This paper presents some initial results from a twelve-month empirical research study of model driven engineering (MDE). Using largely qualitative questionnaire and interview methods we investigate document range technical, organizational social factors that apparently influence responses to MDE: specifically, its perception as successful or unsuccessful intervention. We then outline lessons learned. Whilst, with all research, these should be interpreted care, they also seen providing...

Despite lively debate over the past decade on benefits and drawbacks of model-driven engineering (MDE), there have been few industry-wide studies MDE in practice. A new study that surveyed 450 practitioners performed in-depth interviews with 22 more suggests although might be widespread than commonly believed, developers rarely use it to generate whole systems. Rather, they apply develop key parts a system.

article Free Access Share on At home with the technology: an ethnographic study of a set-top-box trial Authors: Jon O'Brien Xerox Research Centre Europe, Cambridge, UK UKView Profile , Tom Rodden Lancaster Univ., Lancaster, Mark Rouncefield John Hughes Authors Info & Claims ACM Transactions Computer-Human InteractionVolume 6Issue 3Sept. 1999 pp 282–308https://doi.org/10.1145/329693.329698Online:01 September 1999Publication History 178citation3,596DownloadsMetricsTotal Citations178Total...

In this paper, we attempt to address the relative absence of empirical studies model driven engineering through describing practices three commercial organizations as they adopted a approach their software development. Using in-depth semi-structured interviewing invited practitioners reflect on experiences and selected use exemplars or case studies. documenting some details attempts deploy practices, identify 'lessons learned', in particular importance complex organizational, managerial...

We sought to define quality in telehealth and telecare with the aim of improving proportion patients who receive appropriate, acceptable workable technologies services support them living illness or disability. This was a three-phase study: (1) interviews seven technology suppliers 14 service providers, (2) ethnographic case studies 40 people, 60 98 years old, multi-morbidity assisted needs (3) 10 co-design workshops. In phase 1, we explored barriers uptake telecare. 2, used methods build...

Touchless interaction with medical images lets surgeons maintain sterility during surgical procedures.

There is a widespread belief that pervasive technologies will encourage and facilitate partnerships between citizens civic authorities, enabling individuals to play greater role in planning, service delivery infrastructure management. However, at present sustained use perceived value of engagement remains low because the design space poorly understood by system developers who focus almost exclusively on empowering rather than adopting an informed, inclusive approach addresses needs both...

This paper describes ethnomethodologically informed ethnography (EM) as a methodology for information science research, illustrating the approach with results of study in university library. We elucidate major differences between practical orientation EM and theoretical other ethnographic approaches research. address ways which may be used to inform systems design consider issues that arise coordinating this research needs designers. outline our "ethnographically informed" development...

Abstract Social theories are usually developed to enable a clearer understanding of situation or problem. The 'Social Model' in various forms is currently the dominant model for researching disability, addressing disability from within socio‐political framework that draws substantially on 'social constructionist' perspective. This article critiques some core sociological assumptions Model, questioning what 'work' this kind theory does informing set practical concerns around design assistive...

Ethnographic studies of CSCW have often seemed to involve the investigation relatively large-scale and highly specific systems, consequently ignoring small office within which many people spend much their working lives is a major site for introduction implementation IT. This paper concerned with "quick dirty" ethnographic study that was considering greater levels Generic features work are outlined: process in its recurrent features, notably massive volume paperwork; importance local...

'Cultural probes', since first being proposed and described by Bill Gaver his colleagues, have been adapted appropriated for a range of purposes within variety technology projects. In this paper we critically review different uses Probes discuss common aspects Probe variants. We also present critique some the debate around through describing detail their use in two studies: The Digital Care Project (Lancaster University) Mediating Intimacy (University Melbourne). then reorient discussion...

We report findings from a study that set out to explore the experience of older people living with assisted technologies and care services. find successful 'ageing in place' is socially collaboratively accomplished - 'co-produced' day-to-day by efforts people, their formal informal networks carers (e.g. family, friends, neighbours). First, we reveal how 'bricolage' allows recipients family members customise individual needs. argue making customisation easier through better design must be...

Social media and user-generated content (UGC) are increasingly important features of journalistic work in a number different ways. However, their use presents major challenges, not least because information posted on social is always reliable therefore its veracity needs to be checked before it can considered as fit for the reporting news. We report results series in-depth ethnographic studies journalist practices undertaken part requirements gathering prototype verification 'dashboard'...

Article Free Access Share on Designing with ethnography: a presentation framework for design Authors: John A. Hughes Computing and Sociology Departments CSCW, Research Centre, Lancaster University, LA1 4YR 4YRView Profile , Jon O'Brien Tom Rodden Mark Rouncefield Steve Blythin NatWest Bank Plc., Network Strategy & Development, 101-117 Finsbury Pavement, London EC2A 1EH 1EHView Authors Info Claims DIS '97: Proceedings of the 2nd conference interactive systems: processes, practices, methods,...

One of the most promising possibilities for supporting user interaction with public displays is use personal mobile phones. Furthermore, by utilising Bluetooth users should have capability to interact without incurring financial connectivity costs. However, despite relative maturity as a standard and its widespread adoption in today's phones, little exploration seems taken place this area - apparent significant potential. This paper describe findings an exploratory study involving our Hermes...

In this paper we report on an ethnographic study of a small software house to discuss the practical work testing. Through use two rich descriptions, that 'rigour' in systems integration testing necessarily has be organisationally defined. Getting requirements 'right', defining 'good' test scenarios and ensuring 'proper' coverage are activities need pragmatically achieved taking account organisational realities constraints such as: dynamics customer relationships; using limited effort...