Uma comparação das interações sensoriais entre Espanha e Portugal. Os resultados de um workshop de design sinestésico

ABSTRACT : Synaesthesia is the result of automatic processes of human perception that combine sensations of different sensory modalities. Throughout this paper, we are going to present the results of a Synaesthetic Design Workshop, made with design students of IADE, Universidade Europeia (Lisbon, Portugal) and University of Extremadura (Mérida, Spain) with the purpose of identifying different types of crosssensory interactions between participants living in the two countries, that might be influenced by cultural and personal information. On this purpose the choise of Spain as country to have a comparison was driven by the fact that 13,95% of the Spanish population experiences some kind of synaesthesia (Melero, Peña-Melián, & Ríos-Lago, 2015) while in the rest of the world the percentage is around the 4,16% (Simner & Carmichael, 2015). Results suggest probable interactions between modalities with no obvious differences between genders from both the universities.A sinestesia é o resultado de processos automáticos da perceção humana que combinam sensações de diferentes modalidades sensoriais. Ao longo deste artigo, apresentaremos os resultados de um Workshop de Design Sinestésico, realizado com estudantes de design do IADE, Universidade Europeia (Lisboa, Portugal) e da Universidade de Extremadura (Mérida, Espanha), com o objetivo de identificar diferentes tipos de interações sensoriais que podem ser influenciadas para aspetos culturais e pessoais, entre participantes residentes nos dois países. Nesse sentido, a escolha da Espanha como país para fazer uma comparação foi motivada pelo fato que 13,95% da população espanhola experimenta algum tipo de sinestesia (Melero, Peña-Melián e Ríos-Lago, 2015) enquanto no resto do mundo, a percentagem é de cerca de 4,16% (Simner & Carmichael, 2015). Os resultados sugerem interações prováveis entre modalidades, sem diferenças óbvias entre os sexos dos participantes das duas universidades.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

The Technology and Innovation Unit of the National Institute of Health: A sequencing and bioinformatics core facility specializing in public health genomics

The National Institute of Health (INSA) has a long tradition in investigating the molecular etiology of genetic and complex diseases. These activities greatly benefit from centralized sequencing services provided by the Technology and Innovation Unit (UTI). Its mission is to perform sequencing and genotyping assays in the framework of research, diagnosis and epidemiological surveillance, as well as to implement data analysis pipelines for the study of human gene variants. The equipment portfolio includes a NextSeq 550, a MiSeq, two 3500 AB Genetic Analyzers, a Fragment Analyzer and a 7500 Real-time PCR system. UTI provides results for average of 36.000 sequencing/fragment samples per year. The team has already performed >300 small genome, amplicon, gene panel (including clinical exome), 16S rRNA gene and RNA/microRNA next-generation sequencing assays for INSA and for several Universities in the scope of scientific collaborations. Technical procedures are conducted under a quality control system that includes external quality assessment for next-generation sequencing/Sanger sequencing and ISO 15189 accreditation for Sanger sequencing. UTI plays a key role in public health genomics, providing state-of-the-art equipment, centralized resources, technical expertise and short response times.This work was supported by Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health - UID/BIM/00009/2019 - and GenomePT project – POCI-01-0145-FEDER-022184info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

A informação televisiva: análise dos noticiários das televisões generalistas em Portugal

A televisão é o meio de comunicação que mais influência exerce sobre o cidadão. É um meio criador de sonhos e possibilidades. A informação televisiva reveste-se de elevada importância para a maioria da população portuguesa, pelo que é absolutamente necessário que este programa se separe da concepção idealista ligada à televisão. A transmissão de informação, em especial no principal bloco informativo, o noticiário das 20 horas, deve respeitar as regras e definições de uma informação séria e rigorosa. Analisar o conteúdo do principal programa informativo, nos três canais generalistas portugueses, é assim imprescindível, para constatar o modo como se processa a divulgação de informação, apontar falhas e proceder às necessárias correcções sempre que haja a pretensão de seguir outro caminho que não o de cumprir o direito de informar e ser informado.Television is the communication method which exerts the most influence over a citizen. It creates dreams and possibilities. The televised information assumes a very high level of importance for the majority of the Portuguese population, that is why it is absolutely necessary that this program is separated by the idealistic conceptions joined to television. The transmission of information, specially the main news slot, the 8 PM news, must respect the rules and definitions of serious and rigorous information. To analyze the content of the main informative program, in the three mainstream Portuguese channels, is indispensable to acknowledge the method to which the information is broadcasted, point out flaws and proceed with the necessary corrections whenever there is the intention to follow a different path from the one of the right to inform or be informed

Métodos multivariados para variáveis qualitativas : aplicação ao estudo de variáveis associadas com a avaliação na disciplina de matemática de uma escola do ensino básico no Concelho de Vila Nova de Gaia

Dissertação de Mestrado em Estatística, matemática e Computação apresentada à Universidade AbertaNesta dissertação aprofundou-se o estudo de metodologias de Estatística Multivariada, nomeadamente a Análise de Correspondências Múltiplas e a Análise de Clusters. Aplicou-se a Análise de Correspondências Múltiplas sobre os dados de um inquérito realizado em meio escolar, com o objetivo de investigar associações entre o desempenho dos alunos do 3º Ciclo na disciplina de matemática e um conjunto de variáveis referentes aos alunos, aos encarregados de educação e aos professores. A leitura dos resultados da Análise de Correspondências Múltiplas permitiu observar configurações definidas pelas categorias das variáveis. Estas configurações refletem a presença de grupos relativamente homogéneos com perfis distintos. Partindo dos resultados da Análise de Correspondências Múltiplas, com o propósito de definir os grupos e saber o peso de cada um deles na amostra, usou-se a Análise de Clusters. Assim, foi efetuada a articulação Análise de Correspondências Múltiplas/Análise de Clusters para definir grupos homogéneos de estudantes relativamente à avaliação na disciplina de Matemática e aos hábitos de estudo. A solução foi comparada com os grupos obtidos sobre as variáveis originais. Para validar o número de grupos foram explorados diversos algoritmos de agrupamento.In this dissertation the study of methodologies of Multivariate Statistics was deepened, namely Multiple Correspondence Analysis and Cluster Analysis. Multiple Correspondence Analysis was applied to data of a survey conducted in a school community, with the aim to study relationship between the students´ final results in Mathematics and a set of variables connected with the students themselves, their parents and or tutors and the teachers. The study of the results of Multiple Correspondence Analysis allowed us to observe configurations defined by categories of variables. These configurations reflect the presence of relatively homogeneous groups with distinct profiles. Based on the results of Multiple Correspondence Analysis, in order to define the groups and know how important they were in the sample, we made use of Cluster Analysis. In this way, Multiple Correspondence Analysis and Cluster Analysis were articulated with the purpose to define groups that are homogeneous in terms of success/failure and of study habits. The solution was compared with the one obtained with original variables. To validate the number of groups it was used more than one clustering algorithm

intervir para prevenir

Mestrado, Enfermagem Comunitária, 2012, Escola Superior de Enfermagem de LisboaO cancro do colo do útero é o segundo cancro a nível mundial mais comum em mulheres, estando comprovada para a sua ocorrência a necessidade de infeção pelo Vírus do Papiloma Humano (HPV). O aparecimento de uma vacina contra este vírus requer a criação de estratégias de vacinação eficazes, de modo a potencializar o impacto da sua utilização. O projeto de intervenção comunitária realizado no ACES Lisboa Oriental, com 37 adolescentes, teve como objetivo geral reduzir o número de jovens, nascidas entre 1993 e 1994 inscritas na UCSP Penha de França, que não aderiram à vacina do HPV. Como metodologia, seguiu-se o Planeamento em Saúde, de acordo com Tavares (1990) e Imperatori e Giraldes (1993), e como referencial teórico norteador, a Teoria de Dorothea Orem (1995). No diagnóstico de situação, recorreu-se à aplicação de um questionário para a colheita de dados, designado “conhecimentos dos estudantes: HPV e cancro do colo do útero” (RAMADA e MEDEIROS, 2010). Certificou-se através da Grelha de Análise, que se trata de uma população com vários deficits de conhecimentos, relacionados com o HPV e com o cancro do colo do útero. Toda a intervenção ocorreu ao nível da prevenção primária, tendo-se definido como estratégia a educação para a saúde, através de ações de educação individual, facultando informação e conhecimentos, com o objetivo de ajudar as adolescentes no seu caminho rumo à autonomia relativamente ao autocuidado relacionado com o HPV. Os resultados obtidos no decurso das atividades executadas tiveram grande impacto, expressos através dos indicadores de processo deste trabalho, em que a capacidade das adolescentes para manterem comportamentos de autocuidado, reflete o investimento na educação para a saúde e na formação de enfermeiros, conduzindo a uma melhoraria da qualidade dos cuidados prestados, traduzindo-se certamente, em ganhos de saúde para a comunidade

Accreditation under the International Standard ISO 15189: Experience of a Genetics Laboratory in DNA Sequencing

Introduction: Health care is to some extent influenced by the results of laboratory tests. In order to provide the best care for the patient, laboratories must seek to achieve high levels of quality and competence. International Standard ISO 15189 specifies these requirements and may be used by laboratories to perform accredited genetic tests of materials derived from the human body. Here we describe the procedures to establish Accreditation of DNA sequencing in our laboratory and the first Accreditation of its kind in Portugal. Methods: Our laboratory started to prepare to comply with ISO 15189 Accreditation requirements for DNA sequencing in 2010. Documents describing administrative and technical procedures of the sequencing workflow including sample registries, laboratory protocols, operation and maintenance of equipments, as well as preparation and use of reagents were produced. Regular examination of laboratory equipments by an external entity was implemented to confirm compliance with working requirements. Requisites for personnel training and demonstration of competence were also implemented. The laboratory participated regularly in the DNA sequencing scheme organized by the European Molecular Genetics Quality Network (EMQN). Results: The laboratory obtained formal recognition by Instituto Português de Acreditação (IPAC) in May 2014. A maximum genotyping score for DNA sequencing has been obtained in the external quality assessment scheme since 2010. Sequencing quality measured in terms of the quality read overlap metrics is currently of approximately 96% according to the EMQN scheme. The laboratory processes and analyzes an average of 28.750 samples per year. Discussion: Accreditation of a genetic test under ISO 15189 is a highly demanding and laborious task for a genetic laboratory. However, it is an important step in order to guarantee the highest quality and reproducibility of genetic test results

In vitro fermentation and prebiotic potential of selected extracts from seaweeds and mushrooms

Extracts with prebiotic activity or bioactive compounds from natural sources such as seaweeds or mushrooms, combining a broad spectrum of biological properties, may offer great potential for their use as functional ingredients enabling intestinal microbiota modulation. In this context, selected enzymatic extracts from Sargassum muticum, Osmundea pinnatifida and Pholiota nameko were evaluated in vitro. Faecal fermentations were conducted anaerobically under controlled temperature and pH over 24 h. Enzymatic extracts of Ph. nameko and of O. pinnatifida at 1% (w/v), lead to increases in Bifidobacterium spp. after 6 h of fermentation in comparison to negative control, suggesting a stimulatory effect. No significant changes over 24 h were observed of Lactobacillus spp. In particular, the Ph. nameko extract obtained with Flavourzyme not only stimulated growth and/or activity of Bifidobacterium spp. but also led to a decrease of Clostridium histolyticum group upon 24 h, thus potentially benefiting colonic health. Higher percentages of this extract (2 and 3%) impaired a C. histolyticum reduction confirming this selective action and prebiotic potential. Differences in short chain fatty acids (SCFA) and lactic acid production between the four extracts may indicate a potential relationship between their physico-chemical properties, which differ in composition and structures, and modulation of gut bacterial species

Scientometric analysis and scientific trends on biochar application as soil amendment

This manuscript presents a scientometric analysis on the studies performed on the application of biochar for soil amendment in order to investigate the research and developments in this field and to identify the existing gaps to provide recommendations for future studies. A total of 2982 bibliographic records were retrieved from the Web of Science (WoS) database using appropriate sets of keywords, and these were analyzed based on the criteria of authors, publishing journals, citations received, contributing countries, institution, and categories in research and development. Based on these data, progress of research was mapped to identify the scientific status, such as current scientific and technological trends as well as the knowledge gaps. The majority of scientific developments started in the early 2000′s and accelerated considerably after 2014. China and USA are the leading countries in the application of biochar for the treatment of soils. Among the active journals, “Plant and Soil” has received the highest number of citations. This study attempts for a comprehensive discussion and understanding on scientific advances as well as the progress made, especially in recent years.publishe