Publications by authors named "R Abreu"
During the COVID-19 pandemic, closure of schools and other public places changed the circumstances under which young people engaged in identity development. This qualitative study examines the impact of COVID-19 on the gender identity development of 295 transgender and gender diverse youth, ages 13-22. Responses to the open-ended question 'How has the COVID pandemic changed or affected your own understanding of your gender identity?' were analysed through thematic analysis.
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- - The global population growth is increasing the demand for food, but food loss and waste throughout the supply chain remain major issues that need addressing.
- - Blockchain technology can improve food traceability, enhance sustainability, transparency, quality, and safety, and is key in reducing food waste when adopted by multiple players in the industry.
- - The review discusses how blockchain is applied in the food chain, its advantages and challenges, and hints at the future evolution of both Blockchain and the Internet of Things in this area.
This research aims to explore the impact of fraud on society, in general, and in the European Union, in particular. Methodologically, this research is divided into two analyses. Firstly, a theoretical analysis based on a systematic literature review of fraud and its impact on society and the economy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To ascertain the changes of serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (sGFAP) values in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) patients treated with ocrelizumab and their association with treatment response.
Methods: Multicenter prospective study including 115 RRMS patients initiating ocrelizumab treatment between February 2020 and March 2022 followed during a year. Serum samples were collected at baseline and every 3 months to measure sNfL and sGFAP levels using single-molecule array (SIMOA) technology.