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Mental health nursing interventions for the promotion of self-concept of the pe...
Pereira, Sonia; Peralta, Ana; Oliveira, Alexandre; Alves, Andreia; Seabra, PauloBackground: Self-Concept is a broad, multidimensional, and multifaceted construct, with increasing relevance in the field of Mental Health. Its components include: self-esteem, identity, role performance, and body image. In the Person with mental illness, one of the components may be altered, affecting Self-Concept. Aim: Identify, analyze, and synthesize the Mental Health Nursing interventions for the Self-Conc...
Gellan-gum and LiTFSI-Based solid polymer electrolytes for electrochromic devices
Isfahani, Vahideh Bayzi; Pereira, Rui F. P.; Fernandes, Mariana; Sabadini, Rodrigo C.; Pereira, Sonia; Dizaji, Hamid Rezagholipour; Arab, AliIt has been long recognized that solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are potentially interesting for solid-state electrochemical devices. Gellan gum (Ge)-based SPEs, plasticized with glycerol (Gly) and doped with lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfone)imide (LiTFSI) were prepared by the solvent casting technique, and their properties were evaluated. LiTFSI-based SPE systems exhibit, on the average, higher conductivi...
Electrochromic device composed of a Di-Urethanesil electrolyte incorporating li...
Goncalves, Maria Cristina; Pereira, Rui Francisco Gonçalves Pinto Fernandes; Alves, Raquel Diana Carneiro; Nunes, Silvia C.; Fernandes, MarianaA di-urethane cross-linked poly(oxyethylene)/silica hybrid matrix [di-urethanesil, d-Ut(600)], synthesized by the sol-gel process, was doped with lithium triflate (LiCF3SO3) and the 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([Bmim]Cl) ionic liquid. The as-produced xerogel film is amorphous, transparent, flexible, homogeneous, hydrophilic, and has low nanoscale surface roughness. It exhibits an ionic conductivity of ...
Three-mode modulation electrochromic device with high energy efficiency for win...
Cardoso, Morita A.; Pereira, Rui Francisco Gonçalves Pinto Fernandes; Pereira, Sonia; Concalves, Helena; Silva, Maria Manuela; Carlos, Luis D.A sustainable use of energy in buildings demands energy-efficient windows. A new design concept for electrochromic (EC) smart windows, easy to implement at the industrial level, is introduced here. It enables simultaneous control of visible and near-infrared (NIR) solar radiation, thus contributing to reduce heating and cooling loads especially in buildings located in areas experiencing wide daily temperature r...
Sustainable dual-mode smart windows for energy-efficient buildings
Nunes, Silvia C.; Saraiva, Sofia M.; Pereira, Rui Francisco Gonçalves Pinto Fernandes; Pereira, Sonia; Silva, Maria Manuela; Carlos, Luis D.Electrochromic devices (ECDs) combining visible/near-infrared (NIR) transparent amorphous indium zinc oxide (a-IZO) external layers with innovative NIR-emitting electrolytes composed of red seaweed-derived kappa-carrageenan (kappa-Cg) polysaccharide, glycerol (Gly), and erbium triflate (ErTrif(3)center dot xH(2)O) are proposed as a valuable technological solution for the development of smart windows providing l...
Beyond the ‘migrant network’? Exploring assistance received in the migration of...
van Meeteren, Masja; Pereira, SoniaThis paper explores the tenability of three important critiques to the ‘migrant network’ approach in migration studies: (1) the narrow focus on kin and community members, which connect prospective migrants in origin countries with immigrants in the destination areas, failing to take due account of sources of assistance beyond the ‘migrant network’ like institutional or online sources; (2) that it is misleading ...
Canal wall-up mastoidectomy - Predictive factors of recurrence
Pereira, Sonia; Montemor, Rudolfo; Martins, José Araújo; Baptista, Sara; Barros, EzequielCanal wall-up timpanoplasty is increasing its popularity as the preferred treatment for cholesteatoma. Nevertheless, the significant recurrence rate of this disease turns the choice for surgical treatment controversial and difficult. Aiming to analyze tympanomastoidectomy success rate in Hospital São José’s Otolaryngology Department, to establish eventual predictive factors for failure and to evaluate the compu...
Nasal obstruction in deep water diving
Pereira, Sonia; Amaro, Carla; Costa, Tiago; Baptista, Sara; Vera-Cruz, Paulo; Branco, João; e Sousa, AlbuquerqueIntroduction: Diving has become increasingly popular with time, with an increase of associated pathologies. This issue is especially important in deep diving, where there is less experience and absence of published data. The lack of information is even more concerning when dealing with professional military divers, who are at increased risk, given their higher exposure to diving and the specific nature of activ...
Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy – Recurrence predictive factors
Pereira, Sonia; Baptista, Sara; Casas Novas, Ana; Montemor, Rudolfo; Martins, José Araújo; Barros, EzequielEndoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is increasing its popularity as the preferred treatment for lachrymal duct blockage, due to its high success rate, fast healing and avoidance of facial scar.Aiming to analyse endoscopic DCR success rate in Hospital de São José’s Otolaryngology Department and to establish eventual predictive factors for failure, we present a retrospective study of the last four years.Our gl...
Deep neck infections – Survey from an ENT department
Pereira, Sonia; Martins, José Araújo; Casas Novas, Ana; Montemor, Rudolfo; Baptista, Sara; Ribeiro, Cristóvão; Barros, EzequielGiven the complexity, deep location and significant morbidity of deep neck space infections, their diagnosis and treatment remain an important medico-surgical challenge. As these infections are frequently caused by tonsillar and pharyngeal infections, Otolaryngologists are often called to lead with difficult problems.Aiming to analyze deep neck space infections occurred during the last five years in Hospital de...