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- Carbon footprint calculator for the Portuguese textile and clothing industry: development, application and validationPublication . C. Duarte; Ferreira, José; Lopes Brás, Isabel Paula; Ferreira Silva, Maria Elisabete
- Co-creation & design ¿ Living heritage routes project: memories itineraries for the city of LamegoPublication . Fernandes, Didiana; Marques dos Santos, Paula Alexandra; Pereira Vieira, Isabel CristinaThe “Living heritage routes” project aims to interpret a given geographical area for tourism - the city of Lamego - based on the visual/oral perceptions and memories of the residents, so that it is possible to create tourist proposals, based on co-creation, that involve the local community, students and cultural agents through the ontemporary interpretation of the space. The project has three istinct phases: 1st survey of the material and immaterial cultural heritage; 2nd elaboration of tourist itineraries and 3rd realization of an event that promotes and divulges the project - through a historical recreation of the space. The main objectives of this study were to involve the local population in projects that aim to recover and promote the local tangible and intangible cultural heritage. We believe that it is possible to create new cultural and artistic products, such as thematic itineraries, based on the image, perceptions and memories of the resident population, which can attract more visitors, improving the development of sustainable tourism aimed at local culture promoting. The methodology of this project, as far as its 1st phase is concerned, went through a qualitative approach, using mental maps, accompanied by interview, as a method of enquiry, in order to understand the local community's perception of their urban space. The analysis and interpretation of the mental maps will follow the methodology presented by Kozel (2007). The results obtained through a first analysis of the interviews and the mental maps, applied to 40 residents of the city of Lamego from four different age groups allowed, in a first preliminary analysis, the identification of new natural and cultural tangible and intangible heritage resources, as well as the identification of several points connected to the singularity and identity of the city and its districts. It was also clear that the connection of residents to their districts influences the way they perceive the city, as well as its symbolic and representational icons. The results reinforce the importance of involving residents, in the cocreation of heritage tourism products, allowing the construction and renewal of the tourism offer in small historical towns
- Competitive Adsorption of Metal Ions by Lignocellulosic Materials: A Review of Applications, Mechanisms and Influencing FactorsPublication . Weber Macena, Morgana; Helena Pereira; Gonçalves Oliveira Valente da Cruz-Lopes, Luísa Paula; Lucas Grosche; Esteves, BrunoThe rapid expansion of industrial and agricultural activities in recent years has significantly contributed to water pollution leading to a decline in water quality and the need for effective treatment and reuse strategies. Metal contamination in water bodies poses severe environmental and health risks, making the development of cost-effective and sustainable remediation methods essential. Among the various treatment approaches, biosorption using biological adsorbents has emerged as a promising alternative due to its low cost and high efficiency. However, while the adsorption mechanisms of single metals are well understood, the competitive interactions between multiple metal ions during the sorption process remain less explored. In this review, we analyze the competitive biosorption of metals in multi-metallic wastewater systems. Key factors influencing metal removal, such as pH, contact time, biosorbent dosage, and initial metal concentration, are discussed, along with the intrinsic properties of biosorbents and metal ions that affect sorption efficiency. Additionally, we highlight recent studies on agroforestry byproducts as effective biosorbents for metal removal, showcasing their potential for sustainable water treatment. Heavy metals pose significant risks even at low concentrations, necessitating robust regulations and advanced treatment technologies; biomass byproducts, as cost-effective biosorbents, can be optimized through pre-treatment, activation, pH and temperature control, and particle size reduction, while effectively manage
- Designing and implementing an inclusive peer mentoring program in higher educationPublication . Antunes, Sandra; Oliveira, Isabel; Guedes, Anabela; Marques dos Santos, Paula Alexandra
- Effects of theta-binaural beats auditory stimulation on creativity, psychological well-being and mood states of university students: Pilot studyPublication . Mendes, Liliana; Leonido, Levi; Pereira, Antonino; Morgado, Elsa GabrielThis study investigates the impact of theta-frequency binaural beats (BB) on creativity, mood, and psychological well-being in university students, addressing the growing interest and controversy surrounding this auditory stimulation technique. A quantitative, correlational, quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 26 university students aged 18–54 (96.2% female, 3.8% male). Participants listened to theta BB (6-Hz beat frequency on a 250 Hz carrier) for 20 minutes daily using the Binaural Beats App. Instruments included a sociodemographic questionnaire, the reduced Creative Personality Scale (EPC), the short Profile of Mood States Questionnaire (POMS), and the Psychological Well-Being Manifestation Scale (EMMBEP). Results revealed significant improvements in creativity, psychological well-being, and reduced total mood disturbance after exposure to theta BB. Significant differences in total mood disturbance across assessment moments highlighted the intervention's time-sensitive benefits. The study highlights the potential of theta-frequency BB to enhance psychological well-being, mood, and creativity among university students. These findings contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting the utility of BB as a non-invasive tool for improving mental and emotional states. Theta BB may serve as an accessible and cost-effective method for promoting mental health and fostering creativity in educational and therapeutic settings.
- The Impact of Dual-Career Support Systems on Perceived Barriers Among European Student-Athletes with DisabilitiesPublication . Alejandro Leiva-Arcas; Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal; Lourdes Meroño; María José Maciá-Andreu; Juan Alfonso García-Roca; Lucía Abenza-Cano; et al.; Pereira, Antonino: The aim of this study was to compare the socio-demographic, sporting characteristics and perceptions of student-athletes with disabilities of perceived barriers according to the state system of dual career support. Two hundred and twelve student-athletes with disabilities from two European countries with state centralisation in dual career-related education competences (n = 97) and three European countries with a laissez-faire system (n = 115) participated in this research. The perceptions of dual-career student-athletes (ESTPORT) questionnaire, the exercise benefits/barriers scale (EBBS), and the athletic identity measurement scale (AIMS) were used for data collection. Student-athletes in countries with laissez-faire systems perceived the difficulty of combining family care (p = 0.024; ES = 0.31), the time required to practice sport (p = 0.005; ES = 0.38), as well as the limitation of timetables (p < 0.001; ES = 0.52) and places that make sport practice possible (p < 0.001; ES = 0.73) as barriers. In conclusion, when a country’s educational system does not have structured support systems for dual careers, student-athletes perceive more barriers, regardless of their sporting level.
- NARRATIVA VISUAL E ALTERIDADE EM MAMA’S SLEEPING SCARF, DE CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE: IDENTIDADE CULTURAL E REPRESENTAÇÕESPublication . Amante, Susana26/02/2025, 18:12NARRATIVA VISUAL E ALTERIDADE EM MAMA’S SLEEPING SCARF, D…E: IDENTIDADE CULTURAL E REPRESENTAÇÕES | Revista Prâksis Page 1 of 2https://periodicos.feevale.br/seer/index.php/revistapraksis/article/view/3909 Atual Arquivos Notícias Sobre Buscar Susana Amante Instituto Politécnico de Viseu DOI: https://doi.org/10.25112/rpr.v1.3909 Palavras-chave: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie., Literatura infantil., Pós- colonialismo, Semiótica Visual., Identidade, Género, Alteridade e Representações. Resumo Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie é uma reconhecida autora nigeriana, cuja obra literária explora temas como identidade, género, pós-colonialismo e cultura. O presente artigo analisa a forma como em Mama’s Sleeping Scarf, a sua primeira incursão na literatura infantil, Adichie oferece uma narrativa simples, mas profunda, que celebra a cultura africana e a diversidade familiar. A narrativa, centrada em Chino, uma menina nigeriana, utiliza o lenço de dormir da mãe como um símbolo de conexão intergeracional e identidade cultural. Adichie desafia estereótipos ao retratar uma mãe trabalhadora e um pai envolvido nas tarefas domésticas, subvertendo papéis tradicionais de género. A obra destaca-se pelas suas ilustrações vibrantes que refletem a herança cultural nigeriana, enquanto o texto aborda de forma acessível temas complexos como equidade de género e diversidade cultural. Mama’s Sleeping Scarf é uma contribuição significativa para a literatura infantil, descolonizando-a ao oferecer uma representação positiva e inclusiva da cultura africana. Através desta obra, Adichie reafirma seu compromisso com a representação cultural e a construção de narrativas que promovem a compreensão intercultural desde a infância.
- Targeted-Amplicon NGS for Blastocystis sp. in Shepherd Dogs of Portugal Discriminates Co-Colonization with Multiple Zoonotic SubtypesPublication . Sara Gomes-Gonçalves; Maria João Feiteiro; Guilherme Moreira; Rita Cruz; Fernando Esteves; Helena Vala; João R. Mesquita; Cruz, Rita; Esteves, Fernando; Vala Correia, Helena Maria
- Work-life interaction and burnout: A national studyPublication . Nascimento, Lígia; Fernandes, Rosina; Araújo, Patrícia; Marques, Iolanda; Corresponding author: Nascimento, Lígia.Introdução: As vertentes profissional e pessoal são fundamentais para a atuação e desenvolvimento dos indivíduos, sendo crucial que interajam harmoniosamente. A síndrome de burnout é uma condição clínica que se desenvolve sob exposição contínua ao stress e sobrecarga. É, por isso, importante compreender como as práticas de interação vida-trabalho se relacionam com o burnout, e como ambos os constructos diferem de acordo com variáveis sociodemográficas. Objetivo: Estudar a relação entre a interação bidirecional vida-trabalho e o burnout em trabalhadores no ativo e a associação destes constructos com caraterísticas sociodemográficas, visando identificar o papel que as organizações podem ter nestas relações. Métodos: Estudo exploratório transversal, quantitativo e descritivo, com uma amostra de 255 trabalhadores portugueses. Os dados foram recolhidos através do Survey Work-Home Interaction NijmenGens (SWING), Maslach Burnout Inventory General Survey (MBI-GS) e questionário sociodemográfico, e analisados através de t-Student, ANOVA, correlação e regressão linear múltipla. Resultados: Dos resultados gerais, destaca-se que as interações negativas trabalho-vida e vida-trabalho foram identificadas como preditores de burnout. A interação trabalho-vida e o burnout evidenciaram diferenças significativas entre grupos de acordo com género, idade, estado civil, número de filhos, tempo na carreira e na organização, trabalhador-estudante e tipo de vínculo jurídico. Conclusão: Para a adequada atuação e bem-estar dos indivíduos no trabalho, os padrões de interação trabalho-vida devem ser eficazmente geridos pelas organizações. São sugeridas implicações práticas