Buzzi et al., 2004 - Google Patents

Accessibility and usability of search engine interfaces: Preliminary testing

Buzzi et al., 2004

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1665020992493695369
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Buzzi M
Andronico P
Leporini B
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Proc. of 8th ERCIM UI4ALL Workshop

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Due to the enormous amount of information on the Internet today, search engines have become an indispensable tool for finding specific, appropriate information. Therefore, it is essential for search engines to offer user interfaces that are easy to use and accessible to …
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