The variety of mobile guide systems continues to grow but to date there has been little research done comparing the mobile guide systems of various application domains to one of their ancestors, the paper-based guidebook. This paper presents a field study testing a mobile nature guide against a paper guidebook for a guided nature tour.

The field of venous thromboembolism (VTE) has seen tremendous growth since the last edition of the “Venous Thromboembolism Guidebook.” This fifth edition incorporates contemporary concepts in diagnosis, management, and prevention of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) into a practical and user-friendly format. The purpose of the guidebook is to provide a literature-based re...

We describe an electronic guidebook, Sotto Voce, that enables visitors to share audio information by eavesdropping on each other’s guidebook activity. We have conducted three studies of visitors using electronic guidebooks in a historic house: one study with open air audio played through speakers and two studies with eavesdropped audio. An analysis of visitor interaction in these studies sugges...

The development of information technology these days allows tourists to get about tourist destinations very easily. One the ways is from a guidebook. purpose this study evaluate Kampung Heritage Kajoetangan's e-book application using System Usability Scale method. data was collected questionnaire. respondents are 40 people. results show that considered Kajoetangan travel guide already good and ...

BACKGROUND The primary aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of a comprehensive self-help guidebook on the disease related quality of life for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The secondary aim was to evaluate whether the guidebook is less effective in IBS patients with depression, somatization disorder or panic disorder as a psychiatric comorbidity. METHODS Prospective obs...

We provide two case studies in the application of ideas drawn from conversation analysis to the design of technologies that enhance the experience of human conversation. We first present a case study of the design of an electronic guidebook, focusing on how conversation analytic principles played a role in the design process. We then discuss how the guidebook project has inspired our continuing...

Detailed stratigraphic and structural features of the Giddings Brook slice of the Taconic Allochthon in the Granville area. This Field Trip Guide includes Road Log (pp. 222-226), and Outcrop/Stop Descriptions (pp. 227-242). pages 186-242 in: Friedman, G.M. (ed.) Guidebook, 51st N.Y. State Geol. Assoc. Ann. Mtg. and New England Intercollegiate Geol .Conf., 71st Mtg., Rensselaer Poly. Inst., Troy...