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  • A participação jovem na (re)criação de um centro de arte e cultura : o caso do Centro de Arte Moderna da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
    Publication . Filipe, Beatriz Sarmento; Castro, Laura Lucinda Oliveira
    A valorização da participação do público nas atividades culturais, evidenciada por recentes estudos, tem reconfigurado as práticas das instituições culturais. Fatores como a ampliação do acesso à cultura e o desenvolvimento de competências movem a expansão do vínculo entre público e instituição. Esses resultados apontam para a relevância da participação como estratégia para a democratização da cultura e a construção de sociedades mais justas e inclusivas. A partir do estudo de práticas de participação jovem dentro de instituições culturais, o programa Conselho Consultivo Jovem, promovido pelo Centro de Arte Moderna da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, é analisado como estudo de caso, no que é a primeira edição deste modelo que incorpora jovens como agentes ativos na renovação da instituição. Com a questão “Porquê, para quê e como incluir a participação jovem na recriação de um centro de arte e cultura?”, este estudo teve como objetivo entender a criação, processo e metodologia do programa bem como os efeitos e percepções ao longo da sua realização por parte dos seus participantes. O estudo acompanha e analisa os agentes envolvidos - instituição, coordenação do programa e participantes - recorrendo a uma análise qualitativa - através de observação participativa, entrevistas semi-estruturadas, roda de conversa e inquérito.
    2024-11-29Master thesis Open access Show more
  • Understanding the influencing factors on firms’ social media marketing strategies development: a cross-country investigation
    Publication . Li, Fangfang; Silva, Susana C.; Larimo, Jorma
    Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors influencing the development of social media marketing strategy in an international context. We specifically look at the potential drivers and barriers throughout the social media marketing strategy development process and how cultural differences shape social media marketing strategy decision-making among firms in international markets. Design/methodology/approach: The study is conducted with an inductive research approach involving in-depth interviews with 32 firms from Finland, China and Brazil. Using inductive data analysis, we identify both internal and external factors that drive and hinder the development of firms’ social media marketing strategies. Moreover, we explore the essential elements in social media marketing strategy development based on the key practices observed among these firms, which enables us to conduct a comparative analysis of how cultural values influence the development of social media marketing strategies. Findings: Our findings underscore the importance of both internal (i.e. resources and capabilities) and external (i.e. market-level and country-level) factors that influence the development of social media marketing strategy. Our analysis also unveiled four key practices throughout the social media marketing strategy development process: social selling, content marketing, risk management and relationship management. Additionally, we identified three distinct mindsets regarding firms’ social media selling objectives across companies in the three countries. Originality/value: The comparative approach provides novel insight into firms' international social media marketing strategy. Our proposed conceptual model shows the development process of social media marketing strategy in the international context. The research propositions highlight the role of cultural values and open up new avenues for future research.
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  • Wherefore art thou competitors? How situational affordances help differentiate among prosociality, individualism, and competition
    Publication . Liu, Yi; Stivers, Adam W.; Murphy, Ryan O.; Doesum, Niels J. Van; Joireman, Jeff; Gallucci, Marcello; Aharonov-Majar, Efrat; Athenstaedt, Ursula; Bai, Liying; Böhm, Robert; Buchan, Nancy R.; Chen, Xiao-Ping; Dumont, Kitty B.; Engelmann, Jan B.; Eriksson, Kimmo; Euh, Hyun; Fiedler, Susann; Friesen, Justin; Gächter, Simon; Garcia, Camilo; González, Roberto; Graf, Sylvie; Growiec, Katarzyna; Hřebíčková, Martina; Karagonlar, Gokhan; Kiyonari, Toko; Kou, Yu; Kuhlman, D. Michael; Lay, Siugmin; Leonardelli, Geoffrey J.; Li, Norman P.; Li, Yang; Maciejovsky, Boris; Manesi, Zoi; Mashuri, Ali; Mok, Aurelia; Moser, Karin S.; Netedu, Adrian; Pammi, Chandrasekhar; Platow, Michael J.; Folmer, Christopher P. Reinders; Reyna, Cecilia; Simão, Cláudia; Utz, Sonja; Meij, Leander van der; Waldzus, Sven; Wang, Yiwen; Weber, Bernd; Weisel, Ori; Wildschut, Tim; Winter, Fabian; Wu, Junhui; Yong, Jose C.; Lange, Paul A. M. Van
    The Triple Dominance Measure (choosing between prosocial, individualistic, and competitive options) and the Slider Measure (“sliding” between various orientations, for example, from individualistic to prosocial) are two widely used techniques to measure social value orientation, that is, the weight individuals assign to own and others’ outcomes in interdependent situations. Surprisingly, there is only moderate correspondence between these measures, but it is unclear why and what the implications are for identifying individual differences in social value orientation. Using a dataset of 8021 participants from 31 countries and regions, this study revealed that the Slider Measure identified fewer competitors than the Triple Dominance Measure, accounting for approximately one-third of the non-correspondence between the two measures. This is (partially) because many of the Slider items do not afford a competitive option. In items where competition is combined with individualism, competitors tended to make the same choices as individualists. Futhermore, we demonstrated the uniqueness of competitors. Compared to prosocials and individualists, competitors exhibited lower levels of both social mindfulness and trust. Overall, the present work highlights the importance of situational affordances in measuring personality, the benefits of distinguishing between individualists and competitors, and the importance of utilizing a measure that distinguishes between these two proself orientations.
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  • The potential of private and public creative sector in the efficient cultural integration of Afghan refugees in Portugal
    Publication . Safa, Afra; Castro, Laura Lucinda Oliveira
    Amid the growing influx of Afghan refugees following the Taliban resurgence in 2021, Portugal, with its emerging status as a host nation, faces both challenges and opportunities in refugee integration. This dissertation explores the role of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) in the integration of Afghan refugees in Portugal, focusing on their potential to foster social cohesion, cultural preservation, and community engagement. While previous literature has explored CCIs' role in refugee well-being in countries like the UK and Germany, this study aims to fill the gap in the Portuguese context. Using a mixed-methods approach, including interviews with Afghan refugees and stakeholders in Portugal’s CCI sector, the research investigates how creative fields such as music, arts, and cultural heritage can facilitate integration. By exploring the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM) that has been resettled in Braga, the study emphasizes the potential of CCIs to bridge cultural divides, preserve Afghan heritage, and promote mutual understanding between refugees and host communities. The dissertation highlights the critical need for more targeted, culturally sensitive policies that address the specific challenges Afghan refugees face, such as language barriers and socio-economic hurdles while offering practical recommendations for the design and implementation of CCI-based integration programs. Findings reveal that CCIs are not only pivotal in easing cultural integration but also in providing Afghan refugees with a platform for identity reconstruction and community participation, helping foster a more inclusive society. This research contributes to the broader discourse on refugee integration, offering valuable insights for policymakers, NGOs, and cultural practitioners working in Portugal and similar contexts globally.
    2024-11-29Master thesis Open access Show more
  • Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the Portuguese version of the Children with Special Health Care Needs Screener
    Publication . Pombal, Fernanda; Sousa, Lia Raquel Teixeira de; Almeida, Sofia Pinto de; Pereira, Alexandra Manuela Nogueira de Andrade; Ferreira, Maria Amélia Leite; Vieira, Estela Luciana Cardoso; Festas, Constança
    Background: Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) have a range of health care needs that can influence their integration and their academic life. Early identification of CSHCN is essential for family and school health teams to plan better health care and promote school inclusion. Objective: To translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Children with Special Health Care Needs Screener (CSHCN Screener) for the Portuguese population. Methodology: Methodological study including translation and semantic and cultural adaptation. A total of 390 parents of children from the northern region of Portugal participated in the study. Results: The Portuguese version consists of 14 items. The panel of experts and the parents of CSHCN considered the instrument to be acceptable, understandable, and with content validity. The CSHCN Screener took about one minute to complete or self-complete. Conclusion: The Portuguese version of the CSHCN Screener proves to be a valid and reliable tool for identifying CSHCN.
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  • A tutela estática da categoria o direito à progressão na carreira
    Publication . Cruz, Luís Afonso Salvado; Andrade, Rita Gonçalves Canas da Silva Oliveira
    A presente dissertação visa analisar em que medida a natureza estática da carreira profissional – prevista no Código do Trabalho – se mostra adequada à tutela da posição jurídica do trabalhador no âmbito das relações de trabalho subordinado. Em concreto, importa compreender a proibição dirigida ao empregador de fazer regredir o trabalhador na categoria, no âmbito da organização a que se encontra vinculado, bem como averiguar da eventual previsão de um direito do trabalhador à progressão na carreira profissional. Para o efeito, revelou-se essencial o estudo da natureza estática da carreira, em particular dos casos em que à mesma se admitem exceções, e da realidade, cada vez mais frequente, da temática em causa encontrar previsão nos instrumentos de regulamentação coletiva de trabalho.
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  • Adenosine-loaded silk fibroin: a promising approach for chronic wound healing and regeneration
    Publication . Bernardes, Beatriz G.; Costa, Raquel; García-González, Carlos A.; Oliveira, Ana L.
    Introduction: Chronic wounds are one of the major therapeutic and healthcare challenges affecting the population globally. During the healing stage of a wound the production of exudate is considered as a normal process. However, its overproduction can compromise and delay the inflammatory phase, contributing to wound chronicity. Aerogels are highly porous materials which can provide advanced performance for wound healing, as they can be tailored for a fast and directional fluid transfer of the exudate; also, they can have a therapeutic function, as carriers for bioactive compounds. Silk fibroin (SF) protein is well known to stabilize bioactive molecules and therapeutic drugs while supporting cell proliferation, being presently used in wound healing and regeneration. In this work, we propose the use supercritical CO2 technology to develop SF aerogel particles as a controlled release system of adenosine (ADO). This nucleoside is herein proposed for the first time, being expected to trigger the healing and regeneration of chronic wounds. Methods: Development of aerogel particles SF aqueous solutions at different concentrations (3, 5 and 7% (w/v)) loaded with ADO at different weight ratios (10:1, 5:1, 2:1), were introduced into absolute ethanol and Span 80 followed by supercritical CO2 drying (Figure 1). Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was used to analyze the morphology of the particles and to visualize their interaction with; laser diffraction was performed to determine particles diameter. The biocompatibility was assessed using three types of cells that play an important role during wound healing, human dermal fibroblasts (HDF), human immortalized keratinocytes (HaCaT) and human dermal microvascular endothelial cells (HDMEC). The interaction between ADO-loaded SF aerogel particles was assessed by viability and proliferation assays. Quantitative data were subjected to an analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA, Tukey’s test; α=0.05). Conclusions: The microparticles showed favorable morphological properties and supported cell proliferation and biocompatibility, with drug release tests indicating rapid adenosine release. Ongoing assays with HDMEC indicate favorable cell behavior, providing insights into their angiogenic properties. Future work involves optimizing formulations for enhanced therapeutic efficacy and exploring clinical applications in chronic wound management and tissue regeneration.
    2024-11-29Conference object Open access Show more
  • Entre paredes e direitos : escutas ambientais domiciliárias no contexto da criminalidade organizada
    Publication . Rolo, Mariana Narciso; Monteiro, Henrique João Martins Gomes Salinas
    A crescente utilização de métodos ocultos como forma de reprimir a criminalidade organizada e a procura por uma investigação eficaz fazem surgir complicações na compatibilização com um processo penal garantista. No que concerne às escutas ambientais domiciliárias, não é exceção. No presente trabalho, problematizamos a admissibilidade das escutas ambientais domiciliárias, com análise e interpretação do artigo 6º da Lei n.º 5/2002, ponderando e analisando os direitos e interesses em conflito.
    2024-11-29Master thesis Open access Show more
  • Infanticídio : o fundamento do privilégio punitivo
    Publication . Moreira, Laura Garcia; Silva, Germano Marques da
    O crime de infanticídio constitui-se como um dos tipos de homicídio consagrados no Código Penal português, encontrando-se previsto no artigo 136.º do mesmo código, de onde se retira que “A mãe que matar o filho durante ou logo após o parto e estando ainda sob a sua influência perturbadora, é punida com pena de prisão de um a cinco anos”. Tendo em conta que a moldura penal aplicável tanto ao cometimento de um homicídio simples, como de um homicídio qualificado, é superior à prevista para a prática de um crime de infanticídio, cumpre-nos perceber porquê. Neste sentido, o presente estudo basear-se-á numa tentativa de perceber qual o fundamento do privilégio punitivo, nos casos em que está em causa a prática de um crime de infanticídio, assim como a compreensão de conceitos como “influência perturbadora” e “durante ou logo após o parto” - conceitos estes que se retiram da própria letra do artigo 136.º do Código Penal- e qual a sua relevância na concretização deste tipo de crime. Assim, começaremos com um capítulo dedicado a uma viagem pelos primórdios do crime de infanticídio, assim como à sua evolução no seio da legislação penal portuguesa. Seguidamente, passaremos ao capítulo que se terá como o núcleo central desta dissertação, onde serão abordadas as questões fundamentais inerentes ao estudo do crime de infanticídio, e onde se tentará compreender qual a justificação relativamente ao privilegiamento em termos de moldura penal aplicável aos casos que integrem este tipo legal de crime.
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  • 3D printed bioactive interference screw and PCL bio-filler for ligament fixation
    Publication . Rodrigues, Mafalda; Moreira, Rui; Silva, Inês V.; Duarte, Marta M.; Ribeiro, Viviana P.; Oliveira, Ana L.; Costa, João B.
    Musculoskeletal injuries, widespread across all ages, genders and sociodemographic groups, are prevalent in the knee joint and require a range of treatments - from conservative methods to surgical interventions, such as meniscal resection, repair, reconstruction or tissue engineering (TE) approaches. To address one of the most significant challenges in orthopedic procedures – long-term implant fixation – an innovative solution is being developed for knee ligaments and meniscus fixation. PLA screws are being developed through the combination of 3D printing, supercritical CO2 (scCO2) foaming and impregnation technologies, aiming to achieve a biodegradable and bioactive screw with improve bone integration ability. Additionally, to improve the anchor and fixation of the ligament treatments, PCL Bio-Fillers are being developed through the use of 3D printing, electrospinning and dipping methods with the final goal to induce the bone cells to reproduce itself (osteogenesis) and create a better grip between the ligaments and the bone. PLA screws were manufactured by 3D printing and further process to induce porosity by scCO2 foaming, followed by EPS impregnation through scCO2. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to evaluate microporosity and the EPS impregnation. The CO2 concentration, density and expansion ratio of the PLA screws were evaluated. FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy) was performed to evaluate chemical composition changes of the samples. DSC (Differential scanning calorimetry) was applied to analyze thermal stability both before and after treatment. PCL Bio-Fillers were produced by 3D printing, coated with PCL using electrospinning and dipped with bruxite. Then, to study the PCL fibers and bruxite dispersion, we have used the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) method. Results: Several conditions of foaming were tested (pressure, time, temperature and controlled expansion measures) and then, analyzed through SEM imaging. Samples with greater porosity were selected for further testing and analysis. The CO2 concentration results revealed that the saturation increase is proportional to the increase in pressure and inversely proportional to the increase in infill density. The expansion ratio results demonstrated that it typically decreases with increasing infill density and batch pressure. To optimize the 3D printed Bio-Fillers coated with PCL several parameters were adjusted (PCL concentration, flow rate, distance, potential difference, and nozzle size). Firstly, samples with apparent macroscopy uneven coating were remove with further analysis being performed via SEM analysis. The SEM analysis showed that increasing the potential difference and decreasing the flow rate produced more dispersed and thinner fibers. It also revealed that increase PCL concentration led to higher fiber density and size. In the end, the parameters that resulted in the better PCL fibers dispersion were with a concentration of 7,5% w/v of PCL, 20 μL/min flow rate, 10 cm of distance between the nozzle and the Bio-Filler, 23 kV of potential difference and 20 G of nozzle size. Further work is being performed to optimize the dipping process with bruxite and achieve an even coating. Conclusion: The sCO2 methodologies implemented were efficient in terms of generating porosity and EPS impregnation. EPS-induced bioactivity will be studied in the future.
    2024-11-29Report Open access Show more