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- Assessing Nurses’ Job Satisfaction in the Post-Pandemic Period: A Portuguese Cross-Sectional StudyPublication . Antão, Celeste; Rodrigues, Urbano; Fernandes, António; Ribeiro, Maria IsabelJob satisfaction (JS) among nurses has been the subject of study by academia and organizations worldwide. Its potential impact on the quality and safety of patient care is described in several studies. Therefore, the aim of this research was to determine nurses’ level of JS in a hospital unit in Northeast Portugal. This cross-sectional and analytical study was conducted. A simple random sample of 149 nurses was surveyed through a questionnaire that included sociodemographic variables and the JS Scale by Siqueira (2008). The data were analyzed using software suitable for Social and Health Sciences. The internal consistency of the JS scale dimensions, assessed using Cronbach's alpha, was good to very good (α > 0.8). The JS was low (𝑥̄ = 3.6; SD = 0.987), primarily due to dissatisfaction with salaries (𝑥̄ = 2.1; SD = 1.182) and career progression (𝑥̄ = 2.4; SD = 1.267). Satisfaction with colleagues (𝑥̄ = 4.6; SD = 1.296), work’s nature (𝑥̄ = 4.4; SD = 1.224), and management (𝑥̄ = 4.3; SD = 1.518) contributed positively to JS. Furthermore, satisfaction with colleagues varied by age, service length, and contract type (p < 0.05). Additionally, gender was a significant factor in salary satisfaction (p<0.05). Finally, JS differed in service length (p < 0.05). Most nurses expressed dissatisfaction, highlighting the need to implement strategies to improve JS, particularly through more attractive salaries and opportunities for career advancement, as well as through gradual development of skills, knowledge, and responsibility.
- Charting the course: navigating the evolving field of research management and administration researchPublication . Santos, José M.R.C.A.; Susi, PoliAs we navigate the increasingly complex landscape of global research and innovation, the role of Research Management and Administration (RMA) professionals has become more critical than ever for enabling research excellence and ensuring the effective delivery of impactful research outcomes. Thus, this role has become not just increasingly visible but also to some extent even acknowledged by leading stakeholders (e.g. policy makers such as the European Commission). RMA professionals are the individuals and teams who, behind the scenes, enable and enhance the entire research lifecycle, from grant applications to impact realization and everything in between, including science diplomacy, science communication, and research strategy development (Agostinho et al., 2020).
- The conundrum of managing research and development: how can research managers and administrators leverage industry practices in project management?Publication . Santos, José M.R.C.A.What is new? This short essay addresses the application of industrial project management practices to the field of research management and administration. Beyond specific Project management frameworks and methodologies widely spread in industry contexts, it outlines a set of core tools and techniques that can effectively inform the development of research management activities in this area. What was the approach? Although there is no unique blueprint for ideal research project management approaches, best practices and useful guidelines and tools can be defined to help research managers and administrators fulfil their roles. These are systematized per major project management stage, based on a review of existing literature and the author’s experience with complex research projects. What is the academic impact? The paper summarizes relevant knowledge spread over the specialized project management literature. What is the wider impact? The heterogeneity of partners, strict funder regulations, work uncertainty, and the creative nature of research and development mean that project organization and management should reflect and accommodate these specificities. The findings presented in the paper can assist research managers and administrators in formulating appropriate management strategies for research and development projects, enabling them to make better-informed decisions based on the insights provided.
- Food Consumption Practices and Implications for Mycotoxin Exposure Risk: A Cross-sectional Study in Inhambane and Gaza Provinces, MozambiquePublication . Ribeiro, Maria Isabel; Mussalama, Edson; Manhiça, Agnaldo; Cabo, Paula; Venâncio, Armando; Rodrigues, Paula; Macuamule, CustódiaDiet is considered the main route of exposure to the risk of mycotoxin poisoning. Consequently, given the prevalence of mycotoxins in Mozambique, there is a need to develop studies on the population's consumption habits to implement control and mitigation strategies in a sustainable way. This quantitative and cross-sectional study aimed to report the dietary habits of the population in two provinces of Mozambique and to investigate whether province, place of residence, gender, and age were differentiating factors in dietary habits. Primary data were collected using a food frequency questionnaire adapted from a validated version for Portugal, which was modified to include foods commonly consumed in Mozambique. The data, collected by agricultural technicians between October and November 2022, refer to 300 individuals from 55 households. According to the results, 58.4% of the products consumed by families were of local origin, 40.2% were of national origin, and only 1.4% were imported. Foods such as milk, oil, fresh fish, eggs, rice, bread, sugar, onions, water, mango, and bananas are part of the daily diet of these households. In addition, it was found that the province, environment, and gender of the participants acted as differentiators of eating habits. That is, a greater quantity of foods from all food groups was consumed in the urban environment compared to the rural one. Considering the province, the consumption of fats, bread, and cereals is higher in Gaza, while, in Inhambane, dairy products, fats, fruits, and beverages are consumed in greater quantities. Finally, considering gender, it was found that women consume a greater quantity of dairy products. These results are crucial for the development of sampling strategies that assess fungal and mycotoxin contamination and estimate the risk of exposure to the studied population.
- Hindering Global Sustainability: A Systematic Literature Review of the Consequences of Greenwashing.Publication . Ribeiro, Maria Isabel; Fernandes, António Pedro Ribeiro; Fernandes, Ana Isabel Ribeiro; Lopes, Isabel Maria; Fernandes, AntónioGreenwashing refers to deceptive green marketing strategies used by companies and organizations to enhance their competitive edge and generate higher profits by appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. This practice arises when the actions of these entities do not align with the claims they make regarding their environmental performance. The primary objective of this research was to examine the implications of greenwashing practices. To achieve this objective, a systematic literature review was conducted in the Scopus database on August 21, 2023, following predefined criteria and the guidelines outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Based on these selection criteria, 15 relevant documents were analyzed. Most of these were academic articles categorized into nine distinct thematic areas, highlighting the cross-disciplinary nature of greenwashing. The study's findings revealed numerous consequences of greenwashing, affecting various stakeholders, including consumers, investors, partner companies, owners or shareholders, and society. Greenwashing was shown to generate confusion and misinformation, intensify consumer skepticism, alter purchasing decisions, reduce corporate profitability, and cause ethical damage by manipulating societal values towards excessive consumerism. Furthermore, it adversely impacts public well-being and societal interests, erodes trust in companies and organizations, obstructs efforts toward sustainable consumption, and contributes to a significant decline in consumer confidence.
- Research Project Management: Defining Roles and Responsibilities from Practice/ExperiencePublication . Barbosa, Cláudia; Cebolla Sanahuja, Lorena; Collini, Mirella; Moser, Riccarda; Santos, José M.R.C.A.; Twohig, Richard; Vare, DanielWhat is new? There is a widespread lack of clarity and consensus regarding the role of Research Project Managers (RPMs) in collaborative research projects, which this paper aims to address. This is the most extensive attempt to define the role of a Research Project Manager (RPM) in collaborative research projects. What was the approach? The paper draws on the authors' combined experience managing collaborative research projects, synthesising insights from theoretical frameworks and practical implementations in diverse research environments. What is the academic impact? The paper provides a much-needed definition of the Research Project Manager's role, distinguishing it from related roles in the Research Management and Administration (RMA) field. It contributes to RMA and Project management by offering a framework that clarifies the RPM's responsibilities, which have largely been underexplored in academic literature. What is the wider impact? For research and management practitioners, this paper highlights the critical role of RPMs in ensuring Project success, from ideation to execution. It underscores the importance of well-defined project management practices in collaborative research to meet the expectations of funding agencies and ensure scientific outcomes.