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Intention to work with social robots: the role of perceived robot use self-effi...
Giger, Jean-Christophe; Piçarra, Nuno; Pochwatko, Grzegorz; Almeida, Nuno; Almeida, Ana SusanaRecent studies have enlightened the crucial role of perceived robot use selfefficacy in human robot interaction. This paper investigates the interplay between perceived robot use self-efficacy, attitudes towards robots, and beliefs in human nature uniqueness (BHNU) on the intention to work with social robots. Participants (N = 117) first filled out a questionnaire measuring their BHNU and attitudes towards robo...
Intention to work with social robots: the role of perceived robot use self-effi...
Giger, Jean-Christophe; Piçarra, Nuno; Pochwatko, Grzegorz; Almeida, Nuno; Rocio Gonçalves de Almeida, Ana SusanaRecent studies have enlightened the crucial role of perceived robot use self-efficacy in human robot interaction. This paper investigates the interplay between perceived robot use self-efficacy, attitudes towards robots, and beliefs in human nature uniqueness (BHNU) on the intention to work with social robots. Participants (N = 117) first filled out a questionnaire measuring their BHNU and attitudes towards rob...
Development of the beliefs in human nature uniqueness scale and its association...
Giger, Jean-Christophe; Piçarra, Nuno; Pochwatko, Grzegorz; Almeida, Nuno; Almeida, Ana Susana; Costa, NeuzaThere is an actual trend for humanizing technological artifacts, especially social robots. However, human-like social robots trigger negative attitudes by threatening human uniqueness as well as humanness. The present paper presents the development of the Belief in Human Nature Uniqueness Scale (BHNUS) to assess the individual tendency to deny social robots the possibility to have human features considered to b...
Quality Standards in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Can Deep Sedation Influe...
Correia, Catarina; Almeida, Nuno; Andrade, Raquel; Sant’Anna, Mariana; Macedo, Cláudia; Perdigoto, David N.; Gregório, Carlos; Figueiredo, Pedro NarraIntroduction: According to the guideline published by ESGE/UEG, a high-quality esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) implies the application of some criteria that enable better healthcare outcomes. Although intra-procedural performance measures are dependent on patient factors, there is no reference to sedation practices in the guideline mentioned above. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate whether deep sedation ...
Influenciadores Digitais no Desporto: Uma perspetiva do fitness nas redes socia...
Duarte, Beatriz; Almeida, Nuno; Teixeira, Mário CoelhoRESUMO: A crescente necessidade de comunicar e partilhar conteúdos através das redes sociais e outros canais de comunicação interativos permite transmitir a mensagem ao maior número de pessoas. O estudo pretende conhecer as motivações dos seguidores e compreender os influencers fitness. Metodologicamente, aplicámos um questionário nas diversas redes socias e obtivemos uma amostra por conveniência. Analisámos os...
Direção e Gestão de Health & Fitness Clubs: Análise das estratégias de gestão d...
Pereira, João; Almeida, Nuno; Teixeira, Mário CoelhoRESUMO: Com o aumento da consciencialização social para o benefício da prática de atividades físicas, os ginásios começaram a investir em novas técnicas para incrementar o número de interessados nos seus serviços. O propósito deste estudo é a recolha de informações com o intuito de compreender (1) os atributos disponibilizados pelo ginásio; (2) o ambiente e competência dos funcionários; (3) outros atributos ace...
Sport Mega-Events, Volunteer Motivation, and Self-Assessment: Reasons and Expec...
Teixeira, Mário Coelho; Banza, Telma; Almeida, Nuno; Sesinando, AndréBackground: Sport management research is currently extensive and multidisciplinary, allowing a wide scientific knowledge about its multiple areas of intervention within the sport sciences. One of the key areas of research has focused on understanding the management of sporting events, particularly large-scale events, and their sporting, economic and social impacts. In the last decade, research has also been foc...
Motivations and Expectations of Olympic Volunteers: Building a Legacy of Person...
Teixeira, Mário Coelho; Banza, Telma; Almeida, Nuno; Sesinando, AndréThe scientific breakthrough in understanding the role of sports volunteers, as well as the importance of motivation and expectations management in decision-making, has boosted several studies, helping to reinforce the conceptual idea of a sports legacy, especially in relation to the participation and involvement of Olympic volunteers. In this sense, and reinforcing this idea, this study aimed to analyse and mea...
Restorative effects of biophilic workplace and nature exposure during working t...
Sousa, Cátia; Fernandes, Maria Jacinta; Almeida, Nuno; Oliveira e Sousa, António; Gonçalves, GabrielaThe work environment plays a crucial role in the health and performance of employees. The growing interest in workers’ well-being has driven the inclusion of nature in workplaces, despite many employees spending most of their time indoors, away from nature. Studies show that biophilic design in offices can have positive effects and promote workers’ well-being. However, research on the beneficial effects of natu...
IgG4-Related Esophageal Disease Presenting as Esophagitis with Chronic Strictures
Correia, Catarina; Moreira, Hélder; Almeida, Nuno; Soares, Marta; Cipriano, Maria Augusta; Figueiredo, PedroIgG4-related disease is a recently recognized autoimmune systemic disorder that has been described in various organs. The disease is characterized histologically by a dense lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate with IgG4-positive cells, storiform fibrosis, obliterative phlebitis, and can be associated with space-occupying lesions. IgG4-related disease involving the upper gastrointestinal tract is rare. We report the cas...