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In recent decades, "LGBT neighbourhoods" or "gay Villages" have been gaining some prominence and particular characteristics within cities, representing safe spaces for the expression and negotiation of individual and collective identities as well as for the political affirmation of LGBT communities and queer identities. As other areas that have been the main drivers of urban revitalization of inner-cities, such as cultural and creative quarters or multicultural spaces, these territories distinguish for the social practices of their users and inhabitants, the specificities of their economic activity, or their contribute to creativity or social integration. More than community ghettos, these areas have been characterized by their openness and vibrancy, enhancing the coexistence of diverse lifestyles, trajectories and identities, but also by the contribution of LGBT people to the gentrification of these districts through their strong commercial, residential and symbolic presence. Drawing upon an empirical work developed in Lisbon (Príncipe Real district) and Madrid (Chueca district), based on in-depth interviews to LGBT residents and participant observation in the two neighbourhoods, this paper characterizes the main evolutionary trajectories and specificities of these two districts. An analysis is made confronting the characteristics and contingencies of these areas with other cases previously studied in literature, identifying the existence of notable differences and suggesting evidence of significant specificities, which can represent a "South European" approach to the reality of "Gay Villages". Some generic principles for urban planning are drawn out from the analysis. ; info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion

La expulsión de los extranjeros irregulares en el ordenamiento jurídico español puede ser gubernativa, en virtud de la comisión de infracciones administrativas; o producirse en el marco de un proceso penal como sustitución de penas privativas de libertad o de medidas de seguridad. En ambos casos, nos encontramos ante manifestaciones de un verdadero Derecho penal del enemigo vinculado a la restrictiva política de extranjería gestionada por la Administración. Atendiendo a la importante función que cumplen los extranjeros en la economía española, en este Derecho penal del enemigo prima la faceta simbólica. En cualquiera caso, esta regulación resulta ilegítima y hay indicios de que carece de legitimación democrática.Palabras clave: extranjeros, expulsión, enemigo, exclusión.Abstract:The expulsion of illegal foreigners in the Spanish legal system can be governmental, under the commission of administrative offenses, or occur in connection with criminal proceedings as a substitute for prison sentences or security measures. In both cases, we face a real manifestation of the "enemy criminal law" related to restrictive aliens policy maintained by de Administration. Given the important role of foreigners in the Spanish economy, in this "enemy criminal law" the symbolic side prevails. In any case, this regulation is unlawful and there are indications that lacks democratic legitimacy.Keywords: foreign, expulsion, enemy, exclusion.

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This paper aims to provide an analytical framework capable of critically analysing the currently hegemonic phenomenon of smart cities in the contemporary metropolis, particularly concerning their assumptions and potential effects. Using a critical perspective through the scope of Governmentality Studies and autonomist literature, our intention is to present an analytical framework that allows for the comprehension and critical analysis of the phenomenon in question. Both this theoretical review and the analytical framework will form the basis for a critical analysis of a case study in Dublin, taken as an example of the diversity of phenomena and issues to be addressed in this paper. The case study concerns a project by See.Sense, a company located in Dublin, which involved the introduction of 500 bike lights with IoT and digital technology in its urban space, this being an example of urban experimentation within smart cities. The article concludes by defending that the phenomenon in question constitutes not only a form of technological mediation and economic production, but also a transformation of urban space and its subjects and population, implying a structuring of social practices and relationships. ; info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious public health problem and a human rights violation that affects the lives of many women around the world. Victims of abuse report a multitude of adverse outcomes, in the biological, psychological and social domains of their life. Despite extensive research on the effectiveness of support groups, self-help is a methodology little explored in its potential effects in IPV cases. This paper analyzes a self-help experience developed within an anti-violence service of the Municipality of Rome. A collaborative study was carried out to assess the impacts of self-help in terms of participants' quality of life. We adopted the notion of quality of life as formulated by Nussbaum, further defined through her list of ten human capabilities. Participants' narratives were analyzed through thematic analysis. Results showed a significant impact of the group in terms of women's quality of life. Affiliation was highlighted as a central capability, through which the development of the others passes, especially practical reason and emotions. Political control over ones' environment was another crucial capability, manifested in the desire to help other survivors and to engage in activities of advocacy. The self-help group appeared to work as a catalyst of for the development of individual capabilities at least minimally existing, in the presence of where external conditions allow it. Implications in terms of directions for the implementation of antiviolence programs and policies are discussed

The chapter presents typologies of peri-urban areas of Lisbon Metropolitan Area (LMA) regarding social and economic dimensions. These typologies are the outcome of a trans-disciplinary research developed by the project PERI-URBAN involving different Portuguese universities, crossing academic fi elds and integrating the knowledge of stakeholders from diverse institutional and territorial (local and regional) backgrounds. By bridging science and society, transdisciplinarity allows the translation of knowledge acquired in research into useful and relevant information for planners and decision-makers. The analysis reveals diverse socioeconomic realities demanding different and specifi c political approaches envisaging sustainable peri-urban territories in a changing world. The socioeconomy of peri-urban areas considers identities and lifestyle issues (e.g., age, family patterns, living and working conditions) and economic characteristics (e.g., main economic activities, economic organisation and structuring, attractiveness). The infl uence of a metropolitan area is expressed by continuing investments in peripheral areas that offer sources of labour and natural resources such as land. The presence of industries, services, logistics and distribution platforms, enterprises, housing, big store chains, etc., constitutes manifestations of this realm. Plus, and in parallel, the coexistence of a rural-agriculture matrix establishes a hybrid territory where distinct activities co-exist defi ning distinct degrees of specialisation/diversity of the economic tissue ; info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion

DINÂMIA, Dezembro de 2007. ; Presently, in Portugal, there is an incomplete network of "Julgados de Paz" (small claims courts). The government is committed to extending the network throughout the country. The goal of extending the network is constrained by budgetary considerations. Out of those constraints a conflict between the right to justice and efficiency emerges. In this paper an approach is advanced to help manage this value conflict between justice and efficiency in setting up criteria for the extension of the network of "Julgados de Paz". ; À présent, au Portugal, le réseau des "Julgados de Paz" (Juges de Proximité) reste incomplet. Le gouvernement veut étendre le réseau à l'ensemble du territoire national. Cet objectif est limité par des contraintes budgétaires. De là découle une tension entre le droit à la justice et la poursuite de l'efficience. Dans cet exposé nous proposons une approche qui pourrait aider à répondre au besoin de gérer le conflit entre justice et efficience dans l'élaboration de critères pour l'extension du réseau de "Julgados de Paz" au territoire du Portugal. ; FCT

Abstract. A key issue in coastal hazards research is the need to distinguish sediments deposited by past extreme storms from those of past tsunamis. This study contributes to this aim by investigating patterns of sedimentation associated with extreme coastal flood events, in particular, within the Lagoa de Óbidos (Portugal). The recent stratigraphy of this coastal lagoon was studied using a wide range of techniques including visual description, grain-size analysis, digital and x-ray photography, magnetic susceptibility and geochemical analysis. The sequence was dated by 14C, 210Pb and Optically Stimulated Luminescence. Results disclose a distinctive coarser sedimentary unit, within the top of the sequence studied, and shown in quartz sand by the enrichment of elements with marine affinity (e.g., Ca and Na) and carbonates. The unit fines upwards and inland, thins inland and presents a sharp erosive basal contact. A noticeable post-event change in the sedimentary pattern was observed. The likely agent of sedimentation is discussed here and the conceivable association with the Great Lisbon tsunami of AD 1755 is debated, while a comparison is attempted with a possibly synchronous deposit from a tsunami in Martinhal (Algarve, Portugal). The possibility of a storm origin is also discussed in the context of the storminess of the western Portuguese coast and the North Atlantic Oscillation. This study highlights certain characteristics of the sedimentology of the deposits that may have a value in the recognition of extreme marine inundation signatures elsewhere in the world.

Printed sensors find an increasing interest essentially due to their characteristics of flexibility and low cost per unit area. In this work a screen printed Wheatstone bridge is presented, suitable for strain sensing applications. A piezoresistive ink composite based on biocompatible thermoplastic elastomer styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene (SEBS) as matrix and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) as nanofillers was used as a piezoresistive sensing material. Different deposition techniques, such as, screen printing, spray painting and drop casting were evaluated in order to optimize the resistance variation related to the piezoresistive effect. Several Wheatstone bridges with one and two sensors were designed to obtain an output sensitivity as a function of the strain submitted to the sensors. Further, different sensor geometries were evaluated to maximize the strain output sensitivity. Electro-mechanical bending tests showed a good linearity and a sensitivity up to 18 mV/V in the all screen printed half Wheatstone bridge output with two MWCNT/SEBS sensors. ; This work was supported by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) in the framework of the Strategic Funding UID/FIS/04650/2013 and project PTDC/EEI-SII/5582/2014. V. Correia and P. Costa thank the FCT for the SFRH/BPD/97739/2013 and SFRH/BPD/110914/2015 grants respectively. The authors acknowledge funding by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO) through the project MAT2016-76039-C4-3-R. SLM thank financial support from the Basque Government Industry Department under the ELKARTEK and HAZITEK programs. ...

Introducing legumes to crop rotations could contribute toward healthy and sustainable diet transitions, but the current evidence base is fragmented across studies that evaluate specific aspects of sustainability and nutrition in isolation. Few previous studies have accounted for interactions among crops, or the aggregate nutritional output of rotations, to benchmark the efficiency of modified cropping sequences. We applied life cycle assessment to compare the environmental efficiency of ten rotations across three European climatic zones in terms of delivery of human and livestock nutrition. The introduction of grain legumes into conventional cereal and oilseed rotations delivered human nutrition at lower environmental cost for most of the 16 impact categories studied. In Scotland, the introduction of a legume crop into the typical rotation reduced external nitrogen requirements by almost half to achieve the same human nutrition potential. In terms of livestock nutrition, legume-modified rotations also delivered more digestible protein at lower environmental cost compared with conventional rotations. However, legume-modified rotations delivered less metabolisable energy for livestock per hectare-year in two out of the three zones, and at intermediate environmental cost for one zone. Our results show that choice of functional unit has an important influence on the apparent efficiency of different crop rotations, and highlight a need for more research to develop functional units representing multiple nutritional attributes of crops for livestock feed. Nonetheless, results point to an important role for increased legume cultivation in Europe to contribute to the farm and diet sustainability goals of the European Union's Farm to Fork strategy.