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題名 Evaluating usability in digital humanities features for archival retrieval systems
作者 林巧敏
Lin, Chiao-Min;Huang, Yu-Ting
貢獻者 圖檔所
關鍵詞 Digital humanities; Archival retrieval system; Usability testing; Interface design
日期 2026-04
上傳時間 24-Aug-2026 15:12:58 (UTC+8)
摘要 This study examines user perceptions of archival retrieval system functionality and interface design within the context of digital humanities research. Task-based user observations were conducted, with comprehensive recordings of participants’ interactions on archival retrieval systems, complemented by usability questionnaires to capture user experience and identify specific usability issues. Findings show that, despite recognizing the value of digital humanities analytical features, participants found the systems’ interfaces, functions, and terminology unintuitive. Overreliance on dropdown menus, insufficient guidance, and difficulties navigating hierarchical structures led to errors and trial-and-error behavior, hindering engagement and full system use. The study concludes with practical recommendations to improve the usability of archival retrieval systems integrating digital humanities analytical features.
關聯 Archival Science, Vol.26, article number 20
資料類型 article
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10502-026-09536-x
dc.contributor 圖檔所
dc.creator (作者) 林巧敏
dc.creator (作者) Lin, Chiao-Min;Huang, Yu-Ting
dc.date (日期) 2026-04
dc.date.accessioned 24-Aug-2026 15:12:58 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.available 24-Aug-2026 15:12:58 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.issued (上傳時間) 24-Aug-2026 15:12:58 (UTC+8)-
dc.identifier.uri (URI) https://ah.lib.nccu.edu.tw/item?item_id=184596-
dc.description.abstract (摘要) This study examines user perceptions of archival retrieval system functionality and interface design within the context of digital humanities research. Task-based user observations were conducted, with comprehensive recordings of participants’ interactions on archival retrieval systems, complemented by usability questionnaires to capture user experience and identify specific usability issues. Findings show that, despite recognizing the value of digital humanities analytical features, participants found the systems’ interfaces, functions, and terminology unintuitive. Overreliance on dropdown menus, insufficient guidance, and difficulties navigating hierarchical structures led to errors and trial-and-error behavior, hindering engagement and full system use. The study concludes with practical recommendations to improve the usability of archival retrieval systems integrating digital humanities analytical features.
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dc.relation (關聯) Archival Science, Vol.26, article number 20
dc.subject (關鍵詞) Digital humanities; Archival retrieval system; Usability testing; Interface design
dc.title (題名) Evaluating usability in digital humanities features for archival retrieval systems
dc.type (資料類型) article
dc.identifier.doi (DOI) 10.1007/s10502-026-09536-x
dc.doi.uri (DOI) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10502-026-09536-x