University of Aveiro

Glycome remodeling programs pathogenic γδ T17 cell responses in autoimmunity

Glycans play fundamental roles in T cell biology; however, the glycome landscape of γδ T cells remains to be unlocked. Despite the growing importance of γδ T cells in host defense, tissue homeostasis, and diseases, the glycosylation mechanisms guiding their activation, commitment...

Early 20th-Century Mortars from National Theatre of São João (Porto, Portugal): Characterization of Degradation Mechanisms

National Theatre of São João (TNSJ), the main theatre in the city of Porto, was built in 1918. Its architectural design, by architect Marques da Silva, is characterized by a structural system based on traditional load-bearing masonry walls with large granite blocks. In contrast,...

A territorial innovation framework for socio-ecological resilience in desert tourism regions

Desert tourism destinations in arid and dryland environments face increasing socio-ecological pressures, including climate change, water scarcity, environmental degradation, external tourism market pressures, and institutional fragmentation. These conditions constrain tourism dev...

Geotechnical Problems on Madeira Island: Slope Protection in Central Funchal—A Case Study

Volcanic islands are highly exposed to interacting geotechnical and hydrogeomorphological hazards, particularly where steep relief, intense rainfall, fractured volcanic rocks, and urban development coincide. This study analyzes the slope located along Avenida Sá Carneiro in centr...

Aquatic vegetation promotes prey diversity but not the diversification of predator phenotypes

Freshwater fish have evolved to forage in a range of habitats, from open water in lakes to benthic shorelines and streams. Much research has focused on how prey differences, such as zooplankton versus benthic macroinvertebrates, might select for divergence in predator traits acro...

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...

Land carbon sinks in the European Union are not keeping pace with carbon neutrality expectations

Abstract The European Union has substantially reduced greenhouse-gas emissions since 1990, yet the land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sink has not strengthened in parallel. The EU-27 LULUCF balance was approximately −231 MtCO₂e in 2024, while the latest Member State...

CO2-Product-Driven Integrated Carbon Capture and Utilization to Produce Cyclic Carbonates

Abstract There is an urgent need to develop energy-efficient solutions for CO2 capture and utilization, because current integrated processes remain limited by the compatibility of the capture and conversion stages. This work proposes a novel product-driven carbon capture and util...

Knowledge, perceptions and counselling practices regarding vasectomy among Portuguese physicians: a cross-sectional study

Purpose To assess knowledge, perceptions and counselling practices regarding vasectomy among Portuguese physicians from Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OB/GYN) and General and Family Medicine (GFM) specialties.Materials and methods A national cross-sectional observational study was c...

European joint programme HBM4EU - Bridging science and policy: experiences and lessons learned from the key partners in the scientific steering of the initiative

The European Joint Programme HBM4EU was established to address politically relevant questions on chemical risks to public health through a targeted human biomonitoring research programme. Running from 2017 to 2022, it was co-financed by the EU's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovati...

Enhancing stroke rehabilitation through virtual reality social interaction: exploring drawing and guessing activities

Abstract Conventional stroke rehabilitation methods often overlook the importance of social settings, as survivors typically undergo therapy in isolation, disconnected from others. This lack of social interaction can significantly reduce motivation and engagement, ultimately hind...

Persistent Post-Burn Pruritus Following Antihistamine Initiation: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study at a Single Italian Pediatric Burn Center

Background/Objectives: An operationally defined unchanged itch-score sequence may indicate persistent symptoms rather than symptom resolution. We described pruritus following antihistamine initiation in children with burns and examined how its apparent stabilization depended on t...

Arid grown coriander essential oil and linalool: effects of microencapsulation on the control of Staphylococcus aureus in minced sheep meat

Natural preservation strategies using essential oils are gaining momentum, but their volatility and reactivity limit their application in complex food systems where pathogenic bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus remain a persistent challenge. This study addresses this gap by firs...

Cell-type-specific mechanoadaptation to sustained hydrostatic pressure and flow in glioblastoma cells and astrocytes

Abstract Mechanical forces are increasingly recognized as regulators of cellular behavior, yet their impact on glioblastoma cells and astrocytes remains incompletely understood. Here, we investigated the effects of fluid flow and hydrostatic pressure (HP) on human glioblastoma U8...

Unveiling a Near‐Total Rear Passivation for High Performance of Ultra‐Thin ACIGS

ABSTRACT Thin‐film Cu(In,Ga)Se 2 solar cells are a key photovoltaic technology for addressing global energy and environmental challenges. Reducing absorber thickness lowers manufacturing cost and critical raw material consumption but introduces optical and electrical losses due t...

Instability-Driven Mechanically Locked States in Functional Oxide Membranes

Abstract While mechanical instabilities enable engineered nonlinear responses, their controlled application in functional crystalline oxides has remained largely unexplored. Recent advances in freestanding oxide membranes now allow their integration into nanoscale, bistable archi...

Gracilaria gracilis Aqueous Extract and White Chlorella as Functional Ingredients in Yogurt: Effects on Quality, Nutritional and Physicochemical Properties

The growing demand for functional foods has increased interest in natural ingredients with nutritional and bioactive properties for dairy applications. This study evaluated Gracilaria gracilis (G. gracilis) aqueous extract and White Chlorella as functional ingredients in yogurt....

Measurement properties of instruments to measure lower limb functional ability and balance after technology-assisted physical activity interventions in community-dwelling older adults: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

With the growing evidence of technology-assisted interventions, psychometrically robust instruments are essential for evaluating their outcomes and providing evidence-based clinical decisions. This umbrella review aimed to determine lower-limb functional ability and balance instr...

How Should School-Based Educational Digital Games Be Evaluated? A Proposed Framework for Examining Experiences Beyond Isolated Metrics

Educational digital games are increasingly incorporated into formal learning contexts. However, their evaluation often relies on isolated outcome measures that provide limited insight into how students experience, interpret, and assess gameplay. This conceptual article proposes a...

Biomass Valorization Through Applications in the Continuous Removal of Iron from Water: Batch Equilibrium and Fixed-Bed Adsorption

Iron is one of the most common constituents in groundwater, and affordable decentralized options for removing residual iron remain limited. This study valorizes two abundant agro-industrial residues, sugarcane bagasse and green coconut mesocarp, as biosorbents for removing residu...