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Touristification and the Territories of Gender-Based Violence in Lisbon
Publication . Galavielle, Juliette; Paiva, Daniel
This study contributes towards the burgeoning literature on the negative social consequences of touristification by uncovering the entanglement of gender violence and the territories produced by tourism in Lisbon’s nightlife districts. Drawing upon a perspective of body-territory, this study questions how gender-based violence affects nightlife workers in a touristified urban centre. The research is based on a year-long ethnographic study of women’s workplaces at night, which includes different forms of observation and a set of interviews with women and non-binary workers. The findings of the study describe the territorial dimension of violence for the workers of Lisbon’s tourism-oriented night life, focusing on the asymmetrical repartition of violence, which varies in its nature and intensity according to the neighborhood, the status of the venue, and the workers’ level of experience and authority in the venue. The conclusion of this study underlines the significance of territory for understanding the dynamics of gender-based violence in the nightlife and discusses future avenues of research on the topic.
Spatiotemporal analysis of mosquito-borne infections and mosquito vectors in mainland Portugal
Publication . Moutinho, Sandra; Rocha, Jorge; Gomes, Alberto; Gomes, Bernardo; Ribeiro, Ana Isabel
Background The incidence of mosquito-borne infections has increased worldwide. Mainland Portugal’s
characteristics might favour the (re)emergence of mosquito-borne diseases. This study aimed to characterize the spatial distribution of vectors and notification rates of imported cases of mosquito-borne infections in mainland Portugal and demarcate the areas where these geographies overlap.
Methods We used data from imported cases of malaria, dengue and Zika from 2009 to 2019, alongside data on the presence of mosquitoes capable of potentially transmitting these diseases at the municipality level (2009–2018). This data was provided by the National Epidemiological Surveillance System and Regional Health Administrations, based on reports from the Vector Surveillance Network. While the mosquitoes in question do not currently transmit these diseases, they have the potential to do so if there is a significant increase in pathogen circulation. A spatial cluster analysis was performed using the univariate Local Moran Index, the Bivariate Moran Local Index and the MannKendall method.
Results We found significant spatial variability in both notification rates of imported mosquito-borne infections
and the distribution of competent mosquito species. We identified clusters of simultaneous high concentrations
of vectors and imported cases of malaria in Condeixa-a-Nova (Coimbra), Cuba (Beja), Santiago do Cacém (Setúbal), Albufeira and São Brás de Alportel (Faro), most located on the Southern coast of Portugal. For dengue, we detected clusters of simultaneous high concentrations of vectors and imported cases in Paredes, in the Northern region, and Faro, on the southern coast. For Zika, no clusters were identified.
Conclusion This study identified areas with high notification rates of imported cases and the presence of competent vectors. Surveillance, control, and awareness efforts are essential, as these areas may present higher risks for local transmission in the future if ecological conditions remain or become suitable, potentially evolving into foci for disease transmission.
Modelação da morbilidade e mortalidade por doenças cardiovasculares na Área Metropolitana de Lisboa
Publication . Reis, João Pedro Marques; Sousa, Paulo Alexandre Morgado; Rocha, Fernando Jorge Pedro da Silva Pinto da
As doenças cardiovasculares são a principal causa de morte à escala mundial, europeia e
portuguesa, estando associadas a fatores modificáveis e não-modificáveis. Estes indicadores
variam de local para local, sendo essencial a identificação dos padrões de prevalência da
doença, e causas associadas. O presente trabalho divide-se em dois principais tópicos.
Primeiramente, procurou-se, através de uma revisão estruturada da literatura académica e
cinzenta, nacional e internacional (aplicando a metodologia PRISMA 2020 na análise), identificar
os principais indicadores, métodos, e limitações apontadas na academia alusivas à temática
das doenças cardiovasculares, assim como as principais políticas definidas pelas entidades
governamentais e não-governamentais. As conclusões retiradas desta análise constituirão na
base para a localização, na Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, das áreas geográficas com maior risco
cardiovascular. Para tal, foram desenvolvidos dois modelos de análise (correlação por quartis
LISA, e análise de risco aplicando uma Análise Multicritério) à escala do hexágono. Na revisão
estruturada, foram identificados 24 fatores de risco, associados a diferentes fatores (estilo de
vida individual; fatores sociodemográficos; fatores ambientais). Foi também denotada quer uma
presença reduzida de artigos com componente analítica espacial, como também a existência de
uma larga percentagem de artigos com unidades de análise pouco detalhadas. Considerando
alguns dos indicadores identificados na revisão estruturada, foram analisadas 50 variáveis,
adotando diferentes métodos analíticos para avaliar a distribuição das variáveis e a sua relação,
modelando o respetivo risco de incidência. Os resultados das análises evidenciam não só uma
diferença urbano-rural no grau de risco, como também uma maior incidência de risco na zona
sul do território. As conclusões permitem avaliar o risco cardiovascular ao nível de unidades
territoriais muito reduzidas, disponibilizando dados finos, às entidades públicas e privadas, para
a tomada de decisões no território com maior rigor, reduzindo a morbilidade e mortalidade por
doenças cardiovasculares nas áreas geográficas de maior risco.
The role of tourism on human-jaguar coexistence in northern Pantanal, Brazil: a conceptual framework in political ecology and more-than-human perspective
Publication . Ghoddousi, Siavash; Chiaravalloti, Rafael M.; Queirós, Margarida; Brito-Henriques, Eduardo
A political ecology lens can yield a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing human-wildlife coexistence within the context of tourism development. Here, we propose a conceptual framework that combines political ecology and more-than-human perspectives to examine power dynamics among diverse stakeholders, including scientists, local communities, NGOs, and non-human entities. This framework is applied to a case study focused on jaguars (Panthera onca) in Pantanal around the Encontro das Aguas State Park in Brazil. To disentangle these relationships, we propose a theoretical-analytical lens based on the combination of Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and Theory of Access (ToA). ANT emphasizes the formation of associations and networks involving both human and non-human actors. Further, ToA allows us to examine power dynamics that shape individuals’ access and control over resources. Our study offers valuable insight into the relationships between humans and nature – emphasizing the necessity of a holistic approach to conservation and nature-based tourism.
Method for assessing volumetric solar potential within urban street canyons
Publication . Santos, Teresa; Matias, Márcia; Rocha, Jorge; Lobato, Killian
While rooftops have been extensively studied for their photovoltaic (PV) potential, the volumetric
space between buildings remains largely unexplored. This study introduces a replicable framework to quantify solar radiation within this unoccupied urban volume. The methodology leverages widely available city-scale datasets (e.g., LIDAR data, elevation contours, and building
footprints) and accessible software to generate virtual surfaces at incremental heights between
buildings. These surfaces serve as the basis for calculating solar insolation at 30-min intervals.
The approach is demonstrated using neighbourhoods with differing urban morphologies to
showcase its applicability across various contexts. This framework produces detailed insolation
maps, revealing how volumetric solar radiation varies with urban form and time of year. The use
of city-scale datasets makes this approach particularly suited for planning at the urban scale,
enabling urban planners to identify optimal locations for PV installations, enhance urban thermal
comfort, and improve street luminosity. The primary contribution of this study lies in the
accessibility and generalizability of the methodology, which can be applied to support urban
design decisions where solar insolation is a critical factor. By addressing the underexplored
volumetric solar potential, this study provides actionable tools for advancing urban sustainability.
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Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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Concurso de avaliação no âmbito do Programa Plurianual de Financiamento de Unidades de I&D (2017/2018) - Financiamento Base
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UIDB/00295/2020