Prof. Lorna Uden is Emeritus Professor of IT systems in the school of Computing, Engineering and Technology at Staffordshire University. She published widely in conferences, journals, chapters of books and workshops. Her research interests include Learning Technology, Web Engineering and Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Activity Theory, big data, innovation, Knowledge management, big data, social media, Intelligent transport systems, Service Science, Ecosystems, Internet of Things(IOT) , artificial intelligence, intelligence science, neuroscience and Problem-Based Learning (PBL). She is also the editor of IJLT and IJWET. She is also the conference chair for KM) 2023 and LTEC2023.
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this p... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein.
Advances in intelligent systems and computing, 2012
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this p... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein.
The aim of this paper is to explain how we can achieve and integrate customer knowledge into the ... more The aim of this paper is to explain how we can achieve and integrate customer knowledge into the software engineering process in multi-disciplined product development, through developing dynamic capabilities. According to service dominant logic, knowledge assets are key drivers in creating competitive advantage for organizations. This research will provide significant new information about the role of customer knowledge in value creation for the software engineering process in the machinery industry. As the result of the research, a model for acquisition and use of customer knowledge in value creation of the software engineering process is created and guidelines produced.
Organizations demand valid product delivery dates. First, leverage this mandate to develop valid ... more Organizations demand valid product delivery dates. First, leverage this mandate to develop valid product delivery schedules. Use this to increase the project management skill set of the Office of Product Development staff and to teach project management methodology to the business units. Use this as a time to assess the challenges and needs of the business units. Second, get clarity on the purpose, mission, roles, and responsibilities of the three players (steering committee, OPD, and business units) involved in product development. Third, plan the strategy and tactics of the Product Development Office-write its business plan. Finally, instill project discipline in the product development teams using product launches and progress reviews as the tools to motivate adoption.
Many factors can influence students’ attitudes and their readiness to learn, especially with resp... more Many factors can influence students’ attitudes and their readiness to learn, especially with respect to learning physics online. Traditional online learning, where the teacher is the sole speaker, is inappropriate for learning physics because there must be live demonstrations and activities connecting theories with real world experiences. Online learning for physics must be active and engaging. Students would find the traditional form of online instruction difficult, because there is no physical social interaction between teacher and students. In our teaching work, we have found that factors such as computer skills/ICT skills, learning preferences, prior knowledge and motivation are important for students’ learning. What are the perceptions and attitudes of learners regarding these factors? The aim of this paper is to investigate the attitudes of students’ responses to computer/ICT skills, learning preferences, prior knowledge, and motivation pre-online learning and post-online lear...
International Journal of Systems and Service-Oriented Engineering, 2016
Software as a Service (SaaS) has become an important pragmatic in the world of enterprise softwar... more Software as a Service (SaaS) has become an important pragmatic in the world of enterprise software and business services markets. SaaS supports the concept of outsourcing where business processes are offered under a service level agreement for a given price. However, sourcing SaaS may not always involve outsourcing with respect to the transfer of internal activities and resources to external service providers. Users of SaaS need to know what strategies to use when determining sourcing requirements. In this paper, the authors develop a classification for sourcing SaaS based on Kraljic's matrix and a mapping of SaaS services to the sourcing structures. Further, they evaluate the proposed sourcing models against two real world case studies.
Despite the importance of knowledge integration in construction project management, it rarely hap... more Despite the importance of knowledge integration in construction project management, it rarely happens in reality. This chapter describes two case studies involving knowledge management of a public construction project for two universities in Finland. There were many different stakeholders involved in the projects. Although much effort has been put into the project during the initial stages, the projects' starts were delayed. This chapter gives underlying reasons for the delays followed by proposing an approach where co-creation of value for knowledge integration can be used to overcome the problems with the conflicting interests of the stakeholders. The other project introduces a small project where the initiator is a facility owner. This study shows how the selection of the stakeholders for decision-making was a challenge.
The efficacy of flipped classrooms on student learning is dependent on student motivation. We con... more The efficacy of flipped classrooms on student learning is dependent on student motivation. We conducted a study on the impact of the flipped classroom on student performance and satisfaction among highly motivated students enrolled in a post-baccalaureate pre-medicine program for career-changers. Surprisingly, students in both traditional and flipped classrooms indicated lecture was the largest contributor to their learning. Additionally, students in the flipped classroom highlighted specific activities most useful to their engagement, comprehension, and exam performance. Thus for heterogeneous student populations in higher education, didactic lecture remains an integral component of learning. Based on our study and relevant literature, we suggest tips on how to effectively structure courses in higher education that are tailored to the learning needs and motivations of your specific student demographic.
Since its adoption at McMaster University, Canada, in the 1960s for medical school teaching, PBL ... more Since its adoption at McMaster University, Canada, in the 1960s for medical school teaching, PBL has gained popularity and has spread to many disciplines worldwide. Why has PBL become so popular? We will discuss the benefits of PBL for learning by students compared to traditional methods of teaching. Although PBL offers many benefits to students in their learning, it also has disadvantages. Some of these disadvantages are discussed in this chapter. The chapter concludes with personal testimonies from students describing their experiences using PBL in their studies as well as in their current jobs.
Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration
There are two ways to break out of poverty. The first is by formal education, and the second is b... more There are two ways to break out of poverty. The first is by formal education, and the second is by the worker acquiring a greater skill at his work and thus higher wages." (Mandela, 1964) "Children are largely their own teachers, and in a right environment they will teach themselves more than all the schools can teach them." (Mee, ca. 1953, p.2
Traditionally, learning has been dominated by explanation and by organisation of a body of knowle... more Traditionally, learning has been dominated by explanation and by organisation of a body of knowledge. A typical mode of learning is that the teacher initiates the question, generally aimed at getting the student to display his or her knowledge. The student then responds and the teacher evaluates the response. The aim is often focused on having students learn facts. In PBL, learning is said to be student-centered, with students driving the discussion and teacher serving as guide on the side. Two essential factors that affect the success of a PBL curriculum are: the tutor’s understanding of the educational theories underlying PBL and the group process in the tutorial. Understanding the role of teacher in student-centered learning is important in being able to implement PBL effectively. The facilitatory skills of the teacher are central to the success of PBL. This chapter describes the role of the tutor in PBL. It begins with a brief review of factors such as commitment, resources, des...
Proceedings of the The 11th International Knowledge Management in Organizations Conference on The changing face of Knowledge Management Impacting Society, 2016
Universities play a pivotal role in the social and economic development of their regions. They ar... more Universities play a pivotal role in the social and economic development of their regions. They are a critical 'asset' of the region. Successful mobilisation of the resources of the university can have a disproportionately positive effect on their regional economies and achievement of comprehensive regional strategies. One of the most important ways in which a university can contribute to its region is through the 'translation' of its research and learning into a form that can be taken up by regional actors in the private and public sector. This paper shows how a local university works with a regional company to help to promote international service innovations. Students who are studying for the master programme in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences have a higher education degree and also have at least three years' work experiences. The master degree programmes focus on real life work development. Typical course assignments are real development tasks for the students' own employer. The paper shows how the processes by which university-generated knowledge are transferred into the local industrial community through the on demand course.
Business today must apply analytics to create new and incremental value. In today’s economy, it i... more Business today must apply analytics to create new and incremental value. In today’s economy, it is imperative that businesses develop and enhance their understanding of how digital data is collected and analyzed in order to generate new or incremental profitable revenue or to reduce cost. The purpose of this paper is to report on one in-depth case of a mechanical engineering company introducing a process how data analytics (DA) could be used in the creation of new services. Manufacturing firms are under increasing pressure to create industrial services that offer unique contributions to long term profitability. This paper increases understanding of how the mechanical engineering company can create new services by using big data, through servitization.
Knowledge sharing among students is important, especially when students are working in groups. In... more Knowledge sharing among students is important, especially when students are working in groups. In practice, however, this is not easy to achieve, especially in a multicultural environment. Knowledge sharing should be promoted to students who are learning about knowledge management. This paper describes our experience of teaching a knowledge management course for undergraduate students earning their Bachelor’s degrees at Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences in Finland. The students participating in the course came from multicultural backgrounds. From our observations, we found there were many barriers to knowledge sharing among the students. It is our belief that Communities of Practice would help students to overcome these barriers and thus be better equipped to share knowledge. This paper is the introduction to an in-progress research proposal about how to apply Communities of Practice for knowledge sharing among students in a multicultural learning community.
This chapter focuses on the applications aspect of ITS. It provides the reader with illustrative ... more This chapter focuses on the applications aspect of ITS. It provides the reader with illustrative paradigms of applications that facilitate the operation of transportation networks and take advantage of computer intelligence. The chapter begins with an introduction of the core architecture of such transportation network applications and then examines the tasks and subdomains that are benefited from such applications. Finally, it points beyond “transportation network applications,” and highlights some of the open issues of this domain, which will be of great interest in the next few years.
International Journal of Antennas and Propagation, 2017
In a wireless sensor network, some nodes may act selfishly and noncooperatively, such as not forw... more In a wireless sensor network, some nodes may act selfishly and noncooperatively, such as not forwarding packets, in response to their own limited resources. If most of the nodes in a network exhibit this selfish behavior, the entire network will be paralyzed, and it will not be able to provide normal service. This paper considers implementing the idea of evolutionary game theory into the nodes of wireless sensor networks to effectively improve the reliability and stability of the networks. We present a new model for the selfish node incentive mechanism with a forward game node for wireless sensor networks, and we discuss applications of the replicator dynamics mechanism to analyze evolutionary trends of trust relationships among nodes. We analyzed our approach theoretically and conducted simulations based on the idea of evolutionary game theory. The results of the simulation indicated that a wireless sensor network that uses the incentive mechanism can forward packets well while res...
Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, 2006
He has published 7 book chapters and over 180 technical papers, including 80 in well-known presti... more He has published 7 book chapters and over 180 technical papers, including 80 in well-known prestigious journals. His current research interests include image processing, computer vision, sensor networks, pattern recognition, bioinformatics, information security, robotics, fuzzy logic, and neural networks. 546 EDITORIAL
Journal of Information & Knowledge Management, 2008
Web-based technologies are now quite widespread, and this paper relates how traditional informati... more Web-based technologies are now quite widespread, and this paper relates how traditional information and communications technologies such as those associated with SME users can be coupled with Internet technologies in offering e-business solutions. SME users are traditionally not ...
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this p... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein.
Advances in intelligent systems and computing, 2012
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this p... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein.
The aim of this paper is to explain how we can achieve and integrate customer knowledge into the ... more The aim of this paper is to explain how we can achieve and integrate customer knowledge into the software engineering process in multi-disciplined product development, through developing dynamic capabilities. According to service dominant logic, knowledge assets are key drivers in creating competitive advantage for organizations. This research will provide significant new information about the role of customer knowledge in value creation for the software engineering process in the machinery industry. As the result of the research, a model for acquisition and use of customer knowledge in value creation of the software engineering process is created and guidelines produced.
Organizations demand valid product delivery dates. First, leverage this mandate to develop valid ... more Organizations demand valid product delivery dates. First, leverage this mandate to develop valid product delivery schedules. Use this to increase the project management skill set of the Office of Product Development staff and to teach project management methodology to the business units. Use this as a time to assess the challenges and needs of the business units. Second, get clarity on the purpose, mission, roles, and responsibilities of the three players (steering committee, OPD, and business units) involved in product development. Third, plan the strategy and tactics of the Product Development Office-write its business plan. Finally, instill project discipline in the product development teams using product launches and progress reviews as the tools to motivate adoption.
Many factors can influence students’ attitudes and their readiness to learn, especially with resp... more Many factors can influence students’ attitudes and their readiness to learn, especially with respect to learning physics online. Traditional online learning, where the teacher is the sole speaker, is inappropriate for learning physics because there must be live demonstrations and activities connecting theories with real world experiences. Online learning for physics must be active and engaging. Students would find the traditional form of online instruction difficult, because there is no physical social interaction between teacher and students. In our teaching work, we have found that factors such as computer skills/ICT skills, learning preferences, prior knowledge and motivation are important for students’ learning. What are the perceptions and attitudes of learners regarding these factors? The aim of this paper is to investigate the attitudes of students’ responses to computer/ICT skills, learning preferences, prior knowledge, and motivation pre-online learning and post-online lear...
International Journal of Systems and Service-Oriented Engineering, 2016
Software as a Service (SaaS) has become an important pragmatic in the world of enterprise softwar... more Software as a Service (SaaS) has become an important pragmatic in the world of enterprise software and business services markets. SaaS supports the concept of outsourcing where business processes are offered under a service level agreement for a given price. However, sourcing SaaS may not always involve outsourcing with respect to the transfer of internal activities and resources to external service providers. Users of SaaS need to know what strategies to use when determining sourcing requirements. In this paper, the authors develop a classification for sourcing SaaS based on Kraljic's matrix and a mapping of SaaS services to the sourcing structures. Further, they evaluate the proposed sourcing models against two real world case studies.
Despite the importance of knowledge integration in construction project management, it rarely hap... more Despite the importance of knowledge integration in construction project management, it rarely happens in reality. This chapter describes two case studies involving knowledge management of a public construction project for two universities in Finland. There were many different stakeholders involved in the projects. Although much effort has been put into the project during the initial stages, the projects' starts were delayed. This chapter gives underlying reasons for the delays followed by proposing an approach where co-creation of value for knowledge integration can be used to overcome the problems with the conflicting interests of the stakeholders. The other project introduces a small project where the initiator is a facility owner. This study shows how the selection of the stakeholders for decision-making was a challenge.
The efficacy of flipped classrooms on student learning is dependent on student motivation. We con... more The efficacy of flipped classrooms on student learning is dependent on student motivation. We conducted a study on the impact of the flipped classroom on student performance and satisfaction among highly motivated students enrolled in a post-baccalaureate pre-medicine program for career-changers. Surprisingly, students in both traditional and flipped classrooms indicated lecture was the largest contributor to their learning. Additionally, students in the flipped classroom highlighted specific activities most useful to their engagement, comprehension, and exam performance. Thus for heterogeneous student populations in higher education, didactic lecture remains an integral component of learning. Based on our study and relevant literature, we suggest tips on how to effectively structure courses in higher education that are tailored to the learning needs and motivations of your specific student demographic.
Since its adoption at McMaster University, Canada, in the 1960s for medical school teaching, PBL ... more Since its adoption at McMaster University, Canada, in the 1960s for medical school teaching, PBL has gained popularity and has spread to many disciplines worldwide. Why has PBL become so popular? We will discuss the benefits of PBL for learning by students compared to traditional methods of teaching. Although PBL offers many benefits to students in their learning, it also has disadvantages. Some of these disadvantages are discussed in this chapter. The chapter concludes with personal testimonies from students describing their experiences using PBL in their studies as well as in their current jobs.
Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration
There are two ways to break out of poverty. The first is by formal education, and the second is b... more There are two ways to break out of poverty. The first is by formal education, and the second is by the worker acquiring a greater skill at his work and thus higher wages." (Mandela, 1964) "Children are largely their own teachers, and in a right environment they will teach themselves more than all the schools can teach them." (Mee, ca. 1953, p.2
Traditionally, learning has been dominated by explanation and by organisation of a body of knowle... more Traditionally, learning has been dominated by explanation and by organisation of a body of knowledge. A typical mode of learning is that the teacher initiates the question, generally aimed at getting the student to display his or her knowledge. The student then responds and the teacher evaluates the response. The aim is often focused on having students learn facts. In PBL, learning is said to be student-centered, with students driving the discussion and teacher serving as guide on the side. Two essential factors that affect the success of a PBL curriculum are: the tutor’s understanding of the educational theories underlying PBL and the group process in the tutorial. Understanding the role of teacher in student-centered learning is important in being able to implement PBL effectively. The facilitatory skills of the teacher are central to the success of PBL. This chapter describes the role of the tutor in PBL. It begins with a brief review of factors such as commitment, resources, des...
Proceedings of the The 11th International Knowledge Management in Organizations Conference on The changing face of Knowledge Management Impacting Society, 2016
Universities play a pivotal role in the social and economic development of their regions. They ar... more Universities play a pivotal role in the social and economic development of their regions. They are a critical 'asset' of the region. Successful mobilisation of the resources of the university can have a disproportionately positive effect on their regional economies and achievement of comprehensive regional strategies. One of the most important ways in which a university can contribute to its region is through the 'translation' of its research and learning into a form that can be taken up by regional actors in the private and public sector. This paper shows how a local university works with a regional company to help to promote international service innovations. Students who are studying for the master programme in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences have a higher education degree and also have at least three years' work experiences. The master degree programmes focus on real life work development. Typical course assignments are real development tasks for the students' own employer. The paper shows how the processes by which university-generated knowledge are transferred into the local industrial community through the on demand course.
Business today must apply analytics to create new and incremental value. In today’s economy, it i... more Business today must apply analytics to create new and incremental value. In today’s economy, it is imperative that businesses develop and enhance their understanding of how digital data is collected and analyzed in order to generate new or incremental profitable revenue or to reduce cost. The purpose of this paper is to report on one in-depth case of a mechanical engineering company introducing a process how data analytics (DA) could be used in the creation of new services. Manufacturing firms are under increasing pressure to create industrial services that offer unique contributions to long term profitability. This paper increases understanding of how the mechanical engineering company can create new services by using big data, through servitization.
Knowledge sharing among students is important, especially when students are working in groups. In... more Knowledge sharing among students is important, especially when students are working in groups. In practice, however, this is not easy to achieve, especially in a multicultural environment. Knowledge sharing should be promoted to students who are learning about knowledge management. This paper describes our experience of teaching a knowledge management course for undergraduate students earning their Bachelor’s degrees at Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences in Finland. The students participating in the course came from multicultural backgrounds. From our observations, we found there were many barriers to knowledge sharing among the students. It is our belief that Communities of Practice would help students to overcome these barriers and thus be better equipped to share knowledge. This paper is the introduction to an in-progress research proposal about how to apply Communities of Practice for knowledge sharing among students in a multicultural learning community.
This chapter focuses on the applications aspect of ITS. It provides the reader with illustrative ... more This chapter focuses on the applications aspect of ITS. It provides the reader with illustrative paradigms of applications that facilitate the operation of transportation networks and take advantage of computer intelligence. The chapter begins with an introduction of the core architecture of such transportation network applications and then examines the tasks and subdomains that are benefited from such applications. Finally, it points beyond “transportation network applications,” and highlights some of the open issues of this domain, which will be of great interest in the next few years.
International Journal of Antennas and Propagation, 2017
In a wireless sensor network, some nodes may act selfishly and noncooperatively, such as not forw... more In a wireless sensor network, some nodes may act selfishly and noncooperatively, such as not forwarding packets, in response to their own limited resources. If most of the nodes in a network exhibit this selfish behavior, the entire network will be paralyzed, and it will not be able to provide normal service. This paper considers implementing the idea of evolutionary game theory into the nodes of wireless sensor networks to effectively improve the reliability and stability of the networks. We present a new model for the selfish node incentive mechanism with a forward game node for wireless sensor networks, and we discuss applications of the replicator dynamics mechanism to analyze evolutionary trends of trust relationships among nodes. We analyzed our approach theoretically and conducted simulations based on the idea of evolutionary game theory. The results of the simulation indicated that a wireless sensor network that uses the incentive mechanism can forward packets well while res...
Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, 2006
He has published 7 book chapters and over 180 technical papers, including 80 in well-known presti... more He has published 7 book chapters and over 180 technical papers, including 80 in well-known prestigious journals. His current research interests include image processing, computer vision, sensor networks, pattern recognition, bioinformatics, information security, robotics, fuzzy logic, and neural networks. 546 EDITORIAL
Journal of Information & Knowledge Management, 2008
Web-based technologies are now quite widespread, and this paper relates how traditional informati... more Web-based technologies are now quite widespread, and this paper relates how traditional information and communications technologies such as those associated with SME users can be coupled with Internet technologies in offering e-business solutions. SME users are traditionally not ...
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