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Methodology for business process automation in SMEs: from requirements analysis...
Moreira, Sílvia; São Mamede, Henrique; Santos, ArnaldoThis study aims to develop a methodology to assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in effectively adopting Business Process Automation (BPA). Despite its growing importance in streamlining routine tasks and enabling employees to focus on more creative activities, numerous organizations face challenges in implementing BPA due to unclear procedures, insufficient knowledge of eligible processes, and uncertaint...
Business process automation in SMEs: a systematic literature review
Moreira, Sílvia; Santos, Arnaldo; São Mamede, HenriqueBusiness Process Automation has been gaining increasing importance in the management of companies and organizations since it reduces the time needed to carry out routine tasks, freeing employees for other, more creative and exciting things. It can be applied in the most varied business areas. Organizations from any sector of activity can also adopt it. Given these benefits, the granted success in transforming b...
The possibilities of changes in learning experiences with Metaverse
Braguez, Joana Rita Cerieira; Braguez, Marta; Moreira, Sílvia; Filipe, CarlaThis review aims to define the Metaverse, present the roles of AR, MR and VR, and also the concepts of digital twins and lifelogging. The evolution of applications for Metaverse in various sectors, especially gaming, has created the possibility of using Metaverse for education. We present the vast field of these applications and educational projects. The challenges that educators face are discussed and the pote...
Bioburden assessment in Lisbon groceries
Moreira, Sílvia; Dias, Marta; Gomes, Bianca; Cervantes, Renata; Pena, Pedro; Viegas, CarlaObjective: This study aims to characterize the occupational exposure to the bioburden of groceries workers and to identify the most critical workstations. Background To our knowledge, this is the first study performed in Portugal that intends to characterize microbial contamination in this specific setting. Method: This study was conducted between November and December of 2020 in fifteen groceries stores (M) lo...
Microbial contamination in grocery stores from Portugal and Spain: the neglecte...
Viegas, Carla; Gomes, Bianca; Cervantes, Renata; Moreira, Sílvia; Dias, Marta; Pena, Pedro; Carolino, Elisabete; Twarużek, Magdalena; Kosicki, RobertMicrobial contamination in grocery shops (GS) should be evaluated since food commodities are commonly handled by workers and customers increasing the risk of food contamination and disease transmission. The aim of this study was to evaluate the microbial contamination in Portuguese and Spanish GS with a multi-approach protocol using passive (electrostatic dust cloths and surface swabs) sampling methods. The mol...
Portuguese groceries: a comprehensive occupational exposure assessment to funga...
Viegas, Carla; Cervantes, Renata; Gomes, Bianca; Moreira, Sílvia; Dias, Marta; Pena, Pedro; Carolino, Elisabete; Twaruzek, Magdalena; Kosicki, RobertTo our knowledge, there has been no research on the occupational exposure of grocery employees. This study aimed to characterize the microbial contamination in 15 grocery stores in Cascais, Portugal, by passive sampling. The molecular detection of Aspergillus sections, as well as mycotoxin analysis, screening of azole resistance, and cytotoxicity measurement was also conducted to better estimate the health risk...
β3 Adrenoceptor-induced cholinergic inhibition in human and rat urinary bladder...
Silva, Isabel; Magalhães‐Cardoso, M. Teresa; Ferreirinha, Fátima; Moreira, Sílvia; Costa, Ana Filipa; Silva, Diogo; Vieira, Cátia; Silva-Ramos, MiguelBackground and purpose: The mechanism by which β3 receptor agonists (e.g. mirabegron) control bladder overactivity may involve adenosine release from human and rat detrusor smooth muscle. Retrograde activation of adenosine A1 receptors reduces ACh release from cholinergic bladder nerves. β3 -Adrenoceptors usually couple to adenylyl cyclase. Here we investigated, which of the cAMP targets, protein kinase A or th...
O uso das TIC no processo de ensino-aprendizagem de alunos com necessidades edu...
Moreira, Sílvia; Costa, JoanaO presente projecto de investigação debruça-se sobre a importância das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TIC) no processo de ensino-aprendizagem dos alunos com Necessidades Educativas Especiais (NEE), bem como disponibilizar aos docentes um conhecimento mais amplo das diferentes ferramentas tecnológicas que podem ser utilizadas na estruturação e planeamento de uma pedagogia diferenciada. Numa primeira fa...