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Face-to-face interactions estimated using mobile phone data to support contact ...
Cumbane, Silvino; Gidófalvi, Gyözö; Cossa, Osvaldo; Madivadua Júnior, Afonso; Branco, Frederico; Sousa, NunoUnderstanding people’s face-to-face interactions is crucial for effective infectious disease management. Traditional contact tracing, often relying on interviews or smartphone applications, faces limitations such as incomplete recall, low adoption rates, and privacy concerns. This study proposes utilizing anonymized Call Detail Records (CDRs) as a substitute for in-person meetings. We assume that when two indiv...
Roadmap for implementing business intelligence systems in higher education inst...
Sequeira, Romeu; Reis, Arsénio; Alves, Paulo; Branco, FredericoHigher education institutions (HEIs) make decisions in several domains, namely strategic and internal management, without using systematized data that support these decisions, which may jeopardize the success of their actions or even their efficiency. Thus, HEIs must define and monitor strategies and policies essential for decision making in their various areas and levels, in which business intelligence (BI) pl...
Data Engineering Roadmap for Implementing Business Intelligence in Higher Educa...
Sequeira, Romeu; Reis, Arsénio; Branco, Frederico; Alves, PauloThis article addresses the implementation of Business Intelligence (BI) systems in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), focusing on developing an appropriate data architecture that meets the specificities and requirements of this sector. With the rapid advance of information technologies, HEIs face the growing challenge of managing a considerable volume of data, making it essential to implement BI systems that...
Aliança luso-britânica: uma aliança de interesses comuns?
Branco, FredericoNo passado ano de 2022 celebraram-se os 650 anos de aliança luso-britânica. A diplomacia foi evoluindo ao longo do tempo, transformando-se em uma atividade de especialistas dotados de competências para dirimir eventuais conflitos e salvaguardar a união entre Estados amigos. Durante a Idade Média e o Renascimento, os casamentos reais e as alianças matrimoniais eram comuns para reforçar as relações entre os Estad...
Factors affecting cloud computing adoption in the education context: systematic...
Santos, António; Martins, José; Pestana, Pedro Duarte; Gonçalves, Ramiro; São Mamede, Henrique; Branco, FredericoThis systematic literature review investigates the factors influencing cloud computing adoption within both educational and organizational settings. By synthesizing a comprehensive body of research, this study finds and analyzes the determinants that shape the decision-making process about cloud technology adoption. Security, cost-effectiveness, scalability, interoperability, and regulatory compliance are exami...
The relationship between digital transformation and digital literacy - an expla...
Arnaud, José; São Mamede, Henrique; Branco, FredericoDigital transformation has been one of the main trends in organizations in recent years, and digital literacy is a critical factor in the success of this transformation. Digital transformation involves the use of digital technologies to improve an organization’s processes, products, and services. For this transformation to be successful, it is necessary for employees to have knowledge of and skills in digital t...
Factors affecting cloud computing adoption in the education context: systematic...
Santos, António; Martins, José; Gonçalves, Ramiro; São Mamede, Henrique; Branco, Frederico; Pestana, Pedro DuarteThis systematic literature review investigates the factors influencing cloud computing adoption within both educational and organizational settings. By synthesizing a comprehensive body of research, this study finds and analyzes the determinants that shape the decision-making process about cloud technology adoption. Security, cost-effectiveness, scalability, interoperability, and regulatory compliance are exami...
An information systems architecture proposal for the thermalism sector
Branco, Frederico; Gonçalves, Catarina; Gonçalves, Ramiro; Au-Yong-Oliveira, Manuel; Martins, José; Moreira, FernandoThe thermal SPA sector is currently experiencing a stable growth trend, which according to the World Tourism Organization (WTO) is expected to continue over the upcoming years. In Portugal, the sector has a very significant profile, with the existence of almost a hundred SPAs and thermal SPAs that generate a business volume (direct and indirect) of over 30 M€ per year. Although the beginning of the process of d...
The impact of digital influencers on product/service purchase decision making—A...
Caiado, Fábio; Fonseca, Joana; Silva, Joana; Neves, Soraia; Moreira, Ana; Gonçalves, Ramiro; Martins, José; Branco, Frederico; Au‐Yong‐Oliveira, ManuelThe growing use of technology and social media has resulted in the emergence of digital influencers, a new profession capable of changing the mentalities and behaviours of those who follow them. This study arises to better understand the potential impact digital influencers might have on the Portuguese population's purchase behaviour and patterns, and for this purpose, seven hypotheses were formulated. An onlin...
Digital marketing’s impact on rural destinations’ image, intention to visit, an...
Rodrigues, Sónia; Correia, Ricardo; Gonçalves, Ramiro Manuel; Branco, Frederico; Martins, JoséThe relevance of the tourism industry to the overall sustainability of rural territories grows along with the demand for rural tourism destinations. Likewise, as the digital transition of rural tour operators takes place, their marketing initiatives also evolve towards a digital nature, which is why it is crucial to comprehend how the overall calibre of these activities might affect the perception of rural plac...