The dark side of the interface: examining the influence of different background modes on cognitive performance.
With the pivotal role that dark mode plays in user interface design, its widespread adoption across various applications and operating systems is evident. This study aims to investigate the potential effects of different background modes (light and dark) using cognitive ability tests and collect dem...
| Publicado en: | Ergonomics Vol. 69; no. 5; pp. 828 - 842 |
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| Formato: | questionnaire/scale research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
May2026
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