Advances in Usability Evaluation Part II | Francesco Rebelo, Marcelo M

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Advances in Usability Evaluation Part II

ABSTRACT

Successful interaction with products, tools and technologies depends on usable designs, accommodating the needs of potential users and does not require costly training. In this context, this book is concerned about emerging concepts, theories and applications of human factors knowledge focusing on the discovery and understanding of human interactio

TABLE OF CONTENTS

part |2 pages

Section I: Usability Methods and Tools

chapter 1|10 pages

Using space exploration matrices to evaluate interaction with virtual environments

chapter 2|7 pages

Measuring and managing the consistency and effectiveness of checklists used to assess jobs at risk for musculoskeletal disorders

chapter 3|10 pages

Can virtual reality methodologies improve the quality of life of people with disabilities?

chapter 4|7 pages

A proposal of usability task analysis for user requirements and evaluation

chapter 5|12 pages

An application of the objects' layout optimization models in an ergonomic analysis - A case study

chapter 6|10 pages

Eye movement and environmental affordances in a emergency egress task: A pilot study

chapter 7|7 pages

Comparing Likert and Pictorial scales to assess user feedback

chapter 8|10 pages

Evaluation of safety and usability in projectual methodologies with focus on design of physical artifacts

chapter 9|10 pages

Drillis and Contini revisited

chapter 10|10 pages

Usability evaluation of a virtual reality system for motor skill training

chapter 11|9 pages

“ERGOMASTER” - The software solution to ergonomic design of UI

chapter 12|8 pages

Proposal of human interface architect framework - application human-centered design process to software / system development process

chapter 13|10 pages

A study on the interaction styles of an augmented reality game for active learning with a folk festival book

chapter 14|10 pages

UX embodying and systematizing method to improve user experience in system development: Applying to planning and proposing phase

chapter 15|11 pages

Ergonomics and Kaizen as strategies for competitiveness: A theoretical and practical research in an automotive industry

chapter 16|10 pages

Thinking-action-information model-based research on knowledge work process

chapter 17|10 pages

A study on R&D team synergy-oriented knowledge integration model

chapter 18|9 pages

Assessment of parameters of accessibility based on the intuitive use

chapter 19|8 pages

Sustainable communication design: With human centered research

chapter 20|10 pages

Using virtual environment to investigate way-finding behavior in fire emergency

chapter 21|9 pages

Using thinking process as a thinking tool for the problem of the policy of chronic illnes refill slip

chapter 22|11 pages

A cellular automata based model as a tool of the organizational culture change analysis

chapter 23|10 pages

How usage context shapes evaluation and adoption criteria in different technologies

chapter 24|8 pages

Biometrics measurements and data processing using CAPTIV software

chapter 25|7 pages

China's Ministry of minor staff based measurement and application

chapter 26|11 pages

A study on systematizing GUI design patterns for the embedded system products

part |2 pages

Section II: Theoretical Issues in Usability

chapter 27|9 pages

Using modeling and simulation to enhance crewmember survivability

chapter 28|8 pages

The impact of services quality on patient trust and satisfaction for aged patients

chapter 29|10 pages

Syntax and sequencing of assembly instructions

chapter 30|10 pages

The influence of design in the development of exergames: A practical study in the control of obesity

chapter 31|11 pages

The health of the pilot of modern machines and their inclusion in a risk society

chapter 32|10 pages

Ergonomics, usability and virtual reality: A review applied to consumer product

chapter 33|9 pages

A preliminary study on applying UD principles for sinage assessment in hospital environment

chapter 34|9 pages

Approaches to the intuitive use in emergency situations

chapter 35|10 pages

Proposal of human-centered design process support environment for system design and development

chapter 36|6 pages

Ergonomic study on the information capacity of isolating language without Kanji characters

chapter 37|8 pages

The game is afoot: Q&A systems and the future of HCI

chapter 38|11 pages

Benefits in the production process through the acquisition of competence in ergonomics: Case study of an automotive industry

chapter 39|10 pages

Correlation between OCRA exposition index, posture and work cicle time

chapter 40|9 pages

A review of functional evaluation methods used to include people with disabilities at work

chapter 41|7 pages

The organizational factors in the causalities of aircraft accidents related to maintenance

chapter 42|8 pages

Visual monitoring system applied to team workout - An inclusive design monitoring system

chapter 43|10 pages

Users' awareness of computer security and usability evaluation

chapter 44|11 pages

An empirical approach for driver-driver interaction study: Attributes, influence factors and framework

part |2 pages

Section III: Usability in Web Environment

chapter 45|11 pages

Why should home networking be complicated?

chapter 46|10 pages

Delivering intelligent healthcare web services in a cloud for aging in place

chapter 47|12 pages

The role of web layout design factors in modelling the internet user behavior

chapter 48|10 pages

Web-oriented architecture for long-term health monitoring in a cloud - Using balance ability monitoring as an example

chapter 49|12 pages

Heuristic evaluation for e-commerce web pages usability assessment

chapter 50|11 pages

Optimal scroll method to browse Web pages using an eye-gaze input system

chapter 51|10 pages

Usability verification of operation method for web browsing on TV

chapter 52|10 pages

Evaluating WantEat: A social network of people and objects

chapter 53|10 pages

Assessment of customer satisfaction and usability evaluation of social networking service

chapter 54|12 pages

Investigating layout preferences of online shop buyers: A case study of a purpose-built software and its evolution

part |2 pages

Section IV: Miscellaneous

chapter 55|10 pages

Aesthetic and symbolic aspects versus usability: Evaluation of daily use product - lemon squeezer

chapter 56|10 pages

Aesthetics sells: Mobile phone sales as a function of phone attractiveness

chapter 57|9 pages

Evaluation of the user's emotional interactions in the use of washing machine

chapter 58|10 pages

Juicy Salif – affective or functional design

chapter 59|7 pages

Ergonomics and emotional values in design process: The case study Daciano da Costa

chapter 60|9 pages

Function versus emotion in a wheelchair design

chapter 61|7 pages

Materials emotional profile from the point of view of graduation design students in Portugal

chapter 62|9 pages

Ergonomics as an important factor of change in women’s clothing at “Belle Époque” period

chapter 63|8 pages

Cars interior design customization as an ergonomics major factor

chapter 64|8 pages

Color in urban furniture: A methodology for urban mapping and wayshowing

chapter 65|10 pages

Perceptive and ergonomics concerns in corporate visual identity

chapter 66|7 pages

Touristic information: The wayfinding and signage systems contribution for an inclusive design

chapter 67|10 pages

Ergonomic garment design for a seamless instrumented swimsuit

chapter 68|7 pages

Impact of background music on visual search performance