3 results match your criteria: "Portalegre Polytechnic University[Affiliation]"

Advancing Health and Sustainability: A Holistic Approach to Food Production and Dietary Habits.

Foods

November 2024

Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV), Apartado 6, 7350-951 Elvas, Portugal.

Producing healthier food requires expertise in methods that yield significant benefits for human health, sustainability, economic growth, cultural heritage, and overall well-being. Investing in conscientious and sustainable food systems can improve individual and planetary quality of life by preventing diseases, delaying ageing, and enhancing well-being. While healthy eating habits begin at home, schools play a pivotal role in reinforcing them from an early age.

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This study investigates the thermochemical decomposition and gasification performance of biochars produced from blends of waste lignocellulosic biomass and waste insulation electrical cables at varying temperatures. Characterization tests revealed changes, particularly in ash content (27.5 %-34 %) and elemental composition, with nitrogen content increasing notably in biochar samples compared to the original feedstock.

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Core Competencies for Gerontogeriatric Nursing: A Validation Study.

Geriatrics (Basel)

May 2024

CINTESIS@RISE, Health Sciences Research Unit: School of Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-198 Aveiro, Portugal.

Background: As the aging population grows, facing multifaceted health challenges and escalating care costs, equipping newly graduated nurses with the requisite skills for high-quality gerontogeriatric care becomes crucial. This study assesses the psychometric properties of a Gerontogeriatric Competency (GGC) scale to evaluate the competencies of newly graduated registered nurses (RNs).

Methods: Using a convenience sampling approach, a nationwide, observational prospective cohort study was conducted among 272 newly graduated RNs.

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