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Deep technologies and safer gambling: A systematic review
Cardoso, Leonor G.; Barroso, Beatriz C. R.; Piccoli, Gloria; Peixoto, Miguel; Morgado, Pedro; Marques, António; Rocha, Carla; Griffiths, Mark D.Deep technologies combine engineering innovation and scientific findings to solve complex problems and are becoming particularly relevant to the gambling industry. With the global rise of gambling practices and the subsequent increase of gambling-related problems and disorders, deep technologies have emerged as a way to create safer online gambling environments. However, there is still limited knowledge regardi...
Laminaria ochroleuca as a natural remediator of copper-based antifouling agents...
Cereja, Rui; Pereira, Alícia; Brito, Ana C.; Pires, Carla; Diniz, Mário; Ferreira, Inês; Mil-Homens, Mário; Brito, Pedro; Costa, Pedro ReisFouling is a major challenge for marine aquaculture infrastructures, and copper-based antifouling products are commonly used to address this issue. The wider adoption of multitrophic aquaculture to sustainably produce multiple species is encouraged worldwide, as it promotes nutrient recycling while reducing problems associated with contaminants. In this study, Mytilus sp. and Laminaria ochroleuca were exposed, ...
Interactive Effects of Laminaria digitata Supplementation and Heatwave Events o...
Gomes, Rita V.C.; Marmelo, Isa; Chainho, Tomás; Pereira, Alícia; Bolotas, Daniel; Barata, Marisa; Pousão-Ferreira, Pedro; Vieira, Elsa F.Extreme weather events, particularly marine heatwaves (MHWs), increasingly threaten aquaculture systems worldwide by impairing animal physiology and economical sustainability. This showcases the need to develop nutritional approaches that enhance animal performance under sub-optimal conditions. This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with the brown macroalga Laminaria digitata (whole dried p...
Development and characterization of nutritious and sustainable canned fish meal...
Oliveira, Helena; Cristóvão, Maria; Nabais, Alexandre; Camacho, Carolina; Sapatinha, Maria; Pires, Carla; Lourenço, Helena M.; Fernandes, Maria H.Canning is an excellent solution to provide convenient, affordable, nutritious, and safe seafood with a long shelf life. However, many canned products use tuna, sardines, and Atlantic chub mackerel, species that raise sustainability concerns and whose overuse can put additional pressure on them. Hence, this study aimed to i) develop and assess a nutritious and sustainable canned meal prototype using the Atlanti...
Impact of an online therapeutic support program for informal caregivers
Oliveira, Patrícia; Simões de Almeida, Raquel; Trigueiro, Maria João; Marques, António; Oliveira, Patrícia; Simões de Almeida, RaquelIntroduction: About 80% of the European population are informal caregivers (IC). This role can, on one hand, bring a sense of purpose, but, on the other hand, it leads to physical and mental health problems. The need was felt to develop online solutions to reach a greater number of IC, as is the case of “Group Hug – Informal Caregivers”, an online psychological support program for IC. Objective: This study aims...
Effectiveness of a mental health literacy programme in reducing stigma in young...
Moura, Ana Lia; Monteiro, Barbara; Trigueiro, Maria João; Simões Silva, Vitor; Simões de Almeida, Raquel; Portugal, Paula; Sousa, Sara; Campos, FilipaIntroduction: Although Western society has evolved culturally in the last century, moving towards liberalisation and democratisation, many prejudiced and stigmatising behaviours are still visible, especially towards minorities. Stigma is then perceived as the marginalisation and devaluation of certain individuals based on characteristics considered as different. Objective: The main objective is to evaluate the ...
Differential Effects of the Human Digestive Process on Petroleum- and Bio-Based...
Bolotas, Daniel; Gomes, Rita V. C.; Ambrosino, Ana C.; Lopes, Clara; Raimundo, Joana; Loureiro, Mónica V.; Pereira, Alda S.; Santana, PedroPlastic pollution is a major environmental concern. In humans, ingestion through contaminated seafood is a recognized exposure route to microplastics, which may impact gut health. However, the extent to which microplastics interfere with digestion and nutrient absorption remains unclear. To this end, the present work aimed to assess, for the first time, the influence of microplastic particles (polyethylene tere...
Hot and toxic: accumulation dynamics and ecotoxicological responses of mussel M...
Dias, Marta; Özkan, Busenur; Ramos, João; Marques, António; Rosa, Rui; Reis Costa, Pedro; Maulvault, Ana LuísaClimate change is increasing marine heatwaves (MHWs) frequency and severity worldwide. These extreme events often cause bivalves' mass mortality and facilitate the growth, proliferation and dispersion of toxinproducing microalgae blooms associated with threats to seafood safety. Yet, the interactive effects between MHW and uptake of marine biotoxins by biota are a novel topic still lacking thorough research, fr...
Executive function in gambling disorder: A meta-analysis on neuropsychological ...
Peixoto, Miguel; Dores, Artemisa; Monteiro, Maria; Marques, António; Barbosa, Fernando; Pereira da Silva Marques, António José; Dores, ArtemisaGambling disorder (GD) is associated with defcits in various cognitive functions. Specifcally for executive function (EF), previous fndings are inconsistent, despite defcits being reported for shifting, inhibition, planning, and working memory domains. Although a worse performance in EF measures related to GD severity is often reported, there is a need to clarify current evidence. This study aims to systematica...
A gamified virtual reality exposure therapy for individuals with Arachnophobia:...
Lopes, Inês; Almeida, Raquel Simões de; Gomes, Paulo Veloso; Marques, António; Simões de Almeida, Raquel; Machado Veloso Gomes, Paulo SérgioArachnophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an intense and persistent fear of spiders, often leading to avoidance behaviors that can significantly impact daily life. Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) offers a controlled, adaptable, and immersive therapeutic environment, allowing for greater personalization, flexibility, and the real-time modulation of exposure parameters. This pilot study employed...