Metaphor-Based Design of High-Throughput Screening Process Interfaces
http://www.usabilityprofessionals.org/upa_publications/jus/2007august/screening-interface.pdf
  peer-reviewed

Kaber, David B., Noa Segall and Rebecca S. Green
Journal of Usability Studies
2007

Abstract:

This paper describes work on developing usable interfaces for creating and editing methods for high-throughput screening of chemical and biological compounds in the domain of life sciences automation. A modified approach to metaphor-based interface design was used as a framework for developing a screening method editor prototype analogous to the presentation of a recipe in a cookbook. The prototype was compared to an existing screening method editor application in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction of novice users and was found to be superior.