On the Relationship Between Semantic Transparency and Cognitive Load: Does Context Matter in Process Models?

Amine Abbad-Andaloussi (), Dung My Thi Trinh (), Barbara Weber () and Hugo A. López ()
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Amine Abbad-Andaloussi: University of St Gallen
Dung My Thi Trinh: Technical University of Denmark
Barbara Weber: University of St Gallen
Hugo A. López: Technical University of Denmark

A chapter in Information Systems and Neuroscience, 2025, pp 193-203 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Declarative process models offer flexibility in representing complex processes, but can be difficult to understand due to their implicit control flow. Improving their representation, particularly by investigating and enhancing their semantic transparency, can help address this challenge. This paper proposes an empirical research model to examine how varying levels of semantic transparency, encoded in different visual notations of declarative models, affect users’ cognitive load and visual behavior in the presence and absence of contextual information. The findings will lead to a better understanding of the effects of semantic transparency and will support the design of understandable declarative models.

Keywords: Declarative process models; Semantic transparency; Contextualinformation; Cognitive load; Eye-tracking (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-00815-2_18

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