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View article: Exploring the Role of Big Data Analytics and Dynamic Capabilities in ESG Programs within Pharmaceuticals
Exploring the Role of Big Data Analytics and Dynamic Capabilities in ESG Programs within Pharmaceuticals Open
In the European pharmaceutical sector, Big Data Analytics (BDA) systems and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs are still emerging areas, lagging in substantial progress. Despite the recognition of the importance of both B…
View article: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on airlines’ passenger satisfaction
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on airlines’ passenger satisfaction Open
This study aims to understand airline passengers' satisfaction trends by analyzing the most influential factors on satisfaction before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample consists of a dataset with 9745 passenger reviews published…
View article: Using game concepts to improve programming learning: A multi‐level meta‐analysis
Using game concepts to improve programming learning: A multi‐level meta‐analysis Open
Gamification has been widely used in education due to its application to different contexts. The vast number of possibilities allows the creation of learning strategies that lead to students' success. Despite the high acceptance of gamific…
View article: Knowledge Transfer Through Digital Education Technologies in Higher Education
Knowledge Transfer Through Digital Education Technologies in Higher Education Open
Education is essential for the development of skills and talents that enable people to be productive citizens and active members of society. Traditional modes of education, on the other hand, are no longer enough to fulfill society's compl…
View article: Assessment Patterns during Portuguese Emergency Remote Teaching
Assessment Patterns during Portuguese Emergency Remote Teaching Open
COVID-19 certainly brought more negative aspects than positive ones to education. On the one hand, new gaps and challenges emerged from the lockdowns worldwide. On the other hand, we have been witnessing the increased relationship between …
View article: Discovering Entrepreneurship Competencies through Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education Students
Discovering Entrepreneurship Competencies through Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education Students Open
The increase in student engagement in the learning process has driven educators to use more dynamic pedagogical methodologies. Several studies have shown evidence of increased interest in learning when real-world problems are integrated in…
View article: Predictors of Hotel Clients’ Satisfaction in the Cape Verde Islands
Predictors of Hotel Clients’ Satisfaction in the Cape Verde Islands Open
Tourism has been fundamental for countries’ economic development, and Africa is the destination with the biggest tourism growth potential. Using 1414 travelers’ online reviews collected from TripAdvisor, the present work aims to understand…
View article: Empowered learning through microworlds and teaching methods: a text mining and meta-analysis-based systematic review
Empowered learning through microworlds and teaching methods: a text mining and meta-analysis-based systematic review Open
Microworlds are simulations in computational environments where the student can manipulate objects and learn from those manipulations. Since their creation, they have been used in a wide range of academic areas to improve students learning…
View article: Unfolding the Drivers of Student Success in Answering Multiple-Choice Questions About Microsoft Excel
Unfolding the Drivers of Student Success in Answering Multiple-Choice Questions About Microsoft Excel Open
Many university programs include Microsoft Excel courses given their value as a scientific and technical tool. However, evaluating what is effectively learned by students is a challenging task. Considering multiple-choice written exams are…
View article: Using Alice Software with 4C-ID Model: Effects in Programming Knowledge and Logical Reasoning
Using Alice Software with 4C-ID Model: Effects in Programming Knowledge and Logical Reasoning Open
This paper presents an approach to the initial programming learning using the four components instructional model and the Alice software. The quasi-experimental design was developed with two groups of students that attended two schools wit…
View article: Microworlds with Different Pedagogical Approaches in Introductory Programming Learning: Effects in Programming Knowledge and Logical Reasoning
Microworlds with Different Pedagogical Approaches in Introductory Programming Learning: Effects in Programming Knowledge and Logical Reasoning Open
This paper presents a summary of doctoral thesis that evaluates the using of microworlds combined with different pedagogical approaches to learn introductory programming, specifically in programming knowledge and logical reasoning variable…
View article: Constructed Response or Multiple-Choice Questions for Assessing Declarative Programming Knowledge? That is the Question!
Constructed Response or Multiple-Choice Questions for Assessing Declarative Programming Knowledge? That is the Question! Open
Aim/Purpose: This paper presents a data mining approach for analyzing responses to advanced declarative programming questions. The goal of this research is to find a model that can explain the results obtained by students when they perform…
View article: Using Alice Software with the Expository Method: A Pilot Study
Using Alice Software with the Expository Method: A Pilot Study Open
This article presents a learning environment design that compares the effectiveness of using Alice software with conventional programming languages in the scope of initial programming learning.The model proposes a quasi-experimental design…