Tracking Protocol Proposal
Using basic concepts of spatial analysis in conjunction with "social" cartography, we created the theoretical framework that could help optimize a protocol for tracking and verifying the spatial dispersion of cases from a known case (tracking / cracking tracking). This research is ongoing and is based on the concepts of spatial and social cycles, as shown in the pictures below.
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Spatial circles show the basic spatial positions in the life of each individual as a rule: the place of residence, place of work, other places (entertainment, supply, goods, etc.). The circles intersect with the rectangle depicting the paths to them.
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Social circles concern the people of our social contacts (social contacts).
The two cycles are connected, which means that there are common questions in the questionnaire of a tracking protocol through questions to patients/cases. Thus possible errors or contradictions, or omissions in the answers of the citizen/case to the spatial questions will be identified in the second series of questions of the social circles.
Spatial Circles
Questions
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Where does he live (with whom)? Cross-answers with social circles.
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How, when and from where did he arrive at the place he lives (with whom)? Cross-answers with social circles.
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Where does he work (with whom)? Cross-answers with social circles.
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How, when and from where did he arrive at the place he works (with whom)? Cross-answers with social circles.
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Where else, how and when did he go(with whom)? Cross-answers with social circles.
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How, when and from where did he go there (with whom)? Cross-answers with social circles.
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Social Circle
Questions:
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Who did he contact? With whom does he live with?
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Did he visit/ Did relatives or friends visit him?
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With whom did he come in contact in the area around his residence. (Neighborhood / Super Market etc)
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With whom did he come in contact on the way to / from work? How did he got there?
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Who visited him except relatives/friends/family circle (doctors, technicians etc.)
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