A USABILITY EVALUATION OF MOBILE APPLICATION: A REVIEW ON USABILITY MODEL FOR THE DEAF
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https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v78.8262Keywords:
Mobile application, application for deaf, usability modelAbstract
Usability is an important attribute that need more concentration in determining the production of a successful mobile application. Currently mobile applications for the deaf has increased tremendously with the increase of the usage of mobile phones. However, usability evaluation model that best suits the evaluation for mobile application for the deaf is rather very general. Usability of the mobile application for the deaf is very limited that makes the evaluation more challenging and difficult. This study reviews the current usability models provide guidelines and usability dimensions used by researchers and discuss the trend for future evaluation of mobile applications for deaf. Result shows that usability for mobile application for the deaf are limited. This study helps mobile developers and evaluators in evaluating mobile application for the deaf.
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