Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Analysis of postural control through nonlinear methods in older adults: a randomized controlled trial

Background Human balance and body orientation are regulated by the postural control system, which plays a critical role in stability, particularly with advancing age. Objective This study examined the effects of a sensorimotor training program on postural control in older adults...

Digital maturity as a driver of innovation and competitiveness in adventure tourism operators: evidence from Portugal

The digital maturity of companies has emerged as a key determinant for competitiveness, operational efficiency and enhanced customer experience. However, research remains scarce on this topic within the adventure tourism sector. This study examines the digital maturity of adventu...

Physical Activity, Self-Administered Motor Tests, and Academic Achievement in Lower Secondary School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Physical activity is widely recognized as an important determinant of health and cognitive development; however, the association between specific components of motor performance and academic achievement remains incompletely understood. This cross-sectional study inves...

Do Women’s Board and Committee Roles Matter for FinTech Transparency? Evidence From Listed Banks in the United States, China, and India

ABSTRACT The rapid digitalization of banking has intensified the need for credible disclosure about technology‐enabled financial services and their governance and risk implications. Drawing primarily on agency theory, with resource dependence theory and stakeholder theory serving...

Bioelectrical Responses to Resistance Training Performed to Momentary Failure or with Repetitions in Reserve: A Within-Subject Analysis of Phase Angle and Impedance Components

Resistance training (RT) may alter tissue electrical properties, but whether proximity to momentary muscular failure influences longitudinal bioelectrical responses remains unclear. This study compared eight weeks of unilateral RT performed to failure (FAIL) or with repetitions i...

Between Individual Belief and National Context: Relative Positioning and Expectations of Collective Climate Action in Europe

Expectations regarding collective climate action are multidimensional and should be understood in relation to the social contexts in which they are embedded. This study examines whether these expectations are associated with the country-level average belief in the anthropogenic o...

Research Priorities in Perioperative Nursing Across the Lifespan: An e-Delphi Consensus Study

Background/Objective: Perioperative nursing care encompasses a diverse patient population with varying needs, anatomical and physiological characteristics, and differing levels of vulnerability, demanding specialized knowledge and skills. This study aims to identify key research...