O turismo tornou-se num dos mais importantes instrumentos de desenvolvimento das cidades. À medida que os serviços e as atividades económicas associados à banca e às seguradoras foram gradualmente diminuindo a sua presença no centro das cidades, porque a tecnologia permite cortar custos e ligar por via eletrónica os consumidores, as cidades passaram a ficar órfãos de atividades económicas e a perderam a capacid...
No cumprimento da missão da PSP e no sentido de criação de valor na atuação policial, a aposta no capital humano e na excelência do desempenho constitui um eixo estratégico, para o qual contribuem novos métodos e novas tecnologias na área da gestão de recursos humanos. Neste artigo, de tipo teórico, apresenta-se a Metodologia BioMenteOperacional (BMO), construída de acordo com os objetivos organizacionais da PS...
Mental disorders are a growing global concern, with depression being among the most prevalent. Portugal ranks second in antidepressant consumption within the OECD, following a threefold increase between 2000 and 2020. In inland regions such as Beira Interior, reduced healthcare services and distance from major hospitals further complicate access to care. This study analysed 142 patients from Beira Interior unde...
Drug monitoring of antidepressants in plasma and oral fluid represents a valuable tool in clinical practice, enabling the optimisation of treatment efficacy and the reduction of adverse effects. Given the significant interindividual variability in antidepressant response-driven by factors such as metabolism, drug-drug interactions, and adherence to therapy-drug monitoring facilitates dose adjustment based on me...
Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important cause of lower respiratory tract infection, hospitalisation and death in adults. Methods: Based on evidence regarding the impact of RSV on adult populations at risk for severe infection and the efficacy and safety of RSV vaccines, the Portuguese Society of Pulmonology, the Portuguese Association of General and Family Medicine, the Portuguese Society ...
Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important cause of lower respiratory tract infection, hospitalisation and death in adults. Methods: Based on evidence regarding the impact of RSV on adult populations at risk for severe infection and the efficacy and safety of RSV vaccines, the Portuguese Society of Pulmonology, the Portuguese Association of General and Family Medicine, the Portuguese Society ...
This research systematically explores spatiotemporal tourist behaviour forecasting by examining and comparing traditional, machine learning, and hybrid models. Specifically, it seeks to identify key data sources, analyze their impact on prediction accuracy, and evaluate the performance of diverse analytical models. Furthermore, it investigates the practical applications of these forecasts across different areas...
This exploratory study, based on a preliminary literature review, examined the role of Business Intelligence (BI) in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A qualitative approach was adopted, involving a detailed analysis of existing publications to identify how BI can transform large amounts of data into strategic information, influence critical decisions across different sectors, and contribute t...
Purpose—This study aims to explore manipulation in financial statements during the COVID-19 crisis. The survey is focused on Portuguese companies from the tourism and wine production sectors. These sectors suffered from COVID-19 restrictions. Design/methodology/approach—Using Benford’s Law tests will detect financial statement manipulations. Anomalies in empirical and theoretical distributions will be measured ...
Fermented dairy products (FDP) are consumed worldwide, due to their nutritional attributes and sensory properties. In the last decade, edible insects have been the subject of research as a sustainable source of protein to be introduced into the food industry. This study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of black soldier fly (BSF) and drone brood (DB) flours in FDP, with or without probiotics, as a viable su...