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2021

Health Sector Web Accessibility

Autores
Nogueira, L; Goncalves, R;

Publicação
PROCEEDINGS OF 2021 16TH IBERIAN CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES (CISTI'2021)

Abstract
This article presents a study on web accessibility in the health sector in Portugal. For this, 253 pages were automatically analyzed, among the various health actors: public and private institutions, health subsystems, insurance companies, pharmacies, pharmacists and informational websites. Following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, we seek to understand the importance and potential of accessibility today, particularly in the health sector. Once the main errors have been identified, improvements and clues for future work are pointed out.

2021

New hybrid genetic algorithms to solve dynamic berth allocation problem

Autores
Bacalhau, ET; Casacio, L; de Azevedo, AT;

Publicação
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS

Abstract
Berth allocation problem (BAP) is concerned to assign ships to port terminal positions, seeking to minimize the total service time and maximize the quay occupation. A dynamic model with special features is developed to deal with real scenarios from Port Administration of Paranaguá and Antonina (APPA), located on the Brazilian coast. To solve the problem, this work proposes two metaheuristics comprise by a novel combination of genetic algorithm and an approximated dynamic programming employed as a local search. Two heuristics for solution space reductions, a confinement procedure in a reduced neighborhood, known as Corridor Method, and an elimination process for unpromising solution regions are designed for local search approach. Case studies present a problem complexity discussion and comparative analysis of the metaheuristics regarding two standard genetic algorithms. The computational experiments explore the optimal solutions for small instances and the best results, solutions variability, and probabilistic plots resorting by ten instances based on real data available by APPA. The results show the reliability of the metaheuristics to deal with large instances and tight schedules in busy port systems.

2021

Performance indicators: quantification of market performance: Deliverable D5.1

Autores
Couto, António; Schimeczek, Christoph; Morales-España, Germán; Strbac, Goran; Algarvio, Hugo; Sanchez, Ingrid; Kochems, Johannes; Nienhaus, Kristina; Vries, Laurens de; Helistö, Niina; Chrysanthopoulos, Nikolaos; Hernandez-Serna, Ricardo; Johanndeiter, Silke; Pinto, Tiago; Estanqueiro, Ana;

Publicação

Abstract
ABSTRACT: The present deliverable was developed as part of the research activities of the TradeRES project Task 5.1 – Performance indicators: quantification of market performance. This report presents the first version of the deliverable 5.1, which provides a list of the (key) market performance indicators (MPIs) that will be used to assess the impact of elec tricity market designs developed and tested in the TradeRES project. In specific, these indicators will be used in the case studies to assess and quantify the performance of the market designs that were developed in WP3. The foreseen recommendations regarding the evolution of the market design considering a ~100% renewable power system and the dissemination activities will also focus on the performance obtained for the different MPIs. As a first step to defining the TradeRES’ MPIs, internal information was analysed, namely, the objectives and the research questions addressed by the project. To complement this information, several ongoing and completed European projects have been reviewed. For the definition of MPIs, a template was created. The template comprises basic information such as the name and acronym of the MPI, its calculation methodology and optimal value. A total of 48 MPIs were identified, and all were classified into four different group domains identified: technical, economic, environmental and social. The goal of such classification is to facilitate filtering and finding the MPIs of particular interest for the reader.

2021

Annualization of Renewable Investment Costs for Finite Horizon Electricity Pricing and Cost Recovery

Autores
Campos, FA; Villar, J; Centeno, E;

Publicação
SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract
The increasing penetration of renewable electricity generation is complicating the bidding and estimating processes of electricity prices, partly due to the shift of the overall cost sensitivity from operation (fuel) costs to investment costs. However, cost minimization models for capacity expansion are frequently based on the principle that, for a perfectly adapted system allowing non-served energy, marginal remuneration allows overall operation and investments costs recovery. In addition, these models are usually formulated as finite-horizon problems when they should be theoretically solved for infinite horizons under the assumption of companies' infinite lifespan, but infinite horizon cannot be dealt with mathematical programming since it requires finite sets. Previous approaches have tried to overcome this drawback with finite horizon models that tend asymptotically to the original infinite ones and, in many cases, the investment costs are annualized based on the plants' lifespan, sometimes including a cost residual value. This paper proposes a novel approach with a finite horizon that guarantees the investment costs' recovery. It is also able to obtain the marginal electricity costs of the original infinite horizon model, without the need for residual values or non-served energy. This new approach is especially suited for long-term electricity pricing with investments in renewable assets when non-served demand is banned or when no explicit capacity remuneration mechanisms are considered.

2021

Fault-Ride-Through Approach for Grid-Tied Smart Transformers without Local Energy Storage

Autores
Rodrigues, J; Moreira, C; Lopes, JP;

Publicação
ENERGIES

Abstract
The Smart Transformer (ST) is being envisioned as the possible backbone of future distribution grids given the enhanced controllability it provides. Moreover, the ST offers DC-link connectivity, making it an attractive solution for the deployment of hybrid AC/DC distribution grids which offer important advantages for the deployment of Renewable Energy Sources, Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) and Electric Vehicles. However, compared to traditional low-frequency magnetic transformers, the ST is inherently more vulnerable to fault disturbances which may force the ST to disconnect in order to protect its power electronic converters, posing important challenges to the hybrid AC/DC grid connected to it. This paper proposes a Fault-Ride-Through (FRT) strategy suited for grid-tied ST with no locally available ESS, which exploits a dump-load and the sensitivity of the hybrid AC/DC distribution grid's power to voltage and frequency to provide enhanced control to the ST in order to handle AC-side voltage sags. The proposed FRT strategy can exploit all the hybrid AC/DC distribution grid (including the MV DC sub-network) and existing controllable DER resources, providing FRT against balanced and unbalanced faults in the upstream AC grid. The proposed strategy is demonstrated in this paper through computational simulation.

2021

ESIF Policies and Their Impact on The Development of EU Members: A Review and Research Agenda

Autores
Nishimura, AZFC; Au Yong Oliveira, M; Sousa, MJ;

Publicação
QUALITY-ACCESS TO SUCCESS

Abstract
The European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) represent the main instrument of European Cohesion Policy to sustain territorial development and to eliminate regional disparities between the EU member states. The study of the impacts of ESIF on the economic growth and development of EU members has gained increasing attention in the academic community, and there has been significant scientific production on this topic. This study consists of a bibliometric analysis of articles published in the period from 2011 to 2020 and indexed in two of the main scientific databases: Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus. The results of the bibliometric analysis point to relevant trends on the subject, such as the growing number of publications over the years; the great concentration of studies applied in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, namely Romania; and the current interest of researchers in important topics associated with European funds, such as the competitiveness and innovation of SMEs, climate change, economic impact of global crises, sustainable development, institutional capacity of organisations, and cross-border cooperation.

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