5 papers
Domain Diversity, Motivation, Inclusion, and Feedback in Software Modelling Education
Isabella GraÃl, Christopher Lazik, Shalini Chakraborty +2
Student engagement is critical for effective learning in software modelling, yet fostering motivation and inclusivity remains a challenge. While existing research has focused on mo…
On the impact of semantic transparency on understanding and reviewing social goal models
Mafalda Santos, Catarina Gralha, Miguel Goulão +2
Context: i* is one of the most influential languages in the Requirements Engineering research community. Perhaps due to its complexity and low adoption in industry, it became a nat…
Quality in model-driven engineering: a tertiary study
Miguel Goulão, Vasco Amaral, Marjan Mernik
Model-driven engineering (MDE) is believed to have a significant impact in software quality. However, researchers and practitioners may have a hard time locating consolidated evide…
Improving the Developer Experience with a Low-Code Process Modelling Language
Henrique Henriques, Hugo Lourenço, Vasco Amaral +1
Context: The OutSystems Platform is a development environment composed of several DSLs, used to specify, quickly build, and validate web and mobile applications. The DSLs allow use…
Why do women pursue a PhD in Computer Science?
Erika Ãbrahám, Miguel Goulão, Milena VujoÅ¡eviÄ JaniÄiÄ +13
Computer science attracts few women, and their proportion decreases through advancing career stages. Few women progress to PhD studies in CS after completing master's studies. Empo…