Why is the solution the end point to a problem? While many in HCI and design have
examined the impulse to solve problems–the solutionist or techno-solutionist mindset–we …

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) provide a distinctive structure of
opportunities with the potential to promote political engagement. However, concerns remain …

Rural libraries whose librarians have expertise in digital literacy and a deep understanding
of unique communities contribute to improving quality of life for residents. However, many …

As mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and Zika continue to develop, traditional
approaches have not curbed the epidemics, and evidence suggests that community-based …

In recent years, designers have pointed to the role of institutioning, the way in which design
processes and institutions are mutually shaped, constrained and enabled. This paper seeks …

New research areas in HCI examine complex and sensitive research areas, such as crisis,
life transitions, and mental health. Further, research in complex topics such as harassment …

Abstract Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have emerged as symbols of
modernity in the developing world, and currently policy makers and popular press perceived …

Community technology center (CTC) is a term usually associated with facilities that provide
free or affordable computer and internet access, and sometimes training, to people in …

This article explains a conceptual tool that was used in the Gender Research in Africa and
the Middle East into ICT for Empowerment (GRACE) Network, to map journeys of personal …

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has introduced concerns about the
perpetuation and exacerbation of existing racial inequities. Although AI promises innovative …