between farmers and government agencies. Findings from two surveys of farmers not involved in landscapescale conservation in agri-environmental schemes reveal the problems they expect to encounter to be similar to those faced by farmers with experience of successful collaboration. It is therefore likely prospective collaborators would also benefit from the assistance of similar independent intermediary organisations. Boundary organisation theory is used to compare organisations' structures and working practices against the characteristics of successful independent intermediary negotiating organisations. It is concluded that the boundary organisation theory framework can be usefully applied to identify organisational strengths and weaknesses, and to assess competences to assume the role of an independent intermediary negotiating organisation.

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The Spatial-Scale Effect of an Atmospheric Environmental Impact Assessment in Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment (R-SEA)

Chen

Zhang

Wang

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A boundary object for scale selection — Moderating differences and synergising understanding

Cited by 9 publications

References 57 publications

A Multidisciplinary Model to Quantify Human Uncertainty in Human-Centric Cyber-Physical-Social Systems: A 5G Application Use Case

A Multidisciplinary Model to Quantify Human Uncertainty in Human-Centric Cyber-Physical-Social Systems: A 5G Application Use Case

An Application of Boundary Organisation Theory to Develop Landscape‐scale Conservation in Formal Agri‐environment Schemes

The Spatial-Scale Effect of an Atmospheric Environmental Impact Assessment in Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment (R-SEA)

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