2021
Autores
Barros, C; Rocio, V; Sousa, A; Paredes, H;
Publicação
RISTI - Revista Iberica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informacao
Abstract
Application execution requests in cloud architecture and fog paradigm are generally heterogeneous and scheduling in these architectures is an optimization problem with multiple constraints. In this paper, we conducted a survey on the related works on scheduling in cloud architecture and fog paradigm, we identify their limitations, we explore some prospects for improvements and we propose a context-aware scheduling model for fog paradigm. The proposed solution uses Min-Max normalization, to solve heterogeneity and normalize the different context parameters. The priority of requests is set by applying the Multiple Linear Regression analysis technique and the scheduling is done using the Multiobjective Nonlinear Programming Optimization technique. The results obtained from simulations on iFogSim toolkit, show that our proposal performs better compared to the non-context-aware proposals.
2021
Autores
Martins, J; Moreira, F; Yong Oliveira, MA; Gonçalves, R; Branco, F;
Publicação
Trends and Applications in Information Systems and Technologies - Volume 4, WorldCIST 2021, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal, 30 March - 2 April, 2021.
Abstract
As life expectancy grows and the population requirements for satisfactory health and wellness levels increases, there is a clear opportunity for the incorporation of alternative techniques and tools for promoting health and preventing disease. One of these tools, is the use of thermal water-based treatments, commonly known as thermalism, as tools to trigger patients’ overall wellness. Despite the collective assumption of the effects of thermalism, there is little to no scientific evidence of these treatments, thus impairing the potential of this activity to become more widespread in society. Thus, with this paper, we present a conceptual model for a non-invasive sensing system based on wearables that can monitor a set of patients’ biomarkers which will serve as the basis for the validation of the effects of thermalism. This system will also serve as a management and operation control tool for thermal SPA managers and technical directors. © 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
2021
Autores
Cossa, OF; Sousa, N; Goncalves, R; Martins, J; Branco, F;
Publicação
PROCEEDINGS OF 2021 16TH IBERIAN CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES (CISTI'2021)
Abstract
In recent years there has been a marked increase in bank fraud by SMS (Short Messaging System) and voice. One of the factors contributing to increase in cases of SMS fraud is the low cost of acquiring large volumes of messages, the reliability (the message will reach the recipient) and the fact that it does not need the Internet to reach the victim. In relation to financial fraud by voice, these can be used to persuade victims to make bank transfers to fraudulent accounts, with the promise of receiving large sums in prizes. The prevention of these types of fraud is not a trivial task, as it requires the application of appropriate techniques and methods depending on their nature. This article presents a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) from 2015 to 2020, with the aim of analyzing the state of the art on bank frauds committed by SMS or voice. The SLR allowed the identification of the most common types of bank fraud by SMS or voice, and the respective detection techniques.
2021
Autores
Branco, F; Pereira, L; Goncalves, R; Martins, J;
Publicação
PROCEEDINGS OF 2021 16TH IBERIAN CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES (CISTI'2021)
Abstract
Information and communication technologies provide their users with permanent global connectivity through a wide range of devices and with the Internet as their main support. Currently assuming a very significant economic relevance for a considerable group of countries, the Tourism sector is in the mindset of a digital transformation, in the scope of which a good part of its services is evolving towards ICT and Internet supported versions. In this context, the assurance of universal access to websites (Web accessibility) that support the businesses of organizations in this sector gains special relevance. This article presents an analysis at the level of Web accessibility of 240 websites directly related to the tourism sector, using TAW - Test de Acessibilidad Web evaluation tool. Despite the growing concern to provide more and more inclusive means, the overwhelming majority of websites did not reach the minimum level of accessibility, thus not assuring properly functional access for those who have a disability or limitation.
2021
Autores
Martins, M; Godinho, F; Goncalves, P; Goncalves, R;
Publicação
2021 8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ICT & ACCESSIBILITY (ICTA)
Abstract
Legislation on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) accessibility is not new and therefore there are many national and international initiatives in place, although very web-focused. We are now on the threshold of a more comprehensive approach in the field of ICT. The European Standard EN 301 549 specifies the accessibility requirements for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe. This study focuses both on the parameter decoding and the evolution of the European standard EN 301 549, and the translation process into European Portuguese. These were some of the steps considered for the creation of ICT Accessibility Requirements Tool (FRATIC, Ferramenta de Requisitos de Acessibilidade para TIC), designed and developed within the framework of the research under which this study falls, in order to simplify the enforcement of EN 301 549 in public procurement procedures in Portugal.
2021
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.
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