{"title":"Kansei semantic space for emotion in online learning","authors":"F. Redzuan, A. Lokman, Z. Othman","doi":"10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002697","url":null,"abstract":"Even though cognition is heavily emphasized in the learning world, but quite recently there has been a spurred interest to study the emotion of the learners, as the previous researchers unveil that emotion is as important as cognition in learning traditionally or online. This paper discusses mainly about the first finding out of four findings expected from this research. The aim of this research is mainly to identify the design elements of the online learning materials that connect to a specific emotion. Kansei Engineering (KE) is being performed as the methodology for this research. In this research, 16 online learning materials specifically for the Database course were evaluated with 55 emotions selected based on the findings from previous studies conducted for this research. 48 respondents from one of the public institution of higher learning in Malaysia performed the evaluation. The finding as discuss in this paper reveals the important pillars of emotions or kansei semantic space of emotions for online learning materials. Based on Factor Analysis, it reveals 4 important pillars and 1 additional pillar for kansei emotions in online learning. In addition, the paper also discusses the possibility of the important design that might evoke certain emotions based on the first two pillars that are engaged-motivated and challenging-thinking.","PeriodicalId":136616,"journal":{"name":"2014 3rd International Conference on User Science and Engineering (i-USEr)","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114166010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Santoso, R. Isal, T. Basaruddin, Lia Sadira, Martin Schrepp
{"title":"Research-in-progress: User experience evaluation of Student Centered E-Learning Environment for computer science program","authors":"H. Santoso, R. Isal, T. Basaruddin, Lia Sadira, Martin Schrepp","doi":"10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002676","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002676","url":null,"abstract":"Faculty of Computer Science Universitas Indonesia (Fasilkom UI) implemented an e-Learning environment, Student Centered E-Learning Environment (SCELE), to complement the conventional approach of teaching and learning since 2005. Evaluations regarding effectiveness of the e-Learning system used by lecturers have been made. However, the students have not evaluated yet the user experience while using the system. The materials posted in SCELE include PowerPoint slides, multimedia contents, and enrichment materials (e.g., links to online articles). Most of lecturers use discussion forums in their courses to encourage students to participate in active learning setting. Staff and lecturers sometimes post academic-related announcements on the SCELE homepage. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the user experience while students use the SCELE. A multi-methods approach is used to conduct the study. 113 students enrolled in Computer Science program were invited to evaluate SCELE. This study will benefit program and center of learning resources administrators, and learning management system developers to enhance the presence of e-Learning system in their institutions. Findings of the current study may also be valuable for universities and high schools which are using computer-based learning environments. Specifically in developing countries, many academic institutions are still struggling with internet bandwidth to provide high quality interactions and learning experience.","PeriodicalId":136616,"journal":{"name":"2014 3rd International Conference on User Science and Engineering (i-USEr)","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126558590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Sulaiman, D. R. Awang Rambli, Mahmud Mazuin Mokhtahir, Syed Ghayas
{"title":"Representing text attributes haptically on a webpage for the visually impaired","authors":"S. Sulaiman, D. R. Awang Rambli, Mahmud Mazuin Mokhtahir, Syed Ghayas","doi":"10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002693","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002693","url":null,"abstract":"Web accessibility in terms of providing comprehensive information on a webpage is an issue for the visually impaired users. This could be due to the websites developed are usually with sighted users in mind and the unavailability of an assistive technology to fully support the information presented. The loss in semantic information on the webpage creates frustration among these special groups of users during web browsing. This paper addresses the problem by examining how non-visual text elements such as font attributes and text hierarchy could be presented to the visually impaired users. A webpage that enables the font attributes to be interacted haptically using a Braille line 20 cell was developed. An evaluation study was conducted with a group of visually-impaired Internet users to assess the effectiveness of the webpage. The results showed that most of the users are able to visualize the text structure of the page. The haptically-enabled font attributes improve the readability of the webpage and enable the users to understand better the content presented.","PeriodicalId":136616,"journal":{"name":"2014 3rd International Conference on User Science and Engineering (i-USEr)","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129279402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating the act of deception in online-Islamic Content","authors":"M. Mahmud, Adamu I. Abubakar","doi":"10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002710","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002710","url":null,"abstract":"Deception in online content is not uncommon. This research focuses on investigating deception in the context of online-Islamic content. Previous studies have shown that some of the online content claiming to be about Islamic values, ethics and ideology is in fact aimed at deceiving people about the truth of Islamic ideologies, values and ethics. Through content analysis, several websites with Islamic content were evaluated to identify criteria of deception. The study was conducted with 24 respondents. Nine main scaled items were generated and tested using correlation analysis and analysis of variance (ANDVA). Descriptive statistics show that the content of Islamic websites may reveal whether the website in question is deceptive or otherwise; background knowledge of Islam aided identification of deceptive websites. The use of a single-informant method and focus on selected Islamic websites are some of the constraints of this study. Future research may consider incorporating a multiple response method, longitudinal design and covering samples across different countries.","PeriodicalId":136616,"journal":{"name":"2014 3rd International Conference on User Science and Engineering (i-USEr)","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115002450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Determining the indicators of social capital theory to social network sites","authors":"Tom Sander, P. Teh","doi":"10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002714","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002714","url":null,"abstract":"The authors theoretical research provided a framework to define and measure social capital in social network sites. This paper determining with a qualitative method the theoretical dimensions of this framework. The result of this paper is the explanation of social capital theory in social network sites under the consideration of the identified indicators. The sample for this case is students, and the research needs further confirmation by other samples and methods. But this paper gives a first interesting insight in social network sites explained with the social capital theory and provides a first guidance for further research projects.","PeriodicalId":136616,"journal":{"name":"2014 3rd International Conference on User Science and Engineering (i-USEr)","volume":"99 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124099079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Visible information on health and safety effects from building materials in adaptation activities","authors":"Zarina Isnin, S. Ahmad, Z. Yahya, M. M. Salleh","doi":"10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002716","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002716","url":null,"abstract":"The growing attention of sustainability agenda has led the development strategies on hazardous and toxic building materials identification for building construction industries. Unfortunately, the fragmentation and complexity of the construction process and involvement of many stakeholders resulted in lack of knowledge and information to manage the risks and hazards. There is a need for creating, converting, exchanging and sharing knowledge from scientific research findings with construction practices. For this study, a conceptual model was developed to assist the understanding on available building material information. This information model focuses on the initial effort to obtain baseline information on building material used and the possible risk management and mitigation strategies. Visible and accessible information on possible negative effects from building materials may assist decision making that could avoid and reduce potential deficiencies that may lead to increased adverse effects to health, safety or unforeseen death.","PeriodicalId":136616,"journal":{"name":"2014 3rd International Conference on User Science and Engineering (i-USEr)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133904305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"User involvement in the development of indoor navigation system for the visually impaired: A needs-finding study","authors":"Abir Benabidvww, M. AlZuhair","doi":"10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002684","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002684","url":null,"abstract":"Recent technological developments can provide technical assistance to support disabled people in their everyday tasks and improve their quality of life. This paper presents the results of preliminary experiments focused on the design of a software-based system for assisting visually impaired individuals Saudi Arabia. The proposed system will help these users in experiencing safer and yet independent indoor navigation in unfamiliar buildings. The results concluded that most of the visually impaired in Saudi Arabia depend mainly on a sighted person in their mobility and navigation activities. Further, the results highlighted the demand of this user group for a robust solution for an independent indoor navigation and mobility tool that is designed and implemented according to the user's elicited difficulties and needs.","PeriodicalId":136616,"journal":{"name":"2014 3rd International Conference on User Science and Engineering (i-USEr)","volume":"26 9","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120910409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A user-centered design methodology for students' data-focused InfoVis","authors":"S. Akanmu, Z. Jamaludin","doi":"10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002687","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002687","url":null,"abstract":"Actualization of user-centered information system with tasks and functionalities that duly addresses users' needs had been a motivating force for researches in user-centered design (UCD) generally. In designing Information Visualization (InfoVis), UCD models and methodologies have been adapted to address the peculiarity and diverse domain specifics of InfoVis. This UCD models' adaptation has been done in geovisualization, spatiotemporal InfoVis, biological data visualization, among others, with none on students' data focused InfoVis, despite the domain users' peculiarities. Furthermore, our study on actualization of higher education institutions (HEIs) students' data-focused InfoVis observes the incompatibility of the existing InfoVis UCD models of past related studies with the actualization of HEI domain-specific InfoVis. This incompatibility is arguably traceable to the peculiarity of the domain InfoVis users-data administrators, data analysts, the policy administrators and decision makers. Due to our work field experience, and objective argument from literatures reviewed, we employed a comparative content analysis and in-depth critique methods to modify the existing InfoVis UCD methodologies so as to feature additional stages to comply with our domain specificity. This study therefore presents a modified InfoVis UCD methodology that attends to the observed limitations of the previous works, and finally, our work in progress is presented.","PeriodicalId":136616,"journal":{"name":"2014 3rd International Conference on User Science and Engineering (i-USEr)","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125444406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andreea Niculescu, L. F. D’Haro, R. Banchs, Kheng Hui Yeo, Dhaval Vyas
{"title":"Understanding welding practices on shipyards: An ethnographic study for designing any interactive robot welder","authors":"Andreea Niculescu, L. F. D’Haro, R. Banchs, Kheng Hui Yeo, Dhaval Vyas","doi":"10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002667","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002667","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this ethnographic study is to understand welding practices in shipyard environments with the purpose of designing an interactive robot welder. The robot is meant to help workers with their daily job while being deployed on a jack-up rig. The design of the robot, including its user interface turns out to be a challenging task due to several problematic conditions encountered on the shipyard: dust, irregular floor ground, high temperatures, wind variations, elevated working platforms, narrow spaces, and circular welding paths requiring robotic arms with more than 6 degrees of freedom. Additionally, the environment is noisy and workers - mostly foreigners - have a relatively low level of English commands. The paper presents the results of our field observations and interviews conducted with several welders, as well as our robot design recommendations for the next project stage.","PeriodicalId":136616,"journal":{"name":"2014 3rd International Conference on User Science and Engineering (i-USEr)","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129448882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Heuristic evaluation of Malay Folktales Animated Courseware for childhood education","authors":"Norshahila Ibrahim, W. F. Wan Ahmad, A'fza Shafic","doi":"10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002690","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IUSER.2014.7002690","url":null,"abstract":"Heuristic evaluation is an early process to help developers to identify and list down all of the problems and defects of the developed courseware before the application can be released. The evaluation usually involves small group of experts in certain fields, and the process is fast and cheap. This paper discusses the heuristic evaluation of Malay Folktales Animated Courseware for childhood education. In order to make sure the courseware is free from interface and design problems, as well as suitable for the target users, a heuristic evaluation has been carried out, which comprises of a questionnaire distributed to five animators and five Malay language primary school's teachers. There were 14 heuristics and 69 subheuristics included in the questionnaire, where eight heuristics were used for the animators and six heuristics were used for the teachers. The results of this study showed that there were several comments and feedback from the experts that would be considered. In addition, there are needs for some modification on the courseware, and the courseware suitability has been identified through this study.","PeriodicalId":136616,"journal":{"name":"2014 3rd International Conference on User Science and Engineering (i-USEr)","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115080846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}