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- Online information search by people with Multiple Sclerosis: a systematic reviewPublication . Berhanu, David; Leal Rato, Miguel; Canhoto, Ana Isabel; Vieira da Cunha, João; Geraldes, RuthBackground: People with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS) search for information online about various aspects of living with their disease, but details about patterns of searching and outcomes are unclear. This means that opportunities to leverage online resources to support pwMS, and to enhance shared decision making, may be missed. We aimed to do a systematic review of the literature on digital information searching by pwMS. Methods: We performed a systematic search for studies assessing online information seeking of pwMS in MEDLINE and JSTOR databases. Studies were screened and selected by two investigators. All study designs were included, risk of bias was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme qualitative checklist. Reports were assessed for the proportion of patients searching information online about MS, type of information sought, online tools used by patients, perceived quality of the information acquired, and impact of online searching in pwMS. Results: We identified 5 studies, including 10,090 patients. Most pwMS search for information online (53.8–82 %), which they rarely discuss with physicians. The most common topics are treatment, general disease information, symptoms, lifestyle recommendations, prognosis, and coping strategies. Patients that are younger, have a shorter disease duration, primary progressive MS, and during periods of disease worsening, are more likely to use online resources. Online information is perceived as low quality by pwMS. Conclusions: Online information search is prevalent among pwMS. Despite concerns with the quality of the available information, only a minority of pwMS will discuss the information found with their physician. These findings highlight the importance of developing and providing quality online information resources for pwMS.
- Camilo e os clássicos: mais um casamento felizPublication . Pinto, Ana Paula
- Potential industrial synergies in the steelmaking and metal-processing industry: by-products valorization and associated technological processesPublication . Henriques, Juan; Castro, Pedro M.; Dias, Rui; Magalhaes, Bruno; Estrela, MarcoSteelmaking and ferrous metal processing companies are suppliers of great importance to a wide array of industries, thus being quintessential for the social and financial growth of regions and countries. Most used processes (i.e., blast furnace, basic oxygen furnace, and electric arc furnacebased) are, however, highly pollutant, generating hazardous wastes that were usually landfilled. Generated wastes are important sources of secondary raw materials such as zinc and iron, presenting interesting market value. Hence, aiming to develop green procedures, industries have been using diverse approaches to treat and detoxify hazardous wastes, extract and reuse added value components, or even use their existing infrastructures to convert the wastes generated by other industries into secondary raw materials for steel manufacturing. This paper reviews the main industrial processes, focusing on the waste-generating steps, and discloses the most recent and relevant industrial synergies toward a circular economy. The final contribution of this study consists of the compilation of industrial synergies and recovery technologies for the steelmaking and metal processes.
- «Abrir o livro da experiência»: afetividade, sexualidade, géneroPublication . Martins, António
- Comentário ao Acórdão do Tribunal Constitucional n.º 480/89: levantar o véu das normas constitucionais inconstitucionais?Publication . Botelho, Catarina SantosA problemática da normas constitucionais inconstitucionais ainda hoje divide a doutrina portuguesa. No Acórdão n.º 480/89, apesar de não ter considerado que a proibição do lock-out (n.º 4 do artigo 57.º da Constituição) era inconstitucional, o Tribunal Constitucional dedicou inúmeras e preciosas páginas a apresentar a temática. O tema das normas constitucionais inconstitucionais está cada vez mais presente nos debates académicos internacionais, com particular enfoque na América Latina e na Europa de Leste. Importa olhá-lo não apenas à luz dos limites da justiça constitucional, mas também não perdendo de vista o risco de derivas autoritárias pela mão dos poderes constituintes originário e derivado.
- New iron nanofertilizers to amend chlorosis in soybean plantsPublication . Moniz, Tânia; Pinho, Simão; Santos, Carla; Granja, Andreia; Vasconcelos, Marta; Castro, Baltazar de; Rangel, Maria; Reis, Salette
- Ética cristã do amor eróticoPublication . Cunha, Jorge
- Stress, autoconfiança e expectativas de rendimento em atletas de formação de futebol: o papel mediador da avaliação cognitivaPublication . Resende, Rui; Morais, Catarina; Gomes, A. Rui; Simães, ClaraA participação no desporto juvenil, e em particular na competição, nem sempre tem impacto positivo nos atletas. Sakar e Fletcher (2014) sumarizaram as principais fontes de stress na competição juvenil: receio de insucesso desportivo, de cometer erros, e de sofrer lesões, má condição desportiva, expectativas sociais, os adversários. No entanto, o modo como os atletas se sentem face ao desporto não depende apenas do potencial stress do desporto, mas também do modo como o stress é avaliado pelos atletas. Assim, este estudo analisou o papel mediador da avaliação cognitiva na relação entre o stress competitivo, a autoconfiança desportiva e as expectativas de rendimento desportivo.
- A novel approach to chloride determination using a lab-on-valve flow systemPublication . Paluch, Justyna; Pereira, Mafalda G.; Mesquita, Raquel B. R.; Rangel, António O. S. S.