Usage of Neuroscience Tools in the Decision-Making Process: Current State of the Art

Luiza Vilaça da Rocha; Denis Silva da Silveira; Taciana de Barros Jeronimo

doi:10.23925/2178-0080.2025v27i2.67427

Authors

Luiza Vilaça da Rocha Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6585-7959
Denis Silva da Silveira Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)
Taciana de Barros Jeronimo Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1643-3030

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2178-0080.2025v27i2.67427

Keywords:

Systematic literature review, Neuroscientific tool, Decision Process

Abstract

This Systematic Literature Review (SLR) aims to identify existing literature on the use of neuroscience tools in decision-making studies. An SLR was conducted using established guidelines and specific tools to support the process. The review resulted in 10 primary studies selected from 2,250 initial ones. Despite highlighting the benefits of neuroscience tools, their integration into decision-making remains limited to analyzing behavior patterns at specific decision-making stages. The authors provide a research guide with open questions to further develop this field. This work maps the technological landscape, identifies applicable stages, and elucidates the benefits of neuroscience tools in decision-making, offering valuable insights into their use and advantages.

Author Biographies

Luiza Vilaça da Rocha, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)

PhD student in Administration at UFPE-PROPAD. Master in Production Engineering from UFPE-CAA. Specialist in Business Management from Faculdade do Vale do Ipojuca - FAVIP. Graduated in Administration from UFPE-CAA and Digital Entrepreneurship from Uninassau.

Denis Silva da Silveira, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)

Denis Silva da Silveira is an associate professor in the Department of Management at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) in northeastern Brazil. He received his PhD in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) in 2009 and conducted postdoctoral research at the New University of Lisbon in 2015/2016. Before becoming a professor, he worked in the software industry for more than 10 years (as a developer and consultant). His research focuses on business process management, information systems architecture, conceptual modelling, semantic models, and user models. He actively contributes to international research projects, having authored more than 180 papers in journals, conferences, workshops, and book chapters. In 2013 and 2014, he led Information Systems Development in the Information Management Division of the National Association of Postgraduation and Research in Administration (ANPAD / Brazil). Currently, he serves on the editorial board of renowned international journals, including the International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling, the Journal of Advances in Management Sciences Information Systems, the Journal of Comprehensive Business Administration Research, and the Journal of Policy and Society. He is also a member of several program committees for scientific conferences, such as the International Symposium on Business Modelling and Software Design (BMSD). Additionally, he regularly reviews scientific articles for other prestigious journals.

Taciana de Barros Jeronimo , Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)

Professor at the Department of Administration at UFPE, PhD in Production Engineering at PPGEP/UFPE. She has experience in the area of Administration, with an emphasis on Production Administration, in which her area of research interest is Decision Making.

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