Special Issue "Cartography and Geovisual Analytics" (ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, ISSN 2220-9964, IF:2.8)
In the past few years, cartography and visual analytics have supported the challenge of understanding and communicating spatial phenomena in the era of big data. Since spatial information has become increasingly vital to policymaking, governance, disaster management, urban planning, and environmental monitoring, effective and novel methods and tools for cartography and visual analytics have become essential.
Cartography is the mother science that states the theory and practice of spatial data representation. Visual analytics builds on cartography by combining interactive visuals, data analysis, and focus on users' needs. By combining analytical reasoning, cognitive science, and multiple data visualizations, we can explore and understand large and varied geospatial datasets. This teamwork between cartography and visual analytics enhances our ability to handle uncertainty, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
This Special Issue aims at collecting new theoretical foundations and design principles, novel tools and technologies, and cases of successful applications of cartography and visual analytics. We welcome submissions that cover, but are not limited to, the following topics::
Cognitive aspects of map-based visual analytics
Ethics and bias in cartographic visualizations
Evaluation methods for geovisual analytic tools
Interactive and dynamic map interfaces
Visual analytics for spatial-temporal data
Machine learning and AI in visual cartography
Immersive technologies (AR/VR) in geovisualization
Web-based visual analytic platforms for spatial data
Big geospatial data and scalable visualization techniques
Visual analytics in urban planning and smart cities
Public health and epidemiological mapping
Geovisual analytics for disaster management
User-centered approaches in geovisualization
Uncertainty visualization in geospatial analysis
Collaborative and participatory mapping analytics
Multiscale and multiresolution cartographic visualization
Eye tracking and visual analytics
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Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026Â