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The Institutional Repository (Veritati) is a reference platform for those who want to access scientific production, as well as master's dissertations and doctoral theses, developed within the scope of the teaching and research activities of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP).

As part of the RCAAP project (Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal), it aims to preserve and disseminate scientific production, thus increasing its visibility and impact.

The Institutional Repository is also integrated into the UCP science management ecosystem, which includes, namely, the Ciência-UCP platform and the Scientific Journals of Universidade Católica Portuguesa portal

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Fiscal policy and credit supply in a crisis

Publication . Bonfim, Diana; Ferreira, Miguel A.; Queiró, Francisco; Zhao, Sujiao (Emma)

We measure how cuts to public procurement propagate through the banking system in a financial crisis. During the European sovereign debt crisis, the Portuguese government cut procurement spending by 4.3 percent of GDP. We find that this cut saddled banks with nonperforming loans from government contractors, which led to a persistent reduction in credit supply to other firms. We estimate a bank-level elasticity of credit supply with respect to procurement demand of 2.5. In a general equilibrium model, our findings point to large effects of fiscal policy on credit supply and output in a crisis.

2025-06-01Research article

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Correction to: The role of community pharmacists in managing common headache disorders, and their integration within structured headache services: position statement on behalf of the European Headache Federation (EHF) and Lifting The Burden (LTB: the Global Campaign against Headache), with the formal endorsement of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (The Journal of Headache and Pain, (2025), 26, 1, (100), 10.1186/s10194-025-02021-3)

Publication . Banihani, Heba; Lampl, Christian; Maassenvandenbrink, Antoinette; Amin, Faisal Mohammad; Carlsen, Louise Ninett; Coppola, Gianluca; Deligianni, Christina; Gil-Gouveia, Raquel; Holland, Philip R.; Husoy, Andreas K.; Jensen, Rigmor; Plácido, Madalena; Reuter, Uwe; Ryliskiene, Kristina; Rio, Margarita Sanchez del; Schytz, Henrik Winther; Tronvik, Erling; Versijpt, Jan; Steiner, Timothy J.

Correction: J Headache Pain 26, 100 (2025) In this article, the text “on behalf of the European Headache Federation, the Norwegian Centre for Headache Research (NorHead) and Lifting The Burden: the Global Campaign against Headache” has been removed from the author list because it erroneously duplicated text from the article title.

2025-06-16Corrigendum

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Facing the abyss: ontological distance in the poetry of a carthusian monk

Publication . Hujanen, Riitta

‘Facing the Abyss’ refers to the liminal and temporal theme of ‘Ontological Distance’ in the poetry of an anonymous Carthusian monk in the period 1964-2024. This article approaches the topic mainly from the perspectives of Catholic monastic spirituality and the Carthusian tradition. The thematic analysis of the selected texts explores the metaphors and expressions employed by the monk-poet to describe the extremity of the ontological distance between the Creator and creatures. The acknowledgment of the extreme ontological distance, rather than leading to existential despair, can become a source of joy and gratitude when viewed through faith. The paper identifies some influences of early Eastern monastic spiritual traditions that echoed in the contemporary Carthusian author’s writings.

2025-06-19Research article

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Os desafios no cumprimento das obrigações na era da inteligência artificial (IA): a limitação convencional da responsabilidade civil na utilização destes novos mecanismos

Publication . Pereira, Ana Sofia Portela de Sá

O artigo aborda o papel transformador da Inteligência Artificial (IA) nos diversos setores, destacando sua crescente relevância e os desafios jurídicos decorrentes de sua aplicação. Ferramentas como chatbots, sistemas avançados como o ChatGPT e tradutores automáticos são exemplos dessa "era de ouro" da IA, que oferece benefícios como maior eficiência, redução de erros e diminuição de custos. Contudo, esses avanços trazem riscos, como violações de propriedade intelectual, privacidade e problemas operacionais, que levantam questões no âmbito da responsabilidade civil.O foco do artigo está na dificuldade de adequar o regime jurídico português e europeu à realidade da IA, especialmente no que diz respeito à limitação de responsabilidade em contratos entre utilizadores e fornecedores ou naqueles executados por sistemas deIA. Questões fundamentais surgem: pode o direito civil considerar a IA capaz de discernir entre o lícito e o ilícito? É possível responsabilizar juridicamente esses sistemas? Caso contrário, sobre quem recairia a responsabilidade? As normas jurídicas atuais são suficientes para lidar com as especificidades dessa tecnologia?A investigação busca soluções jurídicas que superem a insuficiência dos regimes vigentes, equilibrando os direitos das partes e os riscos da IA. Utilizando uma metodologia documental, com análises de doutrina, jurisprudência e, eventualmente, dados comparativos, o estudo conclui que o direito português enfrenta limitações significativas. O artigo 809.º do Código Civil, que regula cláusulas de exclusão de responsabilidade, invalida aquelas envolvendo dolo ou culpa grave. Conforme Pinto Monteiro, cláusulas limitativas visam restringir responsabilidades que, sem previsão contratual, recairiam sobre o devedor, mas enfrentam restrições rigorosas impostas pela jurisprudência, incluindo pelo Supremo Tribunal de Justiça.Além disso, os regulamentos europeus, como os relativos a produtos defeituosos, mostram-se inadequados para abordar a complexidade da IA. O Artificial Intelligence Act(AIA), proposta da União Europeia, representa um marco embrionário, mas ainda insuficiente para regular os desafios jurídicos apresentados por sistemas de IA. O artigo conclui que soluções jurídicas atualizadas são indispensáveis para lidar com as especificidades e inovações dessa tecnologia disruptiva, garantindo um equilíbrio justo entre autonomia contratual e segurança jurídica.

2025-05-01Book part

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Assessing ecotourism opportunities in Macaronesian Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): an adapted MEET indicator-based methodology

Publication . Casimiro, Daniela; Escudero, Marina Diaz; Guerreiro, José Ângelo; Ventura, Maria Anunciação

Tourism significantly contributes to the economic growth of countries, especially in insular areas such as Small Islands Developing States (SIDSs) or the outmost regions of Europe. If managed properly, ecotourism offers a sustainable alternative by promoting nature conservation while benefiting local communities. The aim of this study was to develop a methodology to assess the existing conditions in marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Macaronesian archipelagos for the development of ecotourism activities. To achieve this, the methodology of the Mediterranean Experience of Ecotourism (MEET) was adapted to the unique environmental, social, and economic context of the region. A set of indicators was developed and refined through expert evaluation and the results revealed a strong level of satisfaction with the indicators created. This approach contributes to the sustainable management of MPAs by providing a practical tool to evaluate their potential for ecotourism development. The refined indicators can assist policymakers, MPA managers, and stakeholders in designing sustainable ecotourism products that align with conservation goals, ensuring long-term ecological and economic benefits for the Macaronesian region.

2025-06-05Research article

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