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William Mackaness
Researcher at University of Edinburgh
Publications - 127
Citations - 2631
William Mackaness is an academic researcher from University of Edinburgh. The author has contributed to research in topics: Generalization & Cartographic generalization. The author has an hindex of 26, co-authored 124 publications receiving 2497 citations. Previous affiliations of William Mackaness include Aberystwyth University.
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Generalisation of Geographic Information: Cartographic Modelling and Applications
TL;DR: This book provides detailed review of state of the art technologies associated with these challenges, including the most recent developments in cartometric analysis techniques able to support high levels of automation among multi scale derivation techniques.
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Management 'intuition': An interpretative account of structure and content of decision schemas using cognitive maps
Ian Clarke,William Mackaness +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the structure and content of executive perceptions are considered using cognitive mapping to isolate "intuitive" elements within their individual decision schemas, and three levels of seniority and roles are used to explore potential differences within the organization.
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Use of Graph Theory to Support Map Generalization
William Mackaness,Kate Beard +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the essential characteristics and behavior of objects are preserved in the generalization of a concept, and the appropriate selection and application of procedures (such as procedure selection and procedure application) are discussed.
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The devil is in the detail: visualising analogical thought in retail location decisionmaking
TL;DR: The central issue appears to be the value users place on the system being able to summarise analogues simply on key dimensions at a general level, as well as its ability to ‘drill down’ into the detail so that analogue representativeness can be established.