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EDITORIAL

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Editorial

SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION AND THE CHALLENGES OF THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

GHEORGHE-COSMIN MANEA, Andreaa Cozea, António Abreu — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Abstract. In the last decades, the national and international reality is faced with multiple problems like the limited nature of natural resources, demographic growth, environmental deterioration, proliferation of conflicts between nations, increasing gaps between poor countries and rich countries, etc. Due to their regional and universal dimensions, these aspects constitute a complex phenomenon generically named "the problem of the contemporary world". This concept was introduced by the Club of Rome, founded in 1968 under the leadership of A. Peccei, as an institution that brings together specialists from all over the world concerned with the evolution and the destiny of people globally. Naturally, educational systems must respond to the demands of these realities and the challenges launched by the social space. The specific conservatism of educational systems, however, causes them to lag behind in relation to social demands, which generates a very uncomfortable phenomenon, identified in the education crisis. These causes are diverse and obvious, including currently at the level of education systems. The proposed solutions for solving the world education crisis fall under several directions of socio-pedagogical action.

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP FOR HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY: EXPLORATY WORK

Nuno Cardoso Sequeira, Miguel Mota, Rui Costa, Piotr Luty — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Hospitality and tourism are sectors that generate a large amount of data, from hotel bookings, flights and customer information to data on tourist destinations and tourist preferences. The use of business intelligence in the hospitality and tourism industry enables companies to intelligently analyse this data and make informed decisions to improve their services, optimise operational efficiency, and enhance the customer experience. This research addresses the adoption of business intelligence in hospitality and tourism companies and, in the first phase, aims to identify and characterise the strategic objectives underlying decision-making in hospitality and tourism companies. After reviewing the literature, it was found that there are some studies on the use of business intelligence in companies in the hospitality and tourism sectors, although there is no roadmap to serve as a reference for the implementation of a business intelligence system in companies in these sectors. The objective of this research is to present the methodology of a roadmap proposal for the implementation of business intelligence systems in companies in the hospitality and tourism sectors, which will allow them to improve their ability to analyse and evaluate the data and information available in the different systems and platforms.

SMART TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY SOCIETY: CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The tourism industry understands the importance of imposing smart tourist destinations and must first 
ensure the affirmation of smart cities. The focus of these destinations is to promote information and, 
in turn, knowledge that generates a quality life, meeting the concerns that are felt among the Information Science
 component. Information professionals have the mission of using information and communication technologies 
to contribute to the development of various areas, such as tourism. The methodology adopted in this
 work consists of a literature review that clarifies the relationship between the contribution of 
information professionals, in the current global society, and smart tourist destinations. Some relevant 
contributions made by the professionals concerned within the scope of the topic under study are mentioned, 
with examples being strategies practiced in Portugal that explain the indicated connection, which should be 
completed by 2030.

DROWSINESS DETECTION AND PREVENTION USING ARTIFICIAL FEATURE RECOGNITION

Damiana Guedes, Miguel Mota, Daniel Azevedo, Pedro Lopes, Francisco Soares — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In Portugal, in the year 2022, there were 32.788 reported road accidents. Among the identified causes, driver fatigue emerged as the second major contributor to these incidents. Efforts to address this issue have resulted in the development of legislation over the years. Concurrently, aligning with initiatives in the European Union, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has actively promoted collaboration with the automotive industry to integrate safety-enhancing systems in vehicles, aiming to alleviate challenges such as driver fatigue.

The proposed strategy represents an intermediary solution, bridging the gap between the security provided by in-vehicle systems and the accessibility offered by mobile systems. The project's overarching goal is to ensure cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and widespread applicability. Leveraging Microsoft's Face API technology, the project seeks to capitalize on artificial intelligence to unlock a range of features, thereby achieving tasks that were previously deemed impractical or financially burdensome.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COVID 19: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL CHALLENGE IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC

Silvia Llamuca, Tânia Morales-Molina, Marcelo Mancheno-Saá — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The purpose of this study is to analyze the most relevant factors affecting the development of new businesses that have been set up during the Covid-19 pandemic. The main challenges in the entrepreneurial phenomenon are identified in this study, which represent an immediate contribution to the discussion on the development and economic evolution, emphasizing the impact of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in sudden health emergencies. For this purpose, descriptive research and literature reviews were done, where the years 2019 -2020 - 2021, were contrasted. The growth and decrease of taxpayers in the mentioned periods were analyzed with the support of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during the opening, closing, and suspension phases. Therefore, the researchers analyzed the factors that contributed to the decline of small and medium businesses in Ecuador during the health crisis.

WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN SEARCH OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INCLUSION: A CASE STUDY OF FAIR SELLERS IN MONTES CLAROS/MG

Wilian Toneli da Silva, Bianca do Nascimento Toneli, Jaqueline Rodrigues Aguiar — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Entrepreneurship is currently the subject of constant discussions within the economy, the business and social environment, since it is one of the main tools responsible for the social and economic development of a country, directly interfering in its economy. A scenario that began to be slowly modified with the Industrial Revolution, in this growing industrialization, women were employed in industries and workshops, but without leaving aside household chores, thus initiating a double journey. Even with the perceptive growth of women acting as entrepreneurs, several authors point out some barriers faced by women in this condition. Considering that female entrepreneurship has great economic potential, the present work aims to understand the challenges and achievements of the enterprising street vendors in Montes Claros, who seek social and economic inclusion. It started with the importance of understanding the reasons that led the marketers to choose to undertake and how they deal with the multiplicity of tasks, in their personal and professional lives, often becoming considered the breadwinner of their families. The research is characterized as bibliographic and field. In this way, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with the entrepreneurs, meaning a formal procedure of obtaining information through the speech of the respondents. The results show that among the biggest challenges faced by women entrepreneurs are: lack of capital to be invested, reconciling personal and professional life and the oscillation of the market/economy. According to the results obtained, it can be concluded that the main reason women take to undertake is: to do what they like, and even with the multiplicity of tasks there is a flexibility of schedules that can be favorable mainly for those who are mothers. . Since the main achievements are focused on material goods such as: higher income, acquisition of real estate, travel, among others, and consequently social inclusion.