The exploratory and descriptive research aimed to identify the areas of knowledge, authors, institutions, scientific production, co-authorship networks and themes that involve the Chinese social credit system. The methodology used was Bibliometrics, using Scopus and the Lattes Platform as sources of information, as well as digital tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization: Bibliometrix, scriptLattes and VOSviewer.The results revealed that this topic is relatively new and emerging. The area of Social Sciences stood out in terms of volume of scientific production. The converging themes between the samples of the two databases were ethics, governance, and big data.
Este estudo investiga a contribuição da linguagem Python na análise e otimização de dados para Search Engine Optimization (SEO), com foco na organização e recuperação da informação. Adota-se uma abordagem teórico-exploratória, fundamentada em levantamento bibliográfico em bases reconhecidas, como Scopus e Web of Science, além da análise de ferramentas especializadas em SEO. O estudo identificou que Python, por meio de bibliotecas como Pandas e NumPy, permite a automação de processos essenciais, como extração de dados, análise de palavras-chave e modelagem preditiva de padrões de indexação. Os resultados apontam que a aplicação dessas ferramentas melhora a eficiência das estratégias de Search Engine Optimization, tornando-as mais precisas e baseadas em dados. Além disso, destaca-se a interseção entre Ciência da Informação e Ciência da Computação, evidenciando como a programação pode contribuir para a estruturação semântica e organização dos conteúdos digitais. Conclui-se que Python oferece soluções eficazes para a automação e análise preditiva no Search Engine Optimization, potencializando a visibilidade e recuperação da informação nos motores de busca. Sugere-se a realização de estudos experimentais para validar a aplicação prática dessas técnicas em cenários reais.
This study analyzes how the Management and Information Systems literature has investigated the associations between Overload, Anxiety, Fatigue, Avoidance, and Literacy to develop a preliminary research model in Big Data environments to be tested in future studies. We identified 93 articles for analysis, and we found nine direct associations between these variables. These results served as a basis for us to appropriate their theoretical backgrounds and adapt them to develop a preliminary research model to investigate how Cognitive Overload, Anxiety, Cognitive Fatigue, Avoidance Behavior, and Data Literacy are associated in Big Data Environments.
Blockchain has received a lot of attention for multiple use cases and applications since the first works emerged about 15 years ago, with its use targeting cryptocurrencies. During this period, a wide variety of platforms (e.g. Ethereum, Hyperledger, and others web3 Blockchain platforms), tools, programming languages and other resources such as smart contracts were proposed. With the aim of better understanding the use of smart contracts in Blockchain-based systems, this article presents a systematic review of the literature on Blockchain application architectures that make use of smart contracts, applied in different areas. It is expected to bring together approaches for the design and implementation of smart contracts on the Blockchain.
Blockchain is a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) which supports cryptocurrencies, Decentralized finance (DeFi) is a blockchain-based financial infrastructure, the term generally refers to an open, permissionless, and highly interoperable protocol stack built on public smart contract platforms, such as the Ethereum blockchain. DeFi does not rely on intermediaries and centralized institutions. Instead, it is based on open protocols and decentralized applications (Dapps). Considering that there are many digital coins, stablecoins and recently the advent of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs by Central Banks) and tokenized assets it is important to observe that these protocols may interact among themselves. These IT protocols interactions may be complex and there should be effective IT governance frameworks to guide points like interoperability and interconvertibility of digital assets based on DLTs protocols. IT governance framework based on these technologies is still a challenge in the literature. Considering these points, this paper seeks to explore literature through a Systematic Literature Review methodology in order to find the state of the art about this theme. Results show that Literature explore DLT governance as a whole, including information technology (IT) aspects. However, there is a lack in the literature about IT governance for interoperability and interconvertibility among complex DLT protocols interactions. Discussions, future research, limiting factors and conclusions are fully stated. Keywords: Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), IT Governance, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), Tokenization, Decentralized Finance (DeFi).
This article introduces Innovative Agility as a dynamic capability essential for sustainable innovation in volatile and complex environments. It explores the synergy between agility and innovation, emphasizing the strategic role of agile governance in aligning organizational responses with evolving challenges. The article presents MAnGve-i9 (Mi9), a framework designed to manage innovation in science, technology, and innovation (STI) ecosystems. Developed through Design Science Research, Mi9 integrates agile governance principles and iterative workflows across four cycles: Ideation, Design, Development, and Evaluation. Grounded in Agile Governance Theory, the article frames agility as a socio-technical phenomenon, supporting strategic adaptability. It concludes by framing Innovative Agility as a paradigm for organizations seeking resilience, relevance, and long-term growth.
The need to integrate eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) technology with data storage technologies is growing continuously. The growth in the use of eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) technology in the context of financial reporting on the internet has occurred due to its advantages and benefits or due to government impositions e.g. the Brazilian Public Sector Accounting and Tax Information System – Siconfi, which requires the delivery of accounting and financial information from the Federated States and Municipalities in XBRL. The growth in use has increased the need for solutions that allow the easy use of the language, in order to generate XBRL instances with the organization's data stored in relational databases, NoSQL or even in CSV files. This work proposes an open-source Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) conceptual solution planned in two stages of execution in order to facilitate maintenance, evolutions and the possibility of extension to understand the most diverse taxonomies XBRL
A utilização efectiva de tecnologia de informação é considerada um dos grandes determinantes de crescimento económico, vantagem competitiva e produtividade. Cada vez mais as organizações têm investido uma grande quantidade de recursos financeiros em tecnologia de informação (TI), visando melhorar o desempenho organizacional. A avaliação destes investimentos tem sido apontada na literatura sobre sistemas de informação como um dos pontos críticos para determinar o sucesso do investimento. Esta pesquisa visa determinar o sucesso na implementação de uma TI em uma organização, avaliando o nível da satisfação dos utilizadores do Sistema de Informação de Gestão Académica (SIGA) da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, com recurso a aplicação do modelo DeLone e McLean de sucesso dos sistemas de informação. Para tal, foram utilizados os factores qualidade de serviço, qualidade de informação, qualidade de sistemas e utilidade percebida. Os resultados da pesquisa indicam que os utilizadores estão satisfeitos com o Sistema de Informação de Gestão Académica implementado. Entretanto, esta satisfação não é de todo efectiva considerando a diferença tangencial do valor de classificação entre o pressuposto de satisfação Neutro e Satisfatório. Factores como Qualidade de Serviço e Qualidade de Sistema foram identificados como os mais críticos e clamam por adopção de estratégias adequadas para a mitigação das inconformidades apontadas pelos usuários. Ademais, na óptica dos usuários do SIGA, é impensável voltar a um cenário em que a gestão das actividades académicas é realizada sem a utilização de um sistema automatizado para a gestão de processos académicos. Todavia, ainda que o SIGA apresente vários desafios, este sistema é considerado essencial para o alcance dos objectivos estratégicos da UEM.
Abstract Policies influence countries' economic sectors, such as the industrial sector. Industry 4.0 (I4.0) demands employees upskilling and can impact unemployment and HIE curricula. The paper proposes to bring forth, analyse engineering education related to I4.0 policies. The paper compares policies related to Workers 5.0 discussing education and training for both regular students and employees (white and blue collars), from polar cases representing emerging countries (Brazil & India), and developed countries (Japan and Sweden). These countries have created policies to become independent and improve their innovation ecosystem. The I4.0 literature and white paper indicate different country-specificities. The paper explores research gaps related to I4.0 and its effect on workers’ competencies; which factors to consider in Human Resource Management; understanding impacts on country education. Comparing how these different countries adjust to I4.0 may contribute to manufacturing sectors addressing this new digital context, contributing to theoretical advancement and informing policy and practice in higher education. The findings indicate education and upskilling concerns, and these countries are reviewing their Engineering Education towards increased digital transformation in the whole society.
This study conducts a scientometric assessment of research on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in accounting education using data from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. A quanti-qualitative design was applied to 58 articles, analyzed through VOSviewer and Bibliometrix to map publication trends, collaboration networks, keyword structures, and scientometric regularities. Results reveal rapid growth since 2019, thematic consolidation around AI-driven pedagogical innovation, and strong contributions from the United States and China. Lotka’s and Bradford’s laws indicate author dispersion and journal concentration. The findings highlight emerging research fronts and provide implications for curriculum development, educational policy, and future scholarly inquiry.
The teaching activity requires organization and planning of actions that will be applied in the classroom. Instruments that help the teacher in this process are extremely important to enhance the teaching-learning process. In this sense, the objective of this work is to present a course plan and teaching plan for the discipline of Software Analysis and Design with emphasis on active teaching methodologies. To meet this objective, the following steps were used as a methodology: literature review on the teaching approach of Software Analysis and Design; mapping of competencies between the ACM/IEEE and SBC curricula for the Computer Science course related to Software Analysis and Design; analysis of the main Pedagogical Projects of the IFES Course in Brazil for the Computer Science course; structuring of the course plan and teaching plan for the teaching of Software Analysis and Design; and evaluation based on Peer Review of the two instruments, the course plan and the teaching plan. As main results, the following can be highlighted: the development of the course plan contemplating the main active methodologies identified in the literature, with emphasis on the aspects of Quality in Software Analysis and Design; indication of basic literature for the teaching of Software Analysis and Projects; presentation of methodological procedures; and development of the teaching plan using iconography and resources to stimulate and facilitate students' understanding.
As mobile money services gain popularity in developing countries, it is important to understand their influence on socioeconomic dynamics and their role in promoting inclusive development. This research paper examines the socioeconomic effects of mobile money in developing countries, analyzing its potential for transformation and its impacts on individuals, communities, and the wider economy. The study critically assesses key socioeconomic aspects of mobile money adoption, such as financial inclusion, poverty alleviation, employment creation, and gender empowerment. Through an extensive review of existing literature, the research evaluates the extent to which mobile money contributes to these dimensions, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges involved. Moreover, the paper investigates how mobile money affects economic growth by exploring its influence on entrepreneurship, market access, and productivity. It examines the potential of mobile money to encourage formalization, stimulate investment, and enhance financial resilience within developing countries. By providing a comprehensive analysis of the socioeconomic implications of mobile money in developing countries, this research paper aims to inform and provide recommendations to policymakers, researchers, and practitioners about its transformative potential and the associated challenges.
O estudo objetivou explorar fatores que influenciam a adoção das métricas de valor de tecnologia da informação em organizações brasileiras, utilizando amostra não probabilística de 28 empresas de médio e grande porte, tendo como base os pressupostos da Teoria Neo-Institucional (isomorfismo) e os impactos decorrentes da transformação digital. Foi utilizado questionário com 16 questões fechadas e uma aberta, construído a partir de pesquisas realizadas por empresas de consultoria de grande porte e institutos internacionais de pesquisas, além dos próprios fundamentos da Teoria Neo-Institucional. Os dados e os resultados alcançados permitiram-nos chegar aos seguintes achado: (i) prevalência do isomorfismo mimético; (ii) a legitimação da Tecnologia da Informação como motivador para comunicação do valor gerado; (iii) importância atribuídas às métricas de operação e suporte; (iv) a troca de experiência entre pares se sobrepõe a busca de fontes acadêmicas ou de pesquisas científicas, carcterizando isomorfismo normativo; e (v) negação dos impactos da transformação digital na forma de mensurar valor de tecnologia da informação.
Over the past years, the ubiquity and versatility of cloud-based payment systems (CBPS) have become an evolutionary path in the payment process. However, despite is undeniable the various advantages of using the CPBS, compared to other countries the adoption rates are still very low in Australia. This suggests that people might not know the benefits of using them or they might not be satisfied with the current payment systems. In this context, the purpose of this research was to examine the impact of security and service quality on the factors (perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, trust and price value) that have influence on users’ satisfaction in cloud-based payment systems in Australia. Qualtrics was used to gather the data of 411 respondents to an online questionnaire survey. After that, the PLS-SEM (Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling) analysis took place. The findings suggest that security, service quality, trust, perceived usefulness, and price value have impact on user satisfaction and this, in turn, affects CBPS adoption. Perceived ease of use has no influence on user satisfaction, and therefore, it has no impact on CBPS adoption. Besides, it was found that, overall, demographics have no impact on user satisfaction in CBPS.
This article presents a descriptive study of the in-service Teacher training program that aims at integrating ICT in the Moroccan education system, which is one of the missions of the GENIE program - Generalization of Information and Communication Technologies in Education, led by the Moroccan Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports. The main objective of this work is to assess the in-service teachers training and highlight its contribution in the process of integrating ICT in the Moroccan education system, as well as the limitations and challenges of its implementation in the absence of any reliable and outstanding benchmarks. The study is conducted within a mixed approach for the data collection based on a survey, a focus group and a documents analysis.
Este artigo apresenta uma escala de mensuração para avaliação de competências adaptativas de profissionais que atuam em equipes de software. A escala foi concebida à luz da teoria da adaptabilidade para atender as características de dinamicidade, complexidade e imprevisibilidade do contexto. A construção seguiu um rigoroso processo balizado pela teoria da mensuração, contemplando etapas qualitativas e quantitativas, o que incluiu entrevistas com 14 profissionais, validação de face e conteúdo por 21 especialistas, amostragem de limpeza com 233 estudantes, e uma segunda amostragem com 454 profissionais para validação da escala. A partir de análise fatorial exploratória e confirmatória, foi possível obter uma escala confiável e validada com 29 itens vinculados a sete dimensões: Resolução de problemas, Controle emocional, Autoaprendizagem, Busca por ajuda, Resiliência, Liderança para coordenação e Liderança para cooperação. A escala proposta pode contribuir para ampliar a compreensão sobre a atuação profissional em equipes de software.
Arquitetura corporativa (AC) é uma ferramenta mundialmente adotada por governos de alto desempenho em governança pública que viabiliza uma gestão da informação integrada. Este artigo investiga o desenvolvimento do Framework de Arquitetura Corporativa para Interoperabilidade no Apoio à Governança (FACIN) do Governo Federal do Brasil, analisando os fatores que justificam sua adoção e os benefícios esperados desta implantação. Foi realizada análise de conteúdo e triangulação acerca de documentos que subsidiaram a elaboração do FACIN e dos artefatos produzidos. Verificou-se que, apesar da AC oportunizar uma gestão mais racional e eficiente e promover governança, a introdução do modelo no Brasil ainda precisa superar barreiras gerenciais e políticas.
Efforts to implement the concept of massive online learning, or Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), began in Malaysia in 2013. The e-learning system based on the MOOCs concept used in Malaysia is the Open Learning (OL) system. The pedagogy of the e-learning system with the MOOCs concept differs from traditional e-learning systems because students are more independent in their learning, given the very large lecturer-student ratio, which necessitates students to master independent learning strategies. Some studies report a high dropout rate in the use of e-learning systems based on the MOOCs concept, especially towards the end of the course. As the user population of MOOCs-based e-learning systems are heterogeneous and individuals enroll with different intentions, motivation plays a crucial role in determining how students engage with such e-learning systems. Additionally, prior studies indicate that self-regulation is not a fixed trait but can be influenced during the learning process and can be cultivated through appropriate learning strategies. Therefore, this study was conducted to discuss expert validation of motivational factors and learning strategies that impact students' academic achievement when using the OL system. The factors examined include 1) Time and learning environment; 2) Metacognitive self-regulation; 3) Critical thinking; and 4) Extrinsic goal orientation. Overall, experts responded positively to the mentioned factors. However, there are improvements needed to ensure that these factors can be comprehended and implemented effectively, while also having a positive impact on students and their academic achievements.
Increasing online business on apparel product sales compelled it to provide the highest e-services quality to ensure customer satisfaction. Evaluating e-services quality and customer satisfaction was essential to increase customer interest in online purchasing. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between e-service quality and customer satisfaction on e-commerce platform in Indonesia toward apparel products in Tokopedia. This research incorporated the SERVQUAL theory in modifying the variables that determine customer satisfaction. The sample comprises 353 students from University of Mataram, Indonesia. The findings of this study demonstrated a significant relationship between e-service quality and customer satisfaction. Further, it was found that ease of use had the greatest impact on customer satisfaction compared to other e-service quality. Therefore, the study assisted e-commerce in identifying aspects of e-service quality that impact customer satisfaction. It is recommended that management always conduct pre-evaluations of e-service quality to determine the optimal e-service quality for customer satisfaction.
Gesture recognition technology has become increasingly popular in various fields due to its potential for controlling consumer devices, robotics, and even translating sign language. However, there is still a lack of practical applications in daily life, especially for consumer products. Previous studies primarily focused on gesture recognition and did not delve into exploring the potential applications of gesture recognition in human interaction. This work aims to address this gap by deploying a gesture recognition model into practical applications and exploring its potential in human interaction. The proposed model combines the use of 3D convolutional neural networks (3DCNN) and long-short-term-memory networks (LSTM) for spatiotemporal feature learning. Six common interactive dashboard gestures were extracted from the 20BN-Jester dataset to train the model. The validation accuracy reached 80.47% after ablation studies. Then, two test cases were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the model in controlling Spotify and the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) smart classroom. The response time for each recognition was approximately 100 to 150 milliseconds. The proposed research aims to develop a simple yet efficient model for hand gesture recognition, which has the potential to be applied in various fields beyond just music and smart classrooms. With the growing popularity of gesture recognition technology, this study contributes to the advancement of practical applications and product innovations that can be integrated into daily life, thereby making it more accessible to the general public.
