Towards a Socio-Technical Framework for Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response

Gascó-Hernández, Mila; Zheleva, Mariya; Bogdanov, Petko; Gil-García, J. Ramón

doi:10.1145/3325112.3325217

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“…[12] employ a techno-economic framework for regression analyses of key factors of the implementation and adoption of broadband services in rural areas, with a special emphasis on the digital inclusion of the communities involved. [13] set out a sociotechnical framework that integrates potential technological solutions to reduce the degree of digital exclusion in rural areas. The authors list a set of factors that must be taken into account and integrated to guide the implementation process in rural areas.…”

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A Techno-Economic Framework for Installing Broadband Networks in Rural and Remote Areas

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Expanding broadband services represents a significant challenge for broadband operators, especially in light of the requirements related to the total cost of ownership of these technologies. In the last few years, this expansion has advanced significantly, but it still represents a challenge that must be overcome since there is a need to provide low-cost services to rural communities in remote areas. Issues related to geographical location, the low income of residents, and the lack of public infrastructural facilities lead to a disadvantageous relationship between the potential revenue for operators and the high costs of deploying infrastructure. Although there are several research endeavors in the literature aimed at addressing how connectivity can be provided, they do not discuss systems that take account of the specific features of these regions or that have adapted services and network applications to meet the needs of these communities. Thus, using dimensioning systems for the total cost of network ownership and taking into account capital and network operating expenses, this study establishes a technical and economic framework for the deployment of broadband networks in rural and remote areas. It also applies economic feasibility analysis techniques designed to assist decision making by interpreting the effects of any financial investment made and estimating the expected profits of the broadband operators. We also recommend the use of socioeconomic indicators to predict the potential social impact of this framework on the development of these regions. We employ a case study to demonstrate the operational features of the planned framework. Based on real data obtained from a municipality located in the Brazilian Amazon region, we show that it is possible to reduce the cost of subscribing to broadband services for end-users by reducing deployment costs and thus ensure that access to digital services can be equitably obtained.INDEX TERMS Broadband services, rural and remote areas, total cost of ownership, feasibility analysis.

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A Techno-Economic Framework for Installing Broadband Networks in Rural and Remote Areas

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“…Scholars argue that technological infrastructure is an important barrier to use ICTs for emergency management in developing countries or rural areas [13,22,35]. The following aspects are regarded especially critical to support ICT adoption and use in emergency management: communication infrastructure (terrestrial, radio, and satellite), information infrastructure (hardware and software, disaster data services), Internet penetration (quality, affordability), and system interoperability [6].…”

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“…GIS and RS) are ready for transfer for disaster reduction. In rural areas, a difficult terrain with mountains, valleys, and other physical obstacles impedes the use of traditional ways to provide stable Internet connection [22].…”

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Understanding the Determinants of Adoption and Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Emergency Management: Proposing a Research Agenda based on Existing Academic Literature

Yuan¹,

Gulatee²,

Gascó-Hernández³

et al. 2021

Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

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Emergency management has been a very important and relevant topic in the 21 st century as both urban and rural areas face serious challenges related to an increase of natural disasters as well as man-made emergencies. Advanced information and communication technologies (ICTs) have been one of the key tools to improve action in the different phases of the emergency management life cycle. This study aims to provide an overview of key determinants of ICT adoption and use in emergency management and proposes a research agenda for the future. Based on a comprehensive review of existing literature, this paper identifies multiple determinants at the individual, organizational, and contextual levels that influence ICT adoption and use for emergency management. Overall, the review concludes that specific determinants associated with the unique needs of emergency management and with particular features of rural areas require more attention in future research.

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Rural First Responders and Communication Technology: A Mixed Methods Approach to Assessing Their Challenges and Needs

Buchanan

Choong²,

Dawkins³

et al. 2023

Public Administration and Information Technology

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Towards a Socio-Technical Framework for Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response

Cited by 4 publications

References 79 publications

A Techno-Economic Framework for Installing Broadband Networks in Rural and Remote Areas

A Techno-Economic Framework for Installing Broadband Networks in Rural and Remote Areas

Understanding the Determinants of Adoption and Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Emergency Management: Proposing a Research Agenda based on Existing Academic Literature

Rural First Responders and Communication Technology: A Mixed Methods Approach to Assessing Their Challenges and Needs

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