It is with great excitement that I announce the release of my latest book, Sign Language Processing: From Gesture to Meaning. This work is the culmination of years of dedication, research, and a deep commitment to understanding the intricacies of sign languages, an area that bridges language, culture, and technology.…
Abstract: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has revolutionized the lives of persons with disabilities globally through opportunities for improved social inclusion. Technology enables persons with disabilities to access information, media, education, employment, and ICT-related assistive technologies. Decision makers must clearly understand the current state of available ICT products and services,…
ABSTRACT Sign languages are the most common mode of communication with and between hearing-impaired individuals. In the Arab world, Arabic sign language is used with different dialects supporting a distinct set of rules for the gestures used. With research on natural language processing advancing, models have been developed to translate…
Authors: Achraf Othman Research and Innovation Letters • Volume 1 • November 2022 • Published: November 24, 2022 What is Nafath newsletter? Nafath aims to be a key information resource for disseminating the facts about latest trends and innovation in the field of ICT Accessibility. It is published in English…
Authors: Achraf Othman Research and Innovation Letters • Volume 1 • Issue 1 • March 2022 • Published: March 7, 2022 AutismThe primary issue with understanding autism, especially for individuals who are not aware of it, is that it does not have a set of codes or checkboxes. That is…
How is technology helping through this global pandemic? A conference called ‘Tech Cares’ put together a panel of leading technology and health officials, asking what they are doing to spur innovation in the digital domain. The first topic was AIDS, and it was noted that while research and development is…
The notion that people with physical disabilities can’t perform well in the workplace has long been debunked. An article on Marhaba discussing people with disabilities notes that private companies in Qatar are encouraged to prepare their teams, review their recruitment process, and offer inclusive products and services in a bid to increase…
What exactly is machine learning? AI or artificial intelligence is a very interesting and vast field of science and engineering which focuses on the creation of artificially intelligent machines, humans working alongside them, and thinking similar to humans. For instance, deep learning, language understanding, designing, and even thinking. It can…
Authors: Achraf Othman Research and Innovation Letters • Volume 1 • Issue 3 • October 2021 • Published: October 2, 2021 • PDF Abstract- Braille is a method of reading and writing that relies on touching prominent dots that people with visual disabilities recognize once they pass their fingers over…
Authors: Achraf Othman Research and Innovation Letters • Volume 1 • Issue 2 • September 2021 • Published: September 28, 2021 • PDF Abstract- When it comes to inventions and technological assistance for the hearing impaired, science has come a long way, there is absolutely no doubt about that. However,…
