Essays about: "Usability assessment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 97 essays containing the words Usability assessment.

  1. 1. Potential and Limitations of the Sketch Map Tool in the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Kimon Letzner; [2024]
    Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; Participatory action research; Community risk mapping; International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement; Colombia; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In disaster risk management, participatory mapping (PM) closes spatial data gaps in communities by integrating local risk knowledge. The thesis examined the potential and limitations of the Sketch Map Tool (SMT) as a PM tool for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) through an International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement case study. READ MORE

  2. 2. Exploring older adults' interaction with a gamified memory task. A pilot study to assess usability of the 'Brain Blossom' game

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Hanna Persson; Vida William-Olsson; [2023-11-20]
    Keywords : gamified memory task; explorative study; biometric data; user experience; användarupplevelse; gamifierad minnesuppgift; explorativ studie; biometrisk data;

    Abstract : The research employed a qualitative methodology to gather insights regarding the performance, as well as the emotional and physiological reactions of older adults engaging with the "Brain Blossom" game over three sessions. This was achieved by utilizing self-reported information, encompassing tools such as the Self Assessment Manikin scale and usability experience (UX) questionnaires. READ MORE

  3. 3. Development of a Product Circularity Indicator Suitable for the EPD-scheme of Construction Products : A Review of Product Circularity Indicators and their Potential Applicability in EPDs for the Construction Sector

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Anna Hallberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Product Circularity; Indicator; EPD; Construction Products; Green Buildings; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Produktcirkuläritet; Indikator; EPD; Byggprodukter; Hållbara Byggnader;

    Abstract : A change in resource consumption patterns is crucial to avoid climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to increase climate resilience and consequently, the idea of a circular economy (CE) has gained widespread attention. The resource intense building and construction sector has become subject to both internal and external pressure to become more circular. READ MORE

  4. 4. Product Solutions for Occupational Health and Safety Risks – A Digital Tool

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Julia Gårdestam; Sarah Nordh; [2023]
    Keywords : Work Environment; Risk Assessment; Product Proposal; Manual Handling; Digital Tool.; Arbetsmiljö; Riskbedömning; Produktförslag; Manuell hantering; Digitalt verktyg.;

    Abstract : Today, there are clearly defined directives and laws that regulate the work environment in Sweden, but despite this, there are still deficiencies in the work environment for companies. Physical work has a particularly high risk of developing occupational injuries, with heavy lifting being one of the contributing factors. READ MORE

  5. 5. User Evaluations for Systems Aimed at Domain Experts

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Jennifer Gross; [2023]
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    Abstract : A case study was completed to complete a usability evaluation following the ISO standards and heuristic evaluation on a prototype for a newly defined central pharmacist position at Akademiska Sjukhuset.  From this study, it was found that there were several unique issues that were identified only in the usability study that were not found in the heuristic analysis: assessment of patient warnings, the time it takes to evaluate the warnings and the evaluation methods the test subjects used. READ MORE