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Sofia Gomes é Professora Auxiliar no Departamento de Economia e Gestão da Universidade Portucalense. É doutorada em Economia Aplicada pela Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. Atualmente é investigadora no REMIT – Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies. Possui diversas publicações em revistas científicas internacionais indexadas e de elevado fator de impacto. Os seus interesses de pesquisa incluem empreendedorismo, economia circular, economia digital e inovação.
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REMIT – Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies.
DEG - Departamento de Economia e Gestão.
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REMIT – Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies
Centro de investigação que que tem como objetivo principal produzir e disseminar conhecimento teórico e aplicado que possibilite uma maior compreensão das dinâmicas e tendências económicas, empresariais, territoriais e tecnológicas do mundo contemporâneo e dos seus efeitos socioeconómicos. O REMIT adota uma perspetiva multidisciplinar que integra vários domínios científicos: Economia e Gestão; Ciências e Tecnologia; Turismo, Património e Cultura.
Founded in 2017, REMIT – Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies is a research unit of Portucalense University. Based on a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary perspective it aims at responding to social challenges through a holistic approach involving a wide range of scientific fields such as Economics, Management, Science, Technology, Tourism, Heritage and Culture.
Grounded on the production of advanced scientific knowledge, REMIT has a special focus on its application to the resolution of real issues and challenges, having as strategic orientations:
- the understanding of local, national and international environment;
- the development of activities oriented to professional practice, namely in the business world.
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Publicação Acesso Aberto Insights for pro-sustainable tourist behavior: The role of sustainable destination information and pro-sustainable tourist habits2023-05-31 - Lopes, João M.; Gomes, SofiaIn recent decades, the impositions of environmental sustainability have resulted in severe challenges for the tourism sector. It is not enough to make tourist destinations greener and more circular. It is necessary to encourage pro-sustainable behavior among tourists. This research aims to explore the role of available reliable information on the sustainability of destinations in relation to the pro-sustainable habits of tourists and to investigate changes in tourist behavior related to travel and tourism. In addition, it aims to assess the influence of tourists’ pro-sustainable habits on changes in their behavior regarding travel and tourism. For this, a sample of 25,711 residents in Europe-27 were considered, collected through the Flash Eurobarometer 499 database (attitudes of Europeans against tourism, autumn 2021) by GESIS—Leibniz Institute for Social Sciences. A quantitative analysis was performed using the Partial Least Square method. The results reveal that the available reliable information on the sustainability of destinations positively influences the adoption of pro-sustainable travel and tourism habits and changes in tourist behavior, guiding them towards pro-sustainable travel and tourism preferences. Furthermore, pro-sustainable travel and tourism habits positively influence pro-sustainable changes in tourist behavior. This study provides accurate and accessible information on the sustainability of destinations, promoting pro-sustainable travel and tourism habits and encouraging the adoption of conscious behavior during travel to work towards a more sustainable tourism industry, which is responsible in regard to the environment and to local communities.Publicação Acesso Aberto Estudos sobre mulheres, género e interseccionalidade [comunicação oral]2025-03-10 - Gomes, Sofia; Assis, Zamira De; Correia, Maria do RosárioSem resumo disponível.Publicação Acesso Aberto Explaining sustainable-based tourism destination attractiveness through tourists changing travel behaviours and sustainable in-destination information [abstract]2023-06-23 - Gomes, Sofia; Pinho, MicaelaPurpose: The exponential development of the tourism industry had the merit of significantly encouraging economic growth while at the same time contributing to the degradation of the ecological environment of many tourism locations. The tourism industry has an enormous opportunity cost in terms of the intensive use of natural resources and the squandering of the planet in its various aspects. Sustainable tourism development has aroused practitioners, policymakers, and academic communities' wide interest. Since it is not intended to dispense with tourism, it is necessary to operationalize it in line with respect for the environment. According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO, 2013) sustainable tourism fully considers its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities. The importance of sustainable tourism is highlighted in the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development in its eighth, twelfth and fourteenth sustainable development goals. Currently, there seems to be a change in societies’ mindset towards environmental issues. People seem more aware of the consequences of planetary depletion in terms of climate change and health, and sustainability has become part of the dominant lexicon. In this context, the sustainable development of a territory can be closely related to its tourist attractiveness. Although, the concept of destination attractiveness has been widely investigated (Formica & Uysal, 2006; Gu et al., 2022) it remains to explore the determinants of sustainable-based tourism destination attractiveness. A behavioural perspective of the interplay between demand and supply indicates that people travel because they are either “pushed” by tourism motivations (internal and/or psychological forces) or “pulled” by external forces of the destination attributes (Uysal & Jurowski, 1994). The purpose of the present research is to explore whether two internal factors – the availability to change travelling behaviours, in general, and the availability to engage in sustainable travels, in particular along with an exogenous factor – the availability of information about in-destination sustainable practices, would explain the sustainable-based tourism destination attractiveness. Methodology: Data from 25711 participants from the 27 European Member States were used. The data were collected in October 2012 through the Flash Eurobarometer 499 – ‘Attitudes of Europeans towards Tourism’ (GESIS, 2022). The answers of four questions were used. The first question (question 1 of the survey) collected information about respondent’s availability to change their travelling behaviours through six items. The second question (question 5 of the survey) collected information concerning participant’s availability to engage in sustainable behaviours through nine items. The third question (question 7 of the survey) gathered respondent’s perception of available information concerning sustainable in-destination practices through six items. Finally, the last question (question 4 of the survey) collected participants’ interest in a destination through five items. The association between the first three variables (independent) and the fourth question (dependent) was explored through the application of the Partial Least Square method. Results: In general, respondents from the European Union were not available to change their travelling behaviours, and regarding sustainable travels they revealed only some availability to consume local products, reduce waste and take holidays outside the high season. Respondents found it easy to obtain information concerning sustainable practices in the destination except for the footprint of transport options. Moreover, we find evidence that respondents’ availability to engage in sustainable travel ( = 0.179; p <= 0.001), the availability of information ( = 0.07; p <= 0.001), and their willingness to change travelling behaviours ( = 0.062; p <= 0.001), were statistically significant in explaining the sustainable-based destination attractiveness. Originality: This study reports the first evidence, using a large sample, of the relation of pushed factors, translated into respondents’ motivations to change travelling behaviours, in general, and to engage in sustainable travels, particularly, and information sources as determinants of sustainable-based destination attractiveness.Publicação Acesso Aberto An insight on B2B firms in the age of digitalization and paperless processes2021-10-20 - Oliveira, José; Azevedo, António; Ferreira, João J. M.; Lopes, João M.; Gomes, SofiaIn recent years and due to market demand and environmental regulations, firms have been changing their procedures regarding document production, handling, and filling. There has been a paradigm change in document sustention in order to attain such changes, from paper-based to electronic forms, resulting in the Digitization and Paperless Office Program (DPOP). The literature on digitization and paperless processes is profuse; nonetheless, it is outdated, uses only single or multiple case study approaches, and is limited to specific industries, such as healthcare or higher education. To overcome this gap, this research analyses the current implementation of the DPOP in five major sectors by using a country scale approach; consequently, this research study contributes to strengthening the literature in this area of knowledge. The methodology used is quantitative and is based on a questionnaire distributed to the most important economic sectors (education, health, trade, industry, and services) in Portugal. The results show that a DPOP positively impacts companies, as it increases profitability and, in most cases, is a sine qua non condition for negotiating with clients. Additionally, it favours companies’ image, reduces costs, and contributes to environmental sustainability. This research provides new insights into how firms using a DPOP may contribute to dematerialization and paper consumption reduction. It is also original as it covers multiple sectors using a country approach.Publicação Acesso Aberto Beyond the dollar: a global perspective on exchange rate dynamics via currency factors2023-07-25 - Trancoso, Tiago; Gomes, SofiaThis paper investigates the dynamics of currency exchange rates from a global perspective, by expanding on the concept of currency factors. Through the analysis of G10 currencies, we disclose the interconnections and patterns driving exchange rates, shedding light on the central role of the euro and Swiss franc in shock propagation. Furthermore, we observe that pound and yen factors have acted as net absorbers of spillovers from other currencies. Our findings suggest that currency factors provide valuable insights for international diversification, risk sharing strategies, and real- time indicators of foreign exchange market uncertainty.Publicação Acesso Restrito Healthcare professionals' voice as a road to burnout and work engagement? The role of relational outcomes: An exploratory study of European countries2023-12-08 - Pinho, Micaela; Ferreira, Pedro; Gomes, SofiaHealthcare professionals are key in healthcare organisations but are subject to long working hours and may have to make complex life-and-death decisions. As frontline agents dealing with human lives, giving them a voice is paramount. This study explores the impact of employee voice (assessed based on employee perceptions on how much they are consulted and how much influence they have on task-related decisions) on health professionals' work engagement and burnout when mediated by relational outcomes (perceived organisational support, workplace trust, workplace recognition and meaningful work).Publicação Acesso Aberto Green Shocks: The spillover effects of Green Equity Indices on global market dynamics2024-04-07 - Trancoso, Tiago; Gomes, SofiaThis study investigates the impact of green equity indices on global market dynamics using a time-varying parameter vector autoregression (TVP-VAR) model. We uncover a significant shift in the role of the global market, transitioning from a shock transmitter to a shock receiver, as the influence of green finance grows. By directly comparing green equity indices with their corresponding global parent indices, we adopt a global perspective that transcends the limitations of studies focusing on specific regions, such as the USA, China, or Europe. This novel approach minimizes the potential biases in the transmission channels within regional markets, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between green finance and global market dynamics. Moreover, by focusing on equity indices we ensure a consistent comparison of financial instruments, avoiding the complexities that arise when comparing different asset classes such as green bonds and conventional equities. For global investors, our results highlight the importance of dynamic and flexible hedging strategies that adapt to the distinct characteristics of green assets and their growing influence on the global market. Risk managers should incorporate these time-varying spillover effects into their models to better assess and mitigate potential risks. Policymakers should consider the growing influence of green finance on the broader market when formulating regulations and incentives to support sustainable investing, as our findings underscore the increasing importance of this sector in shaping market dynamics.Publicação Acesso Aberto AI’s invisible touch: how effortless browsing shapes customer perception, experience and engagement in online retail2024-12-14 - Lopes, João M.; Trancoso, Tiago; Gomes, Sofia; Nogueira, ElisabeteThis study explores the influence of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled ease of use on customer perception, experience, and engagement in online retail stores. Through a quantitative analysis of 1438 responses from Portuguese consumers, the research reveals that AI-enabled ease of use positively influences customers’ perceived control, concentration, and cognitive enjoyment while browsing online stores. These perceptions, in turn, contribute to the elicitation of awe, which is found to be a crucial mediating factor in the relationship between customer perceptions and purchase intention. The study highlights the significant role of awe in strengthening the link between customer perceptions and purchase intent, rendering previously non-significant direct effects statistically significant. The findings offer valuable implications for online retailers seeking to leverage AI technologies to enhance customer experiences and drive sales. By prioritizing ease of use, cognitive enjoyment, and perceived control, and strategically leveraging the mediating role of awe, retailers can create engaging and memorable online shopping experiences that ultimately translate to increased customer satisfaction and purchase intention.Publicação Acesso Aberto The key to sustainable economic development: a triple bottom line approach2022-05-10 - Lopes, João M.; Gomes, Sofia; Nogueira, ElisabeteConcerns about improving social, environmental, and economic living standards are the basis of the triple bottom line (TBL) link to economic development (ED). Aware of the importance of studying their relationship, this article analysed the influence of TBL on ED. A quantitative method- ology was used. The sample comprised a panel of data from 2006 to 2019 for OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries. Five multiple linear regression models were estimated by the generalised method of moments. The results of this study revealed that the social dimension of TBL boosts ED, the environmental dimension of TBL slows down ED, and the economic dimension of TBL contains conflicting synergies in ED. The Human Development Index (HDI) should now include indicators of environmental wellbeing. Governments should adopt policies to improve social wellbeing to boost ED, work to coordinate the objectives of environmental protection and ED, and combat vulnerabilities arising from public debt. As one of the first studies to assess the influence of TBL on ED at the country level, the present findings contribute to the reflection about the influence of TBL on a country’s ED and strengthens the discussion around the influence of different dimensions of TBL.Publicação Acesso Aberto Entrepreneurial activity and economic growth: A dynamic data panel analysis of European countries2022-06-17 - Gomes, Sofia; Ferreira, PedroObjective: The goal of this article is to analyse the impact of different measures of entrepreneurial activity, namely through attitudes and behaviour, on the economic growth of 21 European countries. The goal is to assess the impact of entrepreneurial activity, measured by perceived capabilities, perceived opportunities, entrepreneurial activity, and total early stage, on the economic growth of these countries. Research Design & Methods: This study is based on a quantitative methodology and uses a data panel cov- ering 21 European countries and a period from 2001 to 2019 (196 observations). A statistical analysis of the dependent, independent and control variables was performed, panel data stationarity analysis was carried out, and three multiple linear regression models were estimated using the generalized method of moments (dynamic panel data). Findings: The results suggest that the entrepreneurial activity driven by the opportunity has a positive impact on the gross domestic product per capita and, as such, stimulate the economic growth of the European coun- tries considered in this sample. However, entrepreneurial activity at an early stage and the skills and knowledge to start a new business have a negative impact on the economic growth of these countries. Implications & Recommendations: In general, this study suggests that entrepreneurship driven by oppor- tunity (directly or indirectly by perceived capacities) is a key factor in stimulating the European countries’ economic growth considered in this sample. Contribution & Value Added: This study complements the existing literature that analyses the impact of entrepreneurship on economic growth, but using a sample of countries in Europe (there are few empirical studies for this purpose on European countries), and it is innovative because three different measures of entrepreneurial activity are tested, a more generic one and two other measures of entrepreneurial behav- iour and attitudes collected by the global entrepreneurship monitor (GEM) to assess their impact of entre- preneurship on countries’ economic growth.