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View article: Balancing Business, IT, and Human Capital: RPA Integration and Governance Dynamics
Balancing Business, IT, and Human Capital: RPA Integration and Governance Dynamics Open
In the era of rapid technological progress, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as a pivotal tool across professional domains. Organizations pursue automation to boost efficiency and productivity, control costs, and reduce errors.…
View article: The Relationship between the Cloud Computing Model and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) from the Viewpoint of Experts
The Relationship between the Cloud Computing Model and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) from the Viewpoint of Experts Open
Cloud Computing is widely recognized as a recent computing paradigm of digital transformation, in which scalable and elastic computational resources are delivered as a service through internet technologies. Understanding the impacts of the…
View article: An Integrated Approach to Assessing the Potential of Plastic Fishing Gear to Release Microplastics
An Integrated Approach to Assessing the Potential of Plastic Fishing Gear to Release Microplastics Open
Abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) poses significant environmental threats, namely contributing to microplastic (MP) pollution. However, the release of MPs from ALDFG remains poorly studied, despite its crucial role in unde…
View article: Physicochemical dataset from Lima and Douro estuaries (Northwest Portugal)
Physicochemical dataset from Lima and Douro estuaries (Northwest Portugal) Open
This article presents a comprehensive dataset of physicochemical data from two urban estuaries on the northern Portuguese coast, based on five sampling campaigns conducted between October 2021 and November 2022. The dataset includes: a)
View article: Individual dynamic capabilities and artificial intelligence in health operations: Exploration of innovation diffusion
Individual dynamic capabilities and artificial intelligence in health operations: Exploration of innovation diffusion Open
This research investigates the integration of individual dynamic capabilities (IDC), artificial intelligence (AI), and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) within health operations to evaluate their role in fostering innovation diffusion …
View article: Designing and implementing SMILE: An AI-driven platform for enhancing clinical decision-making in mental health and neurodivergence management
Designing and implementing SMILE: An AI-driven platform for enhancing clinical decision-making in mental health and neurodivergence management Open
Rising levels of anxiety, depression, and burnout among healthcare professionals (HCPs) underscore the urgent need for technology-driven interventions that optimize both clinical decision-making and workforce well-being. This innovation re…
View article: DevSecOps practices and tools
DevSecOps practices and tools Open
Nowadays, software development happens at a fast pace. At the same time, Information Technology organizations face higher demands and competition while struggling with external threats such as cyberattacks. Therefore, many organizations ad…
View article: Towards the Path of Process Digitalization
Towards the Path of Process Digitalization Open
Organizations continue to have difficulty achieving the full potential of digital transformation (DT). DT can be conceived as a process of change in the business model, driven by digital innovation and the intensive use of ICTs to add valu…
View article: An overlapless maturity model for configuration management
An overlapless maturity model for configuration management Open
IT departments often encounter challenges due to overlapping practices from various frameworks, leading to unnecessary costs and inefficiencies. Additionally, Configuration Management (CM) processes are frequently implemented poorly, missi…
View article: Advances in auditing and business continuity: A study in financial companies
Advances in auditing and business continuity: A study in financial companies Open
This paper delves into the integration of Intelligent Process Automation within the domain of business continuity auditing, with a focus on the Portuguese banking sector. In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, organizations a…
View article: Uncovering microplastics contamination in canned seafood
Uncovering microplastics contamination in canned seafood Open
There is limited research on the occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in canned seafood. All types of canned seafood investigated in the present study were contaminated. After sample digestion in 30 % hydrogen peroxide, a total of 40 MPs were…
View article: DevOps Metrics and KPIs: A Multivocal Literature Review
DevOps Metrics and KPIs: A Multivocal Literature Review Open
Context: Information Technology organizations are aiming to implement DevOps capabilities to fulfill market, customer, and internal needs. While many are successful with DevOps implementation, others still have difficulty measuring DevOps …
View article: Applications, Opportunities and Challenges of AI in the Real Estate Sector
Applications, Opportunities and Challenges of AI in the Real Estate Sector Open
The article presents a Multivocal Literature Review (MLR) on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the real estate sector, aiming to analyze existing applications, literature gaps, and current challenges. The methodology involved defi…
View article: Improving Knowledge Bases for Real Estate Market Through Generative Artificial Intelligence
Improving Knowledge Bases for Real Estate Market Through Generative Artificial Intelligence Open
View article: Mapping and Integrating Security and Risk Standards: a Systematic Literature Review
Mapping and Integrating Security and Risk Standards: a Systematic Literature Review Open
Organizations are under increasing pressure to comply with various rules, standards, and policies in today’s regulatory environment. Compliance controls are put in place to avoid legal or regulatory violations, which could lead to severe p…
View article: Individual Dynamic Capabilities Influential Factors in Blockchain Technology Innovation from Hospital Settings
Individual Dynamic Capabilities Influential Factors in Blockchain Technology Innovation from Hospital Settings Open
The healthcare sector, characterized by its intricate network of stakeholders and rigorous regulatory demands, presents distinct challenges for the integration of Blockchain Technology (BT). Recent focus has shifted towards harnessing Indi…
View article: A Mapping Tool for Normative Requirements
A Mapping Tool for Normative Requirements Open
Organizations tend to implement multiple compliance mechanisms in an effort to improve their security, from legislation to international standards. Blindly implementing these mechanisms, independently from one another, often leads to the d…
View article: Digital Resilience in Critical Infrastructures: A Systematic Literature Review
Digital Resilience in Critical Infrastructures: A Systematic Literature Review Open
In times of disruptive events, effective response by organizations, critical systems, and society is paramount. The response process involves pre-event preparation, impact absorption, and system restoration, which together represent the co…
View article: The Effect of Organizational Cultures on Relationships between IT Governance and Individual Behavior
The Effect of Organizational Cultures on Relationships between IT Governance and Individual Behavior Open
Background: Organizations allocate substantial resources to Information Technology (IT) to ensure its long-term success. Hence, effective IT Governance (ITG) is crucial for business/IT alignment. However, factors like employee behavior and…
View article: Organizational culture and the individuals' discretionary behaviors at work: a cross-cultural analysis
Organizational culture and the individuals' discretionary behaviors at work: a cross-cultural analysis Open
Stating “ how things are done here,” organizations are defining their culture. Organizational Culture (OC) is the set of values, norms, goals, and expectations shared by all members of an organization that aids in improving their commitmen…
View article: Improving real estate CRM user experience and satisfaction: A user-centered design approach
Improving real estate CRM user experience and satisfaction: A user-centered design approach Open
Despite the growth in CRM installations, e-CRM projects still have a significant failure rate, even after substantial investments in CRM technology. High rates of failure mean that the current requirements for developing and designing CRM …
View article: A framework to support Robotic process automation
A framework to support Robotic process automation Open
With the increasing demand for digitalization, organizations look to emerging technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to increase their business performance. This makes it essential to identify and select the most suitable pr…
View article: Intelligent Process Automation and Business Continuity: Areas for Future Research
Intelligent Process Automation and Business Continuity: Areas for Future Research Open
Robotic process automation and intelligent process automation have gained a foothold in the automation of business processes, using blocks of software (bots). These agents interact with systems through interfaces, replacing human intervent…
View article: Understanding How Intelligent Process Automation Impacts Business Continuity: Mapping IEEE/2755:2020 and ISO/22301:2019
Understanding How Intelligent Process Automation Impacts Business Continuity: Mapping IEEE/2755:2020 and ISO/22301:2019 Open
Organizations have been responding to possible disruptions in the organization and, at the same time, trying to increase customer satisfaction through digitising their processes. Thus, Intelligent Process Automation has been catching the l…
View article: A Benefit Dependency Network for Shadow Information Technology Adoption, Based on Practitioners’ Viewpoints
A Benefit Dependency Network for Shadow Information Technology Adoption, Based on Practitioners’ Viewpoints Open
Shadow information technology (SIT) revolves around systems that are hidden but are still managed by the same business entities. It consists of the use of devices, software, systems and applications without the information technology (IT) …
View article: Microplastics Contamination of Large Pelagic Fish in the Open Atlantic Ocean
Microplastics Contamination of Large Pelagic Fish in the Open Atlantic Ocean Open
Fish are one of the most important components of the ocean, playing relevant ecological roles and providing several ecosystem services. Large migratory fish, such as tunas, mackerels and amberjacks, can function as valuable indicators of o…
View article: Systematic Literature Review: Software Engineering Frameworks
Systematic Literature Review: Software Engineering Frameworks Open
The definition of a Framework from the English dictionary is a basic structure, plan, or system, as of concepts, values, customs, or rules. Another definition is a skeletal structure designed to support or enclose something. In Software En…
View article: <scp>DevOps</scp> benefits: A systematic literature review
<span>DevOps</span> benefits: A systematic literature review Open
Among current IT work cultures, DevOps stands out as one of the most adopted worldwide. The focus of this culture is on bridging the gap between development and operations teams, enabling collaborative effort toward quickly producing softw…
View article: Maturity Models for Business Continuity–A Systematic Literature Review
Maturity Models for Business Continuity–A Systematic Literature Review Open
Business continuity refers to the planning and preparation done ahead of time to ensure that an organization's essential business processes can continue to work in the event of an emergency. Natural disasters, business crises, pandemics, w…
View article: Devops and Problem Management: A Case Study
Devops and Problem Management: A Case Study Open