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  • 1.
    Abbas, Abdullah
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Danielsson, Eddi
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Distansundervisning under COVID-19-pandemin: En analys av dess påverkan på högskolestudenters upplevelse2023Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    I studien undersöks effekterna av distansutbildning på högskolestudenter under COVID-19-pandemin. Pandemin var en extraordinär händelse som har förändrat utbildningslandskapet över hela världen. I examensarbetet presenteras bakgrundsinformation om pandemins inverkan på högre utbildning, inklusive de utmaningar och möjligheter som uppstått. Syftet är att undersöka högskolestudenters upplevelse av distansundervisning och påverkan av digitala verktyg. För att få en djupare förståelse av universitetsstudenters erfarenheter under övergången till distansundervisning genomförde vi en enkät med hjälp av snöbollsurval. Denna metod valdes eftersom den ger möjligheten att nå en bredare och mer diversifierad population av studenter. Studiens fokus var på könsspecifika skillnader och faktorer som påverkade studenternas akademiska erfarenhet och prestation. Studien undersökte tillgång till teknik, motivation och engagemang, samt hur dessa faktorer påverkade studenternas övergripande tillfredställelse och framgång. Examensarbetets resultat visar att män och kvinnor påverkas olika av distansutbildning, även om det inte finns någon signifikant skillnad i deras erfarenheter när det gällde de flesta faktorer av online-undervisning. I studien framgick att tillgång till teknik är en betydande faktor som påverkar studenternas akademiska erfarenhet och prestation, vilket framhäver vikten av likvärdiga resurser för alla studenter. Studenternas motivation och engagemang spelar en betydande roll för deras framgång i onlinekurser. Avgörande för att förbättra framtida online-undervisning är en bättre förståelse för könsspecifika skillnader.

  • 2.
    Abbas, Yasir
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Effective Cloud Computing Resource Allocation Challenges in Small and Medium Enterprises2023Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Small and medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the global economy by generating employment opportunities and fostering economic expansion. However, the allocation of cloud computing resources remains a significant challenge for small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs). The primary objective of this qualitative study was to examine the challenges associated with the allocation of cloud computing resources in small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs). The research encompassed a comprehensive examination of existing literature and the utilization of semi-structured interviews to gather data from small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners and managers. The study focused only on two developed nations, namely the United States of America and the United Kingdom, as well as two developing countries, namely India and Pakistan. The literature review identified many issues that have an influence on the allocation of cloud computing resources in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These challenges include financial constraints, organizational culture, availability of competent individuals, and advancements in technology. The insights obtained from conducting interviews with small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners and managers provided useful information on the current methodologies employed for assigning cloud computing resources, as well as the obstacles faced by SMEs in effectively distributing these resources. The study's findings indicate that the successful operation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) heavily relies on the efficient allocation of cloud computing resources. Furthermore, addressing challenges in this area necessitates a purposeful and proactive strategy. The findings of this study offer valuable insights into the cloud computing resource allocation tactics employed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As a result, policymakers, researchers, and SME owners and managers may utilize these insights to effectively implement successful strategies for allocating cloud computing resources.

  • 3.
    Abovarda, Adam
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Vallo Hult, Helena
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Master Östlund, Christian
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Pålsson, Paul
    NU Hospital Group (SWE); University of Gothenburg (SWE).
    E-learning as Part of Residency Education2023In: Caring is Sharing: Exploiting the Value in Data for Health and Innovation. Proceeddings of MIE 2023 / [ed] Maria Hägglund, Madeleine Blusi, Stefano Bonacina, Lina Nilsson, Inge Cort Madsen, Sylvia Pelayo, Anne Moen, Arriel Benis, Lars Lindsköld, Parisis Gallos, IOS Press, 2023, Vol. 302, p. 496-497Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Through a literature review in combination with qualitative analysis of course evaluations, this study examines aspects that contribute to enhancing elearning for physicians in a residency education program. The literature review and the qualitative analysis outline three main factors (pedagogical, technological, and organizational), highlighting the importance of a holistic approach that includes learning and technology in context when integrating e-learning strategies in adult learning programs. The findings contribute insights and practical guidance for education organizers on how to conduct e-learning during and after the pandemic.

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  • 4.
    Adebahr, Johan
    et al.
    University West, Department of Economics and Informatics, Divison of Informatics.
    Andersson, Victor
    University West, Department of Economics and Informatics, Divison of Informatics.
    Övervakning: Var går gränsen?: En studie av lastbilschaufförer som arbetar i Bohuslän och hur de ser på IT som hjälpmedel och övervakning på jobbet2013Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Nowadays companies and organizations are implementing IT-systems that enable surveillances, particularly within the transport business. The implementation within the surveillances systems enables a better security and a more efficient workflow. The systems make it possible for companies to see fuel consumption, the position off the truck and also to plan the most efficient routes. The truck drivers have learned to accept that they are being watched through the companies surveillance systems just because it leads to a more efficient route-planning. The drivers understand why they’re being monitored and they feel safe. Since IT-systems came into the transport business drivers are able to see the fuel consumption and by seeing that they can drive more ecological and save money for their company. The truck driver that works in Bohuslän is well aware that these services are crucial for the companies, by having these systems the companies can compete with the foreign hauliers that takes the same job for a much smaller fee. But where is the limit for acceptable surveillance? We answered the issue by doing interviews in two rounds, first with ten truck drivers then with six. We also did a literature study. The drivers where all driving for companies in Bohuslän. The drivers we interviewed had different experience within the business, some drivers worked at big companies and some drivers worked at smaller companies. By sorting the drivers out we were able to sort out our answers and see if there were a difference in the way the drivers were thinking. We wanted to get knowledge of how different business surveilled their employees and how the employees reacted. So we performed a literature study where we read different case studies from the home care, the sales industry and the elementary school. We compared the result from our study with the result from our interviews. We managed to see that truck drivers generally had more loyal thoughts to their company. The drivers that were interviewed where well aware of the hard competition within the industry. As long as surveillance makes the company more efficient and the surveillance don’t violate their private integrity it´s okay to use it.Keywords: Surveillance, loyal workers, IT-system, competition

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  • 5.
    Afzal, Muhammad Israr
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    A Qualitative Analysis about the Features that Attract the Users Toward V-Commerce2023Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    As our world evolves, technology continues to advance, impacting various aspects of our daily lives. One significant realm that has been revolutionized by technology is marketing, with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) playing a central role in this transformation. An innovative manifestation of this progress is "V-commerce" – a form of online shopping that harnesses the power of virtual reality technology to offer customers a fully immersive and three-dimensional shopping experience. Despite being a novel concept, V-commerce holds great promise in the field of marketing, prompting a need for extensive research to unravel the factors that attract users to embrace this innovative shopping paradigm.

    This study delves into the core aspects that underlie the allure of V-commerce. By examining the elements of virtual presence, intensity, satisfaction, and involvement, the research uncovers the pivotal factors that draw individuals to this technology-driven shopping experience.Through insightful interviews with a diverse group of ten participants, this study seeks to unravel the perspectives, opinions, and insights regarding the determinants influencing the adoption of V-commerce. The findings shed light on the distinct advantages that set V-commerce apart from traditional web-based shopping. The allure of remote communication, the vividness of information, interactive engagement, and unmatched convenience emerge as pivotal factors driving customers toward V-commerce over conventional online shopping methods.

  • 6.
    Aggestam, Lena
    et al.
    University West, Department of Engineering Science, Division of industrial engineering.
    Johansson, Madeleine
    Department of Adult Psychiatry, NU-Care Hospital, Lärketorpsvägen, 461 73 Trollhättan (SWE).
    Kylén, Erik
    MedFilm AB, Staveredsgatan 20, 461 31 Trollhättan (SWE).
    Stenholm, Joel
    MedFilm AB, Staveredsgatan 20, 461 31 Trollhättan (SWE).
    Svensson, Ann
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics. School of Business Economics and IT, University West, Gustava Melins Gata 2, 461 32 Trollhättan, Sweden.
    The Development and Evaluation of an Animated Video for Pre- and Postoperative Instructions for Patients with Osteoarthritis: A Design Science Research Approach2024In: Geriatrics, E-ISSN 2308-3417, Vol. 9, no 19, p. 1-11Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition in the hip or knee joints that develops during a long period of time and sometimes needs hip or knee joint replacement surgery when pain gets too intense for the patient. This paper describes how an animated video for pre- and postoperative instructions for patients with osteoarthritis was designed. The design science research (DSR) approach was followed by creating a web-based animated video. The web-based animated video is used to support surgical departments with education for patients suffering from OA. In the web-based animated video, information about OA surgical treatment and its pre- and post-arrangements was included. The relevance, the rigor, and the design cycles were focused on, with some iterations of and improvements in the animations. Even after implementation, there was a feedback-loop with comments from the surgeons and their patients. Moreover, as more departments will use the web-based animated video, they want to make their special mark on it, so that further changes will be made. This paper presents the design and successful implementation of an animated video for pre- and postoperative instructions for patients with osteoarthritis, tightly linked to the patient journey and the workflow of healthcare professionals. The animated video serves not only as a tool to improve care but also as a basis for further scientific research studies. 

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  • 7.
    Aggestam, Lena
    et al.
    University West, Department of Engineering Science, Division of industrial engineering.
    van Laere, Joeri
    School of Informatics, University of Skövde, Box 408, 54128 Skövde (SWE).
    Svensson, Ann
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    How to Apply and Manage Critical Success Factors in Healthcare Information Systems Development?: †2023In: Systems, ISSN 2079-8954, Vol. 11, no 9, p. -17, article id 469Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Studies on Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in Healthcare Information Systems (HIS) development projects have traditionally often been limited to retrospectively identifying CSFs in a finished project. In this paper, we focus on how to prospectively apply and manage CSFs in HIS projects. Based on a holistic perspective and systems thinking, an inductive research strategy was applied and a single in-depth case study was conducted. The findings include detailed descriptions that contribute to further understanding of how to prospectively apply and manage CSFs in HIS projects. The analysis reveals that CSFs must be applied differently and managed on various system levels. Furthermore, it shows how interactions exist between different system levels, both in the case of a specific CSF and between different CSFs on various system levels. Our analysis framework and findings indicate new directions for future research: how to prospectively apply and manage CSFs in HIS development projects can now be investigated both in a more holistic way and more in detail. Finally, healthcare practitioners can use the descriptions as practical checklists for guiding them in how to realize situational adaptation of CSFs in HIS projects across different system levels.  

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  • 8.
    Aghaee, Naghmeh
    et al.
    Stockholm Univ, Stockholm.
    Jobe, William
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Karunaratne, Thashme
    Stockholm University, Sweden.
    Smedberg, Åsa
    Stockholm University, Sweden.
    Hansson, Henrik
    Stockholm University, Sweden.
    Tedre, Matti
    Stockholm University, Sweden.
    Interaction Gaps in PhD Education and ICT as a Way Forward: Results from a Study in Sweden2016In: International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, E-ISSN 1492-3831, Vol. 17, no 3, p. 360-383Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Many research studies have highlighted the low completion rate and slow progress in PhD education. Universities strive to improve throughput and quality in their PhD education programs. In this study, the perceived problems of PhD education are investigated from PhD students' points of view, and how an Information and Communication Technology Support System (ICTSS) may alleviate these problems. Data were collected through an online open questionnaire sent to the PhD students at the Department of (the institution's name has been removed during the double-blind review) with a 59% response rate. The results revealed a number of problems in the PhD education and highlighted how online technology can support PhD education and facilitate interaction and communication, affect the PhD students' satisfaction, and have positive impacts on PhD students' stress. A system was prototyped, in order to facilitate different types of online interaction through accessing a set of online and structured resources and specific communication channels. Although the number of informants was not large, the result of the study provided some rudimentary ideas that refer to interaction problems and how an online ICTSS may facilitate PhD education by providing distance and collaborative learning, and PhD students' self-managed communication.

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  • 9.
    Ahanor, Otabor Enoyoze
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Challenges facing Nigerian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) In Adopting Cloud Technology2023Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The transformative potential of cloud computing in driving business efficiency and innovation is well-acknowledged globally. However, its adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, a developing economy, is still under-explored and fraught with unique challenges including infrastructural deficits, high internet costs, limited technical expertise, concerns over data security and sovereignty, and regulatory uncertainties. This study investigates the challenges and opportunities associated with the adoption by leveraging a qualitative research approach, the study utilizes in-depth interviews with a diverse group of stakeholders to collect rich, contextual data. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) frameworks, the collected data is analysed to illuminate the key technological, organizational, and environmental factors affecting cloud adoption. By offering critical insights into the realities and complexities of technology adoption, the study aims to inform strategic decision-making among SMEs, policymakers, and technology vendors. It also proposes actionable recommendations for overcoming the identified barriers and optimizing the potential of cloud technology for the growth and competitiveness of Nigerian SMEs. The outcomes of this research highlight the need for collaborative efforts in fostering an environment conducive to technological advancement and digital transformation in the SME sector in Nigeria.

  • 10.
    Alamin Hassan, Wasem
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Jari, Malcom
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Från Valsedelsystem till blockchain-baserade E-valsystem: En kvantitativ studie om väljarnas acceptans till digitalisering2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Democracy is built on consensus among the population through voting. Today we use paper ballot systems which require a centralized control with a reliable group to carry out the voting process, record and count the vote ballots. In recent years studies shown that the traditional system introduces a lot of possibilities of manipulation and corruption of votes. This thesis introduces an alternative approach to conduct voting. The approach is a e-voting system which uses the blockchain-technique. Blockchain provides several features that can protect against corruption and tampering with votes, and it brings a level of transparency that cannot be match by the traditional paper ballot system.

    This study combines quantitative results from a questionary on voters' attitudes towards e-voting together with relevant research on blockchain-solutions and Swedish laws & procedures. The data which was collected was then transferred to Microsoft Excel where we created diagrams and tables and measured the frequency of the various questions.

    The study reports voters' attitudes towards blockchain-based e-voting systems were positive. It turned out that most of the voters were not against change and those who did not know about blockchain were willing to learn to ensure a secure and reliable a democracy as possible. From the questionnaire survey, the voters replied that the properties that were important for an e-voting were data integrity and anonymity. From the survey data and proposals from previous studies, a proposal for a blockchain-enabled e-voting system was created. By using multiple blockchains, smart-contracts and with the help of an architecture in which voter-data is fragmented, the proposed system could increase the security around anonymity and data integrity in connection to voter data.

  • 11.
    Ali Hassen, Yasin
    University West, Department of Economics and Informatics, Divison of Informatics.
    Role of ICT for the growth of small enterprises in Ethiopia2012Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Small enterprises strive to survive and grow in the business they are involved. They makeefforts to utilize different resources and technologies available to this end as long as it isaffordable and productive. Information Communication Technology or ICT and e-commerceare among those technologies that take the front line. This study asks the question ‘howmuch are Ethiopian small enterprises responsive to ICT and the internet and how much ofthe benefits have they utilized for their growth?’ It takes five small enterprises involved inimport and export business to perform case study research on the issue and examines theirutilization level of the technology. The findings show that small enterprises in the countryare on a very low level of utilizing ICT and e-commerce due to several reasons among whichare scarcity in infrastructure development and expertise in the area coupled with barriersfrom government policy and bank regulations.

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  • 12.
    Ali, Hussein
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Al-Habobi, Ahmed
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Svenska molnleverantörers perspektiv på säkerhetsrisker vid användning av molntjänster2017Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The rapid development of the cloud has contributed to a remarkable change within the IT industry. The outstanding functionality of using the cloud is the possibility to access data from a variety of sources regardless of its geographical location. Today different users around the world utilize the cloud, users from a broad range of businesses and backgrounds. However, there are also downsides to the cloud that might lead to severe negative consequences if not taken into consideration. This study identifies the security risks that could occur by using the cloud. These security risks have been identified and analyzed, in order to minimize them. Therefore, the aim of this study is to highlight the risks of using the cloud in order to minimize security risks and to achieve an increased security when using the cloud. The research question was answered using a scientific methodology based on the collection of qualitative data. The qualitative data was collected through interviews. More specifically, multiple interviewees from different suppliers in Sweden, all whom contributed with relevant information to this study. The result of this study shows that the amount of security risks is dependent on the supplier providing the cloud and the type of cloud infrastructure. Hence, the risks in the cloud could vary depending on which supplier that offers the service. Today it is almost impossible to eliminate the security risks that the cloud entails. However, this study shows that the potential to minimize these risks are found within the set agreement between supplier and customer, risks that both parties agree on are acceptable to the customer. 

  • 13.
    Ali, Rashid
    et al.
    Department of Information and Communication Engineering Yeungnam University, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea.
    Ashgar, Summara
    Department of Information and Communication Engineering Yeungnam University, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea.
    Spante, Maria
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Kim, Sung Won
    Department of Information and Communication Engineering Yeungnam University, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea.
    Kim, Byung-Seo
    Department of Computer & Information Communication Engineering Hongik University, Sejong, Republic of Korea.
    Competence development at workplace: a work integrated informal learning (WIIL) approach2016In: Far East Journal of Electronics and Communications, ISSN 0973-7006, Vol. 2, p. 35-42Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Learning within the organization is not only linked to the formal training and education of the employees, but also to informal processes of sharing knowledge. The knowledge is often embedded in organizational activities, practices and norms, as well as in social ties among individuals in the organization. We analyzed employees' behavior and acceptance of online social networking as an information system (IS) of learning. The analysis is performed by a descriptive case survey within a telecom corporation in Pakistan. The purpose of our study is to bring an informal learning system at workplace. In this study we obtain quantitative data from 105 out of 180 targeted employees. The results show that a majority of the studied employees favor social networking to connect colleagues at different levels and more than half of the respondents share their knowledge and experiences using social sites. Nearly half of the respondents strongly agree that knowledge sharing is an important role of social sites within the organization and many are in favor of social media as an informal learning system. The results also show how the professionals use social networking sites to share their experiences and to build a virtual break in hierarchical levels of professions. This paper illustrates the benefits of social networking sites as an informal work integrated learning tool that also serves as an IS model for the organization.

  • 14.
    Ali, Rashid
    et al.
    Department of Information and Communication Engineering Yeungnam University, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea.
    Ashgar, Summara
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Spante, Maria
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Kim, Sung Won
    Department of Information and Communication Engineering Yeungnam University, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea.
    Kim, Byung-Seo
    Department of Computer & Information Communication Engineering Hongik University, Sejong, Republic of Korea.
    Social Networking sites for Interdisciplinary Learning at Workplace: Work integrated informal Learning (WiiL)2016In: International Conference on Advanced Computing, Communication and Information Sciences (ICACCI-2016): Proceedings, Pushpa Publishing House , 2016, p. 9-9Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Work Integrated Learning (WIL) studies usually focuses on educational situations when professional organizations are actively involved in learning processes for students in higher education. However, after completing the institutional period entering the professional arena, the professional person is still actually a student at the workplace as s/he never stops learning. Learning within the organization is not only linked to the formal training and education of the employees, but also to informal processes of sharing knowledge. The knowledge is often embedded in organizational activities, practices and norms, as well as in social ties among individuals in the organization. Our analysis of employees' behavior and acceptance of online social networking as an information system (IS) of learning is performed by a descriptive case survey within a telecom corporation in Pakistan. Thepurpose of our study is to bring an informal learning system at workplace. In this study we quantitative data isobtained from 105 out of 180 targeted employees. The results show that a majority of the studied employees favors social networking to connect colleagues at different levels and more than half of the respondents share their knowledge and experiences using social sites. Nearly half of the respondents strongly agree that knowledge sharing is an important role of social sites within the organization and many are in favor of social media as an informal learning system. The results also show how the professionals use social networking sites to share their experiences and to build a virtual break in hierarchical levels of professions. This paper illustrates the benefits of social networking sites as an informal work integrated learning tool that also serves as an IS model for the organization.

  • 15.
    Al-Mashhadi, Maryam
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Karlsson, Kevin
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Hur upplevs den digitala kompetensen bland studenter som läser en IT-utbildning?: En kvantitativ studie om digital kompetens på Högskolan Väst2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka hur studenter på en programbaserad IT-utbildning upplever deras digitala kompetens samt om en demografisk faktor som kön kan ha en påverkan på studenternas upplevda digitala kompetens. En enkätundersökning som formulerades utifrån Digcomp 2.0 ramverket besvarades av studenterna på Högskolan Väst.

    Resultatet som samlades in kunde peka på en sämre upplevd digital kompetens inom två aspekter av Digcomp 2.0 men kunde inte påvisa någon signifikant könsskillnad. Oavsett erhöll studien en låg reliabilitet och slutsatser kunde därför inte dras. Sammantaget kan resultatet peka mot att respondenternas upplevda digitala kompetens har fortfarande potential för vidareutveckling. 

  • 16.
    Amiri, Aimal
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Simaei, Peyman
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Undersökning av Matter-standarden för IoT inom säkerhetsbranschen i ett västsvenskt IT-säkerhetsföretag2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The introduction of the IoT (Internet of Things) has changed people's way of life. With the help of home applications that integrate thermostats, switches, smart locks, appliances and monitoring systems, people can have the opportunity to interact and monitor their homes from anywhere. Due to the fact that more industries and people have adopted IoT, concerns about the integrity and security of IoT devices have been raised. Since IoT was introduced to the market, several stakeholders, suppliers and researchers have developed IoT solutions in parallel. Although there are several protocols and device types for IoT on the market, only a few IoT products from different vendors are compatible with each other. This qualitative study is about the challenges, opportunities and security aspects that exist when connecting IoT with the Matter standard. The study reports even that the radio communication standard Matter solves some of the security challenges posed by IoT, it is still unclear how well it can protect users' privacy.

  • 17.
    Amoson, Jonas
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Porting the Netsurf web browser to Plan 92023In: IWP9 2023 : 9th International Workshop on Plan 9 (IWP9) Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 21–23 April 2023: Proceedings / [ed] Engel, Michael, Waterloo: University of Waterloo , 2023, p. 91-97Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Netsurf has recently been ported to Plan 9 (9front), bringing a more powerful browser to the Plan 9 users. This paper describes the steps done inthe porting effort and the solutions considered for challenges encountered in the tool chain, the environment and the build system. Solutionsfall in different categories, depending on where they can be implemented: in upstream Netsurf, in 9front or if they have to be maintainedas patches outside the official Netsurf sources.

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  • 18.
    Anderson, Maria
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Skudrickiene, Jurate
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Effekten av att balansera bildkvalitet och prestanda: för ökad upplevd säkerhet och en bättre användarupplevelse inom e-handel2022Independent thesis Basic level (university diploma), 5 credits / 7,5 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    There are several areas of research that concern image quality in relation to performance as well as the "feeling of perceived security" on a webpage.

    The main purpose of this study is to find out to what extent image quality and performance (web page load time) can affect the sense of how secure and reliable a webpage feels, as well as how the experience can be affected by the lack of a good balance between image quality and performance. We also want to find out if any of those factors may be of gender-related significance.

    We have conducted a survey where respondents were asked to visit 3 similar example websites but with different image resolutions.

    The results based on our survey suggest that a good balance between image quality and performance both increases trust and provides a better user experience, although it does seem in general like people put more emphasis on the images being of a satisfying quality than to the fact that the page's loading time is short. We have thus concluded that one then regards web pages as more reliable, which increases the tendency to trust the page and complete a purchase, as well as to return to the page in the future.

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  • 19.
    Andersson, Elin
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Henningstam, Fanny
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Den digitala kompetensen inom äldreomsorgen: En kvalitativ studie ur vårdpersonalen perspektiv2021Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The digitalisation of health care contributes to increased efficiency and thus has the potential to meet society's growing care needs and demand. The digitalisation brings with it opportunities, but also challenges for healthcare staff, given that digitalisation means that they need digital skills. The competence of the staff is one of the most important aspects for a successful digitalisation in healthcare. When digitalisation was implemented in healthcare, the aspect of digital competence did not receive sufficient attention. Healthcare staff can develop a frustration with adopting new technology if they do not have the digital skills needed to manage the technology. Hence the research question: How do care staff in the elderly care experience the use of digital tools at work, and how do they themselves see challenges and needs in terms of digital competence in the workplace? The purpose is to gain an understanding of the care staff's digital competence in elderly care, by examining their experiences and attitudes to using digital tools, as well as what training they have received to carry out digital tasks. A qualitative study was conducted with semi-structured interviews to collect data. The interviews were conducted at two nursing homes and at one home care service. Ten people working in elderly care have participated in the study. When analyzing data a thematic analysis was performed. The main result that emerged in the study was that the current training for the digital tools is not sufficient. Based on their own experiences, the care staff believe that a more thorough and continuous education should be introduced. This is to give healthcare professionals the opportunity and resources to be able to develop digital competence. In summary, this study shows a need for updated knowledge and understanding of the purpose of digitalisation, which can contribute to increased confidence in IT and the digital competence of healthcare staff. In summary, the study creates an understanding of the healthcare staff's experience of digital tools, as well as the knowledge and training that the staff perceive as necessary to strengthen their digital competence. Furthermore, the care staff also feel that the digital tasks are mismanaged, and in order to minimize the shortcomings regarding digital competence and the use of digital tools, the care staff believe that a more thorough and continuous training is necessary.

  • 20.
    Andersson, Filip
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Stjernqvist, David
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Integritetsparadoxen vid personanpassad annonsering: Informatik- och ekonomistudenters upplevelser2020Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this study is to investigate how informatics- and economics students experience that their personal integrity is affected by personalized ads on Facebook. This study will present how data collection takes place, what rules exist when collecting data and how personalized ads can be possible to design. Furthermore, this study uses the SOR-modelas an analytical framework for the purpose of distinguishing different factors that affect the respondents' personal integrity. Semi-structured interviews have been conducted with fictitious advertisements as complement towards four informatics students and four economics students at University West. The interviews were recorded and transcribed with selective transcription to identify key quotes. These quotes have then been grouped according to data collection, personalized ads, privacy paradox and click intent. The results of this study show that the design of the ad has a major impact on how the privacy paradox is perceived. How this study's respondents perceive the privacy paradox of personalized ads is based on how confident the respondent feels towards the data collection that takes place.

  • 21.
    Andersson, Fredrik
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Animation och visuell perception: En möjlig syntes mellan animerade bilder och statiska produkter2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    This thesis examines the possibility of initially capturing the recipient's attention with an animated character. Selected animated movements of the character are used to move the recipient's concentration and attention further to desired points and artifacts off-screen.The purpose is to get a clearer indication of which of the selected movements are more likely to be effective for this purpose. The methods are selected for qualitative research and consist of a design process to produce visual material adapted for a visual experiment in a defined environment with associated qualitative interviews of randomly selected informants. The results were based on analyzes of primary data from the visual experiment with visual perception as a theoretical explanatory model. This data is considered to support a hypothetical possibility to use an animated character to design a synthesis between the monitor's internal visual content and nearby external artifacts.

    The end results shows that a static movement strategy is needed for an animated character to effectively move the recipient's attention between the internal and external content within the desired context. This is considered to include a chronologically structured interaction between dynamic body movements followed by temporarily static gestures that informatively indicate a clear direction.

  • 22.
    Andersson Hallsten, Edwin
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Andersson, Niklas
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Digitaliseringens påverkan på butiksanställda: En kvalitativ studie ur butikspersonalens perspektiv2022Independent thesis Basic level (university diploma), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Sweden is a highly ranked country when it comes to digitalization, this means that many parts of society are, and continue to be digitalized and the trade sector is not an exception. In pace with digitalization, store staff's work and tasks change, which is why the purpose of this study is to investigate what pros and cons digitalization has brought with it from the employee's perspective. The research question that was used in this survey was: How do store employees feel that digitalization affects their work environment? To answer the question, seven semi-structured interviews were conducted with respondents from two of the leading grocery stores in Sweden. The material collected from the interviews was transcribed and a thematic analysis was then performed, which became the basis for the result and discussion part of this paper. The results showed that digitalization entails changed tasks as they can be eliminated, changed, or added due to digitalization. In many cases, these changes were seen as a good support for the staff, however, it was mentioned that digitalization rarely eliminates tasks but rather changes them, as the time saved from how the task was previously performed is instead used to maintain the system that changed the task. The constant digitalization has driven the stores to become extremely dependent on the technology to run their business, several respondents pointed out the fact that if the wrong system is down, there is no backup plan to continue running the store without this system.

  • 23.
    Andersson, Marcus
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Kartläggning och automatisering av den interna varuförsörjningskedjan: en fallstudie på Lindex AB2018Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Den snabbt ökande digitaliseringen som sker i dagens samhälle påverkar såväl människor som teknik. Utvecklingen av digitala kanaler låter oss idag kommunicera och handla på helt nya sätt samtidigt som robotar är på väg att bli en del i vardagen. Inom e-handel har utveckling av automatiserade system och robotliknande teknik kommit långt och kan bidra till effektivare processer i företag. Lindex AB är ett av Sveriges största modeföretag och konkurrera ständigt med andra företag på marknaden för att uppfylla kunders behov och krav på service. Något som blivit allt viktigare på detaljhandelsmarknaden är försäljning genom digitala kanaler och e-handel där ordrarna ökar samtidigt som det ställs högre krav på kortare ledtider.

    Lindex har i denna studie en central del där syftet är att undersöka möjligheter och hinder för automatiserade lösningar i lager genom att studera orderhanteringen i Lindex e-handelsmiljö. Studien innefattar en teoridel som introducerar läsaren till automatisering av lagerprocesser där flera exempel på robotlösningar och avancerade lagersystem presenteras. Att ha robotar som transporterar varor till personalen istället för den traditionella versionen där personalen plockar varor från stationära plockplatser är idag en möjlighet. Detta kan innebära effektivare processer och slutligen kortare ledtider till kund.

    Intervjuer och observationer ligger till grund för studiens kvalitativa undersökningsansats som ger följd till ett resultat med mycket bilder. Totalt har sex observationer och tre intervjuer genomförts för att noggrant studera företagets processer. Deltagande observationerna har genomförts där författaren fått möjligheten att följa och studera nyckelprocesserna i Lindex varuflöde på en lagernivå.

    Slutsatsen visar på att det skulle vara svårt att automatisera processer på grund av flera hinder men tyder på att en av processerna som observerats har god möjlighet till automatisering på grund av dess starka koppling till lagersystem.

  • 24.
    Andersson, Måns
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    GraphQL vs. REST med relationsbaserade- och icke-relationsbaserade databaser: En komparativ studie av prestanda i webbtjänster.2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    With increasing usage of cloud-based services and the rapid development of mobile devices the need for quick and lightweight data fetching rises. But to be able to deliver a seamless and effective experience for users and clients, it is necessary that the communication between applications on the internet can maintain a high quality. A common technology for communications between web services is Representational State Transfer (REST) architecture. REST entails restrictions that can reduce the ability to design flexible web services, which can mean a degraded performance with longer response times. Alternative solutions have begun to emerge, including the query language GraphQL, which has been developed with the aim of stretching the limitations that previously existed and thus achieving a different flexibility. To contribute with aresult that was applicable with different types of database solutions, GraphQL and REST were tested with both a relational- and a non-relational database.

    In this study, a comparison of performance with different types of queries was performed to evaluate whether GraphQL can contribute with flexibility while maintaining an equivalent performance. The study was based on measuring latency and data volume for a more or less complex set of requests.

    The results showed that GraphQL performs better than REST in terms of latency when more than one endpoint is used for REST. At only one endpoint, REST, when using both a SQL- and a NoSQL database, is faster than its GraphQL counterpart. In terms of data volume, REST performs better than GraphQL in all cases. When requesting data from four endpoints in REST, GraphQL has a smaller data volume than REST NoSQL, but REST SQL is still the smallest. 

    GraphQL with SQL a database performs better than GraphQL with NoSQL database, in terms of both latency and data volume, in all cases. In terms of latency, REST with NoSQL database performs better than REST with a SQL database in three cases out of four. In terms of data volume, REST with a SQL database performs better than REST with a NoSQL database in all cases both in size of request and size of response. 

  • 25.
    Andersson, Peter
    et al.
    Gothenburg university.
    Cederlund, Katarina
    University West, Department of Social and Behavioural Studies, Division for Educational Science and Languages.
    Lyngfelt, Anna
    Gothenburg university.
    Sofkova Hashemi, Sylvana
    University West, Department of Social and Behavioural Studies, Division for Educational Science and Languages.
    Crossing borders by the use of digital tools in classrooms representing different socioeconomic backgrounds2015In: NERASymposium: “Situating literacies in educational settings”, 4-6 March 2015, Gothenburg, 2015Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 26.
    Andersson, Ulf
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Informatics and Media production2013Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
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  • 27.
    Andersson, Ulf
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Arvemo, Tobias
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Law, Economics, Statistics and Politics.
    Gellerstedt, Martin
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Law, Economics, Statistics and Politics. University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Can Measurements of Online Behavior Predict Course Performance?2016In: Proceedings of the 7th International Multi-Conference on Complexity, Informatics and Cybernetics: IMCIC 2016 and the 7th International Multi-Conference onSociety and Information Technologies: ICSIT 2016: Volume II (Post-Conference Edition), 2016, p. 4-9Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This article is a pilot study on the relationship between performance in online classes and behavior in online discussion forums. Measuring student activity on the discussion forum, the collected data is then analyzed and mapped to the performance of the students on the course. The student activity was dividedinto a number of parameters, and during the study these parameters were compared to the performance of the students.The significance of each parameter was also analyzed through a Kruskall-Wallis-test Overall there was a strong tendency thatstudents with more activity and engagement received higher grades. This is in the future useful for developing some kind of monitoring to identify and support students on the verge of failing the course.

  • 28.
    Andersson, Ulf
    et al.
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Arvemo, Tobias
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Divison of Law, Economics, Statistics and Politics.
    Gellerstedt, Martin
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Divison of Law, Economics, Statistics and Politics.
    How well can completion of online courses be predicted using binary logistic regression?2016In: Proceedings of IRIS39, Information Systems Research Seminar in Scandinavia, Ljungskile, August 7-10, 2016 / [ed] Pareto, Lena, Svensson, Lars, Lundin, Johan, Lundh Snis, Ulrika Lundh Snis, 2016, p. 1-12Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    This article uses binary logistic regression to create models for predicting course performance. The data used is the data-trail left by students activities on a discussion forum while attending an online course. The purpose of the study is to evalute how well models based on binary logistic regression can be used to predict course completion.Three sets of data was used for this. One set collected at the end of the course, one collected after 75% of the course and one set collected after half the course. The result of the study says that it's possible to design models with an accuracy of between 70% and 80% using these methods, regardless of what time is used.

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  • 29.
    Ansah, Helen
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Assessing the Factors that Influence the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Ghana Healthcare Service2022Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this study was to access the factors that influence the adoption of AI and robotics in the Ghana healthcare from the perspective of medical professionals and patients. Technology acceptance model was used to access the factors that influence the adoption of AI and robotics. A qualitative method with semi-structured interviews was applied to this study. This study included 8 participants with different occupations. This study resulted in many different views and perspectives. Whereas some participants were resisted the use of robotics and AI in GHS, others found it interesting. The results indicated that AI and robotics can be adopted by the GHS to supplement the human resource need, support medical professionals in their line of duty to reduce stress and enhance the quality-of-service delivery by improving diagnosis. The study suggested that to influence the adoption of AI and robotics, medical professionals must be trained, and the public must be sensitized. Also, AI and robotics can be included in school curriculums and successfully implemented by piloting or trials.

  • 30.
    Arghavan Shahlaei, Charlotte
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Rangraz, Masood
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Stenmark, Dick
    University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, (SWE).
    Conceptualizing Competence: A Study On Digitalization Of Work Practices2020In: Proceedings of the 28th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), 2020, article id 197Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Competence development at work has since long been a core managerial challenge and a topic that has received a steady research interest. In academia, the topic has been explored in what we see as two scholarly traditions: 1) the earlier scholarship on ‘competence’ where discussions of technology have largely been absent, and 2) the later scholarship on ‘digital competence’ where the focus has been on the individual’s abilities to use particular Information Technology (IT) artifacts. With the increased sophistication of digitalization in today’s society, we suggest—while attending to digitalization—competence scholarship needs to go beyond the study of individuals’ ability to use particular IT artifacts. One way to do so is to investigate how digitalization transforms work conditions, and how individuals respond to these shifts. In this study, we focus on the role of today’s cyber-infrastructural technology, such as social media, in re-writing work conditions. By examining, through in-depth interviews, how the work of communication practitioners is digitalized, we 1) extend the conceptualization of digital competence beyond the customary IT competence, and 2) suggest two levels of competence based on two empirically grounded conceptualizations; competence as the optimization of existing resources, and competence as the envisioning of new possibilities.

  • 31.
    Arghavan Shahlaei, Charlotte
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Rangraz, Masood
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Stenmark, Dick
    University of Gothenburg, Department of Applied Information Technology.
    Transformation Of Competence: The Effects Of Digitalization Oncommunicators' Work2017In: Proceedings of the 25th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS),: ECIS 2017 Proceedings, 2017, p. 195-209Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Studying human competence in relation with digitalization is currently an under-researched area within information systems scholarship. This paper presents a response to the contemporary calls within the IS field for studying the changes brought on by the advent of digitalization. Based on indepth interviews with professional communicators, we illustrate the effects of digitalization on the formation of work related competences. Employing a new sociotechnical system approach (Neo-STS), we analyze and illustrate the effects of digitalization in multiple ways. First, we propose that any further study of competence cannot be inadvertent to the phenomenon of digitalization. Second, we suggest a new approach for studying competence in relation with digitalization as opposed to studying "digital competence". Third, by applying a Neo-STS perspective, we provide a substantiated explanation of the transformation of competences in the work of communicators.

  • 32.
    Arvidsson, Mikaela
    et al.
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Division of Business Administration.
    Wilenius, Frida
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Division of Business Administration.
    Svensson, Ann
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    The Value of Investments in Competence Development and Cross-Cultural Knowledge Sharing2015In: Proceedings Cross-Cultural Business Conference 2015, Steyr, Austria / [ed] Margarethe Überwimmer, Teresa Gangl, Martina Gaisch, Robert Füreder, David Humbarger, Friedrich Bauinger, Hannes Hofstadler, Jörg Kraigher-Krainer, Christian Stadlmann, Pavel Štrach, Andreas Zehetner (Eds.), Aachen: Shaker Verlag, 2015, p. 13-27Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 33.
    Asatiani, Aleksandre
    et al.
    University of Gothenburg (SWE).
    Norström, Livia
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Information systems for sustainable remote workplaces2023In: Journal of strategic information systems, ISSN 0963-8687, E-ISSN 1873-1198, Vol. 32, no 3, article id 101789Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This review discusses the challenges associated with the sustainability of remote workplaces, which have become more prevalent due to the growing trend of work digitalization and the pandemic-induced push to remote work. These challenges are highlighted in literature across various disciplines, including information systems, but these discourses have remained isolated from each other. In this review, we consolidated and synthesized research on remote work from the perspective of individual workers by reviewing 187 articles published between 1999 and 2020 in recognized academic journals from fields including information systems, organizational studies, economics, human resources, sociology, and psychology. We identified five key themes that concern opportunities and challenges to sustainable remote workplaces: (1) key characteristics, (2) work-life boundaries; (3) health and well-being; (4) social interaction, and (5) leadership. Building on our findings we created a framework that recognizes two interrelated categories of factors influencing remote workplace sustainability – rigid base characteristics and contextual remote workplace variables – that together shape the trajectory of remote workplace sustainability in the long term. The framework also identifies the potential role of information systems in modulating the impact of the base characteristics to build continuities that encourage more sustainable remote workplaces. The paper concludes by offering a research agenda for information systems for sustainable remote workplaces based on the three IS theoretical frames: inclusion, dignity, and boundary objects.

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  • 34.
    Askengren, Stephanie
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Hjort, Camilla
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Krisens effekt på kommunernas arbete med webbtillgänglighet: – En kvalitativ undersökning kring tillgängligt material på webben under en världskris.2020Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    During a crisis situation in society, people need information about what exactly is happening. It places great demands on municipalities to quickly come up with new information that everyone can access. In order for all people to be able to access the material and information that is posted, a web standard is required for the information to be adapted to different screens, auxiliary tools and people with disabilities. The Act on Access to Digital Public Service (DOS) should ensure that all people can visit the web on their own terms. The Act comes into force and must be followed by public actors on September 22, 2020. The purpose of the essay is to create an understanding of how municipalities work with web accessiblity during crisis situations, and to gain an understanding of how crisis situations affect web accessibility work. Methods that we have chosen to use to collect data are a qualitative research method by conducting interviews with both experts on the subject as well as people working in municipal offices. The result of this study shows how municipalities can use the laws and guidelines as a priority list for continued work. With the interviews we have done with municipal employees, we have also come up with strategies that could be implemented in the municipality's work with web accessibility during crisis situations.

  • 35.
    Asp Johansson, Vidar
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Väisänen, John
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Vårdens behov av modernisering av sina kommunikationssystem: En kvalitativ studie om varför man använder omodern teknik och hur den skulle kunna digitaliseras2018Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The interest in digitizing health care in Sweden is increasing, however, there are still old technologies that seem impossible to get rid of. The fax machine is used daily in healthcare and is therefore a difficult process to replace. Studies show that it is necessary to replace the fax machine as it is a safety issue. The fax machine fails in patient safety, which is important to maintain in healthcare. The problem arises because the caretaker must print out the patient information and then fax it and it can be faxed wrong, but even if it is correctly faxed, there are several of the staff members that it gets through.

    This study tries to find out how this information could be digitized by reviewing how the fax is used in healthcare organizations. Replacing the fax could lead to more efficient care, reduce duplication and create more secure communication within the healthcare.

    This study has conducted interviews with a qualitative approach with healthcare staff from municipalities around western Götaland in Sweden for a deeper insight into the use of the fax and how it could be replaced. The theory is based on a sociotechnical perspective, taking into consideration both the technology and social aspects of a process change. Using the theory, previous research has been developed that has been the basis for setting up interview questions. Where all parts of the theory were analyzed to provide the best solution for how the faxed information could be digitized.

    The result of the study showed that it was necessary to change both work processes and create new features in the system to communicate between different systems. Alternatively introduce a common system for all healthcare providers. One needs to know exactly how a process is performed in an organization and digitize it one by one to make the fax disappear completely.

  • 36.
    Axelsson, Ann-Sofie
    et al.
    Chalmers University of Technology.
    Spante, Maria
    Chalmers University of Technology.
    Needs and Challenges with Respect to Establishing a Collaboratory within Library and Information Science: Practitioners' Perspectives2009In: Change Challenges Leadership: Library in the Academic Community / [ed] M-L. Huotari and A. Lehto (eds.), Tampere: Tampere University , 2009, p. 62-80Chapter in book (Other academic)
  • 37.
    Babaheidari, Said Morad
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    A Heideggerian Approach to "Educationalness" Aspect of Educational Technologies2015Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Broadly speaking, educational technology is primarily viewed as learning tools. But whenever we emphasize on the adjective "educational", we must however be clear about what we mean by the educationalness aspect of these technologies. Therefore, we shall consider that there exist a lot of conceptual problems associated with the particularly such an ambiguous loaded term. As an example, researchers use various keywords/concepts such as 'learning' aimed at saying learners are either learn:'via'; 'through'; and, 'with' educational technologies but not definitely 'by' them. Why? Because in the latter case; using the English proposition 'by' it means we have in somehow accepted these tools are able to teach learners automatically. However, at the end; it's only the learner who learn depending on manyfactors, each determining the ratio of her/his leaning curve. So, knowing which appropriate English proposition to use is of paramount importance. Inspired by Heideggerian approach to the notion of technology, which should concern us today as well, the main purpose of this paper is to discuss the"what" aspect of the learners regarding how they maintain their relationships with whatever educational technologies in use. It seems that these Teaching-learning tools such as YouTube has not been used effectively due to mainly the various learners, more or less, unawareness about how to approach the "essence" of these learning tools. To operationalize the Heideggerian approach to learning, his notion of the "essence of technology" will be discussed by using Technology, Pedagogy, and Content (TPAC) framework. Using such a framework will help us to discuss what and how learners manage their knowledge cognitively.

  • 38.
    Babaheidari, Said Morad
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Determinants of Perceived IT Management in Primary School Settings: integrating self-management, shared management, and IT policy into technology acceptance model2015In: Proceedings of the 38th Information Systems Research Seminar in Scandinavia (IRIS 38), Oulu, Finland, 9-12 August. / [ed] Anssi Öörni, Netta Iivari, Kari Kuutti, Harri Oinas-Kukkonen and Mikko Rajanen (eds.), 2015Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 39.
    Babaheidari, Said Morad
    et al.
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Flensburg, Per
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Towards a Framework for Re-conceptualization of Work-integrated Learning: an ontological approach2015In: 19th World Conference Proceedings Refereed Papers, 2015, p. 1-17Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    The concept of Work-integrated learning (WIL) is very closely connected to the concept of purposefully designed curriculum. The main focus is on conducting a range of rigorous approaches to integrate theory with the practice. The existing view of the WIL emerged out of the theory of employability. WIL has been traditionally viewed as a strategic merely curriculum design rather than adopting a Whole-organization approach to effective leadership theory–practice symbiosis (LTPS), which we advocate. Such an approach is useful in enhancing an awareness to consider concerns and interests of all stakeholders that are involved in the multiple initiatives pursued in higher education institutions. But it requires fundamental rethinking and radical design of WIL-inspired educational processes such as course design. Rethinking implies approaching WIL ontologically. Depending on which extent the concept of WIL has been perceived by universities worldwide, it has been thus viewed and implemented from a diverse spectrum of perspectives. First, we discuss the implications for the existed conceptual differences. Thereafter, and inspired by the main philosophical assumptions underpinning a Whole-organization approach to WIL, we propose and thus thoroughly concretize a framework which we call Work-related Educational Activities (WREA). The model which is the theoretical foundation of WREA consists of a category of several components. After identification of the main components of the model, we adopt an ontological approach to the reconceptualization of WIL. The aim of this paper is twofold. Firstly, to demonstrate how University West in Sweden views WIL, which is its newly announced research profile. Secondly, an attempt to re-conceptualize WIL by conducting an ontological approach to WREA.

  • 40.
    Babaheidari, Said Morad
    et al.
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Haj-Bolouri, Amir
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Högberg, Karin
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Division of Business Administration.
    Ljungdahl Eriksson, Martin
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Lundh Snis, Ulrika
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Norström, Livia
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Pareto, Lena
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Willermark, Sara
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Work-integrated Learning in a Doctoral Course in Informatics2016In: Proceedings of IRIS39, Information Systems Research Seminar in Scandinavia, Ljungskile, August 7-10, 2016 / [ed] Pareto, Lena, Svensson, Lars, Lundin, Johan, Lundh Snis, Ulrika Lundh Snis, 2016, p. 1-11Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Being the first university in the world to provide doctoral program in Work-integrated Learning (WIL), we face the challenge of how to integrate doctoral courses into the WIL philosophy, which is the profile of the University West, Sweden. To exemplify what we mean by such a notion of integration, we introduce and demonstrate our proposed ontological approach to integrate a PhDcourse into the fundamental concepts underpinning WIL. The WIL within the context of informatics research (which is a subfield of the IS discipline) playsfive different roles of (1) the main course content, (2) the target occupation ofthe students and occupational field of the teachers, (3) the analytical perspective of the research activities in the course, (4) the educational method where teachers and students conduct collaborative research activities as a cognitive apprenticeship learning model, and (5) a co-authored research paper as outcome.The outcomes of such a conducted approach and lessons learned from the course will be thoroughly described. In the course, a meta-analysis of WIL informatics research will be performed to examine four dimensions which are: theories relevant for WIL; methods used in WIL research; occupational fields in WIL informatics studies; and roles of technology in WIL research. The course is arranged in the these phases: Local investigation; locally rooted research within the informatics field is examined by the course participants in dialogue with the authors of a number of published articles in order to see the extent and the how aspects of these identified WIL-oriented research work; Local synthesis; both teachers and the PhD students (i.e., course participants) explore the results and synthesize a local WIL-model; Global overview; a number of related international literature is selected and studied; Global synthesis; The local WIL model is compared to the global investigation. Co-authoring; a research paper is co-authored by the course participants and presented at a conference. By doing so, we enhance our understandings and thus contribute to one additional practical application of WIL's pedagogical philosophy, which influences the course content, the course format, the activities, the teaching-learning model,and the outcome of the course.

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  • 41.
    Back, Hampus
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Danielsson, Ola
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Utvecklares uppfattning av par-programmering jämfört med solo-programmering: En intervjustudie med fokus på positiv och negativ påverkan på arbetet2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Pair-programming is a development technique that has been researched about for a long time. Pair-programming is often used to solve complex code problems and is also used for educational purposes. The purpose of this study is to gain an in-depth understanding of how developers at development companies in the private sector in Västra Götalandsregionen experience pair programming compared to solo programming. The study will, with the help of previous research, a semi-structured focus group interview and personal interviews, answer the study's question. The study examines positive and negative aspects that are based on previous research. The aspects identified are quality, learning, efficient working, focus, incompatible pairs, commissioning and time pressure. Semi-structured interviews have contributed to the fact that it can be stated that most developers have a positive attitude towards pair-programming if pair-programming is applied correctly. The result gives a clear picture of how and when pair-programming should be used. The results give a clear indication that pair-programming should be used for educational purposes and that a consensus on the approach is of utmost importance for a successful outcome. It is clear that pair-programming should also be used when needed rather than forcing it onto the developers.

  • 42.
    Backlund, Stefan
    et al.
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Wingård, Robin
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Den datorgenererade matbilden: En undersökning av graden av aptitlighet hos datorgenererade matbilder gjorda i reklamsyfte2015Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    For several years, the recreation of photorealistic images has had a major role within the use of 3D-CGI for visualisation and advertisement. The recreation of something that can be called photorealistic without the use of a camera provides several advantages over photography. Because of this - several companies has begun using CGI as an alternative method within advertisement. There's still however, areas where the use of CGI remains limited - either because of the complexity and thus the expense, or because of how we as human perceive something that is done with CGI. We focused this study on the use of CGI food images used for advertisement. The reason for this is that we interact and consume food everyday, which can mean that our perception of something that we see as a consumable item may be drastically different from other products created with CGI.

    To test the perception of CGI images of food, we created a survey which purpose was to compare images of food utilizing CGI with photographic counterparts to judge the experienced appeal felt towards each image by a group of participants. This was done by having participants rate the images with a score of appeal as well as give written feedback of their thoughts about specific images and their general opinion of the use of CGI for advertisement purposes. Our survey showed a slight preference towards the CGI rendered images compared to the photographs that we used. There were however, several participants who disliked the "plastic" and unrealistic look of the CGI images that severely lowered the amount of appeal that was experienced. We hypothesize that the reason for the preference for CGI images in this study was because the use of CGI can make an image have an unrealistic perfection to it that can provoke a stronger appeal than how the look of the product would do in actuality. The type of product that the image represents may also play an important factor. This study focuses on chocolate bars, and thus the results may vary greatly if the study was conducted with the use of other food products, such as meat, fruit or vegetables.

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  • 43.
    Bauhn, Robin
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    Strömbom, Erik
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Divison of Informatics.
    LMS - Skyddsnät eller trampolin?: En studie om lärares användning av Canvas påverkar studenters upplevda lärmiljö2020Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    This paper aims to examine from the students' perspective how the teachers' use of Canvas Learning management system provides opportunities for creating good learning environments for students in higher education. The purpose of the study is to capture students' experiences of how they and their teachers use Canvas to create good learning environments within Canvas. The empirical data was collected through semi-structured interviews with seven students. The data was then compared to Chickering & Gamson's (1987) Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education. The results showed that Canvas provides good opportunities to create good learning environments and six out of seven principles can be considered as fulfilled. However, the result shows that more work needs to be done within Canvas from both teachers and students to achieve even better results.

  • 44.
    Bayar, Aylin
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Bergman, Tilde
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Att förändra utan att förstöra: En intervjuundersökning om hur externa byråer arbetar med rebranding2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Companies are required to have the ability to be attractive because of today's intense market. They have to constantly make sure that their visual elements and graphic profile are related to the current market conditions. Furthermore the market are placing higher demands on how companies expose their brands and quite often the companies have to do a rebrand to keep their brand relevant. To do this, companies often have to hire an external party, such as an external advertising- or media agency.

    The purpose of this study is to investigate what causes a rebranding and how the external agencys are working with the process. The study also examines which factors the agencies take into account when designing a new visual identity and whether it's important to preserve certain core elements from the previous visual identity. This is investigated based on following questions: "What are the reasons to why a company chooses to do a rebrand?", "What do external agencies take into account when designing a new visual identity?" and "Is it important to maintain graphic elements from the previous visual identity?".

    To answer the questions, the researchers have applied a qualitative study where semi-structured interviews have been implemented. Theory is based on secondary sources and previous research that deals with the area of rebranding, visual identity and the different elements of identity.

    The reasons to rebranding can be different. The study also shows that some companies have a visual identity that does not interact with their products or services, which is the reason to rebranding. In summary, the external agencies take into account many of the aspects surrounding the design that are brought up by previous research, but the study also adds new perspectives.

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  • 45. Bednar, Peter
    et al.
    Zaghloul, Fatema
    Welch, Christine
    Nolte, Alexander
    Rajanen, Mikko
    Islind, Anna Sigridur
    Hult, Helena Vallo
    Ravarini, Aurelio
    Braccini, Alesso Maria
    STPIS’23 Proceeding Preface2023In: CEUR Workshop Proceedings 2023 9th International Conference on Socio-Technical Perspective in Information Systems Development, STPIS 2023 / [ed] Bednar P., Bednar P., Zaghloul F., Welch C., Nolte A., Nolte A., Rajanen M., Islind A.S., Hult V.H., Hult H.V., Ravarini A., Braccini A.M., CEUR-WS , 2023, Vol. 3598, p. I-IIIConference paper (Other academic)
  • 46.
    Bengtegård, Dante
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Mo, Johan
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Fotogrammetri och 3D-artisten: En studie om fotogrammetrin inom spelindustrin och dess effekt på branschens artister2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    For a long time, modelling for 3D games have strived to achieve photographic realism. The road there have historically gone through well-established traditional 3D-methods like box modelling and digital sculpting. However, in 2014 a big paradigm shift starts to happen, in 2014 photogrammetry arrives to the game industry in force. Since then the technology of photogrammetry has exploded within the game development industry and the field is now rapidly going through an arms race to not get left behind in the evolution of workflows for developing photo realistic 3D games. The purpose of this study was to understand how the implementation of this technology affects the 3D artists in the game industry. To study this, which has not been treated in previous scientific literature, we have conducted a survey study and a series of interviews. From our results we can see that the respondents, for the most part, have a positive attitude towards the change. This technology means for them a faster workflow and a shortcut towards photorealism. On top of this we cannot see a strong indication that this technology diminishes the artists creativity or causes something that can be called disruptive.

  • 47.
    Bergquist, Magnus
    et al.
    Knowledge Management Group, Viktoria Institute, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Ljungberg, Jan
    Lundh Snis, Ulrika
    University West, Department of Informatics and Mathematics.
    Practising peer review in organizations: a qualifier for knowledge dissemination and legitimization2001In: JIT. Journal of information technology (Print), ISSN 0268-3962, E-ISSN 1466-4437, Vol. 16, no 2, p. 99-112Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    A key issue in many organizations is how to disseminate information in an effective way and, more importantly, how to make use of this information in order to create new knowledge. One way of addressing this problem is to focus on how information is socially transformed into knowledge. This includes how knowledge is handled in practice and how the knowledge produced is qualified as being something worth knowing and acting upon. Two well-established practices for doing this are the refereeing system and the peer review process. These are used in scientific communities as a means of validating and legitimating knowledge, for example by reviewing journal papers before publishing or project proposals before granting funds, etc. This paper argues that peer review is a useful concept when looking at knowledge creation and legitimization in organizations. The social meaning of peer review is to legitimize new knowledge by organizationally sanctioning it and thereby creating a platform for collective sense making. This paper uses an example from a field study in a pharmaceutical company in order to illustrate this argument. The study took place in a quality support department where the quality of health care products and processes was assessed. The organization had a need for fast and reliable updating of information that could influence how the production process of pharmaceuticals should be carried out. In order to cope with these problems the department established an 'evaluation loop', which shared several characteristics with the peer review process.

  • 48.
    Bergqvist, Pontus
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Aweidah, Amin
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    JavaScript-ramverk för webbutveckling: En jämförande studie för utveckling av moderna webbapplikationer2022Independent thesis Basic level (university diploma), 5 credits / 7,5 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Ever since JavaScript was invented and used for creating interactive user interfaces,developers have had a need to use some sort of framework to enable them to create interactive interfaces in an easier way. Over time the demands have increased for these interfaces and today, modern web development means using aSPA framework to create user interfaces.

    Our study seeks to investigate which frameworks are amongst the most popular,to then look at how and why this came to be. The choice of frameworks this studyis focusing on is limited to the three most popular frameworks - React.js, Angularand Vue.js. The popularity of a framework is decided by using collected data fromplatforms such as Github and StackOverflow.

    The areas we chose to take a closer look at were performance and the learnabilityof the framework. To investigate further we used previously conducted studies that we have compiled to see if there are any meaningful conclusions to be made from it.

    From our study we have concluded that there is no meaningful difference between React.js, Angular and Vue.js with regards to performance. Therefore, the performance of the framework is not relevant to its popularity between these three frameworks.

    A common denominator for the three frameworks is how they choose to handle DOM operations - either through a virtual DOM or the shadow DOM API. How a framework handles its operations on the DOM has a significant impact on the performance of the framework. This might be an interesting topic for further studies - to see if there is any correlation between how the framework handles DOM operations and its popularity.

  • 49.
    Bergstedt, Tobias
    University West, Department of Economics and IT, Division of Media and Design.
    Sociala mediers påverkan på vår kreativitet: En studie i hur referensmaterial från sociala medier påverkar vår kreativa förmåga2015Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    This essay was made to investigate the effects on creativity of students and professionals in the creative field caused by the use of reference materials from social media. It was performed by using an Aesthetics and Media class from De la Gardie High School to carry out an experiment where participants in two test groups were given the task of individually creating an image of a dragon. With the help of a preliminary investigation survey and an evaluation survey an interesting conclusion could be drawn.

    The result of the survey was that we were not significantly affected by the inspiration and reference material from social media. There was a clear difference between the results from the two groups, but this could be explained by the preliminary survey. From this survey it was obvious that the participants in Group 2 considered themselves to be more creative than the participants in group 1 did. Assuming that the participants had appreciated their ability correctly, it means that after correction based on this difference, the difference between using and not using social media for references is almost non-existent.

  • 50.
    Bergström, Arvid
    et al.
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Jacobsen, Judit Karin
    University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
    Utvecklares inställning till open source ochfree software: Med utgångspunkt i motivation2023Independent thesis Basic level (university diploma), 5 credits / 7,5 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Open source och free software är något som i stort sett berör alla mjukvaruprogram som används idag. Syftet med denna studien är att få en tydligare bild av vad som motiverar utvecklare att använda open source och/eller free software. Vi valde att göra en relationell studie där vi tittar på sambandet mellan motivation, free software och open source. För att utföra denna studie skapade vi en enkät. Vi frågade alla typer av utvecklare och ställde frågor som berör FLOSS/FOSS (FLOSS/FOSS står för free libre open source software/free open source software och kommer i uppsatsen användas när vi syftar till både free software och open source). Resultatet visar att utvecklarna främst drivs av yttre motivation, att både free software och open source används i lika stor utsträckning och att trots att användandet av FLOSS/FOSS är stort så är kunskapen kring rörelserna och deras innebörd låg

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