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  1. Designing Game Scenarios for Software Project Management Education and Assessment

    Article • IET Software, April 2019, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  2. Interactive three-dimensional virtual environment to reduce the public speaking anxiety levels of novice software engineers

    Article • IET Software, April 2019, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Professor Murat YILMAZ, Professor Rory V. O'Connor, Ulas Gulec

  3. A serious game to support the ISO 21500 standard education in the context of software project management

    Article • Computer Standards & Interfaces, May 2018, Elsevier

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  4. Adopting virtual reality as a medium for software development process education

    Article • January 2018, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  5. In search of the origins and enduring impact of Agile software development

    Article • January 2018, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  6. ICSSP 2016 - Special Issue Introduction

    Article • Journal of Software Evolution and Process, November 2017, Wiley

    Dr Marco Kuhrmann, Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  7. A standard-based framework to integrate software work in small settings

    Article • Computer Standards & Interfaces, November 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  8. Teaching ISO/IEC 12207 software lifecycle processes: A serious game approach

    Article • Computer Standards & Interfaces, November 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  9. A Means-Ends Design of SCRUM+: an agile-disciplined balanced SCRUM enhanced with the ISO/IEC 29110 Standard

    Article • October 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  10. An examination of personality traits and how they impact on software development teams

    Article • Information and Software Technology, June 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  11. Continuous software engineering-A microservices architecture perspective

    Article • Journal of Software Evolution and Process, April 2017, Wiley

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  12. A standard based adaptive path to teach systems engineering: 15288 and 29110 standards use cases

    Article • April 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  13. The Evolution of the ISO/IEC 29110 Set of Standards and Guides

    Article • International Journal of Information Technologies and Systems Approach, January 2017, IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  14. Coverage of ISO/IEC 29110 Project Management Process of Basic Profile by a Serious Game

    Article • January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  15. An Objective Compliance Analysis of Project Management Process in Main Agile Methodologies with the ISO/IEC 29110 Entry Profile

    Article • International Journal of Information Technologies and Systems Approach, January 2017, IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  16. Exploring Knowledge Loss in Open Source Software (OSS) Projects

    Article • January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  17. ProDecAdmin: A Game Scenario Design Tool for Software Project Management Training

    Article • January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  18. The Impact of Situational Context on the Software Development Process – A Case Study of a Highly Innovative Start-up Organization

    Article • January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  19. Exploring Software Process Variation Arising from Differences in Situational Context

    Article • January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  20. Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement

    Article • January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  21. Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination

    Article • January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  22. Implementing Process Improvement in Very Small Enterprises with ISO/IEC 29110: A Multiple Case Study Analysis

    Article • September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  23. Software Process Improvement in Very Small Organizations

    Article • IEEE Software, March 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  24. Technology enabled continuous software development

    Article • January 2016, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  25. An MADM risk-based evaluation-selection model of free-libre open source software tools

    Article • International Journal of Technology Policy and Management, January 2016, Inderscience Publishers

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  26. The Implementation of ISO/IEC 29110 Software Engineering Standards and Guides in Very Small Entities

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  27. Bridging the Gap Between SPI and SMEs in Educational Settings: A Learning Tool Supporting ISO/IEC 29110

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  28. A Multi-case Study Analysis of Software Process Improvement in Very Small Companies Using ISO/IEC 29110

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  29. A Learning Tool for the ISO/IEC 29110 Standard: Understanding the Project Management of Basic Profile

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  30. Towards a Manifesto for Software Process Education, Training and Professionalism

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  31. A complexity theory viewpoint on the software development process and situational context

    Article • January 2016, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  32. Erratum to: Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  33. The Route to Software Process Improvement in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  34. Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  35. Software Developer’s Journey

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  36. A Gamification Approach to Improve the Software Development Process by Exploring the Personality of Software Practitioners

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  37. Situational Factors in Safety Critical Software Development

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  38. Exploring the impact of situational context

    Article • January 2016, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  39. Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  40. Exploring the Relationship between Software Process Adaptive Capability and Organisational Performance

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, December 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  41. Understanding personality differences in software organisations using Keirsey temperament sorter

    Article • IET Software, October 2015, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Professor Murat YILMAZ, Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  42. Understanding the gap between software process practices and actual practice in very small companies

    Article • Software Quality Journal, May 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  43. A Compliance Analysis of Agile Methodologies with the ISO/IEC 29110 Project Management Process

    Article • Procedia Computer Science, January 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  44. Evaluating VSEs Viewpoint and Sentiment Towards the ISO/IEC 29110 Standard: A Two Country Grounded Theory Study

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  45. Software process reflexivity and business performance: initial results from an empirical study

    Article • January 2015, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  46. Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  47. Exploring the use of the cynefin framework to inform software development approach decisions

    Article • January 2015, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  48. Towards an Understanding of Game Software Development Processes: A Case Study

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  49. Changing Situational Contexts Present a Constant Challenge to Software Developers

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  50. Blending Process Assessment and Employees Competencies Assessment in Very Small Entities

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  51. Towards a Serious Game to Teach ISO/IEC 12207 Software Lifecycle Process: An Interactive Learning Approach

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  52. Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  53. Early Stage Adoption of ISO/IEC 29110 Software Project Management Practices: A Case Study

    Article • January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  54. An Innovative Approach to the Development of an International Software Process Lifecycle Standard for Very Small Entities

    Article • International Journal of Information Technologies and Systems Approach, January 2014, IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  55. Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination

    Article • January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  56. An Exploration of Individual Personality Types in Software Development

    Article • January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  57. Software Development Processes for Games: A Systematic Literature Review

    Article • January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  58. Designing Systems Engineering Profiles for Very Small Entities

    Article • January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  59. Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement

    Article • January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  60. Assessing the Value of an Agile Coach in Agile Method Adoption

    Article • January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  61. Acquiring and sharing tacit knowledge in software development teams: An empirical study

    Article • Information and Software Technology, September 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  62. An empirical examination of the extent of software process improvement in software SMEs

    Article • Journal of Software Evolution and Process, January 2013, Wiley

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  63. Lessons from a Pilot Implementation of ISO/IEC 29110 in a Group of Very Small Irish Companies

    Article • January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  64. Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement

    Article • January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  65. An Analysis of the Software Development Processes of Open Source E-Learning Systems

    Article • January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  66. Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination

    Article • January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  67. Harmonizing Software Development Processes with Software Development Settings – A Systematic Approach

    Article • January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  68. Software Development Team Dynamics in SPI: A VSE Context

    Article • December 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  69. The Effect of Team Dynamics on Software Development Process Improvement

    Article • International Journal of Human Capital and Information Technology Professionals, July 2012, IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  70. The situational factors that affect the software development process: Towards a comprehensive reference framework

    Article • Information and Software Technology, May 2012, Elsevier

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  71. Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Antoni Lluís Mesquida Calafat, Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  72. Evaluating Management Sentiment towards ISO/IEC 29110 in Very Small Software Development Companies

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  73. Software Project Management in Very Small Entities with ISO/IEC 29110

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  74. Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  75. Business Success in Software SMEs: Recommendations for Future SPI Studies

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  76. A Market Based Approach for Resolving Resource Constrained Task Allocation Problems in a Software Development Process

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  77. A software process engineering approach to improving software team productivity using socioeconomic mechanism design

    Article • ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes, September 2011, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  78. Systems, Software and Service Process Improvement

    Article • January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Marco Kuhrmann, Professor Rory V. O'Connor, Mr JOSE A. CALVO-MANZANO

  79. Using ISO/IEC 29110 to Harness Process Improvement in Very Small Entities

    Article • January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  80. An Approach to Evaluating Software Process Adaptation

    Article • January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  81. The Meaning of Success for Software SMEs: An Holistic Scorecard Based Approach

    Article • January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  82. A Study of Software Development Team Dynamics in SPI

    Article • January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  83. An Empirical Investigation into Social Productivity of a Software Process: An Approach by Using the Structural Equation Modeling

    Article • January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  84. Towards an Understanding of Software Development Process Knowledge in Very Small Companies

    Article • January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  85. Deploying Lifecycle Profiles for Very Small Entities: An Early Stage Industry View

    Article • January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  86. Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination

    Article • January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  87. Organizational commitment towards software process improvement an irish software vses case study

    Article • June 2010, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  88. Improving Software Development Process through Economic Mechanism Design

    Article • January 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  89. Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement

    Article • January 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  90. Software Engineering Support Activities for Very Small Entities

    Article • January 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  91. Maximizing the value of the software development process by game theoretic analysis

    Article • January 2010, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  92. Understanding the Perception of Very Small Software Companies towards the Adoption of Process Standards

    Article • January 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  93. Exploring Managerial Commitment towards SPI in Small and Very Small Enterprises

    Article • January 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  94. Harnessing ISO/IEC 12207 to Examine the Extent of SPI Activity in an Organisation

    Article • January 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  95. Ignoring "Best Practice": Why Irish Software SMEs are Rejecting CMMI and ISO 9000

    Article • Australasian Journal of Information Systems, November 2009, Australian Computer Society

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  96. Development of a team measure for tacit knowledge in software development teams

    Article • Journal of Systems and Software, February 2009, Elsevier

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  97. Exploring the Role of Usability in the Software Process: A Study of Irish Software SMEs

    Article • January 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  98. Software Process Improvement

    Article • January 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  99. An investigation into software development process formation in software start‐ups

    Article • Journal of Enterprise Information Management, October 2008, Emerald

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  100. Investigating software process in practice: A grounded theory perspective

    Article • Journal of Systems and Software, May 2008, Elsevier

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  101. Software Process Improvement

    Article • January 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  102. The influence of managerial experience and style on software development process

    Article • International Journal of Technology Policy and Management, January 2008, Inderscience Publishers

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  103. Information Systems, Software Engineering, and Systems Thinking

    Article • International Journal of Information Technologies and Systems Approach, January 2008, IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  104. Using grounded theory to understand software process improvement: A study of Irish software product companies

    Article • Information and Software Technology, June 2007, Elsevier

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  105. Software Process in Practice: A Grounded Theory of the Irish Software Industry

    Article • January 2006, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  106. Software process improvement education (poster session)

    Article • ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, September 2001, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  107. Software process improvement education (poster session)

    Article • January 2001, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  108. "Support for the Software Process" Proceedings of the 6th International Software Process Workshop

    Article • January 1990, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  109. Deploying a Software Process Lifecycle Standard in Very Small Companies

    Article • IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  110. An Innovative Approach to the Development of an International Software Process Lifecycle Standard for Very Small Entities

    Article • IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  111. A Software Engineering Lifecycle Standard for Very Small Enterprises

    Article • Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  112. Software Development Process Standards for Very Small Companies

    Article • IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  113. Knowledge Management in Software Process Improvement

    Article • IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  114. Using Grounded Theory Coding Mechanisms to Analyze Case Study and Focus Group Data in the Context of Software Process Research

    Article • IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  115. Toward an Integrated Conceptualization of the Service and Service System Concepts

    Article • IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  116. Towards A Wider Application of the Systems Approach in Information Systems and Software Engineering

    Article • IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  117. Toward an Integrated Conceptualization of the Service and Service System Concepts

    Article • IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor

  118. Towards A Wider Application of the Systems Approach in Information Systems and Software Engineering

    Article • IGI Global

    Professor Rory V. O'Connor