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Study on an Information Systems for Visualizing the Effectiveness of Local Cleaning Activities: Case Study of Iwate Prefecture in Japan
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Researchers designed and prototyped two information systems to visualize the effectiveness of local coastal and river debris cleaning activities in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, using Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) as a design framework. The systems focus on enabling residents to record and view their daily litter collection contributions, supporting community-level microplastics management through data transparency.
The microplastics problem requires consideration according to local characteristics. This study is a case study of Iwate Prefecture in Japan. In order to understand the current conditions of collection and cleaning activities for coastal and river debris, Iwate prefectural residents need to be able to visualize the activities they perform in their daily lives, and the system for this is yet undeveloped. The research team designed the system with reference to the stages in SSM. And based on the systems design, we prototyped two systems that focus on data posting for users. After evaluating two prototype applications, we defined the data sets that users would contribute during and after the activities. This paper is useful for areas with similar characteristics.
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