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  • 1.
    Abelli, Björn
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Directing and Enacting the Information System2007In: Advances in Information Systems Development - New Methods and Practice for the Networked Society. / [ed] W Wojtkowski, W. G. Wojtkowski, J. Zupancic, G. Magyar, G. Knapp, Springer US , 2007, p. 13-23Chapter in book (Other academic)
  • 2.
    Abelli, Björn
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    On Stage! Playwriting, Directing and Enacting the Informing Processes2007Doctoral thesis, monograph (Other academic)
  • 3. Abormegah, Jude Edem
    et al.
    Bahadin Tarik, Dashti
    Transitioning Business Intelligence from reactive to proactive decision-making systems: A qualitive usability study based on Technology Acceptance Model2020Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Nowadays companies are in a dynamic environment leading to competition in finding new revenue streams to strengthen their positions in their markets by using new technologies to provide capabilitiesto organize resources whilst taking into account changes that can occur in their environment. Therefore, decision making is inevitable to combat uncertainties where taking the optimal action by leveraging concepts and technologies that support decision making such as Business Intelligence (BI)tools and systems could determine a company’s future. Companies can optimize their decision making with BI features like Data-Driven Alerts that sends messages when fluctuations occur within a supervised threshold that reflects the state of business operations. The purpose of this research was to conduct an empirical study on how Swedish companies and enterprises located in different industries apply BI tools and with Data-driven Alerts features for decision making whereby we further studied the characteristics of Data-driven Alerts in terms of usability from the perspectives of different industry professionals through the thematic lens of the Technology acceptance model (TAM) in a qualitative approach. We conducted interviews with professionals from diverse organizations where we applied the Thematic Coding technique on empirical results for further analysis. We found out that by allowing possibilities for users to analyze data in their own preferences for decisions, it will provide managers and leaders with sufficient information needed to empower strategic and tactical decision-making. Despite the emergence of state-of-the-art predictive analytics technologies such as Machine Learning and AI, the literature clearly states that these processes are technical and complex to be comprehended by the decision maker. At the end of the day, prescriptive analytics will end up providing descriptive options being presented to the end user as we move towards automated decision making. This we see as an opportunity for reporting tools and data-driven alerts to be in contemporary symbiotic relationship with advanced analytics in decision making contexts to improve its outcome, quality and user friendliness.

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  • 4.
    Ahlborg, Arvid
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Kommuners val av e-tjänster: En kvalitativ intervjustudie2023Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Sweden's municipalities face major challenges in the future to be able to provide the welfare services that are expected of them, primarily due to an increasing elderly population. To cope with these challenges, digitalization and the utilization of today's technology have been highlighted as a solution, where e-services have a central role for municipalities. However, several municipalities have stated that they have problems with developing e-services in step with societal development and that existing e-services are not used to the expected extent The purpose of the study is thus to explore the phenomenon of "the introduction of e-services" within municipalities in Sweden, with a focus on why municipalities choose to introduce the e-services they do. A qualitative method has been used where a small-N study was carried out. The data collection consisted of seven semi-structured interviews in which a total of eight different municipalities were included. The respondents have been selected based on the information they were able to provide. A content analysis has then been carried out where a number of categories have been identified through open and axial coding. The analysis shows that the municipalities' choice of e-services is influenced by how they identify and manage ideas for e-services, a collection of obstacles to the introduction of e-services as well as their collaborations with other municipalities and public bodies regarding e-services. The study can contribute to an increased awareness for the municipalities about why they choose the e-services they do, which can ease and improve their work with e-services. This can help the municipalities to fulfill the existing potential with e-services and meet the challenges they are facing in the future. This study is written in Swedish.

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  • 5. Ahlqvist, Martin
    Grön webbutveckling: En kvalitativ intervjustudie om webbutvecklares arbete med hållbar ekologisk webbutveckling2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    This study aims to examine how web developers work with ecologically sustainable web development and what may impel them to do so. The global impact from the use and development of web products and services are growing in a steady pace. This was inves-tigated through a qualitative study including semi structured interviews with five web developers.

    Results and analysis show that web developers today do not work to any great extent with ecologically sustainable web development. The biggest reason for this is ignorance and that there is no correct definition of what it means. Web developers' attitudes are positive towards such work, but the drivers do not match the attitudes, since sustainable work is not a priority. The study shows that there are both opportunities and obstacles to work with ecologically sustainable web development. The greatest opportunities lie in the fact that interest in sustainability increases and that it has positive effects. The biggest obstacles are ignorance and the fact that sustainability is not yet given high priority.

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  • 6.
    Albinsson, Lars
    et al.
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Curtin, Gregory
    Forsgren, Olov
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Wall, Maria
    Creating and sustaining successful knowledge management in purposeful communities: summary of key experiences from pioneers2008In: Systems research and behavioral science, ISSN 1092-7026, E-ISSN 1099-1743, Vol. 25, no 5, p. 615-626Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Based on research organized as a number of workshops, case studies and interviews with experienced practitioners as well as academics, we present in this report the most important findings on how to create and sustain successful knowledge management in a community environment. The cases, workshops and interviews deal specifically with the Microsoft Solutions Sharing Network (SSN) program, but the findings, conclusions and preliminary recommendations can be applied more generally to the development of any knowledge management community. A key conclusion is that the bulk of efforts toward creating successful knowledge management communities focus oil less technical, or softer aspects like leadership, culture, social settings and value of participation. However, these are essential, but not sufficient, ingredients for success. Technical issues, issues regarding development and customization of the tools used to facilitate knowledge management (for example, the SSN web portal), and emerging legal issues surrounding the sharing of intellectual property UP) may be perceived as somewhat less important to the participants, but are nevertheless key factors in the long term success of these communities. It is also concluded that the foundation for successful collaboration is primarily laid in the initial phases of community development. A community must make a positive impression oil its participants from the very beginning because most people will not give it a second chance. In this report we have highlighted three important areas to consider when establishing portals for knowledge management: Leadership, Purpose and Process/Infrastructure. A leadership with high credibility in the subject is needed to lead the participants in the right direction, manage the cultural processes and to make sure that relevant content can be found. Initially it is the content that brings people to a specific community. Thus, there has to be some common purpose that not only needs to be in congruence with the professional role of the participants but also be inspiring for them as well. Additionally, the community should have some sort of process that the participants can understand and suits the way they would like to interact. Face-to-face meetings and networking activities create trust which is important to get the process started. Language, IT platform, support and rules governing the contribution, creation and sharing of 'knowledge' for the community are other concerns that need to be considered within the process. Copyright (c) 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

  • 7.
    Albinsson, Lars
    et al.
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Forsgren, Olov
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Lind, Mikael
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Towards a Co-Design Approach for Open Innovation2008Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 8. Albringer, Adam
    et al.
    Engström, David
    AI-implementering i sikte: En fördjupad analys av de avgörande faktorerna för framgång i AI-förberedelser2023Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    This paper explores the difficulties faced by companies when implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and investigates strategies for successful AI integration. Through a combination of semi-structured interviews and a comprehensive literature review, an inductive approach was employed to analyze the challenges encountered by companies before the implementation process. The findings reveal several key areas of concern, including technical diffusion, customer collaboration, education, workers' health, labor market dynamics, and moral considerations. By addressing these challenges, companies can navigate the complexities of AI-implementation more effectively. This paper provides insights into the critical factors that influence the successful integration of AI systems in organizational settings. Understanding these challenges and employing appropriate strategies is crucial for companies seeking to harness the potential of AI while mitigating associated risks

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  • 9.
    Allwood, Jens
    et al.
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Boholm, Max
    Repeated head movements, their function and relation to speech2010In: In Proceedings of the Workshop on Multimodal Corpora: Advances in Capturing, Coding and Analyzing Multimodality (MMC2010), Valetta, Malta May 18 / [ed] M. Kipp, J. C. Martin, P. Paggio, D. Heylen, D. Tapias, 2010Conference paper (Refereed)
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  • 10.
    Allwood, Jens
    et al.
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Hammarström, Harald
    Hendrikse, Andries
    Ngcobo, Mtholeni N.
    Nomdebevana, Nozibele
    Pretorius, Laurette
    van der Merwe, Mac
    Work on Spoken (Multimodal) Language Corpora in South Africa2010Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This paper describes past, ongoing and planned work on the collection and transcription of spoken language samples for all the South African official languages and as part of this the training of researchers in corpus linguistic research skills. More specifically the work has involved (and still involves) establishing an international corpus linguistic network linked to a network hub at a UNISA website and the development of research tools, a corpus research guide and workbook for multimodal communication and spoken language corpus research. As an example of the work we are doing and hope to do more of in the future, we present a small pilot study of the influence of English and Afrikaans on the 100 most frequent words in spoken Xhosa as this is evidenced in the corpus of spoken interaction we have gathered so far. Other planned work, besides work on spoken language phenomena, involves comparison of spoken and written language and work on communicative body movements (gestures) and their relation to speech.

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  • 11.
    Allwood, Jens
    et al.
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Hendrikse, A.P.
    Ahlsén, Elisabeth
    Words and alternative basic units for linguistic analysis2010In: In Linguistic Theory and Raw Sound / [ed] P. J. Henrichsen, Samfundslitteratur, Copenhagen , 2010, p. 9-26Chapter in book (Other academic)
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  • 12.
    Allwood, Jens
    et al.
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Jokinen, Kristiina
    Hesitation in Intercultural Communication: Some Observations and Analyses on Interpreting Shoulder Shrugging2010In: Computing and Communication: Lecture Notes in Computer Science, (LNCS) / [ed] T. Ishida, Springer , 2010, p. 55-70Chapter in book (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    This paper concerns the different ways in which hesitation, and hesitation related phenomena like uncertainty, doubt and other phenomena where lack of knowledge is involved are expressed in different cultures. The paper focuses especially on shoulder shrugging as a signal of hesitation or uncertainty, and starts from the observation that shoulder shrugging has different interpretations depending on the interlocutor’s cultural background. It is not commonly used in Eastern cultures while in Western cultures it is a sign of uncertainty and ignorance. The paper reports a small study on the differences in interpretation of a particular video tape gesture, and draws some preliminary conclusions of how this affects intercultural communication between human interlocutors and between humans and conversational agents.

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  • 13.
    Alm, Håkan
    et al.
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Lind, Mikael
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Salomonson, Nicklas
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Brems, Mikael
    Guth, Kerstin
    Karlsson, Pia
    Sundhäll, Ralf
    Metod för utveckling av medborgarkontakter i Marks kommun2008Report (Other academic)
  • 14.
    Alm, Klas Håkan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Mobile Payments: A Game Changer?2016Conference paper (Other academic)
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  • 15. Ammilon, Henrik
    Rum för anpassning: En undersökning av skolbiblioteksrummet på en F-9 grundskola2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    This bachelor thesis examines the access and pedagogic roles of the school library room at a primary school with students in preschool class up to ninth grade. As of 2017 the school library has new premises with the goal of making the school library more available for all students at the school. The purpose of the study was to gain knowledge about primary school students access to the library room, its role and how the room is used for pupils learning by teachers. The method used was semi-structured interviews with the librarian and two teachers from each of the three primary school stages. In the study I adapted Elisabeth Tallaksen Rafste's theory of school libraries as social systems and structures. I related to the influence of teachers and libraries on how they affect the role of the library room through their view of the library. The study shows that the library room is kept in high regard by the teacher, as well as being more available to the pupils than before. Due to circumstances at the school, only the older student had individual access to the library while the younger had to be accompanied by a teacher. None of the teachers use the room for pedagogic activities, though some see pedagogic roles in the room, such as student learning through social interactions. The room has both a learning and leisure role. An unexpected result was the teachers appreciation for and close bond to the librarian.

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  • 16. Anderberg, Sebastian
    et al.
    Fernström, Johan
    Profilering på webben: En studie om internetanvändares inställning till datainsamling2018Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Data collection is a topic that affects every person that uses various Internet services and has been a current topic the past year among individuals and the actors that collects data. It concerns actors collecting and storing personal data from users that either have or have no knowledge about it. The Cambridge Analytica-scandal which affected over 50 million users on Facebook initiated a discussion which concerns if data collection is right or wrong, but also how actors handle personal data and how it affects the integrity. With the enforcement of General Data Protection Regulation GDPR the 25th of May which will affect actors involved with data collection or usage. The regulation is about how actors can store data and use it. The regulation will also provide users the right to demand to be removed from actor’s databases. There has been some research on opinions among users concerning data collection, but not how they can be different with the knowledge of GDPR. So how is the attitude towards data collection among internet users? Do internet users apply services to prevent data collection? Do they even know about GDPR? A survey was performed to answer these questions and where the answers were put together in the form of statistic data. The purpose of this pre-study is to examine what the attitude is towards data collection. The study also examines how technical knowledge, age and knowledge about GDPR can be related to answers given in the survey. Based on the empirical data and identified relations between measurable variables the study’s conclusions can be made: The attitude to data collection is significant between users who have knowledge about GDPR and those how don´t have. Another conclusion is that the attitude varies between ages, internet habit and which actors who provides the data.

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  • 17.
    Andersson, Björn
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Eriksson, Felix
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Designförslag på belöningsfunktioner för självkörande bilar i TORCS som inte krockar2018Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 15 credits / 22,5 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    For this study TORCS (The Open Racing Car Simulator) have been used, since it is an interesting game to create self-driving cars in. This is due to the fact there is nineteen different sensors available that describes the environment for the agent. The problem for this study has been to identify what sensor can be used in a reward function and how should this reward function be implemented. The study have been utilizing a quantitative experimental method where the research questions have been: How can a reward function be designed so that an Agent can maneuver in TORCS without crashing and at the same time have a consistent result

    The quantitative experimental method was picked since the writer’s hade to design, implement, conduct experiment and evaluate the result for each reward function. Fifteen experiments have been conducted over twelve reward functions on two different maps: E-Track 5 (E-5) and Aalborg. Each of the twelve reward function conducted an experiment on E-5, where the three once with the best result: Charlie, Foxtrot and Juliette conducted an additional experiment on Aalborg. The test on Aalborg was conducted in order to prove if the reward function can maneuver on more than one map. Juliette was the only reward function that managed to complete a lap on both E-5 and Aalborg without crashing. Based on the conducted experiment the conclusion that Juliette fulfills the research question was made, due to it being capable of completing both maps without crashing and if it succeeded it gets a consistent result. Therefor this study has succeeded in answering the research question.

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  • 18. Andersson, Gustaf
    et al.
    Lagerqvist, Moa
    Viktiga krav att beakta i ett affärssystem med fokus på business to consumer2023Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    This thesis presents a comprehensive analysis of various requirements for Enterprise resource planning systems in the business-to-consumer (B2C). The study covers several aspects, including usability, security, operation and maintenance, flexibility, incident management, payment systems, and accounting automation. These aspects are considered essential for both the operations and ERP systems of a business. The aim of the study was to evaluate and identify key factors influencing the success of ERP systems in the B2C sector and how these factors can be enhanced to maximize customer experience and optimize internal processes. By combining literature review and interviews, an investigation was conducted on Blåkläder's ERP systems, focusing on their B2C operations. The results demonstrated that Blåkläder has well-designed processes for most of the aforementioned factors. Usability and user-friendliness were initially analyzed, as they play a central role in the company's internal processes. According to our assessments, Blåkläder meets the requirements for usability and user- friendliness. Security was identified as another crucial factor in an ERP system, emphasizing the need for security measures to protect both employees and customers. Blåkläder addressed several relevant security points that met our requirements. Operation and maintenance focused on ensuring smooth system operations and quick and efficient handling of errors. One aspect to consider is whether a company should manage this internally or externally. Flexibility in ERP systems was found to be essential to adapt to rapid changes in the market and internal processes. While Blåkläder and its internal processes may be somewhat rigid, the implementation of a new efficient business system holds promise for streamlining operations. Incident management highlighted the importance of maintaining a structured process for reporting and addressing incidents, especially in complex systems where various components may encounter issues. Lastly, the study revealed that inadequate payment systems and lack of accounting automation can hinder efficiency. In conclusion, this thesis sheds light on crucial factors in ERP systems, particularly in B2C operations. The study underscores the need for user-friendly, flexible, secure, and well- maintained systems. By implementing these elements and automating payment and accounting processes, businesses can gain a competitive advantage.

  • 19. Andersson, Ida
    et al.
    Engstrand, Therése Charlotta
    Ekman, Emma
    Funktionaliteter i digitala verktyg för ett distansarbete: En kvalitativ undersökning av digitala verktyg som används av mellanchefer i ett distansarbete2020Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    A flexible working environment in the form of teleworking is becoming more common among both managers and employees, where the office of the future should consist of flexibility. The digital capabilities that have increased in recent years, such as cloud services, other powerful software and accessibility to the Internet, can be seen as some of the crucial factors that have made this feasible. This creates opportunities as it provides access to work materials, whether they are in the office or elsewhere. Given the increased distance work, this study finds a reason to explore functionality and the use of digital tools. For this, the study should be able to serve as a guideline in, for example, operations in their distance work. The study has applied a qualitative approach together with a deductive approach. First, theory was collected and after that linked to the phenomena that are of interest to the study and then the empirical collection was collected by means of open interviews. These interviews have been analyzed to find recurring themes and categories, which have been the base of the study and its associated theory. The five themes that emerged during analyzes were the following: teleworking, leadership, digital tools, functionality in digital tools, future functionality in digital tools. The study shows that the needs have changed over the past decade, which has increased the interest in the functionality of the digital tools. What is evident from all respondents is that the IT industry is one step ahead in this development. The major challenge lies in recreating the physical space, where the study shows that the digital tools cannot yet satisfy the wishes of the interviewed mid-level managers.

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  • 20. Andersson, Lisa
    et al.
    Svensson, Maja
    Medvetenhet och uppfattning: två år efter införandet av GDPR2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Nästan alla svenskar använder internet i samband med att samhället blir mer och mer digitaliserat. För nästan två år sedan infördes dataskyddsförordningen (GDPR) med syfte att stärka individers skydd och rättigheter gällande integritet online. Trots hög användning av internet och stärkt skyddslag känner sig allmänheten oroliga över sina personuppgifter online. Incidenter som är bidragande orsaker till människors oro är händelserna med Transportstyrelsen 2017 och Cambridge Analytica som avslöjades 2018. Den här uppsatsen har till syfte att undersöka hur GDPR har påverkat medvetenheten och uppfattningen två år efter att regleringen introducerats. För att uppfylla syftet kommer en kvantitativ studie genomföras genom en enkätundersökning. Respondenterna kommer representera åldrar från 15 år och uppåt. Insamlingen kommer att ske både online och offline. Insamling offline genomförs utanför matbutiker för att nå ett så representativt resultat som möjligt. Tidigare studier har visat ett lågt resultat av medvetenhet och uppfattning hos människor. Trots detta visar uppsatsens resultat att medvetenheten och uppfattningen har ökat i och med att den nya dataskyddförordningen ställer högre krav på att företag och organisationer informerar människor om deras rättigheter kring personuppgifter. Då GDPR reglerar skyddet av personuppgifter inom hela EU och alla som befinner sig inom området är skyddade enligt lagen, anser författarna att uppsatsen är av relevans för alla Sveriges medborgare. Baserat på befintlig teori utgår författarna ifrån hypotesen att förståelse och medvetenhet om GDPR ökar känslan av kontroll över integritet online och har därefter formulerat forskningsfrågan. 

  • 21. Andersson, Magnus
    et al.
    Hjalmarsson, Anders
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Avital, Michel
    Peer-to-Peer Service Sharing Platforms: Driving Share and Share Alike on a Mass-Scale2013Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The sharing economy has been growing continuously in the last decade thanks to the proliferation of internet-based platforms that allow people to disintermediate the traditional commercial channels and to share excess resources and trade with one another effectively at a reasonably low transaction cost. Whereas early peer-to-peer platforms were designed to enable file sharing and goods trading, we recently witness the emergence of a new breed of peer-to-peer platforms that are designed for ordinary service sharing. Ordinary services entail in tangible provisions and are defined as an economic activity that generates immaterial benefits and does not result in ownership of material goods. Based on a structured analysis of 41 internet-based rideshare platforms, we explore and layout the unique characteristics of peer-to-peer service sharing platforms based on three distinct temporal patterns that entail specific consequences for platform use as well as provide insights about their overall design imperative.

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  • 22. Angtorp, Felix
    et al.
    Kjellberg, Julia
    Säkerhetsrisker i molntjänster2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The use of cloud services is widespread among companies today, where the flexibility and availability offered in cloud services has sped up the transition from local data storage and software. The application of a third-party provider for data storage and the use of services in the cloud has created some concerns about security and associated risks. Therefore, this thesis aims to increase knowledge about cyber security and associated risks in cloud services for users and service providers. To achieve the stated aim the following research question was raised: What are the security risks in cloud services today, is there a difference between cloud service users and cloud service providers in perceived security risks? To answer the research question, the thesis predominantly made use of thematic analysis of data collected via semi-structured interviews and email-interviews. The interviews were conducted on a sample of cloud service providers (two companies) and end-users of cloud services (two companies). From the analysis of the collected empirical data, the thesis found out that cloud service users and providers perceive insider risk as the most critical security risk. For cloud service users, data leakage, particularly related to customer data, was considered to be the highest risk. This differs from cloud service providers; they are worried about the consequences of a data leakage.For cloud service providers, it is about being able to demonstrate that you take an insider attack as a major security risk and work against it in a preventive way in order to increase the trust of the companies that choose to use cloud services. At the same time, continued focus is needed on the development of security against various types of hacker attacks and intrusion attempts addressed in the study in order not to neglect the security risks that should still be taken seriously. 

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  • 23. Antila, Adam
    et al.
    Ek, Christian
    Adoptions Barriärer för Radio Frequency Identification Technology2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Radio frequency identification technology (RFID) has during the past decade seen an upwards trend among logistics companies in the supply chain. With increased e-commerce, demand for new and more efficient solutions are ever-increasing. RFID is a technology which Schmidt, Thoroe & Schumann (2013) call the next ‘evolutionary step for auto-identification technology’. The purpose of this research is to investigate and describe how previously found barriers for RFID adoption are perceived by Swedish logistic companies. The significance of barriers often accompanies the choice of investing or not. This thesis was conducted with mixed qualitative research design and used multiple case studies as a pilot study as well as a survey based on the results from the qualitative study to look at different logistic companies in Sweden. The authors collected data using semistructured interviews with a purposive sampling technique. Through thematic analysis, predetermined barrier themes emerged and that were strengthened by coding and categorising the transcripts. The survey data has been collected and analysed in IBM SPSS. The findings in this thesis conclude that RFID has matured over the last decade, and that cost is no longer the most significant barrier when it comes to implementing RFID technology into logistic processes. The most significant barrier now is lack of understanding and the popularity of barcodes. Lack of business case and an extensive knowledge gap surrounding RFID impedes Swedish logistic companies to adopt the technology. Another significant barrier was the popularity of barcodes. It has long been the industry standard, and companies are heavily invested in the infrastructure developed for barcodes. The target group for this research is both companies thinking of investing in RFID technology and RFID solution providers who want to know what challenges logistic companies face regarding RFID. For future studies, researchers should try to investigate how postal services could feasibly adopt this technology or analyse and compare barriers between different logistical segments within the supply chain.  

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  • 24.
    Arvidsson, Philip
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Ånhed, Tobias
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Sequence-to-sequence learning of financial time series in algorithmic trading2017Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Predicting the behavior of financial markets is largely an unsolved problem. The problem hasbeen approached with many different methods ranging from binary logic, statisticalcalculations and genetic algorithms. In this thesis, the problem is approached with a machinelearning method, namely the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) variant of Recurrent NeuralNetworks (RNNs). Recurrent neural networks are artificial neural networks (ANNs)—amachine learning algorithm mimicking the neural processing of the mammalian nervoussystem—specifically designed for time series sequences. The thesis investigates the capabilityof the LSTM in modeling financial market behavior as well as compare it to the traditionalRNN, evaluating their performances using various measures.

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  • 25. Asadian Falahieh, Mohammad
    IT System interaction problems caused by interface and work environment and users’ perspective to solving these problems2021Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    User Experience is an important factor in improving IT system interfaces and work environments. The user may find difficulties using the interface because of different problems. This study is going to examine which problems a user may encounter while interacting with various interfaces. The literature informs the methodology used in this study. Qualitative method is used in the form of semi-structured interviews. The participants in the interviews answered questions regarding how well they knew about User Experience, which problems they found while interacting with the system, and how these problems could be resolved to lead to a better experience. The work environment is examined in this study as well. Previous research as well as the findings from this study serve as the base for analysis of the data which has demonstrated the variety of individual user experiences and difficulties while using various interfaces. The experience is highly individual and differs from person to person. However, the most frequent common problem was found to be inherent to the interfaces and information overload preventing users from easy interaction with interfaces. 

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  • 26. Ashby, Sebastian
    Informationssystem i hälso- och sjukvården: en studie om utmaningar vid implementering2021Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The implementation phase in system development projects is costly and time consuming. In healthcare, studies have shown that the quality of the implementation of an information system could be more determining for how durable and usable it will be, than the quality of the system itself. However, research is lacking about implementation of information systems in Swedish healthcare. The purpose of this study was to explore what challenges arise during implementation of information systems in Swedish healthcare organizations. Nine participants from four Swedish healthcare regions with multi-year experience within implementation of information systems were interviewed for this study. Results from participants showed three main challenge areas during implementation: having well-structured test plans, creating guidelines for documentation and trying to minimize affecting day-to-day operations. Being knowledgeable of these challenges could help Swedish healthcare organizations to prepare and possibly hinder or alleviate many issues during implementation and maintenance of information systems. 

  • 27. Asp, Amanda
    et al.
    Gatara, Gabriella
    Användarupplevelsen av rekommendationssystem: I ett e-handelssammanhang2020Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    I en snabbt föränderlig värld ställs det höga krav på företag att vara i framkant och snabbt anpassa sig efter nya tekniker. Inte minst inom handeln. Digitaliseringen har påverkat dels hur men också var de bedriver sin verksamhet och kunderna finns nu uppkopplade dygnet runt. Med fenomenet kommer stora möjligheter att erbjuda bättre, förenklade tjänster som är både mer effektiva och förtroendegivande. Inom e-handel finns en mängd olika verktyg för att göra upplevelsen för användaren så bra som möjligt. Övertygande tekniker är något som har blivit populärt där syftet är att få en användare att förändra sin attityd och beteende genom att dra deras uppmärksamhet till en viss typ av information. I vår informationsöverbelastade vardag ställer användare högre krav på att företagen filtrerar informationen och specificerar vad som är relevant för varje enskild användare. Ett verktyg som blivit aktuellt för det är produktrekommendationssystem. Det finns tidigare forskning om hur rekommendationssystem är uppbyggda och fungerar men det har skapats ett gap i forskningen, just användarupplevelsen. Därför har vi i denna studie valt att undersöka användarupplevelsen i ett e-handelssammanhang med fokus på rekommendationssystem. Vi har med hjälp av användbarhetstester studerat användare medan de utför instruktioner på företag A och B:s mobilapplikationer för att ta reda på hur de nyttjar rekommendationssystemen. Därefter utförde vi kvalitativa intervjuer för att gå djupare in på hur systemen påverkar användarens upplevelse. Vidare har data analyserats och kategoriserats i fyra olika kategorier som slutligen lett till flera slutsatser. Bland annat att gränssnittet kan skapa svårigheter för användaren att nyttja rekommendationssystemen, vilket leder till att användarupplevelsen varken påverkas positivt eller negativt. Dock finns det en del positiva aspekter gällande rekommendationssystemens påverkan då de flesta av våra respondenter upplevde att de förenklar och effektiviserar shoppingupplevelsen.

  • 28.
    Bader, Caroline
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Castefelt, Eva-Louise
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Gunnarsson, Louise
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    The Recipe for Cookies: A studies about cookies & the GDPR-law2018Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The term cookie regarding IT is still a relatively new term. It is rarely discussed among internet users. The name cookie is fairly known but the concept not as much. Cookies are well established by different companies and organizations that in some way offer online services. Today visitors of the internet meet cookies almost every time they go online. For the users who choose not to accept cookies the online experience becomes highly limited. Cookies store information of the visitors in order to improve their experience but also to help the organization.

    The majority of webpages online that uses electronic commerce or in any way can benefit from storing the customers information uses cookies. Cookies can be sold or exchanged between organizations to increase their profit and range. In 2011 a provision regarding all organizations using cookies were implemented. Every internet user visiting these pages had to be notified about their use of cookies immediately. New laws are established in order to control or regulate the exertion of other people’s personal information at the same pace as cookies are further developed. The next law to be established is GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, which will be focused on in this thesis.

    The purpose of this study is to explore the phenomenon of cookie-use and how it affects internet users and organizations in synergy with the GDPR-law. To achieve the desired result a mixed method has been applied involving both interviews and a survey. The interviews consisted of pre-determined questions and dynamic follow-up questions. Three different organizations participated in the interviews, an university, an organization using e-business and a media agency. The survey consisted of a few mandatory closed questions. The distribution of the survey led to right above 130 respondents.

    The gained results from the use of a quantitative methods hinted that barely half of the respondents knew what a cookie actually was. Several of the participants were curious about learning more about the phenomenon while a lower percentage did not consider it important. Knowledge or ignorance regarding cookies turned out to have a great impact on the respondent’s comfortableness and behavior online. The results from the qualitative method showed that the organizations working with cookies will be affected by GDPR.

    Following thesis will contribute to the field of informatics by consequently process the empiric data collected with support from theoretic competences. It will contribute as a source of information regarding cookies within information technology.

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  • 29. Behnam, Jalal
    et al.
    Boujrad, Ayoub
    Precision Livestock Farming: A study on ease of use and usefulness2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Livestock farms have recently experienced a significant growth in their size and this is due to the increase in animal products. This has a technical impact on farmers' daily activities. As there are more animals, it becomes more difficult for the farmers to monitor, take care of and ensure the animals are treated in a healthy manner. The purpose of this study is to examine how farmers are affected by the use of the Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) systems and how they have come to accept the technology. The study will take up an important aspect of the impact and effect of PLF. The aim of the study is to find out how farmers are affected by PLF systems in regard to Ease of Use (EOU) and Usefulness. A total of five semi-structured interviews consisting of two researchers, one product advisor, one support worker and one farmer were conducted. An observation was also conducted along with the farmer and support worker. During the interviews, the participants answered our questions regarding PLF and its EOU and Usefulness. The data was analyzed using a thematic analysis and the results showed that PLF systems are important and useful but need further EOU development. Furthermore, the results showed that the poorly designed user interfaces impact the farmers’ attitude and intention towards using the system, which also affects their attitude towards the Usefulness of the PLF systems. The research confirms the importance of including farmers under the development phase of PLF systems. Lastly, this research might be the foundation for further research on how to improve and develop a more user-friendly PLF system. 

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  • 30. Bengtsson, Linnéa
    Gränssnitt och identitet inom Tinder och Grindr: Skillnader med avseende på identitetsframställning, funktioner, hierarkier samt presenterat innehåll mellan dejtingapplikationer beroende på syfte och målgrupp2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this study was to gain a more in-depth knowledge and understanding of the dating applications Tinder and Grindr and their structure regarding accented information and identity codes. I intended to gain an understanding of human perception and how this is applied to our modern dating applications. The main focus of the thesis was information hierarchies and visual hierarchies and how people perceive various visual elements. Another relevant aspect was the applications profile settings and self- presentation on the web. The method of the study was a qualitative content analysis with a deductive approach. The empirical material was categorized and summarized in a comparison between the two applications. In the study, discussions arose about the target group and the actual motives of the applications, which was a significant part of the result. Questions about gender, self and other specific identity aspects were also discussed during the study. This essay is written in Swedish.

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  • 31.
    Berggren, Fanny
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Majnovic, Emilia
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Dilam, Derja
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Hur mycket av din integritet är du villig att ge upp?: En studie om användning och utveckling av virtuella assistenter2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The expansive digital development has contributed to new advanced products and services, many of which help us with daily tasks and make everyday life easier. A virtual assistant is a product that, with the help of artificial intelligence, is designed to simplify life. In order to be able to achieve their purpose, collection of data is required, which the consumer must approve themselves. Thus, it becomes a stance towards convenience in the use of virtual assistants and the relationship towards integrity. This study examines the complex relationship against consumer integrity, when it comes to utility and strategic utilization of approving data collection. The study also examines how consumers believe that the development of virtual assistants will appear in the future. The aspects that are treated are, according to previous research in the subject, critical of the gap that is formed between use and the view of data collection linked to integrity. Therefore, the subject has been investigated at on a depth level through interviews with seven respondents who have given their views on the subject. The conclusions that the study presents are based on theory and the collected empirical data, which shows that there is a complex relationship between integrity and data disclosure in virtual assistants. The results show that the need for usage in many cases outweighs personal integrity, but there is no clear boundary between these variables. The study also concludes that there is a development potential, both functionally and physically. Although, there is a critical attitude towards the development when it comes to the expansion of data collection. 

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  • 32. Bergqvist, Alexander
    et al.
    Carlsson, Andreas
    Mäta och visualisera produktivitet inom ITSM2018Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    IT Service Management (ITSM) is becoming a more relevant topic and the view of services is growing, therefore it is natural that new difficulties arise. When it comes to the manufacturing industry, it has not been seen as a difficult process to measure productivity. That is because it only refers to the ratio between output and input. However, when it comes to measuring the productivity of a service, many different factors have to be included. This is something several scientists agree to be a more difficult process. This difficulty is causing a lot of problems for businesses whose clients want to know if the service they are paying for is productive or not.

     

    This study aimed at developing a simple prototype that makes it possible to measure the productivity of IT services. Based on previous research and the experience of another company from when they were measuring service productivity, a number of overall goals were set for the prototype. The objectives intended to counteract the problems identified in the previous research and thus the previous research served as a good starting point for the development of the prototype.

     

    This study used design research to develop an innovative artifact, which got evalutated by experienced practitioners during two occasions. The purpose was to identify additional design principles that may be necessary in the development of this type of tool. The development and evaluation were conducted in two iterations. In the first iteration, there was a more informal discussion with an experienced ITSM practitioner about the artifact’s design, allowing for further development of the artifact. The evaluation conducted in the second iteration was more formal and was carried out using a focus group consisting of a number of practitioners with varied knowledge and experience relevant to the area. The obtained results were then compared to theory and previous research to contribute to the conclusions of the study.

     

    The study resulted in two new design principles deemed necessary for this type of measurement tools. The informants and previous researchers’ thoughts about what they considered as important factors were the basis of the design principles. After the implementation of the prototype, there were problems that remained unsolved which were possible to present as future research opportunities. This study does not claim that its results make these kinds of tools complete. There needs to be more research on the subject to optimize the tool further and more design principles may be necessary. This study, on the other hand, may be the basis for future research or for practitioners who choose to implement or develop a similar tool.

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  • 33.
    Bergqvist, Martin
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Glansk, Jim
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Fördelar med att applicera Collaborative Filtering på Steam: En utforskande studie2018Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 15 credits / 22,5 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The use of recommender systems is everywhere. On popular platforms such as Netflix and Amazon, you are always given new recommendations on what to consume next, based on your specific profiling. This is done by cross-referencing users and products to find probable patterns. The aims of this study were to compare the two main ways of generating recommendations, in an unorthodox dataset where “best practice” might not apply. Subsequently, recommendation efficiency was compared between Content Based Filtering and Collaborative Filtering, on the gaming-platform of Steam, in order to establish if there was potential for a better solution. We approached this by gathering data from Steam, building a representational baseline Content-based Filtering recommendation-engine based on what is currently used by Steam, and a competing Collaborative Filtering engine based on a standard implementation.

    In the course of this study, we found that while Content-based Filtering performance initially grew linearly as the player base of a game increased, Collaborative Filtering’s performance grew exponentially from a small player base, to plateau at a performance-level exceeding the comparison. The practical consequence of these findings would be the justification to apply Collaborative Filtering even on smaller, more complex sets of data than is normally done; The justification being that Content-based Filtering is easier to implement and yields decent results. With our findings showing such a big discrepancy even at basic models, this attitude might well change.

    The usage of Collaborative Filtering has been used scarcely on the more multifaceted datasets, but our results show that the potential to exceed Content-based Filtering is rather easily obtainable on such sets as well. This potentially benefits all purchase/community-combined platforms, as the usage of the purchase is monitorable on-line, and allows for the adjustments of misrepresentational factors as they appear.

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  • 34.
    Beronius, Gabriella
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Andrén, Sarah
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    E-Commerce Web design: The importance of a first impression2017Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The technical society we live in is in a constant state of advancement and we are continuallyintroduced to new innovative ways of mediating information through. Today, plenty of mediachannels exist, for organizations to use when they strive to reach larger groups of people, butto achieve web site success; researchers have stated that considerations of user preferencesimplemented in web design are crucial. This makes understanding and addressing whichcharacteristics will be valued from the moment a user enters a site something that isconsidered helpful to the web designer in order to maintain user traffic and create an interest.In other words, something to catch the user’s attention to create a good first impression is necessary.

    The constant state of advancement of technology prevailing today has resulted in even morecomplex websites and a countless number of design principles to apply when designing forthe web. In spite of this, usability and visual appeal have remained central in prior research.To test these theories, a study was conducted by using a qualitative method in form of anexperiment consisting of eye tracking and an open-ended questionnaire. To perform the eyetracking the researchers created two mock-ups representing the main page of two differentwebsites. Each mock-up was developed with considerations towards two different designapproaches, one striving to achieve visual appeal and the other towards usability, todetermine which one the participants preferred.

    The study contained 50 participants who performed the experiment and answered thequestionnaire. Results from the eye tracking were presented in gaze plots and heat maps andthe result from the questionnaire was presented and analyzed through coding by the researchers.

    Final findings showed that the website preferred by most participants were the one developedwith the usable design approach. Additionally, the discussion presented the findings andreaches a conclusion of the study which finds connections between the chosen designapproach of the webpage and the participant’s choice of preferred webpage.

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  • 35. Blom, Alina
    et al.
    Brodin, Frida
    Navigering och användarupplevelse: En studie av navigering på e-handelsplatser med inriktning skönhetsprodukter2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    In this study, we examined the user experience of horizontal, vertical and faceted navigation on two beauty e-commerce websites. As a data collection method, we conducted user testing with the think aloud method and interviews. The results showed differences in how the users experienced the navigation at the beginning and after use. More specifically, the results showed that users initially expressed negative feelings related to the vertical navigation system, which became more positive after use. Moreover, the study showed that the user experience of the horizontal navigation system changed over time, where the initial experience was more positive than the end experience. The study also revealed various experiences and feelings related to faceted navigation which suggests that the user experience of faceted navigation depends on several different factors which needs to be further explored.

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  • 36. Boekelman, Noah
    et al.
    Åkesson Norling, Birk
    Qvam, Johan
    The Application of Blockchain Technology on Public Procurement in Sweden: Implementational obstacles2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this paper is defined to research the obstacles that hamper the implementation of blockchain technology in Swedish procurement. The identification of a knowledge gap in prior research related to this field is uncovered by substantial literature research. Previous research in this area is mainly conducted with an orientation towards the implementational benefits and design or implementation examples This paper thereby leads to a fulfillment of the discovered knowledge gap and contributes to the field. The research question; “What obstacles hamper the implementation of blockchain technology in the process of public procurement in Sweden?” Exploration of this is conducted through a qualitative research study with a geographical limit set to the country of Sweden. The study is conducted with the use of four different perspectives that consists of professionals with expertise in different fields. Obstacles that could hamper the merger between blockchain technology and procurement are identified, both using categories that are defined in a cross-perspective environment and individual obstacle topics. Further research ideas are also presented suggesting future studies surrounding the obstacle dynamics of this study.

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  • 37. Borg, Rickard
    et al.
    Safin, Marat
    AGILT: undersökning av införandet av Scrum i företag med avseende på kommunikation, motivation och teamwork2018Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Scrum is a framework used for the entertainment and development of complex systems (Schwaber & Sutherland 2016) and one of the most common agile project management methods at the present time. Agile methods have many advantages over traditional methods as they are more flexible. Many companies that previously used traditional methods, therefore choose to replace their old structure and its methods, to implement agile project management methods instead. This is a demanding task, especially for a larger company and imposes high demands on both management and other staff. Scrum is a framework that is highly dependent on communication. When introducing Scrum, it may be difficult to achieve the level of communication required to promote teamwork. Team members may in some cases need motivation to communicate and contribute to well-functioning teamwork.

    The purpose of the study is to investigate the importance of continuous communication, motivation and teamwork among team members in relation to the introduction of Scrum into a larger company. In this study, a qualitative approach was used since data collection took place through semi-structured interviews with open qualitative research questions. Theoretical framework in the study is based on theories of agile methodology, types of agile project management methods, motivation for the introduction of agile project management methods, challenges associated with the introduction of these methods as well as on Scrum roles, activities and artifacts. The reason for the chosen theories is to gain an overview of agile project management methods, especially Scrum, and to investigate how continuous communication is to be secured in teams when introducing Scrum through questions about respondents' personal perceptions regarding motivation categories and teamwork characters. The study results demonstrate that regular meetings, training and exercises while maintaining strong team cohesion encourage continuous communication. Continuously, intrinsic motivation is the most fundamental aspect of a well-functioning team and important for promoting communication in the team and vice versa. The results of the study indicate that in order to establish effective teamwork, continuous communication and motivation between team members are required.

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  • 38.
    Brants, Rasmus
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Johansson, Alexander
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Datalogiskt tänkande: arbetsgivarens preferenser2017Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Sweden and the rest of the world are constantly evolving in the digital aspect. Every yearmore technology is being implemented in all the fields which make the technology in controlof all the working fields. These changes have made Sweden and other countries to start withprogramming in the elementary school. This is to develop the individual’s computationalthinking. In this thesis, computational thinking is researched as a property of an individualand how employers prioritize computational thinking at a potential employment within theirbusiness as a software developer. Through interviews and surveys the researches havecollected data and constructed their own categories from programming and computationalthinking which was used in comparison with collected data from different employers. Thisstudy has shown that employers actually prefer computational thinking over programmingskillswhich support the recent implementation of computational thinking.

    This thesis is unique because none or very few previous researchers with a study revolvingcomputational thinking where categorizes have been used to compare the two different fields.The researches strongly believe that academic stakeholders within computer science andorganizations that uses software developing can have great use of this thesis’ results. Thisstudy enlightens a unique result which most likely has not been conducted before. Potentialconsequences of this study are that the authors hope that computational thinking will acquiremore attention. A clear knowledge grant of the previous research about computationalthinking is being presented in this study which can affect the future research andimplementation of the term computational thinking.

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  • 39. Bylund, Linda
    et al.
    Hamnebo Zetterman, Jenny
    Estetiken som funktion: En studie om hur estetiska animationer på webben påverkar användarupplevelsen2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this bachelor thesis is firstly to find out individuals' perceptions of an animation that has no other planned function than to be aesthetically appealing. Secondly, to investigate how users of a web page perceive an aesthetic animation and how this animation affects their user experience of, and dedication towards, the site. Two identical website prototypes – one with and without aesthetic animation – were was developed for use in this study. An experimental approach has been adopted and qualitative and quantitative approaches were combined in the collection of data. 13 strategically selected study participants were divided into one experiment group and one control group. The experiment group was shown the prototype with the aesthetic animation and the control group was shown the website without animation. The experiment methods consisted of observation, think-aloud and a questionnaire form. The form primarily focused on questions about the participants' perceptions and experiences of the website prototype. The results show clearly higher levels of positive user experience and levels of engagement towards the website prototype in the experiment group compared with the control group. In the experiment group, the majority of participants experienced a positive perception of the aesthetic animation and it also affected their user experiences of and levels of engagement with the website positively.

  • 40. Byvik, Joakim
    et al.
    Haji Karimian, Victor
    Informationsarkitektur, en fråga om designprinciper: En studie av Content Management Systems informationsarkitektur2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    This study aims to answer the questions whether Content Management Systems follow basic information architecture principles whilst designing and developing its systems. The study outlines the three basic areas within information architecture; labeling, information structure and organization, and navigation systems and establishes hypothesis based on the theory surrounding these areas. The hypothesis were also used to define the information architecture principles that we used to test the Content Management Systems WordPress, Joomla!, and Drupal on. The study shows a couple of interesting things in its analysis of the Content Management Systems. Firstly that Content management systems follow basic information architecture principles. But they do so in different ways, but also in ways that are similar to each other. The use of labels, types of navigation systems and information structure were similar between the systems. The differences showed in the underlying systems where more local navigation systems changed and the information schemes used to categorize information differed. The study concluded that Content Management Systems information architecture are designed based on established principles.

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  • 41. Candefjord, Stefan
    et al.
    Sandsjö, Leif
    University of Borås, School of Engineering.
    Andersson, Robert
    Carlborg, Niklas
    Szakal, Adam
    Westlund, Johannes
    Sjöqvist, Bengt Arne
    Using Smartphones to Monitor Cycling and Automatically Detect Accidents: Towards eCall Functionality for Cyclists2014Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Automatic crash notification to the nearest emergency center in case of a traffic accident will through the EU initiative eCall improve the safety for cars on European roads. eCall functionality could also increase the safety for vulnerable road users such as cyclists, but there is no technical implementation agreed upon for this purpose. We propose to use smartphones due to their widespread availability and no need for extra hardware. Today’s high-end smartphones are equipped with both GPS functionality and movement sensors. The aims of this study were to explore if smartphones can be used to collect cycling data of sufficient quality and to design and evaluate a crash detection algorithm (CDA) for cycling accidents. A Google Nexus 4 smartphone was chosen for the study. This device is equipped with a combined accelerometer and gyroscope chip. Over five hours of “normal” cycling data, i.e. without accidents/incidents, was collected. Six crash tests were performed using a simplified crash test dummy. In order to achieve a realistic user scenario the smartphone was allowed to be easily carried as in everyday use, i.e. the users were not required to fix it to the body. We used the total acceleration based on the sum of square of each direction to obtain a measure independent on smartphone orientation. For normal cycling this measure was found to momentarily be as high as 50 ms2. High levels were often due to handling of the smartphone. This prompted that an acceleration threshold alone is not sufficient for an accurate CDA. A marked rotation during a short time interval was found to be an important predictor for crashes. An accurate CDA was designed based on a combination of sensor data such as acceleration and rotation. The CDA detected all crashes and was subsequently evaluated in several hours of normal cycling without any false positive alarms.

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  • 42. Carlsson, Sven
    et al.
    Frygell, Linda
    Hedman, Jonas
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    CRM System Implementation: How Great Expectations in Sweden are Dashed in China2008Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 43. Cevey, Tom
    et al.
    Ojala Burman, Emma
    "Can’t anyone just do it for me?!": A qualitative study of 10 women’s views on investments and robo-advisory2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Robo-advisory is a new service in the financial market and is designed to support financial decisions. Previous researches show that attitudes toward robo-advisory are an important aspect of their acceptance, and therefore this study is designed to investigate how the attitudes to robo-advisory is affected by five chosen factors. Previous studies also show a lack of financial literacy in young women leading to poor investment decisions. The purpose of this thesis is therefore to study how the factors influence the attitudes toward robo-advisors from a perspective of a young women in order to see if robo-advisory could be used as a substitute for financial literacy. This qualitative research was conducted on ten young women age​ 20-30. The collected data has then been transcribed, and then analyzed based on a content analysis with categories created for the purpose of the survey. The result shows that without financial literacy or previous use of robo-advisory in their social circle, the perception of risk and trust for robo-advisory is unlikely to change. It also shows that previous bad experience of robot-based systems affect the attitude toward robo-advisory negatively. This research can be useful in the design of robo-advisory and how to shape the service to get this target group to start using it. Because attitudes have a major impact on the use of the service, the results of this survey are a good basis for companies to relate to.

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  • 44.
    Claesson, Sandra
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Liljesand, Jonas
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Användbarhet som värdeskapare: En studie om användbarhetens roll vid val av bärbara datorer hos studenter2018Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of usability is to help the user reach their goals in a simple and satisfactory manner. A product’s usability is therefore affected by various aspects. Aspects such as performance, hardware, user interface, and perceived quality, are some of the parameters that should be taken into consideration when students choose a laptop that will be beneficial for their studies. 225 students participated in a survey where they rated and explained how much certain aspects affected their choice of laptop. The results showed that students value laptops with good performance, long battery life, and technical aspects that suit their needs. The most common use of the laptops were to aid them in their studies, and aspects such as performance, weight and size of the laptop determined whether or not the laptop would be useful for this purpose. The study confirmed that brands are associated with quality and that product quality was one of the reasons to why students became loyal towards a brand of computers. Aspects such as hardware, performance, user interface, and quality affects the user’s ability to reach their goals in an effective manner, and therefore needs to be suited after the individuals’ functional and emotional needs to achieve optimal usability.

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  • 45.
    Cronholm, Stefan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    A Navigation Framework: an aspect when designing CASE tools1997In: Proceedings of the 20th Information Systems Research In Scandinavia (IRIS 20), Braa K & Monteiro E (eds). Oslo, Norway, 1997Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 46.
    Cronholm, Stefan
    University of Borås, School of Business and IT.
    Communicative Criteria for Usability Evaluation2010In: OZCHI 2010, November 22-26, 2010, Brisbane, Australia.Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Today we are primarily using computers for communication. We communicate via computers as professionals and at our spare time. One growing context of computer use is when we as citizens communicating with authorities. This paper suggests communication criteria for evaluation of public e- services. The suggested criteria are derived from a communication perspective and applied in a case study for evaluation of an e-service. Communication between authorities and citizens are often communication intensive and consequently conditions and consequences of communication should be evaluated. The aim of the suggested communication criteria is to be a complement to established traditional usability criteria.

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  • 47.
    Cronholm, Stefan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. [external].
    Conceptualising Participatory Action Research: Three Different Practices2004In: Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods, E-ISSN 1477-7029, Vol. 2, no 2, p. 47-58Article in journal (Refereed)
  • 48.
    Cronholm, Stefan
    [external].
    Course Evaluation: When, How, What and Why2010In: Information Systems Education Journal, ISSN 1545-679X, Vol. 8, no 16, p. 8-16Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Abstract: This study is about course evaluation in Swedish higher education. Performing course evaluation is regulated in Swedish law. Despite this, only half of the courses are evaluated. The aim of this study is to understand why satisfactory course evaluations not are performed. Problems are identified from a student perspective and the paper provides proposals for reducing the problems. In order to tackle the problems an evaluation process model consisting of five phases is proposed. A main message is that there is need for an increased government from the university’s management levels to revise the incentives for performing a satisfactory course evaluation.

  • 49.
    Cronholm, Stefan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Data-Driven Innovation: Managing a Project Including Multiple Business Partners2019In: Proceedings of iConference 2019, 2019Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The proposal describes an ongoing research project called Data-Driven Innovation which comprises 14 researchers and 13 business partners. The project is characterized by partnership, collaboration, and interaction between the involved researchers and the business partners. The purpose of the project is to identify tools that can support the business partners in their efforts to exploit data in order to enhance service delivery and to create competitive advantage. The project is applying a socio-technical perspective in order to avoid a too one-sided technical focus. The proposal ends with presenting a number of challenges due to the increased complexity concerning the management of multiple business partners and researchers. The challenges are: maintaining the balance between competing interests, managing the problem of generalization, mutual learning, and ensure partnership throughout the project.

  • 50.
    Cronholm, Stefan
    [external].
    Metodverktyg och användbarhet: en studie av datorstödd metodbaserad systemutveckling1998Doctoral thesis, monograph (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    This thesis describes usability goals for method tools. Method tools are a type of CASE-tool aiming to support computer- and method-based information systems development. The aim of the thesis is to develop knowledge in order to suggest recommendations for achieving more usable method tools. The thesis takes an action perspective. An important starting-point in identifying usability goals are the existing modelling acts in the system development process specifying requirements for how method tools shall be developed.The thesis is performed as a prototyping approach embracing three steps. Output from a previous step is used as input to the following step. Further the thesis is based on studies of real cases where actors have interacted with method tools. In order to gain data I have used questionnaires, interviews and observations. The thesis embraces 12 usability goals for method tools. These goals are empirically generated and theoretically grounded. The identified usability goals are primary oriented towards the use situation system developer, method tool and task. Several usability goals can be characterised as more general and therefore are valid in areas beyond this use situation.The main contributions of this thesis are recommendations for developing method tools, a goal-means hierarchy presenting a composite description of usability attributes for method tools, characterising knowledge in a taxonomic form and a model which describes how modelling acts are related to usability goals.

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