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- Sustainable development strategies for national intangible cultural heritage bases: a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Treats–analytical hierarchy process approach to the qingshen bamboo weaving basePublication . Su, Lijuan; Jiang, Yu; Wang, Qin; Zhu, Lin; Zhao, Can; Xia, Enlong; Li, GeBamboo weaving, as a unique form of natural resource utilization and cultural exploration, is intricately linked to the livelihoods of millions worldwide. Qingshen bamboo weaving, recognized as national intangible cultural heritage in China, is the sole bamboo weaving–themed base among the latest batch of 99 national productive protection demonstration bases. This study employs a hybrid SWOT–AHP framework to empirically analyze the sustainable development pathway of the Qingshen Bamboo Weaving Base, identifying 18 key factors and calculating their relative importance through hierarchical judgment matrices. The findings reveal three primary conclusions. First, the base exhibits a predominant Strength-Opportunity (SO) strategic orientation: internal strengths (S' = 1.0012) and external opportunities (O' = 0.9530) substantially outweigh weaknesses (W' = -0.4859) and threats (T' = -0.5112), with strategic centroid P.(0.1288, 0.1105) situated in the first quadrant ((oid P(0.1288, 0.1105)) favorable window for growth-oriented strategy. Second, critical success factors exhibit significant divergence: national policy support (O1) and strategic educational partnerships (O3) emerge as paramount external drivers, while local employment enhancement and rural revitalization (S3) constitute the most significant internal strength; conversely, inadequate product design capabilities (W4) and intensified market competition (T2) represent pressing constraints, revealing a systemic deficiency in translating cultural heritage into market competitiveness. Third, sustainable development necessitates a multidimensional integrated approach—a strategic transition from a resource-dependent model toward a design-driven, brand-oriented industrial ecosystem that synergizes policy support, design innovation, digital empowerment, and community engagement. This study provides valuable insights for preserving and sustainably developing intangible cultural heritage, offering a replicable analytical framework for similar cultural heritage bases worldwide.
- Governing by exception: can the euro area sustain a genuine monetary constitution?Publication . Faria, Luís Leal de; Alves, André AzevedoThis paper offers a constitutional perspective on monetary governance in the euro area. It argues that recurrent crises have not only expanded the European Central Bank’s scope of action but, through the institutionalisation of discretion, have also reshaped the constitutional framework within which it operates. While existing literature already documents the institution’s crisis-driven evolution–particularly through the increasing relevance of secondary objectives–this paper aims to develop a coherent conceptual framework to clarify the constitutional mechanisms at stake, providing a basis to assess whether the euro area can sustain a genuine monetary constitution. To carry out this analysis, we first set out a theoretical and operational framework, grounding a genuine constitution in principles of rules, justification, and consent. Then, we aim to translate these dimensions into a single constitutional bundle of observable constraints. This approach helps distinguish between constitutional adaptation and erosion by tracking how different elements change over time and how exceptional measures either stay limited or become normalised.
- A defesa do Califado pelo Hizb ut Tahrir no Reino Unido. Um modelo democrático ou autoritário?Publication . Gonçalves, Francisco Jorge Albuquerque Pinto e CostaO Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami (HT) apresenta-se como um partido político islâmico não violento que defende a restauração do Califado como alternativa à ordem política contemporânea. Apesar de operar legalmente em diversos países europeus e de enquadrar o seu discurso em termos compatíveis com a participação cívica e o debate democrático, a organização promove um modelo político assente na supremacia da lei islâmica e na rejeição da soberania popular. Este artigo analisa criticamente o projeto constitucional proposto pelo HT, com particular incidência na sua atividade no Reino Unido. Através de uma abordagem jurídico-política, demonstra-se que o modelo de Estado defendido pela organização é estruturalmente incompatível com os princípios da democracia constitucional. A análise evidencia a negação do pluralismo político substantivo, a limitação dos mecanismos de representação democrática, a institucionalização de desigualdades jurídicas e a subordinação dos direitos fundamentais a uma interpretação normativa da religião. Conclui-se que o Califado proposto pelo Hizb ut-Tahrir configura uma forma de autoritarismo ideológico incompatível com os valores fundamentais do Estado de Direito democrático.
- Initial training of Portuguese ECEC professionals to work with children aged 0–3: current challenges and needsPublication . Gregório, Inês; Moreira, Janete Silva; Aguiar, Ana Lúcia; Brito, Ana Teresa; Cadima, Joana; Barros, Luísa; Corval, RaquelResearch examining and characterizing the initial training programs currently offered to early childhood educators is scarce. This study aims to a) characterize current offers of initial training for qualified educators, with a focus on the under 3s in Portugal and b) identify the main constraints and opportunities from the perspective of lecturers involved in initial training. A document analysis of 67 initial training programs and a series of focus group discussions (n = 23) were conducted. Findings showed that most programs devote limited time to 0–3 years. Participants identified several constraints and proposed adjustments that can be useful for improvement.
- Falando de migrações: benefícios e desafiosPublication . Azevedo, Ana Cordeiro deO presente texto tem como objeto de estudo as migrações no contexto da globalização, enfatizando a sua complexidade e os seus impactos positivos e negativos. O autor sustenta que as migrações não podem ser compreendidas a partir de uma perspetiva unidimensional e simplista, pois requerem uma abordagem sistémica, que leve em conta as suas causas, caraterísticas e consequências nos mbitos social, político e económico. O texto pretende oferecer uma contribuição para uma discussão mais fundamentada e crítica sobre as migrações, sem ter a pretensão de abarcar a totalidade do tema.
- Uma análise comparativa entre as conceções republicanas de John Adams e de Thomas Paine durante revolução americana de 1776Publication . Gonçalves, Diogo MarquesNesta investigação é realizada uma análise comparativa da conceção republicana de Thomas Paine (1737-1809) exposta em Common Sense em 1776, com a de John Adams (1735-1826) exposta em Thoughts on Government no mesmo ano. O objetivo que se pretende alcançar é compreender a diferença político-filosófica entre Adams e Paine, que os fez divergir nas suas construções republicanas, com Adams a defender um sistema republicano bicamaral que protegesse a república da tirania democrática e Paine a defender um sistema republicano unicamaral mais igualitário e democrático que melhor representasse a vontade popular, de forma a prevenir as elites de concentrarem o poder político em si e oprimirem os direitos naturais dos restantes cidadãos. As conclusões propostas por este estudo são que o republicanismo de Adams conjugava elementos democráticos com elementos aristocráticos por se sustentar na proteção da liberdade, enquanto o republicanismo de Paine se aproximava mais da democracia por se sustentar na proteção da igualdade. A relevância deste estudo é que o mesmo elucida o debate de construção da repúblicana americana na sua fase embrionária de 1776, em que o republicanismo podia ser conjugado, em diferentes níveis de aproximação, com formas de governo tão distintas como a aristocracia e a democracia.
- Governance in marine protected areas of Macaronesia: challenges and opportunities for ecotourismPublication . Casimiro, Daniela; Ventura, Maria Anunciação; Botelho, Andrea Z.; Cecilia-Ruano, Candelaria; Parretti, Paola; Guerreiro, JoseThe global decline of marine biodiversity has intensified the need for international efforts to expand and strengthen marine protected areas (MPAs). In Macaronesia, tourism represents a key driver of economic growth and social prosperity. However, a rapid increase in visitor numbers, combined with ecological sensitivity inherent to island systems, has heightened pressure on marine environments and highlighted the need for sustainable tourism models. Ecotourism represents a potential way to balance conservation, economic development, and community well-being, especially within MPAs. Meanwhile, the success of this balance depends heavily on effective governance; yet limited attention has been paid as to how governance structures in Macaronesia influence the integration of ecotourism into MPAs. This study analyses the role of institutional and legal governance in supporting ecotourism development in the MPAs of the four Macaronesian archipelagos (Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cabo Verde). A comparative qualitative analysis of institutional and legal governance frameworks was conducted for each archipelago, examining relevant legislation, institutional structures and maritime tourism regulations to identify strengths, limitations and administrative conditions affecting the integration of ecotourism in MPAs. The analysis reveals varying governance capacities across the archipelagos, all of which are characterised by complex legal systems and fragmented management of MPAs and maritime tourism. Despite these barriers, ecotourism remains a viable pathway within Macaronesia’s MPAs, provided that the governing institutional and legal structures are refined to prioritise conservation outcomes.
- The kingdom of Bhutan: a democracy by obligationPublication . Quintino, Karim HassamMost democratic transitions have demonstrated how it is possible to move from an authoritarian starting point towards an ongoing state of compromise. The Kingdom of Bhutan, a small state bordering India and China and located deep within the Himalayan Mountains, stands as an illustrative case of that paradigm. Not only has that country recently welcomed extensive democratic practices after a century of monarchical rule, but more interestingly, it did so by royal decree. This unusual top-down transition saw the ruling monarch effectively “enforcing” democracy onto the people rather than the opposite, which defied the customary paradigm of democratisation. Nonetheless, Bhutan’s process of democratisation has been hampered at an initial stage because most Bhutanese citizens remained satisfied with the previous monarchical regime. As such, the purpose of the communication is to enlighten the reader with the features of Bhutanese democracy and its preceding process of democratisation, while providing a possible answer on whether there is a common pattern in the transitional process of authoritarianism to democracy. In order to do so, the article firstly looks at Bhutan’s modern political history; secondly, it analyses the idiosyncrasies of Bhutanese democracy; and thirdly, it shows how the historical, religious and social background of Bhutan has led to a peculiar process of democratic consolidation.
- Synergistic dynamics of sino–portuguese partnership policies: implications for economic and cultural cooperationPublication . Wang, Yinkangni; Leandro, Francisco José B. S.This study examines the synergistic effects of Sino-Portuguese economic cooperation and cultural engagement from 2003 to 2024, with particular attention to the role of “guanxi” as a relational framework. Drawing on qualitative analysis, the study explores how state-level diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges have jointly fostered trust, reciprocity, and long-term commitment. Evidence from state visits, cultural diplomacy programs, and educational exchanges demonstrates how economic cooperation provides material foundations for cultural engagement, while cultural exchange reduces communication barriers, fosters loyalty, and enhances resilience in bilateral relations. The findings highlight that economic and cultural cooperation do not operate in isolation but reinforce one another, generating outcomes greater than the sum of their parts. By situating Portugal as a functional power and China as a global actor, this research contributes to theoretical debates on relational international relations and offers practical insights into how cultural capital and economic collaboration can jointly shape sustainable partnerships.
- Brazil’s economic complexity: a comparative analysis across global powers and the global southPublication . Zhang, Xian; Leandro, Francisco José B. S.; Vieira, Arthur de Diego GarridoSendo a décima maior economia do mundo, o Brasil tem registado, ao longo das últimas três décadas, um declínio marcado e sustentado na sua complexidade económica. Esta trajetória descendente coloca desafios significativos à ambição do país de assumir um papel mais influente na governação económica global. Apesar do seu potencial estrutural e da sua relevância geopolítica, o Brasil continua a enfrentar obstáculos substanciais na sua transição para o estatuto de país de alto rendimento. Este estudo responde às seguintes questões de investigação: Como tem evoluído a complexidade económica do Brasil em relação às grandes potências globais e ao Sul Global? E quais os fatores que explicam o declínio contínuo da complexidade económica brasileira? Para tal, adotamos uma metodologia comparativa que examina a trajetória económica do Brasil paralelamente às economias globais líderes e a atores proeminentes do Sul Global. Recorrendo ao Índice de Complexidade Económica (ECI) como principal enquadramento analítico, a investigação identifica lacunas críticas de desenvolvimento e oportunidades estratégicas. Por meio de estudos de caso e comparações transnacionais, os resultados demonstram que, apesar de esforços políticos significativos para aumentar a complexidade económica do Brasil, o país ainda não estabeleceu as condições necessárias para reverter o seu declínio persistente. O Brasil permanece numa posição intermédia, sem a sofisticação tecnológica e a diversificação exportadora que caracterizam economias de elevada complexidade. Estas conclusões sublinham a necessidade urgente de políticas industriais direcionadas, estratégias baseadas na inovação e reformas institucionais, oferecendo orientações de política pública que permitam ao Brasil reposicionar-se na hierarquia económica global e avançar a sua agenda de desenvolvimento.