Reactor design for a family production of spirulina spp. and parameters determination for a spirulina spp. culture

Tese de mestrado integrado. Engenharia Química. Faculdade de Engenharia. Universidade do Porto, Université Claude Bernard. 200

Subjective wellbeing in gypsy students

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Prof. Paulo Moreira, Instituto de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação, Universidade Lusíada, Rua de Moçambique 21 e 71, Porto 4100-348, Portugal. Email: [email protected] often experience substandard social conditions, poorer health, and discrimination. However, little is known about Gypsies students’ subjective wellbeing. This study aimed to compare Gypsy (n= 42) and non-Gypsy (n= 76) young-students (mean age= 13 years) in terms of composite Subjective Wellbeing (combining indicators of satisfaction with life, positive and negative affect, satisfaction with social support, and quality of life). A series of t-tests indicated that Gypsy and non-Gypsy students did not differ significantly in Subjective Wellbeing. A novelty and strength of the study were that we complemented mean difference tests with procedures for describing group similarities. Understanding similarity is important because it can lead to more accurate and positive perceptions of outgroups, including Gypsies. Across multiple dimensions of Subjective Wellbeing, the similarity between Gypsy and non-Gypsy students was greater than 92%. Although students gypsies experience several cultural specificities, they seem to register levels of composite wellbeing similar to non-gypsy peers. These results are relevant for inclusion practices and policies, as they suggest that research in quality of life is an important means to promote inclusion and equity and to reduce prejudice against ethnic minoritie

Una Pastoral del Turismo Laudato Si: renovar el valor de las personas y de la casa común

Partiendo de la reflexión sobre lo que la Iglesia y su Magisterio actual proponen como camino para una Pastoral específicamente vinculada al Turismo; considerando las reflexiones de entidades supranacionales sobre este tema; con referencia al análisis realizado en las V Jornadas Nacionales de Pastoral del Turismo (Coimbra, 2023), este artículo propone una reflexión sobre el concepto de Pastoral del Turismo, señalando la necesidad de que incluya dimensiones como el Patrimonio Religioso, la Acogida y la Sinodalidad, como ejes vertebradores de una acción dirigida al desarrollo integral del ser humano (que incluye no solo las dimensiones del conocimiento, sino tam bién la ética, la economía y la sostenibilidad) y de un proceso de aprendizaje permanente que permita a los agentes turísticos adaptarse y formarse como primeros anunciadores del Evangelio.Starting from a reflection on what the Church and its current Magisterium propose as a path for a Pastoral Care specifically linked to Tourism; considering the reflections of supranational entities on this subject; with reference to the analysis carried out at the 5th National Conference on Tourism PastoralCare (Coimbra, 2023), this article proposes a reflection on the concept of Tourism Pastoral, pointing out the need to include dimensions such as Religious Heritage, Welcoming and Synodality, as the backbone of an action aimed at the integral development of the human being (which includes not only the dimensions of knowledge, but also ethics, economy and sustainability) and of a process of lifelong learning that allows tourism agents to adapt and form themselves as the first heralds of the Gospel.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Touch-and-go as an inclusive education strategy in case of visual impairment

The perceptual strength in learning styles refers to obtain knowledge most easily by different sensory systems. Discovering the perceptive strengths and weaknesses of each student and finding ways to optimize their learning is always a challenge for the professor. In extreme cases such as in the visual impairment touch-and-go approaches can be an alternative. This paper aims at sharing the usage of tactual resources as a learning strategy in a case of visual impairment, developed by a group of professors for supporting classes of Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry at Sorocaba Engineering College (Faculdade de Engenharia de Sorocaba - FACENS). As a result, there was ease of handling tactile resources by the student, considerable gain in understanding the theoretical subjects and of practical cases analyzed in classroom. According to professors’ perception, the concrete experimentation by using the touch-and-go strategy provided satisfactory support for the classes. Therefore, the usage of touch-and-go by means of the tactile resources can be considered as a promising approach as a learning strategy in cases of visual impairment.La fuerza perceptual en los estilos de aprendizaje se refiere a obtener conocimiento más fácilmente por diferentes sistemas sensoriales. Descubrir las fuerzas y debilidades perceptivas de cada alumno y encontrar maneras de mejorar su aprendizaje es siempre un desafío para el profesor. En casos extremos, como los de baja visión, el enfoque touch-and-go puede ser una alternativa. Este trabajo tiene por objetivo compartir la experiencia pedagógica del uso de recursos táticos como estrategia de aprendizaje en un caso de deficiencia visual, desarrollada para apoyar clases de Álgebra Lineal y Geometría Analítica en la Facultad de Ingeniería de Sorocaba (Facens). Como resultado, se verificó facilidad en el manejo de los recursos táticos por el alumno, ganancia considerable en la comprensión de los conceptos teóricos y de los casos prácticos analizados en el aula. De acuerdo con la percepción docente, la experimentación concreta usando la estrategia basada en recursos táctiles (touch-and-go) proporcionó apoyo satisfactorio para las clases. Por lo tanto, el enfoque touch-and-go puede ser considerado una estrategia prometedora en casos de deficiencia visual.La force perceptive dans les styles d'apprentissage se réfère à l'obtention de connaissances plus facilement par différents systèmes sensoriels. Découvrir les forces et les faiblesses perceptives de chaque élève et trouver des moyens d'améliorer son apprentissage est toujours un défi pour l'enseignant. Dans les cas extrêmes, tels que la basse vision, l'approche tactile peut être une alternative. Ce travail vise à partager l'expérience pédagogique de l'utilisation des ressources tactiques comme une stratégie d'apprentissage dans un cas de déficience visuelle, développé pour soutenir les classes en algèbre linéaire et géométrie analytique à Faculdade de Engenharia de Sorocaba (Facens). De ce fait, il a été facile de gérer les ressources tactiques de l'élève, de réaliser des progrès considérables dans la compréhension des concepts théoriques et des cas pratiques analysés en classe. Selon les perceptions des enseignants, l'expérimentation concrète à l'aide d'une stratégie tactile (touch-and-go) a fourni un soutien satisfaisant aux cours. Par conséquent, l'approche tactile peut être considérée comme une stratégie prometteuse en cas de déficience visuelle.A força perceptual nos estilos de aprendizagem refere-se a obter conhecimento mais facilmente por diferentes sistemas sensoriais. Descobrir as forças e fraquezas perceptivas de cada aluno e encontrar maneiras de melhorar sua aprendizagem é sempre um desafio para o professor. Em casos extremos, como os de baixa visão, a abordagem touch-and-go pode ser uma alternativa. Este trabalho tem por objetivo compartilhar a experiência pedagógica do uso de recursos táticos como estratégia de aprendizagem em um caso de deficiência visual, desenvolvida para apoiar aulas de Álgebra Linear e Geometria Analítica na Faculdade de Engenharia de Sorocaba (Facens). Como resultado, verificou-se facilidade no manejo dos recursos táticos pelo aluno, ganho considerável na compreensão dos conceitos teóricos e dos casos práticos analisados ”‹”‹em sala de aula. De acordo com a percepção docente, a experimentação concreta usando a estratégia baseada em recursos táteis (touch-and-go) proporcionou apoio satisfatório para as aulas. Portanto, a abordagem touch-and-go pode ser considerada uma estratégia promissora em casos de deficiência visual

Emergency and permanence of the Zika virus epidemic: an agenda connecting research and policy.

Submitted by Ana Beatriz Oliveira ([email protected]) on 2019-04-15T14:03:31Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Emergency and permanence of the Zika virus.pdf: 127208 bytes, checksum: 9f42e85e68cad6f3bb6b3fdea62abb95 (MD5)Approved for entry into archive by Ana Beatriz Oliveira ([email protected]) on 2019-04-16T13:34:46Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Emergency and permanence of the Zika virus.pdf: 127208 bytes, checksum: 9f42e85e68cad6f3bb6b3fdea62abb95 (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2019-04-16T13:34:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Emergency and permanence of the Zika virus.pdf: 127208 bytes, checksum: 9f42e85e68cad6f3bb6b3fdea62abb95 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018Horizonte 2020, o Programa-Quadro de Pesquisa e Inovação da União Européia, sob o acordo de subvenção da Rede Latino-Americana de Prontidão para Zika (ZikaPLAN) n. 734584 do Departamento para o Desenvolvimento Internacional do Reino Unido (DFID) e Wellcome Trust (206016 / Z / 16 / A). Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa (CNPq) e Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ); financiamento da produtividade em pesquisa para os alunos MCN Moreira e MEL Moreira.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Nacional de Saúde da Mulher, da Criança e do Adolescente Fernandes Figueira. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Nacional de Saúde da Mulher, da Criança e do Adolescente Fernandes Figueira. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Nacional de Saúde da Mulher, da Criança e do Adolescente Fernandes Figueira. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Nacional de Saúde da Mulher, da Criança e do Adolescente Fernandes Figueira. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Recife, PE, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Nacional de Saúde da Mulher, da Criança e do Adolescente Fernandes Figueira. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz​. Instituto Aggeu Magalhães. Recife, PE, Brasil.London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. London, U.K

Impact of compliance with different guidelines on physical activity during pregnancy and perceived barriers to leisure physical activity

The aims of the this prospective study were to analyze physical activity (PA) engagement during the first and second trimesters, considering the different guidelines published on PA, to document the individual characteristics associated with the accomplishment of these guidelines and to examine pregnant women’s perceived barriers to leisure PA, using a socioecological framework. A sample of 133 pregnant women in two stages – at 10–12 weeks’ gestation (T1) and 20– 22 weeks’ gestation (T2) – were evaluated. PA was assessed by accelerometry during the T1 and T2 evaluation stages. Socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors and barriers to leisure PA were assessed via questionnaire. A large proportion of women (ranging from 32% to 96%) did not reach the levels of PA recommended by the guidelines. There were no significant differences between T1 and T2 with regard to compliance with PA recommendations. A decrease in PA levels from T1 to T2 was noted for all recommendations. No associations were found between participants’ characteristics and adherence to the recommendations in T1 and T2. No significant differences were found in barriers to leisure PA between T1 and T2. The most commonly reported barriers to leisure PA were intrapersonal, not health related. Our results indicate that there were no differences between trimesters regarding compliance of PA recommendations, and perceived barriers were similar in both trimesters

Serum adiponectin levels and cardiorespiratory fitness in nonoverweight and overweight Portuguese adolescents: The LabMed Physical Activity Study

Purpose: This study examined the independent associations between cardiorespiratory fitness and circulating adiponectin concentration in adolescents, controlling for several potential covariates. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in Portuguese adolescents. A sample of 529 (267 girls) aged 12-18 years were included and categorized as overweight and nonoverweight. Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed by 20 meters shuttle run test. We measured serum adiponectin, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, fasting glucose, insulin and HDL-cholesterol. Results: After adjustment for age, sex, pubertal stage, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, socioeconomic status, body fat percentage, insulin resistance, HDL-cholesterol and C-reactive protein, regression analysis showed a significant inverse association between adiponectin and cardiorespiratory fitness in nonoverweight participants (B=-0.359; p \u3c .042). Analysis of covariance showed a significant difference between the highest cardiorespiratory fitness Healthy zone (above healthy zone) and the Under and the Healthy cardiorespiratory fitness zones in nonoverweight adolescents (p = .03) (F (2, 339) = 3.156, p \u3c .001). Conclusion: Paradoxically, serum adiponectin levels are inversely associated with cardiorespiratory fitness in nonoverweight, but not in overweight adolescents. In nonoverweight adolescents, those with highest levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (above healthy zone) presented lower levels of adiponectin compared with those in Under and Healthy cardiorespiratory fitness zones

Contribuciones de la auriculoterapia al cese del tabaquismo: estudio piloto

Objetivo Avaliar a contribuição da auriculoterapia na cessação do tabagismo. Método Ensaio clínico controlado, randomizado e duplo cego conduzido com 30 tabagistas alocados em dois grupos: Grupo Experimental (21 participantes receberam 10 sessões de auriculoterapia em pontos específicos para o tabagismo) e Grupo Controle (nove participantes receberam a auriculoterapia em pontos que não possuem efeito sobre o foco de investigação). Resultados O tratamento com auriculoterapia contribuiu na redução do número de cigarros fumados em 61,9% dos participantes (p=0,002), na redução da dificuldade de ficar sem fumar em locais proibidos em 38% (p=0,050) e em não fumar quando doente em 23,8% (p=0,025). Conclusão Diante da eficácia apenas em termos de redução do número de cigarros consumidos e dos demais parâmetros avaliados, sugere-se que trabalhos futuros considerem a utilização da auriculoterapia associada a outros métodos de tratamento, com intuito de alcançar melhores resultados de cessação/abstinência.Objetivo Evaluar la contribución de la auriculoterapia al cese del tabaquismo. Método Ensayo clínico aleatorizado, controlado y doble ciego conducido con 30 tabaquistas dispuestos en dos grupos: Grupo Experimental (21 participantes recibieron 10 sesiones de auriculoterapia en puntos específicos para el tabaquismo) y Grupo Control (nueve participantes recibieron auriculoterapia en puntos que no tienen efecto sobre el foco de investigación). Resultados El tratamiento con auriculoterapia contribuyó para la reducción de la cantidad de cigarrillos fumados en el 61,9% de los participantes (p=0,002), la reducción de la dificultad de permanecer sin fumar en sitios prohibidos en el 38% (p=0,050) y en no fumar cuando enfermos en el 23,8% (p=0,025). Conclusión Ante la efectividad solo en términos de reducción de la cantidad de cigarrillos consumidos y los demás parámetros evaluados, se sugiere que trabajos futuros consideren la utilización de la auriculoterapia asociada con otros métodos de tratamiento, a fin de alcanzar mejores resultados de cese/abstinencia.Objective To evaluate the contribution of auriculotherapy in smoking cessation. Method Double-blind randomized controlled trial, conducted with 30 smokers allocated into two groups: Experimental Group (21 participants received 10 sessions of auriculotherapy at specific points for smoking) and Control Group (nine participants received auriculotherapy in points that have no effect on the focus of research). Results Auriculotherapy contributed in reducing the number of cigarettes smoked in 61.9% of participants (p=0.002), in reducing the difficult to abstain from smoking in places where it is forbidden by 38% (p=0.050) and in not smoking when ill 23.8% (p=0.025). Conclusion Given the efficacy only in terms of reducing the number of cigarettes smoked and other parameters, we suggest that future studies consider the use of auriculotherapy combined with other treatment methods, in order to achieve better results in cessation/abstinence

Adolescentes e adultas jovens infectadas pelo PapilomaVírus Humano (HPV): vulnerabilidades e sentimentos vivenciados

Objetivo: Conhecer as vulnerabilidades vivenciadas por adolescentes e adultas jovens infectadas pelo Papilomavírus Humano atendidas em um centro de referência em Feira de Santana - Bahia.Método: Estudo qualitativo, realizado entrevista semiestruturada com 20 adolescentes e adultas jovens, no período de novembro de 2020 a fevereiro de 2021. Para análise dos dados, utilizaram-se a Análise de Conteúdo proposta por Bardin e o software Iramuteq.Resultados: A descoberta da infecção realça a incompreensão sobre o adoecimento, o medo, o desespero e a culpa, dimensões individuais e coletivas que apontam para o baixo conhecimento sobre o Papilomavírus Humano.Considerações finais: Faz-se necessário a implementação de políticas públicas para minimizar os riscos, pelo conhecimento e enfrentamento às infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, bem como estratégias de promoção da saúde e decisões compartilhadas para o processo de mudança de comportamento em adolescentes e adultas jovens. Palavras-chave: Papillomaviridae. Vulnerabilidade em saúde. Adolescente. Adulto jovem

Adherence to Southern European Atlantic Diet and physical fitness on the atherogenic index of plasma in adolescents

We sought (i) to evaluate the associations of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), muscular fitness (MF) and Southern European Atlantic Diet (SEADiet) with atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) and (ii) to investigate de combined association of MF, CRF and SEADiet on AIP in adolescents. A cross-sectional school-based study was conducted on 493 adolescents (285 girls and 208 boys) aged 15-18 years, from the Portuguese Azorean Archipelago. CRF was measured by shuttle run test and MF by curl up and push up tests. Adherence to SEADiet was assessed with a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The AIP was estimated as log (TG/HDL-C). Measures of pubertal stage and socioeconomic status were assessed. Linear regression showed a significant inverse association between MF (standardized β = -0.165; p \u3c 0.001), CRF (standardized β = -0.081; p \u3c 0.030) and SEADiet (standardized β = -0.081; p \u3c 0.045) with AIP, after adjustments for age, sex, pubertal stage and parental education. Furthermore, participants classified with an optimal as well as those with low adherence to a SEADiet but with LowMF/LowCRF had on average the highest AIP (F(7.482) = 3.270; p = 0.002). Moreover, optimal SEADiet with HighMF/HighCRF group showed the lowest AIP when compared with those with low adherence to a SEADiet with HighMF/HighCRF group (p = 0.03). AIP is inversely associated with MF, CRF and SEADiet. The low MF combined with a low CRF levels seems to overcome the potential healthy effect of having an optimal adherence to the SEADiet on AIP. However, an optimal adherence to SEADiet seems to improve the AIP in those adolescents with high fitness levels