scholarly journals Analysis of usability evaluation according to the quality standards

2020 ◽  
pp. 8-15
Author(s):  
María de los Ángeles Ahumada-Cervantes / ◽  
Julia Patricia Melo-Morín ◽  
Eric Álvarez-Baltierra
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Software Tools ◽  
Usability Evaluation ◽  
International Organization ◽  
Web Pages ◽  
Practical Case ◽  
International Electrotechnical Commission ◽  
Quality Attribute ◽  
Review Of The Literature

This research provides a study of usability as a quality attribute of Web pages, using as a benchmark the requirements that must be followed under the International Organization for Standardization / International Electrotechnical Commission 25000. The methods used to carry out this process are studied, as well as the description of the aspects to be considered for evaluation thereof. It carried out a review of the literature on software tools for measuring the usability of Web pages and disadvantages. The methodology that can be used is determined to perform the corresponding evaluation process and the results are established using a practical case.

scholarly journals Desarrollo de entornos para la creación y reproducción de Docusquemas

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús Caudeli Tomé ◽  
José Jesús García Rueda
Keyword(s):  
Multimedia Learning ◽  
Software Tools ◽  
Web Pages ◽  
Web Browser ◽  
Multimedia Presentations ◽  
Java Applet ◽  
New Model ◽  
Written Text ◽  
Java Language ◽  
Definition Of

El Docusquema representa un nuevo modelo para construir presentaciones multimedia destinadas al aprendizaje basándose en los principios del Aprendizaje Receptivo Significativo. Este modelo otorga mayor protagonismo a la imagen y el sonido frente al texto escrito tradicional. En este proyecto se ha definido un lenguaje para describir los Docusquemas utilizando XML, y se han desarrollado dos herramientas software utilizando el lenguaje Java. La función de la primera de ellas es generar y editar Docusquemas, mientras que la segunda es un applet que permite reproducirlos a través de Internet, integrando las presentaciones en páginas web.Development of Environments for the Creation and Display of Docuschemas.AbstractDocuschemas are a new model for the construction of multimedia, learning oriented presentations based on the Meaningful Receptive Learning. This model gives a more important role to image and sound, considering traditional written text a secondary option. In this project a language for the definition of Docuschemas has been defined using XML, and two software tools have been developed using the Java language. The first one’s aim is to generate and edit Docuschemas, while the second is an a Java applet to display them in a Web browser, integrating the multimedia presentations into Web pages.

Online Learning for the Real World

2003 ◽  
pp. 159-176
Author(s):  
Bridget Khursheed
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Real World ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Virtual Classroom ◽  
Usability Evaluation ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Course Development ◽  
The Real ◽  
University Of Oxford ◽  
The University

This chapter examines usability evaluation in the context of the Diploma in Computing via the Internet offered by the University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education and, to some extent, its on-site course partner. This ongoing online course is aimed at adult non-university (the “real world” of the chapter title) students. The chapter follows the usability evaluation process through the life cycle of course development, delivery and maintenance, analysing the requirements and actions of each stage and how they were implemented in the course. It also discusses how pedagogical evaluation must be considered as part of this process, as well as the more obvious software considerations, and how this was achieved within the course. Finally it draws some conclusions concerning the enhancements to course usability of the virtual classroom and how this atypical evaluation material can and should be integrated into an overall usability evaluation picture.

The Digitalization in the COVID-19 Era

2022 ◽  
pp. 284-304
Author(s):  
Inès Gharbi ◽  
Yomna Daoud ◽  
Aïda Kammoun
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Practical Case ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Slowing Down ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Digital Processes ◽  
Insight Into

In December 2019, a new viral pneumonia called COVID-19 appeared in Wuhan, China causing a health crisis that then turned into an economic and social crisis. Since then, entire sectors of the economy have been slowing down, forcing them to integrate innovative digital processes to mitigate the negative impact of this crisis. In this regard, the purpose of the chapter is to initiate a reflection on digitization processes based on a review of the literature to help explain the concept. This work allowed spotlighting the existing research on digitalization through practical case studies in business, education, and health systems, and how organizations perceive digitalization during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors analyze how digital platforms can increase the survival rate of businesses in times of crisis and ensure the continuity of customers' access to the various goods and services. The purpose behind this is to serve as a basis for further empirical research for academics and improve the knowledge base by providing insight into the efforts of the sectors studied.

scholarly journals Usability Evaluation of Software Tools for Engineering Design

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1303-1312
Author(s):  
Helena Hashemi Farzaneh ◽  
Lorenz Neuner
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Design ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Software Tools ◽  
Usability Evaluation ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Design Software ◽  
Support Engineering

AbstractMuch of the work in design research focusses on the development of methods and tools to support engineering designers. Many of these tools are nowadays implemented in software. Due to the strongly growing use of computers and smart devices in the last two decades, the expectations of users increased dramatically. In particular users expect good usability, for example little effort for learning to apply the software. Therefore, the usability evaluation of design software tools is crucial. A software tool with bad usability will not be used in industrial practice. Recommendations for usability evaluation of software often stem from the field of Human Computer Interaction. The aim of this paper is to tailor these general approaches to the specific needs of engineering design. In addition, we propose a method to analyse the results of the evaluation and to derive suggestions for improving the design software tool. We apply the usability evaluation method on a use case - the KoMBi software tool for bio-inspired design. The case study provides additional insights with regards to problem, causes and improvement categories.

Summary of recent standardization activities in the field of robotics

Robotica ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seungbin Moon ◽  
Sungsoo Rhim ◽  
Young-Jo Cho ◽  
Kwang-Ho Park ◽  
Gurvinder S. Virk
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Robots ◽  
International Organization ◽  
Service Robots ◽  
Service Robot ◽  
International Electrotechnical Commission ◽  
Object Management Group ◽  
International Organization For Standardization ◽  
Management Group ◽  
Object Management ◽  
Near Future

SUMMARYThis paper summarizes the recent standardization activities in the field of robotics by ISO (International Organization for Standardization), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), OMG (Object Management Group), and other organizations. While the standards in industrial robots have been mainly developed by ISO, the standards on the emerging service robots are initiated by many organizations. One of the goals of this paper is to coordinate the efforts among these groups so that more effective standardization activity can be executed. Standardization in the emerging service robots will eventually promote the proliferation of service robot markets in the near future.

scholarly journals A Formal Protocol to Conduct Usability Heuristic Evaluations in the Context of the Software Development Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.28) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Freddy Paz ◽  
Freddy A. Paz ◽  
José Antonio Pow-Sang ◽  
César Collazos
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Usability Evaluation ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Heuristic Evaluation ◽  
Software Development Process ◽  
Software Products ◽  
Software Product

Heuristic evaluation is one of the most used techniques to evaluate the level of usability of a software product. In this research, we performed a comprehensive analysis of the recent studies which report the use of this method in the context of a software development process. The purpose was to identify the specific way in which each author performs this usability evaluation method, in order to propose a formal protocol. After an indeed examination of these studies, we have determined there are several differences in the way this technique is conducted according to the literature. There is no agreement about the number of inspectors that should participate, the usability principles that should be used, the profile of the specialists who must be part of the assessment team, or the evaluation process that should be followed. This work highlights the available settings and a detailed procedure to perform a heuristic evaluation in the domain of software products.  

scholarly journals Web-based Public Participation in Urban Planning Competitions

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susa Eräranta ◽  
Maarit Kahila-Tani ◽  
Pilvi Nummi-Sund
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Public Participation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Web Pages ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Public Evaluation ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Competition Process

In Finland, planning competitions are used as a way to determine alternatives in the early phase of urban planning. However, the traditional jury-based evaluation process is encountering significant opposition as it does not consider the views of local residents. In recent years, methods of web-based evaluation have been developed and tested to register public opinion in several planning competitions. This paper describes how web-based public participation and GIS-based evaluation tools, such as PPGIS (public participation geographic information system) and public evaluation web pages, are utilised in urban planning competitions. The research focus of this paper is on studying how public participation can be arranged in competition processes and how the competitors use the information produced. In addition, we identify issues that can affect the utilisation of the information. Based on two Finnish case studies, this study indicates that web-based tools can augment public participation in various phases of the competition process.

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry Method To Determine Boldenone in Bovine Liver Tissues

2014 ◽  
Vol 97 (5) ◽  
pp. 1476-1480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo H M M Granja ◽  
Alessandro G Salerno ◽  
Andreia C de Lima ◽  
Cynthia Montalvo ◽  
Karine V G Reche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Standard ◽  
Bovine Liver ◽  
International Organization ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
International Electrotechnical Commission ◽  
Tandem Mass ◽  
Detection Capability ◽  
Spectrometry Method ◽  
Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass

Abstract Boldenone, an androgenic steroid, is forbidden for use in meat production in most countries worldwide. Residues of this drug in food present a potential risk to consumers. A sensitive LC/MS/MS method for analysis of 17β-boldenone using boldenone-d3 as an internal standard was developed. An enzymatic hydrolysis and extraction using ethyl acetate, methanol, and hexane were performed in the sample preparation. Parameters such as decision limit (CCα), detection capability (CCβ), precision, recovery, and ruggedness were evaluated according to the Brazilian Regulation 24/2009 (equivalent to European Union Decision 2002/657/EC) and International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission 17025:2005. CCα and CCβ were determined to be 0.17 and 0.29 μg/kg, respectively. Average recoveries from bovine liver samples fortified with 1, 1.5, and 2 μg/kg were around 100%. A complete statistical analysis was performed on the results obtained, including an estimation of the method uncertainty. The method is considered robust after being subjected to day-to-day analytical variations and has been used as a standard method in Brazil to report boldenone levels in bovine liver.

Augmenting the Traditional Approach to Usability: Three Tools to Bring the User Back Into the Process

2007 ◽  
Vol 51 (17) ◽  
pp. 1053-1057
Author(s):  
David L. Jones ◽  
Roberto Champney ◽  
Par Axelsson ◽  
Kelly Hale
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Usability Evaluation ◽  
User Needs ◽  
Additional Structure ◽  
User Input ◽  
Analysis Methods

A primary goal of the usability evaluation process is to create interfaces that can be seamlessly integrated into current processes and create an enjoyable experience for the user. Given this, it is critical to capture user input to effectively drive product development and redesign. While many methods are available to usability practitioners, this paper highlights three techniques that can be used to substantially enhance usability evaluation output. Specifically this paper presents a method to utilize focus groups, emotional profiling and Kano analysis methods in combination to define user needs, expectations, and desires, provide an explanation of why features of a product are liked or disliked, as well as add additional structure to the prioritization of usability shortcomings and related redesign recommendations. A background on each method, the process for implementing them into usability analyses, and guidelines for successful use are provided for usability practitioners.

scholarly journals Web-Based Public Participation in Urban Planning Competitions

2016 ◽  
pp. 1549-1568
Author(s):  
Susa Eräranta ◽  
Maarit Kahila-Tani ◽  
Pilvi Nummi-Sund
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Public Participation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Web Pages ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Public Evaluation ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Competition Process

In Finland, planning competitions are used as a way to determine alternatives in the early phase of urban planning. However, the traditional jury-based evaluation process is encountering significant opposition as it does not consider the views of local residents. In recent years, methods of web-based evaluation have been developed and tested to register public opinion in several planning competitions. This paper describes how web-based public participation and GIS-based evaluation tools, such as PPGIS (public participation geographic information system) and public evaluation web pages, are utilised in urban planning competitions. The research focus of this paper is on studying how public participation can be arranged in competition processes and how the competitors use the information produced. In addition, we identify issues that can affect the utilisation of the information. Based on two Finnish case studies, this study indicates that web-based tools can augment public participation in various phases of the competition process.

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