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- Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of natural compounds: enhance the safety and quality of foodPublication . Faleiro, Maria Leonor; Miguel, Maria da GraçaNature has offered us a tremendous diversity of natural compounds, for which antimicrobial and antioxidant properties have been intensively explored and nowadays are plenty recognized. During the last decades both the antimicrobial action of natural compounds (preventing and limiting microbial growth) and their antioxidant properties (reducing the oxidation of fats and limiting the ripening and browning of fruit and vegetables after harvesting) have been intensively investigated, particularly in the food packaging sector, evidencing that they may represent an effective eco-friendly approach to enhance the safety and quality of food products, without an environmentally deleterious impact.
- Comprehensive approaches to climate adaptation and coastal management: insights from the Brazilian coast and a Southeast Asian PortPublication . Santos, Paulo Rosa; V. C. Taveira Pinto, Francisco; Carrasco, Rita; Bento, Ana Margarida; Ferradosa, Tiago João FazeresUrban coastal areas are highly vulnerable to climate change due to their proximity to the sea and dense infrastructure, making resilience-building essential as threats such as sea-level rise, pollution, and intensified storms worsen. Environmental and climate planning are crucial for adapting these regions to potential climate-related disasters. The research presented in this issue provides practical evaluations of planning and monitoring in coastal regions, offering valuable insights for enhancing local management. Environmental planning combines data from the natural environment with socio-economic information to preserve the integrity of both natural and human-made elements. In this issue, the work of Bonilha et al. (2024) presents a geoenvironmental zoning of the municipality of Rio Grande, which establishes guidelines for sustainable land use by balancing the physical characteristics of the environment with socio-economic needs. This zoning not only provides historical, environmental, and legislative knowledge, but also evaluates the land’s usability in light of changes in landscape structure and function (Bonilha et al., 2024). An essential part of climate planning is monitoring how coastal environments change over time, which informs the development of climate-resilient strategies. In this issue, Neto et al. (2024) conducted a seasonal monitoring study of physical and chemical water variables in the estuary of the Goiana and Megaó rivers, a protected area for artisanal fisheries. The authors identified seasonal variations in temperature, salinity, and transparency between the dry and rainy seasons, revealing that the estuary is experiencing hypoxia, which threatens local biodiversity. The area’s status as a conservation unit for artisanal fishing is particularly important due to the economic reliance of local communities on biodiversity (Neto et al., 2024). Also, building on insights gained from monitoring data, the study by Coelho et al. (2024) provides a comprehensive understanding of how changes in tide nodal modulation affect tidal constituents and regimes worldwide. These results are crucial for precisely quantifying the impacts of climate change on tidal patterns (Coelho et al., 2024).
- Difficult diagnosis of a foreign body inhalation in a COPD patientPublication . Barros, Pedro Pereira; Santos, Bruno dos; Brito, Ulisses61-Year-old male, former smoker, medical history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease GOLD 3B. In the outpatient follow-up, the patient had complaints of stridor, dysphonia, and precordial oppression, while denying any choking episode. After otorhinolaryngology observation, no alterations were seen in the laryngoscopy. In the next clinical evaluation, there was a worsening of the patient’s dysphonia and dyspnea.
- EditorialPublication . Power, Deborah; Sheridan, Mark; Dores, Robert M.In a globally changing climate and with the alarming loss of biodiversity Comparative Endocrinology becomes ever more relevant as a scientific discipline. The comparative endocrinologist continues to be at the frontline of scientific endeavour trying to understand the myriad complexities of life forms on earth by looking at the regulatory factors that underpin key events in an organisms’ life and ensure maintenance of homeostasis and species survival.
- EditorialPublication . Conceição, Manuel CélioFifteen years after its first issue, the European Journal of Language Policy (EJLP) has a change of editor! I have the privilege to assume this function and I am very proud to succeed Mike Kelly, the editor since its inception. Our mission is to show the results of research on complexities of languages policies, meant broadly as languages beliefs, practices, choices and uses and their impact, fostering informed discussion and innovative thinking in the field. This issue features three papers and three interventions, offering diverse perspectives on language policy and its impact across different regions and institutions. Each contribution provides a deep dive into the specific linguistic and policy-related challenges of its respective context.
- Editorial 48Publication . Gato, Maria Assunção; Cruz, Ana RitaThe thematic dossier in this issue 48 holds special significance for the journal CIDADES, Comunidades e Territórios (CITIES, Communities and Territories). It pays a modest tribute to one of its founders, Vítor Matias Ferreira, who passed away a year ago. The dossier includes a collection of testimonies from people who closely followed part of his research journey in urban studies, as well as from the person who helped him establish and strengthen this journal, which we value deeply. A limited number of testimonies will inevitably fall short of capturing the full impact of someone who was actively involved in civic and intellectual life throughout his career, influencing multiple generations. However, as preserving collective memories becomes increasingly crucial in our fast-paced, information-overloaded era that often fosters social apathy, we hope this dossier will spark interest in Vítor Matias Ferreira’s work among younger generations. This would be one of the greatest tributes we can offer him.
- Editorial: (un)healthy lifestyles, aging, and type 2 diabetesPublication . Duarte-Mendes, Pedro; Fernanda M. Silva; Teixeira, Ana M.Recent estimates from the IDF Diabetes Atlas indicate that diabetes affects 589 million adults worldwide in 2024, with type 2 diabetes (T2D) accounting for more than 90% of cases (International Diabetes Federation, 2025). This number is projected to reach 853 million by 2050. Age is an important risk factor for T2D, with estimates indicating that one in four adults with the disease (158 million) are over 65 years old. Poor lifestyle factors, such as lack of exercise, sedentary behavior, and poor diet, are important underlying factors in the development of obesity and insulin resistance, leading to T2D and cardiovascular disease (Lu et al., 2024; Bowden Davies et al., 2018). On the other hand, effective interventions, such as regular exercise and a healthy diet, have been recommended to improve glucose metabolism in both diabetic and non-diabetic individuals (Silva et al., 2024; Syeda et al., 2023; Kim and Kwon, 2024). In addition to engaging in regular exercise, studies have demonstrated the benefits of interrupting sitting time with regular bouts of movement (Syeda et al., 2023). Given the high prevalence of T2D, mainly in the middle-aged and elderly population, it is important to investigate the impact of (un)healthy lifestyles on metabolic markers and to create a set of strategies to prevent or control T2D and its related complications. This Research Topic, Editorial: (Un)healthy lifestyles, Aging, and Type 2 Diabetes, addresses these questions through nine complementary contributions.
- Editorial: advances in senior tourism researchPublication . Santos, José António C.; Santos, Margarida CustódioThis editorial sought to highlight the relevance and potential of the senior tourism market; discuss shortcomings related to current aged-based segmentation approaches; and highlight the contributions made by each of the nine papers of this Special Issue on Senior Tourism. This editorial updated relevant data related to the senior tourism market, emphasizing todays characteristics of this segment. It points also directions for future research and concludes that this special issue makes a significant contribution to senior tourism research.
- Editorial: advancing cancer therapy: innovative strategies targeting immune evasion and metabolic modulationPublication . Teotónio Fernandes, Mónica Alexandra; De Sousa-Coelho, Ana Luísa; Méndez-Lucas, AndrésCancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with both incidence and mortality continuing to rise despite advances in diagnosis and treatment (1). While early-stage cancers often respond to conventional therapies, advanced and recurrent tumors frequently develop resistance, limiting long-term therapeutic efficacy (2).Two fundamental hallmarks of cancer, immune evasion and metabolic reprogramming, enable tumors to thrive in hostile microenvironments (3, 4). Although immunotherapies have revolutionized cancer care, a significant proportion of patients either fail to respond or acquire resistance over time (5). In parallel, altered tumor metabolism is increasingly recognized as a promising therapeutic target, particularly for enhancing responses to immunotherapy (7).This Research Topic highlights recent advances that move beyond traditional treatment. Collectively, the nine featured articles provide valuable insights into the interplay between immunity and metabolism in cancer, exploring strategies to overcome therapeutic resistance and improve clinical outcomes across diverse cancer types.
- Editorial: Endocrine disruption in marine species: unraveling pollution and climate change effectsPublication . Bertucci, Juan Ignacio; Blanco, Ayelén Melisa; Estêvão, Maria Dulce da Mota Antunes de OliveiraEndocrine disruption in marine species has emerged as a significant concern in environmental endocrinology, particularly in the context of escalating anthropogenic pressures. Persistent pollutants, including microplastics, heavy metals, and agrochemical residues, alongside climate-induced stressors like ocean warming and acidification, are now recognized as potent modulators of endocrine function in aquatic organisms. These stressors compromise critical physiological and behavioral processes, with potential implications for individual fitness, population viability, and ecosystem stability. The Research Topic Endocrine disruption in marine species: unraveling pollution and climate change effects brings together a multidisciplinary set of contributions that examine the mechanistic underpinnings, organismal impacts, and ecological implications of endocrine disruption across marine taxa. This editorial synthesizes the key findings, contextualizes them within the broader scientific discourse, and highlights knowledge gaps and future research directions.