2.3 Dissertations

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19JUN 2023
2 Research
Dissertation: Assessing Information Security Awareness in Organizations (Dr. Tobias Fertig)
Abstract: Several reports about information security incidents in the last years show that the human factor is involved in over 80% of attack vectors. This is why employees have to be aware of their crucial role in protecting information within organizations. Awareness-raising measures are therefore often used to sensitize employees properly. However, organizations require support […]
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20JUL 2021
2 Research
Dissertation: Domain Modeling Using Qualitative Data Analysis (Dr. Andreas Kaufmann)
Abstract: The creation of domain models from qualitative input relies heavily on experience. An uncodified ad-hoc modeling process is still common and leads to poor documentation of the requirements analysis. In this thesis, we present a novel method for domain analysis based on qualitative data analysis (QDA). The method helps identifying inconsistencies, ensures a high […]
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10JUL 2020
2 Research
Doctoral Thesis: Retaining and Managing Episodic Contributors in Free/Libre/Open Source Software Communities (Dr. Ann Barcomb)
Abstract: Free/libre/open source software (FLOSS) communities are commonly understood according to the Onion model. This thesis presents an alternative approach of understanding participation, the habitualepisodic lens drawn from the general volunteering literature. Episodic volunteering (EV) is an alternative way of understanding the periphery of the Onion model which takes into consideration recent developments in FLOSS […]Abstract: Free/libre/open source software (FLOSS) communities are commonly understood according to the Onion model. This thesis presents an alternative approach of understanding participation, the habitualepisodic lens drawn from the general volunteering literature. Episodic volunteering (EV) is an alternative way of understanding the periphery of the Onion model which takes into consideration recent developments in FLOSS […]
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09JUL 2020
2 Research
Dissertation: Measuring Inner Source Collaboration (Dr. Maximilian Capraro)
Abstract: Inner source (IS) is the use of open source software development practices and the establishment of open source-like communities within an organization. The organization may still develop proprietary software but internally opens up its development. IS promises to resolve problems of traditional software development by easing software reuse and enabling parties within an organization […]Abstract: Inner source (IS) is the use of open source software development practices and the establishment of open source-like communities within an organization. The organization may still develop proprietary software but internally opens up its development. IS promises to resolve problems of traditional software development by easing software reuse and enabling parties within an organization […]
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08JUL 2020
2 Research
Dissertation: Corporate Open Source Governance of Software Supply Chains (Dr. Nikolay Harutyunyan)
Abstract: Today most software products incorporate free/libre and open source software (FLOSS) components. FLOSS components are used in development infrastructures, generic and non-differentiating features and functionalities, web browsers, databases, and operating systems. Some software products are built on top of FLOSS frameworks. Open source software usage often ensures lower cost, higher quality, and quick availability, […]Abstract: Today most software products incorporate free/libre and open source software (FLOSS) components. FLOSS components are used in development infrastructures, generic and non-differentiating features and functionalities, web browsers, databases, and operating systems. Some software products are built on top of FLOSS frameworks. Open source software usage often ensures lower cost, higher quality, and quick availability, […]
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