Despite the importance of criminogenic thinking in addressing criminal behavior, validated instruments to measure these cognitions in Portuguese forensic settings are scarce. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to explore the psychometric properties of the Criminogenic Cognitions Scale (CCS) in a sample of 364 Portuguese incarcerated males (Mage = 37.88, SD = 10.88). An exploratory factor analysis was con...
Over the years, our research group developed dehydrodipeptides N-capped with aromatic moieties as protease-resistant efficacious hydrogelators, affording self-assembled hydrogels at low (critical) concentrations. Dehydrotripeptides, with different dipeptide sequences and (D,L) stereochemistry, open a wider chemical space for the development of self-assembled soft nanomaterials. In this work, a small library of ...
Introduction: Obesity is a major barrier to kidney transplantation, associated with increased perioperative complications and reduced graft survival. Traditional bariatric surgeries have shown effectiveness in weight reduction but present challenges in pharmacokinetics and nutritional status. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty has emerged as a less invasive alternative, potentially suitable as a bridge to renal tra...
The field of colorectal surgery has evolved over the millennia, shaped by the continuous interplay of cultural values, anatomical discoveries, and technological advances. From the ancient Egyptian papyri that detailed anorectal conditions and therapeutic enemas to the empirical innovations of Greek and Roman physicians, the early approach to surgery was curious yet pragmatic. Although classical medicine introdu...
This research investigates Portuguese manufacturing companies’ Industry 4.0 (I4.0) maturity perception level and proposes an index to measure that aim. The research results show that the most critical factors in evaluating the perception level of I4.0 Perception Maturity (IPM) are strategy, leadership, and customer experiences. The result for the Global Index was 53.50%. Hence, the global Index companies’ perce...
Purpose: This research investigates Portuguese manufacturing companies' Industry 4.0 (I4.0) maturity perception level and proposes an index to measure that aim. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses a survey method to gather the companies' perceptions of their I4.0 maturity level and applies subsequent exploratory factor analysis to propose a global I4.0 measurement index. Findings: The research results ...
Esta história, como quase todas, começa com um acaso. De Jul a Out, o Centro Ciência Viva da Floresta (CCVF) teve patente a exposição, “Líquenes, a beleza da simbiose” (STOL/DBio-UMinho). Nesse âmbito, convidou uma das autoras para um Café de Ciência e, “já agora”, o “Encontro com um cientista” da Escolinha Ciência Viva. Era a vez da turma P9 da EB de Proença-a-Nova (PaN) constituída por 17 crianças (4º ano) e ...
A disseção espontânea do tronco celíaco representa uma patologia rara, cuja incidência tem vindo a aumentar nos últimos anos. O sintoma mais comum é a dor abdominal e o diagnóstico é habitualmente feito por tomografia computorizada. A etiologia da doença, a sua apresentação e evolução clínica estão ainda mal esclarecidas. Dado ser uma entidade incomum, não existem linhas orientadoras no tratamento ou seguimento...
Introduction: This article focuses on a teaching-learning process developed within the context of initial training for teachers and educators, involving practices in the visual arts. Methodology: A qualitative study was conducted, considering the generation of data from artistic-pedagogical practices and its respective content analysis. Results: Creative processes and resulting materials were analyzed, includin...
A abordagem baseada em competências é uma das tendências fortes nos A abordagem baseada em competências é uma das tendências fortes nos currículos atuais. Em Portugal, as Aprendizagens Essenciais (AE) definem explicitamente os conhecimentos, capacidades e atitudes a serem alcançados em cada ano ou ciclo de escolaridade em cada componente curricular. Esta perspetiva tem sido adotada como uma forma de promover um...