Javier Pereira
Biographic Data
| ID | 247083 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Javier Pereira |
| GIVEN NAMES | Javier |
| FAMILY NAME | Pereira |
| SIGNATURE | PEREIRA J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidade da Coruña |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9328-0723 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
When Hazard Maps Are Not Predictions
Background: Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) has become a dominant approach for glacier hazard susceptibility mapping, widely used to support risk management and climate adaptation planning. However, despite its widespread adoption, the role of MCDA outputs remains conceptually ambiguous: hazard classifications are often interpreted as predictive representations of risk, even though they are derived from preference-dependent decision model…
Refugee secondary migration from small cities
Refugees in the US have increasingly been resettled in small cities, many of which have viewed refugee resettlement as a means of economic development. Using a unique geo-coded data set of almost 600 refugees from over 30 countries resettled in Utica, New York, our study offers primary evidence on the determinants of refugee intentions to migrate from their resettlement community. We find that human capital, co-ethnic enclaves, length of time in …
Financial inclusion of individuals who arrived as refugees to the United States
We study determinants of financial inclusion for individuals with a refugee background (refugees) from over 30 countries residing in Utica, New York. We find that greater financial inclusion is associated with refugees who are male, more educated, employed, richer, older at time of migration, have better language skills, and have lived in the country longer. Financial inclusion also increases with the degree to which refugees trust financial inst…
How Loan Bank of Assistive Technology Impacts on Life of Persons with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Neuromuscular Diseases
(1) Background: The study is focused on the implementation of outcome measurement tools to assess the impact of an assistive device from a loan bank in the lives of people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Neuromuscular Diseases. The secondary purpose is to analyse the correct matching between the person and technology, derived from the counselling of an occupational therapist. (2) Methods: Cross-sectional study. The sample was formed by 28 …
A Framework for a New Approach to Empower Users Through Low-Cost and Do-It-Yourself Assistive Technology
The framework is a guide for professionals and users to apply a Low-Cost and Do-It-Yourself perspective to the provision of AT. It highlights the importance of monitoring the entire procedure and measuring the effects, by applying the outcome measures
Study for the Design of a Protocol to Assess the Impact of Stress in the Quality of Life of Workers
(1) Background: Work stress is one of the most relevant issues in public health. It has a significant impact on health, especially the development of mental disorders, causing occupational imbalance. There is a growing interest in the development of tools with a positive effect on workers. To this end, wearable technology is becoming increasingly popular, as it measures biometric variables like heartbeat, activity, and sleep. This information may…
Study Protocol on the Validation of the Quality of Sleep Data from Xiaomi Domestic Wristbands
(1) Background : Sleep disorders are a common problem for public health since they are considered potential triggers and predictors of some mental and physical diseases. Evaluating the sleep quality of a person may be a first step to prevent further health issues that diminish their independence and quality of life. Polysomnography (PSG) is the "gold standard" for sleep studies, but this technique presents some drawbacks. Thus, this study intends…
Stakeholder Perspectives to Support Graphical User Interface Design for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The development of digital supports for people with autism has increased considerably in recent years. Technology designers and developers have interpreted the needs and learning styles of people with autism in different ways. As a result, there are generic, non-specific or heterogeneous guidelines for the design and development of technology for people with autism. This study aims to identify and describe the recommended elements to support grap…
Mixed Study on the Impact of a Technology-Based Retirement Preparation Program
Background: Despite the increase in the older-adults' population and recognizing retirement as one of the most changeable life stages, most Spanish people do not perform a retirement preparation program. The adaptation and preparation for retirement are needed to ensure adequate active and healthy aging. Objectives: The study aims to know about the experience with the retirement process of a retired people's group and understand the impact on the…
Identifying Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder via Parental Questionnaires. Spanish Reference Norms for the DCDDaily-Q-ES and Correlation with the DCDQ-ES
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in school-aged children, with major consequences in psychosocial and physical health. Adequate identification of this disorder is necessary to prompt effective interventions. The aims of this study were to develop the Spanish adjusted reference norms for the DCDDaily-Q and to test the correlation and agreement between the Spanish versions of the DC…
Psychometric Validation and Reference Norms for the European Spanish Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire
The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) is a widely used and well-validated tool that contributes to the diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). The aim of this study was to further analyze the psychometric properties of the European Spanish cross-culturally adapted version of the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ-ES) in a sample of Spanish children aged 6-11 years and to establish refere…
Multicriteria and efficiency analysis of innovativeness in Brazilian economic sectors
Traditional techniques to evaluate the efficiency to innovate of economic sectors face two difficulties: heterogeneous sectors, and uncertain and imprecise information. In this article, a methodology is proposed to deal with these conditions in a set of Brazilian economic sectors. Heterogeneity is addressed through a multicriteria sorting technique to assign sectors into categories of innovativeness. Next, deterministic, stochastic (SMAA-D and bo…
Approach to Sexuality From Occupational Therapy in People With Acquired Brain Injury in Subacute Stage
Project title: Occupational Therapy Approach to Sexuality in People with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) in Subacute Stage. Design: Qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. Context of Study: The relevance of the occupational therapy approach to sexuality regarding people with acquired brain injury in the subacute stage. Objectives: General objective: Explore the perceptions of people with ABI, who are in a subacute situation, and their rel…
The Happiness of Refugees in the United States
We study determinants of happiness—a subjective measure of wellbeing—for roughly 600 refugees from over 30 different countries currently residing in Utica, NY. For refugees from the former Soviet Union, the former Yugoslavia and Southeast Asia, having many friends from one’s own ethnic group is strongly positively correlated with happiness in Utica, while, for African refugees, English-language skills are a strong determinant of happiness with li…
A case study of the elder care functions of a Chilean non-governmental organization
Refugee secondary migration from small cities
Refugees in the US have increasingly been resettled in small cities, many of which have viewed refugee resettlement as a means of economic development. Using a unique geo-coded data set of almost 600 refugees from over 30 countries resettled in Utica, New York, our study offers primary evidence on the determinants of refugee intentions to migrate from their resettlement community. We find that human capital, co-ethnic enclaves, length of time in …
The Happiness of Refugees in the United States
We study determinants of happiness—a subjective measure of wellbeing—for roughly 600 refugees from over 30 different countries currently residing in Utica, NY. For refugees from the former Soviet Union, the former Yugoslavia and Southeast Asia, having many friends from one’s own ethnic group is strongly positively correlated with happiness in Utica, while, for African refugees, English-language skills are a strong determinant of happiness with li…
A case study of the elder care functions of a Chilean non-governmental organization
A case study of the elder care functions of a Chilean non-governmental organization
The Happiness of Refugees in the United States
We study determinants of happiness—a subjective measure of wellbeing—for roughly 600 refugees from over 30 different countries currently residing in Utica, NY. For refugees from the former Soviet Union, the former Yugoslavia and Southeast Asia, having many friends from one’s own ethnic group is strongly positively correlated with happiness in Utica, while, for African refugees, English-language skills are a strong determinant of happiness with li…
Identifying Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder via Parental Questionnaires. Spanish Reference Norms for the DCDDaily-Q-ES and Correlation with the DCDQ-ES
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in school-aged children, with major consequences in psychosocial and physical health. Adequate identification of this disorder is necessary to prompt effective interventions. The aims of this study were to develop the Spanish adjusted reference norms for the DCDDaily-Q and to test the correlation and agreement between the Spanish versions of the DC…
Psychometric Validation and Reference Norms for the European Spanish Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire
The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) is a widely used and well-validated tool that contributes to the diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). The aim of this study was to further analyze the psychometric properties of the European Spanish cross-culturally adapted version of the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ-ES) in a sample of Spanish children aged 6-11 years and to establish refere…
Multicriteria and efficiency analysis of innovativeness in Brazilian economic sectors
Traditional techniques to evaluate the efficiency to innovate of economic sectors face two difficulties: heterogeneous sectors, and uncertain and imprecise information. In this article, a methodology is proposed to deal with these conditions in a set of Brazilian economic sectors. Heterogeneity is addressed through a multicriteria sorting technique to assign sectors into categories of innovativeness. Next, deterministic, stochastic (SMAA-D and bo…
Approach to Sexuality From Occupational Therapy in People With Acquired Brain Injury in Subacute Stage
Project title: Occupational Therapy Approach to Sexuality in People with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) in Subacute Stage. Design: Qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. Context of Study: The relevance of the occupational therapy approach to sexuality regarding people with acquired brain injury in the subacute stage. Objectives: General objective: Explore the perceptions of people with ABI, who are in a subacute situation, and their rel…
Financial inclusion of individuals who arrived as refugees to the United States
We study determinants of financial inclusion for individuals with a refugee background (refugees) from over 30 countries residing in Utica, New York. We find that greater financial inclusion is associated with refugees who are male, more educated, employed, richer, older at time of migration, have better language skills, and have lived in the country longer. Financial inclusion also increases with the degree to which refugees trust financial inst…
How Loan Bank of Assistive Technology Impacts on Life of Persons with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Neuromuscular Diseases
(1) Background: The study is focused on the implementation of outcome measurement tools to assess the impact of an assistive device from a loan bank in the lives of people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Neuromuscular Diseases. The secondary purpose is to analyse the correct matching between the person and technology, derived from the counselling of an occupational therapist. (2) Methods: Cross-sectional study. The sample was formed by 28 …
A Framework for a New Approach to Empower Users Through Low-Cost and Do-It-Yourself Assistive Technology
The framework is a guide for professionals and users to apply a Low-Cost and Do-It-Yourself perspective to the provision of AT. It highlights the importance of monitoring the entire procedure and measuring the effects, by applying the outcome measures
Study for the Design of a Protocol to Assess the Impact of Stress in the Quality of Life of Workers
(1) Background: Work stress is one of the most relevant issues in public health. It has a significant impact on health, especially the development of mental disorders, causing occupational imbalance. There is a growing interest in the development of tools with a positive effect on workers. To this end, wearable technology is becoming increasingly popular, as it measures biometric variables like heartbeat, activity, and sleep. This information may…
Study Protocol on the Validation of the Quality of Sleep Data from Xiaomi Domestic Wristbands
(1) Background : Sleep disorders are a common problem for public health since they are considered potential triggers and predictors of some mental and physical diseases. Evaluating the sleep quality of a person may be a first step to prevent further health issues that diminish their independence and quality of life. Polysomnography (PSG) is the "gold standard" for sleep studies, but this technique presents some drawbacks. Thus, this study intends…
Stakeholder Perspectives to Support Graphical User Interface Design for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The development of digital supports for people with autism has increased considerably in recent years. Technology designers and developers have interpreted the needs and learning styles of people with autism in different ways. As a result, there are generic, non-specific or heterogeneous guidelines for the design and development of technology for people with autism. This study aims to identify and describe the recommended elements to support grap…
Mixed Study on the Impact of a Technology-Based Retirement Preparation Program
Background: Despite the increase in the older-adults' population and recognizing retirement as one of the most changeable life stages, most Spanish people do not perform a retirement preparation program. The adaptation and preparation for retirement are needed to ensure adequate active and healthy aging. Objectives: The study aims to know about the experience with the retirement process of a retired people's group and understand the impact on the…
Refugee secondary migration from small cities
Refugees in the US have increasingly been resettled in small cities, many of which have viewed refugee resettlement as a means of economic development. Using a unique geo-coded data set of almost 600 refugees from over 30 countries resettled in Utica, New York, our study offers primary evidence on the determinants of refugee intentions to migrate from their resettlement community. We find that human capital, co-ethnic enclaves, length of time in …
When Hazard Maps Are Not Predictions
Background: Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) has become a dominant approach for glacier hazard susceptibility mapping, widely used to support risk management and climate adaptation planning. However, despite its widespread adoption, the role of MCDA outputs remains conceptually ambiguous: hazard classifications are often interpreted as predictive representations of risk, even though they are derived from preference-dependent decision model…
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