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- Can musical ability be tested online?Publication . Correia, Ana Isabel; Vincenzi, Margeritha; Vanzella, Patricia; Pinheiro, Ana P.; Lima, César F.; Schellenberg, GlennWe sought to determine whether an objective test of musical ability could be successfully administered online. A sample of 754 participants was tested with an online version of the Musical Ear Test (MET), which had Melody and Rhythm subtests. Both subtests had 52 trials, each of which required participants to determine whether standard and comparison auditory sequences were identical. The testing session also included the Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication Index (Gold-MSI), a test of general cognitive ability, and self-report questionnaires that measured basic demographics (age, education, gender), mind-wandering, and personality. Approximately 20% of the participants were excluded for incomplete responding or failing to finish the testing session. For the final sample (N = 608), findings were similar to those from in-person testing in many respects: (1) the internal reliability of the MET was maintained, (2) construct validity was confirmed by strong associations with Gold-MSI scores, (3) correlations with other measures (e.g., openness to experience, cognitive ability, mind-wandering) were as predicted, (4) mean levels of performance were similar for individuals with no music training, and (5) musical sophistication was a better predictor of performance on the Melody than on the Rhythm subtest. In sum, online administration of the MET proved to be a reliable and valid way to measure musical ability
- The Interplay of Soft Power and Sharp Power in Sport Diplomacy: A Conceptual FrameworkPublication . de Andrade e Silva Forte dos Santos, NiedjaThis paper aims to deliver a conceptual framework for further studies on the analysis of soft power and sharp power within sport diplomacy. Developed from the international relations perspective, the research is framed by the neoliberal institutionalism theory and public diplomacy notion. The traditional literature review builds up the research design. Concepts of soft power, sharp power, and sport diplomacy are operationalized and underpins the analytical framework which is an outcome of this study and can support future developments. Besides indicating paths for further research, the conclusion summarizes how sport diplomacy has integrated actors, tactics, and tools, as well as resources of soft and sharp power making the interplay of them within sport diplomacy.
- Emerging biomarkers and targeted therapies in feline mammary carcinomaPublication . Gameiro, Andreia; Urbano, Ana Catarina; Ferreira, FernandoABSTRACT - : Feline mammary carcinoma (FMC) is a common aggressive malignancy with a low survival rate that lacks viable therapeutic options beyond mastectomy. Recently, increasing efforts have been made to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying FMC development, using the knowledge gained from studies on human breast cancer to discover new diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, thus reinforcing the utility of the cat as a cancer model. In this article, we review the current knowledge on FMC pathogenesis, biomarkers, and prognosis factors and offer new insights into novel therapeutic options for HER2-positive and triple-negative FMC subtypes.
- Epistemological Approaches and Pluralism in Accounting Research: beyond the dominant paradigmPublication . BILHIM, João; Gonçalves, AndreaO conhecimento científico dominante em contabilidade é reducionista e acarreta consigo os pressupostos ontológicos, epistemológicos e metodológicos da abordagem paradigmática em que se desenvolveu, ou seja, na sua esmagadora maioria não leva em conta o quadro conceitual, valores, crenças e entendimentos subjetivos em que os atores se movem. Assim, o objetivo deste artigo é provocar uma reflexão sobre o paradigma teórico dominante na investigação em contabilidade, evidenciando a importância de abordagens alternativas. Do ponto de vista metodológico, será feito o levantamento do “estado da arte” da pesquisa em contabilidade, enquadrando-se esta pesquisa no tipo de ensaio teórico ou de revisão da principal literatura. Para tanto, assumiu-se como questão de partida — como enriquecer a informação contábil, através da contribuição dos paradigmas interpretativo e crítico, da das as reconhecidas limitações epistemológicas das abordagens funcionalistas. Este artigo, partindo da tipologia desenvolvida por Burrel e Morgan (1979) — duas dimensões, quatro paradigmas —, revisita diferentes possibilidades epistemológicas e apresenta reflexões sobre a contribuição destas abordagens para a pesquisa identificando pressupostos, vantagens e limitações de cada um dos quatro paradigmas. Neste trabalho, chega-se à conclusão de que é um erro estigmatizar os diferentes paradigmas teóricos, pois todos são legítimos; apenas, as pesquisas em concreto, efetuadas nos seus respetivos paradigmas, podem ser boas ou más. Esta reflexão epistemológica é relevante para o atual debate na medida em que há políticas editoriais que recusam a publicação, independentemente, do valor intrínseco da pesquisa que não se enquadre no paradigma dominante (Baker e Bettner, 1997).