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Economic analysis of residential rooftop photovoltaic systems in Santiago de Chile
No full textDeveloping a project like this in a country and city where familiar, friendship and professional
networks are lacking can make it difficult to gather the necessary data. Luckily, there were some
people that were unexpectedly very helpful and that I would like to mention. My colleagues and
neighbors Alex, Cami, Raipa, Francisco and Nacho as well as my landlady Dani, for moving
heaven and earth to send me electricity bills. Félix Canales from CNE and Pablo Acuña, Rodrigo
Daza, Francisco Gumera and Alejandro Cea, for helping me so diligently and repeatedly while
knowing that I was not a potential client. I would also like to thank my advisor, professor João
Pedro Pereira, for accepting me in his field lab more than 3 months after the application deadline
had passed
How do younger generations perceive the frontier between new and pre-ownedlLuxury goods in the luxury watch category
No full textThe consumption of second-hand luxury products has been steadily growing and shows no signs
of stopping. High luxury brands are still reluctant to step into this market given the perceived risks
of doing so. However, in fact, it constitutes an opportunity for brands to shape demand and stake
their claim among younger generations.
This paper examinates how currently the frontier between new and pre-owned watches is perceived
by younger generations. To analyse this matter, 14 in-depth interviews were conducted to buyers
of luxury watches. The findings highlight that younger generations do not believe in the existence
of a frontier between pre-owned and new luxury watches
Environmental sustainabilty and young consumers:exploring communication strategies in online advertising for a leading dermo-cosmetic brand
No full textThis research paper examines possible social media and online communication strategies on the
topic environmental sustainability for Vichy laboratories. As Vichy’s relationship with young
consumer segments is currently showing low commitments towards the environment, a stronger
dedication through online advertising of environmental sustainability is required. Vichy’s new
positioning and communication strategy will be guided by a higher environmental sustainability
commitment through online advertising with a focus on social media, addressing young
consumers’ sustainability concerns
Internationalization project of a Portuguese Hvac manufacturer - an in-depth market analysis of Slovenia
No full textFirm A, a Portuguese non-residential industry X manufacturer with revenues of ~€9mn in 2022,
targets international expansion to gain scale. This thesis formulates an internationalization strat egy using 24 macroeconomic variables to rank and cluster 97 countries for a comprehensive
market selection process. An individual analysis assesses the market attractiveness of Slovenia
based on specific factors. Collectively, the five individually developed analyses of the most
attractive markets identify the Netherlands as the prime target. The entry strategy suggests tran sitioning from indirect to direct exports to mitigate risks and meet financial targets.
A supplementary literature review examines the process of international market selection (IMS)
for small firms
Transforming service industry rewards in the cashless era: exploring “BetterTip” as a digital tipping solution through the lens of disciplined entrepreneurship
No full textThis work project investigates the development of BetterTip, a digital tipping platform designed
to enhance the tipping experience in service industries among increasing cashless transactions.
Utilising the 'Disciplined Entrepreneurship' framework, the study focuses on the German market,
addressing challenges in tipping culture and practices due to digital payment trends. BetterTip
aims to streamline the tipping process, ensuring fairness and transparency for service staff and
convenience for customers. The research includes market analysis, product design, and strategic
business modeling, demonstrating BetterTip's potential in changing tipping practices and
supporting service industry employees financially
A consulting lab on integrating generative Artificial Intelligence to enhance in-store operations at a Portuguese grocery retailer: deriving actionable insights through holistic situational analysis
No full textThe project explores the application of Generative-AI to enhance in-store operational
efficiency at Pingo Doce. The project focuses specifically on the development and
implementation of a chatbot designed to support in-store employees, by streamlining task
execution and boosting productivity. Through a comprehensive analysis, the study evaluates
both the operational and financial feasibility of the chatbot. Furthermore, the study
encompasses the elaboration of a pilot project, conducted to evaluate key performance
indicators, providing insight into the chatbot’s impact. Finally, strategic recommendations for
a full-scale roll-out were outlined, including governance and change management metrics to
ensure smooth integration and long-term success
Preventing Clostridioides difficile infection by using an immobilized bile salt hydrolase to interfere with spore germination
No full text"The anaerobe Clostridioides difficile is a leading cause of healthcare-associated
infections. C. difficile infection occurs after faecal-oral transmission of spores that
germinate in the gut in response to certain bile salts. Commensal microbiota prevents
spore germination by modulating the bile acid pool. Therefore, spore germination, toxin
production and disease only occurs under dysbiosis, normally caused by antibiotic
therapy. Lactobacillus salivarius is a commensal bacterium that produces a 76 kDa
dimeric bile salt hydrolase (BSH). BSH catalyses the deconjugation of taurocholic acid
in cholic acid and taurine and inhibits C. difficile spore germination and colonization in
vivo.(...)
Estudo da Virémia em doentes COVID-19 e a sua correlação com a gravidade da doença
No full text"O SARS-CoV-2 é o agente etiológico da COVID-19. O aumento de RNA viral na corrente sanguínea (RNAemia) bem como a presença de partículas virais (virémia), têm sido reportados como indicadores de progressão para estados mais críticos da doença.O presente estudo teve como objetivos a avaliação da RNAemia e virémia (por RT-PCR e Scanning Electron Microscopy - SEM) no soro de doentes com COVID-19, e consequente correlação destes parâmetros com a gravidade da doença. (...)"N/
Business in practise - lessons learned from an automotive business simulation on team dynamics and personal development
No full textThis individual thesis draws on the experience of Business in Practice. During this simulation,
the task was to manage an automotive company together with a team. The following section
presents an analysis of the company Gama from a strategic, operational, and marketing
perspective. Additionally, two critical incidents will be discussed as a personal reflection,
highlighting the importance and details of personal development and cross-functional activities
within teamwork
Paradox and history
No full textPublisher Copyright: © 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.This special issue represents the first effort to bridge paradox theory and historical analysis further. Its goal is to create a fertile environment for advancing the historical study of organisations by contributing to discussions on various research topics where organisations, paradoxes, and temporality intersect. Defining organisational paradoxes as interdependent contradictions that persist over time contains an immediate plea for applying historical thinking and methodologies. The collection of papers included in this special issue illustrates that exploring paradoxes in business history is a promising research avenue.authorsversionpublishe