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2022

Design Thinking for Training with Serious Games: A Systematic Literature Review

Authors
Rosal, TA; Mamede, HS; da Silva, MM;

Publication
ISD

Abstract
Serious Games use game strategies to encourage participants to make decisions and face challenges in a training environment; the more interactive the game, the more engaged the participants are with the content. Moreover, the best way to train is to simulate and identify scenarios for decision making, recreating situations, and strategies for learning. The Serious Games for training have this purpose. A Serious Game for Training can be refined with a game narrative, a methodology centered on the player to present independent and straightforward scenarios, giving solutions through the game story. The challenge is to rethink a unique narrative according to the individual player's experience. The present systematic literature review aims to answer which are the benefits of using Design Thinking for serious game narratives; the benefits of learning theories; the Design Thinking benefits for innovative solutions; and how game design elements can create an engaging Serious Game experience.

2022

Developing a Computer System Prototype to Support Aphasia Rehabilitation

Authors
Nogueira, N; Mamede, HPS; Santos, V; Malta, PM; Santos, C;

Publication
DSAI

Abstract
The purpose of this study is to describe the construction process and the evidence of content validity of SCARA, a prototype of a technological system to support language and communication rehabilitation in people with aphasia, providing a tool that serves both patients and health professionals who accompany the respective recovery process. The process followed four stages: internal phase of the program's organization, with research in the literature and analysis of the materials available in the Portuguese market; construction of the SCARA prototype; evaluation by experts; and data analysis. A Content Validity Index was calculated to determine the level of agreement between the experts. The level of agreement between experts showed the validity of SCARA. SCARA has shown to help the work of the speech-language pathologist and persons with aphasia, contributing to a higher therapeutic quality, enhancing linguistic recovery, and compensating for the impossibility of direct support more frequently and/or prolonged intervention.

2022

CRESustain: Approach to Include Sustainability and Creativity in Requirements Engineering

Authors
Silveira, C; Santos, V; Reis, L; Mamede, H;

Publication
Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences

Abstract
Requirements Engineering is an evolving field facing new challenges. One of the central conundrums is sustainability in software. The possibility of using known creativity techniques while introducing the dimensions of sustainability to help provide unexpected, original, practical, and sustainable answers in software development is challenging and motivating. This paper proposes an approach, CRESustain, incorporating sustainability dimensions when introducing creativity techniques in the Requirements Engineering process. CRESustain uses various creativity techniques considered appropriate for the different stages of the RE process. It is inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals, creative problem-solving methods, and the Karlskrona Manifesto. The methodology applied to give materiality to the outcome of this work was Design Science Research, a research paradigm that uses knowledge to solve problems, generate new knowledge and insights, and results in an artefact. The main results indicate that the approach stimulates discussion about sustainability in technical, economic, social, human, and environmental dimensions focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals and people's needs.

2022

Methodology for Predictive Cyber Security Risk Assessment (PCSRA)

Authors
Ferreira, DJ; Coelho, NM; Mamede, HS;

Publication
CENTERIS/ProjMAN/HCist

Abstract

2022

A Reference Model for Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Stimulating Reasoning, and Cognitive and Motor Development

Authors
Santos, V; Mamede, HS; Silveira, MC; Reis, L;

Publication
CENTERIS/ProjMAN/HCist

Abstract
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly being discussed as something essential and pressing in all aspects and areas of society. Its potential use in education is no exception. Artificial Intelligence, in particular, and technologies, in general, are unavoidable elements to be considered in the teaching-learning process at all levels of education and training. There are many initiatives, essentially exploratory in nature, for the application of Artificial Intelligence in this process. Therefore, it is imperative to understand how they can be used for this purpose and how they relate to pedagogical methods. In the present study, and within this context, we address how Artificial Intelligence can be used in software to support cognitive and motor development and stimulate reasoning. We propose a reference model for techniques for this purpose. Concrete cases of existing applications are presented to better illustrate the potential of Artificial Intelligence in education.

2022

Process automation using RPA - a literature review

Authors
Moreira, S; Mamede, HS; Santos, A;

Publication
CENTERIS/ProjMAN/HCist

Abstract

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