Spatial Metadata Usability Evaluation
Spatial metadata is a critical part of any spatial data infrastructure, which enables the organising, sharing, discovery and use of spatial data. This paper highlights a knowledge gap in the usability of the metadata systems for the end–users. It then addresses the gap by applying the User Centred D...
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| description | Spatial metadata is a critical part of any spatial data infrastructure, which enables the organising, sharing, discovery and use of spatial data. This paper highlights a knowledge gap in the usability of the metadata systems for the end–users. It then addresses the gap by applying the User Centred Design approach to investigate the usability of metadata records. The research engages with end–users concerning efficiency and effectiveness of metadata systems, and end–users’ satisfaction and expectations. The results indicate significant gaps with the effectiveness and efficiency of metadata systems for spatial data discovery and selection. Inconsistency and irrelevant information in the metadata records were found in the title, keywords, abstracts, data quality and other elements of the metadata. Additionally, essential improvements were identified for user interfaces. Discouraging presentation of the metadata is a prominent problem found in the interface of the metadata systems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4bfd8a87845d4276ad550aeeeb701b1b2023-11-20T07:29:41ZengMDPI AGISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information2220-99642020-07-019746310.3390/ijgi9070463Spatial Metadata Usability EvaluationMohsen Kalantari0Syahrudin Syahrudin1Abbas Rajabifard2Hardi Subagyo3Hannah Hubbard4Department of Infrastructure Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, AustraliaIndonesian Geospatial Agency, Jakarta 16911, IndonesiaDepartment of Infrastructure Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, AustraliaIndependent Researcher, Bogor 16115, IndonesiaDepartment of Infrastructure Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, AustraliaSpatial metadata is a critical part of any spatial data infrastructure, which enables the organising, sharing, discovery and use of spatial data. This paper highlights a knowledge gap in the usability of the metadata systems for the end–users. It then addresses the gap by applying the User Centred Design approach to investigate the usability of metadata records. The research engages with end–users concerning efficiency and effectiveness of metadata systems, and end–users’ satisfaction and expectations. The results indicate significant gaps with the effectiveness and efficiency of metadata systems for spatial data discovery and selection. Inconsistency and irrelevant information in the metadata records were found in the title, keywords, abstracts, data quality and other elements of the metadata. Additionally, essential improvements were identified for user interfaces. Discouraging presentation of the metadata is a prominent problem found in the interface of the metadata systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/9/7/463spatial data infrastructurespatial metadatageoportaluser centred designusabilityAustralia |
| spellingShingle | Mohsen Kalantari Syahrudin Syahrudin Abbas Rajabifard Hardi Subagyo Hannah Hubbard Spatial Metadata Usability Evaluation ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information spatial data infrastructure spatial metadata geoportal user centred design usability Australia |
| title | Spatial Metadata Usability Evaluation |
| title_full | Spatial Metadata Usability Evaluation |
| title_fullStr | Spatial Metadata Usability Evaluation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Spatial Metadata Usability Evaluation |
| title_short | Spatial Metadata Usability Evaluation |
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| topic | spatial data infrastructure spatial metadata geoportal user centred design usability Australia |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/9/7/463 |
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