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Bioremediation of drainwater from soilless cultivation by Tetradesmus obliquus ...
Maia, Inês Beatriz; Pinto, Bruno; Carneiro, Mariana; Konucu, Merve; Schulze, Peter S.C.; Santos, Tamara; Rodrigues, Alexandre M.C.To meet the demands of the growing population, agricultural practices have been increasing and putting a strain on land and freshwater usage. Soilless agriculture has emerged as a more sustainable practice to mitigate this issue but still generates nutrient-rich drainwater that can harm the environment if not properly managed. In this context, this study explores a circular economy approach to reuse the drainwa...
Measuring the effectiveness of communication of a podcast on food sustainability
Pinto, Bruno; Matias, Ana; Granado, AntónioIn this study, the effectiveness of communication of a podcast was assessed regarding the variables knowledge retention and interest. Two podcast episodes were produced about Portuguese research in sustainable food, and two news pieces with similar information and reading times were written to be used as a control for this experiment. Initially, 115 students from two universities in Lisbon filled in an online p...
Insights into the public engagement of coastal geoscientists
Matias, Ana; Pinto, Bruno; Areia, Neide P.; Carrasco, RitaThe scientific field of coastal geoscience and engineering addresses crucial issues such as coastal evolution, the impacts of sea level rise, and effective coastal management. These concerns have become increasingly relevant in the current global scenario marked by socio-demographic development along coastal areas facing the effects of climate change. Furthermore, communication by scientists/engineers in this f...
The role of art in coastal and marine sustainability
Matias, Ana; Carrasco, A. Rita; Pinto, Bruno; Reis, JaimeSustainability is a universal goal that requires balancing social, economic and environmental dimensions, and that applies to both terrestrial and marine environments. Several authors argue that arts are valuable tools to frame and engage with current environmental issues related to sustainability, including pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss. Accordingly, our research question is: What is the role...
From art to the sustainability of coasts and seas
Matias, Ana; Carrasco, A. Rita; Pinto, Bruno; Reis, JaimeSustainability is a universal goal by which human development balances social, economic, and environmental dimensions, applicable to both terrestrial and marine environments. Several authors argue that arts are valuable tools to frame and engage with current environmental issues related to sustainability, including pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss. In this work, we ask - what is the role of art ...
A RARE CAUSE OF COLONIC PERFORATION
Martins, Ana Rita; Frazão, Joana; Pinto, Bruno; Godinho, António; Nunes, VítorThe use of biliary stent has become increasingly common in clinical practice. Sigmoid colon perforation from a migrated biliary stent is a rare complication. A high level of suspicion is essential for an adequate diagnosis, in which surgery have an essential role. We present a case of choledocholithiasis treated by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with a biliary plastic stent placement. Subsequent...
How European journalists cover marine issues
Pinto, Bruno; Matias, AnaKeeping citizens informed about the sea is important because it can motivate collective actions to address threats to coastal and marine sustainability. In this article, we wondered how European science and environmental journalists cover marine issues in the print media. We conducted 26 interviews with press journalists in 13 European countries and asked about topics, triggers, and sources to write marine-rela...
Vaccination Against COVID-19 in a Network of Hemodialysis Units in Portugal: A ...
Fazendeiro Matos, João; Peralta, Ricardo; Felix, Carla; Pinto, Bruno; Ponce, PedroIntroduction: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) seriously affected Portugal, particularly in the elderly population with a high number of comorbidities, including patients with chronic kidney disease in stage 5 (CKD-5D) undergoing a regular dialysis program. The aims of this study were to identify the impact of vaccination on the...
European journalists and the sea: Contexts, motivations, and difficulties
Pinto, Bruno; Matias, AnaThe media play an important role in informing us about new developments in our understanding of the sea and raising awareness about its sustainability. However, press coverage of marine issues seems to be modest, compared with the importance oceans have in our lives. In this study, we examine science journalists’ working contexts, motivations, and difficulties in writing about the sea in Europe. We conducted se...
Tell a Story to Save a River: Assessing the Impact of Using a Children’s Book i...
Aurélio, Luísa; França, Susana; Sequeira, Vera; Boaventura, Diana; Correia, Maria João; Pinto, Bruno; Amoroso, Sandra; Feio, Maria João; Brito, CristinaListening to a story stimulates children to understand concepts and vocabulary, while developing their background knowledge. Previous research indicates that the use of scientifically accurate literature helps children connect to the natural world. Promoting environmental education (EE) should be of utmost importance in school curricula, providing opportunities to students to improve their knowledge regarding t...