The present work presents a new approach to studying the structural integrity of a Ti-6Al-4V alloy obtained by Selective Laser Melting (SLM). This approach is based on the intrinsic addictive manufacturing defects analysis obtained by nanotomography, the experimental S-N curve, and the small crack growth Murakami and Endo model. Also, two counting methods of 3D manufacturing intrinsic defects were considered. T...
Purpose: In the era of digital transformation, companies are increasingly utilizing social networks to enhance business dynamics. This study investigates Generation Z employee perceptions regarding the integration of social media platforms in the workplace. Design/Method/Approach: A quantitative approach done by the administration of a comprehensive online questionnaire, involving 152 professionals. Findings: F...
Background: Diagnosis delay contributes to increased tuberculosis (TB) transmission and morbimortality. TB incidence has been decreasing in Portugal, but median patient delay (PD) has risen. Symptom valorisation may determine PD by influencing help-seeking behaviour. We aimed to analyse the association between symptom valorisation and PD, while characterising individuals who disregarded their symptoms. Methods:...
Este documento é reflexão critica do trabalho desenvolvido ao longo da minha Prática de Ensino Supervisionado, referente ao ano letivo 2020/2021 que ocorreu no estabelecimento de ensino da Escola Básica Carlos Gargaté, com as turmas do 7º B e 7ºC. A sua orientação foi realizada pela Professora Sylvie Pereira e pelo Professor doutor Fernando Vieira. O documento está organizado segundo uma logica de contextualiza...
The Covid-19 pandemic situation brought several challenges to Brazilian consumers, especially in the food and catering sector. For greater control of the pandemic, the Brazilian government has implemented a set of laws and regulations with the aim of containing the spread of the virus. The closure of restaurants, as well as the ban on the sale of food and beverages, led consumers to change their buying habits, ...
This study aims to validate the multidimensional concept of a tourist destination by correlating the tourist's relationship with the lived experience. It is intended to evaluate the experience lived in the Peneda-Gerês National Park through five tourist sensorial dimensions: i. perception; ii. feeling of place (identification); iii. destination image; iv. equity and v. loyalty to destination. For this purpose, ...
This work had as main objective to understand the importance of photography for online sales, as well as to verify the power of the image in the decision of a purchase, regarding the attraction and loyalty of customers, especially through social networks and online sales platforms, which are today one of the main tools for sales from e-commerce. Regarding methodology, a questionnaire was conducted, consisting o...
This research sought to explore self-reported satisfaction levels of mature students enrolled in the virtual financial accounting course of the first online-only bachelor’s degree in Portugal. While doing so, it attempted to generate understanding of which factors may affect undergraduate mature students’ engagement—herein measured in terms of overall satisfaction—with online learning, particularly, of financia...
Tourism has grown exponentially in the 21st century and continues to be one of the rapidly growing industries in the world in terms of revenue generation and employment opportunities. It covers not only travel services and boarding-lodging activities but a wide range of independent but related sectors like transport, accommodation, food and beverage, and entertainment, among others. Modern tourism is diversifie...