In this study, I explore the role of metaphor in shaping web-based e-governance portals. Specifically I analyze how a seemingly diverse set of portals is underpinned by a limited number of root metaphors, and how these metaphors are enacted through combinations of discursive resources and strategies. I then analyze the implications of specific metaphors on participation. I do this through a cas...

This investigation examined the effects of arousing visuals and audiovisual redundancy on viewers’ cognitive assessment of television news stories. Four dimensions of thoughts—salience, polarity, originality, and emotionality—were analyzed. Results showed that redundancy had main effects on all four dimensions, whereas arousing visuals affected two. It is argued that the introduction of emotion...

variable data printing, custom publishing, color printing, visual performance The words in a document are often supported, illustrated, and enriched by visuals. When color is used, some of it is used to define the document’s identity and is therefore strictly controlled in the design process. The result of this design process is a “color specification sheet,” which must be created for every bac...

Human-computer interaction is primarily based on communication with visuals, i.e text and pictures. On the display screen, both infoI1nation from the system to the user and feedback in respond to the users actions, are presented. Thus, good visuals are important for effective conummication. This fact has also been recognized in design of modern software, for instance operating systems, programm...