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Associations between body mass index, physical activity, perceived school competence, and academic performance in Portuguese elementary students
No full textInformed consent was obtained from all subjects involved in the study.
The data presented in this study are available on request from the corresponding author due to data protection restrictions for minors.Background/Objectives: Childhood is a critical stage for consolidating health-related habits that shape physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development. Regular physical activity has been linked to fitness and academic outcomes, while high body mass index (BMI) may hinder school performance. This study examined associations between BMI, perceived school competence, academic performance, and weekly physical activity volume in Portuguese elementary students, addressing a gap in national evidence compared with international studies.
Methods: A cross-sectional correlational design was adopted with 531 children (M = 9.13 years) from 10 public schools. BMI was calculated from anthropometric measures, weekly physical activity was self-reported, perceived competence was assessed with Harter’s Self-Concept Scale (Cronbach’s α = 0.797), and academic performance was obtained from school records. Analyses included Pearson correlations, ANOVA with Scheffé post hoc, and multiple regression, with exact significance values reported. Results: Higher BMI was negatively associated with perceived competence and academic achievement, while regular physical activity, particularly 4–6 h per week, was linked to better results in Portuguese and mathematics. Associations were modest (r = 0.18–0.32; R2 = 0.12). Regression showed physical activity (β = 0.093, p = 0.033) and perceived competence (β = 0.126, p = 0.004) predicted academic performance, whereas BMI was not (β = −0.028, p = 0.524). The near-zero correlation with environmental studies suggests subject-specific influences.
Conclusions: Adequate BMI and regular physical activity are associated with better academic performance. The role of perceived competence is theoretically inferred as a potential mediator, but not formally tested. Findings highlight the interplay of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial factors. Structured school-based activity programs of 4–6 h weekly may promote both health and learning.FCT—Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia—Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. (Portugal), within the scope of SPRINT—Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center [UID/6185/2023]
The interplay of bottle storage and wood ageing technology: Volatile and sensory profiles of wine spirits aged with chestnut wood
No full textWine spirits are typically aged in wooden barrels. Recently, alternative ageing technologies, such as those using wood fragments in wine spirits stored in stainless steel tanks, have been investigated. However, a signifcant lack of information regarding the potential evolution of these beverages after bottling still remains. This study assessed the 12-month evolu tion of aroma in bottled wine spirits aged with chestnut wood using diferent technologies, including fragment application with several micro-oxygenation strategies and barrels (traditional). Chemical analysis using GC-FID and GC–MS methods, along with sensory analysis, was conducted on all sampled aged wine spirits. Signifcant changes in volatile compounds were detected over time, including volatile phenols, acids, and esters. Multivariate data analysis distinguished traditional and alternative aged samples, with slight sample discrimination based on bottle storage. Regarding the sensory results, a
signifcant efect of the time in bottle in several sensory attributes was found, while the ageing technologies mainly afected the gustatory attributes. The tasters were also asked to rate the overall quality of the samples, which seems to be favoured by the time in the bottle. This initial assessment of the impact of 1 year of glass bottle storage on the volatile and sensory composition of aged wine spirits highlights that this stage must be considered as an additional technological factor in their production process. However, the diferences induced by the wood ageing technologies applied remained evident after 1 year of glass bottle storage.This study was supported by the research Project OXYRE BRAND, funded by National Funds through FCT—Foundation for Science and Technology under Project POCI-01–0145-FEDER-027819 (PTDC/OCE-ETA/27819/2017). Additionally, this work was funded by National Funds through FCT—Foundation for Science and Tech nology through the Projects UIDB/05183/2020 (https://doi.org/10. 54499/UIDB/05183/2020; https://doi.org/10.54499/UIDP/05183/2020 and https://doi.org/10.54499/LA/P/0121/2020) [MED&CHANGE];
UID/AGR/04129/2020, DL 57/2016/CP1382/CT0025 [LEAF]; UIDB/00681/2020 (https://doi.org/10.54499/UIDP/00681/2020) [CER NAS-IPCB]; UIDB/00239/2020 (DOI 10.54499/UIDB/00239/2020) [CEF]; UIDB/00100/2020 (DOI 10.54499/UIDP/00239/2020)
[TERRA], PTDC/QUI‐QAN/32242/2017, UIDP/00100/2020[CQE] and LA/P/0056/2020 (https://doi.org/10.54499/LA/P/0056/2020), as well as contract CEECIND/02725/2018/CP1572/CT006 (10.544.
CEECIND/02725/2018/CP1572/CT0006 (to Tiago A. Fernandes).info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Contributo da conferência familiar na melhoria da qualidade dos cuidados em fim de vida
No full textRelatório de Estágio apresentado à Escola Superior de Saúde Dr. Lopes Dias do Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do grau de Mestre em Cuidados Paliativos.No âmbito do VII Mestrado em Cuidados Paliativos da Escola Superior de Saúde Dr. Lopes Dias do Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, surge a realização do presente relatório. Este tem como finalidade a descrição, análise crítica e reflexão das atividades desenvolvidas no contexto de prática clínica e na implementação do projeto de intervenção e melhoria.
Neste contexto, na primeira parte é descrito o modelo de organização, caracterização e funcionamento da unidade de cuidados paliativos onde decorreu a prática clínica. Na segunda parte é apresentada a análise e reflexão crítica, relativa à aquisição de competências adquiridas nas quatro áreas-chave dos Cuidados Paliativos: controlo de sintomas, trabalho em equipa, apoio à família e comunicação. O projeto de intervenção e melhoria implementado na equipa intra-hospitalar de suporte e na instituição onde desempenho funções, é descrito na terceira parte. Este teve a pretensão de melhorar as práticas assistenciais e de sensibilizar os profissionais para a importância da articulação e da continuidade dos cuidados, assim como na adequação dos cuidados prestados em fim de vida e do uso de estratégias diferenciadas e ativas focadas no cuidar como é a Conferência Familiar enquanto ferramenta comunicacional e do impacto que tem em doentes, famílias e nos próprios profissionais de saúde.
O relatório revela-se como uma reflexão sobre todo o percurso de aprendizagem, onde se cruzam os conhecimentos adquiridos ao longo de toda a componente teórica e a consolidação de competências adquiridas na prática clínica o que me possibilita a capacitação para a prestação de cuidados especializados e de qualidade.ABSTRACT: This report is an integral part of necessary requirements to obtaining the degree of Master in Palliative Care. In this context, the first part describes the model of organization, characterization and operation of the palliative care unit where clinical practice took place. The second part presents the analysis and critical reflection on the acquisition of skills acquired in the four key areas of palliative care: symptom control, teamwork, family support and communication. The intervention and improvement project implemented in the in-hospital support team and in the institution where I perform duties is described in part three. The goal was to improve care practices and make professionals aware of the importance of articulation and continuity of care, as well as the adequacy of end-of-life care and the use of differentiated and active strategies focused on care as it is. Family Meetings is a communication tool and have an impact on patients, families and health professionals. This report reveals itself as a reflection on the entire learning path, where the knowledge acquired throughout the theoretical component and the consolidation competences acquired in clinical practice enables me to qualify for the provision of specialized care and of Quality
Comunicar o casamento: O design gráfico na comunicação dos matrimónios em Portugal
No full textDissertação apresentado à Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas do Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco em associação com a Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade de Lisboa para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do grau de Mestre em Design Gráfico.O casamento é um evento repleto de simbolismo e tradição, que tem evoluído para se adaptar às mudanças culturais, sociais e tecnológicas. Uma das formas de comunicação mais relevantes nos casamentos é o uso de convites, que refletem o estilo e a personalidade dos noivos. Esses elementos recorrem ao design gráfico, editorial e emocional, tornando-se essenciais para criar uma experiência coerente e personalizada.
A presente dissertação trata do papel do design de comunicação na evolução da comunicação e divulgação dos casamentos. Tem o objetivo de explorar como o design contribui para a construção de narrativas visuais e emocionais, analisando a sua aplicação prática na personalização de eventos e na harmonização entre tradição e modernidade.
Para tal, através de uma metodologia qualitativa e exploratória, recorreu-se à análise documental e ao estudo de exemplos práticos que ilustram a evolução do design em convites e estacionários de casamento. Assim sendo, a investigação organiza-se em três partes. Na primeira parte, apresenta-se o enquadramento teórico e contextual, onde são exploradas as bases conceptuais do design de comunicação, design gráfico e design emocional, Na segunda parte, analisa-se o Casamento em Portugal, investigando os diferentes estilos e tipologias de casamento, e de que forma estes moldam as escolhas de design e identidade visual, bem como a evolução histórica dos casamentos e a sua relação com a comunicação visual. Na terceira parte, serão analisados diferentes convites de casamento, de diferentes anos, com o objetivo de perceber a evolução e que mudanças estes elementos de comunicação gráfica sofreram ao longo dos tempos.
Com esta estrutura, a investigação procura compreender o papel do design de comunicação na criação de experiências visuais únicas e significativas, explorando como elementos como tipografia, cores e materiais contribuem para a narrativa e coerência do evento. Pretende-se, assim, responder à questão de como o design pode equilibrar tradição e inovação na comunicação e divulgação de casamentos.
Procura-se, portanto, perceber de que formas o design de comunicação pode transformar a comunicação de casamentos em Portugal, criando experiências que
refletem a identidade dos noivos e criam a singularidade do evento.Abstract: Weddings are events full of symbolism and tradition, which have evolved to adapt to cultural, social and technological changes. One of the most important forms of communication at weddings is the use of invitations, which reflect the style and personality of the bride and groom. These elements use graphic, editorial and emotional design, becoming essential to create a coherent and personalized experience.
This dissertation deals with the role of communication design in the evolution of communication and promotion of weddings. It's objective is to explore how design contributes to the construction of visual and emotional narratives, analyzing its practical application in the personalization of events and in the harmonization between tradition and modernity.
To this end, through a qualitative and exploratory methodology, documentary analysis and the study of practical examples that illustrate the evolution of design in wedding invitations and stationery were used. Therefore, the research is organized into three parts. The first part presents the theoretical and contextual framework, exploring the conceptual foundations of communication design, graphic design and emotional design. The second part analyses weddings in Portugal, investigating the different styles and types of weddings and how these shape design choices and visual identity, as well as the historical evolution of weddings and their relationship with visual communication. The third part analyses different wedding invitations from different years, with the aim of understanding how these graphic communication elements have evolved and what changes they have undergone over time.
With this structure, the research seeks to understand the role of communication design in creating unique and meaningful visual experiences, exploring how elements such as typography, colours and materials contribute to the narrative and coherence of the event. The aim is to answer the question of how design can balance tradition and innovation in the communication and promotion of weddings.
The aim is therefore to understand how communication design can transform wedding communication in Portugal, creating experiences that reflect the essence of the bride and groom and celebrate the uniqueness of the event
Recognizing diversity to enable an agroecological transition: understanding the potential of family farmers in Portugal
No full textThe authors thank the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) for the financial support to the Research Centre for Natural Resources, Environment and Society — CERNAS (UIDB/00681) and GreenUPorto, supported by national funds via FCT under the Strategic Projects UIDB/05748/2020 and UIDP/05748/2020 (doi: 10.54499/UIDB/05748/2020 and doi: 10.54499/UIDP/05748/2020). We are also grateful to the GrowLIFE project (Grant Agreement No. 101074425, LIFE21-GIC-PT-GrowLIFE) for the opportunity to apply the methodology as part of its Work Package: Participatory Visits to Sustainable Farms, and to the PAGE Project (Ref: RR-C05-i03-I-000217) for the opportunity to implement the methodology within the scope of its initiatives.The agroecological transition of family farms in Portugal poses a significant challenge within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the European Green Deal. Despite their multifunctional contributions to rural territories, family farms—particularly smallholders—remain structurally disadvantaged by policy frameworks that continue to favor large-scale, high-input agricultural models. This study demonstrates that aligning family farming with agroecological principles yields tangible benefits and requires support through differentiated, typology-sensitive public policies. Using a tailored methodology, data were collected from 40 farms initially classified as conventional or agroecological. Ward’s hierarchical clustering, supported by complementary significance tests, identified three distinct farmer typologies:
conventional, proto-agroecological, and agroecological. These typologies reflect meaningful differences in ecological integration, systemic thinking, and social engagement. The findings highlight the need for targeted policy frameworks that recognize farm diversity and promote multiple pathways toward agroecology. This typology-based approach provides an empirically grounded foundation for designing more inclusive and context-responsive institutional support for family farmers in Portugal.The author(s) declare that financial support was received for the research and/or publication of this article. This research was funded by National Funds through the FCT-Foundation for Science and Technology, IC-P, within the scope of the individual doctoral research grant reference UI/BD/153087/2022.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Boxing injuries in Portugal: analysis of incidence, mechanisms, risk factors and injury preventive measures
No full textIntrodução: A modalidade do boxe está associada a uma elevada taxa de lesões e traumatismos cranianos graves, onde a cabeça, os ombros, os punhos e as mãos são as regiões do corpo mais afetadas.
Objetivos: este estudo teve como objetivos quantificar a incidência de lesões relacionadas com a prática de boxe e a identificação de padrões de lesões e fatores de risco. Além disso, foi analisada a eficácia de medidas preventivas de lesões e as adaptações comportamentais após lesão.
Metodologia: Foi utilizado um questionário para a recolha dos dados dividido em três partes: dados pessoais, experiência de treino e exposição e lesões.
Resultados: 583 questionários foram analisados. Os resultados mostraram que 76% dos indivíduos eram do sexo masculino, e 70,5% nunca competiram. O sparring foi a técnica que levou a 34,3% das lesões, e a inflamação foi a lesão mais comum (28,1%).
Discussão: A literatura demonstra que a incidência de lesão diminuiu no boxe amador nos últimos anos, mantendo-se no profissional. A incidência de lesão é superior no boxe profissional e o sparring é a técnica que leva a um maior número de lesões. Os alongamentos parecem ser o comportamento preventivo mais comum após lesão.
Conclusões: Este estudo permite demonstrar que a altura, a frequência de competição, o nível de competição e o treino de força são os fatores mais associadas ao número de lesões nos praticantes de boxe.Introduction: Boxing is associated with a high rate of injuries and severe head trauma, where the head, shoulders, wrists and hands are the most affected regions of the body.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to quantify the incidence of boxing-related injuries and identify patterns and risk factors. Furthermore, the effectiveness of injury preventive measures
and behavioral adaptations after injury were analyzed.
Methodology: A questionnaire was used to collect data divided into three parts: personal data, training and exposure experience and injuries.
Results: 583 questionnaires were analyzed. Results showed that 76% were male, and 70,5% had never competed. Sparring was the technique that led to 34,3% injuries, and inflammation was the most common injury (28,1%).
Discussion: Literature shows that the incidence of injury has decreased in amateur boxing in recent years, remaining in professional boxing. The incidence of injury is higher in professional
boxing and sparring is the technique that leads to more injuries. Stretching appears to be the most common injury preventive measures after injury.
Conclusion: This study allows us to demonstrate that height, frequency of competition, level of competition and strength training are the factors most associated with the number of injuries
in boxing
Comportamento de treinadores em contexto de treino – comparação ente judo regular e judo adaptado
No full textDissertação de Mestrado apresentada à Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do grau de Mestre em Atividade Física.Nos últimos anos, a análise do ensino tem sido um assunto cada vez mais estudado e aprofundado de forma a perceber como vários comportamentos de ensino, são ou não, mais ou menos eficazes no contexto da aprendizagem dos praticantes de diversas modalidades desportivas, neste caso concreto, na modalidade de Judo. O reconhecimento da Pedagogia e método do Judo foi efetivado pela UNESCO. Efetivamente, a observação dos comportamentos do treinador, nos diversos momentos do treino, permite um estudo exaustivo da sua conduta pedagógica, sendo assim possível identificar as principais características e atributos que contribuem para a aprendizagem dos praticantes. Assim, esta investigação nasce da necessidade de caracterizar o comportamento do treinador na modalidade de Judo, tendo em conta que por existirem poucos estudos neste âmbito, a renovação de conhecimento neste tema é importante e deverá ser feita para que seja possível explicar e usar os melhores métodos/ferramentas para o ensino do Judo.
Dado o enquadramento, a presente investigação, organizada de forma sequencial, propõe-se a dar uma resposta ao objetivo de verificar se os comportamentos dos treinadores são semelhantes ou distintos no decorrer do processo de treino, no contexto de Judo Regular e no de Judo Adaptado. Para o efeito, participaram no estudo 4 treinadores de diversas associações e clubes dos distritos de Aveiro, Guarda e Santarém. Ao nível dos treinos, cada um dos treinadores conduziu um treino de Judo Adaptado e um treino de Judo Regular em horários e locais distintos, perfazendo assim um somatório de 8 treinos a analisar (4 em cada contexto). Participaram na totalidade dos treinos dos dois contextos cerca de 138 atletas, dos quais 78 frequentaram os treinos do Judo Regular, e 60 os treinos do Judo Adaptado.
Tendo em consideração os objetivos deste estudo, a fim de estudar a sua dimensão visível, isto é, do ponto de vista daquilo que é observável na condução do processo de ensino por parte dos treinadores, as sessões de treino foram gravadas em vídeo, para posterior observação. Priorizámos, deste modo, uma metodologia de carácter observacional de corte transversal, com natureza quantitativa e descritiva. No essencial, recorremos a dois sistemas de observação. Um primeiro, de forma sequencial, para analisar a Gestão do Tempo de Treino e um segundo, de forma multidimensional, para estudarmos os Comportamentos relativos às Principais Funções de Ensino, através do PROF./ULg.
Os resultados obtidos, através da aplicação da estatística descritiva e inferencial, revelaram que não existiram diferenças significativas em nenhum dos comportamentos observados e analisados, o que nos leva a retirar como conclusão que os comportamentos dos treinadores são semelhantes independentemente do contexto. A presente investigação permitiu-nos ainda tipificar os treinadores, resultando daí que os valores observados, por comparação com os dados provenientes da principal bibliografia sobre a análise de comportamento para cada uma das categorias comportamentais dos diferentes sistemas utilizados, são muito aceitáveis relativamente às suas condutas no decorrer dos treinos, no Judo Adaptado ou no Judo RegularAbstract: In recent years, the analysis of teaching has been a subject that has been increasingly studied in depth in order to understand how various teaching behaviours are, or are not, more or less effective in the context of the learning of practitioners of various sports, in this specific case, the sport of Judo. The pedagogy and method of Judo was recognised by UNESCO. In fact, observing the coach's behaviour at different times during training allows for an exhaustive study of his pedagogical conduct, thus making it possible to identify the main characteristics and attributes that contribute to the practitioners' learning. Thus, this research arises from the need to characterise the behaviour of the coach in the sport of Judo, bearing in mind that as there are few studies in this field, the renewal of knowledge on this subject is important and should be done so that it is possible to explain and use the best methods/tools for teaching Judo.
Given this framework, this research, organised sequentially, aims to answer the question of whether the coaches' behaviours are similar or different during the training process, in the context of Regular Judo and Adapted Judo. To this end, four coaches from various associations and clubs in the districts of Aveiro, Guarda and Santarém took part in the study. At the training level, each of the coaches conducted an Adapted Judo training session and a Regular Judo training session at different times and places, making a total of 8 training sessions to be analysed (4 in each context). A total of 138 athletes took part in all the training sessions in the two contexts, 78 of whom attended the Regular Judo training sessions and 60 the Adapted Judo training sessions.
Bearing in mind the objectives of this study, in order to study its visible dimension, i.e. from the point of view of what is observable in the coaches' conduct of the teaching process, the training sessions were recorded on video for later observation. We therefore prioritised a cross-sectional observational methodology, with a quantitative and descriptive nature. Essentially, we used two observation systems. Firstly, sequentially, to analyse Training Time Management and secondly, multidimensionally, to study Behaviours related to the Main Teaching Functions, using PROF./ULg.
The results obtained through the application of descriptive and inferential statistics revealed that there were no significant differences in any of the behaviours observed and analysed, which leads us to conclude that the coaches' behaviours are similar regardless of the context. This research also allowed us to typify the coaches, which means that the values observed, in comparison with the data from the main bibliography on behaviour analysis for each of the behavioural categories of the different systems used, are very acceptable in terms of their behaviour during training sessions, in Adapted Judo or in Regular Jud
Soil stabilization with sisal fibres
No full textAutor Correspondente : Rosa Luzia ([email protected])Soil stabilization using natural fibres is a solution that can have environmental and technical advantages. Among the natural fibres that have adequate characteristics are sisal fibres. In this work, were used sisal fibres to evaluate its potential to improve the characteristics of soils for embankment and road pavement layers construction. Was characterized a clayey sand soil, in its natural state and after mixing it with sisal fibres. The mixture with 0.5%, 1.0% and 1.5% of sisal fibres with 15mm length was characterized and the bearing capacity of the soil was determined using CBR tests (California Bearing Ratio). The results from the tests show that sisal fibre stabilization leads to a decrease, although slight, in the CBR values, for 2.5mm and 5.0mm of penetration. However, when observing the penetration/force curves, the natural soil performed better between 0.0mm and 6.0mm of penetration, suffering a break after 6.0mm, while mixtures with 1.0% and 1.5% of fibres maintained a practically linear progress up to 12mm of penetration.A estabilização de solos com fibras naturais é uma solução que pode trazer vantagens ambientais e técnicas. Entre as fibras naturais que apresentam características adequadas para estabilização de solos estão as fibras de sisal. Neste trabalho foram utilizadas fibras de sisal para avaliar seu potencial em melhorar as características de solos para construção de aterros e camadas de pavimentos rodoviários. Caracterizou-se um solo arenoargiloso, no seu estado natural e após mistura com 0,5%, 1,0% e 1,5% de fibras de sisal com 15mm de comprimento. A capacidade de suporte foi determinada através de ensaios CBR (California Bearing Ratio). Os resultados dos ensaios mostram que a estabilização do solo com fibras de sisal leva a uma diminuição, ainda que ligeira, nos valores de CBR, para 2,5mm e 5,0mm de penetração. Porém, ao observar as curvas penetração/força, constata-se que o solo natural tem melhor desempenho entre 0,0mm e 6,0mm de penetração, sofrendo uma quebra a partir dos 6,0mm, enquanto as misturas com 1,0% e 1,5% de fibras de sisal mantiveram um andamento praticamente linear até 12mm de penetração.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Música tradicional madeirense: um recurso pedagógico para a introdução do conceito de melodia acompanhada no ensino da guitarra clássica, no 1º e 2º grau do ensino artístico especializado
No full textRelatório de Estágio apresentado à Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas do Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do grau de Mestre em Ensino de Música – Instrumento e Música de Conjunto.O presente Relatório de Estágio, inserido na Unidade Curricular de Prática de Ensino Supervisionada do Mestrado em Ensino de Música – Instrumento e Música de Conjunto, está estruturado em duas partes.
A primeira parte apresenta, de forma detalhada, o relato da Prática de Ensino Supervisionada realizada no Conservatório – Escola Profissional das Artes da Madeira durante o ano letivo de 2022/2023. Nesta fase, o estágio abrangeu atividades de ensino individual de guitarra clássica e de aulas de um grupo de classe de conjunto.
A segunda parte concentra-se em uma investigação-ação com o tema: “Música tradicional madeirense: um recurso pedagógico para a introdução do conceito de melodia acompanhada no ensino da guitarra clássica, no 1º e 2º grau do ensino artístico especializado”. O estudo teve como objetivo analisar a viabilidade e o impacto do uso do repertório tradicional madeirense na motivação e na evolução técnica dos alunos.
Em suma, os dados evidenciam que a integração da Música Tradicional Madeirense no ensino da guitarra clássica não só facilita a aquisição de competências técnicas essenciais, como também reforça a ligação dos alunos à sua identidade cultural. Essa abordagem pedagógica revelou-se eficaz para estimular a motivação, promovendo uma prática musical mais envolvente e significativa. Assim, o presente relatório contribui para a reflexão sobre a importância de incorporar repertórios culturalmente relevantes no ensino da música, sugerindo que a combinação de tradição e inovação pode formar músicos mais completos e conscientes do seu património.Abstract: This Internship Report, part of the Supervised Teaching Practice module of the Master’s in Music Teaching – Instrument and Ensemble Music, is structured in two parts.
The first part provides a detailed account of the Supervised Teaching Practice conducted at the Conservatory – Professional School of the Arts of Madeira during the 2022/2023 academic year. In this phase, the internship encompassed individual classical guitar lessons as well as ensemble group classes.
The second part focuses on an action research study titled “Madeiran Traditional Music: A Pedagogical Resource for Introducing the Concept of Melodic Accompaniment in the Teaching of Classical Guitar at the 1st and 2nd Levels of Specialized Artistic Education.” The objective of this study was to analyze the feasibility and impact of using the traditional Madeiran repertoire on students’ motivation and technical progress.
In summary, the data indicate that integrating Madeiran Traditional Music into classical guitar education not only facilitates the acquisition of essential technical skills but also reinforces students’ connection to their cultural identity. This pedagogical approach has proven effective in stimulating motivation and fostering a more engaging and meaningful musical practice. Consequently, this report contributes to the discussion on the importance of incorporating culturally relevant repertoires in music education, suggesting that a combination of tradition and innovation can help develop more well-rounded musicians who are conscious of their heritage
Diseño gráfico innovador para sitios web : combinando inteligencia artificial y diseño paramétrico
No full textThe innovative technologies are used to provide the latest approach to creating graphic design projects. The aim of the study is to determine the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and parametric design on innovative graphic design. The aim was achieved by employing SWOT analysis, Thurstone Scale, calculations of eligibility criterion, influence coefficient, root mean square error (RMSE). The research established that creating a website requires taking into account important parameters of graphic design. The set parameters are colour range (τ=1.18), texture (τ=1.15),geometric shapes (τ=1.21), abstract drawings (τ=1.20), visual communications (τ=0.90). The authors found that Designs.ai (2.5) and Adobe Sensei (2.23) may be the most effective AI applications for creating graphic design on a website. The applications have advantages because they facilitate the creation of individual design
projects and are characterized by the possibility of using various innovative tools. The SWOT analysis established that the combination of AI and parametric design has a positive effect on the creation of graphic content for the website. The positive impact is associated primarily with the use of an automated approach (21%), the creation of individualized content (22%). The practical significance of the research consists in choosing the most favourable AI technologies for creating graphic design for the website. Research prospects may be identifying approaches to creating graphic design for a website and developing visual learning material.Las tecnologías innovadoras se utilizan para proporcionar el enfoque más novedoso a la creaciónde proyectos de diseño gráfico. El objetivo del estudio es determinar el impacto de la inteligencia artificial (IA) y el diseño paramétrico en el diseño gráfico innovador. El objetivo se alcanzó empleando el análisis DAFO, la escala de Thurstone, cálculos de criterio de elegibilidad, coeficiente de influencia, error cuadrático medio (RMSE). La investigación estableció que la creación de un sitio web requiere tener en cuenta parámetros importantes del diseño gráfico. Los parámetros establecidos son la gama cromática (τ=1,18), la textura (τ=1,15), las formas geométricas (τ=1,21), los dibujos abstractos (τ=1,20) y la comunicación visual (τ=0,90). Los autores descubrieron que Designs.ai (2.5) y Adobe Sensei (2.23) pueden ser las aplicaciones de IA más eficaces para crear diseños gráficos en un sitio web. Las aplicaciones presentan ventajas porque facilitan la creación de proyectos de diseño individuales y se caracterizan por la posibilidad de utilizar diversas herramientas innovadoras. El análisis DAFO estableció que la combinación de IA y diseño paramétrico tiene un efecto positivo en la creación de contenidos gráficos para el sitio web. El impacto positivo se asocia principalmente con el uso de un enfoque automatizado (21%), la creación de contenidos individualizados (22%). La importancia práctica
de la investigación consiste en elegir las tecnologías de IA más favorables para crear el diseño gráfico
del sitio web. Las perspectivas de la investigación pueden ser la identificación de enfoques para crear el diseño gráfico de un sitio web y la elaboración de material didáctico visual