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- Assessment of radiation protection practices among Bachelor’s Radiology students of ESTSP- IPPPublication . Sousa, Mariana; Ventura, Sandra RuaWith the increasing use of ionizing radiation as a diagnostic tool in addition to the medical advances in the field of interventional radiology, a greater exposure by workers and students is expectable. For this reason, a greater focus should be given to the radiological protection measures used, in particularly for the students of Radiology Course, as well as a closer monitoring of radiation exposure. The main goal of our project was to investigate and characterize which are the radiation safety and protection practices adopted by the students during their practical internships at hospitals.
- Plants as antiparasitic agents: a review regarding Portuguese ethnobotanyPublication . Sousa, Mariana; Cruz, AgostinhoEthnobotany focuses on the communal use of plants, within this field, ethnobotanical studies play a crucial role identifying plants with potential therapeutic effects, preserving traditional knowledge and ancestral practices. These studies allow the development of alternative therapies, which are crucial to support modern medicine. Thus, the identification of plants with antiparasitic properties is vital for the development of new therapeutic options. Plants such as Allium sativumand Mentha spicatahave a history of use and serve as examples recognized for their antiparasitic properties. The objective of this study is to identify ethnobotanical studies conducted in Portugal, with the aim of creating a list of plants that have been documented to have antiparasitic properties. A literature review was undertaken using PubMed, ScienceDirect, RCAAP and Web of Science, with the search equation(“Ethnobotanical studies” AND “Portugal”). Eligible studies were required to meet the criteria of being authentic ethnobotanical studies conducted in Portugal, that weredigitally accessible and contain the list of plants along with their scientific names and documented purposes. The extracted information was summarized in tables. A total of 56 species with documented antiparasitic uses were identified within the community. These species were utilized for addressing both ectoparasites and endoparasites, serving purposes in human and veterinary applications. The most cited plants included Mentha spicata and Mentha piperita. Remarkably, the Autonomous Region of Madeira had the highest number of identified antiparasitic plant species, totaling 22 species. This study successfully compiled a list of plantswith antiparasitic properties within the community. The findings provide foundation for future research, including in vitro and in vivo studies, to validate and explore the efficacy of these plants as antiparasitic agents, and contribute to the development of alternative therapeutic options for managing parasitosis.
- Systematic review of the uses of Cortaderia selloana (Poaceae), an invasive plantPublication . Teixeira, Jéssica; Sousa, Mariana; Cruz, Agostinho; Cruz, AgostinhoCortaderia selloana, commonly known as Pampas Grass, manifests as an invasive plant across numerous countries with predominant studies focused on its control measures (physical, biological, and chemical approaches). Native to South America, this perennial tussock grass negatively impacts economic, environmental, and human health. This study aims to explore the diverse uses of Cortaderia selloana in geographical, cultural and ecological contexts, to provide insights into its applications, and to contribute to socio-economic and ecological understanding. This study comprises a systematic literature review based on the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The search was conducted in EBSCOhost, ScienceDirect and Web of Science using the search question “("Cortaderia selloana") AND ("use" OR "purpose") NOT (“control”)”. Two researchers independently reviewed the titles and abstracts, applying predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria and extracting data on various aspects covered in the selected studies. A total of 88 articles were retrieved of which 16 were included in this systematic review. This study described diverse applications attributed to Cortaderia selloana, including wastewater treatment, composite synthesis, traditional medicine, bioremediation, biorefining, product development in the automobile industry and decoration. The utilization of this invasive species demonstrated socio-economic and environmental benefits, providing a novel perspective on transforming something harmful into a resource with various applications. Furthermore, the necessity for more research is emphasized, to enhance understanding of known applications and explore new potential uses. This study's main limitation is that it only includes peer-reviewed articles from selected databases. This research provides valuable insights into the diverse uses of Cortaderia selloana across geographical, cultural, and ecological contexts. These findings underscore the importance of considering both the beneficial applications and the challenges posed by this invasive species in order to inform balanced and sustainable management practices.