Mapping Mineral Resources: A Comparative Study of Symbology in School Atlases Over Seven Decades

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F61989592%3A15310%2F25%3A73634461" target="_blank" >RIV/61989592:15310/25:73634461 - isvavai.cz</a>

Výsledek na webu

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/ica-adv-5-35-2025" target="_blank" >http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/ica-adv-5-35-2025</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/ica-adv-5-35-2025" target="_blank" >10.5194/ica-adv-5-35-2025</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Mapping Mineral Resources: A Comparative Study of Symbology in School Atlases Over Seven Decades

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

The paper examines the evolution of symbology in mineral resource maps within Czech school atlases from 1952 to 2025. By analyzing changes in map content and symbology, the research aims to identify trends and variations in the depiction of mineral resources. The methodology includes statistical analysis of symbology and user testing among students aged 12 to 15. The study selected atlases that represent all editions using unified symbology for mineral resource maps, focusing on eight different symbologies across 19 maps from 9 atlases. Findings reveal significant differences in symbology detail, scope, and consistency among the atlases. User testing indicated that students found chemical symbols challenging and preferred two symbologies for their comprehensibility. The research highlights the importance of systematic incorporation of map symbols into the curriculum and the crucial role of teachers in facilitating students&apos; understanding of maps. Recommendations include improving the readability and comprehensibility of map symbols, adopting interdisciplinary approaches, and supporting inclusive education for students with learning disabilities. This study provides valuable insights into the development of map symbology in educational materials and offers practical suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of school atlases. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how different approaches to map symbols influence their perception and comprehension, emphasizing the need for standardization and intuitive design in cartographic representation.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Mapping Mineral Resources: A Comparative Study of Symbology in School Atlases Over Seven Decades

Popis výsledku anglicky

The paper examines the evolution of symbology in mineral resource maps within Czech school atlases from 1952 to 2025. By analyzing changes in map content and symbology, the research aims to identify trends and variations in the depiction of mineral resources. The methodology includes statistical analysis of symbology and user testing among students aged 12 to 15. The study selected atlases that represent all editions using unified symbology for mineral resource maps, focusing on eight different symbologies across 19 maps from 9 atlases. Findings reveal significant differences in symbology detail, scope, and consistency among the atlases. User testing indicated that students found chemical symbols challenging and preferred two symbologies for their comprehensibility. The research highlights the importance of systematic incorporation of map symbols into the curriculum and the crucial role of teachers in facilitating students&apos; understanding of maps. Recommendations include improving the readability and comprehensibility of map symbols, adopting interdisciplinary approaches, and supporting inclusive education for students with learning disabilities. This study provides valuable insights into the development of map symbology in educational materials and offers practical suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of school atlases. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how different approaches to map symbols influence their perception and comprehension, emphasizing the need for standardization and intuitive design in cartographic representation.

Druh

D - Stať ve sborníku

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

10511 - Environmental sciences (social aspects to be 5.7)

Projekt

<a href="/cs/project/GA23-06187S" target="_blank" >GA23-06187S: Identifikace bariér v procesu komunikace prostorových sociálně-demografických informací</a><br>

Návaznosti

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název statě ve sborníku

Advances in Cartography and GIScience of the ICA

ISBN

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ISSN

2570-2084

e-ISSN

2570-2084

Počet stran výsledku

8

Strana od-do

1-8

Název nakladatele

Copernicus GmbH

Místo vydání

Göttingen

Místo konání akce

Vancouver

Datum konání akce

17. 8. 2025

Typ akce podle státní příslušnosti

WRD - Celosvětová akce

Kód UT WoS článku

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