STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING A SMART TOURISM CITY: A CASE STUDY OF MACAO SAR AND THE PERCEPTION OF EXPERTS - Da Rosa Ho, Hoi Lam (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
This dissertation explores the strategies for developing a smart tourism city in the background of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the perceptions of different experts in Macao. Awared that the Macao government aims to expedite the development of a livable, smart, and green Macao and requires smart technology to be applied to upgrade the people’s livelihood. This is a long-term ambition to achieve and whether success remains uncertain. Through literature review, understood that the traditional tourism industry must be transformed and innovated to enhance competition since the 90s. And smart tourism cities provide enhanced tourists’ experience and residents’ better quality of life. Although prior research have studied the tourist behavior of smart tourism contents or evalutated strategic plans for the construction of a smart tourism city, there is no previous research explored on the topic. Therefore, this dissertation through qualitative research methods including on-site observations, analyzing government-released documents and interviewing relevant experts. The findings present the seven components of the conceptual framework, including physical infrastructures, technology applications, experience sharing, big data, business co-creation, technical professionals, and cyber security, are strongly support the smart tourism city development in Macao. Provide a clear understanding for the relevant stakeholders to practice in a smart tourism city context. In addition, from the perspective of experts, the key for successfully develop Macao as a smart tourism city is that should apply ‘government-led, multi-party participation, and marketing operation’ in every component of the framework. The key for success depends on all stakeholders actively participae the activities. Four recommondations also present at the end of this disseartation. Prospects the development of smart tourism city in Macao can enhance both the quality of tourists’ experience and residents’ life as well as driven the long-term economic growth sustainably
Keywords: Smart Tourism City; Technology and tourism development; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

Strategic management coping with contemporary globalization: a work report on the administrative policy of the mpi - bell centre of english - Ma, Si Ka (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

Stock Market Prediction Using Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews - Lin, Coka Chinyang; Marques, Joao Alexandre Lobo (2023)
There are many systematic reviews on predicting stock. However, each of them reveals a different portion of the hybrid AI analysis and stock prediction puzzle. The principal objective of this research was to systematically review and conclude the systematic reviews on AI and stock to provide particularly useful predictions for making future strategies for stock markets. Keywords that would fall under the broad headings of AI and stock prediction were looked up in two databases, Scopus and Web of Science. We screened 69 titles and read 43 systematic reviews which include more than 379 studies before retaining 10 of them.
Keywords: Deep Learning; Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM); Machine Learning; Neural Networks (NN); Support Vector Machines (SVM)

Steps of Greatness: Geopolitics of OBOR, Ed. University of Macau. - Leandro, Francisco José (University of Macau, 2018)

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 (Springer, 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.

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.
Keywords: COVID-19; air pollution; air quality forecast; modelling; national holiday; pollution episodes

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.

Static recording apparatus for soundscape analysis in Macau - Estadieu, Gerald; Cheung, Yin Yan; Pestana, Pedro Duarte; Barbosa, Alvaro (INTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings, 2023)
The concept of Soundscape was initially proposed to study the relationship between humans and their sonic environment. It has gathered momentum from academia to environmentalists and policymakers throughout the years. The study and characterisation of Soundscapes can be complex as it tries to take a holistic and qualitative approach rather than simply quantifying sound pressure levels. This paper introduces a comprehensive Soundscape study process in an ongoing research project in Macao (China), a small territory (32.9 km2) and one of the most densely populated areas in the world. The paper seeks to show a first version of a technical solution to systematically capture the local soundscape, analyse it, classify it, and ultimately deliver a dataset library and the intangible qualities of the environmental sound. This implementation, including technical documentation, code, and sound library with strong labelling, is presented under an open-source license to encourage future collaborative research. Finally, the paper offers suggestions on further developing the apparatus to reach a systematic and near real-time soundscape analysis with the development of a machine learning system.

Stages on change: exploring the transitions of heroin using the trans theoretical method - Wong, Ka Wo (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Staffingpros: your trusted source for temporary staff - Choi, Ka I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2007)
Keywords: Business planning; Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Sr and Nd isotopic composition of Jan Mayen and Loki’s Castle: a progress report - Cruz, M I; Marques, F A M; Dias, Ágata; Pedersen, R; Barriga, F (43rd Underwater Mining Institute, 2014)

Sports motivation of adults with motor disability in Macau - Castilho, Leonardo Luís (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

SPORTS FACILITIES IN HIGH-DENSITY URBAN AREA - Wong, Si Weng (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
How can we provide more sports areas in a high-density urban environment? Nowadays, most cities in Asia are experiencing high-speed development (Satterthwaite, 2023). There is an intensely increasing demand for land that is confronted with an insufficient supply of space, resulting in a shortfall of suitable construction space to meet the rising demand. Over the past few decades, different countries and cities have created various solutions for this issue. This shortage of space has been resolved in various ways, for example: through land reclamation, renovation, and architectural design (Grydehoj, 2015). This dissertation seeks to analyse and discuss how architects have used design to expand spaces within the limited available areas for public spaces like sports facilities (Carmona, 2021). Understanding how sports modalities influence architecture and space utilisation for sports activities will also be covered. Additionally, it will examine case studies on how to better implement the program in a limited urban area with regards to the typology connections of sports facilities and their interaction with users. Finally, this dissertation is practice-based and oriented, the case study and project development will focus on a sports facility in the high-density populated Taipa Centre (Macau). This specific project solution will address the real problem for the city, and research will conclude by analysing the constraints of sports architecture in high-density areas, providing design solutions for these situations, and thereby contributing to the improvement of public spaces in a city
Keywords: Centrality; High-Density Urban Spaces; Indoor-Outdoor Interaction; Sports Facilities; Stacking; Theses and Dissertations Master of Architecture (MARCH); University of Saint Joseph

Spectral Characteristics of Popular Commercial Recordings 1950-2010 - Pestana, Pedro; Reiss, Josh; Ma, Z.; Barbosa, Alvaro (2013)

Spatial modulation of the hydrological risk at Praia, Cape Verde - Silva, José Lino; Neves, Ana Cristina; Negreiros, João Garrott Marques (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2016)
Hydrology modeling became a relevant topic for the Cidade da Praia, Cabo Verde, Africa, due to negative impact risk to local population and its assets. The modeling via Geographical Information Systems (GIS) can help the decision-making process of space occupation and characterization for this type of risk. Under the municipalities of Praia, the phenomenon of flash flood is common, causing soil erosion and landslide. This constitutes a risk for the local habitat, particularly in districts with a lack of strong human infrastructures. To simulate, analyze and generate risk maps using GIS to help this county governance authorities for decision-making, thus, becomes the main aim of this article.

Spatial Analysis Techniques Using MyGeoffice®: - Negreiros, João Garrott Marques (Advances in Geospatial Technologies, 2018)

Southern Inner Harbour Public Domain – Strategic Vision (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)

Southern Inner Harbour Public Domain – Conceptual Master Plan (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

Southern Inner Harbour Public Domain – Conceptual Design: Zone 06 – Santo Agostinho (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

Southern Inner Harbour Public Domain – Conceptual Design: Zone 05 - Felicidade (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

Southern Inner Harbour Public Domain – Conceptual Design Zone 04 – Harbou (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

Southern Inner Harbour Public Domain – Conceptual Design: Zone 03 – Ponte e Horta (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

Southern Inner Harbour Public Domain – Conceptual Design: Zone 02 - Padre António (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

Southern Inner Harbour Public Domain – Conceptual Design: Zone 01 –Manduco (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

South Korean management system: transition and transformation - Mak, King Kuoh (University of Saint Joseph, 2009)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

SOUNDSCAPE.AI - A Sonic Perspectives on Macau - Estadieu, G (Iberian Soundscapes Conference, 2023)

Soundscape-Sensing in Social Networks. - Cordeiro, Joao; Barbosa, Alvaro (2013)

Sounding Architecture: Inter-Disciplinary Studio at HKU - Barbosa, Alvaro; Tsang, Thomas (Aalborg University, 2017)
Sounding Architecture, is the first collaborative teaching development between Department of Architecture and Department of Music at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), introduced in Fall 2016. In this paper we present critical observations about the studio after a final public presentation of all projects. The Review was conducted with demonstrations by groups of students supervised by different Lecturer, in each case focusing on a different strategy to create a connection between Sound, Music, Acoustics, Space and Architectural Design. There was an assumption that the core working process would have to include the design of a new musical instrument, which in some cases became the final deliverable of the Studio and in other cases a step in a process that leads to a different outcome (such as an architectural Design, a performance or social experiment). One other relevant aspect was that Digital technology was used in the design and fabrication of the physical instruments' prototypes, but in very few cases, it was used in the actual generation or enhancement of sound, with the instruments relying almost exclusively in acoustic and mechanical sound.

Soka Education Philosophy as a Foundation for Teacher Preparation in Creating Inclusive Education - Agbenyega, Joseph Seyram; Ikegami, Kiiko; Rivalland, Corine (International Perspectives on Inclusive Education, 2021)
Current global shifts in education towards inclusive early childhood education are deeply engineered by the crisis of educational exclusion. In responding to exclusion, teachers have mainly utilized dominant western theories to plan and implement inclusive teaching. In this chapter, we draw on a non-western philosophy, a Nichiren Buddhist (Soka) philosophy, to provide a ‘kaleidoscopic’ lens through which to create inclusive educational learning spaces that engender full participation of all children. The Soka education philosophy is a humanist concept which can guide teachers when preparing to create inclusive education. The aims of this chapter are threefold: The first is an exploration of the Nichiren Buddhist (Soka) philosophy. The second aim is to highlight how this philosophy can enable teachers to unleash the unlimited potential of children in inclusive learning settings. Thirdly, we argue that grounding early childhood teacher education in this philosophy can help improve the effectiveness of inclusive educational experience for all children.

Socio-economic Impacts of Low Unemployment in Macau - Wong, Leng Cheng (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Social unrest in Xinjiang in the 21st century: crisis of the Chinese multinational state? - Flores, Rui (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES ABOUT CANTONESE OPERA IN MACAO ACROSS GENERATIONS: CULTURAL IDENTITY AND SOCIAL BONDING - Sin, Shuk Ching; Silva, Maria Rita (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
"Cantonese opera (CO) represents an art form that had its golden time in Macao during the mid-twentieth century. CO still has many loyal fans but they mainly are in the older generation. The purpose of this study was to explore if CO is considered a cultural capital heritage in Macao, related to cultural identity and transmitted across generations to support social bonding. Applying a qualitative methodology, a script for exploring participants’ experiences and opinions about CO was designed, and different groups of individuals were recruited for semi-structured interviews and focus groups. The data collected was analysed by a thematic analysis of the verbatim transcripts. Findings show that in the past first contacts with CO happened in family and related social context, mainly during participants’ developing age. However, currently CO is no longer passed on to the next generation. Despite that the young generations acknowledging their cultural identities in CO, mainly in terms of Cantonese culture and Cantonese language, older individuals engaged with CO seemed to perceive their cultural identities more in depth in its history, literacy and music. Actually, engagement is an important factor that generates social bonds. The CO leisure practitioners, no matter young or old, experienced the effects of social bonding during the ritual of enquiry in the process of learning and practising CO. To improve CO’s preservation in Macao, the adoption of strategies such as developing new productions, crossover with other media, innovations in promotion targeting the young audiences, and absorbing audiences in the Great Bay area were proposed. Finally, the potential use of CO as a tool in counselling and community work is discussed. "
Keywords: Cantonese Opera; Cultural Identity; Individual Well-being; Social Bonding; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Social network predicts loss of fertilizations in nesting males of a fish with alternative reproductive tactics - Cardoso, Sara D.; Faustino, Ana I.; Costa, Silvia S.; Valério, Fábio; Gonçalves, David; Oliveira, Rui F. (acta ethologica, 2017)
Alternative reproductive tactics (ARTs) evolve when there is strong intra-sexual competition between conspecifics for access to mates. Typically, larger “bourgeois” males reproduce by securing the access to reproductive resources while smaller “parasitic” males reproduce by stealing fertilizations from larger males. A number of factors can influence the reproductive success of each tactic, including intrinsic (e.g. size) and extrinsic (e.g. tactic relative frequency) variables. An example where plastic ARTs occur is the peacock blenny Salaria pavo, with large males reproducing by defending nests and attracting females (bourgeois tactic) and small males reproducing by achieving sneaked fertilizations (parasitic tactic). In this study, we conducted field observations on individually tagged animals to determine their social network and collected eggs from 11 nests to determine the fertilization success of each male tactic. Paternity estimates for 550 offspring indicated an average fertilization success for nest-holder males of 95%. Nest-holder male morphological traits and social network parameters were tested as predictors of fertilization success, but only the number of sneakers present in the nest-holder’s social networks was found to be a predictor of paternity loss. Although male morphological traits had been previously found to be strongly correlated with reproductive success of nest-holder males, as measured by the number of eggs collected in the male’s nest, no correlation was found between any of the measured morphological traits and fertilization success for these males. The results suggest a stronger influence of the social environment than of morphological variables in the proportion of lost fertilizations by nest-holder males of this species.

Social media propaganda: a case study on its role in the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte - Rivero, Reuben John Limto Rivero (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

SOCIAL MEDIA AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVE OF RELIGION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EVERY NATION IN THE PHILIPPINES AND MACAU - Tabilas, Analeah Marie R. (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
This research analyzed and compared the Instagram content of Victory Philippines and Every Nation Manila to evaluate its impact on the faith perception of university students associated with these churches. In this digital age, institutions have embraced the shift towards online interactions, including adapting religious practices such as worship services to online platforms. Religious organizations are navigating the dynamics between online and offline communication methods as they adapt to engaging with their audience through social media channels. While previous research has delved into online religious content and virtual church services, no prior studies have specifically compared the social media communication strategies of Every Nation churches in Manila, Philippines, and Macau. The research employed a mixed-method approach, compromising interviews, focus groups, and quantitative content analysis. As per the interviews, these took place with four pastors and four media content creators within the Metro Manila region of Every Nation Philippines, commonly recognized as Victory Philippines, and one pastor and one content creator of Every Nation Macau. These interviews helped gather insights into their thought processes and analyze their social media strategies and plans. Three distinct focus group discussions were carried out, involving 15 undergraduate students from Manila and Macau affiliated with Victory Philippines and Every Nation Macau. The participants were equally divided into three groups. These students also actively engage with the Victory Philippines and Every Nation Macau Instagram posts. These focus group discussions were employed to analyze patterns to understand their thought processes. Furthermore, a quantitative content analysis was carried out on Victory Philippines and Every Nation’s Instagram account as part of the study. Despite the active engagement on social media platforms by Victory Philippines and Every Nation Macau, both organizations maintained a strong offline church community. Interviews conducted indicated that the online activities of these churches significantly influenced the faith of students, while their spiritual growth was further supported by an inclusive offline community. This approach exemplified a multi-generational ethos, fostering collaboration between younger and older members towards the shared objective of evangelism. This research validates the Figuring and Disfiguring theoretical framework of Taylor (2007, apud Åhman and Thorén, 2021). The results of the empirical data may provide strong practical guidance to churches of any size as they build and develop their online presence while strengthening their offline presence
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); 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

Social Impact Assessment: The Case of The Cradle of Hope Association in Macau - Vendramini, Marjory Rangel De Faria (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Social enterprise business plan: "green idea" - plastic recycling industry - Chan, Man Leng (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Social cues in the expression of sequential alternative reproductive tactics in young males of the peacock blenny, Salaria pavo - Fagundes, Teresa; Simões, Mariana G.; Gonçalves, David; Oliveira, Rui F. (Physiology & Behavior, 2012)

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

Smallpox Vaccinations and the Portuguese in Macao - Morais, Isabel (Review of Culture, 2006)

Single-Use Plastic Assessment in Macau Hospitality Industry: Bottled Water as a Case Study - Ao Ieong, Kin San (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph

SINGERS' ONLINE MARKETING STRATEGIES IN GUANGDONG PROVINCE: HOW TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A STRONG ONLINE PRESENCE FOR EFFECTIVE MUSIC PROMOTION AND FAN ENGAGEMENT - Feng, Qiuyuan (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Previous research has explored the development of online music and singers in Guangdong Province; however, there is a gap in understanding how singers establish and maintain a strong online presence through effective online marketing strategies. To fill this gap, this study employs a mixed-methods approach to deeply investigate how Guangdong singers leverage digital platforms for effective music promotion and fan engagement. Online questionnaires were distributed via Xiaohongshu and WeChat, collecting 153 valid responses from fans, which were analyzed to understand interaction methods and their impact on singers. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with three Guangdong singers and one music company employee, and the interview data were thoroughly analyzed.The findings indicate that Guangdong singers utilize specific social media platforms (such as TikTok) to create and share personalized content and establish direct interactions with fans. These strategies are crucial for successful music promotion and fan engagement. In the highly competitive online music market, adopting such targeted digital marketing strategies allows singers to significantly enhance their visibility and fan engagement. This approach not only holds significant importance for the personal development of singers in Guangdong but also has far-reaching implications for the prosperity of the music industry and the creative economy as a whole
Keywords: Guangdong singer; Internet influence; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph; audience engagement; music promotion; online marketing; singer fans

Simplicity and Complexity in Contemporary School Leadership: A Response to Grace - Morrison, Keith (British Journal of Educational Studies, 2001)

Signos de los tiempos: desafío a la Nueva Evangelización. El Concilo Vaticano II. Uma Perspectiva teológia. Vicente Vide - José R. Villar (Eds.) San Pablo: Madrid, 2013: - Stilwell, Peter (2013)

Shopping styles of Chinese generation Y: luxury shopping in Macau - Chan Sai Lai (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Shequ construction and service development in urban China: an examination of the Shenzhen model - Tang, Ning; Sun, Fei (Community Development Journal, 2017)

Shaped by use. Urban space appropriation in Macau - Soares, Nuno (PNUM 2012 - Portuguese Network of Urban Morphology, 2012)
The contemporary city is a complex system where a multitude of factors and dwellers interact, creating a multi-layered spatial structure that supports the urban life. To successfully research and intervene in this context, one needs to develop fitting approaches and methods to be able to analyze it in depth.

SHAPED BY USE - Mapping, Debating and Envisioning the Customization of Urban Space - Soares, Nuno (AIA (American Institute of Architects) Japan CES Lecture Series, 2018)

SHAPED BY USE - Individual designs reshaping the city - Soares, Nuno (HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium and Awards 2017, 2017)
Macau is the most densely populated territory in the world, a small but complex urban landscape populated by a myriad of informal devices that produce a dramatic impact on the image and use of the city, creating an ever-present layer shaped by use. The traditional fields of architectural and urban morphology base their analysis on the private and public space, on the forms of buildings, block, streets, and squares. However, the urban landscape is not only shaped top down by market forces, governments, institutional players, but also bottom-up by thousands of small scale interventions carried out daily by their inhabitants, to solve problems or seize opportunities, on the normal process of usage. This research summarizes an extensive analysis of Macau’s urban landscape focused on this layer of appropriation, aimed to identify these shapes generated by use or, in other words, the devices that materialize the phenomenon of appropriation of the public space. They can take the shape of window cages, rooftop houses, canopies, annexes, hawker booths, and outdoor ads. SHAPED BY USE Individual designs reshaping the city – is a typo morphological essay aimed to provide a methodological tool for the analysis of such phenomena, both in this and other similar urban contexts as well as a compelling starting point to speculate on how small scale individual designs can contribute to reactivate and be harnessed to positively reshape the city.

Set up and testing a secure cloud - Cheang, Son I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Information Technology (MIT); University of Saint Joseph

Service quality of the tax department: a case study of Macau Finance Service Bureau - Tam, Si Weng (University of Saint Joseph, 2007)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Service quality in the public sector: an exploration in Macao's public service and information center - Sio Lameiras, Nga Man Maria (University of Saint Joseph, 2010)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

Service quality in education: MBA students' satisfaction perspective of MBA program at University Of Saint Joseph - Un, Weng Teng (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Serpentinization and its implications for ultramafic-hosted sulfide mineralization: A case study at the Tianzuo hydrothermal field, 63.5°E, Southwest Indian Ridge - Ding, Teng; Dias, Ágata Alveirinho; Wang, Jia; Tan, Tingting; Liang, Jin; Wu, Bin; Tao, Chunhui (Marine Geology, 2023)
Reaction of ultramafic rocks with seawater and subsequent serpentinization has been considered one of the most important factors controlling the formation of ultramafic-hosted seafloor massive sulfide (UM-SMS) deposits. However, the mineralization processes responsible for these deposits remain poorly understood, in particular because they are less abundant as compared with their basaltic counterparts. In this work, serpentinites with different alteration grades collected at the Tianzuo hydrothermal field (THF), Southwest Indian Ridge, were studied. Mineralogical and chemical analyses were performed in the secondary opaque minerals resulting from serpentinization to understand the role of this process during the formation of UM-SMS deposits. Our results show that these opaque minerals mainly consist of magnetite, hematite, pentlandite, and minor pyrite, suggestive of high but varying oxygen and sulfur fugacities. The hematite is characterized by an enrichment in Mg, Si, Ni, and Co as compared with magnetite. Pentlandite associated with hematite has elevated and consistent Ni contents as compared with that associated with magnetite. These results indicate that breakdown and decomposition of primary silicate and sulfide minerals during serpentinization has controlled the sources of ore-forming materials. Concentrations of Te are variable and show a positive correlation with Ni in pentlandite associated with magnetite or hematite, suggesting that gabbroic intrusions provided additional material to the hydrothermal system. Oxidation and sulfidation conditions are ideal for the formation of trisulfur ion S3− in THF, which can significantly improve the capability of hydrothermal fluids for leaching ore-forming metals from the wall rocks, promoting the formation of THF. In addition of reduced systems, hydrothermal fluids with high oxygen and sulfur fugacities triggered by extensive seawater infiltration can most likely also develop in ultramafic-hosted systems. These results suggest that the areas with well-developed fractures are promising candidates for further exploration of UM-SMS deposits along mid-oceanic ridges.
Keywords: Opaque minerals; Oxidation and sulfidation; Sulfide mineralization; Tianzuo hydrothermal field; Ultramafic rocks

SenSwave: DRAW YOUR MUSIC BY EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MUSIC, IMAGES, AND EMOTIONS - He, Minghao (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
According to research, it is found that images, music, and emotions are closely related, and integrating visual and tactile elements into the music creation process, combined with auditory experience, can enhance emotional expression and understandability. The results highlight the potential of tangible interfaces in autonomous music creation and promoting emotional well-being. This work aims to explore the intersection of music creation, emotional expression, and technological innovation by creating a unique tangible interface for music. It does this by combining the challenges presented by the complexity of modern music production, the emotional issues faced by today's youth, and bringing a new way of expression to the phonograph technology. It hopes to draw inspiration from the historical significance of the phonograph through visual expression, user experience, and algorithmic music generation technology, and seek to provide a new way of music creation for young people who are creative and curious but not musicians, and provide a new way to express emotions. All things considered, the project demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of combining historical inspiration with modern technology to create innovative solutions for music technology. Furthermore, it is focusing on enhancing the interface design even more and carrying out longitudinal research to assess the long-term effects on emotional expressiveness and user experience. It is also being explored as an artistic installation, hoping to bring more changes and presentation methods and provide users with a more comprehensive and immersive music creation and emotional expression experience
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Interaction design; Interdisciplinary; Music generation; Tangible interface; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Design (MDG); University of Saint Joseph; Well-being Emotional expression

Sensory play and exploration in early childhood: classroom practices and development - Cardoso, Nair (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Sensitive educational research in small states and territories: the case of Macau - Morrison, Keith (Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, 2006)

Senior secondary students perceptions of virtue and values: a case study in education in Macau - The Reh, Lawrence (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

SENIOR LEARNERS, ANDRAGOGY, GERAGOGY, AND SYNTHETIC PHONICS: A CASE STUDY - Bhroin, Aine Ni (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Although there is a substantial body of research on the second language acquisition of adults, there is little specific research on the learning experiences of senior and very senior adults. This thesis investigates and discovers the experience of being a senior from a traditional Confucian Heritage Culture aged between 55 and 75 years old, learning English as a foreign language through various interventions, including, the introduction of an adapted version of synthetic phonics to improve pronunciation, alongside the use of andragogical and geragogical principles to accommodate and encourage the development of agency and self-directed learning. This research adopted a case study methodology to investigate the lived experiences of seniors, and investigated the participants’ subjective constructions of the situation, learning experiences, challenges, circumstances, needs, and wants with regard to the situation. Therefore, an open and exploratory case study design was selected to understand the participants and report the findings. Furthermore, this thesis identifies the challenges faced by senior and very senior learners who are post-work and post-family rearing to make recommendations from the findings to complement, enhance and empower their learning
Keywords: ANDRAGOGY; GERAGOGY; SENIORS; SYNTHETIC PHONICS; Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Education (D-SE); University of Saint Joseph

Semiotic multimodality :a filmic analysis of Wong Kar-Wai's in the mood for love / - Tan, Chee Seng (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)
The study builts on Bateman and Schmidt’s (2011) and Tseng’s (2009) research on film as a form of “cinematographic document,” and continues their efforts to construct a semiotic mode of film. The author recognizes the complexity of undertaking research in the domain of semiotic discourse. This study argues that as film analysis is about ways of seeing and synthesizing different cinematic styles, strategies; learnt cinematic conventions and reflective viewing is imperative. The interaction of robust multimodal resources, well-defined analytic units, based on dependable models, and conducted through a discursive process should align to produce fruitful filmic discourse. The study premised on the assumption that film is more than a “self-enclosed signification system” but a crucial “cultural practice” that “reflect and inflect culture.” Taken together, this view underscores the importance and interactivity of cinema, culture and society. To this end, the study contributes to filmic meaning making, the New Hong Kong Cinema, and finally, the present study invariably serves as a form of “social document” or “cultural artifacts” in its exploration of Hong Kong ever changing identity, culture and moods.
Keywords: PhD in Global Studies (D-GLS); Thesis and Dissertations; University of Saint Joseph

Self-regulation on gambling intention: the mediating role of injunctive norms - Ian, In Tong (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Self-perception of primary students with dyslexia in Macao =: 探討澳門小學讀寫困難融合自我探索學習現況及挑戰 - 何素儀 (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Self-Efficacy, Stress and Job Satisfaction among Pre-Service, Novice and Experienced English Teachers: A Study of their Occupational Health - Lam, Stacy; Kuok, A. C. H.; Sze, Tat Ming (Health Psychology Report, 2022)
Background This study aimed to investigate English teachers’ self-efficacy for student engagement, classroom management, instructional strategies and literacy instruction, as well as to discover teacher stress and job satisfaction can play a role in interfering their occupational health (in terms of self-efficacy). In addition, this is one of the first studies to understand the differences in self-efficacy among pre-service, novice and experienced in-service teachers in a Chinese society, where English is positioned as a foreign language. Participants and procedure 271 English teachers (90 pre-service, 181 in-service) with mean teaching experience of 5.57 months for per-service, and 98.51 months for in-service were participated in this quantitative research study, as the targets were not be able to approach randomly, the English teachers were approaching individually though referral sampling, informing that the purpose of the study and receive their consent. Results It discovered both pre-service and novice in-service teachers posses lowest self-efficacy. Moreover, teachers’ stress from classroom predicted their self-efficacy for student engagement and classroom management negatively. On the other hand, teachers’ job satisfaction predicts their self-efficacy for student engagement, instructional strategies and literacy instruction positively. Conclusions Implications (based on the findings) are discussed in order to provide insights for for schools and education departments to strengthen the teachers’ capability of teaching and their occupational health.

Self construal and cross-cultural adjustment among Filipino migrant workers in Macau: the mediating role of communicative adaptability - Mordeno, Emelyn R. (University of Saint Joseph, 2010)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Selection of low swelling materials for protein adsorption from white wines - Sarmento, Miguel R.; Oliveira, Jorge C.; Boulton, Roger B. (International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 2000)
The protein adsorption capacity of different materials was evaluated to assess their potential efficacy as alternative adsorbents for the removal of proteins from wines, with the purpose of finding suitable low-swelling materials that could be used in a percolated bed. The adsorbents tested were thermally treated sodium bentonite, low-swelling adsorbing clays, ion exchange resins and other protein adsorbents (silica gel, hydroxyapatite and alumina). The materials were evaluated by analysing both the capacity to stabilize untreated white wines, according to a heat test, and by characterizing the adsorption isotherms of bovine serum albumin (BSA) in a model wine (water, ethanol and K-bitartrate). Breakthrough curves in a packed bed were determined experimentally for some materials, showing the influence of the adsorption isotherm shape. Some ion-exchange resins showed a favourable behaviour and have good potential as alternative adsorbents.
Keywords: Bentonite; percolated beds; sorption isotherms; wine stability

Selection for winners impacts the endocrine system in the Siamese fighting fish - Ramos, A.; Gonçalves, D. (General and Comparative Endocrinology, 2022)
In southeast Asia, males of the Siamese fighting fish, Betta splendens, have been selected across centuries for winning paired staged fights and previous work has shown that males from fighter strains are more aggressive than wild-types. This strong directional selection for winners is likely to have targeted aggression-related endocrine systems, and a comparison between fighter and wild-type strains can bring into evidence the key hormones implicated in aggression. Here, we compared the plasma levels of the androgen 11-ketotestosterone (KT) and of the corticosteroid cortisol (F) in F2 males of a fighter and a wild-type strain raised under similar laboratory conditions. We show that F was generally lower in fighter as compared with wild-type males, while no overall differences in KT levels were detected between strains. When presented with a mirror-induced aggressive challenge, post-fight levels of F increased but more significantly so in wild-type males, while KT increased in males of both strains. After the challenge, fighter males had higher levels of KT as compared with wild-type males, while the pattern for F was opposite. As compared with animals in social groups, wild-type males placed under social isolation had lower F levels, while KT decreased for fighters. Taken together, this data suggests that while wild-type males responded to aggression with an increase in circulating levels of both androgens and corticosteroids, males selected for winning fights maintained a blunt F response, increasing only KT levels. These data agree with the hypothesis that a combination of high levels of androgens and low levels of corticosteroids is associated with high aggression. Overall, these results seem to indicate that selection for winning had a stronger impact in the hypothalamus-pituitary-interrenal axis than in the hypothalamus-pituitary–gonadal axis in B. splendens.

Segmentation of CT-Scan Images Using UNet Network for Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 - Bernardo Gois, Francisco Nauber; Lobo Marques, Joao Alexandre (Computerized Systems for Diagnosis and Treatment of COVID-19, 2023)
The use of computational tools for medical image processing are promising tools to effectively detect COVID-19 as an alternative to expensive and time-consuming RT-PCR tests. For this specific task, CXR (Chest X-Ray) and CCT (Chest CT Scans) are the most common examinations to support diagnosis through radiology analysis. With these images, it is possible to support diagnosis and determine the disease’s severity stage. Computerized COVID-19 quantification and evaluation require an efficient segmentation process. Essential tasks for automatic segmentation tools are precisely identifying the lungs, lobes, bronchopulmonary segments, and infected regions or lesions. Segmented areas can provide handcrafted or self-learned diagnostic criteria for various applications. This Chapter presents different techniques applied for Chest CT Scans segmentation, considering the state of the art of UNet networks to segment COVID-19 CT scans and a segmentation experiment for network evaluation. Along 200 epochs, a dice coefficient of 0.83 was obtained.

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

Sediments in the mangrove areas contribute to the removal of endocrine disrupting chemicals in coastal sediments of Macau SAR, China, and harbour microbial communities capable of degrading E2, EE2, BPA and BPS - Moreira, Irina S.; Lebel, Alexandre; Peng, Xianzhi; Castro, Paula M. L.; Gonçalves, David (Biodegradation, 2021)
The occurrence of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) is a major issue for marine and coastal environments in the proximity of urban areas. The occurrence of EDCs in the Pearl River Delta region is well documented but specific data related to Macao is unavailable. The levels of bisphenol-A (BPA), estrone (E1), 17α-estradiol (αE2), 17β-estradiol (E2), estriol (E3), and 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) were measured in sediment samples collected along the coastline of Macao. BPA was found in all 45 collected samples with lower BPA concentrations associated to the presence of mangrove trees. Biodegradation assays were performed to evaluate the capacity of the microbial communities of the surveyed ecosystems to degrade BPA and its analogue BPS. Using sediments collected at a WWTP discharge point as inoculum, at a concentration of 2 mg l−1 complete removal of BPA was observed within 6 days, whereas for the same concentration BPS removal was of 95% after 10 days, which is particularly interesting since this compound is considered recalcitrant to biodegradation and likely to accumulate in the environment. Supplementation with BPA improved the degradation of bisphenol-S (BPS). Aiming at the isolation of EDCs-degrading bacteria, enrichments were established with sediments supplied with BPA, BPS, E2 and EE2, which led to the isolation of a bacterial strain, identified as Rhodoccoccus sp. ED55, able to degrade the four compounds at different extents. The isolated strain represents a valuable candidate for bioremediation of contaminated soils and waters.
Keywords: Biodegradation; Bisphenols; EDCs-degrading bacteria; Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs); Estrogens; Mangrove

Secondary Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Curriculum Reform in Macau (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)

Searching for causality in the wrong places - Morrison, Keith (International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 2012)

Science and Laudato Si’ on the Paradigm Shift towards Sustainable Development - Gassner, Franz (The Journal of the Macau Ricci Institute, 2018)
For sustainability researchers and global policy makers it is lucid clear that a radical turnaround of modern societies is needed to approach sustainable development paths. Pope Francis takes his stand on a basic paradigm shift in his Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’: Care for our Common Home (2015). He calls for a radical shift of mindsets and ecological and cultural conversion which are needed for sustainability and a life in dignity for all. The author compares aspects from sustainability research and Laudato Si’ and shows how science and Francis spiritual-theological take converge. Both call for the need of new mindsets and spiritual resources to nourish just life-styles and sustainable societies.

School leadership and complexity theory - Morrison, Keith (Routledge/Falmer, 2002)
Keywords: Complex organizations; Educational leadership; School management and organization

School inspection in small states and territories: an overview and case study of Macau - Morrison, Keith (Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, 2009)

School environment’s influence on academic emotion - Lei, Weng Tong (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Santa Claus is not coming to everyone in Macau - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2023)
Macau, Macau Business, MAG, MB, MB Featured, Opinion | Macau Business | December 2023 Keith Morrison – Author and educationist

Sands China Limited - Ieong, Sio Ian (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Saldanha hydrothermal field: the role of the sediment-cover in the preservation of ore-forming minerals - Dias, Ágata; Barriga, F (Third InterRidge Theoretical Institute: Magmatic and Tectonic Processes and Seabed Resources at Mid-Ocean Ridges. T2-09, 2015)

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

Ruy Guerra - Morais, Isabel (Dictionary of African Biography, 2012)

Road and traffic management in Macao challenges and way ahead - Lau, Kuai I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

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)

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

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

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

Review of Biesta. G. (2020) Educational research: an unorthodox introduction, Educational Research and Evaluation - Morrison, Keith (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2020)

Revenue Management in Airlines and External Factors Affecting Decisions: The Harmonic Oscillator Model - Arraut, Ivan; Rosado, Wilson; Leong, Victor (Mathematics, 2024)
The Revenue Management (RM) problem in airlines for a fixed capacity, single resource and two classes has been solved before by using a standard formalism. In this paper we propose a model for RM by using the semi-classical approach of the Quantum Harmonic Oscillator. We then extend the model to include external factors affecting the people’s decisions, particularly those where collective decisions emerge.
Keywords: collective decisions; harmonic oscillator; revenue management; spontaneous symmetry breaking

Retrieving the Sense of the Sacred: a Paradigm of Silence in the Liturgy - Wong, Lee Chun (USJ Theses and Dissertations, 2021)
Keywords: Catholic Church; Liturgy Theology; Religious aspects Catholic Church; Silence

Rethinking special administrative regions Chinese cultural identities and the role of social media: a case study of Macau - Lou, Lai Chu (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Hong Kong and Macau were politically reunified with Mainland China in 1997 and 1999, respectively. These two cities culturally originated from Mainland China, but due to their own colonial experiences, the Chinese cultural identities within Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China became different. The nature of Chinese cultural identities within Hong Kong and Macau were hybridized, and they have formed their own Chinese cultural identities with their own peculiarities. The Internet is a popular communication medium and it facilitates cultural communication inside and outside of these three places. The high-speed development of modern technology leads to the variety of services that emerge in the Internet, such as discussion forum, Blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. These new and open spaces serve as a platform for ordinary people to express themselves in different ways. General observations in the Internet reveal that the discussion on Chinese cultural identity among Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China exists. The combination of self-identity and reconstruction of self-cultural identity are happening in these differently colonized places. Some local Chinese people in Macau, and Taiwanese in Taiwan, share this kind of experience as well. Meanings in different issues via different symbols are formed and they can be seen from the photos that circulate in the Internet using threads posted in Blogs or discussion forums. All these kinds of images or contexts become symbols of recognizable identities. Internet use, therefore, has facilitated the cultural communication between Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, and Taiwan. It has also intensified the enlightenment of Chinese cultural identity, showing and highlighting in effect the remnants of recognizable traits in these territories that were once colonized by different states. In essence, they may arguably have formed heterogeneous Chinese cultural identities. This study presents the uniqueness of the formation of Macau identity in comparison to Hong Kong, and how different it was from Hong Kong after the end of the colonial period. This ‘awakening process’, it is argued, provides a new perspective for understanding the attendant connotations and evaluations of cultural identities, and the different perspectives used to understand how the Internet is reshaping the social world. The reconstruction of cultural identity is a global issue and cultural hybridity is an essential element for reconstruction of self-cultural identity in the postcolonial period. This study employs postcolonial theory, along with observation, in-depth interview and online data collection and content analysis that were adapted during the course of the research, in order to discuss this phenomenon
Keywords: PhD in Global Studies (D-GLS); Thesis and Dissertations; University of Saint Joseph

Retention factors for I.T. professionals in Macao - Lei, Sok Chi (University of Saint Joseph, 2009)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Responsible gambling among casino staff in Macau – a pilot study - Ip, Chi Hou (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Responsible Entrepreneurship. How to Write a Business Plan (Chinese-English Version) - Rothlin, Stephan; Myers, T. A; Thompson, M (University of International Business and Economics Press, 2015)

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

Resource estimation of the sulfide-rich deposits of the Yuhuang-1 hydrothermal field on the ultraslow-spreading Southwest Indian Ridge - Yu, Junyu; Tao, Chunhui; Liao, Shili; Dias, Ágata; Liang, Jin; Yang, Weifang; Zhu, Chuanwei (Ore Geology Reviews, 2021)
Seafloor massive sulfide (SMS) deposits are important deep-sea mineral resources expected to occur predominantly on slow- and ultraslow-spreading mid-ocean ridges. Resource estimates are already available for some of the largest SMS deposits on slow-spreading ridges but not on ultraslow-spreading ridges. Based on geological mapping and sampling, this study investigates the distribution and content of sulfide-rich deposits in the Yuhuang-1 hydrothermal field (YHF), located on the ultraslow-spreading Southwest Indian Ridge. The sulfide-rich deposits in the YHF are composed of two areas ∼500 m apart: the southwest sulfide area (SWS) and the northeast sulfide area (NES). We calculated the volume of sulfide-rich mounds in the YHF and arrived at a total accumulation of ∼10.6 × 106 tons, including at least ∼7.5 × 105 tons of copper and zinc and ∼18 tons of gold. Furthermore, considering the coverage of layered hydrothermal sediment mixed with sulfide-rich breccias, which may have underlying massive sulfide deposits, the maximum total mass was estimated at ∼45.1 × 106 tons. This suggests that the YHF is one of the largest SMS deposits worldwide and confirm that ultraslow-spreading ridges have the greatest potential to form large-scale SMS deposits.
Keywords: Resource estimate; Seafloor massive sulfide deposits; Southwest Indian Ridge; Yuhuang-1 hydrothermal field

Researching international student migration in Asia: research design and project management issues - Ge, Yun; Ho, Kong Chong (Journal of Population Research, 2014)
In the context of Asia, the changing dynamics of higher education has increased the visibility and significance of the group of intraregional education migrants. There are several methodological issues which need to be addressed in conducting research for this group of migrants. First, how does the particular type of migrant group and Asian context influence the research design? Second, in order to capture the scale and diversity of this migrant group, how should research be conducted across multiple sites? Third, how does a mixed method design allow researchers to learn more about the behaviour, practice and orientations of education migrants? Our paper aims to make contributions to the discussions on the methods of education migration research in Asia through answering these questions. We use research experiences and preliminary data from a multinational project to illustrate the issues involved in the selection of methods, research design and project management.
Keywords: Asia; Higher education; International student migrants; Mixed methods; Multi-site design; Multicultural research

Research Projects: Petrology and Geochemistry of Igneous Rocks from Macao: Implications for the Crustal Evolution of Southern China - Dias, Ágata (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)

Research on Quality Control of Intelligent Injection Molding System Based on Process Monitoring - Han, Wang; Shasha, Lv; Shaobin, Li; Wencai, Du; Qinggu, Li; Bo, Wang (2021 8th International Conference on Computational Science/Intelligence and Applied Informatics (CSII), 2021)

Research Methods in Education - Cohen, Louis; Manion, Lawrence; Morrison, Keith (Routledge, 2007)

Research Methods in Education - Cohen, Louis; Manion, Lawrence; Morrison, Keith (Routledge, 2013)

Research methods in education - Morrison, Keith; Cohen, Louis; Manion, Lawrence (Routledge, 2018)

Research in learning using technology - WebCT - Yuen, Fun Lin (University of Saint Joseph, 2004)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Research and Technology Development Achievements During the COVID-19 Pandemic—An Overview - Marques, João Alexandre Lobo; Fong, Simon James; Li, G.; Arraut, Ivan; Gois, F. Nauber Bernardo; Neto, José Xavier (Epidemic Analytics for Decision Supports in COVID19 Crisis, 2022)
At the beginning of 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) started a coordinated global effort to counterattack the potential exponential spread of the SARS-Cov2 virus, responsible for the coronavirus disease, officially named COVID-19. This comprehensive initiative included a research roadmap published in March 2020, including nine dimensions, from epidemiological research to diagnostic tools and vaccine development. With an unprecedented case, the areas of study related to the pandemic received funds and strong attention from different research communities (universities, government, industry, etc.), resulting in an exponential increase in the number of publications and results achieved in such a small window of time. Outstanding research cooperation projects were implemented during the outbreak, and innovative technologies were developed and improved significantly. Clinical and laboratory processes were improved, while managerial personnel were supported by a countless number of models and computational tools for the decision-making process. This chapter aims to introduce an overview of this favorable scenario and highlight a necessary discussion about ethical issues in research related to the COVID-19 and the challenge of low-quality research, focusing only on the publication of techniques and approaches with limited scientific evidence or even practical application. A legacy of lessons learned from this unique period of human history should influence and guide the scientific and industrial communities for the future.
Keywords: COVID-19; Research cooperation; Research ethics; Scientific research; Technology development

Resale value of used electric vehicles-based on consumer perception in Zhuhai area - Lu, Yueying (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
China leads in global automobile production and sales, but fuel vehicle usage causes energy crisis and pollution. Electric vehicles, as energy-saving and environmentally friendly transportation, can alleviate urban ecological pressure and reduce dependence on non-renewable energy. Development of electric vehicles is thus prioritized. However, the current electric vehicle market is immature and faces slow growth due to various constraints. Despite state policies, market performance lags, and consumer acceptance is low, leading to a mismatch between praise and sales. Therefore, exploring factors influencing consumer demand and purchase intention for electric vehicles is crucial. This paper focuses on consumer perceived value to study factors affecting second-hand electric vehicle resale value, offering practical relevance and value. Consumer behavior theory suggests that consumers' purchase decisions hinge on their perception of a product. Consumer perception involves a subjective, overall evaluation of a product or service based on usage purposes and needs, and an analysis of relevant information from various channels. For used electric vehicles, perception includes understanding of appearance, function, cost, and performance.This study aims to analyze factors affecting the resale value of used EVs and explore consumers' perception of this value. Guided by consumer perception, the study conducted a literature review-based comprehensive analysis and qualitative exploration of used EV resale value. The findings reveal that price, battery performance, endurance, environmental protection, and safety significantly impact the resale value of used EVs. Finally, combined with the research conclusions of this paper, management suggestions are put forward, and countermeasures are summarized from the two levels of government and second-hand electric vehicle marketing enterprises
Keywords: Resale value of used electric vehicles; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph; Zhuhai area; consumer perception

Reply to the "Comment on The Tully-Fisher law and dark matter effects derived via modified symmetries" by I. Arraut. - Arraut Guerrero, Ivan (Europhysics Letters, 2024)
It has been claimed in \cite1, that the idea proposed in \cite2 has certain mistakes based on arguments of energy conditions and others. Additionally, some of the key arguments of the paper are criticized. Here we demonstrate that the results obtained in \cite2 are correct and that there is no violation of any energy condition. The statements claimed in \cite1 are based on three things: 1). Misinterpretation of the metric solution. 2). Language issues related to the physical quantities obtained in \cite1, where the authors make wrong interpretations about certain results over the geometry proposed in \cite2. 3). Non-rigorous evaluations of the vacuum condition defined via the result over the Ricci tensor R_μν=0.

Replication research in education: a guide to designing, conducting and analysing studies - Morrison, Keith (Routledge, 2022)
"Providing an overview of key issues in theory and practice, Replication Research in Education is designed to identify and discuss the benefits and challenges facing replication studies in education. Both clear and practical, this ground-breaking volume covers how to introduce, develop, conduct, report and discuss these studies, and the issues they raise for policy and practice. Bridging theory and practice, this book considers what replication research should look like, how it should be conducted and how to judge when it has been successful. It enables researchers to plan and conduct studies successfully, from their earliest stages through to completion. This key text: brings together in a single volume, existing issues, claims and counter-claims, discourses and practices of replication introduces, covers, and extends this field of research, indicating its possibilities and limits expands and adds to existing discussions and practices will enable researchers to design, conduct, evaluate and critique studies. The comprehensive and exhaustive coverage of issues and practices within Replication Research in Education make it a "must read" for all novice and experienced educational researchers who are considering, conducting, and reviewing replication studies in education"--

Replacement or plume fallout? Both, please! Evidence from active and fossil VMS systems - Relvas, J M R S; Barriga, F; Pinto, A; Marques, A F; Carvalho, J; Dias, A Á (16th SGA Biennial Meeting 2022, 2022)

Repertory grid: investigating personal constructs of novice programmers - Thota, Neena (Association for Computing Machinery, 2011)
In this paper, the repertory grid is presented as a technique to explore novice programmers' experiences within the context of an action research project. The theoretical and methodological aspects of the technique are discussed. The findings from the technique that combined quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods are provided. These findings relate to the learning process, learning content, and learning support as experienced by the students in an introductory object-oriented programming course. The repertory grid technique is then appraised for its relevance and usefulness to the project, and for its contribution to the diversity of computer science research methods. Insights gained from the use of the technique are shared with the community of computer science educators.
Keywords: mixed methods; novice programming; repertory grid

Remote Learning's Impact on Students' Cognitive Development: Evidence from Time Series Assessment [Conference presentation] - Wu, Hao; Molnár, Gyöngyvér (EARLI SIG1 Conference 2024, 2024)
Remote Learning's Impact on Students' Cognitive Development: Evidence from Time Series Assessment [Conference presentation]

Religious Vows in their Mystic and Prophetic Dimensions - Gallares, Judette (Religious Life Asia, 2022)

Religious Epistemology in Analytic Theology - McNabb, Tyler Dalton; Baldwin, Erik (T&T Clark Handbook of Analytic Theology, 2021)

Relationships among critical thinking disposition components of Chinese undergraduates: A moderated mediating effect analysis - Zhao, Yangyintao; Liu, Yong; Wu, Hao (International Journal of Educational Research, 2024)
Critical thinking (CT), as a form of higher-order thinking, is intended to help individuals form reasonable reflection and judgment to deal with increasingly severe employment situations. As the primary workforce in the labor market, undergraduates must possess a strong critical thinking disposition (CTD) to make better use of CT. Despite extensive research on components of CTD from the perspective of educational practices, there is limited emphasis on investigating the components and their relationships of CTD in the labor market and the impact of gender differences. Therefore, this study presented an analysis of 1535 Chinese undergraduates (Mage = 20.89; SD = 1.43) using the Employer-Employee-Supported Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (2ES-CTDI), aiming to explore the CTD that undergraduates should possess before entering the labor market. The relationships among the components were examined using SmartPLS4.0 in conjunction with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Additionally, a multigroup analysis (PLS-MGA) with a measurement invariance (MI) test was conducted to validate the moderating effects of gender. The findings indicate that (a) self-efficacy has a significant negative effect on habitual truth-digging, and boys are more affected than girls, instant judgment plays a competitive partial mediating role in this relationship; (b) self-efficacy has a significant positive effect on instant judgment, and boys are more likely to make instant judgments than girls; (c) instant judgment significantly positively affects habitual truth-digging. These findings highlight the dynamic equilibrium among the internal components of CTD in the labor market and call for increased attention from educators to the importance of gender differences in the cultivation process.
Keywords: Critical thinking disposition; Labor Market; Moderated mediation; Undergraduates

Relationship marketing in retail banking in Macau - Wong, Kuai Leong (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Bank management; Macau; Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Relationship between Traditional Chinese Beliefs about Aetiology of Mental Disorders and Help Seeking: A Survey of the Elderly in Macao - Found, A. (East Asian Archives of Psychiatry: Official Journal of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists = Dong Ya Jing Shen Ke Xue Zhi: Xianggang Jing Shen Ke Yi Xue Yuan Qi Kan, 2016)
OBJECTIVE: A wide range of factors can influence help-seeking attitudes when individuals experience a mental disorder. The current study investigated the relationship between traditional Chinese beliefs related to the aetiology of mental disorders and help-seeking attitudes among elderly participants in Macao. METHODS: In order to ensure the suitability of participants for inclusion in this study, the participants were required to complete an initial screening test using the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ). Participants who successfully passed the test (n = 183) completed a questionnaire that included the Inventory of Attitudes Toward Seeking Mental Health Services (IASMHS), a set of 9 items related to traditional Chinese beliefs about aetiology of mental disorders and demographic items. RESULTS: The IASMHS scores were higher for female participants and for participants who had completed high school compared with those who had never attended school or who had only completed primary education. Endorsement of traditional Chinese beliefs about the aetiology of mental disorders was higher for male participants. There was a negative correlation between traditional Chinese aetiology beliefs related to mental disorders and help-seeking attitudes. CONCLUSION: Traditional Chinese beliefs related to the aetiology of mental disorders are a negative factor that inhibits help seeking. Implications for efforts to increase the utilisation of mental health services by the elderly are discussed.
Keywords: Aged; Asian People; Asian continental ancestry group; Cultural Characteristics; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Help-seeking behavior; Humans; Macau; Male; Mental Disorders; Mental disorders / etiology; Patient Acceptance of Health Care

Relationship Between the Academic Achievement and Extra-curricular Tutoring of Primary Students: Perspectives From the Parents = 課外補習與小學生學業成績之間的關係----來自家長的視角 - Vong, Sok Kuan (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Relationship between Student Teachers' Beliefs and Practices on Early Chinese Literacy Instruction - Sun, Chunrong; Ho, Ka Lee Carrie (Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2023)
This study explores the relationship between student teachers' beliefs and practices in early Chinese literacy instruction. Semi-structured interviews, classroom observation, and document analysis were conducted with six student teachers during their teaching practices. Findings indicated that the student teachers believed explicitly teaching literacy skills and imperceptible acquisition of literacy abilities through communication and meaning-making processes are essential in Chinese early literacy learning. However, they mainly taught Chinese literacy skills in their practices, which means the student teachers still needed to practice what they preached fully. The study suggests that possible reasons for the discrepancies include 'direct teaching' and 'rote learning' might be much easier for student teachers to design and conduct a lesson. Student teachers have limited abilities and experiences in conducting an ideal lesson, and the kindergarten curriculum and onsite supervisors highly influenced their teaching practices. The findings from this study suggested that more operational activities (such as designing lesson plans and conducting micro-teaching) should be used during pre-service training. Furthermore, the communication of educational beliefs between the university supervisor and the onsite supervisor should be strengthened.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT FULFILLMENT, WORK ENGAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR, AND ABUSIVE SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES IN MACAU SIX GAMING AND INTEGRATED RESORTS - U, Weng Ian (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
In Macau, gaming is a pillar industry. The job performance of the employees is a determining factor for gaming and integrated resorts’ ability to improve their competitiveness in an evolving environment. Therefore, organizational behavior is an important topic for gaming and integrated resorts. In view of social exchange theory, this study takes the employees of the six gaming and integrated resorts in Macau as sampling. The study would be overviewing how psychological contract fulfillment affects their organizational citizenship behavior in the organization, and relationship between work engagement and their abusive supervision in the six gaming and integrated resorts employees in the Macau gaming and related industry. This study takes psychological contract fulfillment as the independent variable, organizational citizenship behavior as the dependent variable, work engagement as the mediating variable, abusive supervision as the moderating variable. Data was collected through random online questionnaire research method and 257 valid questionnaires were obtained. SPSS statistical software applied for reliability and validity analysis, Pearson correlation and regression analysis. The conclusions are listed in following: (1) Psychological contract fulfillment has a partial positive impact on organizational citizenship behavior ; (2) Psychological contract fulfillment has a partial positive impact on work engagement; (3) Work engagement has a positive impact on organizational citizenship behavior; (4) Work engagement has a positive mediating effect between psychological contract fulfillment and organizational citizenship behavior; (5) Abusive supervision has no moderating effect between psychological contract fulfillment and work engagement; (6) Abusive supervision has no moderating effect between work engagement and organizational citizenship behavior
Keywords: Abusive Supervision; Organizational Citizenship Behavior; Psychological Contract Fulfillment; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP); University of Saint Joseph; Work Engagement

Relationship between personality factors and anger among Chinese female population in Macau - Lijadi, Anatasia Aledelina (University of Saint Joseph, 2010)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Relationship between depression, sleep quality and levels of physical activity in Macau adult population - Leong, Petra (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Relapse prevention: a reflection around high-risk situations, self-efficacy and life-style modifications in substance abusers - Bucho, Marta (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Relações entre o pós-digital e o complexo industrial do capitalismo: reformulações sobre a tecnologia como ideologia e lixo digital na arte - Paquete, Hugo; Fernandes-Marcos, Adérito; Bastos, Paulo Bernardino (AVANCA | CINEMA, 2021)
This essay presents a mapping of the historical concepts that contributed to the emergence of post-digital aesthetics and their connections to the concept of post-media in historical terms. It also analyzes the transition from techno-positivism to discourse of resistance against the effects of the capital technological industrial complex and how these advances in technology influence artistic discourses, practices and are the leverage of art and technology which is nothing more than a representation of the aesthetics of capital. Following art and capitalism as an ideology of innovation. Is proposed an unstinting theory about technology, geology, and the importance of these conditions to the post-digital aesthetics in terms of material disponible and conceptual articulation. Producing a reconfiguration of the post-digital conceptual approach as I propose beyond the dysfunctional aesthetics and connected with the concept of radical ecology centered in the usability of electronic garbage and technical obsolescent technologies in the arts.

Reframing the Urban Edge - Design Strategies for Macau x Zhuhai Waterfront - Soares, Nuno (The Greater Bay Area Urban Design Conference, 2020)

Reenquadrar percursos de formação o intérprete-tradutor em Macau: estudo de caso em contexto de trabalho - Costa, Manuela Rosa Franco Serpa Mendes da (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Redesigning historic cities facing rapid tourism growth: The Case of Macao’s World Heritage Centre and San Ma Lou Avenue - Pinheiro, Francisco Vizeu (Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism, 2017)

Redefining Macau's Film Industry: Case Studies on local Film Marketing & Distribution - Choi Chi Cheng (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

Reciprocity in a school-university partnership project: Towards a Macau-based Give-Get Model - Chu, K. W.; Mak, M. C. K.; Ng, M. H.; Wong, U. W. K.; Cheng, P. W.; Tse, T. P. M.; Ho, G. W. S (The IV Uniservitate Global Symposium 2023, 2023)

Recent Progress in the Discovery and Design of Antimicrobial Peptides Using Traditional Machine Learning and Deep Learning - Yan, Jielu; Cai, Jianxiu; Zhang, Bob; Wang, Yapeng; Wong, Derek F.; Siu, Shirley W. I. (Antibiotics, 2022)
Antimicrobial resistance has become a critical global health problem due to the abuse of conventional antibiotics and the rise of multi-drug-resistant microbes. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are a group of natural peptides that show promise as next-generation antibiotics due to their low toxicity to the host, broad spectrum of biological activity, including antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-parasitic activities, and great therapeutic potential, such as anticancer, anti-inflammatory, etc. Most importantly, AMPs kill bacteria by damaging cell membranes using multiple mechanisms of action rather than targeting a single molecule or pathway, making it difficult for bacterial drug resistance to develop. However, experimental approaches used to discover and design new AMPs are very expensive and time-consuming. In recent years, there has been considerable interest in using in silico methods, including traditional machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) approaches, to drug discovery. While there are a few papers summarizing computational AMP prediction methods, none of them focused on DL methods. In this review, we aim to survey the latest AMP prediction methods achieved by DL approaches. First, the biology background of AMP is introduced, then various feature encoding methods used to represent the features of peptide sequences are presented. We explain the most popular DL techniques and highlight the recent works based on them to classify AMPs and design novel peptide sequences. Finally, we discuss the limitations and challenges of AMP prediction.
Keywords: antimicrobial peptide; classification; deep learning; machine learning; medicine; regression; therapeutic peptide

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.
Keywords: China; Identity; Macau; linguistic sensitivity; place attachment; public participation

Realizing the promises of replication studies in education - Morrison, Keith (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2019)

Realism philosophy and teachers' perceptions of teaching: some implications for school improvement in Macau - Gutierrez, Estrella Cruz (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Real estate transactions in Macau: issues and recommendations - Cheong, Kong Nam (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Reading policy and practice: an exploratory case study - Wong, Lai Ha (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Reading acquisition in beginner readers: Typical errors in European Portuguese - Simões, Edlia; Martins, Margarida Alves (Educação e Pesquisa, 2018)

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.

Re-experiencing Street Signage with Augmented Reality around the City of Macau - Lio, Si Weng; Martins de Abreu, F. (11th International Conference on Digital and Interactive Arts (ARTECH2023), 2023)

Re-conceptualising computer literacy teaching and learning using constructivist principles and peer-tutoring - Wong, Kin Ming (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Nowadays, many university students (in Macau) are required to attend computer literacy courses to develop their basic skill levels and knowledge as part of their literacy foundation requirements. To be effective, such courses, which are very staff intensive and require access to expensive equipment and software, necessitate high levels of individual teaching. Evidence gathered at two study sites during this research, strongly suggests that many students may not be benefiting sufficiently from their computer literacy courses. Teachers frequently complain about the weak IT skills of many course graduates. This research proposes an innovative model for designing and delivering computer literacy courses based on constructivist principles, using peer-tutoring and blended learning to increase cost effectiveness and to improve student outcomes. Central to the model being proposed is the training and deployment of former course graduates as peer instructors and assessors. Constructivist principles provide a conceptual framework to ensure that the curriculum content, teaching strategies, learning styles and assessment procedures are properly aligned and fully understood by both the instructors and students to achieve high quality learning outcomes. An action research approach was used during the pilot and trail phases of the research to monitor the implementation of the model and evaluate its effectiveness using mixed methods. The planned two–phase action evaluation used a questionnaire to investigate the effectiveness of knowledge and skill transfer to students, and tutors’ learning progress; in-depth semi-structured interviews were used to survey, interpret and evaluate students’ and tutors’ perceptions of the new teaching and learning approach. Most respondents had a Confucian Heritage Cultural Background. For the first time, the research provides new insights into ways in which Confucian Heritage Cultural factors, interact with constructive principles in developing peer-tutoring methods in a university setting inMacau, and more widely
Keywords: PhD in Education (D-SE); Thesis and Dissertations; University of Saint Joseph

Randomised Controlled Trials for Evidence-based Education: Some Problems in Judging 'What Works' - Morrison, Keith (Evaluation & Research in Education, 2001)

Raising the quality of secondary education in Macao with effecive government funding in private schools: a case study in Santa Rosa de Lima (a private high school) - Man, Kam Tou (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

Radial String Chimes: A Behavioural Driven Tangible Instrument Derived from Networked Music Performance Practices - Barbosa, Alvaro; Olga Ng Ka Man, Sandra; Estadieu, G (Ubimus 2023, 2023)
Research in ubiquitous networked music systems has unveiled the potential of behavioural-driven interaction interfaces as an effective model to cope with network communication delays in remote musical performances. Most of the techniques developed under these premises are based on digital music interfaces implemented on laptop computers or tablet devices, where a certain degree of gestural control comes as an added dimension. The purpose of this paper is to present an implementation of such type of interfaces in the form of a physical tangible musical instrument, contemplating multiple expressive possibilities. This is viable at the current stage of technological development thanks to leveraging 3D printing and laser cutting technologies for effective prototyping and testing of such a device. The paper seeks to demonstrate that this approach opens a wide range of possibilities for creating musical instruments with versatility and expressiveness beyond what is usually accomplished in traditional instruments. This implementation, entitled “Radial String Chimes,” is presented with its advantages, the challenges it faces, and the methods used to create it. Finally, the paper will offer suggestions for further developing such an instrument to unlock its potential.

Quantification of insecticides in commercial seafood sold in East Asian markets: risk assessment for consumers - Ivorra, Lucia; Cardoso, Patricia G.; Chan, Shek Kiu; Cruzeiro, Catarina; Tagulao, Karen (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023)
The extraction of 21 insecticides and 5 metabolites was performed using an optimized and validated QuEChERS protocol that was further used for the quantification (GC–MS/MS) in several seafood matrices (crustaceans, bivalves, and fish-mudskippers). Seven species, acquired from Hong Kong and Macao wet markets (a region so far poorly monitored), were selected based on their commercial importance in the Indo-Pacific region, market abundance, and affordable price. Among them, mussels from Hong Kong, together with mudskippers from Macao, presented the highest insecticide concentrations (median values of 30.33 and 23.90 ng/g WW, respectively). Residual levels of fenobucarb, DDTs, HCHs, and heptachlors were above the established threshold (10 ng/g WW) for human consumption according to the European and Chinese legislations: for example, in fish-mudskippers, DDTs, fenobucarb, and heptachlors (5-, 20- and tenfold, respectively), and in bivalves, HCHs (fourfold) had higher levels than the threshold. Risk assessment revealed potential human health effects (e.g., neurotoxicity), especially through fish and bivalve consumption (non-carcinogenic risk; ΣHQLT > 1), and a potential concern of lifetime cancer risk development through the consumption of fish, bivalves, and crustaceans collected from these markets (carcinogenic risk; ΣTCR > 10–4). Since these results indicate polluted regions, where the seafood is collected/produced, a strict monitoring framework should be implemented in those areas to improve food quality and safety of seafood products.
Keywords: Bivalves; Crustaceans; Health risk assessment; Mudskippers; Organochlorine pesticides

Quality of Work Life in Macau - Rato, Ricardo; Davey, Gareth (Happiness Across Cultures: Views of Happiness and Quality of Life in Non-Western Cultures, 2012)
This chapter explores Quality of Work Life (QWL) in Macau. We investigate the meanings and importance of QWL and its implications in terms of happiness and business performance. Although QWL is central to people’s lives, research on this topic is still in its infancy in Macau. Our interviews revealed three salient themes of QWL: Work context, the perceived benefits and demands of the job; Organization, mainly work environment and factors within the organizational context mediating QWL; and the implications of QWL on overall living and happiness.
Keywords: Gaming Industry; Gaming Revenue; Gaming Section; International Wellbeing Index; Work Context

Quality of Life in Macau, China - Rato, Ricardo; Davey, Gareth (Social Indicators Research, 2012)
We report the initial findings of an ongoing, long-term investigation into subjective quality of life in Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China. Data were collected via quarterly public surveys (2007 to 2009; n = 8,230), as part of the Macau Quality of Life Report. The main aims of the study were to: (a) ascertain the public’s satisfaction with life and with the regional situation in Macau; (b) confirm the utility of the International Wellbeing Index (IWI) as a measure of subjective life quality; and (c) contribute to ongoing discussion in the literature on quality of life in China. The data indicated moderate levels of personal (PWI = 64.4; range 63–66.7) and national (NWI = 59.7; 57.4–63.7) wellbeing across the study period, which implies that residents in Macau are generally satisfied with life. The lowest scores were reported in the first quarter of 2009, a period of great economic uncertainty in Macau and the world, but were positioned within the normative range. The IWI demonstrated good psychometric performance, consistent with previous studies in China and the West, which confirmed its utility. These findings are discussed in relation to the IWI’s theoretical underpinnings and the literature.
Keywords: China; International Wellbeing index; Macau; Quality of life

Quality of life during the pandemic: a cross sectional study about attitude, individual perspective and behavior change affecting general population in daily life - Khatoon, F.; Kumar, M.; Khalid, A. A.; Alshammari, A. D.; Khan, F.; Alshammari, R. D.; Balouch, Z.; Verma, D.; Mishra, P.; Abotaleb, M.; Makarovskikh, T.; El-kenawy, E. M.; et al. (2022)
Quality of life in general population before and during pandemic is topic need to be address by researcher in terms of mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. The study was carried out among Saudi population. Data were collected from general population using questionnaire during the period from 22 August 2021 to 10th January 2022. As a result, total 214 participants have included in this study. Among them prevalent age group include 40 years (n= 63, 29.4%) shadowed by the age group 25-35 (n= 61, 28.5%) while above 60 years group were least frequent (n= 1, 0.5%). On questioning the applicants whether they were satisfied with their health and how would they rate their quality of life, their answers were as follows: yes, or satisfied (n= 86, 40.2%), very Satisfied (n= 102, 47.7%) Dissatisfied (n= 11, 5.1%) and neither satisfied nor dissatisfied (n= 15, 7%). Due to pandemic, they were rate quality of life very good (n= 94, 43.9%), good (n= 63, 29.4 %) poor (n= 5, 2.3 %) and neither good and nor poor (n= 52, 24.3 %). During pandemic 96 participants feel no change in their weight but 110 participants respond that there is increase in coffee intake during the pandemic. Similarly increased in smoking habits and decrease rate in social activities (n=119,41.4%). The psychosomatic well-being of people has been interrupted by disturbing their social activities during pandemic.

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

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)

Quality assurance for Macao's higher education institutions: challenges and opportunities - Cheong, Wai San (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Pyrolysis of Sewage Sludge in Macau: A Feasibility Study - Mak, Shui Sun (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph

Publishing mathematics on the World Wide Web - Majewski, M. (Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1999)
This paper shows how mathematical concepts can be displayed on World Wide Web pages. A few of the most interesting solutions are outlined although a few others are missing and a few more will be invented very soon. It is for authors to decide which system is the most suitable for their purposes.

Public Matters: Identity, Design, and Placemaking in Macau’s Inner Harbou - Soares, Nuno (Making Place in the Greater Bay Area International Symposium, 2021)

Public and family stigma of seeking psychological help among Chinese college students - Sou, Kuai Long (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF BASIC FAMILY RELATIONS INVENTORY (BFRI) IN MACAO - Chan, Kuai Ian (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
By discussing various aspects of family functioning, including the intricate nature of family functioning, family dynamics’ impact on adolescent growth and lifelong development, and the COVID-19’s effects on family relationships, it reveals the importance and necessity of assessment instruments in the field of family counselling. And concerning the gap between family research and clinical practice as well as the absence of a singular tool capable of evaluating various family functions comprehensively in the Macao context, the study introduced the Basic Family Relations Inventory (BFRI; or ‘Cuestionario de Evaluación de las Relaciones Familiares Básicas’, CERFB), a self-reported questionnaire based on Linares’ Basic Family Relations Theory. This valuable tool consists of 25 items, assessing simultaneously the quality of family relationships in two basic dimensions—marital and parental functioning. This study aimed to develop the Chinese version of the BFRI and investigate its psychometric properties in the context of Macao. By employing a quantitative research approach, it evaluated the normal distribution, exploratory factor analysis and reliability of the BFRI in a non-clinical snowball and convenience sample of 165 participants with at least one biological child from 12 to 18 years old. In the exploratory factor analysis, the initial factor extraction resulted in four components, reflecting both marital and parental items. This suggested potential overlap and interconnectedness between the marital and parental subsystems. Subsequent analysis identified a three-factor solution, separating marital, negative parental, and positive parental components. This aligned with the factor structure of the original Spanish version of the BFRI. A two-factor solution was also explored, replicating findings from the previous Italian and Portuguese validation of the BFRI despite some inconsistencies in item alignment. The EFA results revealed that the three-factor structure of the Chinese version of the BFRI was the best fitting model for the Macao population. Reliability analysis, assessed through Cronbach’s alpha, indicated satisfactory internal consistency of the scales. The results of the analyses demonstrate promising psychometric properties, supporting the tool’s effectiveness in assessing marital and parental relationships in a Macao population. The study contributed to the development of the valuable family assessment instrument. It suggested that the Chinese version of the BFRI could serve as a useful instrument to concurrently assess the quality of marital and parental relationships and systematically collect the data of family functioning in both dimensions. It’s also believed that this instrument could benefit the evaluation of family dynamics and comprehension of family relations not only in family research studies, but also in counselling intervention and clinical therapy, preventing risks to the health of children as well as promoting healthy family contexts in Macao
Keywords: Basic Family Relations Inventory (BFRI); Marital relationship; Parental relationship; Psychometric properties; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

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

Psychological well-being and clinical symptoms as determinants of intuitive eating - Xavier, Elisa Maria (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Psychological health components as predictors of academic emotions - Sin, Wai Wun (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Protestant Christianity in Communist China - Chan, Hon-keong (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Religious Studies (MRS); University of Saint Joseph

Prospects and pitfalls of being a good communicator: Contemplating the career choices of female students in Macau - Correia, Ana; Marques, Tania (8th Annual Conference of the Asian Studies Association of Hong Kong, 2013)

Promoting positive peer pressure through small group peer interaction - Vargas, Maria Chrislina Bondoc (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Promoting Future Elderly Social Participation In Macau: An exploratory Analysis - Leong Kai Chong; Ho, Jacky (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
"The purpose of the research aimed to explore the challenges and future possiblities of ways of promoting elderly social participation in Macau. As lack of related research has been conduted in Macau, this community services and government policies and to provide suggestions for improving the direction of sustainable development and future possible research topics in this area. The research adopts a qualitative and phenomenological approach to explore the current situations, difficulties and ideas through the industry experience and insights. Nine in-depth interviews with 9 representatives of elderly social service providers subsidised by Macau SAR Government from late April to July 2022 in Macau. The content analysis using open coding to collect inductive data. Throughout themetic analysis identified by four levels: individials, community and social services, governmental policies and infrastructures. Overall, the study found that the autonomy trend of future social participation of the elderly in Macao is enhanced by education and self-health concerns and they are more independent, but the participation of male elders and female elders is unbalanced. Social service providers for the elderly provide a large number of repetitive services and are too passive and dependent on government policies andsupport, resulting in a lack of innovative thinking. The infrastructure design promoted by the government does not consider the continuous health and activity development of the elderly. This study looks at the ability of the elderly in Macau to continue to develop their strengths in the future, and suggests the need to strengthen individual retirement life planning and development for the elderly, personal health monitoring improvement, diversification of social services, elderly-led community programs, private social enterprise capital, and elderly volunteering The urgency of the number of elderly people, more practical and effective elderly inclusive urban planning."
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Community Development (MCD); University of Saint Joseph

Promoting Awareness for the Acoustic Phenomenon: a Survey of Pedagogical Practices and Research Projects Developed at EA/CITAR - Cordeiro, João; Gomes, José Alberto; Gonçalves, Miguel (Invisible Places, 2014)
At EA/CITAR (School of Arts/Research Centre in Science and Technology of the Arts), sound has always assumed a fundamental role, both in academic research and curricular offer, featuring a Master Program in Sound Design and a Doctoral Program Specialization in Computer Music. This paper presents an overview of some recent artistic/research projects undertaken by students and researchers at this institution, which stimulate the user/listener awareness for the acoustic phenomenon. Furthermore, we describe three pedagogical practices, stemming from Soundscape and Film Sound studies, which aim at training students to avoid the devious influence of sight on the assessment of soundscapes.

Project management of hotel opening processes in greater China - Noordzij, Gert (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Project management methodologies: an effectiveness analysis of PMBOK and Agile on Macau's Construction Industry - Morais, João Jose Bragança dos Reis de (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADOPTION AND MATURITY LEVEL IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY OF MACAU AND HENGQIN - Wong, Ka Seng (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Projects are tactical and operational initiatives, and achieving specific outcomes through projects can help organizations achieve strategic goals. The effective use of project management tools and techniques is essential to achieve successful results, since the goal is to maximize the realization of the project's plan by effectively using the budget, time, and resources provided by the project owner to achieve the project's original purpose. The Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM) is a tool for measuring project management capabilities and is essential to improve project and portfolio performance in different industries. The main objective of this research is to analyze and characterize the maturity level and capacity of the IT industry in Macau and HengQin based on the assessment of the PMMM. The research also aims to assess and compare the maturity level in the IT industry in Macau and HengQin. An online survey was conducted and sent to IT project managers from Macau and HenqQin. A total of 34 responses were collected, divided into 3 different parts: Part I - General Information, Part II - Project Management Areas, and Part III - Perception. The results indicate that, in general, Project Managers state that their companies do not follow Project Management standards and best practices, classifying as Low and Very Low essential PM areas such as Planning and Scheduling (68%), Scope (61%) and Communications (64%). From a comparison perspective, project managers in Macau follow less formal frameworks than Hengqin in managing the triple constraints of the project. The collected data also indicate that Macau's communication management and stakeholder engagement are less mature than Hengqin's. Furthermore, the data indicate that maturity level is not necessarily related to education level, which means not higher education has a higher maturity level. Recommendations are provided for the IT industry in both areas, and specific comments are provided for each group or professionals. In conclusion, this work allows a novel characterization and a better understanding of the Project Management adoption and maturity level of the IT Industry in Macau and Hengqin
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph; information technology; maturity level; project management; project management maturity model; project maturity assessment

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADOPTION AND MATURITY LEVEL IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY OF MACAU AND HENGQIN - Wong, Ka Seng (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Projects are tactical and operational initiatives, and achieving specific outcomes through projects can help organizations achieve strategic goals. The effective use of project management tools and techniques is essential to achieve successful results, since the goal is to maximize the realization of the project's plan by effectively using the budget, time, and resources provided by the project owner to achieve the project's original purpose. The Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM) is a tool for measuring project management capabilities and is essential to improve project and portfolio performance in different industries. The main objective of this research is to analyze and characterize the maturity level and capacity of the IT industry in Macau and HengQin based on the assessment of the PMMM. The research also aims to assess and compare the maturity level in the IT industry in Macau and HengQin. An online survey was conducted and sent to IT project managers from Macau and HenqQin. A total of 34 responses were collected, divided into 3 different parts: Part I - General Information, Part II - Project Management Areas, and Part III - Perception. The results indicate that, in general, Project Managers state that their companies do not follow Project Management standards and best practices, classifying as Low and Very Low essential PM areas such as Planning and Scheduling (68%), Scope (61%) and Communications (64%). From a comparison perspective, project managers in Macau follow less formal frameworks than Hengqin in managing the triple constraints of the project. The collected data also indicate that Macau's communication management and stakeholder engagement are less mature than Hengqin's. Furthermore, the data indicate that maturity level is not necessarily related to education level, which means not higher education has a higher maturity level. Recommendations are provided for the IT industry in both areas, and specific comments are provided for each group or professionals. In conclusion, this work allows a novel characterization and a better understanding of the Project Management adoption and maturity level of the IT Industry in Macau and Hengqin
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph; information technology; maturity level; project management; project management maturity model; project maturity assessment

Project “HEALTHY EATING GAINS HEALTHY LIFE”: develops community to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Macao - Cheang, Van Si (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Community Development (MCD); University of Saint Joseph

Project-based Learning in the Subject of General Studies in a Grade Five Class: A Case Study Approach - Chan, Ka Ho (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Programming Course Design: Phenomenographic Approach to Learning and Teaching - Thota, Neena (2014 International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Computing and Engineering, 2014)
Phenomenography is a well-known empirical research approach that is often used to investigate students' ways of learning programming. Phenomenographic pedagogy is an instructional approach to plan learning and teaching activities. This theoretical paper gives an overview of prior research in phenomenographic studies of programming and shows how the results from these research studies can be applied to course design. Pedagogic principles grounded in the phenomenographic perspective on teaching and learning are then presented that consider how to tie students' experiences to the course goals (relevance structure) and how to apply variation theory to focus on the desired critical aspects of learning. Building on this, an introductory object-oriented programming course is described as an example of research-based course design. The insights gained from the experience of running the course are shared with the community of computer science educators, as also the benefits and responsibilities for those who wish to adopt the phenomenographic perspective on learning to plan their teaching. The development of an increased awareness of the variation in students' ways of experiencing programming and the need to broaden the context of the programming course are discussed.
Keywords: Communities; Computer languages; Education; Programming profession; Syntactics; Writing; introductory programming; object-oriented programming; phenomenography; variation theory

Profile technician business plan 2011-12 - Silva, Miguel P. F. Gomes da (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Professional Ethics as Training in Civic Education - Rothlin, Stephan (Hong Kong Journal of Catholic Studies, 2018)

Problematic Internet Use and Subjective Wellbeing Among University Students in Macao - Kam, Chi Fat (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

Probabilistic Forecasting Model for the COVID-19 Pandemic Based on the Composite Monte Carlo Model Integrated with Deep Learning and Fuzzy System - Fong, Simon James; Marques, João Alexandre Lobo; Li, Gloria; Dey, Nilanjan; Crespo, Rubén González; Herrera-Viedma, Enrique; Gois, Francisco Nauber Bernardo; Neto, José Xavier (Epidemic Analytics for Decision Supports in COVID19 Crisis, 2022)
There are several techniques to support simulation of time series behavior. In this chapter, the approach will be based on the Composite Monte Carlo (CMC) simulation method. This method is able to model future outcomes of time series under analysis from the available data. The establishment of multiple correlations and causality between the data allows modeling the variables and probabilistic distributions and subsequently obtaining also probabilistic results for time series forecasting. To improve the predictor efficiency, computational intelligence techniques are proposed, including a fuzzy inference system and an Artificial Neural Network architecture. This type of model is suitable to be considered not only for the disease monitoring and compartmental classes, but also for managerial data such as clinical resources, medical and health team allocation, and bed management, which are data related to complex decision-making challenges.
Keywords: COVID-19; Composite Monte Carlo simulation; Healthcare decision-making systems; Prediction

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

Privacy in sound-based social networks - Cordeiro, J.; Barbosa, A. (Communications in Computer and Information Science, 2014)

Principal perspectives - Correia, Ana; Tchiang, Van Man (Perspectives on Inclusion, 2019)

Primary teachers' burnout at the inclusive education schools in Macao - Ieong, Iek Kuan (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
"In 2021/2022 academic year, there are 2,244 SEN students in Macau and its growth rate is 36% in ten years. However, at the present, there are 38 schools providing the related education to them. Admittedly, this is an unbalanced supply and demand. In fact, the teachers who work at inclusive education schools are bearing all responsibility to teach SEN students and their mental health is worth to attention. Moreover, there are 1,224 SEN students in primary (2021/2022 academic year), it accounting for 55% of all. That is, the numbers of their teachers are the most and they are representative. Therefore, exploring primary teachers’ burnout at inclusive education schools becomes the topic of this study, even more important, it is including to compare normal and resource teachers. This topic is rarer currently in Macau. On the one hand, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and (reduced) personal accomplishment are dimensions of burnout (Maslach et al., 1996). These become the dependent variables of this study. According Ecological Systems Theory (Bronfenbrenner, 1979) and the factors of self-efficacy in inclusive education (Sharma et al., 2012), the following hypotheses are provided to guide this study: (1) normal teachers’ emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment are higher than those in resource teachers; (2) teachers’ attitudes into inclusive education, (3) teachers’ self-efficacy to use inclusive instruction (SEII), (4) teachers’ self-efficacy in collaboration (SEC) and (5) teachers’ self-efficacy in v managing behavior (SEMB) both are negatively related to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment; (6) teachers’ stress of Covid19 is positively related to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment. On the other hand, quantitative methodology, and snowball sampling are used in this research. At last, 132 responds are collected, including 100 normal teachers and 32 resource teachers. They are from 48 inclusive education schools in Macau. All data were analyzed by SPSS 25.0. The results of this study are followed: (1) teachers’ emotional exhaustion level is middle, their depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment levels both are low; (2) resource teachers’ emotional exhaustion and depersonalization are higher than normal teachers; (3) teachers’ attitudes into inclusive education negatively related to depersonalization but positively related to reduced personal accomplishment; (4) in the factors of self-efficacy, only SEII is negatively related to reduced personal accomplishment; (5) teachers’ stress of Covid-19 is positively related to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment."
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Pricing bullish underlying linked securities - Ho, Choi San (University of Saint Joseph, 2006)
Keywords: Bullish underlying linked securities; Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Preserving Cultural Identity by Rehabilitation of Public Spaces, Case Study Analyses on the Historic Center of Macao. - Pinheiro, Francisco Vizeu (Urban Design, 2017)

Preservation and Sustainability of Industrial Heritage in the Urban Renewal: A Case Study of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Taipa, Macao - Zhu, Rong; Pinheiro, Francisco Vizeu (2010 International Conference on E-Product E-Service and E-Entertainment, 2010)
As an incomparable implication of industrial culture, the industrial heritage has a wide range of historical, technological, social, architectural or scientific values. With the process of large-scale contemporary urban revitalization, abandoned industrial buildings and areas always become the targets of urban renewal and redevelopment due to the ongoing transformation on structural changes of economy and adjustments of plot usage. Although the research and discussion on preservation of industrial heritage have been launched in the fields of theory and practice in China, many former industrial areas and buildings are still undergoing extreme threats and irreversible damages. Taking Iec Long Fireworks Factory which is the only well preserved survivor of industrial heritage in Macao as a case study, this paper presents its historic background, present challenges and future envisions of development. Based on group investigations and SWOT analysis, integrated strategies are proposed to preserve and revitalize the old factory ruins and their landscape settings. The conclusions show the significance to preserve and reuse industrial heritage opened for the urban renewal, which also could be a good contribution for sustainability of history and culture, environment, society and tourism.
Keywords: Architecture; Buildings; Cultural differences; Fires; History; International Committee; Production facilities

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

Preparing Pre-service Teachers to Become Effective Inclusive Practitioners: Impact on Self-Efficacy (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)

Preparatory gestures in choral-orchestral works - Ho, Cheok Ngai (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Choral Conducting (MCC); University of Saint Joseph

Prefeace for Espectros Inquietos, Elis Bodêgo - Simoes, José Manuel (2021)

Predictive models to the COVID-19 - Bernardo Gois, Francisco Nauber; Lima, Alex; Santos, Khennedy; Oliveira, Ramses; Santiago, Valdir; Melo, Saulo; Costa, Rafael; Oliveira, Marcelo; Henrique, Francisco das Chagas Douglas Marques; Neto, José Xavier; Martins Rodrigues Sobrinho, Carlos Roberto; Lôbo Marques, João Alexandre (Data Science for COVID-19, 2021)
Following the World Health Organization proclaims a pandemic due to a disease that originated in China and advances rapidly across the globe, studies to predict the behavior of epidemics have become increasingly popular, mainly related to COVID-19. The critical point of these studies is to discuss the disease's behavior and the progression of the virus's natural course. However, the prediction of the actual number of infected people has proved to be a difficult task, due to a wide range of factors, such as mass testing, social isolation, underreporting of cases, among others. Therefore, the objective of this work is to understand the behavior of COVID-19 in the state of Ceará to forecast the total number of infected people and to aid in government decisions to control the outbreak of the virus and minimize social impacts and economics caused by the pandemic. So, to understand the behavior of COVID-19, this work discusses some forecast techniques using machine learning, logistic regression, filters, and epidemiologic models. Also, this work brings a new approach to the problem, bringing together data from Ceará with those from China, generating a hybrid dataset, and providing promising results. Finally, this work still compares the different approaches and techniques presented, opening opportunities for future discussions on the topic. The study obtains predictions with R2 score of 0.99 to short-term predictions and 0.93 to long-term predictions.
Keywords: COVID-19; Forecast; Holt Winters; Kalman filter; Machine learning; Prophet; SEIR

Predictive Models for Decision Support in the COVID-19 Crisis - Marques, João Alexandre Lobo; Gois, Francisco Nauber Bernardo; Xavier-Neto, Jose; Fong, Simon James (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology, 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.

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)

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)

Pre-marital counseling: the experience of Chinese Christian couples in Macau - Pun, Oi Kuan (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Power Allocation for 5G Mobile Multiuser Cooperative Networks - Yin, Fagen; Du, Wencai (Journal of Advanced Transportation, 2021)
With the fifth generation (5G) communication technology, the mobile multiuser networks have developed rapidly. In this paper, the performance analysis of mobile multiuser networks which utilize decode-and-forward (DF) relaying is considered. We derive novel outage probability (OP) expressions. To improve the OP performance, we study the power allocation optimization problem. To solve the optimization problem, we propose an intelligent power allocation optimization algorithm based on grey wolf optimization (GWO). We compare the proposed GWO approach with three existing algorithms. The experimental results reveal that the proposed GWO algorithm can achieve a smaller OP, thus improving system efficiency. Also, compared with other channel models, the OP values of the 2-Rayleigh model are increased by 81.2% and 66.6%, respectively.

Potential for the design of an energy saving facade system using agglomerated cork: Implications in subtropical climates - Afonso, F. (Sustainable Buildings and Structures: Building a Sustainable Tomorrow, 2019)
Agglomerated cork is a known material by its contribution to the sustainment of the environment, not only because it is a wholly natural material, without chemical additives, but also because its industrial process of production results from the lowest quality residues of cork or industrial waste material, unsuitable for other applications. It is a reusable material, which means, the cork facade elements can be converted into a new agglomerated material, demonstrating a huge potential for adaptation to existing buildings following a reversible process. It is durable, lightweight, water resistant, low-cost material, some of the properties that may qualify it as suitable for application in large surfaces of vertical construction façades. The aim of this article is to analyze the mechanical, thermal and acoustic characteristics of cork composites against site-specific climatic conditions of subtropical climates and its suitability as an external coating system for residential buildings with the goal to reduce the energy consumption for cooling the inner environment. In high-density cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong the majority of the buildings starting from the 1960s until early 21st century (Brach & Song 2006), did not integrate thermal insulation systems into external walls, producing a high level of heat transfer through the external façade from the outside environment during spring and summer seasons. Due to the extremely fast urban growth of the modern Chinese city, little importance is given to the quality of the external walls in current residential building construction. For at least during six months each year the consumption of energy due to air conditioning in Guangdong province is extremely high. The study concluded that substantial energy could be saved by implementing an external coating upgrade to existing buildings. Additionally, this study details the result obtained through software for energy simulations (Design Builder, ENVI-met) demonstrating the potential of this project to produce homogeneous and comfortable inside temperatures, which cools the indoor ambient temperature in summer time.

Potential for the design of an energy saving facade system using agglomerated cork: Implications in subtropical climates - Afonso, Filipe (The 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures, 2019)

Potential for the design of an energy saving facade system using agglomerated cork: implications in subtropical climates - Afonso, Filipe (The 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures, 2019)

Potential Ecological Risk of Heavy Metal Distribution in Cemetery Soils - Amuno, S. A. (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2013)
In this paper, preliminary investigation was conducted to evaluate the potential ecological risk of heavy metals contamination in cemetery soils. Necrosol samples were collected from within and around the vicinity of the largest mass grave in Rwanda and analyzed for heavy metal concentrations using total digestion–inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and instrumental neutron activation analysis. Based on the concentrations of As, Cu, Cr, Pb, and Zn, the overall contamination degree (Cdeg) and potential ecological risks status (RI) of the necrosols were determined. The preliminary results revealed that the associated cemetery soils are only contaminated to a low degree. On the other hand, assessment of the potential ecological risk index (RI) revealed that cumulative heavy metal content of the soil do not pose any significant ecological risks. These findings, therefore, suggest that, while cemetery soils may be toxic due to the accumulation of certain heavy metals, their overall ecological risks may be minimal and insignificant.
Keywords: Cemetery soils; Environmental management; Heavy metals; Mass graves

Postgraduate Certificate Program of Education in University of Saint Joseph: Cultivating the Rationales and Techniques of Culturally Responsive Teaching among Teachers in Macau (“聖若瑟大學學位後證書課程: 澳門教師文化关联教學理念和技能的培養”in Chinese) - Ge, Yun (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)

Postal service in Macao CTT in 2016: a work report of the strategic management of Public Postal Service - Wong, Ho Cheng (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

Post-pandemic Human Resources Challenges in Macau’s Hospitality Industry: Christy, Chu Ian I - Chu, Ian I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive environment, talents are the key factor for a company's success and success, and a good strategy for retaining talents is how to use effective management measures to grasp employees' focus, vitality and service on work enthusiasm can generate dedication and loyalty to the enterprise, making the enterprise more consolidated and sustainable. Previous studies have shown that human resource management measures can increase employee contribution. Therefore, this study takes the important role of human resource management as an intermediary to explore how the human resource management of Macau's hospitality industry is affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes in post-pandemic human resource management. At the same time, the company's commitment to its employees after the outbreak is further analyzed for the success of the solutions made by the human resource management of the hospitality industry in Macau. The research results are expected to be used as a reference for leaders or managers in the hospitality industry when an unexpected pandemic occurs, by enhancing and improving human resource management. The qualitative research method was adopted, and in-depth interviews were conducted with hotel employees. The key findings of this research were that there are five factors affecting human resource management post-pandemic in the hospitality industry. More importantly, we found that Macau’s hospitality industry needs to transform in the future, which will also have a key impact on human resources management
Keywords: Dilemmas 2; Diversified 1; Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph; Vulnerabilities 3

Post-migration stress and mental health of Filipino female domestic workers in Macau: the moderating role of social networks - Mendoza, Norman B. (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Post-Divorce Parent-Child Relationships Impacts and Coping Mechanisma: Qualitative Study In Macao - Vong, Iek Chong (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Post Disaster Temporary Housing System based on Generative Design Method - Afonso, Filipe (The 6th International Conference on Architecture, Materials and Construction ICAMC, 2020)

Post-disaster Temporary Housing System based on Generative Design Method - Afonso, Filipe G.; Lu, Jun C. (International Journal of Structural and Civil Engineering Research, 2021)

Post-Digital Fashion: The Evolution and Creation Cycle - Pereira, Selma; Fernandes-Marcos, Adérito (ZoneModa Journal, 2021)
In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, the fashion industry was surprised and quickly had to adapt to digital media. However, the relationship between fashion and the multiplicity of screens is not new. Fashion emerged and took its first steps with Cinema, in Modernity. Although there are times when these two systems are further apart from each other, the alliance survived. To analyse contemporaneity, we take as main reference the studies of Gilles Lipovetsky, and his reflections on aesthetic capitalism. The fashion system has many Western fields of life, including art and technology. In this article we discuss how this relationship of fashion adapts and develops with aesthetic capitalism and post-digital art while we analyse representative artefacts from/about fashion. We propose to put the recent digital fashion artefacts in dialogue with post-digital aesthetics theories, discussing the blurred boundaries between the digital and the post-digital, and proposing the instantiation of a post-digital creation cycle applied to fashion artefacts.

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