Análisis de usabilidad y aplicación de los resultados en el desarrollo de plataformas web

Este trabajo trata cómo se pueden aplicar las técnicas de análisis de usabilidad al desarrollo de plataformas web. Actualmente es común que los servicios sean ofrecidos mediante plataformas web para un grupo muy heterogéneo de personas. Por otra parte, los análisis de usabilidad son una herramienta muy útil para conocer cómo interactúan las personas con los ordenadores y mejorar el diseño de las aplicaciones. Realizar un buen diseño permite mejorar la experiencia de usuario, factor fundamental para el éxito de cualquier producto que requiera interacción con el usuario. A continuación se describen las diferentes fases de los test de usabilidad y se detalla cómo han sido aplicadas durante el desarrollo del proyecto. Finalmente, se presentarán los resultados obtenidos durante la evaluación de la plataforma y el análisis de los mismos indicando cómo han afectado al diseño de la plataforma. ---ABSTRACT---This document discusses how to apply usability test techniques over web platform development. Nowadays, it is common that services are offered through web platforms for a large group of heterogeneous people. Moreover, usability tests are a very useful tool to understand human-computer interaction and improve the design of the applications. A good design can improve user experience, which is essential for the success of any product that requires user interaction. The following pages describes the different phases of usability testing and detail how these have been applied during the development of the project. Finally, the results obtained during the platform evaluation are presented and analysed, explaining how they have affected the design of the platform.

Laboratorios virtuales y docencia de la automática en la formación tecnológica de base

Recientemente, ha surgido un interés por aprender a programar, debido a las oportunidades profesionales que da este tipo de estudios universitarios. Es fácil de entender porque el número de trabajos para programadores e ingenieros informáticos está creciendo rápidamente. Por otro lado, un amplio grupo de psicólogos opinan que el pensamiento computacional es una destreza fundamental para cualquiera, no sólo para los ingenieros informáticos. Para leer, escribir y realizar operaciones aritméticas, deberíamos utilizar el pensamiento computacional y por lo tanto, para desarrollar todas las habilidades analíticas de los niños. Es necesario cambiar los requerimientos de las destrezas necesarias para trabajar, los nuevos trabajadores necesitarán destrezas más sofisticadas en ciencias, matemáticas, ingeniería y tecnología. Consecuentemente, los contenidos sobre Tecnología de la Información tales como electrónica, programación, robótica y control se incrementan en la educación tecnológica en enseñanza secundaria. El desarrollo y utilización de los Laboratorios Virtuales de Control y Robótica ayuda a alcanzar este objetivo. Nos vamos a centrar en control y robótica porque un proyecto de control y robótica incluye contenidos de otras tecnologías tales como electrónica, programación, … Se ha implementado un sitio web con Laboratorios Virtuales de Control y Robótica. En este trabajo, se muestran seis grupos de laboratorios virtuales para la enseñanza del control y la robótica a niveles preuniversitarios. Estos laboratorios virtuales han sido usados para la docencia de alumnos de enseñanza secundaria. Las estadísticas del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje permiten validar ciertos aspectos de dicho trabajo. Se describen dichos laboratorios y la mejora del aprendizaje en cuanto a conocimientos procedimentales y conceptuales, así como la mejora de la interactividad respecto al aprendizaje con análogas aplicaciones con objetivos de aprendizaje idénticos, pero careciendo de la componente de laboratorio virtual. Se explican algunas de las experiencias realizadas con los alumnos. Los resultados sugieren, que dentro de la educación tecnológica de la educación secundaria, los laboratorios virtuales pueden ser explotados como un efectivo y motivacional entorno de aprendizaje. ABSTRACT Recently, there has been a surge of interest in learning to code, focusing especially on career opportunities. It is easy to understand why: the number of jobs for programmers and computer scientists is growing rapidly. On the other hand, the psychologists think that computational thinking is a fundamental skill for everyone, not just for computer scientists. To reading, writing, and arithmetic, we should add computational thinking to every child’s analytical ability. It is necessary to change workforce requirements mean that new workers will need ever more sophisticated skills in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Consequently, the contents about Information Technology as well as electronics, coding, robotics and control increase in Technology Education in High School . The development and utilization of the Virtual Laboratories of Control and Robotics help to achieve this goal. We focus on control and robotics because a control and robotics project includes other technologies contents like electronics, coding,... A web site with Virtual Laboratories of Control and Robotics was implemented. In this work, six groups of virtual laboratories for teaching control and robotics in preuniversity level are shown. These Virtual Laboratories were used for teaching students at high school. The statistics of teaching-learning process allow to check some issues of this work. The laboratories, the improvement of learning (concepts and procedures) and interactivity are described and are compared to similar applications. They share identical learning objectives but they lack the virtual laboratory aspect. Some experiences with students are explained too. The results suggest that within high school technology education, virtual laboratories can be exploited as effective and motivational learning environments.

Diseño y realización de una base de datos para el control de inventario del Museo Historia de la Informática

El objetivo principal de este proyecto es la realización de un sistema, que permita a través de alguna herramienta accesible a cualquier usuario, poder interactuar con una base de datos que contenga un catálogo bien documentado de los objetos disponibles en el Museo Histórico de la Informática (MHI) perteneciente a la Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Informáticos (ETSIINF) de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). Hasta el momento, no existía inventario alguno, por lo que la contribución del trabajo que aquí se presenta, supone un gran avance en la organización de los fondos del Museo. Ello contribuirá al desarrollo del objetivo principal del MHI, que es la difusión de la historia de la informática, mediante un medio de los más usados hoy en día, internet. El trabajo realizado se presenta a lo largo de 10 capítulos. En los que se muestran, el análisis del problema, los requisitos y las distintas alternativas posibles de solución, así como la solución adoptada y su desarrollo, tanto en el diseño de la base de datos como de sitio Web que hace posible la visualización e interacción de la información. En el primer capítulo, se puede encontrar una breve introducción del proyecto. Se indican los objetivos, la motivación y el alcance del mismo. En el segundo capítulo, se muestran los requisitos del problema, se analizan las tecnologías, herramientas y lenguajes disponibles para diseñar bases de datos, y se propone la elección de una de las tecnologías, teniendo en cuenta las limitaciones del entorno en el cual se va a implantar la solución. En el tercer capítulo, se diseña la solución propuesta para el sistema. Primero se muestra el diseño de bajo nivel, que serán los cimientos y posteriormente se explica el diseño de alto nivel. Finalmente, se introduce el conjunto de pruebas que el sistema tendrá que pasar para garantizar su correcto funcionamiento. El cuarto capítulo, muestra todas las tecnologías, herramientas, lenguajes y plantillas utilizadas para la implementación de la WEB. Mientras que en el capítulo cinco, se pueden ver los resultados de las pruebas realizadas. En el capítulo seis, se evalúan los costes económicos de realización de proyecto y se presenta la agenda de actividades y tareas llevadas a cabo para su desarrollo. El séptimo capítulo, resume las contribuciones técnicas del proyecto tratadas en los capítulos anteriores, así como las conclusiones personales. Mientras que, el capítulo ocho, apunta una serie de trabajos futuros que se podrían realizarse utilizando como base este proyecto. El capítulo nueve contiene las referencias de la información que se han consultado y que se citan en el texto, y el décimo complementa este proceso de información, incluyendo un glosario de términos técnicos. El contenido de la memoria concluye con el manual de usuario para la administración de la base de datos, que se incluye en forma de anexo.---ABSTRACT---The main goal of this project is the development of a system that would allow through some accessible tool for any user to interact with a database that contains a well-documented objects available in the Computer History Museum's (MHI) catalog, which belongs to the School of Computer Engineers (ETSIINF) of the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM). So far, there was no inventory, so the contribution of the work presented here, is a breakthrough in the organization of the Museum's collections. This will contribute to the development of the main goal of the MHI, which is the diffusion of computer history, by means of the most used today, internet. The work is presented along 10 chapters. Which show the analysis of the problem, requirements, the different possible solutions and the solution adopted and its development, both in the design of the database and Web site, which enables the visualization and interaction of the information. In the first chapter, a brief introduction of the project is found. Objectives, motivation and scope of the project are specified. In the second chapter, the requirements of the problem are shown. Technologies, tools and languages available to design databases are analysed, and the choice of a technology is proposed, taking into account the limitations of the environment in which it will to implement the solution. In the third chapter, the proposed system solution is designed. First, low-level design, which will be the foundation of the project, is shown, and then the high-level design is explained. Finally, test suite, which the system will have to past to ensure their proper functioning, are introduced. The fourth chapter shows all technologies, tools, languages and templates used to implement the WEB. While in chapter five, the results of the tests are shown. The economic costs of development the project are evaluated in chapter six, and the schedule of activities and tasks carried out for this development are shown. The seventh chapter summarizes the technical contributions of the project discussed in previous chapters, as well as personal conclusions. While the eighth chapter, suggests future works that could be made, based on this project. Ninth chapter contains references to information that have been consulted and cited in the text, and the tenth chapter includes a glossary of technical terms, to complement that process of information. Finally an annex includes a user manual for managing the database.

Web-based access to mouse models of human cancers: the Mouse Tumor Biology (MTB) Database

The Mouse Tumor Biology (MTB) Database serves as a curated, integrated resource for information about tumor genetics and pathology in genetically defined strains of mice (i.e., inbred, transgenic and targeted mutation strains). Sources of information for the database include the published scientific literature and direct data submissions by the scientific community. Researchers access MTB using Web-based query forms and can use the database to answer such questions as ‘What tumors have been reported in transgenic mice created on a C57BL/6J background?’, ‘What tumors in mice are associated with mutations in the Trp53 gene?’ and ‘What pathology images are available for tumors of the mammary gland regardless of genetic background?’. MTB has been available on the Web since 1998 from the Mouse Genome Informatics web site (http://www.informatics.jax.org). We have recently implemented a number of enhancements to MTB including new query options, redesigned query forms and results pages for pathology and genetic data, and the addition of an electronic data submission and annotation tool for pathology data.

The Mouse Gene Expression Database (GXD)

The Gene Expression Database (GXD) is a community resource of gene expression information for the laboratory mouse. By combining the different types of expression data, GXD aims to provide increasingly complete information about the expression profiles of genes in different mouse strains and mutants, thus enabling valuable insights into the molecular networks that underlie normal development and disease. GXD is integrated with the Mouse Genome Database (MGD). Extensive interconnections with sequence databases and with databases from other species, and the development and use of shared controlled vocabularies extend GXD’s utility for the analysis of gene expression information. GXD is accessible through the Mouse Genome Informatics web site at http://www.informatic s.jax.org/ or directly at http://www.informatics.jax.org/me nus/expression_menu.shtml.

A library-based bioinformatics services program*

Support for molecular biology researchers has been limited to traditional library resources and services in most academic health sciences libraries. The University of Washington Health Sciences Libraries have been providing specialized services to this user community since 1995. The library recruited a Ph.D. biologist to assess the molecular biological information needs of researchers and design strategies to enhance library resources and services. A survey of laboratory research groups identified areas of greatest need and led to the development of a three-pronged program: consultation, education, and resource development. Outcomes of this program include bioinformatics consultation services, library-based and graduate level courses, networking of sequence analysis tools, and a biological research Web site. Bioinformatics clients are drawn from diverse departments and include clinical researchers in need of tools that are not readily available outside of basic sciences laboratories. Evaluation and usage statistics indicate that researchers, regardless of departmental affiliation or position, require support to access molecular biology and genetics resources. Centralizing such services in the library is a natural synergy of interests and enhances the provision of traditional library resources. Successful implementation of a library-based bioinformatics program requires both subject-specific and library and information technology expertise.

ConfChem Conference on A Virtual Colloquium to Sustain and Celebrate IYC 2011 Initiatives in Global Chemical Education—The Global Experiment of the IYC2011: Creating Online Communities for Education and Science

The Global Experiment, Water: A Chemical Solution, was one of the flagship activities of the International Year of Chemistry (IYC). During the virtual colloquium of the spring 2012 online ConfChem conference, the main results of this year-long experiment were presented and discussed online for a week. Some of the main conclusions of the virtual conversations relate to the benefits of creating online communities of people sharing similar interests, the use of online educational platforms to gather massive amounts of data, and specific questions about the development of this IYC initiative. The activities of the global water experiment (GWE) were designed by a team of experts and the protocols are available online on the GWE Web site. The results were shown in one interactive world map that allowed students to learn about data visualization, validation, and interpretation. The feedback obtained from the participants of the GWE and later by the contributors of the virtual colloquium was very positive. Many participants asked specific and technical questions about the development of this experiment, while others excitedly endorsed the convenience of these large open-access activities to promote chemistry worldwide. The estimate is that over 2 million people took part in the GWE during the IYC. This communication summarizes one of the invited papers to the ConfChem online conference: A Virtual Colloquium to Sustain and Celebrate IYC 2011 Initiatives in Global Chemical Education, held from May 18 to June 29, 2012 and hosted by the ACS DivCHED Committee on Computers in Chemical Education and the IUPAC Committee on Chemistry Education.

Análisis de la página web del canal Antena 3: oferta de contenidos, interactividad y redes sociales

Antena 3 es una de las cadenas de televisión más importantes en España y es la cadena española pionera en la apuesta por las nuevas tecnologías. Por ello, es de interés analizar su web para determinar su oferta de contenidos y las herramientas utilizadas para interactuar con sus públicos identificando, además, el uso que hace de las redes sociales. Con este objetivo, se realiza un análisis cualitativo del sitio web centrado en analizar veintiuna variables focalizadas en los campos descritos (contenidos, interactividad y redes sociales). Estas han sido establecidas a partir de la combinación de parámetros formulados en la propuesta de análisis de webs de televisión de Codina, Aubia y Sánchez (2008) y los indicadores de interacción descritos por Rodríguez-Martínez, Codina y Pedraza-Jiménez (2012). Gracias a ellas, es posible determinar la carencia de Antena3 en la gestión de sus perfiles sociales y en la interactividad generada mediante la comunidad virtual que conforma a través de su espacio web. No obstante, estas variables también justifican cómo, a pesar de esto, antena3.com es un espacio en el que la cadena pone a disposición del usuario una completa y bien organizada oferta de contenidos apostando así, por la difusión de estos a través de Internet.

Shore and sea boundaries : with special reference to the interpretation and use of Coast and Geodetic Survey data.

Vol. 3 by: Michael W. Reed.

Tidal inlet equilibrium area experiments, inlet laboratory investigations /

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Ten-year check-up : have federal agencies responded to civil rights recommendations?

Vol. 3, shipping list no.: 2003-0285-P.

Health care financing review

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Towards a U.S. Army officer corps strategy for success : retaining talent /

Over the last 3 decades, dramatic labor market changes and well-intentioned but uninformed policies have created significant officer talent flight. Poor retention engenders substantial risk for the Army as it directly affects accessions, development, and employment of talent. The Army cannot make thoughtful policy decisions if its officer talent pipeline continues to leak at current rates. Since the Army cannot insulate itself from labor market forces as it tries to retain talent, the retention component of its officer strategy must rest upon sound market principles. It must be continuously resourced, executed, measured, and adjusted across time and budget cycles. Absent these steps, systemic policy, and decisionmaking failures will continue to confound Army efforts to create a talent-focused officer corps strategy.

Towards a U.S. Army officer corps strategy for success : developing talent /

Developing leaders through experience, formal training, and education is a long-standing hallmark of the U.S. Army. Maintaining its excellence as a developmental organization requires vigilance, however. Authorized strength and inventory mismatches, an inverse relationship between responsibility and formal developmental time, and sparse nonoperational development opportunities are serious challenges the Army must address. Doing so requires a talent development strategy firmly rooted in human capital theory. Such a strategy will recognize the value of continuing higher education, genuinely useful evaluations, and the signals associated with professional credentials.

Shades of CORDS in the Kush : the false hope of "unity of effort" in American counterinsurgency /

"Counterinsurgency (COIN) requires an integrated military, political, and economic program best developed by teams that field both civilians and soldiers. These units should operate with some independence but under a coherent command. In Vietnam, after several false starts, the United States developed an effective unified organization, Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support (CORDS), to guide the counterinsurgency. CORDS had three components absent from our efforts in Afghanistan today: sufficient personnel (particularly civilian), numerous teams, and a single chain of command that united the separate COIN programs of the disparate American departments at the district, provincial, regional, and national levels. This paper focuses on the third issue and describes the benefits that unity of command at every level would bring to the American war in Afghanistan. The work begins with a brief introduction to counterinsurgency theory, using a population-centric model, and examines how this warfare challenges the United States. It traces the evolution of the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) and the country team, describing problems at both levels. Similar efforts in Vietnam are compared, where persistent executive attention finally integrated the government's counterinsurgency campaign under the unified command of the CORDS program. The next section attributes the American tendency towards a segregated response to cultural differences between the primary departments, executive neglect, and societal concepts of war. The paper argues that, in its approach to COIN, the United States has forsaken the military concept of unity of command in favor of 'unity of effort' expressed in multiagency literature. The final sections describe how unified authority would improve our efforts in Afghanistan and propose a model for the future."--P. iii.