Fan-club relationships: The effect of player transfers on brand love and fan-club engagement

The Player Transfer Market plays a key role on a club’s financial and sports performance. Additionally, the total transfer fees have been growing exponentially in the past years and becoming even more important for football clubs’ business models. But what do fans think and feel about this? This research work adapts the marketing concept of Consumer-Brand relationships which have been studied through several fields, to Fan-Club relationships. This type of relationships was studied in the past yet, no research included the Player Transfer Market as an important phenom that can possibly affect this relationship. Therefore, a conceptual framework including this phenom was developed around main concepts like Brand Love and Fan-Club Engagement as well as its antecedents and outcomes picturing a Fan-Club relationship model. A questionnaire shared among online football communities was performed gathering 452 respondents. It was found that the Players Transfer Market has a positive influence both on Brand Love and Fan-Club Engagement. This influence concerns the emotions generated during these specific times of the year. Yet, the Past Transfers’ quality and value perception do not influence the extent to which a fan loves more his club or not. This study presents some managerial recommendations on how football clubs should take advantage of this phenom to engage with their fans during these special times of the year, as well as academic implications, limitations and future directions of research.O Mercado de Transferências de Jogadores tem um papel chave na performance financeira e desportiva de um clube de futebol. Em adicional, os valores de transferências têm aumentado exponencialmente nos últimos anos tendo-se tornado ainda mais importante para os modelos de negócio dos clubes. Mas o que pensam e sentem os fãs? Esta dissertação adapta o conceito de Relação Consumidor-Marca que tem sido estudado em vários setores para Relação Fã-Clube. Estes tipos de relações foram estudados no passado, mas nunca incluíram o Mercado de Transferências como um importante fenómeno que pode ser influenciador das mesmas. Assim sendo, um modelo conceptual que inclui este fenómeno foi desenvolvido à volta de conceitos principais como Amor à Marca e Compromisso Fã-Clube assim como os seus antecedentes e consequências, formando um modelo de relação Fã-Clube. Um questionário foi partilhado através de comunidades de futebol online que reuniu 452 respostas. Foi descoberto que o Mercado de Transferências tem de facto um efeito positivo no Amor à Marca e Compromisso Fã-Clube. Esta influência baseia-se nas emoções geradas durante estas fases específicas do ano. Contudo, a perceção de qualidade e valor de transferências passadas não influenciam o quanto um fã ama mais ou menos o seu clube, tal como o seu compromisso para com o mesmo. Esta dissertação apresenta recomendações de como os clubes de futebol devem atuar nestas fases para tirar partido melhor deste fenómeno e fortalecer o compromisso dos fãs, assim como implicações académicas, limitações e futuras direções de estudo

Design and modeling of a hybrid database schema: transactional and analytical

Os sistemas de bases de dados em contexto organizacional estão segmentados em duas categorias: bases de dados operacionais e bases de dados analíticas. Como consequência da constante evolução tecnológica, vários esforços foram levados a cabo com o objetivo de reavaliar o paradigma atual. Assim, a conceção de bases de dados híbridas capazes de suportar o processamento transacional e analítico é vista como possível e viável. No entanto, é clara a presença de uma lacuna no que diz respeito à existência de abordagens que demonstrem como modelar esquemas conceptuais para este tipo de bases de dados. Neste póster é apresentada uma conceção e modelação de um esquema lógico de uma base de dados híbrida.Database systems in organizational context are segmented in two categories: operational databases and analytical databases. Several efforts have been undertaken to re-evaluate the current paradigm, based on the constant technological evolution. Thus, the design of hybrid databases, capable of supporting transactional and analytical processing is possible and feasible. Even so, it is clear a gap about the existence of approaches regarding the modelling of conceptual schema for this type of databases. In this poster, is presented a logical schema for a hybrid database.(undefined)info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

A company reorganization: recovering after the restructuring plan

The presented thesis concerns the valuation of Ford Motor Company through a DCF and comprehends a forecasted period from 2020 to 2031,being the purpose to reach a target stock price and to present a recommendation to investors. The valuation includes the analysis of Ford financial statements since 2011 to the 2019 third quarter. A multiples analysis was also performed and recalls on the same recommendation as the DCF result. The conclusion regarding the DCF result is a buy recommendation that ends up in a price per share of 10,75$and in a potential total return for shareholders of 28,05%

Meios de extinção de incêndio : extintores portáteis

Tese de mestrado integrado. Engenharia Civil (Especialização em Construções). Faculdade de Engenharia. Universidade do Porto. 200

Sulfate reduction and alterability of sulfur species in sediments of an estuary with irregular hydrological regime

The irregular hydrological regime in Patos Lagoon estuary has been suggested as having a distinctive influence on sulfur speciation in sediments. We performed an investigation for different prolonged hydrological conditions focusing on the distribution of sulfides (acid volatile sulfide (AVS), chromium reducible sulfide (CRS), and Free-S2-) in sediment cores from salt marsh and non-vegetated shallow zone. Significant differences in sulfides content and distribution between the different hydrological periods were found. The predominance of more reducing conditions was observed during the freshwater period. It reflects a higher total reducible inorganic sulfur (TRIS) content in this period, with a great accumulation of AVS in sediments (> 100 mg kg-1). In the maximum salinity period, more oxidizing conditions prevailed, which significantly decreased the concentrations of metastable sulfides. The intense bioirrigation process exerts control over sulfide formation and distribution, which is as important as that exerted by the variations of the hydrological regime

O papel do enfermeiro na mulher vítima de violência doméstica: revisão sistemática

A revisão sistemática deste artigo teve como objetivo analisar a resposta do enfermeiro às necessidades da mulher vítima de violência doméstica. Na pesquisa bibliográfica foram identificados 191 artigos dos quais foram incluídos 6 na presente revisão, com um total de 787 participantes, com idades entre os 18 e os 65 anos, distribuídos por cinco países. Concluímos que a maioria das disciplinas da área da saúde não contempla a formação e treino necessários aos aspetos relacionados com a violência, o que leva a que os profissionais não tenham as habilitações necessárias para promover intervenções eficazes com impacto positivo na saúde das mulheres em contexto de violência. Desta forma, o assunto requer uma melhor formação de profissionais de saúde capazes de enfrentar a situação, articulada com ações preventivas e assistenciais humanizadas. Palavras-chave: violência doméstica; mulher vítima; papel do enfermeiro; revisão sistemática

Development, manufacturing and testing of small launcher structures from Portugal

During the last decades the industry has seen the number of Earth orbiting satellites rise, mostly due to the need to monitor Earth as well as to establish global communication networks. Nano, micro, and small satellites have been a prime tool for answering these needs, with large and mega constellations planned, leading to a potential launch gap. An effective and commercially appealing solution is the development of small launchers, as these can complement the current available launch opportunity offer, serving a large pool of different types of clients, with a flexible and custom service that large conventional launchers cannot adequately assure. Rocket Factory Augsburg has partnered with CEiiA for the development of several structures for the RFA One rocket. The objective has been the design of solutions that are low-cost, light, and custom-made, applying design and manufacturing concepts as well as technologies from other industries, like the aeronautical and automotive, to the aerospace one. This allows for the implementation of a New Space approach to the launcher segment, while also building a supply chain and a set of solutions that enables the industrialisation of such structures for this and future small launchers. The two main systems under development have been a versatile Kick-Stage, for payload carrying and orbit insertion, and a sturdy Payload Fairing. Even though the use of components off-the-shelf have been widely accepted in the space industry for satellites, these two systems pose different challenges as they must be: highly reliable during the most extreme conditions imposed by the launch, so that they can be considered safe to launch all types of payloads. This paper thus dives deep on the solutions developed in the last few years, presenting also lessons learned during the manufacturing and testing of these structures.Comment: 10 pages, 13 figures, Manuscript presented at the 73rd International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2022, Paris, France, 18 - 22 September 202

Ponto de Situação dos trabalhos de minimização de impactes sobre o património cultural decorrentes da execução do Bloco de Rega de Ervidel – Fase de Obra (Aljustrel, Ferreira do Alentejo e Beja, Portugal)

O Bloco de Rega de Ervidel localiza-se nas freguesias de Aljustrel e Ervidel (concelho de Aljustrel), Ferreira do Alentejo (concelho de Ferreira do Alentejo), Santa Vitória e Mombeja (concelho de Beja). No âmbito dos trabalhos de minimização de impactes sobre o património cultural deste projeto, promovidos pela EDIA SA, foram realizadas várias intervenções em estações arqueológicas de diferentes períodos cronológicos. Neste texto iremos apresentar uma análise preliminar dessas intervenções

Heavy Metal Poisoning in a Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)

Background: In recent decades the demand for unconventional pets has been relatively increasing, a situation that increasingly causes veterinarians to encounter these animals in medical and surgical practice. Of these animals, the birds stand out. Animals of the order Psittaciform are known as very curious and active creatures that have the tendency to chew objectsin their environment. Among the several occurrences that lead this animal to attend the veterinary clinic, we highlight the poisoning by heavy metals, especially lead poisoning (Pb) and zinc (Zn). The objective of this work was to report a case of heavy metal intoxication in cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus).Case: A cockatiel was taken to the veterinarian with a history of apathy, motor incoordination, exacerbated water consumption and regurgitation. Complete anamnesis was instrumental in directing suspected heavy metal intoxication. Radiopaque particles were visualized through radiographic examination, suggesting heavy metal intoxication. The diagnosis wasconcluded through complementary examinations since the clinical symptoms are nonspecific. The treatment was intended to provide emergency intervention, avoid further absorption, use of antidotes, provide supportive measures and provide guidance to the owner. It can be concluded that the diagnosis and treatment were successful.Discussion: Metal poisoning can kill birds. The veterinarian should always seek the literature in order to perform the best support and treatment. For this, detailed history and detailed medical history must be taken into account, since the time of ingestion and the type of metal interfere with the therapeutic conduct. The use of imaging tests such as x-rays andultrasound are essential to assist the clinician, especially in cases where the tutor does not know whether or not the animal has ingested an object. In the radiographic examination, the heavy metal has the characteristic of having high radiopacity, which was evidenced in the case in question. Radiographic positions should be considered in order to avoid false negatives. In the literature, the treatment of chelation therapy is prioritized to remove the circulating heavy metal and thus act on the cause of the problem. In the case in question calcium EDTA was used intramuscularly, which showed clinical improvement in the animal after the second application. Calcium EDTA binds to metals and facilitates their transport and excretion. The use of fluid therapy is necessary as a supportive treatment to prevent kidney damage, since heavy metals are highlyharmful to nephrons. Especially in cases where the animal stops feeding and ingesting water. The use of antibiotics is essential because in many cases the animal, in addition to not feeding, becomes prone to infections due to metal toxicity, therefore, prophylactic use is essential for a better prognosis. In the case in question, the use of enrofloxacin was effective,as reported in the literature. It is recommended that the diagnosis of serum lead and zinc dosage should be made, however, due to the difficulties of obtaining the samples, and since other metals may also cause intoxication, in the case in question the treatment was started without these results. According to the results obtained in this work, the treatment described in the literature is effective and can be performed immediately to save animal life without subsequent sequelae.Keywords: bird, lead, zinc, calcium EDTA