Blar i Fakultet for teknologi, kunst og design (TKD) på emneord "Accessibility"
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Enhancing accessibility through user-controlled adaptation: Case of library search tools
(MAUU;2018, Master thesis, 2018)The purpose of this thesis was to gain an improved understanding towards the concept of user-controlled adaptation and its applicability in terms of accessibility and usability in ICT. While it is a relatively unexplored ... -
Evaluating Accessibility and Usability of an Experimental Situational Awareness Room
(Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing;Vol 776, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-24)New advanced emergency management facilities such as a control room which is equipped with advanced ICT technologies should consider universal design principles and ensure the accessibility and usability of some important ... -
Evaluating learnability and accessibility of a software for engineers: Case of model server manager (MSM) at Jotne
(MAUU;2018, Master thesis, 2018)Learnability and accessibility are fundamental aspects of every system. They are important qualities that make a system easily and quickly usable and understandable by new users as well as users with disabilities. There ... -
Evaluating Learnability and Accessibility of a Software for Engineers: Case of Model Server Manager (MSM) at Jotne
(Master thesis, 2018)Learnability and accessibility are fundamental aspects of every system. They are important qualities that make a system easily and quickly usable and understandable by new users as well as users with disabilities. There ... -
Evaluation of Interactive Learning Materials for Universal Design: Case of GeoGebra in Norwegian High Schools
(Master thesis, 2017)The popularity of interactive learning materials is increasing in the field of education. In the field of mathematics, the GeoGebra online web application has become the part of curriculum in the higher secondary education ... -
Evaluation of Scrolling Techniques on the websites in the context of universal design
(Master thesis, 2019)This research study is about an investigation to find out why infinite scrolling is not a good option for every website. The study presents an evaluation of scrolling techniques used on the website in the context of universal ... -
Evaluation of universal design of ICT in emergency management websites: An earthquake scenario of Nepal
(MAUU;2020, Master thesis, 2020)This research study is about an investigation on the accessibility and usability issues that people of Nepal have faced while using earthquake-related emergency management websites in the context of Universal Design. There ... -
Exploring task design for cognitive commands and prerequisites of accessibility with a visual Imagery task for spontaneous EEG
(MAUU;2018, Master thesis, 2018)I have explored skills required for end-users to operate a BCI communication system, attempted to define optimal cognitive commands for task design with Stimulus-Response compatibility, and discussed how hardware and ... -
Finding an optimal method for conducting accessibility evaluations of the Norwegian Tax Administration Website
(Master thesis, 2016)This research was done in collaboration with the Norwegian Tax Administration who had concluded that they were in need of an accessibility-testing manual that they could use for ensuring accessible contents in their website. ... -
Gesture-Based Applications for Elderly People
(Lecture Notes in Computer Science;4, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)According to the literature, normal ageing is associated with a decline in sensory, perceptual, motor and cognitive abilities. When designing applications for elderly people, it is crucial to take into consideration the ... -
Identifying and overcoming Organizational Barriers regarding Universal Design of ICT: A case study of DNB
(Master thesis, 2019)From June 2014, it has been a legal requirement in Norway to adhere to the Web Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 to ensure that the technologic environment is accessible to all. The law states that new solutions should adhere ... -
Impact of Sentence length on the Readability of Web for Screen Reader Users
(Lecture Notes in Computer Science;Volume 12188, Conference object, 2020-07-10)Readability of text is generally believed to be connected to sentence length. Most studies on readability are based on visual reading. Less is known about text readability for users relying on screen readers, such as users ... -
Impact of Sentence-length on the Readability of Web for Blind Users
(Master thesis, 2019)This research investigates how the length of sentence impacts on the readability of the web for blind users and explores the appropriateness of the range of sentence to make the web content readable and understandable. ... -
Inclusive workplaces in Mozambique
(MAUU;2020, Master thesis, 2020)Employing universal design through inclusive workplace design can help reduce or eliminate barriers associated with the working environment which has been one of the causes of unemployment among persons with disabilities. ... -
Indoor Air Quality Monitoring System for Homes Using Solid Fuels: A Universal Design Approach Integrating Sensor Network with Human Computer Interaction
(Master thesis, 2019)The Universal Design (UD) approach to develop technology to combat the effects of Indoor air pollution (IAP), as a result of burning solid fuels or biomass in this project, required a wide range detection of pollutants, ... -
Information and Communications Technology and Social Media Accessibility in China
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)The title of this chapter comes from the Chinese idiom “a peep at a leopard through a tube – see a spot or two” (管中窥豹,可见一斑), which means looking at an issue from a single perspective and conjuring up a bigger picture. The ... -
Integrating universal design and accessibility into computer science curricula: A review of literature and practices in Europe
(Studies in Health Technology and Informatics;256, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The absence of accessibility in many ICT systems and products indicates insufficient accessibility competence among designers, developers and project managers. Higher education institutions play an important role in raising ... -
Is there an imbalance in the supply and demand for universal accessibility knowledge? Twenty years of UAIS papers viewed through the lens of WCAG
(Universal Access in the Information Society;21 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-08-14)Purpose: Some universal accessibility practitioners have voiced that they experience a mismatch in the research focus and the need for knowledge within specialized problem domains. This study thus set out to identify the ... -
Lost in OCR-Translation: Pixel-based Text Reflow to the Rescue: Magnification of Archival Raster Image Documents in the Browser without Horizontal Scrolling
(ETRA: Pervasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments;PETRA '22: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments, Conference object, 2022-07-11)Low-vision users have been accustomed to viewing accessible electronic documents with reflow and responsive layouts that adapt to the user’s text size requirements. However, mainstream technologies do not work optimally ... -
Making Learning Materials Accessible in Higher Education-Attitudes Among Technology Faculty Members
(Studies in Health Technology and Informatics;Volume 256: Transforming our World Through Design, Diversity and Education, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)With the increasing popularity of digital technologies, more and more digital learning materials are available in education. However, making digital learning materials accessible to diverse students can be a challenging ...