Establishing of common user-centric framework for the

ARIMNet2 Young Researchers Seminar
“How to better involve end-users throughout the research process to
foster innovation-driven research for a sustainable Mediterranean
agriculture at the farm and local scales.”
30 May - 3 June 2016, Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier (IAMM), France
Establishing of common user-centric framework for
the management and usage of soil data in
Mediterranean region
Dr. Panagiotis Tziachris (tziachris@ssi.gov.gr)
ELGO-DEMETER, Greece
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SOIL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE
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Spatial data infrastructure: hierarchical model [1]
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THE PROBLEM
Multiple soil data resources/efforts
 National (public sector, private laboratories, universities, research etc.).
 Europe (GS Soil, European Soil Database & soil properties, European Soil
Data Centre, INSPIRE, LUCAS database)
 World (ISRIC - World Soil Information)
However
 National: Multiple disparate resources, incompatible-closed systems (silos),
different procedures and parameters, vague status of owing and sharing data
(copyrights/licensing etc).
 Between countries: Similar issues.
 Limited detailed soil data in Europe (mostly exploratory surveys.)
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Current “soil data flow”
Intermediate/proposed
bottom to top “soil data
flow”
Ideal future “soil data flow”
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OBJECTIVES
Strategic goal:
Establish a common user-centric framework for the management and usage of
soil data in Mediterranean region
Research question:
Could a shift towards a user-centric approach regarding soil data, initiate
increased demand, sharing and usage? With what parameters?
Objectives
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Define a user-centric approach in soil data.
Investigate priorities, parameters, assessment.
Propose benefits – added value.
Evaluate assumptions by usage (use cases).
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KEY POINTS
User centric approach:
 Users as priority
 Volunteered Geo Information [3].
 Minimum viable product [4].
 Network Externalities/effect [5].
 Social aspects.
Other:
 Open source-low cost solutions.
 Multidisciplinary approach
 Integration between research and implementation
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METHODOLOGY
Core approach:
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Working from the “bottom to top”
Real, immediate benefits for users (clear value proposition)
“Grasp” soil data information
User participation, trust, network
Consensus in core issues (procedures, privacy, copyright etc).
Involvement of stakeholders:
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Agreement/definition of new (user-centric) priorities
Define applications of soil data in core user issues
Minimum common procedures (soil data collection – analysis).
Institutional issues (copyright/licensing of data, security)
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EXPECTED RESULTS / IMPACT
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Increase the quantities of available digital soil data
Provide real value for users
More user involvement – interaction - awareness
Intensify research - collaboration
Energize harmonization
Augment private’s sector participation
Enhance innovation
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RELEVANT EXISTING WORK OF THE INSTITUTE
Soil Map Fertilization
Software (SoilMFS)
Web implementation
Messaging bots
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Thank you for your attention!
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Taylor & Francis.
2. Tóth, G., Jones, A., & Montanarella, L. (2013). LUCAS Topsoil Survey:
Methodology, Data and Results: Publications Office.
3. Goodchild, M. F. (2007). Citizens as sensors: the world of volunteered
geography. GeoJournal, 69(4), 211-221.
4. Moogk, D. R. (2012). Minimum viable product and the importance of
experimentation in technology startups. Technology Innovation
Management Review, 2(3), 23.
5. Katz, M. L., & Shapiro, C. (1985). Network externalities, competition, and
compatibility. The American economic review, 75(3), 424-440.
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