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1 – 1 of 1Tan Yigitcanlar, Nayomi Kankanamge, Tommi Inkinen, Luke Butler, Alexander Preston, Maqsood Rezayee, Palvinderjit Gill, Mahsan Ostadnia, Giuseppe Ioppolo and Mahanama Senevirathne
First, the key vulnerability factors from the literature are identified. Second, using the vulnerability factors as indicators, a composite index is developed. Last, from the…
Abstract
Purpose
First, the key vulnerability factors from the literature are identified. Second, using the vulnerability factors as indicators, a composite index is developed. Last, from the index values, a set of vulnerability knowledge maps, showing the vulnerability hotspots, are prepared.
Design/methodology/approach
This study aims to develop a pandemic vulnerability knowledge visualisation index to support the strategic decision-making efforts of authorities.
Findings
Ten indicators are identified as vulnerability factors that could significantly impact the virus spread risks. Verifying the identified hotspots against the recorded infected cases and deaths has evidenced the usefulness of the index. Determining and visualising the high-vulnerability locations and communities could help in informed strategic decision-making and responses of the authorities to the pandemic.
Originality/value
The study demonstrates that the developed pandemic vulnerability knowledge visualisation index is particularly appropriate in the context of Australia. Nonetheless, by replicating the methodologic steps of the study, customised versions can be developed for other country contexts.
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