Drivers for Public Value Creation in Universities and Community Awareness

The research addressed the capacity of higher education to contribute for public value creation, considering developing countries and developed ones as well. The Information and Knowledge society is supported by Information and Communication sciences, which give an essential contribution to show how scientific knowledge is developing and which are the most relevant goals to achieve. We concluded that indicators of spill overs are essential, and that they must be shown outside the academic community, in order that the public is constantly informed, and therefore has a perception of value creation. If academic communities don’t interact with the society using a speech adapted to the new generations, the public value perception will be jeopardized, and intellectual capital indicators only be of interest for university financial managers.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Salivary biomarkers in psychological stress diagnosis

Background: Nowadays, the search for biomarkers has attracted attention in medical and psychological sciences. The biomarkers are crucial to prevent diseases, to detect pathologies and to induce quality of life in patients. Recent studies evaluate stress biomarkers and provide information about physiological and psychological organism reactions to stressors. These biomarkers can be assessed via motoring corporal fluids (serum, plasma, urine and salivary fluid) and the proteins most used within stress salivary biomarkers are cortisol, α-amylase, proinflammatory cytokines, and catecholamines. The aim of this paper is to review systematically the scientific literature about the evaluation of salivary biomarkers in psychological stress diagnostic. Main Body: A systematic literature search review of Pubmed, Medline and Scopus database using the terms "salivary biomarkers” AND "psychological stress" AND “diagnostic” showed an increase in the number of studies using salivary biomarkers. It was analyzed all the existing articles (between 1997 and 2015). The inclusion criteria were: salivary biomarkers in diagnosis psychological stress, papers written in English. It was excluded the articles outside the scope of the subject, studies of animal disease models, stress methodologies and laboratory protocols, religious practices and stress; publications in languages other than English, and articles with unavailable information. After applying the methodology, 54 scientific articles were included in the study and analyzed. The review proved that salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase biomarkers are more used to diagnosis stress diseases. Of the 54 articles analyzed: 79% referred to cortisol biomarker as most biomarker used, followed by salivary amylase. These two salivary biomarkers jointly accounted 27% of the articles referred. Conclusions: This literature review is based on the contribution of salivary biomarkers to psychological stress diagnosis, understanding the diseases and their responses to treatment.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Criatividade nas Organizações Públicas: Para quando o Sector da Saúde?

A criatividade enquanto habilidade para criar ideias novas e úteis, assim como soluções para as mudanças do dia-a-dia, tem vido a ser alvo, nos últimos anos, de uma importância e relevo crescentes. Por outro lado, as infecções associadas aos cuidados de saúde são um problema grave com que as instituições hospitalares se deparam diariamente. Sabendo que uma percentagem dessas infecções pode ser prevenida com uma adequada higiene das mãos, porque não colocar a criatividade ao serviço das organizações de saúde no sentido de aumentar a adesão aos programas de higienização das mãos? Com o objectivo de caracterizar os níveis de criatividade de uma amostra de 161 enfermeiros de um Hospital público da região de Lisboa, foi utilizado o Test for Creative Thinking – Drawing Production de Urban & Jellen (1996), por nos permitir explorar o potencial criativo global desses indivíduos. Com este estudo, procuramos ainda estabelecer uma relação entre os níveis de criatividade e a adesão ao programa de higiene das mãos. Entre os principais resultados, salienta-se a existência de uma correlação positiva entre a criatividade dos enfermeiros e a adesão ao programa de higiene das mãos e uma correlação negativa entre criatividade e tempo de experiência profissional

Capacitação para o autocuidado da pessoa idosa na RNCCI, contributos dos cuidados de enfermagem de reabilitação

Enquadramento: A dependência para o autocuidado, comumente relacionado com patologias crónicas e com o envelhecimento, são causas de dificuldades para utentes e família, particularmente no domicílio. Os cuidados continuados no âmbito da saúde integram um dos desafios presentes nas sociedades contemporâneas. A qualidade dos cuidados prestados concentra-se numa das preocupações que, além da eficácia a nível clínico e da segurança do utente, conduz a que este seja considerado um cuidado central. A RNCCI assume-se como um novo padrão organizacional que, perante este, resulta numa resposta integrada da saúde assumindo a reabilitação, readaptação e reintegração como objetivos de intervenção. Objetivo: Apresentar o processo subjacente à aquisição e desenvolvimento de competências de Enfermagem de Reabilitação e de Mestre. Metodologia: Implementou-se uma estratégia de intervenção profissional, com base na metodologia de estudo de caso (Yin, 2003) e na teoria de médio alcance de Lopes (2006) com vista à avaliação dos ganhos sensíveis aos cuidados de Enfermagem de Reabilitação, na capacitação para o autocuidado da pessoa idosa na RNCCI. Resultados: Certifica-se que através dos dado recolhidos as intervenções do enfermeiro de reabilitação cooperaram para uma melhoria da funcionalidade da pessoa, reduzindo a dependência no autocuidado, proporcionando ganhos em saúde. Conclusão: Observou-se que as competências de Enfermagem de Reabilitação e de Mestre, propostas inicialmente foram inteiramente adquiridas, contribuindo para uma melhoria funcional das pessoas incluídas na estratégia de intervenção profissional

O caso de estudo como potenciador de aprendizagens ativas - aplicação numa turma de Economia C

Relatório da Prática de Ensino Supervisionada, Mestrado em Ensino de Economia e de Contabilidade, Universidade de Lisboa, Instituto de Educação, 2020O papel passivo da maioria dos alunos em contexto de sala de aula, assume-se como uma realidade na comunidade escolar. Contudo, os estudos demonstram que a utilização de metodologias ativas promove a participação dos alunos e contribui para o aumento da participação e consequentemente melhoria do processo de ensino aprendizagem Neste sentido, este relatório de Prática de Ensino Supervisionada (PES), constitui-se como um estudo de caso realizado numa turma de 12º ano do Ensino Regular, na disciplina de Economia C, e procura compreender de que modo a utilização do método do caso promove a participação dos alunos e contribui para o processo de aprendizagem, através do estudo de casos reais. A componente investigativa teve por base a prática pedagógica desenvolvida, centrando a sua análise essencialmente na observação participante, evidenciada através do diário de campo e de grelhas de observação, enquanto elementos privilegiados de recolha de informação e posterior análise e reflexão. Os resultados deste relatório de PES sugerem, que a utilização do método do caso de estudo promove a participação dos alunos em sala de aula e potencia a sua aprendizagem, em resultado da participação e da natureza da metodologia de ensino- aprendizagem que conferem uma maior interiorização de conhecimentos.The passive role by most students in the classroom, assumes itself as a reality in the scholar community. Studies show that the use of active methodologies promotes student participation and contributes to increased participation and, consequently, to an improvement in the teaching-learning process. In this sense, this Supervised Teaching Practice (PES) report, constitutes itself as a case study carried out in a class of 12th year of Regular Education, in the discipline of Economy C, and seeks to understand how the use of the case method promotes student participation and contributes to the learning process, through the study of real cases. The investigative component was based on the pedagogical practice developed, centering its analysis essentially on participant observation, evidenced through the field diary and observation grids, as privileged elements of information collection and subsequent analysis and reflection. The results of this PES report suggest that the use of the case method promotes the participation of students in the classroom and enhances student learning, as a result of the participation and nature of the teaching-learning methodology that provides a greater internalization of knowledge

Rheological characterization of coloured oil-in-water food emulsions with lutein and phycocyanin added to the oil and aqueous phases

The use of natural colourings in food products presents nutritional advantages, and certain pigments are associated with functional properties, e.g. antioxidant effects. This can be very advantageous in food products with high fat contents like mayonnaises. The aim of this work was to study the effect of adding natural pigments, lutein and phycocyanin, to the water and oil phases, respectively, of oil-in-water pea protein-stabilized emulsions, beyond the desirable and expected development of a green colour. The emulsions were prepared with 3% (w/w) pea protein, 65% (w/w) vegetable oil, and varying concentrations of lutein and phycocyanin (0.25–1.25% w/w). Emulsions containing both pigments, in different proportions (total pigment concentration of 0.5%, w/w) were also prepared. Oscillatory and steady-state measurements, as well as droplet size distribution and textural profile tests, were performed. The addition of lutein to the disperse oil phase promoted a decrease of the emulsions’ rheological and textural parameters, while the addition of phycocyanin to the water (continuous) phase resulted in an increase of these properties. When using combinations of both pigments, an increase of the rheological and textural parameters with phycocyanin proportion was apparent, and a synergetic effect due to the presence of both pigments was found

Quality of Life in Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by a progressive deterioration of brain function, with a significantly consequent decrease in the quality of life of patients and their families. Due to increasing life expectancy, the incidence of these diseases has increased over the years, and has been under research. Objective: The aim of this paper is to systematically review the scientific literature about the evaluation of life’ quality in patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Methods: Reflective systematic literature review on Pubmed, MedLine and Scopus database with the keywords "quality of life of Patients" and "neurodegenerative diseases" was analyzed. It was analyzed in the period between 2000 and 2015. PRISMA criteria reporting of systematic reviews and meta-analyses were applied. The inclusion criteria were: usage of instrument to measure life’ quality, presenting quantitative or qualitative results, and psychometric studies. It was excluded articles reviews outside the scope of the subject, theoretical articles and new therapies, diagnostic and palliative care.Results: After applying the methodology, five scientific articles were included in the study. The measuring instruments were used the dimensions (physical, mental, social and environmental) were analyzed. It was analyzed the results obtained in the studies. Conclusions: This literature review indicated that more research is needed to assess the impact of quality of life in patients with degenerative pathologies. The implications of these findings and potential directions for future research are discussed

Biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases: cortisol

Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by progressive loss of cognitive function, dementia, and problems with movements. Identification of biomarkers during disease process, induce to an effective and early diagnostic test for neurodegenerative diseases. These biomarkers would allow presymptomatic disease detection of disease and would be valuable for monitoring the efficacy of disease. Cortisol is a biomarker used for stress evaluation and a potential neurodegenerative disease biomarker. Objective: The aim of this paper is to review systematically the scientific literature about evaluation to cortisol biomarker in neurodegenerative diseases. Methods: Systematic literature review on Pubmed, Medline and Scopus database with the keywords "cortisol biomarkers” and "neurodegenerative diseases". It was analyzed all existing articles (between 1988 and 2015). PRISMA criteria reporting of systematic reviews and meta-analyses were applied. The inclusion criteria were: cortisol biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases diagnosis, presenting quantitative or qualitative results. It was excluded articles outside the scope of the subject and articles with unavailable information. Results: After applying the methodology, 14 scientific articles were included in the study. So, these studies were analyzed. Conclusions: This paper review based on the contribution of cortisol biomarkers to diagnose and treat neurodegenerative diseases

Application of the FANTASTIC Lifestyle Questionnaire in the Academic Context

Studying citizens’ lifestyles is extremely important for understanding society and the social conditions of the personal lifestyle. Understanding the lifestyles of university students is especially important because they will be the future citizens and professionals who will shape society’s future. The aim of this study was a systematic review of the scientific literature about the use of the FANTASTIC Lifestyle questionnaire in an academic context. The reflective systematic literature review was carried out on PubMed, MEDLINE, Science Direct, and SCIELO databases with the keywords (“FANTASTIC Lifestyle questionnaire” OR “FANTASTICO questionnaire” OR “FANTASTIC questionnaire” OR “FANTASTIC survey” OR “FANTASTIC checklist”) AND (“university students”). The PRISMA criteria for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses were applied. The inclusion criteria were the use of the “FANTASTIC Lifestyle questionnaire” instrument for measuring lifestyles, the presentation of quantitative or qualitative results, and psychometric studies. The exclusion criteria were no use of FANTASTIC Lifestyle Questionnaire; other population, no quantitative or qualitative analysis, incomplete articles. The 15 scientific articles included in the study were analyzed. This literature review allowed us to conclude the importance and usefulness/actuality of this questionnaire. Furthermore, the importance of diagnosis should be emphasized, as should the development of strategies and intervention programs for the maintenance or creation of healthy societies

Anxiety impact during COVID-19: a systematic review

Introduction: The COVID-19 epidemic has been causing serious physical, but also psychological effects in society. This systematic review sought to identify studies that describe COVID-19 related anxiety, and to understand the impact of anxiety assessment in defining strategies to be implemented in future studies.Methodology: This systematic review included cross-sectional studies with no publication year limit. It was performed a systematic search through three databases, namely, PubMed, Science Direct and Web of Science using the descriptors “COVID-19” and “anxiety”. PRISMA criteria reporting of systematic reviews and meta-analyses were applied. Eligible articles were selected in accordance with inclusion and exclusion criteria. The inclusion criteria were: research articles related with anxiety measurement during the COVID-19 outbreak; interventions to reduce anxiety; and published in English.Results: From 44 references, just four scientific articles were accepted for inclusion within this review. These studies were analyzed regarding their sample, methodology, instruments used, and its results.Conclusions: This systematic review was based on published data at the onset of the pandemic, and it could serve as a basis for the development of implementations plans to improve anxiety disorders. The importance of this theme, the implications and potential directions for future investigations will be discussed.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio