Strategies for Effective Monitoring: A Case Study of ADMADE

Acknowledgements | About the Report | Acronyms | Introduction | Monitoring in ADMADE | Synthesizing Results | Interventions | Conclusion | Bibliography | Monitoring Framework | ADM Menu System | Data Analysis Conceptual Framework | Monitoring Workshop Notes | Additional Research
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Appendix III - ADMADE Data Manager Menu System

Below are the available menu selections for the ADM database, grouped and sorted in the same order as they appear on the menu. For more info about the ADMADE Data Manager, see the online documentation.

Field Patrols
Data Entry
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Field PatrolsThis is the main data entry form for Field Patrol data. Year
Unit
Find Possible DuplicatesThis query shows possible duplicate field patrols for the selected Unit(s) and Year(s). Year
Unit
Field Patrol ObservationsThis is the data entry form for the lookup table for observations on field patrols.
Field Patrols ConfiscationsThis is the data entry form for the lookup table for objects confiscated on field patrols.
Field Patrol SuppliesA data entry form for the different types of supplies taken on field patrols

Queries
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Number of patrols per year by UnitThis query shows the number of patrols recorded per year for each Unit. You can select the Unit(s) and Year(s) you want included. Year
Unit
Total patrol days per year by UnitThis query summarizes the number of patrol days per year for each Unit. You can select the Unit(s) and Year(s) to include. Year
Unit
Total patrol man-days for VS and RS by YearThis query shows the total number of man-days for Village Scouts and Regular Scouts by Year for all Units marked. You can select which Year(s) you want included and which Unit(s) to add in the analysis, but the query is not broken down by Unit. Year
Unit
Total patrol man-days per year by UnitThis query shows the number of man-days of patrolling recorded per year for each Unit. You can select the Unit(s) and Year(s) you want included. Year
Unit
Range of dates per year by UnitThis query show the earliest and latest date of field patrol data for each Unit and Year specified. Year
Unit
Patrol length statisticsThis query gives a variety of statistics about field patrol lengths, such as average patrol length, total number of patrols, total patrol days, minimum and maximum patrol length, and percent of patrols which are day patrols. The summaries are grouped by Unit and Year, and you can filter on these two fields as well. Year
Unit
Avg Visits Per GridThis query shows the average number of times a grid has been visited in the selected Unit(s) and Year(s). Year
Unit
Num Grids Visited Per YearThis query shows the total number of grids visited on field patrols for the selected Unit(s) and Year(s). Both the 'old' data from Lotus and new data are represented in this query Year
Unit
Total Area Patrolled Per YearThis query shows the total area patrolled each year for the selected Unit(s) and Year(s). Both the 'old' data from Lotus and new data are represented in this query. The query uses the area of each grid from the GIS cover Year
Unit

Reports
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
R2: Field Patrol Annual Summary by CampThis report shows an annual statistical summary of field patrols for the selected camp(s) and year(s). It include patrol dates, total patrol days, man-days, poachers arrested, average length of patrol, average number of scouts on patrol, Year
Camp
R3: Individual Field PatrolsThis report lists individual field patrols for the selected camp(s) and year(s). Year
Camp
Field Patrol Summary Box FileThis report presents a annual summary of information from field patrols. It is primarily used for the boxfiles at the Unit headquarters. Year
Unit

Interactive Maps
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Pre '99 Field Patrol GridsThis map will show you the number of times grids were patrolled for the selected Unit(s) and Year(s) Year
Unit
Pre 99 Field Patrol ObservationsThis map shows the locations of observations (e.g., snares, poacher camps, poached carcasses, etc.). You can selec the Unit(s), Year(s), Type(s) of observation, and Species (in the case of animal sightings or carcasses). Year
Unit
Species
Field patrol observation
Animal SightingsThis interactive map shows where animals have been seen on field patrols for the selected Unit(s), Species, and Year(s). Year
Unit
Species
Field Patrol Observation w FiguresThis interactive map shows where observations were made on field patrols. Only field patrol data that has been entered in Access is included (I.e., the earlier field patrol summaries that was entered in Lotus is not included). You can select which year(s), Unit(s), and observation(s) to view. If you only view one observation at a time, the map will use the appropriate symbol. Year
Unit
Field patrol observation

Interactive Charts
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Number of Grids Visited By UnitThis graph shows the number grids which have been visited by at least one field patrol for the selected Units and Year(s). This graph only shows aggregrate summaries before 1999. Year
Unit
Average Number of Visits Per GridThis graph shows the average number of patrols that has visited a grid. This graph helps to correct for gaps in data since it shows the average number of visits per grid as opposed to total number of grid-visits. Both pre-99 grid summaries from the old Lotus system as well as 98+ data are used. Year
Unit
Patrol Days by MonthThis bar chart shows the number of days patrolled each month for each camp in the selected Unit and Year

Safari Hunts

Data Entry
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Safari HuntsThis is the main data entry form for safari hunting monitoring data. Year
Hunting block
Safari Hunt ObservationsThis is the data entry form for the lookup table on observations made on safari hunts.
Professional HuntersThis is a data entry form for the professional hunters.

Queries
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Num. Hunts by YearThis query will show the number of hunts in each hunting block for the selected hunting block(s) and year(s). Year
Hunting block
Num. Animals Killed by YearThis query shows the number of animals, broken down by species, that were killed for the selected hunting block(s) and year(s). Year
Hunting block
Species

Interactive Graphs
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Wildlife IndicatorsThis interactive graph displays the three main indicators used to assess population trends: hunting success, search effort, and trophy size. The graph shows the trend and sample size for the hunting block, species and indicator you select. Year
Trophy Size DistributionThis graph shows the distribution of trophy sizes (in field TrophyMeasurement1) for the selected species, hunting blocks, and years Year
Hunting block
Combined IndicatorsThis form shows four charts which may reveal changes in wildlife populations. The graphs include trophy size, hunting success, hunting effort, and quota. You can select which hunting blocks and years you want analyzed Year
Hunting block

Reports
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Safari Hunting - Annual SummaryThis report shows a summary of safari hunting results for a single year. It includes a summary of the clients who hunted in the GMA and also details about the selected species. Year
Hunting block
Species
Safari Hunting - Multi-Year TrendsThis report shows monitoring data for the selected species hunted in the selected hunting blocks during the selected years. For each year, we see trophy size, number of animals killed, etc. Year
Hunting block
Species

Interactive Maps
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Trophy LocationsThis map show the total number of animal kills in each grid. You can select the species, year(s), and hunting block(s) to view. Year
Hunting block
Species
Hunting SuccessThe color of each hunting block on this map represents the average hunting success for the selected species and year(s). Year
Hunting block
Species
Trophy Spots With FiguresThis map shows the location of trophy animals. You should only look at one species at a time to see the figure. Year
Hunting block
Species

Staff

Data Entry
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Unit Staff UpdateThis form lets you update staff records for the present year.
Staff Lookup TableA data entry form for the Staff lookup table. This table contains information about staff that never changes (e.g., date of birth, NRC number, etc.).
Staff Position GroupsThis form lets you define groups of staff positions (e.g., Regular Scout, Village scouts, community paid employees, etc.) which you can then use in queries
Staff SalariesA data entry form for the salaries of staff in the Units

Queries
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Staff List by Unit, Year, and PositionIncludes all fields from the staff update table. You can select which Unit(s), Year(s) and Position(s) to include Year
Unit
Staff position
Number of staff per UnitThis query will present in a crosstab format the number of staff for the Unit(s), Year(s) and types of staff position(s) you select. Year
Unit
Staff position
Number of staff per campThis query will present in a crosstab format the number of staff at each camp for the Unit(s), Year(s) and types of staff position(s) you select. Year
Unit
Staff position
Num Staff by PositionThis crosstab query will total up the number of staff, broken down by each position, in the selected Units. Each column is the name of a position, and each row respresents the total number of staff for a particular year. You can select which year(s), Unit(s) and staff positions to include. Only those records where the staff status is selected will be included (e.g., so you can exclude records of people who are dead or in prison). Year
Unit
Staff position
Staff status
Fate HistoriesThis query shows the first and last year that a person has appeared in the staff update table, and their most recent fate.
Length of Employment by Staff PositionA query to tell us how long a person has stayed in a unit.. You can select which Unit and which positions to view. Unit
Staff position
No Of Unit Leaders Served in a unitThis query tells us how many unit leaders have served in a unit. Year
Unit

Graphs
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Average Family Size by CampThis graph shows the average family size of Unit employees at the selected Unit, for the selected year(s), position(s), and staff status. Creating this graph is described in the ADM Users Guide. Year
Staff position
Staff status

Reports
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
R6: Staff List by Unit & YearThis report lists the updated information for staff at each Unit. You can select which Unit(s), Year(s), and Position(s) to print. Year
Unit
Staff position
R8: Unit Staff History by PersonThis report lists the updated information for staff at each Unit. Records are grouped by individual, so you can see how long and in what capacity a person has been working at a Unit. You can select which Unit(s), Year(s), and Position(s) to print. Year
Unit
Staff position

Interactive Maps
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
No Of Staff Per CampThis interactive map shows the number of staff per camp for a chosen year(s) and unit(s). Year
Unit

Camps

Data Entry
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
CampsThis form allows you to edit the Camps lookup table. Note that to set the status of camps for each year, use the Camps Status form.
Camps UpdateThis form allows you to enter the status of each camp for each year. E.g., the Unit it belongs to, the water source, number of staff, etc.

Reports
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
R1: Camps by UnitThis report will print all the scout camps for all of the selected Units for all of the selected Years Year
Unit

Interactive Maps
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Simple Base MapThis interactive map shows us the camp locations and camp names.
Number of Staff Per CampThe color of the camp represents the number of staff for with the selected status and position(s) for the selected year(s) and Unit(s) Year
Unit
Staff position
Staff status

Units & Hunting Blocks

Data entry
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
UnitsThis form allows you to edit the Units lookup table.
Hunting BlocksA data entry form for the Hunting Blocks lookup table.

Unit Profiles
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Unit ProfilesThis form shows a variety of information about the selected Unit(s), including a graph of WCRF Revenue, camps, hunting blocks, map, staff, hunting statistics, available documents, etc. The profile can be printed or viewed on screen. Year

Queries
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
GMAs and UnitsThis is a simple list of all the GMAs and their corresponding Units and the alternate names of the Units.
GMAs, Units, and Hunting BlocksThis is a list of the GMAs, the Units in each GMA, and the Hunting blocks in each Unit. GMA

Reports
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
R4: VAGs by UnitThis report will print all the VAGs for the selected Unit(s). Unit
R5: GMAs, Units, and Hunting BlocksA list of the selected GMA(s), and their associated Units and GMAs GMA

VAGs, Chiefs, and Villages

Data Entry
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
ChiefsA data entry form for the Chiefs lookup table
VillagesA data entry form for villages.
VAGsData entry form for VAGs

Species, quotas and licences

Data Entry
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
License PricesA data entry form for hunting license prices
QuotasThis form helps to enter the quotas
Quota Exercise TrendsThis form lets you input trend data from the community quota setting and allocation worksheet.
SpeciesA data entry form for the species lookup table
Species BiologyThis form lets you view or enter biological data for species. If available, you can also view an image of each animal.
Population Trends SurveyA data entry form for the population trends survey

Queries
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
License PricesThis query is a list of license prices for animals. You can select which year(s) and species to include. Year
Species
Number of species on quotaThis will list the number of species of quota (NOT the number of animals on quota) for the hunting block(s), year(s), species, and type of quota (I.e., community rec or NPWS) that you select. Year
Hunting block
Species
Quota type
Number of individual animals on quotaThis query shows in crosstab format the number of animals on quota for the hunting block(s), year(s), specie(s), and type of quota (e.g., community recommendation or NPWS) that you select. Year
Hunting block
Species
Quota type
Animals on QuotaThis query shows the number of animals on quota for each of the different categories of quota (e.g., safari, non-resident, resident, etc.) for the selected hunting block(s), year(s), quota type(s), and species. Year
Hunting block
Species
Quota type
Licenses issued vs animals takenThis query compares the number of licenses sold (from the WCRF database) with the number of animals actually shot (from Safari Huning Monitoring) for the selected species, hunting blocks, and years. Discrepancies can occur from exchanging licenses, lost safari monitoring data forms, or illegal hunting. Year
Hunting block
Species
Indicator AgreementThis query summaries the agreement between indicators from the community quota setting worksheet. For each hunting block-year, the number of species for which indicator information is available, the average number of indicators available, and the coefficient of agreement between the indicators. Coefficient of agreement is the percentage of pairs that agree when all possible combinations of indicators are made Year
Hunting block
Species
Trends
Indicator

Interactive Graphs
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Licenses Issued Vs. Animals HuntedThis graph shows the difference between the number of licenses issued (from the WCRF database) and the number of animals actually hunted. Values to the left of 0 indicate that more licenses were issued than actually used. Values to the right of 0 indicate that more animals were shot than licenses were issued for. Discrepancies can occur from exchanging licenses, lost safari monitoring data forms, or illegal hunting. You can select which hunting blocks, years, and species to examine. Year
Hunting block
Species
Population Trends SurveyThis graph compares the responses on population trends surveys Species

Reports
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Combined License Form - Classical & MiniThe combined license form is used in the new community based licensing system. Year
Hunting block
Hunt type
Combined License Form Old - Classical & MiniThe combined license form is used in the new community based licensing system. Year
Hunting block
Hunt type
Combined License Form - Secondary AreaThis is the new combined license form for hunts in secondary areas, Year
Hunting block

Poacher Case Records

Data Entry
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Poacher Case RecordsData entry form for poacher case records. Poacher case recs can also be entered from the Field Patrol data entry form Year
Unit
Weapon TypesA basic data entry form for weapon types
Forfeited ObjectsData entry table for different types of objects that have been forfeited by convicted poachers as part of their sentence.
OffensesA data entry form for offenses committed by poachers

Demography

Data Entry
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
DemographyThis is the data entry form for VAG demographic data

Interactive Charts
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Age Structure By VAGThis graph shows the age structure for the selected VAG and year. Demog age classes
Demog genders
Population and Density Per UnitThis graph shows the total population and density in people per km2 for the selected Unit(s). Unit
Demog age classes
Demog genders
Comparative Age Structure by VAGThis chart shows the age structure for the VAGs in the selected Units, Year(s), age class(es), and gender(s): Year
Demog age classes
Demog genders

WCRF

Queries
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
35% Rev by MonthThis query shows the amount of the 35% WCRF revenue earned by each hunting block each month for the selected year(s), hunting block(s), and deposit type(s). Year
Hunting block
WCRF payment types

Graphs
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Revenue by Source and YearThis bar charts shows year by year the WCRF revenue for a specific hunting block broken down by type of payment. You can select which hunting block, years, and types of payment to select. Year
WCRF payment types
Revenue by Hunting BlockThis graph from the WCRF database shows the amount of revenue to the WCRF for each hunting block for the select year. You can select which payment type(s) and hunting block(s) to include in the graph. WCRF hunting blocks
WCRF payment types
Revenue by YearThis graph shows the total revenue to the WCRF by year for the selected hunting block. You can select which years and payment types to include in the graph Year
WCRF payment types
Pie Chart: Rev by SourceThis pie chart shows a breakdown of the revenue to the WCRF according to revenue source (i.e., type of payment). You can select which hunting block(s) and payment type(s) to include in the chart WCRF hunting blocks
WCRF payment types

Interactive Maps
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Revenue Bar ChartThis map shows the amount of revenue collected by year for each of the selected hunting blocks. Year
Hunting block
WCRF payment types
35% Revenue Earned By Each Hunting BlockThis map represents the amoun of revenue earned for community development (i.e., 35%) for the selected hunting block(s), year(s), and payment type(s). Year
Hunting block
WCRF payment types
WCRF Revenue by Hunting BlockThis interactive map shows the total amount earned by each hunting block for the WCRF. You can select which payment type(s), and year(s) to include. Year
Hunting block
WCRF payment types

Data Availability

Queries
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Hunting Block RecordsThis query shows for the selected hunting blocks the number of available records by year for hunts, trophies, WCRF data, and quoats. You can select which year(s) and hunting block(s) to include Year
Hunting block
Unit RecordsThis query shows for each of the selected Units and year the number of records in ADM for each dataset: Staff, Camps, and Field Patrols. You can select which Unit(s) and Year(s) to include in the report Year
Unit

Interactive Maps
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Records per UnitThis map displays the number of records from each Unit for the selected year(s) and dataset(s) Year
Unit
Data Sets

Data Logging

Edit Data Log
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Edit Data LogThis form allows you to look at the records in the data log. Old records can be deleted, or you can look at who's been modifying the tables. You can select which user(s), table(s), and action(s) to review. Data log user
Data log tables
Data log actions

Reports
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
L1: Data LogThis report shows records from the data log, which records changes that have been made to the main tables. Data log user
Data log tables
Data log actions

Setup
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Logable TablesIn this form you list the tables which can be logged (meaning changes are recorded in them). Note to put logging into action the data entry form must be designed properly (I.e., with the correct code attached) and the 'Enable Logging' must be checked (under Program Options).
Logable FormsIn this form you set the options for those data entry forms which have been set up for automatic data logging.

Documentation

Documents
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
DocumentsThis is a catalog of documentation on ADAMDE. Some of the documents are available online.

PowerPoint Slides

Slide Templates
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Create Slide TemplatesCreate/generate templates for PowerPoint slides
Map DefinitionsCreate map definitions for interactive maps, slide templates, and forms with Map Objects controls
Preset ChartsA data entry form for charts which can be used on Slide Templates

Admin

Maintenance
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Menu ManagerThe Menu Manager is used to add or edit items on the menu system.
FiltersYou can use this forms to set up your lookup tables so that they work with the Filter Manager
Program OptionsProgram Options lets you change settings for how the ADMADE Data Manager operates.
Reminder MessagesIn this form you can set reminder messages that will automatically pop up on the date(s) that you specify when the main menu is first opened.

Wish Lists
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Access Development NotesThis form provide a space where you can enter miscellaneous reminder notes about developing the ADAMDE Data Manager. For example you can make notes about strange error messages, buttons that don't work, things that need to be improved, etc.
Objects neededThis form allows a place you to jot down ideas for items you'd like to see in the database, sub as new forms, reports, or queries.

Reports
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
R7: Menu SystemThis report lists all the choices on the menu system.
Menu System - CompactThis is esentially the same report as R7, but prints out the contents of the Menu System in a more compact format.

Mapping Setup
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Map DefinitionsThis form lets you define maps which appear in interactive maps, PowerPoint slide templates, and forms which use Map Objects
GIS CoversThis form lets you select the GIS covers which are used by severa forms in the ADMADE Data Manager.
Add Relate TablesIn this form you define the Access tables which can be used to make joins with GIS covers on interactive maps. See the online users guide for more info.
Custom Color RampsA data entry form for custom color ramps. Custom color ramps are used in interactive maps

Import-Export
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Menu Item Export WizardThis form allows you to export Menu Items and their related database objects to a temporary MDB file, which can then be imported into another copy of ADM.
Menu Item Import WizardThis form lets you import menu items and their associated database objects from transfer files that have been created with the Export Menu Items wizard.

Replication
Menu ItemDescriptionFilters
Make Partial ReplicaYou can use this form to make partial replicas. See the online users guide for more details.

Acknowledgements | About the Report | Acronyms | Introduction | Monitoring in ADMADE | Synthesizing Results | Interventions | Conclusion | Bibliography | Monitoring Framework | ADM Menu System | Data Analysis Conceptual Framework | Monitoring Workshop Notes | Additional Research
Readers' Comments | Make Comments