The current study aimed: (i) to external validate total body water (TBW) and extracellular water (ECW) derived from athlete and non‐athlete predictive equations using radioisotope dilution techniques as a reference criterion in male and female athletes; (ii) in a larger sample, to determine the agreement between specific and generalized equations when estimating body fluids in male and female athletes practicing different sports. A total of 1371 athletes (men: n = 921, age 23.9 ± 1.4 y; women: n = 450, age 27.3 ± 6.8 y) participated in this study. All athletes underwent bioelectrical impedance analyses, while TBW and ECW were assessed with dilution techniques in a subgroup of 185 participants (men: n = 132, age 21.7 ± 5.1 y; women: n = 53, age 20.3 ± 4.5 y). Two specific and eight generalized predictive equations were tested. Compared to the criterion methods, no mean bias was observed using the athlete‐specific equations for TBW and ECW (−0.32 to 0.05, p > 0.05) and the coefficient of determination ranged from R² = 0.83 to 0.94. The majority of the generalized predictive equations underestimated TBW and ECW (p < 0.05); R² ranged from 0.66 to 0.89. In the larger sample, all the generalized equations showed lower TBW and ECW values (ranging from −6.58 to −0.19, p < 0.05) than specific predictive equations; except for TBW in female power/velocity (one equation) athletes and team sport (two equations). The use of generalized BIA‐based equations leads to an underestimation of TBW, and ECW compared to athlete‐specific predictive equations. Additionally, the larger sample indicates that generalized equations overall provided lower TBW and ECW compared to the athlete‐specific equations.

Innovation, the globalization of markets, changing living standards, and increasing average life expectancy are among the factors influencing work activity and impacting workers' performance. Within this context, the significance of time management (TM) is underscored as a critical means of rationalizing a limited and valuable resource, namely time. Effective time management is essential for achieving a balance between professional and family obligations while maintaining a high quality of life and achieving optimal outcomes. Although not a new phenomenon, the importance of time management has grown significantly in contemporary society. Motivated by the awareness of this issue, the present study aimed to validate a self-diagnostic tool for time management (TMST) that enables a quick assessment of an individual's time management skills and facilitates the development of personalized plans of action and improvement based on the identified profile. The results demonstrate a significant enhancement in all three sections of the TMST (time perspective, self-recognition, and time management) following the implementation of the recommended strategies. Furthermore, the conduction of interviews to evaluate and validate the TMST revealed that the tool adds value to time management, thereby contributing to both theoretical and practical advancements in this field.

The management of health facilities is complex and challenging. It´s needed a harmonization between management and leadership, results and care provided. Leadership effectiveness is increasingly associated with emotional skills, capable of positively influencing the organizational culture, climate and performance of teams. Professional Satisfaction (PS) emerges as a crucial indicator of the organizational environment that can impact an organization's results. This research explored the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and PS and whether the EI and PS vary according to their sociodemographic and professional characteristics in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (DTT) in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (ARM). Using questionnaires, we sought to ascertain whether there is a correlation between EI and PS. Corroborating other data founded in the literature, it was not possible to establish a statistically positive correlation between these two variables. This study contributed to a better understanding of EI and PS in the DTT in the ARM, highlighting the importance of research in this region and group of health professionals.

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Enquadramento: A suspensão das atividades presenciais (letivas e não letivas) criou disrupção no desenvolvimento do ano escolar nas Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES), tendo um forte impacto na comunidade académica. Apresentam-se os resultados dos impactos da COVID-19 no Instituto Superior de Administração e Línguas, localizado na ilha da Madeira, Portugal. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da pandemia no percurso académico e baseia-se na análise das decisões tomada em plena pandemia, estratégias desenvolvidas e questionários dirigidos à população académica, entre março e abril de 2020. Foram analisadas as perspetivas dos docentes, discentes e pessoal não docente, relativamente aos efeitos desta situação no percurso escolar e nas estratégias desenvolvidas e medidas implementadas. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, exploratório. Recolha de dados por contacto direto aos dirigentes da IES e questionário online através de uma amostra probabilística por conveniência. Verificou-se que a maioria dos discentes apenas recorria da internet para comunicar ou pesquisa e não tinham ingressado numa formação online. A plataforma escolhida revelou-se adequada às necessidades, traduzindo-se em satisfação. Conclusão: As medidas adotadas foram adequadas para reduzir o impacto da COVID-19 no processo de ensino, aprendizagem e avaliação dos estudantes e para garantir a continuidade e desenvolvimento do ensino e das atividades de investigação. A comunicação foi eficaz. Palavras-chave: Ensino Superior, COVID-19; pandemia; tomada de decisão, aprendizagem.

In 2021, the pioneering project “Digital Nomads Madeira Islands” (DNMI) started in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (ARM). Specific objectives were defined to systematize the evolution of digital nomads (DN) from 2020 to 2022 and summarize their sociodemographic characteristics and trends. Through a questionnaire, this quantitative and descriptive study aims to understand the reality of DN in the ARM. The sample consists of 14,960 DN registered within the scope of DNMI project by Startup Madeira, who responded to the questionnaire between November 2020 and December 2022. It was observed that the project attracted DN from all around the world, surpassing 135 countries. The most significant profession represented was “Software and Applications Developers and Analysts.” The year 2021 had the highest number of registrations of DN, possibly due to the novelty of Digital Nomads Village project and coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic period. This study provides a significant contribution on multiple levels.