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Prática de Ensino Supervisionada Em Ensino de Educação Musical no Ensino Básico
Get PDFEste trabalho destina-se a explicitar as minhas experiências de ensino-aprendizagem realizadas como professor estagiário de Educação Musical, em contexto do 2.º ciclo do Ensino Básico que, por sua vez, foi realizado no âmbito da disciplina de Prática de Ensino Supervisionada, do Mestrado em Ensino da Educação Musical no Ensino Básico, da Escola Superior de Educação de Bragança. Inicia-se com uma apresentação sobre o “ser professor”, de uma forma geral e em particular o “ser professor de Educação Musical”, área de especialização. Na mesma linha de pensamento é feita uma contextualização à profissão docente e a teorias da aprendizagem que emanam da docência. De forma a potenciar a criatividade e outras competências nos alunos, foram utilizadas diferentes ferramentas ligadas aos audiovisuais. Assim, através de processos de sonoplastia e videoclipes, procurou-se criar espaços nos quais potenciasse o trabalho em grupos. Posteriormente, apresento a componente da Prática de Ensino Supervisionada e as experiências de ensino-aprendizagem que foram realizadas e adquiridas, explanando de forma estruturada, as opções teóricas, bem como a metodologia aplicada. Por fim, são produzidas as reflexões do processo que resultou da Prática de Ensino Supervisionada. Teço ainda considerações sobre o percurso e os momentos do processo das experiências de ensino e aprendizagem que foram construídas como professor estagiário. Como conclusão, de referir que existiu uma crescente aprendizagem em diferentes áreas, quer enquanto futuro docente, quer com os alunos que estiveram sob a minha responsabilidade.This work aims to explain my teaching and learning experiences as a trainee music teacher in the context of the second cycle of basic education, which was carried out as part of the Supervised Teaching Practice course of the Master's Degree in Music Education in Basic Education at the Bragança School of Education. It begins with a presentation on “being a teacher” in general and, in particular, “being a music teacher,” my area of specialization. Along the same lines, I provide some context on the teaching profession and learning theories that stem from teaching. In order to enhance creativity and other skills in students, I used different audiovisual tools. Thus, through sound design and video clips, we sought to create spaces in which group work could be enhanced.
Subsequently, I present the Supervised Teaching Practice component and the teaching-learning experiences that were carried out and acquired, explaining in a structured way the theoretical options as well as the methodology applied. Finally, I will share my reflections on the process that resulted from the Supervised Teaching Practice. I will also discuss the journey and moments of the teaching and learning experiences that I built as a trainee teacher. In conclusion, I would like to mention that there was a growing learning curve in different areas, both as a future teacher and with the students who were under my responsibility
The visitor to Vinhais Biological Park
Get PDFNatural spaces have become a tourist attraction that allows leisure activities to be practiced, contributing to the tourist experience and a better quality of life for the communities visited and visitors. Environmental preservation, fauna, flora and the various ecosystems associated with natural spaces have given rise to ecotourism as a segment of tourism. The Vinhais Biological Park, part of the Montesinho Natural Park, is an ecotourism destination with environmental education practices. With this in mind, the purpose of this research project is to get to know the visitors to the Vinhais Biological Park. The study adopted a quantitative methodology with a questionnaire survey of park visitors. Among other things, the main reasons for the visits were "to enjoy nature", "to get to know the fauna and flora of the region" and "to enjoy the landscape". Respondents were generally satisfied with the visit and it met their expectations. The results of the research are intended to contribute to a more sustainable promotion of the park's offer, taking into account the visitor profile, the reasons for the visit, the park's most popular attractions and the level of satisfaction. The aim is to help improve the performance of the Park, both in terms of the activities offered and the services provided, by offering a set of information that will enable them to create strategies and thus increase visitor satisfaction
Tecnologias avançadas para melhorar o planeamento e controlo de gastos: múltiplos casos em serviços de saúde
Get PDFO presente estudo tem como objetivo compreender como e porquê usar tecnologias avançadas para melhorar o planeamento e controlo de gastos nos serviços de saúde, com enfoque nas perspetivas não financeiras, nomeadamente as dimensões associadas aos utentes, aos processos internos e à aprendizagem e desenvolvimento dos recursos humanos. A investigação adotou uma metodologia qualitativa, baseada na análise documental de quatro casos de estudo: o Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, a Unidade Local de Saúde de Santa Maria, a Unidade Local de Saúde do Nordeste e o Hospital da Luz. Foram igualmente analisados os sistemas tecnológicos comuns desenvolvidos pelos Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde, que asseguram a integração e a uniformização da informação. Os resultados revelam que tecnologias como a Inteligência Artificial, a Telemedicina, a Robótica e o Business Intelligence têm um papel determinante na eficiência operacional, na qualidade assistencial e na otimização dos recursos. A integração destas tecnologias permite decisões mais rápidas, maior precisão diagnóstica, redução de gastos e melhor comunicação entre profissionais. A análise evidencia que a adoção das tecnologias avançadas nos serviços de saúde reforça o controlo de gastos e promove uma abordagem estratégica, e que a integração entre tecnologias clínicas e de gestão vai além de uma função complementar, uma vez que cada ferramenta contribui simultaneamente para a melhoria da qualidade do serviço prestado aos utentes e para uma utilização mais eficiente dos recursos operacionais.This study aims to understand how and why advanced technologies should be used to improve planning and cost control in healthcare services, with a focus on non-financial perspectives, namely the dimensions associated with patients, internal processes, and the learning and development of human resources. The research adopted a qualitative methodology based on documentary analysis of four case studies: the São João University Hospital Centre, the Santa Maria Local Health Unit, the Northeast Local Health Unit, and Hospital da Luz. The common technological systems developed by the Shared Services of the Ministry of Health, which ensure information integration and standardisation, were also analysed. The results reveal that technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Telemedicine, Robotics, and Business Intelligence play a decisive role in operational efficiency, quality of care, and resource optimisation. The integration of these technologies enables faster decision-making, greater diagnostic accuracy, cost reduction, and improved communication among professionals. The analysis demonstrates that the adoption of advanced technologies in healthcare services strengthens cost control and promotes a strategic approach, and that the integration of clinical and management technologies goes beyond a merely complementary function, as each tool simultaneously contributes to improving the quality of services provided to patients and to a more efficient use of operational resources
A Multi-Dimensional Framework for Assessing the Societal Benefits of Collaborative R&I Projects Over Time
Get PDFThis paper contributes to the ongoing discussion on assessing the actual societal benefits of collaborative research and innovation (R&I) projects, focusing specifically on Circular Bioeconomy (CBE) initiatives funded under European Interreg programs. Utilizing an abductive method aligned with a grounded theory approach, the study conducted a multiple case study of five cross-border CBE projects. Data from project leaders and secondary sources underwent inductive content analysis and were classified using the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework. Seven cross-cutting benefit categories emerged: capacity building, collaborative learning, community empowerment, networking, knowledge sharing, policy development, and sustainable business practices, identified as influencing results across TBL dimensions temporally. Findings reveal projects excel at generating short/medium-term outputs and outcomes strongly aligned with the social dimension, particularly through capacity building, collaborative learning, and knowledge sharing. Over time, long-term impacts demonstrate a more balanced distribution across all three TBL dimensions (social, environmental, and economic), indicating a trajectory towards broader benefits. Policy development and networking are emphasized as key drivers for achieving significant long-term, multi-dimensional impacts. This study introduces a novel, empirically grounded, multi-dimensional theoretical model. By inductively categorizing benefits and analyzing their temporal manifestation across TBL, it provides a practical framework for assessing comprehensive societal impact beyond conventional output metrics.This work was supported by national funds through 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)
Curcumin Nanoparticles as a Pigment of Polyamide Textiles: Influence of Conditions in the Exhaust Dyeing and Evaluation of Wastewater Toxicity
Get PDFThe growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable solutions in textile dyeing has attracted interest in natural dyes, since the synthetic counterparts may be potentially damaging to the environment and require the use of additives to efficiently bind them to the fibers. Curcumin, a natural dye derived from Curcuma longa L. rhizomes, has attracted attention due to its notable biological activity and vibrant yellow-orange hue; however, its direct application remains limited by challenges related to dye fixation and color fastness. This study aimed to evaluate the use of curcumin nanoparticles in the dyeing of polyamide 6.6, as well as to assess the toxicity level of the effluent generated during the exhaust dyeing process. Colloidally stable nanoparticles with average sizes of 454 and 419 nm were obtained with PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone) and Poloxamer 407 as the polymeric stabilizer, respectively. A factorial 24-1 experimental design was implemented, showing a reduction in color intensity at higher dyeing temperatures, while acidic conditions enhanced dye uptake, leading to improved color depth. Two formulations were selected for a more detailed characterization. Regarding the wash currently used by the textile field, the scores found demonstrated that color did not change during washing. Excellent ratings were found in the rubbing and perspiration fastness and the ultraviolet protection factor for the textiles dyed with PVP and Poloxamer 407 stabilizers. The wastewater of the dyeing process under selected experimental conditions was evaluated with respect to the phytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and cytotoxicity in in vivo models. Based on the results, the wastewater samples analyzed may be environmentally safe.The Article Processing Charge for the publication of this research was funded by the Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES), Brazil (ROR identifier: 00x0ma614)
Reabilitação Vestibular à pessoa com hipofunção vestibular periférica em fase aguda: uma scoping review
Get PDFA vertigem é uma causa frequente de assistência médica, sendo um sintoma não específico e muitas vezes incapacitante, cujas queixas podem durar vários meses.
A persistência e recorrência sintomática pode dever-se a estratégias compensatórias inadequadas após um episódio vestibular agudo. A reabilitação vestibular, através de um programa de exercícios específicos, tem como propósito promover ou acelerar a compensação vestibular, reduzindo a sintomatologia associada, com impacto na qualidade de vida.
Objetivos: Mapear estratégias de reabilitação vestibular dirigidas à pessoa em fase aguda de hipofunção vestibular periférica; Analisar o tempo de início da implementação das estratégias de reabilitação utilizadas em fase aguda na pessoa com hipofunção vestibular periférica, e duração das mesmas; Examinar os resultados da implementação das estratégias de reabilitação em fase aguda na pessoa com hipofunção vestibular periférica; Identificar os contributos para a enfermagem de Reabilitação.
Métodos: Scoping Review orientada pela metodologia proposta pelo Joanna Briggs Institute para a realização de Scoping Reviews. Foram considerados para inclusão nesta revisão estudos de acesso livre, escritos em inglês, espanhol e português, sem limite temporal, com exercícios dirigidos a hipofunção vestibular periférica aguda, pesquisados nas seguintes fontes bibliográficas: CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE Complete e Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Via EBSCO); PubMed; Google Scholar, PeDro, RCAAP;
Resultados: Após triagem e seleção, foram incluídos 10 artigos para análise. A RV foi a intervenção mais frequentemente referenciada, mas observou-se uma grande variabilidade nas diversas características dos exercícios descritos.
Conclusão: Os estudos incluídos demonstraram que a reabilitação vestibular, quando iniciada precocemente, pode ser uma abordagem segura e eficaz na redução de sintomas e na aceleração da compensação vestibular, contribuindo ainda para reduzir o impacto psicológico e a ansiedade. Estes resultados poderão contribuir para estruturação de um programa de reabilitação à pessoa com hipofunção vestibular em fase aguda.Vertigo is a common reason for seeking medical care, as it is a non-specific and frequently debilitating symptom, with complaints that may persist for several months.
The persistence and recurrence of symptoms may be related to inadequate compensatory strategies following an acute vestibular episode. Vestibular rehabilitation (VR), implemented through a program of specific exercises, aims to promote or accelerate vestibular compensation, thereby reducing associated symptoms and improving quality of life.
Objective: To map vestibular rehabilitation strategies aimed at individuals in the acute phase of peripheral vestibular hypofunction; To analyze the time of onset of implementation of rehabilitation strategies aimed at individuals in the acute phase of peripheral vestibular hypofunction, and their duration; To evaluate the results of the implementation of rehabilitation strategies aimed at individuals in the acute phase of peripheral vestibular hypofunction; Identify the contributions to Rehabilitation Nursing.
Methods: This scoping review was guided by the methodology proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute for conducting scoping reviews. Open-access studies, written in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with no time restrictions and addressing acute peripheral vestibular hypofunction, were considered for inclusion in this review. These studies were searched in the following bibliographic sources: CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE Complete, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (via EBSCO); PubMed; Google Scholar, PeDro, RCAAP;
Results: After screening and selection, 10 articles were included for analysis. VR was the most frequently reported intervention, although a high degree of variability was observed in the different characteristics of the exercises described.
Conclusion: The included studies demonstrated that when initiated early, vestibular rehabilitation can be a safe and effective approach to reducing symptoms and accelerating vestibular compensation. Moreover, it may contribute to reducing psychological distress and anxiety. These results may support the development of a rehabilitation program for individuals experiencing acute peripheral vestibular hypofunction
Caraterização dos consumos energéticos por edifício do IPB e dimensionamento do fornecimento de energia ao campus
Get PDFO consumo de energia tem apresentado um crescimento significativo nos últimos anos, impulsionado pelo aumento da demanda industrial, residencial e pela eletrificação dos transportes. Este cenário exige novas estratégias para garantir a sustentabilidade e a eficiência energéticas.
Esse trabalho tem por objetivo o estudo e caracterização dos diagramas de carga dos edifícios do IPB, dimensionamento da produção solar fotovoltaica a instalar em cada edifício, considerando ainda o armazenamento de energia caso existam muitos excedentes que visam suprimir os consumos noturnos do campus.
Pretende-se utilizar os softwares PVsyst (especializado para simulação, dimensionamento e análise de desempenho de sistemas de energia solar fotovoltaica) e Sunny Design (software da SMA usado para planejar e dimensionar sistemas fotovoltaicos, otimizando o desempenho com base em dados técnicos e condições locais) para facilitar o dimensionamento e a realização deste projeto.
A análise do consumo energético foi baseada uma folha de Excel contendo dados de consumo dos edifícios adquiridos em períodos de 15 em 15 minutos ao longo de um ano.Energy consumption has shown a significant growth in recent years, driven by the increased industrial and residential demand and the electrification of several means of transport. This scenario requires new strategies to ensure sustainability and energy efficiencies.
The objective of this work is to study and characterize the load diagrams of the IPB buildings, sizing the photovoltaic solar production to be installed in each building, also considering energy storage in case there is a large surplus to suppress nighttime consumption on the campus. Technical and economically assess the solutions for the IPB. The aim is to use the softwares Pvsyst and Sunny Design, to facilitate the dimensioning and implementation of this project.
Data acquisition was based on an Excel spreadsheet with the energy consumption data in the buildings extracted every 15 minutes along the year 2022, where it was necessary to carry out several analyses to obtain daily and nighttime consumption, in order to know the power to be installed in each building according to its respective consumption
Cold tolerance strategies of freshwater mussels across latitudes
No full textFreshwater mussels across Europe exhibit physiological and behavioural adaptations to survive winter conditions. Climate change projections, including more frequent extreme weather events, are expected to intensify pressures on these ecosystems. In this study, we tested the temperature-size hypothesis, which posits that larger body size in ectothermic organisms is an adaptation to colder climates. We predicted that Anodonta anatina populations in northern regions would have larger shells than those in central and southern regions. Additionally, we hypothesised that harsher winters in northern regions require mussels to maintain higher glycogen levels as an energy reserve. We also explored whether shell size varies between lowland and upland populations, following the temperature-size rule, and whether supercooling (SCP) occurs primarily in northern populations as a complementary survival strategy. Northern populations had the highest glycogen levels, reflecting adaptations to colder conditions. SCP was rare (2.5%) and observed predominantly in northern mussels, suggesting limited reliance on freeze avoidance. Instead, it is likely that mussels employ mixed strategies, such as metabolic reduction and burrowing, to withstand winter. These findings link shell size, glycogen levels, and SCP to specific survival strategies, providing new insights into the cold tolerance mechanisms of freshwater mussels and their potential vulnerability to climate change.This publication is based upon work from COST Action CA18239: CONFREMU-Conservation of freshwater mussels: a pan-European approach, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). AML was supported by the National Science Centre, Poland Grant 2023/07/X/NZ9/00300 and partly by the statutory funds of the Institute of Nature Conservation, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków. AMĆ was sup- ported by the statutory funds of the Institute of Nature Conservation, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków and partly by internal funding from INC PAS “Minigranty”. ML-L was funded by FCT—Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia under contract (2020.03608.CEECIND). PI-F was supported by Grants4NCUStudents (90-SIDUB.6102.89.2023.G4NCUS7). JHM was supported by the Norwegian Research Council, through their basic funding for the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA), and internal funding from NINA
A Tradução e os Desafios Atuais: Reflexões a Partir de um Estágio
No full textO tradutor confronta-se com inúmeros desafios na atualidade, sendo estes resultantes de uma evolução sem precedentes ao nível de tecnologias que fomentam a tradução entre diversas línguas de forma automatizada e largamente disseminada. A facilidade com que, tanto empresas, como particulares conseguem aceder a uma tradução tem impactos profundos na forma como a profissão se desenvolve. Ao tradutor é exigido que saiba acompanhar os tempos, conhecer as tecnologias mais recentes e ser capaz de se evidenciar enquanto profissional fundamental para se obter um trabalho final de qualidade. Nesse sentido, este relatório reflete sobre os diversos desafios com que um tradutor se pode confrontar ao longo do seu percurso profissional, bem como sobre a forma como a teoria aprendida ao longo do mestrado de Tradução dialoga com a realidade prática do trabalho de um tradutor em contexto de estágio. Assim na vertente prática do relatório coloca-se ênfase nas competências desenvolvidas, de modo a compreender as diferentes vertentes de intervenção do tradutor e das diversas tarefas que deve ser capaz de desenvolver num contexto tecnológico cada vez mais exigente.Translators face numerous challenges today, resulting from unprecedented advances in technologies that promote automated and widely disseminated translation among different languages. The ease with which both companies and individuals can access a translation has a profound impact on how the profession develops. Translators are required to keep up with the times, to be acquainted with the latest technologies and to be able to prove themselves as essential professionals in order to produce a high-quality final product. As such, this report reflects on the various challenges that a translator may face throughout their professional career, as well as on how the theory learned throughout the Master's in Translation can dialogue with the practical reality of a translator's work in an internship context. Thus, in the practical part of the report, emphasis is placed on the skills developed, in order to understand the different aspects of a translator's work and the various tasks they must be able to perform in an increasingly demanding technological context
DNA-Based Methodologies for the Authentication of Eleutherococcus senticosus and Rhodiola rosea
No full textMestrado de dupla diplomação com a UTFPR, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do ParanáEleutherococcus senticosus, commonly known as Siberian ginseng, is an adaptogenic plant widely used in traditional Chinese and Russian medicine, recognized for its effects on physical endurance, cognitive performance, and immune modulation. Its growing use in the herbal, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries has increased the demand for reliable methods to ensure the authenticity of commercial products. Similarly, Rhodiola rosea, a high-value medicinal species native to mountainous regions of Europe and Asia,
is frequently used to reduce fatigue and enhance mental performance. Both species face significant risks of adulteration and substitution, especially when marketed in processed forms that hinder morphological identification. Therefore, this study aimed to develop molecular tools for the authentication of E. senticosus and R. rosea in commercial herbal products.
Species- and genus-specific primers targeting barcode regions were designed andevaluated, including genus-specific primers coupled with real-time PCR and high-resolution melting (HRM) analysis. For R. rosea, the tested approaches were unable to reliably discriminate the species, as samples originating from botanical gardens clustered separately. Further investigation is required to determine whether these results reflect intraspecific genetic variation or sample misidentification.
For E. senticosus, the primers designed for the species-specific amplification revealed to amplify also other Eleutherococus species. However, the primers proved to be specific for Eleutherococcus genus, without presenting cross-reactivity with other medicinal plants used for similar therapeutic purposes, and were therefore evaluated by real-time PCR coupled with HRM analysis. The primer set EleuFDS-F/EleuFDS-R, targeting the farnesyl diphosphate synthase gene, provided the highest discriminatory power, allowing the differentiation of E. senticosus from E. leucorrhizus, E. lasiogyne, E. henryi, and E. divaricatus. Subsequent application of the developed methodology to 12 commercial samples, including herbal products and food supplements labeled as being Siberian ginseng, was only able to authenticate two samples.
Overall, this study aimed to provide accurate and accessible techniques to improve quality control, traceability, and safety in the use of medicinal plant species, suggesting a high level of adulteration among Siberian ginseng products.Eleutherococcus senticosus, conhecido como ginseng-siberiano, é uma planta adaptogénica amplamente utilizada na medicina tradicional chinesa e russa, reconhecida por seus efeitos sobre a resistência física, função cognitiva e modulação do sistema imunitário. Sua crescente aplicação nas indústrias de fitoterápicos, suplementos alimentares e produtos farmacêuticos tem intensificado a necessidade de métodos confiáveis para garantir a autenticidade dos produtos comerciais. De forma semelhante, Rhodiola rosea, também de grande valor medicinal, é uma espécie adaptogénica nativa de regiões montanhosas da Europa e Ásia, frequentemente utilizada para combater a fadiga e melhorar o desempenho mental. Ambas as espécies enfrentam riscos significativos de adulteração e substituição, especialmente quando comercializadas em formas processadas que dificultam a identificação morfológica.
Este trabalho tem como objetivo desenvolver ferramentas baseadas em biologia molecular para a autenticação de Eleutherococcus senticosus e Rhodiola rosea, em produtos à base de plantas medicinais e suplementos alimentares.
Foram desenhados e avaliados primers específicos de espécie e de género direcionados para regiões barcode, incluindo primers específicos de género acoplados à PCR em tempo real com análise de melting de alta resolução (HRM). No caso de R. rosea, as abordagens testadas não permitiram discriminar a espécie de forma fiável, uma vez que amostras provenientes de jardins botânicos se agruparam em clusters distintos. São necessários estudos adicionais para determinar se estes resultados se devem a variação genética intraespecífica ou a uma possível identificação incorreta das amostras.
Relativamente a E. senticosus, os primers desenhados para amplificação específica da espécie revelaram também amplificar outras espécies de Eleutherococcus.
No entanto, os primers demonstraram ser específicos para o género Eleutherococcus, não apresentando reatividade cruzada com outras plantas medicinais utilizadas para fins terapêuticos semelhantes, tendo sido, por isso, avaliados por PCR em tempo real acoplada à análise HRM. O conjunto de primers EleuFDS-F/EleuFDS-R, com alvono gene da farnesil difosfato sintase, apresentou o maior poder discriminatório, permitindo a diferenciação de E. senticosus de E. leucorrhizus, E. lasiogyne, E. henryi e E. divaricatus.
A aplicação subsequente da metodologia desenvolvida a 12 amostras comerciais, incluindo produtos à base de plantas e suplementos alimentares rotulados como ginseng-siberiano, permitiu autenticar apenas duas amostras.
De forma geral, este estudo teve como objetivo disponibilizar técnicas precisas e acessíveis para melhorar o controlo de qualidade, a rastreabilidade e a segurança na utilização de espécies de plantas medicinais, sugerindo um elevado nível de adulteração entre os produtos comerciais de ginseng-siberiano.This work was supported by the FCT (Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia) through the project “POIROT: novel methods and approaches for detecting the illegal addition of Pharmaceutical drugs and botanical adulteration in plant food supplements” (DOI:10.54499/PTDC/SAU-PUB/3803/2021)