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The involuntary circular economy of (Nano) Plastics

Mushroom-derived polysaccharides as bioactive agents for skin regeneration: eva...

Mushroom polysaccharides have emerged as promising bioactive agents for enhancing skin regeneration. This study evaluates three polysaccharide-rich fractions (SB, SC, RD) obtained by hot water and alkaline extractions from Coriolus versicolor, Pleurotus ostreatus, and Hericium erinaceus. Their potential to promote skin repair was investigated by analyzing effects on cell proliferation and migration, immune modu...

Digital proficiency and educational needs of Portuguese radiation therapists

As radiotherapy (RT) becomes increasingly digitised, the digital skills (DS) proficiency of Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (RTTs) is essential for ensuring patient safety and quality care. This study is part of larger sequential multi-phase mixed-methods research; previous research by the same research team has shown that DS proficiency varies among European RTTs. The current study aimed to asse...

Reimagining human-nature coexistence: An integrative approach to architectural ...

This ongoing research proposes a shift in the relationship between architecture and biomes, extending beyond traditional biophilic design to achieve integration between living systems and built structures. Through the convergence of artificial intelligence, structural biomimetics, and emerging technologies, we are developing methodologies that transform buildings from passive environmental elements into active ...

Sodium Intake in U.Porto college students and influencing sociodemographic and ...

DOP56 Fibrosis-related transcriptome unveils a distinctive matrix remodelling p...

Fibrosis underlies most of CD complications requiring surgery, such as intestinal strictures and penetrating events. We previously demonstrated there were no histopathological differences on transmural fibrosis and fibromuscular changesbetween penetrating and stricturing ileal CD. This study aimed to investigate and compare the fibrosis-related transcriptomic profiles of penetrating and stricturing ileal CD.

Histórias esquecidas de mulheres artistas: [apresentação do dossiê temático]

D3S: Decision support system for sectorization

Sectorization problems refer to dividing a large set, area, or network into smaller parts concerning one or more objectives. A decision support system (DSS) is a relevant tool for solving these problems, improving optimisation procedures, and finding feasible solutions more efficiently. This paper presents a new web-based Decision Support System for Sectorization (D3S). D3S is designed to solve sectorization pr...

A Social Anxiety Mobile Intervention for College Students Attending Therapy: A ...

Social anxiety is significantly prevalent among college students and frequently leads to school dropout and academic underachievement. Since university counseling services are often overburdened, a mobile-based cognitive behavioral intervention was designed to support students attending therapy for social anxiety and therapists. Our main goals are to evaluate usability and acceptability of this technological sy...

Assessment of multiple mycotoxins in maize flour samples from Portugal under Sa...

One of the most relevant problems in stored grains is the contamination by insects and mycotoxin-producing fungi. Tribolium castaneum is one of the most common insect pests of stored products. Its presence makes cereals more susceptible to the spread of the fungi Aspergillus flavus, which may produce mycotoxins. The aim of this work was to evaluate the mycotoxin profile of maize flour infested by T. castaneum a...