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Relação entre funcionalidade familiar e qualidade de vida em idosos frágeis no centro de referência em saúde do idoso em campinas, São Paulo
No full textO crescimento da população idosa representa um desafio para as famílias e serviços
de saúde, principalmente no atendimento aos idosos em situação de fragilidade. A
rede de apoio familiar pode influenciar de forma significativa a qualidade de vida nesta
fase. Compreender essa relação torna-se essencial, sobretudo em contextos de
cuidados especializados.
Analisar a relação entre as variáveis sociodemográficas e o funcionamento familiar e
a qualidade de vida de idosos frágeis acompanhados por um centro especializado em
saúde do idoso, localizado em Campinas, São Paulo.
Metodologia:
Trata-se de uma metodologia quantitativa, estudo descritivo-correlacional e
transversal, com amostragem não probabilística por conveniência. Foram utilizados
dois instrumentos para a colheita de dados: a escala APGAR Familiar e a escala SF-
36, que avalia a qualidade de vida. A análise estatística incluiu testes de correlação e
significância (p < 0,05)
Direção de obras na área das instalações elétricas de edificações: desafios e boas práticas
No full textAs infraestruturas desempenham um papel essencial no desenvolvimento económico e na qualidade de vida das populações. O crescimento do investimento global neste setor tem conduzido a um aumento significativo do número de projetos e empreendimentos, exigindo técnicos e entidades responsáveis capazes de assegurar a sua conceção, execução e fiscalização. Neste contexto, a direção de obra assume-se como uma função central, garantindo a articulação entre os aspetos técnicos e práticos da construção. O presente relatório resulta do estágio curricular realizado na empresa Bragalux, S.A., no âmbito da obtenção do grau de Mestre em Engenharia Eletrotécnica e de Computadores. O estágio foi desenvolvido no departamento de Edificações, na especialidade de instalações elétricas, acompanhando de forma direta as funções e responsabilidades inerentes à direção de obra. Ao longo do relatório são explorados os regulamentos e legislações que regem tanto as edificações como as instalações elétricas, bem como as principais entidades envolvidas no processo de conceção e execução em Portugal. Para além disso, descrevem-se as diferentes atividades desempenhadas no âmbito da direção de obra, ilustradas com casos práticos e acompanhadas de considerações finais e boas práticas, consolidando o conhecimento adquirido. O trabalho evidencia ainda a relevância do acompanhamento contínuo da obra como ponte entre os aspetos técnicos e a realidade prática da execução, assegurando que os trabalhos decorrem em conformidade com os requisitos regulamentares, contratuais e de planeamento.Infrastructure plays a crucial role in economic development and in the quality of life of populations. The growth of global investment in this sector has led to a significant increase in the number of projects and developments, requiring skilled professionals and responsible entities capable of ensuring their design, execution, and supervision. In this context, site management assumes a central role, guaranteeing the coordination between the technical and practical aspects
of construction. This report results from the curricular internship carried out at the company Bragalux, S.A., within the scope of obtaining a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The internship was developed in the Buildings Department, specializing in electrical installations, directly accompanying the functions and responsibilities inherent to site management. Throughout the report, the regulations and legislation governing both buildings and electrical
installations are examined, as well as the main entities involved in the design and execution process in Portugal. In addition, the different activities performed in the context of site management are described, illustrated with practical cases and complemented by final considerations and best practices, consolidating the knowledge acquired. The work also highlights the relevance of continuous monitoring of the construction process as a bridge between technical aspects and
the practical reality of execution, ensuring that the work proceeds in accordance with regulatory,
contractual, and planning requirements
Nutritional and Biochemical Assessment of Edible Fruits From Angola's Native Flora
No full textAngola's native flora hides a wealth of underexplored edible fruits with significant nutritional and bioactive potential. This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of the physicochemical and bioactive potential of some less explored edible fruits from this country, namely Annona muricata, A. squamosa, A. senegalensis, A. boehmii, Dacryodes edulis, and Strychnos spinosa. Nutritional profiling revealed carbohydrates as the predominant macronutrient, with A. muricata exhibiting the highest concentration (93.3 g/100 g dw). D. edulis, in turn, stood out for its high fat content (40.5 g/100 g dw), while A. senegalensis contained the highest protein levels (15-6 g/100 g dw). Free sugars analysis highlighted A. squamosa for its elevated fructose and glucose levels, contributing to its pronounced characteristic sweetness, whereas D. edulis exhibited minimal sugar content (1.27 g/100 g dw). Organic acid profiling revealed malic acid as dominant. Saturated fatty acids were predominant across most fruits, with A. boehmii showing the highest levels (71.6%), while A. senegalensis was enriched in monounsaturated fatty acids (45.15%). The phenolic analysis revealed a rich profile in bioactive compounds, with A. muricata and A. squamosa exhibiting significant levels of quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, while A. boehmii, S. spinosa, and D. edulis were characterized by distinct major phenolic compounds, such as cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, isorhamnetin-3-O-glucoside, and corilagin, respectively. Antioxidant activity was strongest in D. edulis and A. senegalensis (EC50 = 0.18 and 0.25 mu g/mL, respectively), while A. squamosa exhibited notable antibacterial activity (MIC = 0.3 mg/mL). This study underscores the nutritional and bioactive potential of Angola's native fruits, highlighting their applications in the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries.The authors are grateful to the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, Portugal) for financial support from the FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC) national funds to CIMO (UIDB/00690/2020(DOI: 10.54499/UIDB/00690/2020)) and (UIDP/00690/2020 (DOI:10.54499/UIDP/00690/2020)), SusTEC (LA/P/0007/2020 (DOI:10.54499/LA/P/0007/2020)), GenoCash project (PTDC/ASP-AGR/0760/2020), LEAF (UIDB/04129/2020 and UIDP/04129/2020) and cE3c (UIDB/00329/2020 (DOI: 10.54499/UIDB/00329/2020)) and for the National funding by FCT, through the institutional support to L. Barros (CEEC-INST, DOI: 10.54499/CEECINST/00107/2021/CP2793/CT0002) and individual scientific employment program contracts to A. Fernandes (DOI: 10.54499/2023.08113.CEECIND/CP2865/CT0002) and F. Monteiro (2022.00392.CEECIND/CP1738/CT0002,2023.08113.CEECIND); and the PhD fellowships PRT/BD/152088/2021 and 2021.04585.BD of J. Rangel and Â. Liberal, respectively
From Silos to Synergy: Collaborative Laboratories and the Transformation of Knowledge Production
No full textThe increasing societal importance of cutting-edge science and technology calls for a closer examination of public policies' influence on the evolving dynamics of knowledge production and transfer. This focus is especially pertinent in peripheral economies such as Portugal, where persistent structural challenges include the limited integration of highly qualified human resources within the economy. The purpose of this research is to investigate how the knowledge coproduction and transfer dynamics of ‘Collaborative Laboratories’ (CoLABs), a new form of intermediary organization in Portugal, differ from those of more traditional science-industry interface set-ups, in the Portuguese context. This research employed a deductive, quantitative, multiple-case, cross-sectional design, utilizing scientific publications as collaboration indicators and applying Social Network Analysis to map and analyze the knowledge coproduction and transfer networks of CoLABs in Portugal, comparing them to Technology Centers. The results reveal that CoLABs prioritize the creation of flexible collaboration networks and the broad coproduction and dissemination of knowledge. CoLABs are found to function as value-occupying hub organizations and serve as crucial bridging entities and are characterized by high connectivity, diverse collaboration, and cohesive research and innovation communities. The need for public agencies and CoLAB governance structures to devise strategies to enhance communication and collaboration within the CoLAB network is highlighted. This is the first study to investigate CoLABs as a new form of intermediary organization in Portugal, specifically examining how their knowledge coproduction and transfer dynamics differ from more traditional science-industry interface set-ups in the Portuguese context.This work was supported by national funds through FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC): CIMO UID/00690/2025 (10.54499/UID/00690/2025) and UID/PRR/00690/2025 (10.54499/UID/PRR/00690/2025); SusTEC, LA/P/0007/2020 (DOI: 10.54499/LA/P/0007/2020).N/
Why single snp analyses fail: epistatic structural effects in honey bee CYP336A1
No full textCytochrome P450 enzymes are central to pesticide metabolism and resistance, yet how these proteins diversify substrate specificity while maintaining catalytic function remains poorly understood. A genome-wide analysis of CYP336A1 (a nicotine-metabolizing P450) across 1467 Apis mellifera males from 25 countries spanning the Mediterranean, Middle East, Europe, and Cuba revealed an intricate haplotype architecture. Despite the detection of only 28 single-nucleotide variants (SNPs), 45 distinct haplotypes were detected for CYP336A1. Among these, 23 haplotypes carried at least four SNPs, and four harboured more than 10. A five-SNP haplotype (D202G; M207I; I222V; V226I; Q238K) dominated at 36% frequency, far exceeding the next most common single-SNP haplotype (D262N, 9%). Interestingly, this dominant haplotype was completely absent from the Iberian Peninsula, North Africa, and Oman and, consequently, from five A. mellifera subspecies: iberiensis, intermissa, jemenitica, mellifera and sahariensis. To investigate the functional impact of the identified variants, individually and in combination, we used in sillico protein structural approaches. Protein models were generated with trRosetta, validated with MolProbity, and evaluated using TM-score and RMSD via TM-Align. Structural modelling revealed remarkable fold congruency: the enzyme encoded by the five-SNP haplotype retained a near-identical fold as compared to the wild-type enzyme (TM-score = 0.998, RMSD = 0.34 Å), as did a rarer 13-SNP haplotype (2%) (TM-score = 0.998, RMSD = 0.38 Å). Individual SNPs also produced minimal backbone displacement (0.32–0.54 Å), suggesting that P450 diversification proceeds through subtle structural adjustments rather than major disruption. Moreover, most SNPs clustered within substrate-recognition regions, whereas catalytic residues remained invariant across haplotypes, demonstrating a partitioning between substrate-recognition/binding evolution and preservation of catalytic machinery.
Importantly, single-variant effects cannot predict multi-variant haplotype outcomes. As such, heavy reliance on individual SNPs for pesticide risk assessment may misestimate real metabolic capacity.This work was conducted in the framework of the projects MEDIBEES - Monitoring the Mediterranean Honey Bee Subspecies and their Resilience to Climate Change for the Improvement of Sustainable Agro-Ecosystems funded by PRIMA, and Bee3Pomics: Omics insights into molecular effects of plant protection products in honey bees (Apis mellifera) funded by the RESTART-FCT. It was further supported by national funding by FCT, Foundation for Science and Technology, through the individual research grant 2024.05645.BD of Fernanda Li
The impact of ESG scores on dividend: evidence from Euronext- Listed Companies
No full textThis study investigates the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and dividend payout policies among European firms listed on Euronext. The primary objective is to determine whether firms with higher ESG scores are more likely to distribute dividends. Based on a database of companies from Euronext stock exchange countries, our results reveal a positive and statistically significant association between overall ESG scores and dividend payout ratios. Among the three ESG dimensions, Governance exerts the strongest positive influence, followed by Environmental and Social scores. The relationship is less consistent when dividend yield is considered as the dependent variable. Additionally, insider ownership and board independence positively correlate with higher dividend payouts, while greater outside ownership is negatively related. These findings indicate that firms with superior ESG performance and robust governance structures tend to adopt more shareholder-friendly dividend policies, reflecting a commitment to rewarding shareholders and maintaining investor confidence. This suggests that ESG considerations are increasingly integrated into corporate and policymaker interest in sustainable business practices within the European market.Este estudo investiga a relação entre o desempenho Ambiental, Social e de Governança (ESG) e as políticas de distribuição de dividendos entre as empresas europeias listadas na Euronext. O objetivo principal é determinar se as empresas com pontuações mais altas de ESG são mais propensas a distribuir dividendos, utilizando a razão de pagamento de dividendos (dividendos sobre ativos totais). Com base em um banco de dados de empresas de países da bolsa de valores Euronext, nossos resultados revelam uma associação positiva e estatisticamente significativa entre as pontuações gerais de ESG e as razões de pagamento de dividendos. Entre as três dimensões do ESG, a Governança exerce a influência positiva mais forte, seguida pelas pontuações Ambiental e Social. A relação é menos consistente quando o rendimento de dividendos é considerado como variável dependente. Além disso, a posse interna e a independência do conselho estão positivamente correlacionadas com maiores pagamentos de dividendos, enquanto a maior posse externa está negativamente relacionada. Esses resultados indicam que as empresas com desempenho superior em ESG e estruturas de governança robustas tendem a adotar políticas de dividendos mais favoráveis aos acionistas, refletindo um compromisso em recompensar os acionistas e manter a confiança dos investidores. Isso sugere que as considerações ESG estão cada vez mais integradas nas práticas corporativas e nas políticas públicas voltadas para práticas de negócios sustentáveis no mercado europeu
A Quantitative Risk Assessment Model for Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Cantaloupe
No full textThis study introduces a farm-to-fork quantitative risk assessment (QRA) model for invasive listeriosis from ready-to-eat diced cantaloupe. The modular model comprises seven stages-preharvest (soil and irrigation contamination), harvest (cross-contamination and survival), pre-processing (brushing), processing (flume tank washing, dicing and equipment cross-contamination), lot testing, cold-chain transport and retail growth, and consumer storage/handling. Each stage employs stochastic functions to simulate microbial prevalence and concentration changes (growth, inactivation, removal, partitioning, cross-contamination) using published data. In a reference scenario-good agricultural practices (soil barriers, no preharvest irrigation), hygienic processing and proper cold storage-the model predicts low lot- and pack-level contamination, with few packs >10 CFU/g and most servings below detection; the mean risk per serving is very low. "What-if" analyses highlight critical control points: the absence of soil barriers with preharvest irrigation can increase the risk by 10,000-fold; flume tank water contamination has a greater impact than harvest-stage cross-contamination; and poor consumer storage can raise the risk by up to 500-fold. This flexible QRA framework enables regulators and industry to evaluate and optimize interventions-from improved agricultural measures to targeted sampling plans and consumer guidance-to mitigate listeriosis risk from RTE diced cantaloupe.This research was funded by the European Commission Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG Sante)
Prescrição do exercício físico para indivíduos seniores (institucionalizados ou referenciados) da Estrutura Residencial para Pessoas Idosas São José – Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Póvoa de Lanhoso
No full textManter-se fisicamente ativo ao longo da terceira idade representa um fator decisivo para a melhoria da qualidade de vida. A prática regular de exercício contribui para a preservação da mobilidade, atua na prevenção de diversas patologias e proporciona um quotidiano mais dinâmico, autónomo e saudável.
Objetivos: Este estágio teve como principal propósito promover a saúde, o bem-estar e o conforto dos indivíduos séniores, tendo sempre em consideração as particularidades de cada indivíduo, nomeadamente as suas limitações funcionais e diferentes graus de autonomia. A prescrição de exercícios adaptados à realidade de cada utente foi o ponto de partida para uma intervenção centrada na pessoa.
Métodos: Com base numa análise inicial, os participantes foram organizados em três grupos distintos, de acordo com o seu grau de funcionalidade e autonomia. O Grupo 1 integrou utentes com maior dependência, na sua maioria acamados e com mobilidade extremamente reduzida. O Grupo 2 reuniu pessoas que, apesar de utilizarem cadeira de rodas, conservavam boa mobilidade dos membros superiores e alguma capacidade de participação ativa. O Grupo 3 foi constituído por utentes autónomos na sua locomoção, com menor grau de dependência.
Do total de 50 residentes da Estrutura Residencial para Pessoas Idosas, 25 participaram nas atividades propostas, enquanto dos 7 utentes do Centro de Dia, 6 aderiram, ainda que de forma pontual.
Desenvolvimento do Projeto: O estágio decorreu ao longo de cinco meses práticos. O primeiro mês foi dedicado à integração na instituição, à observação do funcionamento da instituição e, sobretudo, à criação de laços com os utentes, de forma a garantir uma relação de confiança e proximidade. Esta etapa revelou-se fundamental para compreender melhor as motivações, os gostos e as limitações físicas e cognitivas dos participantes.
No segundo mês, foi promovida uma aula em grupo com o intuito de estimular a prática conjunta da atividade física. Contudo, a adesão revelou-se inferior ao esperado, o que motivou um reajuste na abordagem. A partir desse momento, optei por trabalhar individualmente com os utentes, adequando as atividades às suas necessidades específicas. As sessões em grupo foram mantidas apenas para jogos tradicionais, que se mostraram mais apelativos e acessíveis.
Durante o terceiro mês, foi testada a introdução de uma nova atividade focada na coordenação motora e no raciocínio lógico. No entanto, o nível de complexidade revelou-se desajustado para a maioria dos utentes, o que obrigou a reformular e simplificar a proposta.
Nos dois últimos meses, foi dado maior destaque às atividades de lazer e interação social, sem nunca descurar o acompanhamento físico personalizado. A consistência da prática, aliada à adaptação contínua, permitiu manter o envolvimento de muitos participantes e reforçar a importância do exercício físico como parte da sua rotina.
Conclusões: Os resultados observados ao longo do estágio demonstraram claros sinais de impacto positivo. A integração dos exercícios na rotina diária, a crescente adesão dos participantes e o entusiasmo com que muitos perguntavam pelas sessões são indicadores subjetivos, mas expressivos, do valor que esta intervenção teve para o grupo.
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Esta experiência revelou-se profundamente enriquecedora. Proporcionou-me um contacto próximo com uma realidade exigente e, por vezes, emocionalmente desafiante, mas também muito gratificante. A adaptação constante, a escuta ativa das necessidades dos utentes e a capacidade de reinventar estratégias tornaram-se ferramentas valiosas para o meu percurso profissional e pessoal.Keeping physically active throughout old age is a decisive factor in improving quality of life. Regular exercise contributes to preserving mobility, acts to prevent various pathologies and provides a more dynamic, autonomous and healthy daily life.
Objectives: The main purpose of this internship was to promote the health, well-being and comfort of senior citizens, always taking into account the particularities of each individual, namely their functional limitations and varying degrees of autonomy. The prescription of exercises adapted to the reality of each user was the starting point for a person-centered intervention.
Methods: Based on an initial analysis, the participants were organized into three different groups, according to their degree of functionality and autonomy. Group 1 included users with greater dependency, mostly bedridden and with extremely reduced mobility. Group 2 was made up of people who, despite using a wheelchair, had good mobility in their upper limbs and some capacity for active participation. Group 3 was made up of users who were autonomous in their locomotion, with a lower degree of dependency.
Of the 50 residents of the Residential Structure for the Elderly, 25 took part in the proposed activities, while of the 7 users of the Day Center, 6 joined in, albeit occasionally.
Project development: The internship took place over five months. The first month was dedicated to integration into the institution, observing how it worked and, above all, creating bonds with the users in order to ensure a relationship of trust and closeness. This stage proved to be fundamental in gaining a better understanding of the participants' motivations, tastes and physical and cognitive limitations.
In the second month, a group class was held to encourage people to practice physical activity together. However, take-up was lower than expected, prompting a readjustment of the approach. From then on, I opted to work individually with the users, tailoring the activities to their specific needs. Group sessions were maintained only for traditional games, which proved to be more appealing and accessible.
During the third month, the introduction of a new activity focused on motor coordination and logical reasoning was tested. However, the level of complexity proved to be unsuitable for the majority of users, which made it necessary to reformulate and simplify the proposal.
In the last two months, more emphasis has been placed on leisure activities and social interaction, without ever neglecting personalized physical accompaniment. The consistency of practice, combined with continuous adaptation, has enabled many participants to remain involved and to reinforce the importance of physical exercise as part of their routine.
Conclusions: The results observed throughout the internship showed clear signs of a positive impact. The integration of the exercises into the daily routine, the increasing adherence of the participants and the enthusiasm with which many asked about the sessions are subjective but expressive indicators of the value that this intervention had for the group
Assessoria técnica e financeira às micro e pequenas empresas de Cabo Verde
No full textA presente dissertação refere-se ao plano de negócios para a abertura e implementação de uma empresa que presta Assessoria Técnica e Financeira às Micro e Pequenas Empresas, através de suporte técnico e financeiro especializado, abrangente e direcionado para micro e pequenas empresas. Este projeto aborda o papel da assessoria técnica e financeira no fortalecimento das micro e pequenas empresas em Cabo Verde, sendo responsáveis pela geração de empregos e dinamização do mercado. No entanto, esses negócios enfrentam desafios significativos, como dificuldades de acesso a crédito, gestão financeira inadequada e falta de suporte técnico. Neste contexto, a assessoria técnica e financeira surge como um fator essencial para garantir a sustentabilidade e o crescimento dessas empresas. A assessoria técnica oferece suporte em planeamento financeiro, gestão de fluxo de caixa, obtenção de recursos, além de orientações para melhorar processos operacionais. A metodologia inerente ao desenvolvimento do presente projeto passará por uma revisão de literatura, pelo desenho e desenvolvimento da memória descritiva, por um estudo de mercado elaborado através de um inquérito por questionário e pela definição do plano de marketing. Serão também elaborados a análise SWOT e o Business Model Canvas e, finalmente, o plano financeiro (assente nos pressupostos definidos para o negócio), aspeto essencial que contribuirá para aferir acerca da viabilidade do presente negócio. Dessa forma, o projeto demonstra uma viabilidade económica e financeira positiva, evidenciada por uma Taxa Interna de Rentabilidade (TIR) de 35% e um Valor Atual Líquido (VAL) de 4.136.353 4.136.353, with a Return On Investment (ROI) of 4 years and 1 month
Atelectasis after pediatric cardiac surgery use of aerobika® in pulmonary rehabilitation - a case report
No full textAtrial septal defect represents between 15-35% of congenital heart diseases. This pathology can cause symptoms at the pulmonary level such as dyspnea, lung infection, and problems at the cardiac level such as arrhythmias, that is, flutter and atrial fibrillation. One of the therapeutic options is surgery. Although it allows for symptom relief, optimization of cardiac function, ensuring a better quality of life and an increase in the survival rate of people with cardiovascular disease, it presents several intraoperative conditions (such as mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal circulation time, anesthesia) and complications (such as pleural effusion, arrhythmias, pneumonia, atelectasis). Case report that follows CARE guidelines. This case represents a 4-year-old and 6-month-old child from Cape Verde who underwent surgical closure of an ASD by thoracotomy. Extubated 3 hours after surgery, pulmonary auscultation showed a decreased vesicular murmur (on the right), scattered rhonchi. In respiratory physiotherapy plan from the first day after surgery. Drains are removed on the second day and are diagnosed by x-ray observation – Atelectasis with enlargement of the right hemi-diaphragmatic cupula. Start Aerobika, O-PEP (oscillating positive expiratory pressure) device, with a resistance setting 3, 5 cycles 8 times a day, to add to the breathing exercises. AerobikaÒ creates positive pressure oscillations in the lungs during exhalation which may help to open and clear airways. He was discharged on the fourth postoperative day with resolution of the atelectasis. The O-PEP device improved ventilatory performance, good acceptance by the child and allowed early discharge of this child