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Addressing universal access in social networks: an inclusive search mechanism
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Universal Access In The Information Society. Springer Heidelberg, v. 13, n. 2, n. 125, n. 145, 2014.
1615-5289
1615-5297
WOS:000335677000001
10.1007/s10209-013-0290-7
Author
dos Reis, JC
Bonacin, R
Baranauskas, MCC
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Abstract
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) Social network services (SNSs) have brought new possibilities and challenges to the design of software environments that respect people's cultural differences. These systems may represent an opportunity for social and digital inclusion. However, search mechanisms in these systems impose serious barriers for people in the process of acquiring digital literacy. One of the barriers is the difficulty of using the adequate terms/keywords to perform content searches. This paper presents an approach to allow ordinary, non-technology proficient people to access the content of a network through the use of search parameters that make sense to them. The proposal is grounded on Semantic Web technologies (Web ontology) combined with Organizational Semiotics concepts and methods to identify the users' profile and language. A case study was conducted with the search mechanism integrated into a SNS, and a preliminary evaluation reveals the advantages and drawbacks of the approach. 13 2 125 145 Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) EcoWeb Project [560044/2010-0] Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) FAPESP [2007/54564-1] CNPq [680.041/2006-0] EcoWeb Project [560044/2010-0]