Interactive Web-Based Data Visualization and Analysis Tool for Synthetizing On-Farm Research Networks Data

Autor/inn/en	Laurent, Anabelle; Lyu, Xiaodan; Kyveryga, Peter; Makowski, David; Hofmann, Heike; Miguez, Fernando
Titel	Interactive Web-Based Data Visualization and Analysis Tool for Synthetizing On-Farm Research Networks Data
Quelle	In: Research Synthesis Methods, 12 (2021) 1, S.62-73 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Laurent, Anabelle) ORCID (Makowski, David)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1759-2879
DOI	10.1002/jrsm.1440
Schlagwörter	Data; Visual Aids; Data Analysis; Synthesis; Agriculture; Farm Management; Field Studies; Information Dissemination; Networks; Computer Oriented Programs + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Daten; Anschauungsmaterial; Auswertung; Landwirtschaft; Praxisforschung; Informationsverbreitung; Computerprogramm
Abstract	The on-farm research network concept enables a group of farmers to test new agricultural management practices under local conditions with support from local researchers or agronomists. Different on-farm trials based on the same experimental design are conducted over several years and sites to test the effectiveness of different innovative management practices aimed at increasing crop productivity and profitability. As a larger amount of historical trial data are being accumulated, data of all the trials require analyses and summarization. Summaries of on-farm trials are usually presented to farmers as individual field reports, which are not optimal for the dissemination of results and decision making. A more practical communication method is needed to enhance result communication and decision making. R Shiny is a new rapidly developing technology for turning R data analyses into interactive web applications. For the first time for on-farm research networks, we developed and launched an interactive web tool called ISOFAST using R Shiny. ISOFAST simultaneously reports all trial results about the same management practice to simplify interpretation of multi-site and multi-year summaries. We used a random-effects model to synthetize treatment differences at both the individual trial and network levels and generate new knowledge for farmers and agronomists. The friendly interface enables users to explore trial summaries, access model outputs, and perform economic analysis at their fingertips. This paper describes a case-study to illustrate how to use the tool and make agronomic management decisions based on the on-farm trial data. We also provided technical details and guidance for developing a similar interactive visualization tool customized for on-farm research network. ISOFAST is currently available at https://analytics.iasoybeans.com/cool-apps/ISOFAST/. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01