Motivation Scientists increasingly rely on intelligent information systems to help them in their
daily tasks, in particular for managing research objects, like publications or datasets. The …

Aesthetics has become a central construct in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and it has
clear beneficial effects on users' perceptions and attitudes. Yet, do attractive interfaces …

Usability is a core construct of website evaluation and inherently defined as interactive. Yet,
when analysing first impressions of websites, expected usability, ie, before use, is of interest …

In Human-Computer Interaction research, the positive effect of aesthetics on users'
subjective impressions and reactions is well-accepted. However, results regarding the …

This paper examines the evaluation of search engines by developing a conceptual model
based on the literature. The model identifies the key factors that influence user evaluation of …

Abstract Word-of-Mouth (WOM) may impact the perception and experience of website
usability and visual appeal. This study aimed to highlight the effects of WOM, implemented …

In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of elderly people in South
Korea; this has led to rising costs and concerns on the quality of physical therapy treatment …

In Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), the usability and aesthetics of webpages have been
studied extensively. However, research into participant experience and expertise with the …

This chapter explores difference between the indirect effect of an appealing design on
learning and working performance and a more direct effect of motivating people with game …

In many different kinds of complex forms (financial, job applications, etc.), information button
widgets are used to give context-specific information to enable users to fill out forms …