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  • Dar abrigo à dor e à perda: o papel do livro-álbum em contexto educativo
    Publication . Melão, Dulce
    Nos últimos anos, o contexto pandémico permeou de incertezas o quotidiano, tendo como consequência inúmeras perdas, eivadas de dor. A literatura para a infância, porto de abrigo de generosidades, pode auxiliar a sua compreensão. A tal luz, tendo como matéria-prima O rapaz e o gorila (Kramer, 2022), procura-se: i) investigar o modo como este livro-álbum reverbera dimensões do cuidar da perda; ii) analisar o papel do espaço representado nas ilustrações, abrigando o luto; iii) aferir a relevância da sua abordagem em contexto escolar, no que respeita à conciliação da Educação Literária com a Educação para a Cidadania Global. O enquadramento teórico do artigo é sustentado: i) em relatórios internacionais tendo como foco a ética do cuidado e a Educação para a Cidadania Global (UNESCO, 2016; 2021); ii) na literatura de especialidade focando temas fraturantes na literatura para a infância (Barros & Azevedo, 2019; Kenfel & House, 2020). No que à metodologia diz respeito, optou-se, por um lado, pela exploração do tecido peritextual e, por outro, pelo descortinar da plurissignificação resultante do acolhimento dado na obra aos espaços representados, configurando propostas de itinerários poéticos. Conclui-se que este livro-álbum possibilita abrir caminhos ternos de compreensão da perda, nutrindo a empatia, e podendo assumir um papel relevante em contexto educativo, face aos percursos propostos.
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  • Approche interculturelle pour prévenir les pratiques néfastes: Boîte à outils pour praticiens de première ligne
    Publication . Coutinho, Emília; Magalhães, Cátia; Alves, Ana Berta; Ruah, David; Tomaz, Inês; Neves, Ana; Valério, Mafalda; Pinto, Mariana; Ferreira, Ana; Freitas, Inês Nunes de; De Martin, Antonio; Altan, Levent; Baudouin-Naneix, Solène; Agusti, Paula Peralta; Fontanot, Sara; Lombardi, Lia; Dallavalle, Chiara; Moudatsou, Maria; Tampakis, Harry; Apostolopoulou, Alexia; Varadinis, Dimitris
    INTRODUCTION Les pratiques néfastes (ci-après, les PN) sont des comportements ou des actions considérés comme préjudiciables à des individus ou à des groupes, fondés sur une discrimination basée sur le sexe, le genre ou l'âge, entre autres facteurs, y compris des cas de discrimination multiple et intersectionnelle. Ces actes constituent des dénis des droits humains et provoquent des préjudices physiques, émotionnels ou psychologiques, souvent associés à de graves formes de violence. Les PN sont répandues dans de nombreuses communautés différentes à travers le monde. Elles peuvent être profondément enracinées dans la communauté et faire partie des normes sociales (c'est-à-dire des normes comportementales suivies par des groupes dans des contextes particuliers), au même titre que des idées fausses liées à certains groupes défavorisés de femmes et d'enfants. De nombreux facteurs sociaux contribuent au maintien des PN traditionnelles, notamment : la croyance en la prévention de dommages plus importants, le contrôle de la sexualité des femmes, les conditions de mariage (dans le cas des mutilations génitales féminines [MGF]), les rites de passage (dans le cas des MGF), la préservation de l'honneur et de la moralité de la famille, les stéréotypes de genre, le sentiment d'appartenance et d'identité à un groupe spécifique, la dépendance socio-économique, entre autres. Quelles que soient les particularités régionales et nationales des systèmes politiques, économiques et culturels, il est du devoir de tous les États de prévenir les PN et de promouvoir les droits humains, qui sont universels, indivisibles, inaliénables, interdépendants et interdépendants. Pour mieux aider les victimes et les personnes à risque de pratique néfaste, il est important de comprendre leurs causes, les moteurs et les raisons de leur pratique, les facteurs favorables et défavorables, la complexité ou la diversité au sein des communautés affectées, y compris la manière dont leurs points de vue peuvent être valables dans un contexte donné à un moment donné et comment ils changent. Il est important, par exemple, de s’assurer que les informations fournies contribuent à déconstruire les idées reçues, qu’elles répondent aux besoins et qu’elles reconnaissent les difficultés de divulgation. À cette fin, la formation est essentielle, en fournissant des capacités pour l'exercice de chaque rôle spécifique de tous les professionnels et en collaborant dans un cadre multisectoriel et multi-agences, notamment en travaillant aux côtés des médiateurs culturels, des dirigeants communautaires et des chefs religieux pour éradiquer les PN. Une approche globale, multisectorielle et multidisciplinaire qui s'attaque à l'ensemble complexe de variables contribuant à la vulnérabilité des femmes est nécessaire pour les protéger des PN. La compréhension du fait que les comportements préjudiciables sont fortement enracinés dans les normes sociétales et les institutions économiques constitue le fondement de cette approche. Pour obtenir un changement durable, les interventions doivent donc dépasser les frontières d’un seul secteur ou d’une seule discipline. La capacité d’offrir aux victimes un soutien à la fois physique et psychologique est une nécessité pour les établissements de santé. Les personnes qui cherchent à se protéger des comportements abusifs devraient avoir un accès facile aux ressources sociales, telles que la thérapie et les refuges. Les initiatives d'autonomisation économique renforcent davantage le cadre de protection en donnant aux femmes les outils nécessaires pour se libérer des schémas de violence et d'exploitation Il est essentiel que les agences gouvernementales, les groupes non gouvernementaux, les entreprises, les tribunaux et les professionnels de santé travaillent ensemble. La société ne peut pas éradiquer le réseau complexe de comportements préjudiciables qui mettent en danger les droits et le bien-être des femmes à moins de travailler ensemble. Nous pouvons créer un avenir dans lequel les femmes seront protégées du danger et auront la possibilité de vivre une vie égale et digne en favorisant une approche holistique. Des lois strictes doivent être adoptées et respectées afin de pénaliser et décourager les comportements dangereux. Dans le même temps, l’éducation est essentielle pour changer les attitudes de la société. De vastes efforts de sensibilisation peuvent remettre en question des idées profondément ancrées et permettre aux femmes de connaître leurs droits lorsqu'elles sont intégrées dans les systèmes éducatifs formels et informels. Cette boîte à outils a été développée pour fournir des outils et des ressources pratiques pour soutenir les professionnels et les praticiens de toute agence/organisation, afin qu'ils puissent prévenir, identifier, orienter et intervenir auprès des femmes qui ont subi ou risquent de subir un préjudice lié à une pratique néfaste. Nous espérons que cette boîte à outils accroîtra la sensibilisation, l'autonomisation et la confiance des professionnels travaillant dans les domaines de l'éducation, de la santé, du social et de la justice. La boîte à outils et le matériel sont accessibles gratuitement et disponibles pour tous les professionnels et praticiens de toute agence/organisation. Il comprend quatre sections – Prévention ; Détection précoce et orientation ; Intervention en cas de crise et une dernière section intitulée Recommandations pour la politique et la pratique, qui comprend un ensemble de procédures pratiques pour les praticiens de première ligne.
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  • Is Better Knowledge about Health Benefits of Dietary Fiber Related to Food Labels Reading Habits? A Croatian Overview
    Publication . Ljubičić, M.; Sarić, M. M.; Rumbak, I.; Barić, I. C.; Sarić, A.; Komes, D.; Šatalić, Z.; Dželalija, B.; Guiné, Raquel P. F.
    The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the associations between health dietary patterns, knowledge, and consumption of dietary fiber (DF) with frequency of food label reading on food products with special reference to DF. The study was conducted in 2536 Croatian adults using an original questionnaire. Multiple linear regression models were used to assess associations between food label reading habits and predictor variables. Our study confirms the association between habits regarding the reading of labels on food products, especially in relation to information about DF with the sociodemographic factors of respondents, dietary food patterns and DF consumption, as well as knowledge and sources of information about DF. Women, individuals with a university-level education, and those living in an urban environment had more frequent labels used. Food habits as well as eating outside of the home were positive predictors while eating fast food was a negative predictor of food label reading. Knowledge about DF, especially about its health benefits, was also associated with food label reading. The interpretation of associations could help with the design of effective public health programs. Targeted education campaigns to educate and sensitize the population about food labeling and monitoring may improve general knowledge about healthy food and its benefits, which include indirect effects on the prevention of non-communicable chronic diseases.
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  • Machine Learning Methodologies, Wages Paid and the Most Relevant Predictors
    Publication . Martinho, Vítor
    The agricultural sector worldwide has an economic dimension related to the remuneration of the production factors applied in the sector, an environmental contribution associated with the sustainability of rural places and a social dimension related to the employment creation and the consequent level of remuneration of the labour. The question here is about the level of wages paid in the agricultural sector across the European Union countries and about the main factors that may be taken into account to predict the level of these wages paid to agricultural workers. This research intends to select the models with better precision to predict the wages paid in the European Union agriculture and to suggest important predictors from the enormous number of indicators that may be identified in the farms. The findings obtained may be considered relevant support for the design of social and agricultural policies in the European framework.
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  • Consumers’ Perceptions about Edible Insects’ Nutritional Value and Health Effects: Study Involving 14 Countries
    Publication . Guiné, Raquel; Florença, Sofia De Guiné E; Costa, Cristina Amaro Da; Correia, Paula; Boustani, Nada M.; Matran, Irina; Jakšić, Krešimir; Chuck-Hernández, Cristina; Bartkiene, Elena; Djekic, Ilija; Papageorgiou, Maria; Arias, Leticia G.; Korzeniowska, Malgorzata; Černelič-Bizjak, Maša; Klava, Dace; Ferreira, Vanessa; Damarli, Emel; Ferreira, Manuela
    Download PDFsettingsOrder Article Reprints This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessFeature PaperArticle Consumers’ Perceptions about Edible Insects’ Nutritional Value and Health Effects: Study Involving 14 Countries by Raquel P. F. Guiné 1,*ORCID,Sofia G. Florença 1ORCID,Cristina A. Costa 1ORCID,Paula M. R. Correia 1ORCID,Nada M. Boustani 2ORCID,Irina Matran 3ORCID,Krešimir Jakšić 4ORCID,Cristina Chuck-Hernández 5ORCID,Elena Bartkiene 6ORCID,Ilija Djekic 7ORCID,Maria Papageorgiou 8ORCID,Leticia G. Arias 9ORCID,Malgorzata Korzeniowska 10ORCID,Maša Černelič-Bizjak 11ORCID,Dace Klava 12ORCID,Vanessa Ferreira 13ORCID,Emel Damarli 14ORCID andManuela Ferreira 15ORCID 1 CERNAS-IPV Research Centre, Polytechnic University of Viseu, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal 2 Faculty of Business and Administration, Saint Joseph University, Beirut 1104 2020, Lebanon 3 Department of Community Nutrition and Food Safety, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania 4 Department of Psychology, University of Zadar, 23000 Zadar, Croatia 5 Tecnologico de Monterrey, The Institute for Obesity Research, Monterrey 64849, Mexico 6 Department of Food Safety and Quality, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania 7 Department of Food Safety and Quality Management, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia 8 Department of Food Science and Technology, International Hellenic University, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece 9 BALAT Research Group, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of León, 24071 León, Spain 10 Faculty of Food Science, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland add Show full affiliation list * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Animals 2024, 14(11), 1631; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14111631 Submission received: 6 May 2024 / Revised: 25 May 2024 / Accepted: 29 May 2024 / Published: 30 May 2024 Downloadkeyboard_arrow_down Versions Notes Simple Summary Climate change is one of the drivers of change towards sustainable food systems food security. Therefore, food security is a priority all around the world and across different sectors of society. Edible insects are recommended as a sustainable source of food of animal origin, but their acceptance is very diverse across cultures and countries. Therefore, our work investigated the perceptions of consumers about edible insects in 14 countries. We concluded that depending on origin, the level of knowledge is different, which is a starting point to design more focused campaigns to promote EIs, not only in non-insect-eating countries, but also in insect-eating countries. Better knowledge about the health effects of EIs and their nutritive value is a driver of change. Abstract Insects have been consumed for time immemorial in many regions of the globe. However, in other parts, they are not traditionally eaten. Because they are a more sustainable source of animal protein and provide valuable nutrients as well as bioactive compounds with beneficial effects on the human body, their consumption is encouraged. Knowledge can serve as a tool for better acceptance of insects as food. In this context, the present work investigated the knowledge about the nutritional value and health effects of edible insects in different countries. Data were collected by employing a questionnaire survey translated into the different languages of all participating countries and were treated using statistical tools. A total of 7222 responses were obtained. The results indicated that for many issues, the participants manifested a neutral opinion (neither agree nor disagree), but the participants who manifested agreement/disagreement were generally well informed. They were also able to identify untrue facts and answer accordingly by disagreeing. Factor analysis showed four groups of questions: nutritive value, negative perception and risks, safety and benefits of insects and contamination and harmful components. Finally, significant differences were observed according to the sociodemographic variables studies (sex, age, education, living environment and country), with age and country being the most influential of the sociodemographic factors on knowledge. Therefore, increasing knowledge is envisaged as an essential factor in augmenting the recognition of edible insects as a nutritional food, presenting health benefits apart from being a more sustainable source of animal protein when compared with beef or pork meats.
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  • Olive Oil Tourism: Innovative or Traditional Form of Rural Tourism?
    Publication . Pato, Maria Lúcia
    Olive oil tourism is a unique and rapidly growing segment of agritourism, particularly popular in Mediterranean countries Portugal, where olive oil production has deep cultural and historical roots. At the heart of this form of tourism is the opportunity for visitors to explore the olive-growing process, engage in tastings, and immerse themselves in the traditions surrounding one of the world's most ancient food products. However, modern innovation is playing a pivotal role in revitalizing these traditions, making olive oil tourism not just a journey into the past but a dynamic exploration of the future. Based on a qualitative analysis of five farms of olive oil tourism, findings indicate the focus on tradition and values of the past as the main ingredient to promote the offer of olive oil tourism. Through this blend of old and new, olive oil tourism not only preserves heritage but also paves the way for a sustainable and vibrant future. Innovation through tradition is indeed a path that must be considered by scholars and practitioners in the promotion of olive oil tourism and related products.
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  • Jornadas da Comunicação Aplicada 2024 Descobertas pelos caminhos da transformação digital
    Publication . Augusto, Luísa; Santos, Sara; Ferreira, Sónia
    É com imensa satisfação que apresento o Livro de Resumos da Conferência Científica integrada nas "Jornadas da Comunicação Aplicada - Descobertas pelos caminhos da transformação digital". Realizada online no dia 14 de junho de 2024, na Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, esta conferência científica, inserida no âmbito do Mestrado em Comunicação Aplicada, reuniu investigadores da comunicação, proporcionando um espaço único para a partilha de estudos científicos de elevada qualidade. A conferência científica incluiu uma conferência principal e a apresentação de diversas comunicações que abordaram os mais variados temas dentro da comunicação aplicada. As apresentações científicas foram rigorosamente selecionadas e refletiram a diversidade e profundidade das investigações atuais na área, abrangendo desde a responsabilidade social na comunicação até aos desafios enfrentados nos ambientes online. Gostaria de expressar os meus sinceros agradecimentos à organização pelo convite para participar neste evento científico. A qualidade das comunicações apresentadas e o nível dos debates que se seguiram foram de excelência, refletindo o elevado nível académico dos participantes. A minha experiência como orador principal foi enriquecedora, com um público numeroso e envolvido, uma moderação profissional e perguntas pertinentes que estimularam um debate construtivo. Os temas das comunicações sobre a Comunicação e Responsabilidade Social e os Desafios da Comunicação nos Ambientes Online evidenciaram a relevância e a urgência de refletirmos sobre o papel da comunicação na promoção de uma sociedade mais informada e consciente. Os temas discutidos em profundidade durante a conferência, contribuíram significativamente para a compreensão dos desafios éticos e operacionais enfrentados pelos comunicadores na era digital. Em conclusão, as "Jornadas da Comunicação Aplicada -Descobertas pelos caminhos da transformação digital" representaram uma contribuição valiosa para a comunicação IV empresarial, promovendo a partilha de conhecimentos e o fortalecimento da academia e do mundo empresarial. A importância desta conferência científica reside não só nos estudos apresentados, mas também no seu papel como catalisadora para a investigação futura e para as práticas na área da comunicação. É com grande expetativa que aguardamos as próximas edições destas Jornadas, certos de que continuarão a contribuir de forma significativa para o desenvolvimento da comunicação aplicada em Portugal e além-fronteiras.
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  • Enhancing Liquefaction Efficiency: Exploring the Impact of Pre-Hydrolysis on Hazelnut Shell (Corylus avellana L.)
    Publication . Cruz-Lopes, Luísa; Duarte, Joana; Dulyanska, Yuliya; Guiné, Raquel; Esteves, Bruno
    Hazelnut shells (HS), scientifically known as Corylus avellana L. shells, are waste produced by companies that process nuts. The main objective of this study was to find an efficient way to maximize the chemical potential of HS by solubilizing the hemicelluloses, which could then be used to recover sugars and, at the same time, increase the lignin content of this material to produce adhesives or high-strength foams. In order to optimize the pre-hydrolysis process, two different temperatures (160 and 170 °C) and times varying from 15 to 180 min were tested. All the remaining solid materials were then liquefied using polyalcohols with acid catalysis. The chemical composition of hazelnut shells was determined before and after the pre-hydrolysis. All of the process was monitored using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy with Attenuated Total Reflectance (FTIR-ATR) by determining the spectra of solids and liquids after the pre-hydrolysis and liquefaction steps. The highest solubilization of hazelnut shells was found for 170 °C and 180 min, resulting in a 25.8% solubilization. Chemical analysis after the hydrolysis process showed a gradual increase in the solubilization of hemicelluloses as both the temperature and time of the reactor were increased. Simultaneously, the percentages of α-cellulose and lignin in the material also increased with rises in temperature and duration. FTIR-ATR allowed for the detection of significant spectral changes in the hazelnut shells from their initial state to the solid residue and further into the liquefied phase. This confirmed that pre-hydrolysis was effective in enhancing the chemical composition of the material, making it more suitable for the production of adhesives, polyurethane foams, or in the production of bioplastics and composite materials, combined with other biopolymers or synthetic polymers to enhance the mechanical properties and biodegradability of the resulting materials.
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  • Picturebooks in primary education: didatic paths of shared reading
    Publication . Melão, Dulce
    The central role of books in early childhood education and primary education is widely recognized, due to the ways in which they welcome children and give them access to paths of curiosity and imagination, promoting critical thinking. Aspects relating to the materiality of the book have become increasingly important, given the growing investment by publishers in high-quality aesthetic objects that make reading more appealing. Picturebooks are gaining relevance in this context, given the metamorphoses they are increasingly undergoing, fostering plural readings that echo multiple realities to be rediscovered by readers. This paper, taking as its raw material the picturebooks Little sheep give me wool, by Isabel Minhós Martins and My incredible knitting nana, by Rowena Blyth, seeks to investigate the role of peritexts in the construction of a multifaceted network of affections that can promote the cultivation of kindness and analyze the ways in which dialogues instigated by the text/image interconnection can support shared reading practices that increase the pleasure of reading, along paths that foster children's aesthetic sensibility. To fulfil these goals, the theoretical framework of this paper draws from specialized literature focused on the current relevance of the picturebook in education and the unusual characteristics it brings together, as well as curricular guidelines for primary education in Portugal. In addition, the contribution of international reports that focus on education for global citizenship is considered, to increase the understanding of the didactic paths suggested and to provide tools for thinking about the role picturebooks play for its implementation and development. The analysis carried out allow us to infer that both picturebooks provide ample material for exploring reading paths that can contribute greatly to building educational practices that are nourished by welcoming Others, as the guiding principle for responsible and active citizenship futures. The poetic nature of these picturebooks, coupled with the chords of tenderness that reverberate through them, could become one of the veins of such an axis, and hopefully nurture the cultivation of kindness. Providing pre-service and in-service teachers with the means to select picturebooks that bring together aesthetic enhancement and themes that promote it should therefore continue to be one of the fundamental objectives of their training, which is constantly changing in the face of the unexpected and growing challenges of today's society.
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