Publications by authors named "Julio Siluk"

The purpose of this article is to develop a theoretical framework that identifies the intangible aspects that can be managed and contribute to the value creation for organizations. The theoretical framework was developed based on a systematic review performed according to a protocol that proposes steps to identify the intangible aspects present in the scientific literature. Mendeley software assisted in organizing and reading the 3152 articles identified by the systematic review.

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Background: With increasing healthcare service utilization and the introduction of costly therapies, healthcare organizations are pressured to deliver cost-effective services within constrained budgets. Rising costs and the need for efficient healthcare delivery are major concerns for governments, insurers, and health plans.

Objectives: It aims to understand the impact of these intangible assets on creating value and organizational resilience in healthcare, informing better practices and strategies for VBHC implementation.

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Background: Carbon dioxide (CO), traditionally viewed as a mere byproduct of cellular respiration, plays a multifaceted role in human physiology beyond simple elimination through respiration. CO may regulate the tumor microenvironment by significantly affecting the release of oxygen (O) to tissues through the Bohr effect and by modulating blood pH and vasodilation. Previous studies suggest hypercapnia (elevated CO levels) might trigger optimized cellular mechanisms with potential therapeutic benefits.

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The increasing urbanization in a poorly planned way accentuates the imbalance between the population's needs and the organized development in urban spaces. The present study is based on the development of a situational diagnosis in the scope of a smart city, for the contextualization of potential opportunities for actions and innovation strategies in urban spaces. This article presents a literature overview covering the innovative actions developed in the scope of smart cities in scientific publications.

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Electricity consumption in Brazil increases significantly, making feasibility studies to diversify the Brazilian electricity mix with other renewable sources become essential. However, the electricity market continues to be primarily driven by government or regulatory incentives and economic status. With the coronavirus pandemic since the beginning of 2020, the market has been undergoing significant changes that cause uncertainty in consumer investments in grid-connected photovoltaic systems.

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