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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...
Práticas de promoção da segurança e saúde ocupacional no desenvolvimento susten...
Silva, Manuela V. da; Mendes, Tatiana R.; Santos, Patrícia O.; Vieira da Silva, ManuelaO Instituto Politécnico do Porto (P.PORTO) enquanto Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) de referência está fortemente alinhado com o desenvolvimento sustentável assumindo um compromisso com a inovação e a sustentabilidade organizacional. De acordo com os Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) da Agenda 2030 das Nações Unidas, o P.PORTO tem adotado uma abordagem abrangente para a promoção da sustentabil...
Horizontes futuros: repensar o ensino e curricula para a sustentabilidade no en...
Rigueiro, Constança; Farinha, Carla Sá; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Silva, Manuela Vieira da; Caeiro, Sandra; Mapar, Mahsa; Moreiram AnabelaO Grupo de trabalho de Educação e Curricula para a Sustentabilidade definiu no seu plano de atividades para 2024 a realização de um ciclo de webinars denominado “Horizontes Futuros: repensar o ensino e curricula para a sustentabilidade no ensino superior”. Estes eventos são de periodicidade trimestral, na forma de mesa-redonda e abordam a implementação da sustentabilidade no ensino e curricula nas Instituições ...
A population under smoke: fire events trigger severe air pollution in Portugal
Miraglia, Simone Georges El Khouri; Debone, Daniela; Ribeiro, Clara Lopes; Barbosa, Rui Moreira; Tavella, Ronan AdlerOur short communication aims to shed light on the critical health implications of the severe forest fires that occurred in Portugal in September 2024, highlighting the immediate surge in hospitalizations, the increase in mortality rates, and the long-term consequences for public health. Additionally, we emphasize the urgent need for updated public policies and air quality management strategies to effectively mi...
Colouring applications of microalgae and cyanobacteria photosynthetic pigments:...
Reimão, Mariana; Almeida, Liliana; Ramos, Cristiana; Eusébio, Nádia; Martins, Rosário; Silva, Manuela Vieira da; Vasconcelos, Vítor; Freitas, MarisaMicroalgae and cyanobacterial photosynthetic pigments possess immense potential for sustainable colouring applications in industries such as food, feed, cosmetics and textiles, primarily because of their vibrant colours, safety and eco-friendliness. These photosynthetic pigments align with the growing demand for eco-conscious products. However, substantial challenges persist at the industrial level, particularl...
New methodologies and techniques for biomonitoring pesticide exposure in agricu...
Moreira, Andreia; Guedes, Joana; Silva, Manuela Vieira da; Vieira da Silva, ManuelaBiomonitoring allows for the assessment of internal exposure to various pesticides and metabolites. Following PRISMA guidelines, this systematic review aims to summarise innovative biomonitoring techniques for assessing pesticide exposure in agricultural workers, their advantages and limitations, and their applicability. The search of the Medline/PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science databases ident...
Analysis of health effects reported by agricultural workers and the adverse hum...
Moreira, Andreia; Vieira da Silva, ManuelaHuman pesticide exposure remains a significant issue, impacting both the environment and human health. Occupational pesticide exposure is primarily linked to improper worker practices, often due to a lack of knowledge or difficulty interpreting label information and other technical aspects of pesticide application. This systematic review aims to identify the pesticides most used by agricultural workers, the sym...
Challenges and solutions for sustainable food systems: The potential of home hy...
Sousa, Rui de; Bragança, Luís; Vieira da Silva, Manuela; Oliveira, Rui S.The global food system is currently facing significant challenges that make it unsustainable and environmentally harmful. These challenges not only threaten food security but also have severe negative impacts on the environment. Efforts have been made to reform agrifood systems and align them with the built environment, but emerging obstacles have revealed the weaknesses in these systems, particularly in less s...
Determinação de alergénios de amendoim e amêndoa em alimentos comercializados n...
Soares, Renata; Sousa, Carolina; Soares, Sílvia; Moreira, Andreia; Vieira da Silva, Manuela; Freitas, MarisaA sustentabilidade ambiental é um tema de destaque a nível mundial. Considerando os princípios da hierarquia da gestão de resíduos e a maior sensibilização da população para evitar o uso de embalagens descartáveis, é inegável o ressurgimento e expansão das lojas de venda de alimentos a granel (Beitzen-Heineke et al., 2017).
Studies on IAQ and the potential relationship between airbone microorganisms an...
Ferraz, Mariana; Alves, Sandra; Santos, Joana; Vieira da Silva, ManuelaIndoor Air Quality (IAQ) encompasses a broad spectrum of chemical, physical, and biological agents that can have different impacts on vulnerable demographics, namely the elderly and children (Basińska et al., 2019; Mishra et al., 2015). The levels of pollutants can fluctuate based on their origins, potentially representing health risks. Enhancing IAQ requires a deep understanding of factors contributing to air ...