[Context] Freelancers could catalyze the software development process by providing their
niche skills to generate high quality outputs. They could help companies (including startups) …

[Context] The software startups could continuously innovate business model value
proposition by involving freelancers as a source of innovative ideas (that enhance customer …

This research paper explores the involvement of freelancers in requirement engineering
activities to continuously innovating the value propositions and utilizing their expertise in …

The rise of generative AI has led many companies to hire freelancers to harness its potential.
However, this technology presents unique challenges to developers who have not …

As technology advances and the Internet makes our world a global village, it is important to
understand the prospective career of freelancing. A novel symmetric fractional mathematical …

Multimedia prototypes of varying degrees of fidelity and interactivity could be a powerful tool
for early stage startups to validate their business model assumptions especially product …

The purpose of this chapter is to answer the primary research question associated with the
empirical study, around the extent to which the introduction of emerging unified …

In the present digital era, being skilled and updated on modern software development
practices has become of crucial importance for software engineering graduates. Moreover …

Context: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to a turbulent business
environment, resulting in market uncertainties, frustrations, and rumors. Wrongly held beliefs …

Sharing economy online labor platforms play a critical role in bringing together freelancers
and potential employers. This research is one of the few studies to address how freelancers' …