One of the leading age-related changes affecting most older adults is the worsening of sleep quality. The literature suggests that the reduction of daily physical activity and increased frequency of daytime sleep periods in older adults are some of the main events contributing to the reduction in sleep quality, which may also negatively affect cognitive function. Considering this, it is expected that older peop...
Enquadramento – As doenças crónicas, e em particular a asma, no decorrer da sua evolução natural adquirem características que no seu corolário são vistas como um fardo para as pessoas que as vivenciam. Devido às necessidades de cada pessoa com asma, ao longo do percurso da doença vão haver consumos desequilibrados de cuidados em saúde. Objetivo – Mapear a evidência científica sobre as necessidades da pessoa adu...
This paper presents a comprehensive examination of the microstructure and mineralogy of the paper-like material found in Asian hornet nests (referred to as AHN P-LM) and the nearby tree leaves, utilising scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The analysis conducted through SEM-EDS demonstrates that AHN P-LM is primarily composed of plant fragments...
O ninho da vespa asiática (NVA) tem despertado o interesse de vários investigadores de diversas áreas do conhecimento. Na perspetiva da construção, este ninho revela uma complexidade funcional, arquitetónica, construtiva, estrutural e material deveras interessante. Alguns trabalhos de investigação foram publicados recentemente sobre o estudo desta construção animal. De uma maneira geral, estes trabalhos debruça...
Introdução: Os cuidadores informais desempenham um papel crucial na prestação de cuidados a indivíduos com doenças crónicas ou incapacidades. Esta tarefa pode gerar uma sobrecarga física e psicológica significativa, impactando negativamente a qualidade de vida dos cuidadores.
O desperdício alimentar, uma forma de biowaste comum a nível global, é um dos maiores desafios de sustentabilidade que a indústria alimentar enfrenta. A indústria de frutas e hortícolas destaca-se neste contexto, sendo responsável por 25 a 30% do total, incluindo resíduos como cascas, sementes e bagaço [1,2]. A valorização deste tipo de resíduos constitui uma estratégia que visa transformar estes em produtos de...
In multicentric and increasingly complex urban regions, a city centre reinvents itself. In the case of Porto, tourism was essential for its “Baixa” renaissance. A relevant increase in visitors meant also a dramatic increase in real estate prices and significant land-use change. In field interviews, retailers noticed a “new life” before COVID-19 arrived, remarking on the positive role of tourism on urban rehabil...
In multicentric and increasingly complex urban regions, a city centre reinvents itself. In the case of Porto, tourism was essential for its "Baixa" renaissance. A relevant increase in visitors meant also a dramatic increase in real estate prices and significant land-use change. In field interviews, retailers noticed a "new life" before COVID-19 arrived, remarking on the positive role of tourism on urban rehabil...
The Asian Wasp Nest (AWN) is an impressive and robust natural construction built by an insect. The building process occurs during spring and summer. This type of nest is not reused. The scale size between the Asian wasp and the AWN is substantial. In Portugal, we can find AWN on trees, roofs, balconies, chimneys, and other possibilities. When the AWN is built on trees, the tree's branches work as support. The c...
This study investigates the internal architecture of Asian hornet nests (AHNs) using advanced imaging techniques, such as CT scanning and X-ray radiography, to understand their construction and function. The primary objective and significance of this study centre on drawing inspiration from the creative way Asian hornets construct their nests, with a particular focus on the architecture, design, functionality, ...