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2022

Knowledge-based decision intelligence in street lighting management

Authors
Sousa, C; Teixeira, D; Carneiro, D; Nunes, D; Novais, P;

Publication
INTEGRATED COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING

Abstract
As the availability of computational power and communication technologies increases, Humans and systems are able to tackle increasingly challenging decision problems. Taking decisions over incomplete visions of a situation is particularly challenging and calls for a set of intertwined skills that must be put into place under a clear rationale. This work addresses how to deliver autonomous decisions for the management of a public street lighting network, to optimize energy consumption without compromising light quality patterns. Our approach is grounded in an holistic methodology, combining semantic and Artificial Intelligence principles to define methods and artefacts for supporting decisions to be taken in the context of an incomplete domain. That is, a domain with absence of data and of explicit domain assertions.

2022

Industrial Information Sharing 4.0

Authors
Pinheiro, P; Sousa, C; Toscano, C;

Publication
Procedia Computer Science

Abstract
The process of digital transformation is based on horizontal and vertical strategies, along with models and technologies used to share information and analyse data that supports decision making. In this context, sharing information securely and intelligibly using standardized architectures is crucial for the digital transformation journey of the companies. This article describes the International Data Spaces as a disruptive model for sharing information inside a network. This work will be evaluated within marketplaces platforms scope. © 2022 The Author(s).

2022

Enriching Legal Knowledge Through Intelligent Information Retrieval Techniques: A Review

Authors
Gomes, M; Oliveira, B; Sousa, C;

Publication
PROGRESS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, EPIA 2022

Abstract
This work aims to systematize the knowledge on emerging Intelligent Information Retrieval (IIR) practices in scenarios whose context is similar to the field of tax law. It is a part of a project that covers the emerging techniques of IIR and its applicability to the tax law domain. Furthermore, it presents an overview of different approaches for representing legal data and exposes the challenging task of providing quality insights to support decision-making in a dedicated legal environment. It also offers an overview of the related background and prior research referring to the techniques for information retrieval in legal documents, establishing the current state-of-the-art, and identifying its main drawbacks. A summary of the most appropriate technologies and research approaches of the technologies that apply artificial intelligence technology to help legal tasks is also depicted.

2022

Data-Driven Production Planning Approach Based on Suppliers and Subcontractors Analysis: The Case of the Footwear Cluster

Authors
Ferreira, R; Sousa, C; Carneiro, D; Cardeiro, C;

Publication
CENTERIS 2022 - International Conference on ENTERprise Information Systems / ProjMAN - International Conference on Project MANagement / HCist - International Conference on Health and Social Care Information Systems and Technologies 2022, Hybrid Event / Lisbon, Portugal, November 9-11, 2022.

Abstract

2022

Maturidade Digital Na Indústria Transformadora Do Tâmega E Sousa

Authors
Duarte, N; Pereira, C;

Publication
e3

Abstract
É sabido que a digitalização será o grande desígnio das empresas e a condição essencial para a sua competitividade nos próximos anos. Sabe-se também que, embora a atual pandemia COVID-19 tenha acelerado a necessidade de digitalização em diferentes áreas do negócio, sendo o seu maior impacto notado ao nível das plataformas de e-commerce, a falta de uma visão digital, para as diferentes áreas, poderá deixar as empresas sem competências para atuar de forma competitiva num mercado já global. Assim, neste artigo, adotando uma metodologia Design Science, é proposta uma solução para a obtenção de uma radiografia do nível de Maturidade Digital da indústria transformadora na região do Tâmega e Sousa - Digital Industry Survey. Procura-se desta forma criar conhecimento sobre a realidade desta indústria, que permita apoiar as empresas nos desafios colocados pelo paradigma da Indústria 4.0.

2022

Industry 4.0: Individual Perceptions About Its Nine Technologies

Authors
Diniz, F; Duarte, N; Amaral, A; Pereira, C;

Publication
Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation

Abstract
Industry 4.0 is a trendy concept that everyone is talking about. However there are several concepts and technologies attached to Industry 4.0. The concept is considered as the most recent industrial revolution and takes us to the domains of automation, digitalization and information, among others. The concept is trendy, but sometimes firms and employees are not able to follow new trends. This paper summarizes a research on the concepts of industry 4.0 and the 9 technologies commonly associated to Industry 4.0 umbrella. Most of the literature recognizes it as something that can bring several benefits to firms. However, it is also pointed out, that the adoption of these technologies relies in several factors. In this paper the focus is the human factors. A group of 260 persons participated in a questionnaire where were asked about their perceptions on industry 4.0 and its technologies. The main objective was to find different responses to Industry 4.0 technologies, according to age, education level, gender or field of studies. In general, all the individuals present a similar approach. Main differences were found on Big Data, Augmented Reality and Simulation technologies. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

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