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Strategic initiatives for enhancing Al-Ittihad’s Football Youth Academy: fostering sustainable growth through success factors from European best practices and academic research: gap and opportunity analysis
No full textThis work project defines strategic initiatives to enhance Al-Ittihad’s Football Youth Academy,
aiming to establish it as a national leader in talent development. Using a mixed-methods
approach, including literature review, expert interviews, and internal and external analyses, the
study identifies actionable strategies inspired by European best practices. Key initiatives focus
on talent development, branding, partnerships and addresses staffing gaps to foster sustainable
academy success. The thesis presents a tailored roadmap that integrates these strategic
initiatives, guiding Al-Ittihad toward achieving excellence in youth football development
Elevating empathy: a training intervention design to develop perspective-taking and communication skills
No full textIn today’s crisis-affected world, soft skills like empathy are increasingly important for effective
leadership. While prior research shows that empathy can be trained, existing publications are
focused mostly on healthcare settings. This quasi-experimental study examines whether
empathy training can enhance emotional intelligence (EI) and crisis leadership abilities among
business school students through a 90-minute face-to-face training. Although no significant
impact on the respective constructs was found, participants demonstrated strong knowledge
retention and high satisfaction with the intervention. This work thus provides a practical,
replicable toolkit for integrating empathy training into business education and serves as a basis
for future research
A interpretação do ethos Surrealista na Era Digital: O uso da Inteligência Artificial na Transformação da Narrativa Visual
No full textEsta dissertação, tem como objetivo explorar a intersecção que ocorre entre o
movimento surrealista e a tecnologia na modernidade. Analisar os princípios do
surrealismo, agora aplicados na era tecnológica, de modo a compreender como o
movimento foi utilizado e interpretado no contexto da arte e da cultura digital e
consequente disseminação, com foco principal na colaboração entre inteligência
artificial e artista na exploração do ethos surrealista e transformação da narrativa visual
Market entry for HEISSS in the electronic music scene of China
No full textThis work project explores strategies for the German electronic music brand HEISSS to enter
the Chinese market. It examines the unique challenges of cultural adaptation, regulatory
barriers, and operational complexities within China’s dynamic electronic music scene.
Leveraging qualitative interviews with local industry experts, the research identifies
opportunities in high-energy music genres, urban hubs like Shanghai, and digital marketing
platforms such as WeChat and Douyin. Strategic recommendations include a phased approach,
starting with licensing agreements, leveraging HEISSS’s Berlin brand identity, and
collaborating with local partners and influencers. This study provides actionable insights for
HEISSS and serves as a model for music brands entering China
Investment opportunity in a rising international lifestyle and event brand- differentiated positioning with competitive strengths, clear investment thesis, and aligned transaction structure
No full textThis project evaluates the investment potential of KÃYO, a community-driven lifestyle and event
brand, by analyzing its business model, market positioning, and strategic growth opportunities.
With diversified revenue streams spanning events, apparel, artist management, sponsorships, and
partnerships, KÃYO aligns with evolving consumer preferences for experiential and wellness oriented offerings. The analysis evaluates financial projections, competitive positioning, key risks,
highlighting the brand’s scalability and potential to deliver sustainable value in the entertainment
and lifestyle market.
The below-mentioned passages deal with KÃYO’s financial performance, including revenue
projections, EBITDA growth, and valuation estimates, illustrating its scalability and profitability
potential. Moreover, the company’s competitive positioning within the event and lifestyle industry
is analyzed, highlighting key differentiators such as its community-driven model, multi-revenue
stream approach, and international expansion strategy. Additionally, the investment structure,
including revenue-based financing, risk assessment, and strategic partnerships, is explored to
justify KÃYO’s sustainable growth trajectory and its appeal to investors seeking exposure to
experiential and entertainment markets
The influence of the media on financial literacy
No full textThis thesis investigates how the media affect financial literacy. This is done by analysing the
change in behavior of retail investors after an outbreak of news. Evidence suggests that the
media helped improve financial knowledge in Portugal in 2022, as the households became
more responsive to returns on savings after the media published a series of informative
articles. Using a difference-in-differences approach, it appears that the media likely had a
causal impact on the improved investments. While this research would benefit from larger
samples, the findings indicate an interesting potential for the media to improve financial
literacy
We’re safer when we’re together
No full text"Sociality – or group formation – offers different evolutionary advantages,
the most important one being protection. Animals in groups dilute their
chances of being captured, they have more time to dedicate to non-
defensive behaviors, and they can use cues and signals from group
members to detect potential threats more efficiently. As a result of these
advantages, many vertebrate and invertebrate prey species form social
groups, in which they continuously influence one-another. In an attempt to
uncover the behavioral and neural basis of group behavior, we studied
Drosophila melanogaster, an organism that is increasingly considered to
be a social animal. Drosophila displays social buffering of freezing, the
defensive behavior where animals become motionless in order to become
invisible to predators. Building on this finding, we discovered that social
buffering is even stronger under higher levels of threat.(...)
Regulatory events and price volatility in the EU ETS: an event study of EUA futures (2021–2024).[Navigating carbon markets: opportunities for corporations with net zero targets in an evolving regulatory landscape]
No full textThis Work Project examines how EUA futures prices under the EU ETS respond to major
policy and geopolitical events. Using an event study approach, it analyses six events between
2021 and 2024, measuring shifts in returns and volatility. Results show that surprise and
ambiguity drive stronger market reactions than policy ambition alone. Predictable events trigger
modest adjustments, while unexpected developments cause sharper repricing. These insights
help explain how carbon markets absorb information — and can support companies like EDP
in anticipating risk, interpreting market signals, and aligning their decarbonization strategies
with policy dynamics
Contributo para a implementação de um Centro de Responsabilidade Integrado de Radioterapia
No full textTrabalho Final do Curso de Especialização em Administração HospitalarRESUMO - O aumento da incidência das doenças oncológicas implicará o crescimento da necessidade de tratamentos de radioterapia. Considerando os constrangimentos das unidades de saúde é crucial testar modelos de organização interna, como os CRI, que promovem a gestão intermédia dos serviços e visam potenciar os resultados em saúde.
O objetivo principal visou estudar a viabilidade da adoção do modelo organizativo de CRI num serviço de radioterapia, e teve como objetivos específicos: caracterizar o desempenho do serviço; simular as alterações induzidas pelo modelo de CRI com recursos aos dados de produção do ano de 2022; e projetar os resultados a três anos do serviço em linha de CRI, considerando o quadro regulamentar vigente.
Foi realizado um estudo de caso, descritivo e explanatório. Os dados recolhidos do serviço de radioterapia são relativos aos anos de 2019 a 2023.
O serviço: apresenta duas linhas de produção, consultas e tratamentos; no período em análise obteve resultados positivos; o desempenho foi influenciado pela atualização dos equipamentos, fluxo de profissionais e período de pandemia Covid-19; estimou-se que a adoção do modelo de CRI, incorporará ganhos para o serviço e para a instituição, nas dimensões do acesso, qualidade e integração de cuidados. Estas dimensões compensam a dimensão económico-financeira que poderá ser prejudicada em 47%, devido à compensação pelo desempenho dos profissionais.
A implementação do modelo de CRI no serviço de radioterapia permitirá criar valor e melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados de saúde. Tem um potencial de melhoria em todos as dimensões da avaliação do desempenho, com exceção da dimensão económico-financeira.ABSTRACT - The increase in the incidence of oncological diseases implies a growing need for radiotherapy treatments. Considering the conditions of health units, it is crucial to test internal organization models, such as CRI, which promote intermediate management of services and aim to enhance health results.
The main objective was to study the feasibility of adopting the CRI organizational model in a radiotherapy service, with the following specific objectives: characterizing the performance of the service; simulate the changes induced by the CRI model using production data from the year 2022; and project the results of three years of CRI online service, considering the current regulatory framework.
A descriptive and explanatory case study was carried out. The data collected from the radiotherapy service relates to the years 2019 to 2023.
The service: presents two production lines, consultations and treatments; in the period under analysis, it obtained positive results; performance was influenced by equipment updates, flow of professionals and the Covid-19 pandemic period; It was estimated that the adoption of the CRI model will incorporate gains for the service and the institution, in the dimensions of access, quality and integration of care. These dimensions compensate for the economic-financial dimension, which can be harmed by 47%, due to compensation for the performance of professionals.
The implementation of the CRI model in the radiotherapy service will create value and improve the quality of healthcare. It has potential for improvement in all dimensions of performance assessment, except for the economic-financial dimension.info:eu-repo/semantics/draf
Study of oxalate metabolism in a model obstructive sleep apnea
No full textAbstract: Nephrolithiasis and obstructive sleep apnea are prevalent conditions with significant health impacts, and their association is primarily documented epidemiologically. The European Association of Urology recently identified OSA patients as high-risk stone formers. This study explored the hypothesis that chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH), a clinical hallmark of OSA, disrupts oxalate metabolism, a key component of kidney stones, and that this disruption is regulated by the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR). Additionally, the study investigated the profile of thiols in nephrolithiasis, focusing on cystine, another component of stones, which had not been previously addressed. Using an animal model of CIH, we investigated how CIH affects oxalate production and excretion, and the role of AhR in this context, using a pharmacological approach. The study also evaluated urinary thiol profiles in nephrolithiasis patients, considering variations related to age, sex - given the higher prevalence in men of both pathologies and comorbidities such as DM and arterial hypertension. Key findings indicated that CIH altered oxalate metabolism, potentially through tissue-specific mechanisms. In both the liver and kidney, CIH impacted enzymes involved in oxalate production, such as HAO1 and LDHA. In the kidney, CIH affected SLC transporters, which can influence the excretion of organic acids. Pharmacological interventions with an AhR antagonist revealed differential gene regulation of oxalate metabolism under CIH conditions compared to normoxia. Indirect modulation of AhR also showed similar trends for two targets in oxalate metabolism. A significant variability in urinary thiol profiles (Glutathione, Cysteinylglycine, a surrogate of N acetylated cysteine disulfides, Cysteine) among nephrolithiasis patients was observed, with differences linked to sex. This research provides novel, preliminary mechanistic insights into how CIH affects oxalate metabolism and mechanistic linkers in nephrolithiasis secondary to OSA. The findings underscore the importance of understanding CIH-induced metabolic disruptions and offer new perspectives for future innovation in kidney stone field.Resumo: A nefrolitíase e a apneia obstrutiva do sono (SAOS) são condições prevalentes com impactos significativos na saúde, e a sua associação está documentada principalmente a nível epidemiológico. A Associação Europeia de Urologia identificou recentemente os doentes com SAOS como formadores de cálculos de alto risco. Este estudo explorou a hipótese de que a hipóxia crónica intermitente (CIH), uma caraterística clínica da SAOS, perturba o metabolismo do oxalato, um componente chave dos cálculos renais, e que esta perturbação é regulada pelo recetor de hidrocarbonetos arilo (AhR). Além disso, o estudo investigou o perfil dos tióis na nefrolitíase, com foco na cistina, outro componente dos cálculos, que não havia sido abordado anteriormente. Usando um modelo animal de CIH, investigamos como a CIH afeta a produção e excreção de oxalato, e o papel do AhR neste contexto, usando uma abordagem farmacológica. O estudo também avaliou os perfis de tióis urinários em pacientes com nefrolitíase, considerando variações relacionadas à idade e sexo dada a maior prevalência em homens de ambas as patologias e comorbidades como DM e hipertensão arterial. Os principais resultados indicaram que a CIH alterou o metabolismo do oxalato, potencialmente através de mecanismos específicos dos tecidos. Tanto no fígado como no rim, a CIH afetou as enzimas envolvidas na produção de oxalato, como a HAO1 e a LDHA. No rim, a CIH afetou os transportadores SLC, que podem influenciar a excreção de ácidos orgânicos. As intervenções farmacológicas com um antagonista AhR revelaram uma regulação genética diferencial do metabolismo do oxalato em condições de CIH em comparação com a normoxia. A modulação indireta do AhR também mostrou tendências semelhantes para dois alvos no metabolismo do oxalato. Foi observada uma variabilidade significativa nos perfis de tióis urinários (glutatião, cisteinilglicina, um substituto dos dissulfuretos de cisteína N-acetilados, cisteína) entre os doentes com nefrolitíase, com diferenças relacionadas com o sexo. Esta investigação fornece novos conhecimentos mecanicistas preliminares sobre a forma como a CIH afeta o metabolismo do oxalato e os mecanismos de ligação na nefrolitíase secundária à SAOS. Os resultados sublinham a importância de compreender as perturbações metabólicas induzidas pela CIH e oferecem novas perspetivas para futuras inovações no domínio do cálculo renal