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2016

RENTAL INCOME AND CAP RATES: A COMPARISON OF THE LISBON AND PORTO HOUSING MARKETS

Authors
Moreira, AC; Tavares, FO; Pereira, ET;

Publication
JOURNAL OF URBAN AND REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Abstract
The goal of this article is to analyse the relationship between rental income and capitalisation rates when real estate value is assessed in parishes of the Lisbon and Porto municipalities. Based on housing market values in euros per square metre during the 2006-2009 period, the income approach was used to compare the two main types of apartments (i.e. B2, or two-bedroom, and B1, or one-bedroom) in Lisbon and Porto. We used the capital asset pricing model to calculate the risk measure. The cluster analysis was used to group the Lisbon and Porto parishes according to their rental income and capitalisation rates. Regressions were used to model both geographical markets. Clear differences were found between Porto and Lisbon, the results being more robust for the Porto municipality in regard to B2 apartments. Moreover, rental income is inversely proportional to capitalisation rates for B1 apartments for Porto parishes, which means that there is an initial overinvestment.

2016

Using Multi-layer Stream Mapping to assess the overall efficiency and waste of a production system: a case study from the plywood industry

Authors
Lourenco, EJ; Pereira, JP; Barbosa, R; Baptista, AJ;

Publication
23RD CIRP CONFERENCE ON LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING

Abstract
Multi-layer Stream Mapping (MSM) comprehends a new framework for the performance assessment of complex systems. The MSM was developed for multi-domain analysis in an original manner to assess if resources, process and other domains are used to their full potential. The costs related with misuses/inefficiency situations are also quantified and integrated in a simplified manner. A real case study applying the MSM method is validated through application to a Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) finishing line. For this study all the resources and materials consumed in each unit process where considered. The overall efficiency was assessed and improvements actions were evaluated. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.

2016

Web Accessibility Challenges and Perspectives A systematic literature review

Authors
Baptista, A; Martins, J; Goncalves, R; Branco, F; Rocha, T;

Publication
2016 11TH IBERIAN CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES (CISTI)

Abstract
With this paper we intend to present a systematic literature review on Web accessibility. During this research project, 782 papers were identified and by following a set of inclusion criteria, 38 stood out and were extensively analyzed. On this context we approach a set of Web accessibility critical issues, such as: guidelines, standards and regulations; mobile accessibility; organizations and user perspectives on the topic. During the full scope of this document we adopt a positive position, always focused on presenting solutions to ensure websites accessibility.

2016

Usage-Driven Dublin Core Descriptor Selection A Case Study Using the Dendro Platform for Research Dataset Description

Authors
da Silva, JR; Ribeiro, C; Lopes, JC;

Publication
RESEARCH AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR DIGITAL LIBRARIES, TPDL 2016

Abstract
Dublin Core schemas are the core metadata models of most repositories, and this includes recent repositories dedicated to datasets. DC descriptors are generic and are being adapted to the needs of different communities with the so-called Dublin Core Application Profiles. DCAPs rely on the agreement within user communities, in a process mainly driven by their evolving needs. In this paper, we propose a complementary automated process, designed to help curators and users discover the descriptors that better suit the needs of a specific research group. We target the description of datasets, and test our approach using Dendro, a prototype research data management platform, where an experimental method is used to rank and present DC Terms descriptors to the users based on their usage patterns. In a controlled experiment, we gathered the interactions of two groups as they used Dendro to describe datasets from selected sources. One of the groups had descriptor ranking on, while the other had the same list of descriptors throughout the whole experiment. Preliminary results show that 1. some DC Terms are filled in more often than others, with different distribution in the two groups, 2. selected descriptors were increasingly accepted by users in detriment of manual selection and 3. users were satisfied with the performance of the platform, as demonstrated by a post-study survey.

2016

Multi-Temporal InSAR processing comparison in presence of high topography

Authors
Ruiz Armenteros, AM; Bakon, M; Lazecky, M; Delgado, JM; Sousa, JJ; Perissin, D; Caro Cuenca, M;

Publication
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS/INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT/INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES, CENTERIS/PROJMAN / HCIST 2016

Abstract
In this paper we compare the results obtained by three different InSAR tool packages, StaMPS, SARPROZ and P-SBAS (CNR-IREA) on G-POD for the processing of a mountainous area with up to 2,000 m high differences. For that we use two dataset ERS-1/2 and Envisat ASAR. The area (Sierra Tejeda, southern Spain) is located close to the coast line in the Internal Zone of the Betic Cordillera. The recent NW-SE convergence of the Eurasian-African plate boundary makes this area to belong to a large fold which continues active up to present. The uplift of the mountain ranges is mainly related to the development of folds in this regional compressive setting. This paper investigates and compares the velocity pattern obtained by the three different algorithms to help to constraint the geological hazard in this part of the Betic Cordillera. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.

2016

Information System for Automation of Counterfeited Documents Images Correlation

Authors
Vieira, R; Silva, C; Antunes, M; Assis, A;

Publication
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS/INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT/INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES, CENTERIS/PROJMAN / HCIST 2016

Abstract
Forgery detection of official documents is a continuous challenge encountered by documents' forensic experts. Among the most common counterfeited documents we may find citizen cards, passports and driving licenses. Forgers are increasingly resorting to more sophisticated techniques to produce fake documents, trying to deceive criminal polices and hamper their work. Having an updated past counterfeited documents image catalogue enables forensic experts to determine if a similar technique or material was already used to forge a document. Thus, through the modus operandi characterization is possible to obtain more information about the source of the counterfeited document. In this paper we present an information system to manage counterfeited documents images that includes a two-fold approach: (i) the storage of images of past counterfeited documents seized by questioned documents forensic experts of the Portuguese Scientific Laboratory in a structured database; and (ii) the automation of the counterfeit identification by comparing a given fraudulent document image with the database images of previously catalogued counterfeited documents. In general, the proposed information system aims to smooth the counterfeit identification and to overcome the error prone, manual and time consuming tasks carried on by forensic experts. Hence, we have used a scalable algorithm under the OpenCV framework, to compare images, match patterns and analyse textures and colours. The algorithm was tested on a subset of counterfeited Portuguese citizen cards, presenting very promising results.

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