Social Network Analysis and Communication in Emergency Response Simulations

In this article, social network analysis (SNA) is applied on two emergency responses, involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) simulations. However, SNA has seldom been used in the literature to explain communication breakdowns, leading to the question of “can it?” To examine the applicability of SNA when assessing communication, the SNAs of two CBRNE simulations are compared and the structural differences are related to instances of ineffective communication. Study 1 has two tiers in the response (commanders and first responders) and Study 2 has three tiers, where operations officers are added between the commanders and first responders. A higher percentage of communication breakdowns is found in Study 2, possibly as a result of the additional layer. SNA provides researchers with a convenient representation and summary of team functioning. However, basic SNA does not help researchers distinguish between effective communication and breakdown. Breakdowns are attributed to long multi-hop communications, attributable to larger networks.     

THE 198183 INDONESIAN INCOME TAX REFORM PROCESS: WHO PULLED THE STRINGS?

This article analyses the drafting and adoption of the 1983 Indonesian Income Tax Law and the ways this process was shaped by the political circumstances of the time. It seeks to provide an insight into the constraints faced by the makers of the law,and into the influences various actors brought to bear on the final outcome. The impact on the process of the wider milieuinterest groups, the media, the government, political parties and foreign advisersreceives particular attention, as does the role of the Harvard Institute for International Development and its interaction with Indonesian policy makers.     

Joining forces: collaboration patterns and performance of renewable energy innovators

Small Business Economics - This article explores the pattern and breadth of collaboration activities of innovating firms active in renewable energy (RE), and the impact of collaboration on...