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A Generic Architecture for the Digitization of Government Procurement Processes

The implementation of government information systems has been a means to improve social, political, and economic conditions and the quality of life of its citizens. However, the systems of the governments are very different and even within a country there are distinctions between the federal, state, local and agency levels according to their specific context and capabilities. Among the governmental systems, ele...

Contribution of haptoglobin phenotypic variation to the presence of hyperhomocy...

Background/aim: The genetic polymorphism of haptoglobin (Hp) has been associated with several cardiovascular risk factors, but a possible relationship between Hp phenotypic variation and increased levels of homocysteine (Hcy) and cysteine (Cy) is still unknown. The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the Hp polymorphism and hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) and hypercysteinemia (HCy) in ty...

Invisible dangers on our plates: a critical review of the widespread presence o...

We need play-focused training!

Development of a postgraduate programme on play

On the academic year 22.23 the post-Graduate programme on “Play” started with a cohort of 16 students, composed of occupational therapy practitioners who range between 30 to 2 years of professional experience leading to an average of 13 years of clinical practice. Their working environment ranges within community, hospital and private practice settings. Nonetheless the programme planning and set up started in t...

Polysaccharide-Based Carriers for Pulmonary Insulin Delivery: The Potential of ...

Non-invasive routes for insulin delivery are emerging as alternatives to currently painful subcutaneous injections. For pulmonary delivery, formulations may be in powdered particle form, using carriers such as polysaccharides to stabilise the active principle. Roasted coffee beans and spent coffee grounds (SCG) are rich in polysaccharides, namely galactomannans and arabinogalactans. In this work, the polysaccha...

Development of an in chemico high-throughput screening method for the identific...

It is well established that chemical-peptide conjugation represents the molecular initiating event (MIE) in skin sensitization. This MIE has been successfully exploited in the development of in chemico peptide reactivity assays, with the Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay (DPRA) being validated as a screening tool for skin sensitization hazard as well as an OECD test guideline. This test relies on the use of a hig...

Optical characterization and through-focus performance of two advanced monofoca...

Purpose To compare the refractive power profle, subjective depth-of-feld and objective optical quality of two advanced monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) designed to improve intermediate vision. Methods This prospective study evaluated forty-six eyes of twenty-three patients, aged 54–68 years, binocularly implanted with two monofocal enhanced intraocular lenses (IOLs), the Tecnis Eyhance and the Physiol Isopur...

Sleep patterns, eating behavior and the risk of noncommunicable diseases

Sleep is extremely important for the homeostasis of the organism. In recent years, various studies have been carried out to address factors related to sleep patterns and their influence on food choices, as well as on the onset of chronic noncommunicable diseases. The aim of this article is to provide a scientific literature review on the possible role of sleep patterns on eating behavior and the risk of noncomm...

Formação em terapia ocupacional: desenho de um projeto de transformação curricu...

Introdução: O desenvolvimento e renovação de currículos é visto como uma atividade-chave das instituições de ensino superior. Ao nível internacional e nacional, é evidente o crescente interesse na investigação em desenho curricular, e em criar percursos educativos diversos que correspondam às aspirações de futuro da população e às necessidades da sociedade. As mudanças de paradigma que ocorreram na terapia ocup...