Scrum Agile Method Research Articles

Stakeholder Analysis using Fuzzy Logic Operations for Integrated User Story Prioritisation Approach in Agile-Scrum Method

Effective prioritisation of user stories in Agile-Scrum projects is pivotal to ensuring optimal allocation of resources and meeting both user and system requirements. The process of prioritising user stories requires careful stakeholder analysis to determine their influence, the significance of their story, and the value it adds to the project. Common challenges, such as conflicting views, stakeholder exclusion, requirements overflow, insufficient stakeholder input, and incorrect prioritisation of user stories, are typical. This study presents an innovative approach to user story prioritisation by integrating stakeholder analysis as part of the user story prioritisation process in the Agile-Scrum method. The analysis employs fuzzy logic operations to rank stakeholders based on selected parameters, facilitating a more comprehensive understanding of their contributions and concerns. The study’s application focuses on the context of an ATM system’s requirements and associated user stories. Feedback was gathered from software experts well-versed in practising the Agile methodology within their respective organisations. Results from this study highlight the positive impact of stakeholder analysis during the prioritisation process. At the same time, the software experts praised the approach’s ability to integrate functional and non-functional user stories during the prioritisation process. By systematically addressing stakeholder perspectives, this approach ensures a balanced consideration of diverse user needs and system requirements, ultimately enhancing the accuracy and efficacy of user story prioritisation within Agile-Scrum projects.

Implementasi Metode Agile Scrum Dalam Perancangan UI/UX Design Command Control Map Service Di PT. Len Industri (Persero)

Implementasi Metode Agile Scrum Dalam Perancangan UI/UX Design Command Control Map Service Di PT. Len Industri (Persero)

Agile Implementation for Inventory (Case study: Business Unit of Private University)

The Unitomo Employee and Lecturer Business unit in the city of Surabaya, Indonesia, has several problems arising from the implementation of a manual system in the form of a paper-based system, which has the potential risks, such as 1) Damage and Risk of data loss, 2) Ineffectiveness in making reports; 3) Increased risk of human error caused by transaction volume, lack of management, and non-integration data; 4) Limited user accesses to the ledger, Time-consuming processes, and no collaboration. This research aims to overcome this problem by developing an inventory recording system using an Agile approach with the Scrum framework, PHP with the Slim 3 framework, MySQL, black box testing, and adding revenue and sales features as a difference from previous research. The research results show that the system developed was successful in helping Unitomo Business unit employees and lecturers overcome their problems, especially in monitoring the amount of inventory stock. The proposed system has features for recording incoming and outgoing goods transactions and sales and income reports. The use of the Agile Scrum method in software development helps teams in project planning and monitoring progress throughout the design process.

DESENVOLVIMENTO DE SOFTWARE PARA A ASSISTÊNCIA AO TRABALHADOR APÓS-ACIDENTE COM MATERIAL BIOLÓGICO

ABSTRACT Objective: to develop a prototype web-based software program for managing the assistance to be provided to workers after accidents involving exposure to biological material. Method: a research study on technological production involving the development of web-based software using the Agile Scrum method. It was conceived based on data produced in convergent care research with professionals involved in welcoming and decision-making regarding injured workers. The web-based software prototype underwent evaluation by participant that use the tool and was documented. Results: the web-based software assists in recording diverse information about accidents involving biological material and provides access to information, easing prompt actions and ensuring safety in procedures, which favors decision-making and the assistance provided to the workers. Conclusion: workers' health requires technological and managerial investments, with a focus on qualified welcoming and educational management to prevent accidents.

Use of the agile scrum method to manage an e-learning platform in the face of the application of the ADDIE model in the pedagogical engineering of a training course

With the advent of new technologies and the changing needs of learners, however, it has become essential to explore more flexible and agile approaches to the design and management of e-learning courses. This article examines how the agile Scrum method can be used to manage an e-learning platform, and how it can be integrated with the ADDIE model to improve the pedagogical engineering of a training course. The two methods, Scrum and ADDIE, act on the two axes of e-learning platform management: IT project management and pedagogical content engineering. Consequently, our work aims to highlight the different issues that are taken into account when working with the Agile Scrum method and the ADDIE pedagogical model, and to present an example of the application of agile methodologies in the pedagogical design of personalized, adaptive learning systems. With its emphasis on flexibility and rapid iteration, this hybrid approach aims to respond effectively to the changing needs of learners and technological developments. In this article, we present the challenges of each method and propose our approach to integrating these methods into the technical and pedagogical management of a learning platform.

Avidant: A Descriptive-Analytical Tool for Urban Bird Monitoring in the Province of Negros Occidental

Urban bird diversity is a sound environmental indicator of the overall biodiversity. However, despite extensive bird monitoring efforts, there still needs to be more tools for efficiently recording and analyzing bird data. This data is vital for making informed decisions about biodiversity conservation. To address this issue, this study aimed to develop a reliable and user-friendly analytical tool for urban bird monitoring in the Province of Negros Occidental. The descriptive analytics functionality of the device was designed to identify bird species, track changes in bird populations over time, identify areas where bird species are at risk, and prioritize conservation efforts accordingly. The study used the Agile Scrum method and Constructive Research design to develop the mobile application and web system. The system utilizes the Shannon Diversity and Evenness Index and Simpson’s Dominance Index algorithms to analyze bird data. Only identified land bird species found within Negros Occidental were included for urban bird monitoring, excluding sea birds. The study's findings revealed that the system is, indeed, user-friendly, and reliable for gathering data on bird species distribution and abundance in urban areas of Negros Occidental, effectively assisting conservationists in identifying significant bird habitats and assessing the overall state of urban biodiversity. Bacolod City was selected as the pilot location for this study. The study was developed in the School Year 2022-2023.

Process Mining Applied in a Software Project Development with SCRUM and ProM

The software product is high used by the society in general and its development complexity are inputs of this research that gears into the software development processes. The mapping and modelling of software processes, as well as their standardization are not trivial tasks in the industry of software. Therefore, process mining practices can be useful for discovering or validating processes. This article presents a hypothetical software development project that uses the agile SCRUM method, Jira software, Jenkins pipeline and a process mining tool called ProM. As the project team generates many records using the software development tools, these records are considered event logs and it is be used during process mining activities. ProM allows users to identify processes from the event logs and is used with the records generated by Jira and Jenkins. The visualization of a possible process derived from the use of these event logs is presented when using the ProM tool and the Flexible Heuristics Miner algorithm. In conclusion, process mining can be useful to discover or validate existing software processes during the execution of a software project, also allowing these processes to be standardized to be used in future projects.

Telemedicine Development for Health Center Services Using Agile Methods

Puskesmas are the spearhead of health services throughout Indonesia, puskesmas are at the forefront in breaking the chain of transmission of COVID-19 because they are located in every sub-district and have a regional concept. Being at the forefront in handling COVID19 and continuing to provide other primary health services to the community is a tough task for puskesmas throughout Indonesia. In urgent situations and rapidly changing regulations regarding the handling of COVID19 and non-COVID19 patients, telemedicine application development researchers are required to work quickly and precisely according to the needs of the Puskesmas. This study discusses the development of telemedicine applications using the Agile development method, with the Scrum framework. Based on the problems above, researchers will develop telemedicine applications with several health service features, namely; COVID19 independent health checks, village doctor and midwife consultations, medicine orders, maternity services, and dental consultation services, the features in the telemedicine application were developed using the agile scrum method. Telemedicine development begins with system design analysis, UI/UX design, develop, functional testing, usability testing and launching. From the system design analysis, it produces output use case diagrams and class diagrams, according to the needs of the puskesmas business process. UI/UX design is carried out using figma tools, then application development is carried out focusing on the frontend and backend, after the application has been developed, functional testing is carried out three times and usability testing. The results of the usability test conducted on 35 respondents obtained an average score through the SUS questionnaire with a score of 79. In terms of the Acceptability Range, this application program is in the Acceptable category, while on the Grade Scale it is in Grade C position and on the Adjective Rating it is in a Good position . The results show that the telemedicine application for Pusline is good and can be accepted by users.

Аналіз та розроблення концептуальної моделі управління життєвим циклом спеціалізованого програмного забезпечення безпеко-орієнтованого спрямування

A comprehensive examination of the process of developing specialized safety-oriented software is conducted. The incongruity of the presently known development methodologies with the circumstances in which innovative safety-oriented software systems are created is unveiled. For this reason, the purpose of this article is to investigate the existing methods and formulate novel approaches to managing the life cycle of specialized software (safety-oriented services), which are relevant to the specific requirements of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and align with the principles of a flexible software life cycle management methodology. A thorough exploration is conducted on the current agile methods and approaches employed in the development of critical services, specifically in sectors such as military, railway, aerospace, medical, and other domains of operation. The aim is to establish the merits of flexibility in fostering innovation within specialized safety-oriented software. The fundamental concepts of agile methods for software system life cycle management are synergistically integrated, taking into consideration the unique requirements of rescue service development. Furthermore, the existing empirical data on the feasibility and advantages of implementing agile methods in the security industry are expanded upon. Especially, the agile Scrum method is enhanced through the proposal of employing the mathematical framework of graph theory (network planning method) to automate the planning stage and identify critical functions, including the critical path, the early execution time of events, the late execution times of events, and reserved time for tasks. This method aids in developing a minimum viable product for a safety-oriented system. A conceptual model of the life cycle management process for safety-oriented services has been meticulously developed. This model is predicated on a flexible approach to software development, which aims to automate the tasks performed by project teams and enhance the overall efficacy of specialized software development. On its basis, it is proposed to develop a decision support system for managing the life cycle of safety-oriented software systems development, which is relevant for the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

Developing "EMBER": A Fantasy Puzzle Adventure Game with An Approach to Agile by Applying Game-Scrum Methodology

Digital games development process is often done using traditional methods. Many digital game developers believe that the game development process cannot be equated and use other software development methods because game development is not only focused on technical processes such as programming and coding but also creative processes such as asset and display design. In this study, the process of developing a fantasy adventure puzzle game was carried out using the Game-Scrum approach, a method modified from the Agile Scrum method. As well as the software development process using the agile method, game development using this method is carried out with an iterative process where each process allows an update of the feedback given to each sprint backlog. At the end of the study it was concluded that although there were still some things that had to be adjusted, basically the Game Scrum method could be adapted for the development of a digital game.

Model Agile Scrum untuk Pengembangan Aplikasi Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru

SCRUM is one of the agile developments with a focus on fast processes. Scrum's ability to quickly adapt to changes in accordance with the conditions of university which requires a New Student Admission application amid the current dynamics of the current condition in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic that still sweeping the world so that almost all activities are carried out digitally, including the registration process and new student admissions. The agile scrum method used in developing new student applications is done by building an analysis that can help make it easier for prospective new students to carry out the registration process and make it easier for the admissions department to process new student data. The goal is to simplify data processing more optimally and effectively and the registration process is faster and easier. The final result of this research is an application for new student admissions with the features needed by users based on the product backlog and will become the backbone of the new student registration process at university.

МЕТОДОЛОГІЇ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПРОЄКТАМИ В ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЯХ, ЇХ ПЕРЕВАГИ ТА НЕДОЛІКИ

The article analyzes project management methodologies in information technology (IT), as well as their advantages and disadvantages of use in this area. Project management methodologies are designed to standardize the work of project teams, which helps to make the project in accordance with the requirements of customers. These are different approaches to the organization of the project. Each methodology includes a unique procedure and workflow. Choosing the right methodology for project management is a topical issue, since it is the field of information technology that is actively developing. Understanding the characteristics of different methodologies and comparing them when used to implement information technology projects will allow scientists, practitioners and team members to make the right choice regarding their application, which will lead to the achievement of project goals. The article highlights four methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, which are used most often in the field of information technology. Their features of the application of project management are described. They are grouped according to the principles of similarity, popularity. For each of them, guidelines are given for choosing the one that is suitable for the management and implementation of projects in the information sphere. The authors of the article, when analyzing project management merologies, identified their main advantages and disadvantages, which are structured in this study. To obtain the results, methods of analysis and structuring of studies were used. Among the IT project management methodologies are: Scrum Agile methods that significantly reduce the risks of project implementation and provide good communication between all project participants. Waterfall is the most effective for projects with specific parameters and goals. Kanban provides the most flexibility and motivation for all involved in a project. Choosing the right methodology is important because it determines how the team will work on the project and which can lead the project to success or failure. And since there is no one-size-fits-all method for all types of IT projects, it is important to spend some time choosing the right project management methodology. This choice should be based primarily on the needs of the project and the team and be made by the project manager.

A multi-user collaborative BIM-AR system to support design and construction

Augmented Reality (AR) is fast becoming an established tool for the construction industry. Previous research reports on the conversion of BIM geometric models and the implementation of these with marker-based AR, or the use of more wide area AR taking positional input from GPS. Much of this focused on the use of AR in an individual context, so there is need to align AR with the more collaborative nature of BIM. By implementing marker-based AR, and connecting to a cloud-based database, the presented BIM-AR system provides the ability to view, interact and collaborate with 3D and 2D BIM data via AR with geographically dispersed teams. An Agile Scrum Method was used to develop the prototype system including a mobile AR application and a Large Touch Screen application based on and a Model, View, Controller (MVC) approach. Finally, the system was tested and verified using a focus group of construction practitioners.

Gamification based learning activities in elementary Brazilian public school

This work presents an iterative method which is based on the serious games development in elementary and high school classes, focusing on the students and teachers experiences from Brazilian scholar reality. Furthermore, it does not require strong background in game development and it is planned to be introduced any area of knowledge. It has been considered as a motivational method to engage the teachers and students’ in-depth discussions. It follows some Agile Methods practices, such as the Extreme Programming (XP) and Scrum Agile Methods to guide them along the continuous exploration of game design in classrooms. This method also considers the design patterns techniques to reuse (re-guise) some well-known digital games engines and educational concepts, as example a guided game design based on the spaceships battles to associate electric charges concepts. The results obtained in experiments occurred in public schools show successful acceptance and they contribute to improve the students’ academic performance. This method is now introduced in some undergraduate and graduate practices to analyze its impact in entrepreneurship courses.

PRE-ELIMINARY STUDY OF IKAN (FISH ONLINE INVESTMENT) PROTOPY BASED ON WEB APPLICATION USING AGILE SCRUM

Ministry of Health (DepKes) of the Republic of Indonesia, the main problem which is an obstacle for fishermen in a small business in the field of fisheries as a matter of capital. Capital problems that can be reported according to: difficulty in accessing, capital requirements for convoluted capital, to the public ignorance of the relevant institutions. Diverting, taking a few people who then use independent capital, or make loans through informal financial institutions. The problems encountered by the fishermen make them confused and difficult to find when they need the micro business. However, this certainly can be overcome, considering how technology has developed rapidly now. In terms of technological developments, we have now switched to the era of the industrial revolution 4.0, while information and information technology has been highly developed. Seeing the facts that exist in society, technology can be used to facilitate humans in carrying out daily activities. Therefore, in view of the facts above, the writer wants to make a fisheries investment application for investors to invest the capital they need for micro-fisheries businesses and vice versa. The purpose of this research is to create a mobile and web-based Fisheries Investment application (using bootstrap) which the writer will name "Fish" taken from a fisheries investment developed using stages appropriate to the Agile Scrum method based on knowledge within in the field of Software Engineering and is equipped with basic planning models for formation systems, such as: Business Model Canvas (BMC), Use Cases, Activity Diagrams, and Mock-Ups. The results of this study can be used to help organize the distribution of prototype development scenarios to completion with a time schedule.

PRE-ELIMINARY STUDY OF IKAN (FISH ONLINE INVESTMENT) PROTOPY BASED ON WEB APPLICATION USING AGILE SCRUM

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 Ministry of Health (DepKes) of the Republic of Indonesia, the main problem which is an obstacle for fishermen in a small business in the field of fisheries as a matter of capital. Capital problems that can be reported according to: difficulty in accessing, capital requirements for convoluted capital, to the public ignorance of the relevant institutions. Diverting, taking a few people who then use independent capital, or make loans through informal financial institutions. The problems encountered by the fishermen make them confused and difficult to find when they need the micro business. However, this certainly can be overcome, considering how technology has developed rapidly now. In terms of technological developments, we have now switched to the era of the industrial revolution 4.0, while information and information technology has been highly developed. Seeing the facts that exist in society, technology can be used to facilitate humans in carrying out daily activities. Therefore, in view of the facts above, the writer wants to make a fisheries investment application for investors to invest the capital they need for micro-fisheries businesses and vice versa. The purpose of this research is to create a mobile and web-based Fisheries Investment application (using bootstrap) which the writer will name "Fish" taken from a fisheries investment developed using stages appropriate to the Agile Scrum method based on knowledge within in the field of Software Engineering and is equipped with basic planning models for formation systems, such as: Business Model Canvas (BMC), Use Cases, Activity Diagrams, and Mock-Ups. The results of this study can be used to help organize the distribution of prototype development scenarios to completion with a time schedule.
 
 In Indonesian :
 
 Departemen Kesehatan (DepKes) Republik Indonesia, masalah utama yang seringkali menjadi penghambat bagi nelayan dalam membuka suatu usaha kecil dalam bidang perikanan ialah masalah permodalan. Masalah permodalan tersebut dapat dijabarkan menjadi: sulitnya akses, persyaratan penerimaan permodalan yang berbelit-belit, hingga ketidaktahuan masyarakat mengenai lembaga pendanaan. Akibatnya, tak sedikit masyarakat yang kemudian menggunakan modal mandiri, ataupun melakukan peminjaman melalui lembaga keuangan yang informal. Masalah yang didapatkan para nelayan tersebut seringkali membuat mereka bingung dan bahkan kesusahan saat membuka usaha mikro mereka tersebut. Namun, hal tersebut tentu dapat diatasi, mengingat bagaimana teknologi sudah berkembang pesat saat ini. Dari segi perkembangan teknologi, saat ini kita memasuki era revolusi industri 4.0, dimana teknologi informasi dan informasi sudah sangat berkembang. Melihat fakta yang ada di masyarakat, teknologi dapat digunakan untuk mempermudah manusia dalam melakukan kegiatan sehari-hari. Oleh karena itu, menilik fakta-fakta diatas, maka penulis ingin menciptakan sebuah aplikasi investasi perikanan sebagai wadah bagi para investor untuk menanamkan modal mereka didalam usaha mikro para nelayan dan sebaliknya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah untuk menciptakan aplikasi Investasi Perikanan berbasis mobile dan web (dengan menggunakan bootstrap) yang akan penulis namai “Ikan” yang diambil dari Investasi perikanan secara bertahap menggunakan tahapan-tahapan yang sesuai dalam metode Agile Scrum yang berbasis pada pengetahuan di dalam bidang Software Engineering dan dilengkapi dengan model-model rancangan dasar untuk pembentukkan sistem, seperti: Business Model Canvas (BMC), Use Case, Activity Diagram, dan Mock-Up. Hasil dari penelitian ini dapat digunakan untuk membantu mengatur manajemen sirkulasi pembagian scenario kegiatan pembangunan prototipe sampai selesai sesui dengan timeline schedule.

Development Point of Sales Using SCRUM Framework

Point of Sales is a system used to make sales transactions. MPC Computers is a retail that sells computer accessories. But in its operation MPC Computer still applies a manual system, so that the services provided are not optimal. Reporting that requires a long time makes it difficult for store owners to determine inventory for the future because the information is not detailed, this results in reduced performance. In dealing with this, a Point of Sales application is made with the SCRUM agile method. This method was chosen because it is fast and light in application development and has a vision of high value products in creativity and productivity. There are three roles in the development of SCRUM, namely the Product Owner, SCRUM Master and Development Team. The Product Owner will define the business requirements needed, then from those needs transformed into a product backlog facilitated by the SCRUM Master, the Product Backlog will be transformed back into a sprint backlog that will be developed by the Development Team. During the execution the requirements can change and be flexible with the consequences of development being disturbed. The output of SCRUM is an application that will provide various modules such as purchasing, sales, inventory and reporting. The goal is to control the number of store inventory assets. So that stores can improve service, get detailed information, save time, and reduce costs.

An Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Experience on Critical Embedded Systems using Agile Methods

This paper relates a capstone design project conceived through an engineering problem-based learning approach. The project is applied to critical embedded systems and the Scrum Agile method is used. The focus of the paper is on the pedagogical experience, so the Intended Learning Outcomes and pedagogical sequence over one semester are presented. Two platforms (the Parrot AR.Drone 2 and a toy car) were used for the project. Pros and cons of such platforms are debated. Tools like Git for the version control and iceScrum for the Agile management are presented. The different roles of teachers as clients, counselors, and evaluators are detailed. This paper shows that an interdisciplinary teaching team is very important in this kind of project, so is the teachers’ engagement in the Agile philosophy. Feedback, analyses and some suggested improvements are given, based on our 5 years’ experience in such projects and surveys.

Proposição de atributos para avaliação dos métodos ágeis em universidades públicas da região sudeste do Brasil

Agile software development has become popular in the last decade, and agile principles can be propagated in different ways, creating distinct perceptions of agility. This results in several models for assessing the Agility level. However, evidence of their actual use in practice is limited. This paper proposes a set of attributes for the evaluation of the agile Scrum method in a software development project of a sample of six public universities in the Southeast region of Brazil. The development of software in such institutions is, for the most part, complex and poorly organized, due to the lack of previously defined processes, which hinders the development of software. In this scenario, there are the superintendencies and nuclei of information technology of public universities in the Southeast region of Brazil, where development is supported by a cascade process. A multiple case study was conducted in order to evaluate the implementation of agile methods, more specifically Scrum, in the context of these organizations. For this, the questionnaires were sent through the internet, through Google Form, to each respondent to collect qualitative data regarding the use of IT, Agile Methods and Scrum in their sector, as well as to evaluate Scrum, through the attributes of IT evaluation and Agile / Scrum Methods raised in the literature review. When analyzing the agile Scrum method, a low level of maturity in the use of agile methods was observed in most of the sample universities. It was also noticed a very strong relationship of a group of attributes, which evidenced the perceived benefits in practice of the agile Scrum methodology: improvement of response time, reduction of costs and deadlines, increase in team performance, and increase in value aggregate. Through the closed questions it was observed that the attributes that Scrum obtained the best performance were: communication, collaboration, productivity, and reduction of deadlines.

Gerenciamento e desenvolvimento de software utilizando métodos ágeis com foco na qualidade - uma proposta de fatores e ferramentas

One of the main goals of Software Engineering is to produce software with quality. But with the increasing use of agile methodologies in software development, it is observed that the existing quality assurance models do not adapt easily to these methods. In this context, the objective of this research is to propose critical factors of success (CFS) and tools for software development and management environment using agile methods, focusing on quality. Thus, initially, a literature review was conducted in SCOPUS and SCIELO bases, identifying 21 CFS, which were grouped into three categories: Individual; Organizational; and Technical / Process. Based on these factors, a questionnaire was applied to specialists in software management and development, reaching the sample of 101 respondents, with the most important CFS belonging to the Personal category, which reinforces the need for investment in this area. After this field research, a case study was done in a public company that uses traditional methods, making it possible to propose a development and management environment of software, adding the best practices, tools and CFS with the purpose of improve the quality of delivery of the final product. It was also observed the applicability of the agile Scrum method, allied to Kanban, taking advantage of the best practices of both, and how much was relevant in the context of the company, demonstrating the importance of agile methods to improve the quality and productivity of the whole team, including customers and sponsors. In addition, the present work generates an CFS base for knowledge of the academic community.