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Mostra de Posters Científicos em Direito: Comunicação científica: Ensinando para a Justiça e a Paz | ODS 4 e 16 [poster]
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Development of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Smart Education Framework
No full textSmart education has become essential for efficient learning and effective teaching in higher education institutions. The study attempted to develop a modular framework for an artificial intelligence-based smart educational system. Relevant research studies were reviewed accordingly. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was also done. Relevant studies recommended that educational data mining and machine learning algorithms would help in generating an optimized dossier of content for enhanced learning and effective teaching. Therefore, the proposed Artificial Intelligence-based smart education system encompasses various subsystems such as the modular framework for the blended system, smart pedagogy, decision support systems, social networking platforms, crowdfunding/ crowdsourcing, computers/ television/ radio transmission, and easy access to internet services for efficient percolation of education and satisfaction of the stakeholders. This study can pave the foundation for the effective implementation of Artificial Intelligence into efficient educational systems
The socioeconomic impact of a music festival on a community: The case of Bons Sons in Cem Soldos village
No full textMusic festivals have historically celebrated regional culture and community (Duffy, 2000). Over time, their commercial aspects have overshadowed community goals, favouring urban areas over rural ones. However, the rise of nostalgic tourism offers hope for rural revitalization. This research examines the Bons Sons Festival, evaluating its cultural, social, and economic impacts through interviews, surveys, and regression analysis. Results indicate that the festival positively impacts the local economy of Cem Soldos village, particularly in accommodation and food services, and fosters community projects throughout the year
Direito da Orientação Sexual, da Identidade e Expressão de Género e das Caraterísticas Sexuais: Perspetivas Interamericana e Africana
No full textA presente obra coletiva pretende estimular o debate entre académicos, juristas e cidadãos em geral acerca do crescente conjunto de normas, decisões judiciais e contributos doutrinais que se têm dedicado a regular e enquadrar juridicamente uma multiplicidade de questões relacionadas com a orientação sexual, a identidade e expressão de género e as caraterísticas sexuais. Nesse sentido, abordam-se questões gerais (a partir de uma metodologia interseccional) e outras tantas específicas (crimes e penas, família, saúde, educação, habitação, desporto, trabalho, etc.). Espera-se que estes esforços fomentem o estudo do Direito da Orientação Sexual, da Identidade e Expressão de Género e das Caraterísticas Sexuais em Portugal, assim suprimindo uma grave lacuna na literatura jurídica nacional
From drought to deluge: The complex Journal of Cultural Heritage impacts of climate change on earthen heritage
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The purpose of this article is to assess climate change impacts on four earthen heritage (EH) sites, highlighting their vulnerability and the need for an integrated approach that considers physical, social and cultural factors.
Design/methodology/approach
The study uses a systematic approach to assess climate change impacts on earthen heritage sites. A literature review informed the development of a conceptual model based on climate change risk guidelines and methodologies. The model evaluates site-specific hazards through quantitative and qualitative assessments, considering exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity. Vulnerability is calculated using a formula that categorizes it into five levels. Data collection included meteorological analysis, field observations and interviews with local experts.
Findings
Findings indicate that climate change has significant consequences for earthen heritage sites, including erosion, structural deterioration and loss of cultural value. The regions of Sistan, Yazd, Persepolis and Tchogha Zanbil are particularly vulnerable due to their specific climatic conditions. Key threats include changes in precipitation patterns, extreme weather events, rising temperatures and water scarcity. Socioeconomic factors like limited conservation resources and inadequate stakeholder communication exacerbate these vulnerabilities. The study highlights the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, effective governance and community engagement to develop comprehensive climate change adaptation strategies.
Originality/value
The article’s originality lies in its systematic assessment of climate change impacts on earthen heritage sites, offering a novel framework that integrates interdisciplinary approaches and site-specific factors
Reading and writing development in inclusive settings: Teachers’ perception of the use of digital technology
No full textReading and writing are foundational skills throughout school grades that could be improved using digital technology, especially in inclusive contexts. The present study aimed to understand primary teachers’ use of technology and their self-efficacy perception in the use of digital technology in inclusive settings, considering their application of universal, selective, or additional measures. In total, 290 Portuguese primary school teachers (1st to 4th grades) aged 25 to 66 years old (M = 49.32, SD = 8.59), mostly female, filled in an online survey, comprising a sociodemographic sheet and four questionnaires related to digital technologies. The results show that most teachers apply measures within the inclusive education framework (n = 277). The sociodemographic and educational profiles of teachers who use or do not use those technologies were similar, as were teachers’ self-efficacy scores about using digital technologies, perception about the utility of those technologies, and use of them, overall and for reading and writing specifically. The more teachers consider themselves efficacious in using digital technologies and the more they hold a positive perception of those technologies, the more they report their use. These findings reinforce the influence of teachers’ internal factors, such as self-efficacy, on the use of digital technologies, independent of students’ specific difficulties
The power of digital accounting: A bibliometric literature review analysis
Get PDFMarket competitiveness forces businessmen of all kinds to be quicker and quicker as far as decision-making is concerned. In this sense, digital accounting has become an essential tool insofar as it presents many advantages for any firm, regardless of its size, allowing it to use technology to automate processes. The present study provides a bibliometric analysis as well as a literature review of this recent topic that has received little attention from academia. A quantitative and qualitative methodology based on Web of Knowledge (WoS) and Scopus databases was used to accomplish this. Using the R Bibliometrix software associated with content analysis, the bibliometric analysis revealed there is a growing interest in the Digital Accounting concept, although it needs to be further researched. The analysis allowed for the identification of three main research topics/clusters: Cluster 1—Scientific mapping of digital accounting; Cluster 2—Digital records management; and Cluster 3—Digital skills. This study aims to make a theoretical contribution to the literature on the subject and a practical one to business managers about the advantages of implementing digital accounting and keeping up with the advances of technology to make their businesses more efficient and simpler, rigorously, and interactively run
Reliability of IoT Systems for fire detection
Get PDFIn this paper, a smart IoT system including the software and hardware aspects of its design, as well as its operation in the context of a city or a building, along with its advantages, disadvantages, and potential applications, all with a focus on fire safety have been analyzed. Based on the results of the aforementioned research, it is clear that an IoT-based fire system may be tailored to the specific requirements of each individual situation. The major focus of the study is on the planning and evaluation of a WSN that can detect house fires in their earliest stages. The authors address the crucial issue of giving rapid-fire alerts by including a broad range of sensors in the wireless sensor network. In order to provide precise, real-time fire detection, the wireless sensor network (WSN) is constructed from tiny, low-power sensor devices that have sensors able to sense their surroundings. Using the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) to reduce the number of false alarms is one strategy the authors propose for coping with sensor malfunctions. The reliability of IoT (Internet of Things) systems for fire detection has been a topic of interest and continuous improvement. IoT-based fire detection systems have the potential to offer numerous benefits, such as real-time monitoring, remote management, and data-driven insights. However, their reliability depends on several factors, including technology, implementation, and maintenance. This research aids in the enhancement of residential community safety by improving the early detection and prevention of house fires
O enquadramento da responsabilidade bancária pelos riscos inerentes à utilização do sistema de homebanking
Get PDFNo presente artigo pretendemos efetuar um enquadramento jurídico e legal da utilização do homebanking como sistema de pagamento, abordando os principais riscos da sua utilização e de que forma poderá o banco ser responsabilizado pelos danos resultantes para o cliente bancário.Metodologia: A metodologia utilizada no presente artigo científico combina as abordagens descritiva e explicativa, utilizando como métodos de pesquisa a revisão bibliográfica, a análise documental e a análise jurisprudencial.Resultados: Para aferir dos riscos de utilização do sistema de homebankinge sobre quem recairá a responsabilidade pelos prejuízos provenientes desta utilização, iremos analisar alguns casos já tratados jurisprudencialmente e identificar os riscosinerentes ao uso deste sistema de pagamento. Discussão:Uma vez identificados os riscos,pretendemos discutir ecompararas obrigações a que a entidade bancária e o cliente bancário se encontram adstritosequal o fundamento para a respetiva responsabilização. Conclusões:Com o presente artigo pretendemos definir critérios objetivos que permitam balizar os limites da responsabilidade de cada uma das partes pela utilização do sistema de pagamento homebanking