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2021

Modelling and optimisation in European Kidney Exchange Programmes

Authors
Biro, P; van de Klundert, J; Manlove, D; Pettersson, W; Andersson, T; Burnapp, L; Chromy, P; Delgado, P; Dworczak, P; Haase, B; Hemke, A; Johnson, R; Klimentova, X; Kuypers, D; Costa, AN; Smeulders, B; Spieksma, F; Valentin, MO; Viana, A;

Publication
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH

Abstract
The complex multi-criteria optimisation problems arising in Kidney Exchange Programmes have received considerable attention both in practice and in the scientific literature. Whereas theoretical advancements are well reviewed and synthesised, this is not the case for practice. We present a synthesis of models and methods applied in present European Kidney Exchange Programmes, which is based on detailed descriptions we created for this purpose. Most descriptions address national programmes, yet we also present findings on emerging cross-national programmes. The synthesis provides a systematic and detailed description of the models and methods the programmes use, revealing important commonalities as well as considerable variation among them. Rather than distilling a single best practice from these results, we find that the variation in models and methods arises because of variation in country characteristics, policies, and ethics. The synthesised state of the art may benefit future national and cross-national initiatives and direct future theoretical contributions within and across the boundaries of the Operations Research discipline. (c) 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)

2021

Exploring the Effects of GDPR on the User Experience

Authors
Almeida, F; Monteiro, JA;

Publication
Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management

Abstract
With the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, companies must be able to ensure that applications requesting the user to record personal data inform the user of the purpose for which the data collected is being collected. Furthermore, it is also necessary to ensure the data owner has given his/her explicit consent to the collection of these data and that such consent is recorded. This imperative has required a reworking of the interfaces of the applications. In this sense, this study seeks to explore the policies and practices that are being followed by organizations in designing interfaces. Four case studies were considered in the development of this study to explore this phenomenon in the dimensions of pragmatic hedonic processes of interface design, approaches to collect consent, and how personal data is managed. Copyright © 2021 by Author/s and Licensed by Veritas Publications Ltd., UK.

2021

An Open-Source Gamified Programming Learning Environment (Short Paper)

Authors
Paiva, JC; Queirós, R; Leal, JP; Swacha, J; Miernik, F;

Publication
ICPEC

Abstract
The importance of e-learning tools facilitating the process of learning to program is growing, especially as the pandemic-caused lockdown enforced distance learning in many countries. The key success factor in this process is the provision of an instant and relevant feedback to students. In this paper, we describe a novel open-source programming learning environment featuring automatic assessment of students' solutions and customized gamification. This environment has been developed as a part of the FGPE framework.

2021

DEFINING A STORAGE-ASSIGNMENT STRATEGY FOR PRECEDENCE-CONSTRAINED ORDER PICKING

Authors
Trindade, MAM; Sousa, PSA; Moreira, MRA;

Publication
OPERATIONS RESEARCH AND DECISIONS

Abstract
A zero-one quadratic assignment model has been proposed for dealing with the storage location assignment problem when there are weight constraints. Our analysis shows that operations can be improved using our model. When comparing the strategy currently used in a real-life company with the designed model, we found that the new placement of products allowed a reduction of up to 22% on the picking distance. This saving is higher than that achieved with the creation of density zones, a procedure commonly used to deal with weight constraints, according to the literature.

2021

Active Learning for Imbalanced Domains: the ALOD and ALOD-RE Algorithms

Authors
Bhattacharjee, M; Kambhampati, HS; Branco, P; Torgo, L;

Publication
8th IEEE International Conference on Data Science and Advanced Analytics, DSAA 2021, Porto, Portugal, October 6-9, 2021

Abstract

2021

Towards a bottom-up approach to inclusive digital identity systems

Authors
Silva, JM; Fonte, V; Sousa, A;

Publication
ACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Abstract
The path towards the United Nations objective of providing legal identity for all, including free birth registrations, has been facing several challenges. Particularly, the diversity of social realities, limited ICT infrastructures, inadequate legal frameworks, and unstable political engagement have resulted in solutions highly fitted to a specific scenario, thus hard to be replicated in different regions. Paired with noncomprehensive public services of civil registration, these aspects impact the way identity records are created, stored and used by citizens in their daily interactions. To tackle these impairments, this work introduces IDINA, a non-authoritative approach aiming at a community-oriented identification system underpinned by relations of social trust, inclusiveness, and the use of cutting-edge accessible technologies. © 2021 Owner/Author.

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