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Applying the nominal group technique for the conceptual validation of ehealth s...
Rosa, Ana Filipa; Martins, Ana Isabel; Cerqueira, Margarida; Santos, Milton; Silva, Anabela G.; Rocha, Nelson PachecoThe development of ehealth applications is a complex task, not only in technological terms, but also in the understanding of both the users' needs, expectations and contexts, and the business models. Therefore, initial conceptual validations might be essential to verify whether the proposed solutions are adequate, sustainable, and worth to be developed. The study reported by this paper applied the nominal group...
Heuristic evaluation of the usability of a mechanical ventilator Interface thro...
Silva, Ruben; Lima, Ana Carolina; Andrade, Evismar; Martins, Ana Isabel; Rocha, Nelson P.Determining the usability of mechanical ventilator interfaces is vital in ensuring correct usage under critical procedures that can place patients’ health in danger. Heuristic evaluation has been used to evaluate usability in many different areas, including medical devices. The objective of this study is to evaluate the usability of a mechanical ventilator using the heuristic evaluation method. The evaluation o...
HostLab: gastronomy innovation, experiences and sustainability
Gonçalves, Alexandra; Ramos, Celia; Martins, Ana Isabel; Serra, Manuel; Rassal, C.; Monteiro, Carlos; Martins, Paula; Quintas, Célia; Ratao, IsabelInnovating through traditional products and resources is the main aim of HoST Lab Project located at the School of Management, Hospitality and Tourism of the University of the Algarve. A new lab and new multidisciplinary way of working, that which to be a reference for research and development applied to Culinary Tourism and Eno-gastronomic experiences associated with the Mediterranean Diet (MD). A very enrichi...
Anorexia Nervosa and Peripheral Vasospasm: A Case Report
Martins, Ana Isabel; Coutinho, Rita; Silva, Joana; Nascimento, João; Fonseca, PauloAnorexia nervosa is an eating disorder associated with several medical conditions that are directly related to weight loss and starvation, including cardiovascular events and peripheral vascular disorders. We present a case report of a 15-year-old girl with anorexia nervosa and a severe peripheral vasospasm event which correlates directly with a decrease in body mass index without any other risk factor identifi...
A systematic review of context-aware technologies applied to buildings comfort
Martins, Ana Isabel; Lima, Ana Carolina Oliveira; Bartolomeu, Paulo; Mouzinho, Lucilene Ferreira; Ferreira, Joaquim; Rocha, Nelson PachecoContext-aware technologies can support automation and control of systems promoting inhabitants’ comfort while safeguarding energy efficiency. In this study, a systematic review of the literature was performed to analyze how context-aware systems with impact in the comfort of buildings’ inhabitants are being developed and how their translation is being addressed. Seventeen studies were included in this systemati...
O papel do controller no apoio ao processo de decisão em conjuntura de crise
Martins, Ana IsabelBaseando-se na teoria da contingência este estudo pretende investigar o papel do controller no apoio à tomada de decisão, atendendo à conjuntura de crise pandémica. Para o efeito realizou-se um estudo de caso, entre os anos de 2020 e 2021, na Faurecia Assentos Automóvel-Moldados, uma empresa integrada numa multinacional francesa do setor automóvel. O escopo da investigação procurou responder, através de uma abo...
Eleições na República da Macedónia do Norte (15 de julho de 2020)
Martins, Ana Isabel; Vieira, Ana Martins; Costa, Patrícia FerreiraPolis. - ISSN 0872-8208. - S. 2, n. 2 (2020). - p. 227-229.
Eleições legislativas na República Eslovaca (29 de fevereiro de 2020)
Martins, Ana Isabel; Vieira, Ana Martins; Costa, Patrícia FerreiraPolis. - ISSN 0872-8208. - S. 2, n. 2 (2020). - p. 223-225.
Experts evaluation of usability for digital solutions directed at older adults:...
Silva, Anabela G.; Martins, Ana Isabel; Caravau, Hilma; Almeida, Ana Margarida; Silva, Telmo; Ribeiro, Óscar; Santinha, Gonçalo; Rocha, Nelson P.Background: it is important to standardize the evaluation and reporting procedures across usability studies to guide researchers, facilitate comparisons, and promote high-quality studies. A first step to standardizing is to have an overview of how experts-based usability evaluation studies are reported across the literature. Objectives: to describe and synthesize the procedures of usability evaluation by expert...
Enabling Green Building’s Comfort Using Information and Communication Technolog...
Martins, Ana Isabel; Lima, Ana Carolina Oliveira; Bartolomeu, Paulo; Mouzinho, Lucilene Ferreira; Ferreira, Joaquim; Rocha, Nelson PachecoThe current environmental concerns increase the importance of sustainability in the construction industry. In this respect, information and communication technologies were identified to support automation and control systems promoting occupant’s comfort while safeguarding energy efficiency. In this study, a systematic review was performed to identify relevant applications supported by information and communicat...