A competitividade regional externa das NUTS II de Portugal e Espanha

Purpose: O artigo procura dar uma abordagem sobre a evolução da competitividade regional externa das regiões de Portugal e Espanha, com base na análise da orientação exportadora das Unidades Territoriais de nível II para fins Estatísticos (NUTS II), colocando em evidência o triângulo de dinamismo económico constituído pela produtividade, inovação e capital humano, com o objetivo de avaliar o progresso dos índices de competitividade internacional e respetiva eficiência setorial. Design/methodology/approach: O estudo empírico é realizado com base na análise de dados recolhidos para o período compreendido entre 2000 e 2014, sendo construído um sistema de equações econométricas que procuram refletir a influência das diferenças setoriais e de desenvolvimento regional, sobretudo ao nível da produtividade e capital intangível, sobre o nível de procura externa em função da riqueza gerada por cada região. Findings: O resultado das estimações aponta para diferentes conclusões na explicação da variabilidade da orientação exportadora, consoante a estrutura produtiva e dotação de fatores das NUTS II, demonstrando-se que as assimetrias regionais condicionam o cumprimento de alguns pressupostos teóricos observados na generalidade da literatura científica. As variáveis afetas à produtividade, Valor Acrescentado Bruto (VAB), emprego e capital intangível tendem a ter comportamentos diferentes em função da estrutura económica setorial, considerando-se apenas os setores secundário e terciário. Originality/value: O estudo da competitividade encontra-se normalmente focado no lado da oferta, sendo a variável preferencialmente caracterizadora deste conceito a produtividade. Neste estudo pretendemos analisar o lado da procura externa, perspetiva de estudo ainda pouco explorada no contexto da Península Ibérica.Este trabalho foi parcialmente financiado pela Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) através da Unidade de Investigação Aplicada em Gestão (UNIAG) no âmbito do projeto nº UID/GES/4752/2016.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Satisfaction Scoring Index for a musical festival during and after the event: the NOS Primavera Sound case study

Purpose: We present a Satisfaction Scoring Index (SSI) for a musical festival during and after its occurrence, using the NOS Primavera Sound as a case study. Methodology: Data from two random samples during and after the event were collected in the 2016 edition. The respondents were asked to rate their level of satisfaction throughout a five-point Likert scale (between 1 = “not satisfied” and 5 = “very satisfied”). The data were subjected to principal components analysis with varimax rotation to identify the weights of the level of satisfaction. Originality: It is the first time that SSI is applied to a music festival. We created a new framework that allows the scoring and ranking of the level of satisfaction and, consequently, can be a tool to support decision-making. Findings: The SSI during and after the festival is different. And the main difference is that the visitor attributes greater satisfaction to the musical stages during the event than after the event. This result is very relevant, and deserves a reflection on the part of the organization, since the stages are the core business of the event. Practical Implications: Understanding satisfaction in the most famous musical festival of the North of Portugal and what attracts more foreign tourists, could support the organizers and other stakeholders to improve services for visitants, adapting them to their preferences and, ultimately, provide better service in subsequent editions. Research limitations: We do not guarantee that the same festival visitors responded to the surveys during and after the event.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

The use of a geographic information system to increase outdoor tourism

Purpose: Outdoor tourism is a growing segment that still requires data for planning and management. Aimed to present the potential of the Geographic Information System (GIS) to improve outdoor tourism in the North of Portugal. To achieve this purpose, a case study was conducted on developing a Web-GIS in Northern Portugal. Methodology: Four steps were followed to develop the GIS tool with information about outdoor tourism in the North of Portugal. In the first step, municipalities in the North of Portugal sent information about outdoor activities. In the second step, the data were georeferenced and associated. In the last step, a Web-GIS was developed. Findings: The development of tools is an important source of support for tourism. This study identified that a tool such as the GIS could support a destination's decision-making and promotional processes, besides providing detailed information to the tourist and facilitating travel planning. Practical implications: GIS provides effective planning of outdoor tourism, once this tool allows an effective search of the tourist offer and, from the tourist's perspective, relevant suggestions of visits according to their location are presented, facilitating their experience in the region. Originality: Several studies relate to GIS and tourism, but there is still a gap in specific studies on outdoor activities. So, this study presents the importance of GIS to improve outdoor tourism in the North region of Portugal. Understanding this importance is essential in planning and managing tourism, helping further policymaking and marketing strategies.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Therapeutic Approaches for Alzheimer’s Disease: New Perspectives

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was defined as a neurodegenerative disorder, being more affected in the elderly. It is estimated that every 3.2 seconds a person in the world is affected by the high disease that rate in 2050 to 1 second. Therefore, research has been carried out on new therapeutic approaches, such as Transcranial Photobiomodulation and treatment based on antioxidants, such as Resveratrol. Therefore, the objective is to conduct a literature review on these two approaches and their effects on the treatment of AD. It was carried out according to the PRISMA recommendation and the articles were selected according to the years of publication (between 2015 and 2020) and extracted from the following databases: Science Direct, PubMed PMC, Scopus, PubMed NCBI, SciELO, LILACS, MEDLINE and PEDro. In several studies it has been reported that both therapies provide improvements at the molecular and behavioral level, recovering brain functions, acting in a neuroprotective way, improving quality of life, with few adverse effects and in a less invasive way. Thus, both treatments have numerous benefits that can be useful in the treatment of AD. However, there is a need for further research that includes interventions with greater specificity and control, so that they are defined as ideal doses and treatment protocols

The role of social networks for decision-making about tourism destinations

The influence of social networks (SN) on destination selection was studied as part of tourism management/marketing strategy. It also presented the new extension of technology acceptance model (TAM), considering the constructs of perceived usefulness (PU), perceived ease of use (PEOU) attitude towards the use (ATU), perceived enjoyment (PE), e-word-of-mouth (eWOM) and previous influence factors (PIF) to assess tourists' behavioural intention (BI) towards the use of SN for choosing the tourism destination. For such, we performed confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and the hypotheses were tested by structural equation modelling (SEM). Logistic regression was conducted to explain the influence of SN on choosing and finding destination information. Of all the respondents, 66.5% had used SN to get information or decide on their tourist destination. Facebook and Instagram exhibited greater impact on tourist destination selection than LinkedIn. The results provided insights for marketers, governments and tourism related organisations.B913-0565-0908 | Elvira Vieirainfo:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersio

Impact of social capital on flexible work organisation models : comparative study of european countries. 'El impacto del capital social en modelos flexibles de organización del trabajo: un estudio comparativo de países europeos'

Resumen basado en el de la publicaciónEn el contexto económico fuertemente marcado por una crisis global sin precedentes, las empresas se sienten presionadas a realizar esfuerzos cada vez mayores con el fin de optimizar los recursos disponibles. Se destaca la importancia de los recursos humanos en la promoción y organización flexible, capaz de cambiar y adaptarse a las contingencias del mercado. Las características de los recursos humanos, habilidades, conocimientos y su capacidad para aprender cosas nuevas, se señala como un factor clave para el éxito de estos modelos. El objetivo principal de este trabajo es entender el rol del capital humano y social para el éxito de las prácticas de organización flexible. Con el fin de lograr este objetivo, se realiza un análisis de los países europeos, desde 1990 a 2005, utilizando los datos de World Values Survey (WVS) y European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS).NavarraUniversidad de Navarra. Biblioteca; 31080 Pamplona; +34948425600; +3494817731080; [email protected]

The influence of human capital of the workforce in the adoption of high-performance work systems : the case of Portugal and Spain. 'La influencia del capital humano de la mano de obra en la adopción de sistemas de trabajo de alto rendimiento: el caso de Portugal y España'

Resumen tomado de la publicaciónSe plantea el objetivo de contribuir a la comprensión del papel del capital humano en la difusión e implementación de sistemas de trabajo de alto rendimiento. Estos sitemas, que integran un conjunto de prácticas basadas en la participación, capacitación e incentivos, requieren una mano de obra cualificada con el fin de hacer frente a las demandas del entorno de trabajo, en el que la toma de decisiones y resolución de problemas son constantes. Para lograr este objetivo, en primer lugar se analizan aspectos como el capital humano y la teoría de la organización del trabajo y luego seguir con un análisis de Portugal y España, con datos de la Encuesta Europea de Condiciones de Trabajo (CEE).NavarraUniversidad de Navarra. Biblioteca; 31080 Pamplona; +34948425600; +3494817731080; [email protected]

Capital social empresarial en Europa

Resumen tomado de la publicaciónLa necesidad de la existencia de un capital humano con un adecuado nivel de formación se presenta como uno de los pilares para lograr mayor productividad en las empresas, con el consiguiente incremento de los beneficios empresariales y el desarrollo de las economías. Disponer de trabajadores cualificados se ha considerado tradicionalmente por las teorías de crecimiento económico como una necesidad básica para el desarrollo, sin embargo las investigaciones actuales sugieren que este capital humano debe trabajar y vivir en un entorno social adecuado, con la existencia de unas relaciones ente los individuos que permitan desarrollar este trabajo en un clima de 'confianza' e integración social imprescindibles para lograr a cabo estos objetivos. Se analiza cual es el capital humano y social empresarial del que dispone en un conjunto de países de la OCDE, para tratar de establecer de este modo cuáles son las fuerzas y flaquezas de las que se dispone para lograr una economía más justa a la vez que más productiva.NavarraUniversidad de Navarra. Biblioteca; 31080 Pamplona; +34948425600; +3494817731080; [email protected]