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View article: Impact of a Master Data Management Framework to Trigger Data Governance Maturity: A Systematic Literature Review
Impact of a Master Data Management Framework to Trigger Data Governance Maturity: A Systematic Literature Review Open
Data governance plays a crucial role for organizations aiming to improve data quality, security, and compliance, yet research reveals ongoing challenges in implementation, maturity, and the practical effectiveness of current frameworks. De…
View article: Factors Affecting Cloud Computing Adoption in the Education Context—Systematic Literature Review
Factors Affecting Cloud Computing Adoption in the Education Context—Systematic Literature Review Open
This 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 determ…
View article: Exploring a Multidisciplinary Assessment of Organisational Maturity in Business Continuity: A Perspective and Future Research Outlook
Exploring a Multidisciplinary Assessment of Organisational Maturity in Business Continuity: A Perspective and Future Research Outlook Open
In a competitive business landscape heavily reliant on information and communication technology, organisations must be prepared to address disruptions in their business operations. Business continuity management involves effective planning…
View article: Combining low-code development with ChatGPT to novel no-code approaches: A focus-group study
Combining low-code development with ChatGPT to novel no-code approaches: A focus-group study Open
Low-code tools are a trend in software development for business solutions due to their agility and ease of use. There are a certain number of vendors with such solutions. Still, in most Western countries, there is a clear need for the exis…
View article: BHiveSense: An integrated information system architecture for sustainable remote monitoring and management of apiaries based on IoT and microservices
BHiveSense: An integrated information system architecture for sustainable remote monitoring and management of apiaries based on IoT and microservices Open
Precision Beekeeping, a field of Precision Agriculture, is an apiary management strategy based on monitoring honeybee colonies to promote more sustainable resource usage and maximise productivity. The approach related to Precision Beekeepi…
View article: The impact of digital influencers on product/service purchase decision making—An exploratory case study of Portuguese people
The impact of digital influencers on product/service purchase decision making—An exploratory case study of Portuguese people Open
The 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 p…
View article: A Novel Approach to Assess Balneotherapy Effects on Musculoskeletal Diseases—An Open Interventional Trial Combining Physiological Indicators, Biomarkers, and Patients’ Health Perception
A Novel Approach to Assess Balneotherapy Effects on Musculoskeletal Diseases—An Open Interventional Trial Combining Physiological Indicators, Biomarkers, and Patients’ Health Perception Open
The present study aimed to evaluate whether a 14-day period of balneotherapy influences the inflammatory status, health-related quality of life (QoL) and quality of sleep, underlying overall health state, and clinically relevant benefits o…
View article: A Prototype for an Intelligent Water Management System for Household Use
A Prototype for an Intelligent Water Management System for Household Use Open
Water scarcity is becoming an issue of more significant concern with a major impact on global sustainability. For it, new measures and approaches are urgently needed. Digital technologies and tools can play an essential role in improving t…
View article: Digital Marketing’s Impact on Rural Destinations’ Image, Intention to Visit, and Destination Sustainability
Digital Marketing’s Impact on Rural Destinations’ Image, Intention to Visit, and Destination Sustainability Open
The 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 i…
View article: An Information Systems Architecture Proposal for the Thermalism Sector
An Information Systems Architecture Proposal for the Thermalism Sector Open
The 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 t…
View article: Digital Ecosystem Model for GIAHS: The Barroso Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral System
Digital Ecosystem Model for GIAHS: The Barroso Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral System Open
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) territories are highly relevant to achieving sustainable lifestyles with human subsistence in balance with the ecosystem. The Barroso agro-sylvo-pastoral system is a clear example of…
View article: An integrated information systems architecture for the agri‐food industry
An integrated information systems architecture for the agri‐food industry Open
As information systems and technologies grow in usage in the agri‐food industry, the same has happened to the relevance of Information Systems (IS) that allow for a parallel control, monitoring and management of the organizations' activiti…
View article: Can I Access my School Website? Auditing Accessibility of the Portuguese Teaching Institutions Websites
Can I Access my School Website? Auditing Accessibility of the Portuguese Teaching Institutions Websites Open
Web accessibility is becoming a current topic in social and scientific discussions. With the advances in technology, a need for access to all Web resources is becoming more and more recurrent due to the several advantages that the Web brin…
View article: BlockU: Extended usage control in and for Blockchain
BlockU: Extended usage control in and for Blockchain Open
An electronic business transaction among untrusted bodies without consulting a mutually trusted party has remained widely accepted problem. Blockchain resolves this problem by introducing peer‐to‐peer network with a consensus algorithm and…
View article: Accessible software development: a conceptual model proposal
Accessible software development: a conceptual model proposal Open
Equal access to all software and digital content should be a reality in the Digital Era. This argument is something defended both by existing regulations, norms and standards, and also business organizations and governments. Despite this a…
View article: Authoring tools for creating 360 multisensory videos—Evaluation of different interfaces
Authoring tools for creating 360 multisensory videos—Evaluation of different interfaces Open
Authoring 360 multisensory videos is a true challenge as the authoring tools available are scarce and restrictive. In this paper, we propose an authoring tool with three different authoring interfaces (desktop, immersive, and tangible inte…
View article: Higher Education Students Perspective on Education Management Information Systems
Higher Education Students Perspective on Education Management Information Systems Open
As higher education evolves into a multifaceted and complex activity, the incorporation of education management information systems (EMIS) that allows for the production of relevant, organized and structured information, becomes a necessit…
View article: Conceptual Approach for an Extension to a Mushroom Farm Distributed Process Control System: IoT and Blockchain
Conceptual Approach for an Extension to a Mushroom Farm Distributed Process Control System: IoT and Blockchain Open
Collecting, storing, integrating and transforming data, together with the problem of security and privacy, are topics that present great challenges for society. The needs of the industry in general and agri-food in particular in the mushro…
View article: Applying UTAUT Model for an Acceptance Study Alluding the Use of Augmented Reality in Archaeological Sites
Applying UTAUT Model for an Acceptance Study Alluding the Use of Augmented Reality in Archaeological Sites Open
Looking forward to enhance visitors’ experience among cultural heritage sites, the use of new technologies within these spaces has seen a fast growth among the last decades. Regarding the increasing technological developments, the importan…
View article: The Effect of Multisensory Stimuli on Path Selection in Virtual Reality Environments
The Effect of Multisensory Stimuli on Path Selection in Virtual Reality Environments Open
Virtual Reality (VR) has as a key feature, the users' interaction with a virtual environment. Depending on the purpose of a given VR application, it can be essential to use multisensory stimulus without biasing users towards specific actio…
View article: Accessibility in Mobile Applications of Portuguese Public Administration
Accessibility in Mobile Applications of Portuguese Public Administration Open
Today’s society presents a fast development marked by the digital era, where the sharing, disclosure and access to information is made through information and communication technologies. The use of mobile applications is growing exponentia…
View article: Assessing the success behind the use of education management information systems in higher education
Assessing the success behind the use of education management information systems in higher education Open
The continuous use of dynamic and disruptive ICT as energizing elements of the educational process is a reality of current days, where millennials are the centre of an education paradigm in which students are much more inclined to use tech…
View article: Examining social capital and individual motivators to explain the adoption of online citizen participation
Examining social capital and individual motivators to explain the adoption of online citizen participation Open
Online citizen public participation in consultation and decision-oriented processes supported by local governments is a key ingredient for successful digital democracy. As the participatory process is a voluntary activity, social capital, …
View article: A Proposal for an Electronic Negotiation Platform for Tourism in Low-Density Regions: Characterizing a Functional Analysis and Prototype for the Douro Valley
A Proposal for an Electronic Negotiation Platform for Tourism in Low-Density Regions: Characterizing a Functional Analysis and Prototype for the Douro Valley Open
Traditional e-Commerce platforms tend to mimic existing physical store processes in which customers are given the opportunity to purchase only the available products without any type of personal customization or even without the possibilit…
View article: Bidirectional e-commerce platform for tourism in low-density regions: The Douro Valley case study
Bidirectional e-commerce platform for tourism in low-density regions: The Douro Valley case study Open
With the constant ICT evolution, the way users interact with e-commerce platforms (EC) is changing and there are constantly emerging new needs both from customers, such as the possibility of customization and individual personalization, an…
View article: Technology usage as a way to increase safety and security in different geographies: Testimonials on the use of technology in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Technology usage as a way to increase safety and security in different geographies: Testimonials on the use of technology in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Open
This study follows an interpretivist approach and showcases five testimonials of technology usage in everyday life, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; the research also brings forward the perspectives of 31 other Brazilian citizens. The informants…