This thesis documents research providing improvements in the field of accessibility modelling, which will be of particular interest as computing becomes increasingly ubiquitous. It is argued that a new approach is required that takes into account the dynamic relationship between users, their technology (both hardware and software) and any additional Assistive Technologies (ATs) that may be requ...

In this paper, a discussion is presented into how remote laboratories can be utilized in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education in order to provide and promote access to laboratory experiments via the Internet. This provision can be considered from a range of viewpoints in how to use Internet-based technologies to allow remote access to physical laboratory experiment...

Empowering people who are blind or otherwise visually impaired includes ensuring that products and electronic materials incorporate a broad range of accessibility features and work well with screen readers and other assistive technology devices. This is particularly important for students with vision impairments. Unfortunately, authors and publishers often do not include specific criteria when ...

A neurological learning disability, termed as Dyslexia, is characterized by difficulties in various aspects of writing skills making the individuals unable to develop age-appropriate and ability-appropriate functional skills. In Pakistan, lack of dyslexia awareness and remedial education training restrains the remediation of dyslexic children at early stages. There also exist noticeable afforda...

Potential users of Assistive Technologies (AT) have little assistance in AT selection and support. This paper develops the concept of a Common Accessibility Profile (CAP) which can be used as the basis for selecting and supporting computer-related ATs. The CAP is based on a user-AT-system model focusing on improving accessibility to the interactions between users and systems. The CAP provides a...

In this study, path analysis modeling is applied to examine the relationships among e-learning systems, self-efficacy, and students’ perceived learning outcomes in the context of university online courses. Independent variables included in the study are e-learning system quality, information quality, computer self-efficacy, system-use, self-regulated learning behavior, and user satisfaction as ...

The Web is rapidly shifting towards more dynamic and interactive content. One clear example is the increasing use of web-based digital games. However, the more interactive a piece of content is, the more difficult it is to make it universally accessible. Besides, users are increasingly demanding ubiquitous access to the content and applications they use (including games), resulting in a need fo...

Today, one of the most important research fields is concerned to the Engineering Design Process, which is focused on designing better electro-mechanical systems with a low impact on the environment and a most efficient use of the energy. Currently the design process can take advantage of many computational-aided tools, which play a key role in the modern methods of optimization and reduce the c...

Online banking systems pose especially high requirements to web architectures with particular respect to the end-user interface. Although the number of online banking users is steadily increasing, they commonly face "one-size-fits-all" user interfaces rather than personalized user interfaces that are tailored to their individual needs and preferences. In this paper we present a prototypical onl...