scholarly journals Auditory Graphs Are Not the “Killer App” of Sonification, But They Work

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Nees
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Information Design ◽  
Auditory Display ◽  
Human Interactions

The search for the elusive “killer app” of sonification has been a recurring theme in sonification research. In this comment, I argue that the killer-app criterion of success stems from interdisciplinary tensions about how to evaluate sonifications. Using auditory graphs as an example, I argue that the auditory display community has produced successful examples of sonic information design that accomplish the human factors goal of improving human interactions with systems. Still, barriers to using sonifications in interfaces remain, and reducing those barriers could result in more widespread use of audio in systems.

scholarly journals Auditory Graphs Are Not the “Killer App” of Sonification, But They Work

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Nees
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Information Design ◽  
Auditory Display ◽  
Human Interactions

The search for the elusive “killer app” of sonification has been a recurring theme in sonification research. In this comment, I argue that the killer-app criterion of success stems from interdisciplinary tensions about how to evaluate sonifications. Using auditory graphs as an example, I argue that the auditory display community has produced successful examples of sonic information design that accomplish the human factors goal of improving human interactions with systems. Still, barriers to using sonifications in interfaces remain, and reducing those barriers could result in more widespread use of audio in systems.

scholarly journals Combining Composition and Sonic Information Design in a New Electroacoustic Work

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-22
Author(s):  
James Cave ◽  
Ben Eyes
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
International Community ◽  
Information Design ◽  
Auditory Display ◽  
Information Presentation ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
The Relationship

It might be suggested that composition and sonic information design are fundamentally different. However, some academic commentators and composers have explored the intersection between these disciplines. The authors presented one such work, Eonsounds: Fiamignano Gorge, at International Community of Auditory Display 2017. We argue that analysis of the aesthetic and informational choices in such hybrid works is essential to the development of sonic information design, with implications for the emergence of sonic information design as a subtype of human factors design. By acknowledging the relationship between aesthetics and information presentation, sound designers may develop designs that are safer and more user-friendly.

scholarly journals Thinking about the Future: How Do Young People Deal with Money?

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Claudia MontAlvao ◽  
Pedro Bevilaqua ◽  
Raquel Cappelletto
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Information Design ◽  
World Population ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Descriptive Approach

The world population is changing and ageing. And young adults? Are they prepared to be an older adult? How to deal with expectations for life and financial aspects in the long term? These are the questions discussed in this paper, gathering information design, financial literacy, and human factors. A descriptive approach considered a literature review of financial education and literacy, consumer consumption by adolescents and young adults, and how human factors specialists discuss this topic. Based on this information, both qualitative and quantitative research with young adults on their financial literacy was conducted to investigate young adults' perspectives on their future, decision-making about money now, and retiring. Data results pointed out a view, and some solutions are proposed as the next steps.

Emotional Design and Human Factors Design as Tool for Understanding Efficiency in Information Design Process at Medical Documents

2020 ◽  
pp. 157-163
Author(s):  
Mariel Garcia-Hernadez ◽  
Fabiola Cortes-Chavez ◽  
Marco Marin-Alvarez ◽  
Alberto Rossa-Sierra ◽  
Elvia Luz Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Information Design ◽  
Emotional Design ◽  
Medical Documents

An Application of the HFACS Method to Aviation Accidents in Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Munene
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Flight Training ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Causal Factors ◽  
Aviation Accidents ◽  
Factors Analysis ◽  
Adverse Weather ◽  
Decision Errors

Abstract. The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) methodology was applied to accident reports from three African countries: Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. In all, 55 of 72 finalized reports for accidents occurring between 2000 and 2014 were analyzed. In most of the accidents, one or more human factors contributed to the accident. Skill-based errors (56.4%), the physical environment (36.4%), and violations (20%) were the most common causal factors in the accidents. Decision errors comprised 18.2%, while perceptual errors and crew resource management accounted for 10.9%. The results were consistent with previous industry observations: Over 70% of aviation accidents have human factor causes. Adverse weather was seen to be a common secondary casual factor. Changes in flight training and risk management methods may alleviate the high number of accidents in Africa.

Asiana Airlines Flight 214

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Chow ◽  
Stephen Yortsos ◽  
Najmedin Meshkati
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Aviation Safety ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Flight Crew ◽  
Pilot Performance ◽  
Engineering Designs ◽  
Flight Deck

This article focuses on a major human factors–related issue that includes the undeniable role of cultural factors and cockpit automation and their serious impact on flight crew performance, communication, and aviation safety. The report concentrates on the flight crew performance of the Boeing 777–Asiana Airlines Flight 214 accident, by exploring issues concerning mode confusion and autothrottle systems. It also further reviews the vital role of cultural factors in aviation safety and provides a brief overview of past, related accidents. Automation progressions have been created in an attempt to design an error-free flight deck. However, to do that, the pilot must still thoroughly understand every component of the flight deck – most importantly, the automation. Otherwise, if pilots are not completely competent in terms of their automation, the slightest errors can lead to fatal accidents. As seen in the case of Asiana Flight 214, even though engineering designs and pilot training have greatly evolved over the years, there are many cultural, design, and communication factors that affect pilot performance. It is concluded that aviation systems designers, in cooperation with pilots and regulatory bodies, should lead the strategic effort of systematically addressing the serious issues of cockpit automation, human factors, and cultural issues, including their interactions, which will certainly lead to better solutions for safer flights.

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