2021
Authors
Almeida, F;
Publication
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created strong pressure on national health critical care systems. After its initial impact in Asia, the highest case growth is now in the Americas. The South American countries face a strong challenge due to the vulnerabilities of their health systems and the fragile socio-economic conditions of their population. This perspective looks at the impact of COVID-19 in South America and argues that the health critical care systems of these countries are particularly vulnerable due to the underestimation of the number of cases currently confirmed and the strong need for treatment of these patients in intensive care units (ICUs). In particular, Bolivia will need to increase the number of ICU beds 60-fold while Brazil will need to grow 12-fold to meet the growth rates of COVID-19 by the end of July 2020. In this sense, it is argued that national and transnational measures should be taken urgently to face this challenge. Furthermore, it is necessary to perform tests to detect COVID-19 cases earlier to alleviate the need for internment in ICUs.
2019
Authors
Almeida, F; Simoes, J;
Publication
E-JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING
Abstract
Students can explore playful environments offered by serious games to simulate challenges in the process of launching and managing a start-up, which can improve their strategic planning and management skills. In this sense, this paper identifies and explores the benefits and limitations of the use of serious games in entrepreneurship education. Subsequently, it is discussed how these elements are approached in the context of nine entrepreneurship serious games. The findings indicate that all considered games create an active learning environment, although it is not clear how they can be integrated into a didactical system and how the students' performance could be evaluated and assessed. Additionally, there were also globally identified accessibility, interoperability and usability issues.
2020
Authors
Almeida, F; Santos, JD; Monteiro, JA;
Publication
IEEE Engineering Management Review
Abstract
COVID-19 has caused dramatic effects on the world economy, business activities, and people. But digitization is also helping many companies to adapt and overcome the current situation caused by COVID-19. The growth in the use of technology in the daily lives of people and companies to face this exceptional situation is an evidence of the digital acceleration process. This exploratory study analyzes the impact of digital transformation processes in three business areas: labor and social relations, marketing and sales, and technology. The impact of digitalization is expected to be transversal to each area and will encourage the emergence of new digital products and services based on the principle of flexibility. Additionally, new ways of working will foster the demand for new talent regardless of people's geographical location. Moreover, cybersecurity and privacy will become two key elements that will support the integrated development of the Internet of Things technology solutions, artificial intelligence, big data, and robotics. IEEE
2020
Authors
Sá, S; Morais, J; Almeida, F;
Publication
New Trends in Qualitative Research - Investigação Qualitativa em Educação: avanços e desafios
Abstract
2020
Authors
Almeida, F;
Publication
Journal of Business Ecosystems
Abstract
2020
Authors
Quintão, C; Andrade, P; Almeida, F;
Publication
Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education
Abstract
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