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Evaluation of manual coordination and visuospatial attention using the adapted ...
Fernandes, Orlando; Saias, José; Santos, Graça; Ferreira, Mariana; Almeida, GabrielaBackground: Difficulty in literacy acquisition skills is just one of the symptoms of specific learning disorder (SLD). Children with this disorder demonstrate disturbances in motor coordination. Children, adolescents, and adults with SLD with a deficit in reading (dyslexia), exhibit difficulties performing various manual tasks that require motor skills and precision in timing and control of serial tasks. Fitts'...
The emotional response to colour theory in e-commerce
Ferreira, Mariana; Cairrão, Álvaro; Oliveira, PaulaPurpose This study explores how the application of colour theory in e-commerce affects Portuguese consumers’ emotional and behavioural responses. It investigates how chromatic variation in “Buy Now” buttons influences visual attention, aesthetic perception, sense of urgency, and purchase intention.Methodology A quantitative exploratory design was adopted, using an online survey with 137 Portuguese participants....
Ageing affects the CD4+ T cell polarization and mucosal tropism induced by TLR2...
Zúquete, Sara; Ferreira, Mariana; Delgado, Inês L.; Rosa, Maria teresa; Mendes, Ana Catarina; Santos, Dulce; Nolasco, Sofia; Graça, LuísToll-like receptor (TLR)2 activation induces aldehyde dehydrogenase enzymes in non-mucosal dendritic cells (DCs), enabling them to metabolize vitamin A into all-trans retinoic acid, which induces the expression of mucosal-homing molecules (α4β7 and CCR9) in the activated T cells. Recently, we have shown that the simultaneous activation of non-mucosal DCs through TLR2 and TLR4 maintains such capacity while reinf...
Computational and experimental advances in liver-on-a-chip technology for cance...
Carvalho, Violeta Meneses; Ferreira, Mariana; Rodrigues, Raquel O.; Teixeira, S. F. C. F.; Lima, Rui A.The integration of numerical simulations with Liver-on-a-Chip (LoC) technology ofers an innovative approach for studying liver physiology and pathology, especially in the context of liver cancer. Numerical simulations facilitate the optimization of microfuidic devices’ design and deepen the understanding of fuid fow and mass transfer. However, despite signifcant advancements, challenges such as replicating the ...
Do clear aligners release toxic chemicals? - a systematic review
Ferreira, Mariana; Costa, Hélder; Veiga, Nélio; Correia, Maria J.; Gomes, Ana T. P. C.; Lopes, Pedro C.Clear aligners are a modern orthodontic solution designed to address dental malocclusions discreetly and effectively. In terms of clinical side effects, the most reported issues among aligner users are mild irritation of the oral mucosa, localized inflammation, and hypersensitivity. The use of advanced polymer materials in clear aligners, such as polyurethane and PET-G, has gained widespread acceptance due to t...
Do clear aligners release toxic chemicals? - a systematic review
Ferreira, Mariana; Costa, Hélder; Veiga, Nélio; Correia, Maria J.; Gomes, Ana T. P. C.; Lopes, Pedro C.The use of advanced polymer materials in clear aligners, such as polyurethane and PET-G, has gained widespread acceptance due to their mechanical properties, biocompatibility and aesthetic appeal. However, concerns persist regarding their potential to release chemical compounds. Our goal is to understand the impact of the toxicity of clear aligners on oral cavity of orthodontic patients. An extensive systematic...
Contributos da metodologia de dança da Escola Cubana de Ballet para o trabalho ...
Ferreira, MarianaO presente relatório de estágio, enquanto documento orientador do estágio curricular desenvolvido no contexto do mestrado em Ensino de Dança da Escola Superior de Dança do Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, pretende dar cumprimento àqueles que foram os objetivos traçados bem como os princípios de um projeto desta natureza. Pretendemos então, com a elaboração deste relatório, apresentar e analisar as atividades re...
A review of work–life balance in the expatriation context
Grilo, Lara; Moreira, Antonio; Santos, Claudia; Araújo, Ana Alves; Ferreira, Marianaand business performance. Despite its importance in the business context, its analysis in the expatriation context is still scattered. Thus, this paper reviews the literature covering the analysis of 40 papers that focus on WLB and expatriation. Design/methodology/approach – A systematic literature review (SLR) was deployed in both the WoS and Scopus databases until December 2024. About 40 articles were in-dept...
UV-crosslinked biomaterials: Functionalized polyethylene glycol for tissue adhe...
Cernadas, Maria Teresa; Ferreira, Mariana; Melo, Bruna Daniela Lopes; de Melo-Diogo, Duarte; Correia, Ilídio Joaquim SobreiraSurgeons around the world face the challenge of effectively and securely treat acute wounds. The most used techniques used to reestablish proper tissue continuity and promote healing comprise surgical tape strips and wound suturing or stapling. However, these have different limitations associated, like additional tissue trauma and patient discomfort. Tissue adhesives have emerged as a promising alternative to t...
Cultural adaptation and validation of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory Short...
Branco, Inês; Ferreira, Mariana; Pacheco, Ana; Ferreira, Clara; Dias, Vera Baldaia; Martins, Anabela CorreiaThroughout life, the characteristics of a woman’s pelvic floor change due to physiological changes, including pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. These changes can predispose them to pelvic floor dysfunction. To develop a linguistically and psychometrically adapted Portuguese (European) version of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ-7), for assessing sympto...