A5001247876- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Archaeological and Geological Studies
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
- Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
- Medieval Architecture and Archaeology
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Morphological variations and asymmetry
- Radioactivity and Radon Measurements
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
- Heavy metals in environment
- Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
University of Algarve
2013-2023
Centro Regional de Derechos Humanos y Justicia de Género, Corporación Humanas
2023
National Nuclear Energy Commission
1998-2000
This study presents new models on the origin, speed and mode of wave-of-advance leading to definitive occupation Europe’s outskirts by Anatomically Modern Humans, during Gravettian, between c. 37 30 ka ago. These provide estimation for possible demic dispersal routes AMH at a stable spread rate 0.7 km/year, with likely origin in Central Europe site Geissenklosterle Germany reaching all areas European landscape. The results imply that: 1. arrival Gravettian populations into far eastern plains...
Dignity therapy (DT) is well established in adult populations, and it likely that could benefit younger people. This study aimed to adapt the Portuguese DT question framework for adolescents (DT-QF-Adol) (ages 10-18).Five stages were followed: (1) DT-QF adults was adapted with original author's collaboration, (2) an expert committee provided feedback on version, (3) initial consensus version of DT-QF-Adol created, (4) consult affirmed final consensus, (5) validation stage a sample 17...
Located at the crossroads of two rather different ecological and cultural worlds (Mediterranean Spain Portuguese Atlantic), site Vale Boi is a crucial element in understanding economic social traits communities that inhabited Southwestern Iberia during Last Glacial Maximum (LGM). Combining an open-air with rockshelter component, presents lengthy Solutrean record starting Proto-Solutrean phase followed by set occupations 25 to 20.3 ka cal BP time-span. The very rich well preserved assemblages...
This study examines changes in dental wear magnitude the past ∼8000 years, i.e., since Mesolithic until 19th century, southwestern Iberia. Thus, it encompasses transition from hunting-gathering to agro-pastoralism, and then industrialization of food production pre-processing.Dental was scored a total 191 individuals 1557 teeth (individuals=56; teeth=643), Neolithic (individuals=35; teeth=169), Chalcolithic (individuals =35; teeth=221), Modern Age (individuals=17; teeth=209), Late...
ABSTRACT This paper introduces a new freeware digital system, based on Google/Android platforms, designed to be fully integrated and customizable solution record, manage, share archaeological survey data. The core of the system is two custom smartphone/tablet applications, through which surveyors are able retrieve geographical coordinates relevant attribute data from locations, but also perform onsite analysis artifacts, including taking accurate measurements with calipers directly connected...
This paper reports on preliminary fieldwork at the Later Stone Age site of Txina-Txina in Mozambique. Excavation yielded a long stratigraphic sequence, large lithic assemblage, unique decorated gastropod shell fragment and two ostrich eggshell beads—the first their type recovered from context
Abstract Objectives Mandibular morphological variation is often used to examine various aspects of human palaeobiology. However, fossil and archeological skeletal remains are fragmented/distorted so frequently excluded from studies. This leads decreased sample sizes and, potentially, biased results. Thus, it interest restore the original anatomy incomplete/distorted specimens. Thin plate splines (TPS), commonly in Geometric Morphometrics (GM), offer prospect reconstruction missing parts...
ABSTRACT Currently available data on the Pleistocene human occupation of westernmost territories Iberia attest to presence Middle Palaeolithic industries from c . 240 ka cal bp until 37 bp. Previous studies focusing this time frame have suggested that populations were highly mobile and predominately utilised locally raw materials, with many cave open‐air sites being located near fluvial settings. Other than these observations, no specific focused exploring factors influencing site location...
Abstract Southeast Africa has become an important region for understanding the development of Middle Stone Age ( MSA ) and Anatomically Modern Humans. Due to its location between east southern Africa, Mozambique is a key evaluating Homo sapiens across Africa. Here, we present first results lithic analyses assemblages collected during survey testing in Niassa Massingir regions 2014-2016. We were able locate close 200 new surface sites. Data show that raw material use different two areas. The...
Several medical devices have been developed for continuous subcutaneous drug infusion home palliative care (HPC), such as elastomeric infuser pumps (EIP). There is no evidence on the repeated filling of EIP delivery HPC.A clinical case series report terminally-ill patients cared in HPC, with EIPs home-based medications.A retrospective analysis each patient's EIP-related entries an anonymised database regarding: 1) general functioning aspects; 2) aspects: symptom control and local skin...
Digital models are now frequently used in biological anthropology (bioanthropology) research. Despite several studies validating this type of research, none has examined if the assessment dental wear magnitude based on Computerized Tomography (CT) scans is reliable. Thus, study aims to fill gap and assess scoring CT provides results consistent with direct observation physical specimens.Dental from 412 teeth 35 mandibles originating Portuguese Muge Sado Mesolithic shell-middens was scored....
Abstract Human skeletal remains are routinely used to examine cultural and biological aspects of past populations. Yet, archaeological specimens frequently fragmented/incomplete so excluded from analyses. This leads decreased sample sizes potentially biased results. Digital methods now restore/estimate the original morphology specimens. Such include 3D digitisation Geometric Morphometrics (GM). The latter is also a solidly established method morphology. In this study, we use GM-based...