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  1. 1. Bodies in Smartwatches : Embodied Data and Augmented Experiences in Self-Tracking Runners

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Madelene Logren; [2023]
    Keywords : datafication; human-technology relations; postphenomenology; quantified self; self-tracking; smartwatches;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the relation between human and smartwatch by exploring the experiences of four Swedish long-distance runners who use digital technology to self-track their running activities. By examining the participating runners’ use of their smartwatches and smartwatch data as postphenomenological human-technology relations (Ihde, 1990), this thesis offers a perspective on the use of wearable self-tracking technology as augmenting human experience through digital data. READ MORE

  3. 2. Unleashing Profitability: Unraveling the Labor-R&D Nexus in SaaS Tech Firms : An Analysis of the Profitability Dynamics in SaaS Tech Firms through Stochastic Frontier

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : prashant Atla; Noräs Salman; [2023]
    Keywords : Employee growth; SaaS Industries; Profitability; Technical efficiency; Stochastic Frontier Analysis; Marginal Product of Labor; Panel data Models;

    Abstract : Background: High-tech's rapid growth and prioritization of expansion over profitability can lead to vulnerability in economic downturns. The SaaS market, a part of the high-tech industry, offers affordable and flexible software solutions but is also susceptible to market volatility. READ MORE

  4. 3. Improving Software Development Process Through Industry 4.0 Technologies : A focus on Railway Embedded Software

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Julia Eriksson; Victor Busck; [2023]
    Keywords : Safety-critical software development; Industry 4.0; Artificial Intelligence;

    Abstract : Date: 4th June 2023 Level: Master thesis in Product- and Process Development, advanced level, 30 credits Institution: School of Innovation, Design and Engineering at Mälardalen University Authors: Victor Busck Julia Eriksson Title: Improving Software Development Process Through Industry 4.0 Methodologies - A focus on Railway Embedded Software Supervisor: Yuji Yamamoto - Mälardalens University, Raluca Marinescu - Alstom, Ian Bird-Radolovic - Alstom Keywords: Safety-critical software development; Software development;Industry 4. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring the connection between personality traits and effective self-leadership : A quantitative study on how personality affects performance

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

    Author : Jonna Jonasson; Elisabeth Wallmon; [2023]
    Keywords : self-leadership; self-efficacy; trait theory; big five; MBTI; Myers-Briggs; självledarskap; personlighetsdrag; självförmåga; MBTI; femfaktormodellen;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: Exploring the connection between personality traits and effective self-leadership: A quantitative study on how personality affects performance Level: Student thesis, final assignment for Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Authors: Jonna Jonasson and Elisabeth Wallmon Supervisor: Svante Brunåker Date: 2023 - June Aim: The purpose of this study is to explore the connection between personality traits and effective self-leadership, and by extension to clarify this connection. Method: The study was based on a quantitative method of an online survey distributed to a targeted sample of Facebook users in global online Myers-Briggs Type Indicator forums. READ MORE

  6. 5. Tech Savvy Shoppers : A quantitative study of how Generation Z perceive self-service technology in the fashion retail sector

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Olivia Kraft; Felicia Jansson; Wilma Appelquist; [2023]
    Keywords : Generation Z; Self-service checkout; Self-service technologies SSTs ; Self checkout; Tech savvy; Attitudes; Intention to use and Fashion retail stores.;

    Abstract : Fashion retail stores are one of the settings where technology innovation is implemented to make the in-store experience more efficient than before. One of the innovations that are becoming increasingly common is self-service checkouts. READ MORE