2022, vol. 12, núm. 2

Summary

  • Digital literacy of elderly tourists in the Algarve destination 

    Cortês Vieira, Gabriela; Baptista Manita, Carina; Ribeiro, Conceição; Pires Rosa, Manuela (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-11-30)
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    Open Access
    This paper studies the digital literacy of elderly tourists who have chosen the Algarve as their destination. Quantitative methods were applied to analyze part of the data collected within the project ACCES4ALL - Accessibility ...

  • One step closer to achieving inclusive design: design considerations for clients with low vision 

    Hughes, Ashley; Kanakri, Shireen M. (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-11-30)
    Article
    Open Access
    While the low-vision population in America continues to increase, few empirical studies have been completed investigating how environmental factors affect a low-vision person’s ability to perceive the interior environment ...

  • Universal design approach to analysis of physical environment for users with multiple sclerosis 

    Soydaş Çakır, Hülya; Tosun, Anıl (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-11-30)
    Article
    Open Access
    The concept of Universal Design aims for the utilization of every product and environment for every individual without the need for further adaptation. The frequent occurrence of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in societies has ...

  • Left-handedness and musculoskeletal discomfort in students 

    Nurwulan, Nurul Retno; Selamaj, Gjergji (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-11-30)
    Article
    Open Access
    School furniture design is based on the right-handed population since left-handedness is uncommon. In the classroom, left-handed students are forced to use the chair that was designed for the right-handed. The awkward ...

  • Legibility of Japanese characters in graphic floor signs for elderly people 

    Yanagihara, Takao; Omor, Kiyohiro; Hiroshi, Kitagawa (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-11-30)
    Article
    Open Access
    For low-vision people and elderly people with decreased vision and cognitive function, the legibility of signs (character size, position, etc.) is an important issue. Graphic floor signs are considered more effective for ...