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- Museos virtuales y la construcción descolonial de narrativas artísticasPublication . Teixeira, Luís; Medina, RobertoLos museos virtuales emergen como plataformas de resistencia cultural y transformación al romper con las estructuras tradicionales de los museos físicos. El uso de tecnologías digitales en el tratamiento de colecciones de arte permite reconfigurar narrativas históricas y descolonizar epistemologías, ofreciendo una alternativa al centralismo institucional. La interactividad y la flexibilidad de los museos virtuales favorecen una didáctica más plural y horizontal, al dar voz a públicos diversos y estimular su participación activa en la reorganización simbólica de las colecciones. A través de la ampliación de detalles visuales, es posible establecer conexiones intertextuales entre períodos históricos y culturas diversas, promoviendo análisis comparativos y abriendo nuevos caminos interpretativos en la enseñanza del arte. Esta propuesta destaca la libertad de acción creativa que permiten los museos virtuales. A través de ellos, se deconstruyen discursos normativos e imponen nuevas prácticas artísticas y educativas, basadas en la pluralidad cultural y en la resistencia a las lógicas hegemónicas. De este modo, los visitantes virtuales, lejos de ser espectadores pasivos, se convierten en agentes activos en la construcción de significados, redibujando, a partir de sus vivencias y contextos, una cartografía artística que acoge las diferencias.En este escenario, los museos virtuales funcionan como espacios de “reexistencia”, donde las narrativas silenciadas son recuperadas y celebradas. Al desplazar los centros de poder, ofrecen una respuesta resiliente y transformadora a lo inhumano contemporáneo, al tiempo que introducen nuevas metodologías en la enseñanza del arte y permiten la emergencia de epistemologías nómadas y relacionales.
- Conexões académicas e criativas: fortalecendo a rede Yucunet e as práticas pedagógicas inovadoras entre a UCP e o ISAPublication . Teixeira, Luís; Caraballo, Anabel
- The impact on domestic law of climate change-related advisory opinions: the experience of the IACtHR and the ITLOSPublication . Medici-Colombo, Gáston; Rocha, ArmandoAs advisory opinions clarify States’ obligations under international law, it is natural that domestic measures aimed at complying with such obligations need to be re-assessed in light of those advisory opinions, regardless of their non-binding character. This chapter looks to the stance taken by the IACtHR itself on the domestic impact of its opinions and to the case law of domestic courts on this matter, although mindful that States may have changed, or need to change, their domestic laws after, and consequential to, an IACtHR’s opinion. In the analysis of the advisory opinions of the ITLOS, this chapter looks very briefly at the adoption of domestic legislation after the rendering of its opinions. This chapter does not assess the experience related to the ICJ’s opinions.
- Finding the ‘rosetta stone’? Concluding remarks on the role of advisory opinions in international law in the context of the climate crisisPublication . Rocha, Armando; Tigre, Maria AntóniaAs a conclusion, this chapter provides a quick overview of the main findings of the book, presented not chapter by chapter, but rather in a topical manner. First, the chapter looks to the message of hope for concerned States, civil society movements, and individuals, who were able to conduct parallel initiatives that ended up with the submission of three requests for advisory opinions before three of the major international courts and tribunals. Second, the chapter assesses the expected impact of advisory opinions on climate change, namely in international and domestic lawmaking and judicial proceedings. These impacts prove that advisory opinions are taken seriously, as can be noticed in the recent agreement between the United Kingdom, Mauritius, and the United States of America concerning the sovereignty over the Chagos archipelago. Third, and finally, the chapter analyses the critical areas for future research so that these advisory opinions are a first but decisive step for future judicial development of international law – ie, how the advisory opinions may be used as a ‘Rosetta Stone’ to clarify and develop international climate law.
- The role of advisory opinions in international law in the context of the climate crisisPublication . Rocha, Armando; Tigre, Maria Antónia
- The effects of logo change : how logo preference and brand reputation shape purchase intention : a case of KIAPublication . Jabłońska, Barbara Maria; Romeiro, PauloThis study explores the impact of logo preference on purchase intention in the automotive sector, using KIA’s logo redesign as a case study. It examines whether brand usage and brand reputation moderate this relationship, shedding light on how consumers react to visual identity changes in well-established brands. A mixed-methods approach was applied, combining qualitative interviews with a quantitative survey (N = 93). The survey assessed logo preference, purchase intention, brand usage, and brand reputation. Regression analysis found no direct effect of logo preference on purchase intention, and brand usage did not significantly moderate this relationship. However, an alternative ANOVA test revealed that brand usage does play a moderating role, suggesting that consumers' previous experience with KIA influences how they perceive and respond to the logo change. Notably, KIA users exhibited lower purchase intention than non-users, indicating that existing customers may be more critical of the logo changes. Additionally, brand reputation emerged as the strongest predictor of purchase intention, reinforcing its crucial role in consumer decision-making. These findings suggest that while a logo change can shape brand perception, its effect on purchase behavior is limited. Instead, consumer trust and prior experiences with the brand significantly impact their willingness to buy. For marketers, this highlights the need to prioritize reputation management and customer satisfaction over purely aesthetic changes. Future research should replicate this study with a larger sample to better understand the nuanced effects of brand usage and further validate the moderating role observed in ANOVA analysis.
- Equity valuation of Allgeier SEPublication . Sträußl, Alexander Jonathan; Martins, José TudelaThis thesis delivers a comprehensive commercial, financial, and valuation assessment of Allgeier SE, a German IT Services provider. The core analysis focuses on valuing Allgeier through two intrinsic valuation techniques, namely the traditional DCF method and the APV approach, complemented by a relative valuation, performed as of April 30, 2025. The valuation yields a blended final target share price of EUR 24.73, which indicates a 21.83% premium over Allgeier’s share price on April 30, 2025. The valuation assumes Allgeier leverages its established position in the German IT Services market, benefitting from the ongoing digitalization trend and a strategic shift to higher-margin services. The ability to attract IT talent and cost control in a competitive landscape remain crucial for Allgeier’s long-term success. The DACH IT Services market forecast supports future revenue growth, as recovery from recent macroeconomic headwinds and delayed IT investments is anticipated. The analysis is compared with Berenberg’s equity report, which proposes a slightly higher target price of EUR 22.00 based on a DCF model with perpetuity growth. The deviation in the perpetuity growth approaches reflects more conservative assumptions in this dissertation, resulting in a marginally lower valuation, yet still endorsing the BUY recommendation. In conclusion, this analysis suggests that the market currently undervalues Allgeier’s stock due to the multiple ongoing headwinds. However, the company’s positive long-term outlook highlights significant upward potential for investors.
- Structuring hybrid business models for conservation and sustainability : a case study of LuwirePublication . Santos, Mariana Antunes Pádua; Azevedo, CarlosAccelerating global biodiversity loss threatens ecosystems and human livelihoods, particularly in high-risk protected areas like East Africa’s Niassa Special Reserve, where local communities depend on shared resources. Hybrid businesses, blending social and commercial objectives, offer a sustainable approach to address such conservation challenges that traditional models fail to tackle. This study investigates how tourism-based hybrid organisations can structure their business models to balance financial sustainability with conservation goals amidst environmental volatility and complex stakeholder dynamics. To unveil insights, a qualitative case study of Luwire, a hybrid adventure organisation in Niassa, was conducted. Findings reveal four strategic dimensions of Luwire’s hybrid model: sustaining a hybrid mission via revenue diversification, driving conservation through community engagement, navigating legitimacy challenges, and managing governance tensions. Luwire’s integration of hunting revenue with conservation and community benefits demonstrates SEMC’s utility but highlights limitations in addressing extreme volatility and community centrality.This research advances hybrid organisation theory and provides practical strategies for conservation enterprises operating in similar settings. Limitations include the single-case focus, suggesting future multi-case studies with quantitative validation.
- The future of professional development : adoption of AI-powered career platformsPublication . Cassisi, Christian; Xavier, RuteAs artificial intelligence enters increasingly personal aspects of life, this thesis explores its role in career development - specifically through AI-powered career coaching platforms. While traditional coaching methods are often costly, generic, or inaccessible, AI-based tools promise scalable, personalized guidance. However, adoption remains limited, particularly in trust-sensitive domains like career planning. To investigate the factors that drive adoption and sustained engagement, this study applies an integrated framework combining the Technology Acceptance Model and the Diffusion of Innovation theory. A survey of 130 participants from German-speaking countries measured user traits, technology perceptions, and feature preferences. Both quantitative (regression analysis) and qualitative (thematic coding) methods were used. The results show that perceived usefulness, trust in data handling, and explainable recommendations are the most influential predictors of adoption. Psychological readiness and familiarity with AI significantly outweigh demographic traits in shaping openness. Users primarily value operational features such as CV optimization and cover letter writing, while more strategic services are secondary. These findings suggest that AI-career tools should focus on delivering early value, ensuring transparent data practices, and building user trust through explainability. The study offers practical guidance for platform providers and contributes new insights to technology acceptance research in private, emotionally complex domains.
- ESG integration in early-stage private equity investment processes : qualitative insights from SME-focused GPs in GermanyPublication . Pistner, Maximilian; Azevedo, CarlosAmid growing pressure to address sustainability impacts, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles has become standard for financial market participants. While ESG integration is well established in public markets, its application in Private Equity (PE) remains underexplored. Literature marks early-stage investment processes - particularly Due Diligence (DD) - as key for embedding ESG, with studies covering efforts across developed and developing PE markets. Despite Germany’s role as the European Union’s (EU) powerhouse and its large base of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) facing financing constraints and decarbonisation needs, the German PE sector has received scant academic attention. This thesis explores how German PE firms targeting SMEs integrate ESG during early-stage investment stages, using a qualitative design based on 12 Semi-Structured Interviews (SSIs). The study finds that, while ESG has become an institutionalised factor in early-stage investment practices within German mid-market PE, its application remains fragmented and mainly shaped by external compliance pressures. This compliance-first logic drives risk-focused DD practices, with financial rationales prevailing and ESG’s strategic motivations remaining secondary - further constrained by SME’s limited ESG maturity. Looking ahead, amid geopolitical and regulatory turbulence, the study highlights a sector in transition: while ESG’s strategic relevance is expected to persist, a shift toward more outcome-driven and pragmatic application will be essential to translate compliance into tangible results.