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Sustainable tourism development: literature review for a new conceptual model
Rodrigues, Cristina; Liberato, Dália; Brandão, Filipa; Liberato, Pedro; Mendes, TeresaThis study contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable tourism by developing a conceptual model that identifies twelve key dimensions crucial to this industry's sustainable development. Based on a thematic literature review, the research encompasses the sustainable principles, the triple bottom line approach, along with accessibility and infrastructure, health and safety, technology integration, effecti...
Informing future seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns based on...
Oliveira, Jorge; Gonzalez, Bárbara; Mendes, Teresa; Paulino, Paula; António, Bruna; Gaspar, Rui; Costa, Diana; Pinto, Leonor Q; Costa, AndreiaBACKGROUND: Seasonal vaccination campaigns against influenza and COVID-19 are critical for protecting vulnerable populations. Scientific evidence on past campaigns is essential for the effectiveness of future campaigns. This study aims to: (1) assess predictors of influenza and COVID-19 vaccination intentions (2) explore perceived barriers and facilitators of 2023-2024 seasonal vaccination campaign.METHODS: A c...
Sustainable practices in nautical tourism. The Portuguese network of nautical s...
Liberato, Dália; Liberato, Pedro; Sousa, Gisela; Brandão, Filipa; Costa, Elga; Mendes, TeresaNautical tourism is a broad concept that includes rivers, lakes, and water where tourists can enjoy activities on a boat. The Nautical Stations of Portugal are a network of organizations that operate together to promote high-quality nautical tourism through the integrated valorization of resources, including accommodation, restaurants, and nautical activities, attracting tourists and other visitors. The general...
Nazaré: from coastal cultural landscape to unique tourism branding
Mendes, Teresa; Barreira, Hugo; Liberato, Pedro; Liberato, DáliaA notorious Portuguese filmmaker, Leitão de Barros, directed two films based on Nazaré’s fishing community. The first one, a documentary, Nazaré, praia de pescadores e praia de turismo (Nazaré: fishermen’s beach and tourism beach), announced the future practices of ethnographic fiction, already in 1929. It was also one of the first films recognizing the importance of tourism in Portugal. The second production, ...
Rural regeneration through creative tourism: local discourses on cultural heritage
Rodrigues, Cristina; Mendes, Teresa; Liberato, Dália; Brandão, Filipa; Esteves, Elsa; Liberato, PedroAlternative forms of tourism are gradually emerging, as tourism transforms itself and adopts new forms of consumption and development. It is therefore necessary to understand the new approaches to tourism sustainability in order to achieve more transformative results for destinations and their local communities. This research aims to identify creative tourism as the most equitable approach to achieving the sust...
Accessibility in tourism: optimizing the tourism experience through social sust...
Liberato, Pedro; Liberato, Dália; Vieira, Ana; Mendes, Teresa; Barreira, Hugo; Rodrigues, CristinaAccessibility has become one of the main key issues in tourism today, as it determines the extent to which an individual can participate in the activities/experiences provided by the sector in each destination. It ensures that all products, services, and facilities will be developed for everyone to use and that all will benefit from them. This is reflected in the accessibility related to the absence of obstacle...
Improving accessibility as a strategy for social sustainability in tourism supply
Liberato, Dália; Liberato, Pedro; Vieira, Ana; Rodrigues, Cristina; Mendes, TeresaTourism is a citizens’ right. Therefore, all of society has the right to enjoy tourism experiences regardless of individual preferences. The increase in the elderly population (+ 65 years), the high number of people with disabilities (physical, hearing, intellectual, and cognitive) in the world and the growing desire to travel, has accelerated the interest and concern for accessibility, to provide a better expe...
Does Prior Abdominal Surgery Influence Technique Survival of Peritoneal Dialysi...
Matos Silva, Rita; Fragoso, Pedro; Reis, Marina; Cerqueira, Sofia; Romãozinho, Catarina; Borges, Andreia; Maia, Pedro; Ferreira, Joaquim; Mendes, TeresaIntroduction: Prior abdominal surgery may result in peritoneal membrane adhesions and fibrosis. Its impact on peritoneal membrane function and peritoneal dialysis technique survival has not been adequately investigated. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of prior abdominal surgical procedures on peritoneal dialysis technique survival. Methods: We performed a retrospective, longitudinal study tha...
Os labirintos do mal: ensaios sobre o ódio na literatura e no cinema
Hammer, Gerd; Cardoso, Luís; Mendes, TeresaEste livro revisita os labirintos do ódio na literatura e no cinema, explorando como a emoção do ódio se manifesta e é reconfigurada nas obras literárias e cinematográficas.
Rural regeneration through creative tourism: Local discourses on cultural heritage
Rodrigues, Cristina; Mendes, Teresa; Liberato, Dália; Brandão, Filipa; Esteves, Elsa Tavares; Liberato, PedroAlternative forms of tourism are gradually emerging, as tourism transforms itself and adopts new forms of consumption and development. It is therefore necessary to understand the new approaches to tourism sustainability in order to achieve more transformative results for destinations and their local communities. This research aims to identify creative tourism as the most equitable approach to achieving the sust...