Re-Design Application Mobile “Wallet” With Method Lean UX

Wallet is a financial product service designed to simplify the payment process. Through Wallet, users can make transactions independently without having to go to a bank branch or ATM. Apart from that, the existence of Wallet helps reduce customer queues at ATMs. To increase the number of transactions via Wallet and make service quality effective and efficient, improvements to Wallet features and design are needed. It is still incomplete and no longer attractive, so Wallet usage has decreased. Therefore, User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design is needed as a basis for building a platform to create more attractive designs and features. The Lean UX method focuses on user satisfaction with the user interface created, so this method was chosen in this research to develop the user interface design. Based on analysis, implementation and evaluation, the final prototype is a combination of prototypes A and B which have been validated in terms of appearance, as well as criticism and suggestions from consumer users and technicians. Prototype A was selected for 5 features and Prototype B was selected for 5 features. On the logo page select design A with a percentage of 72.2%, on the main menu page select design A with a percentage of 80.6%, on the home page select design A with a percentage of 69.4%, on the account information page select design A with a percentage of 75%, and the selected transfer page was design B with a percentage of 55.6%. In addition, this research produces results that have a consistent user interface in terms of colors, fonts, images and layout as well as a user experience that makes it easy for users to understand the information to use the application and get it as needed

Mobile Application Development Skills Set Aligned with the E-Cf Framework and Industry Needs

The number of mobile apps is continuously growing but development organisations are not sure of the good alignment of the skills of application developers with what the industry needs. A precise definition of the professional profile of the Mobile Application Developer (MAD) can help to better understand the needs of software development teams. This cooperation of several European organisations for analysing professional profile of MAD has led to a study of skills and competences resulting in a conceptual model with relevant characteristics: a) based on literature review, b) framed within the European standard e-Competence Framework, e-CF (EN16234) and the ESCO official labour classification and c) empirically validated with qualitative and quantitative data from many stakeholders in the field. This analysis might help to add homogeneity to talent management overcoming possible barriers for international mobility within EU as the concepts are taken from the EU reference models

Comparison of mobile application development methodologies

[Resumen] El desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles en la actualidad tiene una gran aceptación gracias al avance de la tecnología y producción de toda clase de dispositivos que permiten a los usuarios realizar tareas cotidianas ya sean de entretenimiento o laboral. Por ende, la necesidad de producir software de calidad y para ello se han desarrollado múltiples metodologías que buscan optimizar procesos a través de buenas prácticas y principios ágiles. El objetivo de la presente investigación es realizar una búsqueda exhaustiva de las metodologías de desarrollo enfocadas a la producción aplicaciones móviles para realizar una comparación de carácter analítica y de campo. Como resultado se obtuvo que Scrum abarca gran parte de los elementos y características que beneficiarían al desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles, de igual modo en el ámbito profesional, las empresas desarrolladoras de software además de usar Mobile-D, emplean Scrum como un marco de trabajo completo que se adapta a toda clase de proyecto en cuanto al tamaño.[Abstract] The development of mobile applications is currently widely accepted thanks to the advancement of technology and the production of all kinds of devices that allow users to carry out daily tasks, whether they are entertainment or work. Therefore, the need to produce quality software and for this, multiple methodologies have been developed that seek to optimize processes through good practices and agile principles. The objective of this research is to carry out an exhaustive search of development methodologies focused on the production of mobile applications to carry out an analytical and field comparison. As a result, it was obtained that Scrum covers a large part of the elements and characteristics that would benefit the development of mobile applications, in the same way in the professional field, software development companies in addition to using Mobile-D, use Scrum as a complete framework that adapts to all kinds of projects in terms of size

Propuesta de aplicación de nuevos enfoques de análisis de competencias y perfiles profesionales digitales

El objetivo principal de esta tesis es proponer un nuevo enfoque para el análisis de competencias y perfiles profesionales en el ámbito de las tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones (TIC). La revisión de los métodos de investigación de las contribuciones existentes en el área revela limitaciones y oportunidades de mejora de los resultados del análisis de perfile TIC. Los principales problemas detectados que provocan baja precisión y representatividad en los resultados de análisis de perfiles profesionales son: a) ausencia de terminología y conceptos homogéneos y bien definidos vinculados a modelos o marcos competenciales estándar o ampliamente aceptados, b) limitaciones en la variedad de las fuentes de información y de tamaño y representatividad de los conjuntos de datos para el análisis, c) limitaciones en el diseño y la eficiencia de la recogida de datos, excesivamente basada en métodos manuales y d) análisis excesivamente básico de los datos recogidos con cuestionarios. Por suerte, especialmente en la Unión Europea, el marco de referencia laboral europea ESCO y el estándar EN16234 permiten contar con una terminología homogénea y bien definida en cuanto a competencias, habilidades, conocimientos y actitudes para perfiles profesionales TIC. El modelo Skills Match resultante de un proyecto europeo ofrece una sólida referencia para soft skills. La herramienta OVATE de CEDEFOP permite el análisis de millones de ofertas de trabajo en línea con terminología ESCO y la replicación de la base de datos de ESCO permite consultas sofisticadas de la información de esta clasificación para los perfiles TIC. La aplicación de estas opciones y de otras mejoras metodológicas ha permitido confirmar la mejora de los análisis presentados en tres publicaciones de impacto, con mayor representatividad y tamaño de los datos, una estrecha vinculación a los modelos de referencia existentes y una generación de resultados más sofisticados en forma de marcos competenciales. Gracias a esta confirmación se abre una línea de trabajo para ampliar el alcance y la solidez de los estudios de los perfiles profesionales TIC

Potential antidiabetic properties of G. mangostana Linn. on Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the biochemical effects and histopathological alterations of the ethanolic extracts of G. mangostana pericarps (GME) on STZ-induced diabetic rats. Methods: Oral administration of GME at doses of 50, 100 and 200mg/kg b.w. were given to STZ-induced diabetic and normoglycaemic albino rats. The serum biochemical parameters, enzymatic analysis and histopathological alterations were examined and compared to reference standard hypoglycamic drug, glibenclamide. Analytes including blood glucose, liver transminases viz. alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALT); lipid profile included triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL); creatinine, urea and total protein were checked using standard test kits and reagents. Histological changes in the liver, kidney and pancreas of the animals were also examined. Results: The results obtained revealed a significant reduction of glucose level in GME with doses of 100mg/kg (p<0.001) and 200mg/kg (p<0.001) compared to 50mg/kg. Total cholesterol, serum triglyceride, LDL, VLDL, urea and creatinine were reduced in the treatment group while total protein contents and HDL level mildly elevated. Histological assessment revealed a reduction in lesions associated with diabetic state in STZ-induced rats. Conclusion: The implications of the results obtained especially reduction of glucose and improved biochemical function by G.mangostana are their potential use in management of diabetes and apparent effects on the liver, kidney and pancreas when administered in dose-dependent manner

Investigation of mobile devices usage and mobile augmented reality applications among older people

Mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones have allow users to communicate, entertainment, access information and perform productivity. However, older people are having issues to utilise mobile devices that may affect their quality of life and wellbeing. There are some potentials of mobile Augmented Reality (AR) applications to increase older users mobile usage by enhancing their experience and learning. The study aims to investigate mobile devices potential barriers and influence factors in using mobile devices. It also seeks to understand older people issues in using AR applications

The use of mobile phones in improving continuous professional development among teachers in Indonesia

This thesis was submitted for the award of Doctor of Philosophy and was awarded by Brunel University LondonIn light of the omnipresent nature of mobile technology, communities are challenged to rethink the advantages of mobile technologies, in particular within the field of education. When considering the freedom of communication in terms of time, space and subject that mobile technologies provide, governments need to rethink how this ever-present technology can be exploited to enhance teachers’ professional development. The central theme of this thesis is the role of mobile phones as a support system for continuous professional development (CPD) in Indonesia’s national educational framework. As a developing country, these issues are less researched. In this thesis, the methodology uses a qualitative approach to explore teachers’ knowledge as they work in teacher working groups (TWGs), and their use of mobile phones. Twenty teachers participated in this case study by integrating a qualitative data analysis in their design. An in-depth analysis was conducted on seven out of these 20 teachers to examine the deep learning of teachers regarding higher-order thinking skills subjects. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews, observation techniques, along with digital media records to provide detailed portrayals of teachers’ mobile phone use during extended periods of CPD. Six themes emerged to support the key questions, which were implemented from the conceptual framework. The results show that mobile phones clearly offer several major affordances for teachers’ professional development, particularly within the national framework and in rural areas. While the major elements of the CPD were rolled out nationally through a government internet-based learning platform, individuals and groups found mobile phones to be indispensable in navigating the requirements placed upon them. The findings have implications for education theory and practice since they provide evidence to support the incorporation of mobile phone technology into continuous professional development for teachers. This research contributes novelty into education systems and to the educational community with an increased understanding of the ways mobile phones can affect teachers in being more professional

Style and Intersubjectivity in Youth Interaction

This book examines how style and intersubjective meanings emerge through language use. While numerous studies on youth language focus on face-to-face interaction, this book draws data from conversation, e-forums, teen fiction, and comics to offer an integrated account of language change in a community in flux

Aplicativo móvil para la mejora del proceso de aprendizaje del idioma quechua en I.E.P Jordán de Jesús en 2022

La investigación presenta el diseño, elaboración y desarrollo de un Aplicativo Móvil para la mejora del Proceso de Aprendizaje del Idioma Quechua en “I.E.P JORDÁN DE JESÚS”. Esta intervención parte de la necesidad de poder mejorar la motivación y el rendimiento académico de los alumnos. Se tiene como objetivo determinar la influencia del aplicativo móvil en el rendimiento académico del idioma quechua. Se empleó la metodología Mobile- D para el desarrollo del aplicativo, se usó las tecnologías de Firebase, JavaScript, Android Studio. El tipo de investigación es aplicada, el diseño es pre experimental y el enfoque es cuantitativo. La población y muestra son 28 alumnos del primero de secundaria, el muestreo es no probabilístico. Las técnica de recolección de datos fue el fichaje; los instrumentos fueron la ficha de registro, los cuales fueron validados a través de juicio de expertos. Finalmente, la implementación consiguió en los indicadores un incremento en las notas de un 13.1% en la escritura y para el habla se obtuvo un incremento en las notas de un 7.91% mientras que, en el indicador de incremento en el porcentaje del índice de la motivación se obtuvo un 76.19%. En base a estos resultados podemos concluir que el aplicación móvil mejoró significativamente el proceso de aprendizaje del idioma quechua en los estudiantes del primer año de secundaria de la institución educativa. Entre una de las recomendaciones más importante se destaca, la mejora de ejercicios para completar textos u oraciones, con previa asesoría de un especialista en pedagogía en idiomas