https://hdl.handle.net/10216/5653 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:41:47 GMT 2026-08-07T14:41:47Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/167453 Title: DEVELOPMENT OF ARTIFICIAL REEFS USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND WASTE MATERIALS, AND PROMOTION OF ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION TECHNIQUES THROUGH AN EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM Abstract: This work aims to investigate the application of artificial reefs as an emerging technological tool for ecological restoration. The initiative is designed to develop an interdisciplinary curriculum and e-learning platform to promote marine conservation, while enhancing the training of Erasmus students and professionals. This aligns with the EU Green Deal's objectives for sustainable ecosystems and facilitates knowledge exchange and skill development across Europe. Funded by Erasmus+, the project analyzes both European and national data on reef habitats, restoration practices, and the deployment of artificial reefs. In addition, a series of face-to-face training programs will be organized, enabling participant mobility across Portugal, Spain, and Croatia. The project also involves the development and implementation of an artificial reef through extrusion-based additive manufacturing, utilizing waste-derived materials such as mussel shells. The scientific findings from this process will be integrated into the curriculum, providing students and professionals with access to multidisciplinary research and practical knowledge on artificial reefs and their role in ecological restoration. Keywords: Artificial reef, marine restoration techniques, e-learning platform, additive manufacturing. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/167453 2025-07-29T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/134060 Title: Modelos morfodinâmicos para simulação de estuários em cenários ambientais futuros. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/134060 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/100859 Title: Virtual City: neurocognitive rehabilitation of acquired brain injury Abstract: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is one of the leading causes of individuals' reduced participation in various contexts of life, compromising autonomous functioning and performance in complex activities. Neurocognitive rehabilitation, carried out by transdisciplinary teams, is part of the intervention after the acute phase, aiming patients' maximum functionality and quality of life. Serious games and virtual reality begin to provide innovative solutions in this area. In this study, a prototype platform for the rehabilitation of executive functioning and other related cognitive functions is presented: the Virtual City. Part of a larger project, it consists of urban virtual environments that simulate real-life scenarios and activities. Tests will be performed to validate it as a tool for the rehabilitation of ABI. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/100859 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/158295 Title: Hydrodynamic models ensembles to improve estuarine forecasting under climate change scenarios Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/158295 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/149991 Title: Desempenhos de uma rede neural recorrente e de um modelo numérico na previsão de níveis de água no estuário do rio Douro, Portugal Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/149991 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/149993 Title: EsCo-Ensembles: Ensembles de modelos hidrodnámicos aplicados en áreas estuarinas y costeras Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/149993 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/78478 Title: Segmentation and 3D reconstruction of animal tissues in histological images Abstract: Histology is considered the "gold standard" to access anatomical information at a cellular level. In histological studies, tissue samples are cut into very thin sections, stained, and observed under a microscope by a specialist. Such studies, mainly concerning tissue structures, cellular components and their interactions, can be useful to detect and diagnose certain pathologies. Thus, to find new techniques and computational solutions to assist this diagnosis, such as the 3D image based tissue reconstruction, is extremely interesting. In this chapter, a methodology to build 3D models from histological images is proposed, and the results obtained using this methodology in four experimental cases are presented and discussed based on quantitative and qualitative metrics. Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/78478 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/80907 Title: Metabolic studies of mesenchymal stem cells conditioned media and umbilical cord blood plasma Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/80907 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/80910 Title: Potential of injectable dextrin-based hydrogel for biomedical applications Abstract: Bone tissue engineering is a very challenging and promising field, which handles with the limitations of bone regenerative capacity and the failure of current orthopedic implants [1]. This work describes the preparation and characterization of an injectable dextrinbased hydrogel (oDex) through dextrin oxidation followed by cross-linking with a dihydrazide [2]. In vitro and in vivo experiments allowed to conclude that this system can carry and stabilize cells, nanogels, Bonelike® granules [3] and other biomolecules. This is a promising biomaterial due to its biocompatibility, and potential to promote an adequate environment for bone regeneration, which was increased by the combined bioactive molecules. Its injectability allows a minimal invasive surgical procedure with decreased patient morbidity, lower infection risk and reduced scar formation. Furthermore, an adequate sterilization protocol for this kind of material was established. The tight collaboration between University of Minho and Bioskin S.A. company, envisioning technology transfer and product valorization, has resulted in a published international patent of the product (WO2011070529A2) [4]. Currently, the submission of a request for the authorization for the clinical trials is being planned. Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/80910 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/85872 Title: Anesthesia Induction with Propofol and Remifentanil for Neurosurgery: Identification of a BIS Time Delay Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/85872 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/85874 Title: A Survey on the Practice of Anesthesia Induction and Loss of Consciousness Assessment Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/85874 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/119503 Title: NW Iberia shelf dynamics: The River Douro plume Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/119503 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/95133 Title: Age-friendly Cities Performance Index: a management tool Abstract: Populations ageing together with urban growth represent the main changing factors in the 21st century world scenario. United Nation Organization (UNO) forecasts show that by the year 2050 the world population for people over 60 years old will reach 2 billions of elderly. Furthermore 68% of the world population will inhabit cities (urban precincts). Cities are political, social and cultural activities centers, and in order to be sustainable, must provide services and infrastructures that account for the well-being and productivity of the inhabitants. Considering the older residents, there is the need to enable the surrounding environment to offer support and qualification, as to compensate the social, psychological and physical changes related to ageing. Aware of the population ageing phenomenon, the UNO, held in the year 2002, in Madrid the Second World Assembly on Ageing, defining the guidelines that support the public policies concerning the elderly population in the 21st century. The proposals emerging for this event were based upon a new idea of old age, sustained in the concept of Active Ageing. Active Ageing is "the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age". It applies to both individuals and population groups. Within this new paradigm, strategic planning of public policies for the elderly, shifts from a need based focus (assuming the elderly as passive targets) to a rights based focus, allowing the recognition of the elderly rights to equal opportunities and treatment in all aspects of life. Under this scope, the World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a worldwide survey, comprising 35 cities, from different parts of the world, aiming to develop a mobilization tool encouraging cities to become age-friendly cities. From this initiative resulted a Guide for "Global Age-friendly Cities and Communities" and the launch of the "Global Network of Age-friendly Cities" as an incentive to continuous improvement of aged-friendly policies and programs. The WHO considers an "age friendly city as a city that encourages active ageing by optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age". In practical terms, an age friendly city adapts its structures and services to be accessible to and inclusive of older people with varying needs and capabilities. Considering the premise that the ageing process is a phenomenon with multiple implications in the various aspects of social life, promoting a better elderly quality of life requires an integrated and complementary action from the different public actors and the civil society. Such a scenario emphasizes the need for elderly caring public policies, comprising among others concerns, diagnosis procedures and decision support tools for investors and public managers dealing with the issue, enabling the strengthening of the elderly caring network and the promotion of quality of life of this population. The present paper aims to present a brief reflection on the potential of the Age-Friendly Cities Performance Index as a management tool helping decision makers in the "Active Ageing" opportunities optimization of the population, at local level. Research methodology for the present review was mainly descriptive, presenting the modeling of indicators system as a decision making support tool. From the obtained results, it is clear the importance of the proposed indicator, the "Age-Friendly Cities Performance Index" as a management tool helping publ Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/95133 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/81214 Title: Fibre types in the skeletal muscle of blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo, Brunnich) juveniles: a histochemical, immunohistochemical and ultrastructural study Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/81214 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10216/116355 Title: Mesenchymal Stem cells and Biomaterials Systems - Perspectives for Skeleton Muscle Tissue repair and Regeneration Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10216/116355 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z