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Sustainability in the tech industry - circular economy in irish luxury retail
No full textTechnology is every day more present in our lives and tech companies’ impact has been
growing in the last couple of years. Businesses rely on their public image, and their
sustainability efforts not only to ensure financial gains but also to attract talent and keep
innovating.
One of the goals of this study was to try to access the sustainable goals of five of the biggest
tech companies in the world using the same criteria, to allow for comparison. The second goal
was to access the public opinion concerning the efforts of each company
Digitalization of supply chain risk management: a structured approach to software package selection and evaluation
No full textDuring the Business Project, it was found that Supplier Risk Management is a complex, yet
often unstructured topic with undefined processes and untransparent methods. To help firms
define the supplier risks they are facing and find digital solutions to support the management
of those, this Work Project proposes a guide which is recommended to be followed when
looking for software solutions in supplier risk management. By presenting frameworks and
evaluation methods, the thesis offers a structured approach to software package selection and
evaluation
The latino luxury consumer: why the use of personal luxury goods multi- e-retailers is limited in Latin America?: exploring cartiers risks and opportunities of engaging in the luxury multi brand online pure-player ecosystem
No full textThe growth of luxury multi-brand e-retailers is expected worldwide. However, there is currently a
lack of literature, not allowing to understand the perception and usage of this channel in Latin
America. This paper aims to better understand the Latino luxury consumer and its interactions with
multi-brand e-retailers. Furthermore, to identify what are the barriers that have been limiting these
interactions. With desk research, an analysis of reviews, and qualitative research, three consumer
types have been identified. Therefore, the recommendations are based on each one of these
consumers, with also overall implications for multi-brand e-retailer and luxury brands
Breaking with traditional models: how genzs´ approach to marriage will impact the engagement ring market in Europe
No full textThe aim of this project is to analyse the legal and emotional approach to marriage of the future
generation of buyers. Does the engagement ring market still play a relevant role in Europe for
the next generation of customers? To guarantee a relevant result for the fine jewelry industry,
interviews with the targeted generation were conducted. This study showed that the
engagement ring market will play a relevant role, as will marriage, provided that the market
players adapt to the new traditional models sought by GenZ
Espetáculo Cassandra: Processo de Criação e Elaboração do Guião
No full textEsta dissertação tem como objetivos principais: i) a descrição do processo de documentação do guião do espetáculo Cassandra; ii) a realização do guião do mesmo espetáculo. Nesta dissertação é apresentado o processo de documentação que é necessário realizar em diferentes tipos de espetáculos e as escolhas em relação à documentação que podem alterar consoante a natureza de cada obra. Esta investigação dividiu-se em várias partes e por isso decidi dividir este documento em cinco partes: i) metodologias do processo de documentação; ii) estado da arte, para expor algumas questões relativas à documentação e às escolhas que deverão ser feitas quando existe a hipótese de documentar uma obra; iii) descrição e metodologias utilizadas para a realização da documentação e redação do catálogo do espetáculo; iv) descrição do processo de criação do espetáculo, para dar a conhecer o contexto em que a obra que escolhi como objeto de estudo foi
criada: Cassandra (2022); v) reflexão final, onde serão apresentadas conclusões que tirei no processo do meu trabalho. Este trabalho pretende mostrar quais os problemas presentes no ato da documentação de espetáculos cuja criação não está completamente fixada à partida, e de que forma podemos chegar a uma solução que colmata muitos desses problemas. Ao desenvolver este trabalho foi possível perceber que apesar de não ser fácil encontrar um método para a documentação, por todos os espetáculos terem características artísticas diferentes, é possível encontrar metodologias suficientes que sejam úteis para serem utilizadas no ato de documentar.The main objectives of this dissertation are: i) to describe the process of documenting the script for the play Cassandra; ii) to create the script for the same play. In this document you can read about the documentation process that needs to be carried out for different types of shows and the choices regarding documentation that can change depending on the nature of each work. This research was divided into several parts and so I decided to divide this document into five parts: i) methodologies of the documentation process; ii) state of the art, to expose some issues related to documentation and the choices that should be made when there is a chance to document a work; iii) description and methodologies used to carry out the documentation and
write the piece’s catalog; iv) description of the piece’s creation process, to make known the context in which the work I chose as the object of study was created: Cassandra (2022); v) final reflection, where you can read some of the conclusions I have drawn from the process of my work. This work aims to show which problems are still present in the act of documenting performances and how we can arrive at a solution that solves many of these problems. In carrying out this research it was possible to realize that although it is not easy to find a method for documentation, because all performances have different artistic characteristics, it is possible to
find sufficient methodologies that are useful to be used in the act of documenting
Characterization of the hormonal regulation of Drosophila Neural Stem cells during brain development
No full textAbstract
Organ growth and developmental progression requires regulation at different levels, from the
molecular level to the cellular level within tissues, to the systemic level within organisms. The
modulation of growth rate is intricately linked to an organism's physiological state, with hormones
playing a pivotal role as essential regulatory molecules. Hormones not only modulate development
but also orchestrate the physiological responses to the external environment.
Stem cells are responsible for originating all the cell types of all the tissues in the organism and must
therefore also be modulated in response to physiological changes to keep pace with changing
demands of development. However, the mechanisms by which stem cell function is systemically
regulated is still poorly understood. Although it has been described for some time that stem cells
respond to hormonal signals, the extent to which this regulation occurs and how is integrated with
the overall organism development remains to be understood.
In this project I use the model of Drosophila melanogaster neural stem cells to understand how
hormonal signals directly or indirectly regulate stem cell proliferation and how this regulation is
integrated at the physiological level during development.
In Chapter I, I demonstrate that the steroid hormone ecdysone plays a multi-step, stage specific role
in regulating Drosophila neuroblasts. By genetically manipulating the synthesis of this hormone, I
show that the developmental milestone called “critical weight peak”, the peak that informs the body
has reached minimum viable weight to survive metamorphosis, acts as checkpoint necessary to set
neuroblast cell cycle pace during larval neurogenesis. The peaks of ecdysone that occur post-critical
weight are no longer required to maintain neuroblast division rate. I additionally show that in a
second time point, at the onset of pupariation, ecdysone is instead required to trigger neuroblast’s
proliferation exit and consequently the end of neurogenesis. I demonstrate that without this signal
from ecdysone, neuroblasts lose their ability to exit proliferation. Interestingly, although these
neuroblasts proliferate for a longer period, the number of differentiated neurons is smaller
compared to wild-type brains, suggesting a role for ecdysone in neuron maintenance.
In Chapter II I show that, during prepupal development, the phenomenon of fat body migration to
the head space of the animal is required to provide the brain with lipids, an interorgan cue required
for timely neuroblast decommission. These results demonstrate that neuroblasts do not have sufficient cell-autonomous information about their decommission timing and require not only local
but interorgan communication to regulate their proliferation.
Overall, this study provides insights into how neural stem cells coordinate their division rate with
the pace of body growth through ecdysone hormonal regulation, identifying a novel coordination
mechanism between animal development and neural stem cell proliferation. Furthermore, it
identifies the fat body as a novel player in neural stem cell regulation and sheds light on how
interorgan communication is perceived at the cellular level to coordinate brain formation with
organism development
Shaping shopper decisions: an in-depth analysis of customer´s reactions to promotions in food retail environments
No full textInflation heightens consumer vigilance, impacting the agri-food sector. Stakeholders focus on
promotions amid rising prices to sustain loyalty. Hence, understanding and targeting consumer
preferences becomes crucial. Literature lacks depth, but external factors like demographics,
biases and habits influence preferences. Immediate discounts and virtual bundles have a
paradoxical relationship: professionals benefit more from the latter than consumers do, and vice
versa. Despite limited awareness, samples are effective. A survey reveals price and promotion
as key criteria of purchase. Immediate price reduction is preferred, suggesting professional
adaptations for alignment with customer expectations
Growth strategy for a private equity portfolio company: the case of an African media and television network - market analysis
No full textAfricanews, a pan-African TV network company, is undergoing strategic changes due to the
recent acquisition by Alpac Capital, focusing on synergies with its parent company Euronews.
Africanews, currently broadcasting in English and French, decided to follow a growth strategy
by launching new languages. The viewership demands local news coverage, while the B2B and
public customers target affluent Africans with advertisements and sponsored content. An
overarching market analysis, including a quantitative country ranking, external expert
interviews, and internal strategic decisions, results in Swahili and Portuguese as target
languages. For both target markets, deep dive analyses and customized Go-to-Market strategies
are develope
Relatório de Estágio na Embaixada de Portugal junto da Santa Sé e da Ordem Soberana e Militar de Malta
No full textO presente relatório é fruto do estágio curricular realizado na Embaixada de Portugal junto da Santa Sé e da Ordem Soberana e Militar de Malta, no âmbito do Programa de Estágios Curriculares do Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros (PECMNE). O trabalho desenvolvido no Posto centrou-se, em particular, na análise da imprensa italiana e vaticanista, na produção de relatórios e sínteses das conferências assistidas e, não menos importante, na condução de breves pesquisas. Adicionalmente, este documento abarca uma componente teórica de revisão histórica e filosófica sobre a disciplina Relações Internacionais e laços diplomáticos entre Portugal e a Sé Apostólica, com especial ênfase nos períodos ulteriores à queda do regime monárquico português até aos dias de hoje. Após uma caraterização da instituição e devida equipa, segue a avaliação final da experiência.This report is the result of a curricular internship at the Portuguese Embassy to the Holy See and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, as part of the Curricular Internship Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (PECMNE). The work conducted at the Office focused on analyzing the Italian and Vatican press, producing reports and summaries of the conferences attended and, not least, conducting brief research. In addition, this document includes a theoretical, historical and philosophical review of the subject of International Relations and diplomatic ties between Portugal and the Apostolic See, with special emphasis on the periods following the fall of the Portuguese monarchical regime up to the present day. After a characterization of the institution and the team, the final evaluation of the experience follows
Sleep as a service by Emma - the sleep company: physical evidence and distribution
No full textThe work project explores if there is a market for "Sleep as a Service" in Germany to create a
profitable and sustainable revenue stream for the mattress company Emma. After both
qualitative and quantitative research has been conducted, the mattress renting model Emma
Rent was introduced. For this service, a marketing plan and communication campaign was
developed and to provide further detail, the individual assignment focused on the physical
evidence and place component of the marketing mix. Thereby the virtual servicescape of Emma
Rent was developed as well as its distribution process consisting of forwards and reverse
logistics