Information visualization in the information observatories of the Brazilian Industry Federations

• Autor(a) principal: Albuquerque, Julio Augusto Enders de
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Bittencourt, Ibsen Mateus, Pinto Filho, Jovino, Santa Rita, Luciana Peixoto
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista Informação na Sociedade Contemporânea
• Texto Completo: https://periodicos.ufrn.br/informacao/article/view/34745
• topic: information science; information observatories; industry federations; information visualization; open data dissemination; ciência da informação; observatórios de informação; federações da indústria; visualização da informação; divulgação de dados abertos

The research presents an analysis of the information observatories linked to the Federations of Industry in Brazil, which are responsible for providing significant and effective information for decision-making in the industrial sector. The aim was to analyze the information visualization structures of these observatories, investigating how they use concepts, techniques and technologies in information visualization to create their interactive panels and disseminate data on dashboards. The study has an exploratory observation nature, with a qualitative approach and quantitative elements to deepen the analysis and validate hypotheses. It is based on bibliographic and documentary analysis, using materials from the observatories' virtual platforms accessed during the specific observation process. Its objects of investigation are the observatories of the Industry Federations of seven Brazilian states (Ceará, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Mato Grosso, Paraná, Pernambuco and Santa Catarina), which have consolidated information processes. The results include a significant literature review on information observatories and the discipline of Information Visualization, as well as the identification of good practices in information visualization techniques used by the observatories analyzed. A proposed model for visualizing information in virtual environments of information observatories is also presented. The conclusion is that integration between observatories, combined with investments in training and technology, are key elements for the development of these institutions. In addition, the conceptual model proposed offers a framework to guide the implementation and improvement of visualization practices, with the aim of improving data communication and interpretation.