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“Free spirits”: A mixed methods evaluation of an artistic intervention program targeting imprisoned people
No full textResearch is still needed to promote the development of structured art-based programs in prisons to strengthen socio-emotional skills. “Free Spirits” emerges as an innovative intervention that involves artistic and participatory co-creation dynamics in theater and music. A mixed-method quasi-experimental study was conducted in a Portuguese prison. Using self-report measures (emotional regulation, resilient coping) and a Go/No-Go paradigm (inhibitory control), quantitative data were collected pre- and posttest. A focus group was used to obtain participant’s perceptions. The results suggested the effectiveness of the intervention in promoting more adaptive emotional management strategies and in the improvement of inhibitory control
Innovations in sustainable Higher Education: Generative AI and the future of teaching and learning
Get PDFSpecial Issue Information: The role of higher education is being radically changed through the most crucial and advanced generation of AI, known as Generative Artificial Intelligence. This special issue of our journal is chiefly devoted to discussing sustainable advances in higher education learning, primarily in terms of generative AI's effects on instruction and education. [...
Promoting teachers’ wellbeing using a compassionate mind training intervention: Exploring mechanisms of change
No full textObjectives The current study aimed to examine the mechanisms of change of a compassionate mind training intervention for teachers (CMT-T). In particular, we examined whether changes in the three flows of compassion, fears of compassion, and emotions at work (safe, drive, and threat) mediated the effects of the CMT-T in burnout, depression, anxiety, and stress, and in overall positive affect.
Methods As part of a two-arm randomized controlled trial and a stepped-wedge design, the study included all participants who completed the 8-week CMT-T intervention either at Time 1 or at Time 2 (n = 103). At pre- and post-intervention, participants completed measures of compassion, fears of compassion, emotional climate in the workplace, burnout, psychopathological symptoms, and positive affect.~
Results Mediation analyses revealed that increases in the flows of compassion and reductions in fears of compassion from others mediated the effects of CMT-T on teachers' depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout levels. In the case of the reduction in stress symptoms from pre- to post-intervention, compassion for self, fears of self-compassion, and fears of receiving compassion from others emerged as significant mediators of this change. The three flows of compassion and fears of compassion (for self and from others) were significant mediators of the impact of CMT-T on changes in teachers’ anxiety levels from baseline to post-intervention. A decrease in fears of compassion from others and an increase in drive emotions mediated changes in depressive symptoms following CMT-T. Concerning burnout, all flows of compassion and fear of compassion from others mediated the changes from baseline to post-intervention. Changes in positive affect following CMT-T were mediated by increases in the flows of compassion, and emotions related to soothing-safeness and drive systems in the workplace.
Serial mediational models showed that the effect of CMT-T on teachers’ burnout was partially mediated by reductions in fears of compassion (for self and from others) and stress.
Conclusions CMT-T effectively improves teachers’ wellbeing and reduces burnout and psychological distress through the cultivation of their ability to experience, direct, and be open to compassion, and the strengthening of the soothing-safeness and the drive systems in the school context.
Preregistration The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov: identifier, NCT05107323; Compassionate Schools: Feasibility and Effectiveness Study of a Compassionate Mind Training Program to Promote Teachers Wellbein
A bibliometric study about the Rural Creative Class: Proposal of a conceptual framework and future agenda
Get PDFThis study aims to carry out scientific and bibliometric mapping of the rural creative class. It analyses 57 articles retrieved from the Web of Science (WoS) database and resorts to bibliographic coupling using VOSviewer software to identify the main lines of research on this theme, before advancing new topics for future research. The results identify and classify the prevailing theoretical foci in this domain as follows: (i) Florida’s theory and rural areas; and (ii) Urban growth and the creative class. The main contribution of this study lies in showing the need to understand the effective operationalization of Florida’s model in rural areas, as a way to raise their sustained economic growth. In addition, network theory is necessary if used to explain the bridge between rural creativity and the place’s social capital. A conceptual framework is proposed for the development of rural or sparsely populated areas, presenting the challenge of its application by political decision-makers, as well as trend topics for a future agenda
Measurement invariance across countries of the Test of Memory Strategies (TMS): A contribution to the cross-national validity study
Get PDFPrevious literature showed a complex interpretation of recall tasks due to the complex relationship between Executive Functions (EF) and Long Term Memory (M). The Test of Memory Strategies (TMS) could be useful for assessing this issue, because it evaluates EF and M simultaneously. This study aims to explore the validity of the TMS structure, comparing the models proposed by Vaccaro et al. (2022) and evaluating the measurement invariance according to three countries (Italy, Spain, and Portugal) through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Four hundred thirty-one healthy subjects (Age mean = 54.84, sd = 20.43; Education mean = 8.85, sd =4.05; M = 177, F = 259) were recruited in three countries (Italy, Spain, and Portugal).
Measurement invariance across three country groups was evaluated through Structural Equation modeling. Also, convergent and divergent validity were examined through the correlation between TMS and classical neuropsychological tests. CFA outcomes suggested that the best model was the three-dimensional model, in which list 1 and list2 reflect EF, list 3 reflects a mixed factor of EF and M (EFM) and list4 and list5 reflect M. This result is in line with the theory that TMS decreases EF components progressively. TMS was metric invariant to the country, but scalar invariance was not tenable. Finally, the factor scores of TMS showed convergent validity with the classical neuropsychological tests.
The overall results support cross-validation of TMS in the three countries considered
A escolha do direito material aplicado aos contratos internacionais
No full textOs contratos internacionais são
regras de conexão claras e bem definidas.
princípio, é resolvida através
regras do Direito Internacional Privado (DIPr). O DIPr busca fornecer segurança
jurídica, especialmente no direito contratual co
internacionais, como HCCH, OEA e UNCITRAL, buscam promover a harmonização e
segurança jurídica nos negócios internacionais.
do direito material aplicável é um princípio essencial,
relacionadas à ordem pública
direito, como a Lex Mercatoria,
uma interpretação harmoniosa e equitativa dos contratos. Analisar os in
DIPr, como a Convenção de Viena e os
entender a permissão da escolha do direito material em contratos internacionais
especial, no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro. O estudo visa oferecer uma visão
abrangente sobre a complexidade e a importância da escolha do direito material
aplicável em contratos internacionais para garantir eficácia e justiça.International contracts are essential for global transactions, requiring clear and well
defined choice of law rules. The resolution of any disputes is initially addressed through
the study of choice of law rules, also kn
PIL aims to provide legal certainty, especially
International organizations, such as HCCH, OAS, and UNCITRAL, seek to promote
harmonization and legal certainty in inte
choosing the applicable law is a fundamental principle, but it has limitations related to
the public policy of each country
such as Lex Mercatoria
harmonious and equitable interpretation of contracts. Analyzing PIL instruments, such
as the Vienna Convention and the
permission to choose the applicab
Brazilian legal system. The study aims to provide a comprehensive
complexity and importance of choosing the applicable law in international contracts to
ensure effectiveness and justice
Impact of climate investment policies on citizens’ perception of pollution damage in the European Union
No full textThis study examines the impact of climate investment policies on citizens’ perception of pollution damage in the European Union, while controlling for various environmental indicators. The primary panel data
estimation outcome indicates that, despite substantial public expenditure on climate action, consumers’ perception of pollution improvement remains unchanged or even worsens. This suggests support for the policy ineffectiveness hypothesis. In view of this result, advocating for strengthened policies aimed at bolstering climate action in the European Union may be considered a non-credible threat from a microeconomics standpoint
Mais segurança e mais tolerância zero para as ameaças ao património [artigo de imprensa]
No full textRecentemente, o Padrão de D. João I em Guimarães, um monumento único, foi destruído. Símbolo do agradecimento de D. João I a Nossa Senhora da Oliveira pela vitória na Batalha de Aljubarrota, a sua perda representa a destruição de um importante símbolo histórico de enorme valor para a História de Portugal. Nenhuma ação de restauro devolverá o valor da passagem do tempo, da emoção que acompanhou a sua construção, do talhar da pedra que assinalou a importância do momento. Representação, como outras ímpares, que, uma vez destruídas, não voltarão a ser substituídas. [...
Os direitos da criança: Combate e prevenção
No full textNo âmbito das considerações sobre os direitos das crianças, sempre na ordem do dia, apresentam-se algumas notas sobre o combate a prevenção para efetivação dos Direitos da Criança, enquanto grupo vulnerável. No entendimento de que será pela educação e conhecimento dos direitos das crianças que se alcançará um meio de prevenção.
Partindo do problema sobre o que é a violência ou maus-tratos à criança, estudando os seus ciclos e as suas consequências chega-se à natureza interdisciplinar dos direitos da criança. A dificuldade da sua proteção, garantindo o acesso à justiça, é permanente mas o seu assegurar através dos documentos internacionais e nacionais, numa vertente de recomendação (soft law) ou já em legislação (hard law), será o caminho. [...
Patrimonio rural en espazos naturais protexidos. Valorización do val do río Caldo, Lobios, Galicia
Get PDFA emigración e os cambios nas formas de vida acontecidos dende a segunda metade do século pasado provocaron o esmorecemento do rural. Actualmente, nestes territorios estanse despregando estratexias de valorización que tiran proveito do patrimonio que atesouran, apoiándose no turismo rural, como actividade económica dinamizadora que mellore as condicións de vida. No caso dos espazos naturais protexidos, dada a súa fraxilidade e valor ambiental, que condicionan a actividade industrial e primaria, a posta en valor do patrimonio histórico e natural convértese nunha das únicas alternativas de progreso.
É o caso do val do río Caldo, en Lobios, enclavado no Parque Natural Baixa Limia- Serra do Xurés e na Reserva da Biosfera Trasfronteiriza Gerês- Xurés, e que conforma unha unidade territorial e ambiental co Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês de Portugal. A degradación e o abandono que amosa o territorio español contrasta co coidado, conservación e desenvolvemento doutros territorios de iguais características. Co obxectivo de definir un proxecto de urbanismo para a valorización do patrimonio rural do val do río Caldo foi desenvolvida esta investigación, permitindo determinar estratexias de posta en valor do patrimonio rural en espazos naturais protexidos para aplicar posteriormente.
Para esta investigación, metodoloxicamente empregouse a análise documental para, no inicio, fundamentar a problemática e definir o que é o patrimonio rural e as áreas naturais protexidas, que papel xoga o turismo na dinamización das mesmas e orientar os principios de intervención nos proxectos de valorización así como a normativa asociada. Posteriormente, mediante a análise documental, a observación, a fotografía e as notas de campo, descríbese o territorio en todas as súas facianas e analízase a situación actual. Finalmente, mediante a técnica do estudo de caso foron comparados 26 exemplos de intervencións, dos cales 8 se estudaron en profundidade segundo as categorías analíticas establecidas, ante a súa idoneidade para o caso que nos ocupa.
Concluídas as principais directrices dos proxectos de posta en valor do patrimonio rural en espazos naturais protexidos, así como as necesidades do territorio en cuestión, desenvolveuse un proxecto de urbanismo que lle dera resposta. Así, proporase unha intervención que atinxa os catro principais puntos turísticos do val do Río Caldo, outorgándolle dignidade e accesibilidade aos espazos, mantendo a identidade local e creando unha estratexia integradora que canalice os fluxos de visitantes e mellore a calidade de vida da comunidade local.A emigração e a evolução no estilo de vida a partir da segunda metade do século passado determinaram o declínio das zonas rurais. Atualmente, estão a ser implementadas estratégias nestes territórios, que através da valorização do património existente, dinamizam o turismo rural como atividade económica. No caso dos espaços naturais protegidos, dada a fragilidade e valor ambiental que condicionam a actividade industrial e primária, a valorização do património histórico e natural torna-se uma das únicas alternativas de progresso.
É o caso do vale do rio Caldo, em Lobios, situado no Parque Natural Baixa Limia- Serra do Xurés e na Reserva da Biosfera Trasfronteiriça Gerês- Xurés, que forma uma unidade territorial e ambiental com o Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês português. A degradação e o abandono deste território contrastam com o cuidado, a conservação e o desenvolvimento de outros territórios com características semelhantes. Com o objetivo de definir um projecto urbanístico para a valorização do património rural do vale do rio Caldo, realizou-se uma investigação para determinar quais poderiam ser as estratégias a aplicar na valorização do património rural em espaços naturais protegidos.
Para esta investigação, do ponto de vista metodológico, recorreu-se à análise documental para, no início, estabelecer o problema e definir o que é o património rural e os espaços naturais protegidos, o papel do turismo na sua revitalização; e orientar os princípios de intervenção nos respectivos projectos de valorização, bem como a normativa associada. Posteriormente, através da análise documental, observação, fotografia e notas de campo, o território foi descrito em todos os seus aspectos e a situação actual foi analisada. Por último, através da técnica de estudo de caso, foram comparados 26 exemplos de intervenções, dos quais 8 foram devidamente aprofundados de acordo com as categorias analíticas estabelecidas, dada a adequação ao caso em questão.
Uma vez estabelecidas as grandes linhas de orientação do projecto para a valorização do património rural em espaços naturais protegidos, bem como as necessidades do território em questão, foi desenvolvido um projecto urbanístico em resposta. Assim sendo, será apresentada uma proposta de intervenção que irá atingir os quatro principais pontos turísticos do vale do rio Caldo, proporcionando dignidade e acessibilidade ao espaço, mantendo a identidade local e criando uma estratégia integradora que canalize o fluxo de visitantes e que possa melhorar a qualidade de vida da comunidade local.Emigration and changes in lifestyles since the second half of the last century have led to the decline of rural areas. Currently in these territories, valorization strategies that take advantage of its heritage are being deployed, relying on rural tourism as a dynamic economic activity that improves living conditions. In the case of protected natural areas, given their fragility and environmental value that condition industrial and primary activity, the enhancement of historical and natural heritage becomes one of the only alternatives for progress.
This is the case of the Caldo river valley, in Lobios, located in the Baixa Limia- Serra do Xurés Natural Park and in the Trasfronteiriza Gerês- Xurés Biosphere Reserve, forming a territorial and environmental unit with the Portuguese Peneda-Gerês National Park. The degradation and abandonment of the Spanish territory contrasts with the care, conservation and development of other territories with the same characteristics. With the objective of defining an urban planning project for the valorization of the rural heritage of the Río Caldo valley, a research was developed that allowed to determine strategies for the valorization of the rural heritage in protected natural spaces that could be applied.
In terms of research methods, a literature review was performed to base the problem and define what rural heritage and protected natural areas are. Moreover, the role of tourism, the principles of intervention in the valorization projects as well as the associated regulations, were analyzed. Subsequently, through literature analysis, observation, photography and field notes, the territory was described in all its aspects and the current situation was analyzed. Finally, by means of the case study technique, 26 examples of interventions were compared, of which 8 were studied in depth according to the established analytical categories, in view of their suitability for the case in question.
Once the main project guidelines for the enhancement of rural heritage in protected natural areas and the needs of the territory in question had been concluded, an urban planning project was developed in order to respond to them. Thus, an intervention will be proposed to reach the four main tourist points of the Caldo river valley, giving dignity and accessibility to the public space, maintaining the identity and creating an integrating strategy that channels the flow of visitors and improves the quality of life of the local community