Veritati

Institutional Repository of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa

The Institutional Repository (Veritati) is a reference platform for those who want to access scientific production, as well as master's dissertations and doctoral theses, developed within the scope of the teaching and research activities of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP).

As part of the RCAAP project (Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal), it aims to preserve and disseminate scientific production, thus increasing its visibility and impact.

The Institutional Repository is also integrated into the UCP science management ecosystem, which includes, namely, the Ciência-UCP platform and the Scientific Journals of Universidade Católica Portuguesa portal

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Recent Submissions

Innovative response : how the spinal marrow clot may transform spinal fusion surgery

Publication . Brodano, Tommaso Barbanti; Rajsingh, Peter V.

This teaching case discusses a scientific research project developed at IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli. The findings describe the process of creating an innovation in spinal fusion surgery using cell-based therapy based on whole vertebral bone marrow aspirate (vBMA). The purpose is to analyze how this innovation that may impact a significant sector of the medical industry, came into being. And, from this case, we seek to provide insights into how innovation develops and gains diffusion. Given the projected exponential increase of spinal fusions in the next 40 years and high costs of current procedures, vBMA offers an opportunity to transform conventional spinal fusion surgery. In this context, vBMA emerges as a potentially disruptive force, aimed at redefining and revolutionizing conventional spinal fusion surgery practices. It also has the potential to significantly reduce costs while maintaining a high rate in successful patient outcomes, which makes it a game-changer in the medical industry. We discuss the process - from how the idea came about to shifting medical practices and industry resistance - which makes the Case relevant for students of innovatin and enterpreneurship. Students will acquaint themselves with key challenges encountered during the process of innovation adoption and the hurdles associated with bringing about disruptive change.

2023-10-16Master thesis

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Domingo como dia do Senhor e «senhor dos dias». : do cumprimento do preceito à construção de comunidades missionárias

Publication . Rocha, Márcio Miguel Tavares; Leal, Sérgio Filipe Pinho

From the very beginning of Christianity, Sunday has been considered the main day for the Christian community, as it is associated with key events in the faith, such as celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the sending of the Holy Spirit and the celebration of the Eucharist. Though, over time, the community dimension of Sunday celebrations diminished, reducing Sunday practice to mere passive attendance at Eucharistic worship and strict fulfilment of the Sunday norm. This ignored the liturgical assembly as a community that consciously celebrates the mysteries of faith. Nonetheless, the ecclesial renewal of the Second Vatican Council restored the communal character of Sunday, particularly in the celebration of the Sunday Eucharist in parish communities (cf. SC 42). This dissertation aims to demonstrate that, because of its innate novelty, Sunday remains the day par excellence of the Christian community, and therefore the day of its edification and sending out on mission. In a socio-cultural and religious context characterised by new paradigms, this work offers a reading of the Christian experience of Sunday that is more community-oriented and helps to rediscover the beauty of a community that lives and celebrates its faith. Nourished by the Word and the Bread of Life at every Sunday assembly, this community must bear witness to the Kingdom of God in an ever-changing world.

2025-10-21Master thesis

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Exploring ESG scores relationships with profitability : a heteroscedastic approach across industries and across time

Publication . Rodrigues , Ana Vitória de Brito; Cerqueiro, Geraldo

This study examines the relationship between ESG Scores on profitability, measured by EBITDA per Share, across 10 U.S. industries from 2003 to 2023. Using data from Refinitiv Eikon, three regression models were applied: one focused on specific industries, showing the impact within each and two heteroscedastic regressions to study the overall performance across years and across industries. Industry-specific results indicate a small but increasing impact of ESG Scores on profitability in recent years. Overall Performance results show that the Basic Materials, Healthcare, Technology and Financials Industries experience the highest volatility of ESG Scores. These findings show the growing importance of ESG Scores in analysing profitability.

2025-01-31Master thesis

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A Theologia Crucis : à luz da obra Mysterium Paschale de Hans Urs von Balthasar

Publication . Luca, Francesco de; Palma, Alexandre Coutinho Lopes de Brito

This dissertation investigates the theological and spiritual relevance of the theologia crucis in light of Hans Urs von Balthasar’s masterpiece, Mysterium Paschale. Starting from the paradox between human suffering and divine revelation, the study aims to understand how the cross can constitute a legitimate place of knowledge of God. The first part analyzes the historical, theological, and spiritual foundations of the theologia crucis in the Protestant and Catholic traditions. The second part, the central point of our study, focuses on Balthasar’s theological synthesis, highlighting the cross as the ultimate revelation of Trinitarian love. The author emphasizes the centrality of the Holy Saturday and divine kenosis as an expression of God’s solidarity with the world. Finally, the ecclesiological dimension of this theology is explored, where the Church is understood as an extension of the Paschal Mystery. The dissertation thus proposes a theology deeply rooted in spirituality, in which the cross is simultaneously a place of abandonment and revelation, suffering and glory.

2025-09-26Master thesis

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Pai, Filho e Espírito Santo : o conceito de ‘pessoa’ na teologia da imanência trinitária de Hans Urs von Balthasar na Theodramatik.

Publication . Amarelo, Bernardo Miguel Dias Saraiva e; Palma, Alexandre Coutinho Lopes de Brito

In this project, our primary intention is to identify the configuration of the concept of person as understood by Hans Urs von Balthasar within the framework of Trinitarian imma-nence, as developed in the author’s theological dramatics, the Theodramatik. A secondary aim is to describe how, within this very notion, the Swiss theologian articulates personal singularity and relational dynamics within the Divine Persons. To achieve this, we begin, in the first chapter, by presenting the life and work of Hans Urs von Balthasar, focusing particularly on his theological Aesthetics, Dramatics, and Logic trilogy, as well as the major influences of other authors on his theological thought. In the second chapter, we survey the elements of Trinitarian immanent theology that Balthasar presents across the various volumes of the Theodramatik. Finally, in the third and concluding chapter of this work, we develop a systematic ac-count of the theology of divine intimacy within the One and Triune God. We then expound upon the individuation of the concept of person within the context of Balthasar’s reflection on divine immanence in his theological dramatics, as well as the way the author articulates personal singularity and relational dynamics within the Divine Persons.

2025-10-20Master thesis

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