Universal access in the information society
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▶ Free app available on iTunes and Google Play Store ▶ Addresses the accessibility, usability, and, ultimately, acceptability of Information Society Technologies by anyone, anywhere, at anytime, and through any media and device. ▶ Focuses on theoretical, methodological, and empirical research, of both technological and non-technological nature. ▶ Features papers that report on theories, methods, tools, empirical results, reviews, case studies, and best-practice examples.
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Universal Health Coverage in Iran: A Review of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
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