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Development of layout proposals for the future textile processing section of a ...
Monteiro, Ana; Gomes, Andreia; Fernandes, Bruna; Barroso, César; Alves, Diogo; Silva, A. M.This paper focuses on the project developed by a team of students from the University of the Minho in an industrial context. In this context, the definition of a layout is a key factor in the reduction of waste and, consequently, in the increase of productivity. The main objective of this article is to define alternative layout proposals for the new manufacturing facilities of a textile company producing knitte...
Layout design and noise study in a weaving section
Monteiro, Ana; Gomes, Andreia; Fernandes, Bruna; Barroso, César; Alves, Diogo; Silva, A. M.This article was developed by a team of students of Industrial Engineering and Management at the University of Minho, using the PBL (Project Based Learning) methodology. The purpose of this article is to define alternative layout proposals for the weaving section of the new factory space of a textile company that produces knitted garments and home textiles. It should be noted that defining a layout is crucial f...
Debating the law of self-determination of gender identity in Portugal: Composit...
Mota, Luis F.; Fernandes, BrunaIn the literature on morality issues, the most famous typology distinguishes countries from the “religious” and “secular” worlds, based on the presence or absence of partisan religious cleavages. Portugal belongs to the former world, yet in 2018, the Portuguese Parliament passed a law on the self-determination of gender identity. This article asks how such an outcome was possible, focusing on the role of politi...
Evaluation by flow cytometry of Escherichia coli viability in lettuce after dis...
Teixeira, Maria Pilar Araújo; Fernandes, Bruna; Silva, Ana Margarida; Dias, Nicolina Marques; Azeredo, JoanaFoodborne outbreaks due to the consumption of ready-to-eat vegetables have increased worldwide, with Escherichia coli (E. coli) being one of the main sources responsible. Viable but nonculturable bacteria (VBNC) retain virulence even after some disinfection procedures and constitute a huge problem to public health due to their non-detectability through conventional microbiological techniques. Flow cytometry (FC...
Validation of the caregiver oncology quality of life questionnaire in portugues...
Pereira, M. Graça; Vilaça, Margarida; Pereira, Marta; Bacalhau, Rosario; Monteiro, Sara; Fernandes, Bruna; Faria, Sara; Ferreira, GabrielaObjective Cancer diagnosis affects patients, their families, and their caregivers in particular. This study focused on the validation of the CareGiver Oncology Quality of Life (CarGOQoL) questionnaire in Portuguese caregivers of patients with multiple myeloma, from the caregiver's point of view. Method This was a cross-sectional study with 146 caregivers of patients with multiple myeloma from outpatient medical...
Validation of the quality of life multiple myeloma module questionnaire (QLQ‐MY...
Pereira, M. Graça; Ferreira, Gabriela Maria Magalhães; Pereira, Marta; Faria, Sara; Bacalhau, Rosário; Monteiro, Sara; Fernandes, BrunaObjective:The aim of this study was the validation of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer's Multiple Myeloma Module (QLQ‐MY20) in Portuguese myeloma patients. Methods: A total of 213 Portuguese patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma participated in this study and were assessed with the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer's (EORTC) Questionnaire C30 (QLQ‐C30), ...
Projeto nó de meia: design como protagonista na transformação do habitar
Fernandes, BrunaTrabalho de Conclusão de Curso (Graduação); Atualmente, o Brasil tem enfrentado sérios problemas de demanda habitacional, principalmente relacionada a problemas sociais. As práticas realizadas para diminuir o déficit habitacional possuem mais um aspecto econômico do que propriamente construtivo. A redução de custos e a alta demanda de conjuntos habitacionais ocasionam uma série de problemas para as famílias que...