A Map-Based Service Supporting Different Types of Geographic Knowledge for the Public

Area of Science:

• Geographic Information Science
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Online knowledge transfer is rapidly evolving, yet services for geographic knowledge remain underdeveloped.
• Current online maps offer limited capabilities for representing and disseminating diverse geographic information.
• Public understanding of complex geographic concepts is hindered by existing digital tools.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a novel framework for map-based services designed to represent and transfer various types of geographic knowledge to the public.
• To identify essential types of geographic knowledge for public dissemination and establish guidelines for their representation.
• To develop and evaluate a functional map-based service that facilitates effective geographic knowledge transfer.

Main Methods:

• Development of a framework for map-based services incorporating tools for knowledge representation and transfer.
• Definition of guidelines and methods for representing diverse geographic knowledge types within the service.
• Integration of auxiliary tools, including background knowledge and map-reading aids, to enhance user interaction.
• Conducting an experimental evaluation to assess the service's utility and effectiveness.

Main Results:

• The proposed framework enables the representation and transfer of multiple types of geographic knowledge.
• The developed map-based service includes interactive tools to support user comprehension.
• Experimental results confirm the usefulness of the map-based service in facilitating geographic knowledge transfer.
• Auxiliary tools significantly contribute to the effective understanding of geographic information.

Conclusions:

• The developed map-based service framework significantly improves the transfer and public understanding of geographic knowledge.
• Interactive tools and auxiliary resources are crucial for effective geographic knowledge dissemination online.
• This approach addresses the limitations of existing online maps in conveying complex geographic information.
• The study provides a viable model for future development of educational geographic information systems.