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DESCRIPTION:Abstract\n\nIntroduction: In contemporary heritage management\,
  participatory approaches play a crucial role in identifying and safeguard
 ing values for a diverse range of stakeholders. While referring to a wide 
 range of stakeholders in planning historical areas\, many world heritage c
 onservation organizations have emphasized the importance of local communit
 ies\, their traditions\, and their way of life. For heritage planning\, pa
 rticipation can enable consensus in defining heritage significance and val
 ues to promote heritage resources for sustainable conservation and develop
 ment. Hence\, Urban experts have used community-based participatory resear
 ch for decades\, citing benefits such as faster identification of communit
 y-relevant research targets\, and accelerated transfer of knowledge and fi
 ndings to the community. Also\, researchers from heritage organizations ha
 ve found that balancing conservation measures with community-based interes
 ts will require the participation of people to upgrade their communities t
 o a protected status. On the other hand\, the role of GIS technology is pi
 votal in heritage preservation research\, enabling the development of dyna
 mic information management systems and effectively advancing the sustainab
 le conservation and transmission of heritage resources. It can be used to 
 analyze and assess the impacts of natural and anthropogenic threats on her
 itage\, such as geological disasters\, Global Change\, and urban expansion
 \, to implement appropriate conservation measures.\n\nPurpose:  On this ba
 sis\, this study aims to explore the role of Geographic Information System
 s (GIS) in facilitating participatory conservation efforts in heritage are
 as\, Hence\, the theoretical foundation of this study will delve into the 
 utilization of GIS in both heritage conservation and public engagement. Su
 bsequently\, the article will introduce a theoretical framework that highl
 ights key principles crucial for GIS-based participatory conservation. The
  following section of the study will focus on evaluating five case studies
  from Iran\, the USA\, Finland\, Egypt\, and Spain based on these fundamen
 tal principles. Eventually\, the insights gained from the case study evalu
 ations will provide support for the theoretical considerations outlined in
  the study.\n\nMethodology: This study adopts a qualitative approach\, emp
 loying logical argumentation to analyze pertinent research content and int
 egrating both qualitative and quantitative data from previous studies. Aft
 er a thorough examination of the theoretical framework\, the paper introdu
 ces a conceptual model for a literature review\, delineating the fundament
 al principles that underscore the significance of Geographic Information S
 ystems (GIS) in participatory conservation efforts. Subsequently\, the pap
 er investigates five case studies that have utilized GIS in participatory 
 planning processes\, spanning various contexts including developed and dev
 eloping countries. Specifically\, the case studies draw from previous rese
 arch on Participatory GIS (PPGIS) in Iran\, the USA\, Finland\, Egypt\, an
 d Spain offering a comprehensive exploration of the applications and impli
 cations of GIS in participatory approaches. \n\nCase studies: The article 
 seeks to explicate the effectiveness and potential of Geographic Informati
 on Systems (GIS) in fostering inclusive and participatory approaches to he
 ritage areas. In light of this\, the research evaluates five case studies 
 from Iran\, The USA\, Finland\, Egypt\, and Spain that have utilized GIS i
 n participatory planning processes. The selection of the five case studies
  for this research is grounded in the need to evaluate a diverse array of 
 contexts that encompass both developed and developing countries\, thereby 
 providing a comprehensive understanding of participatory conservation prac
 tices. By including various heritage areas—such as urban environments\, 
 rural landscapes\, industrial landscape\, religious complexes\, and villag
 es—this study captures the multifaceted nature of heritage conservation 
 across different settings. \n\nFinding: This study contributes to the grow
 ing body of literature on the intersection of GIS technology and participa
 tory conservation in heritage areas. The findings of this research demonst
 rate that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are essential for enhancing
  participatory conservation efforts in heritage areas by integrating herit
 age values\, facilitating community engagement\, guiding effective conserv
 ation strategies\, and prioritizing conservation and development measures 
 through participatory mapping and spatial data analysis. In addition to th
 at\, the insights gained from the theoretical framework\, case study evalu
 ations\, and key considerations provide a robust foundation for future res
 earch and practical applications of GIS in heritage conservation and urban
  planning. As heritage conservation continues to evolve in the digital age
 \, the role of GIS in facilitating participatory approaches remains paramo
 unt for fostering sustainable and inclusive conservation efforts worldwide
 .
DTSTAMP:20260413T103353Z
LOCATION:MG1 00.04 Hörsaal
SUMMARY:The Role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Participatory C
 onservation of Heritage Areas - Somayeh Fadaei Nezhad Bahramjerdi\, Hamid 
 Salimi\, Rana Tootoonchi
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