A Practical Approach of Data Visualization from Geographic Information Systems by Using Mobile Technologies

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https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v18i03.46655

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mobile applications, data analysis, data visualization, geographic information systems

Abstract


The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate a practical approach to data visualization by using mobile technologies and desktop geographic information systems. To do that, we analyze public data for Black Sea water pollution on Varna’s beaches by using real data in real time. Geographic information systems (GISs) are used for visualization, and statistical software is used for correlation analysis. In our approach, the use of open-source software products is essential, namely QGIS and PSPP software. The methodology includes using one dataset, and after extract-transform-load procedures, additional analysis is conducted. Mobile technologies are used to demonstrate the results of the correlation analysis to a wide audience, and data visualization helps for better understanding. A similar visualization approach may be conducted for other subjects and fields of interest.

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Julian Vasilev, University of Economics - Varna

Julian Vasilev is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at the Universi-ty of Economics - Varna, Bulgaria. His research interests include ERP systems, GIS, big data, data mining, business analysis, and social surveys. (email: va-silev@ue-varna.bg).

Pavel Petrov, University of Economics – Varna

Pavel Petrov is working as Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics and Computer Science at the University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria. His research interests include distributed web systems, big data, and cloud computing. (email: petrov@ue-varna.bg).

Jordan Jordanov, University of Economics - Varna

Jordan Jordanov is an Assistant Professor and a doctoral candidate in the Department of Informatics at the University of Economics in Varna, Bulgaria. His research interests include modern cloud services and mobile technologies. (email: jordanov.jordan@ue-varna.bg).

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2024-02-09

How to Cite

Vasilev, J., Petrov, P., & Jordanov, J. (2024). A Practical Approach of Data Visualization from Geographic Information Systems by Using Mobile Technologies. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 18(03), pp. 4–15. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v18i03.46655

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Vol. 18 No. 03 (2024)

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