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- AI-powered educational platforms for enhancing social entrepreneurship skills: a systematic literature reviewPublication . Fernandes, Catarina; Pinheiro, Milhões Eduardo; .The goal of the research is to understand how AI-powered educational platforms can effectively enhance social entrepreneurship skills among higher education students. Specifically, the research aims to: 1. Explore the effectiveness of different AI-driven educational tools in cultivating essential competencies such as innovation, leadership, and ethical decision-making within the context of social entrepreneurship education. 2. Evaluate the comparative impact of various platforms on students; learning experiences and outcomes, particularly in diverse educational settings. 3. Identify the unique features and strengths of each platform to guide educational institutions in selecting the most suitable tools for fostering social entrepreneurship skills among their students.
- Bank governance and performance: a survey of the literaturePublication . Fernandes, Catarina; Farinha, Jorge; Martins, Francisco Vitorino; Mateus, CesárioThis paper seeks to review the theoretical and empirical literature on the relationship between bank governance and performance, providing a comprehensive understanding of the existing research and offering guidance for investors and regulators on the major points of consensus and disagreement among researchers on this issue. Although the question of what determines the levels of firms’ performance, with special emphasis on the role of the corporate governance, has long been the subject of substantial academic research, it gained increased attention in the banking industry in the last decade due to a series of financial scandals and, more recently, to the global financial crisis. In fact, in the wake of the 2007–2008 financial crisis, bank corporate governance mechanisms received heightened attention, accompanied by the renewed interest in the degree of effectiveness of such mechanisms, and their impact on performance. Given the vast number of influences on corporate performance, such as the numerous characteristics of the board of directors, there is an abundant literature on the determinants of performance. Thus, this paper tries to bring together this diverse body of knowledge into a coherent whole. Banks have unique attributes that interfere with the way in which the usual corporate governance mechanisms work. Thus, the main differences between banks and non-financial firms, which justify that some of the regularities found in the literature on the relationship between a set of corporate governance mechanisms and performance do not hold for banks, are also analysed. Then, we extensively review the literature on the board of directors and its impact on performance in the financial crisis and non-financial crisis periods. Finally, we also survey the (very) scarce research on the relationship between board characteristics and bank failures.
- Board´s characteristics and the financial crisisPublication . Fernandes, Catarina; Farinha, Jorge; Martins, F. Vitorino; Mateus, CesárioThe 2007-2008 financial crisis is considered the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression and failures in governance, especially concerning boards, have been blamed for this financial turmoil. But, when dealing with governance issues, most research excludes financial firms from its analysis and is focused on US. So, we intend to fill this gap by analysing European banks. Also, why some banks suffered much more than others despite that they were exposed to the same macroeconomic factors? Can board’s features explain the variation of banks’ return during the crisis? And, which is the impact of the gender factor? Literature doesn’t answer these questions completely, so we intend to address it in our paper. Using a sample of 53 publicly listed banks from EMU countries, the main results suggest that banks whose executive directors are older and have more professional experience had better return during the crisis. Also, independence gains significance when combined with the gender factor.
- Determinants of European Banks’ bailouts following the 2007–2008 financial crisisPublication . Fernandes, Catarina; Farinha, Jorge; Martins, Francisco Vitorino; Mateus, CesárioExtraordinary amounts of public funds and/or assistance were made available to banks since the onset of the 2007–8 financial crises. Governments worldwide have launched a massive bailout package to support banks in distress. Using a probit model, this article investigates the likelihood of bailouts following the financial crisis. Our results lead us to conclude that the governance characteristics of banks, specifically the characteristics of boards, bank risks, as well as bank-level and country-specific banking sector features, explain the likelihood of bailouts in the European banking sector. In particular, we find that board banking experience, longer directors’ tenure, less busy boards, and the existence of a corporate governance committee decrease the likelihood of banks participating in a bailout programme. Inversely, board independence, credit, and liquidity risks increase the probability of banks being bailed out. Furthermore, fewer limitations on banking freedom and greater openness of the banking sector have a harmful impact on the occurrence of bailouts. Our study therefore suggests relevant policy implications, which might help supervisors, regulators, and other public authorities in avoiding costly bailouts.
- Digital entrepreneurship and sustainability: the state of the art and research agendaPublication . Fernandes, Catarina; Pires, Rui A.R.; Alves, Maria-Ceu GasparDigital technologies have changed and disrupted the dynamics of the economy and society as a whole, offering new opportunities for entrepreneurs with potential impact on economic, environmental, and social value creation. This paper examines the scientific research on digital entrepreneurship (DE) and sustainability based on data from Scopus database. The main purpose is to identify both the predominant themes and further research opportunities to this topic. This study uses a bibliometric analysis, analyzing and synthesizing research on DE and sustainability, based on a total of 58 publications. Co-word analysis used to identify the conceptual structure reveals three thematic clusters: (1) innovation and entrepreneurship, (2) digital transformation: strategy and business models, and (3) sustainability and sustainable development goals. For each thematic cluster, the most significant contributions are presented. Further, this paper offers a future research agenda and holds significant implications for the theory and practice of the different subtopics of DE and sustainability.
- European wine: market dynamics, influence on global trade and effects on tourism developmentPublication . Pinheiro, Eduardo; Fernandes, CatarinaABSTRACT Introduction: Europe is the world's largest producer and exporter of wine, and in recent decades, both have increased in volume and value, driven mainly by the liberalization of international trade. The increasing value of wine exports suggests that higher-quality wines are being produced, which in turn helps attract wine tourists. Wine tourism plays a crucial role in enhancing the visibility and reputation of a wine region while also promoting economic development. Objective: The primary objective of this study is to investigate how the dynamics of wine production and exports in EU8 countries influence tourism development, particularly in rural regions. Methods: A quantitative approach was employed, based on time series analysis, to distinguish conjunctures and trends in wine exports. Parallelly, databases on travel and tourism activities were analyzed to identify patterns and the economic relevance of these activities, as well as possible relationships with the wine industry. Results: Results suggest that a correlation may exist between wine production, exports, and tourism development in these countries, as the leading wine-producing countries are also those with higher international tourist arrivals and international tourism receipts. Similarly, the top five wine-producing and exporting countries are among the top 10 in the Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024. Conclusion: The integration of wine and tourism industries can be an effective strategy to increase the attractiveness and competitiveness of a region, both for tourists and wine export markets.
- Experiências turísticas nas zonas rurais - Estudo de caso de Cabo VerdePublication . Semedo, Janice; Esteves, Elsa Tavares; Fernandes, Catarina; Medina, Lia; Coelho, Edinélida; Lopes, AnaísaO Turismo Rural e as Experiências Turísticas são elementos diferenciadores para a competitividade e o desenvolvimento dos territórios rurais, proporcionando aos turistas a oportunidade de interagir com a vida rural e as tradições locais, e permitir que a população residente se envolva na atividade turística. Nesta linha de pensamento, o presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar o desenvolvimento das ilhas de Santiago, Santo Antão e Fogo (Cabo Verde) ao nível do Turismo Rural e da sua relação com as Experiências Turísticas. Utilizou-se uma metodologia qualitativa, com aplicação de entrevistas semiestruturadas a diversos agentes turísticos das três ilhas. A investigação concluiu que as ilhas possuem um grande potencial para o Turismo Rural e experiências turísticas, enfrentando desafios como acessibilidades, promoção, equipamentos e recursos. O Turismo Rural, aliado às Experiências Turísticas, não só permite que os turistas conheçam a cultura e as paisagens locais, como também contribuam para o desenvolvimento da economia local, reforçando o sentimento de pertença e gerando empregos. Assim, acredita-se ser necessário planear e desenvolver estratégias que conciliem o crescimento económico e a preservação ambiental, para garantir um desenvolvimento sustentável das ilhas.
- Exploring the conceptual structure of the research on innovation in hotels through co-word analysisPublication . Fernandes, Catarina; Pires, Rui A.R.This paper presents the results of a bibliometric analysis of published academic research on innovation in hotels. In particular, it aims to analyze the conceptual structure of the field, covering the period until October 2020, and predict emerging trends. This approach provides an exhaustive analysis of 334 papers collected from the Scopus database. Co-word analysis used to identify the conceptual structure reveals four clusters: (1) technological innovation, (2) innovativeness and innovation strategy, (3) knowledge and employee innovative behavior, and (4) performance as an outcome of organizational capability to innovate. The present study contributes to the literature by increasing the accumulation of knowledge on research topics, providing an up-to-date review on hotel innovation literature, and setting forth an agenda for future research.
- Females in social entrepreneurship: what we know and what we need to knowPublication . Fernandes, Catarina; Pires, Rui A.R.Social entrepreneurship (SE), which aims to solve social problems of deprived groups, has become a popular area of research and practice. The recent investigation on SE has been characterized by a greater focus on gender differences, emphasizing that the role and characteristics of females are more suitable for social entrepreneurial initiatives. This chapter investigates the predominant themes on females in SE and identifies further research opportunities. On the one hand, the main macro (e.g., sociocultural values) and micro (e.g., personality traits) levels determinants are examined. On the other hand, the macro (e.g., social change) and micro (e.g., women economic empowerment) levels outcomes of females in SE are analyzed. Furthermore, directions for future research are suggested which will enable future authors to focus their studies more effectively.
- Gamificação aplicada a geoparques: uma proposta de modelo conceptualPublication . Andrade, Mariana; Correia, Ricardo; Fernandes, CatarinaAliada às tecnologias interativas, a indústria turística tem apostado na gamificação, uma estratégia que utiliza estratégias de jogo fora do contexto tradicional, com o objetivo de potenciar experiências, aumentar o consumo e influenciar escolhas. Esta ferramenta digital cria um maior envolvimento entre o indivíduo e a atração, o que promove a eficácia, o interesse e a motivação. Apesar de não constituir um jogo completo utiliza alguns elementos fundamentais como a atribuição de distintivos, pontos, medalhas ou estatutos, mantendo os consumidores seduzidos na dinâmica do jogo em que a principal motivação é alcançar objetivos cada vez mais altos. Através de recompensas e benefícios a marca incentiva a fidelização dos consumidores e o consumo exclusivo dos produtos em questão. O Geoturismo surge, aliado aos geoparques, como uma estratégia de valorização territorial que tem como principal objetivo a promoção da educação e valorização do património geológico, histórico e cultural de uma dada região. Neste sentido, os geoparques ambicionam a transformação dos recursos geológicos em produtos turísticos competitivos, valorizando e protegendo a biodiversidade e o património. Com o objetivo de aliar estes dois contextos (gamificação e geoturismo) propõe-se neste artigo um modelo conceptual focado na caracterização do potencial impacto que a gamificação da oferta associada a um geoparque terá para a atratividade da sua oferta nomeadamente ao nível do desenvolvimento de uma imagem positiva do Geopark e da influência na decisão de visita dos turistas.
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