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- Unveiling retail omnichannel challenges: developing an omnichannel obstacles scalePublication . Radomska, Joanna; Kawa, Arkadiusz; Hajdas, Monika; Klimas, Patrycja; Silva, Susana C.Purpose: Retail omnichannel implementation faces barriers hindering accurate and efficient integration across marketing channels. Our desk examination identified a need for a broader perspective in investigating these barriers, moving away from a dominant, narrow approach. This research aims to develop a comprehensive set of items to measure retail omnichannel obstacles, refine the scale and assess its reliability and validity for a robust measurement tool. Design/methodology/approach: Our approach combines quantitative and qualitative methods, using data from primary and secondary sources to create and validate the omnichannel obstacles scale. Findings: This study emphasises the inclusive nature of retail functional areas, departing from prior literature that examined them in isolation. Instead of focussing on separate domains where retail omnichannel obstacles may arise, we adopt a holistic perspective by integrating previously disconnected elements. Originality/value: We assert that challenges in retail omnichannel operations encompass three distinct dimensions: operational efficiency, channel inefficiency, and strategy and organisational culture within retailing. In our final validated measurement model, we consolidate the channel inefficiency dimension and refine the omnichannel obstacles scale to emphasise two areas of consideration.
- Motivations regarding continuing or terminating pregnancy in women with high-risk pregnancies: a scoping reviewPublication . Antunes, Mónica; Galhanas, Ana; Vitorino, Ana Lúcia; Palma, Sara; Frias, AnaBackground: The decisions of women with high-risk pregnancies to continue or terminate a pregnancy are complex and influenced by various factors. This scoping review synthesises the qualitative literature on the underlying motivations influencing these decisions. Aim: This analysis explores the underlying motivations that influence women's decisions regarding the continuation or termination of pregnancy, considering the challenges and dilemmas this population faces. Methods: This review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology. No date restrictions were applied to the search. Titles and abstracts were screened to select original studies, and cross-checking was performed to avoid case overlap. We included studies that focused on the factors influencing women's decisions to either continue or terminate pregnancies when complications arose. Results: Eighteen studies involving women from different countries and cultural contexts were included. The review identifies four main themes driving these decisions: health considerations, religious convictions, social and political factors and ethical and moral dilemmas. Each theme interlinks to form a complex web of influences that significantly shape women's choices, illustrating how deeply personal, societal, and ethical contexts converge in these critical decisions. Significant emotional and cognitive factors, particularly hope, also play a crucial role. The findings highlight the complexity of the decision-making process and provide a deeper understanding of the personal, social, and spiritual dimensions involved. Conclusions: Multiple factors shape the complex decisions of women with high-risk pregnancies. Understanding these motivations is crucial to providing appropriate support and counselling. This review underscores the need for healthcare professionals to be aware of the diversity of factors involved and to adopt an individualized and context-sensitive approach in their practice, guiding their future actions.
- “Values on air”: using narratives to “follow” top management values entering ethical organisational reputationPublication . Tavares, PatríciaIntroduction: Corporate reputation is an increasingly valuable intangible organisational asset. Reputation is perceptual, multidimensional, specific and varies from stakeholder to stakeholder. However, there is still a lack of research on the ethical reputation formation process. Despite the recognised importance of espoused values—those adopted by top management—research examining their impact on internal and external stakeholders' perceptions is limited. This study aims to bridge that gap by employing a combination of qualitative methods, namely semi-structured interviews and archival data on cases and events, to build narratives that assess the interplay between organisational values and stakeholder perceptions, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of the ethical reputation formation process. Goals and Methods: This study aims to understand how the values embraced by top management play a role in forming an ethical corporate reputation. Using a qualitative processual approach and a narrative construction strategy, 62 in-depth interviews were conducted with members of a national radio group's management and various other internal and external stakeholders. In addition, archival data on cases and events identified in the interviews, in 28 cases, support the narrative-building process. The methodology employed in this study allows for advancing qualitative research innovation, particularly in understanding the ethical corporate reputation formation process as a valuable intangible asset. Results: Five narratives emerge from the analysis and support identifying a process for mapping the integration of top-management values in an organisation's ethical reputation. This process maps the values' “circulation” within the organisation and their diffusion to internal and external stakeholders within relationships, organisational communications, and events. Conclusions: Narrative building strengthens the mapping of a process by resorting to semi-structured interview thematic analysis and archival case identification and analysis. It sheds light on how top management's espoused values affect an organisation's ethical reputation construction.
- The rehabilitation of children with brain tumors using exergames: a scoping review protocolPublication . Ribeiro, Catarina Dias; Barbosa, Pedro José Moreira; Almeida, Sandra Sofia Barbosa Pinto de; Marques, Goreti Filipa dos Santos; Padilha, José Miguel dos Santos CastroOBJECTIVE: To map the literature on the use of exergames in the rehabilitation of school-age children with brain tumors, in any context. METHOD: Scoping review protocol developed using the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute. The search will include aggregators, databases, indexes, repositories, and research browsers, without limitation as to the year of publication. Primary and secondary studies that include school-age children with brain tumors and that use exergames in children's motor rehabilitation in any context will be eligible. The selection and extraction of data will be carried out by two independent researchers and, if necessary, a third researcher will resolve any discrepancies. RESULTS: The data analyzed will be presented in diagrammatic, tabular, and descriptive form. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The mapping of interventions using exergames in the rehabilitation of school-age children with brain tumors could lead to reflection on the main components to be considered in intervention programs, supporting informed nursing decision-making and identifying the main areas of interest for research. It is hoped that the results of this review can contribute to strengthening knowledge in this field, promoting a better quality of life for children with brain tumors, as well as for their families.
- Fostering participation in community development as a social-pedagogical approachPublication . Couto, Filipe; Baptista, IsabelIt is widely acknowledged that local participation is a crucial element for achieving human and sustainable development in community projects, grounded in the capacities of local actors and responsiveness to the needs of the territories where projects are implemented. At the same time, participatory activities enable socio-pedagogical interventions to provide unique opportunities for lifelong learning. Empirical evidence and literature highlight a growing conceptual and practical interest in understanding participation in community development projects, as demonstrated by several recent studies aiming to synthesize extensive indications regarding the impacts of participation. However, it is in the interest of socio-pedagogical intervention to understand the processes and dynamics that can achieve more meaningful and impactful participation, able to generate learning. In this article, we discuss how Social Pedagogy presents a duality of participation. On the one hand, the desirable civic participation with the democratic engagement of all local actors, and on the other hand, the opportunity to create meaningful pedagogical interventions, grounded in hospitality, mediation, and human relationships. Finally, we propose guidelines for socio-pedagogical interventions that prioritize participation by local actors. We emphasize the importance of understanding their motivations, needs and expectations, particularly in vulnerable groups. There is also emphasis placed on the need to promote moments of dialogue and discussion, ethically mediated, aimed to achieve responsible decisions and participations, and able to foster meaningful educational experiences.
- Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) with mandibular advancement devices - a statement of the Portuguese society of pulmonology, the Portuguese society of stomatology and dental medicine, the Portuguese dental association, and the Portuguese society of temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain and sleepPublication . Sousa, Susana; Correia, Sílvia; Almeida, André Mariz de; Videira, Gabriela; Dias, Ricardo; Ramos, Susana Falardo; Fonseca, JúlioWith the purpose of establishing a consensus around clinical orientations for professionals involved in managing patients with sleep breathing disorders (SBD), an interdisciplinary group of scientific societies involved in this field discussed and reviewed all the published international guidelines from the American Dental Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the European counterparts. Treatment of SBD is multidisciplinary and should be made in concert with the patient, the sleep physician, and the qualified dentist to solve the individual, social, and economic burden of the disease,. This consensus document represents the current thinking of a team of Portuguese experts on managing patients with SBD based on the available evidence.
- Challenges and opportunities for digital twins in precision medicine from a complex systems perspectivePublication . Domenico, Manlio De; Allegri, Luca; Caldarelli, Guido; d'Andrea, Valeria; Camillo, Barbara Di; Rocha, Luis M.; Rozum, Jordan; Sbarbati, Riccardo; Zambelli, FrancescoDigital twins (DTs) in precision medicine are increasingly viable, propelled by extensive data collection and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), alongside traditional biomedical methodologies. We argue that including mechanistic simulations that produce behavior based on explicitly defined biological hypotheses and multiscale mechanisms is beneficial. It enables the exploration of diverse therapeutic strategies and supports dynamic clinical decision-making through insights from network science, quantitative biology, and digital medicine.
- Decoding silence in thematic analysis: cancel culture, narrative control, and image rehabilitationPublication . Müller, Naíde; Tavares, Patrícia; Simão, JoãoIntroduction: This study examines the innovative concept of decoding silence through thematic analysis, focusing on Taylor Swift’s Reputation album. After a period of silence following a public feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in 2016, Swift reemerged with Reputation, providing a context for exploring the role of strategic silence as a communicative tool in the context of cancel culture. This research is significant as it addresses the underexplored role of silence in narrative control and image rehabilitation, particularly in the realm of celebrity culture. Goals and Methods: The primary aim is to investigate how Swift utilizes thematic elements in her lyrics, visuals, and music videos to reshape the public narrative post-silence. Employing thematic categorical content analysis, the study will analyze all 15 songs from the Reputation album. This methodology allows for the identification of recurring themes related to silence, power dynamics, identity, and resilience. Additionally, the analysis will incorporate selected media articles and fan reactions to enrich understanding of Swift’s narrative strategies. Results: Expected findings suggest that Reputation serves as a platform for Swift’s narrative rehabilitation and reflects a strategic use of silence as resistance. The thematic analysis is anticipated to reveal the complex interplay between silence and voice, highlighting her reestablished agency in the public eye. Conclusions: This study emphasizes the importance of decoding silence in thematic analysis, positioning it as a crucial element in understanding celebrity narrative management. By showcasing how silence can be a strategic tool, the research contributes to discussions of cancel culture and image rehabilitation in the music industry, illustrating how artists, particularly women, reclaim their narratives through nuanced storytelling.
- Health gains for users of long-term home care services in PortugalPublication . Fonseca-Teixeira, Susana Alexandra; Parreira, Pedro Miguel dos Santos Dinis; Mónico, Lisete Dos Santos Mendes; Amado, João Manuel da CostaOBJECTIVES: to evaluate health gains sensitive to nursing care in the context of long-term home care. METHODS: this was a quantitative, retrospective study carried out in the north of Portugal. The sample consisted of 151 users aged 18 or over. Descriptive and correlational analysis, non-parametric tests and exploratory factor analysis were carried out. RESULTS: the results revealed that the patients admitted were an ageing, dependent population with multimorbidities and low potential for rebuilding autonomy. The care provided by the home care team had a positive impact on improving functionality, controlling symptoms, reducing pressure ulcers and the risk of falls. CONCLUSIONS: there is an urgent need for effective investment in promoting home care, guaranteeing timely and equitable access to health care. It is necessary to invest in effective, efficient public policies, driven by social and economic sustainability, in order to guarantee better health outcomes for the population.
- Rural and urban adolescents environmental attitudesPublication . Martins, Maria Conceição; Veiga, Feliciano Henriques; Oliveira, Íris Martins; Veiga, Carlota Moura; Carvalho, Nuno Archer; Martínez, Isabel; Festas, IsabelObjective The worldwide intensification of environmental problems has increased political debates and educational concerns about behaviors and citizens’ responsibilities. Studying the factors and dynamics of environmental attitudes is critical for environmental behaviors. However, studies regarding environmental attitudes throughout adolescence and considering rural and urban regions are lacking. This study investigated the environmental attitudes of early and middle adolescents, comparing rural and urban regions. Method The sample consisted of 1,262 students (53.6% women) who completed two environmental attitude inventories: one measuring ecocentrism (sustaining environmental preservation) and another measuring anthropocentrism (sustaining environmental utilization). Results Urban students presented higher anthropocentric attitudes than rural students. Early adolescents scored higher on ecocentric attitudes, whereas middle adolescents scored higher on anthropocentric attitudes. Urban students increased anthropocentric attitudes from early to middle adolescence, while rural students decreased ecocentric attitudes. Conclusion The findings highlight developmental and contextual differences in environmental attitudes, which have implications for education and policy. We discuss recommendations for future research.