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    Organização de Eventos: importância e o seu impacto no relacionamento com os clientes no mercado B2B

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    Este trabalho apresenta as diversas atividades desenvolvidas no decorrer do estágio curricular realizado na Verallia Portugal, assim como, uma análise critica das mesmas e sugestões de melhoria. Numa perspetiva teórica, este trabalho analisa a importância da organização de eventos e o impacto no relacionamento com os clientes no mercado B2B. Atualmente, a organização e gestão de eventos é uma área que faz parte do dia-a-dia e do funcionamento das organizações, e, portanto, é fundamental para as mesmas. Uma boa comunicação institucional é essencial para o estabelecimento de relações de qualidade entre uma instituição e a comunidade, e na sua vertente interna permite um crescimento interno, bem como as boas relações entre os colaboradores. Na Verallia Portugal, a organização de eventos é encarada como uma ferramenta essencial de comunicação. O processo de planeamento envolve diferentes etapas, desde a definição de objetivos, escolha dos locais/ fornecedores, até à avaliação do retorno obtido. Os outputs dos eventos na Verallia vão além de satisfazer e fidelizar clientes, mas também pelo reforço da notoriedade da marca, por exemplo, com a participação em feiras dos diversos mercados, o que permitem criar contacto com clientes e potenciais clientes.This work presents the various activities developed during the curricular internship held at Verallia Portugal, as well as a critical analysis of them and suggestions for improvement. From a theoretical perspective, this work analises the importance of organizing events and the impact on customer relationships in the B2B market. Currently, the organization and management of events is an area that is part of the day-to-day operation of organizations, and therefore fundamental for them. A good institutional communication is essential for the establishment of quality relations between an institution and the community, and in its internal aspect allows internal growth, as well as good relationships among employees. At Verallia Portugal, the organization of events is seen as an essential communication tool. The planning process involves different stages, from setting objectives, choosing locations/ suppliers, to evaluating the return obtained. The outputs of events in Verallia go beyond satisfying and retaining customers, but also by strengthening brand awareness, for example, with participation in fairs from various markets, which allow creating contact with customers and potential customers

    Navigational health literacy and health service use among higher education students in Alentejo, Portugal - A cross-sectional study

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    Article number - e0322181Introduction The navigational health literacy of higher education students is fundamental to effective health management and successful health navigation, thereby improving health outcomes and overall well-being. Assessing the general and navigational health literacy levels of these students is crucial for developing targeted interventions and facilitating informed decision-making on health-related issues. This study aimed to identify the levels of general and navigational health literacy, characterise access to and utilisation of healthcare services, and analyse the differences between the mean general and navigational health literacy indices and determinants among higher education students in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal. Methodology A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between 25 May and 12 September 2023 with 1979 higher education students. An online structured questionnaire comprising the Portuguese version of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire – 16 items (HLS-EU-PT-Q16) and the Navigational Health Literacy Scale (HLS19-NAV), both from the European Consortium, was used. Sociodemographic data, presence of chronic disease, perceived health status, perceived availability of money for expenses, and healthcare access and utilisation variables were included. The study data were analysed using independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, and post hoc Bonferroni test, followed by multiple linear regression analyses at a significance level of 0.05. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with both general and navigational health literacy. The study protocol was approved by the ethics committee of the University of Évora, and all participants provided written informed consent. Results Most students (86.8%) exhibited limited general health literacy, while 13.2% demonstrated adequate health literacy. Inadequate navigational health literacy was observed in 73.4% of students. Students with lower mean general and navigational health literacy were more likely to have utilised health services. Students with chronic conditions, recent use of urgent or emergency services, and difficulties in accessing healthcare had lower health literacy. Conversely, those enrolled in health-related courses, those with good financial resources and those who had not used health services during their course had higher health literacy. In addition, lower navigational health literacy was found among displaced students, those with chronic conditions and those who had recently consulted a doctor. Higher navigational health literacy was associated with enrolment in health-related courses and adequate general health literacy. Conclusion The findings highlight the significant influence of demographic and academic factors on general and navigational health literacy among higher education students. The prevalence of limited general and navigational health literacy underscores a significant challenge for students, institutions, and health policy makers. Effective health literacy interventions should take these factors into account. Future research should examine longitudinal changes in health literacy and evaluate the impact of targeted educational programmes.This research was funded by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT, Portugal) through national funds to the Associated Laboratory in Translation and Innovation Towards Global Health REAL (LA/P/0117/2020). No additional external funding was received for this study. The funder had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript

    Tradução queer ou o uso de linguagem não-binária na legendagem e dublagem da série Heartstopper

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    Ao desestabilizar binarismos e dar visibilidade a identidades dissidentes, a tradução queer (Lewis, 2010; Baer e Kaindl, 2017; Baer, 2021; Larkosh, 2022) questiona normas linguísticas, sociais e tradutórias. Uma forma de identificar se existe uma ruptura efetiva com as referidas normas é através da análise da linguagem usada na tradução. Por exemplo, se a linguagem não-binária presente em um texto audiovisual for traduzida única e exclusivamente por meio de linguagem pertencente à norma padrão do português brasileiro, em princípio, tal tradução não poderá ser considerada queer. Neste sentido, o presente trabalho busca entender se a tradução para dublagem e legendagem da série Heartstopper da Netflix pode (ou não) ser considerada uma tradução queer. Partimos do pressuposto que, se as traduções recorrerem a uma linguagem não-binária ou a uma linguagem inclusiva, então estão desestabilizando a matriz cisheteronormativa e serão traduções queer. Com base em um pequeno corpus de cinco cenas da série, observamos as oportunidades de resistência à norma padrão com as quais as pessoas tradutoras da Netflix se depararam e concluímos que na sua esmagadora maioria existe um esforço para manter as referências às identidades queer através do recurso à linguagem não-binária e sobretudo à linguagem inclusiva. As nossas descobertas mostram ainda que, por um lado, há espaço para um uso mais frequente de estratégias de tradução queer. Por outro lado, corroboram a ideia de Martinez (2024) segundo a qual as orientações dos serviços de streaming, como a Netflix, representam atualmente as normas progressistas da tradução audiovisual.By destabilizing binary structures and giving visibility to dissenting identities, queer translation (Lewis, 2010; Baer and Kaindl, 2017; Baer, 2021; Larkosh, 2022) challenges linguistic, social, and translational norms. One way to identify whether there is an effective break with these norms is by analyzing the language used in translations. For example, if the non-binary language present in an audiovisual text is translated solely through language belonging to the standard norm of Brazilian Portuguese, in principle, such a translation cannot be considered queer. This paper seeks to understand whether the dubbing and subtitling translation of the Netflix series Heartstopper can (or cannot) be considered a queer translation. We start from the assumption that if the translations resort to non-binary or inclusive language, they are destabilizing the cis-heteronormative framework and will, therefore, be queer translations. Based on a small corpus of five scenes from the series, we examine the opportunities for resistance to the standard norm that the translators at Netflix encountered and conclude that, in the overwhelming majority, there is an effort to maintain references to queer identities through the use of non-binary language and, above all, through the use of inclusive language. Our findings show, on the one hand, that there is room for more frequent use of queer translation strategies. On the other hand, they support Martinez’s (2024) idea that the guidelines of streaming services, like Netflix, currently represent the progressive norms of audiovisual translation.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

    Investigação sobre o discurso da História em Portugal: Um ponto de situação

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    Relatório de Estágio: Análise da Contabilidade de Gestão: Um Estudo de Caso ao Município de Porto de Mós

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    No decurso do Mestrado em Contabilidade e Fiscalidade, foi desenvolvido um estágio curricular que se constituiu como uma experiência formativa determinante para a compreensão da realidade profissional. A instituição de acolhimento, a Câmara Municipal de Porto de Mós, proporcionou um contexto de aprendizagem e desenvolvimento de competências técnicas durante o período de 2 de setembro de 2024 a 21 de janeiro de 2025. O estágio curricular foi essencial para o desenvolvimento de competências, proporcionando a aplicação prática dos conhecimentos adquiridos durante a componente letiva do curso. São descritas e contextualizadas as principais tarefas realizadas durante o estágio, no âmbito da contabilidade pública. Complementarmente, o relatório apresenta uma análise exploratória sobre como a contabilidade de gestão está implementada no Município de Porto de Mós. Neste contexto, propõe-se um conjunto de melhorias passíveis de implementação a curto e longo prazo, com o objetivo de melhorar a forma como está implementada a contabilidade de gestão, visando otimizar a qualidade e a precisão da informação de apoio à tomada de decisões estratégicas.In the course of the Master’s Degree in Accountability and Taxation, was developed a scholar internship that was constituted as a formative and determinant experience for the comprehension of the professional reality. The host institution, Municipality of Porto de Mós, has provided a context of learning and development of technical competences during the period of September 2, 2024 to January 21, 2025. The internship was essential for the skills development, providing a practical application of the knowledge acquired throughout the teaching component. The main tasks performed during the internship, are described and contextualized, within the scope of public accounting. Complementarily, the report presents an explanatory analysis about how the public accounting is implemented in the Municipality of Porto de Mós. In this context, it is proposed that a set of improvements are likely to be implemented in the short and long term, with the objective of improving the way that the public accounting is implemented, aiming to optimize the quality and precision of the support information of the strategic decisionmaking

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    Avaliação do Ciclo de Vida da Cristobalite

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    O presente trabalho desenvolve uma Avaliação do Ciclo de Vida (ACV) da cristobalite, de acordo com as normas internacionais ISO 14040:2006 e ISO 14044:2006, com o objetivo de identificar e quantificar os potenciais impactes ambientais associados à sua produção. A unidade funcional considerada corresponde a 1 kg de cristobalite seca pronta para expedição, numa abordagem cradle-to-gate, abrangendo as etapas de extração, lavagem, classificação da areia siliciosa especial, processos de calcinação no forno rotativo industrial, consumos energéticos e fluxos residuais. A avaliação foi realizada com recurso à metodologia Environmental Footprint 3.1, utilizando o software SimaPro e bases de dados secundárias (Ecoinvent 3.11), sempre que dados primários não estavam disponíveis. Os resultados foram normalizados em Pessoa Equivalente (PEq), permitindo identificar e priorizar as categorias de impacte mais relevantes. As análises evidenciaram que a produção de calor por combustão de gás natural no processo de calcinação é responsável por mais de 98% dos impactes nas categorias de Alterações Climáticas, Utilização de Recursos Fósseis e Formação Fotoquímica de Ozono, constituindo o principal vetor de pressão ambiental. Adicionalmente, verificaram-se contributos significativos em Toxicidade Humana (cancerígenos) e Ecotoxicidade em água doce, relacionados com emissões gasosas, resíduos sólidos e efluentes provenientes da extração e da transformação mineral. Este trabalho contribui para a literatura científica ao disponibilizar inventários e resultados específicos da realidade industrial portuguesa, reforçando a importância da integração da ACV como ferramenta de apoio à decisão na indústria mineral e cerâmica. Os resultados sustentam o alinhamento da produção de cristobalite com os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS 7, 9, 12 e 13) e fornecem uma base sólida para a definição de estratégias de economia circular e de neutralidade carbónica no setor.This work develops a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of cristobalite, in accordance with the international standards ISO 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006, with the aim of identifying and quantifying the potential environmental impacts associated with its production. The functional unit considered corresponds to 1 kg of dry cristobalite ready for dispatch, under a cradle-to-gate approach, covering the stages of extraction, washing, and classification of special silica sand, calcination in an industrial rotary kiln, energy consumption, and residual flows. The assessment was carried out using the Environmental Footprint 3.1 methodology, with the support of SimaPro software and secondary databases (Ecoinvent 3.11) whenever primary data were not available. The results were normalized into Person Equivalent (PEq), enabling the identification and prioritization of the most relevant impact categories. The analyses showed that heat production from natural gas combustion in the calcination process is responsible for over 98% of the impacts in the categories of Climate Change, Fossil Resource Use, and Photochemical Ozone Formation, representing the main environmental pressure point. In addition, significant contributions were observed in Human Toxicity (carcinogenic) and Freshwater Ecotoxicity, associated with gaseous emissions, solid waste, and effluents from extraction and mineral processing. This study contributes to the scientific literature by providing inventories and results specific to the Portuguese industrial context, reinforcing the importance of integrating LCA as a decision-support tool in the mineral and ceramic industries. The results support the alignment of cristobalite production with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 7, 9, 12, and 13) and provide a solid basis for defining circular economy and carbon neutrality strategies in the sector

    Estudo Termomecânico de Compósitos de Base Orgânica

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    A utilização de materiais compósitos tem vindo a ganhar interesse em diversos setores industriais, devido à sua versatilidade e à possibilidade de oferecer um bom equilíbrio entre propriedades mecânicas, peso e sustentabilidade, em comparação com materiais convencionais. Nesse contexto, a cortiça, aliada a uma matriz polimérica de PLA (ácido polilático), apresenta-se como uma alternativa sustentável para a fabricação de peças, combinando leveza, resistência e menor impacto ambiental. Neste projeto investigou-se a influência da incorporação de cortiça num compósito de base orgânica, PLA, comparando este material com o PLA virgem. Foram analisados dois processos de fabrico: moldação por injeção e fabricação por fusão de filamento (FFF), de modo a compreender as diferenças no desempenho mecânico e térmico dos materiais utilizados. Inicialmente foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica abrangente para entender as propriedades da cortiça e do PLA, bem como as principais técnicas de processamento utilizadas. Em seguida, foram conduzidos ensaios para avaliar a influência da adição de cortiça nas propriedades termomecânicas de uma matriz de PLA e comparar os resultados entre os dois métodos de fabrico utilizados. Os resultados demonstraram que a cortiça apresenta potencial para a fabricação de compósitos sustentáveis, influenciando as propriedades do material de forma distinta dependendo do processo de fabrico utilizado. A análise comparativa entre FFF e moldação por injeção permite compreender as vantagens e limitações de cada método, fornecendo informações valiosas para futuras aplicações industriais de compósitos de base orgânica. Este estudo mostrou que a incorporação de cortiça em compósitos de PLA contribui para a redução da massa e para a sustentabilidade dos materiais, embora o impacto nas propriedades mecânicas varie consoante o processo de fabricoThe use of composite materials has been gaining interest in various industrial sectors due to their versatility and the ability to offer a good balance between mechanical properties, weight, and sustainability compared to conventional materials. In this context, cork combined with a PLA (polylactic acid) polymer matrix presents itself as a sustainable alternative for manufacturing parts, combining lightness, strength, and lower environmental impact. This project investigated the influence of incorporating cork into an organic-based composite (PLA), comparing this material with virgin PLA. Two manufacturing processes were analyzed: injection molding and fused filament fabrication (FFF), in order to understand the differences in mechanical and thermal performance of the materials used. Initially, a comprehensive literature review was carried out to understand the properties of cork and PLA, as well as the main processing techniques used. Then, tests were conducted to assess the influence of cork addition on the thermomechanical properties of a PLA matrix and to compare the results between the two manufacturing methods. The results showed that cork has potential for the production of sustainable composites, influencing the material properties in distinct ways depending on the manufacturing process used. The comparative analysis between FFF and injection molding helps to understand the advantages and limitations of each method, providing valuable information for future industrial applications of organic-based composites. This study showed that incorporating cork into PLA composites contributes to weight reduction and material sustainability, although the impact on mechanical properties varies depending on the manufacturing process

    Determinants of default prediction of the tourism sector: the case of Portuguese SMEs

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    Article number - 4001This study intends to understand the determinants of default of tourism SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), i.e., which aspects impact the probability that the company will not comply with its financial obligations. For this purpose, a panel data composed from a sample of 3,945 Portuguese SMEs, over ten years, was analysed. An ex-ante criterion (based on a set of financial ratios) was used to classify firms in default or compliant. This criterion helps to detect financial problems early. Then, in addition to the firm’s specific characteristics, which are the most used determinants, governance variables and macroeconomic factors were analysed in the firm's default prediction logit model. Results prove that the three groups of determinants are relevant to explain firms’ financial difficulties probability. The proposed model presents a success rate (predictive ability to classify as compliant and default) of around 80%. Furthermore, as a test of the robustness of the results, the sample period was divided into two subperiods (2010 to 2014 and 2015 to 2019) with different investment rates in the sector, allowing the conclusion that what determines the default of SMEs in the Portuguese tourism sector depends on the period analysed.This research was supported by National Funds of the FCT – Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology within the project [UIDB/04928/2020]

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