Quality Evaluation of Mobile Game: Miftah Alfasaha

Alhuhud, Ghada; Altamimi, Wejdan

doi:10.1155/2016/4581279

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“…Apps can also be evaluated for their level of adherence to evidence-based strategies (EBS) by characterizing them depending on the presence or absence of app features [17]. Additionally, six sigma is a unique data-driven process used to test and analyze the policies, procedures, and measures of a quality plan to help software engineers easily detect quality discrepancies in apps [18]. In software engineering, six sigma is used to evaluate and control software quality such as that for mobile weight management apps [18].…”

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“…Additionally, six sigma is a unique data-driven process used to test and analyze the policies, procedures, and measures of a quality plan to help software engineers easily detect quality discrepancies in apps [18]. In software engineering, six sigma is used to evaluate and control software quality such as that for mobile weight management apps [18].…”

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Weight Management Apps in Saudi Arabia: Evaluation of Features and Quality

Alshathri

Al-Humaimeedy

Al-Hudhud

et al. 2020

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth

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Background Weight management apps may provide support and management options for individuals with overweight and obesity. Research on the quality of weight management mHealth apps among the Saudi population is insufficient despite frequent use. Objective The aims of this study were to explore user perceptions of weight management apps, explore reasons for starting and stopping app use, appraise the quality of weight management apps available in the App Store, and compare the features currently available within the app market and those that are most desirable to weight management app users. Methods A web-based survey consisted of 31 open and closed questions about sociodemographic information, general health questions, app use, app user perceptions, and discontinuation of app use. The quality of the weight management apps available on the App Store was assessed using the Mobile App Rating Scale and evidence-based strategies. We also used six sigma evaluations to ensure that the quality measured by the tools consistently meets customer expectations. Results Data from the survey were analyzed. Of the respondents, 30.17% (324/1074) had used a weight management app, 18.16% (195/1074) used the apps and stopped, and 51.68% (555/1074) had never used a weight management app. Of apps mentioned, 23 met the inclusion criteria. The overall average Mobile App Rating Scale quality of apps was acceptable; 30% (7/23) received a quality mean score of 4 or higher (out of 5), and 30% (7/23) did not meet the acceptability score of 3 or higher. Evidence-based strategy results showed that feedback was not observed in any of the apps, and motivation strategy was observed in only 1 app. The sigma results of evidence-based strategies reflect that most of the apps fail to pass the mean. Conclusions App users desired a feature that allows them to communicate with a specialist, which is a missing in the available free apps. Despite the large number and accessibility of weight management apps, the quality and features of most are variable. It can be concluded from six sigma results that passing the mean does not ensure that the quality is consistently distributed through all app quality properties and Mobile App Rating Scale and evidence-based strategies do not give developers an indication of the acceptance of their apps by mobile users. This finding stresses the importance of reevaluating the passing criterion, which is ≥50% for designing an effective app.

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Weight Management Apps in Saudi Arabia: Evaluation of Features and Quality

Alshathri

Al-Humaimeedy

Al-Hudhud

et al. 2020

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth

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Weight Management Apps in Saudi Arabia: Evaluation of Features and Quality (Preprint)

Alshathri¹,

Al-Humaimeedy²,

Al-Hudhud³

et al. 2020

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BACKGROUND Weight management apps may provide support and management options for individuals with overweight and obesity. Research on the quality of weight management mHealth apps among the Saudi population is insufficient despite frequent use. OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to explore user perceptions of weight management apps, explore reasons for starting and stopping app use, appraise the quality of weight management apps available in the App Store, and compare the features currently available within the app market and those that are most desirable to weight management app users. METHODS A web-based survey consisted of 31 open and closed questions about sociodemographic information, general health questions, app use, app user perceptions, and discontinuation of app use. The quality of the weight management apps available on the App Store was assessed using the Mobile App Rating Scale and evidence-based strategies. We also used six sigma evaluations to ensure that the quality measured by the tools consistently meets customer expectations. RESULTS Data from the survey were analyzed. Of the respondents, 30.17% (324/1074) had used a weight management app, 18.16% (195/1074) used the apps and stopped, and 51.68% (555/1074) had never used a weight management app. Of apps mentioned, 23 met the inclusion criteria. The overall average Mobile App Rating Scale quality of apps was acceptable; 30% (7/23) received a quality mean score of 4 or higher (out of 5), and 30% (7/23) did not meet the acceptability score of 3 or higher. Evidence-based strategy results showed that feedback was not observed in any of the apps, and motivation strategy was observed in only 1 app. The sigma results of evidence-based strategies reflect that most of the apps fail to pass the mean. CONCLUSIONS App users desired a feature that allows them to communicate with a specialist, which is a missing in the available free apps. Despite the large number and accessibility of weight management apps, the quality and features of most are variable. It can be concluded from six sigma results that passing the mean does not ensure that the quality is consistently distributed through all app quality properties and Mobile App Rating Scale and evidence-based strategies do not give developers an indication of the acceptance of their apps by mobile users. This finding stresses the importance of reevaluating the passing criterion, which is ≥50% for designing an effective app.

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Assessing Quality of Mobile Applications Based on a Hybrid MCDM Approach

Aggarwal

Grover

Ahuja

2019

International Journal of Open Source Software and Processes

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With the expansion in the quantity of cell phone utilization, mobile applications are developing significantly in today's high-tech environment. With this high demand, the quality of mobile applications is turning into a major issue. The organizations are still finding a way to develop quality applications. The number of quality models has already been proposed for assessing the quality of a mobile application but none of them provide a holistic view towards quality assurance. The present research work proposes an empirical evaluation of the SQM-MApp quality model using a hybrid multi-criteria decision-making approach named ELimination Et Choix Traduisant la REalité (ELimination and Choice Expressing REality) (ELECTRE-TRI) method and step-wise weight assessment ratio analysis (SWARA) method for ranking and determining weights of chosen quality factors respectively. The proposed approach specifically is for the mobile applications that are from the gaming domain. Also, validation of the proposed approach is performed by assessing the quality of gaming applications.

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Quality Evaluation of Mobile Game: Miftah Alfasaha

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Weight Management Apps in Saudi Arabia: Evaluation of Features and Quality

Weight Management Apps in Saudi Arabia: Evaluation of Features and Quality

Weight Management Apps in Saudi Arabia: Evaluation of Features and Quality (Preprint)

Assessing Quality of Mobile Applications Based on a Hybrid MCDM Approach

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