Universidade Politécnica de Setúbal

From Data to Decisions: Mathematical and Computational Frameworks in Marketing—A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis

The increasing availability of large-scale consumer data and advances in computational technologies have transformed marketing into a data-driven discipline. Mathematical and computational frameworks play a critical role in supporting decision-making processes by enabling organiz...

Deep learning framework for breast cancer subtypes detection and diagnosis

Molecular subtyping of breast cancer serves as a cornerstone for personalised diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring; nevertheless, the deployment of advanced deep learning models is often hindered by the lack of accurate tumour segmentations in extensive datasets and the intrinsic...

Design and Validation of a Governed Data Lakehouse Architecture for Big Data Analytics: Evidence from a Smart Port

Big Data platforms are expected to unify data engineering, governance and machine learning in one environment, and the data lakehouse has become the dominant architectural answer. Empirical evaluations on real operational data remain scarce, and those that exist tend to validate...

Zinc dimethacrylate-modified epoxy coating for corrosion protection and self-healing

Corrosion-related asset losses and safety risks are increasing the need for smarter protective coating strategies. In this work, zinc dimethacrylate (ZDMA) was incorporated into epoxy coatings for enhanced corrosion protection for carbon steel. The successful integration of ZDMA...

Effectiveness of interventions to prevent or treat prolonged grief symptoms among families of the patients who die in intensive care units: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Family members of ICU decedents are at high risk of adverse psychological outcomes, including prolonged grief. However, evidence regarding the effectiveness of existing family support interventions remains limited. Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of interventi...

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...

Education and training of healthcare professionals in the application of non-invasive ventilation: a scoping review

Respiratory diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, often requiring ventilatory support. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is an effective strategy, but its implementation depends on adequate professional training. However, gaps in education and variability...

Lesson study and inclusive education: a case study with pre-service biology and geology teachers

Purpose Inclusive education highlights the need to address students' diverse cultural, linguistic, social and cognitive backgrounds to ensure equitable learning for all students. This study aims to examine how an adapted lesson study model supports pre-service biology and geology...

A New Hardware/Software Assistive Wi-Fi Device for Elderly Bed-Exit Event at Night

This article describes a new hardware/software alert system designed to assist elderly people and prevent falls due to bed-exit events at night. To assist the elderly during the night, it is important to implement automatic lighting activation in the bedroom. This helps reduce th...

A Reproducible Workflow for AIS-Based ETA Forecasting: Evaluating the Influence of Data Preprocessing and Machine Learning Model Selection

Accurate Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) forecasting is essential for improving operational planning and decision-making in modern ports. While machine learning has significantly enhanced ETA prediction using Automatic Identification System data, the impact of data preprocessing...