GIS-integrated mathematical modeling of social phenomena at macro- and micro- levels—a multivariate geographically-weighted regression model for identifying locations vulnerable to hosting terrorist safe-houses: France as case study
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- 2015-11-13
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Adaptability and invisibility are hallmarks of modern terrorism, and keeping pace with its dynamic nature presents a serious challenge for societies throughout the world. Innovations in computer science have incorporated applied mathematics to develop a wide array of predictive models to support the variety of approaches to counterterrorism. Predictive models are usually designed to forecast the location of attacks. Although this may protect individual structures or locations, it does not reduce the threat—it merely changes the target. While predictive models dedicated to events or social relationships receive much attention where the mathematical and social science communities intersect, models dedicated to terrorist locations such as safe-houses (rather than their targets or training sites) are rare and possibly nonexistent. At the time of this research, there were no publically available models designed to predict locations where violent extremists are likely to reside. This research uses France as a case study to present a complex systems model that incorporates multiple quantitative, qualitative and geospatial variables that differ in terms of scale, weight, and type. Though many of these variables are recognized by specialists in security studies, there remains controversy with respect to their relative importance, degree of interaction, and interdependence. Additionally, some of the variables proposed in this research are not generally recognized as drivers, yet they warrant examination based on their potential role within a complex system. This research tested multiple regression models and determined that geographically-weighted regression analysis produced the most accurate result to accommodate non-stationary coefficient behavior, demonstrating that geographic variables are critical to understanding and predicting the phenomenon of terrorism. This dissertation presents a flexible prototypical model that can be refined and applied to other regions to inform stakeholders such as policy-makers and law enforcement in their efforts to improve national security and enhance quality-of-life.
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Eisman, Elyktra
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- Florida International University Libraries
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- Geographically-weighted regression
Multivariate regression analysis
Complex systems model
Security studies
Applied mathematics
Counter-terrorism
Extremism
GIS
Analysis
Applied Statistics
Geographic Information Sciences
Models and Methods
Multivariate Analysis
Other Applied Mathematics
Other Social and Behavioral Sciences
Social Statistics
Statistical Methodology
Statistical Models
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- Eisman, Elyktra. GIS-integrated mathematical modeling of social phenomena at macro- and micro- levels—a multivariate geographically-weighted regression model for identifying locations vulnerable to hosting terrorist safe-houses: France as case study. 2015-11-13. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2261. (Accessed March 29, 2024.)
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- Eisman, Elyktra, (2015-11-13) GIS-integrated mathematical modeling of social phenomena at macro- and micro- levels—a multivariate geographically-weighted regression model for identifying locations vulnerable to hosting terrorist safe-houses: France as case study. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2261
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- Eisman, Elyktra. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America <https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2261>.