Qualitative data sharing and synthesis for sustainability science

Alexander, Steven M.; Jones, Kristal; Bennett, Nathan; Budden, Amber E.; Cox, Michael; Crosas, Mercè; Game, Edward T.; Geary, Janis; Hardy, Dean; Johnson, Jay T.; Karcher, Sebastian; Motzer, Nicole; Pittman, Jeremy; Randell, Heather; Silva, Julie A.; Silva, Patricia Pinto da; Strasser, Carly; Strawhacker, Colleen; Stuhl, Andrew; Weber, Nicholas

doi:10.1038/s41893-019-0434-8

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“…In this respect, the conceptual extension to salt marshes is likely to open new insights into landscape ecology, supported by a gradient analysis and going beyond the "compare and contrast" approach. On the layout defined by such heterogeneity, the relevance and use of data from management (ranging from tourism exploitation to fish nurseries for commercial value to conservation as seen from the case of Brittany) would be maximized, with a shift to qualitative integrated data (Alexander et al, 2019) for effective a) research on social-ecological systems and b) governance support.…”

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The extended concept of littoral active zone considering soft sediment shores as social-ecological systems, and an application to Brittany (North-Western France)

Fanini

Piscart

Pranzini

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Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

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The extended concept of littoral active zone considering soft sediment shores as social-ecological systems, and an application to Brittany (North-Western France)

Fanini

Piscart

Pranzini

et al. 2021

Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

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“…In these settings, where the goal is integrating distinct lines of research into new scientific findings, facilitation can function as a synthesis method that allows teams to enhance their use of collaborative meetings. 3 Unlike other synthesis methods emphasizing the integration of quantitative or qualitative data (e.g., Alexander et al 2020), facilitation prioritizes group dynamics, the importance of process, and designing sessions to achieve specific outcomes. Like other synthesis methods though, facilitation requires adaptability, flexibility, and creativity to meet changing needs.…”

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The value of facilitation in interdisciplinary socio-environmental team research

Graef

Motzer

Kramer

2021

Socio Ecol Pract Res

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We propose that facilitation can be used as a research method to improve the collaborative synthesis of interdisciplinary teams’ socio-environmental work. As described in this communication, our approach to facilitation adapts to teams’ practical and conceptual needs as their research develops. Our synthetic practice of facilitating interdisciplinary meetings at the US National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) further emphasizes the importance of process, intentionality, and advance preparation. By combining facilitation fundamentals with research skills, it is possible to create the conditions for effective interdisciplinary integration.

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“…It is also possible that a sequence of archetype analyses discovers more details about shared phenomena of interest, and expands the set of cases where the identified archetypes hold, leading to cumulative learning. Currently, such learning is still limited, despite its recognized importance in sustainability research (Alexander et al 2020, Newig and Rose 2020, Pauliuk 2020, Villamayor-Tomas et al 2020a). Therefore, a next generation of archetype research may consolidate, validate, and refine knowledge about archetypes in specific domains, for instance sustainable land use, climate adaptation, and biodiversity.…”

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Avenues of archetype analysis: roots, achievements, and next steps in sustainability research

Eisenack¹,

Oberlack²,

Sietz³

2021

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Recent years have seen a proliferation of studies that use archetype analysis to better understand and to foster transitions toward sustainability. This growing literature reveals a common methodological ground, as well as a variety of perspectives and practices. In this paper, we provide an historical overview of the roots of archetype analysis from ancient philosophy to recent sustainability science. We thereby derive core features of the archetype approach, which we frame by eight propositions. We then introduce the Special Feature, "Archetype Analysis in Sustainability Research," which offers a consolidated understanding of the approach, a portfolio of methods, and quality criteria, as well as cutting-edge applications. By reflecting on the Special Feature's empirical and methodological contributions, we hope that the showcased advances, exemplary applications, and conceptual clarifications will help to design future research that contributes to collaborative learning on archetypical patterns leading toward sustainability. The paper concludes with an outlook highlighting central directions for the next wave of archetype analyses.

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Qualitative data sharing and synthesis for sustainability science

Cited by 49 publications

References 59 publications

The extended concept of littoral active zone considering soft sediment shores as social-ecological systems, and an application to Brittany (North-Western France)

The extended concept of littoral active zone considering soft sediment shores as social-ecological systems, and an application to Brittany (North-Western France)

The value of facilitation in interdisciplinary socio-environmental team research

Avenues of archetype analysis: roots, achievements, and next steps in sustainability research

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