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Abstract Announcement for International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management (IJISCRAM) 9(4)The contents of the latest issue of: *International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management (IJISCRAM)* *An Official Publication of the ISCRAM Association http://www.iscram.org/category-membership/* Volume 9, Issue 4, October - December 2017 Indexed by: INSPEC *For a complete list of indexing and abstracting services that include this journal, please reference the bottom of this announcement.* Published: Quarterly in Print and Electronically ISSN: 1937-9390; EISSN: 1937-9420; Published by IGI Global Publishing, Hershey, USA www.igi-global.com/ijiscram https://www.igi-global.com/journal/international-journal-information-systems-crisis/1119

Editor-in-Chief: Víctor Amadeo Bañuls Silvera (Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain) and Murray E. Jennex (San Diego State University, USA) *Note: The International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management (IJISCRAM) has an Open Access option, which allows individuals and institutions unrestricted access to its published content. Unlike traditional subscription-based publishing models, open access content is available without having to purchase or subscribe to the journal in which the content is published. All IGI Global manuscripts are accepted based on a double-blind peer review editorial process.*

*GUEST EDITORIAL PREFACE*

Special Issue on IT-Support for Critical Infrastructure Protection

Jens Pottebaum (Heinz Nixdorf Institute (HNI), Paderborn University, Paderborn, Germany), Christian Reuter (Science and Technology for Peace and Security (PEASEC), Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany)

To obtain a copy of the Guest Editorial Preface, click on the link below. www.igi-global.com/pdf.aspx?tid=213219&ptid=158389&ctid=15&t=Special Issue on IT-Support for Critical Infrastructure Protection https://www.igi-global.com/pdf.aspx?tid=213219&ptid=158389&ctid=15&t=special%20issue%20on%20it-support%20for%20critical%20infrastructure%20protection

*ARTICLE 1*

Smart Grid Topologies Paving the Way for an Urban Resilient Continuity Management

Sadeeb Simon Ottenburger (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology - KIT, Karlsruhe, Germany), Thomas Münzberg (German Red Cross – State Association Westphalia-Lippe, Bamberg, Germany), Misha Strittmatter (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology - KIT, Karlsruhe, Germany)

The generation and supply of electricity is currently about to undergo a fundamental transition that includes extensive development of smart grids. Smart grids are huge and complex networks consisting of a vast number of devices and entities which are connected with each other. This opens new variations of disruption scenarios which can increase the vulnerability of a power distribution network. However, the network topology of a smart grid has significant effects on urban resilience particularly referring to the adequate provision of infrastructures. Thus, topology massively codetermines the degree of urban resilience, i.e. different topologies enable different strategies of power distribution. Therefore, this article introduces a concept of criticality adapted to a power system relying on an advanced metering infrastructure. The authors propose a two-stage operationalization of this concept that refers to the design phase of a smart grid and its operation mode, targeting at an urban resilient power flow during power shortage.

To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. www.igi-global.com/article/smart-grid-topologies-paving-the-way-for-an-urban-resilient-continuity-management/213220

To read a PDF sample of this article, click on the link below. www.igi-global.com/viewtitlesample.aspx?id=213220

*ARTICLE 2*

European Expectations of Disaster Information provided by Critical Infrastructure Operators: Lessons from Portugal, France, Norway and Sweden

Laura Petersen (Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), Essonne, France), Laure Fallou (Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), Essonne, France), Paul Reilly (University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK), Elisa Serafinelli (University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK)

Previous research into social media crisis communication has tended to focus on use by emergency managers rather than other key stakeholder, critical infrastructure (CI) operators. This article adds to the field by empirically investigating public expectations of information provided by CI operators during crisis situations and if CI operators currently meet such expectations. It draws on key themes that emerged from a review of the literature on public expectations of disaster related information shared via social media. Then, it presents the results of an online questionnaire and interview-based study of disaster-vulnerable communities in France, Norway, Portugal and Sweden. Results indicate that members of the public expect CI operators to provide disaster related information via traditional and social media, but not necessarily respond to their queries on social media. Operators appear to meet public expectations of traditional media use, but should expand their current practices to include digital media. Recommendations for CI operators on how to do use social media follow.

To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. www.igi-global.com/article/european-expectations-of-disaster-information-provided-by-critical-infrastructure-operators/213221

To read a PDF sample of this article, click on the link below. www.igi-global.com/viewtitlesample.aspx?id=213221

*ARTICLE 3*

Understanding Sense-Making on Social Media During Crises: Categorization of Sense-Making Barriers and Strategies

Stefan Stieglitz (University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany), Milad Mirbabaie (University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany), Jennifer Fromm (University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany)

Individuals are increasingly using social media during crisis situations to seek information. However, little is known about how they utilize social media to gain an understanding of crisis situations. The aim of this study was to close this gap by conducting sense-making interviews with 18 German social media users. A qualitative content analysis revealed the following sense-making barriers: low information value, negative emotions, biased reporting, taking advantage, volume of information, limited knowledge, speed of information dissemination, and technical barriers. Furthermore, users applied the individual sense-making strategies of searching, selecting, verifying, enriching, interpreting, and sorting, as well as the collective strategies of distributing, communicating, and reporting. This article contributes to research by providing categorizations of sense-making barriers and strategies in the context of crisis situations. Furthermore, suggestions are made for how emergency agencies could utilize social media for crisis and continuity management.

To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. www.igi-global.com/article/understanding-sense-making-on-social-media-during-crises/213222

To read a PDF sample of this article, click on the link below. www.igi-global.com/viewtitlesample.aspx?id=213222

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*CALL FOR PAPERS*

Mission of IJISCRAM:

The mission of the *International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management (IJISCRAM)* is to provide an outlet for innovative research in the area of information systems for crisis response and management. Research is expected to be rigorous but can utilize any accepted methodology and may be qualitative or quantitative in nature. The journal will provide a comprehensive cross disciplinary forum for advancing the understanding of the organizational, technical, human, and cognitive issues associated with the use of information systems in responding and managing crises of all kinds. The goal of the journal is to publish high quality empirical and theoretical research covering all aspects of information systems for crisis response and management. Full-length research manuscripts, insightful research and practice notes, and case studies will be considered for publication.

Indices of IJISCRAM:

- ACM Digital Library - Bacon's Media Directory - Cabell's Directories - DBLP - GetCited - Google Scholar - INSPEC - JournalTOCs - MediaFinder - Norwegian Social Science Data Services (NSD) - The Index of Information Systems Journals - The Standard Periodical Directory - Ulrich's Periodicals Directory

Coverage of IJISCRAM:

This journal covers all aspects of the crisis management information systems discipline, from organizational or social issues to technology support to decision making and knowledge representation. High quality submissions are encouraged using any qualitative or quantitative research methodology, focusing on the design, development, implementation, uses and evaluation of such systems. Submissions are especially encouraged covering the following topics in this discipline:

- Case studies, research methods, and modeling approaches - Collaborative and intelligent systems - Command and control - Communication technologies - Crisis planning, training, exercising, and gaming - Data fusion, representation, and visualization - Decision making and judgment - Disaster risk reduction, risk management, ad-hoc, and sensor networks - Early warning systems - Emergency response systems - Geographical information systems - Globalization and development issues - Healthcare and health information systems - Human-computer interaction - Humanitarian operations - Information systems strategy - Knowledge management and systems - Systems interoperability information systems infrastructures - Virtual teams and organizations

Interested authors should consult the journal's manuscript submission guidelines www.igi-global.com/calls-for-papers/international-journal-information-systems-crisis/1119 _______________________________________________ AISWorld mailing list AISWorld@lists.aisnet.org