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In vitro optimization of photobiomodulation and ultrasound stimulation protocol...
Monteiro, Francisca; Oliveira, Sofia; Marques, Carlos; Papadimitriou, Georgia; Silva, Joana M.; Padrão, Jorge; Sotiropoulos, Ioannis; Catarino, SusanaThe effectiveness of transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) and ultrasound stimulation (tUS) to mitigate different neuropathological mechanisms and stimulate neuroprotective responses has been vastly demonstrated in preclinical disease models. However, the translation into clinics is still suboptimal, revealing the need for more solid basic research to ascertain the most effective stimulation parameters to modu...
Critical review on microplastics characterisation in aquatic environments: rece...
Fernandes, Rita Correia; Martins, Roberto; Marques, CarlosAnthropogenic activities have introduced various contaminants into the freshwater and marine compartments. Microplastics (MPs) are persistent and ubiquitous contaminants threatening natural ecosystems and impairing organisms at different biological levels of organization. Their durability and degradation rate pose a great concern in the scientific community, and thus, several techniques have been used to detect...
Robust mortality prediction on a recirculating aquaculture system
Costa, Vasco; Rocha, Eugénio; Marques, CarlosAquaculture presents itself as one of the most rapidly developing means of sustainable production of animal protein to feed ever-growing populations. Recirculating aquaculture systems offer higher control and fewer inconveniences than traditional systems, making them an attractive option for fish production. Although the sector’s digitalization is in its early stages, its application should increase its rentabi...
Redox homeostasis disclosed in the saltmarsh plant Halimione portulacoides upon...
Pereira, Patrícia; Pereira, Joana Luísa; Marques, Ana; Marques, Carlos; Brandão, Fátima; Cesário, Rute; Frankenbach, Silja; Serôdio, JoãoThe saltmarsh plant Halimione portulacoides was shortly exposed to realistic levels of inorganic mercury (iHg) with the aim of investigating the adaptative processes of the roots and leaves regarding redox homeostasis, physiology, and Hg accumulation. Plants were collected at a contaminated (CONT) and a reference (REF) site to address the interference of contamination backgrounds. The influence of major abiotic...
The Importance of Monitoring Cortisol in the Agri-Food Sector-A Systematic Review
Aguiar, Dayana; Marques, Carlos; Pereira, Ana C.Cortisol monitoring in the agri-food sector is considered a valuable tool due to its direct correlation with growth, reproduction, the immune system, and overall animal welfare. Strategies to monitor this stress hormone and its correlation to food quality and security have been studied in fish farming and the livestock industry. This review discusses studies on monitoring cortisol in the food industry for the f...
Solar Photovoltaic Systems For High Power Pumping: a Use Case
Horta, Márcia; Fialho, Luís; Marques, Carlos; Horta, PedroSolar water pumping combines solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies, hydraulic engineering, and high-efficiency technology to provide water management techniques and optimise irrigated farming. Within the context of the SolaQua project, a solar photovoltaic system design for water pumping was developed and implemented in Montes Velhos Pumping Station, located in Aljustrel, Portugal. This pumping station has 2.813...
The importance of monitoring cortisol in the agri-food sector: a systematic review
Aguiar, Dayana; Marques, Carlos; Pereira, Ana C.Cortisol monitoring in the agri-food sector is considered a valuable tool due to its direct correlation with growth, reproduction, the immune system, and overall animal welfare. Strategies to monitor this stress hormone and its correlation to food quality and security have been studied in fish farming and the livestock industry. This review discusses studies on monitoring cortisol in the food industry for the f...
A case study on Netychords: crafting accessible digital musical instrument inte...
Davanzo, Nicola; Avanzini, Federico; Ludovico, Luca A.; Moreno, Davys; Moreira, António; Tymoshchuk, Oksana; Azevedo, Júlia; Marques, CarlosMusical expression significantly impacts individual development, enriching cognitive, emotional, and social capacities. This influence is particularly profound in young individuals with cognitive or physical impairments. To address this, we devised an ecosystem of software tools, paired with specially designed hardware devices, such as an eye tracker. Our approach empowers even severely impaired users, with no ...
Relatório de Estágio Curricular – Plataforma Jota (Guarda)
Marques, CarlosO estágio decorreu entre os dias 23 de maio e 22 de agosto na empresa Plataforma Jota, na cidade da Guarda. Este relatório tem como propósito descrever as atividades desenvolvidas bem como o conhecimento adquirido no contexto desse mesmo estágio. O documento está dividido em dois capítulos: Enquadramento da empresa acolhedora e Atividades desenvolvidas. No primeiro capítulo apresenta-se um breve enquadramento d...
Inclusão na música: avaliação das ações de sensibilização em Portugal
Moreno, Davys; Moreira, António; Tymoshchuk, Oksana; Marques, CarlosCom o intuito de promover a frequência de crianças com Necessidades de Saúde Especiais nos Programas do Ensino Artístico Especializado da Música em Portugal, realizámos seis workshops de sensibilização. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar as perceções e o grau de satisfação dos Participantes relativamente ao Formador e aos conteúdos apresentados. Foi elaborado e validado um Questionário de Avaliação com perguntas...