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O design de produtos de uso cotidiano e memórias de longo prazo : a influência da cor na resposta emocional e na usabilidade percebida
No full textColour is an important component of product design and can influence usage interaction. This study aimed to study the influence of the colour of everyday products on the emotional response and perceived usability of senior adult females. Thirty women between 60 and 80 years old participated, who evaluated clay sausage roaster in three different colours, based on two protocols: Emotional Response Cards (ERC) and Perceived Usability Cards (PUC). The product in the “Terracotta” colour was significantly (p ≤ 0.05) better evaluated (emotional response and perceived usability) than the products in the other colours (“green” and “grey”). The colour “Terracotta” was decisive in confirming that the memory factor of long-term experiences contributed to the results achieved. The application of colours in the design ofproducts aimed at older users must consider long-termexperiences and be treated as an inclusivity factorResumo: Cor é um importante componente do design de produto, podendo influenciar na interação de uso. O objetivou deste estudo foi estudar a influência da cor de produtos de uso cotidiano, na resposta emocional e na usabilidade percebida de mulheres adultas seniors. Participaram 30 mulheres entre 60 e 80 anos, as quais avaliaram um produto de uso cotidiano e tradicional, em três cores dis-tintas, com base em dois protocolos: Emotional Response Cards (ERC) and Perceived Usability Cards (PUC). O produto na cor “Terracotta” foi significativamente (p ≤ 0,05) melhor avaliado (emotional response and perceived usability) que os produtos nas demais cores (“green” and “grey”). A cor “Terracotta” foi determinante para confirmar que o fator memória de experiências de longo prazo contribuíram para os resultados alcançados. A aplicação de cores no design de produtos destinados à usuários com idades avan-çadas, deve considerar as experiências de longo prazo e ser tratado como fator de inclusividade
Using analytic hierarchy process to assess beekeeping suitability in Portuguese controlled areas : a first approach
Get PDFThe authors are grateful to the experts for participating in the online survey and contributing to the criteria ranking process: Beekeepers Association of the Natural Park of Montesinho (AAPNM); Beekeepers Association of the International Tejo Natural Park (Meltagus); Beekeepers Association in the northeast of Alentejo (Apilegre), and FNAP.Beekeeping management is greatly influenced by spatial factors (e.g., land use/land cover, roads, or electrical energy networks), so GIS are a powerful tool to overlap and relate a variety of spa- tial data levels and, consequently, a very useful tool for beekeeping activity planning. This study was developed within the intervention area of three controlled zones managed by Portuguese Beekeepers Associations. The methodology, based on multi-criteria decision analysis, integrates several criteria, such as hydrographic networks, road networks, soil occupation, solar radiation, and electromagnetic radiation sources. These criteria were proposed and evaluated through online questionnaires carried out with beekeepers. Concerning the selected criteria and the respective geographical data, the most relevant were land use/land cover and water availability, with a significance of 44% and 24%, respectively. The beekeeping suitability map enabled us to evaluate the degree of compliance for the actual location of apiaries, with 60% of the apiaries being installed in high potential areas. In the context of beekeeping planning, the potential of the techniques applied seems to be an important tool for optimizing the location of apiaries and the profitability of beekeeping.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Fire risk analysis: A proposal for historic buildings in Brazil
Get PDFFire risk analysis is increasingly being applied to buildings as a tool for managing the risk of a fire event, and the extent of its consequences. However, such methods give different results depending on the fire code under which the building was designed, which can compromise the effectiveness of this type of analysis. Given that regulatory requirements for fire safety differ from place to place, methodologies focused on solely one legislation may not be applicable to buildings constructed under other legislation. This paper presents a proposal for a fire risk analysis methodology based on established parameters, independent of local legislation requirements. The method proposed in this article is called Cálculo Escalonar de Perigo de Incêndio — CEPI (Scalar Calculation of Fire Hazard). The aim is to make a free method, available to fire safety professionals; and to provide a practical tool for measuring fire safety in Brazilian heritage buildings.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Using smart traffic lights to reduce CO2 emissions and improve traffic flow at intersections: simulation of an intersection in a small Portuguese city
Get PDFReducing CO2 emissions is currently a key policy in most developed countries. In this article, we evaluate whether smart traffic lights can have a relevant role in reducing CO2 emissions in small cities, considering their specific traffic profiles. The research method is a quantitative modelling approach tested by computational simulation. We propose a novel microscopic traffic simulation framework, designed to simulate realistic vehicle kinematics and driver behaviour, and accurately estimate CO2 emissions. We also propose and evaluate a routing algorithm for smart traffic lights, specially designed to optimize CO2 emissions at intersections. The simulations reveal that deploying smart traffic lights at a single intersection can reduce CO2 emissions by 32% to 40% in the vicinity of the intersection, depending on the traffic density. The simulations show other advantages for drivers: an increase in average speed of 60% to 101% and a reduction in waiting time of 53% to 95%. These findings can be useful for city-level decision makers who wish to adopt smart technologies to improve traffic flows and reduce CO2 emissions. This work also demonstrates that the simulator can play an important role as a tool to study the impact of smart traffic lights and foster the improvement in smart routing algorithms to reduce CO2 emissions.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Design and integration of an elastic sensor sheet for pressure ulcer prediction: Materials, methods, and network connections
Get PDFThis paper discusses the design and integration of an elastic sensor sheet for SENSOMATT, a smart device that predicts pressure ulcers caused by prolonged skin pressure. It covers the mechanical and electrical aspects of the sensor sheet design, including material selection, mould and tooling design, and network design. The paper describes testing of different configurations of the sensor sheet and various network structures. The final design of the sensor sheet is successfully constructed and tested, and the article provides a brief introduction to the printed circuit board design and manufacturing process.SENSOMATT - CENTRO-01-0247-FEDER-070107info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Lições de direito do trabalho : a relação individual de trabalho
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Estágio na empresa Jota Barbosa Interiores
No full textDissertação apresentada à Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas do Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco para obtenção do grau de Mestre em Design de Interiores e Mobiliário.Aplicação do n.º 3 do artigo 2.º da Política de Depósito de Documentos no RCIPCB.Para finalizar o mestrado em Design de Interiores e Mobiliário, a estudante realizou um estágio de seis meses na empresa Jota Barbosa Interiores, localizada em Paços de Ferreira.
O objetivo com a concretização do estágio foi aplicar os conhecimentos adquiridos na licenciatura e no mestrado, além de obter informações de uma empresa com vastos anos de experiência na área. O estágio curricular foi o primeiro contacto da mestranda com o mercado profissional.
Durante seis meses, março de 2023 a setembro de 2023, a estagiária trabalhou em mais de trinta projetos de design de interiores e mobiliário, sendo que alguns não foram a avante. Algumas das tarefas e projetos realizados serão apresentados no documento em questão.
A aquisição de conhecimentos sobre o mercado de trabalho e de novas tecnologias, o trabalho em grupo com outros profissionais da área e possuir uma rotina são alguns dos desafios que o estágio trouxe à mestranda. O saber de novas marcas, soluções e a materiais são as principais informações adquiridas nestes meses.Abstract: To finalize the master’s degree in Interior and Furniture Design, a six-month internship was carried out at the company Jota Barbosa Interiors, located in Paços de Ferreira.
The aim of the internship was to apply the knowledge acquired in the bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as to obtain information from a company with extensive years of experience in the area. The curricular internship was the master's student's first contact with the professional market.
For six months, from March 2023 to September 2023, the intern worked on more than thirty interior design and furniture projects, some of which didn`t go ahead. Some of the tasks and projects carried out will be presented in the document in question.
Acquiring knowledge about the labor market and new technologies, working in a group with other professionals in the field and having a routine are some of the challenges that the internship brought to the master's student. The knowledge of new brands, solutions and materials are the main things she has learnt the past few months
Paradigma da música ucraniana para piano do passado e do presente na dimensão performativa
No full textThis article seeks to argue about the contributions of the area of knowledge and production of Computational Art to the development of residential architecture projects. The goal is to identify creative design strategies capable of contributing to spatial speculation. Among the possible contributions, emphasis is placed on the duet structure and the contingent quality present in part of the Computational Art production, with a focus on interactivity. Methodologically, the theory was corroborated by a literature review, and presentation of two applications in the initial stage of development, designed to assist in the initial stages of residential projects. The applications have Artificial Intelligence algorithms that actively participate in generating possibilities, and the architect interacts with these systems via active and reactive participation. The result of the duet has computational influence and human agency. From this work structure, a possible increase in the architect's creativity can be observed, as these programs encourage him to think, in a partnership relationship, as would happen in a duet between architecs.Resumo: Este artigo busca argumentar sobre as contribuições da área de conhecimento e produção de Arte Computacional para o desenvolvimento de projetos de arquitetura residencial. O objetivo é identificar estratégias criativas de design capazes de contribuir com a especulação espacial. Dentre as contribuições possíveis, dá-se ênfase a estrutura de dueto e a qualidade contingente presente em parte da produção de Arte Computacional com foco em interatividade. Metodologicamente, a teoria foi corroborada por revisão de literatura, e apresentação de duas aplicações em estado inicial de desenvolvimento, pensadas para auxiliar nas etapas iniciais de projetos de residências. As aplicações possuem algoritmos de Inteligência artificial que participam ativamente na geração de possibilidades. O resultado do dueto possui influência computacional e agenciamento humano. Dessa estrutura de trabalho, observa-se um possível aumento na criatividade do arquiteto, já que esses programas o incentivam a pensar, numa relação de parceria, como aconteceria em um dueto entre arquitetos.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Walking in their shoes: an ecological momentary assessment of physical activity and sedentary behaviors among urban and rural older adults
Get PDFThis study examines patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior in individuals aged 65 years and older in the Beira Baixa region of Portugal with the aim of identifying differences between rural and urban settings. We analyzed data from 40 partici-pants, including 19 rural residents (mean age = 74.7 years, SD = 8.5 years) and 21 urban residents (mean age = 70.1 years, SD = 5.2 years), using a retrospective cross-sectional design complemented by an ecological momentary assessment to capture real-time behav-ior. The thematic analysis revealed that both cohorts were predominantly sedentary, especially in terms of television consumption. Physical activities were mainly limited to tasks such as housework, gardening and occasional walking, with minimal social interactions. Urban participants, in particular, reported meeting more frequently with family at home and in the neighborhood. Both groups pri-marily used indoor spaces and nearby streets for physical activity. Our findings highlight the urgent need for tailored weekend physical activity programs to improve sedentary lifestyles among older adults in both rural and urban areas. This study contributes to the liter-ature by highlighting the specific leisure-time preferences and activity patterns of older Portuguese adults, providing a basis for the development of adaptive, age-appropriate interventions.Resumen: Este estudio examina los patrones de actividad física y comportamiento sedentario en individuos de 65 años o más en la región de Beira Baixa de Portugal con el objetivo de identificar diferencias entre entornos rurales y urbanos. Analizamos datos de 40 participantes, incluidos 19 residentes rurales (edad media = 74,7 años, DE = 8,5 años) y 21 residentes urbanos (edad media = 70,1 años, DE = 5,2 años), utilizando un diseño transversal retrospectivo complementado por una evaluación ecológica momentánea para capturar el comportamiento en tiempo real. El análisis temático reveló que ambos cohortes eran predominantemente sedentarios, especialmente en términos de consumo de televisión. Las actividades físicas se limitaban principalmente a tareas como el trabajo doméstico, la jardinería y caminatas ocasionales, con interacciones sociales mínimas. Los participantes urbanos, en particular, informaron reunirse más frecuentemente con la familia en casa y en el vecindario. Ambos grupos utilizaron principalmente espacios interiores y calles cercanas para la actividad física. Nuestros hallazgos resaltan la necesidad urgente de programas de actividad física personalizados para los fines de semana para mejorar los estilos de vida sedentarios entre los adultos mayores en áreas tanto rurales como urbanas. Este estudio contribuye a la literatura destacando las preferencias específicas de tiempo libre y patrones de actividad de los adultos mayores portugueses, proporcionando una base para el desarrollo de intervenciones adaptativas y apropiadas para la edad.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Evaluation of the performance of the scientific repository in a higher education institution - A case study
Get PDFThe importance of disseminating knowledge in open access platforms and the recent introduction of the concept of open science have gained importance in the two first decades of the 21st century. Open access knowledge and information repositories are the most obvious example of this trend which is gaining more and more favor in the context of scientific research and publication. Institutional scientific repositories are invaluable tools for communicating and disseminating knowledge. The main goal of this study was to evaluate the evolution of the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco Scientific Repository (RCIPCB) from its foundation in 2010 to the end of 2023. As this work was a follow-up, a comparison was made with the data collected and published in previous studies with the same goal carried out in 2012 and 2014 on the RCIPCB. A survey was drawn up and distributed by email to 220 teachers/researchers (FTEs) from the six higher education schools of the Castelo Branco Polytechnic Institute (IPCB). The data collected was processed using the IBM SPSS statistical software. There were 38% of valid responses. The majority of respondents were: over 40 years old (67%; p<0.05), male (57%), knew about the RCIPCB (99%; p<0.05), knew the Open Access Movement (78.3%; p<0.05) but 20% of them didn’t use the RCIPCB. Of the 80% of respondents who use the RCIPCB, 33% (p<0.05) reported using it to consult and download documents, 23% to deposit documents and 1.5% to check their own scientific production. However, on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is "Not at all important" and 5 is "Essential", 48% (p<0.05) gave the RCIPCB a rating of 5 and 31% a rating of 4. The majority of respondents indicated the "Visibility of the institution" (53%; p<0.05) and the "Reputation of the institution as a producer of science" (48%) as results of the repository's impact. Regarding to the concepts of Open Access and Open Science, 82% (p<0.05) of respondents said that they were complementary concepts, revealing some relative knowledge about the two concepts. Although more than 10 years have passed since the beginning of the RCIPCB, the results obtained show that there is a need to continue making efforts to inform, train and motivate IPCB teachers/researchers about the advantages and benefits of open access to knowledge and, consequently, the advantages to deposit the documents they produce and publish in the open access repository. In addition, the results indicate a lack of information on institutional, national and supranational open access policies, which also shows the need for information to reduce the discrepancy between the scientific production of the institution's teachers/researchers and its availability in open access RCIPCB.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio