「道」與「導」：與聖紐曼樞機反思生命中皈依與教學之使命 Leading the Way - Reflecting on the Mission of Learning and Conversion of Life with St John Henry Newman (1801-1890) - Law, Cyril Jerome (2021)

運用音樂遊戲增進幼兒情緒調節及人際互動之行動研究 - 張麗嬋 (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

運用正念呼吸練習支援兒童專注力發展之行動研究 =: An Action Research on using mindfulness breathing exercise to support the development of children's concentration - 王嘉蘭 (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

課程變革的趨勢和具澳門特色的課程發展 - Ge, Rochelle Yun (Curriculum and Teaching in a Global Perspective: Reforms, Opportunities and Challenges Symposium, 2023)

語文童樂學前語文學習卡 -- 葉芽級 - 鄭佩芸; 麥紫均 (聖若瑟大學出版社, 2022)

語文童樂學前語文學習卡 -- 花兒級 - 鄭佩芸; 麥紫均 (聖若瑟大學出版社, 2022)

語文童樂學前語文學習卡 -- 果子級 - 鄭佩芸; 麥紫均 (聖若瑟大學出版社, 2022)

語文童樂學前語文兒歌集 -- 果子級 - 鄭佩芸; 麥紫均 (聖若瑟大學出版社, 2022)

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

街舞在澳門的在地化的研究1980-2020=: Localization of Street Dance in Macau 1980-2020 - Tai, Chou Wai (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph

融合班中特殊教育需求學生和普通學生共同學習的過程與效果﹕來自老師和家長的反饋 The Process and Effects of Collaborative Learning of Students in Inclusive Class: Voices from Teachers and Parents - Tam, Sin Leng (譚倩鈴) (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)

「融合教育下澳門小學普通班教師班級經營面對的困難及可行策略之研究」 =: "A Study on the Difficulties Faced by Macau Primary School General Education Classroom Teachers in Class Management and Possible Strategies" - LEI, WENG KIT (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Keywords: Class Management; Inclusive Education; Macau Primary Schools; Qualitative Research; Teacher Attitudes; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 教師態度; 澳門小學; 班級經營; 融合教育; 質性研究

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

自閉譜系障礙之兒童透過即興劇表達社會情感之個案研究 =: A case study on using drama improvisation as a social emotional intervention for a child with ASD - Wong, On Na; Ho, Ka Lee Carrie (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
"Abstract The core concept of drama education is the integration and int- ernalization of experience. In the empirical content of the improvis- ational drama, it lays a profound foreshadowing for future life prac- tice through different physical behaviors and facial perceptions. Through drama education, children with autism spectrum disorder can be emotionally adjusted. Emotional and social behavior is essent- ial for children with autism spectrum disorders. The use of improvis- ational drama to study children's emotions with autism spectrum diso- rders is not yet found in Macau. Therefore, this study aimed to inve- stigate the intervention strategies for children with autism spectrum disorders through improvisational drama to fill the research gap. A case study of emotional interventions as a ten-day improvisa- tional drama with an autism spectrum disorder in Macau. The following findings were obtained: 1. The study found that improvisational drama was used to address the theoretica deficits of the mind of children with autism spectrum disorders. 2. Improvisational drama supports the understanding of self-emotions in children with autism spectrum disorder with positive behavior. 3. Shared attention cultivated by improvisational drama can develop social interaction behavior. 4. The improvisational drama techniques can deal with children with autism spectrum disorder and peer conflict. Based on these results, the researcher identified three main is sues in the use of improvisational drama to deal with the emotions of VII children with autism spectrum disorders in Macau: 1. The relative lack of knowledge on the use of improvisational drama as a strategy to support children with autism in Macau. 2. The number of hours and sessions of the Macao training course is too small to be satisfied with frontline teachers' use of improvi- sational drama to provide quality teaching to children with an au- tism spectrum disorder. 3. Failing to understand the emotional needs of children with autism frontline teachers must practice improvisational drama teaching, failing to understand it’s core subjects in depth. Therefore, researchers on the emotions of children with an aut- ism spectrum disorder in improvisational drama. The proposal is divi- ded into three main areas, which are proposed to the government, sch- ools, and teachers: I. Suggestions to the government: 1. Improve the special education policy 2. Increase the number of training courses II. Suggestions for schools: 1. Increase the teaching content of the curriculum for children wi- th autism spectrum disorders III. Suggestions for teachers: 1. Children should lead the curriculum with autism spectrum disord- ers. 2. The curriculum should enhance the cooperation between children VIII with autism spectrum disorders and their peers. This study has identified feasible intervention strategies to he- lp further improve the Macau government's special education policy. The study also aims to help schools to adapt their teaching cont- ents better to suit the needs of children with autism spectrum disord ers. Finally, the study aims to provide teachers with a better unders- tanding of the characteristics and social-emotional behaviors of ch- ildren with autism spectrum disorders to help each other practice education effectively. Only one child with autism spectrum disorder were studied in Mac- ao. As a result, this study failed to represent all children in Macao in practicing emotional interventions in improvisational drama. This study aimed to promote -improvisational comedy strategies in Macau to help children with aut-ism spectrum disorders to understand and expre ss their emotions appr-opriately. It is also expected that the Macau SAR government will re-cognize the importance of drama education for children with autism spectrum disorders and develop policies and ada- pt the content of the curriculum framework to enable the effective i- mplementation of drama education in teaching emotions to children wi- th autism spectrum disorders."
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 即興戲劇; 情緒; 戲劇教育; 自閉譜系障礙兒童

職業技術教育導向的特殊教育課程實施成效及其對學生生涯準備的影響之個案研究 =: The Effectiveness of Vocational Education Program for Students with Special Educational Needs and its Impact on their Career Preparation: A Case Study - Leong Hio Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

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

粵繡工藝及修復研究: 以私人收藏的一組四件樣品為例 = THE CRAFT AND CONSERVATION OF CANTONESE EMBROIDERY: A CASE STUDY OF A SERIES OF FOUR SAMPLES FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION - Lou, Fong I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Keywords: Bainiaochaofeng; Cantonese embroidery; Cantonese embroidery in Macau; Embroidery’s preservation; Guangzhou embroidery; Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph; 刺繡修復; 廣繡; 澳門粵繡; 百鳥朝鳳; 粵繡

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

澳門露宿者服務社工在新冠疫情情間的工作與挑戰 = The Opportunities and Challenges Facing Macau Social Workers Who Work with Homeless People During the Pandemic of 2020 : A Case Study - Wong, Choi Leng (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

澳門長者對樂齡科技的感知及應用動機研究 =: Elderly's Perception and Motivation for the Application of Gerontechnology in Macau - Lee, Hou Sun (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

澳門課程改革與發展: 政策與實務 - Ge, Yun (4th Summit of Youth Education and Development in Hong Kong and Macau, 2022)

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

澳門融合教育教師專業培訓與融合教育發展路向之研究 - Lam, Kin Ian (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門融合教育小學資源教師的工作困難與需求 =: INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN MACAO’S PRIMARY SCHOOL：THE WORK DIFFICULTIES AND NEEDS OF PRIMARY RESOURCE TEACHER - Chong, Hei Tong; Yim, Pui Yu (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 小學資源教師; 工作困難; 融合教育

澳門融合教育下資源老師心路歷程之質性研究 =: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF RESOURCE TEACHERS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN MACAO - Ke, Li Ping (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 心路歷程; 融合教育; 資源老師; 質性研究

澳門融合教師職業壓力來源研究: 以澳門某私立小學教師為例 = Occupation al Stress sources of inclusive education teachers in Macau - A study on primary shcool teachers in a private school - U, Ka Chon (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門私立融合教育學校中資源教師現況與問題之研究 =: A RESEARCH STUDY ON THE CURRENT SITUATION AND FACING PROBLEMS OF RESOURCE TEACHERS IN PRIVATE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SCHOOLS IN MACAO - Chan, Lok In (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 澳門; 私立融合教育學校; 融合教育; 資源教師

澳門特殊與融合教育的發展及教師培訓 - Ge, Rochelle Yun (知行合一特殊教育高質量發展國際研討會, 2023)

澳門特殊教育教師助理員的工作現狀與工作滿意之探討: 基於質性之實踐分析析 - Fong, I. Mei (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門普通班教師與資源教師合作教學現況與改進建議之個案研究 =: A CASE STUDY OF CO-TEACHING PRACTICES AND IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS AMONG GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND RESOURCE TEACHERS IN MACAO - Lai, Chong Weng (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Keywords: Inclusive education; Resource teacher; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 合作教學; 澳門; 融合教育; 資源教師

澳門普通教師對融合教育的信念和實踐經驗: 一間融合教育資助計劃之幼稚園的個案研究=Macau Ordinary Kindergarten Teachers’ Belief and Practical Experience in Inclusive Education: A Case Study of a Kindergarten that Has Just Joined the Inclusive Education Funding Scheme - Lao, Cíntia da Rosa (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門普通幼兒家長對融合教育的態度 =: Attitude of parents with regular childern towards inclusive education in Macau - Lam, Ngai Meng (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門普通學校教師任教融合生的教學困擾和支援服務需求之研究=: A Study of the Teaching Distress and Needs of Supportive Service of Students with Special Educational Needs Taught by General School Teachers in Macau - Kong, Chi Fong (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門普校教師對融合生的認知印象及接納態度之研究 =: A Study of Teachers's perceptions of cogitve impressions and aceptance attitudes on inclusive students in Macau - Wong, Tong Cheong (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門新入職教師在融合教育的學校中面對的挑戰 =: New Teachers' Challenges in School Which Provided Inclusive Education in Macao - Che, Ka Ian (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門新任教師職業適應的研究：: 來自在內地與澳門接受師範培養的幼兒教師反饋= Research on the Career Adaptation of New Teachers in Macao Feedback from Kindergarten Teachers who Received Teacher Education in the Mainland and Macau - Kou Mei Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

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

澳門教師自我效能感、集體效能感與融合教育態度之相關研究 =: A STUDY ON THE CORRELATION BETWEEN TEACHERS’ SELF-EFFICACY, COLLECTIVE EFFICACY AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN MACAO - Lei, Man Teng (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 教師自我效能感; 教師集體效能感; 融合教育態度

澳門教師的情緒智力、幸福感與教學效能之相關研究 =: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP OF MACAU TEACHERS’ EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, SENSE OF WELL-BEING AND TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY - Wong, Pou I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 幸褔感; 情緒智力; 教學效能

澳門教師文化回應教學認知與實踐研究 - Ge, Yun (3rd Summit of Youth Education and Development in Hong Kong and Macau, 2021)

澳門教師專業發展研究 –基於《非高等教育私立學校教學人員制度框架》的政策分析 - Lam, Iek Fei (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門戲劇教育發展的演變及挑戰: 以澳門演藝學院戲劇學校為研究對象 =The Growth and Challenges of Theatre Education in Macau: A Case Study of The School of Theatre at the Macao Conservatory - Chan, Ka I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph

澳門幼稚園非特教專業教師在融合教育班級經營的困難與應對策略之研究 =: Challenges and Strategies in the Management of Integrated Education Classes: Insights from Non-certified Kindergarten Special Education Teachers in Macau - Leong, Choi Cheng (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 澳門幼稚園; 班級經營; 融合教育; 非特教專業教師

澳門幼稚園融合教育專責團隊合作模式之探究 =: A Study on the Cooperation Model of Kindergarten Inclusive Education Collaborative Team in Macau - Li, Xiao Hua (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門幼稚園老師在融合教育班級經營中面對的挑戰 =: The Challenge of Managing Inclusive Education Classrooms Faced by the Kindergarten teachers in Macau - Cheang, Hoi Son (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

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

澳門幼兒園教師對推行美感教育的態度=Kindergarten Teachers’ Attitudes Towards the implementation of Aesthetic Education in Macau - Ho, Ka Kio (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門年輕群體對性別多元態度與態度構成因素之研究 =: The Attitude of the Relative Influential Factors and Gender Diversity on Youth in Macau - Fion, Si Wai (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

澳門已婚人士的婚姻質量與社交媒體參與之研究 =: The Study of Marital Quality and Social Media Engagment Among Married People in Macau - Ho, I. Mei (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

澳門小學非特教專業教師對融合教育之態度研究 =: A study on the Attitudes of the Non-specialized Teachers of Primary Schools in Macau towards Inclusive Education - Ng, Ka Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 小學; 融合教育; 非特教專業教師

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

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

澳門小學普通班教師實施融合教育的教學困擾與因應策略之研究 =: A STUDY ON TEACHING DIFFICULTIES AND RESPONSE STRATEGIES OF TEACHERS IMPLEMENTING INTEGRATED EDUCATION IN ORDINARY CLASSES OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MACAO - Ng, Wa Seng (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 因應策略; 小學普通班教師; 教學策略; 澳門

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

澳門小學教師經營融合班級的困擾與特教專業知能之關係研究 =: The Relationship Between Teachers' Difficulties in Operating Inclusive Classes and the Professional Competence of Special Education in Macao Primary Schools - Lo Ka Chon (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

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

澳門小學教師對融合教育態度之研究 =: A Study on Macao Primary School Teachers ’Attitudes towards Inclusive Education - Kwok, Siu Kam (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 小學教師; 澳門; 融合教育

澳門小學常識科教師在融合生班級上運用 STEM 教學方法之研究 =: Human-Belongings Behaviour Analysis: A Smart Interactive Cabinet - Fong, Sao Hong (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門小學中文科基本學力要求的實施現況研究: 個案研究 - 鄧樂怡 (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門家校合作中的親師溝通: 以某小學為例 =A STUDY ON PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION IN HOME-SCHOOL COOPERATION IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL IN MACAU - Io, In Chi (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 家校合作; 小學; 澳門; 親師溝通

澳門大學生在內地的就業意向及其影響因素調查=: A Study on Macau Undergraduate Students’ Working Intention in Mainland China - Wu, Zhi Ying (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

澳門唐餅文化研究 = A Study of the Culture of Traditional Chinese Pastry in Macau - Pong, Chio Fai (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph

澳門品德與公民教育校本課程初探 - Tchiang, I.; Ge, Yun (2nd Summit of Youth Education and Development in Hong Kong and Macau, 2020)

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

澳門中年男士焦慮狀況、求助態度與自殺意念之相關研究 =: A Correlational Study Between Anxiety and Help-Seeking Attitudes on Suicidal Ideation of Middle-Aged Men in Macau - Lo, Kuan U. (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

探討透過「五感教學」進行幼兒社交情緒教育之行動研究 =: Action Research on Teaching the Social Emotion in Children by Using on Five-Senses Teaching Approach - Lei Weng I (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

探討第29/2020號行政法規對特殊教育教師為特殊需求學生評估的影響 =: Exploring the impact of Administrative Regulation No. 29/2020 on the evalution of the special education teachers for students with special needs - Lo, Chon In (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

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

探討澳門普通小學教師在融合教育背景下的工作相關壓力及有效應對策略 =: Exploring Work-Related Stress and Effective Coping Strategies in the Context of Inclusive Education Among Mainstream Primary Teachers in Macau - 黃家敏 (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Since 2006, the Government of Macau has been promoting inclusive education. This has now been ongoing for seventeen years. As education policies gradually improve, the focus has shifted from students in inclusive settings to the realm of teachers. With an increasing number of inclusive students, the corresponding work pressures faced by teachers has also increased. The aims of this study are to better understand the work-related stress, sources of stress, and subsequent coping strategies used by mainstreamteachers within the inclusive education sector of Macau. This study used qualitative research methods, interviewing twelve frontline teachers from eight different private primary educational institutions. Eight of these teachers work in schools practicing inclusive education, while four were employed in regular schools. However, all twelve participating teachers had experience in teaching inclusive students but also lacked any specialized background in special education. Following and obtaining and meticulously analyzing interview data, supported by relevant literature, the study findings are presented as follows: 1. Views and Attitudes of Regular Teachers in Inclusive Schools towards Inclusive Education The interviewed teachers support the concept of inclusive education but were concerned about student behaviors and their learning challenges. These concerns included inappropriate behaviors, learning disabilities, and the teachers’ own pedagogical demands. In managing student behaviors, teachers found it difficult to handle the emotional control of inclusive students, leading to disruptions in class. Regarding learning, teachers had to use additional and extra time on after-class tutoring, increasing their workload. Teaching inclusive students also complicated the instruction, requiring teachers to undergo additional training and preparation. 2. Work-Related Stress and its Sources among Regular Teachers within Inclusive Schools The participating teachers rated their stress-resilience as not low, but rather they experienced medium to high levels of work-related stress, mainly due to long working hours and extensive workloads. The study identifies four main sources of stress: （i） The nature of work, including extensive teaching and non-teaching tasks, including heavy class management, or multiple roles. （ii） Social relationships, where regular teachers lacked an understanding of resource teachers’ roles, leading to ineffective communication and an underutilization of resource teachers in schools. （iii） Organizational structure, where schools involved in inclusive education required improvements in facilities and teaching environments, particularly in the safety of sports areas. Additionally, not all mainstream teachers had access to inclusive education resources, and the instructional adjustments for inclusive students did not fully meet their needs. （iv） Social aspects, where the public did not fully understand the concepts of inclusive education, and expectations on teachers were excessively high. Furthermore, teachers were dissatisfied with their salaries and benefits, which they felt were not commensurate with their heavy workload. The study also found that female teachers faced additional stress from both work and family responsibilities, as they also bear the burden of caring for and educating their own children at home. 3. Responses and Coping Methods of Regular Teachers in Inclusive Schools to Work-Related Stress The study analyzed the negative impacts of work-related stress on teachers’ physical health, psychological state, and behavior. The impacts included poor sleep quality or insomnia and emotional states of worry and anxiety. In response to stress, teachers engaged in communication and social activities, exercise and rest, and dietary adjustments. However, these stress-relief methods did not effectively address the root causes of the stress, making long-term stress management a crucial issue for teachers. Based on the findings regarding stress perceptions, sources, and coping methods, the researcher proposes recommendations for teachers, educational institutions, and relevant government departments, with an aim to support and aid future policymaking in the area of inclusive education in Macau
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 小學; 工作壓力; 應對策略; 普通教師; 融合教育

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

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

探討澳門中學生學習困難、師生關係及學習動機之個案混合研究 - 陳思匯 (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

探討教師及家長視角下澳門推行生命教育之現況 =: EXPLORING THE CURRENT SITUATION OF LIFE EDUCATION IN MACAU FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF TEACHERS AND PARENTS - Lei, Choi In (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 教師自我效能; 生命教育; 親社會行為

從混合性研究中探討澳門長者對睡眠健康認知及其相關之因素 =: Exploring Perception on Sleep Health and its Related Factors among Older People in Macau - A Mixed Methods Study - Cheang, Ka Leng (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

小學資源教師教學成效及影響因素之研究 =: A STUDY ON THE TEACHING EFFECTS AND INFLUENCING FACTORS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL RESOURCE TEACHERS - Lam, Iok Ian (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Keywords: Inclusive Education; Resource Teachers; Teaching Effects; Teaching and Learning Situation; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education(MED); University of Saint Joseph

小學聽覺障礙學生的融合教育現狀： 以澳門C學校為例 =: CURRENT STATUS OF INTEGRATED EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: TAKE MACAU SCHOOL C AS AN EXAMPLE - LIO, I TENG (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 支援服務; 澳門; 聽障學生; 融合教育

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

將CRA教學法融入澳門小學融合班數學課程 之行動研究-以二年級兩位數減法單元為例 =: An Action Study of Integrating Concrete-to-Representational-to-Abstract (CRA) into the Mathematics Learning of Integrated Classes in Macao Primary Schools - Taking the Two-digit Subtraction Unit of Grade 2 as an Example Concrete-to-Representational-to-Abstract (CRA) - Zhuang, YanYan (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Keywords: CRA教學策略; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 兩位數减法; 小學數學課程; 融合生; 行動研究

《學會閱讀》叢書第二輯 - 鄭佩芸; 麥紫均 (聖若瑟大學出版社, 2022)

《學會閱讀》叢書第一輯 - 鄭佩芸; 麥紫均 (聖若瑟大學出版社, 2022)

學以致用中文課程（演講）對疑似中文資優學生中文素養提升之研究 ——以澳門某中學高中學生為例 =: A Study On The Improvement Of Chinese Literacy Of Suspected Gifted Chinese Students In The Course Of Learning-to-Use Chinese (Speech) -- Taking Senior High School Students Of A Middle School In Macau As An Example - O, Chi Wa (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 中文素養; 學以致用中文課程; 演講; 疑似中文資優; 資優教育

基模教學對百分比問題之程序流暢程度的有效性研究 =: EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHEMA-BASED INSTRUCTION (SBI) ON PROCEDURAL FLUENCY WITH PERCENTAGES PROBLEMS - Zhou, Mingyan (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Research suggested that students struggle because of lacking understanding of basic concepts, formulas, and procedures in algebra, leading to inefficiency in logical thinking and problem-solving skills. (Julius et al., 2018; Jupri et al., 2021). Schemabased instruction (SBI) aims to enhance learning and problem-solving by activating and building upon students' prior knowledge structures, known as schemas (Powell et al., 2008). The common schemas include the total, difference, change, equal groups, comparison, ratios/proportions (Hughes & Cuevas, 2020). SBI has been found to be effective, particularly for students who struggle with mathematics word problems (Marshall, 2012; Hughes & Cuevas, 2020). Research related to SBI has not yet been conducted in Macau region. An early pre-test was administered by the researcher, thirty-one students were asked to solve 10 questions about percentages. The results showed that some students lacked the fundamental knowledge needed to investigate and explore the abstract ideas, patterns, and relationships in percentages problems. A daily schema-based instruction (SBI) as a part of an experimental intervention study was implemented, pre-test and post-tests were administered to investigate the effect of SBI on students' mathematical procedural fluency skills. Thirty-one students from the researcher’s class were invited to engaged in 40 minutes of daily SBI lessons for two weeks, 12 lessons in total. During each of the twelve 40-minute session, students practiced schemas to develop procedural fluency competencies, such as solid number sense and arithmetic operations, to solve percentages problems. Within-group descriptive and inferential statistics were adopted. The results indicated that after SBI, students can solve mathematical problems with greater procedural fluency. This research shares implications and provides suggestions regarding SBI and procedural fluency
Keywords: SBI; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; mathematics; percentages problems; procedural fluency; schema-based instruction; secondary education

在教育中促進無偏見和可靠的人工智能:賦能學生認知能力 [Presentation] - Wu, H. (第一屆人工智能教育應用論壇, 2023)

土生葡人和亞洲葡裔在三藩市灣區 =: MACANESE AND LUSO-ASIANS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA - Leong Wong, Un Na (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations PhD in History (D-HIS); University of Saint Joseph; 三藩市; 亞洲葡裔; 土生葡人; 灣區; 身份認同

合作學習法在小學中文科教學中的實施: 以澳門某小學為例 = The Implementation of Cooperative Learning in Primary School Chinese Teaching: A Case Study of a Primary School in Macao - Fong, Hio Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

初探澳門更生人士在專業工作過程的成功因素=: Explore Successful Factors in Recognition of Professional Work Process for Ex-Offenders - Ip, Ka I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

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

初任教師在融合教育中教學困擾及因應策略: 以澳門某三所私立學校的初任教師為例 = TEACHING CHALLENGES OF NOVICE TEACHERS AND COPING STRATEGIES IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A STUDY OF NOVICE TEACHERS IN THREE PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN MACAO - Wong, Man U. (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph; 初任教師; 因應策略; 教學困擾; 融合教育

初中教師面對融合學生校園欺凌經驗及應對策略之研究 =: Research on the Experience and Coping Stratrgies of Junior High School Teachers in the Face of Integrated Students' Bullying in Schools - Cheok, Pou Weng (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

兩晉之際中原統治集團和江南豪族合作之探討 =: A Discussion on the Cooperation Between The Ruling Group in Middle China and the Jiangnan Indigenous Families Between Western and Eastern Jin Dynasties - Wong, Seong I. (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of History & Heritage Studies (MHHS); University of Saint Joseph; 僑姓士族; 合作; 晉室; 江南豪族

內港南部公共領域 - 策略願景 (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)

內港南部公共領域 - 概念設計：區域 06崗頂街區 (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

內港南部公共領域 - 概念設計：區域 05福隆街區 (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

內港南部公共領域 - 概念設計：區域 04海濱街區 (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

內港南部公共領域 - 概念設計：區域 03司打口街區 (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

內港南部公共領域 - 概念設計：區域 02高樓街區 (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

內港南部公共領域 - 概念設計：區域 01下環街區 (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

內港南部公共領域 – 概念性總體規劃 (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)

以行動研究探討遊戲學習對小學三年級學生數學問題解決能力之影響 - 曾威遠 (University of Saint Joseph, 2020)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education(MED); University of Saint Joseph

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

Zen-Ignatian Training Program in Japan: A Personal Experience - Duraj, Jaroslaw (The Wheel & The Cross: An Anthology by Jesuits & Friends on Buddhism and Dialogue, 2021)

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

X-Ray Machine Learning Classification with VGG-16 for Feature Extraction - dos Santos Silva, Bruno Riccelli; Cortez, Paulo Cesar; da Silva Neto, Manuel Gonçalves; Lobo Marques, Joao Alexandre (Computerized Systems for Diagnosis and Treatment of COVID-19, 2023)
The Covid-19 pandemic evidenced the need Computer Aided Diagnostic Systems to analyze medical images, such as CT and MRI scans and X-rays, to assist specialists in disease diagnosis. CAD systems have been shown to be effective at detecting COVID-19 in chest X-ray and CT images, with some studies reporting high levels of accuracy and sensitivity. Moreover, it can also detect some diseases in patients who may not have symptoms, preventing the spread of the virus. There are some types of CAD systems, such as Machine and Deep Learning-based and Transfer learning-based. This chapter proposes a pipeline for feature extraction and classification of Covid-19 in X-ray images using transfer learning for feature extraction with VGG-16 CNN and machine learning classifiers. Five classifiers were evaluated: Accuracy, Specificity, Sensitivity, Geometric mean, and Area under the curve. The SVM Classifier presented the best performance metrics for Covid-19 classification, achieving 90% accuracy, 97.5% of Specificity, 82.5% of Sensitivity, 89.6% of Geometric mean, and 90% for the AUC metric. On the other hand, the Nearest Centroid (NC) classifier presented poor sensitivity and geometric mean results, achieving 33.9% and 54.07%, respectively.

Work-Life Balance and Life Satisfaction in Macao: The Mediating Effect of Work Satisfaction - Chan, Lok Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph

Why did Uber Fail in Macau? Causes and Consequences of a New Digital Business Model Application - Lai, Weng Ian (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

Who’s kidding whom in Macau’s English performance? - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2021)

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

What's behind Macau's business disaster? - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2022)
Macau, Macau Business, MAG, MB, MB Featured, Opinion | Business 101. When companies plan their business models, typically they must consider, amongst other matters: their products and/or services; demand; market(s) and their environments (economic, political, cultural, social); existing, potential, and likely competition; start-up and ongoing costs and expenses; emergency funding; marketing and promotion; income streams, revenue, and delayed profit; sales; distribution; cash flow; profit margins, gross and net; liabilities; risk analysis, evaluation, and handling; constraints and the ‘what if’ factor; flexibility, adaptability, and adjustment.

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

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

Visuality and Infrastructure: The Case of the Belt and Road Initiative - Zuev, Dennis (The Palgrave Handbook of Globalization with Chinese Characteristics, 2023)

Visual Studies of Infrastructure: the case of the Belt and Road Initiative* (CLBrief, 2022)
Dennis Zuev* The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has become the largest infrastructure program in history, and has become a symbol of growing significance of China and its power.

Virtual Meetings: How to Increase Communication Effectiveness - Lei, Chio Lan (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

Virtual Guia Fortress: A 3D-printed eXtended Reality Playset - Chau, Iok Fong; Cardoso, Jorge C. S.; Estadieu, Gerald (Entertainment Computing – ICEC 2021, 2021)

Variational Approaches and Mathematical Models for Food Waste Management - Leong, Mei Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
The global food industry generates substantial waste, posing significant environmental, economic, and social challenges. This dissertation explores circular business strategies for food waste management, aiming to develop an efficient model that integrates circular economy principles and innovative technologies. Key research questions include: What are current food waste management practices? How can circular economy principles reduce food waste effectively? What role can technology play in improving these systems? The study also examines barriers to implementation and identifies gaps in existing literature. The methodology involves a comprehensive literature review, case studies, and the development of a detailed mathematical model. The literature review covers circular economy concepts, current food waste treatment technologies, machine learning and Al applications in waste management. Case studies from various countries provide insights into regulatory frameworks and innovative solutions. Central to this research is the mathematical modelling of food waste management systems. The model employs Hamiltonian and/or Lagrangian formulations to optimise waste transportation and processing. This approach allows for the simulation of various scenarios, helping to identify the most efficient pathways for food waste reduction and resource recovery. The model also incorporates phase transitions better to understand the dynamics of waste generation and treatment processes. Phase transitions mark changes on tendencies and in this case they help us to evaluate the viability of the construction of a fast track for the transportation of food waste in any city. Results indicate that adopting circular economy principles in food waste management is feasible and beneficial. Effective strategies include bioplastics, insectutilisation, and machine learning models for waste prediction and management. The developed mathematical model suggests efficient waste transportation through a coupled network approach, ensuring rapid and effective waste evacuation. The research highlights the importance of technological integration and cross-sector collaboration for sustainable food waste management. It also stresses the need for robust regulatory frameworks and consumer education to drive behavioural changes and support circular practices
Keywords: Circular Economy; Consumer behaviour; Environmental; Food Waste Management; Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence; Quantum Mechanics; Social and Governance (ESG) principles; Sustainable Business Strategies; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); Transportation Mathematical Modeling; University of Saint Joseph

VALUE-BASED ADOPTION OF MOLECULAR CHINESE MEDICINE (MCM): AN EXPLORATORY INVESTIGATION - Hong, Chi Kit (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
The world we live in today is constantly changing, with new technologies and innovations being introduced all the time. Through the continuation and innovation of Chinese medicine theories, scientific research methods, and progress, Traditional Chinese Medicine continues to evolve and develop more innovative Modern Chinese Medicine. In this research, Molecular Chinese Medicine is studied as a new form of Chinese medicine, intended to provide a more pleasant and safe experience for consumers. Thus, the objective of this study is to identify both positive and negative perceptions that contribute to the adoption of innovative technologies and their related products. In order to reach this goal, a robust value-based theoretical model is used. To examine behavioural intentions to adopt Molecular Chinese Medicine (MCM) in Macau, this study combines quantitative and qualitative methods. Thus, a Value-based Acceptance Model (VAM) was used to determine Macau citizens' attitudes towards Molecular Chinese Medicine, including their perceptions of its usefulness, enjoyment, technicality, and perceived fee, in relation to the perceived value of the product, which may ultimately determine adoption intentions. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to process a sample of 194 Macau residents. The data analysis supported our model's explanatory and predictive power and helped describe the characteristics of the local population. Our results provide insight into the acceptance of innovative products that may be useful in designing more accurate strategies and facilitating the introduction of MCM to Macau and similar markets. It was found that low perceived fees demonstrated a relatively strong positive correlation with potential users' perceived value, whereas usefulness and enjoyment showed a medium-strong positive correlation. Also, a strong positive correlation was found between potential consumers' perception of the value of Molecular Chinese Medicine and their intention to adopt it
Keywords: Molecular Traditional Medicine (MCM); SmartPLS; Technology Adoption; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM); University of Saint Joseph; Value-based Adoption Model (VAM)

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

Using Online Learning to Enhance Motivation in an English as a Second Language Classroom: An Action Research Study - Kuok, Weng Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Education (MED); University of Saint Joseph

Using Machine Learning Methods to Forecast Air Quality: A Case Study in Macao - Lei, Thomas M. T.; Siu, Shirley W. I.; Monjardino, Joana; Mendes, Luisa; Ferreira, Francisco (Atmosphere, 2022)
Despite the levels of air pollution in Macao continuing to improve over recent years, there are still days with high-pollution episodes that cause great health concerns to the local community. Therefore, it is very important to accurately forecast air quality in Macao. Machine learning methods such as random forest (RF), gradient boosting (GB), support vector regression (SVR), and multiple linear regression (MLR) were applied to predict the levels of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) concentrations in Macao. The forecast models were built and trained using the meteorological and air quality data from 2013 to 2018, and the air quality data from 2019 to 2021 were used for validation. Our results show that there is no significant difference between the performance of the four methods in predicting the air quality data for 2019 (before the COVID-19 pandemic) and 2021 (the new normal period). However, RF performed significantly better than the other methods for 2020 (amid the pandemic) with a higher coefficient of determination (R2) and lower RMSE, MAE, and BIAS. The reduced performance of the statistical MLR and other ML models was presumably due to the unprecedented low levels of PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations in 2020. Therefore, this study suggests that RF is the most reliable prediction method for pollutant concentrations, especially in the event of drastic air quality changes due to unexpected circumstances, such as a lockdown caused by a widespread infectious disease.
Keywords: COVID-19; air pollution; air quality; air quality forecast; gradient boosting; multiple linear regression; random forest; support vector regression

Use and Perception of Visual Communication on Instagram by Macau Residents - Ku, Kit Mei (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph

Unsettling Exiles: Chinese Migrants in Hong Kong and the Southern Periphery During the Cold War Angelina Y. Chin. New York: Columbia University Press, 2023. 320 pp., $35.00; £30.00, ISBN 9780231209991. - Roberts, Priscilla (The China Quarterly, 2023)
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Unravelling potentials and limitations of sharing economy in reducing unnecessary consumption: A social science perspective - Lai, Michael K. W.; Ho, Amy P. Y. (Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2020)
Hyper-consumption in capitalist economies has had a severe impact on the environment that no one can escape. In recent year, there has been a high degree of optimism in sharing economy with regard to coping with the environmental problems caused by consumption. However, most of the current literature focuses on business perspectives in which a sharing economy is portrayed as a new business model, but not as a way to curb environmental degradation. This paper, based on a social science perspective, investigates the potentials and limitations of the strategies adopted in sharing economy projects towards social transformation (especially coping with environmental degradation and hyper-consumption), with the adoption of Erik Olin Wright’s concept of real utopia. A case study approach has been adopted in terms of a sharing economy project named ‘Waste-no-mall (Yuen Long)’ in Hong Kong. The project founder embraces ideological-led strategies based on collective responsibility, self-determination and reflexivity, encouraging the participants to reflect on their consumption behaviours, and thus increasing the level of awareness of the need to reduce unnecessary consumption. However, it is a double-edge sword that limits its impact to those who are active participants, without spreading to others the need for change. It is also limited for their interstitial strategies within the project, and is unable to call for a concrete symbiotic transformation when it comes to policy. The significance of this paper is two-fold. First, it adopts a social science perspective that centres on exploring the proclaimed social implications of sharing economy, an aspect which is under-studied given that most of current studies are from a business perspective; second, it extends Wright’s concept to an operational level by showing an important pathway aiming to solve environmental problems through the simultaneous achievement of both horizontal and vertical balancing strategies, based on Wright’s concept of real utopia.
Keywords: Hong Kong; Mindful consumption; Real utopia; Sharing economy; Social transformation

Unity of Knowing and Acting from Christian and Confucian Ethical Practices: An Exegesis of Mark 4:1-20 - Chiang, Sau Kuan (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Philosophy (MPH); University of Saint Joseph

UNITING - FRAGMENTED SPACES ARCHITECTURE CENTRALIZING HERITAGE INTERPRETATION - Un, Cheng Wai (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
For many people, an art museum is a place to display artifacts, artworks, and the temporaryhistory of a community or country. It also advocates for an artist’s viewpoints on art. In fact,museum design is closely related to politics. The purpose for building a museum in a city is toexhibit information about the development of the local culture. Moreover, high culturalvalue land is usually built with museums displaying their heritage nearby, so that people canexplore and learn more about the local historical background and artifacts of the place.The abandoned Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Taipa Center, Macau has been on hold formany years and has also been used as a war game venue that resulted in scratches on thewalls of the dilapidated old heritage buildings. Recently, the Macau government has finalizedits plans for the revitalization of this local heritage site. Due to its dispersed layout andsurrounding landscape, there are some design constraints around the preservation of thisimportant heritage site. The design for high cultural value land should not only consider thepreservation and renovation of old buildings but also consider more ways to effectively usethe site as an important public venue for the city.For developing the methodologies of this project, several concepts and case studies wereanalyzed to extract ideas that can be referenced and to unveil strategies for designing apossible solution to this problem. This dissertation intends to create a model for developingand integrating architectural design into this heritage site and will study the spacearrangements for both the indoor space and the outdoor space within the concept of afragmented space integration. Fragmented space, means that a place is designed using adecentralized layout. This conceptualization of a design can preserves the original appearance of the cultural value of land and at the same time, the space can be used moreefficiently to create a circulation for the public to visit and enjoy the location
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Architecture (MARCH); University of Saint Joseph; articulation architecture; decentralized layout; functional museum; integration with architecture; spatial narrative

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

Understanding Stakeholders’ Perspectives Towards Serious Games for Vocational Training for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Macau - Lei, Choi On; Cardoso, Jorge C. S. (Springer International Publishing, 2022)
People with intellectual disabilities need vocational training and support in order to be able to get into the work market and maintain their workplace. In Macau SAR, China, the vocational training ecosystem still operates in fully classic, in-person, fashion, which means it is susceptible to pandemic situations such as COVID-19. This causes a big disruption to the training when isolation measures are in place. Our goal is to study the introduction of serious games for vocational training of people with disabilities in Macau. This work presents a study to assess the training benefits of serious games and usability factors, understand the acceptability and adoption factors/benefits of serious games for vocational training for people with intellectual disabilities and associated stakeholders in Macau.
Keywords: People with intellectual disabilities; Serious games; Vocational training

Understanding of base-10 concept and its application: a cross-cultural comparison between Japan and Singapore - Marcruz, Ong Yew Lee; Carrie, Ho Ka Lee; Manabu, Kawata; Mayumi, Takahashi; Kumpei, Mizuno (International Journal of Early Years Education, 2022)
It has become increasingly clear that the early use of decomposition for addition is associated with later mathematical achievement. This study examined how younger children execute a base-10 decomposition strategy to solve complex arithmetic (e.g. two-digit addition). 24 addition problems in two modalities (WA: Written Arithmetic; OA: Oral Arithmetic) with sums less than 100 were administered to 22 Japanese and 22 Singaporean 6-year-old kindergarteners. Our findings reveal that they were able to solve complex addition. For instance, Japanese kindergarteners tended to solve complex arithmetic using base-10 decomposition across the modality, whereas Singaporean kindergarteners used standard algorithms and basic counting to solve complex WA and OA problems, respectively. We speculate that Japanese kindergarteners might have a clearer understanding of the base-10 concept and were able to use this knowledge more readily than Singaporean kindergarteners. Mathematical experiences in kindergarten and number-naming systems have been put forward as two of the crucial contributors for such cross-cultural differences. This study also provides new directions for future research on the understanding of the base-10 concept and its application among young children.
Keywords: Base-10 concept; decomposition strategy; kindergarten; mathematical experiences; number-naming system

Understanding Chinese Model of Government-University-Industry Collaborations in Research and Education: The Case of Macau SAR. - Ge, Yun (IFCU’s International Centre for Research and Decision Support’s Research Talk series, 2023)
Higher Education in Macau has been benefiting from a multi-layered institutional environment under China’s One-Country-Two-Systems. This presentation introduces research and education policies and practices of Macau universities under China’s national plan of the Greater Bay Area development. It aims to demonstrate and analyze how higher education actors collaborate with local and regional governments and industrial sectors in human capital formation and research innovations.

Un nuovo paradigma economico.(“Ideas for a New Economic Paradigm”) - Rothlin, Stephan (La Civiltà Cattolica, 2021)
La crisi del Covid-19 ha evidenziato il disagio e il divario sempre più ampio tra ricchi e poveri. La crisi finanziaria del 2007-2009 era già risuonata come un campanello d'allarme sulla necessità di

(Un)directed Reading: Selected Students' Work Directed Reading 2020/21 University of Saint Joseph, Macao, China - Olga Ng Ka Man, Sandra (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Keywords: Literature

(Un)Directed Reading, an interactive kiosk to encourage writing and reading - Olga Ng Ka Man, Sandra; Estadieu, Gerald; Farinha, Daniel (Multimodus’22 - 1st International Conference on Sound and Image in Art & Design, 2022)
(Un)Directed Reading is an interactive installation (Edmonds, 2010) initially derived from the “Directed Reading” course, which all undergraduate students at the University must take during their final year. In this course, students are assigned different writing exercises and research assignments to open their creative and constructive minds in writing (EdwardsGroves, 2012; McVey, 2008). Every year, at the end of the course and after a selection process, a collection of stories is uploaded to a database of original stories. We then developed an open-source application to print a receipt ticket from a thermal printer with a randomly picked story every time a user pushes a button. An arcade game-style button is installed on a kiosk designed in collaboration with students and set on the university's campus (left photo). The printed receipt presents a short extract of one of the stories and a QR code that links to the full story decorated with illustrations. In a modern society where most of our interactions are audiovisual-based, young generations are less and less encouraged to read and even less to write. By offering a simple kiosk installation with short stories and graphical illustrations, we propose a new interactive interface that can easily engage passers-by to eventually stimulate their reading and creativity. By reading these stories, students, professors, staff, and visitors can be surprised by the talent of our students, as it stimulates students to write new pieces to be selected. The interactive kiosk was accessible to all for a period of 3 months with 23 stories during which we automatically collected some data to use in quantitative analysis. In this first run, we focused on data from the user's interactions such as story printed, story read, date and time. It allowed us to see the ratio between the printed receipt and the actual online reading of a story and more.

Uma Questão de Arquitectura: Público e Privado (Café da Manhã, 2022)

Uma Questão de Arquitectura: Programa (Café da Manhã, 2022)

Uma Questão de Arquitectura: Pré-existência (Café da Manhã, 2021)

Uma Questão de Arquitectura: Materiais (Café da Manhã, 2021)

Uma Questão de Arquitectura: Luz (Café da Manhã, 2022)

Um país, dois sistemas: reflexões sobre o panorama mediático em língua portuguesa em Macau - Simoes, José Manuel (Em português: falar, viver e pensar no século XXI, 2022)

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

Twilight of the idols - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2021)

TURNOVER INTENTIONS IN MACAO: THE ROLE OF PERCEIVED SUPPORTS AND JOB ALTERNATIVE PERCEPTIONS - U, Lai Heng (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
The aim of the current study was to explore the relationship between perceived organisational support and co-worker support, with turnover intentions, and the role of perceived job alternatives. Turnover intentions have been a global issue for employers. In this study, we would like to investigate whether the previous global findings could also be applied in Macao. Although some similar researches were conducted in Macau, it’s not exactly the same as ours. We would like to further focus on the front-line and non-frontline group. A quantitative methodology was applied using a cross-sectional design through an online questionnaire disseminated via social media and completed by 339 full-time workers in Macao. We found that only perceived organisational support, not co-worker support, showed a negative relationship on turnover intentions. the effect seems weak for the general sample but stronger for non-frontline workers. Concerning the moderating effect of perceived job alternatives, the analysis confirmed a significant interaction to predict turnover intentions. We discussed that employees may feel trapped in their current positions due to limited job prospects elsewhere. However, employees who perceive high levels of organisational support are more likely to remain loyal and engaged even when external alternatives are scarce. Practical implications include that it might be beneficial for both employees and organisations if organisations in Macao could develop effective human resources policies and retention strategies to enhance employee retention and mitigate the negative consequences of turnover. In this study, we confirmed a negative relationship between POS and turnover intentions, but still, the effect seems weak. The effect of POS on turnover intentions seems much stronger for non-frontline employees. We confirmed co-worker support had a negative correlation with turnover intentions, which was not enough to predict turnover simply based on co-worker support. Moreover, Perceived job alternatives are confirmed to have significant interaction with POS but non-significant interaction with co-worker support on turnover intentions
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP); University of Saint Joseph; co-worker support; perceived job alternatives; perceived organisational support; turnover intentions

TURNING THE SDGS INTO LEGAL COMMITMENTS: Catarine Isabel Pereira Batista - Batista, Catarine Isabel Pereira (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
This dissertation examines the current implementation of specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the Macau legal system, despite the non-mandatory nature of these goals and how they were implemented. The SDGs, established by the United Nations, provide a comprehensive framework for addressing global social, economic, and environmental challenges. While Macau is not obliged to adopt the SDGs, this study aims to explore the extent to which the principles and objectives of specific SDGs have been integrated into the legal system of Macau. Through an analysis of relevant laws, and policies, this research seeks to identify alignment and visible gaps between the SDGs and the Macau legal framework. The findings of this study may contribute to a deeper understanding of the voluntary implementation of the SDGs in Macau and provide insights for other jurisdictions facing similar circumstances
Keywords: Hard Law; International Law; Legal system; Macau SAR; Soft Law; Sustainable development goals; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Lusophone and International Public Law(MLIPL); University of Saint Joseph

Trying a board game intervention on children with autism spectrum disorder in Macau: how do they react? - Lok, Ka Ieong; Chiang, Hsu-Min; Lin, Yueh-Hsien; Jiang, Chunlian (International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022)
Limited special education and related services are available for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Macau, especially those who are educated in general education classrooms. No intervention study has been conducted on these children. This study was conducted to explore the relationship between a board game play intervention and board game play behaviors and social communication of children with ASD educated in general education classrooms in Macau. A repeated measures design was used and the results of this study showed the mean occurrence of unprompted board game play behaviors per session during intervention was not significantly different from that during pre- or post-intervention. The mean occurrence of social communication per session during intervention was significantly higher than that during pre- and post-intervention. These findings suggest a positive relationship existed between the board game intervention used in this study and social communication of children with ASD.
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Macau; board game; play; social communication

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

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

Travel Sickness - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2021)

Translating Two Minds in the Tradition of One Faith: Considerations of Intercultural Dynamics in the parallels of John Henry Newman (1801-1890) and Joseph Ma Xiangbo (1840-1939) - Law, Cyril Jerome (Sacred and the Everyday: Comparative Approaches to Literature, Religious and Secular, 2021)
Interculturality is considered a constant given in the development of most major religious movements during the process of propagation coming into contact with diverse tongues, mores, and sentiments. And one of the chief, if not decisive, instruments contributing to this ever dynamic spread and reception of beliefs and cultures is translation. Christianity purports to be an incarnational religion, where the Word made flesh expresses the di-vine in human terms. Its doctrines are enshrined in a faith tradition that is developed largely through interpretation and translation. This short paper will cut into this sacral literary tradition by paralleling two influential mod-ern Christian thinkers, John Henry Newman from the Anglophone school, and Joseph Ma Xiangbo from the Orient, to see how attempts at translating the ideas and works of people from distinct cultural milieux is both reflec-tive of the necessary developmental nature of Christian teachings in the historical continuum of time and space, and indicative of the intellectual challenges that never cease to accompany the literary effervescence stem-ming from comparative religious studies.

Transitional Spaces of a Community Center in Macau - Lin, Yanzi (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
In a fast-paced and densely populated city, community activity centers can provide a social place for residents. This thesis is a study of this promise of social life for a new urban development in Macau. Community centers play an important role in promoting community cohesion and resident participation. Yet, public space for Macau residents is increasingly unable to meet growing and diversified needs. In what ways can the development of activity centers improve the quality of life of residents? Can transitional spaces between different functional areas in community centers play a more effective role in promoting social interaction within the community? The principal tasks of this thesis are as follows: (1) an in-depth examination of the impact of shared transitional spaces on the overall design of community activity centers, (2) a discussion of transitional spaces in community centers in terms of the functional efficiency of these centers and the interactive experience of users, and (3) articulation of principles and recommendations for the design of transitional spaces in community centers. Overall, this thesis argues that, by designing efficient and user-friendly shared transitional spaces, architects can better serve the community and its users, and foster a closer connection between architecture, people, and communities
Keywords: Community Centers; Social Interaction; Social Space; Theses and Dissertations Master of Architecture (MARCH); Transitional Spaces; University of Saint Joseph

Transforming struggling reform implementers into effectual reform agents: Hong Kong preschool teachers’ voices on process drama - Tam, Po Chi; Sun, C. R. (Youth Theatre Journal, 2021)

Transformacja buddyzmu w kontekście chińskim (Transformation of Buddhism in the Chinese Context) - Duraj, Jaroslaw (Chiny Dzisiaj, 2022)

Training Strategies for Covid-19 Severity Classification - Pordeus, Daniel; Ribeiro, Pedro; Zacarias, Laíla; de Oliveira, Adriel; Marques, João Alexandre Lobo; Rodrigues, Pedro Miguel; Leite, Camila; Neto, Manoel Alves; Peixoto, Arnaldo Aires; do Vale Madeiro, João Paulo (Springer Nature Switzerland, 2023)
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant public health challenge on a global scale. It is imperative that we continue to undertake research in order to identify early markers of disease progression, enhance patient care through prompt diagnosis, identification of high-risk patients, early prevention, and efficient allocation of medical resources. In this particular study, we obtained 100 5-min electrocardiograms (ECGs) from 50 COVID-19 volunteers in two different positions, namely upright and supine, who were categorized as either moderately or critically ill. We used classification algorithms to analyze heart rate variability (HRV) metrics derived from the ECGs of the volunteers with the goal of predicting the severity of illness. Our study choose a configuration pro SVC that achieved 76% of accuracy, and 0.84 on F1 Score in predicting the severity of Covid-19 based on HRV metrics.
Keywords: COVID-19; Electrocardiogram (ECG); Heart Rate Variability (HRV); disease severity classification; signal processing

Traços transdisciplinares na obra do Padre Manuel Antunes: uma análise crítica à luz da Carta da Transdisciplinaridade /UNESCO-1994 - Mucheroni, M. L; Fernandes-Marcos, A (Repensar Portugal, a Europa e a Globalização – Saber Padre Manuel Antunes, SJ – 100 anos, 2022)
Toda a obra e pensamento do Padre Manuel Antunes se revestem de características de grande abrangência e de capacidade de abertura à inovação, na perspetiva de que o pensamento crítico, sendo perscrutador do desconhecido, enquanto questiona o conhecimento adquirido ou em pesquisa, não se pode fechar em si mesmo ou separar partes do conhecimento de um todo que constitui o universo, e o homem como parte deste, já que se objetiva a compreensão última do Todo. Encontramos, portanto, traços de transdisciplinaridade na obra e pensamento do Padre Manuel Antunes indicando um pioneirismo relativamente ao movimento da transdisciplinaridade que arranca com o primeiro congresso da área e a respetiva carta daí resultante. Neste artigo, os autores propõem uma análise crítica da obra do Padre Manuel Antunes à luz dos princípios fundacionais encontrados na Carta da Transdisciplinaridade de 1994.

Tracing Modern Macau’s Evolving Global Role Views from Transnational Archives - Roberts, Priscilla (Third Annual Conference of Macao Studies, 2023)

Trace-element compositions of sulfides from inactive Tianzuo hydrothermal field, Southwest Indian Ridge: Implications for ultramafic rocks hosting mineralization - Ding, Teng; Wang, Jia; Tao, Chunhui; Dias, Ágata Alveirinho; Liang, Jin; Wang, Yuan; Chen, Jie; Wu, Bin; Huang, Hui (Ore Geology Reviews, 2022)
The recently explored inactive Tianzuo hydrothermal field, in the amagmatic segment of the ultraslow-spreading Southwest Indian Ridge (SWIR), is closely associated with detachment faults. In this site, sulfide minerals are hosted by serpentine-bearing ultramafic rocks and include high-temperature (isocubanite, sphalerite, and minor pyrrhotite) and low-temperature (pyrite I, marcasite, pyrite II, and covellite) phases. In this study, trace-element concentrations of isocubanite and pyrite II were used to elucidate mineralization processes in ultramafic rocks hosting sulfides. Results show that isocubanite is enriched in metals such as Cu, Co, Sn, Te, Zn, Se, Pb, Bi, Cd, Ag, In, and Mn, and pyrite II is enriched in Mo and Tl. The marked enrichment in Te, Cu, Co, and In in isocubanite (compared with Se, Zn, Ni, and Sn, respectively) is most likely due to the contribution of magmatic fluids from gabbroic intrusions beneath the hydrothermal field. The intrusion of gabbroic magmas would have enhanced serpentinization reactions and provided a relatively oxidizing environment through the dissolution of anhydrite precipitated previously in the reaction zone, within high temperature and low pH conditions. This might have facilitated the extraction of metals by initial hydrothermal fluids, leading to the general enrichment of most metals in isocubanite. Metals in pyrite II have compositions similar to those of isocubanite, except for strong depletion in magmatically derived Te, Cu, Co, and In. This means that serpentinization processes had a dominating role in pyrite II precipitation as well. The enrichment of pyrite II in Mo and Tl is also indicative of seawater contribution in its composition. The study concludes that serpentinization reactions contribute effectively both to high- and low-temperature sulfide mineralization at Tianzuo hydrothermal field, with gabbroic intrusions further promoting high-temperature sulfide mineralization, providing additional metals, fluids and heat. In contrast, low-temperature sulfide mineralization occurred during the cooling of gabbroic intrusions, with decreasing rates of serpentinization reactions and a significant influence of seawater.
Keywords: SWIR; Serpentinization; Sulfide; Tianzuo; Trace-element; Ultramafic rocks

TPOT Automated Machine Learning Approach for Multiple Diagnostic Classification of Lung Radiography and Feature Extraction - Bernardo Gois, Francisco Nauber; Lobo Marques, Joao Alexandre; Fong, Simon James (Computerized Systems for Diagnosis and Treatment of COVID-19, 2023)
This chapter describes an AUTO-ML strategy to detect COVID on chest X-rays utilizing Transfer Learning feature extraction and the AutoML TPOT framework in order to identify lung illnesses (such as COVID or pneumonia). MobileNet is a lightweight network that uses depthwise separable convolution to deepen the network while decreasing parameters and computation. AutoML is a revolutionary concept of automated machine learning (AML) that automates the process of building an ML pipeline inside a constrained computing framework. The term “AutoML” can mean a number of different things depending on context. AutoML has risen to prominence in both the business world and the academic community thanks to the ever-increasing capabilities of modern computers. Python Optimised ML Pipeline (TPOT) is a Python-based ML tool that optimizes pipeline efficiency via genetic programming. We use TPOT builds models for extracted MobileNet network features from COVID-19 image data. The f1-score of 0.79 classifies Normal, Viral Pneumonia, and Lung Opacity.

Towards an efficient prognostic model for fetal state assessment - Silva Neto, Manuel Gonçalves da; Madeiro, João Paulo do Vale; Marques, João Alexandre Lobo; Gomes, Danielo G. (Measurement, 2021)
Monitoring signals such as fetal heart rate (FHR) are important indicators of fetal well-being. Computer-assisted analysis of FHR patterns has been successfully used as a decision support tool. However, the absence of a gold standard for the building blocks decision-making in the systems design process impairs the development of new solutions. Here we propose a prognostic model based on advanced signal processing techniques and machine learning algorithms for the fetal state assessment within a comprehensive evaluation process. Feature-engineering-based and time-series-based machine learning classifiers were modeled into three data segmentation schemas for CTU-UHB, HUFA, and DB-TRIUM datasets and the generalization performance was assessed by a two-way cross-dataset evaluation. It has been shown that the feature-based algorithms outperformed the time-series ones on data-limited scenarios. The Support Vector Machines (SVM) obtained the best results on the datasets individually: specificity (85.6% ) and sensitivity (67.5%). On the other hand, the most effective generalization results were achieved by the Multi-layer perceptron (MLP) with a specificity of 71.6% and sensitivity of 61.7%. The overall process provided a combination of techniques and methods that increased the final prognostic model performance, achieving relevant results and requiring a smaller amount of data when compared to the state-of-the-art fetal status assessment solutions.
Keywords: Cardiotocography; Classification; Fetal state assessment; Prognostic model; System design

Towards an Approach to the Interactive Filmic Narrative - Caires, Carlos Sena (Image in the post-millennium: mediation, process and critical tension, 2021)

Towards a framework of teacher professional development: The case of early literacy education in Macau - Tse, T. P. M.; Mak, M. C. K; Chu, K. W.; Cheng, P. W.; Ho, G. W. S.; Chan, A. O. K; Ng, M. H.; Leong, K. I. Q. (The 6th Annual Conference for the Association for Reading and Writing in Asia (ARWA 2022), 2022)

Tourist Sentiment Mining Based on Deep Learning - Li, Weijun; Yang, Qun; Du, Wencai (Artificial Intelligence, 2022)
Mining the sentiment of the user on the internet via the context plays a significant role in uncovering the human emotion and in determining the exactness of the underlying emotion in the context. An increasingly enormous number of user-generated content (UGC) in social media and online travel platforms lead to development of data-driven sentiment analysis (SA), and most extant SA in the domain of tourism is conducted using document-based SA (DBSA). However, DBSA cannot be used to examine what specific aspects need to be improved or disclose the unknown dimensions that affect the overall sentiment like aspect-based SA (ABSA). ABSA requires accurate identification of the aspects and sentiment orientation in the UGC. In this book chapter, we illustrate the contribution of data mining based on deep learning in sentiment and emotion detection.

Tourist’s mobilities: Walking, cycling, driving and waiting - Hannam, Kevin; Butler, Gareth; Witte, Alexandra; Zuev, Dennis (Tourist Studies, 2021)
This commentary reviews recent research in terms of tourist’s mobilities in terms practices of walking, cycling and driving. It concludes by reflecting on the contemporary lock down of travel in terms of the global pandemic and its consequences for waiting, stillness and immobility – particularly in terms of flying.

To realize an everyday holiness”: Newman, imagination, and the virtue of religion - Morgan, Stephen (A Guide to the Life and Thought of John Henry Newman, 2023)

“To Listen to the Language of Nature and to Act Accordingly” :: Natural Law as Beacon guiding to Human Flourishing and Ecological Civilization - Gassner, Franz (Orientis Aura: Macau Perspectives in Religious Studies, 2021)
The article sets off from a speech given by Benedict XVI in the German Bundestag in 2011, where he requested an ecological learning process to aim at sustainable human development. Appreciating the Ecological Movement, he asked to learn to listen to Nature’s language and act accordingly, which he applies analogically to “human ecology”. The article bridges elements of “Listening to Nature” and the Natural Moral Law Tradition in Benedict’s speech and in Francis’ Encyclical Letter Laudatu Si’ inview of serving human flourishing in an ecological civilization. Keywords: Natural Moral Law; Nature, Laudatu Si’, Benedict XVI, Francis; Ecological Civilization/生態文明, Sustainable Development, Ecology of Man.

To Identify Buyer Behavior Towards Online Shopping Due to Covid-19 Pandemic in Hong Kong - Lio, Cheng Tong (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Theses and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

To follow or overcome our nature? - Cai, Yulin (GREGORIANUM, 2022)
The doctrine of original sin gives people the impression that the goodness of human nature is under-evaluated in the Christian theological tradition. The Chinese philosopher Mencius is famous for his teaching on the goodness of human nature. Reading Mencius and Thomas Aquinas side by side, this article argues that the Mencian teaching on human nature brings us to affirm the goodness of human nature by recovering the significance of the image of God for the Christian doctrine of human nature. If we seek the goodness of human nature in the possibilities to become good, it is natural to see that even in the fallen state the possibilities of becoming like God remain in human nature imprinted with the image of God. It is open to the culmination of a gradual progression to its perfection.

TO EXPLORE SMOKING BEHAVIORS OF ADULTS IN MACAO: DISCOVERIES BY QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE STUDIES - Dias, Luis Borges (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
The purpose of the study was to explore the smoking behaviour of the smokers living in Macao. I was part of the 1st group of doctors to have chosen to initiate smoking cessation in Macau. In addition to my diverse academic background of study in laws- a dissertation about the effect of tobacco control program in Macao (submitted in 2011), a master in Public Administration, and five years of working experiences as an Inspector Assistant of tobacco, I had the conviction that I have to write to share my experience and knowledge about smoking cessation to contribute to the field of counselling and psychotherapy as there is little research data concerning smoking prevalence and demographics in Macao. This study consists of two parts – PART I presents the quantitative data collected by a questionnaire-survey over 1378 smokers and PART II qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with 10 adult smokers to explore their experiences of smoking and smoking cessation in Macao. Quantitative data analysis was conducted with the SPSS, while qualitative analysis with coding and theme identification by following the grounded theory procedures. The study found that about 85% smoker surveyed consumed more than half a pack of cigarette per day and about 31% reported various symptoms like irritability, fatigue, loss of appetite and difficulties in concentration. The qualitative study has identified major positive factors related to initiation and maintenance of smoking cessation, namely health concerns, financial concerns and family support. Major negative factors related to relapse of smoking are peer influences, smoking of family members, and impacts of stressful life events. Based on findings of the study, it is argued that preventive anti-smoking education should be implemented among young people. Promotion of health education and preventive anti-smoking strategist and policy in Macao are discussed. The data collected indicate the fact that individuals who have pathologies of the cardiovascular system as a motivating factor for contemplating or taking actions for smoking cessation. Moreover, financial problems, gender (male predominantly), married with family support, higher educational level, without psychological diseases, better economic status, lower nicotine dependent are predictors to success in quit smoking. It also raises the possible need to deepen some evaluation parameters hither to be only superficially addressed. Therefore, and by limitations inherent to the study, this hypothesis needs further investigation. I argue that non-pharmacological treatment methods alone have proven to be effective in the smoking cessation process. However, it is argued that this combined with pharmacological therapy, in particular in specialized consultations, would be more effective and capable in increasing success rates in smoking cessation
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Couselling and Psychotherapy (MCP); University of Saint Joseph; grounded theory; relapse; smoking behaviour; smoking cessation

Tipping points and economic recovery in Macau - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2022)
Macau, Macau Business, MAG, MB, MB Featured, Opinion | New year; old problem. As the pandemic rolls on, so many calls for economic diversification in Macau as a survival strategy have been heard, loud and long, that, as the law of diminishing returns tells us, their effects recede.

Time, authenticity and photographic storytelling in The Museum of Innocence. - Hannam, Kevin; Ryan, Edward (Authenticity and authentication of heritage, 2021)

Till Death Do (Not) Us Part: Elderlies’ Preparation on Wealth Transmission and the Effectiveness of Testaments in Macao - Chan, Hong Kei (University of Saint Joseph, 2022)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Community Development (MCD); University of Saint Joseph

Three cheers for critical thinking | Macau Business - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2021)

The wonderland of Macau's talent development - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2022)
Macau, Macau Business, MAG, MB, MB Featured, Opinion | The world is full of interesting paradoxes that befuddle the mind. Or, as the delightful chapter in Alice in Wonderland put it: ‘‘curiouser and curiouser!’’.

THE VALUATION OF WALMART INC - Wong, Nga Man (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
A world-class retailer, Walmart Inc. (WMT) operates in multiple formats, including physical and online stores. Walmart began operations in 1962 and currently owns 10,616 merchandise units around the world. Most of Walmart's revenue comes from the United States segment, 17% from the Walmart International segment, and 14% from the Sam's Club segment. Walmart offers many products, such as groceries, consumables, general merchandise, and health products. With its marketing strategy of low-cost products, Walmart has successfully navigated through economic prosperity and recessions in different periods. However, there is still intense competition in the retail industry, so we will analyze the company's internal factors across the economic climate and external factors and see how the company positioned itself to adapt to the trends in the industry to achieve the current intrinsic value. Three valuation models have been completed to determine Walmart’s intrinsic value. We will then compare that figure with WMT's stock price at the end of fiscal year 2022, which will benefit investors by providing valuable reference information
Keywords: Master of Business Administration; THE VALUATION OF WALMART INC; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph; VALUATION; Walmart

The VALUATION OF TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED - Lo, Hao Weng (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
This study analyzed Tencent Holdings Limited’s internal and external factors and future strategies, forecasted the financial statements of the Company for the next ten years, and measured the intrinsic value of the Company on December 31, 2021 and compared it with the stock market price on the same date. The share price’s sensitivity analysis was also conducted to understand the Company's capital structure and profitability, and the sensitivity analysis can be used to reflect the impact of these factors and strategies on the future share price, which can have a high impact on investors' future investment decisions. This study also used the SWOT Analysis and Michael Porter's Five Forces Analysis to analyze the Company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and the Five Competitive Forces that shape the technology industry to evaluate the Company's external and internal environment and enrich the management with a more intuitive analysis leading to recommendations
Keywords: PEST Analysis; SWOT Analysis; Technology Industry; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

THE VALUATION OF MCDONALD’S CORPORATION (NYSE: MCD) - Lao, Hong U. (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
This paper analyses the valuation of McDonald's Corporation (MCD) as of December 31, 2021. An estimate of the Company's intrinsic value will also be provided. In addition, the internal company factors and external market conditions influencing company valuations and share prices will be discussed. The study has two main objectives: Determine the intrinsic value of McDonald's common stock as of December 31, 2021, and compare it to the actual stock market price on the same date. An assessment of the stock’s market price should represent the Company's true value on that day. Research can then verify whether it was overvalued or undervalued on that day. Identify internal company factors and external market environment factors that affect the Company's operations. This information will be used to gain a deeper understanding of the sensitivity analysis results. Possible scenarios will be discussed to reflect how these factors stimulate macroeconomic, industry, and business developments, as well as the strategic responses of industry players or competitors. McDonald's possible strategic responses to these scenarios will also be assessed. In this paper, a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods will be employed. Data collection and analyses in Chapters 2 to 5 will use a qualitative approach, which includes data related to McDonald's, industry, and economic analyses. Chapters 5 to 8 will apply qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. Data will be collected from McDonald's annual report for the fiscal year from December 2017 to December 2021
Keywords: Intrinsic Value; McDonald's; Sensitivity Analysis; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph; Valuation

The use Robotics in the intervention with children with ASD in Macao: a pilot study with Milo - Teixeira, Vitor; Lai, Michael (Revista Portuguesa de Investigação Educacional, 2021)
Robotics are being used in the intervention with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in many places and already for many years. Many robots were developed and different studies are being made in order to evaluate its effectiveness. “Socially Assistive Robotics” is shown to be effective in different areas mainly in social and emotional development. Milo, a robot developed by a team led by Richard Margolin for the Robots4Autism program (RoboKind, 2020), is one of the robots whose use is reported to be successful. In Macao there is no report of studies or experiences on the use of robots in the intervention with children with ASD. In a collaboration between the Macao Science Centre, the Macao Autism Association (MAA) and the University of Saint Joseph, an exploratory study was developed to understand the applicability of Milo to the work with children with ASD in Macao. The study showed that the robot is able to facilitate social and emotional competences of children with ASD. However, several limitations including language, cultural differences, the inexperienced facilitators and the level of sessions are too simple for the participants to be aware of that may affect the effectiveness of the intervention. It is important to show that the adoption of Milo in Macao for intervening children with ASD can be further implemented, with better practical solutions.

THE USE OF AI TECHNOLOGY IN MACAO JOURNALISM: A CASE STUDY - Chan, Weng Fai (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the most advanced technology nowadays and has already been adopted by the media industry globally. Some research has stated that journalists use these technologies to improve their work. Studies found that the extent to which journalists use these technologies depends on the size of their organization and regional circumstances. This study explores how interviewed Macao journalists integrate AI tools into their work, focusing on text processing, translation, and idea generation to improve efficiency and creativity. In addition, respondents expressed that there is not enough information about AI for a small place like Macao. And the problem of application in a “three primary written languages and four spoken languages” environment. At the same time, respondents’ concerns about AI’s accuracy, reliability, and impact on journalistic professionalism are discussed, emphasizing the need for credible and trustworthy AI outputs. This study reveals a significant difference in AI tool adoption between Chinese and Portuguese respondents, with the former group showing a higher inclination towards using these technologies. Therefore, further research is suggested. In the absence of media competition in Macao, the use of AI and its knowledge is spread by journalists sharing it among different organizations, and there seems to be no official decision on the use of AI by media organizations in Macao
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Communication and Media (MCM); University of Saint Joseph; generative AI; journalism; journalists; media; multicultural; multilingual; newsroom

The Understanding and the Attitudes Toward Life Education Among Macau Citizens: A Case Study - Che, Iok Seng (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

The Tully-Fisher law and dark matter effects derived via modified symmetries - Arraut, Ivan (Europhysics Letters, 2023)
In any physical system, when we move from short to large scales, new spacetime symmetries emerge which help us to simplify the dynamics of the system. In this letter we demonstrate that certain variations on the symmetries of general relativity at large scales generate the effects equivalent to dark matter ones. In particular, we reproduce the Tully-Fisher law, consistent with the predictions proposed by MOND. Additionally, we demonstrate that the dark matter effects derived in this way are consistent with the predictions suggested by MOND, without modifying gravity.

The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth - Morrison, Keith; van der Werf, Greetje (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2020)

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

The transformation of government employees’ behavioural intention towards the adoption of E-government services: An empirical study - Iong, Kit Yeng; Phillips, Jenny O. L. (Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 2023)
Electronic government is increasingly dominant in the study of public administration. In analysing people's behavioural factors towards the adoption of e-services, most previous studies targeted the adult population, while those on government employees are minimal. Government employees have an essential function in the process of government operation; they can be regarded as the principal medium of communication between the service provider (government) and the end-users (citizens). This study was designed to understand the government employees' behavioural factors on their intentions towards adopting e-government services. A set of semi-structured interview questions was developed based on the prior literature on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and e-government studies. Ten in-depth interviews were conducted in Macao SAR (Special Administrative Region). In addition to analysing the three primary constructs of TPB, the factor of Trust and some enablers and hindrances were identified. Significant findings were yielded while investigating how the government employees perceived the e-services and how they regarded the general public's perception of this issue. This contextualisation would help policymakers look at this issue from different perspectives and design feasible interventions according to group alignment strategies.
Keywords: Electronic government; Government employees; In-depth interviews; The Theory of Planned Behaviour

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

THE THEOLOGY OF THE EUCHARIST IN THE WRITINGS OF POPE BENEDICT XVI AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE RELIGIOUS FORMATION OF ADOLESCENTS IN MACAO CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS - De Carvalho Ribeiro, Daniel Antonio (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
This thesis aims to demonstrate how Pope Benedict XVI's Eucharistic theology can be used to fill the gap it identifies in the content within the Religious Education curriculum of Macao Catholic secondary schools and also extend support to the evangelization mission carried out in these schools. The thesis is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the ideal religious formation of teachers and students in a Catholic school should be according to the teaching and discipline of the Catholic Church and how this is presently performed in three local Catholic secondary schools. This identifies a gap between theory and practice. The gap lies in the absence of formation in the sacramental and, therefore, Eucharistic teaching of the Church. The second part elaborates on the Catholic understanding of the human person and the basic needs for the development of adolescents. It does this to ensure that when the thesis proposes a solution to fill the gap in the curriculum, that solution is appropriate to the needs of the subjects of religious education, that is the adolescents in Macao Catholic secondary schools. In the third part, the Eucharistic theology of Pope Benedict XVI is explored, along with its relevance to the curriculum of the schools under investigation. It examines how it could enhance the experience of the educational mission of these schools and responds to the needs for adolescent development. Finally, suggestions are provided as how to incorporate the Eucharistic theme in the curriculum and create a Eucharistic education program for an enhanced evangelization outcome. This research has significant implications for all those who are involved in Catholic education, particularly in secondary schools
Keywords: Adolescents; Benedict; Catholic Education; Eucharist; Macao; Thesis and Dissertations PhD in Religious Studies (D-RS); University of Saint Joseph

The Study of the Valuation of ManpowerGroup Inc - Lei, Choi Ieng (University of Saint Joseph, 2021)
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Business Administration (MBA); University of Saint Joseph

The Study of Social Support and Stress Among Gambling Industry Workers in Macau - Wong, Sut Ieng (University of Saint Joseph, 2024)
This research explores the dynamics of stress and social support among professionals in Macao's gambling industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic impact of the pandemic, coupled with the border restrictions, has severely affected Macao's gaming industry, leading to a 70% decrease in gaming revenue and a significant increase in unemployment rates among residents. As a result, many employees have faced downsizing or unpaid leave, posing significant challenges to their daily lives and raising concerns about mental health within the community. To gain a deeper understanding of these changes and the experiences of residents, this research utilized phenomenology as the methodology, employing qualitative interviews. During the recruitment of interviewees, three scales (PSS, MSPSS, and DASS21) were used as screening tools to assess the mental status of participants, allowing for the identification of various combinations of mental states. Through in-depth interviews, significant findings emerged. It was observed that interventions aimed at enhancing social support had a remarkable impact on reducing daily life stress among the interviewees. This included interventions focused on marital relationships, digital communication support, and positive personal beliefs with encouragement. In conclusion, by recognizing and proactively responding to these insights, the industry can create an ecosystem where professionals not only achieve professional excellence but also maintain robust mental and emotional well-being. Future studies should focus on developing holistic support systems within the gaming industry
Keywords: Thesis and Dissertations Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Saint Joseph

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

The Spread of Buddhism in Japan and The Spirit of Japanese Tea Ceremony - Rosa, Alfredo Augusto da (University of Saint Joseph, 2023)
Buddhism was founded by Shakyamuni, and this religion has appeared in opposition to Brahmanism's caste system since its inception. Shakyamuni emphasized the important concept of “all beings are equal” from the very beginning. Buddhism spread from India to other regions, and was introduced to China through Central Asia. In China, Buddhism merged the two native cultures of Confucianism and Taoism and finally produced the socalled Chinese Buddhism. Buddhism and its value of equality were also developed and extended in China, and finally spread to Japan. After Buddhism was spread to Japan, it developed rapidly due to official support. Different Buddhist sects have established their own temples in Japan, and among them, Zen Buddhism has the greatest influence among all social classes in this country. Later, after years of development, Zen Buddhism penetrated into many aspects of Japanese culture, such as religion, aesthetics, garden design, samurai spirit and tea ceremony. With the spread of Zen Buddhism, the core value of Buddhism which is “Buddhist concept of equality” was also spread to Japan. The tea ceremony is precisely the place where this value of equality can be detected. This dissertation explains the many processes that reflect this value no matter inside or outside the tea room, and argues that the spirit of the tea ceremony is to pursue the value of equality
Keywords: Buddhism; Equality; Tea Ceremony; Thesis and Dissertations Master of Philosophy (MPH); University of Saint Joseph

The solution to the Hardy's paradox - Arraut, Ivan (arXiv, 2023)
By using both, the weak-value formulation as well as the standard probabilistic approach, we analyze the Hardy's experiment introducing a complex and dimensionless parameter ($ε$) which eliminates the assumption of complete annihilation when both, the electron and the positron departing from a common origin, cross the intersection point $P$. We then find that the paradox does not exist for all the possible values taken by the parameter. The apparent paradox only appears when $ε=1$; however, even in this case we can interpret this result as a natural consequence of the fact that the particles can cross the point $P$, but at different times due to a natural consequence of the energy-time uncertainty principle.
Keywords: Physics - General Physics

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

The scourge of construction - Morrison, Keith (Macau Business, 2022)

The scalpel model of educational research - Morrison, Keith; van der Werf, Greetje (Educational Research and Evaluation, 2020)

The Roman Mass: From Early Christian Origins to Tridentine Reform by Uwe Michael Lang - Morgan, Stephen (Antiphon: A Journal for Liturgical Renewal, 2023)

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

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

The Role of University in High-Level Human Capital Cultivation in China’s West Greater Bay Area - Ge, Yun (ICHE XVI International Conference on Higher Education, 2022)

The Role of the Volatility in the Option Market - Arraut, Ivan; Lei, Ka-I. (AppliedMath, 2023)
We review some general aspects about the Black–Scholes equation, which is used for predicting the fair price of an option inside the stock market. Our analysis includes the symmetry properties of the equation and its solutions. We use the Hamiltonian formulation for this purpose. Taking into account that the volatility inside the Black–Scholes equation is a parameter, we then introduce the Merton–Garman equation, where the volatility is stochastic, and then it can be perceived as a field. We then show how the Black–Scholes equation and the Merton–Garman one are locally equivalent by imposing a gauge symmetry under changes in the prices over the Black–Scholes equation. This demonstrates that the stochastic volatility emerges naturally from symmetry arguments. Finally, we analyze the role of the volatility on the decisions taken by the holders of the options when they use the solution of the Black–Scholes equation as a tool for making investment decisions.
Keywords: Black–Scholes equation; Merton–Garman equation; decision theory; option price; stock market; volatility

The Role of the Country-of-Origin Effect in Driving Chinese EV Adoption: The Case of Portugal - Xian, Sitong; Lampo, Alessandro (18th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE AGBRP - Leading Sustainability Transitions: Risk, Collaboration, and Technology, 2024)
As environmental awareness grows, sustainable modes of transportation have garnered increasing importance. With the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), a broader community now acknowledges their numerous advantages, such as lower noise levels, enhanced efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in comparison to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. Furthermore, EVs significantly contribute to a more sustainable future by emitting fewer pollutants and reducing overall environmental impact. However, consumers' perceptions and expectations about the vehicle's country of origin - the nation where the vehicle is manufactured - remain unclear, particularly in the case of Chinese-manufactured EVs due to China's reputation for pollution and product safety concerns. This study employsa qualitative framework based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2(UTAUT-2) to assess the acceptance of Chinese electric vehicles, and the influence of the Country-of-Origin Effect (COE) on a sample of Portuguese residents. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using qualitative methods. The study's results shed light on the significance of the country of origin in shaping consumers' behavioral intentions to purchase Chinese electric vehicles, indicating a positive influence. This suggests that country of origin is a crucial factor when considering an individual's intention to adopt electric vehicles. Additionally, the research highlights the importance of various other factors such as performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, price value, hedonic motivation, and habit in shaping consumers' attitudes and intentions. Our results underscore the complexity of consumer behavior toward electric vehicles, suggesting the need for a multifaceted approach to understanding andpromoting EV adoption. Research is needed to examine the COE in different cultural and geographic contexts to develop effective strategies to enhance the global adoption of electric vehicles, particularly from countries with varying environmental reputations

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

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

The Role of Metaxy in the Political Philosophy of Eric Voegelin - Duraj, Jarosław (Peter Lang US, 2021)
This book is a study of Eric Voegelin (1901-1985) and of the role played by metaxy in his vision of political philosophy. Metaxy, already defined by Plato as the "in-between" matrix of the human condition, is for Voegelin a powerful notion that symbolizes the intermediate state in which man experiences diverse and opposing tensions such as the ones between immanence and transcendence or mortality and immortality. The metaxy constitutes the realm of the divine-human mutual participation (methexis), and its locus resides in human consciousness (nous), there where the divine reality manifests itself as the origin of being. Being the field of intermediation between opposing forces, man has to keep the balance of consciousness in order to differentiate the noetic and pneumatic dimensions and so attune his life to the divine ground of being. This book claims that for Voegelin metaxy shapes the possibility of the philosophical, historical, political and religious orientation in life. Indeed, Voegelin’s approach deserves recognition as an option adequate for addressing the intellectual challenges engendered by modern and postmodern philosophies.

The Role of Metaxy in the Political Philosophy of Eric Voegelin - Duraj, Jarosław (Peter Lang, 2021)
This book is a study of Eric Voegelin (1901-1985) and of the role played by metaxy in his vision of political philosophy. Metaxy, already defined by ...

The Role of Habit in UTAUT-2 Research: A Study of BEV Users - Lampo, Alessandro (Association for Computing Machinery, 2023)
The UTAUT-2 offers the most comprehensive assessment of individual acceptance and use of technology to date. In particular, the theoretical additions of “hedonic motivation”, “price value”, and “habit”, made the model suitable for studying technology in a consumer context. However, a review of the literature revealed that the construct of habit has been dropped from a large number of studies. There are several reasons for this, including that the technologies examined were relatively new for the respondents to form a routine behavior. Therefore, this study aims to explore whether the construct can be used as a key predictor of future intention to use an innovation rather than an acquired practice among technology users. For this purpose, a conceptual model based on the theoretical additions to the UTAUT-2 is proposed and analyzed with structural equation modeling (SmartPLS). Our results showed significant relationships between the predictors and the behavioral intention to use battery electric vehicles (BEV) technology, and, in particular, depicted the construct of habit as the strongest factor in the decision to adopt the technology. In light of our findings, the construct of habit (HT) should be used in research together with the other UTAUT-2 predictors to assess individuals’ perceptions of possible future habitual behaviors.
Keywords: Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs); Consumer Behavior; Habit; Process Innovation; Technology Acceptance; UTAUT-2.