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- Acceptance and familiarization with wearable devices in Portugal and BrazilPublication . Lopes, Isabel Maria; Rocha, João; Oliveira, Pedro; .This research sought to understand the acceptance of wearable devices in Portugal and Brazil, analyzing aspects such as demographic profiles, experiences with technology and personal perceptions. An adaptation of the UTAUT2 model was made, obtaining responses from university students and frequent internet users through a questionnaire that used the Likert scale. The evaluation of the data indicated a predominance of participants from Portugal, a tendency for acceptance to be more pronounced among younger people, those with a higher level of education and a greater technological proficiency among men and more qualified individuals. The relationship between users and non-users of wearable devices proved to be balanced, with a more marked acceptance by people aged 35 to 59, women and those who have a positive view of technology. The Smartwatch stood out among the devices, followed by the Fitness Bracelet and the Smart Ring. A variation in social influence was observed according to the type of device, being more striking in the case of Smartwatches. Surprisingly, social influence did not prove to be as crucial in the acceptance of wearable devices as initially thought. The findings show a trend towards the adoption of these devices, while also warning of challenges linked to the perceived value and price of products, signaling an area with great potential for future research and innovation.
- Automating digital accessibility AI and machine learning for inclusive learning environmentsPublication . Costa, José Paulo; Coelho, Ana Sofia; Martins, Oliva M.D.; Springer NatureDigital accessibility is essential for ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to educational materials in higher education. Despite standards like the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and PDF Universal Access (PDF/UA), many institutions still face challenges in providing accessible digital content. Existing tools can identify accessibility issues but often fail to automate the remediation process or offer personalised adjustments for individual learners. This paper presents an AI-driven framework designed to automate digital content detection, remediation, and personalisation to meet accessibility requirements. The proposed framework integrates AI and machine learning to enhance the accessibility of PDFs, HTML content, and multimedia resources, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 and PDF/UA standards. The study demonstrates that the AI system detects accessibility issues with 92% accuracy and remediates 85% of identified problems. Additionally, the framework offers real-time personalised adjustments, improving user satisfaction for 94% of students with disabilities. The AI system also reduces the time and cost of ensuring accessibility, making it an efficient tool for educational institutions. The paper concludes with recommendations for further research to expand the framework’s capabilities and offers insights for developing inclusive education policies that leverage AI technology.
- Can the Digital Skills of Higher Education Students Improve as They Progress Through Their Studies?Publication . Patrício, Maria Raquel; Gonçalves, Bruno F.; Gonçalves, VítorIn recent years, there has been growing concern within the academic and scientific communities regarding the digital skills of teachers. However, it is our belief that the digital skills of students have been somewhat overlooked. We assert that it is not sufficient for teachers to possess digital skills in various areas; it is equally vital for students to develop and enhance their digital skills. This is essential for ensuring that the learning process is innovative, dynamic, and reflective of reality. Consequently, there has been a need to explore the digital skills of students in higher education. This article aims to present the findings of a questionnaire survey assessing the level of digital competence of students at the School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (Portugal). The questionnaire was adapted from the European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp 2.2). The results were analyzed based on the students’ level of study (Higher Professional Technical Course, Bachelor’s Degree, and Master’s Degree) and their level of digital proficiency (basic, intermediate, advanced, and highly specialized) to identify differences and similarities among the students. The results indicate that students at all three academic levels generally perceive themselves to possess an intermediate level of digital proficiency. Therefore, it is essential that students improve their digital skills to reach the highest level of digital proficiency.
- Deciphering Tourist Satisfaction: A Comprehensive Analysis of Accommodation Experiences Through TripAdvisor ReviewsPublication . Correia, Ricardo; Junqueiro, Ângela; Carvalho, Aida; Sousa, João Paulo; Fontes, RutaAbstract: This study delves into tourist satisfaction with accommodation services in a Portuguese rural destination, leveraging TripAdvisor reviews. The primary aim is to discern foreign tourists' contentment and discontent patterns, emphasizing key factors influencing their experiences. Employing Leximancer software for text mining, we analyzed TripAdvisor reviews focusing on accommodation and restaurants. This study shows that in accommodation, satisfaction and dissatisfaction are mixed around specific issues, namely the human factor. The human element is pivotal in shaping positive and negative evaluations. This research pioneers a comprehensive analysis of tourist satisfaction in rural destinations, unravelling distinct themes and commonalities in accommodation experiences. The study underscores the centrality of the human factor in influencing customer perceptions and provides actionable managerial recommendations for heightened service quality and targeted improvements.
- Defining industrial tourism in the cross-border region of Portugal and SpainPublication . Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Alves, Francisco; Neto, Reginaldo; Teixeira, F.; García, Joaquin; Velasco, M.; Teixeira, João Paulo; Vaz, Roberto; Fernandes, Paula Odete; .This paper deals with the definition and valorisation of industrial and pre-industrial tourism in the cross-border region of Terras de Trás-os-Montes (Portugal) and Castilla y León (Spain). Industrial and pre-industrial heritage is crucial to collective memory and has significant cultural, historical and tourist value. Industrial tourism is emerging as an initiative that enhances historic landscapes and contributes to urban development, the revitalisation of communities and the preservation of heritage. It is considered an innovative strategy for rehabilitating territories, transforming old facilities into attractions, exploring historic sites or operating companies. The “IN_GENIOS_DUERO_DOURO” project focused on promoting this heritage in the Douro-Duero Euroregion. The methodology included detailed mapping and characterisation, creating a database with 1,079 sites identified in 22 Portuguese and 80 Spanish municipalities. The results show that most sites are in Spain (77.1 %). The municipalities with the most identified sites are Valladolid (250) in Spain and Mirandela (32) in Portugal. The main heritage categories include transport infrastructure (335), wineries (255) and the food industry (221). Around 47.27 per cent of the sites identified are accessible to tourists. The database created is fundamental for valuing, safeguarding and designing tourist routes.
- Descentralização de competências na educação: perceções e impactos na Comunidade Intermunicipal do Alto Tâmega e BarrosoPublication . Oliveira, Carla de; Nogueira, Sónia P.; Bittencourt, Bernadete de LourdesA descentralização de competências na área da Educação em Portugal, como em todas as áreas, tem sido um processo de crescimento gradual e complexo, distinguido por várias reformas legislativas, políticas e administrativas, destacando-se a Lei n.º 50/2018, de 16 de agosto, que estabelece o quadro de transferências de competências para as autarquias locais e para as entidades intermunicipais. Este trabalho tem como objeto principal o estudo e a análise do impacto da descentralização de competências na área da educação na Comunidade Intermunicipal do Alto Tâmega e Barroso (CIMAT), nomeadamente nos concelhos de Boticas, Chaves, Montalegre, Ribeira de Pena, Valpaços e Vila Pouca de Aguiar, com o objetivo de compreender a perceção dos atores envolvidos (municípios, escolas, comunidade educativa) sobre as vantagens e desafios deste processo.
- Desporto, Território e Financiamento: Quais os critérios?Publication . Teixeira, Nuno; Nogueira, Sónia P.; Coelho, Ana SofiaO desporto assume um papel determinante para a sociedade atual quer a nível do desenvolvimento social, económico e cultural, mas também para a promoção da saúde e bem-estar do indivíduo. As políticas públicas locais são fundamentais para o desenvolvimento desportivo, pois é a Administração Pública, em particular as autarquias locais, que apresentam uma maior proximidade com os seus cidadãos têm uma maior perceção dos problemas e das suas necessidades.
- Effect of the Accounting Standard Adopted on the Quality of Financial Information of Companies in the Restaurant SectorPublication . Monteiro, Zuleica; Fernandes, Ana; Alves, Jorge; Martins, Catarina AntóniaO presente trabalho tem como principal objetivo aferir se o nível do referencial contabilístico adotado pelas empresas do setor da restauração e similares influencia a sua qualidade da informação financeira. Para o efeito, classificam-se as empresas com informação disponível na base de dados Sistema de Análise de Balanços Ibéricos com o nível de referencial contabilístico que estão obrigadas a adotar, face aos critérios definidos pelo Sistema de Normalização Contabilística. A qualidade da informação financeira é aferida de acordo com o modelo de [1]. Os resultados empíricos mostram que existe uma relação positiva e estatisticamente significativa entre a qualidade da informação financeira e o nível de referencial contabilístico adotado, o que vai ao encontro da hipótese de investigação formulada e permite concluir que quanto maior o nível de referencial contabilístico adotado pela empresa maior é a sua qualidade da informação financeira.
- The experience, satisfaction, loyalty, and responsible behaviour of camping tourists: Insights from CroatiaPublication . Cegur Radović, T.; Martins, Márcio Ribeiro; Birkić, D.;Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of different dimensions of camping tourism experience (TE) (aesthetics, entertainment, education, and escapism) on tourist satisfaction (TS) and loyalty (LOY), and how these in turn affect site-specific environmentally responsible behaviour (SERB). Methodology – A review of recent literature related to TE, TS, LOY and SERB was conducted. Empirical research involved a convenience sample of 751 tourists in Croatian campsites. Data analysis utilized multivariate statistics with the IBM SPSS Statistic Version 29 software. Hypotheses were tested using model in Smart PLS (version 4). Findings – The empirical research revealed a significant relationship between TE dimensions (aesthetics and escapism) and both TS and LOY. There was a significant relationship between LOY and all SERB dimensions except responsible use of products and responsible behaviour on a campsite (RB). Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between TS and only one SERB dimension of responsible use of products. Contribution – The findings can help campsites managers develop strategies and design tourism products, services and experiences that will contribute to the TS and SERB of tourists in campsites and prevent further devastation of the environment in a tourist destination.
- Flickr geotagged photos in tourism research: How important are they to understand visitors’ space-time behaviour?Publication . Martins, Márcio Ribeiro; Kadar, BálintThis research is a pioneering exploration into the role of geotagged photos from the Flickr social network in understanding visitors’ space-time behaviour. It aims to identify the main research topics, the methods used, and their contributions to tourism research, highlighting this important source of information to tourism studies, particularly in tourism management. As far as the authors know, no research has yet delved into this unique and promising area, which we believe will spark a new wave of interest in the field.
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