Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

Lean tools and Industry 4.0 technologies: a multidimensional analysis of firm performance

Purpose This study aims to examine how Lean/Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies relate to firm performance across multiple dimensions and time horizons. Prior research has focused predominantly on productivity; the authors extend this view to profitabi...

The impact of the dimensions of digital maturity in Industry 4.0 on the performance of industrial companies in Portugal’s Dão Lafões region

Purpose This study investigates the relationship between individual dimensions of digital maturity in the context of Industry 4.0 and financial and operational performance outcomes. Moving beyond aggregate maturity measures, the analysis adopts a dimensional perspective to captur...

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Public Speaking Anxiety Scale (PSAS) for Portuguese Nursing Students

Public speaking anxiety (PSA) represents a significant challenge, with a notable impact on the development of technical-scientific and communication skills. Based on a quantitative, cross-sectional design, the present study aims to carry out the cross-cultural adaptation of the P...

Community Pharmacy Involvement in Cardiovascular Patient Follow-Up: A Conceptual Framework for Integrated Ambulatory Pharmaceutical Care

Background/Objectives: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, requiring coordinated long-term management of cardiovascular risk factors, complex pharmacotherapy, and continuity of care across healthcare settings. Community pha...

Phytochemical, Nutritional and Physicochemical Characteristics of Fruits and Leaves from the Myrica L. Genus: A Systematic Review

The Myrica L. genus represents a group of plants commonly known as actinorhizal plants, which have been used as food, medicine, and natural dyes. This article aims to systematically review the available recent scientific evidence identified through a defined search strategy on th...

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...