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View article: From Disruption to Innovation: Integrating Active Learning in AI-Resilient Assessment Design
From Disruption to Innovation: Integrating Active Learning in AI-Resilient Assessment Design Open
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative learning technologies are transforming the landscape of higher education. With tools capable of producing essays/reports, solving complex problems, and simulating critical thought, traditional as…
View article: Synthesis Strategies for the Optimization of Ni–Ce–Al Catalysts in the Conversion of CO <sub>2</sub> to Methanol
Synthesis Strategies for the Optimization of Ni–Ce–Al Catalysts in the Conversion of CO <sub>2</sub> to Methanol Open
View article: Projeto de ensino: contribuição para uma formação omnilateral no ensino de biologia
Projeto de ensino: contribuição para uma formação omnilateral no ensino de biologia Open
A reforma do Ensino Médio ocasionou uma reorganização curricular, cujas áreas preservam apenas a integridade de determinadas disciplinas e atinge drasticamente as demais. Diante disso, para preencher essas lacunas é preciso pensar no desen…
View article: The Effect of Dominant Land-Cover Transitions in Shaping Trajectories of Global Forest Change
The Effect of Dominant Land-Cover Transitions in Shaping Trajectories of Global Forest Change Open
Land-cover transitions from forest to non-forest land-covers have led to substantial loss and fragmentation of global forests. While average rates of forest change are well studied, less attention has been paid to spatio-temporal trajector…
View article: The Effect of Dominant Land-Cover Transitions in Shaping Trajectories of Global Forest Change
The Effect of Dominant Land-Cover Transitions in Shaping Trajectories of Global Forest Change Open
Land-cover transitions from forest to non-forest land-covers have led to substantial loss and fragmentation of global forests. While average rates of forest change are well studied, less attention has been paid to spatio-temporal trajector…
View article: Archaeological Sites In the Tropical Forest of Borneo Reveal Distinct Climate, Soil, and Settlement Patterns
Archaeological Sites In the Tropical Forest of Borneo Reveal Distinct Climate, Soil, and Settlement Patterns Open
View article: Analysis of the policies and constraints limiting the aquaponics industry in Portugal
Analysis of the policies and constraints limiting the aquaponics industry in Portugal Open
Aquaponics is an innovative and potentially sustainable method of producing vegetables and fish, enabling local, inland fish production, and vegetable production without the need for artificial fertilization. With the aim to analyze the po…
View article: Modeling Cork Yield, Thickness, Price, and Gross Income in the Portuguese Cork Oak Montado
Modeling Cork Yield, Thickness, Price, and Gross Income in the Portuguese Cork Oak Montado Open
The cork oak (Quercus suber L.) woodlands, known as montados in Portugal, hold significant economic, cultural, social, and environmental value. They are found in the Mediterranean Sea basin, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, and susta…
View article: Attitudes of European Citizens Towards Climate Change: A Gender Analysis
Attitudes of European Citizens Towards Climate Change: A Gender Analysis Open
The present paper analyses attitudes and perceptions regarding climate change (CC) among European citizens, emphasizing their pivotal role in fostering public engagement and endorsement towards the advancement of mitigatory measures and su…
View article: O Egito de AL-SISI no BRICS? A Expansão da iniciativa multilateral e seus efeitos para a África e o mundo Árabe| AL-SISI'S Egypt in the BRICS? The Expansion of the multilateral initiative and its impact on Africa and the Arab world
O Egito de AL-SISI no BRICS? A Expansão da iniciativa multilateral e seus efeitos para a África e o mundo Árabe| AL-SISI'S Egypt in the BRICS? The Expansion of the multilateral initiative and its impact on Africa and the Arab world Open
Este artigo analisa a entrada do Egito no BRICS a partir de 2024, destacando a importância dessa movimentação diante da trajetória recente da Política Externa daquele país e as principais consequências desse processo para a iniciativa mult…
View article: Exploratory modeling of social‐ecological systems
Exploratory modeling of social‐ecological systems Open
Navigating social‐ecological systems toward sustainable trajectories is an important challenge of the Anthropocene. Models of social‐ecological systems can increase our understanding of how social and ecological subsystems interact, their …
View article: Institutional trust as a driver of product boycotts in Europe
Institutional trust as a driver of product boycotts in Europe Open
View article: European Citizens’ Evaluation of the Common Agricultural Policy
European Citizens’ Evaluation of the Common Agricultural Policy Open
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is crucial in ensuring food safety and security in Europe. Providing a stable and diverse food supply also supports rural economies and promotes social, environmental and economic sustainability. Howeve…
View article: The Society of Information and the European Citizens’ Perception of Climate Change: Natural or Anthropological Causes
The Society of Information and the European Citizens’ Perception of Climate Change: Natural or Anthropological Causes Open
View article: Inter-annual trends of ultrafine particles in urban Europe
Inter-annual trends of ultrafine particles in urban Europe Open
View article: Sustaining family bakeries in Pakistan: The role of internal marketing and entrepreneurship
Sustaining family bakeries in Pakistan: The role of internal marketing and entrepreneurship Open
Nowadays, climatic change challenges, consumer expectations, and concerns toward sustainability lead firms to consider responsible strategies for internal marketing and entrepreneurial orientation that contribute to competitive advantage a…
View article: Comparison of self-etching and conventional bifunctional coupling agent in lithium disilicate ceramic: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Comparison of self-etching and conventional bifunctional coupling agent in lithium disilicate ceramic: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Self-etching silane primers demonstrate promising results in lithium disilicate bonding, suggesting their potential as an alternative surface treatment to hydrofluoric acids + silane. Key words:Lithium disilicate, Hydrofluoric acid,…
View article: Crowdfunding as Entrepreneurial Funding for Investigative Journalism in Portugal
Crowdfunding as Entrepreneurial Funding for Investigative Journalism in Portugal Open
The 2007 financial and economic subprime crisis arising from the collapse of the Lehman Brothers Bank in the USA had severe impacts on all the economic sectors. Journalism in Portugal was highly affected, and the most remarkable impacts le…
View article: The Impact of Economic Globalization Welfare States
The Impact of Economic Globalization Welfare States Open
The literature has yet to draw firm conclusions regarding the effect of economic globalization on government spending in developing countries in general and Pakistan in particular. This paper tries to overcome this gap on the literature an…
View article: Profiling European Consumers that Engage in Boycotting
Profiling European Consumers that Engage in Boycotting Open
Boycotting involves abstention from buying specific products or brands for political, ethical, or ecological reasons. Boycott is usually framed as an expression of political consumerism and has been on the rise. Companies that suffer a boy…
View article: The society of Information and the European citizens’ perception of climate change: natural or anthropological causes
The society of Information and the European citizens’ perception of climate change: natural or anthropological causes Open
The scientific community has reached a consensus on humans’ important role as causative agents of climate change; however, branches of society are still skeptical about this. Climate change is a key issue for humanity and only the commitme…
View article: Sustainable Consumption and the Drivers of Product Boycott in Europe
Sustainable Consumption and the Drivers of Product Boycott in Europe Open
Institutional sustainability is a dynamic and multifaceted concept that relies on the contributions of various institutions, including the legal and the scientific system. On the other side, consumers boycotts are an expression of politica…
View article: European Citizens’ Worries and Self-Responsibility towards Climate Change
European Citizens’ Worries and Self-Responsibility towards Climate Change Open
Attitudes and perceptions about climate change (CC) are crucial to public engagement and support in the promotion of mitigating actions and sustainable lifestyles embracing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. This study aime…
View article: Attitudinal and Behavioural Differences towards Farm Animal Welfare among Consumers in the BRIC Countries and the USA
Attitudinal and Behavioural Differences towards Farm Animal Welfare among Consumers in the BRIC Countries and the USA Open
This study explores cross-cultural differences in consumers’ attitudes toward farm animal welfare (FAW) in BRIC countries. Questionnaires administered in each country contained the following questions: (i) “It is important to me that anima…
View article: Attitudes, perceptions, and trends of honey consumption in Portugal
Attitudes, perceptions, and trends of honey consumption in Portugal Open
The research aim was to evaluate the Portuguese honey consumers’ profile, their attitudes, perceptions, and trends towards the product, production, and consumption, to allow the development of marketing strategies. With this purpose, a que…
View article: Impact of China-Pakistan Economic Investment on Volatility of Stock Exchanges in Pakistan and Shanghai
Impact of China-Pakistan Economic Investment on Volatility of Stock Exchanges in Pakistan and Shanghai Open
This paper aims to analyse the impact of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the volatility of the Pakistan Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchanges, namely, to analyse the pre and post impact of China investments in Pakistan…
View article: The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on South Asian Stock Markets
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on South Asian Stock Markets Open
The main aim of this paper is to analyze the impact of the pandemic COVID-19 on the efficiency of capital markets in countries of South Asia, namely, the market efficiency of these stock markets in the pre and post-COVID-19 global wave. Th…
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View article: Therapeutic potential of silver nanoparticle-based dressing in the healing process
Therapeutic potential of silver nanoparticle-based dressing in the healing process Open
Introduction: The skin covers the entire surface of the human body, and is considered its largest organ. The resistance of bacteria to antibiotics represents a growing concern in wound infections, this is evidenced by the fact that wounds …
View article: Ranking the sustainable development goals: perceived sustainability priorities in small island states
Ranking the sustainable development goals: perceived sustainability priorities in small island states Open