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The five components of a GIS system. This figure was reproduced based on a figure by the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (1997)
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We propose geographic information systems (GIS) as a framework in organization studies, particularly for scholars who consider the nuances of space and geography in various organizational contexts. GIS are computer-based systems that manage, store, analyze, and distribute spatial data. While more and more scholars recognize the theoretical signific...
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... on the context, GIS can refer to a toolbox of functionalities, a form of scientific inquiry, or an information system (Star & Estes, 1990). For this paper, we situate GIS as an information system composed of five primary components: people, data, methods/analysis, hardware, software (see Figure 1). Bolstad (2016) defines each GIS component as follows -People are the researchers, analysts, and technicians who ask questions and choose, collect, and analyze the data. ...
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... GIS in organization studies may provide additional context around the network of spatial relationships between organizations, communities, public resources (e.g., education, healthcare), and the organizing and occurrence of events in more complex ways than are otherwise not possible to visualize. What differentiates GIS from existing theoretical and methodological approaches to organizational space is that it is not simply a method (see Figure 1). GIS is an information system, where methods/analyses are but one component of the system. ...
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... The study employs GIS and Getis-Ord Gi* statistics to analyse the spatial patterns of violent crime in Selangor, KLFT, and PFT, contributing to the realisation of SDG-16 (Kogure & Takasaki, 2019;Winarta et al., 2021). GIS serves as a robust platform for collecting, structuring, and visualising spatial data, including variables like population density and land use (Smith & Onésimo Sandoval, 2019;Wang et al., 2020;He et al., 2022;Yuan et al., 2022;Zhu et al., 2022;Costantini & Thompson, 2023). The Getis-Ord Gi* statistic identifies hotspots of violent crime and provides valuable information into regions where crime events cluster (Meisch et al., 2019;Wang et al., 2020;Costantini & Thompson, 2023). ...
... GIS serves as a robust platform for collecting, structuring, and visualising spatial data, including variables like population density and land use (Smith & Onésimo Sandoval, 2019;Wang et al., 2020;He et al., 2022;Yuan et al., 2022;Zhu et al., 2022;Costantini & Thompson, 2023). The Getis-Ord Gi* statistic identifies hotspots of violent crime and provides valuable information into regions where crime events cluster (Meisch et al., 2019;Wang et al., 2020;Costantini & Thompson, 2023). This methodology enables targeted interventions by identifying high-crime areas, thereby aligning with the objectives of SDG-16 (Güven & Gerçek, 2018;Shenoy et al., 2021). ...
The achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, which promotes
peace, justice, and strong institutions, is significantly hindered by the prevalence of violent crime, particularly gang violence and interpersonal violence, a situation that is especially acute in resource-limited developing nations. This study investigates the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a strategic tool to bolster the efforts of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and local authorities (PBT) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur (KLFT), and Putrajaya (WFT), Malaysia, in their fight against violent crime. This research meticulously maps crime hotspots and analyses the interplay between crime incidence and enabling a data-informed approach to crime prevention. Moreover, it evaluates the challenges developing nations encounter in harnessing such technological advancements, focusing on potential collaborations with private entities like Google and Alibaba to enhance the efficacy of GIS technologies in realising SDG-16. This research is expected to reveal the significant potential of GIS in identifying crime hotspots and delineate the obstacles
developing countries face in adopting technology. By highlighting the constructive role of private-sector partnerships in fostering these advancements, the research contributes to SDG-16’s objective of building peace, justice, and strong institutions, thereby supporting the overall sustainable development agenda.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are essential for environmental management and sustainable development as they facilitate the analysis of spatial data and enhance decision-making processes in domains such as disaster mitigation, urban planning, climate adaptation, and natural resource management. This study examines the primary functions of GIS in these fields, emphasizing its efficacy in integrating diverse information and promoting sustainable solutions in environmental management and sustainable development. The primary objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness and application of GIS and its tools in various domain like resource monitoring, land use optimization, disaster risk management, Biodiversity conservation and enhancement of public awareness and participation. This study based on qualitative methodology includes maps and diagrams for better visualization. The regional map which has been included, prepared by extracting data from United States Geological Survey later map made through Arc GIS. This Study shows that Geographical Information System has a crucial role in locating, integrating analysis, tracking and visualizing the spatial data which provides insights in decision making that assists in informed planning and policy formulation. Furthermore, it helps to identify potential regions at risk and promote conservation efforts thus encourage sustainable practices. GIS makes a substantial contribution to good environmental management and attainment of sustainable development goals.
