Arminda Do Paço
Biographic Data
| ID | 289051 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Arminda Do Paço |
| GIVEN NAMES | Arminda |
| FAMILY NAME | Do Paço |
| SIGNATURE | DO PAÇO A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Beira Interior |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2806-4247 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 25 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Shaping Sustainable Communication on Instagram
This article investigates how digital influencers in Portugal communicate sustainability on Instagram and how such messaging is interpreted by Generation Z audiences. While influencer culture plays a growing role in shaping sustainable consumption, little is known about the symbolic, aesthetic and emotional strategies through which sustainability is mediated – and even less about how these strategies are decoded by Gen Z publics. Addressing this …
AI and emotions
Exploring the O Zone effect
Purpose This study aims to explore the impact of Own, Others and Outer influences (O3) on green purchasing behaviour in e-commerce. The study uses the O ZONE model and Stimulus–Organism–Behaviour–Consequence (SOBC) framework to analyse the impact of green intentions, green product awareness and green self-efficacy. Design/methodology/approach This study collected data from 405 respondents through a self-administered questionnaire and analysed the…
Handling the growing problem of offshore food waste
An overview of research trends on sustainability in higher education – an exploratory study
Purpose This study aims to investigate the main areas in which researchers are focusing their efforts in terms of sustainability in higher education (curriculum, campus greening, research, governance or outreach), the format in which this research is performed (in terms of individual or combined efforts) and the primary research focus (in terms of local or global issues). Design/methodology/approach Trends on sustainability research were investig…
Towards sustainable development
Option or necessity
Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into the strategy of higher education institutions
Despite the relevance of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the fact that universities may make valuable contributions towards their implementation, there is a paucity of international studies which may allow an assessment of their degree of engagement or their performance against the SDGs. This paper reports on an international study among a sample of 128 members of higher education institutions (HEIs) located in 28 countries, which…
Sustainability in higher education institutions
Purpose This paper aims to understand how the FUCAPE 120% Sustainable project promotes sustainable development in higher education. The project was conceived and implemented by FUCAPE Business School, a private higher education institution (HEI) specialised in business, located in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Design/methodology/approach The approach of the study was qualitative research based on a case study. Data were collected through semi-…
Student energy-saving in higher education tackling the challenge of decarbonisation
Purpose This study aims to explore students’ sustainability attitudes and behavioural intentions and their relation to energy use, to promote energy saving and decarbonisation in higher education settings. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a validated energy literacy survey to assess undergraduate students’ attitudes and behavioural intentions towards energy saving in two countries (Brazil and Belgium). The questionnaire, administered …
Social innovation for sustainable development
Innovation is believed to be a key driver of societal and economic well-being. In many cases, it has also led to more sustainable lifestyles and a more efficient use of natural resources. But despite the relevance of innovation as a tool to support sustainable development, there is a need for research that analyses current trends in order to guide future efforts. The present paper addresses this research need. It examines existing methods and too…
Are distance higher education institutions sustainable enough? – A comparison between two distance learning universities
Purpose Universities are continually transforming its structure and governance in response to the new social, environmental and economic challenges. Particularly, there has recently been a growing academic interest for measuring sustainable practices of higher education institutions (HEI) aiming to monitor and reduce their carbon emissions, as well as transform them into more sustainable organizations. More recent studies began to focus also on t…
Towards a common future
The field of sustainability has evolved considerably since the report “Our Common Future” was published in 1987. Whereas matters related to sustainable development used to be of marginal interest in the 1980s, it has substantially evolved since, and have become mainstream. As a result, there is a plethora of research on different aspects, whose focus has also been influenced by societal developments. This line of thinking also applies to sustaina…
Antecedents and consequences of sustainable development in agriculture and the moderator role of the barriers
University teaching staff and sustainable development
Covid-19
The crisis caused by COVID-19 has affected research in a variety of ways. As far as research on sustainable development is concerned, the lockdown has significantly disrupted the usual communication channels and, among other things, has led to the cancellation of meetings and long-planned events. It has also led to delay in the delivery of research projects. There is a gap in the literature in regards to how a global crisis influences sustainabil…
A new model for testing green consumer behaviour
Sustainable Development Goals and sustainability teaching at universities
The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level
Environmental knowledge and attitudes and behaviours towards energy consumption
Influence Marketing in the Fashion and Beauty Industry
This research aims to identify the importance that influence marketing today plays in fashion and beauty blogs, thus grasping whether these blogs influence the consumer/follower, and simultaneously analysing the motivations that lead followers to consult blogs as well as understanding whether the influence wielded through blogs generates impacts on the attitudes and behaviours in the purchase. A descriptive and quantitative study was developed, w…
Assessing and evaluating sustainable development in higher education
The evaluation of sustainable development in higher education is an important tool in quality assurance, and allows goals to be checked against results. Yet, despite the key role that evaluation of
The Influence of Competitiveness and Regulations on Entrepreneurial Activity in Emerging and Advanced Economies
This paper aims to investigate the link between business regulations, pillars of competitiveness, and new firms at country level using a structural equation model. The research developed to support this paper is based on the idea that entrepreneurship, measured as the process of new firm formation, is a vital link to the economic growth of countries. The data used belongs to a sample of 41 countries with emerging and advanced economies that appea…
Branding in NGOs - its Influence on the Intention to Donate
The creation of a brand has been identified as a differentiating factor for Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) when it comes to competing for private and public funding, as well as when trying to recruit volunteers. Due to the importance of these human and financial resources for the survival of many NGOs, our purpose is to analyse the influence of NGOs' brand image on raising money and time. A sample of 654 individuals, which answered a quest…
Ecotourism from both hotels and tourists’ perspective
This empirical research about ecotourism was elaborated having in mind two perspectives: the lodging and the consumer. It was possible to conclude that the hotels involved in the research need to improve its performance in terms of market research and of the environmental accreditation, but it is convenient to empathise that the environmental and social concerns are present in its activities. Regarding ecotourists, the findings indicate that they…
Covid-19
The crisis caused by COVID-19 has affected research in a variety of ways. As far as research on sustainable development is concerned, the lockdown has significantly disrupted the usual communication channels and, among other things, has led to the cancellation of meetings and long-planned events. It has also led to delay in the delivery of research projects. There is a gap in the literature in regards to how a global crisis influences sustainabil…
University teaching staff and sustainable development
Exploring the O Zone effect
Purpose This study aims to explore the impact of Own, Others and Outer influences (O3) on green purchasing behaviour in e-commerce. The study uses the O ZONE model and Stimulus–Organism–Behaviour–Consequence (SOBC) framework to analyse the impact of green intentions, green product awareness and green self-efficacy. Design/methodology/approach This study collected data from 405 respondents through a self-administered questionnaire and analysed the…
The Influence of Competitiveness and Regulations on Entrepreneurial Activity in Emerging and Advanced Economies
This paper aims to investigate the link between business regulations, pillars of competitiveness, and new firms at country level using a structural equation model. The research developed to support this paper is based on the idea that entrepreneurship, measured as the process of new firm formation, is a vital link to the economic growth of countries. The data used belongs to a sample of 41 countries with emerging and advanced economies that appea…
Branding in NGOs - its Influence on the Intention to Donate
The creation of a brand has been identified as a differentiating factor for Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) when it comes to competing for private and public funding, as well as when trying to recruit volunteers. Due to the importance of these human and financial resources for the survival of many NGOs, our purpose is to analyse the influence of NGOs' brand image on raising money and time. A sample of 654 individuals, which answered a quest…
Ecotourism from both hotels and tourists’ perspective
This empirical research about ecotourism was elaborated having in mind two perspectives: the lodging and the consumer. It was possible to conclude that the hotels involved in the research need to improve its performance in terms of market research and of the environmental accreditation, but it is convenient to empathise that the environmental and social concerns are present in its activities. Regarding ecotourists, the findings indicate that they…
Ecotourism from both hotels and tourists’ perspective
This empirical research about ecotourism was elaborated having in mind two perspectives: the lodging and the consumer. It was possible to conclude that the hotels involved in the research need to improve its performance in terms of market research and of the environmental accreditation, but it is convenient to empathise that the environmental and social concerns are present in its activities. Regarding ecotourists, the findings indicate that they…
The Influence of Competitiveness and Regulations on Entrepreneurial Activity in Emerging and Advanced Economies
This paper aims to investigate the link between business regulations, pillars of competitiveness, and new firms at country level using a structural equation model. The research developed to support this paper is based on the idea that entrepreneurship, measured as the process of new firm formation, is a vital link to the economic growth of countries. The data used belongs to a sample of 41 countries with emerging and advanced economies that appea…
Branding in NGOs - its Influence on the Intention to Donate
The creation of a brand has been identified as a differentiating factor for Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) when it comes to competing for private and public funding, as well as when trying to recruit volunteers. Due to the importance of these human and financial resources for the survival of many NGOs, our purpose is to analyse the influence of NGOs' brand image on raising money and time. A sample of 654 individuals, which answered a quest…
Assessing and evaluating sustainable development in higher education
The evaluation of sustainable development in higher education is an important tool in quality assurance, and allows goals to be checked against results. Yet, despite the key role that evaluation of
Environmental knowledge and attitudes and behaviours towards energy consumption
Influence Marketing in the Fashion and Beauty Industry
This research aims to identify the importance that influence marketing today plays in fashion and beauty blogs, thus grasping whether these blogs influence the consumer/follower, and simultaneously analysing the motivations that lead followers to consult blogs as well as understanding whether the influence wielded through blogs generates impacts on the attitudes and behaviours in the purchase. A descriptive and quantitative study was developed, w…
A new model for testing green consumer behaviour
Sustainable Development Goals and sustainability teaching at universities
The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level
University teaching staff and sustainable development
Covid-19
The crisis caused by COVID-19 has affected research in a variety of ways. As far as research on sustainable development is concerned, the lockdown has significantly disrupted the usual communication channels and, among other things, has led to the cancellation of meetings and long-planned events. It has also led to delay in the delivery of research projects. There is a gap in the literature in regards to how a global crisis influences sustainabil…
Are distance higher education institutions sustainable enough? – A comparison between two distance learning universities
Purpose Universities are continually transforming its structure and governance in response to the new social, environmental and economic challenges. Particularly, there has recently been a growing academic interest for measuring sustainable practices of higher education institutions (HEI) aiming to monitor and reduce their carbon emissions, as well as transform them into more sustainable organizations. More recent studies began to focus also on t…
Towards a common future
The field of sustainability has evolved considerably since the report “Our Common Future” was published in 1987. Whereas matters related to sustainable development used to be of marginal interest in the 1980s, it has substantially evolved since, and have become mainstream. As a result, there is a plethora of research on different aspects, whose focus has also been influenced by societal developments. This line of thinking also applies to sustaina…
Antecedents and consequences of sustainable development in agriculture and the moderator role of the barriers
Sustainability in higher education institutions
Purpose This paper aims to understand how the FUCAPE 120% Sustainable project promotes sustainable development in higher education. The project was conceived and implemented by FUCAPE Business School, a private higher education institution (HEI) specialised in business, located in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Design/methodology/approach The approach of the study was qualitative research based on a case study. Data were collected through semi-…
Student energy-saving in higher education tackling the challenge of decarbonisation
Purpose This study aims to explore students’ sustainability attitudes and behavioural intentions and their relation to energy use, to promote energy saving and decarbonisation in higher education settings. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a validated energy literacy survey to assess undergraduate students’ attitudes and behavioural intentions towards energy saving in two countries (Brazil and Belgium). The questionnaire, administered …
Social innovation for sustainable development
Innovation is believed to be a key driver of societal and economic well-being. In many cases, it has also led to more sustainable lifestyles and a more efficient use of natural resources. But despite the relevance of innovation as a tool to support sustainable development, there is a need for research that analyses current trends in order to guide future efforts. The present paper addresses this research need. It examines existing methods and too…
An overview of research trends on sustainability in higher education – an exploratory study
Purpose This study aims to investigate the main areas in which researchers are focusing their efforts in terms of sustainability in higher education (curriculum, campus greening, research, governance or outreach), the format in which this research is performed (in terms of individual or combined efforts) and the primary research focus (in terms of local or global issues). Design/methodology/approach Trends on sustainability research were investig…
Towards sustainable development
Option or necessity
Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into the strategy of higher education institutions
Despite the relevance of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the fact that universities may make valuable contributions towards their implementation, there is a paucity of international studies which may allow an assessment of their degree of engagement or their performance against the SDGs. This paper reports on an international study among a sample of 128 members of higher education institutions (HEIs) located in 28 countries, which…
Handling the growing problem of offshore food waste
AI and emotions
Exploring the O Zone effect
Purpose This study aims to explore the impact of Own, Others and Outer influences (O3) on green purchasing behaviour in e-commerce. The study uses the O ZONE model and Stimulus–Organism–Behaviour–Consequence (SOBC) framework to analyse the impact of green intentions, green product awareness and green self-efficacy. Design/methodology/approach This study collected data from 405 respondents through a self-administered questionnaire and analysed the…
Shaping Sustainable Communication on Instagram
This article investigates how digital influencers in Portugal communicate sustainability on Instagram and how such messaging is interpreted by Generation Z audiences. While influencer culture plays a growing role in shaping sustainable consumption, little is known about the symbolic, aesthetic and emotional strategies through which sustainability is mediated – and even less about how these strategies are decoded by Gen Z publics. Addressing this …
Business (19 works) · Political science (15 works) · Computer Science (14 works) · Sustainability (13 works) · Environmental Education and Sustainability (12 works) · Sociology (12 works) · Sustainable development (11 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Sustainability in Higher Education (10 works) · Public relations (9 works)