2023
Authors
Kulli, A; Grzywinska Rapca, M; Duarte, N; Goci, E; Pereira, C;
Publication
Central European Economic Journal
Abstract
The article focuses on the consumption of goods used by consumers of different generations from 3 different countries: Albania, Polish and Portugal. The aim of the analysis was to identify respondents"indications concerning: (1) knowledge of the definition of the circular economy, (2) declared by respondents places of purchase of used products and (3) type of purchased products used by respondents. The analysis was conducted among 495 respondents from Albania, Polish and Portugal representing three generations (X, Y, Z). Correspondence analysis was used for statistical data analysis. Statistically significant differences in knowledge of the definition of the circular economy were shown between respondents from Albania, Polish and Portugal. It was also found that respondents"preferences regarding the place of purchase of second-hand goods are differentiated (at a statistically significant level) by nationality and year of birth (generation). The obtained results open the possibility of further research aimed at identifying different behaviors among these groups of consumers. The presented work, both in the cognitive and application part, can be a source of knowledge and popularization of research, as well as a source of inspiration for in-depth reflection and scientific discussion. The analyses presented in the publication may complement the existing research in the field of circular economy. Extending the survey to other EU countries can help define a strategy for policymakers, manufacturers and retailers to make greater use of circular economy solutions, while maintaining the viability of their operations. © 2023 Altin Kulli et al., published by Sciendo.
2023
Authors
Teixeira, AC; Batista, L; Carneiro, G; Cunha, A; Sousa, JJ;
Publication
IGARSS 2023 - 2023 IEEE INTERNATIONAL GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING SYMPOSIUM
Abstract
Public lighting is crucial for maintaining the safety and well-being of communities. Current inspection methods involve examining the luminaires during the day, but this approach has drawbacks, including energy consumption, delay in detecting issues, and high costs and time investment. Utilising deep learning based automatic detection is an advanced method that can be used for identifying and locating issues in this field. This study aims to use deep learning to automatically detect burnt-out street lights, using Seville (Spain) as a case study. The study uses high-resolution night time imagery from the JL1-3B satellite to create a dataset called NLight, which is then divided into three subsets: NL1, NL2, and NT. The NL1 and NL2 datasets are used to train and evaluate YOLOv5 and YOLOv7 segmentation models for instance segmentation of streets. And then, distance outliers were detected to find the lights off. Finally, the NT dataset is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed methodology. The study finds that YOLOv5 achieved a mask mAP of 57.7%, and the proposed methodology had a precision of 30.8% and a recall of 28.3%. The main goal of this work is accomplished, but there is still space for future work to improve the methodology.
2023
Authors
Cardoso, A; Oliveira, PM; Sá, J;
Publication
LEARNING IN THE AGE OF DIGITAL AND GREEN TRANSITION, ICL2022, VOL 1
Abstract
Teaching and learning are processes that must accompany the digital transition, which is one of the biggest challenges we currently face, along with the green transition. The digital transition in education is a process with several challenges that must count on the involvement and collaboration of all stakeholders, contributing to the schools of the future. For this, technology plays a decisive role, and must be integrated into classes as a relevant tool to develop and implement different types of experiments, motivating the students towards STEM areas. In this context, a project financed by IFAC made it possible to use pocket laboratories in different high schools, encouraging teachers to prepare activities supported by this equipment, stimulating students to be interested in engineering topics. This article presents the approach followed in one high school and discusses the results obtained, highlighting the usefulness and opportunity of using pocket labs, and low-cost equipment in general, in school activities, which can promote the STEM areas and, in particular, the engineering courses.
2023
Authors
de Jesus Soares Marta, E; Gonçalves, J; Lima, J;
Publication
Lecture Notes in Educational Technology
Abstract
Nowadays, Automated Guides Vehicles and Autonomous Mobile Robots are equipped with electromagnetic or optical automatic guiding devices and can navigate, interact, perform path planning and avoid obstacles. It is crucial to develop applications to support the teaching by real and/or simulated robots. In this paper the authors propose a simulation of an AGV system, that uses localization based on mounted cameras for positioning and control by a central system. Also, a real robot prototype is proposed. The mobile robot should reach the destination point precisely and kept inside the desired margins, avoiding collisions. The presented results show the developed system in operation. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
2023
Authors
Melezinski, HV; Costa, MF; Amorim, ML; Deina, WJ;
Publication
Revista Tecnologia e Sociedade
Abstract
2023
Authors
Pavão, J; Bastardo, R; Rocha, NP;
Publication
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Abstract
The scoping review reported by this article aimed to analyse how security and privacy mechanism are being integrated with Fast Health Interoperability Resources (FHIR). An electronic search was conducted, and 37 studies were included in the review. The results show that 19 studies (i.e., more than half of the included studies) reported on the use of blockchain technology to (i) assure secure data sharing, (ii) provide secure Personal Health Records, (iii) support authentication and auditing mechanisms, (iv) support smart legal contracts, and (v) monitor the access to clinical data. The remainder 18 articles reported on the implementation of security and privacy mechanisms related to (i) data security at transmission, (ii) data security at storage, (iii) access control; (iv) data anonymization, and (v) management of informed consents. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
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