Lusofonia, encruzilhadas culturais, Actas da Conferência sobre Lusofonia - Correia, Ana; Sousa, Ivo (Saint Joseph University Press, 2011)

Lung Segmentation of Chest X-Rays Using Unet Convolutional Networks - dos Santos Silva, Bruno Riccelli; Cesar Cortez, Paulo; Gomes Aguiar, Rafael; Rodrigues Ribeiro, Tulio; Pereira Teixeira, Alexandre; Bernardo Gois, Francisco Nauber; Lobo Marques, Joao Alexandre (Computerized Systems for Diagnosis and Treatment of COVID-19, 2023)
The gold standard to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection consider testing methods based on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Still, the time necessary to confirm patient infection can be lengthy, and the process is expensive. On the other hand, X-Ray and CT scans play a vital role in the auxiliary diagnosis process. Hence, a trusted automated technique for identifying and quantifying the infected lung regions would be advantageous. Chest X-rays are two-dimensional images of the patient’s chest and provide lung morphological information and other characteristics, like ground-glass opacities (GGO), horizontal linear opacities, or consolidations, which are characteristics of pneumonia caused by COVID-19. But before the computerized diagnostic support system can classify a medical image, a segmentation task should usually be performed to identify relevant areas to be analyzed and reduce the risk of noise and misinterpretation caused by other structures eventually present in the images. This chapter presents an AI-based system for lung segmentation in X-ray images using a U-net CNN model. The system’s performance was evaluated using metrics such as cross-entropy, dice coefficient, and Mean IoU on unseen data. Our study divided the data into training and evaluation sets using an 80/20 train-test split method. The training set was used to train the model, and the evaluation test set was used to evaluate the performance of the trained model. The results of the evaluation showed that the model achieved a Dice Similarity Coefficient (DSC) of 95%, Cross entropy of 97%, and Mean IoU of 86%.

Lugares da Memória, Representações e Poderes - Simões, José Manuel da Silva (Rizoma, 2014)
No seguimento de uma série de contactos estreitos com uma comunidade social situada nos municípios de Baía da Traição, Rio Tinto, Marcação e Mataraca, a 85 quilómetros de distância de João Pessoa, capital do Estado da Paraíba, decidi, desde 2006, levar a efeito um intenso trabalho de campo nestas aldeias indígenas com o objectivo de concretizar um projeto de investigação que englobasse em obrigatória interdisciplinaridade os campos tantas vezes excessivamente singulares da História, da Sociologia, da Política, da Antropologia Cultural e das Teorias da Comunicação, acompanhando e refletindo sobre características e organização social, rituais, manifestações de carácter religioso, evolução histórica, usos e costumes de uma tribo que se abriu quase rendida ao exterior, mas porfiando em manter, todavia, traços e, sobretudo, um discurso narrativo de representações culturais ancestrais. Esta propositada interdisciplinaridade persegue um objectivo epistemológico bem preciso: transformar a investigação empírica em contribuição para uma nova teoria da história da comunicação – a comunicação antropo-histórica entre comunidades ditas tradicionais e o “outro” – a área por mim privilegiada em investigações anteriores, nomeadamente ao nível da licenciatura e do mestrado. Os Potiguara, cuja sociedade ainda não é alfabetizada e, na sua maioria, baseiam a sua cultura na tradição oral, transmitindo os seus lugares da memória sobretudo através do poder do português do Brasil, mesmo quando adornado por escassas palavras tupi, é graças à mensagem e à representação que algumas das suas manifestações culturais reinventam continuadamente a sua identidade Potiguara. É, assim, a mensagem e a representação que inventam o real social e reinventam dinamicamente a sua identidade cultural.
Keywords: Lugares de Memória

Luanda no compasso do Tempo Através de Luuanda, o desejo de kianda e os transparentes: uma abordagem comparativa - Pedrosa, Maria Emilia Rodrigues (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Lusophone Studies in Linguistics and Literature (MLLS); University of Saint Joseph

LSDA-APF: A Local Obstacle Avoidance Algorithm for Unmanned Surface Vehicles Based on 5G Communication Environment - Li, Xiaoli; Jiao, Tongtong; Ma, Jinfeng; Duan, Dongxing; Liang, Shengbin (Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 2023)
In view of the complex marine environment of navigation, especially in the case of multiple static and dynamic obstacles, the traditional obstacle avoidance algorithms applied to unmanned surface vehicles (USV) are prone to fall into the trap of local optimization. Therefore, this paper proposes an improved artificial potential field (APF) algorithm, which uses 5G communication technology to communicate between the USV and the control center. The algorithm introduces the USV discrimination mechanism to avoid the USV falling into local optimization when the USV encounter different obstacles in different scenarios. Considering the various scenarios between the USV and other dynamic obstacles such as vessels in the process of performing tasks, the algorithm introduces the concept of dynamic artificial potential field. For the multiple obstacles encountered in the process of USV sailing, based on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), the USV determines whether the next step will fall into local optimization through the discrimination mechanism. The local potential field of the USV will dynamically adjust, and the reverse virtual gravitational potential field will be added to prevent it from falling into the local optimization and avoid collisions. The objective function and cost function are designed at the same time, so that the USV can smoothly switch between the global path and the local obstacle avoidance. The simulation results show that the improved APF algorithm proposed in this paper can successfully avoid various obstacles in the complex marine environment, and take navigation time and economic cost into account.

Loving music: an analysis on the latent structure of students' reasons in wanting to learn music - Choi, Sin Va (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Loudness Measurement of Multitrack Audio Content Using Modifications of ITU-R BS.1770 - Barbosa, Alvaro; Pestana, Pedro; Reiss, Josh (2013)

Lotus flowers and plants - Un, Sek Weng (University of Saint Joseph, 2007)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

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

Lone parents' experiences as higher education students: learning to juggle - Morrison, Keith (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2013)

Local Matters - Design Driven by Urban Conditions [Video] - Soares, Nuno (TEDx Senado Square. TED Conferences., 2020)

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

“Little Black Rose” at the 1934 Exposição Colonial Portuguesa - Morais, Isabel (Gendering the Fairs: Histories of Women and Gender at Fairs, 2010)

Literatura e Resistência em Timor-Leste: Identidade e Travessias da Língua Portuguesa na Crónica de Luís Cardoso - Carvalho, João Pedro de Góis Ribeiro de (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Lusophone Studies in Linguistics and Literature (MLLS); University of Saint Joseph

Listening to the Environment: Importance of Early Acoustic Experience on Hearing and Development in Zebrafish - Vasconcelos, Raquel (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)

Listening to the Environment: Importance of Early Acoustic Experience on Hearing and Development in Zebrafish - Vasconcelos, Raquel (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)

LISTENING TO CHILDREN’S IDEAS TO IMPROVE IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPING HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS THROUGH REFLECTION WITH DAILY DOCUMENTATION - Ae, Young Choi; Ho, Ka Lee Carrie (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Listening to children’s voices is still not considered an essential part of education in some schools, including many in Asian countries. The authority of schools and teachers is still highly valued under the continued influence of Confucian Heritage Culture in many Asian schools, including a significant number in Macao. Teachers in international schools in Asian countries often experience some difficulties when communicating with young children because of their low English proficiency and the traditional views supported by many parents who grew up with the Confucian Heritage Culture, which encourages children to be quiet in the classroom to be good listeners. This Action research took fifteen months between two school years, 2018- 2019 and 2019-2020, with two groups of four and five-year-old students in a kindergarten classroom. Documentation posters were created for young children to use the next morning to reflect on their learning. The pedagogy of listening and pedagogical documentation from the Reggio Emilia approach were implemented to discover and record young children’s ideas and interests, work with daily documentation posters, and help them reflect on documentation posters to improve their learning and develop their higher-order thinking skills. Photos and videos, observation notes with the children’s comments, documentation posters, and reflective discussions were used as interventions to collect the children’s ideas and record their learning activities. The children learned to use documentation posters to remember, think, share, and improve their learning. The children’s comments from Learning Centres, recess, and reflective discussions were used to examine their understanding of learning and higher-order thinking skills. During one Pilot Cycle and three structured data collection cycles, the children demonstrated improvement in learning for each learning project and development of their thinking skills both with and without the teacher’s support. The children demonstrated higher-order thinking skills more often from Learning Centres and recess when they had to solve problems. They also demonstrated higher-order thinking skills more often during the whole group reflective discussions than in small group reflections, when a bigger number of children joined or when they had enough time to think. The thinking skills when children were reflecting were observed to concentrate on remembering and understanding as they focused on remembering and sharing the previous day’s work. The children’s other higher-order thinking skills did not show an increase in frequency during reflective discussions. However, the children demonstrated active engagement and a range of higher-order thinking skills when the teacher asked openended questions and provided support and comments to help them to connect their learning to their past experiences. Findings indicated that the children’s learning from each Learning Centre showed change and improvement during their play over time according to their interests, indicated by their material use and comments. The research was limited by its small number of participants within their age group due to convenience sampling and the children’s relatively limited ability to demonstrate higher-order thinking skills. This study has shown how teachers could help children use daily documentation posters to develop their learning and thinking skills by visualizing their ideas and the teacher’s important role in supporting children’s learning with active listening and support in the classroom
Keywords: Bloom’s Taxonomy; Early Childhood Education; Pedagogical Documentation; Reggio Emilia Approach; Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Education (D-SE); University of Saint Joseph

Linguistic and economic capital in Macau - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2023)
Macau, Macau Business, MAG, MB, MB Featured, Opinion | Macau wisely looks to mainland China, South-East Asia, and Portuguese-speaking countries, as part of its economic diversification. However, to be a player on the international stage and world-wide market, it must look wider, and, hence, the standard of English in Macau must improve dramatically and urgently.

Like a Tree Planted By Streams of Water :The Baptist Church Takes Root In Macao (John and Lilian Galloway 1908-1968) - Ballew, Robert Lawrence (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
In 2014 Macao Baptist Church celebrated it’s 110th anniversary. How did the Baptist church come to be established in the Portuguese, predominantly Catholic and Buddhist city of Macao? Through careful examination of letters and reports from the main protagonists, John Laurels and Lilian Reeves Todd Galloway, the process of establishing the Baptist church can be revealed and understood within the greater context of the Baptist missionary work in China. The Galloway’s work will be evaluated through a framework of missions eras presented by Dr. Ralph D. Winter. This work looks at the material in two major sections; first, the lives of the Galloways in Macao from 1908 to 1968, and second, the missionary methods of the Galloways over the same period. Using missiological methods of the Kingdom Mission era, the Galloways stood firmly in the Church Mission era focusing their efforts on Personal rather than Social Transformation efforts. Their work laid the foundation for a century of Baptist work in Macao by local Christians as well as foreign missionaries.
Keywords: Baptists; China Macau (Special Administrative Region); China--Macau (Special Administrative Region); Christianity; Church property; Education; Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Religious Studies (D-RS); University of Saint Joseph

Lighting Up A Place with Good Stories: Heritage Interpretation Strategies and the Macau Historic Centre - Ip, Kin Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph

Light Pollution in Macao: Assessment of Night-Sky Brightness and Potential Implications - Tam, Ka Ka (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph

Light pollution as an environmental problem in Macao SAR: spatial and temporal variation of night sky brightness and survey on public awareness - Cheok, Chi Hou (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph

Life Is not a Walk across a Field - Morrison, Keith (European Scientific Institute, 2024)

LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF CONSTRUCTED WETLAND SYSTEMS FOR TOURISM UNITS WASTEWATER TREATMENT - Lo, Weng In (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
With water being an essential for life on Earth, it is vital to preserve it and regenerate it, in order to be available for a myriad of uses. Though many types of wastewater management and treatment are available, most rely on high energy input and are therefore not ideal for many circumstances. Constructed wetlands (CW) are an alternative nature-based solution to be applied to wastewater treatment. This study undertakes a Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a CW as a means of wastewater treatment and aims to understand how these systems can be an environmentally conscious alternative. The CW under study is located in a rural mountain area in the north of Portugal. Receives wastewater from a tourism unit and operates with horizontal subsurface. The LCA analyses the CW through the construction, operation (treatment), and composting phases. This approach allows the entire scope of the life cycle to be included, of which, the composting phase has been absent in similar LCA previously undertaken. Analysis focuses on the impact categories: Ozone Layer Depletion Potential, Global Warming Potential, Acidification Potential, Eutrophication Potential and Human Toxicity Potential. Of the five categories, none increase during the treatment phase, and indeed, Acidification Potential, Eutrophication Potential, and Human Toxicity potential all decrease. Ozone Layer Depletion Potential and Global Warming Potential increase significantly during the construction and composting phases respectively. Both can be rationalized, with the former being a result of heavy diesel machinery use in construction and the latter a natural byproduct of composting. The results are net positive and display the ability for CW as a low energy wastewater treatment which can limit environmental impact by choice of construction and composting methodology
Keywords: Lifecycle assessment; Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph; constructed wetland; wastewater treatment

Liderança feminina nas escolas de Macau: uma abordagem exploratória - Correia, Ana; Costa, Jorge (Revista Portuguesa de Investigação Educacional, 2004)

Leisure time and well being of elderly in Macau - Dias, Anabela Maria (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Legal Mechanisms for the Pursuit of Fugitives Overseas - Yang, Cheng V (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)

Learning strategies and students adaptation to college: a mixed methods research in higher education institutions - Kwong, Ho Keung (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Learning God’s Mercy: Spiritual Transformation According to Hos 11:8 - Gassner, Franz (The Journal of the Macau Ricci Institute, 2022)
A growing focus on God’s mercy and forgiveness emerged in the wake of the recent Pontificates of John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis. Our time with its multiple crises cries for healing, forgiveness, and the experience of God’s mercy. In social, political, and global terms, humanity craves for “lasting peace, born of the marriage of justice and mercy” (John Paul II, 2001, no. 15). The experience of God’s forgiveness, merciful healing and new life has been expressed many times in the Bible. But, theologically, it has never been formulated as directly as in Hosea 11:8, when God’s own heart becomes “turned over”, “converted” following the blaze of his own overwhelming compassion, paving the way for a fundamental spiritual transformation, rooted in forgiveness and mercy, that opens wellsprings of dignity, healing, and new life for all.

Learning English in Macao - Cheong, Kit U. (University of Saint Joseph, 2002)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

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

Learning Computer Science: Dimensions of Variation Within What Chinese Students Learn - Thota, Neena; Berglund, Anders (ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2016)
We know from research that there is an intimate relationship between student learning and the context of learning. What is not known or understood well enough is the relationship of the students’ background and previous studies to the understanding and learning of the subject area—here, computer science (CS). To show the contextual influences on learning CS, we present empirical data from a qualitative investigation of the experiences of Chinese students studying for a master degree at Sweden's Uppsala University. Data were collected of the students’ understanding and learning of CS, their experience of the teaching and their own studies, and of their personal development in Sweden. Using an analysis framework grounded in phenomenography, we analytically separated the what and how aspects of learning. In this article, we describe the what, or the content of the students’ learning, and identify dimensions of variation in the experiences of students. These dimensions relate to the foci of the CS programs, the learning outcomes, and the impact of the studies. The findings from the analyses indicate pedagogical and pragmatic implications for teaching and learning CS in higher education institutions. The study extends the traditional use of phenomenography through the discussion of the dimensions of variation in the experiences and the values within the dimensions. It opens the way for understanding the relational nature of learning in computing education.
Keywords: Computer science education; context; phenomenography; qualitative research; variation theory

LEADERSHIP STYLE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE INFLUENCE ON EMPLOYEES’ ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT UNDER THE PANDEMIC SITUATION - Sun Leung, Wai Chai (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of leadership styles and organizational cultures to employee’s organizational commitment under the pandemic situation in Macao. The dependent variables comprise of the three dimensions of organizational commitment. Among those three, affective commitment and continuance commitment are considered to be analyzed in this study. The leadership styles concept and organizational cultures are applied as the independent variables. The objectives are achieved using quantitative research method with questionnaires in Likert scale scores. The two significance reveals that laissez-faire leadership style had a positive relationship with continuance organizational commitment (H4) and innovative culture had a positive correlation with continuance organization commitment (H6). Such outcomes were extended to a qualitative study with qualitative approach on discourse analysis to explore the potential factor and a leadership discourse analysis was initiated. While the findings on influence of leadership and culture on organizational commitment is not a major concern for Macao employees in the pandemic situation, the significance of specific leadership style and culture rationalizes the transformation and status of Macao employees’ views towards leadership and employers’ perspective on organizational culture. The data collected in this study may also provide valuable resources for future study and training programs for the coming batch of employees in the coming new phase of Macao in entering the 2nd round of gaming licensing. Create the right leadership and culture for the organization to bring back the passion of Macao employees
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP); University of Saint Joseph

Leadership for self-organisation: complexity theory and communicative action - Morrison, Keith (International Journal of Complexity in Leadership and Management, 2011)

Leadership and Neurosciences - The analysis of emotional arousal during decision-making processes with decision-makers exposed to acute stress - Marques, Joao Alexandre Lobo (European Conference on Management Leadership and Governance, 2023)
Corporate leaders are constantly dealing with stress in parallel with continuous decision-making processes. The impact of acute stress on decision-making activities is a relevant area of study to evaluate the impact of the decisions made, and create tools and mechanisms to cope with the inevitable exposure to stress and better manage its impact. The intersection of leadership and neurosciences techniques is called Neuroleadership. In this work, an experiment is proposed to detect and measure the emotional arousal of two groups of business professionals, divided into two groups. The first one is the intervention/stress group, n=30, exposed to stressful conditions, and the control group, n=14, not exposed to stress. The participants are submitted to a sequence of computerized stimuli, such as watching videos, answering survey questions, and making decisions in a realistic office environment. The Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) biosensor monitors emotional arousal in real-time. The experiment design implemented stressors such as visual effects, defacement, unfairness, and time-constraint for the intervention group, followed by decision-making tasks. The results indicate that emotional arousal was statistically significantly higher for the intervention/stress group, considering Shapiro and Mann-Whitney tests. The work indicates that GSR is a reliable stress detector and may be useful to predict negative impacts on executive professionals during decision-making activities.

Lead: An iOS Application to Help in the Construction of New Habits - de Aguiar, André Wescley Oliveira; Bezerra, Jagni Dasa Horta; Marques, João Alexandre Lobo; de Alexandria, Auzuir Ripardo (International Journal of Information and Electronics Engineering, 2019)

Law on Race and Slavery, Brazil, 1824 -1888 - Morais, Isabel (Encyclopedia of Free Blacks and People of Color in the Americas: The African-American Heritage of Freedom, 2011)
When Columbus arrived in 1492, the first free black person--a sailor--set foot in the Americas. Over the next 400 years, as slavery spread and became entrenched in the Western Hemisphere, free blacks built communities throughout North and South America, playing a critical role in every region, colony, and country. From Canada to the Caribbean to Chile, they established vital economic and social institutions, championed the cause of abolition, and formed a bridge between the worlds of free whites and enslaved blacks. They worked as artisans, farmers, ministers, merchants, shipbuilders, and reporters. Many free blacks served in the military and fought in every major war, including the American Revolution, the Haitian Revolution, and the Latin American wars for independence. Others served in government, and some--like presidents Bernardino Rivadavia of Argentina and Vicente Guerrero of Mexico--became national leaders.Free people of color in the United States and the Americas hold a unique status in global history. Never before and never since has such a group existed in large numbers anywhere in the world. Long shrouded in obscurity and overshadowed by scholarship on slavery and race, the free black community has become a growing and vibrant field of study as historians uncover vast material on this group, revealing how they lived, how they shaped society, and how they transformed the history of every nation in the hemisphere.Encyclopedia of Free Blacks and People of Color in the Americas is the first reference book to cover this crucial subject. Arranged alphabetically, this new, two-volume encyclopedia includes articles on all major events, issues, and concepts relevant to the free black community in the United States from the colonial period to the Civil War and in the rest of the Western Hemisphere from the late 1400s to the late 1800s, when emancipation became universal. Nearly 400 articles cover every country, colony, state, city, and region in the Americas with a significant presence of free blacks, and biographies, thematic articles, and entries on related subjects shed light on this fascinating topic. Featuring primary sources, illustrations, maps, tables, charts, a chronology, cross-references, suggestions for further reading, and a bibliography, this unique, original, and groundbreaking encyclopedia provides a wealth of information not available anywhere else.Entries include:-Abolitionist movement in Brazil -Zabeau Bellanton -Captain Cudjoe -Coffee cultivation -Education and literacy -Forten family -Free black artisans -French Caribbean -Gender attitudes -Guerrero (slave ship) -Haitian Revolution -La Escalera Plot -Laws of free birth -Legal discrimination on the basis of race -Living "as free" -Toussaint Louverture -Maroons -Marriage between free and slave -Midwives and traditional healers -Negro Convention Movement -Rebecca Protten -Somerset v. Stewart.

LatinX in AI research - Banda, Juan M.; Ruiz-Garcia, Ariel; Montoya, Laura N.; Arraut, Ivan (Neural Computing and Applications, 2023)
We are delighted to present this special issue editorial for Neural Computing and Applications special issue on LatinX in AI research. This special issue brings together a collection of articles that explore machine learning and artificial intelligence research from various perspectives, aiming to provide a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of what LatinX researchers are working on in the field. In this editorial, we will introduce the overarching theme of the special issue, highlight the significance of the selected papers, and offer insights into the contributions made by the authors. The LatinX in AI organization was launched in 2018, with leaders from organizations in Artificial Intelligence, Education, Research, Engineering, and Social Impact with a purpose to together create a group that would be focused on “Creating Opportunity for LatinX in AI.” The main goal is to increase the representation of LatinX professionals in the AI industry. LatinX in AI Org and programs are volunteer-run and fiscally sponsored by the Accel AI Institute, 501(c)3 Non-Profit.

Las Vegas Sands Corp - Wu, Chi Leng (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

La terre des autochtones potiguara du brésil: une construction sociale et politique - Simões, José Manuel (E-Journal of Intercultural Studies, 2022)
The land of the potiguara indians of Brazil: a social and political construction The space in which the potiguaras of Brazil live is, today as in the past, the result of a longterm process, many negotiations and well-managed refuges. Paradoxically, despite their recurrent discourse invoking the ancestry of their lands of origin, the Potiguara fight and continue to fight politically for the return to the spaces where their colonial refuge took place.

La Dottrina Sociale della Chiesa in Cina. Un riferimento per l’etica degli affari (“Catholic Social Teaching in China. A reference for Business Ethics”) - Rothlin, Stephan (La Chiesa in Cina. Un future da scrivere, 2019)

Korean memorial service for the dead: a re-evaluation of the Christians' understanding - Song, Jeongmin (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Religious Studies (MRS); University of Saint Joseph

Knowledge transfer in cross cultural team: a case study of Sino French water development company Limited - Lam, Ian Kit (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Knowledge management in a Macao public sector bureau: a case study - Tai, Kin Ip (University of Saint Joseph, 2009)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

Knowledge and Attitude of Parents with Regular Primary Children Towards Inclusive Education in Macau =: 澳門小學普通生家長對澳門融合教育的認識及態度之調查報告 - Chong, Leng Leng (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Kitchen of the golden temples: indonesian and burmese restaurant - Ho, Pak Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2006)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Kindergarten teachers' perception of progressive education: a case study - Leong, Cheng I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Kindergarten Teachers' Attitudes towards Inclusive Education: Perspectives from Macau. - Sun, C. R. (21st PECERA International Conference, 2021)

Kindergarten and Primary Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Curriculum Reform in Macau. - Tchiang, Isabel (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)

Key success factors of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMES) in Macao - Wong, Sio Kuan (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Key Issues for Digital Factory Designing and Planning: A Survey - Wang, Han; Du, Wencai; Li, Shaobin (Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Networking and Parallel/Distributed Computing, 2022)
Digital Factory (DF) planning is the key of intelligent factory construction, where intelligent production technologies of big data analysis, cloud computing, blockchain, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, 5G, Time Sensitive Network (TSN), Digital Twin (DT), additive manufacturing are included. By applying the modern techniques, DF performs great advantages on the aspects of product lifecycle management, enterprise resource planning, operation management, supply chain management, real-time database construction, advanced process control, as well as the new technologies of distributed control system and fieldbus control system. This article delivers a review of key issues of DF top-level design and planning from the aspects of networking, precision, automation and digitalization. Solutions are explored based on 5G, TSN and DT advanced technologies, literately and practically. Additionally, the article describes the method and application of efficient big data comprehensive solution. Therefore, this study contributes valuable decision-making support for DF applications.
Keywords: 5G; Big data comprehensive solution; Digital Factory; Digital twin; Time Sensitive Network

Journalism Ethics and the Common Good: The Formation of Values and Virtues for Just and Harmonious Societies - Gassner, Franz; Simoes, José Manuel (Disentangled Vision On Higher Education: Preparing The Generation Next, 2022)

Joseph Ma Xiangbo – the John Henry Newman of China? An Attempt to Rehabilitate an Underdog “Father” of Chinese Catholicism 若瑟馬相伯 – 中國的若望享利紐曼? 試替一位無名的中華公教教父振聲 - Law, Cyril Jerome (Macau Ricci Institute Forum, 2019)

Jornalismo e Qualidade no Mundo de Expressão Portuguesa - Camponez, Carlos; Simões, José Manuel; Christofoletti, Rogério (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
"Jornalismo e Qualidade no Mundo de Expressão Portuguesa"propõe uma análise sobre a paisagem do jornalismo nos oitopaíses de língua oficial portuguesa - Portugal, Angola, Brasil, Cabo Verde, Moçambique, Guiné-Bissau, São Tomé e Príncipee Timor-Leste - e na Região Autónoma Especial de Macau. Olivro é uma reflexão sobre a legislação, o plano jurídico-constitucionalque enquadra os media no espaço lusófono, os contextosde mercado, as especificidades inscritas em fatoreshistóricos e económicos, em percursos políticos, bem comosobre as relações entre os media e os jornalistas e estes e opoder regulador do Estado.Os trabalhos reunidos nesta obra escrita por autores que partilhamentre si um dos idiomas mais falados do planeta, mostram as diferentes realidades do jornalismo no espaço dalíngua portuguesa, nomeadamente as suas redes de conhecimento, de empenho na promoção da qualidade da informação, de intercompreensão entre povos e culturas, de novas einovadoras formas de parcerias sociais com vista à partilha e àconstrução de mundividências.

"Join" a Multifunctional Board Game Table - Leong, Hei U.; Caires, Carlos (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Design (MDG); University of Saint Joseph

John Paul II and the church in China - Wu, Jianhua (University of Saint Joseph, 2008)
Keywords: Faculty of Religious Studies. Religious Studies; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Religious Studies (MRS); University of Saint Joseph

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

John Alexander Holm (1943-2015) - Baxter, Alan N. (Journal of Pidgin and Creole Languages, 2016)

Jobs satisfaction in the public service sector: a case study of frontline employees in [DAE] - Choi, Pok Hang (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Job stressors, psycholiogical capital, burnout and work engagement among hotel-casino office workers - Sng, Woei Tyng (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Job satisfaction's impact on turnover: analysis of the factors influencing job satisfaction in relation to turnover during labor shortages of technical employees - Lei, Chi Fai (University of Saint Joseph, 2006)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Job Satisfaction, Dilemmas and Causes of Hearing Impaired People in Macau =: 澳門聽障人士工作滿意度、困境及其原因 - Pang, Wan I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

Java面向对象程序设计 - 梁胜彬 (清华大学出版社, 2023)
结合实用案例讲解Java语法、面向对象程序设计技术和核心API。 全书共10章，内容涵盖Java概述、Java语法基础、面向对象基础、面向对象高级技术、 Java API、异常处理机制、Java I/O流、多线程、Java GUI编程和Java网络编程等知识要点。案例丰富，以JDK 17和IntelliJ IDEA等流行的开发环境为依托，力求让读者通过案例 掌握Java编程技术。另一个特色是在阐释专业内容的同时自然融入思政元素， 具有鲜明的时代性和引领性。 可作为普通高等院校计算机、软件工程、人工智能等专业“面向对象程序设计”“Java程序设计”课程的教材，也适 合编程爱好者自学和培训使用。

Jan Jacob Slauerhoff’s the forbidden realm: in Camoes’s footsteps from Lisbon to Macau - Morais, Isabel (The City and the Ocean: Journeys, Memory, Imagination, 2012)

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF PLASTIC POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) DEGRADING AND POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES (PHAs) PRODUCING BACTERIA FROM SOIL AND WATER - Saidu, Muhammad Bashir (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
The demand for plastic has led to enormous plastic waste in the environment, which persist and negatively impact the ecosystems. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most common thermoplastic polymers available on the market. The concerns about plastic waste generated an interest in strategies to enhance its biodegradation and finding alternative polymers. In this work was investigated the possibility of using bacteria to degrade PET and to produce bioplastics (Polyhydroxyalkanoates, PHAs). Finally, the integration of the two processes was tested. Overall, the work aimed to investigate the potential to recycle PET into bioplastic using bacteria. The potential of bacterial consortia from various environmental samples to degrade PET granules in liquid matrix was investigated. . The results revealed maximum PET granules degradation of 1.1 % by one of the tested consortia. PET degradation intermediate terephthalic acid (TPA) was not detected at the end of 55 days. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results showed major spectral peak shifts and bends on PET chemical structure compared to non-inoculated control. The biodegradation of PET films buried in the soil (A), with mangrove plants (B), and bioaugmented with a bacterial consortium (C) was also investigated. The experiments were conducted for 270 days at ambient conditions. The results revealed no difference between treatments in the degradation, with a maximum weight loss of 0.118 % in the bioaugmented treatment. Nevertheless, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and FTIR results indicated significant surface changes, spectral peak shifts, and stretches in PET chemical structures. Bacterial consortia isolated from the soil of the experimental treatments were assessed for degradation of PET monomers, TPA and monoethylene glycol (MEG), and intermediate Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET). The consortia were inoculated in flasks containing minimal media with 1000 mg/L TPA or BHET or1113 mg/L MEG as the sole carbon source. Results showed complete degradation of TPA and significant degradation of BHET (96.09%), and MEG (83.65%) by the consortia. In the second part of the study, bacteria were isolated from various environmental samples and screened for PHA production using Sudan Black B staining on colonies and smeared glass slides. Transmission Electron Microscope images were captured to confirm the intracellular PHA inclusions. A total of 35 isolates were screened for PHA, and 22 showed positive staining. The isolate showing higher levels of PHA synthesis (EC2-30-3) was identified based on 16S rRNA gene sequence as Bacillus sp. and selected for PET monomers degradation and fermentation cultures for PHA production. It was cultured in minimal (Moreira et al., 2013) media with 1000 mg/L TPA and 1113 mg/L MEG as the carbon source for eight days. The isolate grew better in media containing MEG, which was selected as a substrate model for PHA fermentation. To integrate PET monomers biodegradation and production of PHA, the isolate was cultured in 0.2 % MEG. A control with 0.2 % of glucose was prepared, and the cultures were incubated for 96 hours. Bacillus sp. EC2-30-3 showed higher PHA accumulation in media supplied with MEG (40.31%) than glucose (25.53%). This is the first report showing that Bacillus sp. uses PET monomer as carbon source to produce a biopolymer. FTIR results of the extracted PHA identified its functional units as C–H, CH3, C=O, and C–O groups. The absorption bands obtained are closely related to the structure of PHB. The study thus confirmed the ability of the isolated bacteria to degrade PET monomers and produce biopolymers. The results of this work open the possibility for upscaling the use of bacteria to mitigate the impact of PET on the environment while producing environmentally friendly bioplastics
Keywords: Biodiversity; China; Green Roof; Macao SAR; Nature-based Solutions; Sustainability; Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Science (D-SC); University of Saint Joseph

Is the Belt and Road Initiative in Africa Sustainable? - Nwachukwu, Francis C. (The Journal of the Macau Ricci Institute, 2019)
In 2000, the China-Africa relationship was further strengthened with the establishment of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The FOCAC offers a platform for consultation and cooperation mechanisms aimed at deepening diplomatic, security, trade and investment relations between China and African countries. Later came the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, an international trade network initiated by China that connects the three continents of Asia, Europe and Africa. The BRI focuses on the following key areas: cultural exchange; policy coordination; facilities connectivity; trade and investment; and financial integration. The BRI shares development objectives similar to those of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In fact, the BRI implements part of the SDGs and provides a practical mechanism to strengthen the Sino-Africa relationship, which Africa can leverage to meet its Sustainable Goals. Africa is linked through the “Road” of the BRI plan and has received infrastructural projects funded by China to facilitate trade and integration of the national economies along the trading route. Through the establishment of Economic and Trade Zones which attracts investments from Chinese companies, and building infrastructures such as sea ports and railways, China through the BRI framework is helping Africa meet UN SGD Goal 9 concerning industry, innovation and infrastructure. A practical effect is that the BRI is helping African countries overcome the infrastructure gap, create jobs, acquire skills and promote integration between countries.

IoT-based smart health system for ambulatory maternal and fetal monitoring - Lobo Marques, J. A. (Symposium on Intelligent Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence Technologies (ISIMAIT 2022), 2022)

IoT-Based Smart Health System for Ambulatory Maternal and Fetal Monitoring - Marques, João Alexandre Lobo; Han, Tao; Wu, Wanqing; Madeiro, João Paulo do Vale; Neto, Aloísio Vieira Lira; Gravina, Raffaele; Fortino, Giancarlo; de Albuquerque, Victor Hugo C. (IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2021)
The adoption of IoT for smart health applications is a relevant tool for distributed and intelligent automatic diagnostic systems. This work proposes the development of an integrated solution to monitor maternal and fetal signals for high-risk pregnancies based on IoT sensors, feature extraction based on data analytics, and an intelligent diagnostic aid system based on a 1-D convolutional neural network (CNN) classifier. The fetal heart rate and a group of maternal clinical indicators, such as the uterine tonus activity, blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation are monitored. Multiple data sources generate a significant amount of data in different formats and rates. An emergency diagnostic subsystem is proposed based on a fog computing layer and the best accuracy was 92.59% for both maternal and fetal emergency. A smart health analytics system is proposed for multiple feature extraction and the calculation of linear and nonlinear measures. Finally, a classification technique is proposed as a prediction system for maternal, fetal, and simultaneous health status classification, considering six possible outputs. Different classifiers are evaluated and a proposed CNN presented the best results, with the F1-score ranging from 0.74 to 0.91. The results are validated based on the diagnosis provided by two specialists. The results show that the proposed system is a viable solution for maternal and fetal ambulatory monitoring based on IoT.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence (AI); Biomedical monitoring; Cloud computing; Feature extraction; Fetal heart rate; Internet of Things; Medical diagnostic imaging; Monitoring; convolutional neural networks (CNNs); feature extraction; fetal monitoring; health analytics; maternal monitoring

IoT Application into Macau Secondary School - Chan, Long Wai (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Design (MDG); University of Saint Joseph

Investigation on citizen trust towards e-government services in GBA – A study on WeChat and Alipay government service mini-programs - Lai, Chimeng; Joao, Alexandre Lobo Marques (Association for Computing Machinery, 2022)
Citizens' trust in eGovernment is crucial for the successful implementation of new electronic services. This relationship in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) plays an essential role since the Government services rely on mobile mini-programs This study investigates the trust towards government service mini-programs in WeChat and Alipay. A user feedback questionnaire was designed, and a total of 609 valid samples were collected from Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau. The findings imply that competence, integrity, and benevolence are the key components of trust in e-government (TIEG). TIEG positively influences perceived value (PV), which positively affects citizens' Intention to adopt service mini-programs. PV significantly mediates the relationship between TIEG and Intention. Although TIEG does not effectively reduce perceived risk (PR), risk issues cannot be ignored in the adoption process. Finally, this article proposes relevant implications and suggestions for the GBA government agents and policy makers.

Investigating the urban rulesof the Pearl River Delta: a comparative approach to urban design research and teaching - Tieben, H.; Soares, Nuno; Yiu, E. (IN-TERSECTIONS. Expertise, AcademicResearch and Design from Barcelona, Beirut, Hong Kong, Brisbane, Auckland, Florence, 2018)

Investigating the relationship between the human resource management practices and the "intention to stay"of therapists in Macau - Hoi, Mang Hong (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)
Keywords: 2017; Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Investigating the influence of Instagram on the local foodservice sector in Macau: A Consumers' Perspective - Mac, Hoi Kuan (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Nowadays marketers and practitioners recognize the importance of social marketing as a strategy to acquire customers. Accordingly, the enterprises and brands are embracing the use of social network in communicating with potential consumers ad actual consumers, in order its performance so as to increase its sales. Among all those social media platforms, Instagram is one of the platforms which is image orientated and can easily connect with users and provide information with photos and images. As Macau is small‐sized city where there are abundant small to medium‐sized enterprises, the local small firms are switching their marketing strategies by utilizing the Instagram to promote their product online. In order to get a better grasp of how Instagram affects the promotion of the food and beverage product in Macau, the research question has been formulated: “To what extend can the local food sectors in Macau use Instagram as a marketing tool to engage purchasing intention and strengthen their brand equity? From the perspective of customers.” Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 13 participants who are the Instagram users, with diverse situations of engagement on Instagram. According to the interviews, participants expressed that how Instagram can associate effects with arousal and brand equity (brand awareness, brand image, perceived quality and brand loyalty) and formation of purchase intention eventually through the Instagram marketing activities. The results showed that Instagram marketing activities strongly correlated the brand equity (brand awareness, brand image, and perceived quality while which in turn led to purchasing intention towards the brand. This research comprehensively illustrates the influences of Instagram marketing activities on customer‐based brand equity. The findings of this study will enable local food brands to more accurately forecast the future purchasing behaviors of their customers through Instagram marketing activities and provide a guide in managing brand equity as well
Keywords: Brand Equity; Instagram; Purchase Intention; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Inventory of Portuguese-based Intangible and Tangible Heritage in Larantuka and Sikka (Maumere) in Flores Island (Indonesia): Legacies and Realms of Memory of Portuguese Eurasian Communities in a Muslim Country - Morais, Isabel; Baxter, Alan N. (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)
A study of Portuguese cultural vestiges assimilated into the local cultures of the island of Flores, in Eastern Indonesia, and maintained today. The vestiges include, principally, street theatre (the Bobo tradition) as well as ritual traditions inherited through the Confraternities established by Dominican missionaries in the 16th century.

Introducing new ventures in Macau traditional retail - Ao, Wan Meng (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Introducing A Blended Learning Environment to Enhance Student Academic Efficacy - Ho, Io Weng (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Intra-Asia higher education mobilities - Ge, Yun; Ho, Kong Chong (Routledge Handbook of Asian Migrations, 2017)
Intra-Asian higher education mobility is a relatively new phenomenon in Asia and one triggered by the dynamic economic changes occurring in East Asia,

Interviewing children in uncomfortable settings: 10 lessons for effective practice - Morrison, Keith (Educational Studies, 2013)

Intersectoral Linkages in Booming Sector Economies - Gomes, Sérgio Ricardo Santos; Marques, Joao Alexandre Lobo; Reis, Ricardo Ferreira (ICEME 2022: 2022 13th International Conference on E-business, Management and Economics, 2022)

Interpreting the causes of depression in Macau elderly - Kwok, Wing Yee (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Interpopulational variation of the mating system in the peacock blenny Salaria pavo - Saraiva, João L.; Pignolo, Giulia; Gonçalves, David; Oliveira, Rui F. (acta ethologica, 2012)

Internet Services in emerging economies: a case study of India - Nadkarni, Sanjay (University of Saint Joseph, 2001)
Keywords: Internet service; Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Internationalisation of higher education: new players in a changing scene - Ge, Yun (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2022)

International Student Diversity Experiences in their Host Cities - Ge, Yun; Ho, Kong Chong (Governing Diverse Cities in Europe and AsiaAt: Singapore, 2022)

International collaboration for mutual benefit: a Southwest China and Southeast United States partnership - Jackson, M. Sebrena; Gardell, Debra Nelson; Williams, Javonda; Tang, Ning; Yang, Fan (China Journal of Social Work, 2021)
China’s return to social work education, after a nearly 35-year absence, opened the door for partnerships like the 2012 China Collaborative partnership between the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Katherine A. Kendall Institute, the China Association of Social Work Education (CASWE) and the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW). The University of Alabama School of Social Work (UA SSW) was selected to participate in the collaborative and was connected to the Southwest China Region, specifically partnered with Yunnan University. This manuscript will share the strategies used to engage faculty and students from each partnering institution. Data collected by UA SSW over the five-year partnership will be utilised to contribute to the discussion of the extent to which Western knowledge and theory about social work education might usefully be applied to the Chinese context.
Keywords: China collaborative; International social work; University of Alabama; Yunnan University; social work education

International Business Ethics. What We Have Learnt by Focusing on China? - Rothlin, Stephan; McCann, Dennis (Eine Wirtschaft, die Leben fördert. Wirtschafts- und unternehmensethische Reflexionen im Anschluss an Papst Franziskus, 2017)

International Business Ethics: Focus on China - Rothlin, Stephan; McCann, Dennis (Springer-Verlag, 2016)
This book addresses an essential need felt by many who seek to promote best business practices in China and East Asia – namely the need for culturally appropriate instructional materials (basic information, case studies and ethical perspectives) that will allow managers and entrepreneurs to understand and embrace the challenge of moral leadership in business. In an era characterized by globalization and the increasing importance of the economies of China, India, Japan and SE Asia, international business ethics must reflect the concerns of the people living and working in this area, the moral and spiritual traditions that have nurtured them and their specific contributions to sustainable development. This book presents twenty important case studies, taken from newsworthy events of the past few years, in which Asians and others have attempted to respond to this challenge. Each case study has been selected and shaped in order to highlight various aspects of doing business in Asia, starting with basic principles and moving on to the specific responsibilities that businesses have towards their various stakeholders. The authors contend that the best way to appreciate the relevance of Asian moral and spiritual traditions is to determine their specific contribution to virtue ethics, where the ancient traditions of both East and West converge in their focus on the qualities of moral leadership that form the basis of best business practice. Exploring the case studies will enable readers to appreciate the continued relevance of these ethical perspectives in Asian business. Best business practice clearly involves learning to do business and playing the game according to the rules; but the necessity of playing by the rules is not likely to become clear until one takes up the path that leads to a virtuous life in business, developing a moral character chiefly based on integrity.

Interim remedies in Macau arbitration proceedings [Practice Note] - Diakite, Ansoumane Douty (LexisNexis, 2023)
This Practice Note provides an overview of the powers of tribunals and courts to issue interim remedies including an anti-suit injunction pursuant to the Arbitration Law and the Civil Procedure Code of Macau and provisions dealing with emergency arbitrator appointments pursuant to the Macau Arbitration Law.

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

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

Interaction Design for a Contemporary Learning and Teaching Environment: Promoting Independent Learning at the Primary Level - Chan, Ka Chi (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Design (MDG); University of Saint Joseph

Interaction design for a contemporary learning and teaching environment: promoting independent learning at the primary level - Chan, Ka Chi (USJ Theses and Dissertations, 2022)
The world is perpetually changing, and the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that the future is full of unforeseen challenges and potentialities. What are the implications of the advancement in technology on education? How are teachers coping with contemporary educational expectations? Is there a need to redesign the learning environment? What is the exact nature of the forces driving such a change? Is there anything we can learn from successful innovations around the globe? The goals of this dissertation include designing a learning/teaching app and redesigning classroom furniture for primary-level education. A design thinking methodology is used, working through the phases of empathizing, defining, ideating, prototyping and testing the two potential designs
Keywords: Design; Interaction analysis in education; Interactive multimedia

Intention Towards Online Counseling among Service Provider in Macau=: 澳門社會服務提供者對應用線上輔導的意向 - Lao, Hoi Keong (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

Intelligent Data Fusion System for Assessing and Classifying the Long-Term Effects of Exposure to COVID-19 in Pregnancy (Long Covid): Associated Neurophysiological and Epigenetic Mechanisms and Consequences for Infant Development - Lobo Marques, J. A. (2023 7th International Conference on Data Mining, Communications and Information Technology (DMCIT & CSMO 2023), 2023)

Integrative Educational Platform Focusing on Steam Approaches: A Macau Case-Study - Un Man Cheng (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Design (MDG); University of Saint Joseph

INTEGRATING VARIATION THEORY WITH MULTILINGUAL INSTRUCTION IN MULTILINGUAL CLASSROOMS: BRIDGING THEORY AND PRACTICE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION - Gomes, Nuno Miguel Alves dos Santos Teixeira; Correia, Ana Maria; Thota, Neena Jawaharlal (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
This thesis explores language teaching and language acquisition by multilingual learners using a Variation Theory approach and multilingual teaching in a university setting in Macao, China. It includes three case studies applied to students of the Spanish language in the introductory level which took place from late August to early December of the year 2017. The first study describes Macao’s multilingual language learners in the University of Macao in 2017. Based on the LEAP-Q questionnaire, a questionnaire was created to inquire all Spanish language students about their languages´ background, their motivations to learn new languages, as well as their learning strategies. The second study shows how the usage of Variation Theory techniques and multilingual teaching techniques boosted the teaching and the learning during the semester. This study employs a case study methodology, by analysing in-class multiple interactions gathering information on how multilinguals´ language background affects the pedagogical process. It analyses a total of 28 classes of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The third study presents the analysis of a questionnaire to 82 students of the initial level of Spanish language in the University of Macao, along with the analysis of interviews from 10 selected multilingual students about their linguistic background and how they experienced the semester. These interviews collected more information about the effectiveness of the Variation Theory in the semester in terms of in-class teaching and learning. From the triangulation of these three studies, some conclusions have been drawn about the advantages of using Variation Theory and multilingual teaching techniques for multilingual students, for the language teacher and ultimately also into the curricular design of foreign language teaching. In sum, that the linguistic background of students plays a major role in how they acquire a new language and, that applying Variation Theory techniques can be an immensely effective technique in a language classroom setting; suggesting that multilingual students will gain from being previously identified and placed in a separate class where these variation techniques were applied. Since this thesis focuses solely on an introductory language course, there is ground to explore this same approach on more advanced multilingual language learners
Keywords: Foreign language teaching; Multilingualism; Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Education (D-SE); University of Saint Joseph; Variation Theory

INTEGRATING ROBOTS INTO READING IN AN INCLUSIVE ESL CLASSROOM AT LOWER PRIMARY - Lei, Ut Wa (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Establishing and improving the independent reading ability of middle school students has become one of the critical topics in the world, especially for second language learners. The cultivation of independent reading ability has specific challenges. This action research investigated the effectiveness of integrating robot-assisted teaching in reading lessons at lower primary grades. A group of third-grade students (n=15) participated in this research. The instruments include the pre-and post-test of a reading competency test (RCT) and motivational index (MI), a teacher reflection journal, and focus group discussion with parents. The whole intervention is conducted in two cycles, and requires the completion of four 40-minute lessons each week per cycle. The findings support the view that integrating robot-assisted teaching in the classroom can improve students' learning motivation to a certain extent, and that intervention programs positively impact students' learning motivation and independent reading ability in English. This study provides suggestion for the design of English reading instruction, and encourages English teachers to pay more attention to improving students' independent reading ability
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; independent reading skills; learning motivation; robot-assisted teaching

Integrating digital technologies during the COVID-19 kindergarten suspension period in Hong Kong. - Hu, X.; Yelland, N.; Leung, W. M. V.; Liang, Y.; Sun, C. R.; Graham, C. R. (Digital Technologies and Early Childhood in China: Policy and Practice, 2024)

Instance-based deep transfer learning with attention for stock movement prediction - He, Qi-Qiao; Siu, Shirley Weng In; Si, Yain-Whar (Applied Intelligence, 2022)
Stock movement prediction is one of the most challenging problems in time series analysis due to the stochastic nature of financial markets. In recent years, a plethora of statistical methods and machine learning algorithms were proposed for stock movement prediction. Specifically, deep learning models are increasingly applied for the prediction of stock movement. The success of deep learning models relies on the assumption that massive training data are available. However, this assumption is impractical for stock movement prediction. In stock markets, a large number of stocks do not have enough historical data, especially for the companies which underwent initial public offering in recent years. In these situations, the accuracy of deep learning models to predict the stock movement could be affected. To address this problem, in this paper, we propose novel instance-based deep transfer learning models with attention mechanism. In the experiments, we compare our proposed methods with state-of-the-art prediction models. Experimental results on three public datasets reveal that our proposed methods significantly improve the performance of deep learning models when limited training data are available.
Keywords: Attention mechanism; Deep transfer learning; Instance-based; Stock movement prediction

Insights for management among non-gaming industries: Employees’ dissonance in a casino dominant economy - Kuok, A.C.H. (Revista de Psicología del Trabajo y de las Organizaciones, 2017)

Inside the embroidery. The rematerialization of traditional embroidery in a post-digital approach: No interior do bordado. A rematerialização do bordado numa vertente pós-digital - Pereira, Selma; Fernandes-Marcos, Adérito (ARTECH 2021: 10th International Conference on Digital and Interactive Arts, 2021)

Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning as Cross-Cultural Educational Innovation - Pottier, Susan (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Inquiry-based Teaching and Learning is fundamental to modern western Science Education. This thesis argues that improving Science Education within a traditional Chinese educational setting can be realized by introducing Inquirybased Learning as a cross-cultural educational innovation - through the agency of a Science Learning Centre (SLC). The thesis evaluates the impact and uptake of the Inquiry-based approach, as seen through SLC activities that foster the professional development of Science teachers, and that build awareness of the approach at the community level. It also examines the process of establishing a SLC, and regional network, in Macau. The conceptual and substantive factors affecting the cross-cultural transfer of an Inquiry-based Teaching and Learning approach and the development of the SLC are explored through the theoretical lenses of Complexity Theory, Innovation and Change Theory; Social Networking Theory; and a range of Curriculum Development Theories. Central to the thesis is the analysis of three Episodes involving Inquiry-based training programmes facilitated by the SLC, and one Account of the development of the SLC itself: a series of Geoscience Inquiry-based learning workshops in Macau and Hong Kong; an invitational international professional development Training Programme provided in York by the National Science Learning Centre in England; an innovative Master’s in Education degree module which involved learning in an unfamiliar context; and finally, the creation of the Macau Science Learning Centre network as an agency for promoting Science Education in Macau. Furthermore, the thesis analyzes the multi-dimensional roles of the writer as participant, co-teacher, co-facilitator, researcher, ethnographer, theorist, and SLC manager. It incorporates aspects of educational innovation and change, teacher professional training, and the development of collaborative social networks. The research makes a unique contribution to the field of Science Education, especially in terms of the transfer and adaptability of an Inquiry-based approach into a traditionally Chinese educational setting through the agency of a SLC
Keywords: PhD in Education (D-SE); Thesis and Dissertations; University of Saint Joseph

Inquérito aos estudantes da Universidade de São José: o peso da cultura na aprendizagem das línguas - Espadinha, M. A.; Borges, V. (A framework in Portuguese as a Foreign Language for Chinese Native Speakers, 2018)

INNOVATING IN OPEN DISTANCE TEACHING WITH FACE-TO-FACE RETREATS WITHIN A DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN DIGITAL MEDIA ART - Fernandes-Marcos, A; Tavares, M (IATED Academy, 2022)

INFORMAL RECYCLING IN MACAU: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Ng, Sut Wa (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Informal recycling plays a crucial role in municiapl solid waste management in many cities, particularly in the global South. This study examines the practices, challenges, and opportunities of informal recycling in Macau, a small city and Self Autonomous Region (S.A.R.) in China. Using qualitative research methods, including semi-structured interviews, this study explores the motivations and strategies of informal recyclers, the challenges they face, and the potential for collaboration with formal waste management systems. The findings of this study reveal that informal recycling in Macau is a complex and multifaceted reality and practice that involves a range of actors, from waste pickers to small-scale processors to exporters, all with their specific challenges. Informal recyclers are motivated by economic necessity, and they employ a variety of strategies to collect and process recyclable materials. However, they also face significant challenges, including high rental and transportation costs, lack of manpower, China’s waste import policies and ensuing restrictions, fluctuating global price rates of materials and the unstable income as serious consequence, accompanied by limited support from the local Government. This study also identifies opportunities for sustainable development of informal recycling in Macau, supported by the analysis of data collected via questionnaire survey regarding Macau citizens’ waste separation habits and their willingness to pay for resource separation and recovering process. The identified oppurtunities include establishing partnerships between informal and formal waste management actors, improving the infrastructure, and introducing environmental levy system and consistent policies and regulations. Overall, this study contributes to a better understanding of the role of informal recycling sector in waste management in Macau and provides insights into potential strategies for improving the sustainability of resource and waste management practices in the city
Keywords: Circular Economy (CE); Informal Recycling; Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM); Recycline Rate; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Thesis and Dissertations Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph; Waste Hierarchy

Influencing Companies’ Green Governance Through the System of Legal Liability for Environmental Infractions in China and Brazil: Lighting the Way Toward BRICS Cooperation - Wei, D.; Rafael, A. P. (BRICS Law Journal, 2023)
Peer-rewieved journal

Influência da nova estrutura fiscal de impostos de Angola na gestão de escolas privadas do municipio do Lobito - Armando Carlos Hombo Nogueira; Luis Miguel Pacheco; Marcus Antonio Almeida Rodrigues (Revista Gestao em Analise, 2019)

Influencer Industry Development in Macau: Case Study about Social Media Influences in Macau - Madan, Roberto (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

Influence of parents and peers on stress and coping in Korean-born adolescents in Macau - Choi, Dong Jin (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Influence of Parenting Styles Across Generations in Chinese Families in Macao - Chan, Lai Teng (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Influence of management in change readiness maturity of teams in organizations - Reis, Joana Mateus (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Influence of Chinese legitimizing discourse on domestic violence in Macau: a preliminary study - Lam, Hang U. (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT IN MACAO: MONITORING PARTICULATE MATTER (PM10 AND PM2.5) AT THE RENOVATION SITE IN LARGE SHOPPING MALLS - Chan, Weng Ian (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
"Over time, the large shopping malls in Macao will require some changes to improve space utilization, resulting in renovation projects that affect indoor particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) concentrations. Employees work long hours in an environment where the ambient air quality is poor, directly affecting their work efficiency. Nonetheless, the concentration of PM produced by the interior renovation of shopping malls has yet to receive particular attention. Therefore, this study will investigate IAQ, in particular, PM10 and PM2.5 in large-scale shopping mall renovation projects in three different indoor locations (i.e., public, renovation, and construction areas) to understand the causes of indoor PM10 and PM2.5. This study will collect on-site PM data for analysis, examine whether the current control measures are appropriate and propose some improvements. The data collected will be compared with IAQ standards from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG), specifically PM concentrations. The research results can provide a reference guide for decision-makers, management, construction teams, design consultant teams and renovation teams of large-scale projects. In addition, the monitoring of IAQ can ensure a comfortable environment for employees and customers."
Keywords: Construction Dust; Health Exposure; PM Monitoring; Particulate Matter; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph

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

Inclusive education in Macau: a dual teacher-parent perspective - Lam, Sao Lan (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Inclusive education in Macao: Teachers' perceptions and attitudes - Correia, Ana; Teixeira, Vitor; Monteiro, Elisa; Kuok, A. C. H. (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)

In search of aesthetic education: Student teachers’ perspective and practice with sensory-based approach in Infant Education (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)

In Memorial and Serenity: Introducing VR Grave Mourning in the Chapel of St. Michael in Macao - Olga Ng Ka Man, Sandra; Caires, Carlos Sena (International Journal of Creative Interfaces and Computer Graphics, 2022)
Macao inhabit a population of 683,100. The birth rate has been dropping while the death rate has risen compared to two years ago. Cemeteries are becoming crowded, and burial spots are demanding. In this case, video calls and social media can be the solution. How about our beloved ancestors? Can we video call them on their memorial days? This paper presents a VR experience of immersing oneself in the 3D VR of the Chapel of St. Michael of Macao to create a peaceful atmosphere for grave mourning. The chapel is also a personal space where we can be truly isolated in serenity. It is a retreat to pray, disconnect, and reconnect to the beloved deaths that may not be buried in an easily accessible location. The authors propose a possible future of mourning our loved ones through virtual reality and telepresence: an immersive experience connected with Macao's extraordinary and cultural unicity.

In faithfulness to the original inspiration: spirituality of St. Magdalene of Canossa and its implementation in Canosslan education Hong Kong and Macau, 1860-2014 - Leong, Weng Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph

Improving Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Metaphors and Models for Partnership Consultancy - Morrison, Keith (Evaluation & Research in Education, 2003)

Improving Students' Reading Literacy with the Guided Use of a Digital Reading Platform in a Chinese Primary School - Norte, Patricia Alexandra D. C. (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Improving social skills of primary school students through a social skill enhancement program - Fok, Ka Ian (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Improving customer loyalty programs to increase market share - Lei, Sut Na (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Improvement in English learning by using a systematic learning approach in reading comprehension: a case study in primary school of Macau - Lao, Wai Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2018)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Import and sales of Chinese fabrics in Brazil: a feasibility study - Ribeiro, Lucas Rodrigues Gomes (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Brazil; China; Textile fabrics; Textile fabrics Markets; Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Implications of cultural values in retail strategies for the gaming industry: Chinese consumer values in the context of Macau - Barbosa, Hong Seng (University of Saint Joseph, 2016)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Implementing cross-curricular themes - Morrison, Keith (2018)

Implementation of item response theory to English grammar assessment to map students' understanding and to foster learning - Ho, U. Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning for the Supply Chain Management of the Food and Beverage Department at Macao Entertainment Corp - Vai, Fong Tou; Lee, Leanda; Negreiros, Joao (Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), 2014)
One of the six gaming concession holders in Macao, Macao Entertainment Corp (MEC)1, undertook to centralize three casino/entertainment properties through utilization of a centralized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in April 2010. The Supply Chain (SC) department was the first to apply the ERP in...

Implementation of empowerment in Chinese high power-distance organizations - Humborstad, Sut I W.; Humborstad, Bjarte; Whitfield, Richard; Perry, Chad (The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 2008)
The importance of empowerment in service industries is recognized by practitioners and scholars in the West but there has been limited investigation of its impact on the willingness of service personnel in a high power-distance culture. This study examines how empowerment can be facilitated in the high power-distance context of China. Regression and path model analysis using a sample of 290 service employees from six 4-star to 5-star hotels in the Macau SAR China indicate that empowerment positively leads to higher service willingness and this relationship is mediated by performance-based rewards, and organizational and supervisor support. These findings have implications for HR managers considering or using empowerment.
Keywords: empowerment; high power-distance culture; organizational support; performance-based rewards; supervisor support; training

Implementation of a centralized ERP system for the supply chain department in Melco Crown Entertainment - Fong, Tou Vai (University of Saint Joseph, 2011)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Implement performanace pledge in Macao government departments: a case of Macao IACM - Choi, Kuai Hong (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Impacts of Public Support and Voices Pluralism in Macao Newspapers - Simões, José Manuel; Faustino, Paulo (Journalism and Mass Communication, 2017)

Impacts of Policies and Infrastructure on the Usage of Electric Vehicles in Macao - Weng Chi Lei; Tai, On Teng (2023 Symposium on Environmental Science and Sustainable Technology (ESST2023), 2023)

Impacts of Central Bank Digital Currency on Regional Economic Integration: Evidence from the Greater Bay Area of China - Lei, Weng Chi; Wang, Xinru (The Chinese Economy, 2024)
An increasing number of countries have launched their central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in recent years, but the economic impacts of CBDC adoption are underexplored. To empirically assess how CBDC adoption influences regional economic integration, this paper investigates the Greater Bay Area, where China carried out one of its first digital renminbi pilot programs. The Greater Bay Area provides a good example because the growing acceptance of digital renminbi in the area can potentially mitigate transaction costs and risks due to the exchange rate volatility of the Chinese renminbi, Hong Kong dollar, and Macao pataca. CBDC adoption can lead to greater real and financial integrations by facilitating cross-border trade in goods and services. This paper evaluates deviations from uncovered interest rate parity, purchasing power parity, and real interest rate parity across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao based on monthly interest rate and price data from January 2016 to December 2022. The time series have mean values near zero, which validate the parity conditions and indicate high degrees of financial, real, and economic integrations. The Markov regime-switching regression model identifies three regimes: (1) pre-Covid, (2) post-Covid, and (3) post-CBDC. The Covid-19 outbreak brought lower integration and stability, but the launch of the CBDC restored some of the pre-Covid integration and stability. Regimes 1 and 2 are persistent, and transitions from Regime 3 back to Regime 1 are probable. Hence, this study finds evidence that CBDC adoption improves regional economic integration in the short and long run.
Keywords: Central bank digital currency; Greater Bay Area; digital renminbi; economic integration; financial integration

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

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

Impact of noise on development, physiological stress and behavioural patterns in larval zebrafish - Lara, Rafael A.; Vasconcelos, Raquel O. (Scientific Reports, 2021)
Noise pollution is increasingly present in aquatic ecosystems, causing detrimental effects on growth, physiology and behaviour of organisms. However, limited information exists on how this stressor affects animals in early ontogeny, a critical period for development and establishment of phenotypic traits. We tested the effects of chronic noise exposure to increasing levels (130 and 150 dB re 1 μPa, continuous white noise) and different temporal regimes on larval zebrafish (Danio rerio), an important vertebrate model in ecotoxicology. The acoustic treatments did not affect general development or hatching but higher noise levels led to increased mortality. The cardiac rate, yolk sac consumption and cortisol levels increased significantly with increasing noise level at both 3 and 5 dpf (days post fertilization). Variation in noise temporal patterns (different random noise periods to simulate shipping activity) suggested that the time regime is more important than the total duration of noise exposure to down-regulate physiological stress. Moreover, 5 dpf larvae exposed to 150 dB continuous noise displayed increased dark avoidance in anxiety-related dark/light preference test and impaired spontaneous alternation behaviour. We provide first evidence of noise-induced physiological stress and behavioural disturbance in larval zebrafish, showing that both noise amplitude and timing negatively impact key developmental endpoints in early ontogeny.
Keywords: Embryology; Environmental impact; Freshwater ecology

Impact of internet usage, demographic factors, and illusory perched control on pathological gambling, depression, anxiety and stress - Au, Ho Ki (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Impact Assessment of the Macao Forum's Seminars (colloquia) on the Economy and Public Policy-Making in Portuguese Speaking Countries - An Illustration of South-South Cooperation - Tran, Émilie (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)

Images of Law in Chinese Crime Fiction - Morais, Isabel (2014)
Crime fiction in China emerged in the 1890s in translations of Western works, and evolved from the mere imitation of Western crime fiction to becoming an autonomous literary genre. Despite fluctuations in popularity, the genre of Chinese crime fiction, the plots of which are based on true cases, has retained a reasonably constant presence on the literary scene, and has captured the popular imagination in contemporary China and, more recently, across the world. After the demise of Mao, under whose governance the genre was banned, the government of the early Deng regime began to favor so-called “legal system literature” (fazhi wenxue), and aimed to use it to propagate moral principles and maintain political control in opposition to writers who strived for independence and originality. Since the mid and late 1980s, which were considered the heyday of Chinese crime fiction, and the expansion of the legal system and legal institutions, crime fiction has served to illuminate the role of law and to display new social perceptions. To investigate these attitudes, I focus on works of contemporary Chinese crime fiction by arguing that they are expressions of a confluence of cultural exchange and new trends. Several factors may have contributed to such a change, from the impact of the cinema and television serials in China to the celebrity status of Chinese detectives, lawyers and judges both as crime solvers and writers in the Chinese mainland and amongst the Chinese writing diaspora. An important finding is that besides giving detailed descriptions of legal procedures, all of the works studied have clearly shifted away from the traditional formula of Chinese crime fiction, that is, of the quest of a hero for justice, punishment, and revenge, to focus on the process of solving crime and the rendering of justice through legal processes. It seems that crime fiction is becoming crucial in conveying a new understanding of citizen’s rights in an attempt to fit into ongoing contemporary debates on universalistic notions of justice and the competence of legal institutions to provide justice to increasingly marginalized sectors of contemporary China.

Illustration of paradigm pluralism in computing education research - Thota, Neena; Berglund, Anders; Clear, Tony (14th Australasian Computing Education Conference, ACE 2012, 2012)
This paper argues for paradigm pluralism in computing education research. The value of mixing paradigms, and the choice of methodological eclecticism and mixed methods is explored using pragmatic knowledge claims. A research study, which focused on the design of an introductory object-oriented programming (OOP) course for undergraduate students, is introduced as an illustration of paradigm pluralism. The study demonstrates methodological eclecticism and use of mixed methods for data collection and analysis. Meaningful outcomes resulting from the choice of the research design are described. A framework that focuses on the research problem and research questions to guide research design is presented as the outcome of the study. Through the discussion and demonstration of paradigm pluralism, this paper contributes to increased awareness of theoretically anchored research in computer science. © 2012, Australian Computer Society, Inc.

Illegal Immigration and Population Police in Macau: A Case Study of Fujianese Immigrants = 澳門非法移民問題及其治理——以澳門的福建移民為例 - Lam Lai Teng (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph

Igualdade de oportunidades educativas em contextos multiculturais - Gomes, Armando Geraldo Pelicano (University of Saint Joseph, 2001)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

IFT Professional Knowledge and skills retraining programme: an analysis - Kwan, Wai Ha (University of Saint Joseph, 2004)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Ideology, Linguistic Capital and the Medium of Instruction in Hong Kong - Morrison, Keith; Lui, Icy (Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2000)

Identification of Latent Risk Clinical Attributes for Children Born Under IUGR Condition Using Machine Learning Techniques - Nguyen Van, Sau; Lobo Marques, J. A.; Biala, T. A.; Li, Ye (Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 2021)
Background and objective Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) is a condition in which a fetus does not grow to the expected weight during pregnancy. There are several well documented causes in the literature for this issue, such as maternal disorder, and genetic influences. Nevertheless, besides the risk during pregnancy and labour periods, in a long term perspective, the impact of IUGR condition during the child development is an area of research itself. The main objective of this work is to propose a machine learning solution to identify the most significant features of importance based on physiological, clinical or socioeconomic factors correlated with previous IUGR condition after 10 years of birth. Methods In this work, 41 IUGR (18 male) and 34 Non-IUGR (22 male) children were followed up 9 years after the birth, in average (9.1786 ± 0.6784 years old). A group of machine learning algorithms is proposed to classify children previously identified as born under IUGR condition based on 24-hours monitoring of ECG (Holter) and blood pressure (ABPM), and other clinical and socioeconomic attributes. In additional, an algorithm of relevance determination based on the classifier is also proposed, to determine the level of importance of the considered features. Results The proposed classification solution achieved accuracy up to 94.73%, and better performance than seven state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms. Also, relevant latent factors related to HRV and BP monitoring are proposed, such as: day-time heart rate (day-time HR), day-night systolic blood pressure (day-night SBP), 24-hour standard deviation (SD) of SBP, dropped, morning cortisol creatinine, 24-hour mean of SDs of all NN intervals for each 5 minutes segment (24-hour SDNNi), among others. Conclusion With outstanding accuracy of our proposed solutions, the classification system and the indication of relevant attributes may support medical teams on the clinical monitoring of IUGR children during their childhood development.
Keywords: ABPM (Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring); HRV (Heart Rate Variability); IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restriction); Machine Learning

IDENTIFICATION OF CRITICAL FACTORS TO DETERMINE THE INTENTION OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE MINI-PROGRAM ADOPTION THROUGH MOBILE PAYMENT PLATFORMS IN MACAU AND THE GREATER BAY AREA - Lai Chi Meng; Marques, João Alexandre Lobo (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Government service mini-programs have become an integral component of eGovernment in the Greater Bay Area, and successful eGovernment is necessary for building a smart city. Service quality and citizens' trust play a vital role in urban integration and in-depth cooperation in the Bay Area. The ubiquitous nature of mini-programs based on WeChat and Alipay provides excellent flexibility in accessing government services. Technology advantages, mutual recognition of cross-border data, and online transactions bring value and benefits to citizens. However, the mechanism of mini-program adoption has not been elaborated. Homogenization, conflict of regulations, and policy effectiveness are issues of great concern. This study employed Self-Determination Theory and Motivation Theory, proposed an empirical model based on the extended SOR paradigm, and aimed to identify the critical factors determining the intention of government service mini-program adoption from the user’s perspective. Six hundred and nine valid samples were collected from Macau, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen through online survey platforms. The findings suggested that service quality, trust in eGovernment, ubiquity, and social influence constituted the determinants of intention to adopt. Service quality and ubiquity were salient determinants, and a great extent of service quality and ubiquity could promote perceived value and intention. Citizens' trust in government service mini-programs was reasonable, where benevolence, integrity, and competence were crucial indicators of trust. Social influence amplified and transmitted risk perception while perceived risk significantly reduced intention. Perceived value positively associated with the four determinants and enhanced user intention; it acted as a mediator with high explanatory power in the model. Government support received positive ratings from citizens; it negatively regulated the relationship between intention and the determinants respectively, implying that excessive intervention from the government could lead to inhibition. Finally, we proposed relevant implications and suggestions for the GBA government agents and policymakers
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Government Studies (D-GS); University of Saint Joseph

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

Hydrothermal remobilization of subseafloor sulfide mineralization along mid-ocean ridges contributes to the global oceanic zinc isotopic mass balance - Liao, Shili; Tao, Chunhui; Wen, Hanjie; Yang, Weifang; Liu, Jia; Jamieson, John W.; Dias, Ágata Alveirinho; Zhu, Chuanwei; Liang, Jin; Li, Wei; Ding, Teng; Li, Xiaohu; et al. (Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 2022)
Hydrothermal activity on mid-ocean ridges is an important mechanism for the delivery of Zn from the mantle to the surface environment. Zinc isotopic fractionation during hydrothermal activity is mainly controlled by the precipitation of Zn-bearing sulfide minerals, in which isotopically light Zn is preferentially retained in solid phases rather than in solution during mineral precipitation. Thus, seafloor hydrothermal activity is expected to supply isotopically heavy Zn to the ocean. Here, we studied sulfide-rich samples from the Duanqiao-1 hydrothermal field, located on the Southwest Indian Ridge. We report that, at the hand-specimen scale, late-stage conduit sulfide material has lower δ66Zn values (−0.05 ± 0.15 ‰; n = 19) than early-stage material (+0.13 ± 0.15 ‰; n = 10). These lower values correlate with enrichments in Pb, As, Cd, and Ag, and elevated δ34S values. We attribute the low δ66Zn values to the remobilization of earlier sub-seafloor Zn-rich mineralization. Based on endmember mass balance calculations, and an assumption of a fractionation factor (αZnS-Sol.) of about 0.9997 between sphalerite and its parent solution, the remobilized Zn was found consist of about 1/3 to 2/3 of the total Zn in the fluid that formed the conduit samples. Our study suggests that late-stage subsurface hydrothermal remobilization may release isotopically-light Zn to the ocean, and that this process may be common along mid-ocean ridges, thus increasing the size of the previously identified isotopically light Zn sink in the ocean.
Keywords: Hydrothermal activity; Mid ocean ridge; Subsurface remobilization; Zinc isotopic mass balance

Hydrothermal Fe-Mn deposits from low-temperature systems of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge - Costa, P; Dias, Ágata (InterRidge Workshop on Hydrothermal Ore-forming Processes, 2019)

Hydrological Risk Assessment at Praia, Cape Verde - Silva, Jose Lino; Negreiros, Joao Garrott Marques (International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2017)
Hydrology modeling became a relevant topic for the Cidade da Praia, Cabo Verde, Africa, due to negative impact risk to local population and its assets. The modeling via Geographical Information Systems (GIS) can help the decision-making process of space occupation and characterization for this type of risk. Under the municipalities of Praia, the phenomenon of flash flood is common, causing soil erosion and landslide. This constitutes a risk for the local habitat, particularly in districts with a lack of strong human infrastructures. To simulate, analyze and generate risk maps using GIS to help this county governance authorities for decision-making, thus, becomes the main aim of this article.

Human Resource Management and Employee Relations in Angola: Challenges and Opportunities - Silva, Maria Rita (Employee Relations and Trade Unions in Africa: A Critical Approach, 2023)
This chapter presents a systematic review of research on human resources management (HRM) and employee relations (ER) in Angola to identify the main challenges and opportunities presented. To achieve that goal, this chapter characterises research conducted in the country, investigates its main findings, and proposes some directions for the future. Based on a bibliographic search in the EBSCO Discovery database of empirical articles about HRM and ER in Angola, we collected a sample of 28 studies published between 2009 and 2022. Most studies have focused on the development and retention of human resources. Other topics included diversity management, workplace attitudes and behaviours, scale validations, leadership and decision-making, performance appraisal, quality assessment, corporate social responsibility, and expatriates. We identified three main challenges and opportunities in HRM and ER in Angola. First, the policies and the planning, implementing, and evaluating processes of human resources development and retention strategies should be improved. Second, effective leadership and participation should be promoted while navigating the tensions between autocratic and participative leadership styles. Finally, positive ER and employee well-being should be promoted. Understanding these challenges and opportunities may contribute to the development of human capital in Angola and, ultimately, the country’s socioeconomic development.

Human capital investment outflanked by Macau's needs - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2023)
Macau, Macau Business, MAG, MB, MB Featured, Opinion | As Macau strives to revive its post-pandemic economy and to reinject life into its ailing society, calls for investment in human capital resurface, alongside endless mantras of economic diversification which, for years, seem to have fallen on deaf ears, and together with plans for further infrastructure development and construction which have already turned Macau into a concrete jungle.

Human-Belongings Behaviour Analysis: A Smart Interactive Cabinet - Wong, Nga Ieng (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Design (MDG); University of Saint Joseph

How to create and develop a Choir in Chinese christian church of Macau - Chao, Chou (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Choral Conducting (MCC); University of Saint Joseph

How suitable are you for Macau’s workforce? - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2021)

How social media affects the purchase intentions of female consumers in Macao - watching beauty and cosmetics product experience videos on YouTube - Chan, Velda; Silva, Susana C.; Lampo, Alessandro (Revista Gestão em Análise, 2022)
YouTube has become increasingly popular for marketing purposes. As corporate and user-generated content is widely available on this platform, beauty-related professionals need to understand how to create videos that make their products more appealing and stand out from the clutter. In this study, we examine four factors (i.e., perceived usefulness of the information, perceived credibility of the information, attitude toward the purchase, and perceived video characteristics) that affect the purchase intentions of female consumers. After viewing beauty-related videos, a sample of 204 female consumers was analyzed by structural equation modeling. The findings showed that videos with more views, likes, and comments tend to have a greater effect on the respondents' intentions to purchase. Also, the factors of perceived usefulness of the information, perceived credibility of the information, and attitude toward the purchase exhibited a significant effect on the intention to buy beauty-related products. The result showed that perceived video characteristics (such as quality and visuals) did not significantly influence the purchase intention, however, there is evidence that this factor should not be ignored by content creators. Finally, our research provides insights, strategies, and future directions for industry practitioners and marketers.
Keywords: YouTube beauty products; YouTube marketing; beauty and cosmetics marketing; purchase intention

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

How Social Influence and Image Impact on the Intention to Use a Technology: A Study from the Battery Electric Vehicle Domain - Lampo, Alessandro; Silva, Susana C. (Association for Computing Machinery, 2022)
Technology research offers several theories and models to explain how individuals accept and use technology innovations. While these often focus on the technical aspects of the innovation, they tend to downplay the affective component of technology. Recognizing that the adoption of technology is also determined by what it means and represents to the users, this paper aims to fill the gap in the literature by studying the effects of social influence and image on the behavioral intention to adopt a technology. We used structural equation modeling (SmartPLS) to analyze data collected from 238 self-administrated surveys regarding the behavioral intention of Macau residents to use battery electric vehicles. The result showed significant relationships among the variables in the model and depicted the construct of image as a strong factor in the adoption decision. Our findings suggest that social influence may not exhibit substantial impact in the case of innovations in their initial phase and, more importantly, the construct of image could be included as a key predictor of behavioral intention in technology acceptance models, particularly in contexts where the choices that consumers make are public, and therefore subject to judgments from the members of the community.
Keywords: Battery Electric Vehicles; Image; SmartPLS; Social Influence; Technology Acceptance

How Schools in Macau Create Intellectual Capital for Development - Ng, Shun-wing; Kwan, Yee-wan (Managing School Intellectual Capital for Strategic Development, 2022)
This chapter describes how intellectual capital comprising human capital, structural capital, and relational capital are being created for school development and quality assurance in Macau. Macau has aimed to catch up with the global education reform by subsidising majorities of the non-tertiary sectors and promulgating Decree Laws regarding education policies and development. Despite the significance of the intangible assets of the intellectual capital, the chapter also attempts to analyse the issues and challenges towards the management of intellectual capital emerging simultaneously in the transition process in the educational context of Macau. It suggests capitalising on the accumulated school knowledge for school effectiveness. This chapter depicts the chronological development of Macau's education reform by analysing how Macau has attempted to emancipate its education institutions from the period of quasi-closed system to that of the open system by creating different types of intellectual capital in school. It discusses the emerging issues and challenges simultaneously in the transition process of educational development in Macau, namely before and after returning its sovereignty to the Chinese government.

How older hotels can remain competitive in a booming hotel industry - Chio, Hou Meng (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

How Might We Provide Students with Agility and Digital Literacy? Case Study of the Bachelor of Communication and Media at the University of Saint Joseph - Cathagne-Benventi, Sophie (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

How Many Books Are There in the Bible? (Part 3) [In Traditional Chinese] - Leong, Andrew Chin Hei (St. Lazarus Parish Newsletter (New Series), 2021)

How Many Books Are There in the Bible? (Part 2) [In Traditional Chinese] - Leong, Andrew Chin Hei (St. Lazarus Parish Newsletter (New Series), 2021)

How Many Books Are There in the Bible? (Part 1) [In Traditional Chinese] - Leong, Andrew Chin Hei (St. Lazarus Parish Newsletter (New Series), 2021)

How is Technology Accepted? Fundamental Works in User Technology Acceptance from Diffusion of Innovations to UTAUT-2 - Lampo, Alessandro (Association for Computing Machinery, 2023)
The decision to accept and use technology innovations has long been a source of debate across disciplines due to the complexity involved in predicting behavior. Recognizing that the subject is vast and fragmented, this paper examines the mainstream technology works to assist researchers to understand, conceptualize and select the most appropriate theoretical framework for their study. Starting with the pioneering effort on Diffusion of Innovations (DOI/IDT), the analysis considers the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM/TAM-2/TAM-3), the Value-based Acceptance Model (VAM), and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT/UTAUT-2) among the most important. A review of the key literature is vital to assessing and identifying research trends, as well as contributing to the discussion of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Mobile Apps, etc. Suggestions for future research paths are also provided.
Keywords: Acceptance and Use of Technology; Product Innovation; Technology Acceptance; Technology Adoption; Technology Innovation

How Immigrant Parents and Local Parents Were Involved in Children's Education in Macau - Ng, Shun W.; Cheong, Ka W. (International Journal of Educational Reform, 2023)
The objective of this case study is to analyze how two groups of parents, a group who have newly arrived in Macau from Mainland China and the other who have resided in Macau for more than three decades, interact with the class teachers at the levels of ?two-way communication,? ?supervision of children at home,? and ?participating in decision making? in a secondary school. The findings will redound to the benefits of school leaders, teachers, and indirectly the parents in a sense that looking closely at the ethnic and cultural differences between parents can promote effective cooperation between parents and teachers.

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

How Does Employer Brand Affect Employer of Choice? A Case Study of Two Macau F&B Groups’ Employer Branding Comparisons - Chen, Zhi Yi (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

HOW DO FOOD INFLUENCERS ON INSTAGRAM AFFECT CONSUMERS’ VISIT INTENTION TO RESTAURANTS IN MACAU? - Ho, Pui I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
This dissertation examines consumers' perceptions of food influencer content on Instagram and the relationship between exposure to food influencer reviews and consumers' intention to visit restaurants in Macau. A mixed-method research design was employed, combining quantitative survey data from 301 responses with qualitative insights from one focus group session involving six participants. The findings suggest that consumers find food influencer content entertaining and inspiring for dining out and exploring new culinary experiences, but they express concerns over its credibility. While food influencer content has a good exposure to consumers, it has a moderate impact on consumers’ restaurant choices, with various factors affecting the relationship. The results highlight the importance of perceived trustworthiness and enjoyability of food influencer content, the visual appeal of food and restaurant environments in photos, and personal relationships in shaping Macau consumers' visit intention to restaurants. The findings can serve as a basis for future research on credibility perceptions of food influencers, the enjoyability of influencer content, and the visual appeal of food and restaurant environments on Instagram. Practically, food influencers should prioritize transparency, authenticity, appealing photos, engaging captions, and leverage the role of personal relationships to increase their impact on consumers' restaurant choices
Keywords: Instagram; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph; food influencers; influencer marketing; social media

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

How digital transformation could facilitate operational improvements: the case of urban cable car industry - Vodenicarski, Dalibor (University of Saint Joseph, 2019)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

How digital technology changes our way to interact with others at the workplace in Macau - Pre and post-pandemic - Austin, Lei Iat Pong (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)

How can environmental conditions influence dicofol genotoxicity on the edible Asiatic clam, Meretrix meretrix? - Ivorra, Lucia; Cruzeiro, Catarina; Ramos, Alice; Tagulao, Karen; Cardoso, Patricia G. (Environmental Pollution, 2022)
Genotoxic effects of dicofol on the edible clam Meretrix meretrix were investigated through a mesocosm experiment. Individuals of M. meretrix, were exposed to environmental concentration (D1 = 50 ng/L) and supra-environmental concentration (D2 = 500 ng/L) of dicofol for 15 days, followed by the same depuration period. DNA damage (i.e., strand breaks and alkali-labile sites) was evaluated at day 1, 7 and 15, during uptake and depuration, using Comet assay (alkaline version) and nuclear abnormalities (NAs) as genotoxicity biomarkers. The protective effects of dicofol against DNA damage induced by ex vivo hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) exposure were also assessed. Comet assay results revealed no significant DNA damages under dicofol exposure, indicating 1) apparent lack of genotoxicity of dicofol to the tested conditions and/or 2) resistance of the animals due to optimal adaptation to stress conditions. Moreover, ex vivo H2O2 exposure showed an increase in the DNA damage in all the treatments without significant differences between them. However, considering only the DNA damage induced by H2O2 during uptake phase, D1 animals had significantly lower DNA damage than those from other treatments, revealing higher protection against a second stressor. NAs data showed a decrease in the % of cells with polymorphic, kidney shape, notched or lobbed nucleus, along the experiment. The combination of these results supports the idea that the clams used in the experiment were probably collected from a stressful environment (in this case Pearl River Delta region) which could have triggered some degree of adaptation to those environmental conditions, explaining the lack of DNA damages and highlighting the importance of organisms’ origin and the conditions that they were exposed during their lives.
Keywords: Bivalves; Comet assay; DNA damage; Nuclear abnormalities; Organochlorine pesticides

Houston, Do We Have a Problem?: Extraterrestrial Intelligent Life and Christian Belief - McIntosh, C. A.; McNabb, Tyler Dalton (Philosophia Christi, 2021)
Would the existence of extraterrestrial intelligent life (ETI) conflict in any way with Christian belief? We identify six areas of potential conflict. If there be no conflict in any of these areas—and we argue ultimately there is not—we are confident in declaring that there is no conflict, period. This conclusion underwrites the integrity of theological explorations into the existence of ETI, which has become a topic of increasing interest among theologians in recent years.

Housing (un) affordability in Macau - Tang, Mui Wa (University of Saint Joseph, 2013)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Hotel central, Macau leveraged buyout plan - Real, Sérgio Miguel Anacleto (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

Hormones and Sexual Behavior of Teleost Fishes - Gonçalves, David; Oliveira, Rui F. (Hormones and Reproduction of Vertebrates, 2011)

Home–School Collaboration in Assessment, Placement, and Individual Education Plan Development for Children With Special Education Needs in Macao: The Views of Parents - Correia, Ana; Teixeira, Vitor; Forlin, Chris (School Community Journal, 2021)
The aim of this study was to explore home–school collaboration in the areas of assessment, placement, and Individual Education Plan (IEP) development for children identified with disabilities or special educational needs (SEN) in Macao. Despite the noted benefits of parent–school partnerships from prior research, minimal research has been conducted from the perspective of parents of children with SEN to examine whether these partnerships materialize in the context of Macao. Participants included 115 parents of school-aged children diagnosed with SEN. They provided demographic information and completed a 36-item questionnaire derived from two validated instruments. The research identified a range of factors which hinder parental involvement in decision-making and in the inclusion of children with SEN in optimal ways in Macao schools. Parents indicated they were not receiving relevant information and assessment feedback from the teachers; they were minimally involved in the IEP process, and their children were not receiving one-to-one support, regardless of the type of placement. Parents also underlined issues related to the timing of assessment procedures. Parents of children attending special classes in regular schools voiced more satisfaction with support provision than parents of children following the full inclusion model. Recommendations about how services could be improved for greater parental involvement are discussed. Key Words: parental involvement, school–family collaboration, inclusion, special educational needs, Macao, Individual Education Plans, IEP

Historical Space in Macao - Pinheiro, Francisco Vizeu (IACM : Jiangnam University, 2016)

Histórias do Brasil de 1550: na oca do cacique “Luz Lilás” | José Manuel Simões - Simões, José Manuel (InComunidade, 2023)
Sinã, conhecido entre os seus parentes pelo nome de “Luz Lilás”, homem de um imenso metro e noventa, cacique, mandou reunir a sua comunidade na oca central, a maior, situada no ponto mais alto do cimo da falésia, feita de massaranduba e sucupira – as madeiras mais resistentes – entrelaçadas com cipós de fogo.   Pintaram-lhe o longo rosto com traços firmes, a geometria dos signos direcionada ao céu e à terra, protetores das suas gentes. Dessa vez as linhas marcadas na face de “Luz Lilás” eram mais simétricas do que o habitual, as tintas extraídas das sementes de urucu […]

Histórias do Brasil de 1550: Bispo Sardinha assado na brasa | José Manuel Simões - Incomunidade, Revista (InComunidade, 2022)
HISTÓRIAS DO BRASIL DE 1550: BISPO SARDINHA ASSADO NA BRASA   Recostado na sua poltrona de madeira maciça, forrada a veludo grená, Mem de Sá decidiu autorizar um combate de vingança contra os índios que tinham esquartejado e comido assado o bispo Sardinha. O objetivo seria apanhá-los para os forçarem a trabalhar nas plantações de cana-de-açúcar, mas os soldados, na ânsia do desforço, dispararam sem descrição. Dos 12 mil catecúmenos das terras do extremo Norte da Paraíba sobraram pouco mais de mil.   O fidalgo, nascido em 1500, tinha sido nomeado Governador-Geral do Brasil para pacificar a colónia, meter água […]

Higher Education students' perceptions towards Information Literacy: a study in Macau - Sanches, Tatiana; Chan, Emily (Ibersid: revista de sistemas de información y documentación, 2023)
Integrating information literacy into learning improves student performance and, for that reason, academic librarians can play a significant role by collaborating in the design and training programs in these areas. In Macao, there is no known study on the information literacy performance of higher education students, so we seek to diagnose this area. For that purpose, a survey was applied to higher education students to assess students' perception of information literacy and their self-characterization regarding the use of resources and the type of skills needed for academic work. A semi-structured interview was also carried out with teachers about the same reality. Students perceive themselves to have a low level of confidence in the performance of their academic tasks, which affects their fulfilment. Faculty are aligned with this diagnosis, revealing the students’ weaknesses in the information search and presentation. Overall, information needs are evident among students as also is the use of preferred information resources in pursuit of their studies. The training aimed at students in search, retrieval, analysis, and use of information seems to be essential, which is why the construction of a tailormade training program in Information Literacy is anticipated.
Keywords: Macao

Higher Education in Macau: waxing or waning? - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2021)

High school emergency management in Macao - Marques, David Pinto (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

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

Hierarchical Medical Classification Based on DLCF - Yao, Mingyuan; Sun, Haoran; Liang, Shengbin; Shen, Yanqing; Yukie, Niki (Computer and Information Science, 2023)
Medical classification is affected by many factors, and the traditional medical classification is usually restricted by factors such as too long text, numerous categories and so on. In order to solve these problems, this paper uses word vector and word vector to mine the text deeply, considering the problem of scattered key features of medical text, introducing long-term and short-term memory network to effectively retain the features of historical information in long text sequence, and using the structure of CNN to extract local features of text, through attention mechanism to obtain key features, considering the problems of many diseases, by using hierarchical classification. To stratify the disease. Combined with the above ideas, a deep DLCF model suitable for long text and multi-classification is designed. This model has obvious advantages in CMDD and other datasets. Compared with the baseline models, this model is superior to the baseline model in accuracy, recall and other indicators.
Keywords: Dual channel; Hierarchical classification; LSTM-CNN; Medical classification; RF

Henrietta Hall Shuck: Engendering Faith, Education, and Culture in Nineteenth-century Macao - Morais, Isabel (Americans and Macao: Trade, Smuggling, and Diplomacy on the South China Coast, 2012)
Chapter 7 Henrietta Hall Shuck Engendering Faith, Education, and Culture in Nineteenth-Century Macao Isabel Morais Introduction Henrietta Hall Shuck (1817–1844) is famous for being the first American female missionary in China. Despite her short period of residence in Macao in the early nineteenth century, her multiple experiences in the Portuguese colony are invaluable. Her pronouncements in her journal entries, correspondences and other writings make clear her perceptions of Christian interaction with the Chinese people. Her writings combine strong religious beliefs with an equally powerful commitment to promote gender equality through education . Excerpts from her journal openly address female child slavery, the mui tsai system (little girls sold as household servants and for prostitution), gender-based class hierarchies, and the exploitation of women and children. Henrietta helped establish the first Chinese girls’ school in Macao and promoted other important factors through her writing such as the “Camões’s Garden and Grotto” and her discussion of The Lusiad. Had Henrietta Hall not come to China, I might not be here today.1 The first four decades of the nineteenth century were critical years in the Pearl River Delta and Macao. Many examples show Chinese tightening political control over Macao and increased opposition to British incursions.2 In Portugal, several reforms aimed at reinforcing state control of the administrative, political, military, and economic colonial organizations were implemented and extended to Macao.3 In 1835, the governor of Macao ordered that Portuguese who were born in Macao or who had lived in Macao for a long time, be 106 Isabel Morais restricted to municipal affairs only and thereby reducing the political autonomy of the local elites.4 Meanwhile, other important legislation was also extended to Macao. A law passed in 1834 called for the dissolution of all religious orders and congregations, and the abolition of slavery in every Portuguese territory in 1836. These initiatives weakened the Catholic Church’s role in the education system since all schools for both Portuguese and Asian converts in Macao were church-affiliated under the Portuguese Padroado (Patronage) system in Asia.5 At the same time, the United States’ maritime expansion and foreign policy in Asia started to assume a more assertive role, promoting American social, political, and liberal ideas. In 1803, the governor of Macao prohibited the consul of the United States from spending the winter in Macao, forcing him to go to Canton.6 Driven by profits from trade, Americans were nonetheless encouraged to continue going to China, and despite restrictions in Macao, they used the city as a base for not only commerce but the promotion of religion as well. This was done despite the opposition of the British East India Company to missionary activity, the Chinese government’s prohibitions of publicly propagating religion and the local Catholic elite’s aversions to non-Catholics in the Portuguese colony.7 According to Reverend John Lewis Shuck, Henrietta’s husband, the Protestant missionaries in Macao were “strictly prohibited by the civil authority any public efforts for the diffusion of the gospel” being limited to personal conversations only.8 The persecution against Protestants in Portugal might have contributed to the intolerance among Roman Catholics in Macao. It is worth mentioning that between 1843 and 1846 around one thousand Jews fled from Portugal to the United States and West Indies (British island of Trinidad). In 1846 more than four hundred Jewish people fled from the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira to Jacksonville and Springfield, in the state of Illinois.9 On the other hand, the immigration of Catholics into the United States, resulted in the so-called “nativist” movement in the 1840s, and the rise of the anti-immigrant Know-Nothing Party of the 1850s.10 For many years Protestant missionaries in China were restricted to Guangzhou (Canton) and Macao. They concentrated on distributing literature among members of the foreign and Chinese merchant class, which gained a few converts. And they laid the foundations for more humanitarian efforts of advancing education in China among the lower classes and providing medical services to the needy. This situation would change after the Opium Wars led to Henrietta Hall Shuck 107 the imposition of treaties, and compelled the Chinese government to allow evangelization and freedom to convert Chinese to Christianity. In the 1830s, North American and British missionaries established bases in Macao to advance their evangelical operations. Amidst the restrictions and constraints of the diplomacy of the Canton system (ca. 1700–1842), which included a ban on foreign women entering China...

Healthcare governance coping with globalization: a work report on the administrative policy of the CHCSJ Hospital and Macao Health Bureau - Rosario, Anabela Luiza do (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

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

Heading for success in government services: a work report on the "Performance Pledge" program and the services of the Macao Immigration Department - Ling, Sio Kuan (University of Saint Joseph, 2014)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

Heading for success in government services: a case study on the administrative and human resouces policies of the DSI - Lei, Ming Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2012)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Government Studies (MGS); University of Saint Joseph

Has Oppy Done Away with the Aristotelian Proof? - McNabb, Tyler; DeVito, Michael (The Heythrop Journal, 2020)

Hacking: Toward a Creative Methodology for Cultural Institutions - Estadieu, G; Caires, C. S (2018)

Guidelines for an Oriented Organic Waste Valorization Strategy for Macao - Lei, Man Sao (University of Saint Joseph, 2017)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph

Guangzhou Places: Density Series: Urban Screening - de Lancastre Jedenov, Kirill; Ward, Devon; Afonso, Filipe (Australian Institute of Architects, 2019)
Colloquially, Guangzhou is known as the ‘Factory of China’,and, in many respects, it may be one of the great factories of the world. Located in the Guangdong Province in Southern China, Guangzhou is an exemplar of twenty-first century metropolis. It is home to over 14 million residents and is in a state of extreme growth. Old farmlands encircling the city are incentivised, through government subsidies, to build apartment complexes that can accommodate the rapid growth as the city develops. The city is home to migrant population—from the rural areas of China that is larger than the entire population of Perth. The middle classin Guangzhou is outpacing the growth of middle classes in Australia and the US. Factories, shipping ports, apartment blocks, malls, and urban farms are mixed in a tightly knit tapestry across the city. ‘Guangzhou Places’ is a series of short videos that present viewers with a glimpse of urbanisation that is akin to app development. Guangzhou is a ‘beta city’, an environment
Keywords: Architecture; Density; Guangzhou; Places

Group work and cultural characteristics in a Chinese school - Morrison, Keith; Garcia, Alejandro Salcedo; Wong, Sin Teng (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2020)

GROKYA: a privacy-friendly framework for ubiquitous computer - Farinha, Daniel Filipe G. (University of Saint Joseph, 2015)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Information Technology (MIT); University of Saint Joseph

Green Space in Macau: Comparative Analyses and Suggestions for New Reclamation Areas - Xiao, Yuan Bin (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM); University of Saint Joseph