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Os fatores determinantes da saúde no abandono escolar dos estudantes no ensino superior
No full textIntrodução: O presente relatório reflete o caminho percorrido na procura de mais conhecimentos e aquisição de competências, tendo como temática de investigação os fatores determinantes da saúde do abandono escolar dos estudantes no ensino superior. A educação é um problema antigo e, paradoxalmente, um problema atual, sobretudo no que respeita aos fatores determinantes da saúde no abandono escolar dos estudantes do ensino superior. Este é um problema complexo, impelindo investigadores, entre os quais enfermeiros, a dedicar pesquisas na procura da prevenção e/ou diminuição das suas taxas no ensino superior.
Objetivos: Descrever o percurso formativo nos vários estágios clínicos, refletir criticamente acerca das atividades concretizadas para desenvolver competências comuns e específicas do Enfermeiro Especialista em Saúde Infantil e Pediátrica; mapear e identificar os fatores determinantes da saúde no abandono escolar dos estudantes no ensino superior.
Metodologia: Descritiva, crítico-reflexiva, contendo uma Scoping Review, com recurso à metodologia proposta pelo Joanna Briggs Institute. A pesquisa foi realizada, em português, espanhol e inglês, nas plataformas eletrónicas PubMed, CINHAL complete, B-On e Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal. A seleção dos estudos, a extração e a síntese dos dados foram efetuadas por dois revisores independentes.
Resultados: Nos 10 estudos incluídos na revisão foram identificados os determinantes da saúde inerentes ao abandono escolar de estudantes do ensino superior, sendo que os mesmos são transversais, com destaque para os determinantes de saúde ambientais, biológicos, comportamentais/sociais e económicos. Emergindo como categorias: as Características pessoais, Dificuldades económicas, Motivos académicos e Dificuldades ambientais.
Conclusão: Os resultados permitiram identificar os determinantes da saúde, inerentes ao abandono escolar de estudantes do ensino superior a nível nacional e internacional. Pretende-se que as evidências desta revisão scoping contribuam para implementação de medidas na área da saúde ao nível do ensino superior que diminuam o abandono escolar, uma área de atuação do Enfermeiro Especialista em Saúde Infantil e Pediátrica.
Palavras-chave: Abandono escolar; Determinantes da saúde; Estudantes do ensino superior.Abstract
Introduction: This report reflects the path taken in the search for more knowledge and acquisition of skills, with the research theme being the factors determining the health of students leaving school in higher education. Education is an old problem and, paradoxically, a current problem, especially regarding the health-determining factors in higher education students dropping out of school. This is a complex problem, boosting researchers, including nurses, to dedicate research to finding solutions to prevent and/or reduce their rates in higher education.
Objectives: Describe the various nursing internship scenarios; to critically reflect on the activities carried out to develop common and specific competencies of the Specialist Nurse in Child and Pediatric Health; and to map and identify the determinants of health in the school dropout of higher education students.
Methodology: Descriptive, critical-reflective, containing a Scoping Review, using the methodology proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. The search was carried out in Portuguese, Spanish and English on the electronic platforms PubMed, CINHAL complete, B-On and Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal. The selection of studies, data extraction and synthesis were carried out by two independent reviewers.
Results: The 10 studies included in the review made it possible to identify the health determinants inherent in the dropout of higher education students at national and international level, concluding that they are transversal, with emphasis on environmental health determinants, biological, behavioral/social and economic. The following categories emerged: Personal characteristics, Economic difficulties, Academic reasons and Environmental difficulties.
Conclusion: The results made it possible to identify the health determinants inherent in the dropout of higher education students at national and international level. It is therefore hoped that the evidence from this scoping review will contribute to the implementation of measures health at higher education level that reduce school dropout and promote student success, an area of activity for the Specialist Nurse in Child and Pediatric Health.
Keywords: School dropout; Health determinants; Higher education students
Inovação e novas tecnologias no enoturismo: estudo de comportamento do consumidor que visita a Região Demarcada do Douro
No full textA evolução tecnológica, aliada ao uso das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação
(TICs) e outras tecnologias digitais mais sofisticadas, como Realidade Virtual (RA), IoT
(internet das coisas), Beacons, Chatbots, entre outras, trouxeram mudanças significativas
para a indústria do turismo, transformando o ciclo da experiência turística. O enoturismo,
assumido como um importante ativo estratégico de desenvolvimento do país, deve
adaptar-se a esta tendência, de forma, a agregar valor à experiência enoturística.
Apesar dos benefícios significativos das tecnologias, poucos estudos exploraram o uso de
tecnologias por enoturistas durante todas as fases de sua jornada de viagem e como podem
aprimorar a sua experiência de enoturismo.
Assim, este estudo preenche esta lacuna ao explorar como os enoturistas utilizam as
tecnologias na sua viagem turística (antes, durante e depois da viagem) e como melhoram
a sua experiência enoturística.
Para obtenção dos resultados, foi aplicado um inquérito por questionário disponibilizado
online em língua portuguesa, inglesa e francesa aos visitantes da Região Demarcada do
Douro. A partir deste método foi obtida uma amostra de conveniência, constituída por
207 respostas válidas.
Através da análise fatorial exploratória (AFE) foi possível dividir a utilização das TICs
em três fatores: fator 1 – Utilização das tecnologias mais elaboradas/sofisticadas; fator 2–
Utilização de tecnologias mais práticas/utilitárias e fator 3 – Utilização de tecnologias
após experiência. Com o objetivo de compreender quais os fatores que mais contribuem
para a satisfação, experiência memorável e lealdade ao destino, procede-se ao cálculo dos
coeficientes de correlação, verificando-se uma relação linear positiva entre a utilização
das TICs na experiência enoturística e os construtos em estudo. Quanto ao perfil
sociodemográfico, a partir do teste ANOVA foi possível concluir que os enoturistas de
diferentes faixas etárias e género não mostram diferenças significativas na utilização das
novas tecnologias na experiência enoturística. No entanto, verifica-se uma relação
significativa entre o uso das tecnologias com as variáveis, habilitações académicas e
rendimento. As conclusões deste estudo são relevantes para que as regiões vitivinícolas e stakeholders
redesenhem as suas estratégias, podendo-se tornar mais competitivos ao incluir novas
tecnologias em todas as fases da jornada do enoturista.ABSTRACT:
Technological evolution, combined with the use of Information and Communication
Technologies (ICTs) and other more sophisticated digital technologies, such as Virtual
Reality (AR), IoT (Internet of Things), Beacons, Chatbots, among others, have brought
significant changes to the industry of tourism, transforming the cycle of the tourist
experience. Wine tourism, assumed to be an important strategic asset for the country's
development, must adapt to this trend to add value to the wine tourism experience.
Despite the significant benefits of technologies, few studies have explored the use of
technologies by wine tourists during all phases of their travel journey and how they can
enhance their wine tourism experience.
Thus, this study fills this gap by exploring how wine tourists use technologies in their
tourist trip (before, during and after the trip) and how they improve their wine tourism
experience.
To obtain the results, a questionnaire survey was available online in Portuguese, English
and French to visitors to the Douro Demarcated Region. Using this method, a convenience
sample was obtained, consisting of 207 valid responses.
Through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) it was possible to divide the use of ICTs into
three factors: factor 1 – Use of more elaborate/sophisticated technologies; factor 2 – Use
of more practical/utilitarian technologies and factor 3 – Use of technologies after
experience. To understand which factors most, contribute to satisfaction, memorable
experience and destination loyalty, the correlation coefficients are calculated, verifying a
positive linear relationship between the use of ICTs in the wine tourism experience and
the constructs in study. As for the sociodemographic profile, from the ANOVA test it was
possible to conclude that wine tourists of different age groups and gender do not show
significant differences in the use of new technologies in the wine tourism experience.
However, there is a significant relationship between the use of technologies with the
variables, academic qualifications, and monetary income. The conclusions of this study are relevant for wine regions and stakeholders to redesign
their strategies, making it possible to become more competitive by including new
technologies in all stages of the wine tourist's journey
Development and Characterisation of Pasta Enriched with Carrot Powder
No full textPasta is a staple food and is a typical commodity worldwide. However, some people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance cannot consume pasta formulated with wheat flour. This work aimed to develop and characterise pasta samples made from wheat and buckwheat flours fortified with carrot powder at concentrations of 5% and 10%. The developed pasta samples were analysed for drying and hydration characteristics, for cooking properties, pasting properties, colour, texture, and sensory attributes. The results showed that the wheat-based pastas had better hydration and cooking properties, and that the gluten-free pastas were less cohesive. Concerning hardness, the addition of carrot powder produced opposite results for the wheat- and the buckwheat-based pastas. The gluten-free samples had higher pasting temperatures and peak viscosities and were also darker; however, lightness, redness, and yellowness increased with the addition of carrot powder. The gluten-free pastas were richer in terms of nutrients, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds due to the presence of buckwheat instead of wheat flour, and the increased addition of carrot powder also contributed to the increase in these nutrients. The sensory evaluation revealed that judges preferred the wheat-based pasta samples over the buckwheat counterparts, and the addition of carrot powder at the highest percentage significantly improved the sensorial assessment. In conclusion, the pasta samples formulated have high nutritional importance, and sensorial acceptance was increased with the addition of carrot powder.</jats:p
A Influência da Morfologia e Vegetação Urbanas na Dispersão de Poluentes Atmosféricos. Estudo de Caso: Avenida da Liberdade, Lisboa
No full textEste estudo analisa como a morfologia urbana e a cobertura arbórea influenciam a ventilação e a dispersão de poluentes, tendo como estudo de caso principal a Avenida da Liberdade, em Lisboa — uma avenida de tráfego intenso e densa arborização. A investigação combinou uma revisão da literatura sobre a dinâmica atmosférica em diferentes morfologias, em especial em cânions urbanos arborizados, com a análise de dados locais de NO₂ da rede de monitorização da qualidade do ar e de dados meteorológicos. Os resultados demonstram que a elevada densidade e continuidade da copa das árvores na Avenida da Liberdade, conjugadas com o seu contexto geomorfológico e urbano, limitam significativamente a ventilação horizontal e vertical e favorecem a acumulação de poluentes, com concentrações que excedem os limites legais da UE e os valores de referência da OMS. Conclui-se que o desenho urbano desempenha um papel decisivo na ventilação e dispersão de poluentes e que, assim, o planeamento urbano deve equilibrar o espaço construído com os benefícios microclimáticos da vegetação, essencial para assegurar a ventilação eficaz, compatibilizando a qualidade espacial com a qualidade do ar urbano e a saúde pública.This study examines how urban morphology and tree canopy coverage affect ventilation and pollutant dispersion, focusing on Lisbon’s Avenida da Liberdade — a traffic-intense avenue with a dense tree canopy — as the case study. The research combines a literature review on atmospheric dynamics in urban canyons with an analysis of local
NO₂ concentrations from the air quality monitoring network, together with meteorological data. The results show that the dense and continuous tree canopy of Avenida da
Liberdade, combined with its geomorphological and urban context, significantly restricts both horizontal and vertical ventilation. This leads to pollutant accumulation, with concentrations exceeding EU legal limits and WHO guideline values. The study concludes that urban design plays a decisive role in pollutant dispersion. Therefore, integrated urban planning is needed to balance the built environment with the microclimatic benefits of vegetation. This balance is essential to ensure effective ventilation, safeguarding urban air quality, and reconciling spatial quality with public health
Nutritional and Health Profile of Goat Products: Focus on Health Benefits of Goat Milk
Full text linkGoat (Capra hircus) is one of the main sources of milk and meat products for human consumption. Goat milk differs from cow and human milk in both composition and nutritional properties. Goat milk and other goat-derived products contain several bioactive compounds that might be useful in patients suffering from a variety of chronic diseases. Several peptides, fats, and oligosaccharides present in goat’s milk can be potentially useful in cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, neurological degeneration, or in promoting intestinal health. They have also shown chemopreventive properties in cancer. In addition, the oligosaccharides present in goat’s milk have immunomodulatory properties, prevent adhesion of pathogenic bacteria, and have prebiotic, probifidogenic effects. Due to its potential health benefits, goat milk is particularly recommended for infants, older adults, and convalescing people. This chapter gives an overview of the biological activities of goat products and the effects of peptides, fats, and oligosaccharides present in goat milk on pathogenic bacteria, as well as their ability to regulate immunological, gastrointestinal, hormonal, and neurological responses in humans.N/
Food Waste Behaviour: A Cross-country Study
Full text linkFood choices are influenced by personal, cultural, and religious factors influence food choices. Within the EATMOT project, a questionnaire survey was conducted with 11919 voluntary adult participants residing in 16 countries to investigate how people relate to food waste, their attitudes, and how these vary across socio-demographic groups. The questionnaire was translated into local languages, and non-probabilistic methods selected the sample. Descriptive statistics tools were used to at the 5% significance level. The decision tree method (Classification and Regression Trees) identified the best predictors, which split the samples into clusters. Statistically significant differences were found between groups for all socio-demographic variables related to avoiding food waste when cooking at home. Similar differences emerged for choosing local foods and preferring restaurants that promote strategies to minimize food waste. The tree classification analysis revealed that, for all three items studied, the variable country, characterized by different cultures, was the most important discriminating factor. This work highlighted that people from different countries and socio-demographic groups as defined by established cut-offs for each characteristic
Políticas Públicas para Educação Especial: Um estudo comparativo entre Brasil e Portugal, a partir dos referencias normativos
No full textA partir da temática das políticas públicas para educação especial, definiu-se como recorte espacial o estudo comparativo entre dois países de língua portuguesa, Brasil e Portugal. A linha de evolução das políticas para educação especial são diversas nos dois países, sendo assim optou-se em analisar legislação contemporânea aos dois países, no caso a análise aconteceu acerca do Decreto nº 10.502/20, Decreto nº 54/18 e Decreto nº 55/18. Estes documentos foram elaborados de acordo com as diretrizes impostas pela Convenção dos Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência, as quais ambos os países são signatários. Diante disso, questiona-se em que medida as políticas para educação especial no Brasil e em Portugal são semelhantes e/ou diversas, a partir do Decreto Lei 10.502 de 2020 (Brasil) e os Decretos de 54 e 55 de 2018 (Portugal)? Para esta pesquisa qualitativa assente na análise sistemática de conteúdo do tipo temático categorial. Após a análise, conclui-se que ambos os países se encontram em fases distintas nas questões relativas à educação especial. Portugal atualmente possui políticas de inclusivas concretas e progressistas, enquanto o Brasil tem uma ruptura nas políticas de educação para pessoas com deficiência, devido ao governo de extrema direita no poder.Based on the theme of public policies for special education, the comparative study between two Portuguese-speaking countries, Brazil and Portugal, was defined as a spatial cut. The line of evolution of policies for special education are different in the two countries, so it was chosen to analyze contemporary legislation to the two countries, in this case the analysis took place about Decree nº 10.502/20, Decree nº 54/18 and Decree nº 55 /18. These documents were prepared in accordance with the guidelines imposed by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, to which both countries are signatories. In view of this, the question is to what extent are the policies for special education in Brazil and Portugal similar and/or different, from Decree Law 10.502 of 2020 (Brazil) and Decrees of 54 and 55 of 2018 (Portugal)? For this qualitative research, it was based on the systematic analysis of categorical thematic content. After the analysis, it is concluded that both countries are at different stages in matters relating to special education. Portugal currently has concrete and progressive inclusive policies, while Brazil 10 has a rupture in education policies for people with disabilities, due to the extreme right government in powe
Chocolates with dried fruit and spices: development and physical and sensory characterization
No full textEffects of Lean Tools and Industry 4.0 technology on productivity: An empirical study
No full textPurpose: In the 4th Industrial Revolution era, companies are increasingly adopting strategies to maximize the potential of Industry 4.0 technologies. Many organizations integrate established Lean and Six Sigma tools to support the effective deployment of these innovations. Although existing literature explores the interplay between Industry 4.0 and Lean methodologies, there is limited focus on their direct impact on productivity. This study bridges that gap by analyzing how Industry 4.0 technologies and Lean and Six Sigma practices influence overall productivity, emphasizing two dimensions: operational efficiency, achieved through process optimization and waste reduction, and financial performance, centered on profitability and economic sustainability. Methodology: The investigation is conducted through an empirical study involving surveys of industrial companies in a central region of Portugal. The analysis of the research results includes the application of statistical tests, such as exploratory factor analysis, and the use of structural equation modeling techniques for confirmatory analysis. Findings: The results indicate that Industry 4.0 immediately impacts productivity. On the other hand, the influence of Lean and Six Sigma tools on productivity may not be immediate. Still, when analyzed over a more extensive time, their impact becomes more significant. Originality/value: This paper contributes significantly by presenting an empirical study that examines the impact of Lean tools and Industry 4.0 technologies on productivity. While the existing literature mainly consists of literature reviews or empirical analyses linking Lean tools and Industry 4.0, this study uniquely addresses the connection between these two concepts and productivity through an empirical study. Additionally, the findings emphasize that the influence of both Lean tools and Industry 4.0 on productivity is contingent on the duration since their implementation.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Unified Data Governance in Heterogeneous Database Environments: An API-Driven Architecture for Multi-Platform Policy Enforcement
Full text linkModern organizations increasingly rely on heterogeneous database environments that combine relational, document-oriented, and key-value storage systems to optimize performance for diverse application requirements. However, this technological diversity creates significant challenges for implementing consistent data governance policies, regulatory compliance, and access control across disparate systems. Traditional governance approaches that operate within individual database silos fail to provide unified policy enforcement and create compliance gaps that expose organizations to regulatory and operational risks. This paper presents a novel API-driven architecture that enables unified data governance across heterogeneous database environments without requiring database-specific modifications or vendor lock-in. The proposed framework implements a centralized governance layer that coordinates policy enforcement across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Amazon DynamoDB systems through RESTful API interfaces. Key architectural components include differentiated access control through hierarchical API key management, automated compliance workflows for regulatory requirements such as GDPR, real-time audit trail generation, and comprehensive data quality monitoring with automated improvement mechanisms. Comprehensive experimental evaluation demonstrates the framework’s effectiveness across multiple operational dimensions. The system achieved 95.2% accuracy in access control enforcement across different data classification levels, while automated GDPR compliance workflows demonstrated 98.6% success rates with average processing times of 2.9 h. Performance evaluation reveals acceptable overhead characteristics with linear scaling patterns for PostgreSQL operations (R2 = 0.89), consistent sub-20ms response times for MongoDB logging operations, and sustained throughput rates ranging from 38.9 to 142.7 requests per second across the integrated system. Data quality improvements ranged from 16.1% to 34.3% across accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness dimensions over a 12-week monitoring period, with accuracy improving by 17.8 percentage points, completeness by 13.2 percentage points, consistency by 19.7 percentage points, and timeliness by 24.5 percentage points. The duplicate detection system achieved 94.6% precision and 95.6%
recall across various duplicate types, including cross-database redundancy identification.
The results demonstrate that API-driven governance architectures can effectively address the persistent challenges of policy fragmentation in multi-database environments while
maintaining operational performance and enabling measurable improvements in data quality and regulatory compliance. The framework provides a practical migration path for organizations seeking to implement comprehensive governance capabilities without replacing existing database infrastructure investments