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DOI 10.1016/j.envsoft.2022.105538
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Title (Primary) Wikis as collaborative knowledge management tools in socio-environmental modelling studies
Author Roxburgh, N.; Stringer, L.C.; Evans, A.J.; Williams, T.G.; Müller, B. ORCID logo
Source Titel Environmental Modelling & Software
Year 2022
Department OESA
Volume 158
Page From art. 105538
Language englisch
Topic T5 Future Landscapes
Keywords Wiki; Participatory research; Fieldwork; Data management; Open data; Knowledge reuse
Abstract The data requirements of many socio-environmental system (SES) modelling studies have increased substantially in recent years. This has made the already challenging task of data compilation, retrieval, and sharing progressively more difficult. Recognising the current lack of best practice for knowledge management in SES modelling studies, we propose using SES wikis as a means of addressing these challenges. Wikis have attributes that make them well suited to complex knowledge management tasks and their hierarchical, interconnected, algorithmic logic closely fits with the logic needed in SES model design. In this article, we describe how wikis can be used at each stage of the SES modelling cycle, and we discuss our experiences of putting the approach into practice. We conclude that while SES wikis can be time consuming to initially develop, they have the potential to significantly improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of SES modelling projects.
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Roxburgh, N., Stringer, L.C., Evans, A.J., Williams, T.G., Müller, B. (2022):
Wikis as collaborative knowledge management tools in socio-environmental modelling studies
Environ. Modell. Softw. 158 , art. 105538 10.1016/j.envsoft.2022.105538