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Fully Decentralized Horizontal Autoscaling for Burst of Load in Fog Computing

With the increasing number of Web of Things devices, the network and processing delays in the cloud have also increased. As a solution, fog computing has emerged, placing computational resources closer to the user to lower the communication overhead and congestion in the cloud. In fog computing systems, microservices are deployed as containers, which require an orchestration tool like Kubernetes to support service discovery, placement, and recovery. A key challenge in the orchestration of microservices is automatically scaling the microservices in case of an unpredictable burst of load. In cloud computing, a centralized autoscaler can monitor the deployed microservice instances and make scaling actions based on the monitored metric values. However, monitoring an increasing number of microservices in fog computing can cause excessive network overhead and thereby delay the time to scaling action. We propose DESA, a fully DEcentralized Self-adaptive Autoscaler through which microservice instances make their own scaling decisions, cloning or terminating themselves through self-monitoring. We evaluate DESA in a simulated fog computing environment with different numbers of fog nodes. Furthermore, we conduct a case study with the 1998 World Cup website access log, examining DESA’s performance in a realistic scenario. The results show that DESA successfully reduces the scaling reaction time in large-scale fog computing systems compared to the centralized approach. Moreover, DESA resulted in a similar maximum number of instances and lower average CPU utilization during bursts of load.

INTRODUCING EFRAILTY: SIMPLIFYING SELECTION OF FRAILTY ASSESSMENT TOOLS

Abstract Health care providers recognize the importance of frailty assessment for older adults, but they may be unfamiliar with which frailty assessment tool to use. We sought to create an accessible website to assist clinicians in choosing an effective, evidence-based frailty screening tool. We selected commonly used frailty tools based on the literature and worked with a web designer to develop the eFrailty website prototype. A short description of each tool’s key features and estimated time for assessment is included for each frailty tool. An algorithm based on differences in patient characteristics, clinical scenarios, available information, and time for assessment was created to guide users. Modeled after the highly popular ePrognosis website, eFrailty is designed to guide clinicians to select the ideal frailty tool for their clinical context. The site prompts clinicians to choose between patients considering stressful treatment (e.g., major surgery), or patients with or without serious illness. Depending on available information, clinicians choose between ‘Self reports/records only,’ or ‘Performance tests available’ including cognitive screens or physical performance testing. Alternatively, Clinicians may use the eFrailty comparison table which builds on the work of several systematic reviews of frailty identification tools to easily select the best instrument for their patient. A recent addition to the site is a crosswalk to compare scores between different frailty assessment tools. Future directions for eFrailty include beta testing to gather clinician input from point of care use.

Website accessibility evaluation of the federal government of Nepal

Website accessibility evaluation of the federal government of Nepal

Users’ Experiences with Web-Based Mental Health App During COVID-19

AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and mental health issues. To address these needs, Together for Wellness/Juntos por Nuestro Bienestar (T4W/Juntos), a website providing mental health resources, was created. This study aims to understand the experiences of users of the T4W/Juntos website, to learn about the benefits of the website for its users during the pandemic, and to identify areas for improvement. A thematic analysis was conducted with answers given by 199 participants who responded to at least one of six open-ended questions that were included with other close-ended questions (reported elsewhere) in an electronically administered survey. The open-ended survey questions were developed with input from diverse stakeholders, including under-resourced populations. The sample was recruited through partnerships with 11 state-wide agencies. Five main themes were identified from analysis of the data. The major themes were (1) Disruptions and Challenges Experienced During the COVID-19 Pandemic, (2) Benefiting from an Accessible Website, and (3) Wanting Access to Additional Resources. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Human Subjects approved the study, and participants provided informed consent. The website provided access to resource links that brought needed information, a sense of empowerment, and support for individuals dealing with mental health issues related to the pandemic. Participants highly recommended the website to others. However, they also suggested improvements such as more specific resources and additional languages.

TRansit ACessibility Tool (TRACT): Developing a novel scoring system for public transportation system accessibility

IntroductionAlthough federal laws require equal access to public transportation for people with disabilities, access barriers persist. Lack of sharing accessibility information on public transportation websites restricts people with disabilities from making transportation plans and effectively using public transportation systems. This project aims to document information provided about public transportation systems accessibility and share this information using an open data platform. MethodsWe reviewed the top twenty-six public transportation systems in the United States based on federal funding in fiscal year 2020. Information about accessibility was abstracted from each public transportation system website by two independent reviewers from February–March 2022. Informed by universal design principles, public transportation systems were scored across six dimensions: facility accessibility (0–22 points), vehicle accessibility (0–11 points), inclusive policies (0–12 points), rider accommodations (0–9 points), paratransit services (0–6 points), and website accessibility (0–2 points). Total scores were calculated as the sum of each dimension (0–62 points). Data and findings were publicly disseminated (https://disabilityhealth.jhu.edu/transitdashboard/). ResultsThe average overall accessibility information score was 31.9 (SD = 6.2) out of 62 possible points. Mean scores were 8.4 (SD = 2.9) for facility accessibility, 4.5 (SD = 2.1) for vehicle accessibility, 7.8 (SD = 1.6) for inclusive policies, 4.9 (SD = 1.6) for rider accommodations, 4.5 (SD = 2.0) for paratransit services, and 1.8 (SD = 0.4) for website accessibility. Eleven public transportation systems (42%) received the maximum score for paratransit services and 20 (77%) received the maximum score for website accessibility. No public transportation system received the maximum score for any of the other dimensions. ConclusionsUsing a novel scoring system, we found significant variation in the accessibility information presented on public transportation system websites. Websites are a primary mode where users obtain objective information about public transportation systems and are therefore important platforms for communication. Absence of accessibility information creates barriers for the disability community and restricts equal access to public transportation.

Evaluation of University Websites in Nigeria using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Providing accessible open educational resources (OER) is essential for users with impairments to access university resources. To achieve this, web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) have been developed. In this study, we used the AChecker web accessibility evaluation tool to assess the content of 42 federal university websites in Nigeria and recorded their conformance level to the WCAG. The findings show that at Level A (Minimal Compliance), there were 855 known problems, 55 likely problems, and 7536 potential problems. At Level AA (Acceptable Compliance), 2516 known problems, 58 likely problems, and 15537 potential problems were identified. At Level AAA (Optimal Compliance), 2679 known problems were found, while there were no likely problems, and 16772 potential problems. The results indicated that most websites did not conform to the accessibility guidelines, highlighting the need for educational institutions to comply with WCAG2.1 content standard. The study recommends introducing accessibility training courses in web design and development to ensure effective OER creation for people with diverse abilities. Furthermore, enforcing the implementation of these guidelines by flagging down non-compliant educational websites was suggested. There is a problem of lack of accessibility in federal university websites in Nigeria, leading to unequal access to web content for users with varying abilities. The study aimed to identify aspects of the websites where accessibility needs to be improved and promote diversity and inclusiveness for users with different abilities to have equal access to web content.

A community-based volunteer service to reduce COVID-19 vaccination inequities in New York City.

We describe our experiences and challenges as community volunteers in assisting individuals in scheduling initial COVID-19 vaccine appointments and highlight disparities and barriers in vaccine access in New York City (NYC). Priority for assistance was given to individuals who were eligible for vaccination in NYC and New York State with the following barriers: technological, language, medical, physical and undocumented immigrants. Volunteers in NYC performed outreach and created program to assist in scheduling appointments. In sum, 2101 requests were received to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments from 28 February to 30 April 2021. Vaccinations were successfully scheduled for 1935 (92%) individuals. Challenges in this project included limited community outreach, language barriers, transportation difficulties and safety concerns travelling to vaccination sites. Spanish (40.5%) and Chinese (35.6%) were the primary languages spoken by appointment requesters. Most requests came from residents of Queens (40%) and Brooklyn (27.2%). The older population, public-facing workers, non-English speakers, undocumented immigrants and the medically complicated population experienced challenges in vaccine appointment access. In-person services and early website access in languages in addition to English may have reduced barriers in appointment navigation. While volunteers faced numerous obstacles when assisting individuals in scheduling vaccine appointments, most found the work fulfilling and rewarding.

Discrepancies Between the Electronic Medical Record and Website Access to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

The US opioid crisis has affected many patients across the age spectrum. Yet little has been reported on the effects of this crisis on cancer patients. Prescription drug monitoring programs have emerged as potential tools to mitigate risks of opioid prescribing, but they are not without limitations. We present a case of missing opioid prescriptions on EMR integrated PDMP versus the web based PDMP. A full review of PDMP integration is needed to identify gaps as these pose a significant patient safety issue.

U.S. state health agencies and organizational learning: An exploratory analysis of website accessibility during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the inaccessibility of government information and communication technologies (ICTs) for members of the disability community. Organizational learning around ICT accessibility can be impacted by factors influencing strategies and assumptions or values and norms. Using data collected over two time periods in 2021, we study how the accessibility of US state health agencies COVID-19 information and vaccine websites improve over time. We examine how time, state policies, and partisanship influence organizational learning around website accessibility. Our analysis determines that the longer a COVID-19 related website exists on the Internet, the less accessible the website. We also find that more extensive internal state accessibility policies are more correlated with websites that meet fundamental accessibility requirements. Additionally, we find that partisanship plays an unexpected role in meeting fundamental accessibility demands, although both state policies and politics do not influence if an ICT meets the best practices standards of accessibility. Our paper initiates a discussion around the factors that influence organizational learning about government website accessibility and points to future research questions where the primary ICT function is not influenced by a rapidly evolving pandemic.

EVALUASI PADA WEBSITE SRAGENKAB.GO.ID MENGGUNAKAN METODE WEB USABILITY EVALUATION (WEBUSE) DAN WEB CONTENT ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES (WCAG) 2.1

The sragenkab.go.id website serves as a vital platform supporting the operations of the Sragen district government, disseminating accurate and prompt information to the public. However, various issues hamper its functionality, such as interface display problems, unclear layout, non-functional links, excessively simple design, and slow response times. To address these concerns, this study aims to evaluate the sragenkab.go.id website's usability and accessibility aspects using the Website Usability Evaluation (WEBUSE) method and the Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) 2.1 method, respectively. Using the WEBUSE method, a survey questionnaire was distributed to 100 respondents from Sragen to assess the usability level of the website. The obtained score of 0.65 indicated that the website's usability is categorized as "good" and has been accepted by the users. On the other hand, the accessibility evaluation using the WCAG 2.1 method, with the assistance of the WAVE tool and accessibilitychecker, revealed a score below 75%, indicating a significant risk of non-compliance with international accessibility standards. In conclusion, the sragenkab.go.id website exhibits commendable usability; however, it falls short in terms of accessibility. The findings emphasize the importance of optimizing the website's accessibility to adhere to international regulatory standards, ensuring equitable access to information and services for all users. Future improvement efforts should focus on rectifying accessibility issues to enhance the overall user experience and inclusivity of the website.

String Matching Pada Pencarian Di Web Jurnal Menggunakan Algoritma Knuth Morris Pratt (KMP)

This research aims to: (1) enhance the responsiveness of a journal website for easier access from mobile devices and improve the quality of its appearance and user experience during web browsing, (2 enabling easy access to information and visibility, and (3) improve the data processing of the journal by effectively utilizing the Knuth Morris Pratt (KMP) algorithm. The subjects of this research are the user interface and user experience of the web journal application for students, learners, and the general public, while the object of this research is the web journal application itself. The data sources used consist of secondary data obtained from books, documents, and archives containing relevant information. This research employs data collection techniques by gathering information from pre-existing data sources such as books, journals, reports, the internet, and other documents. The estimated time required to conduct this research is two months (November-December 2022). This research develops a responsive web journal using the Laravel Framework and the Knuth Morris Pratt (KMP) algorithm for journal data search. The implementation of the KMP algorithm resulted in a search time of approximately 0.505 seconds with 15 keywords.

Evolution of web tracking protection in Chrome

In our society, protecting users’ privacy is of utmost importance, especially when users access websites. Increased awareness of privacy concerns has led web browsers to implement new mechanisms to improve privacy while browsing the Internet. In each new version of web browsers, it is claimed that they provide better improvements to protect our privacy. However, there is no analysis of these improvements. To cope with this issue, in this paper, we present an analysis of the privacy of different versions of the Chrome web browser. This analysis is based on the PrivacyScanner tool, which we have improved with the detection of additional tracking techniques. Our findings reveal that tracking protection has seen modest enhancements (namely, between Chrome version 83 and 90, we observed a 7.55% reduction in trackers and 4.76% decrease in Google Analytics elements). Therefore, despite these improvements, there is still ample room for further enhancement.

Assessing the Quality of Recruitment Information on Skull Base Surgical Fellowship Program Websites.

Introduction The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), American Rhinologic Society (ARS), and American Neurotology Society (ANS) fellowship directories are important information repositories for skull base surgical fellowship programs. However, there is limited research on the amount and depth of information available through these resources. The objective of the present study is to assess Web site accessibility and information availability for individual fellowship programs listed within the AANS, NASBS, ARS, and ANS fellowship directories. Methods Lists of all accredited skull base surgical programs were obtained from the AANS and NASBS fellowship directories. Duplications in listed programs were removed, and systematic queries via an online search engine were conducted to identify fellowship Web sites. From each available Web site, information pertaining to 24 different variables was collected and organized into two categories-recruitment and education. Differences in the availability of information on recruitment and education were then compared across Web sites and contextualized relative to other surgical specialties. Results After excluding duplicates, 113 fellowship programs were identified, of which 99 (87.6%) had accessible Web sites. Of the 48 listed by the NASBS, direct Web site links were available for 33 (68.8%), email contacts were accessible for 32 (66.7%), and phone numbers were listed for 6 (12.5%). Of the 39 programs listed by the AANS, none included Web site links, 38 (97.4%) provided an email contact, and 39 (100%) listed a departmental contact telephone number. All 28 (100%) programs listed by the ANS provided a phone and email contact in addition to a Web site link to each institutional Web site. Of the 33 programs listed by the ARS, 29 (88%) had a departmental contact telephone number, 31 (94%) had an email contact available, and 4 (12%) had a program Web site link directly available from the database Web site. Of the 99 total programs, fellowship Web sites displayed an average of 5.46 (42.0%) of the 13 recruitment features and 4.80 (42.6%) of the 11 education features. Programs in the geographic Northeast were significantly less likely to present information pertaining to recruitment ( p = 0.023). Furthermore, programs in geographic Northeast and West were significantly less likely to present information focused on surgical training and/or education ( p = 0.006). Conclusion Although many skull base fellowship programs have maintained comprehensive program Web sites, certain critical aspects remain deficient, and some programs provide little to no information. Providing more detailed information about programs can prove mutually beneficial for fellowship program directors and candidates.

Effect of 2-Arm Intervention on Emotional Outcomes in Informal Caregivers of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Pilot Study Trial.

Caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) report poor emotional outcomes yet few interventions have been tested. The goal of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a remotely delivered intervention with 2 arms (ie, website and telecoaching vs website only) aimed at reducing depression, anxiety, stress, and distress in informal caregivers of individuals with MS. From March 2021 through August 2021, 151 care-givers were enrolled in the study. The intervention occurred over a 4-month period. The website plus telecoaching arm received (a) a monthly coaching session focused on information, skill building, and support that was delivered by a licensed social worker via videoconference or telephone, and (b) had access to a study-designed website for caregivers of individuals with MS. The website-only arm did not receive coaching sessions and had the same website access. Data were obtained at baseline, immediately after the intervention period, and 6 weeks after the intervention. A linear mixed-effects model using an autoregressive covariance structure was used. It showed that the group by time interaction was statistically significant for the overall composite emotion score (depression, anxiety, stress) (P = .037) and the stress subscale score (P = .047), and it indicated that the website plus telecoaching arm demonstrated greater effectiveness at reducing the overall composite emotion and stress subscale scores. Use of a remotely delivered psychoeducational intervention that included individual coaching sessions as well as website access demonstrated preliminary efficacy in improving emotional outcomes in caregivers of individuals with MS. Further testing of the intervention with a larger sample is recommended.

Identifying the factors influencing digital marketing and brand-consumer relationship

With its roots in traditional advertising, digital marketing has become a specialized field over the decade preceding. Brand marketers now have a greater number of direct and indirect channels to interact with their target customers as a result of the rise in the number of personal gadgets and their use. The digital world is expanding, particularly in social media and digital marketing. As a result, many businesses decide to investigate social media and create digital marketing plans, the effectiveness of which is monitored to increase advancement. This study’s goal is to investigate the variables that affect brand-consumer relationships and digital marketing. Researchers create and estimate a conceptual model of the influences of antecedent factors (such as perceived convenience, service quality, E-WoM, brand awareness, accessibility of websites, and sharing content) on digital marketing and brand-consumer relationships by attracting hypotheses of technological advances acceptance, uses, and gratifications. Utilizing data gathered from both an established and a growing market, the researcher empirically tests the model with a consumer-centric focus (India). Results from various markets show similarities and differences between markets in terms of factors that influence customer acceptance. Researchers glean implications for hypothesis and practice from the findings. The findings indicate that perceived convenience, service quality, website accessibility, and shared content impact digital marketing. Also, it was found that digital marketing impact brand and consumer relation.

Usability of Patient Education–Oriented Cataract Surgery Websites

PurposeTo assess the web accessibility and readability of patient-oriented educational websites for cataract surgery. DesignCross-sectional electronic survey. SubjectsWebsites with information dedicated to educating patients about cataract surgery. MethodsAn incognito search for “cataract surgery” was performed using a popular search engine. The top 100 patient-oriented cataract surgery websites that came up were included and categorized as institutional, private practice, or medical organization according to authorship. Each site was assessed for readability using four standardized reading grade-level formulas. Accessibility was assessed through multilingual availability, accessibility menu availability, complementary educational video availability, and conformance and adherence to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. A standard t-test and chi-squared analysis were performed to assess the significance of differences with regard to readability and accessibility among the three authorship categories. Main Outcome MeasuresThe main outcome measures were the website’s average reading grade level, number of accessibility violations, multilingual availability, accessibility menu availability, complementary educational video availability, accessibility conformance level, and violation of the perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust (POUR) principles according to the WCAG 2.0. Results32, 55, and 13 sites were affiliated with institutions, private practice, and other medical organizations, respectively. The overall mean reading grade was 11.8 ± 1.6, with higher reading levels observed in private practice websites compared to institutions and medical organizations combined (12.1 vs. 11.4; P=0.03). Fewer private practice websites had multiple language options compared to institutional and medical organization websites combined (5.5% vs. 20.0%; P=0.03). More private practice websites had accessibility menus than institutions and medical organizations combined (27.3% vs. 8.9%; P=0.038). The overall mean number of WCAG 2.0 POUR principle violations was 17.1 ± 23.1 with no significant difference among groups. Eighty-five percent of websites violated the perceivable principle. ConclusionsAvailable patient-oriented online information for cataract surgery may not be comprehensible to the general public. Readability and accessibility aspects should be considered when designing these resources.

Analysing the progress in service delivery towards achieving universal health coverage in Nigeria: a scoping review

BackgroundAttainment of universal health coverage (UHC) requires optimal utilization of health services. Poor coverage and inequitable access to healthcare could hinder improvement in service delivery towards UHC. The study analyzed the progress in service delivery coverage and equity in access to care within the Nigerian health systems based on the tracer indicators of the WHO framework for monitoring UHC.MethodsWe searched the literature in databases: PubMed, Scopus, Directory of Open Access Journals, Google Scholar, Science Direct and websites of relevant health Ministries, Agencies, and Organizations between March to December 2022. Search terms were identified in four broader themes: Service delivery coverage, equity, UHC and Nigeria. Data were collected through a review of 37 published articles (19 peer-reviewed articles and 8 grey documents). We synthesized the findings in thematic areas using the WHO framework for monitoring UHC.ResultsThe findings show a slow improvement in service delivery coverage across the UHC tracer indicators; reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases and service capacity and access. With regards to equity in access to care across the tracer indicators, there has been a great disparity in the utilization of healthcare services among rural dwellers, lower educational level individuals and those with poor socio-economic status over 20 years. However, there was remarkable progress in the ownership and use of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets among rural and lowest-wealth quantile households than their urban counterpart.ConclusionThere is poor coverage and persistent inequitable access to care among the tracer indicators for monitoring progress in service delivery. Attaining UHC requires concerted efforts and investment of more resources in service delivery to address inequitable access to care and sustainable service coverage for improved health outcomes.

Association Between Prosuicide Website Searches Through Google and Suicide Death in the United States From 2010 to 2021: Lagged Time-Series Analysis.

The rate of suicide death has been increasing, making understanding risk factors of growing importance. While exposure to explicit suicide-related media, such as description of means in news reports or sensationalized fictional portrayal, is known to increase population suicide rates, it is not known whether prosuicide website forums, which often promote or facilitate information about fatal suicide means, are related to change in suicide deaths overall or by specific means. This study aimed to estimate the association of the frequency of Google searches of known prosuicide web forums and content with death by suicide over time in the United States, by age, sex, and means of death. National monthly Google search data for names of common prosuicide websites between January 2010 and December 2021 were extracted from Google Health Trends API (application programming interface). Suicide deaths were identified using the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) National Vital Statistics System (NVSS), and 3 primary means of death were identified (poisoning, suffocation, and firearm). Distributed lag nonlinear models (DLNMs) were then used to estimate the lagged association between the number of Google searches on suicide mortality, stratified by age, sex, and means, and adjusted for month. Sensitivity analyses, including using autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) modeling approaches, were also conducted. Months in the United States in which search rates for prosuicide websites increased had more documented deaths by intentional poisoning and suffocation among both adolescents and adults. For example, the risk of poisoning suicide among youth and young adults (age 10-24 years) was 1.79 (95% CI 1.06-3.03) times higher in months with 22 searches per 10 million as compared to 0 searches. The risk of poisoning suicide among adults aged 25-64 was 1.10 (95% CI 1.03-1.16) times higher 1 month after searches reached 9 per 10 million compared with 0 searches. We also observed that increased search rates were associated with fewer youth suicide deaths by firearms with a 3-month time lag for adolescents. These models were robust to sensitivity tests. Although more analysis is needed, the findings are suggestive of an association between increased prosuicide website access and increased suicide deaths, specifically deaths by poisoning and suffocation. These findings emphasize the need to further investigate sites containing potentially dangerous information and their associations with deaths by suicide, as they may affect vulnerable individuals.

Compilation of a Solar Mirror Materials Database and an Analysis of Natural and Accelerated Mirror Exposure and Degradation

Abstract The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has been conducting exposure experiments on solar reflectors for over four decades. Thousands of mirror samples from over 100 suppliers have been exposed to and monitored in a range of relevant environments. These test conditions include outdoor test settings and several controlled laboratory environments. These samples have been rigorously individually characterized using a series of reflectance measurements, visual inspections and, in some cases, in-depth composition analysis to identify degradation modes, reflectance losses, and other mirror properties integral to understanding the solar reflector’s life cycle. This article compiles the decades of measurement data into a concise statistical analysis. It includes exposure and degradation data for numerous reflector types, including secondary-surface reflector permutations of polymer and glass superstrates with silver and aluminum reflectors as well as front-surface reflectors. The results herein are intended to analyze environmental stressors and degradation trends among various historical and state-of-the-art solar reflectors. This article may be used to support solar reflector design, effective testing methodology, and inform manufacturing decisions moving forward. Presented are the results of the compiled database and an initial analysis for degradation rate modeling using full-spectrum and wavelength-dependent approaches. The database is a growing resource hosted on a live, publicly accessible website. In conjunction with the analysis presented here, the database provides a valuable resource to the solar reflector manufacturing and testing industry.

Development and implementation of the MobILcaps application for the teaching and development of information literacy in Higher Education

This paper aims at develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the MobIlCaps mobile application. On the basis of cognitive, constructivist and connectivist theories, it has been developed on an instructional design model, based on the user experience. In the context of mobile teaching in higher education, an innovative application is proposed for the self-learning of information literacy by students of Social Sciences. With the collaboration of both teachers and students, the application was developed, following the ADDIE model, through the phases of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The last phase provided the improvement proposals for the optimization of the final version of the tool, a progressive open access website. The application is organized into six capsules that follow the framework of ACRL (2015): learn, search, evaluate, create, research and disseminate. It includes multimedia resources in the form of microcontents that highlight readability, organization and visualization as characteristics. The app focuses on the user and is a relevant instrument to facilitate teaching The different analyses, followed by proposals for improvement and revisions, led to the achievement of a very useful application for students, teachers and library