Usability Engineering: Wonderful Mechanism for Transparent Information Transfer Cycle (ITC)

Authors

  • Prantosh Kumar Paul FBAS, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Howrah, West Bengal, India
  • Dipak Chatterjee Principal, IEM, Saltlake, West Bengal, India
  • K. S. Shivraj EBET Group of Institutions, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajcst-2013.2.2.1719

Keywords:

Usability, Engineering, Information, ITC, Usability Engineering, Web Technology, Web and Internet Engineering, information Science Technology (IST)

Abstract

Usability Engineering is an application of Usability principle and mechanism in the field of user interface. Usability Engineering is an area which is concerned with human computer interaction useful in interactive user interface design. In usability engineering apart from engineering and Web Technology principle, psychology and cognitive science play an important role. Here in this paper various aspects of usability engineering particularly its advantages, contemporary needs are described. This article also mentions the methods, tools as well as its standards which are applicable in the field of Usability Engineering. Usability Engineering and its importance in information transfer cycle are also described with contemporary challenges and issues.

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Paul, Prantosh Kumar,Bibhuti Bhusan Sarangi and Dipak Chaterjee “Cloud Computing and its strategic and technical application in Information Networks in Indian Scenario accepted in IEEE sponsored- National Conference on Information and Software Engineering, AVIT, VMU, 9-10 March. Paper published

Paul, Prantosh Kumar,Bibhuti Bhusan Bhusan Sarangi and Bhaskar Karn “Information Systems & Networks :Emphasizing issues and challenges of subject based ISN” accepted in IEEE sponsored- National Conference on Information and Software Engineering,AVIT ,VMU, 9- 10 March. Paper published

Paul, Prantosh Kumar,Shyamsundar Bairagya, Bhusan Bhusan Sarangi ‘Expert System and Artificial Intelligence: its evolution and contemporary scenario with special reference to its uses in Information Science (IS). in IEEE/IETE/CSI Co-sponsored ‘Nationnal Conference on VLSI,Embedded System & Communication Technology’ ,Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering,AVIT (AICTE-NBA-VMU approved)

Paul, Prantosh Kumar, Bhusan Bhusan Sarangi,Asok Kumar ‘Information Systems and Networks (ISN): its types, components with special reference to utilization and role of Networking and Communication Technologies in ISN –Contemporary Scenario’ in IEEE/IETE/CSI Co-sponsored ‘Nationnal Conference on VLSI,Embedded System & Communication Technology’ ,Department of Electronica & Communication Engineering,AVIT (AICTE-NBAVMU approved)

Paul, Prantosh Kumar, Dipak Chaterjee and Bhaskar Karn ‘InformationManagement: emphsizing traditional and technology focused approach – An Overview’ accepted in in IEEE/CSI/AICTE co sponsored National Conference on Paradigm shift in Education Technology & Content Management,DIT,Techno India (AICTE-NBA-WBUT approved) Paper published

Paul, Prantosh Kumar,Mrinal Kanti Ghose, Dipak Chaterjee ‘Education Technology: its benefits and utilization with special reference to EduNxt, Knowledge Delivery Model of Sikkim Manipal University-A Study’ in IEEE/CSI/AICTE co sponsored National Conference on Pa r adigm shi f t in Educ a t ion Te chnology & Cont ent Management,DIT,Techno India (AICTE-NBA-WBUT approved) Paper published

Paul, Prantosh Kumar, Dipak Chaterjee and Bhaskar Karn “Cloud Computing: Issues and challenges with probable solution in Indian Perspectives” IJIDT International Journal of Information Dissemination & Technology, MMU,Ambala. Vol-2 .No-2.

Paul, Prantosh Kumar, Dipak Chaterjee and Bhaskar Karn “Information Management: Emphasizing its different angel and view with special reference to manpower development programme in India” IJIDT International Journal of Information Dissemination & Technology, MMU,Ambala. Vol-2 .No-2.

Paul, Prantosh Kumar,Shyamsundar Bairagya, ‘Management Science and its increasing influence and interaction with Information Science (IS): an Overview’ in International Conference on Emerging Market and Issues in Management, [ICEMIM-12], VIT University,Vellore,16th March,2012.

Paul, Prantosh Kumar ,Kalyan Kumar ‘Information Management & Its Needs with Focus on Job Based Versatile Academic Programmes in India in International Conference on Emerging Market and Issues in Management, [ICEMIM-12], VIT University,Vellore,16th March,2012.

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Published

05-11-2013

How to Cite

Paul, P. K., Chatterjee, D., & Shivraj, K. S. (2013). Usability Engineering: Wonderful Mechanism for Transparent Information Transfer Cycle (ITC). Asian Journal of Computer Science and Technology, 2(2), 34–38. https://doi.org/10.51983/ajcst-2013.2.2.1719

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