Statistical Methods to Forecast Air Quality in Taipa Ambient and Taipa Residential of Macao - Lei, Man Tat; Monjardino, Joana; Mendes, Luisa; Gonçalves, David; Ferreira, Francisco (Air Pollution Modeling and its Application XXVII, 2021)
Air pollution is a major concern issue on Macao since the concentration levels of several of the most common pollutants are frequently above the internationally recommended values. The low air quality episodes impacts on human health paired with highly populated urban areas are important motivations to develop forecast methodologies in order to anticipate pollution episodes, allowing establishing warnings to the local community to take precautionary measures and avoid outdoor activities during this period. Using statistical methods (multiple linear regression (MLR) and classification and regression tree (CART) analysis) we were able to develop forecasting models for the main pollutants (NO2, PM2.5, and O3) enabling us to know the next day concentrations with a good skill, translated by high coefficients of determination (0.82–0.90) on a 95% confidence level. The model development was based on six years of historical data, 2013 to 2018, consisting of surface and upper-air meteorological observations and surface air quality observations. The year of 2019 was used for model validation. From an initially large group of meteorological and air quality variables only a few were identified as significant dependent variables in the model. The selected meteorological variables included geopotential height, relative humidity and air temperature at different altitude levels and atmospheric stability characterization parameters. The air quality predictors used included recent past hourly levels of mean concentrations for NO2 and PM2.5 and maximum concentrations for O3. The application of the obtained models provides the expected daily mean concentrations for NO2 and PM2.5 and maximum hourly concentrations O3 for the next day in Taipa Ambient air quality monitoring stations. The described methodology is now operational, in Macao, since 2020.
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

A cognitive semantic study of biblical Hebrew: the root šlm for completeness-balance - Leong, Andrew Chin Hei (Brill, 2021)
"Semantic studies of the Biblical Hebrew verb "whole" have been influenced by those of its most invoked nominal form "whole". In this volume Andrew Chin Hei Leong shows that the concepts of balance, alliance, and completeness form the basic semantic structure of "whole". Previous studies on "whole" employed either historical or textual methodology, which has been dominant in biblical lexical studies. In addition to these methods, in Leong develops a systematic semantic methodology from Cognitive Semantics and Frame Semantics, to demonstrate that it is balance, rather than completeness, that is the most central concept in holding the semantic network together"–
Keywords: Bible; Hebrew language; Language; style; Semantics; Shlm (The Hebrew root)

What Goes Around Comes Around? The (Non-)Existence of (Divine) Retribution in Ancient Chinese Literature and the Hebrew Bible - Leong, Andrew Chin Hei (Sacred and the Everyday: Comparative Approaches to Literature, Religious and Secular, 2021)

Does Romans 2:14 Refer to the Natural Law? - Leong, Chi Hei (Orientis Aura: Macau Perspectives in Religious Studies, 2021)
Whilst after decades of research, exegetes have all agree on the complexity of Paul’s line of thinking in Rom 2:14–16, the ITC in its 2009 document, In Search of a Universal Ethic, still in an oversimplified manner propagates the view that Rom 2:14 presupposes a theory/theology of the natural law. This article makes plain the major disagreements among Pauline exegetes whether such presupposition stands by reviewing some major contributions to the discussion by raising major questions regarding the issue of φύσει in those verses, the nature of the law mentioned by Paul, the identity of the people Paul calls “Gentiles.” This article offers a more nuanced understanding of Rom 2:14. Keywords: Rom 2:14, ITC, Universal Ethic, Natural Law, φύσει, Gentiles
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Act as Animal in Virtual Reality - Leong, Chi Hoi (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Design (MDG); University of Saint Joseph

Oligopolistic Strategies in the Gaming and Hospitality Industries of Macau - Leong, Chi Leng (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

An Exploration of Building Up the Quality Parent-Child Relationship in Childcare Service in Macao - Leong, On Na (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

A Study on the Educational Policy Reform Implementation of ''The Requirements of Basic Academic Attainments'' in Early Childhood Theme Teaching Curriculum in Macau =: 澳門幼兒教育在主題教學課程實行教育政策改革「基本學力要求」之研究 - Lin, Hou U. (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Attitudes, Acceptance, and Registration toward Organ Donation in Macao - Lou, Kin Heng (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

Quality Detection Method for Controller Process Based on Mask R-CNN Network Model - Ma, Xinlei; Chen, Yanyu; Li, Shaobin; Du, Wencai; Tan, Zehan; Li, Qinggu; Ma, Yaqi; Deng, Haiyan (2021 8th International Conference on Computational Science/Intelligence and Applied Informatics (CSII), 2021)

Corporate Social Resopnsibility Practices in Macau - Marcelo, Nicole Chantal Clemente (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Predictive Models for Decision Support in the COVID-19 Crisis - Marques, João Alexandre Lobo; Gois, Francisco Nauber Bernardo; Xavier-Neto, Jose; Fong, Simon James (Springer International Publishing, 2021)
COVID-19 has hit the world unprepared, as the deadliest pandemic of the century. Governments and authorities, as leaders and decision makers fighting the virus, enormously tap into the power of artificial intelligence and its predictive models for urgent decision support. This book showcases a collection of important predictive models that used during the pandemic, and discusses and compares their efficacy and limitations. Readers from both healthcare industries and academia can gain unique insights on how predictive models were designed and applied on epidemic data. Taking COVID19 as a case study and showcasing the lessons learnt, this book will enable readers to be better prepared in the event of virus epidemics or pandemics in the future.

Papal Bull: A Response to Contemporary Papal Scholarship - McNabb, Tyler Dalton (Journal of Biblical and Theological Studies, 2021)

Religious Epistemology in Analytic Theology - McNabb, Tyler Dalton; Baldwin, Erik (T&T Clark Handbook of Analytic Theology, 2021)
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Ceremonies of the Sarum Missal: A Careful Conjecture by R. J. Urquhart (review) - Morgan, Stephen (Antiphon: A Journal for Liturgical Renewal, 2021)
0 citations (Crossref) [2023-01-27] Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press

‘Em Procissão Solene a Deus Orando, para os Batéis Viemos Caminhando’—The Long Ebb-Tide of Catholic Public Piety in the Former-Portuguese Enclave of Macao - Morgan, Stephen (Religions, 2021)
When the City of the Name of God of Macao marked 400 years of Portuguese administration in 1956, the Catholic community’s participation was marked by a wide range of activities that included liturgical celebrations, public processions and other devotions that involved large numbers of the lay faithful, members of confraternities, in addition to the clergy and religious of the enclave. Twenty-one years later the Diocese of Macao celebrated its own quatercentenary with celebrations of a decidedly more sober character and at the retrocession of Macao to Chinese control in December 1999, other than a few liturgical events and hierarchical presence at civic ceremonies, the Church was all but invisible. As the Diocese of Macao plans for its 450th anniversary, some of the former richness has begun to return. This paper outlines the long ebb tide and now-nascent flow of the tide of Catholic public piety in Macao over this period by reference to the Catholic religious processions of the City and seeks to offer tentative explanations grounded in the theological, ecclesial, political and cultural winds that have blown across the Pearl River Delta since the end of the Second World War.
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21] GSCC: 0000000
Keywords: Catholic Church; China; Macao; Portugal; Vatican II; confrarias; processions; public piety

John Henry Newman and the development of doctrine: encountering change, looking for continuity - Morgan, Stephen (The Catholic University of America Press, 2021)
"In focusing on the gestation of "An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine" (1845), John Henry Newman's last work as an Anglican and presaging his transition to Catholicism, this book examines how Newman accounted for doctrinal continuity in the face of evidence of change in the history of the church"–

Liturgical Text as Mandorla: windows from the Everyday to the Sacred, from the Sacred to the Everyday - Morgan, Stephen (Sacred and the Everyday: Comparative Approaches to Literature, Religious and Secular, 2021)

Sacred and the Everyday: Comparative Approaches to Literature, Religious and Secular - Morgan, Stephen (USJ Press, 2021)

The Anglican Patrimony in Catholic Communion ed. by Tracey Rowland (review) - Morgan, Stephen (Antiphon: A Journal for Liturgical Renewal, 2021)
Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press

Taming randomized controlled trials in education: exploring key claims, issues and debates - Morrison, Keith (Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021)
"There is a recent surge in the use of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) within education globally, with disproportionate claims being made about what they show, 'what works', and what constitutes the best 'evidence'. Drawing on up-to-date scholarship from across the world, Taming Randomized Controlled Trials in Education critically addresses the increased use of RCTs in education, exploring their benefits, limits and cautions, and ultimately questioning the prominence given to them. While acknowledging that randomized controlled trials do have some place in education, the book nevertheless argues that this place should be limited. Drawing together all arguments for and against RCTs in a comprehensive and easily accessible single volume, the book also adds new perspectives and insights to the conversation; crucially, the book considers the limits of their usefulness and applicability in education, raising a range of largely unexplored concerns about their use. Chapters include discussions on: The impact of complexity theory and chaos theory Design issues and sampling in randomized controlled trials Learning from clinical trials Data analysis in randomized controlled trials Reporting, evaluating and generalizing from randomized controlled trials. Considering key issues in understanding and interrogating research evidence, this book is ideal reading for all students on Research Methods modules, as well as those interested in undertaking and reviewing research in the field of education"–
Keywords: Clinical trials; Education; Educational indicators; Research Data processing; Research Methodolgy

Employee Motivation in Social Enterprise: The Case of Caritas Elderly Care Services in Macau - Mui, Un Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Green Roof Application in Macao SAR - Noblesala, Marco Paulo R. (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph

Study and Analysis of English Press in Macau: Its Impact and Challenges - Pangan, Cheila Alexis Clemente (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

A performance académica como ritual de criação e ativismo na era pós-digital - Pérez, P; Pereira, S; Fernandes-Marcos, A (AVANCA CINEMA, 2021)

Ritual and the Sacred in Peter Shaffer's Theatre - Phillips, Jenny O. L. (Sacred and the Everyday: Comparative approaches to literature, religious and secular, 2021)

Geological Map of the Macao Special Administrative Region (China) - Quelhas, P; Borgens, R; Dias, Ágata; Ribeiro, L; Costa, P; Mata, J (Journal of Maps, 2021)
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Geology of the Macao Special Administrative Region (China) - Quelhas, Pedro; Borges, Ricardo; Dias, Ágata Alveirinho; Ribeiro, Maria Luísa; Costa, Pedro; Mata, João (Journal of Maps, 2021)
A 1:12,000 geological map of the Macao Special Administrative Region has been produced through detailed field work supported by petrographic, mineralogical, geochronological and geochemical data obtained in previous studies. This map aims to represent a reliable tool to understand the geological evolution of the region and for management of the territory. The geology of Macao is dominated by two groups of Jurassic granitic rocks belonging to an intrusive suite located along the coast of Southeast China: Macao Group I (MGI: 164.5 ± 0.6 to 162.9 ± 0.7 Ma) and Macao Group II (MGII: 156.6 ± 0.2 to 155.5 ± 0.8 Ma), including the associated microgranite, aplite and pegmatite dikes and quartz veins. Remnants of the metasedimentary wall-rock are present as Devonian xenoliths enclosed within the granites. Younger Jurassic to Cretaceous andesite to dacite dikes (150.6 ± 0.6 to <120 Ma) intrude the granitic rocks. Additionally, Quaternary sedimentary deposits cover the older lithologies.
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21] Publisher: Taylor & Francis _eprint: https://doi.org/10.1080/17445647.2021.1906340
Keywords: Jurassic; Macao (South China); Mesozoic; geological map; granites; magmatic rocks

Magmatic Evolution of Garnet-Bearing Highly Fractionated Granitic Rocks from Macao, Southeast China: Implications for Granite-Related Mineralization Processes - Quelhas, Pedro; Mata, João; Dias, Ágata (Journal of Earth Science, 2021)
The widespread W-(Mo)-Sn-Nb-Ta polymetallic mineralization in Southeast (SE) China is genetically associated with Mesozoic highly fractionated granitic rocks. Such rocks have enigmatic mineralogical and geochemical features, making its petrogenesis an intensely debated topic. To better understand the underlying magma evolution processes, petrography, garnet chemistry and whole-rock major and trace element data are reported for Jurassic highly fractionated granitic rocks and associated microgranite and aplitepegmatite dikes from Macao and compared with coeval similar granitic rocks from nearby areas in SE China. Despite the fact that the most evolved rocks in Macao are garnet-bearing aplite-pegmatite dikes, the existence of coeval two-mica and garnet-bearing biotite and muscovite granites displaying more evolved compositions (e.g, lower Zr/Hf ratios) indicates that the differentiation sequence reached higher degrees of fractionation at a regional scale. Although crystal fractionation played an important role, late-stage fluid/melt interactions, involving F-rich fluids, imparted specific geochemical characteristics to Macao and SE China highly fractionated granitic rocks such as the non-CHARAC (CHArge-and-RAdius-Controlled) behavior of trace elements, leading, for example, to non-chondritic Zr/Hf ratios, Rare Earth Elements (REE) tetrad effects and Nb-Ta enrichment and fractionation. Such process contributed to the late-stage crystallization of accessory phases only found in these highly evolved facies. Among the latter, two populations of garnet were identified in MGI (Macao Group I) highly fractionated granitic rocks: small grossular-poor euhedral grains and large grossular-rich skeletal garnet grains with quartz inclusions. The first group was mainly formed through precipitation from highly evolved Mn-rich slightly peraluminous melts under low-pressure and relatively low temperature (∼700 °C) conditions. Assimilation of upper crust metasedimentary materials may have contributed as a source of Mn and Al to the formation of garnet. The second group has a metasomatic origin related to the interaction of magmatic fluids with previously crystallized mineral phases and, possibly, with assimilated metasedimentary enclaves or surrounding metasedimentary strata. The highly fractionated granitic rocks in Macao represent the first stage in the development of granite-related W-(Mo)-Sn-Nb-Ta mineralization associated with coeval more evolved lithotypes in SE China.
1 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Behavioural and endocrine impact of artificial selection for winning in the siamese fighting fish - Ramos, Andreia Maria Cerejo; Gonçalves, David (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Aggression clearly has an adaptive value as it is necessary to secure resources for survival, growth, and reproduction. The Siamese fighting fish, Betta splendens, have endured a prolonged process of artificial selection for winning paired-fight contests across Southeast Asia, resulting in strains of short-fin aggressive “fighters”. Across centuries, Thai breeders have been selecting these strains by discarding loser batches and allowing winner batches to breed, claiming that they are significantly more aggressive than wild-types. This natural experiment provides a powerful context to investigate the biological basis of aggressive behaviour in fish, the topic of this thesis. To study aggression, it is important to validate and standardize behavioural assays appropriate for the species under study. Further, different aggression-eliciting stimuli, such as live opponents, 3D models, video playback, or mirror images, may elicit non-equivalent behavioural and physiological responses. For B. splendens, in particular, quantifying aggression from live fights is not ethically acceptable as the high levels of aggression of this species usually result in injuries or even death of the opponent. In Chapter II, it was shown that mirror images elicit very similar aggressive displays and endocrine responses to an interacting opponent behind a transparent partition, validating the use of this test to measure aggression in this model species. Further, it was shown that circulating levels of both androgens (11-ketotestosterone and testosterone) and corticosteroids (cortisol) increased in response to the aggression challenge, even in the absence of conflict resolution, questioning the role of these hormones during present and future aggressive contests. Using the previously validated mirror assay and also tests with live conspecifics, we assessed the impact of selection for winning by comparing, in Chapter III, male and female aggressive behaviour of lab-raised fighter and wild-type strains. The hypothesis that selection for male winners enhanced aggressive displays was confirmed, suggesting that the duration and frequency of threat and attack behaviour correlates with winning probability. However, females of the fighter strain, which are not selected for fights, were also more aggressive than wild-type females. This suggests that male and female aggression share common genetic pathways and physiological mechanisms and raises the possibility that selection for alleles that favour male aggression may have promoted intersexual genetic conflict in this species. After confirming the expected differences in aggressive behaviour between fighter and wild-type fish, the following question was whether endocrine systems, in particular those previously shown to respond to aggression, could have been targeted by the selection process. From previous studies in fish and other vertebrates, it was hypothesised that selection for winners could have increased constitutive levels of androgens or led to an enhanced androgen response to a social challenge. However, in chapter IV, it was shown that levels of 11-ketotestosterone and its response to aggression was similar in males of both strains, questioning the role of androgens in the modulation of aggression in B. splendens. On the contrary, constitutive levels of cortisol and the response of this hormone to an aggression challenge were higher in wild-type compared with fighter fish, supporting previous findings that associated high aggression with a blunted cortisol response. Overall, results from Chapter IV suggest that selection for winning had a stronger impact on the hypothalamus-pituitary-interrenal axis than in the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis. My results support the assumption of the “Challenge Hypothesis” proposed by John Wingfield and collaborators in 1990 to explain the relationship between androgens and aggression, according to which androgen levels above a reproductive baseline are a consequence of the frequency and intensity of social interactions, in particular of male-male agonistic encounters. It is becoming clear that androgens increase rapidly after an aggressive contest, independently of fight outcome. However, the function of this increase remains unclear as the frequency of aggressive displays was unrelated with post-fight androgen levels and constitutive levels of androgens, and androgen responsiveness, were similar between fighter and wild-type males. Results obtained for cortisol agree with a “corticosteroid-mediated dominance hypothesis” whereby low baseline levels and a blunted response of corticosteroids would be associated with a dominant status and high aggression. The work advances our knowledge about the endocrine regulation of aggressive behaviour in B. splendens and opens several testable hypotheses about the role of androgens and corticosteroids in the regulation of fish aggressive behaviour
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Science (D-SC); University of Saint Joseph

Triggering a Change of The Economic Paradigm - Rothlin, Stephan (The Journal of the Macau Ricci Institute, 2021)

How Do Chinese Manufactured Products Affect Purchase Intention in a SAR of PRC? The Case of Macao - Silva, Márcio Rossano Pegado da (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Physiology, endocrinology and chemical communication in aggressive behaviour of fishes - Silva, Melina Coelho da; Canário, Adelino Vicente Mendonça; Hubbard, Peter Colin; Gonçalves, David (Journal of Fish Biology, 2021)
Fishes show remarkably diverse aggressive behaviour. Aggression is expressed to secure resources; adjusting aggression levels according to context is key to avoid negative consequences for fitness and survival. Nonetheless, despite its importance, the physiological basis of aggression in fishes is still poorly understood. Several reports suggest hormonal modulation of aggression, particularly by androgens, but contradictory studies have been published. Studies exploring the role of chemical communication in aggressive behaviour are also scant, and the pheromones involved remain to be unequivocally characterized. This is surprising as chemical communication is the most ancient form of information exchange and plays a variety of other roles in fishes. Furthermore, the study of chemical communication and aggression is relevant at the evolutionary, ecological and economic levels. A few pioneering studies support the hypothesis that aggressive behaviour, at least in some teleosts, is modulated by “dominance pheromones” that reflect the social status of the sender, but there is little information on the identity of the compounds involved. This review aims to provide a global view of aggressive behaviour in fishes and its underlying physiological mechanisms including the involvement of chemical communication, and discusses the potential use of dominance pheromones to improve fish welfare. Methodological considerations and future research directions are also outlined.
3 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Modelling the barriers that are preventing e-commerce to thrive – a case study from Portugal, international journal of business excellence - Silva, Susana Costa e; Machado, Joana Costa; Martins, Carla; Duarte, Paulo; Marques, João Alexandre Lobo (International Journal of Business Excellence, 2021)
The identification of barriers for e-commerce to thrive in specific countries is a topic of great interest. This work proposes two models to study the barriers to B2C e-commerce adoption in Portugal, highlighting obstacles less exploited by previous research: the impact of offline shopping pleasure and the influence of the distance to shopping malls on online shopping intent. An online survey was conducted based on different constructs. A multivariate OLS hierarchical regression was used to analyse the proposed models regarding the intention to buy online and the number of online purchases. The results revealed that customer satisfaction is a strong predictor of intent to buy online and that perceived product risk remains a barrier to e-commerce. Consumers living in high urbanised areas have more propensity to buy online. Helpful information is provided regarding the impact of context, culture, product, and individual barriers, showing that multichannel strategies are best suited for success.
Keywords: E-commerce barriers; Online shopping; Portugal; Retail

A Study of the Perspectives and Experiences of Macau Secondary School Students with Special Education Needs in Inclusive Education - Sio, Man Cheng (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Parental Stress and Family Relations in Macao: The Mediating Role of Parenting Styles - Siu Kuan Lei (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

The Lotus Network – Masterplan and Design Guidelines for Iao Hon and Toi San Community Public Spaces (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)

O Autoconceito no Pré-Escolar em Contexto Educativo Multicultural e Plurilinguίstico=Preschool Children’s Self-concept in a Multicultural and Multilingual Educational Context - Sousa, Joana Luísa Dourado de (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

A Small Action Research of Using Flipped Classroom Approach to Supporting Diversity Students’ Learning in University. - Sun, C. R. (2021)

Kindergarten Teachers' Attitudes towards Inclusive Education: Perspectives from Macau. - Sun, C. R. (2021)

探討澳門輟學生經歷之研究 =: A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of School Dropouts in Macau - Tam, Sok Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Positive Approach in Preventing Depression in Adolescents: Comparing Local Chinese and Filipino Migrant Adolescents in Macao - Tejada, Anali Jane Gabala (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Development of Cultural Tourism in Macau through the Visual and Performing Arts - Tique, Ana Teresa Leal (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

An Exploratory Study of Factors Influencing the Consumer Behaviour of Macau Chinese Millennial Women in their Purchasing on Taobao - Tong, Ka Wai (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Experiences and Reflections Related to Mental Health Among University Students during Covid-19: A Case Study - Tou, Un Ieng (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Role of Cognition as a Mediator for Narcissism and Trait Aggression as Predictors of Aggressive Driving Behavior - Van, Hou Wai (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Roles and Functions of Social Worker Within Crisis Management of the Pandemic COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities of Macau: A Case Study - Wong Oi Lin (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

Social Integration and the Screening of the Early-Stage Dementia in Older Adults: The Mediation Role of Mental Health - Wong Wai Hong (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

認知情緒調節策略在澳門家長的童年創傷經驗與專制式教養模式之間的中介作用 =: Childhood Trauma on Authoritarian Parenting among Macao Parents: The Mediating Role of Cognitive Emotional Regulation Strategy - Wong, Ka Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Retrieving the Sense of the Sacred: a Paradigm of Silence in the Liturgy - Wong, Lee Chun (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Catholic Church; Liturgy Theology; Religious aspects Catholic Church; Silence

Impact of Vessel Traffic on Underwater Soundscape and Marine Mammals in the Pearl River Delta - Wong, Man Ieng (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph

澳門小學教師性別意識與實踐性別平等教育的研究 =: A study on gender consciousness and practice in gender equality education of primary school teacher in Macau - Wong, Nga Lam (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Exploratory Study of a Postpartum Confinement Centre: An Adaptation of Emerging Practice in Macao, SAR - Wong, Wai Sam (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Experience of Happiness: Grasping Bliss through Buddhism and Kierkegaard’s Existentialism - Wu, Wai Han (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Philosophy; University of Saint Joseph

Learning dynamics of kernel-based deep neural networks in manifolds - Wu, Wei; Jing, Xiaoyuan; Du, Wencai; Chen, Guoliang (Science China Information Sciences, 2021)

A Case Study on Using House-Tree-Person (HTP) Projective Drawing Technique to Identify the Personality Traits of Children with Socio-Emotional Challenges - Yee, Seong Wa (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Pilgrimage Christian and Secular: a Phenomenological Approach - Yuan, Haojun (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
In the light of the many kinds of journeys that have been considered pilgrimages, this book uses phenomenology as a method to examine the claim that pilgrimage is a journey to the ‘center’ during which pilgrims seek meaning s for themselves. First, by analyzing a phenomenology of Christian pilgrimage, this work attempts to identify what commonalities, as well as differences, exist between Christian pilgrimage and secular pilgrimage in terms of ‘natural attitude’. Next, by using a phenomenological method, such as transcendental reduction, the distinction between these two types of pilgrimage could be clarified that the happiness sought in Christian pilgrimage is both intentionally spiritual and sustainable, while primarily intellectual or sensory in secular pilgrimage. Lastly, this work seeks to establish whether or not ‘being at leisure’ is the primary element for pilgrims whose aim is to attain an understanding of happiness during a pilgrimage
Keywords: Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages; Phenomenology

Prize-giving time for Macau - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2020)

Mary and Fátima: A Modest C-Inductive Argument for Catholicism - Mcnabb, Tyler Dalton; Blado, Joseph E. (Perichoresis, 2020)
AbstractC-Inductive arguments are arguments that increase the probability of a hypothesis. In this paper, we offer a C-Inductive argument for the Roman Catholic hypothesis. We specifically argue that one would expect the Miracle of Fátima on Roman Catholicism more so than on alternative hypotheses. Since our argument draws on confirmation theory, we first give a primer for how confirmation theory works. We then, provide the historical facts surrounding the Miracle of Fátima. We offer up two competing naturalistic explanations that attempt to explain the historical facts, but then, argue that a supernatural explanation is superior. Having established that something miraculous likely occurred at Fátima, we move to argue for the overall thesis of the paper. Finally, we engage several objections to our argument.

Artificial Intelligence Prediction for the COVID-19 Data Based on LSTM Neural Networks and H2O AutoML - Marques, Joao Alexandre Lobo; Gois, Francisco Nauber Bernardo; Xavier-Neto, José; Fong, Simon James (Predictive Models for Decision Support in the COVID-19 Crisis, 2020)

Epidemiology Compartmental Models—SIR, SEIR, and SEIR with Intervention - Marques, Joao Alexandre Lobo; Gois, Francisco Nauber Bernardo; Xavier-Neto, José; Fong, Simon James (Predictive Models for Decision Support in the COVID-19 Crisis, 2020)

Forecasting COVID-19 Time Series Based on an Autoregressive Model - Marques, Joao Alexandre Lobo; Gois, Francisco Nauber Bernardo; Xavier-Neto, José; Fong, Simon James (Predictive Models for Decision Support in the COVID-19 Crisis, 2020)

Nonlinear Prediction for the COVID-19 Data Based on Quadratic Kalman Filtering - Marques, Joao Alexandre Lobo; Gois, Francisco Nauber Bernardo; Xavier-Neto, José; Fong, Simon James (Predictive Models for Decision Support in the COVID-19 Crisis, 2020)

Predicting the Geographic Spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study from Brazil - Marques, Joao Alexandre Lobo; Gois, Francisco Nauber Bernardo; Xavier-Neto, José; Fong, Simon James (Predictive Models for Decision Support in the COVID-19 Crisis, 2020)

Prediction for Decision Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Marques, Joao Alexandre Lobo; Gois, Francisco Nauber Bernardo; Xavier-Neto, José; Fong, Simon James (Predictive Models for Decision Support in the COVID-19 Crisis, 2020)

Analysis of reading errors in Portuguese : digraphs and complex syllabic structures - Simões, Edlia; Martins, Margarida Alves (Análise Psicológica, 2020)
Abstract: The Portuguese language poses several challenges for children in the initial phase of learning how to read, particularly in the case of letters that may correspond to more than one phoneme, two letters that correspond to a single phoneme and in the case of words containing complex syllabic structures. The objective of this study was to perform a psycholinguistic analysis of the reading errors of children, attending the 1st (n=175) and 2nd year (n=137) of schooling, specifically in the case of words containing digraphs or complex syllabic structures and to analyse the differences between children’s reading errors in these two years. An oral reading test was used for data collection. A quantitative and qualitative analysis of the type of reading errors was conducted using words with consonant digraphs (ch, nh, lh, gu, rr, ss), and words with complex syllables <CVC and CCV>. This analysis showed that children presented greater difficulties in some specific digraphs and tended to simplify complex syllables, either by adding or deleting phonemes. The quantity and quality of the reading errors of children attending both grades were discussed in light of reading acquisition theories and children’s phonological development.
0 citations (Crossref) [2023-03-15] Accepted: 2021-01-20T11:46:39Z Publisher: Edições ISPA

Reframing the Urban Edge - Design Strategies for Macau x Zhuhai Waterfront - Soares, Nuno (2020)

Methods, understandings, and expressions of causality in educational research - Morrison, Keith; van der Werf, Greetje (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2020)
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

澳門品德與公民教育校本課程初探 - Tchiang, I.; Ge, Yun (2020)

Sulfur isotopic compositions of sulfides along the Southwest Indian Ridge: implications for mineralization in ultramafic rocks - Dias, Ágata; Ding, Teng; Tao, Chunhui; Liang, Jin; Chen, Jie; Wu, Bin; Ma, Dongsheng; Zhang, Rongqing; Wang, Jia; Liao, Shili; Wang, Yuan; Yang, Weifang; et al. (Mineralium Deposita, 2020)
11 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Post Disaster Temporary Housing System based on Generative Design Method - Afonso, Filipe (2020)

Cross Border Lab: Reframing the Urban Edge - Macau x Zhuhai - Soares, Nuno (2020)

The Effect of Self-Efficacy and Role Understanding on Teachers’ Emotional Exhaustion and Work Engagement in Inclusive Education in Macao (SAR) - Kuok, A. C. H.; Teixeira, Vitor; Forlin, Chris; Monteiro, Elisa; Correia, Ana (International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2020)
This study examined responses from 508 full-time teachers working in inclusive schools in Macao (SAR). The intention was to understand the teachers’ perceptions about their roles and how they responded to inclusive practices in their school. Teachers’ perceived levels of emotional exhaustion and cognitive work engagement were assessed in relation to several professional competencies (self-efficacy with using inclusive instruction, collaborating with parents and paraprofessionals, and managing disruptive behaviours), as well as the organisational variable of role understanding. Regression analysis showed that teachers’ self-efficacy with using inclusive instruction was found to be the most powerful negative predictor of emotional exhaustion; while self-efficacy for managing disruptive behaviours was a positive predictor of teachers’ cognitive work engagement. Teachers’ level of understanding of their role and that of their schools was a negative predictor of emotional exhaustion and a positive predictor of cognitive work engagement. Moreover, it further confirmed that the concept of co-existence between work engagement and burnout can be applied to inclusive teachers. Results were interpreted in relation to management in inclusive schools in Macao and were followed by a discussion on the implications of enhancing inclusive education.
1 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Local Matters - Design Driven by Urban Conditions [Video] - Soares, Nuno (2020)

Parental stress and parenting in Chinese immigrant families: The mediating role of social support - Liu, Shu-Wen; Zhai, Fuhua; Gao, Qin (Child & Family Social Work, 2020)
Abstract As the population of Chinese immigrants has been growing rapidly in the United States, it has been understudied on the parenting behaviours as well as the roles parental stress and social support playing in parenting in this group. This study investigated whether parental stress was associated with parenting and whether this relationship was mediated by social support in a sample of 255 Chinese immigrant parents from the Survey of Asian American Families in New York City. Regression analyses with a rich array of control variables found that a higher level of parental stress and the presence of one or more stressors such as unemployment, low income, and low education were positively associated with the use of harsh discipline and parent?child conflicts and negatively associated with positive parenting practices. Social support functioned as a significant mediator in the relationships between parental stress and positive parenting practices but not in the relationships of parental stress with parent?child conflict or the use of harsh discipline.
8 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21] Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Keywords: Chinese immigrants; harsh discipline; parental stress; parenting practices; parent–child conflict; social support

Trip to a dejà vu place - Simões, José Manuel (Aspectus. Revista de Arte & Ciência, 2020)

Editorial: On Cinema - Ribas, Daniel; Crespo, Nuno; Caires, Carlos Sena (Journal of Science and Technology of the Arts, 2020)
In the past decades, the field of cinema has undergone several transformations. The digital turn increasingly called for new forms of production, distribution, and exhibition, which imply different ways of thinking, doing, and experimenting cinema. These new forms also reduced the gap between cinema to other so-called visual arts. If cinema and visual arts were already in the process of merging, the last years forced the naturalization of thinking in similar theoretical grounds. This special issue aims to be a forum for the discussion of new practices of researching cinema, and the changes in cinema’s forms of experience and production.
Number: 2
Keywords: Art and cinema; Cinema; Contemporary cinema; Digital turn; Visual Arts

Psychometric properties of a Chinese version of the Constructivist Learning Environment Survey among secondary-school students in Hong Kong - Kwan, Yee Wan (Learning Environments Research, 2020)
The study examined the factor structure, reliability and validity of a Chinese version of the Constructivist Learning Environment Survey (C-CLES), an instrument for assessing students’ perceptions of the extent of constructivist approaches prevalent in classrooms. A convenience sample of 967 students in Secondary Three (Grade 9) in Hong Kong participated in this study by completing a self-administered questionnaire in their class time. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported the hypothesised factor structure, indicating five theoretical constructivist environment dimensions that showed goodness-of-fit to 25 items: Personal Relevance, Uncertainty, Critical Voice, Shared Control, and Student Negotiation. Criterion-related validity, involving evidence based on relations to other variables, was assessed by correlations between the constructivist environment dimensions and cognitive strategies and academic ability. Most correlations were statistically significant and in the positive direction. The C-CLES with 25 items provides a useful measure for educational practice and research among school students.
Keywords: Cognitive outcomes; Constructivist learning environment; Secondary schools; Validation

Health and Well-Being Education: Extending the SCARF Learning Analytics Model for Identifying the Learner Happiness Indicators - Li, Tengyue; Marques, Joao Alexandre Lobo; Fong, Simon (International Journal of Extreme Automation and Connectivity in Healthcare (IJEACH), 2020)
The use of learning analytics (LA) in real-world educational applications is growing very fast as academic institutions realize the positive potential that is possible if LA is integrated in decision making. Education in schools on public health need to evolve in response to the new knowledge and th...
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21] Publisher: IGI Global

Crowdsensing-Based Gamification for Collective Assistance for Post-Era of Coronavirus Epidemic in Community Living - Luo, Renfei; Marques, João Alexandre Lôbo; Ong, Kok-Leong; Fong, Simon (International Journal of Extreme Automation and Connectivity in Healthcare (IJEACH), 2020)
Crowdsensing exploits the sensing abilities offered by smart phones and users' mobility. Users can mutually help each other as a community with the aid of crowdsensing. The potential of crowdsensing has yet to be fully realized for improving public health. A protocol based on gamification to encoura...
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21] Publisher: IGI Global

Enhancing Student Learning and Teacher Development: Does “Assessment for Learning” Matter? - Ng, Shun Wing; Kwan, Yee Wan; Huey Lei, Ka Hio (International Journal of Educational Reform, 2020)
This paper aims to report a case study of exploring the effect of ?assessment for learning? on improving student learning and facilitating teachers? professional development in the examination-oriented context of Hong Kong. By adopting Variation Theory of the Lesson Study approach, data were collected through pre- and post-tests, interviews with students and teacher participants and observation field-notes in order to help diagnose students? learning difficulties and provide evidence for teachers to refine their teaching strategies to enhance students? learning effectiveness. The students? improvement in learning performance informed the teacher participants of the usefulness of ?assessment for learning? in the classroom.
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

「紐曼樞機：兩心對話，一生皈依」澳門紐曼樞機藝文館開幕活動系列專題講座 （Special Lecture on Cardinal Newman for the Opening of the Centro de Cultura e Artes Performartivas Cardeal Newman de Macau） - Law, Cyril Jerome (2020)

Validating the use of the 24-item long version and the 12-item short version of the Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) for measuring teachers’ self-efficacy in Macao (SAR) for inclusive education - Monteiro, Elisa; Forlin, Chris (Emerald Open Research, 2020)
Validation of the Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) for use with teachers in Macao (SAR) was undertaken to determine its usefulness as a measure of teacher self-efficacy for inclusive education. This paper discusses the results found by analyzing various versions of the TSES and TSES-C in a Chinese format with 200 pre-service teachers in Macao (SAR).  Psychometric analyses were undertaken to investigate the validity of the existing scales and the three and two factor solutions. The results indicated a preferred 9-item version that produced improved factor loadings and reliabilities. The use of a relatively quick and short scale to measure such a complex phenomenon as teacher self-efficacy is discussed. Issues are raised regarding generalizability of scales and the impact of culture, demographics, and edifying issues that may impact on the usefulness of such scales.
Type: article
Keywords: Inclusive education; Macao; scale development; self-efficacy

Resources for Future in a Caring Economy - Gassner, Franz (Menschenrechte und Gerechtigkeit als bleibende Aufgaben, 2020)

Noise-induced hearing loss in zebrafish: investigating structural and functional inner ear damage and recovery - Breitzler, Lukas; Lau, Ieng Hou; Fonseca, Paulo J.; Vasconcelos, Raquel O. (Hearing Research, 2020)
Exposure to continuous moderate noise levels is known to impair the auditory system leading to Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) in animals including humans. The mechanism underlying noise-dependent auditory Temporary Threshold Shifts (TTS) is not fully understood. In fact, only limited information is available on vertebrates such as fishes, which share homologous inner ear structures to mammals and have the ability to regenerate hair cells. The zebrafish Danio rerio is a well-established model in hearing research providing an unmatched opportunity to investigate the molecular and physiological mechanisms of NIHL at the sensory receptor level. Here we investigated for the first time the effects of noise exposure on TTS and functional recovery in zebrafish, as well as the associated morphological damage and regeneration of the inner ear saccular hair cells. Adult specimens were exposed for 24h to white noise at various amplitudes (130, 140 and 150 dB re. 1 μPa) and their auditory sensitivity was subsequently measured with the Auditory Evoked Potential (AEP) recording technique. Sensory recovery was tested at different times post-treatment (after 3, 7 and 14 days) and compared to individuals kept under quiet lab conditions. Results revealed noise level-dependent TTS up to 33 dB and increase in response latency. Recovery of hearing function occurred within 7 days for fish exposed to 130 and 140 dB noise levels, while fish subject to 150 dB only returned to baseline thresholds after 14 days. Hearing impairment was accompanied by significant loss of hair cells only at the highest noise treatment. Full regeneration of the sensory tissue (number of hair cell receptors) occurred within 7 days, which was prior to functional recovery. We provide first baseline data of NIHL in zebrafish and validate this species as an effective vertebrate model to investigate the impact of noise exposure on the structure and function of the adult inner ear and its recovery process.
14 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]
Keywords: Fish; Hair cells; Hearing sensitivity; Noise; Sound pressure level; Temporary threshold shift

Review of Biesta. G. (2020) Educational research: an unorthodox introduction, Educational Research and Evaluation - Morrison, Keith (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2020)
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth - Morrison, Keith; van der Werf, Greetje (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2020)
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Evaluation of mathematical models for QRS feature extraction and QRS morphology classification in ECG signals - do Vale Madeiro, João Paulo; Lobo Marques, João Alexandre; Han, Tao; Coury Pedrosa, Roberto (Measurement, 2020)
It is plausible to assume that the component waves in ECG signals constitute a unique human characteristic because morphology and amplitudes of recorded beats are governed by multiple individual factors. According to the best of our knowledge, the issue of automatically classifying different ’identities’ of QRS morphology has not been explored within the literature. This work proposes five alternative mathematical models for representing different QRS morphologies providing the extraction of a set of features related to QRS shape. The technique incorporates mechanisms of combining the mathematical functions Gaussian, Mexican-Hat and Rayleigh probability density function and also a mechanism for clipping the waveform of those functions. The searching for the optimal parameters which minimize the normalized RMS error between each mathematical model and a given QRS search window enables to find an optimal model. Such modeling behaves as a robust alternative for delineating heartbeats, classifying beat morphologies, detecting subtle and anomalous changes, compression of QRS complex windows among others. The validation process evaluates the ability of each model to represent different QRS morphology classes within 159 full ECG signal records from QT database and 584 QRS search windows from MIT-BIH Arrhythmia database. From the experimental results, we rank the winning rates for which each mathematical model best models and also discriminates the most predominant QRS morphologies Rs, rS, RS, qR, qRs, R, rR’s and QS. Furthermore, the average time errors computed for QRS onset and offset locations when using the corresponding winner mathematical models for delineation purposes were, respectively, 12.87±8.5 ms and 1.47±10.06 ms.
13 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]
Keywords: ECG feature extraction; Mathematical modeling; Morphology classification; QRS complex delineation

Design for Classroom Units: A Collaborative Multicultural Studio Development with Chinese Students - Caires, C. S.; Barbosa, A.; Hanyou, W. (International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences, 2020)
Design for Classroom Units: A Collaborative Multicultural Studio Development with Chinese Students

Inclusive Education Teachers—Strategies of Working Collaboratively With Parents of Children With Special Educational Needs in Macau - Ng, Shun Wing; Kwan, Yee Wan (International Journal of Educational Reform, 2020)
Education for learners with special education needs has become one of the major concerns of education policies in every corner of the world. In Macau, however, the transformation of schools into inclusive environments is reported to be slow because many teachers in Macau have not accepted the key values of inclusive education and possess little knowledge of their responsibilities as inclusive education teachers. Despite being nonempirical, the aim of this article is twofold: to inform inclusive education teachers, especially those in Macau and other developing regions, of the necessary knowledge, skills and strategies of working collaboratively with parents of children with SEN and provide policy makers concerned with practical ideas of designing effective professional development programmes for teachers working in the inclusive environment. The ultimate aim is to ensure that children with SEN benefit from an education process that includes quality learning opportunities.
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

Statistical Forecast Applied to Two Macao Air Monitoring Stations - Lei, M.; Monjardino, J.; Mendes, L.; Gonçalves, D.; Ferreira, F. (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2020)
The levels of air pollution in Macao often exceeded the levels recommended by WHO. In order for the population to take precautionary measures and avoid further health risks under high pollutant exposure, it is important to develop a reliable air quality forecast. Statistical models based on multiple regression (MR) analysis were developed successfully for Macao to predict the next day concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, and NO2. All the developed models were statistically significantly valid with a 95% confidence level with high coefficients of determination (from 0.89 to 0.92) for all pollutants. The models utilized meteorological and air quality variables based on five years of historical data, from 2013 to 2017. The data from 2013 to 2016 were used to develop the statistical models and data from 2017 were used for validation purposes. A wide range of meteorological and air quality variables were identified, and only some were selected as significant dependent variables. Meteorological variables were selected from an extensive list of variables, including geopotential height, relative humidity, atmospheric stability, and air temperature at different vertical levels. Air quality variables translate the resilience of the recent past concentrations of each pollutant and usually are maximum and/or the average of latest 24-hour levels. The models were applied in forecasting the next day average daily concentrations for PM10, PM2.5, and NO2 for the air quality monitoring stations. The results are expected to be an operational air quality forecast for Macao.
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21] Publisher: IOP Publishing

Are Work Engaged Employees Perceive Career Success? A Study of Hospitality at Macau - Kuok, A. C. H (Journal of Hospitality, 2020)
This study examined 206 casino dealers in hospitality at Macau to investigate the extent of their subjective career success and work engagement. Casino dealers were work engaged, but their subjective career success was fairly low, with significant difference between them, which indicates they have cognitive dissonance about their jobs. Several personality variables (emotional suppression and work ethic), organizational variables, i.e., organizational socialization (training, understanding, coworker support, future prospects), and distributive justice, were assessed in relation to subjective career success and work engagement. Organizational socialization, work ethic, and distributive justice were positively correlated with and predictors of subjective career success and work engagement; while emotion suppression was negatively correlated with and predictor of work engagement. This study provides evidence of extending the theories of subjective career success and work engagement in Chinese society and hospitality. Also, it identifies factors that could resolve the employees’ cognitive dissonance, and implementations for management were discussed.
Number: 1-2
Keywords: Subjective career success; emotion suppression; hospitality; human resources; socialization; work engagement

Who has the power? A reflection on teaching drama improvisation with young children - Ho, Ka Lee Carrie (Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2020)
The following study reflects and explores the dynamics of aesthetic experiences within drama improvisations. This arts-based research was carried out in Hong Kong with six Cantonese children who were aged 3?5?years. Data were collected from the video transcripts of five workshops and the researcher?s own research journal. Two significant milieus were observed: switching in-between roles and intuitive creativity is not talkback. I argue that because each of these two milieus provide the foreground for the complex ? and at times contradictory ? nature of children?s aesthetic experiences where Deleuzian power is at play, opportunities arise for both, challenging the traditional adult?child power relations, and in so doing, educators can be able to reconfigure and reconceptualise teaching goals and practices, both generally and specifically, within the context of early childhood education.
Publisher: SAGE Publications

Multilingual freedom of the press in Macau - Simões, José Manuel; Mayes, Lee ([RMd] RevistaMultidisciplinar, 2020)
There can be no conclusive determining regarding true press freedom in Macau, and perhaps this statement can be applied elsewhere as well. Issues of self-censorship, partisanship, or cultural loyalty exist in cities and countries around the world, and most of the time there is simply no reliable measurement to determine their impact. The Special Administrative Region (SAR) of Macau is separate and distinct from mainland China, but that does not mean that it is entirely without question regarding its freedom of the press, ethical journalistic practices, and interference by non-authorized agencies at the three languages local newspapers.
Number: 1 Publisher: NMd, Núcleo Multidisciplinar, UAlg
Keywords: autocensura; ingerência; liberdade de imprensa; partidarismo; práticas éticas

Group work and cultural characteristics in a Chinese school - Morrison, Keith; Garcia, Alejandro Salcedo; Wong, Sin Teng (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2020)
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

The scalpel model of educational research - Morrison, Keith; van der Werf, Greetje (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2020)
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

XRD Identification of Ore Minerals during Cruises: Refinement of Extraction Procedure with Sodium Acetate Buffer - Milinovic, Jelena; Dias, Ágata; Janeiro, Ana I.; Pereira, Manuel F. C.; Martins, Sofia; Petersen, Sven; Barriga, Fernando J. A. S. (Minerals, 2020)
The on-board identification of ore minerals during a cruise is often postponed until long after the cruise is over. During the M127 cruise, 21 cores with deep-seafloor sediments were recovered in the Trans-Atlantic Geotraverse (TAG) field along the Mid Atlantic Ridge (MAR). Sediments were analyzed on-board for physicochemical properties such as lightness (L*), pH and Eh. Selected samples were studied for mineral composition by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD). Based on XRD data, sediment samples were separated into high-, low- and non-carbonated. Removal of carbonates is a common technique in mineralogical studies in which HCl is used as the extraction agent. In the present study, sequential extraction was performed with sodium acetate buffer (pH 5.0) to remove carbonates. The ratio between the highest calcite XRD reflection in the original samples (Iorig) vs its XRD-reflection in samples after their treatment with the buffer (Itreat) was used as a quantitative parameter of calcite removal, as well as to identify minor minerals in carbonated samples (when Iorig/Itreat > 24). It was found that the lightness parameter (L*) showed a positive correlation with calcite XRD reflection in selected TAG samples, and this could be applied to the preliminary on-board determination of extraction steps with acetate buffer (pH 5.0) in carbonated sediment samples. The most abundant minerals detected in carbonated samples were quartz and Al- and Fe-rich clays. Other silicates were also detected (e.g., calcic plagioclase, montmorillonite, nontronite). In non-carbonated samples, Fe oxides and hydroxides (goethite and hematite, respectively) were detected. Pyrite was the dominant hydrothermal mineral and Cu sulfides (chalcopyrite, covellite) and hydrothermal Mn oxides (birnessite and todorokite) were mineral phases identified in few samples, whereas paratacamite was detected in the top 20 cm of the core. The present study demonstrates that portable XRD analysis makes it possible to characterize mineralogy at cored sites, in particular in both low- and high-carbonated samples, before the end of most cruises, thus enabling the quick modification of exploration strategies in light of new information as it becomes available in near-real time.
7 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Unravelling potentials and limitations of sharing economy in reducing unnecessary consumption: A social science perspective - Lai, Michael K. W.; Ho, Amy P. Y. (Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2020)
Hyper-consumption in capitalist economies has had a severe impact on the environment that no one can escape. In recent year, there has been a high degree of optimism in sharing economy with regard to coping with the environmental problems caused by consumption. However, most of the current literature focuses on business perspectives in which a sharing economy is portrayed as a new business model, but not as a way to curb environmental degradation. This paper, based on a social science perspective, investigates the potentials and limitations of the strategies adopted in sharing economy projects towards social transformation (especially coping with environmental degradation and hyper-consumption), with the adoption of Erik Olin Wright’s concept of real utopia. A case study approach has been adopted in terms of a sharing economy project named ‘Waste-no-mall (Yuen Long)’ in Hong Kong. The project founder embraces ideological-led strategies based on collective responsibility, self-determination and reflexivity, encouraging the participants to reflect on their consumption behaviours, and thus increasing the level of awareness of the need to reduce unnecessary consumption. However, it is a double-edge sword that limits its impact to those who are active participants, without spreading to others the need for change. It is also limited for their interstitial strategies within the project, and is unable to call for a concrete symbiotic transformation when it comes to policy. The significance of this paper is two-fold. First, it adopts a social science perspective that centres on exploring the proclaimed social implications of sharing economy, an aspect which is under-studied given that most of current studies are from a business perspective; second, it extends Wright’s concept to an operational level by showing an important pathway aiming to solve environmental problems through the simultaneous achievement of both horizontal and vertical balancing strategies, based on Wright’s concept of real utopia.
Keywords: Hong Kong; Mindful consumption; Real utopia; Sharing economy; Social transformation

Reawakening Macanese identity: the impact of Chinese outbound tourism - Lou, Lai-Chu Ivy; Xie, Philip Feifan (Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 2020)
The purpose of this paper examines the potential role of Chinese outbound tourism as a catalyst of change for the Macanese identity. There is an emerging trend to have a new identity amongst Macanese residents to valorize cultural and heritage assets. By using Bourdieu’s concept of habitus, it proposes that the social media space is built to voice concerns of language, place attachment and induced public participation. The study utilizes a mixed method approach comprising a survey for netizens and content analysis of online discussions, in order to fully understand changes due to Chinese outbound tourism.
Publisher: Routledge _eprint: https://doi.org/10.1080/19407963.2018.1505106
Keywords: China; Identity; Macau; linguistic sensitivity; place attachment; public participation

The Importance of Readiness for Change, a Leadership Perspective Based on a Case Study in Macau, SAR China - Marques, João; Reis, Joana; Phillips, Jenny O. L.; Diakite, Ansoumane (Journal of Advanced Management Science, 2020)
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Statistical Forecast of Pollution Episodes in Macao during National Holiday and COVID-19 - Lei, Man Tat; Monjardino, Joana; Mendes, Luisa; Gonçalves, David; Ferreira, Francisco (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020)
Statistical methods such as multiple linear regression (MLR) and classification and regression tree (CART) analysis were used to build prediction models for the levels of pollutant concentrations in Macao using meteorological and air quality historical data to three periods: (i) from 2013 to 2016, (ii) from 2015 to 2018, and (iii) from 2013 to 2018. The variables retained by the models were identical for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), particulate matter (PM10), PM2.5, but not for ozone (O3) Air pollution data from 2019 was used for validation purposes. The model for the 2013 to 2018 period was the one that performed best in prediction of the next-day concentrations levels in 2019, with high coefficient of determination (R2), between predicted and observed daily average concentrations (between 0.78 and 0.89 for all pollutants), and low root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and biases (BIAS). To understand if the prediction model was robust to extreme variations in pollutants concentration, a test was performed under the circumstances of a high pollution episode for PM2.5 and O3 during 2019, and the low pollution episode during the period of implementation of the preventive measures for COVID-19 pandemic. Regarding the high pollution episode, the period of the Chinese National Holiday of 2019 was selected, in which high concentration levels were identified for PM2.5 and O3, with peaks of daily concentration exceeding 55 μg/m3 and 400 μg/m3, respectively. The 2013 to 2018 model successfully predicted this high pollution episode with high coefficients of determination (of 0.92 for PM2.5 and 0.82 for O3). The low pollution episode for PM2.5 and O3 was identified during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic period, with a low record of daily concentration for PM2.5 levels at 2 μg/m3 and O3 levels at 50 μg/m3, respectively. The 2013 to 2018 model successfully predicted the low pollution episode for PM2.5 and O3 with a high coefficient of determination (0.86 and 0.84, respectively). Overall, the results demonstrate that the statistical forecast model is robust and able to correctly reproduce extreme air pollution events of both high and low concentration levels.
8 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21] Number: 14 Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Keywords: COVID-19; air pollution; air quality forecast; modelling; national holiday; pollution episodes

The Financial Evaluation of Amazon.com, Inc - Ao Ieong, Sio Tai (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

On the probability flow in the Stock market I: The Black-Scholes case - Arraut, Ivan; Au, Alan; Tse, Alan Ching-biu; Marques, Joao Alexandre Lobo (arXiv.org, 2020)
It is known that the probability is not a conserved quantity in the stock market, given the fact that it corresponds to an open system. In this paper we analyze the flow of probability in this system by expressing the ideal Black-Scholes equation in the Hamiltonian form. We then analyze how the non-conservation of probability affects the stability of the prices of the Stocks. Finally, we find the conditions under which the probability might be conserved in the market, challenging in this way the non-Hermitian nature of the Black-Scholes Hamiltonian.
Place: Ithaca, United States Publisher: Cornell University Library, arXiv.org Section: Quantitative Finance University: Cornell University Library arXiv.org
Keywords: General Finance

The Film Sound Analysis Framework: A Conceptual tool to Interpret the Cinematic Experience - Barbosa, Álvaro; Dizon, Kristine (Journal of Science and Technology of the Arts, 2020)
GSCC: 0000001
Keywords: Analysis framework; Film studies; Sound and music design

Couple Satisfaction in Partners of Male Shift Working Pilots - Bredenhann, Andri (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Original Sin and Reprobation in Renaissance Thomism: The Cases of Domingo Bañez and John of St. Thomas - Cai, Thomas Yilun (Nos sumus tempora, 2020)

The concept of “Object-image” revisited through the interactive-film installation “Sense of Place” - Caires, C. S; Estadieu, G (2020)

The concept of “Object-image” revisited through the interactive-film installation “Sense of Place - Caires, C. S; Estadieu, G (2020)

澳門青少年沉迷網絡遊戲之研究 - Chai, Chin (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

The Financial Evaluation of the Coca-Cola Company - Chan, Cheok Hei (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Conservation and Restoration of Pith Painting: A Case Study of Five Art Pieces from Private Collections - Chan, Chi Leong (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph

The Financial Evaluation of the Estée Lauder Companies Inc - Chan, Hoi Ieng (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

澳門小學階段新入職教師在融合教育中的挑戰 =: Challenges Encountered by Newly Recruited Teachers in Inclusive Education of Primary Schools in Macau - Chan, Pan Pan (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

How Social Media Affects the Purchase Intentions of Female Consumers in Macao: Watching Beauty and Cosmetic Product Experience Videos on Youtube - Chan, Velda (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

臺灣地區融合教育政策與實施對澳門融合教育推行啟示之研究 - Chang, Hei Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

The Impacts of Burnout and Work Engagement on Performance: a Study of a Surveillance Team - Chang, Pou I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

澳門小學教師與資源教師合作現況與挑戰 - Chao, Cheng I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Look Before You Eat: An Augmented Reality Menu - Cheang, Ka Pui (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Design (MDG); University of Saint Joseph

The Financial Valuation of Nike Inc - Cheng, Kin San (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

不同社經地位之家長和教師對親師溝通的意見: 一間澳門幼稚園的個案研究 - Cheong, Man Hong (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

對於澳門特殊需求學生教育的體驗: 來自自閉症兒童家長的聲音 - Choi Chi Wai (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education(MED); University of Saint Joseph

Rewriting Life Story and Career Development: a Case Study Using a Narrative Approach - Choi, Ka Lok (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Financial Valuation of Starbucks Corporation - Chong, Cecilia (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

A figura feminina na ficção de Senna Fernandes: identidade, subalternidade e agência - Correia, Ana (O Macaense. Identidade e cultura e quotidiano, 2020)

Oxyhydroxide Hydrothermal Crusts from Saldanha Hydrothermal Field - Costa, Pedro; Dias, Ágata (Goldschmidt Abstracts, 2020)
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Approaches to Customer due Diligence of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance of Banks in Macao - Couto, Miguel Angelo (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Sub-Seafloor Sulfide Mineralization in the Saldanha Hydrothermal Field, Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) - Dias, Ágata; Qiu, Wenhong; Barriga, Fernando J A S; Tao, Chunhui (Goldschmidt Abstracts, 2020)
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Ore-Forming Process of the Menez Gwen Hydrothermal Field: In situ S Isotopes and Trace Metals Constraints - Dias, Ágata; Qiu, Wenhong; Costa, Isabel Maria Amaral; Barriga, Fernando J A S (Goldschmidt Abstracts, 2020)
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Biculturalism and Parenting Styles among Filipino Mothers and Young Adult Offspring in Macao - Doctor, Ana Catarina Alvarez (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Re-thinking Chinese Ecumene in the Global Age - Duraj, Jaroslaw (Eric Voegelin’s Asian Political Thought, 2020)
The rise of Asia in global affairs has forced western thinkers to rethink their assumptions, theories, and conclusions about the region. Eric Voegelin’s Asian Political Thought brings together a mixture of established and rising scholars from both Asia and the West to reflect upon the political philosopher’s thought about China, Japan, Korea, Central Asia, and India. From Voegelin’s writings, readers will not only understand how Voegelin’s approach can illuminate the fundamental principles and issues about Asia but also what are the challenges and possibilities that Asia offers in the twentieth-first century. For those who want to move past the superficial commentary and clichés about Asia, Eric Voegelin’s Asian Political Thought is the book for you.

A Financial Valuation of Jacobs Engineering Group Inc - Encarnação, Bruno Miguel Arantes da (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

O trabalho de recuperação de crianças resgatadas do tráfico humano no Nepal=Recovery work for rescued children from human trafficking in Nepal - Espindola, Marcelo Gonçalves (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

探討澳門托兒所推行融合托兒服務的策略與挑戰 - Fong, Sou Lei (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Interculturality and formation - Gallares, Judette (Engaging our diversity : interculturality and consecrated life today, 2020)

Walking with John: the go-along as ethnographic tool to explore the lives of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder - Gnanaraj, Steffi (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Entry Into the Mainland China Market: a Case Study of Macau's Portuguese Wine Companies - Gonçalves, Daniela Filipa Atraca dos Santos (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Roles of the Mangroves on the Bioaccumulation and Citogenotoxic Effects of Heavy Metals and Pesticides in the Food Web of a Tropical System - Gonzalez, Lucia Ivorra (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Mangroves are a unique group of plants, which offer a great variety of goods and services to the ecosystem and to the society. Regrettably, they have been globally threatened by urbanization and industrialization, among others, triggering overexploitation of the world’s mangrove forests despite their ecological and economic importance. As a result, mangroves are often under pollution stress as sinks or receivers for numerous man-made pollutants such as pesticides, which are the main focus of this thesis. One of the most widely applied chemicals in the word are the organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) that even after their supposedly worldwide ban between 1950s-1990s, they can still be detected in the environment. Numerous studies have been done in phytoremediation of pollutants by mangroves, but little attention has been given to the role of mangroves in the remediation of OCPs. For this reason, part of this thesis will focus on the occurrence and distribution of OCPs in intertidal tropical and sub-tropical areas around the world with and without mangroves. As a first goal (I), we evaluate —in a theoretical way— if the presence of mangroves affects or modifies the levels of OCPs in the surrounding environment. For this purpose, data from different matrices, such as water, sediment, benthic fauna and plants were included and discussed in this work. Moreover, and considering Macao’s location, we also quantified OCPs from surface waters of this region from areas with and without mangroves and included in this task. Besides this theoretical approach, this thesis also included some laboratoy and field work specifically focused on dicofol and 4,4’-dichlorobenzophenone (4,4’-DCBP, its main metabolite). Dicofol is an OCP strongly related to dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), which has been extensively used in China and more specifically, in the Pearl River Delta (PRD), a region under anthropogenic pressure. However, due to dicofol’s instability (i.e., sensitive to low pH, light exposure and high temperature), we expected to quantify 4,4′-DCBP (which is also common to DDT) as the main form present in the environment. As a second goal (II), we conducted a monitoring study in surface waters from Macao and Hong Kong, to evaluate the contamination status and water quality of these regions. Concentrations of 4,4’-DCBP, nutrients and physicochemical parameters were measured during transition and wet season, and at high and low tide. In addition, since the toxicity of this metabolite was totally unknown, we assessed it via two biological models: Daphnia magna and Artemia salina. Since 4,4’-DCBP was detected and quantified in both regions (2.8-30.0 ng/L), this thesis also includes experimental work focused on the assimilation and depuration pattern by a marine organism. For that purpose and as a final goal (III), we selected the common edible bivalve Meretrix as a model to evaluate the dynamics of accumulation and depuration of the pesticide dicofol. The Vietnamese clams were exposed during 15 days under two different concentrations of dicofol, and decontaminated for the same period of time. Quantification of 4,4’-DCBP was done during both phases (uptake and depuration) and at different sampling times. In summary, all these different works helped us to conclude that: I.1) As expected, vegetated areas with mangroves presented lower concentrations of OCPs for all the matrices, and also better quality in terms of pesticide pollution for water and sediments. Results obtained from Macao’s waters also revealed the same pattern, with mangroves areas having lower levels of contamination. Although the gathered data presented methodological variability (i.e. different quantification methods, extraction protocols, equipment used), the same pattern was observed among matrices, showing how robust and solid the results herein obtained are. II.1). Hong Kong presented higher concentrations of 4,4’-DCBP than Macao, which may be due to the use of dicofol as a pesticide and the use of antifouling-paint for ships. Moreover, concentrations of 4,4’-DCBP during wet season were below limits of quantification, demonstrating a seasonal pattern and a dilution effect due to higher river discharges during this period. II.2). Both regions showed possible eutrophication problems due to the high nutrient concentrations. These levels presented also a seasonal variability, with dissolved inorganic nitrogen and total dissolved solids higher during transition; and dissolved inorganic phosphorous, total suspended solids and chlorophyll a higher during wet season. II.3). Toxicity of 4,4’-DCBP was lower than the parent compound dicofol, and the levels quantified indicated a low environmental risk. However, it is important to pay attention to this compound since interaction with other contaminants could enhance their toxicity, or processes such as biomagnification or bioaccumulation could make low concentrations a threat for the environment. III.1). Different concentrations of dicofol presented different uptake and depuration kinetics. Animals exposed to higher concentrations (500 ng/L), had levels above limits of quantification (LOQ) after 24h exposure, unlike the ones exposed to lower concentrations (50 ng/L), which had levels <LOQ after the same period. The first ones also, presented lower uptake rates, and this could indicate that high dicofol concentrations in the system could affect the respiration rates of the organism. In addition, this work also showed that animals exposed to high concentrations of dicofol will need more than 15 days to depurate in order to reach safe levels for human consumption. The compilation of the work done in this thesis allowed us to better understand the role of mangroves ecosystems on the accumulation of OCPs and to provide solid information that could create strategies for mangroves management and conservation. Moreover, and as a first attempt, we were able to quantify this pesticide metabolite in the PRD (one of the most seriously contaminated areas in China), to determine its toxicity and to define its kinetics in an important organism such as the edible bivalve M. meretrix. We intend that this thesis will be helpful for the scientific community providing new insights regarding metabolite interactions (within and with other molecules) and toxicity (LC50 and theoretical risk assessment), which were unknown until now
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Science (D-SC); University of Saint Joseph

The Impact of E-Commerce in Local Flower Consumers in Macao: Online Stores vs Physical Stores - Guerreiro, Diana Macedo (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

Smart Home Interactive Design: How can Interactive Design be Combined with a Smart Home System to help Human Future? - He, Min Yi (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Design (MDG); University of Saint Joseph

The Financial Valuation of Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc - Ho, Hon U. (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Effectiveness of Art Therapy for Children with Special Educational Needs - Ho, Weng Chong (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

澳門幼稚園教師對融合教育的態度 - Ieong, Leng San (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

A Financial Valuation of Vitasoy International Holding's Limited - Iong, Sio Ieng (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Effect of Peers, School Connectedness, Parents on Internet Gaming Addiction in Adolescents - Ip, Tan Long (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

A Study of the Management Style in Macau - Kong, Angela Maria (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

初探澳門初任幼稚園教師對融合教育生問題行為的處理方法及其心理狀態 - Kuan, Wai Leng (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Two Projective Drawing Tests as a Consolidated Measure to Identify and Understand the Underlying Problems of Primary Children with Emotional-Behavioral Issues of Concern - Kuok, Ka Lai (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Children's with SEN Views About Their Experience in Inclusive Education - Lai, Hoi Lam (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Community Participation of Cultural Heritage Management in a Rapid Growing Economy: A Case Study of Macao, China - Lam, San (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph

The Financial Valuation of Facebook, Inc - Lam, Weng I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Adapting the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (Utaut 2) to Explain Acceptance of Battery Electric Vehicles: Evidence From Macau - Lampo, Alessandro (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Vehicles solely powered by electricity are a major technological innovation that combines individual transportation needs and environmental sustainability, yet their market penetration is low. Research has traditionally indicated factors such as the vehicle’s purchasing price, driving range, and charging time as the main barriers to adoption. However, the decision to adopt a technology also depends on what the technology represents to the user; therefore, other factors may be important to explain individuals’ behavior. This study is a quantitative and cross-sectional look at the behavioral intention to adopt battery electric vehicles (BEVs) technology in the context of Macau. The research builds on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology 2 (UTAUT 2) (Venkatesh et. al., 2012) to explain the characteristics of the local consumers. Besides the addition of image and environmental concern to the theoretical model, the study also put forward and evaluate the construct of technology show-off, an original measure of the visible and experiential characteristics of a technology. A sample of 236 Macau residents was analyzed by structural equation modeling (SEM). The analysis of the data supported the explanatory and predictive power of our model and helped to describe the idiosyncrasies of local residents. The results provide insights related to individual technology acceptance that could be useful in designing more accurate strategies and fostering the uptake of BEVs in Macau or markets that share similarities
Keywords: PhD in Business Administration (D-BA); Thesis and Dissertations; Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Business Administration (D-BA); University of Saint Joseph

Multi-view convolutional neural network with leader and long-tail particle swarm optimizer for enhancing heart disease and breast cancer detection - Lan, K.; Liu, L.; Li, T.; Chen, Y.; Fong, S.; Marques, J.A.L.; Wong, R.K.; Tang, R. (Neural Computing and Applications, 2020)
8 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

澳門融合生家長參與個別化教育計劃之現況分析 - Lao, Sin Ian (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Impact of Noise on Early Development and Hearing in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) - Lara, Rafael Ayala (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Fishes are highly specialized in extracting ecologically relevant information from their diverse acoustic habitats since early developmental stages. The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a valuable and well-stablished vertebrate model for investigating hearing functioning and disorders, development of the inner ear in vertebrates including humans, drug discovery, ecotoxicology assessments and behavioral research. Although the acoustic environment is known to shape the structure and sensitivity of auditory systems, there is no information on the natural soundscape of this species. Zebrafish are typically reared in large-scale artificial housing systems, which acoustic properties and potential effects on hearing remain largely unknown. Even though elevated levels of noise are widely present in most aquatic soundscapes and to an even greater extent in artificial environments, very limited information is known on how this important environmental stressor impacts species’ development and physiology, hearing capabilities and inner ear morphology, and behaviour. Considering that noise pollution is rapidly increasing in aquatic ecosystems, causing detrimental effects on survivability and growth and altering physiology and behaviour of organisms, it is of paramount importance to assess how this stressor affects wildlife, especially in early ontogeny, a critical period for development and establishment of phenotypic traits. For this thesis I aimed to 1) characterize the soundscape of both zebrafish natural habitats and laboratory captive conditions, and discuss possible impact on auditory sensitivity. Sound recordings were conducted in five distinct zebrafish habitats (Southwest India), from quieter stagnant environments with diverse biological/abiotic sounds to louder watercourses characterized by current and moving substrate, while artificial environmental characterization was conducted on three typical zebrafish housing systems. 8 In order to assess the impact of noise exposure on early development, my next goal was to 2) perform a split-brood experiment to test the effects of chronic noise exposure to increasing levels (130 and 150 dB re 1 μPa, continuous white noise) and different temporal regimes (mimicking shipping activity) on larval zebrafish in regards to general development, physiological stress, and behavioural patterns. Finally, the last objective consisted on 3) testing the effects of chronic noise exposure on auditory sensitivity measured based on inner ear saccular microphonics and acoustic-evoked startle responses (prepulse inhibition paradigm) in larval zebrafish, as well as evaluating whether sensitivity changes were paralleled by altered inner ear morphology. Based on bioacoustics methods, my first study found that zebrafish natural soundscape varied between 98 and 126 dB re 1 lPa in sound pressure levels. Sound spectra presented most energy below 3000 Hz and quieter noise windows were found in the noisiest habitats matching the species best hearing range. Contrastingly, recordings from zebrafish housing systems revealed higher sound levels (122–143 dB) and most energy below 1000Hz with more spectral peaks, which might cause significant impact such as auditory masking or even hearing loss. In my second research work, the acoustic treatments did not affect general development or hatching but increased noise levels led to a significant increase in mortality of larval zebrafish. The cardiac rate, yolk sac consumption and cortisol levels increased significantly with increasing noise level at both 3 and 5 dpf (days post fertilization). Variations in noise time presentations (different random noise periods similar to shipping activity) suggested that the presence of longer silent intervals is important to down-regulate physiological stress. Moreover, 5 dpf larvae exposed to 150 dB continuous noise regimes displayed increased dark avoidance in an anxiety-related dark/light preference test and displayed a significant 9 impairment in spontaneous alternation behaviour (SAB) a memory and sensorimotor related behaviour. Finally, in the last thesis goal, I found that noise-exposed specimens displayed significantly lower hair cell number and saccular epithelial area. This change in sensory morphology was paralleled by a significant decrease in inner ear saccular sensitivity at lower frequencies (100 to 200 Hz) in 5 dpf larvae. Sensorimotor hearing assessment revealed a hypersensitisation effect in noise-exposed group that displayed higher startle swimming velocity, but also significant decrease in sensitivity at 200 Hz. Altogether, this thesis provides an important ground for future research on the adaptation of zebrafish auditory system to the natural soundscapes, and highlights the importance of controlling noise conditions in captivity systems. Furthermore, results provide first evidence of noise-induced physiological stress, anxiety-driven behaviours and memory impairment in larval zebrafish larvae, showing that both noise amplitude and timing may negatively impact key physiological and behavioural endpoints in early ontogeny. The thesis also reports new findings on how acoustic stress may impact the structure and function of the inner ear in larval fish, which was followed by decreased sensitivity in sensorimotor responses to acoustic stimuli. My research highlights the importance of investigating how altered soundscapes and associated physiological and behavioural stress may affect important sensitive windows in development and impose new evolutionary challenges under a scenario of global change
Publisher: University of Saint Joseph
Keywords: PhD in Education (D-SE); Thesis and Dissertations; University of Saint Joseph

Enhancing Learning of Accounting for Non-Accounting students: Through Lens of Theory of Planned Behavior and Experiential Learning Styles - Lau, Meng Chan (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
This thesis aims to explore how learning accounting for non-accounting major students could be enhanced through a comprehensive framework connecting individual attributes and learning approaches. While accounting is considered an important and mandatory discipline for business students, it is also considered a difficult subject which deters students’ engagement in the subject. Although the issue has been widely recognized, there are relatively less discussions on possible remedies. Learning accounting is a dynamic process that go beyond the traditional one-to-many learning and teaching settings, all factors revolving the students’ learning environment and process, altogether determine and affect the learning efficiencies. A meta-analysis was first performed to understand the standings of accounting education and to identify gaps within existing literatures in the field of management, accounting, tourism and general education researches. A documentary review on the curricula of all Macau HEI programs involving compulsory accounting courses was also conducted to understand the role and significance of accounting courses for non-accounting college students in Macau. Based on the literature review, this study borrows constructs from theory of planned behavior (TPB) models in its research framework. It attempts to provide a comprehensive framework to understand how students learn accounting efficiently by delving into individual learning styles of the students and their perceived helpfulness and self-efficacy, in respective to different learning techniques. Due to its exploratory nature, a mixed method of qualitative and quantitative methodology is adopted, where both focus group discussions and in-depth interviews are performed with non-accounting students to elicit understandings on student’s difficulties in learning accounting and their preferences for different learning styles. Then, a full-scale quantitative survey is conducted in a Macau higher education institute to assess the learning efficiencies of accounting in different situations. A triangulation with feedback from faculties and administrators are also elicited to provide alternate dimensions on the issues. With no surprise, there is no one best 3 teaching style or method for all students, this thesis contributes to accounting education research by provide a comprehensive diagnosis on the all-round learning stimulus and hindrance in learning accounting. At the end, recommendations are provided for accounting educators to emphasize on the uniqueness of students and to encourage a more dynamic and open environment for learning. Limitations of the studies are also discussed
Keywords: PhD in Business Administration (D-BA); Thesis and Dissertations; University of Saint Joseph

Air Quality Management in Macao: Assessment, Development of an Operational Forecast, and Future Perspectives - Lei, Man Tat (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
A combination of assessment, operational forecast, and future perspective was thoroughly explored to provide an overview of the existing air quality problems in Macao. The levels of air pollution in Macao often exceed those recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). In order for the population to take precautionary measures and avoid further health risks during high pollution episodes, it is important to develop a reliable air quality forecast. Statistical models based on linear multiple regression (MLR) and classification and regression trees (CART) analysis were successfully developed for Macao, to predict the next day concentrations of NO2, PM10, PM2.5, and O3. Meteorological variables were selected from an extensive list of possible variables, including geopotential height, relative humidity, atmospheric stability, and air temperature at different vertical levels. Air quality variables translate the resilience of the recent past concentrations of each pollutant and usually are maximum and/or the average of latest 24-hour levels. The models were applied in forecasting the next day average daily concentrations for NO2 and PM and maximum hourly O3 levels for five air quality monitoring stations. The results are expected to support an operational air iv quality forecast for Macao. The work involved two phases. On a first phase, the models utilized meteorological and air quality variables based on five years of historical data, from 2013 to 2017. Data from 2013 to 2016 were used to develop the statistical models and data from 2017 was used for validation purposes. All the developed models were statistically significantly valid with a 95% confidence level with high coefficients of determination (from 0.78 to 0.93) for all pollutants. On a second phase, these models were used with 2019 validation data, while a new set of models based on a more extended historical data series, from 2013 to 2018, were also validated with 2019 data. There were no significant differences in the coefficients of determination (R2) and minor improvements in root mean square errors (RMSE), mean absolute errors (MAE) and biases (BIAS) between the 2013 to 2016 and the 2013 to 2018 data models. In addition, for one air quality monitoring station (Taipa Ambient), the 2013 to 2018 model was applied for two days ahead (D2) forecast and the coefficient of determination (R2) was considerably less accurate to the one day ahead (D1) forecast, but still able to provide a reliable air quality forecast for Macao. To understand if the prediction model was robust to extreme variations in v pollutants concentration, a test was performed under the circumstances of a high pollution episode for PM2.5 and O3 during 2019, and a low pollution episode during 2020. Regarding the high pollution episode, the period of the Chinese National Holiday of 2019 was selected, in which high concentration levels were identified for PM2.5 and O3, with peaks of daily concentration for PM2.5 levels exceeding 55 μg/m3 and the maximum hourly concentration for O3 levels exceeding 400 μg/m3. For the low pollution episode, the 2020 period of implementation of the preventive measures for COVID-19 pandemic was selected, with a low record of daily concentration for PM2.5 levels at 2 μg/m3 and maximum hourly concentration for O3 levels at 50 μg/m3. The 2013 to 2018 model successfully predicted the high pollution episode with high coefficients of determination (0.92 for PM2.5 and 0.82 for O3). Likewise, the low pollution episode was also correctly predicted with high coefficients of determination (0.86 and 0.84 for PM2.5 and O3, respectively). Overall, the results demonstrate that the statistical forecast model is robust and able to correctly reproduce extreme air pollution events of both high and low concentration levels. Machine learning methods maybe adopted to provide significant improvements in combination of multiple linear regression (MLR) and classification and regression vi tree (CART) to further improve the accuracy of the statistical forecast. The developed air pollution forecasting model may be combined with other measures to mitigate the impact of air pollution in Macao. These may include the establishment of low emission zones (LEZ), as enforced in some European cities, license plate restrictions and lottery policy, as used in some Asian, tax exemptions on electric vehicles (EVs) and exclusive corridors for public transportations. Keywords: Air pollution; Particulate Matter; Ozone; Macao; Statistical air quality forecast; Pollution episodes; Chinese national holiday; COVID-19
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Science (D-SC); University of Saint Joseph

Designing an Optimized Constructed Wetland System with Circular Sustainability for Wastewater Treatment in Macao - Lei, Micaela (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph

The Theory of Educational Curriculum of Confucius and Plato - Lei, Wai Seng (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Philosophy; University of Saint Joseph

The Road to Service Export Diversification: Gambling and Convention in Macao - Lei, Weng Chi (Economics and Finance Readings: Selected Papers from Asia-Pacific Conference on Economics & Finance, 2019, 2020)
This book is a compilation of the best papers presented at the APEF 2019 conference which was held on 25th and 26th July 2019 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront in Singapore. With a great number of submissions, it presents the latest research findings in economics and finance and discusses relevant issues in today's world. The book is a useful resource for readers who want access to economics, finance and business research focusing on the Asia-Pacific region.

Interactive bedside lamp design - Leong, Kit Teng (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Design (MDG); University of Saint Joseph

Analyzing Intercultural Romantic Relationships of Filipinos in Macao: Informing Counseling Strategies - Li, Anne Michelle Sia (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Hypnotherapeutic Treatment as a Way to Enhance Sleep Quality: Case Study on a Clinical Counseling Professional in Macao - Li, Hiu Yung (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Role and Influence of External Stakeholders on the Corporate Governance Practices of Gaming Companies in Macao - Limbo, Lem Anne Agnas (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Role of Sponsorship in Corporate Social Responsible Practice in the Macao Gaming Industry - Lo, Hoi Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Status of Mangroves in Macao and the Efficacy of Localized Environmental Educational Intervention on School Students' Environmental Knowledge - Loi Hoi Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph

Parenting Training for Enhancing Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy, and Emotional Regulation of Mothers Who Were Victims of Domestic Violence - Lou, On I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

澳門合作學習實踐情況: 一所小學的個案研究 - Lou, Wai Leng (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

An Analysis of Teachers' Perceptions of Professional Development Activities in Macao: A Mixed Methods Study - Ma, Babolal Choi I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education(MED); University of Saint Joseph

Family Life Cycle and Number of Children in A Family Affecting Parent’s Parenting Style, Parental Stress, Life and Marital Satisfaction - Mak, Chong Hin (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Nonlinear characterization and complexity analysis of cardiotocographic examinations using entropy measures - Marques, J.A.L.; Cortez, P.C.; Madeiro, J.P.V.; Albuquerque, V.H.C.; Fong, S.J.; Schlindwein, F.S. (Journal of Supercomputing, 2020)
17 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Enhancing Sustainability Development in Macao Through a Green Educational Program: An Action Research Study - Martins, Cíntia Pacheco Leite (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Pestilent Popes or a Pestilent Church? Judaism, Catholicism, and Skeptical Theism - McNabb, Tyler Dalton (The Heythrop Journal, 2020)
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21] GSCC: 0000000

Has Oppy Done Away with the Aristotelian Proof? - McNabb, Tyler; DeVito, Michael (The Heythrop Journal, 2020)
0 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21] GSCC: 0000000

Quality of Life and Wellbeing of the Foreign Communities in Macao - Mohr, Silvia Isabel (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Ogień zapalony niegdyś na górze Moria: Woltyła i Newman o warunkach dla propozycju Chrystusa'=The fire once kindled on Moriah: Wojtyła and Newman on the conditions for the proposal of Christ - Morgan, Stephen (Jan Paweł II: Komunikacja i Kultura, 2020)

Review of Gorard, S. (2020) Getting evidence into education: evaluating the routes to policy and practice - Morrison, Keith (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2020)

The Social Welfare Services of the Diocese of Macau in the 20th Century: The Macau Cooperation Model of Social Welfare Work - Mou, Chi Chong (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph

Seeing the True Self: A Comparison of Arthur Schopenhauer and Japanese Zen - Ng, Fong Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Philosophy; University of Saint Joseph

澳門數學教師學科教學知識之個案研究 - Ng, Ka Io (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Preservation and Rehabilitation of Macao Industrial Heritage: A Case Study of the Iec Long Firecracker Factory - Ng, Kit Leng (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph

Teacher Burnout: Applying the Job Demands and Resources Model in Macao - Ng, Kun Keong (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Teachers' Approaches to Ethical Dilemmas in Catholic Schools - Ngo, Van Thu Giang (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

How does Fake News Affect People in Asia & Europe During a Pandemic? A Case Study About Macao and Portugal - Nicolau, Claúdia de Almeida Henriques (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

Caregivers of Persons with Neurodevelopmental Conditions: Understanding Their Perspectives of the Need of Clinical Counselling Intervention - Pagdanganan, Paula Ramos (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Macau Mobility: Empowering the Commuter in Partial: Case study: E.Mobility Application - Pereira, Julieta Soares Gomes (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Design (MDG); University of Saint Joseph

A Financial Valuation of 3M Company - Poon, Hung Kong (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

High-precision geochronology of Mesozoic magmatism in Macao, Southeast China: Evidence for multistage granite emplacement - Quelhas, Pedro; Dias, Ágata; Mata, João; Davis, Donald Wayne; Ribeiro, Maria Luísa (Geoscience Frontiers, 2020)
5 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]

Exploring the Distinctive Identity of Catholic Education in Three Catholic Secondary Schools in Macau - Ribeiro, Daniel Antonio De Carvalho (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Anticipare il Futuro della Cina. L’eredità del vescovo gesuita Jin Luxian SJ (“Anticipating the Future of China. The Heritage of the Jesuit Bishop Jin Luxian SJ”) - Rothlin, Stephan (La Civiltà Cattolica, 2020)

The Trend and Characteristics of Deviant Behavior of Young People in Macao Between 2001 and 2019 - Sam, Lek I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

Risk Analysis in Sustainable Buildings' Construction Projects: A Perspective from Macau and Hong Kong - Santos, Eduardo José Piteira Paulo dos (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Unequal Access to Shadow Education in South Korea: Selection Processes of Parents from Different Socio-Economic Statuses - Seok-Hoon Jeon (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

探討澳門及香港華德福學前教育的實踐: 來自教師的視角 - Sio, Ka I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Contribution for the Public Consultation on the Macao SAR Masterplan 2020-2024 (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)

Macao’s mangroves - Tagulao, Karen; Chan, Sek Kiu (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)

The Role of Parents in the Referral Process to Inclusive Education in Macao - Tam, Ka In (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門小學資源教師的工作壓力及其應對方法之個案研究 - Tam, Lai Si (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Macau Sound Gallery: Soundscapes of Macau An Immersive Interactive Installation - U, Chin Cheng (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Design (MDG); University of Saint Joseph

The Development of Brand Equity in the Five-star Hotel Industry of Macao - U, Weng I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Mangroves as ecosystem services providers in an urban context: case study of Macao, SAR China - Vanessa, W. L.; Calheiros, Cristina S. C.; Tagulao, Karen (University of Porto, 2020)