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Socio-Economic Consequences of Generative AI
Costa, Carlos J.; Aparicio, João Tiago; Aparicio, ManuelaThe widespread adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally transformed technological landscapes and societal structures in recent years. Our objective is to identify the primary methodologies that may be used to help predict the economic and social impacts of generative AI adoption. Through a comprehensive literature review, we uncover a range of methodologies poised to assess the mult...
Digital Preflight Planning in General Aviation
Lopes, Nuno Moura; Aparicio, Manuela; Neves, Fátima TrindadePreflight planning is a critical phase in general aviation (GA), increasingly supported by digital tools. However, limited research has examined how pilots’ self-efficacy and perceptions of information and technology quality affect preflight planning effectiveness. This study explores the relationships among self-efficacy, information quality, technology characteristics, and perceived preflight planning effecti...
Designing the future of flight
Lopes, Nuno Moura; Aparicio, Manuela; Costa, Carlos J.; Neves, Fátima Trindade; Bernardino, CarlosThe transition to Single-Pilot Operations (SPO) represents a transformative evolution in commercial aviation, driven by advances in automation, human–autonomy teaming, and socio-economic imperatives. This study presents a comprehensive literature-informed investigation into SPO's technical, human, organizational, and societal dimensions, supported by a robust bibliometric analysis of over two decades of researc...
Analyzing knowledge in relation to generative artificial intelligence tools' co...
Barreiras, Pedro; Aparicio, Manuela; Rodrigues, JorgeOver the course of the last few years, advancements in generative artificial intelligence (GAI) have democratized AI use, sparking global interest from both experts and the general public in exploring its potential. Today, after the initial success of popular GAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT), the challenge is to ensure they do not become a passing trend, requiring a better understanding of how to keep users continuous...
From browsing to buying
Sá, Gonçalo; Tam, Carlos; Aparicio, ManuelaPurpose The purpose of this study is to understand the determinants of e-commerce shoppers’ well-being. Well-being refers to how positively online consumers experience and are affected by their interactions with digital shopping platforms. Studying how customers perceive their well-being when interacting with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered e-commerce websites is crucial, as it highlights a paradigm shift ...
Blockchain adoption factors
Bernardino, Carlos; Cesário, Francisco; Costa, Carlos J.; Aparicio, Manuela; Aparicio, João TiagoBlockchain technology is a distributed ledger that promises transformative changes across various sectors, yet its adoption and integrations in small and medium-sized organizations remain limited. This study investigates the factors that influence the adoption of blockchain technology, emphasizing the significance of Trust and Security as key moderators. Using a questionnaire distributed to a diverse group of e...
Blockchain adoption factors
Bernardino, Carlos; Cesário, Francisco; Costa, Carlos J.; Aparicio, Manuela; Aparicio, João TiagoBlockchain technology is a distributed ledger that promises transformative changes across various sectors, yet its adoption and integrations in small and medium-sized organizations remain limited. This study investigates the factors that influence the adoption of blockchain technology, emphasizing the significance of Trust and Security as key moderators. Using a questionnaire distributed to a diverse group of e...
The Impact of Workplace Surveillance on Cyberloafing
Ramirez, Avelardo Correia; Naranjo-Zolotov, Mijail; Aparicio, ManuelaThis study investigates the relationship between workplace surveillance and cyberloafing behavior, focusing on employees' perceptions of monitoring and their self-efficacy in evading detection. Using Protection Motivation Theory as a framework, we examine how perceived surveillance, response costs, and self-efficacy influence engagement in cyberloafing. Data were collected via an online survey of 202 participan...
Analysing Management Capabilities Interface on Governance and Performance in Ph...
Piroozi, Foroozan; Romão, Mario José Batista; Costa, Carlos J.; Aparicio, ManuelaStrategic alliances have become a vital tool for organizations seeking competitive advantage, innovation, and market expansion—particularly in dynamic sectors such as pharmaceuticals. Despite their growing prevalence, many alliances fail to deliver expected outcomes, often due to insufficient alliance management capabilities (AMC) and ineffective alliance governance (AG). While AMC and AG have been examined ind...
A Ética na Inteligência Artificial: Desafios
Piteira, Martinha; Aparicio, Manuela; Costa, Carlos J.A inteligência artificial (IA) tem nos últimos tempos assumido um papel relevante nos mais diversos setores da nossa sociedade. Estamos num ponto sem retorno, e o nosso futuro passará naturalmente pela incorporação da inteligência artificial, na nossa vida diária, seja profissional, seja pessoal. A ideia da existência de máquinas “pensantes” e que tomem decisões pelos Humanos levanta uma série de questões ética...