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Volume 13, Issue 4 (Iranian Journal of Ergonomic 2026)
Iran J Ergon 2026, 13(4): 328-331 |
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Beyramijam M, Sohrabi M S, Babamiri M, Farhadi A. Usability of Research and Educational Systems: A Policy Brief. Iran J Ergon 2026; 13 (4) :328-331
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1- Department of Health in Emergency and Disaster, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
2- Occupational Health and Safety Research Center, Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran & Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran ,ms.sohrabi@umsha.ac.ir
3- Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health, Research Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
4- Department of Medical Library and Information Science, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran & Department of Medical Library and Information Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
2- Occupational Health and Safety Research Center, Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran & Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran ,
3- Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health, Research Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
4- Department of Medical Library and Information Science, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran & Department of Medical Library and Information Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Abstract
In today's world, research management systems in universities and research centers are recognized as essential tools for facilitating research processes. One of the key aspects of the success of these systems is their usability, which, if weak, can lead to reduced productivity, increased time spent by users, and decreased user satisfaction. Users of research management systems at universities often encounter issues, such as complex menus, a lack of clarity in search and reporting processes, and insufficient training. In this context, proposed policies for improving process design, feedback and reporting systems, structured training, continuous support, and ongoing user experience evaluation are presented to enhance system efficiency and user satisfaction. These recommendations can also be applied to other research and education management systems in universities and research centers. Therefore, focusing on usability and continuous system improvement can lead to increased efficiency and user satisfaction in these environments.
In today's world, research management systems in universities and research centers are recognized as essential tools for facilitating research processes. One of the key aspects of the success of these systems is their usability, which, if weak, can lead to reduced productivity, increased time spent by users, and decreased user satisfaction. Users of research management systems at universities often encounter issues, such as complex menus, a lack of clarity in search and reporting processes, and insufficient training. In this context, proposed policies for improving process design, feedback and reporting systems, structured training, continuous support, and ongoing user experience evaluation are presented to enhance system efficiency and user satisfaction. These recommendations can also be applied to other research and education management systems in universities and research centers. Therefore, focusing on usability and continuous system improvement can lead to increased efficiency and user satisfaction in these environments.
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Received: 2025/12/9 | Accepted: 2025/12/24 | ePublished: 2025/12/24
Received: 2025/12/9 | Accepted: 2025/12/24 | ePublished: 2025/12/24
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