This study deals with the absence of a uniform global scale for spatial data infrastructure (SDI) maturity assessment, and presents a five-layer holographic conceptual framework derived from a systematic literature review and evaluation of metadata. The literature review identified key maturity models—NGDA , ANZLIC , INSPIRE , SDIOGI , and hierarchical perspectives (Building Block and Umbrella)—alongside metadata standards ISO 19115/19139, FGDC , Dublin Core, and GEMET. The methodology comprises four phases: First, selecting twenty seminal articles from Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, and ScienceDirect; second, screening studies via inclusion/exclusion criteria; third, extracting and coding dimensions and indicators into detailed tables; and then conducting a comparative matrix synthesis. Based on a systematic review of SDI maturation models, we identified five core dimensions - organizational, political, technical, qualities and human resources - common across a leading framework. We integrated these into a new five-layer hollow conceptual framework, centers quality and continuous improvement to drive adaptive, feedback-driven maturation. By utilizing established best practices and international standards (e.g. Inspire, ISO 19115), this entirely conceptual model requires no field data, and offers athletes and decision makers a pragmatic tool for strategic planning and results monitoring. It establishes a universal goal for SDI maturity assessment and paves the way for future empirical validation across different contexts.
Rashidi Kordgheshlaghi, A. , Fallahi, G. and Amiri, A. (2025). Proposing an Integrated Conceptual Framework for Implementing Spatial Data Infrastructure by Systematically Reviewing and Analyzing SDI Maturity Models. Interdisciplinary Journal of Civil Engineering, 1(2), 123-136. doi: 10.48308/ijce.2025.240228.1009
MLA
Rashidi Kordgheshlaghi, A. , , Fallahi, G. , and Amiri, A. . "Proposing an Integrated Conceptual Framework for Implementing Spatial Data Infrastructure by Systematically Reviewing and Analyzing SDI Maturity Models", Interdisciplinary Journal of Civil Engineering, 1, 2, 2025, 123-136. doi: 10.48308/ijce.2025.240228.1009
HARVARD
Rashidi Kordgheshlaghi, A., Fallahi, G., Amiri, A. (2025). 'Proposing an Integrated Conceptual Framework for Implementing Spatial Data Infrastructure by Systematically Reviewing and Analyzing SDI Maturity Models', Interdisciplinary Journal of Civil Engineering, 1(2), pp. 123-136. doi: 10.48308/ijce.2025.240228.1009
CHICAGO
A. Rashidi Kordgheshlaghi , G. Fallahi and A. Amiri, "Proposing an Integrated Conceptual Framework for Implementing Spatial Data Infrastructure by Systematically Reviewing and Analyzing SDI Maturity Models," Interdisciplinary Journal of Civil Engineering, 1 2 (2025): 123-136, doi: 10.48308/ijce.2025.240228.1009
VANCOUVER
Rashidi Kordgheshlaghi, A., Fallahi, G., Amiri, A. Proposing an Integrated Conceptual Framework for Implementing Spatial Data Infrastructure by Systematically Reviewing and Analyzing SDI Maturity Models. Interdisciplinary Journal of Civil Engineering, 2025; 1(2): 123-136. doi: 10.48308/ijce.2025.240228.1009
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