Mobile Application Development Research Articles

UI/UX Design of Mobile-Based Human Resource Management Applications Using the Design Thinking Method (Study Case: Habibi Garden)

Habibi Garden is a company operating in agricultural technology. The current issue at Habibi Garden is the absence of a human resource management application. COOs and Agronomists face operational challenges. COOs struggle to track project progress in the field and sometimes forget to log their attendance. Agronomists have difficulty organizing team tasks as some employees forget to submit assignments, and various assignments, reports, and projects are jumbled in Google Drive. Additionally, employees have to search for reimbursement links mixed with other assignment links, leading to potential errors. This research aims to develop a UI/UX design for a mobile-based human resource management application for Habibi Garden to aid employees in operational activities. The method used is Design Thinking which consists of 5 stages, namely Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. The results show that the interface design performs well. The effectiveness parameter scored 93.75% for COOs and 91.25% for Agronomists. The efficiency parameter achieved 0.04 goals/sec for COOs and 0.06 goals/sec for Agronomists. User satisfaction, measured using the SUS questionnaire, averaged 88 for COOs, categorized as excellent and graded B, and 77 for Agronomists, categorized as good and also graded B. Design Thinking enables designers to create application solutions that truly fit user expectations and needs by understanding user problems, needs, and behavior through the empathize stage. Based on the prototype design that has been designed in this study, the UI/UX generated can serve as a foundation for the development of mobile applications based on Human Resource Management.

Mobilizing DevOps: exploration of DevOps adoption in mobile software development

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the factors facilitating and influencing the adoption of DevOps practices specifically tailored to mobile software development, with a focus on understanding the influence of mobile-specific requirements on DevOps integration.Design/methodology/approachThe study employs a qualitative methodology, including a literature review, exploratory case research and partial quantitative assessments through DORA metrics and survey applications. This approach, guided by the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, prioritizes in-depth insights into the adoption of DevOps practices and explores strategies for integrating DevOps in mobile software development.FindingsThe research identifies several key themes specific to Mobile DevOps adoption, including tool integration issues, testing complexities, deployment challenges and security concerns. These findings underscore the necessity for tailored DevOps solutions that can effectively address the unique demands of mobile software development. The study also proposes actionable strategies to overcome these challenges, thereby enhancing the efficiency, quality and security of mobile applications.Practical implicationsThe insights gained from this study provide valuable guidance for practitioners in the mobile software development sector. By understanding and addressing the specific challenges of Mobile DevOps, organizations can improve their DevOps practices and achieve better outcomes in terms of project delivery speed, quality and security. For example, implementing robust testing strategies, investing in compatible tools and developing well-defined rollback procedures can significantly enhance Mobile DevOps effectiveness. Furthermore, incorporating continuous security measures and improving cross-functional collaboration can lead to more secure and efficient mobile application deployments.Social implicationsThis study offers valuable starting points for researching Mobile DevOps in real-world settings, based on insights from practical DevOps implementations in a single-case organization. Organizations can use this information to compare their own DevOps approaches with those of the studied organization, and can facilitate self-assessment and improvement.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the limited literature on Mobile DevOps adoption and proposing actionable strategies. By incorporating the TOE framework, it provides a comprehensive guide that enhances understanding and management of DevOps practices throughout the mobile application development lifecycle and offers significant value to practitioners and researchers alike.

Nurse-led proactive mobile application in symptom management for children with medical complexity: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

To investigate the effect of a nurse support using a proactive mobile app to enhance parental self-efficacy in symptom management for children with medical complexity. A single-blinded, randomized controlled trial with a two-armed repeated measures design. Eligible parents and the children will be recruited from the special schools and non-government offices. They will be randomly assigned either to the intervention or control groups. Subjects in the study group will receive nurse parental support using a symptom management mobile app for 3 months. The control group will receive the usual care that is available in the community. Data will be collected pre-intervention (T1), immediately after the intervention (T2), and three-month after intervention (T3). The primary outcome is parental self-efficacy. The secondary outcomes include child's symptom burden and their health service utilization. Primary outcome will be compared across two groups in T2 and T3 using with control for the pre-test value of parental self-efficacy. Generalized estimating equation (GEE) will be used to address secondary objectives from T1 to T3 with appropriate link function. As a result of the successful implementation of this nurse-led symptom management, parental self-efficacy will be enhanced. Both the symptoms reported by the children and their health service utilization will be reduced. Findings of this study will help in service delivery improvements because it maximizes the availability and accessibility of paediatric health service to parents and the children in local communities. The evidence produced in this study will enlarge the knowledge base that supports evidence-based paediatric home nursing service with the use of health technology in symptom management. This evidence will also contribute to the development of other symptom management programs for other paediatric patient groups. NCT05765643 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier). Parents of children with medical complexity contributed in mobile application development by giving comments on the usability of mobile application. Improve health service delivery: Home nursing service may not be sustainable in a long run in Hong Kong, as the health care system has been facing a serious nursing workforce shortage in recent years. Besides, these services are affected or even suspended during the community outbreak of infectious disease, like recent coronavirus disease pandemic. Nurse parental support in symptom management for the CMC using a proactive mobile health application will help in service delivery improvements because it maximizes the availability and accessibility of paediatric health service to parents and their CMC in local communities. Improve physical and psychological health of parents and their CMC: The success of program implementation will help to increase parental self-efficacy in symptom management for their CMC, as a result of decrease of children's symptom burden. Improve knowledge base: The evidence produced in this study will (1) enlarge the knowledge base that supports evidence-based paediatric community nursing service related to symptom management for the CMC. This evidence will contribute to the development of other symptom management programs for other paediatric patient groups.

Development of disease detection mobile application for pineapple

Development of disease detection mobile application for pineapple

User-Centric Design in Mobile Application Development for Smart Home Devices

User-Centric Design in Mobile Application Development for Smart Home Devices

A Mobile App Development for E-Waste ‎Management in Bahrain (Athar)‎‎

Bahrain still suffers from electronic solid waste annually due to ineffective waste ‎disposal management. Compared to other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Bahrain ‎generates the largest waste quantity per person, approximately 1.2 to 1.8 ‎million tons of hazardous waste annually. Therefore, the present research article aims to manage the e-waste discarding mitigation by arranging the waste collection, ‎presenting it for sale/purchase/donation (C2C, C2B, B2G), and organizing the waste recycling ‎process. Derived from this aim, the article explores the e-waste ‎phenomena and proposes the development of an e-waste mobile application named “Athar”. ‎ The significance of “Athar” lies in firstly, enabling citizens to live in a ‎clean environment with limited diseases. Secondly, assisting the ‎Ministry of Tourism attract more tourists. ‎ The research article embraces a seven-phased Agile-based SDLC method to analyze, design, implement, test, and evaluate Athar through the utilization of several research techniques, including questionnaires to collect user and system requirements, other techniques such as data flow diagrams, entity relationship diagram, ‎database schema, etc. for the system design, ‎OutSystems programming language to implement the mobile app, and one questionnaire based on ‎Nielsen heuristics for usability evaluation. Findings demonstrate the adequacy of the Athar application with an outstanding usability score of 89.1%.

Handwritten Digital Signatures Accuracy Enhancement Comparison on Android-Based Mobile Application Systems

The research reported in this paper aimed to improve the quality, size ratio, and storage size of Digital Signatures (DS) used in the e-form Fumida app, a mobile application employed by PT Fumida Pestindo Jaya (Fumida) pest control, termite control, and fumigation services for data collection and verification. The application was developed using MADLC method for research and development of mobile application and utilized as a replacement for paper media used to fill in data related to work with the DS feature (e-signature), from which verification/authentication of the work results carried out by Fumida to its clients is given. The original DS, while replacing paper forms, suffered quality and accuracy loss when resized for printing, prompting the investigation of three methods to enhance their integrity. This process was subsequently examined using a questionnaire with the help of 22 respondents and calculation of questionnaire data. The results of our study showed that our model 3 emerged as the most effective solution, maintaining high image quality and accuracy even when resized.

Identifying and resolving conflict in mobile application features through contradictory feedback analysis

As mobile applications proliferate and user feedback becomes abundant, the task of identifying and resolving conflicts among application features is crucial for delivering satisfactory user experiences. This research, motivated to align application development with user preferences, introduces a novel methodology that leverages advanced Natural Language Processing techniques. The paper showcases the use of sentiment analysis using RoBERTa, topic modeling with Non-negative matrix factorization (NMF), and semantic similarity measures from Sentence-BERT. These techniques enable the identification of contradictory sentiments, the discovery of latent topics representing application features, and the clustering of related feedback instances. The approach detects conflicts by analyzing sentiment distributions within semantically similar clusters, further enhanced by incorporating antonym detection and negation handling. It employs majority voting, weighted ranking based on rating scores, and frequency analysis of feature mentions to resolve conflicts, providing actionable insights for prioritizing requirements. Comprehensive evaluations on large-scale iOS App Store and Google Play Store datasets demonstrate the approach's effectiveness, outperforming baseline methods and existing techniques. The research improves mobile application development and user experiences by aligning features with user preferences and providing interpretable conflict resolution strategies, thereby introducing a novel approach to the field of mobile application development.

Digital Platforms as a Fertile Ground for the Economic Sustainability of Startups: Assaying Scenarios, Actions, Plans, and Players

This study examines the transformative role of digital platforms in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship within emerging economies. We argue that platforms transcend mere communication channels, acting as catalysts for innovation and collaboration among startups, thereby driving economic, social, and environmental progress. Our framework emphasizes platform-enabled startups, navigating the unique challenges and opportunities presented by these dynamic markets. We adopt a dual lens, using a mixed-methods approach to analyze digital development trends through the prism of platforms in emerging economies. This reframes the discourse on technology-driven development, acknowledging the unidirectional flow of platform adoption from developed nations. The research emphasizes the need for prioritizing sustainability standards in these regions. Furthermore, we delve into the interplay between platforms and sustainable entrepreneurship with the following three objectives: (1) deciphering the drivers of platform–startup interaction for sustainability goals, (2) formulating policies to maximize platform benefits while mitigating risks, and (3) developing actionable strategies for stakeholders to cultivate a thriving ecosystem of sustainable platform-based ventures. The findings of this study reveal six key uncertainties that will shape the future trajectories of sustainable entrepreneurship within digital ecosystems, particularly in developing nations. These uncertainties encompass the following: environmental and social standards, ongoing education and development, mobile application development and utilization, global market access, and competitiveness and value creation. Several alternative future scenarios have been constructed based on these uncertainties, including advancements in digital technologies, dynamic market conditions and evolving consumer behaviors, a heightened emphasis on sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and a paradigm shift towards collaborative business models. A comprehensive framework of supportive policies and interventions has been proposed to facilitate the realization of these scenarios. Moreover, the analysis underscores the pivotal roles of digital platform providers and startups as key stakeholders in this evolving landscape.

Strategy to Increase Market Share Current Account Saving Account (CASA) Through Optimizing the Development of Electronic Banking in Indonesia

The basis of this research is motivated by the phenomenon that occurs where banking services in Indonesia have still known for a very long time and require a struggle to make a transaction. A network that is often problematic, strict regulations and the length of the account creation process are some examples of problems related to banking services in Indonesia. This study aims to find out how the development of electronic banking at Bank BJB, the Market Share Current Account Savings Account at Bank BJB, what obstacles are faced in the development of electronic banking at Bank BJB, and what strategies are carried out to increase CASA market share through the optimization of electronic banking development. The research method used is qualitative by interviewing resource persons from within the company, policymakers, and practitioners in the banking sector. The results obtained show that Bank BJB has carried out digital service transformation specifically in 2021. The company has made several developments in terms of core banking, switching, and networking. CASA's market share has not reached the expected target. Several strategies to increase Bank BJB's CASA market share through electronic banking optimization include the development of a user-friendly Mobile application. Focus on developing an intuitive and easy-to-use mobile app.

Acute Respiratory Tract Infections in Pediatric Populations of Slum Areas: Navigating Challenges and Dynamics of Immune Responses.

The study presents a thorough examination of immune responses in pediatric populations within slum areas, specifically addressing respiratory infections. It explores the impact of slum conditions on respiratory health, detailing the epidemiology of infections, including common pathogens and environmental factors. The review delves into the etiology, clinical manifestations, and challenges associated with viral respiratory infections, co-infections, and complications in slum environments. The discussion extends to immune responses in pediatric respiratory infections, emphasizing unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment within slum areas. Prevention and intervention strategies are highlighted, encompassing vaccination programs, health education, and improving living conditions. It underscores the importance of targeted interventions, accounting for socio-economic factors, community-based strategies, and culturally sensitive approaches. It proposes the exploration of novel approaches and the development of vaccines tailored to prevalent respiratory pathogens in slum settings. Furthermore, the feasibility and impact of routine immunization programs, emphasizing accessibility, acceptance, and long-term sustainability are explored. It advocates strengthening primary healthcare systems, investing in healthcare workforce training, and improving diagnostic facilities. The potential of digital health technologies in enhancing surveillance, early detection, and the development of mobile applications or telemedicine platforms is discussed. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the multifaceted challenges faced by children in slum areas regarding respiratory infections, necessitating informed, interdisciplinary interventions. Addressing healthcare disparities, improving living conditions, and enhancing vaccination coverage are deemed crucial for mitigating the burden of respiratory infections. This review calls for collaborative efforts among researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions for enhanced respiratory health in slum-dwelling pediatric populations.

Relating caregiver experiences to personalized "push" content in mobile applications among caregivers of pediatric patients with oncology conditions.

With the evolution of data algorithms and personalized push systems in mobile applications, patients who have searched for disease-related information may repeatedly receive similar content on app homepages or through notifications. This study aims to assess the influence of health-related content delivered through mobile applications on the anxiety and depression levels of caregivers of pediatric oncology patients. A survey consisting of 16 questions was conducted among 91 caregivers of pediatric oncology patients at the Children's Hospital affiliated with Chongqing Medical University. The questionnaire was designed by oncologists and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to assess the caregivers' psychological states. The study found that 31.5% of caregivers exhibited borderline anxiety symptoms, while 20.2% displayed borderline depression symptoms. Caregivers who noticed changes in homepage recommendations reported higher levels of anxiety (p=.004) and depression (p=.034). Additionally, 50.6% occasionally felt anxious or uneasy due to personalized notifications and 19.1% frequently felt this way. Moreover, 53.9% of the caregivers reported a negative impact on their emotions or daily life. Personalized push notifications related to disease information in mobile applications can impose a significant psychological burden on patients and their caregivers. Mobile application developers and healthcare providers must strengthen their support in the digital health domain to enhance the emotional well-being of cancer patients and their caregivers.

Expediting the design and development of secure cloud-based mobile apps

The adoption and popularity of mobile devices by end-users is partially driven by the increasing development and availability of mobile applications that can aid solving different problems and provide access to services in a wide range of domains or categories, namely healthcare, education, e-commerce or entertainment. While these applications use and benefit from the combination of a wide panoply of technologies from the Internet of Things, fog and cloud computing, data security and privacy are typically not fully taken into account before the creation of many mobile applications or during the software development phases. This paper presents an in-depth approach to modeling attacks on the specific cloud and mobile ecosystem, given its importance in the process of secure application development. Moreover, aiming at bridging the knowledge gap between developers and security experts, this paper presents an alpha version of the security by design for cloud and mobile ecosystem (secD4CloudMobile) framework. secD4CloudMobile is a set of tools that covers cloud and mobile security requirement elicitation (CMSRE), cloud and mobile security best practices guidelines (CMSBPG), cloud mobile attack modeling elicitation (CMAME), and cloud mobile security test specification and tools (CM2ST). The purpose of the framework is to provide cloud and mobile application developers useful readily applicable information and guidelines, striving to bring security engineering and software engineering closer, in a more accessible and automated manner, aiming at the incorporation of security by construction. Finally, the paper presents some preliminary results and discussion.

Мобильные приложения для психологического благополучия: отношение пользователей и определение требований.

In the paper, an analysis of the opinion of Tomsk students on the use of software in psychological care, defines the requirements and recommendations for the development of such mobile applications. Among 82 respondents, the survey revealed: the level of awareness and experience in the field of psychology, attitude to the use of software for psychological well-being and their preferred functionality. Considering the results of the analysis, it has been concluded the respondents are ready to use applications in various contexts, but they see barriers for themselves. It has been identified an application should include psychoeducation, scientifically proven testing methods, and practical exercises. The structured exercises of the cognitive behavioral therapy technique have been regarded as the most suitable for implementing in software applications. It has been also concluded the requirement to provide an access to statistics on the work performed and its analysis in applications. The results of the study may be useful to developers of psychological digital tools for improving and promoting existing developments, or creating new ones.

PERCEPTIONS OF TUVAN STUDENTS ABOUT THE RELEVANCE OF THE TUVAN LANGUAGE IN THE MEDIA SPACE

Purpose. The article examines the relevance of the Tuvan language in the media space from the point of view of Tuvan students today in order to determine the language preferences of Tuvan students in everyday communication; identify the language preferences of Tuvan students in the media space; assess the degree of awareness and interest of the studied regarding sources in the Tuvan language in the media space; clarify their position on the popularization of the Tuvan language in the media space. the media space. Different formulations of the concept of "media space" are considered. Method and methodology of study. The research is based on such methods as observation, content analysis of sources in the media space, a sociological method such as an online survey, as well as an analysis of the results obtained. Results. The results of a survey among Tuvan students are presented. It was found out that most of the studied group thinks and communicates in the Tuvan language, but there are also critically small proportions of those who do not use the Tuvan language at all. It was found out that the mixed use of both Russian and Tuvan languages prevails in the communication process. This is due to the Tuvan-Russian bilingualism rooted in the region. Today, Tuvan students are putting forward certain proposals to popularize the Tuvan language in the media space: advertising in Tuvan, entertainment content in Tuvan, video tutorials in Tuvan about the Motherland, development of mobile applications in Tuvan, and others. In general, the content in the Tuvan language in the media space is of interest to the majority of Tuvan students.

Towards Tax Administration 3.0: Bracing the Challenges in Mobile Application Development

Tax Administration 3.0 calls for tax administrations to be a high-tech adaptive organization with human touch. To that extent, tax administrations worldwide have developed mobile app as a taxpayer touchpoint. As the results of tax administrations’ digital maturity assessment shows major room for improvement, the mobile app development also faced with challenges. This study aims to investigate challenges in tax services mobile app development using M-Pajak as a case study. The descriptive qualitative approach used as our research method is composed of literature review, semi structured interview, open coding, and thematic analysis. Our study finds that M-Pajak development faces challenges related with project management and application requirements. To mitigate the challenges, it is important to ensure that projects are sufficiently staffed. Furthermore, change management must be implemented by focusing on user needs, who largely determine the application success. Meanwhile, fragmentation can be considered as the most critical challenge as it affects other challenges. Diversity of platforms and devices in which the mobile application will be operated potentially affects other factors, such as interoperability, user experience, privacy, and security. This study is important for tax administrations to anticipate challenges in developing their mobile app. Finally, this study also enriches the literature through the investigation of the mobile app development challenges in the context of tax services mobile app.

ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT WITH AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT IN TECHNOLOGY-BASED PROGRAM: A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH

This paper builds upon a preliminary investigation into the effectiveness of authentic assessment within a Mobile Application Development course. Aligning with Luan & Cowling (2015), authentic assessment has been shown to enhance student motivation and satisfaction through engagement with real-world client projects. However, while the initial pilot study revealed increased motivation and satisfaction among most students engaged with real clients, a minority expressed concerns regarding performance pressure. This earlier pilot highlighted student anxiety associated with performance expectations in authentic assessment contexts. Notably, the current research on authentic assessment in mobile application development fails to adequately address this specific concern. To address these concerns and further investigate student acceptance of authentic assessment, this study proposes a novel multi-faceted approach for a Technology-based program offered at Central Queensland University. The approach integrates real-world client involvement with faculty-provided support resources. Clients will offer project insights, while faculty will curate relevant websites and examples to bridge the gap between client expectations and student understanding. This combined approach aims to leverage the benefits of authentic assessment (client interaction, real-world application) while mitigating student anxieties by providing targeted academic support. The study will evaluate the impact of this multi-faceted approach on student acceptance of authentic assessment and their motivation to complete the assessment task. The study will evaluate the impact of this multi-faceted approach on student acceptance of authentic assessment and their motivation to complete the assessment task.

Development of Android-Based Mobile Application for Calculating F- Value in Pasteurized Crab Meat

ABSTRACT Processed foods are vital in modern diets, reflecting lifestyle preferences. This study focuses on crucial factors affecting their quality, particularly the F value. Our user-friendly Android app, utilizing the Patashnik improved method, is customized for pasteurized crab meat. By optimizing F values in fishery processing, our research prioritizes microbial safety. Traditional F value calculation is intricate, demanding expertise and time. Our solution allows even non-experts to compute F values accurately in under a minute using Excel, achieving 99.9% accuracy. This enhances efficiency and precision in ensuring food safety.

Real Estate Website

Abstract— This paper presents a novel real estate management system designed to address the inefficiencies faced in the contemporary property market. Developed using PHP and MySQL, the system offers a user-friendly web application that streamlines the processes for both property seekers and managers. Catering to distinct user groups, it empowers users with a comprehensive property database searchable by location and desired features. Additionally, users can leverage a built-in loan calculator (depending on implementation) for financial planning and potentially express interest in suitable properties. Admins, on the other hand, benefit from comprehensive management functionalities. These include user account management, property listing creation, editing, and availability control. The system also offers the potential to manage real estate agents, further enhancing its functionality for larger organizations. This user-centric approach prioritizes a user-friendly interface that simplifies searching, listing management, and overall interaction with the system. To ensure data security and integrity, the system implements robust role-based access control, restricting access to sensitive information based on user roles. Furthermore, a powerful search function facilitates efficient property discovery, allowing users to find their ideal properties with minimal effort. This paper delves into the details of the system, outlining its functionalities, the chosen development methodology (e.g., Agile), and the software and hardware requirements for running the application. It also acknowledges the system’s limitations in its initial phase, such as the potential need for future expansion of search filters or communication tools. Finally, the paper explores the exciting future scope of the system, including advanced search capabilities, integrated communication features, mobile application development, and potential integration with smart home technologies and machine learning for personalized recommendations. Keywords – Real Estate Management System, Property Management System, PHP,MySQL,User-Friendly Interface

Pengembangan Aplikasi Mobile Android untuk Deteksi Otomatis Mata Katarak Menggunakan CNN dan Tensorflow

The development of an Android mobile application for automatic cataract detection using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and TensorFlow has been conducted. The aim of this research is to provide an easily accessible solution for the public to detect cataracts early, thereby reducing the negative impact of this eye condition. The CNN method is utilized to recognize cataract patterns through image data, with TensorFlow serving as the primary development platform. Preprocessing steps and data processing are implemented to enhance the detection accuracy and address variations in eye images. Evaluation indicates that the application is capable of detecting cataracts with satisfactory accuracy, making it a potential tool for cataract prevention and early management. In conclusion, this application enables rapid and efficient cataract detection, improving the accessibility of eye care and contributing to enhancing overall quality of life for communities by providing early intervention and treatment options.