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Effective use of models in intelligence-to-decision workflows within and across One Health sectors

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Pepin Kim¹,Carlisle Keith²,Chipman Richard²,Cole Dana²,Anderson Dean³,Baker Michael⁴^ORCID,Benschop Jackie⁵,Bunce Michael⁶,Binny Rachelle⁷,French Nigel⁵,Greenhalgh Suzie³,O'Neale Dion⁸^ORCID,McDougall Scott⁹^ORCID,Morgan Fraser⁷^ORCID,Muellner Petra¹⁰,Murphy Emil¹¹^ORCID,Plank Michael¹²,Tompkins Daniel¹³,Hayman David⁵^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

2. USDA

3. Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research

4. University of Otago, Wellington

5. Massey University

6. Department of Conservation

7. Landcare Research

8. University of Auckland

9. Cognosco

10. Epi-interactive

11. Deer Industry New Zealand

12. University of Canterbury

13. Predator Free 2050 Limited

Abstract

Abstract Decision-makers in public service face uncertainty. Operational management or policy decisions need to be made about system-level ecological and sociological processes that are complex, poorly understood, and change over time. Relying on intuition, evidence, and experience for robust decision-making is challenging without a formal assimilation of these elements (a model), especially when the decision needs to consider potential impacts if an action is or is not taken. Models can provide assistance to this challenge, but effective use of modeling tools in decision-making can be difficult due to lack of trust, expertise, and transparency and consistency in modeling methods and results. We conducted 41 semi-structured interviews of researchers, operational managers, and policy decision-makers with direct experience in intelligence-to-decision workflows involving models within and across human health, animal health, or environmental sectors (One Health sectors). Qualitative analysis of the interview data reveals important ingredients for effective development and use of quantitative models in informing management or policy decisions in One Health sectors. Two of the priorities we identified for implementing improved workflows include establishing different standards for development of modeling intelligence before or after decisions are made and investment in knowledge brokers with modeling expertise working in teams with decision-makers. These and other priorities we identified are important considerations for developers and users of modeling intelligence in a broad range of institutional contexts.

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Research Square Platform LLC

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