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Pixels, pressure and connection: The metaverse’s impact on gamers
Cruz, M.; Oliveira, A.This study examines how regular gamers perceive the Metaverse's impact on stress, socialisation, and well-being by synthesising scientific evidence from the past six years. Using a systematic review methodology guided by PRISMA standards, we screened 5170 records and included 13 empirical studies published between 2018 and 2024. Findings reveal that the Metaverse presents a dual-edged experience: while it foste...
Innovative adoption model for digital health technologies among elderly with ch...
Chen, Y.; Yuan, J.; Li, C.; Wang, H.; Shi, L.; Zhao, S.; Oliveira, A.; Zhao, L.Objective To propose and test an innovative model by integrating the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and Knowledge-Attitude-Practice model to explain the mechanisms influencing the adoption of digital health technologies by elderly patients with chronic diseases from the perspective of both internal and external factors, promoting the acceptance and utilisation of digital health technologies ...
Current status of older people with chronic diseases adopting digital health te...
Li, C.; Wang, H.; Yuan, J.; Shi, L.; Chen, Y.; Gao, Z.; Zhao, L.; Oliveira, A.Background Digital health technologies (DHTs) promise enhanced health for older people, yet the digital divide hinders adoption and utilization. This study aimed to identify DHTs that can help older people in chronic disease management, specifically the facilitators, barriers, needs, and scenarios. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, and IEEE for studies published in En...
At school … with and without a computer: The importance of ICT in the school of...
Dias, R.; Oliveira, A.; Cruz, M.We live in a globalised, knowledge-hungry society in which the immediacy of information is increasingly a necessity that has become a reality even in the most remote places. This article aims to reflect on the importance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education, emphasising the need for skills and literacies in a globalised society. The school must provide tools that enable the acquisiti...
‘It’s like a hug’: Examining the role of music-making for the well-being of you...
Bennett, A.; Sofija, E.; Green, B.; Guerra, P.; Howard, F.; Oliveira, A.This article presents findings from a cross-disciplinary, international project that seeks to understand the importance of music-making for young people (aged 18–35 years) as a source of well-being during the COVID-19 crisis. A key objective of the project is to evaluate whether music-making has contributed in palpable ways to young people’s individual well-being and their sense of connection with others. For t...
Emotion in words: The role of Ed Sheeran and Sia’s lyrics on the musical experi...
Travanca, C.; Cruz, M.; Oliveira, A.Music plays an increasingly vital role in modern society, becoming a fundamental part of everyday life. Beyond entertainment, it contributes to emotional well-being by helping individuals express their feelings, process emotions, and find comfort during different life moments. This study explores the emotional impact of Ed Sheeran’s lyrics and Sia’s lyrics on listeners. Using an exploratory approach, it applies...
After all, Porphyria exists in Portugal! A three-year study
Ferreira, Filipa; Carmona, Célia; Lopes, A.; Ramos, S.; Nogueira, Célia; Pereira, Cristina; Pavão, C.; Oliveira, F.; Pimenta, R.; Brasão, L.Introduction: Porphyrias are a group of eight rare inherited disorders, each caused by a defect in a specific enzymatic step of heme biosynthesis. These disorders are multisystemic, with variable symptoms, and represent a major burden for patients and families, with disabling chronic symptoms scattered with life-threatening acute attacks. There are two main clinical types of porphyria: acute porphyria and cutan...
Feeding sunflower oil enriched with bromoform from Asparagopsis taxiformis impa...
Sena, F.; Henriques, D.; Dentinho, M. T.; Paulos, K.; Francisco, A.; Portugal, A. P.; Oliveira, A.; Ramos, H.; Bexiga, R.; Moradi, S.; Correia, J. J.Concerns regarding greenhouse gas emissions from the ruminant livestock sector led to research into different anti-methanogenic strategies. One of these strategies involves supplementing ruminant diets with Asparagopsis taxiformis, which produces anti-methanogenic halogenated compounds. The present study focused on the impact of supplementing A. taxiformis macerate with sunflower oil (Bromoil) on enteric methan...
Advances in the diagnosis and understanding of mitochondrial cytopathies: a ret...
Freitas, Keylene; Pinto, P. Lipari; Dias, P.; Florindo, C.; Gomes, D.; Oliveira, A.; Jotta, R.; Grazina, M.; Nogueira, Célia; Vilarinho, LauraIntroduction: Mitochondrial cytopathies (MCs) are a phenotypically heterogeneous group of inborn metabolic disorders (IMD) caused by mitochondrial respiratory chain dysfunction. Recent advances in molecular diagnostics have improved our understanding of these complex disorders. However, the extensive genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity of MCs remains only partially characterized and the correlations between sp...
Sustainable transformation: The role of INYAGA/UFRJ in the Brazil-EU connection
Silva, K.; Frickmann, F.; Gilaberte, T.; Pereira, E. R.; Mendes, A. P.; Oliveira, A.; Mauritti, R.; Ferreira, V. A.; Hermida, R. A.In 2025 Brazil will host the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30). The transition to more efficient economic models that take into account health, social justice, and environmental responsibility has become a global priority, both in Brazil and Mercosur, as in the European Union. Entrepreneurial initiatives are being articulated to promote new technologies and sustainable solutions with social impact. In t...