2026
Autores
Ramalho, FR; Soares, AL; Simoes, AC; Almeida, AH; Oliveira, M;
Publicação
ADVANCES IN PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. CYBER-PHYSICAL-HUMAN PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: HUMAN-AI COLLABORATION AND BEYOND, APMS 2025, PT I
Abstract
This paper evaluates an Augmented Reality (AR) solution designed to support quality control in a assembly line inspection station before body marriage at a European automotive manufacturer. A threephase methodology was applied: an AS-IS assessment, a formative evaluation of an intermediate prototype, and a summative evaluation under real production conditions. The AR solution aimed to improve task standardization, non-value-added time (NVAT), and enhance operator accuracy. The results showed that operators successfully developed inspections using the AR tool, identifying and correcting non-conformities (NOKs) while maintaining task duration. Participants valued having contextual information directly in their field of vision and reported increased rigor and consistency. However, usability and ergonomic improvements were noted, such as headset weight, gesture interaction, and visibility over dark components. The findings highlight AR's potential to support operator autonomy and accuracy in industrial environments while emphasizing the need for human-centered design and integration to ensure long-term adoption.
2026
Autores
Currie, CSM; M'Hallah, R; Oliveira, BB;
Publicação
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
Abstract
Car sharing, car clubs and short-term rentals could support the transition toward net zero but their success depends on them being financially sustainable for service providers and attractive to end users. Dynamic pricing could support this by incentivizing users while balancing supply and demand. We describe the usage of a round trip car sharing fleet by a continuous time Markov chain model, which reduces to a multi-server queuing model where hire duration is assumed independent of the hourly rental price. We present analytical and simulation optimization models that allow the development of dynamic pricing strategies for round trip car sharing systems; in particular identifying the optimal hourly rental price. The analytical tractability of the queuing model enables fast optimization to maximize expected hourly revenue for either a single fare system or a system where the fare depends on the number of cars on hire, while accounting for stochasticity in customer arrival times and durations of hire. Simulation optimization is used to optimize prices where the fare depends on the time of day or hire duration depends on price. We present optimal prices for a given customer population and show how the expected revenue and car availability depend on the customer arrival rate, willingness-to-pay distribution, dependence of the hire duration on price, and size of the customer population. The results provide optimal strategies for pricing of car sharing and inform strategic managerial decisions such as whether to use time-or state-dependent pricing and optimizing the fleet size.
2026
Autores
Silva, R; Camelo, R; Pinto, C; Campos, MJ; Ferreira, MC; Fernandes, CS;
Publicação
Journal of Research in Nursing
Abstract
2026
Autores
Mergoni, A; Camanho, A; Soncin, M; Agasisti, T; De Witte, K;
Publicação
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
Abstract
This paper investigates the relationship between school principals' managerial practices and two key mensions of school performance: students' cognitive outcomes and school climate. School performance assessed using a classical Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) framework, complemented by both unconditional robust and conditional robust models to evaluate the influence of managerial practices on school efficiency. We introduce a methodological innovation that allows for a nuanced analysis of how contextual variables-specifically, principals' managerial practices-affect performance, both individually and through their interactions. The analysis is based on 2019 INVALSI data from a nationally representative sample of 8th grade students in Italian schools. The findings show that principals' practices, as well as the ways in which these practices interact, play a significant role in shaping school efficiency, particularly by promoting a positive supportive school climate.
2026
Autores
Hajihashemi, V; Campos Ferreira, M; Machado, JJM; Tavares, JMRS;
Publicação
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems - Proceedings of 20th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI 2025)
Abstract
2026
Autores
Rangel Teixeira A.; Teixeira Lopes C.;
Publicação
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Abstract
This study examines the role of online health communities in Brazil dedicated to cannabis treatments for chronic diseases as platforms for evidence-based activism. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines qualitative analysis with computational techniques, including Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic modeling, to analyze six online groups from WhatsApp and Facebook. Key themes emerging from the analysis include treatment per pathology, treatment effects, access barriers, peer support, and advocacy efforts. The findings reveal how these communities act as epistemic networks, where patients and caregivers co-produce knowledge by sharing personal experiences and engaging in dialogue with healthcare professionals. This study highlights how online health communities transform experience sharing into structured evidence, enabling collective action to address barriers such as limited access to cannabis-based treatments. It underscores the potential of digital platforms to empower patients, foster collaboration with healthcare professionals, and influence health governance.
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