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Grau de parentesco e perceções sobre a institucionalização: impactos na coesão e adaptabilidade familiar
Get PDFO processo de institucionalização do idoso é vivenciado de forma distinta conforme o
grau de parentesco entre o idoso e o familiar cuidador. Essa relação pode influenciar
perceções sobre a institucionalização e a manutenção dos vínculos afetivos.
Analisar a relação entre o grau de parentesco e a perceção da coesão e
adaptabilidade familiar no contexto de idosos institucionalizados.
Metodologia:
Metodologia quantitativa, descritivo-correlacional e transversal, com amostragem não
probabilística por conveniência. Participaram 106 familiares de idosos
institucionalizados em dois lares do norte de Portugal. Utilizaram-se um questionário
sociodemográfico e a escala FACES II. O estudo respeitou os princípios éticos da
Declaração de Helsínquia e da Convenção de Oviedo, com aprovação da comissão
de ética do IPB
Bee Pollen as a Dietary Mineral Source: In Vitro Bioaccessibility and Health Risk Evaluation
Get PDFPollen, the male gametophyte of flowering plants, is collected by honeybees as a primary source of protein and converted into bee pollen through the enzymatic activity of digestive secretions. The nutrients in bee pollen are available in amounts well beyond those of proteins, comprising macronutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids and dietary fiber, as well as micronutrients such as minerals, vitamins, organic acids, and phenolic compounds. This study aimed to determine the macro and trace mineral content of bee pollen from different botanical and geographical origins, and to assess their bioaccessibility through simulated in vitro digestion, their dietary contribution, and potential health risks. Seven bee pollen samples were investigated, three with a monofloral origin of above 80%, from Nigella spp., Helianthus annuus and Castanea sativa, and four with a multifloral origin. Mineral composition revealed potassium as the most abundant element, while iron, manganese, and copper were found at trace levels. Castanea sativa pollen had the highest overall mineral content, whereas Nigella spp. showed the lowest values for calcium, magnesium, and copper. The bioaccessibility of bee pollen was highest during the gastric phase for most minerals except copper, where most of the samples peaked in the intestinal phase. Overall, mineral bioaccessibility after simulated digestion followed the order K > Mg > Cu > Ca > Mn > Fe > Zn. While for manganese, the consumption of bee pollen showed the highest contribution to recommended dietary intake (16% for women and 12% for men), calcium had the lowest, with less than 1% of the RDA at a consumption level of 40 g/day. Health risk assessment confirmed that consuming 40 g/day of bee pollen poses no risk because the target hazard quotient and hazard index are below the risk threshold of 1.0.This work was funded by Balıkesir University within the scope of the project n◦ 2023/029 and by Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, Portugal) via the national fund FCT/MCTES to CIMO (UIDB/00690/2020 and UIDP/00690/2020) and SusTEC (LA/P/0007/2021)
A cibersegurança e tendências emergentes
Get PDFNum mundo onde a tecnologia tem estado em constante evolução de forma exponencial, seguido do aumento de aparelhos conectados, a sociedade tem se mostrado submissa as tecnologias, e vê-se um grande aumento da vulnerabilidade da cibersegurança por parte das pessoas e entidades, constituindo assim um número acrescido de ciberataques por parte dos hackers, uma vez que não sabem como se proteger devidamente contra esses ataques, tornando-se assim alvos principais. Desta forma, torna-se importante encontrar uma forma de mitigar esses ataques, implementando assim tendências emergentes como a Inteligência Artificial, Blockchain e Internet das Coisas, para poder de alguma forma mitigar a vulnerabilidade da segurança.
Com esse intuito, esta dissertação tem como principal objetivo, fazer a análise do panorama atual da cibersegurança, explorar as tendências emergentes que podem ser mais eficazes para mitigar os riscos cibernéticos, e avaliar os desafios que vêm com a implementação da cibersegurança nas organizações.
A metodologia de pesquisa utilizada foi a mista, sendo qualitativa com base na revisão bibliográfica, através de artigos científicos, relatórios e fontes de domínio público, quantitativa com base num inquérito que foi dirigido a um determinado grupo de pessoas e posteriormente aplicação de técnicas de Machine learning, especificamente o algoritmos de árvore de decisão para análise preditiva dos dados recolhidos.
Os resultados foram tratados e analisados de forma a contextualizar as respostas com o facto das pessoas e profissionais de TI se encontrarem informadas sobre as principais ameaças cibernéticas e como se devem proteger das mesmas, e analisar como os mesmos percebem os desafios e soluções da segurança digital.In a world where technology has been constantly evolving exponentially, followed by an increase in connected devices, society has shown itself to be submissive to technology, and there has been a significant increase in cybersecurity vulnerability on the part of individuals and entities, thus constituting an increased number of cyberattacks by hackers, since they do not know how to properly protect themselves against these attacks, thus becoming prime targets. Therefore, it is important to find a way to mitigate these attacks by implementing emerging trends such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and the Internet of Things to somehow mitigate security vulnerabilities.
To this end, the main objective of this dissertation is to analyze the current cybersecurity landscape, explore emerging trends that may be most effective in mitigating cyber risks, and assess the challenges that come with implementing cybersecurity in organizations.
The research methodology used was mixed, being qualitative based on a literature review, through scientific articles, reports, and public domain sources, and quantitative based on a survey that was directed at a specific group of people and subsequently applied machine learning techniques, specifically decision tree algorithms for predictive analysis of the collected data.
The results were processed and analyzed in order to contextualize the responses with the fact that people and IT professionals are informed about the main cyber threats and how to protect themselves from them, and to analyze how they perceive the challenges and solutions of digital security
Co-creation as a Pedagogical Tool in Health Professions Education: Theoretical Foundations and Postmodern Challenges
Get PDFThis presentation explores co-creation as a transformative pedagogical approach in the education of health professionals. Rooted in student-centered educational approach, co-creation represents a shift in educational culture, where students, educators, and other stakeholders collaborate in the design and development of meaningful learning experiences. Co-creation also draws on critical pedagogy (Freire), socio-constructivism (Vygotsky), and ecological systems theory (Bronfenbrenner). These theoretical foundations emphasize dialogue, participation, and the centrality of social and contextual factors in learning. In the context of postmodernity—marked by an accelerating technological and social change—these classic pedagogical theories gain renewed relevance. Freire’s emphasis on critical consciousness offers a response to the ethical and political dimensions of healthcare. Vygotsky’s notion of knowledge as co-constructed in social interaction reflects the increasing need for interprofessional and collaborative practice. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model reminds us that learning is shaped by multiple interconnected systems, a perspective crucial for addressing equity, inclusion, and complexity in health education. This session will present concrete examples of co-creation in health professions curricula, discuss its challenges and benefits, and argue for its central role in preparing learners for the uncertain and relational landscape of 21st-century healthcare
Evaluating soil phosphorus tests and nutrient limitations in Mediterranean pastures
No full textReliable phosphorus (P) fertilization guidelines for Mediterranean pastures remain uncertain due to inconsistent soil testing methods, the complexity of mixed-species systems, and the neglect of other limiting nutrients. This study primarily aimed to identify reliable soil P tests and secondarily to explore potential nutrient limitations by assessing seven acidic Portuguese soils under Mediterranean conditions using subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum) and ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) as model species. Five P extraction methods (Egner-Riehm, Olsen, Bray II, Mehlich I, and anion exchange resin) were compared alongside a pot experiment with clover, ryegrass, and their mixture. Biomass production, plant nutritional status, and soil-plant relationships were used to assess nutrient availability and plant response. The Egner-Riehm method proved the most reliable, showing linear correlation with the resin method (R2 = 0.89), widely regarded as the best indicator of soil P bioavailability. P availability was therefore not a limiting factor for biomass production. The lowest soil P content (54 mg kg-1 P2O5, Egner-Riehm) was close to the medium threshold (50-100 mg kg-1), yet plant growth indicated adequacy. In contrast, nitrogen (N) emerged as the main growth constraint, and boron (B) deficiency further restricted clover performance, confirming additional nutritional imbalances. A linear relationship between soil and tissue B supported its association with DMY, and tissue B levels were below sufficiency thresholds. Overall, in acidic Portuguese soils under Mediterranean conditions, soil P was adequate, whereas N and B acted as key constraints to productivity. These findings support more accurate and efficient fertilization strategies for Mediterranean pastures.This work was supported by national funds through FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC), through the projects UIDB/50009/2025, UIDP/50009/2025, LA/P/0083/2020, UIDB/00690/2020 (https://doi.org/10.54499/UIDB/00690/2020), LA/P/0007/2020 (https://doi.org/10.54499/LA/P/0007/2020). It was also funded by project AVALON (COMPETE2030-FEDER- 02288900)
Análise da gestão dos media digitais do município de Vila Pouca de Aguiar
No full textNo contexto da gestão empresarial, o marketing digital assume um papel determinante na forma como as organizações comunicam e interagem com os cidadãos. O Município de Vila Pouca de Aguiar, enquanto entidade, desempenha um papel fundamental na promoção de iniciativas e serviços, utilizando as plataformas digitais para facilitar a comunicação com a comunidade local. Neste âmbito, o marketing digital, ao promover produtos e serviços através de tecnologias e ferramentas digitais, torna-se essencial para que entidades como organizações, empresas e municípios possam alcançar o seu público de forma mais direta e eficaz. Neste sentido, a gestão do marketing digital em Vila Pouca de Aguiar deve ser analisada no que diz respeito às suas características e respetivos desafios. Este trabalho propõe-se a investigar as estratégias de marketing e comunicação digital adotadas pelo município de Vila Pouca de Aguiar, avaliando o
impacto que estas têm na participação cívica e na transmissão de informações. Para atingir o objetivo proposto, a metodologia utilizada terá uma abordagem mista, sendo integrada na fase inicial do estudo por uma entrevista semiestruturada, seguida da construção de uma base de dados com informação do marketing digital, sujeita a um tratamento, análise e discussão. Desta forma, pretende-se proporcionar uma visão abrangente da gestão dos media digitais do Município de Vila Pouca de Aguiar, destacando os seus benefícios para uma comunicação mais eficaz.In the context of business management, digital marketing plays a decisive role in how organizations communicate and interact with citizens. The municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, as an entity, plays a fundamental role in promoting initiatives and services, using digital platforms to facility communication with the local community. In this context, digital marketing, by promoting products and services through digital technologies and tools, becomes essential for entities such as
organizations, companies, and municipalities to reach their audience more directly and effectively. In this sense, the management of digital media in Vila Pouca de Aguiar must be analyzed in terms of its characteristics and respective challenges. This work aims to investigate the digital marketing and communication strategies adopted by the municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, assessing the impact they have on civic participation and the transmission of information. To achieve the proposed objective, the methodology used will have a mixed approach, being integrated in the initial phase of the study by a semi-structured interview, followed by the construction of a database with digital marketing information, subject to processing, analysis, and discussion. In this way, the aim is to
provide a comprehensive overview of the management of digital media in the municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, highlighting its benefits for more effective communication
Hass Avocados Cultivated in the Canary Islands: Sensory Attributes Related to Fatty Acid Profiles
No full textDry matter (DM) is a critical parameter for avocado quality and commercialization, particularly in the 'Hass' cultivar, where it is closely associated with the oil content and flavor. This study evaluated the fatty acid composition and sensory attributes of 'Hass' avocados with varying DM levels (19%, 21%, 24%, and 27%) cultivated in the Canary Islands. Additionally, the impact of dehydration methods (oven and microwave) and sample preparation techniques on the oil content and lipid profiles were assessed. Six main fatty acids were identified, with oleic acid (38-43%) and palmitic acid (30-36%) being predominant. Higher DM levels were associated with increased concentrations of palmitoleic and linoleic acids. Drying methods did not significantly alter the fatty acid profile, supporting the crushed microwave-dried (CMW) method as a practical, low-cost approach for preserving lipid integrity. Consumer panelists showed a clear preference for avocados with higher DM contents (24-27%), associating the flavor (86.2%) and texture (59.6%) with the purchase intent. The high monounsaturated fatty acid content, particularly oleic acid, qualifies these avocados for the European nutritional claim 'high in monounsaturated fat.' This is the first study to characterize these parameters in 'Hass' avocados from the Canary Islands, contributing to both quality assessments and potential marketing strategies based on nutritional and sensory attributes.This research was funded by the ‘CAIA 2024-002-04-04 Calidad del Aguacate Hass producido en Canarias’ project. The fatty acid analysis was financially supported by national funds through FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC), CIMO, UIDB/00690/2020 (DOI: 10.54499/UIDB/00690/2020) and SusTEC, LA/P/0007/2020 (DOI: 10.54499/LA/P/0007/2020)
Grau de parentesco e sexo: variações na sobrecarga emocional de familiares de idosos institucionalizados em erpi no norte de Portugal
No full textO grau de parentesco e o sexo são variáveis amplamente investigadas em contextos familiares de idosos
institucionalizados, sendo reconhecidas como determinantes importantes para diferentes níveis de sobrecarga
emocional, particularmente pela proximidade afetiva e pelas expectativas culturais associadas ao papel do cuidado
Empirical Validation of the Dart Model in University Business Collaboration: We Working and Envisioning Co Creation Community of Practice
No full textHigher Education faces significant challenges, including internationalization (Msomphora, 2025), digital transformation - in particular the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into traditional methods and cybersecurity (Parambil et al., 2024), students increasing expectations (Amanzhol et al., 2024), pressure for higher alumni employability rates (Schueller, 2023), the increased need of interdisciplinary approaches and for active faculty involvement in fostering sustainability education (Abo-Khalil, 2024). Higher education institutions (HEIs) are rethinking how they design learning experiences and engage with stakeholders (Gill and Singh, 2020). One of the most promising approaches in this scenario is Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) (Jackson and Dean, 2023), particularly the value co-creation methodologies, where learners, educators, and external partners actively collaborate in the production of educational experiences and innovations (Schmied et al., 2024). Analyzing HEI considering the Service-Dominant Logic (Vargo and Lusch, 2004), co-creation shifts the traditional paradigm of education delivery from a unidirectional model to one where all participants contribute meaningfully to shared outcomes. Beyond the higher-education challenges outlined above, a substantial WIL/WIE literature positions work integrated approaches as curriculum-embedded strategies to build graduate employability and professional identity while offering clear design guidance for programs and partnerships (Rowe & Zegwaard, 2017; Billett, 2024). Recent syntheses further consolidate definitions, models and quality indicators across sectors, providing an authoritative reference point for institutions scaling co-creation with industry (Zegwaard & Pretti, 2023). Within this theoretical landscape, the DART model—comprising Dialogue, Access, Risk Assessment, and Transparency—emerged as a practical framework to operationalize co-creation. The DART elements are designed to foster trust, engagement, and mutual learning, making them particularly relevant for higher education settings, where collaborative innovation and experiential learning are increasingly prioritized (Nagarethenam, Shamim and Ghazali, 2018).
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and its closely related strand, Work-Integrated Education (WIE), emphasize intentional, curriculum-embedded collaboration among higher education institutions (HEIs), workplaces, and students to enhance employability, relevance, and innovation in teaching and learning. In this perspective, co-creation is not merely a pedagogical add-on but a governance logic that distributes agency and responsibility across actors. The DART model operationalizes co-creation by specifying relational and informational conditions under which HEIs and external partners can jointly design, deliver, and evaluate learning and innovation outcomes. Positioning DART within WIL/WIE clarifies how structured communication, equitable resource access, shared risk governance, and openness enable practical, scalable collaboration between universities and companies. This study extends that conversation by empirically testing a context-adapted DART scale with workplace partners engaged in a university–business co-creation program. A representative case in which the DART model can be applied is the WE: Working and Envisioning Community of Practice, particularly its Complex Challenge Based Learning activities, based on co-creation principles Bragança Polytechnic University | Instituto Politécnico de Bragança. WE is a faculty-led, cross institutional ecosystem that convenes professors-facilitators, students from diverse backgrounds, and external stakeholders to co-create solutions to complex, future-oriented challenges. Grounded in a culture of dialogue, trust, innovation, and critical thinking. WE operates on 8–12-week challenge cycles with a structured cadence: joint scoping with company representatives (week 0–1), iterative problem framing and prototyping with weekly checkpoints (weeks 2–10), and a final review delivering actionable insights or prototypes (weeks 11–12). Roles are codified – teachers acting as facilitators ensure process fidelity and responsiveness; company representatives guarantee access to data, facilities, and decision-makers; student teams own proactive communication and evidence-based proposals. Since 2017, the ecosystem has catalyzed regional engagement by coordinating more than 100 co-creation initiatives - reportedly 115 across research reports, prototypes, professional internships, and patents—thereby strengthening university–industry–society ties and generating practical outcomes for national and international development.
Although the DART model has been widely cited in business literature, empirical validations of its structure in the context of educational co-creation are scarce. This study contributes to this gap by translating and testing a Portuguese version of the DART scale among external stakeholders participants in the WE Complex Challenge Based Learning program, aiming to understand how these stakeholders perceive value co-creation practices in a higher education setting. The outcomes offer not only theoretical contributions to the cocreation literature but also practical insights for institutions seeking to optimize their collaboration frameworks with external partners.The authors would like to acknowledge the funding from Erasmus+ Alliances for Education and Enterprises - “NEST - Co-Creating a New Form of Governance in Societal Transition for Healthy Living” (2023-2026) - ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PI-ALL-INNOEDU-ENTERP I PROPOSAL NUMBER: 101111656 - FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC): CIMO, UIDB/00690/2020 (DOI: 10.54499/UIDB/00690/ 2020) and UIDP/00690/2020 (DOI:
10.54499/UIDP/00690/2020), and SusTEC, LA/P/0007/2020 (DOI: 10.54499/LA/P/0007/2020)
Gestão de recursos humanos na administração local: Câmara Municipal de Bragança
No full textO presente relatório de estágio curricular foi desenvolvido na Câmara Municipal de Bragança (CMB), no âmbito do Mestrado em Gestão Pública, com o objetivo de analisar as práticas de Gestão de Recursos Humanos (GRH) em contexto autárquico e compreender a importância da transformação digital na administração local. O estágio, de natureza aplicada e descritiva, baseou-se numa metodologia qualitativa e exploratória, recorrendo à observação participante e à análise documental para integrar teoria e prática. As atividades realizadas incluíram tarefas relacionadas com a GRH, designadamente, registo e controlo de assiduidade, a tramitação de ajudas de custo, apoio ao registo de informação relacionada com a ADSE e, sobretudo, a digitalização de processos individuais dos trabalhadores municipais. Estas experiências permitiram observar a transição gradual da CMB para um modelo de gestão mais eficiente e digital, em conformidade com a Estratégia para a Transformação Digital da Administração Pública 2021–2026. Os resultados demonstram que a modernização administrativa constitui uma prioridade crescente, mas enfrenta desafios associados à literacia digital, à interoperabilidade entre sistemas e à necessidade de formação contínua. Conclui-se que a GRH na administração local deve ser entendida como um instrumento estratégico de governação, capaz de articular pessoas, processos e tecnologia ao serviço do interesse público. O estágio contribuiu, assim, para o desenvolvimento de competências profissionais e analíticas, reforçando a importância da gestão de pessoas como eixo da inovação e da eficiência na administração pública portuguesa.This internship report was developed at the Bragança City Council (Câmara Municipal de Bragança) as part of the master’s degree in public management, aiming to analyse Human Resource Management (HRM) practices within local government and to understand the impact of digital transformation in public administration. The internship followed an applied, qualitative and exploratory approach, combining participant observation with document analysis to integrate theoretical and practical perspectives. The activities carried out included attendance control, travel expense processing, support for ADSE (public health system) and, most notably, the digitalisation of municipal employees’ individual files. These experiences revealed the municipality’s gradual transition towards a more efficient and digitally oriented management model, aligned with Portugal’s Digital Transformation Strategy for Public Administration 2021–2026. Findings indicate that administrative modernisation is a growing priority but still faces challenges such as digital literacy gaps, system interoperability and the need for continuous training. It is concluded that HRM in local government should be seen as a strategic governance instrument that connects people, processes and technology in pursuit of the public good. The internship strengthened both professional and analytical skills, highlighting the central role of human resource management as a driver of innovation and efficiency in. Portuguese public administration