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2020

Detailing an e-Learning Course on Software Engineering and Architecture Using BPMN

Autores
Morais, C; Pedrosa, D; Fontes, MM; Cravino, J; Morgado, L;

Publicação
First International Computer Programming Education Conference, ICPEC 2020, June 25-26, 2020, ESMAD, Vila do Conde, Portugal (Virtual Conference).

Abstract
We have employed BPMN diagrams to expose the foreseen teaching and learning activities of participants in an e-learning course under planning. This provided clarification of the teaching and learning actions, revealing to the educational planning team aspects which were not explicit in the lecturer's plan, such as: The level of effort for the teacher as well as for the student; specific moments when there is a need to provide feedback and motivation. We believe that this exercise constitutes a rich and helpful contribution in planning and visualization efficient for other teaching teams of computer programming courses. 2012 ACM Subject Classification Social and professional topics ! Software engineering education.

2020

Industrial business associations improving the internationalisation of SMEs with digital platforms: A design science research approach

Autores
Costa, E; Soares, AL; Sousa, JP;

Publicação
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Abstract
This paper aims to contribute to the lack of design knowledge on digital platforms (DPs), by studying the new and specific context of DPs managed by industrial business associations (IBAs) to improve the inter- nationalisation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). A specific objective is to elicit detailed digital plat- form ?s requirements and features for this particular organisational context. A design science research (DSR) approach is adopted to develop design propositions (the artifact), following the context -intervention -me- chanism -outcome logic (CIMO-logic). The design propositions are derived for DPs that can support different types of generative mechanisms of social interaction: information sharing, collaboration, and collective action. The design propositions are obtained by balancing empirical knowledge based on interviews performed with IBAs and SMEs in Portugal and in the UK, with theoretical knowledge from the literature of information systems, DPs and collaborative networks (CNs). The utility of the design propositions is further evaluated by experts and IBAs. The findings are proved to be relevant for practice, mainly for IBAs, SMEs, and digital platform designers to develop more effective collaborative DPs and sociotechnical systems, supporting CNs and the internationalisa- tion needs of SMEs. The knowledge generated in this study brings new design knowledge on DPs, contributing with design propositions translated into tangible and concrete requirements and capabilities, situated in a specific context and empirical setting.

2020

Integrating irregular strip packing and cutting path determination problems: A discrete exact approach

Autores
Oliveira, LT; Silva, EF; Oliveira, JF; Bragion Toledo, FMB;

Publicação
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Abstract
The irregular strip packing problem arises in a wide variety of industrial sectors, from garment and footwear to the metal industry, and has a substantial impact in raw-material waste minimization. The goal of this problem is to find a layout for a large object to be cut into smaller pieces. What differentiates this problem from all the other cutting and packing problems, and is its primary source of complexity, is the irregular (non-rectangular) shape of the small pieces. However, in practical applications, after a layout has been determined, a second problem arises: finding the path that the cutting tool has to follow to actually cut the pieces, as previously planned. This second problem is known as the cutting path determination problem. Although the solution of the first problem strongly influences the resolution of the second one, only a few studies are dealing with cutting/packing and cutting path determination together, and, to the best of the authors' knowledge, none of them considers the irregular strip packing problem. In this paper, we propose the first mathematical programming model that integrates the irregular strip packing and the cutting path determination problems. Computational experiments were run to show the correctness of the proposed model and the advantage of tackling the two problems together. Two variants of the cutting path determination problem were considered, the fixed vertex and the free cut models. The strengths and drawbacks of these two variants are also established through computational experiments. Overall, the computational results show that the integration of these problems is advantageous, even if only small instances could be solved to optimality, given that solving to optimality the integrated is at least as difficult as solving each one of the other problems individually. As future research, it should be highlighted that the proposed integrated model is a solid basis for the development of matheuristics aiming at tackling real-world size problems.

2020

COVID- 19: outcomes for Global Supply Chains

Autores
Fonseca, LM; Azevedo, AL;

Publicação
MANAGEMENT & MARKETING-CHALLENGES FOR THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY

Abstract
The COVID-19 crisis exposed the vulnerability and poor resilience of the global supply chains. The objective of this research is to reflect on the possible impacts of the Coronavirus crisis in the global supply chains and provide some recommendations to overcome the present situation, offering suggestions for future research: (1) What are the contingency factors affecting Supply Chains in the complex COVID-19 operating environment? (2) How do these factors affect post-COVID-19 operating performance? After a contextualization of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and its impacts, theoretical background on Supply Chains and Supply Chain Management are presented, and a summary of the main scenarios for the post-COVID-19 crisis are discussed. The propositions regarding the contingency factors and their impact on the Supply Chain operating performance in post-COVID-19 suggest that successful companies will focus on creating a new kind of operational performance and minimize risks. To that end, companies will aim to improve their operations' resilience (ability to resist, hold on, and recover from shocks) and accelerate the end-to-end digital transformation. Consumers will have to adapt to the contact-free economy, less low-cost supply chains, and put additional emphasis on service levels. Governments will reinforce the focus in the health sector supply chain and increase spending in the health and social care sectors. Furthermore, the longer, the more concentrated, the less transparent, and the more price sensitivity is the supply chain, the more challenging the adaptation to the new pos pandemic realities. Suggestions for future research are also provided.

2020

Research priorities in immersive learning technology: the perspectives of the iLRN community

Autores
Gaspar, H; Morgado, L; Mamede, H; Oliveira, T; Manjon, B; Gutl, C;

Publicação
VIRTUAL REALITY

Abstract
This paper presents the perspectives of the immersive learning research network community on the relevance of various challenges to the adoption of immersive learning technology, along three dimensions: access, content production, and deployment. Using a previously validated questionnaire, we surveyed this community of 622 researchers and practitioners during the summer of 2018, attaining 54 responses. By ranking the challenges individually and within each dimension, the results point towards higher relevance being placed on aspects that link immersive environments with learning management systems and pedagogical tasks, alongside aspects that empower non-technical users (educational actors) to produce interactive stories, objects, and characters.

2020

Understanding FinTech Ecosystem Evolution Through Service Innovation and Socio-technical System Perspective

Autores
Castro, P; Rodrigues, JP; Teixeira, JG;

Publicação
EXPLORING SERVICE SCIENCE (IESS 2020)

Abstract
Although interest in FinTech businesses has been growing, research about these companies is still scarce. To address this gap, this paper aims to understand the evolution of the FinTechs ecosystem, through a socio-technical system theory and service innovation lense. A case study research methodology was used, in which 6 Brazilian and 5 Portuguese FinTechs were analyzed. Primary data was collected using semi-structured interviews with managers and employees of the startups, while secondary data was obtained through the analysis of reports from consulting firms and public relations materials of the startups. Results show the evolution of FinTech ecosystems from the perspective of socio-technical system theory and service innovation. From the socio-technical system perspective it was possible to understand the roles of social, technological and organizational actors in the evolution of these ecosystems. From the service innovation perspective, it was possible to understand the dynamics of the evolution of the FinTech ecosystems and its results.

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