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INVESTMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY IN THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL SECTOR: A CASE STUDY
Sequeira, Teresa; Rego, Conceição; Dionísio, AndreiaThe productivity of a sector, an important determinant of competitiveness, depends, among other factors, on the investment made. In this context, the main aim of this work is to explore the relation between investment and productivity trends, based on the amounts of investment made in the agri-food industry in Northern Portugal (NUT II), as well as the asymmetries at sub-regional level, during the last two EU s...
POLÍTICA AFIRMATIVA: ARGUMENTOS FAVORÁVEIS E CONTRÁRIOS ÀS COTAS NO ENSINO SUPE...
Mattei, Tatiane; Alves, Lucir Reinaldo; Rego, ConceiçãoAs ações afirmativas são ações implantadas para reduzir o desequilíbrio entre grupos sociais, eliminando barreiras, formais e informais (preconceito, discriminação), que impeçam o acesso de certos grupos ao ensino superior. No ensino superior federal brasileiro a política afirmativa se materializa, desde 2012, na reserva de vagas (cotas) para estudantes de baixa renda, egressos de escolas públicas, pretos, pard...
Transitioning to a Circular Economy: From Education and Technological Change to...
Rego, Conceição; Lucas, Maria Raquel; Sánchez-Hernandez, María Isabel; Cagica Carvalho, Luísa; Backx Noronha, AdrianaThis comprehensive book addresses the multifaceted challenges posed by technological innovation, ecological transitions, and sustainable business practices. Drawing on extensive research in the circular economy and green, inclusive transitions, it serves as an essential reference for scholars, researchers, and practitioners. In today’s global landscape, quality of life transcends economic indicators like GDP. T...
Introduction
Rego, Conceição; Lucas, Maria Raquel; Sanchez-Hernández, María Isabel; Cagica Carvalho, Luísa; Backx Noronha, AdrianaThis book is an important read for anyone interested in understanding and promoting the transition to a circular economy. Divided into three parts, it addresses pathways for social development and education for sustainability, in addition to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while also presenting construction and energy strategies within the context of the circular economy. With chapters that include ca...
DETERMINANTS OF DEMAND FOR CITIES WITH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: AN APPROA...
Dionísio, Andreia; Rolim, Cassio; Rego, ConceiçãoHigher education institutions are typically situated in urban areas, making them appealing destinations for students seeking advanced education. This paper aims to explore the factors influencing the demand for cities with these institutions, focusing on the Portuguese context. By analysing distance and the quality of life in municipalities, we can better understand what attracts students to these university ci...
Impact of regional inequalities on sustainable development strategies in Africa...
Tavares, Waldemar Sérgio; Correia, Leonida; Rego, Conceição; Loiola, TiagoRegional development remains a pressing political priority for valuing marginalized spaces and communities that sustain productive ecosystems. However, integrated analyses of Africa’s economic, social, and environmental disparities are critically lacking. This study bridges this gap by systematically reviewing 49 Web of Science-indexed works, combining bibliometric mapping with critical content analysis to deco...
BRASIL E PORTUGAL: UMA ANÁLISE DAS POLÍTICAS DE INCLUSÃO SOCIAL AO ENSINO SUPERIOR
Mattei, Tatiane; Ferreira, Elsa; Alves, Lucir Reinaldo; Rego, ConceiçãoEste artigo descreve e analisa as políticas de inclusão social ao ensino superior implementadas no Brasil e em Portugal a partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Essas políticas visam promover condições para que grupos mais desfavorecidos possam aceder, frequentar e concluir com sucesso esse grau de ensino. A criação e o desenvolvimento dessas políticas têm evoluído em paralelo à diversificação de pú...
Alentejo Wines and Olive Oil Sustainability Programs: Background of Absorptive ...
Prazeres, Ibrahim; Silva, Vlademir; Henriques, Pedro; Joaquina Ramos, Isabel; Rego, Conceição; Lucas, Maria RaquelThe Alentejo sustainability programs for wine and olive oil seek different topics, such as the sectors’ integration in a philosophy of social, environmental, and economic well-being at both local and regional level; the business cooperation throughout the identification and comparison of the producers’ performance; the identification of improvements in production practices; and the statement of the certificatio...
The Determinants of Education-Job Matching for Portuguese Graduates
Olo, Daniela; Correia, Leonida; Rego, Conceição; Rebelo, JoãoThis paper deals with the determinants of education-job match for higher-education graduates, using a logistic regression model to identify explanatory variables related to sociodemographic, academic trajectory and institutional characteristics. The empirical analysis is based on an anonymous online questionnaire administered to a sample of graduates, from 2014 to 2019, in Portuguese institutions, of which abou...
Entrepreneurship Education: A Tool for a New Paradigm in Higher Education?
Rodrigues, Ana Luisa; Batista Correia, Anabela; Rego, Conceição; Quaresma, RuiEntrepreneurship Education in its broadest sense may constitute a new educational approach to be promoted that can contribute to the development of students' transversal skills in personal, social, and professional contexts. It simultaneously can contribute to employability and to the goals of sustainable development. This chapter proposes a reflection on how Entrepreneurship Education can be a tool for a new p...