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An Investigation on How AI-Generated Responses Affect SoftwareEngineering Surveys
Ronnie de Souza Santos, Italo Santos, Maria Teresa Baldassarre +2
Survey research is a fundamental empirical method in software engineering, enabling the systematic collection of data on professional practices, perceptions, and experiences. Howev…
Towards AI Agents Supported Research Problem Formulation
Anrafel Fernandes Pereira, Maria Teresa Baldassarre, Daniel Mendez +1
Poorly formulated research problems can compromise the practical relevance of Software Engineering studies by not reflecting the complexities of industrial practice. This vision pa…
Attributes to Support the Formulation of Practically Relevant Research Problems in Software Engineering
Anrafel Fernandes Pereira, Maria Teresa Baldassarre, Daniel Mendez +9
[Background] A well-formulated research problem is essential for achieving practical relevance in Software Engineering (SE), yet there is a lack of structured guidance in this earl…
Industry Expectations and Skill Demands in Quantum Software Testing
Ronnie de Souza Santos, Maria Teresa Baldassarre, Cesar França
Quantum software testing introduces new challenges that differ fundamentally from those in classical software engineering. Aims: This study investigates how the quantum software in…
Towards Lean Research Inception: Assessing Practical Relevance of Formulated Research Problems
Anrafel Fernandes Pereira, Marcos Kalinowski, Maria Teresa Baldassarre +3
[Context] The lack of practical relevance in many Software Engineering (SE) research contributions is often rooted in oversimplified views of industrial practice, weak industry con…
Who "Controls" Where Work Shall be Done? State-of-Practice in Post-Pandemic Remote Work Regulation
Darja Smite, Nils Brede Moe, Maria Teresa Baldassarre +8
The COVID-19 pandemic has permanently altered workplace structures, making remote work a widespread practice. While many employees advocate for flexibility, many employers reconsid…
Can Machine Learning Support the Selection of Studies for Systematic Literature Review Updates?
Marcelo Costalonga, Bianca Minetto Napoleão, Maria Teresa Baldassarre +3
[Background] Systematic literature reviews (SLRs) are essential for synthesizing evidence in Software Engineering (SE), but keeping them up-to-date requires substantial effort. Stu…
Embracing Experiential Learning: Hackathons as an Educational Strategy for Shaping Soft Skills in Software Engineering
Allysson Allex Araújo, Marcos Kalinowski, Maria Teresa Baldassarre
In recent years, Software Engineering (SE) scholars and practitioners have emphasized the importance of integrating soft skills into SE education. However, teaching and learning so…
Impostor Phenomenon Among Software Engineers: Investigating Gender Differences and Well-Being
Paloma Guenes, Rafael Tomaz, Bianca Trinkenreich +3
Research shows that more than half of software professionals experience the Impostor Phenomenon (IP), with a notably higher prevalence among women compared to men. IP can lead to m…