This research paper explores the evolution of Industrial In- ternet of Things (IIoT) platforms and their pivotal role in the digitiza- tion of Industry 4.0, as well as their contribution to the transition to- wards Industry 5.0. The characteristics, challenges and opportunities of these platforms will be addressed, highlighting their impact on the digital transformation of industrial operations. Two case studie...
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in the lives of families with young children. The present study aimed to explore whether child social isolation due to the COVID-19 crisis was associated with toddlers’ emotional and behavioral health (EBH) and whether this association was moderated by caregiving distress, during the second mandatory lockdown in Portugal. Participants included 315 toddlers an...
Background: Overweight and obesity may lead to different problems in various body systems and in the oral cavity. Dental caries and periodontal disease have been related with overweight. The aim of this study was to assess how overweight and obesity have impact on the lifestyle, oral habits and oral pathologies. Methods: We conducted an observational cross-sectional study where we applied a questionnaire to 140...
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) and alveolar echinococcosis (AE) are among the most relevant zoonoses in Europe. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato causing CE is the most significant foodborne parasite in South-Western Europe, followed by Echinococcus multilocularis, the etiological agent of AE. Among the challenges and opportunities highlighted in the literatu...
Em sociedades amplamente mediatizadas, globalizadas, fragmentadas e complexas, pontuadas pela contínua mudança e pela incerteza (e risco), jovens de várias latitudes partilham uma “cultura-mundo” (Lipovetsky & Serroy, 2010). Em comum, a dependência de ecrãs, a utilização (muitas vezes, excessiva e ininterrupta) de tecnologias digitais, a presença em redes sociais online, a escassez de tempo e de atenção, a ...
The Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) has endorsed Plan-S since early 2021 and it is working towards implementing its obligations. To ensure an effective fulfillment of its open science policies, FCT is implementing a new monitoring and compliance tool, that will enforce the compliance with Plan-S as well as the new FCT's open access (OA) policy. This paper details FCT's approach to impleme...