Emerging opportunities for ambient intelligence in creativity support tools

The fundamental challenge in developing and evaluating creativity support tools is that we are not able to detect when a person is being creative. In this position paper we described our perspective of ambient intelligence in creativity support tools specially in the use of creative writing environments. Starting with the activity theory, we describe a simple analysis of writing sessions involving 100 students from a higher school, and recorded using a keystroke logging program called Inputlog and the program iTALC to support it. Specifically, we outline the writing activity goals and the interaction design goals.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

European territorial development and the place based approach: the budgetary dimension of Portugal 2020

Territory has been taken as one of the main dimensions of the process of formulation and implementation of public policies. This article is based on the concept of public policy territorialisation as stated by the IFDR (2010) when referring to the place based approach as the new international paradigm of regional policies. This study aims to describe the possible benefits of these policies in the face of previous regional development European policies (OECD, 2009: 50) and assess, based on the Portuguese case, if there is an effective correspondence between the theoretical framework of place based policies, as they are formulated (Barca, 2009), and the actual implementation of territorial instruments, in the case of Portugal 2020, by mobilizing the budgetary dimension.This study is relevant because the place based policies are changing the formulation mode of territorial development policies in many countries and regions, so it is important to understand associated benefits and risks. In this study, we describe these advantages and elaborate an analysis of the effective correspondence between the formulation and its practical implementation in the European Union, by analysing the Portuguese case (Portugal 2020), from the viewpoint of resources allocated. Naturally, at the heart of European concerns, is the fight against regional imbalances without losing sight of the difficult task of maintaining the financial sustainability of the European budget and achieve fiscal consolidation, particularly in a context of global crisis (Catarino & Alcario, 2016 Catarino, 2015 and Catarino & Fonseca, 2013)It was found that the place based instruments identified in the Portugal 2020 represent 11% (EUR 2 billion to EUR 18 billion) of regionalized funds and 7.6% (EUR 2 billion to EUR 26 billion) of the total received by Portugal. It is concluded that there is no correspondence between the place based formulation of the current territorial development policies cycle of the European Union for the period 2014-2020 and its effective implementation of Portugal 2020. This confirms the hypothesis that there is a dysfunction between theory and practice, not validating the advantages referenced in the scientific literature about the place based policies.El territorio se ha asumido como una de las principales dimensiones del proceso de formulación e implementación de políticas públicas. En este estudio se parte del concepto de territorialización de políticas públicas, como el enunciado por el Instituto para el Financiamiento y Desarrollo Regional (IFDR 2010) al referirse al enfoque basado en el lugar como el nuevo paradigma internacional de las políticas de desarrollo regional. El estudio tiene como objetivo describir los posibles beneficios de estas políticas frente a las europeas de desarrollo regional previstas (OCDE 2009, p. 50) y evaluar, basándose en el caso portugués, si existe una correspondencia efectiva entre el marco teórico de las políticas basadas en el lugar, tal como se formulan (Barca 2009), y la implementación real de los instrumentos territoriales, en el caso de Portugal 2020, movilizando la dimensión presupuestaria.Este estudio es relevante porque las políticas basadas en el lugar están alterando el modo de formulación de las políticas de desarrollo territorial en muchos países y regiones, por lo que es importante percibir las ventajas y los riesgos asociados. En este estudio describimos estas ventajas y se lleva a cabo el análisis de la correspondencia efectiva entre la formulación y su aplicación práctica en la Unión Europea, tomando como ejemplo el caso portugués (Portugal 2020), desde el punto de vista de los recursos asignados. Naturalmente, en el centro de las preocupaciones europeas se encuentra la lucha contra los desequilibrios territoriales, sin perder de vista la difícil tarea de mantener la sostenibilidad financiera del presupuesto europeo y alcanzar la consolidación presupuestaria, sobre todo en un contexto de crisis global (Catarino y Alcario 2016, Catarino 2015, Catarino y Fonseca 2013).Se constató que los instrumentos de carácter local identificados en Portugal 2020 representan el 11 % (2000 en 18 000 millones de euros) de los fondos regionales y el 7,6 % (2000 en 26 000 millones de euros) del total recibido por Portugal. Y se concluyó que no existe correspondencia entre la formulación place based del actual ciclo de políticas de desarrollo territorial de la Unión Europea para el período 2014-2020 y su aplicación efectiva en Portugal 2020. Se confirma la hipótesis de que existe una disfunción entre la teoría y la práctica, lo que no valida las ventajas referenciadas en la producción científica acerca de las place based policies. En este trabajo, se presentan y analizan dos casos de electrificación rural mediante el uso de HOMER PRO. Se aplican criterios de evaluación técnica y económica para estudiar la viabilidad de una microhidroeléctrica en El Díptamo (Honduras), así como de una planta híbrida compuesta de matrices de módulos fotovoltaicos, generadores diésel y baterías de flujo, en una pequeña isla ubicada en el lago Victoria. Para ambos casos, mostramos los resultados de los estudios de las cargas diarias y anuales, de los recursos disponibles en el área y la evaluación económica de la configuración de las plantas elegidas

HELP2CARE – APP: HELPING CAREGIVERS DELIVERING BETTER CARE

A elevada taxa de readmissões de utentes dependentes no autocuidado é um problema da atualidade que preocupa as instituições de saúde a nível nacional e internacional, causada por vários fatores incluindo a fraca e insuficiente capacitação de cuidadores informais. Atualmente, a capacitação dos cuidadores informais, e utentes para o autocuidado, é realizada durante um curto intervalo de tempo normalmente antes do momento da alta hospitalar, onde o profissional de saúde transmite oralmente, na maioria das situações, toda a informação que o cuidador informal irá necessitar, o que impede e dificulta a compreensão e retenção dessa informação por parte deste. Deste modo, surgiu a necessidade de desenvolver um projeto que visa colmatar esta falha existente no Sistema Nacional de Saúde, sendo que outros projetos similares já existentes no mercado não se encontram disponibilizados em português, nem adaptados para as necessidades específicas a nível nacional. Posto isto, os principais objetivos do projeto Help2Care passam por contribuir para reduzir a taxa de readmissões nas instituições de saúde de utentes dependentes no autocuidado, melhorar a qualidade de vida dos utentes dependentes e dos seus cuidadores informais a nível nacional, através de uma plataforma digital composta por uma aplicação web e uma aplicação móvel, permitindo e facilitando o apoio na capacitação dos cuidadores informais. No âmbito da presente dissertação, foi desenvolvida a aplicação móvel destinada aos cuidadores informais através da qual estes podem aceder a toda a informação necessária referente a todas as necessidades dos seus dependentes no autocuidado e comunicar com o profissional de saúde responsável pelo cuidador e utente em causa. Como tal, a aplicação móvel foi testada por cuidadores informais, com o objetivo de avaliar o nível de usabilidade e corrigir eventuais erros identificados durante estas sessões. O feedback recolhido foi devidamente analisado, dando origem a melhorias que foram realizadas, alcançando um grau de rigor e satisfação positivo

Blank predetermination in the Iberian Acheulean. Insight from the cleaver on flake assemblage of Casal do Azemel site (Leiria, Portugal) by a Geometric Morphometric approach

Over the last decades, the increase of data available for the study of the archaeological topic in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Pleistocene has favoured the understanding of the technological trends of the Iberian Acheulean assemblages. These have features of a Large Flake Acheulean (LFA), displaying, among other traits, a significant presence of cleavers on flake, a specific tool type that is of great cultural and technological value. Particularly, these artefacts are privileged to discuss the importance of blank predetermination in the Acheulean techno-complex. Following this reason, in the present work we aimed to explore this topic through the 2D Geometric Morphometric Analysis of the cleaver on flake assemblage from Casal do Azemel (Leiria, Portugal), an example of a paradigmatic Iberian Acheulean site that has one of the largest collections of this type of tools in Western Europe. The results obtained revealed that no significant morphological differences were found according to the technological solutions applied to the acquisition of the blank and its secondary transformation. Considering that in most of the cases these tools display a low degree of secondary transformation, these data suggest that underlying the production of Casal do Azemel’s cleaver on flake assemblage was not only a technological and cognitive flexibility (given its typological composition), but also a conceptual, structural, and morphological standardisation. These observations allowed us to discuss the significance of blank predetermination in the Acheulean, implying the existence of greatly structured technical and cognitive prerequisites

Parking goes mobile: a research proposal

This paper presents a research proposal to study the process to create a mobile application considering important restrictions on the development schedule and on the team size. The objective of the application is to help citizens to find parking spots in urban context. A theoretical framework is presented, based on several dimensions, such as the software development approach, the different mobile application’s types and its implications, the specific design issues for mobile applications, the technological frameworks that could be used, and an analysis of the existent applications that have similar objectives. The research proposal is described: its objectives, the research question, and a discussion on technical options related with the dimensions of the theoretical framework. The following steps of the project are outlined

Eficácia da vibração de corpo inteiro em indivíduos com síndrome de dor patelofemoral: uma revisão bibliográfica

Projeto de Graduação apresentado à Universidade Fernando Pessoa como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do grau de Licenciado em FisioterapiaObjetivo: Determinar o efeito da Vibração de Corpo Inteiro (VCI) em indivíduos com Síndrome de Dor Patelofemoral (SDPF). Metodologia: Pesquisa computorizada nas bases de dados PubMed, PEDro, EbscoHost e Web of Science, de forma a selecionar estudos publicados em inglês que avaliassem a eficácia da VCI no tratamento de indivíduos com SDPF. Resultados: Um total de 4 estudos cumpriram os critérios de elegibilidade, tendo apresentado resultados para um total de 138 indivíduos. De forma geral, indivíduos sujeitos a VCI associada a diferentes programas de exercício terapêutico mostraram melhorias significativas na intensidade da dor, na funcionalidade do membro inferior (MI), flexibilidade, amplitude de movimento (ADM) do joelho, força muscular dos extensores do joelho e qualidade de vida, mostrando efeitos superiores comparativamente a indivíduos sujeitos apenas a programas de exercícios. Conclusão: Os estudos incluídos sugerem que a VCI, quando associada a protocolos de exercício terapêutico, produz efeitos positivos na dor, funcionalidade do MI, flexibilidade, ADM, força muscular e, por fim, na qualidade de vida de indivíduos com SDPF.Objective: To determine the effect of Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) in individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). Methodology: Computerized search in the PubMed, PEDro, EbscoHost and Web of Science databases, in order to select studies published in English which evaluated the effectiveness of WBV in the treatment of individuals with PFPS. Results: A total of 4 studies met the eligibility criteria, having presented results for a total of 138 individuals. In general, individuals submitted to WBV associated with different therapeutic exercise programs showed significant improvements in pain intensity, lower limb (LL) functionality, flexibility, knee range of motion (ROM), muscle strength of knee extensors and quality of life, showing superior effects compared to individuals submitted to exercise programs only. Conclusion: The included studies suggest that WBV, when associated with therapeutic exercise protocols, has positive effects on pain, LL functionality, flexibility, ROM, muscle strength and, finally, on the quality of life of individuals with PFPS.N/

Science-based solutions to foster connectivity of wolf populations are limited by available data

European wolf populations are currently exposed to distinct sources of anthropogenic disturbance and mortality that can cause dispersal limitations and lead to isolation. The identification of factors that act as complete or partial barriers to movement, dispersal, or gene flow contribute to foster connectivity between populations. We reviewed the existing literature (N=32) on wolf population barriers to 1) identify main barriers to connectivity; 2) outline different methodologies; and 3) highlight knowledge gaps. Based on the reviewed studies that empirically tested barrier occurrence (N=14), we compiled data on wolf population structure, anthropogenic disturbance, land cover, ecological factors, geographical features, and prey availability, and tested them as predictors to explain barrier occurrence at continental scale. We report few studies directly addressing this subject for one of the most emblematic and thoroughly studied species, inhabiting one of the most modified landscapes in the world. Albeit our analysis suggested that anthropogenic features are the main drivers of barrier occurrence, we highlight that the absence of standardised data limits our understanding of this subject. Long-term, intensive monitoring programs, explicit hypothesis-driven research using empirical methodologies, and the integration of information on databases for collaborative science are needed to increase the conservation and management relevance of future scientific outcomes on this topic.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Tourist events and satisfaction: a product of regional tourism competitiveness

Purpose – This study aims to analyze the contribution of tourist event and satisfaction with tourism events as a product of regional tourism competitiveness, as well as evaluate factors of competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach – The research followed a quantitative methodology by conducting a questionnaire on the four largest tourist events in Madeira (Carnival, Flower Festival, Atlantic Festival and Wine Festival), an insular island located in Portugal. Findings – The sample consisted of 2,262 tourists surveyed during the year 2017 and structural equation models were used as the statistical method. Results showed that satisfaction is reflected in the client’s loyalty to the choice of a tourist destination and also contributes directly and indirectly to the regional tourist competitiveness. Originality/value – This study contributes to the valorization of local and regional events, perceived by the level of satisfaction and loyalty of tourists, as products of regional competitiveness of a tourist destination.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Recorrência de linfoma anaplásico de grandes células no lobo frontal onze anos após o diagnóstico inicial : achados histopatológicos e prognóstico

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a rare, high-grade, T-cell neoplasm classified into cutaneous primary, systemic primary ALK-positive (ALKþ), systemic primary ALK-negative, or breast-implant associated. Secondary involvement of the central nervous system (CNS) by systemic primary ALKþ ALCL is a rare occurrence. We present a case of CNS involvement by ALKþ ALCL eleven years after diagnosis of the primary tumor in the thoracic vertebra. The anatomopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of ALKþ ALCL. A brief review of the treatment and the clinical and pathological aspects is presented.O linfoma anaplásico de grandes células (LAGC) corresponde a uma neoplasia de alto grau rara, com imunofenótipo T, que podendo ser dividido em primário cutâneo, primário sistêmico ALK positivo (ALKþ), primário sistêmico ALK negativo, e associado a próteses mamárias. Acometimento secundário do sistema nervoso central (SNC) por LAGC primário sistêmico ALKþ é uma rara entidade. Os autores apresentam um caso de acometimento do SNC por LAGC ALKþ onze anos após o diagnóstico do tumor primário em vértebra torácica. O exame anatomopatológico confirmou o diagnóstico de LAGC ALKþ. Fez-se também uma breve revisão de aspectos clínicos e patológicos e tratamento