Zheng and Liu – EFFECT OF COMPOSITION OF M.R.T. SYSTEM ROUTE MAPS ON COGNITIVE MAPPING 2021

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This 24-page open-access academic article, “Effect of Compositions of MRT System Route Maps on Cognitive Mapping,” was published in the peer-reviewed ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information in August 2021. Authored by Meng-Cong Zheng and Yao-Wei Liu from National Taipei University of Technology, this recent publication presents an evidence-based study on the Metro Taipei Route Map. The research involved two experiments with a total of 62 participants, analyzing user cognitive behavior, route planning, and preferences for different map compositions (conventional octilinear, hybrid, and all-curve designs). Richly illustrated with 15 figures—including various map designs, cognitive mapping results, and statistical visualizations—and supported by 9 tables, this trustworthy study offers valuable insights and practical design suggestions for enhancing usability, cognitive memory, and decision-making efficiency in public transit maps. Its empirical approach makes it a significant contribution to cartographic design and human-computer interaction in geospatial information.