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Modern information systems can log the executions of the business processes it supports. Such event logs contain useful information on the performance and health of business processes. Event logs can be used in process analysis with the aid of process mining tools. Process mining tools use various diagrams to visualize the output of analysis made. Such diagrams support the visual exploration of the event logs, facilitating process analysis, and usefulness of process mining tools. However, designing such diagrams is not an easy task. Oftentimes neither the developer nor the end-user know how to visualize the outputs created by process mining algorithms, nor do they know where the interesting information is hidden. Designing diagrams for process mining tools require taking design decisions that, on the one hand allow flexible exploration, and on the other hand, are simple and intuitive. In this paper, we investigate how existing process mining outputs are visualized and their underlying design rationale. Our analysis show that process diagrams, the most common type of diagrams used, are designed with next to no guidance from data visualization principles. Based on our findings, we propose a framework to support developers when designing visualization for process mining outputs. The framework is based on data visualization theory and practices within process mining visualization. The effectiveness and usability of the framework is tested in a case study.  \nKeywords: process mining, process visualization, process diagram design, framework.  \n1 Introduction  \nData is an essential resource for organizations. The ability of a business to analyze and interpret data and make informed business decisions based on analysis results is crucial for a company to survive. The availability of vast amounts of data from various resources makes it hard for analysts to identify interesting or problematic aspects. Visualizations are crucial for process analysts and decision makers to explore and analyze complex data and make informed decisions. Such visualizations are however oftentimes created by developers with little knowledge about how to design useful and easy to use visualizations.  \nOne area which is facing this challenge is process mining [1] . In process mining, knowledge is retrieved from execution logs and analyzed from different perspectives such as control flow, resources, and data [2] . Designing visualization ofprocess mining outputs is a complex task [1] . Developers are faced with numerous design questions when composing process diagrams where little or no visualization standards exist. They are also oftentimes left alone when making critical decisions about how to design such visualizations since there is a lack of proper support and guidance. Useful tips are scattered in various resources that process mining developer might or might not be aware about. Moreover, most available resources are presented in a generalized way covering aspects of holistic diagram design [3–5] . This makes such approaches hard to use for developers in the context of process mining due to the necessity to adjust them to the specifics of this domain. Such adjustments are also time-consuming and difficult for developers, who are not professional designers.  \nFor this work we followed a design science approach [6] . We address a real-life problem creating a framework for process mining developers, who are tasked with designing process diagrams. The framework identifies common design issues when visualizing process maps and proposes ideas for solutions. It includes topics related to visual encodi","cbCaiseX0nNnFPK3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiseX0nNnFPK3","pdf",565044,18,"English","# Introduction\n# State of the Art\n# State ofthe Art\n## Evaluation\n# Conclusion","[{\"question\":\"Why are process mining diagrams difficult to design?\",\"answer\":\"Designers face many decisions without visualization standards, and there is limited guidance specific to process mining. As a result, interesting information can remain hard to find.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the paper contribute to process mining visualization?\",\"answer\":\"It analyzes how existing process mining outputs are visualized and proposes a framework based on data visualization theory and process mining visualization practices.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the proposed framework evaluated?\",\"answer\":\"The framework is assessed through a formative evaluation in a real-life project where developers design process diagrams for a process mining tool.\"}]","Designing Process Diagrams - A Framework for Making Design Choices when Visualizing Process Mining Outputs | PDF",1792975435,45]