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{"title":"From words to sentences: designing and evaluating a parent-facing sign language learning app.","authors":"Jos Ritmeester, Beyza Sümer, Marije Boonstra, Maartje de Meulder, Belinda van der Aa, Floris Roelofsen","doi":"10.1007/s10209-026-01378-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10209-026-01378-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To prevent language deprivation, hearing parents of deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children need to learn sign language as soon as possible after their child is identified as DHH. However, sign language resources for parents are limited and often lack focus on sentence structure. To address these gaps, we have been developing ZINinNGT, a mobile Dutch Sign Language (NGT) learning app designed specifically for parents and focused on sentence formation. In this paper, we describe the app's initial design principles, report on feedback from hearing parents and NGT teachers on the ZINinNGT prototype, and present an updated set of design principles based on this feedback. Twenty-one hearing parents of DHH children and six NGT teachers participated in our study and individually tried the prototype while verbalizing their thoughts and actions. Participants responded positively to the app's sentence-based approach and appreciated features that accommodated different learning preferences, such as the adjustable playback speed and camera angle. Moreover, they appreciated that the content was applicable to the daily lives of parents with young children. At the same time, they expressed a desire for a more holistic, visual and child-friendly app. They wished for an app that supported both vocabulary learning and sentence construction, included little text, and could be used together with their child. Based on their feedback, we propose eight design principles for parent-facing sign language learning tools. Our findings suggest that a sentence-focused app can be a valuable complement to courses, addressing the need for more parent-oriented resources that go beyond vocabulary learning.</p>","PeriodicalId":49115,"journal":{"name":"Universal Access in the Information Society","volume":"25 4","pages":"114"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13498622/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148800477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Limitations in speech recognition for young adults with down syndrome","authors":"Franceli L. Cibrian, Yingchen ‘Yuki’ Chen, Kayla Anderson, Cecilia Marie Abrahamsson, Vivian Genaro Motti","doi":"10.1007/s10209-025-01197-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-025-01197-4","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Speech recognition has the potential to make technology more accessible to users. However, the accuracy of speech recognition remains limited for users with disabilities, including those with Down Syndrome, and the types and frequencies of recognition errors are poorly understood. This paper characterizes these problems, focusing on errors occurring when recognizing Down Syndrome speech. We analyze the transcripts from six speech recognition algorithms (Google, IBM, Otter.ai, Microsoft, AssemblyAI, OpenAI) using the audio content of 15 individuals with Down Syndrome (331 dialogues; 3428 words). Our analysis shows: (1) significant difference in speech recognition accuracy for people with Down Syndrome compared to neurotypical users; (2) the best algorithm for recognizing Down Syndrome speech is OpenAI (Word Accuracy = 67%; F1-score = 0.944); and (3) there is a prevalence of deletion errors followed by substitutions and insertions. These findings have implications for enhancing speech recognition for the next-generation voice assistants to meet the needs of users with Down Syndrome.","PeriodicalId":49115,"journal":{"name":"Universal Access in the Information Society","volume":"24 3","pages":"2295-2313"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10209-025-01197-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147882644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"YASMIQ TARKIBIDAGI SUVDA ERIYDIGAN VITAMINLAR MIQDORINI ANIQLASH","authors":"Y.T. Isayev, D.S. Mirzabayeva","doi":"10.69891/3060-4540.2025.21.88.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.69891/3060-4540.2025.21.88.001","url":null,"abstract":"Mazkur maqolada yasmiq tarkibidagi vitaminlarning sog‘lom oziqlanishdagi ahamiyati va inson salomatligiga ta’siri tahlil qilinadi. Xususan, B guruhi vitaminlari, antioksidant xususiyatga ega C va E vitaminlari hamda foliy kislotasining organizm uchun ahamiyati yoritib berilgan. Yasmiq donlari tarkibidagi suvda eriydigan vitaminlar miqdori YuSSX metodi yordamida aniqlangan. Bunda o`rganilgan o`simlik materialida eng ko`p miqdorda folat kislotasi, ya`ni vitamin B9 mavjudligi qayd etilgan. В данной статье представлены обсуждены результаты количественного определения водорастворимых витаминов зерен чечевицы. В частности, в вводной части описывается значение витаминов группы B, а также обладающих антиоксидантной активностью витаминов С и Е, фолиевой кислоты. Количественное определение витаминов проведен методом ВЭЖХ. Так, установлено, что в наибольшим количестве в растительном материале содержится фолиевая кислота или витамин B9. This article presents the results of quantitative determination of water-soluble vitamins of lentil grains. In particular, the introductory part describes the importance of B vitamins, as well as vitamins C and E with antioxidant activity, folic acid. The quantitative determination of vitamins was carried out by HPLC. Thus, it was found that the greatest amount of folic acid or vitamin B9 is contained in plant material.","PeriodicalId":49115,"journal":{"name":"Universal Access in the Information Society","volume":"2 1","pages":"125-131"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147898292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"YULG’UN O’SIMLIGI TARKIBIDAGI SUVDA ERUVCHAN VITAMINLAR MIQDORINI ANIQLASH","authors":"Y.T. Isayev, X.X. Zokirova","doi":"10.69891/3060-4540.2025.80.52.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.69891/3060-4540.2025.80.52.001","url":null,"abstract":"Maqolada yulg’un o’simligining guli va novda qismidagi suvda eruvchan B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12, C va PP vitaminlarning miqdorini YSSX metodi yordamida aniqlash bo‘yicha olib borilgan tadqiqot natijalari bayon qilingan. Olingan natijalar yulg`unning o`rganilgan qismlarida mazkur vitaminlar sezilarli darajada mavjud ekanligini, gulida B2, B9 va PP vitaminlari nisbatan ko`proq, poya qismida esa C vitamini ko`proqligini ko`rsatdi. Yulg’un o’simligida B12 vitamini topilmadi. В статье представлены результаты исследований, проведенных для количественного определения водорастворимых витаминов B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12, C и PP в цветках и в коре веток тамарикса (гребенщика) методом высокоэффективной жидкостной хроматографии (ВЭЖХ). Полученные результаты показали, что количество витаминов B2, B9 va PP в цветках сравнительно больше, а витамина C больше в коре веток, в то время как витамин B12 в исследованных материалах отсутствует. The article presents the results of studies carried out to quantify water-soluble vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12, C and PP in the flowers and bark of Tamarix (crest) branches using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results obtained showed that the amount of vitamins B2, B9 va PP in flowers is relatively higher, and vitamin C is higher in the bark of branches, while vitamin B12 is absent in the studied materials.","PeriodicalId":49115,"journal":{"name":"Universal Access in the Information Society","volume":"2 1","pages":"76-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://universaljurnal.uz/index.php/jurnal/article/download/1403/1292","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147916237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Robot usability in the wild: bridging accessibility gaps for diverse user groups in complex forestry operations.","authors":"Florian Ehrlich-Sommer, Bernhard Hörl, Christoph Gollob, Arne Nothdurft, Karl Stampfer, Andreas Holzinger","doi":"10.1007/s10209-025-01234-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10209-025-01234-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluated the usability and effectiveness of robotic platforms working together with foresters in the wild on forest inventory tasks using LiDAR scanning. Emphasis was on the Universal Access principle, ensuring that robotic solutions are not only effective but also environmentally responsible and accessible for diverse users. Three robotic platforms were tested: Boston Dynamics Spot, AgileX Scout, and Bunker Mini. Spot's quadrupedal locomotion struggled in dense undergrowth, leading to frequent mobility failures and a System Usability Scale (SUS) score of 78 ± 10. Its short, battery life and complex recovery processes further limited its suitability for forest operations without substantial modifications. In contrast, the wheeled AgileX Scout and tracked Bunker Mini demonstrated superior usability, each achieving a high SUS score of 88 ± 5. However, environmental impact varied: Scout's wheeled design caused minimal disturbance, whereas Bunker Mini's tracks occasionally damaged young vegetation, highlighting the importance of gentle interaction with natural ecosystems in robotic forestry. All platforms enhanced worker safety, reduced physical effort, and improved LiDAR workflows by eliminating the need for human presence during scans. Additionally, the study engaged forest engineering students, equipping them with hands-on experience in emerging robotic technologies and fostering discussions on their responsible integration into forestry practices. This study lays a crucial foundation for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into forest robotics, enabling future advancements in autonomous perception, decision-making, and adaptive navigation. By systematically evaluating robotic platforms in real-world forest environments, this research provides valuable empirical data that will inform AI-driven enhancements, such as machine learning-based terrain adaptation, intelligent path planning, and autonomous fault recovery. Furthermore, the study holds high value for the international research community, serving as a benchmark for future developments in forestry robotics and AI applications. Moving forward, future research will build on these findings to explore adaptive remote operation, AI-powered terrain-aware navigation, and sustainable deployment strategies, ensuring that robotic solutions enhance both operational efficiency and ecological responsibility in forest management worldwide.</p>","PeriodicalId":49115,"journal":{"name":"Universal Access in the Information Society","volume":"24 3","pages":"2867-2887"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12394322/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144975935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the effectiveness of preschool English learning applications based on touch and voice multimodal interaction technique","authors":"Tengku Siti Meriam Tengku Wook, Siti Fadzilah Mat Noor, Noraidah Sahari @ Ashaari, Hazura Mohamed, Nor Hidayah Hussain, Rasheedah Zakariya","doi":"10.1007/s10209-023-01075-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-023-01075-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49115,"journal":{"name":"Universal Access in the Information Society","volume":"108 29","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138959154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Media accessibility: in search for alliances","authors":"Nazaret Fresno, Gian Maria Greco","doi":"10.1007/s10209-023-01074-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-023-01074-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49115,"journal":{"name":"Universal Access in the Information Society","volume":"118 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138999418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Website accessibility evaluation of the federal government of Nepal","authors":"Pabitra Dangol","doi":"10.1007/s10209-023-01076-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-023-01076-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49115,"journal":{"name":"Universal Access in the Information Society","volume":"195 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138997180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A scientometric analysis of research on people with visual impairments in the field of HCI design: mapping the intellectual structure and evolution","authors":"Lusha Huang, Baihui Chen","doi":"10.1007/s10209-023-01067-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-023-01067-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49115,"journal":{"name":"Universal Access in the Information Society","volume":"16 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138970755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Universal and ecological design in media accessibility: finding common ground","authors":"Irene Hermosa-Ramírez","doi":"10.1007/s10209-023-01077-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-023-01077-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49115,"journal":{"name":"Universal Access in the Information Society","volume":"8 2‐3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139002462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}