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June 9, 2019
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Understanding sprint velocity fluctuations for improved project plans with Scrum: a case study

Publicated to: Journal of software: Evolution and Process. 26 (9): 776-783 - 2014-09-01 26(9), DOI: 10.1002/smr.1661

Authors:

Pomar, FA; Calvo-Manzano, JA; Caballero, E; Arcilla-Cobián, M
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Univ Nacl Educ Distancia, Escuela Tecn Super Ingn Informat, E-28040 Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Escuela Tecn Super Ingenieros Informat, Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

Starting from the documentation of high sprint velocity fluctuations in a Scrum project, this paper presents a thorough approach to identify the sources of issues arising in the context of Scrum implementation. Given that Scrum provides guidance on identifying process issues but not their root causes, various approaches are explored. This is of great relevance because Scrum defines project schedules relying heavily on sprint velocity and because it is the most widely used agile methodology. The findings provide a new approach to evaluate such fluctuations and establish a more realistic project assessment than what is currently defined by Scrum. In this respect, this paper contributes to improve the understanding of the software development process using this agile framework. Copyright (c) 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Keywords

Agile methodologiesAgile planningScrumSprint velocity

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal of software: Evolution and Process due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2014, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Software. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q4 for the agency WoS (JCR) in the category Computer Science, Software Engineering.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-24:

  • WoS: 4
  • Scopus: 10
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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 2026-04-24:

  • 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: 47 (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://oa.upm.es/38304/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 418
  • Downloads: 1,185
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

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 (Albero Pomar, Filipe) .

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Albero Pomar, Filipe.

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