This paper analyses the use of Social Media Intelligence (SMI) as a tool in the fight against wildlife crime, with an emphasis on illegal animal trafficking on digital platforms. This is a descriptive study based on a quantitative approach. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science database, complemented by a quantitative analysis of data extracted from the European Union project ECO-SOLVE...
Objective: This study seeks to report the experience of a tertiary medical institution in managing MOE. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of MOE cases admitted to our tertiary hospital from January 2018 to December 2023 was conducted. Results: Six patients, with a median age of 81.7 years, were included. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most isolated organism. CT scans, conducted for all patients, r...
Objectives: literature review on giant cell tumors of the bone (GCTB) involving the anterior skull base and case report of endoscopic endonasal surgical treatment. Study Design: qualitative systematic review. Materials and Methods: PubMed, BMC and Cochrane Library database review, based on the PRISMA MODEL. Iconographic description with images of the transcribriform endoscopic approach. Results: 36 articles wer...
Purpose The purpose of this article is to assess climate change impacts on four earthen heritage (EH) sites, highlighting their vulnerability and the need for an integrated approach that considers physical, social and cultural factors. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a systematic approach to assess climate change impacts on earthen heritage sites. A literature review informed the development of a con...
The Island of Mozambique, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, possesses a rich cultural and architectural heritage increasingly threatened by extreme weather events, particularly cyclones. Sustainable conservation efforts require the involvement and empowerment of local communities to address these challenges effectively. In response to the devastating impacts of cyclones Gombe (2022) and Dilkeledi (2025), the "Resil...
Esta publicação pretende dar a conhecer o trabalho de abordagem participativa, realizado em estreita parceria entre o GACIM - Gabinete de Conservação da Ilha de Moçambique, a Universidade Portucalense, e consultores moçambicanos, entre outubro de 2024 a julho de 2025. A equipa da Universidade Portucalense e os consultores Moçambicanos, coordenaram a implementação do projeto ‘Participação da Comunidad...
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Cultural Heritage as a Contributor to Territorial/Urban Resilience).; Mozambique Island, a UNESCO World Heritage property, faces significant challenges due to climate change and extreme weather events. This study proposes a comprehensive framework for assessing morphological vulnerabilities and enhancing urban resilience in this unique historical urban landscape. The r...
Special Issue Earthen Architecture: Challenges and Opportunities for the 21st Century.; Heritage is strengthened through proactive actions, known as preventive con- servation, that are considered before earthquakes, rather than reactive actions addressed when the emergency situation occurs. Considering that there are several regions around the world with very active seismicity, conservation interventions should...
According to the classification by the American Academy of Otolaryngology, excision of the submandibular gland is included in level IB neck dissection (ND). However, the routine removal of this gland in patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) remains a subject of debate. This study aims to characterize the OCSCC patient population and assess the incidence of submandibular gland involvement in ...
A Ilha de Moçambique, classificada Património Mundial da UNESCO em 1991, enfrenta ameaças crescentes decorrentes das alterações climáticas, particularmente devido ao aumento da frequência e intensidade dos ciclones. Estes fenómenos extremos constituem riscos significativos para o tecido urbano, o património cultural e as comunidades locais. Como resposta, são essenciais as iniciativas de capacitação dos técnico...