Scientific Research

Scientific researches on usability, ergonomics, and product safety are carried out in this sub-section.

The section has a database and a library, which are updated by actual studies.

Among the main objectives of this section are: producing original approaches and– methods in relation to theory and practice; enabling the actual knowledge to be implemented; providing added value for education by educating new researchers; and developing projects for improving consumers’ awareness.

Research Projects
(In alphabetical order)

BERKMAN, Ali Emre (2002). The Influence of Ergonomics on Marketing and Product Styling. (MS Thesis)

DEMİR, Erdem (2005). Farklı Ürün Gruplarında Kullanıcı Tatminini Belirleyen Faktörlerin İncelenmesi. (MS Thesis)

GÜLTEKİN, Pelin (2004). The Negative Effect of Technology-Driven Product Design on User-Product Interaction and Product Usability. (MS Thesis)

KARAPARS, Zeynep (2004). The Relationship Between Socio Economic Factors and Use Context in Product Usability. (MS Thesis)

KAYGIN, Sultan (2004). Integration of Ergonomics Knowledge into Consumer Electronics Design. (MS Thesis)

ÖZTOPRAK, Aydın (2004). An Evaluation of Virtual Design Studio: A Course between Middle East Technical University and Delft University of Technology. (Y.Lisans tezi)

UTEST, Bridges of Knowledge, Product Safety and Usability Project, Accident Information Database Project

UTEST, Examination of Product Usability and Cultural Differences in the Cases of Turkey, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

Publications

KAYGIN, Sultan, ERBUĞ, Çiğdem, ALİBABA, Murat (2003). “Usability of Ergonomics Software in the Design Process”. Proceedings of HCI 2003, Crete, Greece: Lawrance Erlbaum Associates. V.1, pp 499-503.

ERBUĞ, Çiğdem (Ed.) (2004). Usability Testing: Methods, Experiences, Achievements. Ankara: METU Faculty of Architecture Publications.

ERBUĞ, Çiğdem (2004). “UTEST and ‘Product Safety and Usability Testing’ Project”, In Erbuğ, Ç. (Ed.) Usability Testing: Methods, Experiences, Achievements. Ankara: METU Faculty of Architecture Publications. pp 3-13.

ERBUĞ, Çiğdem (Ed.) (2004). “Usability Services and Facilities”, In Erbuğ, Ç. (Ed.) Usability Testing: Methods, Experiences, Achievements. Ankara: METU Faculty of Architecture Publications. pp 13-25.

ERBUĞ, Çiğdem (Ed.) (2004). “Collaborative Usability Testing Process”. In Erbuğ, Ç. (Ed.) Usability Testing: Methods, Experiences, Achievements. Ankara: METU Faculty of Architecture Publications. pp 203-213.

BERKMAN, Ali & ERBUĞ, Çiğdem (2005). “Accomodating Individual Differences in Usability Studies on Consumer Products”. Proceedings of HCI International 2005, 22-27 July, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. (In press)

ERBUĞ, Çiğdem, VERMEEREN, Arnold, MAGUİRE, Martin, BERKMAN, Ali, AKAR, Evren, McDONAGH, Deana (2005). “Usability Testing: A Collaborative Approach”. Proceedings of HCI International 2005, 22-27 July, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. (In press)

DİNO, Ekin & ERBUĞ, Çiğdem (2005). “Effects of Mass Marketed Sortware Products on the Evolution of Software Interface Language”. Proceedings of HCI International 2005, 22-27 July, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. (In press)

ERSOY, Halil & ERBUĞ, Çiğdem (2005). “Usability of Synchronous Communication Software in Instructional Context”. Proceedings of HCI International 2005, Las 22-27 July, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. (Baskıda)

GÜLTEKİN, Pelin & ERBUĞ, Çiğdem (2005). “Usability Problems in Digital Home Products: An Interactive TV Case Study”. Proceedings of HCI International 2005, 22-27 July, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. (In press)

KARAPARS, Zeynep & ERBUĞ, Çiğdem (2005). “Contextual Factors in Household Products: A Study of User Characteristics for the Case of Washing Machine Usability”. Proceedings of HCI International 2005, 22-27 July, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. (In press)

KULELİ, Kerem & ERBUĞ, Çiğdem (2005). “Effects of Prior Knowledge and User Habits on Utilization of Replacement Products”. Proceedings of HCI International 2005, 22-27 July, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. (In press)

ÖZTOPRAK, Aydın & ERBUĞ, Çiğdem (2005). “Evaluation of an Online Collaborative Course”. Proceedings of HCI International 2005, 22-27 July, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. (In press)