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Perceived barriers, drivers and enablers to becoming a foster family: An exploratory study in Portugal
No full textChildren and young people that need to be removed from their living environment should be preferably placed in a family care context, rather than in residential care homes. Given the scarcity of foster families in the child protection system, efforts to recruit new families may benefit from evidence about the representations, enablers, and barriers to become a foster family within community samples. The current qualitative study (N = 716, 79 % female, aged between 18 and 76 years old, Portugal) collected data from a set of free word association tasks and open questions about foster families. The results revealed mostly positive representations about foster families and their protective role for children in need (e.g., social appreciation of foster families), although some negative representations were also identified (e.g., ambivalence regarding the role of foster families). The main perceived drivers and enablers to become a foster family included the protective role of foster care (e.g., to promote child development), individual/family resources (e.g., economic resources), and other family factors (e.g., inability to have biological children). The main perceived barriers included the lack of individual and family resources (e.g., economic resources), individual and family constraints (e.g., emotional or health related factors), and constraints related with the foster care system (e.g., bureaucracy, difficulties regarding formal procedures). These findings provide inputs for further research on how to improve the recruitment and retention of new foster families
More than meets the eye: Understanding the importance of the materialities of care at the vaccination encounter in Portugal
No full textCaring practices during vaccination encounters are deeply interwoven with materiality, encompassing everyday objects and elements that play a crucial role for all actors involved. However, the significance of these materialities in shaping caring relationships within vaccination practices has been largely overlooked. This research seeks to fill that gap by exploring how mundane elements, such as the objects present during vaccination, contribute to the relational dynamics of the experience. Through a qualitative approach involving participant observation of vaccination encounters and interviews with 30 healthcare professionals, four key themes emerged: (i) objects as comfort devices, (ii) caring as gifts, (iii) reinvented medical instruments, and (iv) creating a friendly environment. These findings suggest that material elements are not merely passive tools but active “co-participants” in the vaccination process, influencing the interactions and emotional exchanges that occur. By acknowledging the role of materiality, this research enhances our understanding of vaccination as a relational experience, highlighting the importance of considering these often-overlooked factors in both practice and policy. The study offers valuable insights into how healthcare professionals can utilize materialities to foster more empathetic and supportive vaccination environments.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
A importância da gestão da saúde no comportamento de cuidadores formais em instituições de longa permanência: Um estudo de caso
No full textNas últimas décadas temos assistido a um aumento da esperança média de vida, tornando o envelhecimento da população um dos maiores desafios da União Europeia do século XXI. Estas alterações representam um grande impacto na estrutura e nas relações familiares que associadas à dinâmica do contexto social atual levam à institucionalização do idoso. É nestas instituições que trabalham os cuidadores formais, que na sua maioria não têm qualificação suficiente para o desempenho das suas funções. Com o propósito de avaliar e caracterizar as instituições de longa permanência para idosos quanto aos aspetos estruturais e organizações nomeadamente ao recrutamento, formação e comunicação dos cuidadores formais foram entrevistadas 2 diretoras técnicas, 2 enfermeiras, 2 auxiliares de geriatria e 2 residentes de duas instituições diferentes. Com uma abordagem qualitativa, esta análise mostrou que as respostas destas instituições relativamente aos assuntos abordados ainda ficam aquém do que seria expetável, evidenciando que ainda há um longo caminho a percorrer e que é emergente investir nos processos de gestão de recursos humanos, em formar os seus cuidadores principalmente na área da comunicação no sentido de promover as relações interpessoais cuidador-idoso perpetuando assim prestação de serviços de saúde de maior qualidade.In recent decades there is an increase in average life expectancy making the aging of the population one of the biggest challenges of the European Union at the 21st century. These changes make a big difference on the structure and family relationships that, combined with the dynamics of the current social context, lead to the institutionalization of the elderly. Here, on these institutions, works the formal caregivers, this means that at most of the time they don’t have qualifications to perform their functions as they should. With the purpose of evaluating and characterizing the long-stay institutions for the elderly in terms of the structural and organizational aspects, like the recruitment, training, and communication of the formal caregivers, two technical directors, two nurses, two geriatric assistants and two people living in two different institutions were interviewed. With a qualitive approach, these analysis has shown that the answers that came in the interview are not what was expected, showing that there is still a long way to go when it comes to the topics that were covered. It is urge to invest at the human resources management processes, keeping the informal caregivers trained, mainly in the area of communication that promotes caregiver-elderly interpersonal relationships, providing a better quality of the health services
Acidentes de trabalho e teletrabalho
No full textO teletrabalho é uma modalidade de prestação de trabalho que já se encontrava prevista no nosso
Código do Trabalho. A chegada da pandemia Covid-19 obrigou as organizações a encontrar alternativas
para manter as organizações no ativo, sendo uma destas o recurso ao teletrabalho.
De uma forma genérica, entende-se como acidente de trabalho o que ocorra durante o tempo e
no local de trabalho, que produza uma lesão corporal, perturbação funcional ou uma doença e que,
por sua vez, se traduza num dano, ou seja, na diminuição da capacidade de trabalho, de ganho ou na
morte. O legislador português preocupou-se em conferir ao trabalhador, vítima de acidente de
trabalho, o direito à reparação pelos danos resultantes do infortúnio laboral.
Deste modo, com a exigente adaptação laboral ao inesperado contexto pandémico, surgem alguns
debates quanto à sua qualificação do ponto de vista conceptual.
Partindo da realidade acima descrita, e demonstrando-se a pertinência do estudo, com esta
dissertação pretende-se clarificar determinadas nuances que emergem do conceito de acidente de
trabalho e nas causas de exclusão da responsabilidade do empregador, com consulta à reduzida
doutrina nacional e às posições jurisprudenciais controversas.
Para a realização deste estudo, teve-se por base uma pormenorizada e atenta leitura bibliográfica
e documental, cuja consulta e recolha de informações foi concretizada tendo por base obras
publicadas, revistas, publicações periódicas, artigos científicos, monografias, dissertações e palestras.
Esta dissertação evidencia que ainda existe um longo caminho no sentido do desenvolvimento de
um regime jurídico capaz de responder às necessidades do trabalhador.Telework is a way of providing work that was already provided for in our Labor Code. The arrival
of the Covid-19 pandemic forced organizations to find alternatives to keep them in business, one of
these solutions was the beinging of the use of telework.
Generally speaking, an accident at work is understood to be that which occurs during working
hours and at the workplace, which produces a bodily injury, functional disorder or illness and which,
in turn, results in an injury, i.e. a decrease in working, earning capacity or death. The Portuguese
legislature was concerned with conferring upon the worker, the victim of an accident at work, the right
to compensation for damages resulting from a work-related injury.
Thus, with the demanding labor adaptation to the unexpected pandemic context, some debates
arise as to its qualification from the conceptual point of view.
Starting from the reality described above, and demonstrating the relevance of the study, this
dissertation aims to clarify certain doubts that emerge from the concept of work accident and the
causes of exclusion of employer liability, consulting the reduced national doctrine and controversial
jurisprudential positions.
In order to carry out this study, a detailed and attentive bibliographical and documental reading
was made, whose consultation and collection of information was based on published works,
magazines, periodicals, scientific articles, monographs, dissertations, and lectures.
This dissertation shows that there is still a long way to go towards the development of a legal
regime capable of responding to the worker's needs
A crise política em Guiné-Bissau O golpe de novembro de 1980
No full textA crise de novembro de 1980 em Guiné-Bissau é aquela que foi originada pelo
golpe de Estado no mesmo ano em que pôs fim ao projeto de união Guiné-Bissau/Cabo
Verde. Este acontecimento é duplamente simbólico para o nosso propósito. Por um lado,
ele pós fim termo ao papel político de primeiro plano dos cabo-verdianos, datando de
vários séculos e, por outro lado, ele constitui um segundo entrave ao desenvolvimento da
comunidade mestiça na Guiné-Bissau, sendo a primeira a independência em relação a
Portugal. O objetivo deste trabalho é o de compreender as causas do golpe de Estado de
14 de novembro de 1980 e o porquê de os guineenses colocarem fim ao projeto de união
Guiné-Bissau/Cabo Verde. A metodologia empregada é a pesquisa bibliográfica, que
consiste na leitura dos livros, artigos e sites para a coleta de dados. O nosso trabalho
pauta-se, do ponto de vista teórico, na literatura científica de Julião Sousa (2012), Tcherno
Djaló (2012), Moema Parente Augel (2007), Leila Leite Hernandes (2005).The crisis of November 1980 in Guinea Bissau is one that was originated by
the coup in the same year and the ended the project of an union between Guinea / Cape
Verde. This event is doubly symbolic for our purpose. On the one hand, it put an end to
the political role of the foreground of Cape Verdeans, dating from several centuries. On
the other hand, it constitutes a second barrier to the development of the colored
community in Guinea-Bissau, the first being independence to Portugal. The objective of
this work is to understand the causes of the coup of November 14, 1980, and why the
Guinean put an end to union Guinea / Cape Verde project. The methodology is
bibliographic research, which consists of reading books, articles and websites to collect
data. Our work is guided, from the theoretical point of view, the scientific literature of
Julian Sousa (2012), Tcherno Djalo (2012), Moema Parente Augel (2007), Milk Leila
Hernandez (2005)
The kitchen: Women’s place in Spanish cinema
No full textEl espacio doméstico de la cocina ha sido una de las principales estancias que ha
proyectado las mejoras higiénicas y las innovaciones en el equipamiento que se
sucedieron en la segunda mitad del siglo XX, así como las características de las
viviendas y de sus ocupantes. El análisis del destacado papel que esta pieza tuvo en la
cinematografía española coetánea permite analizar las características de las distintas
tipologías de hogares, desde los alojamientos populares hasta las residencias de las
clases más acomodadas.
Al mismo tiempo que las cocinas y su menaje fueron evolucionando para incorporar
las nuevas tendencias en el diseño y el progreso técnico que demandaba la creciente
búsqueda del confort por la sociedad española, su ocupación permanente por parte
de las mujeres reflejó el papel secundario que el franquismo les otorgaba, ya que
habían sido relegándolas a ejercer su influencia únicamente en el hogar y la familia.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Ciência e inovação
Get PDFNas últimas duas décadas, Portugal registou progressos significativos no investimento em investigação e desenvolvimento e na qualificação da população, traduzindo-se numa aproximação gradual a uma economia mais intensiva em conhecimento, inovação e tecnologia. O aumento do número de investigadores nas empresas, o crescimento das patentes, a maior relevância dos serviços intensivos em conhecimento e a ligeira melhoria no perfil tecnológico das exportações e do emprego industrial evidenciam uma transformação estrutural em curso, ainda que lenta e marcada por um ponto de partida desfavorável face à média europeia. O texto analisa estes avanços e limitações, sublinhando a coexistência entre sinais de modernização e persistência de atrasos estruturais. Num segundo momento, discute criticamente as estratégias de especialização inteligente, destacando a importância da dimensão territorial e das interdependências inter-regionais nos processos de inovação. Com base em evidência empírica sobre projetos colaborativos de I&D e especialização tecnológica, argumenta-se que abordagens assentes em lógicas de exclusividade regional são inadequadas ao contexto português. Defende-se, em alternativa, a necessidade de uma governação multinível que articule escalas regional e nacional, assegurando coerência estratégica, aproveitamento de complementaridades territoriais e maior eficácia das políticas públicas de ciência e inovação.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Current trends and challenges in BIM–LCA integration
No full textBuilding information modelling (BIM) optimises life cycle assessment (LCA) processes by automating the detailed extraction of quantities from BIM models and reducing labour-intensive processes. However, it is difficult to identify the most effective and accurate BIM-based LCA approach, which depends on the design phase, the maturity of the BIM information, modelling techniques and the overall goal of the LCA. Additionally, there is a shortage of systematic knowledge regarding the present obstacles and potential directions for BIM-based LCA.
This article conducts a systematic literature review analysing 65 publications between 2013 and 2024, using scientometry techniques and detailed content analysis. The results show that current methods still require many manual processes that can be automated, namely the BoQ edition and mapping of LCA data; do not allow for continuous monitoring of environmental impacts throughout the design stages; and are not adapted to renovation or refurbishment BIM models.
Furthermore, although LCA and the circular economy are directly related concepts, there is a lack of research into how circular economy strategies quantitatively influence LCA results and methods.info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersio
Revisiting ESG performance: Do high scores translate to higher returns? A risk-adjusted analysis of S&P 500 portfolios
Get PDFThe rise of ESG investing is often underpinned by the belief that sustainability enhances long-term financial performance. Research suggests ESG scores correlate with superior stock market returns, but the evidence remains mixed. We contribute to the debate by directly comparing the performance of top- and bottom-ranked ESG portfolios within the S&P 500 over the period 2005–2024. Using raw returns, we find that low ESG-rated portfolios consistently outperform their higher-rated counterparts in absolute terms. However, when accounting for risk, using risk-adjusted metrics — specifically the modified Sharpe ratio — no statistically significant differences emerge. These findings challenge prevailing assumptions about ESG investing and highlight the need for a more nuanced understanding of the trade-offs between sustainability and profitability in portfolio construction.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
The smart approach to selecting good cyber security metrics
Get PDFWhen it comes to the need to manage cyber security, identifying and utilizing good cyber security metrics is essential. This allows organizations to manage their cyber risk more effectively. However, the literature lacks consensus on the properties and characteristics of good metrics. Hence, the objectives of this work are to explore and identify relevant technical metrics proposed by researchers in the cyber security domain, and then to assess them against the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, and Timely) criteria to determine their feasibility and improve the quality of the selected security metrics. We identified 105 metrics, of which 23 passed the SMART criteria. The resulting set of metrics can be considered as a feasible set of metrics to implement. Additionally, we identified additional criteria that may be considered when assessing security metrics, most of which can be regarded as variants of the SMART criteria except two, wherein the metrics should be inexpensive to gather and independently verifiable via an outside reference.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio