Starting May 1, 2025, ProQuest Ebook Central shifted the default online reading format from PDF to EPUB (Electronic Publication) to improve accessibility and compatibility with assistive technologies. This "EPUB Preferred" initiative aims to make ebooks easier to read on a broader range of devices and provide users with a more accessible reading experience that adapts to screen readers, without needing to turn on Text-Only mode.
A toggle feature is available in the Ebook Central Online Reader, allowing users to switch between EPUB and PDF formats when both are available. This ensures flexibility and user preference in reading format selection. If there is no 'switch to PDF/EPUB' button displayed within the book details icon, it means there is no alternate file format to display.
In EPUB format, page numbers may not exist or be consistent across devices due to the responsive nature of the format. For referencing and citing page numbers, we recommend switching to the PDF format to access correct page numbers.
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