Essays about: "informatics applications"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words informatics applications.

  1. 1. Seeing Yourself Visualized as Data : A Qualitative Study on Users' Interactions and Perceptions of Data Visualizations in Digital Self-Tracking

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Avdelningen för datateknik och informatik

    Author : Liis Lepler; [2023]
    Keywords : Data Visualization; Personal Informatics; Self-Tracking; Personal Visualizations; Personalization; User Data; User Behavior;

    Abstract : Effective data visualization is essential for digital self-tracking to help users gain insights into their behavior and habits. Personalized visualizations engage users, making the self-tracking experience more meaningful. However, potential biases and limitations should be considered to ensure an accurate and objective self-tracking process. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mapping out the impact of surveillance technology: research, professionals, and public opinion : A mixed methods approach

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Kalle Karlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Topic modeling; Panopticon; Surveillance Technology; Twitter; Altmetrics; Surveillance Theory; CCTV; AI; Big Data;

    Abstract : Combating crime is a complex task with cultural, political, and legal dimensions. In technologically advanced societies, surveillance technology can be used to aid law enforcement. A few examples of such tools are drones, cameras, and wiretaps to mention a few. READ MORE

  4. 3. Access to information in a recurring crisis : Cambodian university students’ information  behaviour during floods

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

    Author : Louise Dahlberg; [2021]
    Keywords : information behaviour; information access; sustainable development; crisis informatics; Cambodia; students; floods;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to provide knowledge about Cambodian students’ information access and how their information behaviour is affected by floods. The research material consisted of 15 semi- structured interviews of university students in Cambodia. READ MORE

  5. 4. Blockchain on Data Security : An interpretive approach on Cyber Security Professionals’ perceptions

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Vasileios Gkougkaras; [2021]
    Keywords : Information Systems; Informatics; Qualitative Research; Blockchain; Cyber Security; DataSecurity; ICT; Privacy; Infrastructure; Human Factor; Consensus Mechanisms; SmartContracts; Authentication; Encryption; Mining; Immutability; Scalability; Networks;

    Abstract : This Master’s Thesis main purpose is to identify the perceptions of Cyber Security Professionals on Blockchain Technology and whether it could potentially become a substitutefor the current data security systems or not. A literature review was initially performed in order to explore previous related research on the field of Cyber Security, its infrastructure andthe main aspects of Blockchain Technology. READ MORE

  6. 5. Microtransactions and lotteries in video-games

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    Author : Simon Barkman; Marcus Mattsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Microtransactions; Hedonic-motivation systems adoption model; HMSAM; Hedonic motivations; Cognitive absorption; Loot boxes; Freemium; Virtual goods;

    Abstract : Microtransactions are part of a business model used almost extensively in the video-gaming industry where developers offer virtual goods or features via micropayments. The concept is relatively new and still unknown to many but deeply rooted in modern video-game developers’ business strategies. READ MORE