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Fantasy Sport Game development as a case study for the application of software development concepts
No full textOs Fantasy Sport Games (FSG) são aplicações de sucesso entre os adeptos das mais variadas modalidades desportivas, não só devido à maior interação dos adeptos com o desporto que acompanham, mas também devido à variabilidade de plataformas que apresentam. Este tipo de aplicações oferece aos seus utilizadores oportunidade de formarem equipas fantasia constituídas por atletas reais que geram pontos para essa equipa com base na sua prestação real. Este artigo descreve o processo de desenvolvimento do Fantasy Sport League (FSL) que é um FSG desenvolvido em ambiente académico que utiliza mecanismos de web scraping para obter os dados reais necessários ao seu funcionamento. Esta abordagem assentou numa colaboração academia-empresa para possibilitar aos alunos empregar conceitos e práticas de desenvolvimento de software desde a conceção até ao teste de produto construído. Este processo contribuiu para a formação dos estudantes e resultou numa aplicação web backoffice e numa aplicação mobile desenvolvidas em OutSystems. Esta aplicação tem como modalidade alvo o futebol, mais especificamente da primeira liga portuguesa, permitindo aos seus utilizadores escolher atletas, gerir ligas entre várias outras funcionalidades. Descrevem-se as pessoas, o processo, o projeto e o produto resultante desta abordagem. Apresentam-se também os resultados de testes de aceitação realizados junto de potenciais utilizadores do FSL, para a aferir o seu grau de satisfação face à aplicação.Fantasy Sport Games (FSG) are successful applications among fans of various sports, not only due to increased fan interaction with the sports they follow but also because of the variety of platforms they offer. This type of application allows users to create fantasy teams composed of real athletes who earn points for the team based on their real-world performance. This article describes the development process of the Fantasy Sport League (FSL), an FSG developed in an academic environment that utilizes web scraping mechanisms to gather the real data necessary for its operation. This approach involved a collaboration between academia and industry to enable students to apply software development concepts and practices from conception to testing the built product. This process contributed to the students’ education and resulted in a backoffice web application and a mobile application developed in OutSystems. The target sport for this application is football, specifically the Portuguese first league, allowing users to choose athletes, manage leagues, and enjoy various other functionalities. The people, process, project, and resulting product of this approach are described. The article also presents the results of acceptance tests conducted with potential FSL users to assess their satisfaction with the application
Topography and hydrology modeling and influence on soil erosion simulation, at small basin scale
No full textDiffuse pollution from agricultural activities is a major environmental problem. The extent of the
impacts is driven, e.g., by local topography due to the influence on hydrological processes. This study aims to
investigate the use of different scale topographic data in assessing runoff-erosion processes. The TopAGNPS
module, a component of the AnnAGNPS model (Annualized Agriculture Nonpoint Source), was used to assess
the impact of the vertical resolution of the Digital Elevation Model (DEM) on the topographic and hydrological
configuration of a basin, and on the simulation of soil erosion. The study focuses on a small agro-forestry basin
(190 ha) located in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal. A georeferenced survey of the basin's surface drainage network was carried out and then compared with the results of the simulated drainage networks generated by the TopAGNPS module using two DEMs with vertical resolutions of 1m and 5m. The results show
that the DEM with a vertical resolution of 5m did not generate a reliable drainage network, given the relevant
differences between the modelled network and the field observations. On the other hand, the drainage network
generated with the DEM of 1m resolution was very similar to the observed drainage network. The use of
distinct topographic configurations modelled based on different vertical resolution DEMs on the estimation of
soil erosion by water using the RUSLE model (Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation), resulted in significant
differences considering the values of 5.85 and 4.17 ton/ha.year for the DEM with 1m and 5m vertical resolution, respectively. Considering that soil erosion by water and other processes, such as the transport of pollutants, are distributed processes, it is of great relevance to consider good topographic and hydrologic configurations to achieve more reliable simulations and better support decision-making.info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersio
Crossing the digital frontier: are older adults ready for virtual reality workouts?
Get PDFIn the dynamic web of our digital age, virtual reality (VR) is crystallizing as a promising medium for promoting physical activity in older adults, overcoming age-old barriers. This perspective article explores the intricate synergy between VR and physical activity in older adults and highlights the many challenges of aging within a virtual environment. While VR heralds the potential for multisensory interaction and cognitive enhancement, a thorough assessment of its impact is paramount. The reach of VR goes beyond immediate applications and permeates the emotional and psychological realms of the human journey. Such an exploration requires a comprehensive perspective that goes beyond a purely technical assessment. The aim of this article is not to present clear-cut solutions, but to encourage reflection on the diverse impact of VR on our aging population. We argue for a future in which technology complements, rather than eclipses, the depth of human experience.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Nyon-data, a fall detection dataset from a hinged board apparatus
Get PDFFalls are one of the causes of severe hilliness among elders, and the COVID-19 pandemic increased the number of unattended cases because of the social distancing measures. This study aims to create a dataset that collects the data from a 3-axis acceleration sensor fixed on a hinged board apparatus that mimics a human fall event. The datalogging system uses off-the-shelf devices to measure, collect and store the data. The resulting dataset includes data from different angle positions and heights, corresponding to joints of the lower limbs of the human body (ankle, knee, and hip). We use the dataset with a threshold-based fall detection algorithm. The result from the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve shows a good behavior with a mean Area Under the Curve of 0.77 and allow to compute a best threshold value with False Positive Rate of 14.8% and True Positive rate of 89.1%. The optimal threshold value may vary depending on the specific population, activity patterns, and environmental conditions, which may require further customization and validation in real-world settings.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Deteção e ajuste de postura em exercícios físicos usando técnicas de visão computacional: abordagens, desafios e oportunidades
No full textNo ritmo acelerado da vida moderna a prática regular de exercício físico emerge como fonte de vitalidade e bem-estar. No entanto nem sempre é possível a deslocação ao ginásio e/ou pagar a um treinador pessoal para garantir a postura correcta na realização de exercícios de ginástica. Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar os avanços tecnológicos e científicos na área da visão computacional para melhorar a deteção e aprimorar a execução de exercícios físicos, visando criar um sistema que possa ser utilizado de forma autónoma pelos utilizadores. Para isso, é feita uma introdução aos conceitos fundamentais, inerentes à temática, seguido de uma análise das diferentes abordagens tecnológicas, identificando os seus pontos fortes e fracos. Para finalizar são discutidos os vários desafios e limitações destas tecnologias, que permanecem em aberto para serem solucionados e explorados em investigações futuras.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
A methodological framework for assessing the agroecological performance of farms in Portugal: Integrating TAPE and ACT approaches
Get PDFWe would like to thank CERNAS funded by national funds FCT—Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., within the scope of the project Ref. UIDB/00681/2020, the GreenUPorto funded by national funds via FCT (Foundation for Science and Technology) through the Strategic Projects UIDB/05748/2020 and UIDP/05748/2020 and Valorizar a Agricultura Familiar Project (PDR2020-2024-058135) for the opportunity of applying the questionnaires within the scope of its research.Agroecology integrates science, social movements, and agricultural practices, playing a
central role in the sustainability of food systems. It addresses agroecosystems and food systems
holistically; however, defining whether a farm is agroecological remains a challenge. This article
proposes a methodology to measure farms’ agroecological performance, adapted to the family
farming context in Portugal. The aim of the developed methodology is to compare the agroecological
performance of family farms (conventional and non-conventional), providing information about
anchors for agroecological transition and supporting public policies. A literature review identified
existing farm evaluation methodologies, with Tool for Agroecological Performance Evaluation (TAPE)
and Agroecology Criteria Tool (ACT) scoring highest in an assessment process. Questions from
both were integrated into a questionnaire for family farmers. This field work provided critical
insights towards the methodologies: (1) territorial adaptability; (2) transition constraints’ origin; and
(3) use of non-academic language. The results were incorporated into the developed methodology,
which combines the TAPE indicator matrix and Gliessman’s five levels of food system change,
the latter of which provides the framework for the ACT. This study made it possible to identify
the most relevant aspects for characterizing family farmers/farms and the importance of how the
evaluation criteria/indicators are ordered by element/theme, as it alters the values of each farm’s
agroecological performance.This research was funded by National Funds through the FCT—Foundation for Science and Technology, I.C.-P., within the scope of the individual doctoral research grant reference UI/BD/153087/2022.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Urinary tract infections in a single hospital in Central Portugal: a 5-year analysis
Get PDFAbstract: Urinary tract infections are defined as the presence of microorganisms in any part of the
urinary system, with the exception of the distal urethra. A majority of them are uncomplicated
infections that are resolved on an outpatient basis, with empirical therapy. The objectives of this
work were to study the sociodemographic characteristics of patients, analyze associated strains and
examine the response of the main microorganisms to antibiotics. A retrospective observational study
of all positive urine cultures between 2018 and 2022 was carried out at an institution (8340 samples).
Sociodemographic data were also collected. In total, 61.3% were women, with an average age of
63.4 years, and 43.2% were from the Emergency Department. A total of 13.5% were fitted, 56% of
whom were women. Also, 95.9% were not taking any antibiotics, and among the individuals who
were taking antibiotics, 50% were injected. Escherichia coli (53.5%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (13.8%)
are identified as the most prevalent strains. In the time periods analyzed, Escherichia coli decreased
its resistance to 11 antibiotics and increased to 5 antibiotics, while Klebsiella pneumoniae decreased to
7 and increased to 7, with emphasis on the presence of 3 antibiotics with a resistance rate of 100% to
all Klebsiella pneumoniae strains identified in 2022.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Autoconcepto en educación física para mejorar la salud escolar pospandemia
Get PDFSelf-concept is one of the key aspects of personality development. It is relevant because it affects how a person sees him/herself and how he/she relates to others. During adolescence, self-perception tends to be highly variable due to the inherent changes of this stage, being a critical period in which to foster a healthy and confident personality. Add to this the critical circumstances experienced during the pandemic and it becomes a bombshell. Physical education classes, can promote the self-concept and improve school health. The aim of the study was to analyse self-concept in Spanish adolescents of physical education by sex, school location, age, educational level and body mass index (BMI) after the pandemic. A cross- sectional study of 961 students’ physical education classes in public schools in Extremadura (Spain) was obtained and administered the Self-Concept Questionnaire version 5 (AF-5). The results showed that there is an association between AF-5 and sex, where adolescent girls have lower self-concept; there is a slight inverse relationship between AF-5 with age and BMI and there is no significant association between AF-5 and school location. In conclusion, knowing the relevant factors of self-concept after covid allows the educational community to implement tools for the optimal development of self-concept in Physical Education students, thus performance of adolescents.El autoconcepto es uno de los aspectos clave del desarrollo de la personalidad. Es relevante porque afecta cómo una persona se ve a sí misma y cómo se relaciona con los demás. Durante la adolescencia la autopercepción suele ser muy variable debido a los cambios inherentes a esta etapa, siendo un periodo crítico para fomentar una personalidad sana y segura. Si a esto le sumamos las circunstancias críticas vividas durante la pandemia, se convierte en un bombazo. Las clases de educación física, pueden favorecer el autoconcepto y mejorar la salud escolar. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar el autoconcepto en adolescentes españoles de educación física según sexo, localización escolar, edad, nivel educativo e índice de masa corporal (IMC) tras la pandemia. Se realizó un estudio transversal de 961 alumnos de clases de educación física de colegios públicos de Extremadura (España), a los que se les aplicó el Cuestionario de Autoconcepto versión 5 (AF-5). Los resultados mostraron que existe asociación entre AF-5 y el sexo, donde las adolescentes tienen un menor autoconcepto; existe una ligera relación inversa entre AF-5 con la edad y el IMC y no existe una asociación significativa entre AF-5 y la ubicación de la escuela. En conclusión, conocer los factores relevantes del autoconcepto post covid permite a la comunidad educativa implementar herramientas para el óptimo desarrollo del autoconcepto en los estudiantes de Educación Física y con ello del desempeño de los adolescentes.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Ementas acessíveis para todos: Inclusão social e autonomia em contextos educativos não formais
No full textVários estudos comprovam que a acessibilidade carece ainda de um quadro de ação efetivo e eficaz que habilite o acesso a diversos serviços comuns do dia-a-dia para todas as pessoas. A acessibilidade à informação é, nos dias de hoje, um direito que não se vê contemplado como pleno e garantido para pessoas
com Necessidades Específicas (NE). Perante este panorama procedeu-se à adaptação de ementas de restaurantes, através de um design inclusivo, em comunicação acessível e multiformato (braille, símbolos pictográficos para a comunicação, QR code com áudio e fotografias). Com o objetivo de validar este
recurso enquanto instrumento de promoção da inclusão social e da autonomia de pessoas com NE, a presente investigação teve por base um estudo de casos múltiplos com o envolvimento de dois restaurantes, num contexto de educação não formal. As técnicas e instrumentos de recolha de dados foram a entrevista
semiestruturada (n=1), notas de campo, Focus Group com proprietários e colaboradores do restaurante (n=4) e inquérito por questionário dirigido aos clientes (n=80) dos restaurantes. Recorrendo à análise de conteúdo e a uma análise estatística descritiva constatamos que todas as categorias de análise revelaram
valores significativos e de interesse sobre as perceções das pessoas envolvidas no estudo. Os resultados obtidos numa pesquisa exploratória aferiram que 97% dos inquiridos consideram que serviços de turismo devem disponibilizar ementas acessíveis para garantir a acessibilidade e a participação de todos. Demonstrando assim, que a adaptação de ementas em comunicação acessível pode representar
uma ferramenta de promoção da inclusão (98%) e autonomia (95%) de pessoas com NE. Apesar de ser um instrumento que carece de maior robustez por parte de investigações científicas, a implementação de ementas acessíveis em restaurantes, poderá habilitar uma participação plena e efetiva a todas as pessoas,
independentemente das suas NE, outorgando-lhes a autonomia e independência que lhes conferem dignidade.Abstract: Several studies prove that accessibility still lacks an effective and effective action framework that enables access to various common day-to-day services for all people. Accessibility to information is, nowadays, a right that is not seen as full and guaranteed for people with Specific Needs (SN). Given this panorama, restaurant
menus were adapted, through an inclusive design, in accessible and multi-format communication (braille, pictographic symbols for communication, QR code with audio and photographs). With the aim of validating this resource as an instrument for promoting social inclusion and autonomy for people with NE, the present
investigation was based on a multiple case study involving two restaurants, in a non formaleducation context. Thedatacollection techniquesandinstruments weresemi structured interviews (n=1), field notes, Focus Group with restaurant owners and employees (n=4) and questionnaire survey addressed to restaurant customers
(n=80). Using content analysis and descriptive statistical analysis, we found that all categories of analysis revealed significant values of interest regarding the perceptions of the people involved in the study. The results obtained in an exploratory survey showed that 97% of respondents consider that tourism services should provide accessible menus to guarantee accessibility and participation for all. Thus demonstrating that the adaptation of menus in accessible communication can represent a tool for promoting inclusion (98%) and autonomy (95%) of people with NE. Despite being an instrument that requires greater robustness on the part of
scientific investigations, the implementation of accessible menus in restaurants can enable full and effective participation for all people, regardless of their NE, granting them the autonomy and independence that they confer dignity.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Joaquim Tomás pedagogo português seguidor da Escola Nova na Primeira República e Ditadura Militar (1910-28) e Estado Novo (1928-1974)
Get PDFEstudo de natureza histórico-documental e/ou bibliográfica à volta da figura pedagógica de Joaquim Tomás, com recurso à metodologia hermenêutica na análise e interpretação das fontes (primárias, secundárias), complementadas com entrevistas a um seu familiar, que permitiu a reconstrução historica do percurso de vida do professor/inspetor do ensino primário, de admirador dos ideais da Escola Nova e de experiências escolares inovadoras na Europa. O método hermenêutico, devedor do texto/linguagem e mediador na pesquisa e
interpretação das fontes documentais, permitiu contextualizar esta figura de pedagogo no tempo sócio histórico e político em que viveu. Este artigo norteou-se pelos seguintes objetivos: analisar a obra e as ações de Joaquim Tomás no período histórico do seu percurso de vida; compreender à luz da época (contexto), o autor, a autenticidade e confiabilidade documental, a natureza da interpretação argumentativa relacionada com educação/ensino e pedagogia moderna; identificar Joaquim Tomás no seio das ideias do movimento da Escola Nova; valorizá-lo como figura pedagógica para a História da Educação. Neste resgate da memória
individual para a coletiva no campo da Educação, aprofundou-se os contributos de Joaquim Tomás para a História da Educação em Portugal e, principalmente, a sua vertente didáticopedagógica do ensino primário.Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco; CeiED - Centro de Investigação da Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, financiado pela FCTinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio