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- O pelourinho português na 3ª República (1974-2024): classificação, inventário, conservação e restauro no Portugal DemocráticoPublication . Rosa, António Manuel Amaro; Cardoso, João Luís; Ramos, Paulo OliveiraA presente tese de doutoramento constitui a continuação lógica e cronológica da dissertação de mestrado elaborada em 2014. É analisado o impacto que o Decreto-Lei n.º 23122, de 1933-10-11, teve nos planos da classificação, do inventário e da conservação e restauro dos pelourinhos de Portugal continental e insular, no período correspondente ao meio século que se seguiu à revolução de 25 de abril de 1974. Constitui uma análise diacrónica e heurística, com o objetivo de compreender como evoluiu o universo do pelourinho português, ao longo da 3.ª República, nos três pilares em que assenta a proteção patrimonial daquele monumento, prevista, de modo especial, no referido diploma de 1933. Procura contribuir para uma revisão do universo dos pelourinhos portugueses, em primeiro lugar, através da elaboração de um inventário corrigido e aumentado dos monumentos que efetivamente existem e existiram em Portugal, e, em segundo lugar, através do levantamento exaustivo das localidades do país que poderão ter tido essa prerrogativa. Por fim, fornece um diagnóstico do parque nacional de pelourinhos à altura da realização deste trabalho (2018-2024).
- Determinants of bank credit ratings: evidence from Africa, the EU13, and Latin America/CaribbeanPublication . Addae, John Agyekum; Mota, Jorge; Moreira, AntonioPurpose – This study examines the influence of corporate governance, firm-level characteristics, external factors and risk-taking on bank credit ratings in three distinct regions: Africa, the EU13 and Latin America/ Caribbean. Design/methodology/approach – This research analyzes a panel dataset comprising 752 banks from 95 countries from 2011 to 2020, using ordered logistic regression. Findings – The results reveal that corporate governance factors, including board size, board age, and board gender diversity, significantly impact credit ratings. Firm-specific characteristics, including age, market discipline, and opacity, negatively correlate with credit ratings. External factors, particularly the presence of the Big Four audit firms and economic growth, positively influence credit ratings. Institutional quality negatively impacts credit ratings, while risk-taking shows a significant positive association. Practical implications – This study encourages banks and policymakers to re-evaluate governance structures, risk management strategies, and region-specific approaches to credit assessment. A thorough understanding of credit rating determinants is essential for fostering a resilient and sustainable financial environment. Originality/value – This study underscores the critical role of robust corporate governance, institutional quality, and audit oversight in shaping credit ratings within the global banking sector. It challenges the prevailing onesize- fits-all approach to credit-rating assessments and supports the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8, Target 10, which aims to strengthen financial institutions. The findings also contribute to the ongoing discourse on credit ratings within the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa framework.
- Evolution of an adaptive serious games framework using the design science research methodologyPublication . Pistono, Alvaro; Santos, Arnaldo; Baptista, RicardoGames with purposes beyond entertainment, the so-called serious games, have been useful tools in professional training, especially in engaging participants. However, their evaluation and, also, their adaptable characteristics to different scenarios, audiences and contexts remain challenges. This paper examines the application of serious games in professional training, their results and adaptable ways to achieve certain goals. Using the Design Science Research (DSR) methodology, a framework was built to develop and evaluate serious games to improve user experience, learning outcomes, knowledge transfer to work situations, and the application of the skills practised in the game in real professional settings. At this stage, the investigation presents a framework regarding the triangulation of data collected from a systematic literature review, focus groups and interviews. Following the DSR methodology, the next steps of this investigation, listed at the end of the paper, are the demonstration of the framework in serious game development and the evaluation and validation of this artefact.