Desafios no recrutamento e seleção para os SI/TI : um estudo sobre as skills requeridas

Mestrado Bolonha em Ciências EmpresariaisA celeridade das inovações tecnológicas tem fomentado grande parte da dinâmica global, reforçando a importância da área dos Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informação (SI/TI) no mercado de trabalho. Para responder aos desafios emergentes, os profissionais do setor vêem-se obrigados à constante atualização das suas aptidões e conhecimento. Neste contexto, a relevância das soft skills no perfil de skills de profissionais da área de SI/TI tem sido foco de interesse da literatura, nas últimas décadas. Estas skills surgem como essenciais, por potenciarem as capacidades técnicas e estimularem a eficiência dos processos. Contudo, desconhece-se o seu peso nos processos de recrutamento e seleção de candidatos ao setor, nomeadamente em Portugal. Desta forma, a presente dissertação procurou entender qual o perfil de skills procurado, e em que medida são valorizadas as soft skills no mercado nacional de SI/TI. Adicionalmente, procurou-se entender quais os principais desafios sentidos nos processos de recrutamento e seleção destes profissionais em Portugal. Para dar resposta aos objetivos da investigação, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas a recrutadores tecnológicos de empresas nacionais. A análise das entrevistas evidenciou a valorização das soft skills nos candidatos ao setor de SI/TI, contudo, demonstrou não serem um critério de seleção principal. Foi ainda possível reconhecer as principais dificuldades sentidas no recrutamento e retenção dos trabalhadores, agravadas com a atual situação de pandemia. Estas conclusões permitem trazer o debate e reflexão para junto dos intervenientes na formação e recrutamento de profissionais no setor, bem como dotar as organizações de uma maior consciência do perfil de skills mais valorizado hoje e nos próximos anos.The speed of technological innovation has driven much of the global dynamic, reinforcing the importance of the Information Systems and Technology (IS/IT) field in the labor market. To meet the emerging challenges, professionals in this sector are forced to constantly update their skills and knowledge. In this context, the relevance of soft skills in the skill profile of IS/IT professionals has been a main focus in the literature in recent decades. These skills emerge as essential because they enhance technical skills and stimulate process efficiency. However, it’s role in the recruitment and selection processes of candidates for the sector, namely in Portugal, remains unknown. Thus, this dissertation sought to understand which are the skills in great need, and to what extent soft skills are valued in the national IS/IT market. Additionally, we tried to understand the main challenges experienced in the recruitment and selection processes of these professionals in Portugal. To meet the research objectives, semi-structured interviews were conducted with technology recruiters from national companies. The analysis of the interviews showed the recognition of soft skills’ value in candidates for the IS/IT sector, however, it proved not to be the main selection criterion. It was also possible to identify the main difficulties experienced in recruiting and retaining workers in the field, worsen by the current pandemic outbreak. These conclusions allow the debate and reflection to those involved in the training and recruitment processes of professionals in this sector, as well as provide organizations with a greater awareness on the most valued skills’ profile, currently and in the years to come.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Ethics in social network

Redes sociais face aos desafios num mundo global / coordenação [de] Joaquim Manuel Rocha Fialho, e outros. - Lisboa : Universidade Lusíada. 2023. - ISBN 978-989-640-249-5 - P. 141-149

Susceptibility of Argentinean Biomphalaria tenagophila and Biomphalaria straminea to infection by Schistosoma mansoni and the possibility of geographic expansion of mansoni schistosomiasis

IntroductionHuman migration and the presence of natural vectors (mollusks) of Schistosoma mansoni are the primary causes of the expansion of mansoni schistosomiasis into southern areas of South America. Water conditions are favorable for the expansion of this disease because of the extensive hydrographic network, which includes the basins of the Paraná and Uruguay rivers and favors mollusk reproduction. These rivers also aid agriculture and tourism in the area. Despite these favorable conditions, natural infection by S. mansoni has not yet been reported in Argentina, Uruguay, or Paraguay.MethodTwo species of planorbid from Argentina, Biomphalaria straminea and B. tenagophila, were exposed to the miracidia of five Brazilian strains of S. mansoni.Results Biomphalaria tenagophila (Atalaya, Buenos Aires province) was infected with the SJS strain (infection rate 3.3%), confirming the experimental susceptibility of this Argentinian species. Biomphalaria straminea (Rio Santa Lucía, Corrientes province) was susceptible to two Brazilian strains: SJS (infection rate 6.7%) and Sergipe (infection rate 6.7%). ConclusionThese results demonstrate that species from Argentina have the potential to be natural hosts of S. mansoni and that the appearance of foci of mansoni schistosomiasis in Argentina is possible.61161

Poor nutritional status of fifteen-year-old or younger adolescent mothers enhances the risk of small-for-gestational-age newborns

Objective: To analyze the factors associated with the birth of small for gestational age newborns. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed with 15 years old or younger postpartum adolescents divided into small-for-gestational-age newborn (SGA) and non-small-for-gestational age newborn groups (NSGA). Socio-demographic, clinical, prenatal care, delivery, postpartum data and anthropometric measures were collected. Results: 8,153 women gave birth at the obstetric ward and 364 (4.46%) ≤ 15 years old adolescents were enrolled in the study. The proportion of SGA newborns was 34.61%. The SGA group attended fewer prenatal visits (p = 0.037), had a higher prevalence of nutritional status classified as "very low weight" (p <0.001) and vaginal delivery (p = 0.023), significantly different from the NSGA group. The nutritional status and vaginal delivery remained significant even after adjustment for confounders. The prevalence risk for SGA birth was 30% higher in the group of mothers with nutritional status classified as "very low weight” by Frisancho (odds ratio 1.30, 95% confidence interval 1.13 to 1.50) (p <0.001). Conclusions: The birth of SGA among adolescents ≤ 15 years of age is independently associated with maternal nutritional status classified as "very low weight" by the mid-arm circumference measures (MAC)

Acute Schistosomiasis In Brazilian Traveler: The Importance Of Tourism In The Epidemiology Of Neglected Parasitic Diseases.

Parasitic infectious diseases acquired in tourist areas may pose a challenge to physicians and to travel medicine practitioners. Acute schistosomiasis may be seen in returning travelers and migrants after primary infection. This form of schistosomiasis is frequently misdiagnosed due to its temporal delay and its nonspecific presentation and might occur even in countries where the disease is endemic, such as in Brazil. The patient developed the acute phase of schistosomiasis with severe clinical manifestations. The quantitative analysis revealed the presence of 240 eggs per gram of stool. The treatment was administered with oxamniquine, and the control of cure of the patient was monitored and was favorable. The present paper aims to emphasize the importance of a detailed clinical history including information regarding travel history.201265092

Inibição da migração larval em tecidos de camundongos imunizados com antígenos de Toxocara vitulorum

Três grupos de camundongos foram imunizados com os seguintes antígenos de Toxocara vitulorum : fluido perientérico (Pe) do parasita adulto, antígenos extrato solúvel bruto (Ex) e excretor/secretor (ES) de larvas infectantes. Estes três grupos foram comparados com o grupo controle, não imunizado. Todos os grupos foram desafiados uma semana após a imunização com ovos infectantes deste parasita e necropsiados em três períodos diferentes após o desafio: sete horas, quatro dias e 30 dias pós-infecção. Realizou-se a contagem de ovos e de larvas nas fezes dos camundongos e o grupo imunizado com antígeno do fluído perientérico (Pe) foi o que eliminou a maior quantidade de larvas. Após a necropsia, realizou-se a retirada do intestino delgado, intestino grosso, fígado, pulmão, coração, cérebro e músculos (diafragma, língua e quadríceps femoral). Estes tecidos sofrearam digestão péptica e as larvas foram identificadas e contadas em cada um deles. O maior número de larvas foi encontrado no intestino grosso no período de sete horas após o desafio, em todos os grupos examinados, porém, este número foi significativamente inferior nos grupos imunizados. Com quatro dias após o desafio, as larvas concentravam-se, preferencialmente, no fígado e pulmões, e os grupos imunizados apresentaram uma quantidade muito menor de larvas, significativo para o fígado e pulmão em relação ao grupo controle. No período de 30 dias após o desafio, as larvas recuperadas no cérebro e no músculo, mesmo que em pequena quantidade, demonstraram capacidade de alcançar estes tecidos. A efetividade desta imunização baseou-se na redução do número de larvas de T. vitulorum no fígado no quarto dia pós-infecção em relação ao controle, que foi de 86%, 79% e 58% para o antígeno Ex, Pe e ES, respectivamente. O camundongo foi considerado um modelo apropriado para estudar a relação parasita-hospedeiro das infecções por T. vitulorum.Three groups of mice were immunized agaisnt three different Toxocara vitulorum antigens: perienteric fluid (Pe) of adults and excretory/secretory (ES) and soluble extracts (Ex) of infective larvae. A group of non-immunized animals was considered the control group. All groups were challenged one week after the third immunization with T. vitulorum infective eggs and necropsied at three different periods after the challenge: seven hours, four and 30 days. Eggs and larvae counts in the feces of mice were accomplished and revealed that Pe immunized group eliminated the highest number of larvae. Small and large intestines, liver, lungs, heart, brain and muscle (diaphragm, tongue e quadriceps femoris) were removed, digested by peptical digestion and larvae were identified and counted. The higher number of larvae was found in the large intestine seven hours after the challenge in all examined groups; however, this number was significantly lower in animals of the immunized groups. On day four after the challenge, larvae were more often found in the liver and lungs, and the immunized groups had lower numbers of larvae than in the control groups. On day 30 after the challenge low numbers of larvae were recovered in the brain and muscle. The effective immunization against larval migration based on the rate of reduction of the larvae present in the liver on day four after infection was of 82%, 79% and 58% for Ex, Pe and ES antigen, respectively

Morphological characterization of vaginal epithelial cells of santa inês ewes subjected to estrus synchronization

Vaginal cytology analysis has been used to evaluate the different stages of estrous cycle of several species; it presents a direct correlation with the animal’s hormonal state and provides essential information about the female reproductive tract conditions. Two staining methods were tested to evaluate the vaginal epithelial cell morphology of nulliparous and multiparous ewes during the estrus period. An intravaginal device impregnated with medroxyprogesterone acetate was kept into 10 nulliparous and 10 multiparous ewes for 14 days for estrus synchronization. Then, the progesterone device was withdrawn, and 300 IU of eCG was administered intramuscularly. Vaginal smears were prepared for posterior staining with Panotico or Giemsa stains when estrus was detected. The cells were classified into nucleated superficial, anucleate superficial, intermediate, parabasal, and basal. The Panotico and Giemsa staining of the different cell types studied were satisfactory. A predominance of intermediate epithelial cells (p<0.05) was found after staining. No difference in percentages of the different types of vaginal epithelial cells between nulliparous and multiparous ewes were found. Therefore, both staining methods were efficient, and a predominance of intermediate cells is found in nulliparous and multiparous ewes during the estrus period.Vaginal cytology analysis has been used to evaluate the different stages of estrous cycle of several species; it presents a direct correlation with the animal’s hormonal state and provides essential information about the female reproductive tract conditions. Two staining methods were tested to evaluate the vaginal epithelial cell morphology of nulliparous and multiparous ewes during the estrus period. An intravaginal device impregnated with medroxyprogesterone acetate was kept into 10 nulliparous and 10 multiparous ewes for 14 days for estrus synchronization. Then, the progesterone device was withdrawn, and 300 IU of eCG was administered intramuscularly. Vaginal smears were prepared for posterior staining with Panotico or Giemsa stains when estrus was detected. The cells were classified into nucleated superficial, anucleate superficial, intermediate, parabasal, and basal. The Panotico and Giemsa staining of the different cell types studied were satisfactory. A predominance of intermediate epithelial cells (p<0.05) was found after staining. No difference in percentages of the different types of vaginal epithelial cells between nulliparous and multiparous ewes were found. Therefore, both staining methods were efficient, and a predominance of intermediate cells is found in nulliparous and multiparous ewes during the estrus period

Auditory processing assessment in children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

INTRODUCTION: The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a respiratory disorder that occurs during sleep and it is relatively common in children. AIM: The goal of this paper is to verify if there is a relationship between the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and auditory processing. METHOD: In order to do that, three groups of children ranging in age from 5 to 11 were studied, including a normal group. Twenty subjects who made up the study group were submitted to ear, nose and throat (ENT) exams and to polysomnography (PSG), and were divided in two groups: GROUP I (RO) comprised of 10 children who presented oral breathing and displayed normal PSG, and GROUP II (SAS) comprised of 10 children who presented oral breathing and displayed abnormal PSG. Their performance was compared to the performance of the third group - GROUP III (REN) comprised of 10 children who did not refer ENT difficulties. All the subjects completed a basic audiometric assessment as well as an auditory processing diagnosis. RESULTS: The analyses of the results revealed a statistically significant difference in ENT exams related to the turbinate and the palatine tonsils. Group II presented a higher incidence of turbinate hypertrophy levels II and III (p < 0.001) and palatine tonsils hypertrophy grades III and IV (p 0.007). Regarding the auditory processing assessment, a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) was obtained in the dichotic digits test. Group II performed worse than group III. Also, for the non-verbal sequence memory test, Group II obtained a worse result (p < 0.022) than Group I. CONCLUSIONS: Subjects with OSAS obtained worse results in auditory processing tests.INTRODUÇÃO: síndrome da apnéia/hipopnéia obstrutiva do sono (SAHOS) é uma desordem de respiração durante o sono e tem sido descrita como uma condição relativamente comum em crianças. OBJETIVO: Verificar se existe relação entre a presença da Síndrome da Apnéia/Hipopnéia Obstrutiva do Sono e alteração de processamento auditivo. MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados 3 grupos de crianças na faixa etária de 5 a 11 anos, incluindo um grupo controle. Vinte indivíduos que constituíram o grupo de estudo foram submetidos à avaliação otorrinolaringológica e ao exame de polissonografia (PSG) e foram divididos em dois grupos: Grupo I (RO) constituído por 10 indivíduos respiradores orais e PSG normal e Grupo II (SAS) constituído por 10 indivíduos respiradores orais e PSG alterado. O desempenho destes indivíduos foi comparado a um terceiro grupo - Grupo III (REN) composto de 10 crianças sem queixas otorrinolaringológicas. Todos os sujeitos foram submetidos à avaliação audiológica básica e à avaliação do PA. RESULTADOS: Quanto à avaliação otorrinolaringológica, houve diferença estatisticamente significante no que se refere à avaliação dos cornetos nasais e das tonsilas palatinas. No grupo II, verificou-se maior número de indivíduos com hipertrofia de cornetos nasais grau II e III (p < 0,001) e com hipertrofia de tonsila palatina grau III e IV (p 0,007). Em relação à avaliação de PA, os resultados mostraram que houve diferença estatisticamente significante (p < 0,001) no teste dicótico de dígitos, tendo o grupo II apresentado pior desempenho do que o grupo III e, no resultado do teste de memória para sons não-verbais em seqüência (p < 0,022), tendo o grupo II apresentado pior desempenho do que o grupo I. CONCLUSÃO: A presença da SAHOS relacionou-se positivamente com a alteração de processamento auditivo.UNIFESP/ EPMUNICAMP FCMUNIFESP / EPM Departamento de PsicobiologiaUNIFESP / EPM Departamento de FonoaudiologiaUniversidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) - UNIFESPUNIFESPUNIFESP/ EPMUNIFESP, / EPM Depto. de PsicobiologiaUNIFESP, / EPM Depto. de FonoaudiologiaUNIFESP, - UNIFESPSciEL