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Building a Portuguese coalition for biodiversity genomics
Marques, João; Alves, Paulo; Amorim, Isabel; Lopes, Ricardo; Moura, Mónica; Meyers, Eugene; Sim-sim, Manuela; Sousa-Santos, Carla; Alves, JuditeThe diverse physiography of the Portuguese land and marine territory, spanning from continental Europe to the Atlantic archipelagos, has made it an important repository of biodiversity throughout the Pleistocene glacial cycles, leading to a remarkable diversity of species and ecosystems. This rich biodiversity is under threat from anthropogenic drivers, such as climate change, invasive species, land use changes...
Development and validation of a Portuguese psychologist's empathy scale: A pilo...
Cruz, Márcia; Grilo, Ana; Custódio, Susana; Dores, Artemisa R.; Silva, Carina; Alves, Paulo; Dores, ArtemisaThe systematic assessment of empathy is essential for identifying psychologists' competencies and developmental needs, ultimately contributing to more effective clinical practice. Given the multidimensional nature of empathy, comprehensive evaluation requires consideration of its cognitive, affective, and behavioural dimensions. How ever, no existing instrument is specifically validated to assess psychologists'...
Evaluating virtual reality communication training in nursing and medical educat...
Saab, Mohamad M.; O'Donovan, Mark; Koç, Irem; Kenny, Jennifer; Hrdlicka, Jan; Wild, Jirí; Zielina, Martin; Hrdlickova, Lucie; Rusinová, KaterinaIntroduction: Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used in health professions education due to its rapid advancement and proven effectiveness in simulating clinical scenarios. It enhances theoretical knowledge, practical skills, communication, and emotional intelligence in a safe and immersive environment. VR also shows potential to improve communication skills among nursing and medical students, though large-s...
Development and validation of a Portuguese psychologist's empathy scale: a pilo...
Cruz, Márcia; Grilo, Ana; Custódio, Susana; Dores, Artemisa R.; Silva, Carina; Alves, PauloThe systematic assessment of empathy is essential for identifying psychologists' competencies and developmental needs, ultimately contributing to more effective clinical practice. Given the multidimensional nature of empathy, comprehensive evaluation requires consideration of its cognitive, affective, and behavioural dimensions. However, no existing instrument is specifically validated to assess psychologists' ...
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Portugal - a call for a registry project
Caldeira, Pedro; Rabiais, Isabel; Ladeira, Luís; Alves, PauloIntroduction: Sudden Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) is a significant global health issue, with considerable regional variations, and is the third leading cause of death in Europe. With approximately 80% of cases being witnessed, immediate initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by lay bystanders can increase OHCA survival by a factor of 2–4. In 2007, the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) est...
Educational content and strategies for teaching local wound assessment: a scopi...
Encarnação, Rúben; Pinho, Andreia Salomé; Alves, José; Reis, João; Alves, PauloIntroduction: Local wound assessment is a core component of evidence-based nursing practice, enabling accurate diagnosis, monitoring of healing progression, early detection of complications, and informed clinical decision-making. Despite its recognized importance and ongoing educational advances, evidence remains inconsistent regarding the most effective content, teaching–learning strategies, and assessment met...
Artificial intelligence chatbots in nursing education: a scoping review protocol
Fernandes, Francisco; Encarnação, Rúben; Lima, Suzinara; Alves, PauloIntroduction: The rapid integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence systems in education has reshaped teaching and learning processes, enhancing personalization, interactivity, and learner autonomy. In nursing education, artificial intelligence -based educational chatbots have emerged as promising tools capable of simulating clinical situations, supporting critical thinking, and providing in...
Protocol publication in evidence synthesis: structural incentives and pathways ...
Alves, José; Alves, PauloIn response to Seixas (2026), we endorse prospective protocol publication as a core mechanism for transparency and accountability in evidence synthesis. We argue, however, that persistently low uptake reflects not only cultural and educational gaps but also structural disincentives: the financial burden of APCs and the bibliometric “citation penalty” that discourages journals from hosting protocols. Drawing on ...
Development and validation of a Portuguese psychologist's empathy scale: A pilo...
Cruz, Márcia; Grilo, Ana; Custódio, Susana; Dores, Artemisa R.; Silva, Carina; Alves, PauloThe systematic assessment of empathy is essential for identifying psychologists' competencies and developmental needs, ultimately contributing to more effective clinical practice. Given the multidimensional nature of empathy, comprehensive evaluation requires consideration of its cognitive, affective, and behavioural dimensions. However, no existing instrument is specifically validated to assess psychologists' ...
Pressure injury prediction in intensive care units using artificial intelligenc...
Alves, José; Azevedo, Rita; Marques, Ana; Alves, PauloIntroduction: Pressure injuries are common adverse events in intensive care units, impacting individuals’ quality of life and increasing healthcare costs. Traditional risk assessment scales have significant limitations in the context of critically ill patients. Artificial intelligence has emerged as a promising approach for early risk identification, offering greater sensitivity and the ability to integrate com...