Efpraxia D Zamani
Biographic Data
| ID | 4609149 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Efpraxia D Zamani |
| GIVEN NAMES | Efpraxia D |
| FAMILY NAME | Zamani |
| SIGNATURE | ZAMANI E D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Sheffield |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3110-7495 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Managerial resistance to digital workplace surveillance in a local government authority
Workplace surveillance is an increasingly pervasive feature of contemporary organisations, yet research overwhelmingly positions employees as its primary subjects and agents of resistance. Managers, by contrast, are implicitly framed as a homogeneous group who design, implement, and sustain surveillance. We argue that such framing ignores the complex positions managers simultaneously occupy as implementers, mediators, and potential subjects of su…
Integrating UTAUT and social exchange theory to decipher knowledge-sharing in crowdsourcing
Microtask crowdsourcing platforms enable rapid, large-scale completion of simple tasks by a globally distributed workforce. This study investigates the factors influencing knowledge-sharing behaviours among crowdworkers, integrating the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) with Social Exchange Theory (SET) to provide a comprehensive understanding of these dynamics. Using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to analyse survey …
Gender differences in remote work: A Study on the Boundary Management Tactics of Women and Men
Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify potential differences in experiences and their causes from a gender-based perspective. Design/methodology/approach We use secondary data, and we conduct a thematic analysis, to identify whether and how women and men negotiate differently. Findings Despite remote work being considered as creating a level-playing field for both genders, women are still vulnerable to work and life demands, and pre-exi…
Reconsidering government digital strategies within the context of digital inequalities: The case of the UK Digital Strategy
In this paper, we critically examine the 2022 UK Digital Strategy and argue that the UK government adopts with this policy document a customer-centric vision of governance, which undermines the traditional role of the government as a provider of public services with principles of justice and impartiality. This shift, exacerbated by digital poverty, appears incongruent with the social contract between citizens and the state. We employ a critical d…
Embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in usability testing: Recommendations and a research agenda
Technologies support our everyday lives, and to ensure that people are not routinely excluded they must be usable by the wider population. However, technologies are not commonly tested with participants from a range of backgrounds. This paper reports on interviews and roundtable discussions with people whose identities can be underrepresented in usability testing and usability researchers to discuss how equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) can…
Making sense of business analytics in project selection and prioritisation: Insights from the start-up trenches
Purpose The study aims to provide insights in the sensemaking process and the use of business analytics (BA) for project selection and prioritisation in start-up settings. A major focus is on the various ways start-ups can understand their data through the analytical process of sensemaking. Design/methodology/approach This is a comparative case study of two start-ups that use BA in their projects. The authors follow an interpretive approach and d…
Artificial intelligence (AI) for user experience (UX) design: A systematic literature review and future research agenda
Purpose The aim of this article is to map the use of AI in the user experience (UX) design process. Disrupting the UX process by introducing novel digital tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve efficiency and accuracy, while creating more innovative and creative solutions. Thus, understanding how AI can be leveraged for UX has important research and practical implications. Design/methodology/approach This article …
The Bitcoin protocol as a system of power
Shared mental models and perceived proximity: A comparative case study
Purpose The aim of this study is to understand how virtual teams experience perceived proximity. Existing literature suggests that perceived proximity can be achieved through quality communication and increased identification. However, not much is known as to how these two may be achieved within the context of virtual teams. Design/methodology/approach The authors address their research question through a comparative case study, with the help of …
Drivers and challenges of internet of things diffusion in smart stores: A field exploration
The future of ICT for health and ageing: Unveiling ethical and social issues through horizon scanning foresight
Implementing E-government in Lagos State: Understanding the impact of cultural perceptions and working practices
Gravitating to "the new shiny thing": Meaning, emotions, and tablets
Technology continuously revolutionizes the way people interact with information technology (IT). In this article we argue that, while extant literature has certainly provided rich insights into meaning making with IT artifacts, the tablet's proliferation calls for reassigning the significance these may hold for users. Approaching user experience as subjective, we seek to explore the relationship individuals develop with the tablet in their daily …
Gravitating to "the new shiny thing": Meaning, emotions, and tablets
Technology continuously revolutionizes the way people interact with information technology (IT). In this article we argue that, while extant literature has certainly provided rich insights into meaning making with IT artifacts, the tablet's proliferation calls for reassigning the significance these may hold for users. Approaching user experience as subjective, we seek to explore the relationship individuals develop with the tablet in their daily …
Implementing E-government in Lagos State: Understanding the impact of cultural perceptions and working practices
The future of ICT for health and ageing: Unveiling ethical and social issues through horizon scanning foresight
The Bitcoin protocol as a system of power
Shared mental models and perceived proximity: A comparative case study
Purpose The aim of this study is to understand how virtual teams experience perceived proximity. Existing literature suggests that perceived proximity can be achieved through quality communication and increased identification. However, not much is known as to how these two may be achieved within the context of virtual teams. Design/methodology/approach The authors address their research question through a comparative case study, with the help of …
Drivers and challenges of internet of things diffusion in smart stores: A field exploration
Reconsidering government digital strategies within the context of digital inequalities: The case of the UK Digital Strategy
In this paper, we critically examine the 2022 UK Digital Strategy and argue that the UK government adopts with this policy document a customer-centric vision of governance, which undermines the traditional role of the government as a provider of public services with principles of justice and impartiality. This shift, exacerbated by digital poverty, appears incongruent with the social contract between citizens and the state. We employ a critical d…
Embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in usability testing: Recommendations and a research agenda
Technologies support our everyday lives, and to ensure that people are not routinely excluded they must be usable by the wider population. However, technologies are not commonly tested with participants from a range of backgrounds. This paper reports on interviews and roundtable discussions with people whose identities can be underrepresented in usability testing and usability researchers to discuss how equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) can…
Making sense of business analytics in project selection and prioritisation: Insights from the start-up trenches
Purpose The study aims to provide insights in the sensemaking process and the use of business analytics (BA) for project selection and prioritisation in start-up settings. A major focus is on the various ways start-ups can understand their data through the analytical process of sensemaking. Design/methodology/approach This is a comparative case study of two start-ups that use BA in their projects. The authors follow an interpretive approach and d…
Artificial intelligence (AI) for user experience (UX) design: A systematic literature review and future research agenda
Purpose The aim of this article is to map the use of AI in the user experience (UX) design process. Disrupting the UX process by introducing novel digital tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve efficiency and accuracy, while creating more innovative and creative solutions. Thus, understanding how AI can be leveraged for UX has important research and practical implications. Design/methodology/approach This article …
Integrating UTAUT and social exchange theory to decipher knowledge-sharing in crowdsourcing
Microtask crowdsourcing platforms enable rapid, large-scale completion of simple tasks by a globally distributed workforce. This study investigates the factors influencing knowledge-sharing behaviours among crowdworkers, integrating the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) with Social Exchange Theory (SET) to provide a comprehensive understanding of these dynamics. Using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to analyse survey …
Gender differences in remote work: A Study on the Boundary Management Tactics of Women and Men
Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify potential differences in experiences and their causes from a gender-based perspective. Design/methodology/approach We use secondary data, and we conduct a thematic analysis, to identify whether and how women and men negotiate differently. Findings Despite remote work being considered as creating a level-playing field for both genders, women are still vulnerable to work and life demands, and pre-exi…
Managerial resistance to digital workplace surveillance in a local government authority
Workplace surveillance is an increasingly pervasive feature of contemporary organisations, yet research overwhelmingly positions employees as its primary subjects and agents of resistance. Managers, by contrast, are implicitly framed as a homogeneous group who design, implement, and sustain surveillance. We argue that such framing ignores the complex positions managers simultaneously occupy as implementers, mediators, and potential subjects of su…
Computer Science (9 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Political science (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Business (5 works) · Knowledge management (5 works) · Innovative Human-Technology Interaction (4 works) · Data science (3 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Internet privacy (3 works)