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August 14, 2023
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Model-Driven Engineering for Augmented Reality

Publicated to:Journal of Object Technology. 22 (2): - 2023-01-01 22(2), DOI: 10.5381/jot.2023.22.2.a7

Authors: Campos-López R; Guerra E; de Lara J; Colantoni A; Garmendia A

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Johannes Kepler Univ Linz, Linz, Austria - Author
Johannes Kepler University Linz - Author
Univ Autonoma Madrid, Madrid, Spain - Author
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid - Author

Abstract

The steady increase of the capabilities of mobile devices and the appearance of novel head-mounted widgets has triggered the interest in developing Augmented Reality (ARs) applications. In these applications, virtual objects can be overlaid over the real ones, and the user can interact with the virtual objects. AR applications open the door to innovative scenarios both for industrial use and leisure. However, their construction requires substantial effort and specialised knowledge. In this paper, we report on a model-driven approach to build AR applications that eliminates the need for manual coding. It is based on the definition of a domain meta-model, enriched with AR representations for the domain concepts and a description of the interaction with external information systems and devices. This paper presents the concepts, the technical realisation in an iOS tool called ALTER, an evaluation on five case studies, and a user study demonstrating its usefulness and usability.

Keywords

augmented realitymobile computingsoftware language engineeringAugmented realityMobile computingModel-driven engineeringSoftware language engineering

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal of Object Technology, and although the journal is classified in the quartile Q4 (Agencia WoS (JCR)), its regional focus and specialization in Computer Science, Software Engineering, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 6.94, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Jul 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-07-05, the following number of citations:

  • Scopus: 3

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-05:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 11 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://repositorio.uam.es/handle/10486/711868

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Austria.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Campos-López R) and Last Author (GARMENDIA JORGE, ANTONIO).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Campos-López R.