Consistent User Experience Research Articles

Developing crossplatform software applications to enhance compatibility across devices and systems

In an increasingly interconnected world, the need for software applications that function seamlessly across diverse devices and operating systems is paramount. Developing crossplatform software applications addresses this need by providing a unified user experience and operational efficiency regardless of the hardware or system being used. This approach eliminates the need for multiple versions of the same application, streamlining development and reducing costs while improving accessibility and consistency. Crossplatform development involves creating software that is compatible with various operating systems such as Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, as well as different device types including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. Key methodologies in this domain include the use of frameworks and tools such as React Native, Flutter, and Xamarin, which allow developers to write code once and deploy it across multiple platforms. These frameworks offer a range of features to enhance user interfaces, manage system resources efficiently, and ensure robust performance across devices. The benefits of crossplatform applications are manifold. They provide a consistent user experience, as the same application behaves similarly across different devices, enhancing usability and customer satisfaction. Additionally, they simplify maintenance and updates, as changes need only be implemented once rather than across multiple codebases. This approach also accelerates timetomarket by leveraging shared codebases, thereby enabling faster development cycles and quicker deployment. However, developing crossplatform applications also presents challenges. Ensuring consistent performance and functionality across diverse systems can be complex, requiring careful design and testing. Developers must also navigate varying hardware capabilities and user interface guidelines for different platforms. Despite these challenges, advances in development frameworks and tools continue to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of crossplatform solutions. In conclusion, crossplatform software development represents a strategic approach to enhancing compatibility and accessibility across devices and systems. By leveraging modern frameworks and tools, organizations can deliver cohesive, highquality applications that meet the needs of a diverse user base while optimizing development resources and costs. Keywords: : Developing, CrossPlatform, Software Applications, Compatibility, Devices.

Evaluating the role of cloud integration in mobile and desktop operating systems

The integration of cloud computing has fundamentally transformed the landscape of mobile and desktop operating systems, enabling new levels of functionality, efficiency, and user experience. This review examines the role of cloud integration in these operating systems and its implications for both users and developers. Cloud integration enhances mobile and desktop operating systems by offering scalable storage solutions, seamless data synchronization, and enhanced computing power. For mobile systems, cloud services provide users with the ability to access their data and applications from any device, promoting a consistent user experience across different platforms. This synchronization feature not only streamlines personal data management but also enables developers to create more dynamic and responsive applications that leverage cloud resources for realtime updates and performance improvements. In desktop environments, cloud integration facilitates the storage of large volumes of data and the execution of resourceintensive applications without burdening local hardware. Cloudbased virtual machines and application delivery platforms offer users the flexibility to run highperformance software on less powerful devices, thus broadening the accessibility and usability of advanced desktop applications. Furthermore, cloud integration supports collaborative tools and shared workspaces, enhancing productivity and fostering realtime collaboration among users. The evaluation of cloud integration also involves assessing its impact on security, data privacy, and system performance. Cloudbased solutions introduce new security considerations, such as the need for robust encryption and secure authentication protocols to protect sensitive data. Additionally, the reliance on internet connectivity for accessing cloud services can pose challenges for users in areas with limited or unreliable network access. In conclusion, cloud integration plays a crucial role in modernizing both mobile and desktop operating systems, driving improvements in data accessibility, application performance, and user experience. As cloud technologies continue to evolve, their influence on operating systems will likely expand, offering new opportunities for innovation and addressing emerging challenges in security and connectivity. This ongoing integration represents a significant shift towards more flexible, efficient, and interconnected computing environments.

A Review of Traffic Flow Prediction Models in 5G Using Machine Learning Techniques

Abstract: Wireless technology has advanced significantly since its origin and is now an essential aspect of our daily life. The advancement of wireless communication from the first generation (1G) to the fifth generation (5G) of technology has been revolutionary. An extensive summary of the development of wireless communication from 1G to 5G has been given in this paper. Cellular networks are heading towards becoming more diverse, broadband, integrated, and intelligent networks with the introduction of 5G networks. The goals of 5G wireless technology are to provide more users with more consistent user experiences, ultralow latency, vast network capacity, faster multi-Gbps peak data speeds and increased reliability. While the resources needed for computation and communication are also growing with the maturity of 5G technology .At the same time, cellular traffic has increased dramatically due to the widespread use of smart devices. Cellular traffic prediction is a crucial component of the resource management system for cellular networks but it confronts many difficulties due to strict standards for accuracy and dependability. Among the most important issues is how to enhance the predictive performance of Mobile data traffic. This review describes the need of traffic forecasting in cellular network in 5G technology. A study of different models for network analysis and traffic prediction by different researchers is presented in this paper. The distinctiveness and guidelines of earlier research for traffic prediction in 5G are examined. To determine the distinctive qualities of each method used for traffic prediction in mobile network, a thorough analysis of the most popular techniques using Machine learning for predictive analysis are discussed.

Peningkatan Kompatibilitas Sistem Operasi Windows di Berbagai Perangkat

The goal of improving the compatibility of the Windows operating system with various devices is to ensure that Windows runs well on desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. Technical developments such as system modularization, performance optimization, and better driver integration are part of this effort. To expand the range of devices, Microsoft supports ARM architecture in addition to x86 architecture. Additionally, support for IoT technology, biometric sensors and touch screens has been improved. Maintaining a consistent user experience and expanding the ecosystem of Windows-compatible devices is the goal of this effort.

Adaptive attention fusion network for cross-device GUI element re-identification in crowdsourced testing

The rapid growth of mobile devices has ushered in an era of different device platforms. Different devices require a consistent user experience, especially with similar graphical user interfaces (GUIs). However, the different code bases of the various operating systems as well as the different GUI layouts and resolutions of the various devices pose a challenge for automated software testing. Crowdsourced software testing (CST) has emerged as a viable solution where crowdsourced workers perform tests on their own devices and provide detailed bug reports. Although CST is cost-effective, it is not very efficient and requires a large number of workers for manual testing. The potential of optimizing CST reproduction testing through computer vision remains largely untapped, especially when considering the uniformity of GUI elements on different devices. In this study, we present a novel deep learning model specifically designed to re-identify GUI elements in CST reproduction test scenarios, regardless of the underlying code changes on different devices. The model features a robust backbone network for feature extraction, an innovative attention mechanism with learnable factors to enhance the features of GUI elements and minimize interference from their backgrounds, and a classifier to determine matching labels for these elements. Our approach was validated on a large GUI element dataset containing 31,098 element images for training, 115,704 element images from real apps for testing, and 67 different background images. The results of our experiments underline the excellent accuracy of the model and the importance of each component. This work is a major step forward in improving the efficiency of reproduction testing in CST. The innovative solutions we propose could further reduce labor costs for CST platforms.

TECHNES: Penyedia Layanan Jasa Service Berbasis Aplikasi Android

This article describes how the waterfall method approach was used for the creation of an Android app by Technes, an app-based service provider. The waterfall method is a methodical and linear approach to developing software that starts with analyzing requirements and progresses through design, testing, and implementation. In this article, we will discuss how the waterfall method was applied to the development of the Technes app to ensure it was well-organized and efficient. The waterfall methodology's requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and implementation phases are all thoroughly explained. Developing a solid understanding of the technical user requirements and deciding on the functionality that the app should have are the tasks involved in the requirements analysis process. An intuitive and responsive user interface is then produced during the design phase to enhance the user experience. The main concern of this article is how the waterfall methodology can help solve challenging problems when developing complex Android applications. We discuss many phases of the waterfall method such as requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and planning, and we illustrate how each stage contributes to the final outcome of the Technes application. The findings of the discussion show that the waterfall method can help organize, track, and evaluate each stage of app development in a clear and organized way. We also recognize the limitations of the waterfall method with respect to changing user requirements and backend operations, but these issues can be resolved with effective communication. The end result is a Technes application that fully meets user needs, has a responsive user agent, and offers a consistent user experience.

HARNESSING THE POWER OF PROTOTYPING METHOD FOR ENGAGING RESPONSIVE WEB PROFILES

This research discusses the implementation of the prototyping method in enhancing institutional visibility through the development of responsive web profiles. Institutional visibility is key to achieving success and sustainable growth in today's digital era. Developing a responsive web profile increases visibility by providing optimal user experience across various devices and screen resolutions effectively. The prototyping method was the primary approach in developing this responsive web profile. It allows developers to create initial models that can be tested and evaluated before the full development of the web profile. The research explains the steps in developing a responsive web profile using prototyping. The results show that this method offers an efficient and practical approach to creating a responsive web profile, ensuring user satisfaction, and meeting the increasing expectations of users. Therefore, institutions should consider applying this prototyping method to strengthen their visibility through innovative, responsive web profiles. Responsive web profiles enable institutions to reach and engage their target audience through different devices, enhancing user engagement and providing consistent user experiences. The result shows that prototyping enhances institutional web profiles, improves user experience, and effectively increases visibility with high satisfaction, with an average of 83.2.

Meclib: Dynamic and Interactive Figures in STACK Questions Made Easy

Abstract—Making and interpretation of drawings and schematics is an important skill to be developed in engineering education. The question type STACK in the Moodle learning management system combined with the interactive graphics library JSXGraph has a great potential for implementation of e-learning resources addressing these skills in formative and summative settings. The authoring process of such materials is complex due to multiple markup and programming languages like HTML, LaTeX, Maxima and JavaScript (JS) being involved. The Meclib concept mitigates this complexity and allows for efficient bulk production of material with consistent appearance and user experience. The core of Meclib is a set of pre-defined JSXGraph-based objects with an interface to Maxima, such that no problem specific JS code is required at all. The present paper outlines the basic ideas of the implementation and demonstrates the approach for some typical examples of different complexity. The focus is on applications in engineering mechanics, starting from static illustrations up to an editor for free body diagrams, with rich adaptive formative feedback.

Design Factors to Improve the Consistency and Sustainable User Experience of Responsive Interface Design

Computers have been extended to a variety of devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and smart watches, thereby increasing the importance of responsive interfaces across multi-terminal devices. To ensure a consistent and sustainable user experience for websites and software products, it is important to study the layout, design elements, and users’ visual perception of different terminal interfaces. In this paper, the multi-terminal interfaces of 40 existing responsive websites were studied in a hierarchical grouping experiment, and six typical interface layouts were classified and extracted. Then, the main design factors affecting interface consistency of the responsive website were extracted and classified through eye tracking and a questionnaire survey. Finally, taking a sales management software tool (SA) as an example for design application, we successfully created responsive interfaces across multi-terminal devices with a consistent and sustainable experience.

HDR10+ Concepts, Principles, Capabilities and Advantages for the Next-Generation of Brazilian Broadcasting System (TV 3.0)

This paper aims to briefly introduce the current Brazilian DTV scenario towards the next generation DTT system (TV 3.0) as well as HDR (High Dynamic Range) principles, features and applications. Different HDR formats have been proposed along the history with different features and purposes. One of them is the HDR10+ technology that can provide powerful advantages and benefits related to picture quality and based on dynamic metadata system. HDR10+ is being adopted by major international digital terrestrial TV systems and other standardizations bodies. In this scenario TV 3.0 can take advantage of HDR10+ to improve the overall system from industry perspective, and consequently delivering a consistent user experience.

A COVID-19 Emergency Response for Remote Control of a Dialysis Machine with Mobile HRI.

Healthcare workers face a high risk of contagion during a pandemic due to their close proximity to patients. The situation is further exacerbated in the case of a shortage of personal protective equipment that can increase the risk of exposure for the healthcare workers and even non-pandemic related patients, such as those on dialysis. In this study, we propose an emergency, non-invasive remote monitoring and control response system to retrofit dialysis machines with robotic manipulators for safely supporting the treatment of patients with acute kidney disease. Specifically, as a proof-of-concept, we mock-up the touchscreen instrument control panel of a dialysis machine and live-stream it to a remote user’s tablet computer device. Then, the user performs touch-based interactions on the tablet device to send commands to the robot to manipulate the instrument controls on the touchscreen of the dialysis machine. To evaluate the performance of the proposed system, we conduct an accuracy test. Moreover, we perform qualitative user studies using two modes of interaction with the designed system to measure the user task load and system usability and to obtain user feedback. The two modes of interaction included a touch-based interaction using a tablet device and a click-based interaction using a computer. The results indicate no statistically significant difference in the relatively low task load experienced by the users for both modes of interaction. Moreover, the system usability survey results reveal no statistically significant difference in the user experience for both modes of interaction except that users experienced a more consistent performance with the click-based interaction vs. the touch-based interaction. Based on the user feedback, we suggest an improvement to the proposed system and illustrate an implementation that corrects the distorted perception of the instrumentation control panel live-stream for a better and consistent user experience.

Usability Assessment of a Bluetooth-Enabled Resistance Exercise Band Among Young Adults.

Resistance-based exercises effectively enhance muscle strength, which is especially important in older populations as it reduces the risk of disability. Our group developed a Bluetooth-enabled handle for resistance exercise bands that wirelessly transmits relative force data through low-energy Bluetooth to a local smartphone or similar device. We present a usability assessment that evaluates an exercise system featuring a novel Bluetooth-enabled resistance exercise band, ultimately intended to expand the accessibility of resistance training through technology-enhanced home-based exercise programs for older adults. Although our target population is older adults, we assess the user experience among younger adults as a convenient and meaningful starting point in the testing and development of our device. There were 32 young adults participating in three exercise sessions with the exercise band, after which each completed an adapted version of the Usefulness, Satisfaction, and Ease (USE) questionnaire to characterize the exercise system's strengths and weaknesses in usability. Questionnaire data reflected a positive and consistent user experience, with all 20 items receiving mean scores greater than 5.0 on a seven-point Likert scale. There were no specific areas of significant weakness in the device's user experience. The positive reception among young adults is a promising indication that the device can be successfully incorporated into exercise interventions and that the system can be further developed and tested for the target population of older adults.

Samba and CERNBox: Providing online access to Windows-based users at CERN

This paper presents the experience in providing CERN users with direct online access to their EOS/CERNBox-powered user storage from Windows. In production for about 15 months, a High-Available Samba cluster is regularly used by a significant fraction of the CERN user base, following the migration of their central home folders from Microsoft DFS in the context of CERN’s strategy to move to open source solutions. We describe the configuration of the cluster, which is based on standard components: the EOS-backed CERNBox storage is mounted via FUSE, and an additional mount provided by CephFS is used to share the cluster’s state. Further, we describe some typical shortcomings of such a setup and how they were tackled. Finally, we show how such an additional access method fits in the bigger picture, where the storage is seamlessly accessed by user jobs, sync clients, FUSE/Samba mounts as well as the web UI, whilst aiming at a consistent view and user experience.

Brain Modeling ToolKit: An open source software suite for multiscale modeling of brain circuits.

Experimental studies in neuroscience are producing data at a rapidly increasing rate, providing exciting opportunities and formidable challenges to existing theoretical and modeling approaches. To turn massive datasets into predictive quantitative frameworks, the field needs software solutions for systematic integration of data into realistic, multiscale models. Here we describe the Brain Modeling ToolKit (BMTK), a software suite for building models and performing simulations at multiple levels of resolution, from biophysically detailed multi-compartmental, to point-neuron, to population-statistical approaches. Leveraging the SONATA file format and existing software such as NEURON, NEST, and others, BMTK offers a consistent user experience across multiple levels of resolution. It permits highly sophisticated simulations to be set up with little coding required, thus lowering entry barriers to new users. We illustrate successful applications of BMTK to large-scale simulations of a cortical area. BMTK is an open-source package provided as a resource supporting modeling-based discovery in the community.

Integration of z15 processor-based DEFLATE acceleration into IBM z/OS

IBM z15 replaces the former I/O attached accelerator for DEFLATE, zEnterprise Data Compression (zEDC) Express, with an on-chip accelerator that can be synchronously accessed via an instruction. The integration of this new accelerator in the z/OS software stack has been designed to maintain a consistent user experience for software packages that used the previous technology, while still allowing the enhanced aspects of the new technology to deliver the additional value. Two different access paths for DEFLATE have been created in z/OS to accomplish both goals. For user space programs that utilize the zlib API, z/OS directly executes the instruction synchronously, which avoids overhead and reduces latency. Authorized users continue to utilize existing infrastructure and have the Service Assist Processors (SAP) perform compression in an asynchronous fashion on their behalf. The SAP receives information about the requested task via a thin and efficient communication path to z/OS, invokes the instruction in a well-defined fashion, and returns the result to z/OS. This article describes the integration of DEFLATE acceleration in z15 into the z/OS software stack in both synchronous and asynchronous mode and presents the resulting performance for selected workloads.

A model-driven framework for data-driven applications in serverless cloud computing.

In a serverless cloud computing environment, the cloud provider dynamically manages the allocation of resources whereas the developers purely focus on their applications. The data-driven applications in serverless cloud computing mainly address the web as well as other distributed scenarios, and therefore, it is essential to offer a consistent user experience across different connection types. In order to address the issues of data-driven application in a real-time distributed environment, the use of GraphQL (Graph Query Language) is getting more and more popularity in state-of-the-art cloud computing approaches. However, the existing solutions target the low level implementation of GraphQL, for the development of a complex data-driven application, which may lead to several errors and involve a significant amount of development efforts due to various users’ requirements in real-time. Therefore, it is critical to simplify the development process of data-driven applications in a serverless cloud computing environment. Consequently, this research introduces UMLPDA (Unified Modeling Language Profile for Data-driven Applications), which adopts the concepts of UML-based Model-driven Architectures to model the frontend as well as the backend requirements for data-driven applications developed at a higher abstraction level. Particularly, a modeling approach is proposed to resolve the development complexities such as data communication and synchronization. Subsequently, a complete open source transformation engine is developed using a Model-to-Text approach to automatically generate the frontend as well as backend low level implementations of Angular2 and GraphQL respectively. The validation of proposed work is performed with three different case studies, deployed on Amazon Web Services platform. The results show that the proposed framework enables to develop the data-driven applications with simplicity.

Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis (MEGA) for macOS.

The Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis (MEGA) software enables comparative analysis of molecular sequences in phylogenetics and evolutionary medicine. Here, we introduce the macOS version of the MEGA software. This new version eliminates the need for virtualization and emulation programs previously required to use MEGA on Apple computers. MEGA for macOS utilizes memory and computing resources efficiently for conducting evolutionary analyses on macOS. It has a native Cocoa graphical user interface that is programmed to provide a consistent user experience across macOS, Windows, and Linux. MEGA for macOS is available from www.megasoftware.net free of charge.

Delivering a consistent user experience through our faculty sites: For our audiences and our internal web users

This paper provides insights into building a user-first responsive web system that delivers a superior and consistent user experience across all faculty websites1, in collaboration with faculties as well as IT colleagues. Fulfilling this objective can be a nontrivial challenge in higher education institutions where haphazard development of websites creates many ‘monsters’ making it painful, if not impossible, to revamp the family of websites. Here, we share UCalgary’s journey of moving to a collaborative, systembased approach for our faculty websites that enables the uniqueness of each faculty to come through while providing a consistent user experience across all sites. Our ‘system’ includes not just the web platform but a full offering of support, best practices and measurement.

Standards in practice: All things considered

Both public institutions and private enterprises are motivated to follow standards in order to comply with government regulations, establish market and brand identity, and streamline processes to create modular and scalable solutions. Standards offer several key benefits from a consistent user experience, including: reduced training, fewer errors, greater usability, increasing user satisfaction, and minimizing costs. This panel covers a wide range of topics spanning different industries reflecting the diversity of organizational approaches and challenges faced by practitioners embedded in development programs. Presenters will share their methodologies as well as lessons learned from their current and past experiences.

Iterative Development of a Tailored mHealth Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer.

Methods for developing mobile health (mHealth) interventions are not well described. To guide the development of future mHealth interventions, we describe the application of the agile science framework to iteratively develop a mHealth intervention for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer. We created the AYA STEPS mobile app (AYA Self-management via Texting, Education, and Plans for Survivorship) by modifying and integrating two existing programs: an online survivorship care plan (SCP) generator and a text messaging self-management intervention for AYA off treatment. The iterative development process involved three stages of agile science: 1) Formative work, 2) Obtaining feedback about the first AYA STEPS prototype, and 3) Pilot testing and finalization of a prototype. We determined preferences of AYA stakeholders as well as discovered and addressed technology problems prior to beginning a subsequent randomized controlled trial. AYA survivors reported that the app and the embedded tailored messages related to their health and SCP, were easy to use and generally satisfying and beneficial. Usage data supported that AYA were engaged in the app. Technology glitches were discovered in the pilot and addressed. The iterative development of AYA STEPS was essential for creating a consistent and acceptable end user experience. This study serves as one example of how behavioral scientists may apply agile science to their own mHealth research.