Organizational Awareness Research Articles

Awareness and Attitudes of Academics in Türkiye toward the Impacts of Global Climate Change

This study aims to reveal the awareness and attitudes of academics in Türkiye on the impacts of global climate change. It utilized quantitative research methodology. The data was collected through a survey sent to the e-mail addresses of academics between December 2023 and May 2024. The sample comprises 421 respondents (212 male and 209 female; the duration of their academic career ranges from 1 to 16 years) affiliated with nearly 100 universities. They were selected through the convenience sampling method. The data was collected from the survey and analyzed using the SPSS 27 software including frequency distributions, mean calculation, exploratory factor analysis, and reliability analysis. The reliability levels of the sub-dimensions were tested with the Alpha method. The findings indicate that the global climate change awareness scale consists of four sub-dimensions: awareness of global organizations and agreements, impacts on the natural and human environment, energy consumption relations, and causes of emergence. 62.430% of the total variance is explained by these four sub-dimensions. All sub-dimensions are reliable (α ≥ .70) (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Sampling Adequacy: 0.870; Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity P Value: .000; Total Variance Explained: 62.430). Findings also show that the sample had medium to high awareness of global climate change and its effects. This study concludes that academics advocated the need to raise awareness of society as the most effective method to combat global climate change and the need to take international collaboration and legal measures

The Impact of Supportive Leadership on Work Stress: An Empirical Research in the Ministry of Iraqi Interior

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to discover the effect of supportive leadership on work stress in the Ministry of Iraqi Interior / Human Resources Management to achieve a happy life for its employees and hence achieve the desired level of performance. Theoretical Framework: The current research deals with introducing the Ministry of Iraqi Interior / Human Resources Management to the latest developments in the administration field through supportive leadership style and work stress, as well as presenting the latest concepts, importance, and models that previous researchers have arrived at. It contributes to expanding the researched organization's awareness of adopting any of these models that are appropriate for their goals and future direction. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research analyses administrative data within the Ministry of Iraqi Interior / Human Resources Management (2023-2024), using the dimensions of supportive leadership (empowering employees, fairness of treatment, and inspirational motivation) and the dimensions of work stress (role ambiguity, role conflict, workload, and work nature). It will determine the factors affecting them. Findings: The findings of this current research have approved the key effect hypothesis (supportive leadership style and its dimensions have a significant and negative impact on work stress and its dimensions). Research Implications: The results most leaders of human resources in the under-study organization practice the dimension of fair treatment more than other dimensions (empowering employees, and inspirational motivation. Originality/Value: This research seeks to enhance awareness of the importance of the negative role of a supportive leadership style on work stress. This research has dropped the knowledge gap between them and uses a framework that is compatible and harmonious to save the lives of the employees and at the same time increase organizational performance.

Moral Imagination for Engineering Teams: The Technomoral Scenario

“Moral imagination” is the capacity to register that one’s perspective on a decision-making situation is limited, and to imagine alternative perspectives that reveal new considerations or approaches. We have developed a Moral Imagination approach that aims to drive a culture of responsible innovation, ethical awareness, deliberation, decision-making, and commitment in organizations developing new technologies. We here present a case study that illustrates one key aspect of our approach – the technomoral scenario – as we have applied it in our work with product and engineering teams. Technomoral scenarios are fictional narratives that raise ethical issues surrounding the interaction between emerging technologies and society. Through facilitated roleplaying and discussion, participants are prompted to examine their own intentions, articulate justifications for actions, and consider the impact of decisions on various stakeholders. This process helps developers to reenvision their choices and responsibilities, ultimately contributing to a culture of responsible innovation

Artificial intelligence in corporate communications: determinants of acceptance and transformative processes

PurposeThis study investigates the determinants of artificial intelligence (AI) acceptance in and AI-driven transformations of corporate communications. From a technology adoption perspective, the study explores the dual influence of individual and organizational factors on AI acceptance.Design/methodology/approachEmploying a qualitative research design, this study conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 AI experts in large-scale companies in Germany.FindingsThe study reveals micro-level determinants of AI acceptance related to AI’s perceived usefulness and ease of use. It also identifies macro-level determinants, including organizational awareness and frameworks. Corporate communications is expected to gain relevance due to the organizational integration of AI.Research limitations/implicationsThe proposed model integrates crucial factors influencing AI adoption and offers a starting point for quantitative validation. The study serves as a benchmark for future research, particularly given its timing right before the extensive adoption of ChatGPT.Practical implicationsOrganizations are encouraged to develop strategies that enhance both individual and organizational AI readiness. By reflecting both micro- and macro-level determinants of AI acceptance, a more holistic understanding of effective change management initiatives related to AI integration can be fostered.Originality/valueBy proposing an extension to the technology acceptance model, which incorporates both micro- and meso-level determinants, this study provides a novel framework for holistically understanding AI acceptance in corporate communications.

Enabling patients with health-related social needs.

183 Background: Addressing health-related social needs (HRSNs) is essential to help ensure patients surviving cancer achieve optimal outcomes. Socioeconomic and environmental insecurities can make it challenging for patients to successfully complete their treatments. The US Oncology Network (The Network), has partnered with Findhelp, a resource facilitation tool enabling anyone with internet access to connect with community-based organizations providing discounted or free social services to meet resource needs. This alliance enables an enhanced level of assistance for patients in need, supporting optimal outcomes for those disadvantaged by various circumstances, such as HRSNs impacted by social drivers of health (SDoH). Methods: Beginning April 25 th , 2024, patients utilizing Navigating Cancer’s patient portal, across 302 community-based oncology clinics serving nearly 500,000 patients annually, could access information through a Findhelp website unique to practices in The Network. The investigators are collecting engagement data based on click rates to the Findhelp website link via the patient portal, the number of unique visitors to The Network’s Findhelp application, and the county, city, and zip code of users accessing the application. Data from the Findhelp website will be assessed to determine which insecurity categories (i.e. food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, legal) and areas across the nationwide network of practices receive the highest engagement, and if there is variability based on subgroup analyses. The subgroup analyses will be performed based on patient demographics and include age, gender, race, and geographic location. Results: Initial retrospective results from this prospective study reveals the average number of searches by patients prior to go-live was 106/day. Post go-live averages have been 4,369/day, a 4,037% uplift in engagement. Top searched needs have been health (26.5%), food (22.3%), and housing (21.1%). Additional data elements are being derived from aggregated, de-identified patient engagement and search activity by geographic location categorized by resource insecurity. Conclusions: Conclusions are being drawn based on outcome measures and cross walking with search and referral activities. The goal of the collaboration is to increase awareness of technologies and local organizations within communities bridging the resource gap by way of facilitating services through the Findhelp platform; ultimately empowering patients to overcome health-related social needs and barriers to care leading to improved access.

Determinants of Occupational Health and Safety Compliance by Malaysian SMEs

Occupational safety and health (OSH) are a critical component of effective business governance. Efficient management of occupational safety and health fosters potential for growth and sustainability, and conversely. Disregarding occupational safety and health negatively impacts all stakeholders, from individual workers to national healthcare systems. This indicates that stakeholders can benefit from enhanced OSH compliance via consistent approaches. The primary principle of global OSH compliance is the mitigation and reduction of accidents, incidents, and diseases. A comparable viewpoint is relevant for small and medium-sized firms (SMEs), including those in Malaysia. This study investigated the factors influencing OSH compliance among Malaysian SMEs using a quantitative research methodology. The impact of five critical determinants: top management support, human resource practices, training and education, organisational attitude, and organisational awareness, on the attainment of OSH compliance was evaluated, drawing from literature support. A survey was done utilising convenience sampling with 400 SMEs in Malaysia. Data was gathered from 380 responding SMEs and examined using structural equation modelling (SEM) with partial least squares (PLS). The statistical findings indicated that human resource practices, organisational attitudes, and organisational awareness were key predictors of occupational safety and health compliance in the sampled Malaysian SMEs. The significance of administering OSH focused human resource policy, particularly the HR practice of endorsing safety and related training programs, has facilitated enhanced support for OSH training programs and employee awareness. The findings indicated that SMEs’ practice of displaying hazardous warning signs and promoting incident reporting has resulted in improved occupational safety and health compliance. The level of SMEs’ awareness regarding the necessity to review standard operating procedures before initiating work, safety information related to hazardous materials, understanding the risks associated with chemical substances, and the segregation of waste materials prior to disposal has facilitated effective OSH compliance among the participating SMEs. The investigation yielded multiple implications derived from the results obtained.

Implementation of Research, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation (RPIE) in Developing Publish Awareness Through Instagram by Public Relations of Hope Worldwide Indonesia

This research was conducted to determine the implementation of the RPIE concept in the role of PR to develop public awareness through Instagram of the HOPE Worldwide Indonesia organization. This research uses a type of qualitative research with descriptive research methods. The results of the study show that the role of PR in developing public awareness through the use of Instagram is carried out in several steps, namely 1) research, namely finding out the target audience with insight and research features used for making posts using SDG-type hashtags and seeing existing trends, 2) planning, namely PR having SOP, having a workflow in creating content and using digital media to develop wider public awareness, 3) implementation, namely public relations using the Instagram platform and activating all of its features, having a different core message from each content that is relatable, applying SOP in postings to packaging the content properly, 4) evaluation, namely PR HOPE Worldwide Indonesia conducted a review of the performance they had carried out to raise public awareness, look for data by looking at Instagram insights, seeing and feeling the changes and impacts that had occurred. The limitation of this research is that this research is only limited to how to implement the RPIE concept in the Instagram of HOPE Worldwide Indonesia. The Practical Implications of this research can provide benefits for researchers to explain the role played by a public relations person in developing public awareness of non-profit organizations through Instagram. The originality of this research is This research discusses HOPE Worldwide Indonesia as a non-profit organization that operates Instagram as one of its organizational media.

‘Because it’s who I am’: self-determination of LGBTQ adults with intellectual disability

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Asexual (LGBTIQA+) people with intellectual disability face unique challenges in asserting their identities. We aim to understand how Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals with intellectual disability exercise self-determination within disability services. Eight LGBTQ adults with intellectual disability who used disability services participated in qualitative interviews. Fifteen key informants, representing government policy makers, disability service organisations, gender and sexuality educators, and senior leaders of LGBTQ organisations were also interviewed. We found that LGBTQ people with intellectual disability navigate barriers to self-determination: making autonomous decisions about their sexualities or gender identities; coming out and being recognised as LGBTQ; and gaining a sense of belonging in both disability and LGBTQ spaces. We suggest organisational-level actions including: (1) building organisational awareness; (2) including sexuality and gender identities in person centred support planning; and (3) increasing access to positive visual representations and experiences of pride.

Peran Organisasi Santri dalam Membangun Kesadaran Berdisiplin Pada Santri

Discipline is an important thing in the education process, so this research aims to explore how a Santri organization can form Santri awareness in carrying out discipline to be able to carry out all activities regularly. Santri discipline awareness cannot just grow, but needs to be habituated, it is hoped that Santri organizations can encourage members to grow organizational awareness to be able to help run education well. This research uses qualitative research with a description method where data is obtained from interviews with the head of the Santri organization, the organization's supervisory council, and several Santri as members which we then describe using The result is that the Santri organization has a role in increasing the awareness of Santri discipline by interacting directly with members in carrying out the discipline that has been stipulated in the Tengko which is read as a reference for the regulations that must be obeyed by all Santri in the course of carrying out existing programs as a basic basis and being guided directly by the organizational supervisory council (MPO) with the supervision of the leadership and director.

The presence of diversity initiatives leads to increased pro-White hiring decisions among conservatives.

Despite the push and pull between pro-diversity advocates and conservative resistance, most organizations have implemented diversity initiatives in an effort to promote equitable and fair organizational practices. Past work has shown that these diversity initiatives may not be as effective as expected and may instead result in unintended negative consequences for the very individuals they are meant to support. In three novel experiments (total N = 3,664), we investigated whether and when the presence of pro-diversity messages in organizational job recruitment materials might facilitate versus hinder the hiring of underrepresented racial minorities. Participant race and political ideology were also investigated as predictors of hiring recommendations. Findings indicate that pro-diversity messages facilitate politically motivated hiring bias. Specifically, in the presence of pro-diversity messages, White and some Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) conservatives tend to display a pro-White shift in their hiring recommendations, whereas liberals tend to display a pro-minority shift. The present research underscores the importance of organizational awareness regarding the potential for hiring managers to react, whether consciously or subconsciously, against pro-diversity efforts because of political ideology. The present research also highlights the need for organizations to move beyond just espousing pro-diversity values and actually investigate the impact diversity initiatives have on hiring, retention, and promotion of diverse employees. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Strengthening the PCA organization's awareness of the importance of mental health

Aisyiyah Ngampilan Branch, committed to women's empowerment, initiated a mental health program in response to Indonesia's high rate of mental disorders. This program aimed to enhance administrators' awareness and understanding of mental health, equipping them to empower the community in this area. The program was implemented through socialization methods. Results showed a significant increase in administrators' knowledge of mental health and stress management, with success rates of 88% and 85%, respectively. Additionally, the branch received a sound system to strengthen its infrastructure. This program benefits both administrators and the broader community. By understanding mental health and stress management, women can better navigate life's challenges, both within families and organizations. The program's integration of Islamic values aligns with community needs.

First-line managers’ experience of guideline implementation in orthopaedic nursing and rehabilitation: a qualitative study

BackgroundFirst-line managers have a unique role and potential in encouraging the use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and thus serve the provision of safe patient care. In acute and planned hospital care, effective yet safeguarded nursing procedures are a necessity. Little is currently known about how first-line managers engage in supporting the adoption of evidence-based nursing care and about what barriers and enablers there are for implementation of CPGs in the orthopaedic care context.PurposeTo investigate first-line managers’ experience of clinical practice guideline implementation in orthopaedic care.MethodsThis qualitative interview study included 30 first-line nursing and rehabilitation managers in 17 orthopaedic units in Sweden. A deductive content analysis, with the Ottawa Model of Implementation Leadership as a guide, was employed.ResultsTo the first-line managers, any guideline implementation required them to balance contexts, including their outer context (signified by the upper-level management and decision-makers) and their inner context, including staff and patients in their unit(s). Acting in response to these contexts, the managers described navigating the organization and its terms and conditions; using relations-, change-, and task-oriented leadership, such as involving the staff; motivating the change by emphasizing the patient benefits; and procuring resources, such as time and training. Even though they knew from past experience what worked when implementing CPGs, the first-line managers often encountered barriers within the contexts that hampered successful implementation.ConclusionsAlthough first-line managers know how to effectively implement CPGs, an organization’s terms and conditions can limit their opportunities to fully do so. Organizational awareness of what supports and hinders first-line managers to offer implementation leadership can enhance opportunities to alter behaviours and conditions for the benefit of CPG implementation.Trial registrationThe study was registered as NCT04700969 with the U.S. National Institutes of Health Clinical Trials Registry on 8 January 2021.

An integrated Building Information Modelling, Integrated Project Delivery and Lean Construction Maturity Model

ABSTRACT Construction scholars and professionals have recognized the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Lean Construction (LC) as an effective way to increase collaboration and deliver construction projects. However, construction organizations cannot identify the transitional management steps required to achieve BIM-IPD-LC (BIL) implementation maturity. This paper presents a roadmap, introducing a BIL Maturity Model (MM) through iterative rounds of semi-structured interviews, model validation through a survey, and model implementation. The research defined the maturity characteristics of construction organizations applying BIL across five levels, namely: ad hoc (individual), repeatable (project), defined (organization and project), quantitatively managed (full organization awareness), and optimizing (cross-organization integration) encompassing five major attributes including, ‘Customer Focus’, ‘Culture & People’, ‘Workplace Standardization’, ‘Waste Minimization’, and ‘Continuous improvement’ as well as 23 sub-attributes. The proposed integrated BIL MM will attract and assist industry practitioners and relevant stakeholders in identifying their position in BIL implementation maturity. The identified interdependencies between BIM, IPD, and LC will also serve as the basis for future academic studies respecting the collaboration of these three in an integrated manner.

Analyzing Factors Influencing Technology Transfer Success in the IT Sector Using Jollys Subprocess Framework

Technology Transfer (TT) is the movement of technology, know-how and skills from one organization to the other so as to facilitate developing new technologies that would be commercializable. In information technology particularly, TT constitutes a critical impact to competitiveness and growth. In this paper, we establish factors affecting TT projects’ success based on a survey of 135 project managers of 277 TT projects. To measure different influencing factors, a 5-point Likert scale is used whereas the success of project is measured by Jolly’s subprocess model. The findings showed that the “Channels of Communication” were the largest predictor in the level of TT effectiveness, followed by the “Management Support,” and “Technology Concreteness.” However, the factors such as ‘Sense of Common Purpose’ and ‘TT Awareness’ which were considered as less important by the respondents also proved significant on the statistical level. 52.59% of TT initiatives transitioned to commercialization while the rest were either stunted at other stages or completely dead. This study stresses the need for communication, management support, and specific attention to the issues of organizational awareness and cooperation in order to achieve effective technology transfer.

The Value of Work: The Gendered Outcomes of Organizational Wage Reforms

ABSTRACT This study explores the influence of organizational practices on gender in/equality in a unique setting: the reformed Israeli kibbutz. The transition of the kibbutz from all members receiving an allowance to waged labor provides an opportunity to explore the impact of wage determination systems on gender pay inequality. The study uses a mixed-method approach: descriptive statistics of administrative data, in-depth interviews, and a focus group with kibbutz management. The findings demonstrate that a “market-based logic,” embedded with gendered preconceptions of “women’s work,” can seep into an organization through a shift in the wage determination system, and increase gender inequality. The findings also highlight the lack of organizational awareness about the gendered consequences of this shift, or even their uncritical acceptance of the “value hierarchy” as ordained by the market. The study thus supports the theory positing gender as a hidden but integral aspect of reward systems in contemporary labor markets. HIGHLIGHTS The choice of a wage determination system is critical for gender inequality. “Women’s work” is valued higher by analytical job evaluation systems, which reduce gender biases. Market-based wage determinations introduce biases and increase organizational gender inequality. Management prefers market-based wage determinations due to competition and costs. The “free market” not only obscures gender hierarchies but also legitimizes them.

Enhancing ultrasound education in obstetrics and gynecology in Germany: insights and innovations from postgraduate training

BackgroundUltrasound (US) has become integral to obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn), necessitating proficient training during residency. Despite its clinical importance, there is a perceived gap in the quality and structure of postgraduate ultrasound education in Germany.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among Ob/Gyn residents in Germany from October 2023 to March 2024, using the LimeSurvey platform. The survey, distributed via email, social media, and physical flyers, garnered 211 participants, with 115 completing all sections. The questionnaire covered demographic details, US training experiences, and the perceived importance of US in clinical practice.ResultsAlthough US was highly valued by respondents, with an average of 26.1% of their clinical activity devoted to it, there was significant dissatisfaction with the training quality. Key issues included inadequate supervision, the necessity of self-training, and low participation in certification courses. Despite 93.0% awareness of professional US organizations like the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM), engagement with structured training programs was minimal.DiscussionThe study highlights a critical need for standardized US training protocols and curricular reform in Ob/Gyn residencies in Germany. The discrepancy between the recognized importance of US and the quality of training indicates a pressing need for improvements. Addressing these gaps through comprehensive, structured educational reforms could significantly enhance the proficiency and confidence of future Ob/Gyn specialists, ultimately improving patient care.

Factors influencing intercultural competences of hospital workers for multicultural patients in South Korea.

This study aims to assess the intercultural competence of general hospital workers in South Korea by examining their understanding of cultural diversity in healthcare and to identify factors influencing their intercultural competence. A cross-institutional survey was conducted with 439 participants from four South Korean general hospitals, employing inferential statistics such as one-way Analysis of Variance, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal-Wallis test followed by post-hoc, and multiple linear regression analyses. While 85% (n = 362) of participants acknowledged the significance of multiculturalism in Korean society, only 11% (n = 49) felt competent in treating multicultural patients. Additionally, 72% (n = 315) experienced significant linguistic difficulties in medical communication. Multiple regression analysis identified advanced English competency, multicultural training experiences, and peer support with organizational awareness of multicultural importance as significant positive contributors to intercultural competence. Despite recognizing the importance of multiculturalism, general hospital workers face significant language barriers and low self-efficacy in providing care to multicultural patients. To address these challenges, hospitals should designate resident translators for culturally appropriate communication. Furthermore, a tri-tiered training approach is proposed to enhance the five domains of intercultural competence among general hospital workers in Korea, including overarching multicultural training, occupation-specific courses, and long-term managerial programs aimed at managing cultural diversity effectively in healthcare settings.

A Study On Knowledge Base and Skill Development in Financial Accounting Using The SPSS Method

The topics of growth and learning, practical proficiency in theory, supervision and leadership, awareness of policies and procedures, and organizational awareness are all included under the heading of knowledge and skill development. It is helpful to have a solid skill set to develop personally, establish a network, and learn managerial and interpersonal skills. Neither schooling nor formal instruction is required for the development of these abilities. Knowledge is information stored in long-term memory and accessed when necessary. Knowledge and comprehension are expressed through action, conduct, behavior, and the ability to understand how well something is done. The practice Financial accounting is the process of documenting, gathering, and summarizing multiple transactions occurring from company activities throughout time. The three types of accounting that a corporation might use to track its revenue are administrative accounting, financial accounting, and cost accounting. An ongoing feedback and practice cycle is necessary for learning new abilities. Self-regulation, functional, and specialized knowledge are the three types of skills. Functional talents are intrinsic aptitudes or abilities that develop with instruction and practice. Strong work ethic, self-motivation, adaptability, perseverance, and critical thinking in a team are all desirable qualities. A knowledgeable and effective time manager is also essential. This essay presents the findings of an examination of the fundamental knowledge, skills, and technique for accounting practice as seen by students. Notwithstanding some differences in opinion among the respondent businesses about the significance of these knowledge and skills, respondents generally agreed on a range of information and abilities essential to the practice of accounting students. The results also show that respondents are disappointed with the state-of-the-art delivery of necessary knowledge and skills. One of the main benefits of education and improvement is productivity. Personnel can perform their duties successfully and effectively when they possess the required expertise and understanding. Efficiency gains free up more time to enhance operations and increase income. SPSS statistics is a data management, advanced analytics, multivariate analytics, business intelligence, and criminal investigation developed by IBM for a statistical software package. A long time, spa inc. Was created by, IBM purchased it in 2009. The brand name for the most recent versions is IBM SPSS statistics. Evaluation parameters taken as Financial Accounting Knowledge, Financial Development Knowledge, Management in accounting, Taxes management and Business Law Knowledge. The Cronbach's Alpha Reliability result. The overall Cronbach's Alpha value for the model is .541 which indicates 54% reliability. From the literature review, the above 46% Cronbach's Alpha value model can be considered for analysis. The overall Cronbach’s alpha value for the model was .490, indicating 50% reliability. From the literature review, the above Cronbach’s alpha value of 46% can be considered to analyze the model.

The role of organizational culture and structure in implementing sustainability initiatives

AbstractTo address the multiple grand challenges facing humanity, there is an urgent need for businesses to become more sustainable. This study explores the implementation of sustainability initiatives through an interview‐based single case study of an organization in the food and beverage industry. Specifically, this study adopts a Natural‐Resource‐Based View of the firm to examine the role of organizational culture and structure in the implementation process. It argues that to successfully implement sustainability initiatives, a flexible structure and a green organizational culture grounded in a shared sustainability vision are essential. The findings reveal that, despite the in‐practice flat organizational structure of the case organization, there was limited knowledge of the organization's sustainability vision among organizational members across all organizational levels. This could be attributed to a lack of internal communication within the organization, which constitutes a barrier to the successful dissemination of green values throughout the organization's family‐like, inclusive, and diverse work environment. This study proposes a three‐part approach for practitioners attempting to implement sustainability initiatives: (1) enhance organizational awareness and communication of the sustainability vision; (2) cultivate a green organizational culture; and (3) advocate for a collaborative, inclusive and decentralized approach to fostering sustainability. This approach is vital not only for sustaining the organization's competitive advantage but also for achieving improved environmental and social outcomes.

Crisis2Sum: An Exploratory Study on Disaster Summarization from Multiple Streams

Automatic summarization of natural and human-made disaster events is an important area to increase situational awareness for human response organizations and disaster management. However, the incorporation of multiple data sources poses a challenge to current summarization systems, as the typically large document collections exceed the input limits of neural models. Additionally, Large Language Models (LLM) often omit key information present at different positions in long context inputs. Furthermore, disaster reporting requires fine-grained information content and therefore relaxes the restriction to high compression rates, resulting into rather long summaries. In this work, we study different extractive and LLM-based abstractive baselines and highlight shortcomings in present approaches. Our experimental results on the CrisisFACTS datasets show that LLM-based approaches tend to fail in generating long informative summaries. Taking these limitations into account, we propose a disaster summarization framework and introduce query-focused extensions, which demonstrate advantages and superior performance over the baseline methods.