The goal of this dissertation is to assess on the role of costumer identification and brand reputation as mediators for consumers’ responses on the impact of CSR strategies communication within the Portuguese coffee brands, more specifically Buondi, Delta Cafés, Nicola and SICAL. Through a qualitative and quantitative research approach, I strived to analyse the impact of those two mediators, obtaining a positiv...
Introduction and hypothesis: The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ) Bladder Diary (BD) is a standardized and validated diary, developed in the English language, designed to assess lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men and women. This study reports the translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation process of this diary to the Portuguese language. Methods: After translati...
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) have a potential role as the missing renal cell carcinoma (RCC) biomarker. However, the available evidence is limited, and detection methods lack standardization, hindering clinical use. We performed a systematic review on CTC enrichment and detection methods, and its role as a biomarker in RCC. Full-text screening identified 54 studies. Reviewed studies showed wide heterogeneity,...