This article aims to analyse local productive systems in Portugal, according to the four points diamond methodology proposed by Michael Porter: ?factor conditions?, ?demand conditions?, ?related sectors? and ?strategy, structure and competition?. Held the strong and weak points of regional...

We apply the Thurstone method of unidimensional psychometric scaling to data sampled by CNI/IBOPE in three di¤erent periods before the Brazilian presidential election in 2010 regarding voting intention with respect to the main three candidates. Our results coincide with the overall rank of the...

In the framework of the INTERREG IVC RENERGY project an innovative methodology was devised to exploit stakeholder involvement on energy and environmental decisions at community level and to increase community acceptance. It is based on the “Living Lab” paradigm applied to policy making as a...