http://dspace.uevora.pt:80/rdpc The DSpace digital repository system captures, stores, indexes, preserves, and distributes digital research material. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:47:39 GMT 2026-06-07T10:47:39Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/42133 Title: Association Between Physical Literacy and Physical Fitness Among Children and Adolescents: A S ystematic Review Authors: Mendes, Inês; Flôres, Fábio; Serpa, Joana; Peralta, Miguel; Soares, Denise; Vieira, Fernando; Marconcin, Priscila Abstract: Background: Physical literacy (PL) develops the fundamental movement skills, knowledge, and confidence required for lifelong physical activity (PA), thereby improving fitness and overall health. Objectives: T o examine the relationship between PL and physical fitness (PF) in children and adolescents. Methods: Databases were systematically searched in 2023, following PRISMA guidelines and using the PICOD strategy across PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, ERIC, and SPORT Discus. Study selection, data extraction, and methodological quality assessment (using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale) were independently conducted by two reviewers. Extracted data included study design, country, sample characteristics (age and sex), PL assessment instruments, PF outcomes, and main findings. PL was assessed with validated scales, and PF was evaluated with standardized fitness tests. Only cross-sectional studies were included. Results: From the 556 studies, nine met the inclusion criteria, totaling 12,228 participants. Higher PL was associated with healthier body composition and better aerobic fitness, with associations primarily reported through correlation and regression analyses. Physical activity acted as a mediator in this relationship. Conclusions: Improved PL is associated with better PF outcomes in children and adolescents, underscoring the importance of promoting PL to support long-term health and PA engagement. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/42133 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/42132 Title: DIVERSITY OF MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES ON NATURAL STONES APPLIED IN THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF TIANCIZHUANG CAMPUS, SUZHOU, CHINA Authors: Gao, Xin; Ding, Yufan; Caldeira, Ana Teresa; Wang, Shiruo; Schiavon, Nick Abstract: Natural stones provide a favourable environment for microbial growth (Louati et al., 2020). The biodeterioration process is often influenced by lithological properties, including mineral composition and porosity, as well as environmental factors such as climate, temperature, humidity, pollutants, and microenvironmental conditions (Liu et al., 2020; Zhang et al., 2020; Warscheid and Braams, 2000; Meng et al., 2023). As the first Christian university established in China, Tiancizhuang Campus of Soochow University is recognized as a nationally designated architectural heritage site, with significant historical and architectural value. However, detailed information regarding the materials used and their decay patterns—particularly natural stones—remains limited. This study identified the microbial communities on the surfaces of different stone architectural heritages at Tiancizhuang Campus, offering valuable insights for developing conservation approaches that balance efficiency with location’s characteristics and material specificity. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/42132 2025-08-31T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/42131 Title: Shifting Attention and Response Time Performance in Adolescents: Effects of External and Internal Focus Authors: Flôres, Fábio; Cardozo, Priscila; Soares, Denise; Drews, Ricardo Abstract: Aim: To examine the effects of attentional focus on adolescents’ response time performance and investigate whether sports participation moderates this effect. Methods: Fifty-eight adolescents (16.46 years) were randomly assigned to one of three groups: external focus of attention (EF), internal focus of attention (IF), or control. Participants performed a response- time task using a visual stimulus. A 3 × 2 factorial ANOVA was conducted, with attentional focus group (external, internal, control) and sports participation (yes, no) as between- subjects factors. Results: A significant main effect of attentional focus was found, with the EF group outperforming the IF and control groups. Sports participation alone was not a significant factor, and the interaction between attentional focus and sports participation was not statistically significant. However, exploratory analyses suggested a possible tendency for adolescents engaged in sports practice to respond more favorably to an EF strategy, though these findings should be interpreted with caution. No significant differences were observed among non-sports participants. Conclusion: These findings reinforce the benefits of an external attentional focus for adolescent response-time performance. Although exploratory, the results suggest that adolescents engaged in sports practice may respond more favorably to EF, highlighting the potential relevance of reconsidering commonly used IF instructions in youth sports and educational contexts. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/42131 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/42130 Title: Dendrochronological study of Van Goyen´s panels and preliminary study of its painting technique Authors: Lauw, Alexandra; Valadas, Sara; Mayer, Maria; Santos, Dóris; Telles, Patrícia; Candeias, António; Antunes, Vanessa Abstract: This research employs a comprehensive methodology integrating dendrochronology, and the technical and material study of the painting´s pigments, and stratigraphy to further enhance our understanding of materials and techniques of the Dutch landscape painter of the seventeenth century, Jan van Goyen (1596–1656). The scientific examination of the eight panels housed in Medeiros e Almeida Museum (Portugal, Lisbon) aims to identify the wooden panels utilized by Van Goyen’s workshop, exploring their assembly techniques and dates. Additionally, the integrated in situ approach also encompasses visible standard light photography, infrared reflectography and ultraviolet fluorescence photography imaging techniques and chemical analysis by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence and 2D macro-energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence. The scientific results from the Village Scene, the earlier work known by Van Goyen in the collection, dated 1623, revealed that the artist executed an expressive underdrawing to set out the painting composition and applied a rich palette in the artistic expression, based on lead white, lead tin yellow, smalt blue, ochres, vermillion and a copper green pigment. This ongoing research provides a unique perspective on the relationship between materials and artistic intent in Van Goyen’s work, offering valuable insights into the broader cultural and historical context of Dutch painting of the period. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/42130 2025-08-17T23:00:00Z