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tags:: #zotero date:: 2018 title:: @Graphical Interface Model for Empowering Web Application Users to Make Sustainable Choices: a Technology Acceptance Study item-type:: journalArticle original-title:: Graphical Interface Model for Empowering Web Application Users to Make Sustainable Choices: a Technology Acceptance Study language:: en authors:: Giuliano M Bonazzi, Jacopo Ammendola, Eduardo M Guerra library-catalog:: Zotero links:: Local library, Web library

• Abstract
  • Different from other products, in which the user knows about their energy consumption and can make more sustainable options, in web applications, the user has no control or information regarding how it could be more sustainable. For instance, a specific user might not need the information in a given panel or might choose a lower update rate for a chart or table. To fill this gap, this work aims to propose a graphical user interface model to promote digital sustainability in web applications. The model, named LEAFS, was constructed based on a literature review on digital sustainability, technology acceptance models, and persuasive design theories. An interactive prototype of the model applied in a fictional web application from the finance sector was developed using Figma. In this paper, we present a technology acceptance study with potential users to validate the model, using a structured instrument based on UTAUT 2. The results revealed a good acceptance from the users regarding the possibility of configuring a web application to more sustainable options, and also pointed to some improvement points to be considered before its implementation. As a consequence, this work evaluates an original idea that considers user choices in the implementation of web applications’ sustainability, creating a new dimension to reduce energy consumption.

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    (23/11/2025, 19:15:42)

    “in web applications, the user has no control or information regarding how it could be more sustainable.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 1)

    “graphical user interface model to promote digital sustainability in web applications.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 1)

    “In this paper, we present a technology acceptance study with potential users to validate the model, using a structured instrument based on UTAUT 2.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 1)

    “As a consequence, this work evaluates an original idea that considers user choices in the implementation of web applications’ sustainability, creating a new dimension to reduce energy consumption.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 1) How is it possible to validate the resulting energy consumption is consistent with the user choices/requirements?

    “The declaration sheds light on the growing negative externalities of digital habits on the environment while also pointing out that digital innovations can enable systemic effects in reducing greenhouse gas emissions [17].” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 1)

    “Green IT” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 1)

    “Although the area has been constantly evolving, a significant body of literature focuses on rethinking software engineering processes and hardware energy efficiency, with emerging but still limited attention to the role of software usage and feature customization by end-users.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 1)

    “Users naturally have different perceptions, purposes, and skills while using an interface that cannot be fully anticipated.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 1)

    “enabling more advanced customization options for users to change the behavior of an application would represent a viable strategy to promote sustainability by configuring feature functionality and rearranging interface and functional components.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 1)

    “propose and evaluate the user acceptance of a pluggable graphical interface model aiming to empower website end users to customize web applications in order to reduce their environmental impact while also enhancing understanding of configurable options and promoting environmental awareness through educational content.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 1)

    “component that could be plugged into any site with minimal configuration and adjustments to reach a broader public and thus, greater impact.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 1)

    “Figma” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 1) Figma: The Collaborative Interface Design Tool

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    “UTAUT 2” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2) what's that? Please add a reference

    “Based on the answers, we performed a quantitative analysis of the closed-ended question and a qualitative analysis of the open-ended questions.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2)

    “Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, and Learning Value.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2)

    “difficulties in associating environmental metrics with real-world adherence.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2) Yes, that's an important point (see one of my comments above).

    “green software and persuasive interfaces” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2)

    “proposed graphical interface model;” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2)

    “research method for the technology acceptance study” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2)

    “results and findings of the study” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2)

    “how to measure software energy efficiency” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2)

    “field is still immature.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2)

    “consumes more energy than a system without it.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2)

    “reducing energy consumption by allowing users to customize the software based on their usage profile, aiming to reduce the waste generated by unnecessary features.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2) That's an interesting proposal. Of course, I see several limitations in its actual implementation, but still it can be interesting!

    “Without their awareness of how to use such resources in a sustainable manner, there will be a significant waste of resources in the usage of such applications.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2)

    “The interface proposed in this work has as its main vision to stimulate users’ digital environmental impact awareness and sustainable actions through the mediation of functional and engaging interactions.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2)

    “ons. The interface model concept advocates for universal applicability in the web context to achieve influence over the reduction of digital environmental impacts. In this sense, it intends to be flexible enough to provide various implementation alternatives or a strategy framework for developing customization features internally as a means to foster wide adoption by website owners and IT specialists.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 2) Already said. Sometimes the paper is repetitive.

    “two distinct entities” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 3)

    “fictional website representing a potential model use case” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 3)

    “materialization of the model into an actionable interface” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 3)

    “The impact visualization translates individual results into graphical, real-world metaphors to strengthen their significance” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 3)

    “The last two screens relate to the possibility of alternating between the available profile options and the profile details screen, and to the advanced customization of website features.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 3) Is this always possible for any web application? I have some doubts about this. How to define profiles? How to check their correctness? (removing some elements of the page, can have some ripple effects with those that instead are intended to be shown).

    “investigate how different factors can influence the intention to use the model by end users as a means to prove its validity and relevance.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 3)

    “brief presentation video introducing the model and prototype was embedded before the UTAUT2 dimensions section in the questionnaire.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 3)

    “eight dimensions for acceptance evaluation: Behavioral Intention, Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence, Facilitating Conditions, Hedonic Motivation, Learning Value, and Habit and Experience.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 4)

    “we recreated the video, changing not its content but its format, to make it more interesting to the viewers.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 4)

    “inductive coding approach.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 4)

    “The second phase and third phase represented consecutive refinements of both the prototype and its presentation video, carried out in response to feedback gathered in each preceding phase.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 4)

    “This combination suggests a sample that is both highly educated and mature, factors that may influence their engagement, digital abilities, and professional experience.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 4)

    “This paper proposed an approach to empower the users of web applications to make configurations that can reduce energy consumption. We created a user interface prototype using Figma and evaluated its acceptance through a technology acceptance study based on UTAUT2.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 8) I'm wondering to what extent this can be really made general for any kinds of application.

    “showing that this is a promising path for energy saving that can be pursued in the future.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 8)

    “o the best of our knowledge, no previous work in the literature has explored the participation of users in choices to avoid energy waste before, so the contribution of this work opens a new dimension that can be explored in the implementation of more sustainable web applications.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 8)

    “. Additionally, some participants expressed uncertainty about the real-world significance of the environmental metrics displayed.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 8) Exactly, I agree!

    “pluggable web component and integrated into existing web applications to evaluate the required effort for its implementation.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 8)

    “an experiment with a real application can provide more information regarding user adoption and the potential for energy savings.” (Bonazzi et al., 2018, p. 8)