DESIVE2-XAMARIN-App

Front-end components for DESIVE² using XAMARIN.

Installation

Follow these steps to set up the development environment:

1. Install Visual Studio

   • Download Visual Studio from the official website.
   • During installation, select the Mobile development with .NET workload. This will include Xamarin and necessary dependencies.
   • Ensure that Android Emulator and iOS development tools are selected if applicable.

2. Set Up Xamarin

   • Xamarin is included with Visual Studio. If not installed, reopen Visual Studio Installer and modify your installation to include the Xamarin workload.
   • Follow Microsoft’s Xamarin setup guide for additional instructions specific to your platform (Windows or macOS).

3. Clone the Repository

   • Clone the project repository and open the solution file (.sln) in Visual Studio.

4. Restore Dependencies

   • Use Visual Studio’s NuGet Package Manager to restore all dependencies.

5. Build and Run

   • Connect your device or use an emulator.
   • Select your target platform (Android, iOS) and click Start to build and run the application.

Now you’re ready to develop and test!

License

See LICENSE for license information.

About the App

This app is designed to streamline surveys and data collection. It provides a user-friendly interface with features such as:

• Survey Questions: Survey Design using Single-, Muliple- and Matrix-Choice Questions
• Profile Management: Manage your account and profile picture with ease.
• Voice Memos: Record and upload voice messages directly to a digital diary.
• Picture Upload: Upload pictures and PDF's directly to a digital diary.
• Custom Navigation: Swipe-based navigation and accessible settings to enhance usability.

The app aims to simplify survey participation and improve user engagement.

The backend code for the app can be found here.

DESIVE²

This app is part of the research project “DESIVE² – Desinformationsverhalten verstehen / Understanding Disinformation Behavior“, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in Germany as part of the "Agile research – Recognizing and combating digital disinformation campaigns" measure (Grant Agreement No.: 16KIS1528K). The responsibility for the content lies with the authors.

The DESIVE² project investigates how health-related information, including misinformation, spreads across digital platforms. Through user participation, the project seeks to understand patterns in how people receive, share, and perceive health information, particularly when it may be inaccurate. DESIVE² emphasizes ethical data handling and privacy standards, conducting interviews and surveys via a secure app. Participants contribute valuable insights into the dynamics of digital health information dissemination.

For more details, visit desive2.org.