In this research various objective quality measures are evaluated in order to predict the intelligibility for a wide range of non-linearly processed speech signals and speech degraded by additive noise. The obtained results are compared with the prediction results of a more advanced perceptual-based model proposed by Dau et al. and an objective intelligibility measure, namely the coherence spee...

This article discusses the emerging presence of online livestreaming programs for computer coding education. The typologies motivations from a user-gratification perspective were explored live streaming platforms such as “Twitch.tv” and “LiveEdu.tv”. Categories identified literature. Content analysis was used analyzing distribution motivation categories in “Twitch.tv,” well blog posts on “LiveE...

ABSTRACT The increase in the use of technology for prolonged periods, both inside and outside work, is associated with a sedentary lifestyle, risk factor several health problems. Change this behavior can be promoted technologies. We aim to develop an interactive responsive website promote behavioral changes computer users. From literature review, modifiable factors problems users were identifie...

The attitude towards computer-related tasks, computer anxiety, and spatial visualization ability (SVA) of a group of first-year computer science students were measured just before their study commenced. The results were analyzed empirically based on two independent variables, i.e., culture and computer experience. It was found that African and European users generally have the same attitude tow...