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2. Intersectionality in Education: Rationale and Practices to Address the Needs of Students' Intersecting Identities. OECD Education Working Papers. No. 302
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France), Directorate for Education and Skills, Samo Varsik, and Julia Gorochovskij
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Intersectionality highlights that different aspects of individuals' identities are not independent of each other. Instead, they interact to create unique identities and experiences, which cannot be understood by analysing each identity dimension separately or in isolation from their social and historical contexts. Intersectional approaches in this way question the common classification of individuals into groups (male vs. female, immigrant vs. native etc.), which raises important implications for the policy-making process. In education, analyses with an intersectional lens have the potential to lead to better tailored and more effective policies and interventions related to participation, learning outcomes, students' attitudes towards the future, identification of needs, and socio-emotional well-being. Consequently, as elaborated in this paper, some countries have adjusted their policies in the areas of governance, resourcing, developing capacity, promoting school-level interventions and monitoring, to account for intersectionality. Gaps and challenges related to intersectional approaches are also highlighted.
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- 2023
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3. Indicators of Inclusion in Education: A Framework for Analysis. OECD Education Working Papers. No. 300
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France), Directorate for Education and Skills, Cecilia Mezzanotte, and Claire Calvel
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Calls for increased monitoring and evaluation of education policies and practices have not, so far, included widespread and consistent assessments of the inclusiveness of education settings. Measuring inclusion in education has proven to be a challenging exercise, due not only to the complexity and different uses of the concept, but also to its holistic nature. Indeed, measuring inclusion implies analysing a variety of policy areas within education systems, while also considering the different roles of the system, the school and the classroom. This paper discusses the application of the input-process-outcome model to the measurement of inclusion in education, and key indicators that can be adopted by education systems and schools to this end. It makes considerations relevant to policy makers when designing indicators to measure inclusion, such as the extent of their application, the constraints related to data disaggregation and the relevance of intersectional approaches to inclusion.
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- 2023
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4. Collaborative Teaching Practice: Thematic Peer Group Report. Learning & Teaching Paper #18
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European University Association (EUA) (Belgium)
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This report summarises the findings of the 2022 EUA Thematic Peer Group which explored collaborative teaching practice (CTP) in higher education in detail. Based on a shared understanding of the theme agreed on by the group members, it outlines the key opportunities and potential challenges higher education institutions face in embedding CTP and provides examples of practice from the group members. Given the many inter-institutional, national and international collaborations developed during the pandemic, the group regarded the use of digital technologies as a key feature of collaborative teaching, and it therefore became a key focus of their discussions. The report identifies the various ways in which the group's members collaborate as part of their learning and teaching activities, highlights the key challenges that higher education institutions face in implementing collaborative teaching and suggests a set of recommendations for individuals, institutions and national and European-level bodies to overcome those challenges identified. The group was organised in the context of the "Supporting European universities in their strategic approaches to digital learning" (DIGI-HE) project and EUA's Learning & Teaching activities.
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- 2023
5. When Practice Meets Policy in Mathematics Education: A 19 Country/Jurisdiction Case Study. OECD Education Working Papers. No. 268
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France), Directorate for Education and Skills, Schmidt, William H., Houang, Richard T., Sullivan, William F., and Cogan, Leland S.
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The OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030 (E2030) project's overall goal is that of looking to the future in terms of how school curricula should evolve given the technological advances and other changes that societies are now facing. Towards that end, the E2030 project centres on the idea that education needs to equip students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values they need to become active, responsible and engaged citizens. Mathematics is considered a highly relevant subject for achieving the above stated goals, as such it requires further and more detailed analysis. As a result, it has been chosen as one of the E2030 project's subject-specific analyses. The project has been named the Mathematics Curriculum Document Analysis (MCDA) study as per the request of participating countries. This working paper presents the findings of the MCDA study, which involves participants from 19 countries and jurisdictions.
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- 2022
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6. Developing Indicators to Support the Implementation of Education Policies. OECD Education Working Papers. No. 255
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France) and Gouëdard, Pierre
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Across OECD countries, the increasing demand for evidence-based policy making has further led governments to design policies jointly with clear measurable objectives, and to define relevant indicators to monitor their achievement. This paper discusses the importance of such indicators in supporting the implementation of education policies. Building on the OECD education policy implementation framework, the paper reviews the role of indicators along each of the dimensions of the framework, namely smart policy design, inclusive stakeholder engagement, and conducive environment. It draws some lessons to improve the contribution of indicators to the implementation of education policies, while taking into account some of their perennial challenges pertaining to the unintended effects of accountability. This paper aims to provide insights to policy makers and various education stakeholders, to initiate a discussion on the use and misuse of indicators in education, and to guide future actions towards a better contribution of indicators to education policy implementation.
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- 2021
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7. Interventional cardiology in cancer patients: A position paper from the Portuguese Cardiovascular Intervention Association and the Portuguese Cardio-Oncology Study Group of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology.
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Nobre Menezes M, Tavares da Silva M, Magalhães A, Melica B, Toste JC, Calé R, Almeida M, Fiuza M, and Infante de Oliveira E
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- Humans, Cardio-Oncology, Portugal, Cardiotoxicity, Heart Diseases, Cardiology, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Neoplasms complications, Neoplasms therapy
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The field of Cardio-Oncology has grown significantly, especially during the last decade. While awareness of cardiotoxicity due to cancer disease and/or therapies has greatly increased, much of the attention has focused on myocardial systolic disfunction and heart failure. However, coronary and structural heart disease are also a common issue in cancer patients and encompass the full spectrum of cardiotoxicity. While invasive percutaneous or surgical intervention, either is often needed or considered in cancer patients, limited evidence or guidelines are available for dealing with coronary or structural heart disease. The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions consensus document published in 2016 is the most comprehensive document regarding this particular issue, but relevant evidence has emerged since, which render some of its considerations outdated. In addition to that, the recent 2022 ESC Guidelines on Cardio-Oncology only briefly discuss this topic. As a result, the Portuguese Association of Cardiovascular Intervention and the Cardio-Oncology Study Group of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology have partnered to produce a position paper to address the issue of cardiac intervention in cancer patients, focusing on percutaneous techniques. A brief review of available evidence is provided, followed by practical considerations. These are based both on the literature as well as accumulated experience with these types of patients, as the authors are either interventional cardiologists, cardiologists with experience in the field of Cardio-Oncology, or both., (Copyright © 2023 Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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8. Global warming and heat wave risks for cardiovascular diseases: A position paper from the Portuguese Society of Cardiology.
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Caldeira D, Dores H, Franco F, Bravo Baptista S, Cabral S, Cachulo MDC, Peixeiro A, Rodrigues R, Santos M, Timóteo AT, Campos L, Vasconcelos J, Nogueira PJ, and Gonçalves L
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- Humans, Portugal, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases epidemiology, Cardiovascular Diseases etiology, Global Warming, Extreme Heat adverse effects
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Global warming is a result of the increased emission of greenhouse gases. The consequences of this climate change threaten society, biodiversity, food and resource availability. The consequences include an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease and cardiovascular mortality. In this position paper, we summarize the data from the main studies that assess the risks of a temperature increase or heat waves in CV events (CV mortality, myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, and CV hospitalizations), as well as the data concerning air pollution as an enhancer of temperature-related CV risks. The data currently support global warming/heat waves (extreme temperatures) as cardiovascular threats. Achieving neutrality in emissions to prevent global warming is essential and it is likely to have an effect in the global health, including the cardiovascular health. Simultaneously, urgent steps are required to adapt the society and individuals to this new climatic context that is potentially harmful for cardiovascular health. Multidisciplinary teams should plan and intervene healthcare related to temperature changes and heat waves and advocate for a change in environmental health policy., (Copyright © 2023 Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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- 2023
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9. Evolution and characterization of health sciences paper retractions in Brazil and Portugal.
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Candal-Pedreira C, Ruano-Ravina A, Rey-Brandariz J, Mourino N, Ravara S, Aguiar P, and Pérez-Ríos M
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- Humans, Brazil, Portugal, Cross-Sectional Studies, Plagiarism, Scientific Misconduct, Biomedical Research
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The retraction of health sciences publications is a growing concern. To understand the patterns in a particular country-context and design specific measures to address the problem, it is important to describe and characterize retractions. We aimed to assess the evolution of health science retractions in Brazil and Portugal and to describe their features. We conducted a cross-sectional study including all health sciences retracted articles with at least one author affiliated to a Portuguese or Brazilian institution identified through Retraction Watch database. A total of 182 retracted articles were identified. The number of retractions increased over time, but the proportion related to the whole of publications remained stable. A total of 50.0% and 60.8% of the Portuguese and Brazilian retracted articles, respectively, were published in first and second quartile journals. Scientific misconduct accounted for 60.1% and 55.9% of retractions in Brazil and Portugal. In both countries, the most frequent cause of misconduct was plagiarism. The time from publication to retraction decreases as the journal quartile increases. The retraction of health sciences articles did not decrease over time in Brazil and Portugal. There is a need to develop strategies aimed at preventing, monitoring and managing scientific misconduct according to the country context.
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- 2023
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10. Can bats help paper industry? An evaluation of eucalypt insect-related predation by bats.
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da Silva, Luis P., Oliveira, Daniela, and Mata, Vanessa A.
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BATS , *BIOLOGICAL pest control agents , *EUCALYPTUS , *BAT conservation , *PAPER industry , *SUSTAINABLE forestry , *SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
Bats have long been recognized as important pest controllers. However, there are no studies evaluating the potential of bats in predating insect pests of Eucalyptus trees, one of the most planted trees worldwide. We evaluated the predation of 3 worldwide spread Eucalyptus pest, Ctenarytaina spatulata, C. eucalypti and Gonipterus platensis, in Portugal, and also the former main pest biological control agent, the parasitoid Anaphes nitens. We used molecular methods to identify 10 bat species from 356 droppings and used a specific PCR assay to detect the 4 target insects. We detected C. eucalypti in 3 droppings, C. spatulata in 4, G. platensis in 1, and none with A. nitens. Our results indicate that bats can potentially act as suppressing agents of the novel exotic prey in eucalypt plantations, but their importance seems low, likely as a result of their low use of eucalypt plantations as foraging grounds. Managing plantations to attract bats, would not only help in bat conservation, but could also increase natural pest control of eucalypt pests, leading to more sustainable forestry practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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11. Teleconsultation in respiratory medicine - A position paper of the Portuguese Pulmonology Society.
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Morais A, Bugalho A, Drummond M, Ferreira AJ, Oliveira AS, Sousa S, Winck JC, and Cardoso J
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- Humans, Pandemics, Portugal epidemiology, Remote Consultation, COVID-19 epidemiology, Pulmonary Medicine
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The COVID-19 pandemic crisis, among so many social, economic and health problems, also brought new opportunities. The potential of telemedicine to improve health outcomes had already been recognised in the last decades, but the pandemic crisis has accelerated the digital revolution. In 2020, a rapid increase in the use of remote consultations occurred due to the need to reduce attendance and overcrowding in outpatient clinics. However, the benefit of their use extends beyond the pandemic crisis, as an important tool to improve both the efficiency and capacity of future healthcare systems. This article reviews the literature regarding telemedicine and teleconsultation standards and recommendations, collects opinions of Portuguese experts in respiratory medicine and provides guidance in teleconsultation practices for Pulmonologists., (Copyright © 2022 Sociedade Portuguesa de Pneumologia. Published by Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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- 2023
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12. Social life cycle assessment based on input-output analysis of the Portuguese pulp and paper sector.
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Costa, Daniele, Quinteiro, Paula, Pereira, Valdecy, and Dias, Ana Cláudia
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PRODUCT life cycle assessment , *PAPER pulp , *INPUT-output analysis , *SCIENTIFIC literature , *EMPLOYMENT statistics , *SOCIAL impact - Abstract
Social life cycle assessment (S-LCA) is a tool to address social impacts from a life cycle perspective. This work presents the first S-LCA of the Portuguese pulp and paper sector. It presents the social risks and the positive social impacts of the sector, which have not been extensively covered in the scientific literature. Two different approaches were used to compile the social life cycle inventory based on input-output analysis. Approach 1 was based on impact analysis of changes in added value. Approach 2 was based on structural path analysis, supporting the disaggregation by production levels (or tiers). The functional unit was the production of 1 United States Dollar in the Portuguese pulp and paper sector. In the social life cycle impact assessment, the social risk assessment was conducted using the Social Hotspots Database. The positive impacts were addressed considering indicators of employment and remuneration, namely total employment, number of employees, labor compensation, and compensation of employees. Based on Approach 1, the results of the social risks showed the Portuguese pulp and paper industry, commerce and forestry sectors, and the Spanish forestry sector as the critical sectors. Based on Approach 2, Portugal and Spain continued to be the countries having the greatest social risks. Other contributions of countries were identified at different production levels, particularly China in tier 3. In both approaches, the stakeholder category 'worker' was the most critical. Regarding the positive social impacts, Approach 1 showed that Portugal and Spain contribute to the highest employment level linked to the pulp and paper, commerce, and forestry sectors. Approach 2 supported the differentiation of employment and remuneration at different production levels. Tier 2 (direct suppliers) presented the highest employment level and persons engaged and the lowest remuneration level. The results showed that Approach 1 provides a faster and more aggregated assessment of social risks and positive social impacts. Furthermore, Approach 2 allowed a more detailed evaluation, providing a better understanding of the social risks and positive social impacts on the supply chain. Thus, Approach 2 is encouraged for different applications since it produces a better understanding of where social risks and positive social impacts occur, providing better guidance for corrective measures and decision-making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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13. Monitoring and Managing Lorlatinib Adverse Events in the Portuguese Clinical Setting: A Position Paper.
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Barata F, Aguiar C, Marques TR, Marques JB, and Hespanhol V
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- Aminopyridines, Humans, Lactams, Lactams, Macrocyclic adverse effects, Portugal, Protein Kinase Inhibitors therapeutic use, Protein-Tyrosine Kinases, Proto-Oncogene Proteins genetics, Proto-Oncogene Proteins therapeutic use, Pyrazoles, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung drug therapy, Lung Neoplasms drug therapy
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Rearrangements in the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) and proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase ROS (ROS1) genes characterise two distinct molecular subsets of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumours. Lorlatinib is a third-generation ALK/ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) shown to have systemic and intracranial activity in treatment-naive patients and in those who progressed on first- and second-generation TKIs. Despite being generally well tolerated, lorlatinib has a unique and challenging safety profile that includes hyperlipidaemia and central and peripheral nervous system adverse events (AEs). This article summarises a set of strategies designed to monitor and manage lorlatinib-related AEs that were agreed upon by a multidisciplinary panel of specialists in a meeting held in July 2020. Among the recommendations hereby described, special emphasis was placed on communication: prescribing physicians should inform patients and their families/caregivers about the likelihood and nature of lorlatinib AEs, encouraging them to report any symptoms, while at the same time reassuring them that most events are manageable and resolve spontaneously and have little to no interference with cancer treatment. Importantly, all patients should undergo a set of baseline assessments, including biochemical analysis, evaluation of cardiovascular risk, electrocardiogram (ECG), neurological evaluation and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of the brain, which should be repeated regularly during lorlatinib treatment. Supportive medications to treat or relieve lorlatinib AEs were also discussed, as were the conditions requiring specialist consultations and/or adjustments in lorlatinib therapy. The overall goal of this article is to serve as a practical guide for oncologists to systematically and effectively approach lorlatinib AEs., (© 2021. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.)
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- 2021
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14. Accessible tourism: a bibliometric review (2008–2020).
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Qiao, Guanghui, Ding, Liu, Zhang, Linlin, and Yan, Huili
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ACCESSIBLE tourism ,ENGLISH language ,WEB databases ,TOURISM ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,OPTICAL switching ,SCHOLARLY peer review ,CONFERENCE papers ,TOURISM research - Abstract
Copyright of Tourism Review is the property of Emerald Publishing Limited and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2022
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15. DEAMONICYCLES.
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VASCONCELOS, SORAYA
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PHOTOGRAPH albums ,DINING rooms ,POWER (Social sciences) ,WHITE men ,PHYSICAL cosmology - Abstract
This visual investigation begins with an image from the photographic album of a border delimitation mission on the Angolan/Congolese (DRC) frontier. The image shows a lunch at the Portuguese camp on October 5, 1914. Sitting at the table are six white men - three commanding officers for, each colonial ppwer, Portugal and Belgium. Standing at the the back of the construction that serves as a dining room, is a black servant. His head, merged into the background, is invisible. From the original glass negative, it was possible to retrieve this man's features. The image was printed, cut up and reworked in various manners including collage, drawing and photography, originating the short animation O Festim (the Feast, 2021) and a web-based experiment, Daemonicycles. The work intends to reflect upon history and colonialism, considering power dynamics, cosmology and culture and the enduring phantoms that haunt us still today. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
16. Gender Bias in Succession in Family Companies: Theoretical Analysis With Application to a Portuguese Region.
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Tomé, Eduardo, de Campos, José, and Gromova, Elizaveta
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SEX discrimination ,FAMILY-owned business enterprises ,SOCIAL norms ,SEXISM ,LITERATURE reviews - Abstract
In this paper we analyse the problematic of succession in family businesses, and we specifically address the situation of women within that process. The problem is important because, in one hand. family business are among the most prevalent in the economy, and because, in the other hand laws, and rules define gender equality as a very important social rule. We first make a literature review on the topic using the SCOPUS database, and after we detail the results of study made in the Portuguese region of Madeira Island. We conclude that, rather surprisingly, women are discriminated in succession, and this reality has been described in theory and in same empirical studies, and is confirmed, sadly, in our study about Madeira Island. The implications of these results should be great - it is of no use having all the laws published if they are not enforced and women are still harmed and discriminated in such an important social matter. The limitation of this study is that the sample we use in the study is small, but we would underline that the findings of our study are very much aligned with previous ideas. It seems that the old fashioned sexism so well described by Beauvoir in the middle of last century (Beauvoir, 1949) is still a fact. With those results we wonder if that sexism, culturally ignited and learnt as it, can be eliminated. Finally the paper is original because we first make a literature review and then present a case study that illustrates this theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
17. Equality policies and intersections of gender and sexuality: the role of academic research.
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Ferreira, Eduarda
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GENDER inequality ,POLITICAL participation ,CONSOLIDATED financial statements ,EQUALITY ,CONFERENCE papers ,UNIVERSITY research ,SEXUAL orientation ,SOCIAL participation - Abstract
Copyright of Géneros: Multidisciplinary Journal of Gender Studies is the property of Generos: Multidisciplinary Journal of Gender Studies and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2022
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18. Microbial, physical and chemical indicators together reveal soil health changes related to land cover types in the southern European sites under desertification risk.
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Rutigliano, F.A., Marzaioli, R., Grilli, E., Coppola, E., and Castaldi, S.
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INDICATORS & test-papers , *DESERTIFICATION , *ACID soils , *LAND cover , *SOILS , *MICROBIAL metabolism - Abstract
Soil microbial communities, which play a key role in the provision of essential ecosystem services, are significantly influenced by several physical and chemical soil properties that may change with land management. This study explores the effect of different land cover types (coniferous tree stands, broad-leaved stands, shrublands, pastures/grasslands and croplands) on physical, chemical and microbial properties (all contributing to soil health) in southern European areas under moderate-high desertification risk selected in Italy, Spain and Portugal. In sites that differ in land cover, we determined microbial biomass (C mic), activity and indices of microbial metabolism including C mic /C org ratio, metabolic quotient (qCO 2) and quotient of mineralization (qM). Soil physical and chemical properties were also measured, comprising bulk density (BD), water content (WC), pH, cation exchange capacity (CEC), total organic C (C org) and some of its labile fractions, extractable C (C ext) and mineralizable C (C min), total N content and C/N. Results showed that land cover type played a strong role in determining magnitude of microbial variables with biomass and activity being higher under coniferous tree cover than in other land covers, according to trends in WC, CEC, C org , C ext , C min , N, C/N. Compared to land cover, aridity index had lower effect on investigated variables. In comparison to sites with higher C org content, sites with lower C org content (most croplands) tended to lose C more rapidly, as suggested by high qM values, except for Spanish acidic soils. Therefore, urgent actions must be taken to counteract the tendency of C-poorer soils to lose C, promoting land cover types that facilitate soil recovery by ensuring denser and more continuous soil cover over time. We also identified a minimum set of soil variables that provide information on soil health changes in both short term (microbial variables) and longer term (physical and chemical variables) in areas under desertification risk. [Display omitted] • Land cover is a key factor affecting soil health in areas at desertification risk. • Coniferous cover had the best effect on soil microbial, physical and chemical variables. • Croplands, grasslands, shrublands and broad-leaved soils differed at a lesser extent. • Soils poorer in organic C tended to lose C more rapidly than richer soils. • A minimum data set of soil health indicators was proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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19. On the Variability of Portuguese Duration Adverbials with Por and Durante.
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Santos, Diana
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PORTUGUESE language ,PANORAMAS ,ENGLISH language ,CORPORA ,PREPOSITIONS - Abstract
The fact that there are (at least) two different translations of the English preposition for used to describe duration in Portuguese, namely durante and por, shows that duration is an interesting area in the tense and aspect panorama of this language, which deserves close study. In this paper, I present an empirical study based on four different corpora to investigate the matter, looking at the Portuguese varieties from Brazil and Portugal and different text genres (general and specialised newspapers, oral interviews, and fiction). The material spans circa two centuries. This paper identifies some specific uses and preferences of the two adverbials and confirms and challenges other claims in the linguistic literature. It shows that narrative fiction is definitely different from newspaper text due to its need to describe short duration and that planned duration can be expressed using both kinds of adverbials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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20. Role of gender in white-collar crime: an examination of the emancipation and focal concerns hypotheses.
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Gupta, Chander Mohan, Gottschalk, Petter, and Kamaei, Maryam
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LIBERTY ,WHITE collar crimes ,SOCIAL responsibility ,CRIME ,HYPOTHESIS ,COMMERCIAL crimes - Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to understand the involvement of women in white-collar crime (WCC) also referred to as pink-collar crimes. WCC is present around the globe and has created a word for itself. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is designed by studying the WCC in the area of Iran, Portugal, Norway, India and the USA. Findings: The paper attempts to move beyond the traditional perspectives of emancipation versus focal concern, which argue that less inequality will increase women involvement in WCC versus women socializing into accepting responsibilities for social concerns by caring for others. Research limitations/implications: As the data is restricted, this study is based on the limited data available on the internet. Originality/value: This paper is an original work of the authors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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21. Banking stability determinants: evidence from Portugal.
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Garcia, Maria Teresa Medeiros and Abreu, Simão Rodrigues
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CONSUMER price indexes ,ECONOMIC indicators ,LEAST squares ,GROSS domestic product ,BANKING industry - Abstract
This paper aims to assess banking stability and its determinants in Portugal during the period of 2010—2019. The empirical study starts with the construction of an index, which reflects the aggregated banking stability index (ABSI), using financial soundness indicators (FSI) over the period of 2010–2019, on a quarterly basis. The ABSI is then used as the dependent variable to assess the determinants of the Portuguese banking stability. The independent variables were classified into macroeconomic and financial variables, respectively, and the ARMA conditional least square method was considered. The findings suggest an improvement in stability since 2017, and point to significant macroeconomic early warning indicators, such as the growth rate of the consumer price index (%ΔCPI), as well as financial ones, such as the ratio of the second money multiplier (M2) to gross domestic product (GDP). This paper contributes to the banking stability literature by examining the Portuguese case for the first time. The results put in evidence that both macroeconomic and financial indicators can be useful predictors of banking instability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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22. Decoding Journalism in the Digital Age: Self-Representation, News Quality, and Collaboration in Portuguese Newsrooms.
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Canavilhas, João and Di Fátima, Branco
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DIGITAL technology ,ONLINE journalism ,INFORMATION technology personnel ,NEWSROOMS ,SATISFACTION - Abstract
This paper analyses the self-representations of Portuguese media professionals and their work practices. Utilizing data from a broader empirical study, this paper delves into the dynamics of influence among various actors within newsrooms. Based on journalists' perceptions of the content, the methods they use to assess the quality of the news are also identified. To address these enquiries, a survey was conducted among professionals engaged in the news production process. This sample comprised 72 individuals from various sectors of newsrooms, including photographers, designers, IT professionals, social media managers, and videographers. The main results indicate that seven out of ten respondents acknowledged their reliance on colleagues in newsrooms for success. Furthermore, the data suggest that there are no significant disparities among different professionals, with personal satisfaction emerging as the primary criterion for assessing the work quality. It is notable that almost twice as many women tend to indicate the low impact of the journalist on their work compared to male respondents. Moreover, most respondents stated that there is space for hybrid professionals in newsrooms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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23. Fulfilment of last-mile urban logistics for sustainable and inclusive smart cities: a case study conducted in Portugal.
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Correia, Diogo, Vagos, Cristiano, Marques, João Lourenço, and Teixeira, Leonor
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SMART cities ,CITIES & towns ,CITIZENS ,COVID-19 pandemic ,LOGISTICS - Abstract
While industry tends towards mass personalisation and instant deliveries, the last mile of urban logistics is being challenged to decrease the number of vehicles in circulation and the distances they travel in city centres. The COVID-19 pandemic helped expose the inefficiency of cities in fulfilling citizens' real-time needs. Moreover, the first aim of this paper is to understand the barriers which policymakers face in providing a personalised response to citizens' needs and the second to ascertain how they can proactively serve their communities. In line with these concerns, empirical evidence was collected through a questionnaire to Portuguese policymakers, and the results were discussed in a focus group with experts. The results suggest a lack of tools to enable real-time visualisation and study of scenarios for implementing and organising means of delivery and storage. Moreover, although policymakers feel confident in their capacity to manage the last mile, they would struggle to operate autonomously. Therefore, this paper conceptualises an initial algorithm based on the dynamic collaboration of stakeholders and sharing of resources to guarantee fulfilment of citizens' necessities. Furthermore, future discussions shall emerge about the relationships and technical standards between stakeholders to provide the necessary logistical means for city management and operations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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24. All Lives Matter: A Model for Resource Allocation to Fire Departments in Portugal.
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K. Eslamzadeh, Milad, Grilo, António, and Espadinha-Cruz, Pedro
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FIRE departments ,RESOURCE allocation ,DATA envelopment analysis ,LINEAR programming ,AUTHENTIC assessment ,MIXED integer linear programming - Abstract
Optimizing Resource Allocation in Fire Departments (RAFD) is crucial for enhancing Fire Protection Services (FPS) and ultimately saving lives. Efficient RAFD ensures that fire departments have the necessary resources to respond effectively to emergencies. This paper presents a method for optimizing RAFD based on performance assessment results, examining its impact on Fire Department (FD) efficiency in Portugal. Evaluating data from 353 FDs, two RAFD optimization methods were assessed: one adhering to Portuguese regulations and constraints, such as budget allocation limitations, and another without such constraints. Integrating a slack-based data envelopment analysis model and mixed-integer linear programming, the study found that incorporating FD efficiency scores in RAFD improved overall efficiency at national, district, and FD levels. While adherence to Portuguese regulations led to balanced resource allocation and a 4% performance improvement at the national level, relaxing constraints yielded an 8% improvement, albeit with potential performance deterioration in some FDs. The detailed budget and efficiency metric analysis provided in this paper offers actionable insights for fire protection services enhancement. This underscores the importance of diverse optimization strategies to enhance FD efficiency, with implications for decision-makers at the Portuguese National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection and similar organizations globally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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25. A literature review on how to help NPOs to be accountable.
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Ortega-Rodríguez, Cristina, Martín-Montes, Lucía, Luis Moreno-Albarracín, Antonio, and Licerán-Gutiérrez, Ana
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LITERATURE reviews ,NONPROFIT organizations ,FINANCIAL statements ,DATABASES - Abstract
Purpose: Reinforcing the image of NPOs to promote signs of credibility and transparency towards society is a key research topic to help NPO managers and professionals support the survival of the sector. Accountability in the nonprofit sector is crucial (Brandtner, 2021; Tacon, Walters, & Cornforth, 2017) as a way, on the one hand, to strengthen trust and credibility and, on the other hand, to improve relationships and show transparency in its activities (Costa & Goulart da Silva, 2019). Therefore, it is especially important for NPO managers to implement internal controls or governance and transparency mechanisms and then demonstrate and disclose to stakeholders that the resources are used effectively and are entirely allocated to fulfil their mission. If these ethical initiatives are visible to stakeholders, they may provide added value to NPOs (Urionabarrenechea & Lage, 2019) by creating a more responsible framework that is characterized by increasingly inclusive and transparent organizational practices (Saxton & Guo, 2011). Considering that information disclosure related to NPOs is not regulated, this gap leads to the implementation of voluntary good governance initiatives. This article examines the relevance of information disclosure by NPOs through different good governance initiatives in several countries. Our study aims to cover this gap by seeking a deeper understanding of good governance initiatives for NPOs, given their importance. Methodology: This work is based on a literature review of a selection of papers. This process allow authors to discover prior results, understand the depth and details of the existing knowledge, and identify gaps for further reseach lines (Mohamed Shaffril, Samsuddin, & Abu Samah, 2021). The first phase in a literature review is to define the research question (RQ) that the study aims to answer. The following RQ was determined for this review: what good governance initiatives for NPOs are proposed in the literature?The second phase consists of identifying relevant papers according to the RQ. This step is very important. If the selected papers are irrelevant or inappropriate, the contribution of the whole process will be missing (Sangwa & Sangwan, 2018). Two key aspects must be established in advance at this step (Denyer & Tranfield, 2009; Tranfield, Denyer, & Smart, 2003): databases and search terms. Scopus and WoS were used to conduct the literature analysis. These are the largest databases used for searching the literature in different scientific fields (Guz & Rushchitsky, 2009; Joshi, 2016). The choice of search terms was based on keyword selection. The third phase consists of establishing the inclusion and exclusion criteria for the search. Below, we describe the 3 criteria for including a paper in our final sample. (1) The search was limited to “articles” as a type of document written in the English language published until 2021, inclusive, whose titles, abstracts or keywords (TAK) met the search criteria. (2) The publications were selected from Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus. In addition, articles must be published in journals with impact indexes, specifically the Journal Citation Report (JCR) (2020 version). In the JCR index, journals are ranked and comprise the most prestigious literature (Alegre & Moleskis, 2021). According to the aforementioned criteria, the authors revised journals in the fields of the nonprofit sector, third sector, voluntary sector or ethics. The reviewed journals (alphabetically ordered) that meet these criteria are “Business Ethics, the Environment and Responsibility19”, “Journal of Business Ethics”, “Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly”, “Nonprofit Management & Leadership”, and “VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations”. This filtering process returned 647 papers featured in top-ranking journals. Limiting the analysed journals to those that specifically focus on the nonprofit field is an exclusion criterion that has been previously applied (see, for example, Cornforth, 2012; Garkisch, Heidingsfelder, & Beckmann, 2017; Maier, Meyer, & Steinbereithner, 2016). (3) The following criteria were used to evaluate the articles: First, titles, abstracts and keywords (TAK) were read to identify papers that were relevant according to the RQ previously described. Second, the authors read the entirety of these articles to gain a broader appreciation of the field of study and proceeded by selecting the studies that focused on good governance initiatives to help NPOs be accountable to their stakeholders. Results: In total, 25 papers about good governance initiatives were collected from topranking journals to comprise the basis of this study. Following a literature review, the self-regulation instruments NPOs currently use for achieving accountability to increase credibility towards society are identified and analysed. The results suggest that the sector uses self-regulation to show stakeholders its governance practices. Self-initiatives targeting continuous improvement distinguish NPOs that learn from their mistakes and their successes. However, there is disparity in their use and geographical distribution. Originality: This study provides an original analysis of 26 initiatives from 23 institutions in 18 countries worldwide. Practical Implications: Finally, this research presents a guide for managers to improve the services provided and the effectiveness of resource use. These good governance initiatives recognize the good work done by organizations managed with transparency and accountability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Efficacy of supervised self-reduction vs. physician-assisted techniques for anterior shoulder dislocations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Hoveidaei, Amir Human, Dankoub, Mahdi, Mousavi Nasab, Mohammad Mehdi, Nakhostin-Ansari, Amin, Pouramini, Alireza, Eghdami, Shayan, Mashaknejadian Behbahani, Fatemeh, Zangiabadian, Moein, and Forogh, Bijan
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SHOULDER dislocations ,EMERGENCY room visits ,SHOULDER joint ,SHOULDER exercises ,VISUAL analog scale ,ODDS ratio - Abstract
Background and objective: Reduction manipulation using self-reduction procedures such as Stimson, Milch, and Boss-Holtzach should be easy and effective and also require less force, pain medication, and outside assistance. This technique should not cause damage to arteries, nerves, or shoulder joint components. Self-reduction is straightforward and can be done in clinics, making it ideal for people who suffer from shoulder joint dislocation frequently. The goal of this study is to compare the effectiveness of supervised self-reduction procedures vs. physician-assisted treatments in the treatment of anterior shoulder dislocations. Method: We conducted a comprehensive search on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane up to March 22, 2023, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist. Relevant articles were reviewed, with a focus on studies comparing supervised self-reduction techniques to physician-assisted techniques in cases of anterior shoulder dislocation. Results: Four papers in all were included in the meta-analysis. One prospective trial, one case-control study, one randomized clinical trial, and one retrospective trial made up these studies. The studies involved 283 patients in the physician-assisted group and 180 patients in the supervised self-reduction group. They were carried out in four European countries: Italy, Germany, Portugal, and Spain. The success rate of supervised self-reduction techniques was significantly higher, with an odds ratio of 2.71 (95% CI 1.25–5.58, p-value = 0.01). Based on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score, the physician-assisted group reported significantly higher maximum pain, with a mean difference of 1.98 (95% CI 1.24–2.72, p-value < 0.01). The self-reduction approaches exhibit shorter reduction time in comparison to physician-assisted groups. In addition, the self-reduction groups do not document any complications. Based on the GRADE system, the level of assurance in the evidence was high. Conclusion: Supervised self-reduction techniques outperform in terms of success rate and reduction-related maximum pain. These techniques could be used as an effective first-line treatment for anterior shoulder dislocation, potentially reducing the need for analgesics and emergency room visits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Navigating complexity: looking at the potential contribution of a boundary organisation in Portugal to evidence-informed policy.
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Sobral, Susana, de Wit, Fronika, Carrilho, Rita, Cabete, Dora, Barbosa, António, and Vala, Filipa
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PUBLIC administration ,GOVERNMENT policy ,TRUST ,ORGANIZATION ,CLIMATE change - Abstract
Governments deal increasingly with multidimensional problems involving high levels of complexity. These so-called wicked problems, such as climate change, demand coordinated and coherent government action, as well as multi-stakeholder approaches. Boundary Organisations (BO), working at the knowledge-interface of the science–policy–society nexus may contribute substantially to both ends. This paper considers the potential contribution of the recently created Competence Centre for Planning, Policy, and Foresight of the Public Administration (PlanAPP), a Portuguese BO at the centre of government, to evidence-informed policy. To this goal, we focus on two streams of literature, Policy Coordination and Coherence (PCC) and Knowledge Governance (KG). An analytical framework with two dimensions is proposed: the first dimension considers if and how PlanAPP engages in boundary work; the second dimension looks at the activities that PlanAPP implements and their potential for PCC and KG. Our results support the idea that PlanAPP is promoting work on the knowledge-interface for public policy, with the potential to become a main player in supporting governments to address policy issues, including wicked problems, whilst potentially triggering a shift to knowledge governance in Portugal's public administration. Nevertheless, PlanAPP could further intensify boundary activities, especially by increasing civil society participation and producing shared outputs that all actors involved recognise as legitimate, increasing trust in policy and institutions. This study's methodology may be replicated to improve understanding of BOs and their contribution to policymaking in other contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. How does society satisfaction affect the capital structure of firms? A two-part fractional regression approach.
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Marques, Luís Miguel, Morais, Flávio, and Serrasqueiro, Zélia
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CAPITAL structure ,SATISFACTION ,LIFE satisfaction ,CORPORATE debt financing ,COLLECTING of accounts - Abstract
This paper examined the influence of society satisfaction on the capital structure decisions of small and medium–sized enterprises (SMEs). Applying data from an online questionnaire, we captured the well-being and perceptions that individuals hold about their own quality of life through a latent variable measuring satisfaction with life. In addition, the study used a sample of SMEs from Portugal for the pandemic year of 2020. Using fractional regression models, our findings revealed a statistically significant relationship between society satisfaction and SMEs' leverage. Specifically, we showed that higher levels of satisfaction decrease debt levels among SMEs. However, further investigation, employing a two-part fractional regression model, showed that the overall negative effect is, in fact, only explained by the increasing propensity for firms to remain debt-free in the presence of greater levels of society satisfaction. Consequently, while society satisfaction appears to influence the decision to engage in debt financing, this does not significantly impact the amount of debt taken on by SMEs. In summary, this paper highlights the importance of society satisfaction to SME capital structure decision-making and contributes to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms driving SME financing decisions amidst socio-economic dynamics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Antecedents of short-term international mobility programs: a systematic review and agenda for future research.
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Roy, Achinto, Newman, Alexander, and Lahiri-Roy, Reshmi
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FOREIGN students ,DECISION making ,STUDENT mobility ,TRANSFER of students - Abstract
Short-term international mobility programs are being increasingly adopted by universities to achieve internationalisation, secure international accreditation and prepare graduates for global careers. A plethora of beneficial outcomes of student participation in short-term mobility education programs [Roy, A., A. Newman, T. Ellenberger, and A. Pyman. 2019. 'Outcomes of International Student Mobility Programs: A Systematic Review and Agenda for Future Research.' Studies in Higher Education 44 (9): 1630–1644; Waibel, S., H. Ruger, A. Ette, and L. Sauer. 2017. 'Career Consequences of Transnational Educational Mobility: A Systematic Literature Review.' Educational Research Review 20: 81–98] has motivated governments and universities to fund such programs [Pfotenhauer, S. M., J. S. Jacobs, D. J. Newman, and D. T. Roos. 2013. 'Seeding Change Through International University: The MIT-Portugal Program as a Driver of Internationalization, Networking and Innovation.' Higher Education 26: 217–242; Quan, R., A. Pearce, and Y. Baranchenko. 2017. 'Educational Mobility in Transition: What Can China and The UK Learn from Each Other?' Journal of Management Development 36 (6): 828–843; and Sin, C., O. Tavares, and G. Neave. 2017. 'Student Mobility in Portugal: Grappling with a Adversity.' Journal of Studies in International Education 21 (2): 120–135]. Scholarly work on student mobility in education has grown phenomenally in the last two decades. However, the specific study of antecedents of student participation which shape a student's decision to participate in short-term mobility programs has not received adequate attention in literature. The need to study antecedents of student participation in mobility is highly relevant and critical to the creation of student opportunities for participation in such programs. With this aim, our paper undertakes a comprehensive review of scholarly works thus far on antecedents of student participation in short-term mobility programs classifying antecedents into personal and contextual antecedents. We identify areas of study needed to enhance scholarly understanding of antecedents of student participation and propose an agenda for future research complemented with recommendations for studying antecedents to short-term mobility participation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Route to nowhere: assessing the failure of the Ave Basin Industrial Heritage Route (Portugal).
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Pozzer, Guilherme
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INDUSTRIAL tourism ,SCENIC byways ,HERITAGE tourism ,PRESERVATION of historic sites - Abstract
Implemented in the early 2000s by the Ave Basin Regional Development Agency (ADRAVE), the Ave Basin Industrial Heritage Route (IHR) was deactivated without fully establishing a lasting circuit to showcase the region's industrial history. This paper aims to identify and critically analyse the contributing factors to the IHR's inability to create a sustainable industrial heritage circuit. Drawing insights from industrial heritage tourism studies and examining academic papers produced by members of ADRAVE during the IHR implementation to publicise the route, as well as an urban intervention in one of its hubs (Sampaio, Ferreira & Co. Riba d'Ave), the study reveals missed opportunities and challenges in the IHR's implementation, calling for a revaluation of strategies to effectively preserve and promote industrial heritage in Portugal. The analysis highlights the impact of dominant memory narratives shaped by local political and economic powers, hindering community engagement, and discouraging local involvement. The findings extend beyond Ave Basin, emphasising the importance of more inclusive approaches that involve local communities in heritage conservation initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. "Why Here?"—Pull Factors for the Attraction of Non-EU Immigrants to Rural Areas and Smaller Cities.
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Diogo, Elisete
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SMALL cities ,RURAL geography ,EMIGRATION & immigration ,COST of living ,COUNTRY of origin (Immigrants) ,QUALITY of life - Abstract
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes the crucial role of the regional dimension for economic, social, and environmental development. Sustainable development may be linked to migration management to strategically disperse international migrants to regions in need of ameliorating rural challenges. This paper explores the features affecting international migrants' intentions to move to rural areas, such as Alentejo, Portugal, based on a set of micro-, mezzo-, and macro-sociological migration theories to support policymakers. This paper addresses the following research question: what motivates immigrants' decisions to move to rural regions, such as Alentejo, Portugal? Practitioners (n = 8) and migrants (n = 15) were interviewed, and then a thematic analysis supported by MaxQDA 2022 was conducted. The results suggest that there is a set of motives for international migrants to move to rural areas and smaller cities based on multilevel factors, both economic and non-economic, such as the following: employment availability and promises of work; lower living costs compared to bigger cities; quality of life; local services support; and echoes of the country of origin. Migrants' networks and seeking greater opportunities were consistent motives. The pull to rural areas, however, is a side effect of the attraction of Portugal and Europe as destinations. The conclusions highlight implications for policy and practice on migration and local development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Sustainability concerns of Portuguese higher education institutions: How are they planning to contribute to a more sustainable world.
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Pinheiro, Sara, João Rosa, Maria, Menezes, Isabel, and Magalhães, António
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UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,ORGANIZATIONAL citizenship behavior ,SUSTAINABLE development reporting ,CLIMATE change ,RUSSIAN invasion of Ukraine, 2022- ,SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
The global climate crisis is present in national and international discourse, along with other challenges the world is going through, such as the current wars in Ukraine and Gaza or the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, with the negative effects highlighted in the United Nations' sustainable development report. This paper aims to analyse and discuss how higher education institutions (HEIs) in Portugal cope with these challenges and contribute to a more sustainable world. The Portuguese case is interesting because, in recent years, they have been pressed to demonstrate their commitment towards sustainability publicly. We will proceed with framing the current role of Portuguese HEIs and their commitment to a sustainable world. This implies taking stock of their engagement with university social responsibility (USR), a concern of HEIs that is transversal to their roles – research, teaching, and service to society – but emphasises developing environmental sustainability and engaging students in active citizenship. Our argument is based on the importance that HEIs play in the sustainable development of societies, particularly in terms of environmental sustainability. Through documentary analysis of the strategic plans of HEIs, we explore if sustainability emerges and how it is framed in terms of policies and practices, contributing to a reflective debate on HEIs’ potential role in addressing current challenges and committing to a more sustainable world. Therefore, the findings suggest that institutional diversity and territorial inequalities are important elements for understanding how different public HEIs in Portugal conceive and practice sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Characterization of students with high intellectual capacity: the approach in the Portuguese school context and importance of teacher training for their educational inclusion.
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García-Perales, Ramón, Rocha, Alberto, Aguiar, Ana, and Almeida, Ana Isabel S.
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TEACHER training ,EDUCATORS ,GIFTED persons ,STUDENTS ,CAREER development - Abstract
This paper takes a terminological approach to the concept of high intellectual abilities, highlighting the distinctive aspects of the way it is addressed in the Portuguese educational context. It outlines the existing conceptual differentiation in the field of higher abilities, emphasizing how the main characteristics are described and including the strengths and weaknesses of current teaching and learning processes in Portugal. As we will show, educational work with these students in Portuguese schools is characterized by unequal regulation compared to other educational needs, by an imbalance of educational processes aimed at these gifted students, and by clear underdiagnosis that sometimes leads to them being ignored in the classroom, with the consequent harm that this can cause to their overall development and to their academic and professional careers. The paper emphasizes the importance of teacher training in Portugal as an aspect that could be key to reversing, as far as possible, this gap in educational processes--which currently include educational inclusion for all their students as part of the key action principles in the Portuguese educational system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Testing the Sustainability of Fiscal Policy during the Portuguese First Republic Using Stationary and Cointegration Tests.
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Ferraz, Ricardo
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FISCAL policy ,COINTEGRATION ,PUBLIC finance ,PUBLIC debts ,BUDGET ,SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
The Portuguese First Republic (1910–1926) was marked by significant instability at the most diverse levels. With a special focus on the financial dimension of this period, the objective of this paper is to test the sustainability of the Portuguese fiscal policy, also referred to as the sustainability of public finances itself. The methodology involves testing the stationarity of public debt and budget balance and also the cointegration between state revenue and expenditure. The results obtained shows that the state's intertemporal budgetary constraint was violated during the First Republic regime, which denotes unsustainability. This conclusion is justified by the existence of a non-stationary budget balance and the absence of cointegration between state revenue and expenditure. These results are manifestly different from those that have already been obtained for other Portuguese regimes, namely for the Estado Novo (1933–1974) and democracy (1974–present), where sustainability existed. This paper is yet another demonstration of how important it is to maintain control of state's accounts. We hope that this paper can be useful to stimulate new research on Portuguese public finances and also on the important issue of fiscal policy sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Information systems project management practice in Portugal - looking at the past to perspective the future.
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Takagi, Nilton, Escobar, Fernando, Rodrigues, Luis Silva, de Oliveira, Carlos Ueslei Rodrigues, and Trigo, António
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MANAGEMENT information systems ,INFORMATION resources management ,LITERATURE reviews ,KNOWLEDGE management ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems - Abstract
The study of Information Systems Project Management (ISPM) practice is fundamental for developing knowledge in this field. Over the past few years, several studies have been conducted in organizations by professionals and academics to identify approaches, processes, tools, and techniques, among other relevant aspects of project management practice. The use of these practices can be related to various factors, such as trends in the world of work or even the cultural context. In this way, an insight into the context of a given region can support actions to improve ISPM practice and raise success rates in information systems projects. This paper presents the results of a systematic literature review that seeks to synthesize how project management on information systems is practiced in Portugal and identify opportunities for developing the project management body of knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Small, Smart and Sustainable: Networking to Develop the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Value-Chain in Portugal.
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Sousa, Cristina and de Fátima Ferreiro, Maria
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AROMATIC plants ,BUSINESS success ,MEDICINAL plants ,BUSINESS development ,BUSINESS networks - Abstract
The paper aims to study the use of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) farmers' networking activities to overcome challenges in the development of their business. MAPs are mostly cultivated in small farms located in rural territories. This presents many challenges in different dimensions of business development through the value-chain, namely in commercialization. That is why networking and collaboration with other actors may have an important role, by providing the scale and critical resources towards business success and value-chain sustainable development. The paper draws on a purposefully collected set of data on a network of Portuguese producers of MAP, organized under the EPAM project. The data was collected through a questionnaire and quantitatively analyzed in order to understand: i) how MAP farmers perceive the importance of networks for the development of their businesses? ii) How are networks enabling farmers with different profiles to develop their businesses? The results confirm the importance of networks for the development of these businesses, namely with other firms. However, it is possible to identify some diversity in the assessment of the role of those networks, both by taking into consideration the location of the farms and their positioning in the value-chain. The study contributes to a better understanding of how networking contributes to overcome barriers in the sustainable development of an agri-food value-chain, by stressing a variety of networking proposes and partners and the existence of differences across types of firms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Decision-making process and restoration work of a photographic-based artwork by Ernesto de Sousa.
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ROLDÃO, ÉLIA, FRANÇA DE SÁ, SUSANA, PINTO RODRIGUES, ALEXANDRA, and TAVARES, EMÍLIA
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X-ray fluorescence ,INFRARED spectroscopy ,DECISION making ,FLUORESCENCE spectroscopy ,X-ray spectroscopy - Abstract
Copyright of Conservar Património is the property of Associacao Profissional de Conservadores-Restauradores de Portugal and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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38. The Legal Research Methodology as a Method for Researching in Business Area: A Case Study Applied to Gymnasiums.
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Aldeia, Susana, Jesus-Silva, Natacha, and Nanez, Sergio
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JURISPRUDENCE ,GYMNASIUMS ,VALUE-added tax ,LAW reports, digests, etc. - Abstract
Purpose -- The main objective of this paper is to understand how the analysis of laws and jurisprudence influences the decisions of gym managers in Portugal. Design/methodology/approach -- For this purpose, the Portuguese tax law was investigated, particularly the Value Added Tax law and additional legal dispositions. It also researches the arbitral case law related to nutrition consulting in sports activity companies. Findings -- The nutrition consultation is considered a medical act subject to the legal disposition of article 9º of the Value Added Tax Code, which means that when the medical service is provided by a professional, the beneficiary of the services can benefit from the VAT exemption. This disposition observes the European Union Directive 2006/112/EC of the European Council. Nevertheless, when a nutritionist provides these services through an entity that offers sports activities like gyms, some doubts are raised because it can be considered that nutritional monitoring has no therapeutic purpose. Customers could not benefit from the VAT exemption if some conditions were not observed. The arbitral tax court has been considering that it needs to keep some requirements for that exemption could be applied to the gym services. In several cases, fulfilling the conditions is complex and generates litigation between the Portuguese Tax Authority and gyms. In the personal sphere, there are two possibilities for the service's recognition i) if the service is recognized as a consultation, it could benefit as a medical expense in the personal income tax statement; ii) if it is not considered as a medical expense, each person can deduct 15% of the VAT in the same statement. Originality: This paper demonstrates the role that court rulings play in clarifying day-to-day issues for managers. It also shows that laws and court rulings are an essential source of data in management research. Research limitations/implications -- This study only analyses the Portuguese case, it could be interesting to study other countries that do not apply the value-added tax law. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Sustainable Management in Tourism – preliminary insights about Events in Portugal.
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Brás, Alexandra, Caldeira, Rita, and Amaral, Marta
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SUSTAINABLE tourism ,TOURISM management ,SOCIAL responsibility ,TOURIST attitudes - Abstract
Purpose: It is assumed that organizations can take advantage of the guidelines of the 2030 Agenda and have SDGs and Triple Bottom Line Model (TBL) as a reference, by adopting sustainable policies and practices contributing to the use of sustainable models, with clear benefits for their business (UNWTO, 2024a.). Tourist events place the participants at the center of new emotions and experiences (Getz, 2010) and the concern of social responsibility in terms of sustainability, based on the TBL, occupies a prominent place among events (Festivals). The purposes of this paper are: i) To present case studies of tourism businesses that fit into good practices of sustainable management, opting for tourism events (festivals); ii) To analyze sustainability management practices, considering TBL dimensions using comparative terms. Methodology: Based on an investigation developed in a post-graduate course project´s report in Sustainable Tourism and Well-Being, research presents a qualitative and exploratory approach (on going) based on the analysis of case studies - using benchmarking technique - considered as "good practices" of sustainable management and practices of tourist events (festivals). It was assumed as selection criteria, awarded tourist Portuguese events. Results: After the analysis of TBL dimensions selected events presented sustainable practices, although the degree of awareness and implementation of these were quite different. Despite the environmental measures that are being taken by these festivals, we understand that they continue to need an increase, particularly in terms of spaces regeneration, with their forestation. Nevertheless, there is a clear work developed with the aim of promoting sustainable practices that involve participants, as essential elements for the achievement of objectives with a responsible nature. Originality: This is work that is still in its initial and exploratory phase, and whose results, although preliminary, can contribute to the awareness of sustainable practices in event management, whatever their size and type, in Alentejo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Exploring belonging, investment and territory: a qualitative analysis of Portuguese as an Additional Language didactic materials in Brazil.
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Fernando Oliveira, Diego
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INVESTMENTS ,PORTUGUESE language ,DIDACTIC method (Teaching method) ,TEACHING ,LANGUAGE & languages ,TEACHER training ,APPLIED linguistics ,IMMIGRANTS ,RESEARCH personnel - Abstract
Copyright of Revista Horizontes de Linguística Aplicada is the property of Revista Horizontes de Linguistica Aplicada and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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41. Evaluating COVID-19 in Portugal: Bootstrap confidence interval.
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Tedim, Sofia, Afreixo, Vera, Felgueiras, Miguel, Leitão, Rui Pedro, Pinheiro, Sofia J., and Silva, Cristiana J.
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CONFIDENCE intervals ,COMMUNICABLE diseases ,COVID-19 ,ORDINARY differential equations ,STOCHASTIC differential equations - Abstract
In this paper, we consider a compartmental model to fit the real data of confirmed active cases with COVID-19 in Portugal, from March 2, 2020 until September 10, 2021 in the Primary Care Cluster in Aveiro region, ACES BV, reported to the Public Health Unit. The model includes a deterministic component based on ordinary differential equations and a stochastic component based on bootstrap methods in regression. The main goal of this work is to take into account the variability underlying the data set and analyse the estimation accuracy of the model using a residual bootstrapped approach in order to compute confidence intervals for the prediction of COVID-19 confirmed active cases. All numerical simulations are performed in R environment (R version. 4.0.5). The proposed algorithm can be used, after a suitable adaptation, in other communicable diseases and outbreaks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Assessment Methodology for Conservation Planning of Concrete Buildings: Ocean Swimming Pool (1960–2021) by Álvaro Siza in Portugal.
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Cunha Ferreira, Teresa, Mendes, Nuno, Póvoas, Rui Fernandes, and Lourenço, Paulo B.
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SWIMMING pools ,CONSTRUCTION planning ,BUILDING repair ,OCEAN ,DOCUMENTARY evidence ,PRESERVATION of architecture ,NATIONAL monuments ,PROTECTION of cultural property - Abstract
The paper intends to provide a building assessment methodology for the conservation planning of concrete buildings, presenting the demonstrative case-study of the Ocean Swimming Pool (design 1960–1966; conservation 2018–2021) conceived by the Pritzker Prize Álvaro Siza, in Portugal. The building is a landmark of 20
th century architecture in the national and international context, being listed as National Monument and included in the World Heritage Tentative List. The article will focus particularly on the building assessment methodology, supported by the cross-analysis of the 'documentary evidence' and 'physical evidence', allowing for an integrated approach for conservation planning. The paper includes documentation on the building chronology and construction, as well as on the inspection and diagnosis using both non-destructive and minor destructive testing. Moreover, the article presents a pilot demonstration of concrete repair supported on the building knowledge and diagnosis. This real case study shows the advantages of integrating conservation criteria and methods used for traditional buildings to modern heritage in concrete (going beyond the common visible patch repair), in which there are still few case-studies illustrating good practices. This holistic approach has also contributed to the development of detailed policies for risk assessment, concrete conservation and maintenance in the framework of the Conservation Plan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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43. Monchique's Innovation Laboratory—A Space for Dialogue and Knowledge Sharing to Foster Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction.
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Dias, Joana, Saad, Guilherme, Soares, Ana, Partidário, Maria, Loupa Ramos, Isabel, Martins, Rute, and Monteiro, Margarida B.
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WILDFIRE prevention ,FOREST fire prevention & control ,INFORMATION sharing ,FOREST fires ,RISK perception ,WILDFIRE risk ,SOCIAL learning ,FOSTER children - Abstract
BRIDGE (bridging science and local communities for wildfire risk reduction) is an action–research project developing a community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) process which is being fostered through a collaborative innovation laboratory (InnoLab). BRIDGE integrates different forms of knowledge and action, linking science and local communities to reduce their vulnerability and to enhance strategies for forest fire risk reduction. Applied in Monchique, a forest-fire-prone municipality in Portugal, the InnoLab creates a space for dialogue and knowledge sharing between multiple actors that, directly or indirectly, manage forest territories. BRIDGE attempts to facilitate social learning about forest fire risks, strengthen collaborative networks and enhance adaptive capacities (socially and institutionally) for forest fire prevention. This paper shares results of the InnoLab activities, which include (i) school community activities on wildfire risk perception; (ii) participatory mapping of Monchique's vulnerabilities and risks; (iii) participatory sessions to create the community visioning for Monchique's territory, to define priorities and capacities to be improved, and to identify functions and responsibilities to act upon; and (iv) workshop on CBDRR strategies for action. Lessons are shared on how InnoLab can represent an innovative participatory approach to promote CBDRR processes in forest-fire-prone territories by both contributing to the recognition of local knowledge systems and encouraging the active role of forest communities through strengthened local networks for a more lasting commitment to forest fire risk reduction policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Empirical Assessment of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Vaccine to Combat COVID-19.
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Jain, Nikita, Gupta, Vedika, Chakraborty, Chinmay, Madan, Agam, Virmani, Deepali, Salas-Morera, Lorenzo, and Garcia-Hernandez, Laura
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COVID-19 vaccines ,BCG vaccines ,DEATH rate ,AGE groups - Abstract
COVID-19 has become one of the critical health issues globally, which surfaced first in latter part of the year 2019. It is the topmost concern for many nations’ governments as the contagious virus started mushrooming over adjacent regions of infected areas. In 1980, a vaccine called Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) was introduced for preventing tuberculosis and lung cancer. Countries that have made the BCG vaccine mandatory have witnessed a lesser COVID-19 fatality rate than the countries that have not made it compulsory. This paper’s initial research shows that the countries with a longtermcompulsory BCGvaccination system are less affected by COVID-19 than those without a BCG vaccination system. This paper discusses analytical data patterns for medical applications regarding COVID-19 impact on countries with mandatory BCG status on fatality rates. The paper has tackled numerous analytical challenges to realize the full potential of heterogeneous data. An analogy is drawn to demonstrate how other factors can affect fatality and infection rates other than BCG vaccination only, such as age groups affected, other diseases, and stringency index. The data of Spain, Portugal, and Germany have been taken for a case study of BCG impact analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Teleworking: does it make workers healthier and productive? A cross-sectional study on a Southern European population.
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Perelman, Julian, Serranheira, Florentino, Castanheira, Filipa, Raposo, João Filipe, Aguiar, Pedro, Neves, Pedro, Ramos, Sara, Dias, Sónia, Maia, Teresa, and Laires, Pedro
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TELECOMMUTING ,WORKING hours ,CROSS-sectional method ,ALCOHOL drinking ,WELL-being - Abstract
Background: Teleworking (TW) has recently shifted from a marginal into a common practice. Yet, concerns have been raised regarding potential work-health negative effects, related to the reduced socialization, and extended working hours with computers at home, possibly offset by reduced commuting time or better individual work-life balance. This paper aims at describing the influence of TW on health, well-being, and productivity perceptions, and how this is shaped by TW conditions. Methods: We collected data from workers of 25 companies that exert their activity in Portugal. Data were completed with a representative sample of workers who regularly participate in surveys (total N = 1,069). We applied an on-line questionnaire from September the 1st 2022 to December the 1st 2022. We performed a simple descriptive analysis of each variable. Then, we analyzed the relationship between TW conditions and self-reported health, and between TW conditions at home and productivity, using logistic regression models. Results: We observed a high prevalence of self-perceived health worsening (15.9%), mostly among those with poor TW conditions. Most teleworkers enjoyed favorable TW conditions, despite limited company support. Relevant changes were observed in lifestyle factors, towards more smoking (5.5%), alcohol drinking (4.5%), and worse diet (10.1%). Two thirds reported enhanced productivity. A statistically significant relationship was observed between inadequate TW conditions, health deterioration, and lower productivity. A 6.0% point (pp) increased risk of productivity worsening was observed when employees faced at least one inadequate condition at home (no private working place at home, inadequate heating, artificial light, or absence of well-being at home). The risk of health deterioration increased by 12.9 pp when facing at least one of these inadequate conditions, and by 6.3 under hybrid TW, compared to one or two days of TW. Conclusions: Most teleworkers highlighted a positive perspective about teleworking. Yet, TW conditions are not favorable for all workers, with consequences on health, well-being, and productivity, suggesting that further support is needed for teleworkers to protect their health at home, and reach its maximum benefit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Revolutionizing indoor air quality monitoring through IoT innovations: a comprehensive systematic review and bibliometric analysis.
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Tan, Huiyi, Othman, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan, Kek, Hong Yee, Chong, Wen Tong, Nyakuma, Bemgba Bevan, Wahab, Roswanira Abdul, Teck, Gabriel Ling Hoh, and Wong, Keng Yinn
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INDOOR air quality ,AIR quality monitoring ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,INTERNET of things ,DATA privacy ,BUILT environment - Abstract
Indoor air quality (IAQ) in the built environment is significantly influenced by particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and air temperature. Recently, the Internet of Things (IoT) has been integrated to improve IAQ and safeguard human health, comfort, and productivity. This review seeks to highlight the potential of IoT integration for monitoring IAQ. Additionally, the paper details progress by researchers in developing IoT/mobile applications for IAQ monitoring, and their transformative impact in smart building, healthcare, predictive maintenance, and real-time data analysis systems. It also outlines the persistent challenges (e.g., data privacy, security, and user acceptability), hampering effective IoT implementation for IAQ monitoring. Lastly, the global developments and research landscape on IoT for IAQ monitoring were examined through bibliometric analysis (BA) of 106 publications indexed in Web of Science from 2015 to 2022. BA revealed the most significant contributing countries are India and Portugal, while the top productive institutions and researchers are Instituto Politecnico da Guarda (10.37% of TP) and Marques Goncalo (15.09% of TP), respectively. Keyword analysis revealed four major research themes: IoT, pollution, monitoring, and health. Overall, this paper provides significant insights for identifying prospective collaborators, benchmark publications, strategic funding, and institutions for future IoT-IAQ researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Digital News Blindspot: Radon Awareness in Portuguese Digital Media.
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Zocca, Ricardo
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CARCINOGENS ,RISK communication ,RADON ,DIGITAL media ,PUBLIC health - Abstract
This study addresses the underrepresentation of radon gas within the media discourse, particularly in Portugal. Employing a comprehensive mixed-methods approach, this paper examines how major Portuguese digital newspapers have covered radon gas, aiming to deepen our understanding of this critical issue. The findings reveal a significant lack of coverage on radon gas over 24 years in the selected newspapers. Surprisingly, only a few articles were identified, failing to convey its importance effectively. Despite identifying some risk communication strategies, their impact was statistically insignificant, indicating a clear discrepancy in attention. This study emphasizes the urgent need for balanced reporting on public health risks like radon gas and offers insights into enhancing risk communication strategies. Ultimately, it contributes to advocating for more comprehensive coverage of critical public health issues in the media. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Reviving the forma vitae: identity, authority and material culture in the first Portuguese convents of Colettine Clarisses.
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Cardoso, Paula
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CONVENTS ,MATERIAL culture ,FIFTEENTH century ,SACREDNESS ,BURGUNDY wines - Abstract
Initiated in Burgundy in the early fifteenth century by Colette of Corbie (1381–1447), the Colettine reforms soon expanded to eastern Iberia, reaching Portugal by the end of the century. In this paper I show how the context in which the first Colettine convents were founded in Portugal – a time when Clarissan reform was struggling to take the first steps in this territory and Colette's endeavours were still a novelty – was reflected in the efforts developed by these communities and their patrons to promote a Colettine identity through the translation and use of a set of normative and para-normative texts, which would become the Colettines' textual support in Portugal. I also demonstrate that these efforts were accompanied by the promotion of Colette of Corbie's figure and sanctity through art. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. A Novel Dataset for Fabric Defect Detection: Bridging Gaps in Anomaly Detection.
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Carrilho, Rui, Hambarde, Kailash A., and Proença, Hugo
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BRIDGE defects ,INTRUSION detection systems (Computer security) ,TEXTILE industry ,MANUFACTURING processes ,TEXTILES ,DEEP learning ,TEXTILE machinery - Abstract
Detecting anomalies in texture has become a significant concern across various industrial processes. One prevalent application of this is in inspecting patterned textures, especially in the domain of fabric defect detection, which is a commonly encountered scenario. This task entails dealing with a wide array of colours and textile varieties, spanning a broad spectrum of fabrics. Due to the extensive diversity in colours, textures, and defect characteristics, fabric defect detection presents a complex and formidable challenge within the realm of patterned texture inspection. While recent trends have seen a rise in the utilization of deep learning methods for anomaly detection, there still exist notable gaps in this field. In this paper, we introduce a novel dataset comprising a diverse selection of fabrics and defects from a textile company based in Portugal. Our contributions encompass the provision of this unique dataset and the evaluation of state-of-the-art (SOTA) methods' performance on our dataset. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Profiling early adopters of 'iSupport-Portugal': a country-specific version of a worldwide adapted digital support program for informal caregivers of people with dementia.
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Teles, Soraia, Alves, Sara, Ribeiro, Oscar, Freitas, Alberto, Ferreira, Ana, and Paúl, Constança
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CAREGIVERS ,DEMENTIA ,MENTAL health counseling ,MIDDLE-aged persons ,QUALITY of life ,PSYCHOLOGICAL distress ,BARTHEL Index ,CROWDSOURCING - Abstract
Introduction: Informal caregivers are the backbone of dementia care. iSupport is a World Health Organization digital support program for caregivers of people with dementia (PwD) that has been culturally adapted in several countries. iSupport was previously assessed for its feasibility in Portugal, and this countryspecific version is now being utilized as a remote measurement tool (RMT). It constitutes the first internationally developed iSupport platform that is technically and scientifically enhanced to collect data on sociodemographic, clinical, and psychosocial variables of dementia care dyads. This paper characterizes the early adopters of iSupport-Portugal and discusses its exploration as a RMT. Methods: Cross-sectional data were collected between February and July 2023 from users registering on isupport-portugal.pt. To characterize caregivers and PwD, eligibility was limited to unpaid caregivers assisting community dwelling PwD (n = 173). Data were collected through self-administered instruments in users' accounts. Caregivers completed psychosocial measures on burden, anxiety, depression, quality of life, desire to institutionalize and usage of community services. Textual data on caregivers' needs underwent content analysis. Results: Among the early adopters of iSupport-Portugal (n = 365), 52.3% were informal caregivers, while 44.7% were health/social care professionals or others. Most caregivers were female (82.7%), middle-aged (M 51.7 years), highly educated (M 15.3 years) and supporting a parent (70.5%). Caregivers cared for a median of 24 h/week and 60.8% lived with the PwD. Neuropsychiatric symptoms were reported for 94.1% of PwD, who scored as moderately dependent (Barthel Index: M 14.0). Significant burden was reported by 88.4% of caregivers (=21 on ZBI-22). Among caregivers scoring borderline or abnormal (=8 on HADS) for anxiety, depression, or both (75.5%), 30.8% sought mental health counseling. Caregivers supporting a PwD not using community services scored higher on anxiety (p = 0.003), and depression (p = 0.009). Text data revealed unmet practical, emotional, and informational needs. Discussion: iSupport-Portugal has garnered fair initial interest from caregivers, particularly from those who are children, highly educated, and employed. Early adopters exhibited significant psychological distress, and both practical and emotional needs, which contrast with limited use of support services for themselves and the PwD. iSupport-Portugal shows promise for descriptive research on care dyads, particularly among newer generations of caregivers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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