Internet of Behaviors Implementation in Organizational Contexts

Internet of behaviors (IoB), also known as the internet of behavior, emerged as a natural consequence of the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). IoB is an area of investigation that compiles three fields of study: IoT, data analysis, and behavioral science. IoB seeks to explain the data obtained from a behavioral point of view, analyzing human interaction with technology and referring to the process by which user-controlled data is evaluated from a behavioral psychology perspective. Internet of Behaviors Implementation in Organizational Contexts explores internet of behaviors solutions that promote people's quality of life. This book explores and discusses, through innovative studies, case studies, systematic literature reviews, and reports. The content within this publication represents research encompassing the internet of behaviors, internet of things, big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain, smart cities, human-centric approach for digital technologies, ICT sustainability, and more. This vital reference source led by an editor with over two decades of experience is optimized for university professors, researchers, undergraduate and graduate level students, and business managers and professionals across several industries related to or utilizing the internet of things (IoT).

Luisa Carvalho is Associate Professor (with agregação) at Department of Economics and Management, School of Business and Administration, Setúbal Polytechnic University, Portugal. She was untill January of 2024 full researcher at the RESILIENCE (Research Center), University of Évora (Portugal). She received her PhD in Management from the University of Évora (Portugal), she conclude two post-doctoral programs in administration (one focused on entrepreneurial profile of business incubators and the second one about sustainability in local public administration). Actually she is also invited professor on University of São Paulo-Brazil and on Universidade de Maringá-Brazil on the Post Graduated and PhD programs. She is the author of several articles in scientific journals, international conferences, books and book chapters and are integrated in several nacional and international research networks. She is Vice-President for Research, Internationalization and Entrepreneurship in Setúbal Polytechnic University since 2022.

Clara Silveira , Coordinator Professor at the School of Technology and Management (ESTG) of the Polytechnic of Guarda. Teaching activities, since 1991, in the field of “Software Engineering and Information Systems” to the Computer Science Engineering degree, the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence degree, the MSc in Mobile Computing and the MSc in Cybersecurity. She holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP); Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in Industrial Informatics at FEUP; and completed the Training Program on Public Managemen by INA. Director of the Software Engineering and Information Systems field. She has over eight years of experience leading the ESTG management team. She was a member of the Polytechnic of Guarda Ethical Committee. She is the author of several scientific works published in national and international journals, book chapters and conferences.

Leonilde Reis is a Coordinator Professor with Aggregation at the School of Business and Administration (ESCE) of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal (IPS). The activities of teaching in higher education were developed since 1992 in the field of “Information Systems” and focused on undergraduate, master's and doctoral courses. Aggregation in Information Sciences, Fernando Pessoa University; PhD in Systems Information and Technologies, Minho University; Master’s in management informatics, Católica University. Author of several publications in national and international journals, books and book chapters.

Nelson Russo has a Ph.D. in Web Science and Technology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. Collaborating with Universidade Aberta. Tax Inspector in Informatics area. Invited Lecturer between 2008 and 2019 in the Department of Systems and Informatics, Setúbal School of Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal (IPS). Specialist in Informatics in Public Administration until 2015. Author of several publications in national and international journals, books, and book chapters.