Advances in Design for Cross-Cultural Activities Part I

Advances in Design for Cross-Cultural Activities Part I

Author: Dylan D. Schmorrow

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-07-13

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 1439870292

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This reference focuses on decision-making styles within cultures. It focuses on cooperative, collaborative, avoidant, competitive, and dominant styles of decision making, and discusses how each process is modified by the culture. The contributors examine issues within culture that affect decision making, such as individualism and collectivism, cons


Advances in Design for Cross-Cultural Activities Part II

Advances in Design for Cross-Cultural Activities Part II

Author: Denise M. Nicholson

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-07-11

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 1466556870

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This volume explores decision-making styles, including cooperative, collaborative, avoidant, competitive, and dominate that are commonly modified by the culture. Culture is not a stagnant phenomenon, and many variables need to be considered to accurately evaluation cultural differences in decision-making styles. Among many cultural factors, the ind


Advances in Design for Cross-Cultural Activities

Advances in Design for Cross-Cultural Activities

Author: Dylan D. Schmorrow

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-07-13

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 1439870284

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This reference focuses on decision-making styles within cultures. It focuses on cooperative, collaborative, avoidant, competitive, and dominant styles of decision making, and discusses how each process is modified by the culture. The contributors examine issues within culture that affect decision making, such as individualism and collectivism, considered the most important influences in decision making. This reference is one of 10 predicted to be derived from the 2012 Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) Conference.


Advances in Usability Evaluation Part I

Advances in Usability Evaluation Part I

Author: Marcelo M. Soares

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-07-09

Total Pages: 685

ISBN-13: 143987025X

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This volume covers the use of ergonomics modeling and on the evaluation of usability, which is a critical aspect of any human-technology system. It will provide new training methods that enhance performance, expand capabilities, and optimize the fit between people and technology.


Advances in Usability Evaluation Part II

Advances in Usability Evaluation Part II

Author: Francesco Rebelo

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-07-17

Total Pages: 662

ISBN-13: 146656055X

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Successful interaction with products, tools and technologies depends on usable designs, accommodating the needs of potential users and does not require costly training. In this context, this book is concerned about emerging concepts, theories and applications of human factors knowledge focusing on the discovery and understanding of human interactio


Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics 2012- 14 Volume Set

Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics 2012- 14 Volume Set

Author: Gavriel Salvendy

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-08-06

Total Pages: 8218

ISBN-13: 0429621019

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With contributions from an international group of authors with diverse backgrounds, this set comprises all fourteen volumes of the proceedings of the 4th AHFE Conference 21-25 July 2012. The set presents the latest research on current issues in Human Factors and Ergonomics. It draws from an international panel that examines cross-cultural differences, design issues, usability, road and rail transportation, aviation, modeling and simulation, and healthcare.


Advances in Usability Evaluation

Advances in Usability Evaluation

Author: Marcelo M. Soares

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-07-09

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13: 1439870241

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Successful interaction with products, tools, and technologies depends on usable designs, accommodating the needs of potential users and does not require costly training. In this context, Advances in Usability Evaluation Part I discusses emerging concepts, theories, and applications of human factors knowledge focusing on the discovery and understanding of human interaction with products and systems for their improvement. The book covers devices and their interfaces, focusing on optimization of user devices and emphasizing visual and haptic feedback. It then discusses user studies, exploring the limits and capabilities of special populations, particularly the elderly, which can influence the design. It also examines the effect of changes in force and kinematics, physiology, cognitive performance, in the design of consumer products, tools and workplaces. Examining a variety of user-centered evaluation approaches, the concluding chapters details methods for developing products that can improve safety and human performance and at same time, the efficiency of the system. It reports on usability evaluations for different kinds of products and technologies, particularly for cellular phones, earphones, earphone controls, mattresses and pillows, package and professional tools, and service systems. The book provides new methods that enhance performance, expand capabilities, and optimize the fit between people and technology.


Advances in Ergonomics in Manufacturing

Advances in Ergonomics in Manufacturing

Author: Stefan Trzcielinski

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-07-10

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 143987039X

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Meeting the needs of the manufacturing and service sectors of contemporary industry, this volume is concerned with the human factors, ergonomics, and safety issues related to the design of products, processes, and systems, as well as the operation and management of business enterprises. This book will be of special value to researchers and practitioners involved in the design of products, processes, systems, and services, which are marketed and utilized by a variety of organizations around the world.


Advances in Cognitive Engineering and Neuroergonomics

Advances in Cognitive Engineering and Neuroergonomics

Author: Kay M. Stanney

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-07-11

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 1439870160

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This volume explores cognitive ergonomics, which is concerned with mental processes—otherwise known as brain work. It discusses perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response, as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a system. Topics will include mental workload, decision-making, skilled performance, human-computer interaction, human reliability, work stress and training as these relate to human-system design.


Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Safety

Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Safety

Author: Tareq Z. Ahram

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-07-10

Total Pages: 607

ISBN-13: 1439870594

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Based on recent research, this book discusses physical ergonomics, which is concerned with human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics as they relate to physical activity. Topics include working postures, materials handling, repetitive movements, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, workplace layout, safety,