Essays about: "e-reading"

Found 5 essays containing the word e-reading.

  1. 1. Matters of materiality : researchers' use of print and digital formats for academic reading

    University essay from

    Author : Siri Anne Pihlstrøm; [2020]
    Keywords : Academic reading; researchers; digital reading; reading practices; materiality; affordance; screen; print;

    Abstract : Searching, accessing, reading, and storing academic literature is increasingly done with the help of digital devices. This master’s thesis presents the results of a qualitative study on researchers’ academic reading practices, including the surrounding practices of searching for and storing the literature. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Leaf project : a first application

    University essay from KTH/Kommunikationssystem, CoS

    Author : Federico Enni; [2011]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Today large publishers are developing platforms via which their content, such as magazines, books, and newspapers, are distributed based upon the well established pattern of 'pay-per-content', via a multitude of mobile applications. Despite of the recent flourishing market of subscription possibilities, users currently have to buy single items of content at an average expenditure that is approximately equal to the cost of the printed media, because publishers are still investing in printing hardcover versions of their publications. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Leaf Project : An E-Reading Platform Business Plan

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

    Author : Diego Fernando Botero Aristizábal; [2011]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The publishing industry is rapidly changing, especially due to the commoditization of portable devices that enable ubiquitous access to information. E-publishing content is a business that is still in an early stage, which means that there are a lot of opportunities for start-ups to come up with innovative business models to challenge the traditional way of publishing content. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Leaf Project : E-Reading Platform Commercialization Plan

    University essay from KTH/Kommunikationssystem, CoS

    Author : George Khalil; [2011]
    Keywords : commercialization plan; e-book; publishing;

    Abstract : The publishing industry currently faces a re-birth due to the rise of Information Technology (IT),which has created new production and distribution channels. Paper is no longer the only form for publishing; tablets, e-reader, smart phones, and Personal Computer (PC) screens are gaining anincreasing market share. READ MORE

  6. 5. Reading partner. Enjoy the reading and explore more

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK - Högskolan för design och konsthantverk

    Author : Jing Jing Yao; [2010-03-18T15:03:11Z]
    Keywords : reading; e-reading; pen scanner;

    Abstract : Reading is the access to information and knowledge. But the value of reading is far beyond the knowledge obtained. Reading delights people and contributes to the self-development. Although we have different opinions about reading books, the wishes of having a happy and inspiring reading is the ideal. READ MORE