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Tella, Adeyinka – Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 2022
This study examined a relational analysis of the usability features of university library websites in Nigeria. Through a survey design, a sample of 187 undergraduate students enrolled in a course on Web Design and Management participated in the study. The findings revealed that the usability of a university library website is premised on factors…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Academic Libraries, Web Sites, Usability
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Alim, Sophia – SAGE Open, 2021
Although the web accessibility of universities around the world is well documented, much remains unknown about this aspect of higher education institutions in the UK. Using three automated web accessibility tools (TAW, WAVE and EIII Page Checker), this study explores the accessibility of the homepages of 66 research-intensive universities with…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Usability
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Golumbic, Yaela N.; Fishbain, Barak; Baram-Tsabari, Ayelet – International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 2019
Technological developments, social networking and the emergence of sensory micro-computation platforms have facilitated the recent growth of citizen science-public participation in scientific research. Citizen science provides lay audiences platforms for data collection and classification alongside access to large scientific databases. Although…
Descriptors: Pollution, Citizen Participation, Users (Information), Scientific Research
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Ho, Jeffrey C. F.; Yao, Mike Z. – Journal of Educators Online, 2018
We applied a user interface (UI) design approach based on a constructivist perspective for web-based learning that conceptualizes interactions between learners and websites as conversations. Hyperlinks on the UI of a distributed interactive learning environment were treated as invitations for interaction to encourage learners' active exploration.…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Man Machine Systems, Web Sites, Hypermedia
Chusho, Takeshi – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2016
It is preferable for business professionals to develop web applications which must be modified frequently based on their needs. A website for matching is a typical example because various matching websites for C2C (Consumer to Consumer) have recently been opened in relation to the "sharing economy". In our case studies on end-user…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Interfaces, Information Technology
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Deng, Shengli; Fang, Yuling; Liu, Yong; Li, Hongxiu – Information Research: An International Electronic Journal, 2015
Introduction: The popularity of social question and answer sites has made it an important and convenient source for obtaining knowledge. This study quantifies how three different system characteristics (interface design, interaction and answer quality) affect users' perceptions (perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and perceived enjoyment),…
Descriptors: Users (Information), Experience, Information Services, Influences
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Ku, David Tawei; Chang, Chia-Chi – Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 2014
By conducting usability testing on a multilanguage Web site, this study analyzed the cultural differences between Taiwanese and American users in the performance of assigned tasks. To provide feasible insight into cross-cultural Web site design, Microsoft Office Online (MOO) that supports both traditional Chinese and English and contains an almost…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Pilot Projects, Computer Interfaces, Web Sites
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Hsieh, Tsia-ying; Wu, Ko-chiu – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2015
Children conducting searches using the interfaces of library websites often encounter obstacles due to typographical errors, digital divides, or a failure to grasp keywords. Satisfaction with a given interface may also vary according to the gender of the user, making it a variable in information seeking behavior. Children benefit more from…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Information Seeking, Electronic Libraries, Search Strategies
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Aladwani, Adel M. – Government Information Quarterly, 2013
It is difficult to conceive how Web users from different cultures can be encouraged to reap the benefits of an e-government initiative when its portal is suffering from culture-indifferent interface quality. Thus far, the e-government literature not only has paid scanty attention to web evaluation issues but also has been slow to embarking on…
Descriptors: Government (Administrative Body), Web Sites, Cultural Differences, Cross Cultural Studies
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Kajiyama, Tomoko; Echizen, Isao – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2015
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose an effective educational system to help students assess Web site risk by providing an environment in which students can better understand a Web site's features and determine the risks of accessing the Web site for themselves. Design/methodology/approach: The authors have enhanced a prototype…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Technological Literacy, Information Literacy, Visualization
Chen, Yulin; Lai, Tingsheng; Yasuda, Takami; Yokoi, Shigeki – Online Submission, 2011
In the past few years, museum visualization systems have become a hot topic that attracts many researchers' interests. Several systems provide Web services for browsing museum collections through the Web. In this paper, we proposed an intelligent museum system for history museum artifacts, and described a study in which we enable access to China…
Descriptors: Museums, Visual Aids, Web Sites, History
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Sachau, Lori L.; Hutchinson, Susan R. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2012
There is a lack of published research on designing Web-based instruction for the adult U.S. Latino population. Instructional designers need guidance on how to design culturally relevant learning environments for this audience, particularly for Latino people from Mexican heritage. The authors used content analysis to investigate the extent to which…
Descriptors: Cultural Relevance, Web Sites, Hispanic Americans, Mexican Americans
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Huang, Tien-Chi; Chen, Chia-Chen – Educational Technology & Society, 2013
With the advent of Web 2.0 technology, message transmission has become increasingly convenient, and the rising amount of information has become gradually diverse. A question must be asked of this trend, on whether informal learning resources can be integrated into formal learning knowledge. This study attempts to integrate educational blog…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High School Students, Informal Education, Conventional Instruction
Alyahya, Dalia Mohammed – ProQuest LLC, 2011
The expansion of the Internet and online learning around the globe makes it more important to understand the differences in website design among cultures. Furthermore, the members of educational institutions around the world rely on the Internet more than ever before in a variety of aspects. Also, web design differs from culture to culture. Saudi…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Internet, Web Sites, Cultural Differences
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Mendoza-Gonzalez, Ricardo, Ed. – IGI Global, 2016
In today's society, educational opportunities have evolved beyond the traditional classroom setting. Most universities have implemented virtual learning environments in an effort to provide more opportunities for potential or current students seeking alternative and more affordable learning solutions. "User-Centered Design Strategies for…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Curriculum Design, Virtual Classrooms, Best Practices
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