Introduction

Nesta introdução examina-se o problema da identidade no mundo romano e o contributo que as fontes literárias podem fornecer ao estudo do tema

Spatio-temporal modeling of Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) populations on Emilia Romagna (Italy)

Sumário Modelagem espaço temporal de populações de Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) em Emília Romanha (Itália)" Halyomorpha halys (Stål, 1855), (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), vulgarmente referido como o percevejo asiático, é um inseto altamente polífago, originário da Ásia e que se estabeleceu como espécie invasora com distribuição global. Este tem causado prejuízos em todo o mundo, em Itália atingiu o seu apogeu em danos em 2019, com prejuízos estimados em 600 milhões de euros. Os métodos comuns para controlar esta praga utilizam abordagens químicas e biológicas que têm de ser aplicadas numa fase específica do desenvolvimento deste inseto bem como na localização e momento específico. Para resolver este problema, desenvolvemos um modelo espaço-tempo e um modelo preditivo para a região da Emília Romanha. A interpretação deste modelo permite uma decisão mais informada sobre as áreas e os prazos ideais para a aplicação de medidas de controlo`; - Abstract: Halyomorpha halys (Stål, 1855), (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) commonly referred to as the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, is an extensively polyphagous insect, indigenous to eastern Asia which established itself as a pervasive invasive species with a global distribution. Causing damage worldwide, in Italy, it reached its zenith in 2019, with 600 million euros of estimated costs. The common methods to control this pest use chemical and biological approaches which need to be applied at specific BMSB life stage and on a defined location. To address this problem, we developed a spatial-temporal model and a predictive model for the Emilia Romagna region. The interpretation of this model allows for a more informed decision on the areas and the ideal timepoints for the application of control measures

Conclusions and Future Research Needs

This is the last chapter of the book entitled “Forest Bioenergy: From Wood Production to Energy Use”. The preceding chapters have covered the sources and distribution of forest biomass, its availability for different stand structures, and the methodologies and tools employed for its estimation. Furthermore, the diverse pathways for converting forest biomass into energy and biofuels have been explored, along with the associated technologies for biomass-to-energy conversion in the residential, industrial and power sectors. Forest biomass is a highly versatile source of energy, holding the potential to play a central role in a sustainable energy future. However, its use should guarantee the continued sustainability of forest stands, forests and the array of products they offer. It is equally essential to identify and prioritise the most effective pathways for the conversion of forest biomass into energy. A large body of work has been done; however, improvements can be achieved with whole system approaches that can accommodate the variability of forest biomass and conversion technologies and enable a comprehensive characterisation of the entire system. Accurate and precise statistics are of primordial importance for the whole system analysis

The Crítical Reception of "Soirée Chez Lui (Concert of Amateurs) and the Dilemmas of Modernity (1882-1884)

In the beginning of the 20th century, the plastic characteristics of Columbano's works gave him a singularity that was both individual and national, that is, autonomous and representative of an ideal of art, a condition that placed it above the works by the other Portuguese painters. These remained linked to a more literal interpretation of French naturalism, an aesthetic fidelity that made them, in the opinion of some of the Portuguese art critics, too uncharacteristic. A few years earlier, in 1884, when Soirée Chez Lui was presented at the exhibition of the Sociedade Promotora das Belas Artes in Lisbon, the argument was diametrically reversed. Columbano's departure from the artistic program of naturalism provoked skepticism, even among those who, from the outset, understood the meaning and possible impacts of Columbano's painting. However, despite the fact that there were parallel opposing understandings of the work Columbano at stake, the problem they posed was the same: did it materialize a modern ideal of art or was it representative of this idealization? We intend to demonstrate that the debate that took place with the critical reception of Soirée Chez Lui, both in Paris and in Lisbon, was provoked by this dilemma.Fundação Millenium BC

The prehistoric open-air sanctuary of Penedo do Ferro (Monforte, Portugal)

During the present research project, in the area of Monforte (Portugal), from the responsibility of the signatories, we identified an open-air sanctuary with rock art. Here we present the Penedo do Ferro´s settlement, where a significant set of rock art was identified in small shelters and isolated rocks, around the settlement which corresponds to a large prehistoric open-air sanctuary. Therefore, the aim of the work will be to show how the use of photogrammetry techniques might help to provide better documentation in rock art studies.FCT - CEAACP/ FCT/ UALG (UID/ ARQ/ 0281/ 2020)

Financing the creation of microenterprises with microcredit: Does being an immigrant make a difference?

Financing immigrant microenterprises has emerged as an important economic and social issue in Europe, yet this is an area that presents specificities only partially investigated by extant literature. Using a bank's loan dataset containing information on 669 small loans granted in Portugal between 2016 and 2019, this paper explores differences between immigrants and nationals in financing microenterprises in small loans programs. The results obtained with nonparametric statistical tests allow us to conclude that immigrants are different from their national counterparts in terms of human capital and location of business activity. However, no significant differences were found between immigrant entrepreneurs (IEs) from their national counterparts in the credit amount, sector in which businesses are created and small loan repayment. Our study contributes toward broadening the literature on the financing of IE by empirically testing the thesis that claims “discrimination against minorities” by credit institutions and explores less investigated aspects with geographic or business sector focus. Results are also useful for policymakers and support providers who often face many obstacles in designing and implementing support policies for entrepreneurial immigrants

Building knowledge and competence to promote sustainability in early childhood education – four European case studies

In this chapter, we present case studies from four European countries Portugal, Turkey, England and Sweden. The case studies explore working with sustainability within early childhood education in diverse and engaging ways.FCT - Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., within the scope of the project UIDB/04312/202

Putting your money where your mouth is – the role of rewards in a value-based understanding of restaurant crowdfunding

Restaurant entrepreneurs are increasingly leveraging crowdfunding as an alternative financing mechanism. In the context of restaurant crowdfunding, studies have identified factors related to campaign communication that affect crowdfunding success from the entrepreneurs’ perspective. Integrating a funder perspective, this study aims to investigate the role of the consumption value offered by rewards and builds a value-based understanding of restaurant crowdfunding

O confisco de bens: entre a Inquisição e a Coroa (Portugal, séculos XVI-XVIII)

Este trabalho explora as confiscações inquisitoriais em Portugal, entre os séculos xvi e xviii, e questiona quem beneficiou diretamente com as apreensões e confiscações levadas a cabo pelos tribunais distritais da Inquisição. Um grande filão da literatura tem-se preocupado em compreender como as instituições afetaram o desenvolvimento económico. De acordo com estes autores, as instituições extrativas – aquelas que não protegem direitos de propriedade e extraem a riqueza dos indivíduos – não promovem o crescimento económico. Os tribunais da Inquisição da Época Moderna podem ser considerados casos exemplares desse tipo de instituições uma vez que, entre um leque alargado de sentenças que podiam aplicar, encontrava-se a prerrogativa de confiscar bens móveis e imóveis de indivíduos específicos (hereges e apóstatas). No século xix, uma certa linha de pensamento liberal considerou estes tribunais como uma das causas que impediram o desenvolvimento do sul da Europa, nomeadamente os países de Portugal, Espanha e Itália. Como poucas exceções, a historiografia portuguesa tem dado pouca atenção à atividade confiscatória, tendo-se preocupado, fundamentalmente, com o enquadramento institucional dos tribunais distritais do Santo Ofício (localizados em Coimbra, Évora, Goa e Lisboa). No entanto, mesmo esses estudos não exploram exaustivamente as fontes documentais relativas às finanças inquisitoriais. Este trabalho pretende, assim, preencher parte dessa lacuna, questionando o fim dado aos bens apreendidos e confiscados pela Inquisição portuguesa. Apresenta- se uma série nova de dados que compreende informação relativa às receitas obtidas com os processos confiscatórios levados a efeito pelos três tribunais distritais do Santo Ofício, deixando de fora o de Goa. Infelizmente, não se dispõe de uma série completa de dados, mas a informação de que se dispõe aponta que os bens confiscados eram vendidos em hasta pública e a receita obtida era uma fonte importante para os cofres inquisitoriais. Além disso, demonstra-se como o processo de confiscação foi um processo através do qual a Coroa portuguesa também se autofinanciou em épocas de contração económica, já que os monarcas recorreram a esta fonte de receita para cobrir despesas extraordinárias, particularmente durante os períodos de guerra

Reijer Hooykaas

O historiador das ciências holandês R. Hooykaas , amigo do historiador português Armando Cortesão, interessou-se pela significação científica dos saberes ligados ao período áureo das navegações portuguesas, no quadro geral do seu interesse pela emergência da ciência moderna. Tendo leccionado em Coimbra e interagido com alguns dos historiadores portugueses interessados em tópicos semelhantes favoreceu uma interpretação geral de cunho pragmatista que permite vislumbrar a ideia de pré-revolução científica