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

The antecedents of In-service teachers’ burnout in a casino dominant economy - Kuok, A. C. H.; Lam, S. M. I (KEDI Journal of Educational Policy, 2018)

The Application of Nudge Theory in Ensuring Change Acceptance in the Hospitality-Gaming Industry – A Case Analysis from Macau SAR, China - Tagulao, Thea Clarice Saavedra; Marques, Joao Alexandre Lobo (Association for Computing Machinery, 2022)
As the rate of change increases exponentially, organizations must adapt quickly to the business landscape's volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). As a result, organizations must implement agile strategies and practices to ensure their responsiveness and readiness to any changes brought about by internal or external factors. With a greater number of changes, change agents are tasked with implementing various change management methodologies to ensure that change recipients accept change initiatives. This research will look at one of the methodologies used by change agents, the use of nudges from Thaler and Sunstein's Nudge Theory, which is a subtle intervention to influence an individual's decision-making with the goal of steering them towards a specific desired outcome; and analyze their effectiveness towards the change recipients when implemented. Change agents were interviewed on the application of Nudge Theory to change recipients when managing to change initiatives within their respective organizations. The results indicate that the use of nudges created by the change agents can significantly impact the level of resistance from the change recipients. If used correctly, the Nudge Theory can mitigate change resistance, and the success of a change initiative is higher. But, if change recipients are forced to comply, their resistance will be greater, affecting the organization overall.
Keywords: Change Initiatives; Change Resistance; Nudge Theory; Organizational Behavior; Organizational Change Management

The Application of Supervised and Unsupervised Computational Predictive Models to Simulate the COVID19 Pandemic - 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)
The application of different tools for predicting COVID19 cases spreading has been widely considered during the pandemic. Comparing different approaches is essential to analyze performance and the practical support they can provide for the current pandemic management. This work proposes using the susceptible-exposed-asymptomatic but infectious-symptomatic and infectious-recovered-deceased (SEAIRD) model for different learning models. The first analysis considers an unsupervised prediction, based directly on the epidemiologic compartmental model. After that, two supervised learning models are considered integrating computational intelligence techniques and control engineering: the fuzzy-PID and the wavelet-ANN-PID models. The purpose is to compare different predictor strategies to validate a viable predictive control system for the COVID19 relevant epidemiologic time series. For each model, after setting the initial conditions for each parameter, the prediction performance is calculated based on the presented data. The use of PID controllers is justified to avoid divergence in the system when the learning process is conducted. The wavelet neural network solution is considered here because of its rapid convergence rate. The proposed solutions are dynamic and can be adjusted and corrected in real time, according to the output error. The results are presented in each subsection of the chapter.
Keywords: ANN predictor; COVID19; Epidemiology; Fuzzy predictor; PID control; SEAIRD

The Application of Zhuangzi's View on Death to the Philosophical Counselling - Choi, Cheng In (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Philosophy (MPH); University of Saint Joseph

The Association Between Early/ Emerging Adult-Parent Attachment and Problematic Internet Use Among College Students in Macao - Lao, Sio Mei (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Association Between Interpersonal Relationships and Mental Health in College Students in Macao - Guo, Peiling (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The attitude of Macao’s Chinese young people towards Religion and factors influencing their Religious attitude - Cheang, Un I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Religious Studies (MRS); University of Saint Joseph

The attractiveness of Taobao: why do people always come back despite negative feedback - Chan, Nga Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Online shopping in Macau has developed rapidly in recent years. And the success of Taobao is significantly hard to not notice. Its’ sales are breaking the record every year. However, there are a lot of negative comments towards Taobao. Various researches and data have shown that live-streaming is one of the biggest contributions towards Taobao’s sales and record breaking. This research aims to investigate deeply to understand how Taobao counters those issues and the role of live-streaming in relation to it. Based on a review of the literature in the relevant areas , qualitative methodology is adopted after thorough considerations. A small sample size of 10 were selected to conduct semi-structured in-depth interviews and the participants agreed to respond to answer the original interview questions and the follow-up questions. Analysis of the responses demonstrated e-customer service is the most influential variable towards repurchase intention. Live-streaming strategy can effectively and directly reduce constomer’s uncertainty of products and increase the efficiency of responsiveness. And product uncertainty and responsiveness speed are variables that impact purchase intention. The result demonstrated live-streaming's effectiveness in combating multiple negative aspects of Taobao and strengthening the positive aspects. On this basis, live-streaming is an impactful method to combat Taobao. In addition, e-service in terms of sufficiency of the staff’s communication skill have been found important towards customer’s satisfaction. A gap related to such an issue has been recommended in the further research recommendations along with other factors or sample groups, which are needed to explore deeply in the future
Keywords: Authenticity; Customer satisfaction; E- Service quality; Repurchase intention; Taobao; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The BRICS and the global order in the early XXI century - Kern, Rafaela Chemale (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

The business of social justice in Macau - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2023)
Macau, Macau Business, MAG, MB, MB Featured, Opinion | As Macau rebuilds its post-pandemic economy, one could be forgiven for believing that the good life for all has arrived, as evidenced in the manifest opulence on display in its up-market shopping malls. However, this is not the case; social justice needs attention in Macau.

The Caluation of Microsoft Coproration - Lee, Ka Lou (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Canton Conference (1667-1668): its content and sinificance - Ip, Ka Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2010)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Religious Studies (MRS); University of Saint Joseph

The challenges of ethnic foodservices business in Macau: an Indian restaurant case study - Khan, Muhammad Imran (2016)
Keywords: Food service management; Macau; Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Challenges of Nursery Teachers in the Early Childhood Inclusion Classes: A Qualitative Study of Macao Nursery Teachers - Wu, Ma Lei (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

The change of UK business management style - Lai, Chi Leng (University of Saint Joseph, 2010)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Chinese Diaspora in Mozambique - Morais, Isabel (Singapore: The Chinese Heritage Centre Bulletin, 2005)

The Collaboration and Challenges Faced by Therapists within Professional Inclusive Education Teams in Macau =: 澳門治療師在融合教育專業團隊中的合作情況及挑戰 - Lao, Pek San (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 合作模式; 團隊合作; 治療服務; 澳門治療師

The Colonization of Lifeworlds of Education by Work: Restoration and Recoupling of Lifeworld and System in the Inner Self - Morrison, Keith (Horizons of Education, 2015)
The argument is raised that, in an age of the networked, connected society in an information-rich environment with communication possibilities as never before experienced or made possible, the displacement of educational virtues of morality, ethics and the development of all-round human beings, by those of money, labour, power and work are speeding apace, and the disconnect between system and lifeworld is increasing. Drawing initially on the work of Habermas, in which the colonization of the lifeworld occurs by system imperatives of rationalization, labour, money and power, the paper argues that such moves are manifested starkly in discourses of the relation between education and work, and five areas are introduced in which the links operate. The marketization and commodification of education, together with its incorporation into the service of capital and labour, are attested through a short worked example of one small territory within the larger context of China. Then, taking a lead from Sertillanges and Habermas’s later work, the paper argues for: (a) a reaffirmation of the importance of moral, ethical and spiritual dimensions of education; (b) the breaking of a narrowly instrumental, capital-acquisitive view of education as serving the jobs market and social control and towards a liberating view of education as communicative action and the development of being rather than simply behaving; (c) the importance of transcendence and immanence; and, thereby, (d) moves towards the re-integration of system and lifeworld in participating subjects.

The combat of truth and error: Newman and Chesterton on heresy - Morgan, Stephen (Lead Kindly Light. Essays for Ian Ker, 2022)

The Comparison of Different Linear and Nonlinear Models Using Preliminary Data to Efficiently Analyze the COVID-19 Outbreak - Fong, Simon James; Marques, João Alexandre Lobo; Li, G.; Dey, N.; Crespo, Rubén G.; Herrera-Viedma, E.; Gois, F. Nauber Bernardo; Neto, José Xavier (Epidemic Analytics for Decision Supports in COVID19 Crisis, 2022)
The COVID-19 pandemic spread generated an urgent need for computational systems to model its behavior and support governments and healthcare teams to make proper decisions. There are not many cases of global pandemics in history, and the most recent one has unique characteristics, which are tightly connected to the current society’s lifestyle and beliefs, creating an environment of uncertainty. Because of that, the development of mathematical/computational models to forecast the pandemic behavior since its beginning, i.e., with a restricted amount of data collected, is necessary. This chapter focuses on the analysis of different data mining techniques to allow the pandemic prediction with a small amount of data. A case study is presented considering the data from Wuhan, the Chinese city where the virus was first detected, and the place where the major outbreak occurred. The PNN + CF method (Polynomial Neural Network with Corrective Feedback) is presented as the technique with the best prediction performance. This is a promising method that might be considered in future eventual waves of the current pandemic or event to have a suitable model for future epidemic outbreaks around the world.
Keywords: Artificial neural networks; Epidemiology; Machine learning; Prediction models

The concept of humanity in the encius and the communist manifesto: a comparative philosophical approach - Vong, Iok Ip; Alabanza, Ian Shelley Sasha Pugal (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Philosophy; University of Saint Joseph

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

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

The Conditions of Achieving Interactive Mindfulness Through Virtual Reality Single User: A Case Study Experience in Macao - Ng, Ka Man; Caires, Carlos (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Virtual reality (VR), a computer-generated 3D environment, allows one to navigate and possibly interact, resulting in real-time simulation of one or more of the user’s five senses (M. Gutierrez et al., 2008; Vince, 2004). Despite its history through past decades, this technology has quickly developed recently. Virtual tours and spaces have been widely used in the education, arts, and rehabilitation industries. According to research, it has significant effects on mindfulness (improving mood), cognitive development (better learning ability), and embodiment (relieving pain and medical conditions). This thesis aims to identify the conditions for Macao's single-user experience to achieve mindfulness in virtual reality through immersion and interactivity. With their various definitions, this research uses the two spectrums on the levels of immersion and interactivity, conducts four experiment settings with Macao residents, and collects qualitative questionnaires and quantitative survey data. The four settings differ as they tackle different aspects: spiritual memory, historical memory, aesthetic appreciation, and meditation through concept. The analysed results were then evaluated to seek better conditions for the local community to achieve mindfulness by immersing themselves in virtual reality
Keywords: Single user experience; Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Global Studies (D-GLS); University of Saint Joseph; immersion; interactivity; mindfulness; virtual reality; well-being

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

The contribution of female directors in the cinema of China's Special Administrative Regions - Souza, Ravane da Costa (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

The cosmological constant emerging from a symmetry invariant - Arraut, Ivan (Modern Physics Letters A, 2024)
The cosmological constant is normally introduced as an additional term entering the Einstein–Hilbert (EH) action. In this letter, we demonstrate that, instead, it appears naturally from the standard EH action as an invariant term emerging from spacetime symmetries. We then demonstrate that the same constraint emerging from this invariant suppresses the short wavelength modes and it favors the long wavelength ones. In this way, inside the proposed formulation, the observed value for the vacuum energy density is obtained naturally from the zero-point quantum fluctuations.
Keywords: Dark energy; cosmological constant; zero point quantum fluctuations

The cost benefit analysis of transition to electric vehicle: in Macao and Hong Kong geographical region - Nnaemeka, Ezeka Franklin Amarachukwu (University of Saint Joseph, 2010)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The creative industries as an integrated factor in a sustainable model for Macao's economic development - Azevedo, Margarida; Barbosa, Álvaro (Creative Industries Journal, 2014)
This article presents an insight into one of the regions with the fastest-growing economy, heavily based on an entertainment, gaming and tourism industry, and that is urgently looking for a sustainable model that articulates with complementary sectors within the cultural and creative industries – Macao. Macao is facing a major economic and social challenge; it has grown as a vulnerable economy relying almost exclusively on gaming revenues. Alternative activities to diversify the economy are urgently required to answer the competition risks haunting this industry. The cultural and creative industries could be a complementary activity – a vehicle for economic diversification. However, current public and private stakeholders for the cultural and creative sector might have been neglecting the unique cultural and heritage ecosystem of the territory, focusing on isolate opportunities and overlooking an inclusive and robust strategy. A sustainable model that attends to the local conditions and its people is required for alternative activities to become a meaningful sector for the social and economic development of Macao.

The Criminalization of Verbal Sexual Harassment in Amending Macao's Criminal Code - Yang, Vincent (Socioeconomic Development Research, 2016)

The Cultivation of Research Labor in Pacific Asia with Special Reference to Singapore - Ge, Yun; Ho, K. C. (Asia Pacific Education Review, 2018)
This paper adopts a political economy perspective in understanding how the country context frames the development of higher education doctoral science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs. We argue that a country's commitment to research and development spending as a strategy to maintain its economic competitiveness creates the market for research labor. This embeddedness of STEM doctoral training programs in the country's science and technology system enlarges differences between STEM and non-STEM doctoral programs. This argument is validated from a survey of doctoral students in leading Pacific Asian universities which shows that STEM doctoral programs have stronger research networks, are better financed, use better facilities, and incorporate a variety of research placements. The embeddedness of STEM programs is further illustrated from the case of Singapore. Singapore-based STEM doctoral students mention enjoying better financial support and receiving better career advice from their supervisors. They depend on collaborative peer learning and cite more varied employment options when asked about their career plans.
Keywords: Career Counseling; Cooperative Learning; Doctoral Programs; Educational Facilities; Employment Opportunities; Financial Support; Foreign Countries; Graduate Students; Networks; STEM Education; Student Attitudes; Student Placement; Student Research; Student Surveys; Supervisor Supervisee Relationship; Universities

The current situation of Macau secondary multi-media teaching in physics - Ao, Wai Chi (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

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

The development of Jack Ma's e-commerce strategy into the Pearl River Delta Regions - Wong, Cheng (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The development of social media marketing in Macau - Chan, Io Pang (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The development of street dance in Macau: its effect on business and society - Tang, Si Ian (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Development of the Gaming Industry and Its Impact on Land Use - Wan, Yim King Penny; Pinheiro, Francisco (Gaming, Governance and Public Policy in Macao, 2011)
Over the past few years, the gaming industry has changed the face of Macao and the lives of its citizens. The liberalisation of casino licensing in 2002 and the implementation of the Chinese government's new visa regulations in 2003, which permitted many mainland Chinese to travel to Hong Kong and Macao on an individual basis, triggered an economic boom. Foreign investment increased dramatically as international companies began to build casinos and hotels. By 2006, gaming revenues had reached a record annual high of US$10.33 billion, far exceeding the US$6.6 billion made on the Las Vegas strip (Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, 2008). Tourist numbers more than doubled from 11 million in 2002 to 21.7 million in 2009 (Statistics and Census Service, 2009a). Rapid economic growth has come at a price, however. There have been many social dislocations and challenges for public policy that can be attributed to the expansion of the gaming industry. A particular issue is land, a fundamental factor of production and an essential component of the gaming industry's success but in short supply in Macao. The tension between casino requirements for land and public needs spills over into debates on matters as diverse as building height restrictions, heritage protection, green space, the opaqueness of government decisions and its lack of consultative mechanisms. © 2011 by The Hong Kong University Press, HKU. All rights reserved.

The effect of family and personal factors on marital attitudes and expectations in Macau - Chan, Cheng Nga (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The effect of managers' cultural and educational background on management style: a study of middle level managers in Macao - Tam, Hoi Iong (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Community Development (MCD); University of Saint Joseph

The Effect of Organizational Justice on Work Engagement Between Foreigner and Local Workers in Macau: The Moderating Effect of Organizational Commitment - Wong, Wai Fai (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP); University of Saint Joseph

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

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

The Effect of Temporal Variation in Noise Exposure on Hearing and Inner Ear in the Zebrafish Model - Kuan, Chi Kin (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph

The effect of time regime in noise exposure on the auditory system and behavioural stress in the zebrafish - Wong, Man Ieng; Lau, Ieng Hou; Gordillo-Martinez, Flora; Vasconcelos, Raquel O. (Scientific Reports, 2022)
Anthropogenic noise of variable temporal patterns is increasing in aquatic environments, causing physiological stress and sensory impairment. However, scarce information exists on exposure effects to continuous versus intermittent disturbances, which is critical for noise sustainable management. We tested the effects of different noise regimes on the auditory system and behaviour in the zebrafish (Danio rerio). Adult zebrafish were exposed for 24 h to either white noise (150 ± 10 dB re 1 μPa) or silent control. Acoustic playbacks varied in temporal patterns—continuous, fast and slow regular intermittent, and irregular intermittent. Auditory sensitivity was assessed with Auditory Evoked Potential recordings, revealing hearing loss and increased response latency in all noise-treated groups. The highest mean threshold shifts (c. 13 dB) were registered in continuous and fast intermittent treatments, and no differences were found between regular and irregular regimes. Inner ear saccule did not reveal significant hair cell loss but showed a decrease in presynaptic Ribeye b protein especially after continuous exposure. Behavioural assessment using the standardized Novel Tank Diving assay showed that all noise-treated fish spent > 98% time in the bottom within the first minute compared to 82% in control, indicating noise-induced anxiety/stress. We provide first data on how different noise time regimes impact a reference fish model, suggesting that overall acoustic energy is more important than regularity when predicting noise effects.
Keywords: Ecology; Neuroscience; Physiology; Zoology

The effectiveness of a Macau drug prevention program: a comparative Study - Cheung, Claudia (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The effectiveness of active learning for lower motivated students in a Macao school - Ao, Chi Seng (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

The effectiveness of Management Trainee (MT) programs in Macau's Hotel Sector - Ma, Cheok Mei (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Effects of an Aikido Based Psychological Intervention Program in Workplace Stress - Tam, Heng Kun (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Effects of Distributive Justice, Perceived Organizational Support, Job Satisfaction and Caring Climate on Insurance Agents’ Turnover Intention: Mediating role of Affective Commitment and Its’ Implication For Insurance Company Management - Chan, Wang Cheong (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
The insurance companies in Macau are potentially facing a crisis of high turnover rates, exacerbated by the limited studies conducted on the insurance industry to address this issue, as the gaming and travel industries are currently experiencing a significant demand for human resources due to economic recovery. In light of this, a study was conducted to better understand the attitudes of 105 currently employed insurance agents in Macau insurance companies, specifically their commitment and thoughts of staying or leaving their employers. The study examined several independent variables (distributive justice, perceived organizational support (POS), job satisfaction, and caring climate) in relation to insurance agents’ turnover intention and the role of affective commitment. The aim was to determine the association between these variables and turnover intentions among insurance agents. The snowballing methodology was employed to effectively engage with the insurance agents and gain insights into their perspectives. The results of the statistical analysis revealed positive correlations between all independent variables and affective commitment. Job satisfaction and POS were identified as strong positive predictors. Additionally, mediated regression analyses demonstrated that affective commitment significantly mediated the relationship between all independent variables and turnover intention. Finally, the study provides implications for insurance company management to address and reduce the high turnover rate. Furthermore, the importance of future orientation is further discussed
Keywords: Affective commitment; Distributive justice; Insurance company; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP); Turnover intention; University of Saint Joseph

The Effects of Family Support, Friends Support, Supervisor Support, Co-worker Support, and Organizational Support to Resilience and its Effects to Work Engagement - Wong, Sio Peng (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP); University of Saint Joseph

The effects of instagram application on the world of photography - Coteriano, Mónica dos Santos (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

THE EFFECTS OF TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY AND PERCEIVED AUTONOMY ON TEACHER WORK ENGAGEMENT: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF PERCEIVED ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT - Wan, Sok Leng (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
The aims of the present study are to investigate the level of work engagement of the inclusive teachers in Macau and what potential factors would contribute to the increase of their level of work engagement. In this research, the framework of the self-determination theory developed by Ryan and Deci in 2000 was partially employed. I suggested the inclusive teachers’ self-efficacy and perceived autonomy to act as the independent variables, while perceived organisational support was involved as the mediating variable. Quantitative method was applied in this study by using an online self-response questionnaire (N= 150). The stratified sampling strategy was applied as well in order to ensure the representativeness. No gender difference of work engagement level was found among Macau inclusive teachers. Positive correlations were found among all variables. Besides, perceived organisational support was expressing positive mediating effects on the relationships between independent and dependent variables under some specific circumstances. For example, the relationship between efficacy to use inclusive instructions and emotional and physical work engagement; the relationship between perceived autonomy and cognitive, emotional, and physical work engagement. Theoretical and practical implications for the non-tertiary schools and inclusive teachers can be found in this study. Future studies should be continued to investigate the limitations and suggestions of this field of research
Keywords: PERCEIVED ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT; TEACHER PERCEIVED AUTONOMY; TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP); University of Saint Joseph; WORK ENGAGEMENT

The efficacy of an empathy training program for young offenders in the Macao youth correctional - Wong, Pak Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The efficacy of art therapy: a comparative study of primary school children in Macau - Vai, Man Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2009)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The efficacy of self-control training in the Macao youth correctional institute: changes in the impulsiveness and emotion stability of young offenders - Lei, Joana (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Emergence of Resources Seeking Chinese Firms’ Specific Advantages in Emerging Market - Ojo, Olukayode Iwaloye; Im, Hong Kei; Adeniyi, Damilola Olarewaju; Gbadamosi, Ayantunji; Alves, Jose; Link to external site, this link will open in a new window; Trimarchi, Michael (Sustainability, 2022)
It is argued that the role of the Chinese government to support the cross-border operations of Chinese firms is to assist these firms in overcoming their limited established brands, and their disadvantages in technology and managerial resources, which were also the reasons why such firms decided to enter emerging markets instead of developed markets. This strategic choice is preferred to avoid direct confrontation with established firms from developed countries endowed with superior ownership advantages. Therefore, Chinese resources seeking firms innovate by increasing investment in developing and emerging markets to develop unique ownership advantages for sustainable market development and competitive advantage. This research investigates the ownership advantages of resources seeking Chinese firms in these markets using the OLI theory. The paper contributes to explaining the specific advantages of Chinese MNEs when entering emerging markets. The study applied a two-stage qualitative methodology to examine Chinese firms operating in Nigeria. The first stage included an exploratory study based on interviews with key informants and experts while the second stage included a case study methodology. The study focused on resources seeking Chinese MNEs operating in Nigeria.
Keywords: OLI theory and Chinese firms; emerging markets; ownership advantages; resources seeking MNEs

The etiology of mental disorders: public endorsement of traditional Chinese beliefs in Macau - Found, Andrew; Duarte, Carlos (The International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 2013)
BACKGROUND: Public beliefs concerning the causes of mental disorders are important in their effective treatment. The relative importance of public beliefs related to the etiology of mental disorders among Chinese populations and their relationship to other attitudes to mental disorders are poorly understood. AIMS: To investigate the endorsement of beliefs related to the etiology of mental disorders in Macau, in particular, traditional Chinese beliefs, and to explore their relationship to general attitudes towards mental disorders. METHODS: A survey of 361 members of the public measured attitudes towards 32 possible causes of mental disorders as well as contact with and social distance from individuals with a mental disorder. RESULTS: The results indicated that traditional Chinese beliefs were ranked with relatively low importance compared with psychosocial causes. Traditional beliefs related to two underlying factors and were significantly higher in participants with lower education levels. There was a significant negative correlation between endorsement of traditional beliefs and contact with individuals with a mental disorder and a significant positive correlation between endorsement of traditional beliefs and desired social distance from individuals with a mental disorder. CONCLUSION: Factors underlying traditional Chinese beliefs concerning the causes of mental disorders are associated with more negative attitudes towards individuals with a mental disorder, with such beliefs more strongly endorsed by those with relatively lower education levels.
Keywords: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Attitude to Health; Chinese; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Macau; Male; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Mental Disorders; Mental disorder; Middle Aged; Surveys and Questionnaires; Young Adult; etiology; lay theories

The evaluation of Microsoft Corporation - Mendonça, César (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The evolution and SWOT analysis of Macao's social security system - Chiang, Lidia (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

The evolution of gaming legalization and junket regulation: a comparative study of Macao's and Nevada's gaming industry - Cheong, Weng Lam (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

The evolutionary argument against naturalism: a Wittgensteinian response - DeVito, Michael; McNabb, Tyler (International Journal for Philosophy of Religion, 2022)
In this essay, we put forth a novel solution to Plantinga’s Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism, utilizing recent work done by Duncan Pritchard on radical skepticism. Key to the success of Plantinga’s argument is the doubting of the reliability of one’s cognitive faculties. We argue (viz. Pritchard and Wittgenstein) that the reliability of one’s cognitive faculties constitutes a hinge commitment, thus is exempt from rational evaluation. In turn, the naturalist who endorses hinge epistemology can deny the key premise in Plantinga’s argument and avoid the dilemma posed on belief in the conjunction of naturalism and evolution.

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

The fiction of Fernanda Dias and Senna Fernandes: Revisiting colonial Macau through the lens of ethnicity, gender and patriarchy - Correia, Ana; Borges, Vera (Proceedings of The European Conference on Cultural Studies 2014,, 2014)

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

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

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

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

The financial feasibility study of redevelopment project at Rua da Caldeira Number 22 - Cheong, Tat Hong (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Financial Valuation of Chevron Corporation - Chenda, Elisa Francisco; Lao-Phillips, Jenny Oliveros (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Chevron Corporation (CVX) is one of the world’s largest energy companies, which operates across the entire Oil and Gas industry, including exploration and production as an Upstream operation and refining and marketing as a Downstream operation. Chevron has a strong presence worldwide, with operations in North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe, which includes more than 180 countries, where the US, in terms of production, represents 39.4% of the net oil-equivalent production in 2022. Its global presence, sustained by its competitive advantages, is challenged by its worldwide competitors, industry factors, and the economic environment. It is essential to understand the impact of such changes on the industry and the Company to accurately assess the intrinsic value of Chevron and its future positioning. To provide investors with helpful information, comparing the intrinsic value resulting from three valuation models with the Company's market share price as of December 31st, 2022, is essential
Keywords: Intrinsic value; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph; forecast; stock market price

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

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

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

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

The Financial Valuation of Walmart Inc - Lestro, Gonçalo Nuno das Neves Arrojado (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Financial Valuation of Waste Management, Inc: Daniela Wai Ka, Leong - Leong, Wai Ka (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The financial valuation study of McDonald's, Inc - Ng, Wai Lon (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Fire “Once Kindled on Moriah”: Wojtyła and Newman on the Conditions for the Proposal of Christ - Morgan, Stephen (Newman Studies Journal, 2022)

The Foundation of Soundscape-Lab in Macau. - Cordeiro, Joao; Barbosa, Alvaro; Martins, Luis; Gomes, Jose (2014)

The future of Cosmetics Advertisement Strategy: A Neuromarketing Study using Electrodermal Activity (EDA) as a measure of Emotional Arousal - Neto, Andreia; Lobo Marques, Joao Alexandre (Association for Computing Machinery, 2022)
Neuromarketing lies at the intersection of three main disciplines: psychology, neuroscience, and marketing, and it has been a successful neuroscientific approach for the study of real-life choices such as consumer behavior [1]. A current gap in the cosmetics field is the lack of published research studies, considering the marketing investment done yearly in this category. With the rapid economic expansion and the rise of social media in China, consumers' interest in beauty is growing. Even though the Chinese cosmetics sector is rapidly expanding, no studies have been done with Chinese consumers. This study aims to employ the same approach as previously done in consumer neuroscience studies to evaluate cosmetic brands' marketing strategy to understand better if immediate emotional responses can be measured using Electrodermal Activity (EDA). Here, we focus on cosmetics products advertisement as a model to understand consumer preference formation and choice. Eighteen Chinese female consumers were recruited between 19 and 37 years old. From the results obtained, it was understood that none of the participants have voted for the product advertisement for which they showed higher emotional arousal. However, it appears that the participants' preference is for the products for which the brand awareness is stronger since the product advertisements with more votes are the ones for the Korean brand used. The product advertisements with Asian faces were the ones with more votes, suggesting that Asian faces have engaged consumer preference. However, the product advertisements for the Brazilian brands, unknown to the Chinese public, were the ones with fewer votes, although, those product advertisements were the ones with more emotional arousal per minute. Those advertisements were also those with non-Asian faces, suggesting that this feature influenced voting decisions. From this study, it has been observed that Electrodermal Activity is a measure of emotional arousal that by itself cannot be translated into consumer engagement. Therefore, it is also proposed to evaluate brand awareness in future studies related to product advertisements. The physical features of the people included in the advertisements is also suggested to be further evaluated in future studies since a different cultural background seems to influence the consumers' engagement. Furthermore, using EDA to complement other neurophysiological tools like facial expression analysis is also suggested for future studies to have evidence about the nature of the emotions raised.
Keywords: advertisement; consumer behavior; consumer neurosciences; cosmetics; marketing; neuromarketing

The Future of Cosmetics Marketing Strategy: An Exploratory Study into How Neuromarketing Can Deepen its Understanding - Neto, Andreia Da Conceição (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Future of Macau Aviation Industry: A Long-Term Plan & Development Strategies - Xia, Harry (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)

The gender gap in science, engineering, technology & mathematics: unfolding traditional mindsets - Correia, Ana; Marques, Ana (Proceedings of Fifth International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, 2012)

The generics pharmaceutical industry: the present and future of antibiotics - Ng, Kin Wa (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Genesis of a New Year | Macau Business - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2021)

The green consumer target market and its most effective marketing mix - Guy, Wendy Danielle (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Hawking Radiation in Massive Gravity: Path Integral and the Bogoliubov Method - Arraut, Ivan; Segovia, Carlos; Rosado, Wilson (Universe, 2023)
We prove the consistency of the different approaches for deriving the black hole radiation for the spherically symmetric case inside the theory of Massive Gravity. By comparing the results obtained by using the Bogoliubov transformations with those obtained by using the Path Integral formulation, we find that in both cases, the presence of the extra-degrees of freedom creates the effect of extra-particles creation due to the distortions on the definitions of time defined by the different observers at large scales. This, however, does not mean extra-particle creation at the horizon level. Instead, the apparent additional particles perceived at large scales emerge from how distant observers define their time coordinate, which is distorted due to the existence of extra-degrees of freedom.
Keywords: Bogoliubov transformation method; Hawking radiation; Massive Gravity; Path Integral method; extra-degrees of freedom

The health related quality of life of coronary heart disease patients with and without percutaneous coronary intervention - Chu, Mei I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The History of Macau’s Portuguese Radio Case study of the first thirty episodes of the programme Frequência Académica - Vidinha, Margarida Sajara (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

The hospitality industry: a sustainable environment - Martins, Nadia Cristina Baldinho (University of Saint Joseph, 2009)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Idea of the Exemplary Salesian in the Twelve Recorded Dreams of St. John Bosco: A Spiritual and Psychological Consideration - Ho, Ka Fai (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
This dissertation is an attempt to analyze the twelve selected dreams written or reviewed by St. John Bosco in order to present the notion of an exemplary Salesian. These dreams inspired Don Bosco’s vocation, charism, and dealing with his life’s contingencies and correlate with his pastoral ministry for youth under the social-ecclesiastical context of the nineteenth century. The methodology for this research consists of two approaches: an investigation of their spiritual theology, and Morton T. Kelsey’s approach. In the first part, five dimensions of spiritual theology are explored: (1) the conformity to the truth, (2) the humility and the docility to the Divine will, (3) the discretion and the gravity of seeking the glory of God, (4) the liberty of Spirit with joy, and (5) the guidance of the Spirit. In the latter part, three issues inspired by Kelsey are explored: (1) the personal issue, including the exploration of thought and feeling; (2) the correlation between the dream content and the reality, including images and archetypal symbols associated with experience and memory; (3) the spiritual issue, including one’s openness to God and relation with Him. Through this present research, a model of an exemplary Salesian has been conceptualized, which considers three virtues: health, wisdom, and sanctity. This present study is expected to be beneficial to enhance the faithful’s spirituality. Moreover it is hoped it will provide a healthy stimulus for Salesians to seek to live an excellent Salesian religious life, and to the faithful be devoted Christians in this world as well for the sake of glorifying the Divine mercy
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Religious Studies (D-RS); University of Saint Joseph

The Impact and Attitude of Urban Renewal on Citizen Residents in Macau - Si Cheng Iok (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

The impact of compensation package and organizational culture on job satisfaction and organizational commitment - Choi Kam Ha (University of Saint Joseph, 2006)
Keywords: Compensation management; Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The impact of compensation package and organizational culture on job satisfaction and organizational commitment - Choi, Kam Ha (University of Saint Joseph, 2006)
Keywords: Compensation management; Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The impact of declining gaming revenue in the hospitality industry in Macao - Choi, Mei Chan (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Hospitality industry; Macau; Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

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

The Impact of Father-Adolescent Relationship on Child Development in Macao - Lao, Pak Lun (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The impact of government policy on the tourism industry: a work report on strategic management of the Macao government tourist office - Sio, Ka Pek (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

The Impact of Illegal Contributions on Social Security Scheme and Governance: A Work report on Strategic Management of the Social Security Fund - Cheang, Sin I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

The Impact of Macau Teaching Professionalism to Kindergarten teachers' Occupational Identity and Competency: A Study on In-service Teachers' Perception = 澳門教師專業化對幼兒教師職業身份認同和勝任感的影響：來自在職教師的看法 - 張翟 (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

The impact of multimodal digital games in children’s learning environments - Martins de Abreu, F.; Barbosa, Alvaro (MRI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - Common Good and Education, 2017)

The impact of retail industry of luxury fashion products in Macau's economy - Zhong, Shao Ling (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The impact of social support on the mental health of the visually impaired in Macao = 社會支援對於澳門視障人士的心理影響 - Loi, Wai Cheng (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

THE IMPACT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN MACAU'S LAND TRANSPORT SECTOR: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF EMPLOYEE WORK ENGAGEMENT - Cai, Shi Xin (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Public transportation is an important component of urban infrastructure and has a significant impact on the convenience and well-being of citizens. In Macau, with rapid economic development and urbanization, an efficient land transport system is essential to support sustainable development. Previous research has primarily focused on the sustainable development of the transportation sector in Macau, with little attention given to studies concerning employees. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of transformational leadership on employee work performance in the land transportation sector in Macau, with a particular focus on the mediating role of employee work engagement. Through a quantitative research methodology, this study utilized an online questionnaire to collect data from 194 employees from the bus and LRT sectors in order to achieve the research objectives. Convenience sampling and snowball sampling methods were used in this study to analyze the data through SPSS software to assess the relationship between transformational leadership, employee work engagement and employee performance. The findings reveal that there is a significant positive relationship between transformational leadership and employee performance, as well as a significant positive relationship between transformational leadership and employee work engagement. In addition, employee work engagement played a partial mediating role between transformational leadership and employee performance. The findings suggest that transformational leadership not only directly enhances employee performance, but also indirectly enhances employee performance by increasing employee work engagement. These insights have important practical implications, indicating that adopting transformational leadership behaviors can effectively enhance employee engagement and performance, thereby improving organizational effectiveness. Specifically, managers in Macau's transportation sector should pay attention to and cultivate transformational leadership behaviors in order to enhance employee work engagement and performance, and thus achieve higher organizational effectiveness and building a strong team
Keywords: Employee Work Engagement; Employee Work Performance; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP); Transformational Leadership; University of Saint Joseph

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

The impacts of cultural diversity on organization in Macau - Chan, In Choi (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The implementation of the theory of multiple intelligences in the primary section of a school in Macau - Vong Ka I, Catherine (Macau Inter-University Institute, 2004)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

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

THE IMPORTANCE OF VISUAL ELEMENTS IN BRAND COMMUNICATION IN MACAU CASE STUDY: DESIGN OF CULTURAL AND CREATIVE PRODUCTS - Long, On Nei (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
The research highlights the significance of souvenirs in contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage and communicating cultural messages to tourists. However, a need for more study exists on the visual elements and brand communication employed in designing cultural and creative products that represent local culture. This research aims to investigate the cultural and creative products industry's status and identify the essential visual elements for designing Macau's cultural and creative products. The study also seeks to understand the visual elements and communication strategies that significantly influence product design and brand communication while capturing the image and style of Macau. The research collected 265 valid questionnaires from online participants and interviewed four designers from small local artist brands. The analysis revealed that local consumers prefer products from small local artist brands, but there needs to be a higher brand awareness. Respondents suggested that utilising social media platforms would effectively increase brand awareness and engage with consumers. Furthermore, it was found that Macau's cultural and creative products can integrate various local elements and design styles to represent its unique style. These visual elements are deemed adequate for cultural and creative product design. This research contributes to the creative and tourism industries by providing designers and scholars with insights and references to better comprehend visual and brand communication for local small artist brands
Keywords: Brand Communication; Cultural and Creative Products; Images of Macau; Souvenirs; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

The Indirect Effect of Job Insecurity and COVID-19 Induced Stress on Mental Health through the Mediating Effect of Burnouts and the Moderating Effect of Perceived Social Support among Macau Gaming Employees - Hoi, Lok (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The influence of bilateral trade agreements on mode of market entry choice of resources seeking Chinese firms operating in Nigeria - Olukayode, Iwaloye Ojo (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
In the past three decades there have being an increase in the number of Bilateral Trade Agreements (BTAs) globally. These agreements involve huge human and financial movements and are essentially based on trade and investment. This phenomenon has brought new dimension to global business environment by changing the landscape in whichfirms from emerging markets operate in another emerging market. In the light of this, this dissertation is to examine how bilateral trade agreementsprovisions influence choice of foreign market entry mode of resource seeking Chinese Multinational Enterprises operating in Nigeria. This study adopts a qualitative design, collecting data using semi-structured interviews. The data are analyzed with content analysis and explanation building to identify themes through application of replication logic. The data obtained from the interviews regarding the research questions are presented and discussed as major findings and adoptedfor the creation of the new model for the study of resources seeking firm’s choice of market entry modes in emerging markets The model developed in this dissertation makes a contribution to theory for the study of market entry modes of MNEs from developing countries entering another developing country. In this case, Chinese resources seeking multinational firms entering Nigeria. Elements of Dunning’s OLI theory, Resources Dependency Theory, and Institution theory extended for the purpose for the theory development process. This investigation also provides important information to assist state policy actors in their development of bilateral trade agreements between China and Nigeria. Implications for firms and their involvement in developing countries and with framework where bilateral trade agreements exist are also provided
Keywords: PhD in Business Administration (D-BA); Thesis and Dissertations; University of Saint Joseph

The influence of culture on psychological help-seeking behavior: a study with the Filipino community in Macao - Zancan, Madalena (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The influence of job satisfaction and coping strategy on turnover intention of employees in Macao - Kong, Wan Si (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Influence of Official Digital Infographics in Macao during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Ho, Weng In (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

The Influence of Online Payment Methods on Consumers’ Online Purchase Behavior: The Case of Young People in Macau - Martins, Maria Cordes Aniceto (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The influence of parental expectations on the psychological distress of Chinese college students in Macao - Sam, David (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The influence of SAR government performance on people’s trust toward Central government: Implications for Hong Kong and Macau civic education - Chris Cheung, Hin Wah; So, Man Yum Larry; Choi, Chi U. Francis; Chow, Chin Fung Philip (Asian Education and Development Studies, 2018)
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the influence of Special Administrative Region (SAR) performance on the “trust” of Hong Kong and Macau people, who “live” under similar context of “one country, two systems,” toward Beijing Central Government. The different perceptions, relating to the abovementioned issue, of the young peoples’ are also investigated. Implication for civic education in these two societies will be brought to light. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts secondary data analysis on the captioned topic. To further illustrate the said issue, this study reviews and analyzes data from protest campaigns in both societies. Findings This paper finds that the performance of Hong Kong and Macau SAR Governments has different impacts on the peoples’ “trust” toward Central Government. It may attribute to the different perceptions about the role of Central Government and levels of democratization in these societies. Civic education emphasizing the “core spirit” of “One country, two systems,” roles of SAR and Central Governments could enable young people better comprehend their relationship with Mainland China and their role as SAR–Chinese citizens. Originality/value This paper is an exploratory study for providing implications for further research on this topic.
Keywords: Civic education; Political trust

The influence of social companions on affect and life satisfaction - Chao, Hang In (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The influence of socialiration tactics and causality orientations on eross-evltuaal adjustment - Bilugan, Marifi Lagan (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Influence of Society on the Behavioral Intention to Use a Technology: Evidence from the Battery Electric Vehicles Domain - Lampo, Alessandro; Silva, Susana C. (European Marketing Academy, 2021)
Despite the general good intentions towards the environment, individuals tend to adopt traditional internal combustion vehicles. Drawing from technology research, this study focuses on the impact of society - in the form of subjective norm and image – on the behavioral intention to adopt a technology. More precisely, this study seeks to explore to which extent societal influences drive the behavioral intention to adopt battery electric vehicles (BEV) technology. A self-administered survey was used for this purpose. The analysis of the data from a sample of 111 respondents showed significant relationships between the predictors and the target behavioral outcome. The study also revealed that subjective norm and image are particularly significant factors for the segment of BEV owners. The findings suggest that marketers and practitioners incorporate social elements into their product communication strategies in order to encourage the uptake of environmentally-sound technologies.

The Influence of Society on the Behavioral Intention to Use a Technology: Evidence from the Battery Electric Vehicles Domain - Lampo, Alessandro; Silva, Susana C.; Duarte, Paulo (International Journal of Business Excellence, 2022)

The Influence of Strengths-Based Intervention to Students’ Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Macau - Jr. Tabilas, Faustino T. (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Inner Harbour - Background Document on the Revitalization of Macau’s Vernacular Heritage - Soares, Nuno (CURB-Center for Architecture and Urbanism, 2014)

The Inner Harbour – Policy Recommendations on the Revitalization of Macau’s Vernacular Heritage - Soares, Nuno (CURB-Center for Architecture and Urbanism, 2014)

The Inner Harbour Vernacular Heritage - Soares, Nuno (CURB-Center for Architecture and Urbanism, 2018)

The Inquisition in Goa and Macao in the 16th Century ; The Untold Story of Leonor da Fonseca, A Macanese New Christian (1593-1595) - Morais, Isabel (澳门学引论, 2010)

The Integration of Blockchain Technology in Accounting and Auditing - Almeida, Ermelinda Nazaré António de (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
The emergence of blockchain technology in 2008 marked a significant milestone in the evolution of digital currencies, paving the way for the emergence of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Since then, blockchain has undergone four generations of development, expanding its applications across various sectors. In particular, the integration of blockchain into accounting and auditing practices has garnered significant attention due to its potential to transform traditional methods. However, there's a lack of clear understanding of how blockchain impacts traditional auditing practices and finance recordkeeping and the implications for audit quality. Significant challenges and uncertainties hinder its widespread adoption, including technical hurdles, regulatory complexities, and practical barriers. This dissertation aims to determine the transformative impact of blockchain technology on auditing practices and finance recordkeeping. In order to fully understand the impact of blockchain on auditing practices and finance recordkeeping, the dissertation utilizes a mixed sequential research approach that is divided into three phases. The first approach involves gathering qualitative data through interviews with blockchain experts. The second approach involves collecting secondary qualitative data through a systematic literature review to determine the changes that blockchain has brought to traditional auditing practices and finance recordkeeping. This is followed by a bibliometric analysis to identify current trends in blockchain research related to auditing practices and finance recordkeeping. The third approach involves gathering data through an online-focused survey distributed to finance and other industry professionals to determine the challenges organizations face in implementing blockchain technology in auditing practices and finance recordkeeping. Additionally, in phase three, case studies will be conducted based on the survey responses to examine the hindrances and challenges faced by organizations in implementing blockchain and its impact on auditing practices in different regions and among different demographic groups. As the findings indicate, Integrating blockchain technology into accounting and auditing practices can bring about significant improvements in transparency, efficiency, and fraud prevention. However, there are several challenges that must be overcome for successful implementation, such as technical difficulties, regulatory uncertainties, and privacy concerns. To overcome these hurdles, it is necessary to establish clear regulatory frameworks and innovative solutions. Although smart contracts offer automation, they also pose security risks that need to be addressed. Despite these challenges, blockchain has the potential to revolutionize auditing by enabling real-time auditing and enhancing integrity verification. To ensure audit quality, auditors must adapt to new responsibilities and stay up-to-date with emerging trends. Collaboration among stakeholders and continuous education and training programs are key to driving the successful adoption of blockchain technology
Keywords: Accounting; Audit Quality; Auditing Practices; Blockchain Technology; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The international law against tax avoidance: “status quo” and perspectives for development of the regime - Wong, Chang Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
This dissertation examines the critical need to continuously update the international tax law against tax avoidance: “status quo” and perspectives for development of the current regime. Employing a doctrinal methodological approach, the research first seeks to uncover the most common forms of international tax avoidance through an extensive literature review. This crucial step provides invaluable insights into the diverse strategies and mechanisms utilized by individuals and businesses to circumvent taxation on a global scale. The dissertation then proceeds to examine how current international tax law addresses the identified forms of tax avoidance. This implies a multi-faceted analysis, including an identification of the relevant international norms and treaties, and an exploration of the main sources of international tax law and their practical application. Recognizing the dynamic nature of the global tax landscape, the dissertation also provides perspectives for the future development of international tax law to better address the challenge of tax avoidance. By thoroughly examining the strengths and limitations of the current international tax law regime, the dissertation offers recommendations for potential improvements to the application of international tax avoidance conventions. The findings of this comprehensive study contribute to the broader understanding of international tax avoidance and its regulation within the framework of international law. The research questions and objectives serve as a guiding framework, enabling a thorough analysis that can inform practitioners, and scholars engaged in the ongoing discourse surrounding global taxation and its implications for economic fairness and transparency
Keywords: Global taxation; International norms and treaties for tax; International tax avoidance; International tax law against tax avoidance; Limitation and development of current international tax law regime; Status quo; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Lusophone and International Public Law(MLIPL); University of Saint Joseph

The international recruitment obstacle race in Macau - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2023)
Macau, Macau Business, MAG, MB, MB Featured, Opinion | Macau’s development of international and tertiary sector industries is the watchword for its long-overdue diversification. Is Macau ready for this?

The Internet in China’s state–society relations: Will Goliath prevail in the chiaroscuro? - Sautedé, Eric (China Information, 2013)
This article explores how state and society relations have been affected by the development of information technology in China over the past 20 years. It argues that despite all the transformative changes that such technology has helped bring about, ?benefits? have to be weighed in terms of both empowerment of society and strengthening of state capacity. Ultimately, the digital challenge has not translated into a weakening of the authoritarian state, and this can be explained by the very nature of the party-state in China and how it has managed to make use of communication tools that prove to be both constructive and divisive.

The interplay between a Confucian-heritage culture and teachers’ sentiments and attitudes towards inclusion in Macao - Correia, Ana; Monteiro, Elisa; Kuok, Angus; Forlin, Christine; Teixeira, Vitor (European Journal of Special Education Research, 2019)

THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN A CONFUCIAN-HERITAGE CULTURE AND TEACHERS' SENTIMENTS AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS INCLUSION IN MACAU - Correia, Ana; Forlin, Chris; Teixeira, Vitor Manuel dos Santos; Kuok, A. C. H.; Monteiro, Elisa (2019)
Macau Special Administration Region (Macau SAR) is in the process of revising legislation concerning special and inclusive education. While the institutional discourse revolves around establishing inclusive education, it is unclear as to how the proposed changes will enable or depress this from occurring. This research, therefore, examined teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion as an indication of how well the new legislation may be received. Specifically, it investigated the interplay between 508 teachers working in private schools in Macau, that identified themselves as being inclusive schools, and teachers’ sentiments and attitudes towards the acceptance of inclusion and the role that Confucian values might play in shaping these attitudes. Discussion focusses on four key outcomes that need to be addressed if a significant improvement in including all children in regular schools in Macau is to be achieved. These include the need (1) to clarify the concept of inclusion at government, school, and teacher levels as it currently has ambiguous meaning; (2) to provide teachers with more opportunities to have systematic contacts with students with SEN, as this is crucial to improving their sentiments and attitudes toward people with disability; (3) to provide professional learning about inclusive education with better partnerships between teacher education institutions and schools to bridge theory and practice; and (4) to review the hidden influence of the subtle levels of time-honoured Confucian beliefs in Macau, which are not manifest nor easily detected but possibly have a deep impact on day-to-day practices.

The Introduction of Smallpox Vaccinations in the Pearl River Delta Region - Morais, Isabel (200th Anniversary of Smallpox Vaccines in the Pearl River Delta. Volume 1, 2007)

The invention of colonial Macau in Smirnoff's Paintings (1944-1945) - Lei, Seng U. (University of Saint Joseph, 2009)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph

The investigation and measures on overtime work in Macau casino and hotel industry: an example of a Macau casino-hotel - Tang, Si Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The labor inspection system in Macau: a work report of the strategic management of macau labor affairs bureau - Chan, Weng Sam (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

The labor market for casino dealers in Macau: future scenarios and implications for the city of dream - Lam, Ka Fai (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The legal service of the Identification Services Bureau of Macao SAR: reforms and way ahead - Leong, Pui Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

THE LIFE DILEMMA AND ADJUSTMENT OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN MACAO =: 澳門自閉症類群障礙幼童的家長生活困境與調適 - Ieong, I. Teng (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 困境; 特殊教育; 自閉症兒童家長; 調適

The local contemporary art of Macao in a state of ambivalence - Mendes, Carla de Utra; Simões, José Manuel (Behind the Façade: Interdisciplinary perspectives on Macao, 2014)

The lodging sector in Macau: uncompetitive budget accommodation - Iong, Kuok Un (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Long March toward Moral Leadership in Business - Rothlin, Stephan; McCann, D (Silliman Journal, 2018)

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

The Macau Forum and China's Soft Power in the Making: Training the Elite of the Development Portuguese Speaking Countries" - Tran, Émilie; Matias, José Carlos (China - An International Journal, 2015)

The Macau lodging sector: current needs and opportunities for budget hotels - Lei, Kuong Chon (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The management in transition - Japan - Iao, Sao Fong (University of Saint Joseph, 2009)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The management styles in transitions in South Korea - Chiu, Ien Lon (University of Saint Joseph, 2010)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

THE MARKET AS SOCIAL LANDSCAPE IN MACAU - Ma, Jianjun (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Markets in Macau are not merely places for commercial retail, they are also social spaces. As a centre of communal life, markets are of great significance to the lives of Macau residents. However, with the rise of supermarkets and online shopping, the role of traditional markets has been reduced. At the same time, the messy and unkempt nature of traditional markets has become a negative factor of their social viability. The result has been a downward spiral of poor operation, decline in rental yield and loss of customers. Can the markets be revitalized for Macau residents? Can the social attributes of markets be reactivated? How can the experience of markets be re-imagined for different user groups? The present thesis is organized into 5 parts. The first part deals with the background of research. It also describes the purpose and significance of the research and discusses research methodology. The second part details market pressures in Macau, including insufficient land and space resources, poor sanitary environment, and tourism promotion needs. The third part examines the idea of “walkable cities” in terms of four concerns—usefulness, safety, comfort, and spatial interest—and in terms of specific case studies. The fourth part concerns a design project for a market at ZONE A in Macau. The thesis details the needs of a market in this zone and considers them in the light of the idea of walkable cities. Overall, this thesis attempts to contribute to public discussion of the future of markets in Macau in terms of service, socialisation and promotion
Keywords: Markets in Macau; Social Spaces; Theses and Dissertations Master of Architecture (MARCH); University of Saint Joseph; Walkable Cities

The meaning of faith: an inquiry of the perceptions of evangelical Christians in Macau - Lei, Ut Neng (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Media in São Tomé and Príncipe and Its Contribution to the Country Development - Simoes, José Manuel (China, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe – From sporadic bilateral exchanges to a comprehensive multilateral platform, 2022)

The Mediating Role of Empathy on the Impact of Perceived Parenting Styles on Prosocial Behaviors of Adults - Hoi, Mei Pui (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Mediation Effect of Organisational Commitment on Job Autonomy and Turnover Intentions - Cheong, Lai Ieng (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP); University of Saint Joseph

The meeting of John C.H Wu With St. Therese of Lisieux in the Context of China Mission - Tang, Ee Chen (University of Saint Joseph, 2010)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Religious Studies (MRS); University of Saint Joseph

The Message Hidden Behind in "SQUID GAME" research on the Level of Reception between the Message conveyed by the Drama and the Audience in Southeast Asia - Angela, Choi Nga Ieng (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)

The Metaxological Philosophy of Dialogue with Buddhism - Duraj, Jaroslaw (The Wheel & The Cross: An Anthology by Jesuits & Friends on Buddhism and Dialogue, 2021)

The mission, values and the principles of Catholic Schools: the case of Macau from the teachers's perspective - Lemos, Avelino (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

The Moderating Effect of Food Neophilia on Consumers’ Intention to Use Insects as Food - Lampo, Alessandro; Sun, Hou Tong (18th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE AGBRP - Leading Sustainability Transitions: Risk, Collaboration, and Technology, 2024)
In a world where sustainable food choices are becoming increasingly important, this study explores the connection between food neophilia — the desire to experiment with new foods — and people's willingness to include insects in their diets. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), our research delves into how neophilia (NP) moderates respondents’ attitude (ATT), social norms (SN), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) concerning the adoption of insects as a food source. The analysis draws from 160 self-administered surveys and employs structural equation modeling. Conducted in the context of Macau SAR (China), our study reveals the pivotal role that neophilia plays in shaping consumer attitudes and intentions. Notably, respondents generally expressed a willingness to explore novel culinary experiences. A positive moderating effect of neophilia on attitudes toward insect consumption is observed, suggesting that individuals with higher neophilia scores are more inclined to hold favorable intentions regarding insects as food. However, neophilia's influence on moderating SN and PBC exhibits contrasting effects, implying that a strong inclination for food neophilia may not necessarily leadto increased social pressure or perceived control in adopting insect-based diets. In light of these findings, this study recommends that practitioners and policymakers promote insect consumptionas an innovative and adventurous means of achieving sustainable nutrition. While the primary focus is on the impact of food neophilia on people's intention to consume insects as food, the study underscores the urgent need for diversified and sustainable dietary choices to address escalating environmental concerns and secure a resilient food supply for future generations.

The Moderating Effect of Job Alternatives Perceptions in the Relationship Between Burnout and Turnover: A Study During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Macao - Fong, Sut Cheng (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP); University of Saint Joseph

THE MODERATING EFFECTS OF POWER DISTANCE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEPTIONS OF ORGANISATIONAL POLITICS AND ORGANISATIONAL JUSTICE - Kong, Fion Ming Ying (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
The aim of this research is to investigate how power distance orientation effects the relationship between perceptions of organisational politics and perceptions of organisational justice. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted on 172 full time workers in Macau, where respondents self-responded to questionnaires that were translated back-to-back into Chinese in order to accommodate the populations native language. This study found that power distance was contrary to our initial hypothesis of high-power distance equals to high politics and low justice. It was found that high power distance in facts equates to lower political perceptions and higher justice perceptions. This study contributes to understanding power distance in Macau as it is not noted in the Hofstede cultural dimensions. We also learned that having a longer distance between a position of power can contribute to less political activity and more sense of justice for the employees
Keywords: Organisational Justice; Organisational Politics; Power Distance; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP); University of Saint Joseph

The multidimensional impact of foreign direct investment on host country economic development: a case analysis of Mozal Aluminum Smelter in Mozambique - Manhiça, Laura Antuérpia Francisco (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The musical meaning of Josquin's Motets - Chan, Pak Hung (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Choral Conducting (MCC); University of Saint Joseph

The neglected heritage of the religious resources in Macao SAR: a feasibility study on developing religious tourism - Wong, Ka Lai (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph

"The Never-Ending Task": A case study on Performing Arts with People with Intellectual Disabilities in Macau - Carol, Wong Weng Si (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)

The (non) standardized classroom - the analysis of three different cultures in the higher education systems - Angola, Brazil and Macau SAR, China - Lobo Marques (Disentangled Vision on Higher Education: Preparing the Generation Next, 2023)
This book offers an objective and dispassionate analysis of modern educational architecture allowing us to notice gaps. The fundamental question addressed is whether our education system will embrace knowledge-based society and have the foresight to better prepare future generations. If educators around the world step back for a moment, it is not difficult to notice that unanswered questions about education are looming everywhere. The existent academic literature on education is abundant and embracing. In consequence, one can ask why is this book necessary? Indeed, this book is the result of senior university professors sharing their learnings and anticipating the pivotal issues facing all education professionals. According to the United Nations, by 2050, 68% of the world’s population will be living in urban areas. This fact cannot be ignored as it is one of the drivers of the profile of the future students. The reasons to organize this publication are many, but among them three stand out which also function as the driving forces behind this project: (1) University professors teach future generations based on models grounded on knowledge advanced by past experiences; (2) The decisive requirement to understand the needs of the new generations of university millennial students; and (3) What are the critical challenges of global societies? "This book problematizes the issues concerning education, and its main contribution is to answer the need to rethink education, face contemporary challenges, and reorganize the way public policies address education. It critically analyses the challenges of global societies in a decentralized perspective, not only reflecting a western perspective of education and knowledge production. The project's originality comes from the contemporaneity of the topics covered, from the interdisciplinary perspective, and from the specific attention given to trends around education." —Cátia Miriam Costa, Researcher and Invited Assistant Professor, Centre for International Studies, Perfil Ciência

The OBOR geopolitical drive: the Chinese access security Strategy - Leandro, Francisco J. B. S. (The Belt and Road Initiative Law, Economics, and Politics, 2018)

The OBOR Global Geopolitical Drive: The Chinese Access Security Strategy - - Leandro, F. J (Law, Economics, and Politics, 2018)

The other side of creative industries in Hong Kong and Macau - Mendes, Carla de Utra; Simoes, José Manuel (International Journal of Cultural and Creative Industries, 2014)

The other side of creative industries in Hong Kong and Macau - Mendes, Carla de Utra; Simoes, José Manuel (2014 International Conference of Culture and Creativity (ICCC 2014), 2014)

The outcome of mind over old-age depression program on order people with depression in one Macao elderly day center - Yang, Liu (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The parenting style and quality of attachment in Portuguese vs. Chinese families - Kuoc, Lai Sam (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The path to corporate social responsibility at Coca Cola Macau ltd - Lou, Chi Kin (University of Saint Joseph, 2010)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The pay structure reform of Macau civil service: the civil servants' perspective - Leong, Vengian (University of Saint Joseph, 2010)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

The pedagogical role of ethics and deontology for future professionals of communication and media: How to develop and nourish virtues - Simões, José Manuel (IV Jornadas Innovación Educativa en Comunicación y Alfabetización Mediática, 2022)
- Flipped classroom metodologiak eskaintzen dituen abantaila pedagogikoak (Ander Goikoetxea Pérez, Hannot Mintegia Beaskoa). - Conocimiento de la actualidad informativa a partir de la participación del alumnado que ejerce de periodista y lector crítico (María del Mar Rodríguez González, Iñigo Marauri Castillo, Guillermo Gurrutxaga Rekongo). - El papel del procesamiento dual de la información en la discriminación de noticias falsas (José Manuel Meza Cano, Cinthia Aranda-Solís, Blanca Olalde López de Arechavaleta, Santiago Palacios Navarro). - No trespassing: Arau, traba eta mugen bidezko metodologia sortzaile bat kazetaritza gradurako (Hannot Mintegia Beaskoa, Ander Goikoetxea Pérez). - Learning digital journalism: Analysing web media in comparative perspective to learn what is quality in digital communication (Javier Díaz-Noci). - El sistema híbrido vehículo de comunicación educativa (Antonio Vaquerizo Mariscal). - The pedagogical role of ethics and deontology for future professionals of communication and media: How to develop and nourish virtues (José Manuel Simões). - Desgaitasuna duten pertsonen Komunikazio ikasketetako prestakuntzari buruzko gogoetak (Terese Mendiguren, Jesús Ángel Pérez Dasilva, Koldobika Meso Ayerdi, Simón Peña, Ainara Larrondo, María Ganzabal). - Teaching Communication (and Journalism) History from Social History Theory: Some proposals (Javier Díaz-Noci).

The perception of psychological counseling services in Macau: the influence of the Chinese culture of "face" - Lai, Chi Shan (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Perception of Skirt Wearing and Masculinity in Contemporary Society: A Case Study in São Paulo, Brazil and Shanghai, China - Chan, Jose Manuel Enesoe (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

The Political and Economic Dependence of the Press in Macao under Portuguese and Chinese Rule: Continuity and Change - Costa-Ribeiro, Nelson; Simões, José Manuel (Communication & Society, 2021)
The article analyses the media system in Macao, a special administrative region of China that transitioned from Portuguese to Chinese sovereignty in 1999, becoming one of cities in the world with the largest number of published newspapers per capita. Combining historical research with the analysis of contemporary empirical data collected through interviews with journalists working on the ground, the research demonstrates how there is a long tradition of state control that goes back to the colonial era and that has assumed different forms, ranging from outright censorship to physical intimidation of journalists and economic dependence on the government. Limitations and control strategies imposed on news reporting during the Portuguese administration continue to be practiced today by the Chinese authorities. Even so, journalists operating on the Macao media market tend to overstate the level of freedom they are given, which can be attributed to media outlets being economically dependent on the state. Nevertheless, the level of freedom attributed to the press is today higher than it had been during the colonial period with some critical voices being allowed to reach the media. This needs to be understood in the context of what has been defined as the Chinese safety valve strategy.
Keywords: Censorship; Journalism Practice; Media Systems; Press Freedom; Press Subsidies

The Post-Colonial Imaginary & Politics of Representation in the Macao SAR: The TEATRAU (Theatre showcase from Portuguese-speaking countries) & the (Re) emergence of 'Lusofonia' under Chinese stars - Morais, Isabel (Theatre 15 China, India & the Eastern World, 2016)

The poverty of curriculum theory: a critique of Wraga and Hlebowitsh - Morrison, Keith R. B. (Journal of Curriculum Studies, 2004)

THE POWER OF SCENT MARKETING: INFLUENCING CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE - Fong, Un I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Examining consumer perceptions of scent marketing in Macau's retail setting is the goal of this study. The study focuses on the following two primary uses of scent marketing in retail environments: subliminal application and application as a component of branding strategy. Qualitative research methodology is used. A total of ten consumer interviews produced the data. The findings show that consumers are in favor of scent marketing's use in retail settings. The use of scent marketing as a tool for establishing brands is preferred, and consumers find this approach to scent marketing to be more acceptable than its subliminal application. Although consumers believe that other factors, such as price, are typically more significant than scent when making purchases, the use of subliminal scents was not always evaluated negatively. Unless occasionally when making an unplanned purchase, consumers do not think that a subliminal scent can significantly impact their purchasing behavior
Keywords: Consumer behavior; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph; branding; consumer opinion; marketing strategy; scent marketing; subliminal advertising

The Probability Flow in the Stock Market and Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking in Quantum Finance - Arraut, Ivan; Lobo Marques, João Alexandre; Gomes, Sergio (Mathematics, 2021)
The spontaneous symmetry breaking phenomena applied to Quantum Finance considers that the martingale state in the stock market corresponds to a ground (vacuum) state if we express the financial equations in the Hamiltonian form. The original analysis for this phenomena completely ignores the kinetic terms in the neighborhood of the minimal of the potential terms. This is correct in most of the cases. However, when we deal with the martingale condition, it comes out that the kinetic terms can also behave as potential terms and then reproduce a shift on the effective location of the vacuum (martingale). In this paper, we analyze the effective symmetry breaking patterns and the connected vacuum degeneracy for these special circumstances. Within the same scenario, we analyze the connection between the flow of information and the multiplicity of martingale states, providing in this way powerful tools for analyzing the dynamic of the stock markets.
Keywords: Hermiticity; conservation of the information; degenerate vacuum; flow of information; martingale condition; random fluctuations; spontaneous symmetry breaking; vacuum condition

The psychological factors related to the usage of electronic devices among adolescents in Macau - Chan, Ka Pou (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Relationship Between Burnout and Work Engagement in the Differentiated Job Demands-Resources Model: A Study of Hospitality Industry - Lei, Chi Hang (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
The Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model is one of the most influential models for studying burnout and work engagement. However, the relationship between job demands and work engagement yields inconsistent results in empirical research. This study adopted the JD-R model as the theoretical base, together with the differentiated job demands approach, to examine the inconsistent relationship between job demands (i.e., emotional labor) and work engagement. Additionally, the newly proposed job resource (i.e., transformational leadership) and its relationship between burnout and work engagement were examined. Moreover, the moderating role of personal resources (i.e., emotional intelligence) was tested. Data were collected from employees working in the hospitality industry. The results revealed that (1) surface acting correlated positively with emotional exhaustion and cynicism; (2) deep acting was positively correlated with professional efficacy, cognitive, emotional, and physical work engagement; (3) the transformational leadership style negatively predicted emotional exhaustion and cynicism, while positively predicting professional efficacy, cognitive, emotional, and physical work engagement; (4) emotional intelligence moderated the relationship between deep acting, professional efficacy, and emotional work engagement; and (5) the mediation role of burnout was found in the current study
Keywords: Burnout; Job Demands-Resources Approach; Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Psychology (D-PSY); University of Saint Joseph; Work Engagement

The relationship between children's attachment with parents and general self-efficacy during young adulthood in Macau - U, Lei Fong (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The relationship between effort/reward imbalance and happiness: a study of Macau residents - Lam, Hoi Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNALISING PROBLEMS, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, SCHOOL ADAPTATION, AND GENDER, AS VIEWED FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF BOTH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS - Ao, Hoi Ian (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
The present study aimed to analyse the differences in the internalising problems (anxiety, depression, somatic complaints), assessed by different informants (teachers and students), according to the level of academic achievement and school adaptation level in secondary students. Furthermore, we examine the gender difference in the level of internalising symptoms. Finally, we analyzed the differences between teacher-rated and adolescents' self-reported internalising symptoms. The Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) was used for collecting informants’ data. The sample consisted of 882 secondary students (349 males and 473 females), while 50 came from public schools and 772 from private schools. No significant differences are found in internalising problems according to the level of academic achievement from both teachers’ and students’ perspectives. Generally, students who are well-adapted to the school context have the least symptoms of internalising problems compared to average and less-adapted groups from the teachers' perspective. In addition, from students’ perspectives, adolescent females present more internalising problems than males. Finally, teachers rated fewer internalising problems when compared to the students. In conclusion, the low level of awareness of teachers towards the internalising problems of students arouse attention. It is suggested that teachers should attend professional development programs in order to address to students’ internalising problems
Keywords: Internalising problems; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph; academic achievement; gender differences; school adaptation

The relationship between music preference, relaxation and personality: a study of Macau residents - Pun, Nga Si (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTING STYLES, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS OF PRIMARY STUDENTS IN MACAO - Tang, I. Sam (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
"Parenting styles may have various effects on children’s development and educational outcomes, particularly a relationship with behavioral problems and academic achievement. This study examines the relationship of between parenting styles, behavioral problems and academic achievement. A cross-sectional and questionnaire-design (Parenting Style Scale (Saunders et al., 2013); Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (Goodman & Goodman, 2009; Goodman, 1999; Goodman, 1997)) study was used with a sample total of 98 parents with the eldest child of the family aged between six to twelve. Results of the findings are mainly inconsistent with the majority of literature. Indulgent and authoritative parenting are the predominant parenting styles, yet parenting styles does not relate to academic achievement. On the other hand, the correlation between behavioral problems, specifically prosocial behaviors and academic achievement are moderate. Furthermore, there is no difference between the type of behavioral problems according to gender. In further studies, a larger sample size, teachers and students as informants, and the inclusion of the analysis of other factors that could be influencing parenting styles, behavioral problems and academic achievement are suggested to be considered. "
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The relationship between personality, locus of control and driving anger - Fok, Celia Machado (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND RESILIENCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MACAO - Chan, Ngan Ieng (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
School-age children and adolescents face several psychological conditions frequently associated with negative consequences on behavioral and mental problems. Their level of mental resilience may affect their responses to academic or interpersonal issues and coping with challenges, which in turn affects their mental health. This study aims to characterize the current status of the psychopathology and resilience of secondary students and to analyze the relationship between psychopathology and resilience in a sample of 80 girls aged 12–18 was selected by cluster sampling from one private secondary school with six grades in Macao. In this study, we used the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) to assess behavioral and emotional problems and the Resilience Scale for Chinese Adolescents to assess resilience. A total of 78 valid questionnaires were obtained for CBCL, 78 for TRF, 80 for YSR, and 77 for Resilience Scale and data were analyzed by using SPSS. The results reveal that clinical prevalence of Total Problems (YSR, 27.5% > CBCL, 19.2% > TRF, 15.4%) and Internalizing Problems (YSR, 22.5% > CBCL, 17.9% > TRF, 11.5%) from the perspective of adolescents was higher than that from the perspectives of parents and teachers. Senior students exhibited higher frequency on the borderline clinical range than Junior students. (χ2(2, N=80) =14.56, p<.001). The average score of resilience is 3.24±0.51, which is above the middle level. Regarding the YSR scale and Resilience scale, we found that the score of Affect Control is significantly negatively correlated with the score of Internalizing Problems (r = -.354, p<.01). Family Support is also significantly negatively correlated with the score of Internalizing Problems (r = -.302, p<.01). Good affect control and family support can reduce various emotional and behavioral problems. The results of the study found the resilience level can negatively affect internalizing problem behaviors and externalizing problem behaviors. The results are promising and can give clues for preventing and promoting measures regarding mental health issues to both family and school education contexts, as creating a sustainable development strategy of improving adolescents’ mental resilience quality
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph; psychopathology; resilience; secondary students

The relationship between social support and death anxiety among elderly living alone in Macao - Lo, Pou Leng (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Relationship Between Stress and Emotion Regulation with Students’ Academic Achievement - Cheong, Sin Teng (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The relationship between time perspective and study motivation on decision making of student in Macau - Tong, I Wan (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The relationship between traditional Chinese beliefs and help seeking intention: a survey of elderly people in Macau - Wong, Ka Lok (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The relationship between work engagement, meaning in life, satisfaction with life and happiness - Lau, Kin Hong (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

The Relationship Between Work-Life-Balance and Burnout: Effect of Gender and Sector of Activity - Vai, Han Kuoc (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP); University of Saint Joseph

The relevance of philosophy, spirituality and religion in counselling & psychotherapy within Asia - kazmi, Sayed Shajaat Hussain (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

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

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

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

The role of economic diplomacy as economic statecraft strategy, for limited sovereign states - Vicente, Mário do Rosário Almeida Barbosa (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph