Text entry on handheld computers by older users

Article Abstract:

An investigation is presented into three studies that suggest older workers find it easier to enter data on a pocket computer with a keyboard rather than with a touch-screen. All studies reveal greater error when text is entered via a touch-screen.

Hand-held computers, Handheld computers, Demographic aspects, Cognition, Data entry, Data collection

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Effects of upper respiratory tract illnesses on mood and performance over the working day

Article Abstract:

A new study investigates the objective and subjective indicators of alertness of volunteers suffering from common colds. It is shown that those with colds have slower reaction times, are less alert and less sociable, than healthy volunteers.

Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Cold (Disease), Common cold, Mood (Psychology)

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From human-machine interaction to human-machine cooperation

Article Abstract:

Research is presented developing a new proposal to deal with the interaction between computers and humans, with focus on a more collaborative approach to fast-moving situations such as air traffic control.

Observations, Airplanes, Aircraft piloting, Human-computer interaction

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