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  • Manual de Apoio à Empregabilidade: Transição para o Mercado de Trabalho na Área Social
    Publication . Figueiredo Martins, Emília da Conceição; Jales Ribeiro, Esperança; Mendes, Francisco; Sargento, José; Gomes, Laura; Fernandes, Rosina; Felizardo, Sara; Silva, Vera
    O Manual de Apoio à Empregabilidade: Transição para o Mercado de Trabalho na Área Social foi idealizado como um recurso de orientação prática, sobretudo, direcionado a estudantes e recém-diplomados da área. Surge na continuidade do primeiro manual (Martins et al., 2023), reforçando o apoio ao estudante/diplomado, oferecido pelo Gabinete de Promoção da Empregabilidade do Diplomado em Intervenção Socioeducativa (GAPE-DIS) da ESEV. Disponibiliza ferramentas para enfrentar os desafios iniciais do mercado de trabalho, bem como a atualização e reconversão laboral, no exercício da profissão. Reúne informação relevante e apresenta estratégias práticas, com o objetivo de incentivar a ação, proatividade e inovação, individuais, nomeadamente sobre: procura ativa/adaptação às rotinas de emprego e empreendedorismo.
    2025-12Education resource Open access Show more
  • Advancing internationalisation at the Polytechnic University of Viseu: Transforming challenges into opportunities with short-term mobilities
    Publication . MOTA ROBOREDO AMANTE, FÁTIMA SUSANA; Rodrigues, Helena
    Internationalisation has become essential for higher education institutions (HEIs), driven by global collaboration demands. Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), and other European University initiatives (EUIs) offer new international opportunities. The Polytechnic University of Viseu (IPV) in Inner Portugal is embracing this trend. This study explores the potential of short-mobility initiatives in advancing internationalisation, focusing on opportunities for students, staff, and the broader institutional landscape. It highlights the role of the EUNICE European University Alliance (EUA), of which IPV is a member, in fostering international engagement. Through a qualitative analysis, the study examines IPV’s strategic planning, showing how it aligns with internationalisation goals. Organisational culture plays a key role in shaping IPV’s global perspective, and the institution’s resourceful approach and clear strategic direction have contributed to a thriving internationalisation framework. This research also addresses the unique challenges HEIs in Inner Portugal face, offering insights that can inform policymakers and practitioners aiming to enhance internationalisation efforts in similar contexts. Ultimately, it showcas
    2025-12Research article Open access Show more
  • A cross-cultural study of unwillingness to consume insects in Croatia, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, and Mexico
    Publication . Rosa María Mariscal-Moreno; Anayansi Escalante-Aburto; César Ozuna; Guiné, Raquel; Cristina Chuck-Hernández; Marijana Matek Sarić; Elena Bartkiene; Monica Tarcea; Lucio Rodríguez-Sifuentes
    Introduction Insects are a nutritious and environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional animal proteins. Because of this, their use as human food is being implemented in Europe, although this practice is not well-received in the countries of that continent. On the other hand, there are countries like Mexico, with a long tradition of insect consumption, which can serve as a model for increasing insect consumption in European countries. Methods A survey on insect consumption was conducted in Mexico, Croatia, Lithuania, Portugal, and Romania, and focused on people who had never consumed insects. The Chi-square test was performed for demographic variables; multinomial logistic regressions were used to establish relations between sociodemographic variables and respondents who had not consumed insects. Data from surveyed individuals from Mexico who have not included insects in their diet were analyzed to propose strategies to boost insect consumption in European countries. Results and discussion The percentage of respondents who had not consumed insects in Mexico was 29.7%, whereas in European countries, it ranged from 70.5 to 89.3%. The Chi-square test revealed a statistically significant difference for all analyzed sociodemographic factors. Gender, age, educational level, geographical area, and income all influenced a person to be a non-consumer of insects. We suggest using isolated insect protein or insect flour to formulate/develop food products, inform about the nutritional and health benefits of insects, integrate insects into the countries’ traditional cuisine, and reduce the costs of insects to increase their consumption in European countries.
    2025-12-08Journal article Open access Show more