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Determinants of online-reporting on sustainable development goals: the case of ...
Monteiro, Sónia; Ribeiro, Verónica; Vilhena, Estela; Lemos, Kátia; Molho, CristianaPurpose – Some studies investigate the determinants of sustainability/integrated reporting in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). However, empirical research is still very embryonic in the scope of sustainable development goals (SDGs). As far as the authors are aware, previous research related to reporting in HEIs has not considered the linkage with the SDGs. Thus, this paper aims to analyse the disclosure on...
Understanding the role of brand attachment in the automotive luxury brand segment
Milheiro, Abílio Bragança; Sousa, Bruno; Santos, Vasco Ribeiro; Milheiro, Catarina Bragança; Vilhena, EstelaThe automotive trade is one of the main drivers of world economies, contributing to the sustainability and competitiveness of countries at a global level. The luxury sub-segment is the one facing the most significant growth and the one which presents the greatest challenges in the business-to-consumer (B2C) relationship. Brand Attachment refers to the cognitive and effective connection between consumers and “th...
Understanding the Role of Brand Attachment in the Automotive Luxury Brand Segment
Milheiro, Abílio; Sousa, Bruno; Santos, Vasco; Milheiro, Catarina; Vilhena, EstelaThe automotive trade is one of the main drivers of world economies, contributing to the sustainability and competitiveness of countries at a global level. The luxury sub segment is the one facing the most significant growth and the one which presents the greatest challenges in the business-to-consumer (B2C) relationship. Brand Attachment refers to the cognitive and effective connection between consumers and “th...
Disclosure on Green IT: evidence in Portuguese listed companies
Oliveira, Ana; Monteiro, Sónia; Vilhena, EstelaThis paper aims to analyze the degree of disclosure regarding Green Information Technology (Green IT) practices made in the reports of listed companies in Portugal A qualitative methodology was adopted through content analysis of sustainability reports and non-financial reports for the year 2021, from a sample of 32 companies listed on Euronext Lisbon. A quantitative approach was chosen to measure the degree of...
The IPSAS implementation and the use and usefulness of accounting information: ...
Gomes, Patrícia; Brusca, Isabel; Fernandes, Maria; Vilhena, EstelaPurpose This paper aims to research the reforms toward International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) implementation and the perceptions about the use and usefulness of accounting information in the context of local government in the Iberian Peninsula. The paper focuses on the perspective of chief financial officers (CFOs). Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a mix of qualitative and quantitati...
Understanding the Role of Brand Attachment in the Automotive Luxury Brand Segment
Milheiro, Abílio; Sousa, Bruno; Santos, Vasco; Milheiro, Catarina; Vilhena, EstelaThe automotive trade is one of the main drivers of world economies, contributing to the sustainability and competitiveness of countries at a global level. The luxury sub-segment is the one facing the most significant growth and the one which presents the greatest challenges in the business-to-consumer (B2C) relationship. Brand Attachment refers to the cognitive and effective connection between consumers and “th...
A Virtual Reality Game-Based Approach for Shoulder Rehabilitation
Moreira, Moisés; Vilhena, Estela; Carvalho, Vitor; Duque, DuarteIn recent years, with widespread access to virtual reality (VR) headsets, VR has become an affordable supplement to physiotherapy. Researchers explore the use of existing commercial games or develop new ones to enhance physiotherapy sessions, finding that gamers exhibit reduced nervousness, report less pain, and experience increased enjoyment. However, ensuring consistent exercise adherence poses a challenge. A...
Psychological factors and health-related quality of life in fibromyalgia patients
Campos, Ricardo; Vazquez, Isabel; Vilhena, EstelaFibromyalgia (FM) has been associated with decreased health-related quality of life (HRQoL), which has been linked to psychological variables such as anxiety, depression, coping, and social support. This study aimed to simultaneously analyse the association of these variables with HRQoL in FM patients and explore their mediating role in the relationship between somatic symptoms and HRQoL. participants and proce...
Determinants of online-reporting on sustainable development goals: the case of ...
Monteiro, Sónia; Ribeiro, Verónica; Vilhena, Estela; Lemos, Kátia; Molho, CristianaPurpose – Some studies investigate the determinants of sustainability/integrated reporting in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). However, empirical research is still very embryonic in the scope of sustainable development goals (SDGs). As far as the authors are aware, previous research related to reporting in HEIs has not considered the linkage with the SDGs. Thus, this paper aims to analyse the disclosure on...
Adaptation of the Pet Bereavement Questionnaire for European Portuguese Speakers
Silva, Isabel; Jólluskin, Glória; Vilhena, Estela; Byrne, AllisonThe loss or death of a beloved pet creates a grief reaction comparable to that of the loss of a family member and may lead to the development of symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of persistent complicated grief disorder. Nevertheless, society does not always recognize it as a significant loss, which may contribute to bereaved owners feeling isolated and ashamed when coping with it, as well as not resorting t...