2024
Authors
Prisco, M; Pires, PB; Delgado, C; Santos, JD;
Publication
Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Abstract
Shopping on the Internet is now an everyday activity for consumers. An understanding of which constructs are relevant in this activity is of crucial importance for online stores to adapt their strategies. The existence of a holistic model with these relevant constructs, however, is lacking in the literature. This research is exploratory in nature. The study aimed to identify the constructs that are closely and consistently related to the customer experience in online stores. In the literature review, 15 constructs were identified. They are web content, customer service, service quality, terms and conditions, digital channels, security and privacy, brand, perceived price, perceived risk, word of mouth, perceived value, trust, satisfaction, and loyalty. The review of the literature also revealed the imperative of building or revising the measurement scales of those constructs that were identified to allow for their operationalization. For this reason, a questionnaire with scales that have been adapted from several authors has also been proposed. This questionnaire has a feasible number of questions to be answered. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.
2024
Authors
Bravo, F; Amorim, J; Amirkandeh, MB; Bodorik, P; Cerqueira, V; Gomes, NR; Korus, J; Oliveira, M; Parent, M; Pimentel, J; Reilly, D; Sclodnick, T; Grant, J; Filgueira, R; Whidden, C; Torgo, L;
Publication
Oceans Conference Record (IEEE)
Abstract
The aquaculture industry faces significant challenges related to sustainability, productivity, and fish welfare. Key issues include managing environmental conditions, disease, pests, and data integration from various sensors and monitoring systems. The BigFish project aims to address these challenges through advanced analytics and machine learning, focusing on three case studies in Atlantic salmon farms: predicting oxygen levels, reducing sea lice infestations, and improving data interaction and visualization. Predictive models for oxygen levels and sea lice infestation, as well as natural language interfaces for data visualization, demonstrate the potential for improved decision-making and management practices in aquaculture. Early results indicate the effectiveness of these approaches, highlighting the importance of data-driven solutions in enhancing industry sustainability and productivity. © 2024 IEEE.
2024
Authors
Cerqueira, V; Pimentel, J; Korus, J; Bravo, F; Amorim, J; Oliveira, M; Swanson, A; Filgueira, R; Grant, J; Torgo, L;
Publication
Frontiers in Aquaculture
Abstract
2024
Authors
Cerqueira, V; Torgo, L; Bontempi, G;
Publication
International Journal of Forecasting
Abstract
2024
Authors
Pinelo, A; Almeida, P; Loureiro, L; Rego, D; Teixeira, S; Mendes, D; Teles, P; Sousa, C; de Matos, N;
Publication
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes and durability of drug -eluting stents (DESs) for the treatment of hemodialysis access outflow stenosis. Material and Methods: A single -center retrospective analysis was conducted of all patients with hemodialysis vascular access outflow stenosis treated with a paclitaxel-coated DES (Eluvia; Boston Scientific, Marlborough, Massachusetts) between January 2020 and July 2022. A total of 34 DESs were implanted to treat outflow stenosis in 32 patients. Primary target lesion patency after stent deployment was the main outcome. Comparison between the time interval free from target lesion reintervention (TLR) after previous plain balloon angioplasty (PBA) and that after stent deployment for the same target lesion was considered a secondary outcome. Results: The primary patency at 6, 12, and 18 months was 63.1%, 47.6%, and 41.7%, respectively. The secondary patency rate was 100% at 18 months. The median time interval free from TLR increased from 4.1 to 11.9 months (P < .001). No adverse events were observed during the median follow-up period of 387 days. Conclusions: The patency rates after use of DES for hemodialysis access outflow stenosis were comparable with results for drug -coated balloons and stent grafts, addressing recoil and minimizing the risk of jailing by a covered stent.
2024
Authors
Moura, J; Pinto, C; Freixo, P; Alves, H; Ramos, C; Silva, ES; Nery, F; Gandara, J; Lopes, V; Ferreira, S; Presa, J; Ferreira, JM; Miranda, HP; Magalhäes, M;
Publication
NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
Abstract
IntroductionWilson's disease (WD) is associated with a variety of movement disorders and progressive neurological dysfunction. The aim of this study was to correlate baseline brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features with clinical phenotype and long-term outcomes in chronically treated WD patients.MethodsPatients were retrospectively selected from an institutional database. Two experienced neuroradiologists reviewed baseline brain MRI. Functional assessment was performed using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) scale, and disease severity was classified using the Global Assessment Scale for Wilson's Disease (GASWD).ResultsOf 27 patients selected, 14 were female (51.9%), with a mean (standard deviation [SD]) age at onset of 19.5 (7.1) years. Neurological symptoms developed in 22 patients (81.5%), with hyperkinetic symptoms being the most common (70.4%). Baseline brain MRI showed abnormal findings in 18 cases (66.7%), including T2 hyperintensities in 59.3% and atrophy in 29.6%. After a mean (SD) follow-up of 20.9 (11.0) years, WD patients had a mean score of 19.2 (10.2) on WHODAS 2.0 and 6.4 (5.7) on GASWD. The presence of hyperkinetic symptoms correlated with putaminal T2 hyperintensities (p = 0.003), putaminal T2 hypointensities (p = 0.009), and mesencephalic T2 hyperintensities (p = 0.009). Increased functional disability was associated with brain atrophy (p = 0.007), diffusion abnormalities (p = 0.013), and burden of T2 hyperintensities (p = 0.002). A stepwise regression model identified atrophy as a predictor of increased WHODAS 2.0 (p = 0.023) and GASWD (p = 0.007) scores.ConclusionsAtrophy and, to a lesser extent, deep T2 hyperintensity are associated with functional disability and disease severity in long-term follow-up of WD patients.
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