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Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
Recent research
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Background: Rising substance use during pregnancy is a major global health concern associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite growing international literature, Italian real-world multicenter data remain limited. Methods: We conducted a retrospective descripti...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Conversational AI deployed at population scale has begun to produce documented psychological harm, emotional bonding, affective dependence and behavioural influence on vulnerable users, with legal filings, regulatory complaints and public safety disclosures involving owners or de...
- AI & Computing
Purpose This conceptual paper aims to examine information security policy (ISP) in Brazilian state legislative assemblies as a formal document that may operate as an institutional governance device and, under specific conditions, become a governance capability. Design/methodology...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Surfing for sustainability: Innovation and environmental challenges in the surf industry
The surf industry, despite its strong connection to nature, faces significant environmental challenges due to the use of non-renewable materials and unsustainable production practices. This study analyzed the environmental impacts associated with the production and disposal of su...