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This study presents a novel method for evaluating the scientific research papers
in the field of assistive technologies pertaining to different impairment
conditions. The objectives are to understand the technologies used for addressing
the needs of PWD by identifying relevant criteria for the assessment, explore the
implications of these technologies in their lives and identify the gaps among
certain technologies in assisting PWD. In this article, we reviewed around 40
research scientific papers in relation to the technologies used to assist PWD in
their daily activities. A novel quantitative assessment methodology based on
Multi-weighted Scoring Model (MWSM) has been developed. It is based on the
judgement of clinical experts according to thirteen well-defined criteria. The
proposed method is useful because it assesses the scientific studies related to
PWD qualitatively according to efficient research coverage, as well as
quantitatively in order to have good comparative judgment. Moreover, this method
recognizes the research gap or areas which need further investigation and
identifies the research papers that have good coverage of the respective
criteria. Implications for Rehabilitation Human computer interface (HCI)
solutions are critical for addressing the main issues facing people with
disabilities (PWD) in their life. Assessment of scientific research papers
according to well-defined criteria that address PWD needs would assist in
verifying their suitability for PWDs. Novel quantitative assessment methodology
is used for assessing these research papers using judgment of experienced
researchers according to 13 well-defined criteria that have been weighted
according to relevancy to different impairment groups. Identifying research
papers that have good coverage of defined criteria and knowing the research area
that needs further investigation by researchers and developers, would ultimately
address the rehabilitation needs for PWD.

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