Visualização de Ontologias: estudos e perspectivas

Abstract

This study presents the results of a systematic review of literature that aimed to analyze the studies and prospects of further work on visualization of ontologies. The methodology was developed upon the application of the Proknow-C process steps (Knowledge Development Process – Constructivist) in order to select a portfolio of 35 bibliographic scientific references, published from 2007 to 2017. Among the results of the analysis four major approaches have been identified as a study’s main theme: presentation of tools and prototypes; comparison of tools; studies with users and literature review, being the case that 57% of the selected works were intended for the presentation of tools/prototypes. In regard to the prospects for further work as visualization of ontologies, four topics are highlighted: complex ontologies, where there are hundreds of elements; tools for a layman in ontologies; usability studies, requirements of users and evaluation of cognitive contribution to users. The contribution of this work is based on the outline left to future research and legitimation of the systematic review process as a generator of knowledge.