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Implementação de um projeto de multiatividades de desporto natureza - do 2º ciclo e 3º ciclo
Get PDFTrabalho de projeto apresentado para obtenção do grau de Mestre em Desporto Natureza, na Escola Superior de Desporto e Lazer do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo.No âmbito do projeto de Mestrado de Desporto Natureza, ministrado pela Escola Superior de Desporto e Lazer (ESDL), do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo (IPVC), sediado em Melgaço pretendeu-se com a criação do grupo de equipa desenvolver um Projeto de Multiatividades de Ar Livre (MAAL) no contexto do Desporto Escolar.
O Projeto, dividiu-se em duas fases, sendo que a primeira fase decorreu no Agrupamento de Escola de Melgaço, abrangendo a fase de preparação e formação dos alunos com os treinos do Desporto Escolar. A segunda fase teve lugar no Complexo Desportivo Comendador Rui Solheiro do Centro de Estágios de Melgaço, fase de consecução com a realização do encontro, local que reúne todas as condições para a aplicabilidade do mesmo. Pretende-se como tal, o desenvolvimento de competências para a elaboração, implementação de um projeto na área das Atividades de Exploração da Natureza.
O grupo de equipa do Desporto Escolar foi constituído por 18 alunos do 2º e 3º ciclo que participaram nos treinos ao longo do ano letivo e fizeram parte da 1ª fase do projeto. No encontro de MAAL em Melgaço e, 2ª fase do projeto, fizeram parte da prova 5 escolas do Distrito de Viana do Castelo, foram elas: a Escola Básica de Sabadim de Arcos de Valdevez, a Escola Básica de Freixo de Ponte de Lima, a Escola Básica e Secundária de Melgaço, a Escola Básica Dr. Pedro Barbosa de Viana do Castelo e a Escola Básica Frei Bartolomeu dos Mártires de Viana do Castelo com um número total de 58 alunos. Participaram 5 professores e 21 colaboradores. A prova foi constituída por 6 atividades.
O objetivo é capacitar e fornecer as competências necessárias aos alunos dando ao mesmo tempo condições e proporcionando o gosto e novas experiências neste tipo de Desportos durante os treinos do Desporto Escolar. O Concelho de Melgaço sendo um território de excelência para a prática deste tipo de atividades de Exploração da Natureza, oferece todas as condições necessárias para a execução e implementação de um encontro de Multiatividades de Ar Livre.According to the Master's in Sports’ Nature project, of Escola Superior de Desporto e Lazer (ESDL) - Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo (IPVC), placed in Melgaço, the team group intended to develop an Outdoor Multiactivities (MAAL) project regarding the Scholar Sports.
The Project had two different steps: the first took place at Melgaço School Group, covering both students’ preparation and training. The second took place at the Comendador Rui Solheiro Sports Complex at Melgaço Training Center, which gathered all conditions to receive the meeting. We aim at skills’ development for the preparation and implementation of a project in Nature Exploitation Activities area.
The Scholar Sports’ team was made up of 18 students, from the pre-intermediate to intermediate level, who took part in training throughout the school year according to the first step of the project. At the MAAL meeting, in Melgaço, and regarding the second step of the project, 5 schools from the District of Viana do Castelo were involved in the test: Escola Básica de Sabadim, Escola Básica de Freixo, Escola Básica e Secundária de Melgaço, Escola Básica Dr. Pedro Barbosa and Escola Secundária Santa Maria Maior with a total number of 58 students, 5 teachers and 21 school staff members. The trial consisted of 6 activities.
Our main goal was to provide students’ both joy and new experiences in this kind of Sports, especially because Melgaço’s geographic area offers all the necessary background for its implementation, as it is the Portuguese jewel in this type of nature exploitation activities
Effects of 16-weeks of strength training on jump height and anthropometric variables in U19 semi-professional male soccer players
Get PDFPurpose: The aim of our study was to examine the effect of 16 weeks of strength training on anthropometric characteristics and jump height in semi-professional male players after a pre-season period. Methods: A parallel two-group, longitudinal (pre, post) design was used with physical tests performed before (preintervention) and after (postintervention) the 16-week intervention period. The soccer players were assigned and matched into two groups, an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG), based on the team of which they were a part. Results: A two-way ANOVA was performed with group and time as factors. The results of a two-way ANOVA revealed no time×group interaction for body composition or jump height. Nevertheless, a paired measures t-test of weight, fat mass, lean mass, and countermovement jump (CMJ) test metrics (pre-post) and group (CG and EG) showed an improvement in all measures (p<0.01). Discussion: The 16-week intervention program resulted in an improvement in the EG both at the level of body composition and in CMJ performance.
Conclusions: Despite the benefits of the 16-week intervention program, a combination of training methods that
includes power, agility-coordination, speed, and strength can enhance such improvements. It is important to take this strength-specific capacity into account in training, due to the importance outlined in the sport of soccer both for its transfer to both linear and COD sprints and specific strength skills and mainly to vertical jump.9E1A-F9DD-3EB8 | Filipe Manuel ClementeN/
Revisiting the hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation literature: filling the gaps!
Get PDFHamstring injuries receive widespread attention in sports science and medicine due to their impact on athlete performance, health and time loss burden. On the topic of hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation, ~30 reviews have been published since 2011, alongside clinical practice guidelines (comprehensive list in
online supplemental material) and a recent consensus.1–3 The aim of this editorial is to offer a perspective on the existing hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation literature, highlighting current limitations that could benefit from different research paths in the future.9E1A-F9DD-3EB8 | Filipe Manuel ClementeN/
Seroprevalence study of brucellosis in wild boar hunted for private consumption in northeast Portugal
Get PDFBrucellosis is an important infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. In the northeast region of Portugal,
infection with Brucella melitensis is endemic in small ruminants, and there are also humans’ cases. However, the epidemiological role of the wild boar in the dynamics of this disease in this region is unknown. In this study, a total of 332 blood
samples were collected from wild boar hunted in thirty-six hunting areas during the 2022/2023 hunting season. All were
taken by the hunters for private consumption, with no evisceration or examination in the feld. Serum samples were tested
by indirect ELISA (i-ELISA). It was observed that 88 wild boars were exposed to Brucella spp., pointing to a seroprevalence
of 26.5% (95% CI: 21.8 – 31.3%). This high prevalence underlines the importance that wild boar may have in the dynamics
of this disease in the region and its potential transmission to other animals, and to humans (for example, during the handling
of carcasses). Increased awareness and knowledge of brucellosis in wild boar is essential for the implementation of efective
practices and habits and, consequently, for the control and prevention of this important zoonosis.A91F-E8B8-FA62 | Teresa Susana Letra Mateusinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
um estudo necessário para o setor vitivinícola
No full textDissertação de Mestrado em Marketing apresentada na Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do CasteloA indústria do vinho em Portugal está a passar por uma transformação significativa, impulsionada pela crescente presença das Redes Sociais na vida quotidiana dos consumidores. Este estudo emerge como uma necessidade urgente para as empresas do setor vitivinícola, oferecendo uma lente perspicaz sobre o comportamento de compra e consumo dos consumidores de vinho em Portugal, num mundo cada vez mais digital e interconectado.
Torna-se importante um estudo sobre a influência das redes socais no comportamento de compra e consumo do consumidor de vinho em Portugal, para que as empresas do setor vitivinícola possam criar estratégias de Marketing Digital mais assertivas e eficazes. Desta forma tornarão os seus produtos mais desejados no mercado procurando atrair e fidelizar clientes, que são cada vez mais exigentes e informados e, sobretudo conscientes do poder de decisão que têm. O presente estudo foi desenvolvido com o objetivo compreender a perceção de compra do consumidor de vinho online, verificar se as Redes Sociais são uma boa fonte de informação sobre vinho, identificar as principais fontes de informação que os consumidores utilizam para pesquisar e, finalmente avaliar a importância das Redes Sociais para as PME do setor vitivinícola. Para alcançar os objetivos definidos e explicados ao longo da dissertação, foi adotada uma abordagem metodológica robusta baseada na triangulação de métodos. A pesquisa qualitativa incluiu entrevista em profundidade a uma profissional de marketing de uma empresa do setor vitivinícola, proporcionando insights valiosos sobre como gerem as marcas que comercializam, e os desafios enfrentados pela empresa no cenário digital. Complementando esta abordagem, o estudo quantitativo envolveu um inquérito por questionário online, que investigou o comportamento de compra e consumo dos compradores e consumidores de vinhos portugueses.
As conclusões deste estudo poderão ter implicações práticas e significativas para as empresas do setor vitivinícola em Portugal. Ao entender melhor o comportamento do consumidor online, essas empresas poderão ajustar as suas estratégias de marketing digital, promovendo os seus produtos de forma mais direcionada e envolvente. Além disso, ao reconhecer o papel crucial das Redes Sociais, as empresas poderão estabelecer uma presença digital mais forte e autêntica, construindo relacionamentos sólidos com os consumidores.The wine industry in Portugal is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the growing presence of social media in consumers' daily lives. This study emerges as an urgent need for companies in the wine sector, offering an insightful lens on the purchasing and consumption behavior of wine consumers in Portugal, in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
It is important to study the influence of social networks on the purchasing and consumption behavior of wine consumers in Portugal, so that companies in the wine sector can create more assertive and effective Digital Marketing strategies. In this way, they will make their products more desired on the market, seeking to attract and retain customers, who are increasingly demanding and informed and, above all, aware of the decision-making power they have. The present study was developed with the aim of understanding the consumer's perception of purchasing wine online, verifying whether social networks are a good source of information about wine, identifying the main sources of information that consumers use to research and, finally, evaluating the importance of social networks for SMEs in the wine sector. To achieve the objectives defined and explained throughout the dissertation, a robust methodological approach was adopted based on the triangulation of methods. The qualitative research included an in-depth interview with a marketing professional from a company in the wine sector, providing valuable insights into how they manage the brands they sell, and the challenges faced by the company in the digital scenario. Complementing this approach, the quantitative study involved an online questionnaire survey, which investigated the purchasing and consumption behavior of buyers and consumers of Portuguese wines.
The conclusions of this study could have practical and significant implications for companies in the wine sector in Portugal. By better understanding online consumer behavior, these companies will be able to adjust their digital marketing strategies, promoting their products in a more targeted and engaging way. Furthermore, by recognizing the crucial role of social media, companies will be able to establish a stronger and more authentic digital presence, building solid relationships with consumers
Educar para a saúde, o ambiente e a cidadania participativa
No full textComo referido por Luisa Schmit a saúde das populações está associada aos princípios de sustentabilidade, em que as questões ambientais, da saúde e do desenvolvimento se correlacionam, carecendo por isso de um abordagem integrada e interdisciplinar. Também a Agenda 21, preconiza uma estratégia de acão integrada, nomeadamente no que concerne à redução dos riscos para a saúde causados pela poluição.C917-B3FD-1A62 | Maria Luísa Vieira das Nevesinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Smells like anthelmintic resistance—gastrointestinal prevalence, burden and diversity in dogs from Portugal
Get PDFAnthelmintic resistance has been documented worldwide, but few cases have been reported in dogs. Shelter dogs are a great opportunity to study intestinal helminths and assess their potential resistance to anthelmintic compounds. With these two goals in mind, 361 faecal samples were collected from dogs in 18 municipalities in Portugal, from 19 shelters and 11 private tutors. These samples were analysed using the Mini-FLOTAC before and 13 days after deworming. The percentage of faecal egg count reduction was calculated. Parasitic forms were identified in 22.4% of the samples collected: Trichuris vulpis (10.5%), Toxocara canis (8.0%), members of the family Ancylostomatidae (6.4%), Toxascaris leonina (0.8%), Dipylidium caninum (0.6%) and members of the family Taeniidae (0.3%). The first three nematode parasites showed the highest intensity of infection (2900, 1325, and 1265 eggs per gram, respectively). In the second faecal collection, parasites were present in 20.8% of the samples. The anthelmintics febendazole + pyrantel embonate + praziquantel and praziquantel + fenbendazole were ineffective for T. vulpis and members of the family Ancylostomatidae in 16.2% and 6.9% of the samples, respectively. The parasites identified are all potentially zoonotic. This study is the first to suggest a potential resistance of T. vulpis to anthelmintics.A91F-E8B8-FA62 | Teresa Susana Letra MateusN/
«A electricidade faz de todos nós anjos»: hantologias de Mark Fisher
No full text5911-AEEB-E2A6 | Pedro Manuel Ribeiro de Sousa MenesesN/
Importância da informatização nas entidades intermunicipais
No full textMestrado em Contabilidade e Finanças (parceria com a APNOR) na Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do CasteloA revolução tecnológica tem vindo a contribuir para a modernização de processos de trabalho, em geral, e, a Administração Pública conseguiu avançar não só nos processos de interação com os utentes, mas também o processo de partilha de informação entre instituições. A inovação nos processos de trabalho, pretende contribuir para uma melhoria na eficiência de uso de dados e contribuir igualmente para uma maior eficácia na ligação entre a AP e todos os utentes, sejam eles membros da Administração Pública ou utilizadores finais.
Neste trabalho examinaram-se instrumentos capazes de fornecer os recursos necessários à tomada de decisão, bem como as vantagens e desvantagens da utilização das Tecnologias de Informação, designadamente: aumento de eficiência e rapidez no processamento da informação, redução do tempo de conclusão dos processos, aumento da comunicação entre os diferentes departamentos das organizações públicas, maior articulação de procedimentos de diversa natureza, aumento da produtividade e aumento da eficácia no cumprimento dos resultados esperados/objetivos.
Procurámos que este trabalho de investigação contribua para o reconhecimento da importância da informatização nas entidades intermunicipais, o qual julgamos ter sido alcançado mediante auscultação junto dos técnicos da área administrativa e financeira das entidades intermunicipais nacionais, sobre o uso das Tecnologias de Informação em contexto laboral.
Esta investigação teve por base os procedimentos inerentes ao processo de investigação, permitindo obter resultados relevantes, para este estudo, sobre a importância da informatização nas entidades intermunicipais. Estes resultados foram obtidos mediante análise aos questionários respondidos por trinta e dois técnicos que exercem funções na área administrativa e financeira nas vinte e três entidades intermunicipais de Portugal continental.
Os resultados deste estudo revelam que as tecnologias de informação são ferramentas essenciais no dia a dia dos inquiridos, no entanto, no que se refere às entidades intermunicipais, constatou-se a necessidade de desenvolvimento de proficiência na utilização de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação. De qualquer forma a partilha de informação de qualidade, depende também da proficiência dos utilizadores nos serviços municipais e ainda pela garantia de interoperacionalidade dos softwares utilizados.The technological revolution has contributed to the modernisation of work processes in general, and the public administration has progressed not only in its interaction processes with users but also in information sharing between institutions. Innovation in work processes aims to enhance data use efficiency and improve the effectiveness of connections between Public Administration and all users, whether they are Public Administration members or end users.
This study examined tools capable of providing the resources necessary for decision-making, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using Information Technology, specifically increased efficiency and speed in information processing, reduced time to complete processes, improved communication between various public organisations departments, better coordination of diverse procedures, increased productivity, and improved effectiveness in achieving expected outcomes/goals.
This research aimed to underscore the importance of digitalisation in inter-municipal entities, which we believe has been achieved through surveys conducted among administrative and financial area technicians of national inter-municipal entities regarding the use of Information Technology in a workplace context.
The investigation followed procedures inherent to the research process, yielding relevant findings for this study on the significance of digitalisation in inter-municipal entities. These results were obtained by analysing questionnaires completed by 32 technicians working in the administrative and financial areas within mainland Portugal’s 23 inter-municipal entities.
The results of this study reveal that information technologies are essential tools in the daily work of the respondents. However, regarding inter-municipal entities, there was an identified need for developing proficiency in using Information and Communication Technologies. Quality information sharing also depends on user proficiency within municipal services and on ensuring software interoperability
Ethnobotanical inventory of plants used by mountainous rural communities in NW Portugal
No full textMountains matter. Rural subsistence communities living in areas with high biodiversity, such as mountains, are hotspots of ecological knowledge. However, modern lifestyles may threaten this unique cultural heritage. Our study aimed to document and analyze information on plants used to fulfill the everyday needs of the people in three rural communities in NW Portugal. Fieldwork was carried out for a period of one year and information was collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews. A total of 98 species, belonging to 46 families, were identified, and 142 vernacular names were recorded. Ethnobotanical richness was similar among the studied communities. The five most frequently cited species were: Pterospartum tridentatum, Erica arborea, Ruta graveolens, Zea mays and Chamaemelum nobile. Phanerophytes and hemicryptophytes comprise nearly 81% of the list. The top three uses categories (total 14) were: medicine, fuel and ritual. Digestive, skin and respiratory symptoms were the most often conditions treated with plants. Medicinal plants were used fresh and dried, mostly as infusions. The insights gathered here are important for the preservation of the cultural heritage of the local communities. Moreover, the data are of considerable scientific interest because it provides the fundaments for future studies that aim to validate/invalidate specific uses.A91F-E8B8-FA62 | Teresa Susana Letra MateusN/