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Dinâmicas e desafios do turismo industrial na Região Centro de Portugal: A perspetiva dos agentes da oferta
Get PDFThe industrial tourism has been assuming a growing importance, worldwide and in Portugal, playing a key role in diversifying the offerings of various tourist destinations. However, despite the growing number of industrial tourism initiatives, the number of published studies on this subject is still rather limited. In Portugal there are no known studies analyzing the perception of supply agents regarding the benefits and constraints of implementing this type of tourism. With the aim of increasing knowledge on this subject, this article aims to: (i) identify the benefits perceived by the supply agents; (ii) analyze the constraints identified by industrial tourism supply agents; and (iii) present lines of action to improve the attractiveness and competitiveness of this tourist product.
To achieve the established objectives, a survey was conducted through interviews with agents responsible for industrial tourism resources (RTI) located in the Central Region (RC) of Portugal (N=23). The results obtained indicate that the main benefits of industrial tourism implementation are primarily felt in the areas of marketing and profitability. In terms of constraints, the most mentioned aspects are the lack of financial resources, with organizational aspects related to human resources and the poor state of industrial heritage conservation also being mentioned.O turismo industrial tem assumido uma crescente importância, a nível mundial e em Portugal, desempenhando um papel importante na diversificação da oferta de vários destinos turísticos. Contudo, apesar do crescimento da oferta de iniciativas de TI, o número de estudos publicados sobre esta temática é ainda muito reduzido. Em Portugal não se conhecem estudos que analisam a perceção dos agentes da oferta em relação aos benefícios e constrangimentos da implementação deste tipo de turismo. Com o objetivo de aumentar o conhecimento sobre esta temática, o presente artigo tem como objetivos: (i) identificar os benefícios percecionados pelos agentes oferta; (ii) analisar os constrangimentos identificados pelos agentes da oferta e (iii) apresentar linhas de ação para melhorar a atratividade e competitividade deste produto turístico.
Para atingir os objetivos estabelecidos foi realizado um inquérito por entrevista a agentes responsáveis por recursos de turismo industrial (RTI) da Região Centro (RC) (N=23). Os resultados obtidos indicam que os principais benefícios da implementação do turismo industrial são sentidos, sobretudo, na área do marketing e rentabilidade. Em termos de constrangimentos, os aspetos mais referidos são a falta de recursos financeiros, sendo também mencionados aspetos organizacionais, relacionados com recursos humanos e com o mau estado de conservação do património industrial
Turismo no Caminho de Santiago
Get PDFThis study explores how the study of Tourism on the Camino de Santiago within polytechnic universities may influence the sustainable development of tourist destinations. Through a methodology encompassing literature review, document analysis, and semi-structured interviews conducted with nine national stakeholders and seven foreign visitors via Google Forms, this research investigates the potential impact of Camino de Santiago knowledge on destination sustainability. The findings anticipate that augmenting comprehension of the Camino de Santiago could significantly bolster sustainable development within tourist destinations reliant on this tourist attraction. The practical implications highlight the potential value of introducing specialized courses dedicated to Camino de Santiago tourism, emphasizing their role in fostering sustainable development within these destinations.Este estudo explora como o estudo do Turismo no Caminho de Santiago, nas universidades politécnicas, pode influenciar o desenvolvimento sustentável dos destinos turísticos. Através de uma metodologia que engloba uma revisão da literatura, análise de documentos e entrevistas semiestruturadas realizadas com nove intervenientes nacionais e sete visitantes estrangeiros via Google Forms, esta pesquisa investiga o impacte potencial do conhecimento sobre o Caminho de Santiago na sustentabilidade dos destinos. Os resultados antecipam que o aumento da compreensão do Caminho de Santiago poderia fortalecer significativamente o desenvolvimento sustentável nos destinos turísticos que dependem desta atração turística. As implicações práticas destacam o valor potencial da introdução de cursos especializados dedicados ao turismo no Caminho de Santiago, enfatizando o seu papel no fomento do desenvolvimento sustentável nestes destinos
La figura de Job como motivo literario. El deseo de sentido ante el sufrimiento
Get PDFIt is well known that the biblical character of Job has inspired thinkers and artists throughout the ages, so that in the history of Western culture his figure has appeared in numerous pain- tings, sculptures and musical compositions, as well as novels and poems. By examining the formal and thematic similarities and divergences in some literary recreations of the story of Job, I intend to argue that this character has given rise to a literary motif, that is, to the ver- bal representation of a typical situation that is repeated, a stereotypical situation like that of other literary motifs identified in comparative literature such as ‘impossible love’ (represen- ted for example in Romeo and Juliet) or ‘unjust banishment’ (embodied, among others, by El Cid). In order to characterise the literary motif of Job, it will be necessary to analyse which elements of the biblical story survive in the works inspired by it and which transformations it has undergone as it has been adapted to different times and worldviews. Is the desire for a rational explanation of suffering a characteristic element of this literary motif? Does the out- come of the biblical story itself provide an explanation for pain? What about Voltaire’s philo- sophical novel Zadig (1747), Joseph Roth’s short novel Job. The Story of a Simple Man (1930) or Carlos Pujol’s collection of poems Fragmentos del Libro de Job (1998)?Es sabido que el personaje bíblico de Job ha inspirado a pensadores y artistas de todas las épocas, de manera que en la historia de la cultura occidental su figura protagoniza numero- sos cuadros, esculturas y composiciones musicales, así como novelas y poesías. Mediante la exploración de las coincidencias y divergencias formales y temáticas que presentan algunas recreaciones literarias de la historia de Job, me propongo argumentar que este personaje ha dado lugar a un motivo literario, es decir, a la representación verbal de una situación típica que se repite, una situación estereotipada como la de otros motivos literarios identificados por la literatura comparada como ‘el amor imposible’ (representado por ejemplo en Romeo y Julieta) o ‘el injusto destierro’ (encarnado, entre otros, por El Cid). Para caracterizar el motivo litera- rio de Job será necesario analizar qué elementos de la historia bíblica perduran en las obras inspiradas en ella y qué transformación ha sufrido al adaptarse a épocas y cosmovisiones dis- tintas. ¿Es el deseo de una explicación racional ante el sufrimiento un elemento característico de este motivo literario? ¿Aporta propiamente una explicación al dolor el desenlace del relato bíblico? ¿y la novela filosófica de Voltaire Zadig (1747), la novela breve de Joseph Roth Job. His- toria de un hombre sencillo (1930) o el poemario Fragmentos del Libro de Job (1998) de Carlos Pujol?Es sabido que el personaje bíblico de Job ha inspirado a pensadores y artistas de todas las épocas, de manera que en la historia de la cultura occidental su figura protagoniza numero- sos cuadros, esculturas y composiciones musicales, así como novelas y poesías. Mediante la exploración de las coincidencias y divergencias formales y temáticas que presentan algunas recreaciones literarias de la historia de Job, me propongo argumentar que este personaje ha dado lugar a un motivo literario, es decir, a la representación verbal de una situación típica que se repite, una situación estereotipada como la de otros motivos literarios identificados por la literatura comparada como ‘el amor imposible’ (representado por ejemplo en Romeo y Julieta) o ‘el injusto destierro’ (encarnado, entre otros, por El Cid). Para caracterizar el motivo litera- rio de Job será necesario analizar qué elementos de la historia bíblica perduran en las obras inspiradas en ella y qué transformación ha sufrido al adaptarse a épocas y cosmovisiones dis- tintas. ¿Es el deseo de una explicación racional ante el sufrimiento un elemento característico de este motivo literario? ¿Aporta propiamente una explicación al dolor el desenlace del relato bíblico? ¿y la novela filosófica de Voltaire Zadig (1747), la novela breve de Joseph Roth Job. His- toria de un hombre sencillo (1930) o el poemario Fragmentos del Libro de Job (1998) de Carlos Pujol
Manufatura Aditiva aplicada no Design de Órtese Infantil para Membros Inferiores
Get PDFAdditive Manufacturing has been applied in different fields, including Assistive Technologies (AT). Orthoses can be defined as exoskeletal devices that help limbs, organs or tissues to fulfill their functions. The objective of the project was to develop a children\u27s orthosis for lower limbs produced using digital technologies and Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes. The method used was the Double Diamond. An orthosis already used and made by thermal plastic molding served as a reference, from which positive and negative points were analyzed and modifications and adaptations were listed. The final orthosis model features windows for skin breathing on its back, providing more comfort and a lightness design. In the symbolic-aesthetic scope, emphasis is placed on the high-relief designs and color combinations, which give a playful aspect to the product, and can increase acceptance of the orthosis by children. In terms of production, the parts were designed to be more suitable for the 3D printing process.A Manufatura Aditiva tem sido aplicada em campos diversos, inclusive em Tecnologias Assistivas (TA). As órteses podem ser definidas como dispositivos de caráter exoesquelético que auxiliam membros, órgãos ou tecidos a cumprirem suas funções. O objetivo do projeto foi desenvolver uma órtese infantil para membros inferiores produzida por meio de tecnologias digitais e processos de Manufatura Aditiva (MA). O método utilizado foi o Duplo Diamante. Uma órtese já utilizada e feita por moldagem térmica de plástico serviu de referência, da qual foram analisados pontos positivos e negativos e elencadas modificações e adaptações. O modelo final de órtese apresenta janelas para a respiração da pele na sua parte traseira, gerando mais conforto e leveza. No âmbito simbólico-estético, destaque para os desenhos em alto relevo e as combinações de cores, que dão um aspecto lúdico ao produto, e podem aumentar a aceitação da órtese por crianças. No aspecto produtivo, as partes foram desenhadas para serem mais adequadas ao processo de impressão 3D
Adolescência e Educação Sexual: Análise de Recursos Educativos e Criação de Guia de Orientações sobre Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis
Get PDFIn Brazil, there is significant concern regarding the incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) among young people and adolescents. Many informational materials on STIs are published by the Ministry of Health and private organizations. However, these pieces of information are not always easily accessible. The main objective of this work is to report the results of a study that sought to analyze educational materials containing information about STIs. The research adopted a qualitative approach and collected data from documents and records on sexual health available in libraries or on the internet with free access permission. We conducted a documentary analysis of each document based on the following elements: context, authors, interests, reliability, nature of the text, key concepts, and then proceeded with document analysis. The results led to the creation of a guidance manual on STIs, recommended for use by teachers working with adolescents. This study is significant in the context of CTS Education for inclusion, as it enables the expansion of adolescents’ access to reliable information about STIs, seeking to eliminate barriers to knowledge and responsible decision-making. In the final considerations, we pointed out that the development of critical skills can occur through the use of the guide as a facilitating material that helps adolescents understand, question, and evaluate information about STIs. Teachers can use the guide in the classroom, demonstrating the integration of CTS Education into formal education and assisting in the promotion of the inclusion of sexual health information in schools.En Brasil, existe una preocupación significativa respecto a la incidencia de Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual (ITS) entre jóvenes y adolescentes. Muchos materiales informativos sobre ITS son publicados por el Ministerio de Salud y organizaciones privadas. Sin embargo, esta información no siempre es fácilmente accesible. El objetivo principal de este trabajo es informar sobre los resultados de un estudio que buscó analizar materiales educativos que contienen información sobre ITS. La investigación adoptó un enfoque cualitativo y recopiló datos de documentos y registros sobre salud sexual disponibles en bibliotecas o en Internet con permiso de acceso gratuito. Realizamos el análisis documental de cada documento basada en los siguientes elementos: contexto, autores, intereses, confiabilidad, naturaleza del texto, conceptos clave, y luego procedimos con el análisis documental. Los resultados llevaron a la creación de un manual de orientación sobre ITS, recomendado para su uso por parte de profesores que trabajan con adolescentes. Este estudio es significativo en el contexto de la Educación CTS (Ciencia, Tecnología y Sociedad) para la inclusión, ya que permite la expansión del acceso de los adolescentes a información confiable sobre ITS, buscando eliminar barreras al conocimiento y la toma de decisiones responsables. En las consideraciones finales, señalamos que el desarrollo de habilidades críticas puede ocurrir mediante el uso del manual como material facilitador que ayuda a los adolescentes a comprender, cuestionar y evaluar información sobre ITS. Los profesores pueden utilizar el manual en el aula, demostrando la integración de la Educación CTS en la educación formal y ayudando en la promoción de la inclusión de información sobre salud sexual en las escuelasNo Brasil, há uma grande preocupação em relação à incidência de Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis (IST) em jovens e adolescentes. Muitos materiais de divulgação sobre IST são publicados pelo ministério da saúde e por órgãos privados. Entretanto, nem sempre essas informações são facilmente acessíveis. O principal objetivo deste trabalho é relatar os resultados de uma pesquisa que buscou analisar materiais educativos, contendo informações sobre IST. A pesquisa adotou uma abordagem qualitativa e coletou dados a partir de documentos e registros sobre saúde sexual disponíveis em blibliotecas ou na internet com permissão de acesso livre. Fizemos a análise documental de cada documento com base nos seguintes elementos: contexto, autores, interesses, confiabilidade, natureza do texto, conceitos-chave e, na sequência realizamos a análise documental. Os resultados culminaram na criação de um guia de orientações sobre IST, recomendado para uso por professores que trabalham com adolescentes. Este estudo tem sua importância no contexto da Educação CTS para a inclusão, visto que possibilita a ampliação do acesso de adolescentes as informações confiáveis sobre IST, buscando eliminar barreiras para o acesso ao conhecimento e à tomada de decisões responsáveis. Nas considerações finais apontamos que o desenvolvimento das habilidades críticas pode ocorrer a partir da utilização do guia como um material facilitador que ajuda adolescentes a entender, questionar e avaliar informações sobre IST. Os professores podem usar o guia na sala de aula demonstrando a integração da Educação CTS na educação formal e auxiliando na promoção de inclusão de informações sobre saúde sexual nas escolas. 
Impression Management Strategies: Bibliometric Analysis
Get PDFThe aim of this article is to analyze scientific production on impression management, presenting articles published by year, title of origin, citation, type of document, as well as identifying publications by author, affiliation, country, subject and type. For this purpose, the bibliometric analysis methodology was followed, using the keywords "Impression Management" and establishing the research criteria in the first instance, after which some filters were applied to the results obtained. The main conclusions of this study show that the year with the most scientific research was 2019 and the year with the most citations was 2022. Accounting Auditing and Accountability Journal, International Journal of Business Communication, Journal of Management and International Business Review stood out in terms of publication. The sample of scientific articles was more comprehensive than the re-views. It was possible to verify the presence of co-authorship between authors. Finally, with regard to the documents published by country, the United States of America, the United Kingdom and Australia stood out.
 
Challenges and Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence Regarding Rapid Technological Change
Get PDFArtificial Intelligence (AI) attempts to replicate human traits/capabilities through the development of computer systems, capable of performing tasks/functions that would otherwise require human intervention. There has been a tremendous increase in the use of this tool and no sign that this will change, in the near future. The purpose of this study is to analyse the challenges and opportunities of AI regarding rapid technological change. Therefore, a survey was created (143 participants) based on this theme, focusing on different perspectives by gender and nationality. Chi-square tests were performed, and through the results we concluded that there is an apparent association between gender and being informed about AI. Further support exists for the null hypothesis that there is no association between gender and being against AI. Additionally, we concluded that Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian individuals, in general, align with their perception of technological change and development (the Portuguese perhaps being humbler). Finally, more in-depth research is warranted in the AI era on whether the female gender will perhaps continue to be victim of a lack of self-confidence in the work environment and possibly feeling the “impostor syndrome”
Governança para adaptação às mudanças climáticas: Um estudo multinível com enfoque no setor de turismo
Get PDFThe study aims to analyze the governance of policy and normative instruments for climate change adaptation in a multi-level context - Portugal, the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, and Cascais - with a focus on the tourism sector. The research is exploratory and documentary in nature, using content analysis as the method. The main findings reveal a lack of coordination among the three levels of governance analyzed. At the local level, there was a strong influence from an external European network. Participation from the tourism sector at the national level was limited, with a predominance of government representatives. However, there was an increase in sector participation at the regional and municipal levels, especially through workshops. Cascais developed a specific strategic plan for adapting the tourism sector but lacked the involvement of key sector actors such as businesses and associations, raising concerns about their representativeness and participation in governance.O estudo tem como objetivo analisar a governança dos instrumentos político-normativos para a adaptação às alterações climáticas em um contexto multinível - Portugal, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa e Cascais - com enfoque no setor do turismo. A pesquisa tem natureza exploratória e documental, o método utilizado foi análise de conteúdo. Os principais resultados revelam uma falta de coordenação entre os três níveis de governança analisados. Em nível local, houve uma forte influência de uma rede externa de origem europeia. A participação do setor de turismo a nível nacional foi restrita, com predominância de representantes estatais. No entanto, houve um aumento da participação do setor em âmbitos regional e municipal, especialmente por meio de workshops. Cascais desenvolveu um plano estratégico específico para a adaptação do setor de turismo, porém, careceu de envolvimento de atores-chave do setor, como empresas e associações, levantando preocupações sobre sua representatividade e participação na governança
Tourism stakeholders’ involvement and collaboration in the context of the Ukraine refugee crisis
Get PDFObjectives | The fact that wars are still a rather widespread reality in the 21st century, with significant negative effects for the involved territories (Tomej et al., 2023), holds significant interest in the field of tourism. On the one hand, the tourism industry can be severely affected in war contexts, as wars determine such conditions which make it difficult for the tourism sector to survive (Fyall et al., 2006). On the other hand, it is considered that the tourism industry, due to the resources it has, could have (and should have) an important role in supporting the regions impacted by wars, and questions have been raised regarding the actions that could be taken in this direction (Dolnicar & McCabe, 2022). These concerns have been amplified recently especially because of the political context following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, a context considered very damaging for the world tourism economy (Kumar Pandey & Kumar, 2022), but which also brought to attention the matter of ”solidarity tourism” (Dolnicar & McCabe, 2022; Higgins-Desbiolles, 2022).
In light of the above-mentioned facts, the current paper approaches the second perspective regarding the relationship between wars and tourism, respectively the one concerned with the potential of tourism industry of supporting war-affected territories and individuals. More precisely, only a particular topic related to war crises will be approached, that of the support and assistance offered to the refugees who fled to escape the wars. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to explore the role and the potential impact of tourism stakeholders in the management of war-related crises, with focus on the particular case of the refugee crisis determined by the war in Ukraine in 2022. With this aim in mind, a series of research questions have been formulated: (1) How can the tourism industry, in general, and different types of stakeholders, in particular, contribute to managing a crisis induced by a war? (2) What role does collaboration between tourism stakeholders play in the context of such a crisis? (3) What action procedures could be established to ensure efficient interventions on behalf of tourism industry for future crisis situations?
Methodology | The study relied on a semi-structured interview applied to a number of 11 stakeholders involved directly or indirectly in the tourism activity in Iasi City, Romania, belonging to various sub-fields of the tourism sector (hospitality, transport, administration). They were selected based on their involvement in supporting refugees from Ukraine, as reflected in the local media and newspapers, their support varying based on the specific of their activity. Iasi City was chosen as case study due to its key involvement during the Ukrainian refugee crisis in 2022 and because the tourism industry in this city was considerably impacted in the first stages of this crisis. Also, Iasi City stands out through its important administrative and economic role in the region. The interview was structured in three main sections, concerning the following topics: (1) detailed insights on tourism stakeholders’ involvement in supporting the refugees, (2) the role of tourism stakeholders collaboration in managing this war-induced crisis and (3) stakeholders’ suggestions for a better management of such crises. Data obtained through these interviews were analysed through thematic content analysis and Social Network Analysis.
Main Results and Contributions | The help provided by the stakeholders was diverse, from accommodation, daily meals, essential products, or transportation, depending on the field of activity of each individual stakeholder. The first two months following the outbreak of the war coincide with the most substantial support from the tourism stakeholders, and some of the stakeholders continued to be partly involved throughout the year. As for their motivation, the emotional impact that this crisis had on them, as well as the desire of some of the stakeholders to define Iasi as ”the destination of solidarity”, although this was not really transformed in a marketing strategy in the end, stand among the main drivers of their involvement.
Opinions regarding the importance of collaboration for supporting the refugees varied, and these opinions are also reflected in the intensity of collaboration, as stakeholders who indicated to have been dependent on collaboration also pointed out numerous and diverse relationships established for providing support to the refugees. Two stakeholders stand out as having a central role in the network of stakeholders, respectively the Iasi International Airport and the Destination Management Organization called „Destination Iasi” a role emphasised by their high level of connectedness in the collaboration network. Therefore, such stakeholders prove to have a significant influence in bringing other stakeholders together in such a crisis situation, and their actions might further provide an example in defining proper solutions from a crisis management perspective in times of war.
Limitations | Considering the employed methods, an important limitation of the study resides in the sometimes-reduced availability of tourism stakeholders for the interview. As such, a higher number of respondents could have provided even further insights into tourism sector’s involvement in the Ukraine crisis and also other important networking behaviours could have been identified. Further research may reveal comparisons between cross-border tourist destinations with reference to their role in supporting Ukraine refugees, for a more in-depth view on the matter, as well as for theoretical advancements in this field of research.
Conclusions | Managing the refugee crisis induced by the war in Ukraine was definitely a joint effort, and the tourism sector had undeniably an important role, as it was presented unanimously by the interviewees. The current study shed light on the potential that tourism stakeholders have in supporting the refugees following the outbreak of a war, and the insights provided through this analysis bring to attention a matter of utmost importance, that needs to be further approached: there is an evident necessity for developing solidarity tourism action procedures for potential future war-induced crises in order to ensure an optimal involvement of tourism stakeholders during such crises.
References
Dolnicar, S., & McCabe, S. (2022). Solidarity tourism how can tourism help the Ukraine and other war-torn countries? Annals of Tourism Research, 94, 103386. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2022.103386
Fyall, A., Prideaux, B., & Timothy, D. J. (2006). War and tourism: An introduction. International Journal of Tourism Research, 8(3), 153–155. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.564
Higgins-Desbiolles, F. (2022). The question of solidarity in tourism. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/19407963.2022.2107657
Kumar Pandey, D., & Kumar, R. (2022). Russian-Ukraine war and the global tourism sector: A 13-day tale. Current Issues in Tourism, 26(5), 692–700.
Tomej, K., Bilynets, I., & Koval, O. (2023). Tourism business resilience in the time of war. Annals of Tourism Research, 99, 103547. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2023.103547