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Publication A Alma e o Lugar de uma Comunidade Singular(Universidade Católica Editora, 2019)Simoes, Jose Manuel - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication A Conceptual Model of Behavioral Factors Affecting the Adoption of E-government Services in Macao SAR(University of Saint Joseph, 2022) ;Iong, Kit YengLao-Phillips, Jenny OliverosInformation and communication technologies (ICTs) are highly associated with the study of e-government, and many scholars believe that within the coming decades, government operation and policy decision-making cannot persist without the use of ICTs (Van Dijk, 2018). This thesis aims to generate a conceptual framework of the behavioral factors that could contribute to the acceleration of the implementation of e-government services in Macao SAR. Rather than regarding e-government services as a goal to be realized in traditional practice through evaluating the outcome, a process-oriented study was conducted. The e-government services are regarded as advanced tools in the 21st century to transform Macao into a smart city. The design of the process-oriented approach and the comparative study of four groups of Macao citizens' behavioral intentions are solidly supported by the research gaps identified in the literature review of e-government studies in an international perspective and the actual context of local Macao studies. Under the framework of the Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen, 1985, 1991), the behavioral factors of the general public and civil servants are investigated through a qualitative approach, and the findings are triangulated from various aspects. Firstly, a systematic literature review of TPB was conducted thoroughly to better understand the current study of e-government around the world. Secondly, a content and thematic analysis of the official documents and articles from local press media and research institutes related to the topic of e-government services was carried out to demonstrate a more comprehensive picture of the current problems of implementing iv and adopting e-services in Macao SAR. Observations in some government premises that provided e-services and 40 in-depth interviews were conducted to generate detailed and first-hand data. Key issues were extracted from the interviewees‘ narratives and daily actual usages. Different conceptual models for different age groups and civil servant group were formed. Special attention was paid to analyzing the "hard-to-reach" groups' behavioral intentions. Research limitations identified from the previous literature were overcome partially in this study too. After comparing the similarities and differences, a new conceptual model of significant behavioral factors that affect the behavioral intentions in adopting e-government services was built. Results and findings from the analysis could be used to develop effective interventions by the government policymakers in responding to the behavioral change of the general public in the aspect of e-government services acceptance and adoption - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication A conductor's guide to selected choral works by Tien-Hao Jan(University of Saint Joseph, 2014) ;Chu, Chun WaiPoon, Kiu Tung - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
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Publication A Historical Invertigation into the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movement in Macau's Protestant Churches: From Thomas J. Mcintosh to the Present Day(University of Saint Joseph, 2022) ;Ho, Kei TsuiGassner, FranzThis dissertation is a comprehensive academic examination of the characteristics and complex historical progress within the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movement in Macau Protestant Churches. Since Macau hosted the first Pentecostal and Charismatic missionary, Thomas J. McIntosh, who entered China in 1907, the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movement in Macau lacks a consistent and synthesized research until now. Thus, primary and secondary resources have been analyzed and reconstructed and historically interpreted to gain a better and deeper understanding of the emergence and development of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movement within Macau�s Protestant Churches from the beginning up to the present day. This academic review makes an important contribution to Macau with respect to its historical development and will fill the gap in knowledge within the Global church history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movement. Key Words: Charismatic, Christianity in China, History of Missionaries in China, Macao, Macau, Pentecostalism, Protestant, T. J. McIntosh - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication A proposal for a revitalization plan for camoes area in Macao and its surrounding community through a humanistic approach(University of Saint Joseph, 2014) ;Lei, Mei KeiMorais, Isabel - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication A proposal for a revitalization plan for camoes area in Macao and its surrounding community through a humanistic approach(University of Saint Joseph, 2014) ;Lei, Mei KeiMorais, IsabelAs one of the residents who has lived in Camões community in Macao for more than two decades, after witnessing the changes and developments of other parts of the city, hearing some voices about revitalizing or beautifying my living community, I think that I have the responsibility to give my contribution for the sustainable development of this place. At present, in Macao, in general, public opinions, especially from the residents have always been neglected or discarded by the city authorities and planners. The latter tends to develop their projects according to their professional knowledge and government policies. They did not pay much attention to the needs of local people. As Chung (2009) noticed: “[…] the planning and conservation decision-making process, save limited consultations restricted to trade-related organizations and certain professional bodies.” (Chung, 2009:18) In fact, until recently, the so-called public consultative process in the Macao Special Administrative Region (S.A.R.) has not arguably been ideal as an administrative procedure. Yet, as a French urban-planner, Sachs-Jeantet (1996) stated: “The city of the future must be built not by specialists alone but with and by the people themselves. In the twentyfirst century, the city must be the place where social transformations are invented and managed. The challenge is to humanize cities so that the urban quality they promote and create, is citizenship and an interbreeding of cultures thereby making the city more ‘civic’.” (Sachs-Jeantet, 1996: “Humanizing the City”) Therefore, the aim of my dissertation will be to present a proposal for the revitalization plan for the Camões Area and its surrounding community which will emphasize public interests. My objective will be to consult local residents, shop owners and tourists through in-depth observation and interviews, matching up the actual situation of the studied area and the development policy of the city; then come up with a conceptual revitalization plan. In recent years, other city districts developed rapidly, such as the so-called Macao’s Outer Harbour Reclaimed Area (ZAPE or NAPE), Areia Preta district, Taipa and Cotai districts. Many local residents are attracted to move in those new developed districts because of new and modern living conditions. Such movement has already affected the old community and the traditional residential areas leading to the lack of vitality of the old community. Hence, we will firstly investigate the environment of Patane and São Paulo districts, and then will go deep into the cultural, industrial, environmental, historic and conservation aspects of the core studied area designated hereafter as Camões Area (including Camões Square, Camões Garden, Casa Garden and Protestant Cemetery) and its surrounding community in order to discover potential resources of the area and make good use of them. The aim of this research is to enhance local living, cultural and economic conditions in order to achieve sustainable development. Besides, it is also expected to encourage local people’s sense of belonging and civic conscience at times of profound changes in the society. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication A rainforest experience and its impact on Chinese students' oro-environmental identity and behavior: a phenomenological case study in undergraduate design education in Macau(University of Saint Joseph, 2017)Tam, Nga IanThis study covers the limited research on how experiences with nature can foster Chinese students� pro-environmental identity and behavior. The relevant literature outlines five areas � identity, human behavior, experiences, nature and transformation � in understanding how the Chinese culture of �face� (lain/mian) shapes Chinese students� identity and behavior today and why experience with nature can help to transform Chinese students� values, beliefs and norms, and shapes someone who manifests an environmentally sensitive behavior. Past research studies environmental behavior in various dimensions, including the correlation between environmental knowledge and positive environmental attitudes and behavior. Yet surveys of how students� experience with nature fosters a pro-environmental identity and behavior, especially amongst Chinese students, are rare. The qualitative case study in this thesis seeks to find out whether senior students in the Design Department of IPM�s School of Arts who experienced nature in Southern Thailand show a stronger pro-environmental identity and behavior compared to those not in the experiential learning program. A survey which includes the Environmental Identity Survey (Clayton, 2003) and the Environmentally Responsible Behaviors Index (Smith-Sebasto & D�Acosta, 1995) was administered to all senior students, and an in-depth interview with students who had experience with nature in Southern Thailand was conducted. The findings suggest that a rainforest experience not merely fosters pro-environmental identity and behavior, but student all rounded development especially as a step towards internationalization. The findings also indicate to what extent the programmatic factors of the experience were important in changing Chinese students� values, beliefs and norms in thinking and behaving environmentally, as well as in student personal development. Keywords: nature, experiential learning, pro-environmental identity, pro-environmental behavior - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication A study of choral music activities in Singapore schools(University of Saint Joseph, 2014)Foong, Hak Luen - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication A study on optimizing the heritage interpretation system in Macao S.A.R(University of Saint Joseph, 2015) ;Wong, Cheng ManPinheiro, Francisco VizeuAfter the handover of Macao from Portuguese to Chinese Administration on 20th December1999, the call for diversification from the decades old dominant casino industry has being intensified as a way to clean the negative image of the city, link with gambling, organized crimes, prostitution etc. The first intent of modernization of the casino and tourism industries was in the early 1960’s with the change of monopoly from Tai Heng Company1 to Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau (STDM). In the 1980’s, PATA, (Pacific Asia Travel Association) concerned with the impact of visitors in cities, was promoting tourism as contributor for Culture and Heritage2. For this reason, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in 1994 was committed to consult the opinion of PATA to re-build the image of Macao to attract worldwide tourism. PATA recommended the Macao Government to focus on developing a positive image of Leisure City of culture focus on Heritage3. Only after the return of Macau to Chinese administration in 1999, it was possible for the State Department (Central Government) to promote the historical center of the city and to have it included in the World Heritage list of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). It is only after 1999 that the Macao Government realized the tourism competing challenges with Zhuhai, Hong Kong and other cities in the PRC and South East Asia. The Cultural Institute (CI) of Macao (Government) prepared the documentation to be submitted to UNESCO, entitled the “Historical Monuments of Macao” that consisted of twelve monuments, mostly churches, temples and fortresses. However after several consultation with ICOMOS and other expert’s parties, a larger area named the “Historic Centre of Macao” was defined. The area included 22 individual buildings and 7 squares. In 2005, the applications to UNESCO World Heritage succeed. Macao’s urban image was changed from that time on. Macao is a highly urbanized and densely populated city with an important UNESCO Classified Historic Centre that attracts an increasing number of tourists, reaching more than 30 million in 2014. In the People’s Republic of China five year plan, Macao should play a cooperative and integrating function in the Pearl River4 Delta region (CDDBSTPW, 2009: 5). Macao is destined to be a world class city with a specific role that is to be “An International Center for Leisure and Entertainment”. For achieving this purpose, to be “An International Center for Leisure and Entertainment”, and in order to answer properly to the need for information on Macao historic sites from the increasing number of visitors, it was necessary to define a strategy to facilitating the “Interpretation” of the Macao Historic Centre. The “interpretation” strategy should address the best way to communicate the historical value and cultural significance of the heritage site or facility in an attractive and engaging way. The concept of interpretation of historical sites evolved through time. Tilden, Freeman (1957) elaborated six principles that identify interpretation of historical sites as an art and a science. For Freeman, a successful interpretation depends on the skills and knowledge of the interpreter to provoke a way to engage the audience. For many, Tilden is considered the father of interpretation of historical sites. Ham, Sam (1992) and Beck & Cable’s (1998) works contributed to a deeper professionalization of the interpretation of historical sites. Ham defines four qualities for environmental interpretation, relating interpretation with pleasant and relevant activities that is organized around a theme. Beck and Cable’s fifteen principles link the site or object “story” that should be told in such a way that it will connect with the lives of the people in the audience, revealing the deeper meaning and truth in an exciting way that will bring the past alive. This “bringing alive” effect can be achieved not only by the passion of the interpreter but also with the support of technology. The definition of cultural sites interpretation was perfected and crystallized in the 2008 International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Ename Charter5. The charter was dedicated to improve interpretation of cultural heritage sites, elaborating seven principles related with physical access and understanding, information based in scientific data, social and cultural contextualization, authenticity, sustainability, community inclusiveness and research, evaluation and training. The above mentioned literature defined the importance and the characteristic of cultural heritage interpretation that is very different from other communication practices and techniques. The forms of heritage interpretation can be varied and may include physical tools, electronic products and intense or moderate use of human resources. The main purpose of the heritage interpretation is to enrich local people and foreign tourists’ understanding of the heritage and culture of a city. A successful heritage interpretation planning can also rise up people’s awareness and sense of heritage preservation and conservation. Therefore, education in culture and heritage and the proper interpretation strategy plays an important role in Macao Tourism Industry and should be emphasized the need for improvement. Therefore, this study argues that the interpretation system is an essential part of Heritage education and management that would have positive effects on tourists’ satisfaction when visiting Macao Historic Centre. Macao S.A.R. government is promoting the interest of foreign tourists to visit the UNESCO Classified Historic Centre. However, because of the ownership and management of the different heritage sites belong to different institutions each of them apply their own policy for promoting and interpreting. This lack of coordination situation contributes for disparate tourist policies in each site and may create some confusion in the visitors’ experience. Finally, this lack of coordination and integration runs again the main concept of UNESCO for promoting the integrity of the "Historical Center of Macau" as an urban unit of outstanding universal value where sites and facilities are link and not only a collection of different and isolated monuments. This will help understand the full picture of the Historical Center story. The current study will focus on how to optimize the heritage interpretation system in Macao by conducting a survey on investigate the heritage buildings’ ownership, and their stakeholders’ opinion which include Macao residents, local cultural associations. Base on visitor arrival statistics from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), Mainland Chinese representing the large majority of tourists visiting Macao. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication A symbologia Chinesa nos contos de antonio torrado: uma breve abordagem a recepcao da literatura infanto-juvenil em Macau e na China(University of Saint Joseph, 2019) ;Fong, Mei IanMorais, Isabel - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Accounting in Macau: A Historical Perspective from 1970s until 2008(University of Saint Joseph, 2011) ;Lam, Ching ChiAlves, JoseThe current research study embraced the objectives to investigate the transformation of accounting in Macau from the first set of accounting legislations in 1970s, through the first set of accounting standards in 1983, until a year after the first application of international accounting standards, by 2008. From the transformation, the role taken by accounting in the economy and the factors that have influenced the transformation were intended to identify. Through the historical picture, findings have supported and expanded the theoretical concepts that accounting was taking both active and passive roles in the economy. Furthermore, they also supported the theoretical concepts that culture, economic environment, political environment and education influenced the transformation of accounting. The objectives have been structured through three research issues identified from the analysis of past literatures. Five qualitative and quantitative research studies have been carried out, using primary and secondary data from both primary and secondary sources. In-depth interviews on 13 representative respondents of the government, the profession, the industry and the academia, directly or in-directly related with accounting have been done. A case study on a company doing business in Macau since 1970s was included to enrich, supplement and evaluate the findings on the accounting practice of Macau. Based on the findings, a model has been constructed that represented the interaction between accounting and the different factors of the economy. Contributions from the research findings have enriched the research literatures on the area of accounting history. Implications from the findings have generated better insights for the business and economic histories of Macau - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Act as Animal in Virtual Reality(University of Saint Joseph, 2021) ;Leong, Chi HoiCardoso, Jorge C. S.Improving animal rights is not an easy thing to achieve. This dissertation takes an entertainment approach to experience stray animal life, with the aim of making people understand the difficult lives of stray animals and be more aware of animal rights. The main outcome of this dissertation is a Virtual Reality game that allows people to embody a stray animal in the game. First, the game's avatar was created by referring to several articles and interviews with Macanese residents. This initial research informed that a good avatar should include a) clear information about the character, b) unique characteristics, c) the transfer control between human and avatar. Then, I built the background of the game similar to the real buildings and places in Macau. It needed to arrive at the locations of those places to collect actual texture and surrounding images from modelling the graphics into the game. Subsequently, by making the interaction parts. The study would interview some people with different backgrounds to receive different kinds of information about animal cases and the thought of stray animals. Combining some foreign cases from the internet to create some events and special objects makes it more fun. With the information from above, a game was created with a Macau background. The players could interact with different people or objects by acting like an animal on the street. The main objective of the game is to survive in a harsh environment like a stray animal. Therefore, the players can experience the life of the stray animals. The resulting game was tested by six players. The testers were generally satisfied with and saw potential in the game, although it can still improve many locations in the game. The game conveyed the feeling of being in Macau and of being an animal. Therefore, I believe it has great potential as a way to share animal rights ideas. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Adapting the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (Utaut 2) to Explain Acceptance of Battery Electric Vehicles: Evidence From Macau(University of Saint Joseph, 2020) ;Lampo, Alessandro ;Silva, Susana C.Lao-Phillips, Jenny OliverosVehicles solely powered by electricity are a major technological innovation that combines individual transportation needs and environmental sustainability, yet their market penetration is low. Research has traditionally indicated factors such as the vehicle�s purchasing price, driving range, and charging time as the main barriers to adoption. However, the decision to adopt a technology also depends on what the technology represents to the user; therefore, other factors may be important to explain individuals� behavior. This study is a quantitative and cross-sectional look at the behavioral intention to adopt battery electric vehicles (BEVs) technology in the context of Macau. The research builds on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology 2 (UTAUT 2) (Venkatesh et. al., 2012) to explain the characteristics of the local consumers. Besides the addition of image and environmental concern to the theoretical model, the study also put forward and evaluate the construct of technology show-off, an original measure of the visible and experiential characteristics of a technology. A sample of 236 Macau residents was analyzed by structural equation modeling (SEM). The analysis of the data supported the explanatory and predictive power of our model and helped to describe the idiosyncrasies of local residents. The results provide insights related to individual technology acceptance that could be useful in designing more accurate strategies and fostering the uptake of BEVs in Macau or markets that share similarities - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Aid and poverty reduction: comparing China and France's aid policies and projects in Guinea(University of Saint Joseph, 2016) ;Diakite, Ansoumane DoutyTran, EmilieThe purpose of this research is to analyse the nexus between foreign aid and poverty reduction. In this research, aid provided by traditional and (re)emerging donors, China and France, was compared to understand their strategies toward poverty reduction and the impact of their aid in improving the conditions of their beneficiaries. Guinea, a Least Developed Country, was used as unit of comparison and assessment. Qualitative research methodology was used to collect data about the two aid donors, China and France. Among other research tools used, there are documents� analysis (official documents from donors and recipients, declarations, scholarly works, media articles, etc.), interviews with various stakeholders, site visits and observation. As for main findings, this research found similarities and differences between China and France�s aid strategies in general and in Guinea in particular. There are similarities in the ways they integrate poverty reduction into their aid policies, motives and partly in their geographical and sectoral allocation systems. In terms of differences, they use different instruments and conditions to deliver their aid for poverty reduction. Regarding the impact of their aid, both donors have to some extent contributed to improving the access of the poor population in Guinea to basic services such as education, health, water and sanitation, etc. Finally, contrary to those who have denied the importance of foreign aid as a financial tool to reduce poverty, this research posits that aid is still a relevant tool to address poverty. However, more work needs to be done at donor, recipient and direct beneficiaries� levels to ensure its effectiveness. On the other hand, it posits that the divide between traditional and (re)-emerging donors is becoming blurred as their strategies to address poverty are becoming increasingly alike - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Air Quality Management in Macao: Assessment, Development of an Operational Forecast, and Future Perspectives(University of Saint Joseph, 2020) ;Lei, Man Tat ;Ferreira, FranciscoGoncalves, DavidA combination of assessment, operational forecast, and future perspective was thoroughly explored to provide an overview of the existing air quality problems in Macao. The levels of air pollution in Macao often exceed those recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). In order for the population to take precautionary measures and avoid further health risks during high pollution episodes, it is important to develop a reliable air quality forecast. Statistical models based on linear multiple regression (MLR) and classification and regression trees (CART) analysis were successfully developed for Macao, to predict the next day concentrations of NO2, PM10, PM2.5, and O3. Meteorological variables were selected from an extensive list of possible variables, including geopotential height, relative humidity, atmospheric stability, and air temperature at different vertical levels. Air quality variables translate the resilience of the recent past concentrations of each pollutant and usually are maximum and/or the average of latest 24-hour levels. The models were applied in forecasting the next day average daily concentrations for NO2 and PM and maximum hourly O3 levels for five air quality monitoring stations. The results are expected to support an operational air iv quality forecast for Macao. The work involved two phases. On a first phase, the models utilized meteorological and air quality variables based on five years of historical data, from 2013 to 2017. Data from 2013 to 2016 were used to develop the statistical models and data from 2017 was used for validation purposes. All the developed models were statistically significantly valid with a 95% confidence level with high coefficients of determination (from 0.78 to 0.93) for all pollutants. On a second phase, these models were used with 2019 validation data, while a new set of models based on a more extended historical data series, from 2013 to 2018, were also validated with 2019 data. There were no significant differences in the coefficients of determination (R2) and minor improvements in root mean square errors (RMSE), mean absolute errors (MAE) and biases (BIAS) between the 2013 to 2016 and the 2013 to 2018 data models. In addition, for one air quality monitoring station (Taipa Ambient), the 2013 to 2018 model was applied for two days ahead (D2) forecast and the coefficient of determination (R2) was considerably less accurate to the one day ahead (D1) forecast, but still able to provide a reliable air quality forecast for Macao. To understand if the prediction model was robust to extreme variations in v pollutants concentration, a test was performed under the circumstances of a high pollution episode for PM2.5 and O3 during 2019, and a low pollution episode during 2020. Regarding the high pollution episode, the period of the Chinese National Holiday of 2019 was selected, in which high concentration levels were identified for PM2.5 and O3, with peaks of daily concentration for PM2.5 levels exceeding 55 _g/m3 and the maximum hourly concentration for O3 levels exceeding 400 _g/m3. For the low pollution episode, the 2020 period of implementation of the preventive measures for COVID-19 pandemic was selected, with a low record of daily concentration for PM2.5 levels at 2 _g/m3 and maximum hourly concentration for O3 levels at 50 _g/m3. The 2013 to 2018 model successfully predicted the high pollution episode with high coefficients of determination (0.92 for PM2.5 and 0.82 for O3). Likewise, the low pollution episode was also correctly predicted with high coefficients of determination (0.86 and 0.84 for PM2.5 and O3, respectively). Overall, the results demonstrate that the statistical forecast model is robust and able to correctly reproduce extreme air pollution events of both high and low concentration levels. Machine learning methods maybe adopted to provide significant improvements in combination of multiple linear regression (MLR) and classification and regression vi tree (CART) to further improve the accuracy of the statistical forecast. The developed air pollution forecasting model may be combined with other measures to mitigate the impact of air pollution in Macao. These may include the establishment of low emission zones (LEZ), as enforced in some European cities, license plate restrictions and lottery policy, as used in some Asian, tax exemptions on electric vehicles (EVs) and exclusive corridors for public transportations. Keywords: Air pollution; Particulate Matter; Ozone; Macao; Statistical air quality forecast; Pollution episodes; Chinese national holiday; COVID-19 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Ambivalence, relationality, complexity and integration grassroots artistic landscape of Macao S.A.R in the post-retrocession era(University of Saint Joseph, 2017) ;Mendes, Carla de UtraSimoes, Jose ManuelThis research intends to analyze how the social, political, economical and cultural transformations of the retrocession of Macao S.A.R. to China influenced the contemporary grassroots artistic production, namely their response to the issue of One Country, Two Systems policy. This transitional state of these places in-between creates a somehow ambivalent situation where some of the core values of identity and heritage are fading away due to the forces of the current development. In this sense, it urges to consider the ways in which artists in the post-retrocession era in their lived experiences, form their own sense of community and consciousness of place, time and belonging and, by doing so, can contribute to the preservation of some of the local and specific characteristics, enhancing the cultural vitality of the region. The growing interest by the artists in the issues of preservation and engagement with the locality, trough memory and history, manifested in �alternative� modes of production, is providing a different model of �place making� and a narrative that contrasts and complements some of the top-down cultural policies. Since the focus of development in these territories has been on the idea of creative industries, entertainment and tourism as possible realities for the pressing economical diversification, these grassroots models, functioning as the �second system� open up complexity, providing different questions and answers to the future of artistic production. Finally, departing from these examples, we analyze the possibility of a new image for these kinds of artistic practices, through their incorporation into the possibility of relational aesthetics �with Chinese characteristics�, within the perspective of integration, and as emergent features in the field of contemporary art - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication An Educological Analysis of Multisensory Instruction for Teaching Chinese: A Case Study Of Macao(University of Saint Joseph, 2015) ;Found, AndrewHwee, Chia Kok - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication An Evaluation of the Treasure of Sacred Art of St. Joseph's Seminary(University of Saint Joseph, 2021) ;Kwak, Maria SheliBaxter, Alan N.This thesis studies the identity of the Treasure of Sacred Art of St. Joseph’s Seminary as a confessional museum. The central aim of the thesis was to conduct an evaluative study of the nature of the museum collection and the purported purpose of the museum. It was anticipated that this evaluative process might contribute to fostering both the preservation of the museum collection and the connection of the museum with its community and public. In order to achieve the objectives of the thesis, a historiography of the museum was developed and a critical research method was adopted. A critical review of central museological literature relevant to museums of sacred arts was conducted in order to provide a framework for as assessment of the museum holdings according to international museum policy for proper musealization and heritagization. Further to the collection survey assessment, interviews regarding the identity and purpose of the museum were conducted with the key stakeholders of the museum: the Society of Jesus, The Catholic Diocese of Macau, and the Faculty of Religious Studies of the University of Saint Joseph. Adhering to the international museum policy for proper musealization and heritagization, the project evaluated the extent to which the museum collection demonstrates a cultural and spiritual relationship to the community. The project enabled clarification of the polarity between the traditional role of sacred arts and heritagization, and elucidates the museum’s appropriate identity to reach a general public. By employing a critical research method, the current project consists of two sets of qualitative data of a significance assessment and the interviews of the stakeholders of the Seminary of St. Joseph. The significance assessment of the collection demonstrated that the current museological display is not equipped to demonstrate of the meaning particular to the Seminary of St. Joseph, due to the chosen curatorial method according to its taxonomy and the existing objectives established by the Cultural Institute of Macao. Furthermore, the stakeholder interviews revealed rather differing opinions concerning museum purpose and identity, which can have negative implications for the wellbeing and success of the museum. In order for the collection to rediscover its cultural and spiritual relationship to the community, the current project recommends criteria for the museological display to reconstruct the development of the Seminary of St. Joseph, using a thematic curatorial method. This study can be utilized by museum educators and curators for the future exhibitions and the expansion plan of the Diocese of Macao. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication An Investigation on the Effectiveness of Enhancing Public Relations Through the Use of Facebook by the Public Sector of Macau(University of Saint Joseph, 2021) ;Chong, Chan U.Simoes, Jose Manuel