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Assessing resilience potentials in management of occupational safety and health...
Fernandes, Joana Afonso; Barbosa, Judite Lopes; Arezes, Pedro; Ferreira, María del Carmen Pardo; Rubio-Romero, Juan Carlos; Rodrigues, Matilde A.A resilient Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management system is crucial for effectively addressing potential future public emergencies, ensuring the continuous protection of workers’ safety and health. Therefore, it is essential for organizations, particularly hospitals, to assess their resilient performance and employ tools that are appropriate and tailored to their specific context. This study aims to e...
Life cycle assessment using machine learning
Gomes, Sofia; Faria, Brígida Mónica; Oliveira, Alexandra Alves; Pinto, Edgar; Rodrigues, Matilde; Vieira, Manuela; Faria, Brigida MonicaLife Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a scientific tool that allows calculating the impact of a product or service on the environment, considering the different phases from planting to transportation, commercialization, consumption, and disposal. (1) LCA requires comprehensive data collection of the inputs and outputs such as raw materials, energy, water, used chemicals and pollutants emissions at each stage of the li...
A recommendation system based on a microservice architecture to avoid workplace...
Rodrigues, Fátima; Pinelas, Francisco; Ferreira, Simão; Rodrigues, Matilde; Rocha, Nuno; Ferreira, Simão; Rodrigues, Matilde; Rocha, NunoStress in the workplace is a major problem that affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and occupations. It can contribute to various health problems, from anxiety to insomnia, among others. Workplace stress significantly impacts employee well-being and productivity. Current stress-management approaches, while valuable, primarily address stress after it has occurred. This highlights the critical need for proac...
Overcoming challenges in video-based health monitoring: real-world implementati...
Ferreira, Simão; Marinheiro, Catarina; Mateus, Catarina; Rodrigues, Pedro Pereira; Rodrigues, Matilde A.; Rocha, Nuno; Ferreira, Simão; Mateus, CatarinaIn the context of evolving healthcare technologies, this study investigates the application of AI and machine learning in video-based health monitoring systems, focusing on the challenges and potential of implementing such systems in real-world scenarios, specifically for knowledge workers. The research underscores the criticality of addressing technological, ethical, and practical hurdles in deploying these sy...
Interventions based on biofeedback systems to improve workers’ psychological we...
Ferreira, Simão; Rodrigues, Matilde A.; Mateus, Catarina; Rodrigues, Pedro Pereira; Rocha, Nuno Barbosa; Ferreira, Simão; Rodrigues, MatildeIn modern, high-speed work settings, the significance of mental health disorders is increasingly acknowledged as a pressing health issue, with potential adverse consequences for organizations, including reduced productivity and increased absenteeism. Over the past few years, various mental health management solutions, such as biofeedback applications, have surfaced as promising avenues to improve employees' men...
Assessing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risks in bus ...
Silva, Tânia T.; Mendes, Tatiana R.; Lapa, Inês; Carvalho, Paulo; Rodrigues, Matilde A.; Rodrigues, Matilde; Carvalho, PauloThe public transport sector plays a crucial role in society, oering essential services and providing employment to a significant number of drivers. Despite the importance of this sector, it is essential to recognize that drivers are exposed to various occupational risks inherent to their daily work, which can have serious implications for their health. This study aims to characterize and analyse Work-Related Mu...
From controlled to chaotic: Disparities in laboratory vs real-world stress dete...
Ferreira, Simão; Rodrigues, Fátima; Kallio, Johanna; Coelho, Filipe; Kyllonen, Vesa; Rocha, Nuno; Rodrigues, Matilde A.; Vildjiounaite, ElenaThis paper explores the discrepancies between laboratory and real-world stress detection, emphasizing the pronounced differences in data loss, data preprocessing, feature design, and classifier selection. Laboratory studies offer a controlled environment that optimizes data quality, whereas real-world settings introduce chaotic and unpredictable elements, coupled with a diverse range of human behaviours, result...
Assessing resilience potentials in management of occupational safety and health...
Afonso-Fernandes, J.; Barbosa, J.; Arezes, P.; Pardo-Ferreira, C.; Rubio-Romero, J.C.; Rodrigues, Matilde Alexandra; Rodrigues, MatildeA resilient Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management system is crucial for effectively addressing potential future public emergencies, ensuring the continuous protection of workers' safety and health. Therefore, it is essential for organizations, particularly hospitals, to assess their resilient performance and employ tools that are appropriate and tailored to their specific context. This study aims to e...
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish by-products: Innovative extraction and applicatio...
Rodrigues, Matilde; Rosa, Ana; Almeida, André; Martins, Rui; Ribeiro, Tânia; Pintado, Manuela; Gonçalves, Raquel Filipa Silva; Pinheiro, A. C.Omega-3 fatty acids (O3FA) are essential nutrients that play a crucial role in maintaining human and animal health. They are known for their numerous health claims, including cardiovascular benefits, contributing to both the prevention and treatment of immunological, neurological, reproductive, and cardiovascular complications, and supporting overall well-being. Fish, especially oily fish, comprise rich source ...
Dos rios e dos peixes durante o calcolítico no Alto Douro Português
Vale, Ana; Costa, Cláudia; Gabriel, S´´onia; Rodrigues, Matilde; Gomes, Sérgio; Cardoso, João MuralhaThis text aims to contribute to the understanding of the Chalcolithic walled enclosure ofCastanheiro do Vento (Horta do Douro, Vila Nova de Foz Côa) as a place forged in a profusenetwork of practices, from which territories and landscapes were activated. To this end,it analyses its relationship with the surrounding watercourses, as well as the remains ofichthyofauna recovered during excavation. By demonstrating...