Erection is a primary event in men’s sexual function, and is particularly valued in this population. Satisfactory sexual function is therefore a key factor for quality of life. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection sufficiently rigid for sexual performance. It may have several aetiologies and is therefore transversal to several medical specialties. Despite being primordial...
Interest in collaborative writing in educational settings has increased over time, but research on this subject is broad, covering several topics across different learning contexts. To outline potential gaps or emerging trends for future research, a semi-systematic literature review was conducted on the Scopus database between 2023 and May 2024, following the SPAR4-SLR protocol. This process resulted in a corpu...
Purpose This study aimed to (a) characterize the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization and perpetration; (b) delineate the prevalence and frequency of various types of violence suffered and perpetrated; (c) explore potential gender and sexual orientation differences in the prevalence and frequency of IPV perpetration and victimization; (d) analyze the most common pattern of IPV; and (e) in...
ABSTRACT: Essential oils (EOs) from the leaves of Origanum vulgare subsp. virens (Hoffmanns. & Link) Bonnier & Layens, representing three chemotypes—thymol-rich, carvacrol-rich, and a mixed thymol–carvacrol type—were chemically characterized and comparatively assessed for their antifungal, insecticidal, and enzyme-inhibitory activities. This integrated approach provides a comparative assessment of all three che...
New digital dynamics are being triggered within the tourism ecosystem with direct consequences on visitors’ experiences, which are gradually becoming mediated by emerging and disruptive technologies. However, little is known about visitors’ positioning towards technologies and their impact. This study aims to explore the existence of groups with distinct attitudes towards technology, as well as their characteri...
Disruptions in the MBD5 gene have been linked with an array of clinical features such as global developmental delay, intellectual disability, autistic-like symptoms, and seizures, through unclear mechanisms. MBD5 haploinsufficiency has been associated with the disruption of primary cilium-related processes during early cortical development, and this has been reported in many neurodevelopmental disorders. In thi...
Subchondral insufficiency fracture of the knee (SIFK) is a non-traumatic condition that has been, historically, associated with the elderly. Early diagnosis and management are essential to prevent evolution to subchondral collapse and secondary osteonecrosis, developing prolonged pain and functional losses. This article presents the case of an 83-year-old patient with severe right knee pain with 15 months of ev...
A gestão adequada da Cadeia de Abastecimento é fundamental para assegurar a entrega de produtos/serviços ao cliente. Inerente à realização de um estágio curricular na empresa Grossão – Comercio de Bebidas S.A., adiante designada por Grossão, pertencente ao grupo The Fladgate Partnership, o principal objetivo deste estudo é compreender como o processo de compra consegue responder às necessidades do cliente e do ...
Since its discovery in 1955, the understanding of the lysosome has continuously increased. Once considered a mere waste removal system, the lysosome is now recognised as a highly crucial cellular component for signalling and energy metabolism. This notable evolution raises the need for a summarized review of the lysosome’s biology. As such, throughout this article, we will be compiling the current knowledge reg...