Eye tracking has been served as one of the most objective and valuable tools towards the
examination of both map perceptual and cognitive processes. The aim of the present article …

Maps based on virtual reality (VR) are evolving and are being increasingly used in the field
of geography. However, the advantages of VR based on the map use processes of users …

It is acknowledged that various types of thematic maps emphasize different aspects of
mapped phenomena and thus support different map users' tasks. To provide empirical …

A school world atlas is likely the first systematic cartographic product which students
encounter in their lives. However, only a few empirical studies have analysed school atlases …

Complex information visualizations, such as thematic maps, encode information using a
particular symbology that often requires the use of a legend to explain its meaning …

The think-aloud method is a widely used method for evaluating the usability of websites and
software. However, it can also be used with cartographic products, an area which has been …

Thematic map analysis is a complex and challenging task that might result in map user
failure for many reasons. In the study reported here, we wanted to search for differences …

Map legends are key elements of thematic maps and cartographic communication. The
question of how to style map legends is a topic which has often been addressed by …

Quite a few examples in the cartographic and information visualisation literature suggest that
multi-component animated maps may be appropriate for examining complex spatio …

Geodashboards are often designed with explanatory elements guiding users. These
elements (eg legends or annotations) need to be carefully designed to mitigate split …