Validación del Modelo Miru para la Integración de Usabilidad en la Ingeniería de Requisitos de Aplicaciones Móviles

The increasing complexity of software systems and the growing expectations of users have highlighted usability as a key factor in the success of mobile applications. However, many traditional software development models do not explicitly integrate usability criteria during the requirements engineering phase, which may lead to usability issues and reduced user satisfaction. This study proposes and validates the Requirements Engineering Model with Usability (MIRU), which integrates usability techniques into the early stages of mobile application development. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design, comparing a mobile application developed using the MIRU model with another application developed using the Mobile-D model. The validation process involved a survey administered to 60 university students who evaluated three main aspects of the application: overall user satisfaction, interface quality, and likelihood of recommending the application. The results show that the application developed using the MIRU model achieved a User Satisfaction Index (USI) of 85.55%, while the application developed without the model obtained 81.11%. Statistical analysis using the Student’s t-test confirmed the existence of a statistically significant difference between both approaches. The findings indicate that integrating usability techniques into the requirements engineering phase improves user experience and enhances the perceived quality of mobile applications.