Nafath Category: Nafath 29

Building a Barrier-Free Built Environment: Mada’s Vision for an Accessible Qatar

Michael Park

Research article Online Open access | Available online on: 16 September, 2025 | Last update: 16 September, 2025

September 16, 2025

- This paper explores the Mada Center’s national initiative to promote a barrier-free built environment in Qatar through the implementation of universal design principles. The paper highlights the significance of inclusive urban planning and architecture for...

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SafeDrive4Deaf: A Mixed-Methods Study on Emergency Sound Awareness and Assistive Technology Needs Among Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Drivers

Ahmed Zayen, Daniel Groessing

Research article Online Open access | Available online on: 16 September, 2025 | Last update: 16 September, 2025

September 16, 2025

- Deaf and hard-of-hearing drivers often face critical challenges in perceiving emergency vehicle sirens and other important auditory cues while on the road, posing risks to both personal and public safety. This study explores these challenges and assesses the...

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Too Many Tabs Open? Using Everyday Computer Data to Support Focus for adults with ADHD

Jeremy Nagel, Venodi Widanagamage, Likhith Shivashankar, Subhamay Basu, Srinidhi Anand, Mahesh Manohar, Chandan Sagi Raju, Luan Pham

Research article Online Open access | Available online on: 16 September, 2025 | Last update: 16 September, 2025

September 16, 2025

- Adults with ADHD often struggle to maintain focus in digital environments, where multiple tabs and applications compete for attention. Although attention can be measured in clinical settings, there is a need for practical tools that operate in everyday...

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Moving Beyond Limits: ALMOURAFEK’s Trailblazing Innovation for the Visually Impaired

Imène Khanfir, Mohamed Kallel, Amin Kallel

Research article Online Open access | Available online on: 16 September, 2025 | Last update: 16 September, 2025

September 16, 2025

- Recent advancements in technology have prompted innovative solutions in the field of navigation assistance for visually impaired individuals. Despite these strides, challenges persist in implementing autonomous navigation technologies due to accuracy, cost, and...

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Autistic Children’s Emotional Engagement in a Virtual Flight Environment

Khansa Chemnad, Achraf Othman

Research article Online Open access | Available online on: 16 September, 2025 | Last update: 16 September, 2025

September 16, 2025

- This study explores how virtual reality (VR) can help children with autism better manage the emotional challenges of air travel. Five children on the autism spectrum participated in an immersive VR flight simulation designed to mimic the real experience of...

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