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  • Designed to fit : tailored technologies for medical practitioners

    Creator:
    de Brum, Silvina
    Abstract:
    Although electronic medical records systems (EMR) present promising benefits, they have not yet been widely adopted. A problem facing many EMR are that they are disruptive technologies; their complex hardware and software are not designed to account for the clinicians' characteristics and needs, thus, demanding a steep learning curve and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    requirements were developed based on the results of task analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA

  • Helping end-user programmers find and fix performance problems in visual code

    Creator:
    Chambers, Chris
    Abstract:
    End-user programmers often struggle to create programs that run quickly and effectively, which can be a major deterrent in completing their tasks as desired. Current research has primarily focused on catching user mistakes, such as errors or misused formulas. However, end users deal with issues other than just correctness. In...
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    Dissertation
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    Helping End-User Programmers Find and Fix Performance

  • Exploring Intuitive Use

    Creator:
    Cairns, Tylee
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    The term "Intuitive use" has become a common phrase to describe interfaces and products, however it is rarely defined. Research regarding intuitive use is in its infancy, beginning primarily in 2003. With the development of new terms in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction, it is important for Designers and Users...
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    Masters Thesis
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    .................................................................................................... 93! 5.5.2! Designer and User Grouping

  • Design of robust infrastructure systems incorporating user behavior

    Creator:
    Piacenza, Joseph R., III
    Abstract:
    Infrastructure systems are a critical component supporting today's modern society. From power grids to traffic networks, we rely on these systems to perform as intended, despite the various sources of uncertainty present in their operation. Designing for system robustness can help mitigate the impact of failures caused by unexpected events....
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    Dissertation
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    the building. Related research has explored user preferences based on product attributes, as well

  • Personalizing machine learning systems with explanatory debugging

    Creator:
    Kulesza, Todd
    Abstract:
    How can end users efficiently influence the predictions that machine learning systems make on their behalf? Traditional systems rely on users to provide examples of how they want the learning system to behave, but this is not always practical for the user, nor efficient for the learning system. This dissertation...
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    Dissertation
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    more algorithms to “learn” reasoning based on user-supplied inputs. Different types of machine

  • Interactive Genetic Algorithms for watershed planning : an investigation of usability and human-centered design

    Creator:
    Piemonti, Adriana Debora
    Abstract:
    Degradation of watersheds is a major concern in areas where adverse climate effects and unsustainable use of the natural resources have caused extensive stresses to watershed systems (e.g., increased floods, increased droughts, worsened in-stream water quality) through the years. While considerable efforts are being made to generate technical solutions that...
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    Dissertation
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    user rating for the design alternative based on the group of SBs: 103, 105, 106, 121, and 122

  • Applying machine learning for prediction, recommendation, and integration

    Creator:
    Bao, Xinlong
    Abstract:
    This dissertation explores the idea of applying machine learning technologies to help computer users find information and better organize electronic resources, by presenting the research work conducted in the following three applications: FolderPredictor, Stacking Recommendation Engines, and Integrating Learning and Reasoning. FolderPredictor is an intelligent desktop software tool that helps...
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    Dissertation
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    software tool that helps the user quickly locate files on the computer. It predicts the file folder that

  • The commentator information system : understanding journalists' needs to overcome cognitive load and navigation issues

    Creator:
    Midy, Marie-Anne
    Abstract:
    Nowadays, sports events are a significant part of the every-day entertainment with local, national, and international championships. A lot of money is invested by broadcasting companies to attract new and more viewers, acquire broadcasting rights, or send entire crews on site to cover such events. Journalists are among the few...
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    Masters Thesis
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    and use authorization (ITF 2004; Johnson 2004). The frequent systems based on this technology are

  • Interactive vs. non-interactive electronically delivered motivational materials for physical activity initiation and enhancement among adults with physical disabilities

    Creator:
    Kosma, Maria
    Abstract:
    Participation in physical activity has important health benefits among individuals with disabilities, whereas inactive lifestyles may lead to secondary limiting health conditions. However, few people with disabilities regularly participate in the recommended amount of health-related physical activities. Low rate of participation may be related to low motivation due to interconnected...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • A usability comparison of PDA-based quizzes and paper-and-pencil quizzes

    Creator:
    Segall, Noa
    Abstract:
    In the last few years, many schools and universities have incorporated personal digital assistants (PDAs) into their teaching curricula, in an attempt to enhance students' learning experience and reduce instructors' workload. One of the most common uses of PDAs in the classroom is as a test administrator. This study compared...
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    Masters Thesis
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    -and-pencil or PDA-based quizzes. The final hypothesis suggested that user satisfaction would be