This paper argues that a new paradigm for HCI research, which we label the'practice'
perspective, has been emerging in recent years. This stands in contrast to the prevailing …

Emergency or crisis management, as is well-attested, is a complex management problem. A
variety of agencies need to collaborate and coordinate in real-time and with an urgency that …

Alternative mobility modes for older adults are increasingly important for economic,
ecological and social reasons. A promising option is ridesharing, defined as use of the same …

Emergencies are characterized by high complexity and unpredictability. In order to assess
and manage them successfully, improvisation work and informal communication, even …

The purpose of the present article is to argue that the point of using the concept of 'practice'in
the context of CSCW and related research areas is to overcome the categorial separation of …

In this work we present a user-centered development process for a GPS-based monitoring
system to be used in dementia care. Our research covers a full design process including a …

Design research processes often take place in publicly funded projects. Besides designers
and users, public funding increasingly requires industry partners to participate in such …

Previous work has shown that the successful appropriation of technology into practice
depends heavily on users' understandings and narratives around the technology's use. Who …

Abstract Global Software Engineering has become a standard in today's software industry.
Research in distributed software development poses severe challenges that are due to the …

Finding and rescuing missing or injured people or fighting fire inside burning buildings is a
central challenge for fire brigades. To ensure the safety of indoor work, monitoring the …