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O surgimento das fast-news no jornalismo online : análise do caso português
No full textA migração dos órgãos de comunicação social para o online veio agudizar um dos principais vetores da atividade jornalística contemporânea: a missão de informar de forma rápida e eficiente. A concorrência entre órgãos de comunicação para dar notícias sempre existiu e tinha como objetivo captar a atenção do público, mas atualmente ser o primeiro a informar tornou-se numa pressão inelutável para os profissionais do jornalismo. Num ambiente mediático pautado pela escassez de tempo e de recursos ao mesmo tempo que se reforça a necessidade de divulgar o mais rapidamente o maior número de informações, existe o risco de ser sacrificada a qualidade do jornalismo profissional, resultando no surgimento de novas realidades como as fast-news - expressão que designa a rápida produção e disseminação de notícias sem qualidade informativa, com um caráter de consumo imediato e sem uma reflexão profunda sobre os temas. Nesta investigação, na qual se analisa o caso português, demonstra-se que o trabalho jornalístico tem vindo a adotar o modelo de fast-news, reduzindo a produção de notícias originais com prejuízo para a qualidade da informação divulgada. Os órgãos de comunicação social recorrem cada vez mais a agências noticiosas e a outras formas rápidas de obtenção de informação, designadamente fontes não primárias, sem envolvimento dos necessários processos de verificação. Contribuem assim para o aumento das fast-news, fenómeno que desenvolveremos a nível conceptual e estudaremos numa aplicação prática através de uma análise qualitativa e quantitativa. Investigando a presença de fast-news na área temática da ciência e desenvolvimento tecnológico, procurou responder-se à questão de investigação: "os jornalistas, na tentativa de serem céleres na produção noticiosa, deixam de ser rigorosos e originais?". Foi analisada uma amostra de notícias, recolhidas entre os meses outubro e novembro de 2023, que revela uma elevada dependência de agências noticiosas por parte dos órgãos de comunicação nos domínios temáticos selecionados. Adicionalmente, com recurso a um questionário exploratório entre os profissionais do jornalismo em Portugal, com idades entre 25 e 66 anos (N=40), confirmou-se a prevalência de fontes não primárias, privilegiando as fast news. PALAVRAS-CHAVE fast-news; churnalism; literacia mediática; jornalismo de ciência; slow journalismThe migration of press media to the online has intensified one of the main vectors of contemporary journalistic activity: the mission to inform rapidly and efficiently. While competition between media outlets to deliver news has always existed, aiming to capture public attention, today being the first to report has become an overwhelming pressure for journalism professionals. In a media environment characterized by a scarcity of time and resources, while the need to disseminate as much information as quickly as possible is reinforced, the quality of professional journalism is sacrificed, resulting in the emergence of new realities such as the fast-news – expression that designates the fast production and dissemination of news without informative quality, with an immediate consumption nature and without in-depth reflection on the topics. This investigation, which analyzes the Portuguese case, demonstrates that journalistic work has been adopting the fast-news model, reducing the production of original news to the detriment of the quality of the information disseminated. The media are increasingly turning to news agencies and other quick ways of obtaining information, namely non-primary sources, without involving the necessary verification processes. Thus, they contribute to the increase of the fast news, phenomenon that we will develop at a conceptual level and study in a practical application through a qualitative and quantitative analysis. Investigating the presence of fast news in the thematic area of science and technological development, we sought to answer the research question: “do journalists, in an attempt to be quick in news production, stop being rigorous and original?” A sample of news, collected between the months of October and November 2023, was analysed, revealing a high dependence on news agencies by the media in the selected thematic domains. Additionally, using a survey among journalism professionals in Portugal, aged between 25 and 66 (N=40), the prevalence of non-primary sources was confirmed, favouring fast-news. KEY WORDS fast-news; churnalism; news literacy; science journalism; slow journalis
Meios de comunicação utilizados na promoção do festival IndieJúnior Porto : relatório de estágio – IndieJúnior Porto
Full text linkEste relatório de estágio foi realizado no âmbito do mestrado em Comunicação, Marketing e Media Digitais da Universidade Lusófona do Porto. O estágio totalizou três meses de trabalho, e foi realizado na empresa lndielisboa, com foco na produção da oitava edição do festival de cinema infantil e juvenil lndieJúnior Porto. Pretende-se analisar os meios de comunicação utilizados para a promoção do festival lndieJúnior Porto, sendo as atividades realizadas em ambiente de estágio, a metodologia usada para atingir estes fins. Procura-se realizar também um levantamento teórico sobre festivais de cinema e a sua importância no âmbito nacional, bem como os meios de comunicação disponíveis atualmente e qual a importância da sua utilização na promoção de festivais de cinema. De modo a complementar esta recolha de informação, foi realizado um questionário com o objetivo de analisar a utilização das redes sociais por parte do público do festival e a interação deste com os conteúdos publicados nas páginas oficiais do festival lndieJúnior Porto. No final, foram analisados todos os resultados obtidos através dos diferentes métodos de investigação, de modo a dar uma resposta ao objetivo delineado para este relatório. Palavras-chave: Festivais de Cinema, Meios de Comunicação, Marketing, Promoção, Redes Sociais
Designing for meaning : uniting creative and scholastic research through collective : practices in event design
Full text linkPractice-based creative research, also known as research-creation, exists in a tenuous position between art and academia. There has been significant, ongoing research into the role of curatorial processes, research, and public-facing events as forms of knowledge production which draw from both traditional informational methodologies and creative or artistic approaches. However, much extant work on this subject is centered on gallery and museum spaces. This paper describes a creative research project carried out by a team of graduate students at Concordia University, which aims to bring research-creation into direct, engaged conversation with more traditional forms of academic research through the research collective’s development of interdisciplinary symposia. We discuss the importance of taking a design approach, including documentation and iterative practices, in order to create an environment in which creative research and scholastic research are treated as equally important forms of knowledge production. Specifically, we detail how the idea of meaningful methods influenced our approach, and how designing for connection and embodied experience are essential to creating event spaces which facilitate interdisciplinary knowledge exchange
Quantificação não invasiva da hormona de stress cortisol em duas alcateias do núcleo populacional Peneda/Gerês de lobo-ibérico (Canis lupus signatus)
No full textApesar de ser legalmente protegido em Portugal desde 1988, o lobo-ibérico (Canis lupus signatus) ainda enfrenta obstáculos para a sua conservação, principalmente devido à perseguição por parte do Homem e à fragmentação do seu habitat, causada por atividade antropogénica. Este estudo faz parte de um projeto de monitorização que tem como objetivo o estabelecimento da situação de referência da população lupina, para avaliar o impacto de uma exploração mineira no distrito de Vila Real. Foram quantificados os metabolitos fecais da hormona cortisol em dejetos de lobo como método não invasivo para determinar os níveis de stress, com o auxílio de um kit imunoenzimático (ELISA). Foram recolhidas amostras na área de duas alcateias, Barroso e Leiranco. Métodos moleculares foram usados para identificar a espécie, o sexo, a alcateia e, sempre que possível, indivíduos. Durante dois anos foram identificados 15 indivíduos (11 machos e 4 fêmeas) pertencentes à alcateia do Barroso e 10 indivíduos (7 machos e 3 fêmeas) pertencentes à alcateia do Leiranco, tendo sido analisadas 133 e 60 amostras, respetivamente. Os resultados mostram que a alcateia do Leiranco, ocupante na área com maior densidade humana, apresenta uma concentração de cortisol superior. Também foi identificada uma relação com a estação do ano, para ambas as alcateias. Níveis superiores foram detetados no outono, que podem estar relacionados a vários fatores, incluindo uma atividade superior na época venatória ocorrente na área. O presente trabalho é o primeiro desenvolvido em Portugal com o objetivo da caracterização dos níveis de cortisol em lobos in situ. Visto que este estudo está incluído num projeto a longo termo, o aumento do número de amostras e a avaliação de outras possíveis variáveis que possam influenciar os níveis de cortisol irão melhorar a nossa compreensão do stress e inerentes consequências nas populações de lobo-ibérico.While legally protected in Portugal since 1988, the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus) still faces conservation problems, mainly due to poaching and habitat fragmentation, caused by human activity. This study is part of a wolf monitoring project that aims to establish the reference situation of the wolf population to assess the impact of a mining exploration in northern Portugal. We measured faecal glucocorticoid metabolite concentrations in wolf scats as a non invasive method to determine stress levels, using an enzyme immunoassay kit. Wolf scats were collected in the area of two wolf packs, Barroso and Leiranco. Molecular methods were used to identify the species, sex, wolf pack, and, whenever possible, individuals. For two years, we identified 15 individuals (11 males and 4 females) from Barroso’s pack and 10 individuals (7 males and 3 females) from Leiranco’s pack, of which we analyzed 133 and 60 samples, respectively. Results show that the Leiranco pack, inhabiting the area with higher human density, has higher levels of faecal cortisol. We also found a significant seasonal effect for both wolf packs. Higher levels were found during the autumn, which may be related to several factors, including higher activity in the area’s hunting season The present work is the first developed in Portugal aiming to characterize cortisol levels in free-ranging wolves. Since this work is part of a long-term project, increasing the number of collected samples and analyzing other relevant variables influencing cortisol levels will improve our understanding of stress and its consequences for Iberian wolf populations
Parasitas gastrointestinais em cães e gatos residentes num abrigo comunitário e seu controlo antiparasitário
No full textOs cães e gatos domésticos podem ser infetados por um ampla variedade de parasitas gastrointestinais. A identificação de factores de risco, assim como a monitorização ativa da eficácia dos antiparasitários, são fundamentais para reduzir o risco de infeção em cães e gatos e, no caso de parasitas com potencial zoonótico, evitar as infeções humanas. O objectivo deste estudo foi determinar, através de técnicas coprológicas, quais os parasitas gastrointestinais presentes em cães e gatos residentes num abrigo comunitário na região do Seixal e avaliar o controlo desses parasitas com milbemicina oxima e com a associação INN-emodepside e praziquantel. A prevalência estimada de parasitas gastrointestinais em cães e gatos foi de 88,6%. Nas amostras fecais dos cães observaram-se formas parasitárias de Toxocara canis (11,2%), Toxascaris leonina (11,2%), Ancylostoma spp./Uncinaria stenocephala (84,3%), Trichuris vulpis (33,7%), Dipylidium caninum (14,6%), Taenia spp./Echinococcus spp. (3,4%) e Cystoisospora spp. (6,7%), enquanto nas fezes dos gatos foram detetados os helmintas Toxocara cati (88,2%), Toxascaris leonina (11,8%), Ancylostoma spp./Uncinaria. stenocephala (11,8%) e Taenia spp./Echinococcus spp. (17,6%). No total, 33,7% dos cães e 64,7% dos gatos apresentaram mono-infeções, enquanto 57,3% dos cães e 23,5% dos gatos apresentaram infeções mistas. A infeção por ancilostomídeos (p=0,018) e T. vulpis (p=0,014) foi significativamente superior em cães mantidos em boxes com pavimento de cimento, enquanto a presença de ovos de Taenia spp./Echinococcus spp. foi superior (p<0,05) em gatos adultos. Após desparasitação com milbemicina oxima e INN-emodepside/praziquantel, verificou-se uma redução significativa na contagem de formas parasitárias de Ancylostoma spp./U. stenocephala, T. vulpis, D. caninum e T. cati nas amostras fecais caninas e felinas. A partir deste estudo, podemos inferir uma elevada prevalência de parasitoses gastrointestinais na população de animais do abrigo na região do Seixal, algumas com potencial zoonótico.Domestic dogs and cats can be infected by a several variety of gastrointestinal parasites. The identification of risk factors, as the active monitoring of the effectiveness of antiparasitic drugs, are essential to reduce the risk of infection in dogs and cats and, in the case of parasites with zoonotic potential, to avoid human infections. The aim of the study was to determine, through coprologic techniques, which gastrointestinal parasites were present in dogs and cats living in a community shelter in the Seixal region and to evaluate the control of these parasites with the association milbemycin oxime and INN-emodepside/praziquantel. The estimated prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in dogs and cats was 88,6%. In dogs faecal samples were observed parasitc forms of Toxocara canis (11,2%), Toxascaris leonina (11,2%), Ancylostoma spp./Uncinaria stenocephala (84,3%), Trichuris vulpis (33,7%), Dipylidium caninum (14,6%), Taenia spp./Echinococcus spp. (3,4%) and Cystoisospora spp. (6,7%), while helminths in feline faeces were detected Toxocara cati (88,2%), Toxascaris. leonina (11,8%), Ancylostoma spp./Uncinaria. stenocephala (11,8%) and Taenia spp./Echinococcus spp. (17,6%). In total, 33,7% of the dogs and 64,7% of the cats presented mono-infections, while 57,3% of the dogs and 23,5% of the cats showed mixed infections. Hookworm (p=0,018) and T. vulpis (p=0,014) infections were significantly higher in dogs living in boxes with cement floor, while Taenia spp./Echinococcus spp. was higher (p<0,05) in adult cats. After deworming with milbemycin oxime and INN-emodepside/praziquantel, a significant reduction of faecal parasitic forms count of Ancylostoma spp./U. stenocephala, T. vulpis, D. caninum and T. cati was obtained in both dogs and cats feacal samples. From this study, it can be infered a high prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitosis in the animal population from the shelter in Seixal region, some with zoonotic potential
Relatório da atividade profissional no ano letivo 2023/2024
No full textEste relatório aborda a atividade profissional do autor no primeiro ciclo do ensino básico, durante o ano letivo 2023/2024 na escola básica n.º 2 de Palmela. O trabalho desenvolvido foi com a turma do 4.º ano, constituída por 18 alunos. A escola básica n.º 2 de Palmela apresenta um contexto específico, com algumas fragilidades. Foram identificadas fragilidades ao nível da lecionação das atividades de enriquecimento curricular de atividade física e desportiva, quer por falta de infraestruturas, materiais essenciais para a lecionação das diversas matérias e falta de articulação com os professores titulares de turma. O contexto escolar, o planeamento anual das atividades nas suas dimensões macro, meso e micro, bem como as estratégias utilizadas para ultrapassar as lacunas existentes na escola, são desenvolvidas nos capítulos posteriores deste relatório.This report addresses the author's professional activity in the first cycle of basic education, during the 2023/2024 school year at basic school no. 2 in Palmela. The work was carried out with the 4th year class, made up of 18 students. Basic school no. 2 in Palmela has its specific context and its respective weaknesses. Weaknesses were identified in terms of providing curricular enrichment activities for physical and sporting activities, whether due to lack of infrastructure, essential materials for teaching the various subjects and lack of coordination with class teachers. The school context, the annual planning of activities in their macro, meso and micro dimensions, as well as the strategies used to overcome existing gaps in the school, are developed in the subsequent chapters of this report
Development of 3d-printed moulds for histological standardisation in murine models
No full textA patologia experimental é uma disciplina fundamental na investigação biomédica, recorrendo a modelos animais e técnicas histopatológicas para estudar os mecanismos subjacentes a diversas doenças. A patologia toxicológica, uma área associada, avalia os efeitos de substâncias tóxicas em organismos vivos, apoiando decisões regulatórias relativas à segurança de fármacos e produtos químicos. A reprodutibilidade dos resultados nesta área depende de uma documentação rigorosa, da aplicação de protocolos padronizados e da participação de patologistas qualificados. Contudo, a transparência metodológica é frequentemente insuficiente, agravada por interpretações realizadas por profissionais sem formação especializada, o que compromete a consistência dos dados.Standardisation in experimental pathology is essential for ensuring reproducible and reliable histological outcomes. This study aimed to develop three-dimensional printed moulds tailored to the morphology of mice’s head, intestines, and kidneys, to improve tissue orientation and alignment, and enhance the consistency of histological processing. Morphometric analyses were conducted on male BALB/c and female C57BL/6 mice, followed by the design and production of organ- and sex-specific moulds using masked stereolithography with two resin types. The moulds were assessed based on their influence on section quality, tissue alignment, and preservation of architecture. Male BALB/c mice exhibited larger cranial dimensions, longer intestines, and larger kidneys compared to female C57BL/6 mice. Customised moulds improved histological outcomes for the intestines and kidneys, but did not enhance results for nasal cavity samples due to limitations in fit and embedding precision. Standard resin produced more durable moulds than water-washable resin, and adjustments to printing parameters significantly reduced structural defects. These findings support the use of tailored moulds to improve histological standardisation and suggest further refinement and broader application as promising directions for future research
The penned parrot in the writers’ room : four stage story generation in collaborative screenwriting with AI
Full text linkThis artistic research article explores the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the process of screenwriting, focusing on the Four Stage Story Generation method in collaborative screenwriting scenarios. The primary objective of this study is to explore and analyze the dynamics between human creativity and AI capabilities in crafting screenplays. By integrating AI into the traditional screenwriting process-which involves stages of writing, feedback, and rewriting-we investigate the transformative impacts on both the process and the outcomes of screenplay development.Our research employs GPT-4 to co-create a screenplay for a short film. This collaborative approach highlights the potential of AI to act as a creative partner, contributing to the ideation and development phases of the script. The study is structured around a four-stage model: thematic conception, story world conception, character conception, and dramaturgical conception. Each stage is designed to leverage the strengths of AI in generating content that adheres to established screenwriting paradigms while also pushing the boundaries of traditional creative processes.The findings from this study reveal that while AI can significantly enhance the screenwriting process by generating innovative ideas and content, it also presents challenges such as maintaining narrative coherence and depth in character development. The interaction between human screenwriters and AI showcases a complex interplay of creativity where AI's contributions are curated and refined by human oversight. This research contributes to the understanding of AI's role in creative industries and sets the stage for further explorations into the capabilities and limitations of AI in artistic collaborations
Existential love : romance in single-player RPGs
No full textThe impact of romantic interactions within the game world varies significantly, especially in RPGs due to their intricately detailed worlds. Unlike linear games where romance unfolds passively through cutscenes, exerting minimal influence within game world, RPGs that offer high player agency create an immersive virtual environment that resonates with existential tenets. The choices made by players in terms of romance can have significant repercussions, haunting the player throughout the game. These games often feature complex and realistic love mechanics, offering a diverse range of experiences akin to real life, including inclusivity and infidelity. Many modern RPGs offer path-specific romance options, acknowledging that not all characters will be equally charismatic to every player as individuals have varied dispositions. Video games with high agency allow players to exercise authenticity and make decisions that align with their individuality. This article explores how these variables manifest in the context of romance in single-player RPGs. Keywords: In-game Romance, Choices and Consequences, Existentialism, Game-mechanics of Love, Authenticit
Public and Private University Students : a comparative analysis of sociodemographic, academic, economic, and psychological variables
No full textThe Covid-19 pandemic has had a vast impact on society, particularly in the higher education (HE) context, with online classes and social isolation recommendations. While much of the post-pandemic research on this topic does not distinguish between public and private institutions or focuses mainly on public institutions, exploring students' realities (similarities and differences) in public and private universities deserves special consideration. Along with other aspects, considering the pandemic's economic challenges and discrepancies in tuition fees between institutions, such a topic might be of particular interest. Financial distress may encourage students to seek employment alongside their studies, which may lead to additional difficulties or potentially negative outcomes. This cross-sectional study aimed to: (1) compare students enrolled in public and private universities in a set of relevant variables, including dropout intentions; (2) assess if there are interaction effects between type of institution (public vs. private) and work status (being or not a working student). A stratified sample of 1070 Portuguese university students aged between 19 and 45 years (M = 22.87 ; SD = 3.64), selected through a convenience quota method, was assessed for sociodemographic, academic, economic, and psychological variables using self-report instruments. The data were collected between November 2022 and February 2023. Descriptive, two-factor ANCOVAs, and MANCOVAs, controlling for the study cycle (bachelor, master), were conducted. Regarding the type of institution, the findings showed that there were more displaced students in public universities, while private universities had more working students. Students from public universities showed greater adaptation difficulties in several domains. Although students from private institutions reported higher monthly expenses, no differences were found regarding economic difficulties or in the perception of income decrease in the last two years. No differences were found in the levels of academic self-efficacy, academic exhaustion, social connectedness to the campus, or dropout intentions between students from public and private universities. Working students showed higher economic difficulties than non-working students. No interaction effects were found between type of institution and work status. These findings provide valuable insights into the profiles of university students in both public and private institutions in a post-pandemic context. Many students in both public and private institutions work part-time or full-time to afford their education because of the rising cost of living. However, being a working student does not seem to imply greater academic exhaustion or association with dropout intentions, which may suggest a positive impact of this condition on academic performance and students’ well-being. Further contributions to research and higher education stakeholders are discussed