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Martina Comes is organising a special issue on “Technology Innovation and Big Data in Humanitarian Operations” for the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Deadline: June 1st, 2016

It may be a suitable outlet for an extended version of you ISCRAM contribution!

SCOPE

Papers on humanitarian operations based on theoretical concepts, models and simulations, case studies and empirical work, insights from practice and critical reflections on the use of technology are welcome. Submissions of real-world case studies that emphasise implications for humanitarian practice are strongly encouraged. We also invite interdisciplinary contributions bringing together insights from technology and management.  

TOPICS 

• Data-driven simulation and optimisation of humanitarian operations 
• Decision-making based on sensing and tracking technology 
• Humanitarian information systems and coordination 
• Technology and policies for sensemaking and decision support in humanitarian operations 
• Knowledge Management and Learning systems; 
• Semantic Web and Linked Open Data; 
• Integration and Interoperability; 
• Performance Measurement (KPIs, Indicator Models) and real-time monitoring 
• Technology innovation in humanitarian settings 
• Data protection and privacy 
• Critical reflections and reviews from practice 

For additional details access the Special Issue Web Page or contact Dr. Martina Comes (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have any questions.