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The New Development of Spatial Explorer of ReligionNew Information, New Technology and New Directions
Shuming BaoChina Data Center
University of Michigan
“Spatial Study of Religion and Society” Supported by the Henry Luce Foundation
The project aims: promoting research, teaching, learning, and training on the spatial studies of religions and society in China.
Features:1. Accessibility2. Usability3. Expandability
for those who are willing to share4. Free
Plans:1. Research References Collection2. Research System Development3. Research Training
Topics
I. Introduction
II. Data
III. Methodology
IV. Technology
V. Case Studies
VI. Future Plans
I. Introduction
The aim of the spatial study of religion:
The spatial process of religion and society
Research issues: Spatial patterns of religion (number and structure) Spatial trends and spatial regimes (space-time series) Spatial interactions among different religions Spatial interactions between religion and other aspects
of the society (migration, trade, culture, urbanization, ….)
II. DataReligious Sites:- Original data source from 2004 Economic Census- Atlas of Religions in China (UMCDC):
- Buddhism- Taoism- Christianity- Muslim- others
Population:- Original data source from population Census (1953, 1964, 1982, 1990, 2000)- China Population Census Data with GIS Maps (province, city, county and
townships)
Business:- Original data source from business Census (1995, 2001, 2004)- China Economic Census Data with GIS Maps (province, city, county and ZIP) - Digital Atlas by Industries of China
Others:- Socioeconomic Statistics, Geography, Environment, ……
II. Methodology
Report AnalysisSite AnalysisLocation AnalysisTrend AnalysisStatistical AnalysisSpace-Time AnalysisGraphic AnalysisMap Visualization
GIS
StatisticalAnalysis
Spatial Analysis
ESDA
III. Technology
An Integration of Information, Methodology and Knowledge supported by Spatial Intelligence Technology
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Information
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Technology
Spatial Explorer of ReligionSpatial Intelligence for Space-Time Data Integration and Analysis
Statistics Charts
GIS
Census
Maps
Tables
Reports
Spatial Explorer of Religion
What Is New About Spatial Explorer of Religion?
• Site data with accurate geo-reference• Graphic Analysis• Statistical Analysis• Space-time Analysis• Integration with other data sources
Report Analysis
Select by administrative units
Select by map
Site Analysis
Location Analysis
Select by X & Y coordinates
Select by locations on map
Trend Analysis
Graphic Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Space-Time Analysis
Data Export
Map Export
V. Case Studies
Spatial Patterns of Regions
Spatial Trends of Religious Development
Spatial Religion and Economic Growth
Spatial Religion and Urbanization
Spatial Religion and International Trade
Spatial Religion and Migration
Spatial Religion and Culture
Spatial Distribution of Religious Sites by Province
Buddhism
IslamDaoism
Christianity
Spatial Correlation between Religions
Religion and Economic GrowthBen Anderson, University of Michigan
Shibao Liu, Xiamen University
Literature: Polarization of religion has positive impact on economic growth Test: What is the impact of religious diversity on regional growth?
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GDP per Capita to Polarization
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The Growth of Religious Sites 04-08 (%) and Out-Migration by Province (%)
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The Growth of Religious Sites 04-08 (%) and In-Migration by Province (%)
Religion and MigrationChangzhen Wang, Wuhan University
Literature: Religion discourage out-migration Test: Will the regions with more religious sites discourage out/in migration?
Religion and UrbanizationXiaodong Fu, Renmin University
Literature: Urbanization may have negative impact on religious development Test: Where are mostly dynamic changes in religious sites located: urban,
rural or transition areas?
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Christian in three different areas
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Religion and International TradeTai Guo, Central University of Finance and Economics
Literature: International trade help spread religion Test: The impact of international trade on religious distribution and growth
Religion and CultureXing Ren, Henan University
Literature: The spatial-temporal process can be identified with the spatial frequency of family names
Test: The spatial process of different religions with the family names of Temple abbot.
Religion and CultureYayuan Liu, Fudan University
Literature: The spatial-temporal process can be identified with the spatial frequency of Temple names
Test: The spatial process of different religions with the names of Temples.
Read time on space Recognize spatial barriers Analyze data with incomplete information
Future Plans:Integration of more data sourcesDerived data structureExpanded function for structural analysisMultiple versions: public, library, research
What We Can Learn from the Spatial Study of Religion?
Building A Global Network for Spatial Study of Religion and Society
http://religioninchina.orgInvolvement – interaction - international