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2025

The Role of UI/UX Designs for Enhancing Safety and Motorcycle Riders' Experience

Autores
Chilro, G; Oliveira, P; Nunes, R; Barroso, J; Rocha, T;

Publicação
HCI INTERNATIONAL 2024 - LATE BREAKING PAPERS, HCII 2024, PT VIII

Abstract
This study delves into the critical role of third-party applications in enhancing motorcycle interface design, particularly focusing on their potential to revolutionize the rider experience through innovative UI/UX designs. As motorcycles increasingly serve as primary modes of transportation in urban environments, safety concerns escalate, needing effective solutions. The research scrutinizes the main safety challenges faced by motorcycle riders, the influence of thirdparty applications on safety outcomes, and the advantages these applications offer over traditional dashboards. In this context, it is presented a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology. Specifically, articles were selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results indicate that third-party applications provide customizable solutions that not only offer real-time information about the motorcycle's condition but also mitigate safety risks by minimizing distractions. However, the literature reveals a lack of studies specifically addressing these applications, underscoring their potential as pioneering initiatives to reinforce motorcycle safety.

2025

Agent-Based Simulation of Forest Fire Spread with NetLogo

Autores
Pires, R; Torres, P; Valente, NA; Solteiro Pires, EJ; Reis, A; Moura Oliveira, PBd; Barroso, J;

Publicação
HCI (72)

Abstract
Forest fires represent a significant and growing threat to natural ecosystems and human settlements, with their unpredictable behavior and capacity for rapid expansion over time, creating substantial challenges for effective prevention, control, and mitigation. This paper presents the development of a forest fire simulator designed to model and predict fire spread under varying environmental conditions. Such a simulator must consider how fire spreads in different locations and climate conditions, showing the final shape of the fire in a given period of time. Using the NetLogo agent-based modeling platform, a simulated forest environment was created in which trees function as autonomous agents interacting with one another and the environment. Identifying and understanding the risk factors that increase the likelihood of a fire occurring, as well as those that contribute to its spread and intensity, is essential for the development of an accurate forest fire simulator. Such a simulator can integrate the complex interactions among these variables to produce dynamic visualizations of fire progression, allowing users to evaluate different scenarios and make informed decisions for preventing, controlling and fighting forest fires. By incorporating key factors—such as vegetation density, temperature, humidity, topography, and wind direction—the system calculates the probability of fire propagation and generates visual representations of fire behavior over time. This tool allows users to forecast fire behavior and assess response strategies proactively, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of firefighting efforts. In addition, the simulator yields significant social benefits, especially for older adults residing in fire-prone areas, by supporting early warning systems, enabling prompt evacuations, and mitigating their susceptibility to fire-related risks through enhanced preparedness and coordinated response measures.

2025

Automated Construction and Semantic Interoperability for Digital Twins: Integrating Heterogeneous Data with Large Language Models

Autores
Pilarski, L; Luiz, LE; Gomes, GS; Pinto, T; Filipe, VM; Barroso, J; Rijo, G;

Publicação
2025 IEEE CONFERENCE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, CAI

Abstract
Digital twins are increasingly used, as they allow the creation of detailed virtual representations of physical products and systems. They face, however, significant challenges such as heterogeneous data integration and high costs. This article presents an innovative methodology that uses Large Language Models to unify information and automate the generation of Digital Twin models. The proposal comprises several modules, covering the stages of data collection, semantic processing, modular construction and validation of the Digital Twin. In this way, the proposed model guarantees interoperability, efficiency and scalability for various domains.

2025

Beyond algorithms: Artificial intelligence driven talent identification with human insight

Autores
França, TJF; Sao Mamede, JHP; Barroso, JMP; dos Santos, VMPD;

Publicação
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS

Abstract
The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping Human Resource Management (HRM), with growing interest in its role in talent identification. While AI has demonstrated effectiveness in analysing structured data, its limitations in assessing qualitative attributes such as creativity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence remain underexplored. This study addresses these gaps through an exploratory mixed-methods design, combining a global survey (n = 240) with semi-structured interviews of HR professionals. Quantitative analysis highlights patterns of association between key competencies, while qualitative findings provide contextual insights into perceptions of fairness, bias, and cultural resistance. The results suggest that AI can complement, but not replace, human judgement, supporting a Hybrid Evaluative Model that integrates algorithmic efficiency with human interpretation. The study contributes rare empirical evidence to a nascent field, highlights the ethical imperatives of bias mitigation and transparency, and underscores the importance of cultural context (collectivist versus individualist orientations) in shaping the acceptance and effectiveness of AI-enabled HR practices. These findings offer practical guidance for organisations and advance theory-building at the intersection of AI and HRM.

2025

Guidelines for Using Mixed Reality to Teach STEM Subjects

Autores
Pataca, B; Barroso, J; Santos, V;

Publicação
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN LEARNING, TEACHING AND EDUCATION, TECH-EDU 2024, PT I

Abstract
Many organizations and countries are requiring information systems to innovate and break with their legacy systems in many areas in order to be more effective and stand out from their competitors. The education system is one of those areas in need of innovation, as it is one of the fundamental tools for the success of any society. Due to rapid changes and increased complexity, today's world requires a new educational system that aims to improve the agility and flexibility of students in a highly demanding environment. This study proposes the use of Mixed Reality (MR) in educational systems for teaching STEM subjects to secondary school students, given its proven benefits for both teachers and student performance. Based on a specific case study related to the development of the HoloAnatomy application by CWRU and Cleveland Clinic (USA), as well as the successful learning outcomes of this technology, we present a proposed MR technology to be implemented in the educational system, comprising four subjects and some related content, based on a similar development path.

2025

A Personalized Digital Solution to Assist Task Organization and Time Management for People with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autores
Oliveira, J; Rocha, T; Barroso, J;

Publicação
Technology for Inclusion and Participation for All: Recent Achievements and Future Directions

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