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The emotional response to colour theory in e-commerce
Ferreira, Mariana; Cairrão, Álvaro; Oliveira, PaulaPurpose This study explores how the application of colour theory in e-commerce affects Portuguese consumers’ emotional and behavioural responses. It investigates how chromatic variation in “Buy Now” buttons influences visual attention, aesthetic perception, sense of urgency, and purchase intention.Methodology A quantitative exploratory design was adopted, using an online survey with 137 Portuguese participants....
Study Of The Prevalence Of Hypertension In Children And Adolescents In Lisbon A...
Simão, Carla; Glória, Joana; Torres Oliveira, Sara; Deuchande, Sofia; Abranches, Margarida; Correia, Susana; Nunes, Paula; Teodoro, FilomenaIntroduction: Hypertension (HTN) is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) at any age. Its prevalence in children is estimated at 3-5%. The knowledge of its prevalence allows for the adequacy of control, treatment and prevention measures, to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with CVD. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of hypertension in school-age children and adolescents and...
Promoting socioemotional development in early childhood: implementation and eva...
Veríssimo, Manuela; Guedes, Maryse; Fernandes, Marilia; Fernandes, Carla; Santos, Carolina; Diniz, Eva; Oliveira, Paula; Negrão, MarianaBackground: The prevention of internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems in children is a critical scientific and public health priority. Research highlights maternal sensitivity—defined as a caregiver’s ability to perceive, interpret, and respond appropriately to their child’s cues—and consistent but non-coercive discipline as key factors in reducing these behavioral issues. The Video-feedback Interve...
Mathematical Treasure Hunt at UA’s Summer Academy
Oliveira, Paula; Hall, Andreia; Pais, Sónia; Morando, Paola; Spreafico, Maria Luisa SoniaTeam games offer more than just simple fun. They promote social interaction, communication, cooperation, and healthy competition. These same benefits can be harnessed in educational settings. Gamification strategies have been increasingly adopted in education. In addition to the benefits already mentioned, they also help to increase student engagement and motivation, consolidate knowledge, and improve learning ...
Is exon skipping the key to correct N-acetylglucosamine-1-phosphotransferase de...
Gonçalves, Mariana; Moreira, Luciana; Encarnação, Marisa; Gaspar, Paulo; Santos, Juliana Inês; Coutinho, Maria Francisca; Prata, Maria JoãoIntroduction: Mucolipidosis II (ML II) is a Lysosomal Storage Disorder caused by N-acetylglucosamine-1-phosphotransferase (GlcNAc-PT) deficiency, which impairs the trafficking of lysosomal hydrolases. Of all ML II mutations, c.3503_3504delTC in GNPTAB exon 19 is the most frequent, making it a good target for a personalized therapy. Here, we explored an innovative therapeutic strategy based on the use of antisen...
Is Antisense Oligonucleotide-Mediated Exon Skipping a Potential Therapeutic App...
Gonçalves, Mariana; Moreira, Luciana; Encarnação, Marisa; Duarte, Ana Joana; Gaspar, Paulo; Santos, Juliana Inês; Coutinho Maria FranciscaIntridution: Mucolipidosis II (ML II) is a Lysosomal Storage Disorder caused by N-acetylglucosamine-1-phosphotransferase (GlcNAc-PT) deficiency, which impairs lysosomal hydrolases trafficking. Here, we explored an innovative therapeutic strategy based on the use of antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to promote targeted skipping of GNPTAB exon 19, which harbors c.3503_3504del, the most frequent disease-causing va...
Promoting socioemotional development in early childhood: Implementation and eva...
Verissimo, Manuela; Guedes, Maryse; Fernandes, Marilia; Fernandes, Carla; Santos, Carolina; Diniz, Eva; Oliveira, Paula; Negrão, MarianaThe prevention of internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems in children is a critical scientific and public health priority. Research highlights maternal sensitivity—defined as a caregiver’s ability to perceive, interpret, and respond appropriately to their child’s cues—and consistent but non-coercive discipline as key factors in reducing these behavioral issues. The Video-feedback Intervention to Pro...
Estudo da Prevalência da Hipertensão Arterial em Crianças e Adolescentes na Reg...
Simão, Carla; Glória, Joana; Torres Oliveira, Sara; Deuchande, Sofia; Abranches, Margarida; Correia, Susana; Nunes, Paula; Teodoro, FilomenaIntrodução: A hipertensão arterial (HTA) é um fator de risco importante de doença cardiovascular (DCV) em qualquer idade. Estima-se uma prevalência na criança de 3-5%. O conhecimento da sua prevalência permite adequar medidas de controlo, tratamento e prevenção, procurando diminuir a morbilidade e mortalidade associadas à DCV. Objetivos: Avaliar a prevalência da HTA em crianças e adolescentes em idade escolar e...
Home nursing visit to a patient with visual impairment: experience report
Paiva, Jocilene; Bernardo, Francisco; Martins , Leandra; Nepomuceno, Samara; Oliveira, Paula; Cantante, Ana; Mota, Liliana; Pinto, CristinaBackground: providing home care to people with visual impairments requires specific adaptations and a personalized approach. Nursing, as a profession centered on care, plays a central role in this context. Objective: to describe the experience of a nurse during a home visit to a patient with total blindness. Methodology: a descriptive study based on a home visit conducted in January 2024 in a municipality in th...
Educational activity on autism spectrum disorder in quilombola: an experience r...
Nepomuceno, Samara; Paiva, Jocilene; Rouberte, Emilia; Rolim, Isaura; Vasconcelos, Patrícia; Grimaldi, Monaliza; Costa, Edmara; Oliveira, PaulaBackground: Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition with significant impact on communication, social interaction, and behaviour. Early diagnosis is essential for effective intervention. Community Health Workers, particularly in quilombola communities, play a strategic role in monitoring child development but face important training gaps. Objective: to describe the educational experience of nu...