Empirical research aims to establish generalizable claims from data. Such claims may
involve concepts that must be measured indirectly by using indicators. Construct validity is …

A variety of research methods and techniques are available to SE researchers, and while
several overviews exist, there is consistency neither in the research methods covered nor in …

A meaningful and deep understanding of the human aspects of software engineering (SE)
requires psychological constructs to be considered. Psychology theory can facilitate the …

In today's fast-paced world of rapid technological change, software development teams
need to constantly revise their work practices. Not surprisingly, regular reflection on how to …

This article reports on a domain‐specific software development venture at Nordea. We
explore organizational constraints, challenges, and corrective actions undertaken when …

Software engineering is a socio-technical endeavor, and while many of our contributions
focus on technical aspects, human stakeholders such as software developers are directly …

The IT sector struggles with talent acquisition and low retention rates. While several field
studies have explored onboarding of software developers, the software engineering …

Context The trust in systematic literature reviews (SLRs) to provide credible
recommendations is critical for establishing evidence-based software engineering (EBSE) …

Background: Software engineering research aims to establish software development
practice on a scientific basis. However, the evidence of the efficacy of technology is …

The main goal of the paper is to evaluate the perception and acceptance of change by
human resources in companies in Slovakia and to propose specific recommendations to …