Publications by Klaus Benedikt Schönenberger

Barriers and Facilitators to the Preadoption of a Computer-Aided Diagnosis Tool for Cervical Cancer: Qualitative Study on Health Care Providers' Perspectives in Western Cameroon

Jean-Philippe Thiran, Klaus Benedikt Schönenberger

Background: Computer-aided detection and diagnosis (CAD) systems can enhance the objectivity of visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), which is widely used in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) for cervical cancer detection. VIA's reliance on subj ...

JMIR PUBLICATIONS, INC2025

Embedded solution to detect and classify head level objects using stereo vision for visually impaired people with audio feedback

Klaus Benedikt Schönenberger, Mario Andres Chavarria Varon

This work presents an embedded solution for detecting and classifying head-level objects using stereo vision to assist blind individuals. A custom dataset was created, featuring five classes of head-level objects, selected based on a survey of visually imp ...

Springer Science and Business Media LLC2025

Correction: Embedded solution to detect and classify head level objects using stereo vision for visually impaired people with audio feedback

Klaus Benedikt Schönenberger, Mario Andres Chavarria Varon, Silvan Suter

Springer Science and Business Media LLC2025

Challenges and Opportunities of the Human-Centered Design Approach: Case Study Development of an Assistive Device for the Navigation of Persons With Visual Impairment

Klaus Benedikt Schönenberger, Mario Andres Chavarria Varon, Silvan Suter

Background Visual impairment (VI) significantly impacts quality of life, particularly in autonomous pedestrian navigation. Limitations in independent navigation lead to frustration, diminished confidence, and risks to bodily integrity for individuals with ...

JMIR Publications Inc.2025

Healthcare Provider and Parent Perceptions of Newborn Care and Referral Pathways in Three Hospitals in Western Kenya; a Formative Study

Klaus Benedikt Schönenberger, Silvan Suter

Background The common causes of the 1.1 million newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa are birth asphyxia and trauma, severe infections, and complications of prematurity. Hypothermia is also a major threat to newborn survival. Three-quarters of newborn death ...

FRONTIERS MEDIA SA2025

Science and technology: a framework for peace

Klaus Benedikt Schönenberger, Mariazel de la Candelas Maqueda López, Solomzi Makohliso

With global conflicts on the rise, it is crucial for transdisciplinary researchers to become more actively involved in leveraging technology to promote peace. After years of experience and discussions with multiple stakeholders, we have identified specific ...

Springer Science and Business Media LLC2024

Circular and net-zero opportunities in the management of electronic waste in low- and middle-income countries: the example of Ghana

Klaus Benedikt Schönenberger, Solomzi Makohliso

Low- and middle-income countries suffer from excessive accumulation of electronic waste (e-waste), partly owing to a lack of recycling infrastructure and relevant policy frameworks, which can lead to significant toxic exposure of the surrounding population ...

Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd2024

Assessing the implementation of user-centred design standards on assistive technology for persons with visual impairments: a systematic review

Klaus Benedikt Schönenberger, Mario Andres Chavarria Varon

Despite scientific and technological advances in the field of assistive technology (AT) for people with visual impairment (VI), technological designs are frequently based on a poor understanding of the physical and social context of use, resulting in devic ...

Frontiers Media Sa2023

Assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene services in district health care facilities in rural area of Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Klaus Benedikt Schönenberger, Solomzi Makohliso

Access to sufficient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services is a crucial requirement for patients during therapy and general well-being in the hospital. However, in low- and middle-income countries, these services are often inadequate, resulting in ...

SPRINGER2022

Leaving no aspect of sustainability behind: A framework for designing sustainable energy interventions applied to refugee camps

Klaus Benedikt Schönenberger, Solomzi Makohliso

The issues of forced displacement and energy for sustainable development are convergent: an estimated 90% of displaced people globally have no access to electricity, while 85% of refugees are hosted in developing countries. However, few tools to plan and d ...

2022