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ArticlePloS one2025

ClusterRadar: An interactive web-tool for the multi-method exploration of spatial clusters over time.

Lee Mason, Blánaid Hicks, Jonas S Almeida

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Article in PloS one, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Lee MasonDivision of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, Maryland, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7814-099X
Blánaid HicksDivision of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, Maryland, United States of America.
Jonas S AlmeidaDivision of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, Maryland, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7883-7922

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Spatial cluster analysis is crucial for understanding localized patterns in geospatial data, with wide-ranging applications for scientific discovery and decision-making. However, the dynamic nature of spatial clusters and the diverse range of clustering methods available can make analysis and interpretation challenging. We introduce ClusterRadar, a web-based tool designed to streamline this process by uniquely prioritizing longitudinal analysis and multi-method comparison of spatial clusters. It empowers users to easily perform clustering with multiple methods, directly compare results, and visualize spatiotemporal patterns through a novel design of linked interactive visualizations. ClusterRadar aims to maximize utility to a broad user base by supporting various geospatial formats and executing entirely within the browser to ensure data privacy. ClusterRadar is available at https://episphere.github.io/ClusterRadar.

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PMID40424438
PMCPMC12112157

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