Research like Designing Game File Compression Applications explores using algorithms like the Stout Code to manage the massive storage requirements of modern games like GTA, which can otherwise slow down device performance. Academic Studies on GTA

While there isn't a single official "paper" with that exact title, research on typically focuses on the technical engine (RAGE) , its massive open-world design, or user-made modifications that compress the game's file size. Key Technical Papers and Analyses

The study Exploring human behavior with Grand Theft Auto V uses the game world to research spatial cognition and human navigation.