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Emerging Risks and Human Factors in Industry 4.0: Toward a Hybrid Model of Occupational Safety Open

Rodrigo Pierott, Mohammad K. Najjar, Mário Vaz, Assed Haddad · 2025

The advent of Industry 4.0 has introduced profound transformations in industrial systems, characterized by the integration of cyber-physical systems (CPS), the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and automation. While t…

The Dynamic Behavior of Heavy Vehicles in Cornering Actions: An Assessment of the Problem Open

Francisco Barros Castro, F.J.M.Q. de Melo, David Faria, Nuno V. Ramos, Mário Vaz · 2025

Road accidents cause 1.3 million deaths annually, motivating the United Nations (UN) to develop a strategy seeking to halve this number by 2030. Portugal, with 60 deaths per million inhabitants in 2022, ranks sixth in European Union (EU) r…

Rethinking Performance Evaluation: Strategic Alignment in the Service Sector Through a Case-Based Framework Open

Maria da Conceição Tavares, Mário Vaz · 2025

Performance management is critical for aligning human capital with organizational strategy, particularly in the increasingly competitive service sector. However, universally effective performance appraisal systems (PASs) exist, as effectiv…

Peri-implantitis: Etiology, prevention and management strategies Open

Piyush Javiya, Seyed Mohammad Elyas Hashemi Zadeh, Neelam Chandwani, Mário Vaz, Meghana Pandit , et al. · 2025

Peri-implantitis represents a biofilm-associated pathologic condition characterized by inflammation and progressive bone loss around osseointegrated dental implants, which is a major risk to the survival of the implant. The etiology of per…

Mortality After Lower Extremity Amputation: A Portuguese Study Open

María da Natividade Pires, João P. Diniz, Ana Paula Aguiar, Marta Estrela, Pedro Cantista , et al. · 2025

A Portable Insole System for Actively Controlled Offloading of Plantar Pressure for Diabetic Foot Care Open

Pedro Martins, Arcelina Marques, Luís Coelho, Pedro Fonseca, Mário Vaz · 2025

Plantar pressure monitoring is decisive in injury prevention, especially in at-risk populations such as people with diabetic foot. In this context, innovative solutions such as pneumatic insoles can be essential in plantar pressure managem…

Relationships between temperament, personality traits and motivation of adolescents from Rio de Janeiro to physical education classes Open

Dirceu Ribeiro Nogueira da Gama, Diego Chagas, Daniel Santos, Mário Vaz, Bruno Gil de Carvalho Líma , et al. · 2025

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between personality traits, temperament and motivation of adolescents from Rio de Janeiro to participate in school physical education classes. A descriptive, cross-sectio…

Structural Monitoring of a Drawbridge in Operation: Signal Analysis Open

Pedro J. Sousa, Susana Dias, Nuno V. Ramos, Job Santos Silva, Mário Vaz , et al. · 2025

Monitoring large critical infrastructures is a highly complex and costly task. The use of a network of sensors to aid in the detection and identification of potential anomalies is therefore an important step towards easing maintenance effo…

Hidden diversity of Trypanosomatidae (Protozoa: Kinetoplastea) in bats from an urban park in Brazil Open

Mariana Alves Lima, Mário Vaz, JHON PETER ALEIXO FERREIRA, Ana Cristina Vianna Mariano da Rocha Lima, Débora Cristina Capucci , et al. · 2025

Trypanosomatids are obligate flagellated parasites, with the genera Leishmania and Trypanosoma acting as etiological agents of significant diseases such as leishmaniasis and Chagas disease. Although ecological studies have increasingly hig…

An OHS Conundrum: the Interconnectivity Between Occupational and Emerging Risks Open

Antonio Dickson Oliveira Sobrinho, Mário Vaz, Assed Haddad · 2025

The risk management process is constantly evolving and developing, with new technologies, techniques, and approaches, emerging all the time - since the beginning of the 21st century. The interconnectivity between occupational hazards and e…

<i>E</i> <sub>r</sub> measurements in JET L-mode plasmas for a wide range of densities—from the low-recycling regime up to the density limit Open

C. Silva, M. Groth, S. Aleiferis, P. Carvalho, L. Gil , et al. · 2025

This study investigates the dependence of the radial electric field ( E r ) on the line-averaged density in JET L-mode plasmas, utilizing Doppler backscattering measurements. Density ramp discharges up to the density limit are analyzed to …

Effects of Surface Electrode Positioning for Acquisition of Motor Evoked Potentials Induced by Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A Systematic Review Open

Ana Valente, Maria Sálete Bessa Jorge, Mário Vaz, Henrique Costa, Lucas dos Santos Betioli , et al. · 2025

The Dynamic Behavior of Heavy Vehicles in Cornering Actions: Assessment of the Problem Open

Francisco Barros Castro, F.J.M.Q. de Melo, David Faria, Nuno Viriato, P.M.G.P. Moreira , et al. · 2025

#121 ´Produção aditiva de goteiras de proteção desportiva Open

Dayane Olímpia Gomes, Bruno Areias, Mário Vaz, Rodrigo P. Campos, Margarida M. Fernandes , et al. · 2024

Objetivos: Comparar, in vitro, goteiras de proteção desportiva produzidas por termoformação a vácuo com goteiras fabricadas por impressão 3D, relativamente à precisão, veracidade e resistência ao impacto. Métodos: Foram criados dois grupos…

Physical Demand Assessment of Volunteer Firefighters During Wildland Firefighting Open

Tatiana Teixeira, Pedro Pratas, Joana Santos, Pedro Monteiro, João Santos Baptista , et al. · 2024

Wildland firefighting is physically and mentally demanding. The aerobic capacity of firefighters is important due to the demands of the activity and the associated occupational risks. The main objectives of this study were to identify and …

Amputations Resulting From Systemic Sclerosis: The Role of Multidisciplinary Cooperation Open

Rui Dinis Sousa, João Rego Diniz, Inês Rocha Bernardo, Michelle Chintia Rodrigues de Sousa, Mário Vaz · 2024

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex connective tissue disease involving microvasculopathy, immune dysregulation, and extensive organ fibrosis. It affects various systems including the skin, lungs, heart, and gastrointestinal tract. Manag…

Comparative mechanical behavior of grand Morse and external hexagon systems dental implants in posterior maxillary region. A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis (3D-FEA) study Open

Nicole Casalle, Lucas David Galvani, Mário Vaz, Leonardo Mendes Ribeiro Machado, Pedro Yoshito Noritomi , et al. · 2024

O crescente uso de implantes dentários tem impulsionado a demanda por soluções protéticas inovadoras. Essas novas formas e abordagens visam aprimorar tanto o manuseio clínico quanto a qualidade do tratamento, oferecendo melhores resultados…

Occupational Chemical Exposure and Health Status of Wildland Firefighters at the Firefront: A Systematic Review Open

Tatiana Teixeira, Liliana Almeida, Isabel Dias, João Santos Baptista, Joana Santos , et al. · 2024

Wildland firefighting represents a physically and mentally demanding endeavour fraught with various risk factors. The primary aim of this study is to delineate occupational chemical exposure within the firefighting work environment on the …

In-shoe plantar pressure measurement technologies for the diabetic foot: A systematic review Open

Pedro Martins, Arcelina Marques, Luís Coelho, Mário Vaz, João Santos Baptista · 2024

Instrumented insoles, particularly those incorporating resistive sensor technology, dominate the field. Systems employing eight sensors at critical locations represent a pragmatic approach, although market options extend to systems with up…

Surface Roughness of Polyetheretherketone Printed by Fused Deposition Modeling: A Pilot Study Investigating the Impact of Print Layer Thickness and Polishing Method Open

Tânia Soares, Carlos Fernandes, Cláudia Barbosa, Mário Vaz, Tiago Reis , et al. · 2024

Polyetheretherketone is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer that can be used in 3D printing by fused deposition modeling, and is a promising material for dental applications. Some printing parameters are sensitive and can influence th…

Avaliação experimental de tensões geradas num sistema de colagem de cerâmica sob ação de gradientes térmicos Open

L. Silva, Pedro Sequeira, Adriana Sanches Flores, Nuno Viriato, F.J.M.Q. de Melo , et al. · 2024

O sucesso da aplicação de cerâmica em fachadas e pavimentos exteriores depende, entre vários fatores, de uma correta relação e compatibilidade mecânica, química e física entre os todos os elementos envolvidos, a saber, o suporte, a cerâmic…

Gestão de riscos de saúde e segurança na Indústria 4.0 Open

Antonio Dickson Oliveira Sobrinho, Mário Vaz, Assed Haddad · 2024

Nos últimos anos verifica-se, um número crescente de trabalhadores, que experimentam uma deterioração das condições de trabalho e uma redução na eficiência dos instrumentos que tratam da prevenção das doenças e lesões ocupacionais. O mundo…

Occupational exposure and health of wildland firefighters: protocol for a systematic review Open

Tatiana Teixeira, Isabel Dias, Joana Santos, Mário Vaz, João Santos Baptista , et al. · 2024

The frequency of forest fires has increased in recent years. This phenomenon has led to an increase in the difficulty of fighting them and an increase in the occupational exposure of firefighters. This study aims to carry out a systematic …

Plantar pressure thresholds as a strategy to prevent diabetic foot ulcers: A systematic review Open

Pedro Martins, Arcelina Marques, Luís Coelho, Mário Vaz, José Torres Costa · 2024

COGNITIVE WORKLOAD AND FATIGUE IN A HUMAN-ROBOT COLLABORATIVE ASSEMBLY WORKSTATION: A PILOT STUDY Open

Joana Santos, Mariana Ferraz, Ana Pinto, Luís F. Rocha, Carlos M. Costa , et al. · 2024

Background: Industry 5.0 represents a novel approach that builds upon the advancements of Industry 4.0 and is aimed at fostering a more harmonious relationship between humans and machines to prioritize resource efficiency and usercentered …

Impact of different parameters in the drilling of CFRPs with nanocrystalline diamond coated tools Open

Rúben D. F. S. Costa, Tiago Silva, Abílio M.P. De Jesus, F.J.G. Silva, Mário Vaz · 2023

The drilling process of composite materials, such as the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), constitutes a challenging task due to their inhomogeneous and anisotropic characteristics, besides the highly abrasive wear behaviour of their…

Swimmers’ Effective Actions during the Backstroke Start Technique Open

Karla de Jesus, Kelly de Jesus, Luís Mourão, Hélio Roesler, Ricardo J. Fernandes , et al. · 2023

The analysis of the external forces of swimming starts has revealed how swimmers propel themselves out of the block, but data should be properly interpreted to fully understand force-generation mechanisms. This study aimed to assess horizo…

3D Resin-coated pressure sensor response for bite force assessment: A pilot study Open

Tânia Soares, Marco Marques, Cláudia Barbosa, Mário Vaz, Maria Helena Figueiral · 2023

Background. Occlusal splints with sensors help in the bruxism diagnosis and monitoring, by recording the patient’s bite force. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of a pressure sensor when it is covered with different thickn…

Exploring the Applicability of Physiological Monitoring to Manage Physical Fatigue in Firefighters Open

D. Bustos, Ricardo Cardoso, D. Carvalho, J. C. Guedes, Mário Vaz , et al. · 2023

Physical fatigue reduces productivity and quality of work while increasing the risk of injuries and accidents among safety-sensitive professionals. To prevent its adverse effects, researchers are developing automated assessment methods tha…

Mechanical and surface properties of a 3D-printed dental resin reinforced with graphene Open

Helena Salgado, Joana Fialho, Marco Marques, Mário Vaz, Maria Helena Figueiral , et al. · 2023

Objectives: Commercial photocurable polymers used in dental additive manufacturing still have mechanical limitations. The incorporation of graphene may provide interesting advantages in this field. This study aimed to evaluate in vitro the…

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