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In2CoP 2025 – International Conference on Co-creation Processes in Higher Education: book of abstracts
Publication . Barroso, Bárbara; Antão, Celeste; Costa, Cláudia S.; Pereira, Fernando A.; Barbedo, Inês; Almeida-de-Souza, Juliana; Rodrigues, Pedro M.; Lachovicz, Rebeca; Ferro-Lebres, Vera
Bragança Polytechnic University | Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, in the third edition of In2CoP, under the title “Conference on International Cooperation in Higher Education – Multicultural Co-creation for Future Societies”, focused this year on multicultural co-creation to develop skills for the societies of the future, particularly entrepreneurial and creative skills enriched by cross-cultural perspectives.
The conference spans four days:
Day 1 (January 28) with the official ceremony celebrating the IPB Day, attended by the Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation.
Day 2 (January 29) focuses on international cooperation within the framework of European University Alliances, showcasing the results achieved by STARS EU Alliance. A world café event ensured that the Alliance is for everyone.
Day 3 (January 30) addressed the development of research and innovative learning ecosystems, highlighting connections with labour market stakeholders and multicultural perspectives to boost Higher Education Impact and European competitiveness.
Day 4 (January 31) revisited the acceleration of the European Higher Education Area, emphasizing the creation of flexible training programs through cooperation among multiple European institutions, particularly Blended Intensive Programs (BIPs).
Proceedings of In2CoP 2024 - International Conference on Co-creation Processes in Higher Education
Publication . Barroso, Bárbara; Antão, Celeste; Costa, Cláudia S.; Pereira, Fernando A.; Barbedo, Inês; Almeida-de-Souza, Juliana; Rodrigues, Pedro M.; Lachovicz, Rebeca; Ferro-Lebres, Vera
Co-creating Innovation have long been integral to the mission of Bragança Polytechnic University | Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, underpinning our commitment to fostering future-oriented higher education that addresses the complex challenges of the world of work. Within STARS EU, our Strategic Alliance for Regional Transition funded in the European Universities Initiative, we've adopted a pedagogical approach that places significant emphasis on fostering inherent collaboration with external stakeholders from all regions of our nine European partners. This commitment is driven by our understanding that the vitality of higher education institutions, professors, researchers, and students is profoundly intertwined with the benefits derived from these co-creation activities. Furthermore, our vision extends globally, as we proactively aim to facilitate the growth of a knowledge-driven regional economies through robust international cooperation.
In this spirit, the International Conference on Co-Creation Processes in Higher Education (In2CoP) serves as a crucial platform for reflection and the sharing of insights garnered from co-creation ecosystems. This event is designed to inspire and sustain the growth of a multidisciplinary and multicultural learning community, one that is fully equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of higher education and address the intricate challenges posed by the contemporary and the future employment landscape.
Prática simulada de alta-fidelidade na formação de Enfermeiros Especialistas na área da pessoa em situação crítica – Análise da perceção de ganhos e satisfação
Publication . Melo, Liliana Isabel Guimarães; Martins, Matilde
O presente relatório foi realizado no âmbito do plano de estudos do Curso de Mestrado em Enfermagem Médico‐Cirúrgica na Área de Enfermagem à Pessoa em Situação Crítica, da Unidade Curricular Semestral - Estágio com relatório, da Escola Superior de Saúde do Instituto Politécnico de Bragança. A unidade curricular contempla três campos de estágio, com um total de 750 horas de contacto dedicado à prática clínica, que decorreram no período de maio de 2024 a fevereiro de 2025. Os estágios foram realizados em três serviços: Pré-hospitalar, nomeadamente na ambulância de Suporte Imediato de Vida e na Viatura Médica de Emergência e Reanimação, Serviço de Medicina Intensiva e Serviço de Urgência Médico-Cirúrgica, de uma Unidade Local de Saúde do Norte do País.
Objetivo: Elaborar uma análise descritiva e reflexiva sobre as experiências, aprendizagens e desenvolvimento de competências de enfermagem especializadas no âmbito do cuidado à Pessoa em Situação Crítica e sua família, adquiridas ao longo dos estágios.
Método: Descritivo, exploratório, com recurso à análise crítica e reflexiva das atividades desenvolvidas, sustentada na evidência científica mais atualizada. Será dividido em duas partes, a primeira relativa aos relatórios de estágio, onde consta uma breve caracterização dos serviços, a identificação das competências comuns e específicas
Adquiridas durante os estágios nos diferentes contextos, bem como a sua análise crítica. A segunda parte reflete as competências de investigação, onde consta uma pesquisa científica sobre: Prática simulada de alta-fidelidade na formação de Enfermeiros especialistas na área da Pessoa em Situação Crítica: Análise da perceção de ganhos e Satisfação.
Resultados: Apresenta-se uma análise crítica do processo de desenvolvimento das competências essenciais ao Enfermeiro Especialista em Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica
na Área de Enfermagem à Pessoa em Situação Crítica, para a obtenção do grau de Mestre em Enfermagem.
Conclusões: Os ensinos clínicos assim como a sua diversidade de opção, contribuem para o desenvolvimento de conhecimentos, habilidades e competências de
enfermagem específicas da especialidade de Médico‐Cirúrgica na área de Enfermagem à Pessoa em Situação Crítica, sempre na sua base no mais alto nível de evidência científica.
Mixture of edible flowers as a food alternative with bioactive properties
Publication . Ali, Hela; Caleja, Cristina; Pires, Tânia C.S.P.
Edible flowers are increasingly recognized as a functional food alternative due to their rich nutritional and bioactive properties. The incorporation of edible flowers in the diet, either directly or through infusions, has garnered significant interest, particularly in the context of the revival of healthy lifestyles, such as the Mediterranean diet. Numerous studies have delved into the health benefits, nutritional value, and bioactive properties of edible flowers, positioning them as a driving force in the food industry and appealing to consumers seeking healthier and more attractive food products to enhance their diet.
The scientific community aims to investigate the bioactive potential of edible flower mixtures and their suitability as a food alternative with noteworthy health advantages.
Calendula officinalis L. and Rosa Canina L. are known to be sources of various bioactive compounds, such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, and other phenolic compounds, which have demonstrated antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. These bioactive substances are believed to contribute to the health benefits associated with the consumption of edible flowers.
In the present study, we intend to define the phenolic profile and investigate the bioactive properties of different mixtures of Calendula officinalis L. and Rosa Canina L. using maceration extraction. The phenolic compounds will be determined by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with a diode array detector and a mass spectrometry detector (HPLC-DAD-ESI/MS). We will analyze various bioactivities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxicity activities.
This study investigates the bioactive potential of various formulations of Rosa canina and Calendula officinalis, focusing on their major compounds and overall effectiveness. The principal bioactive compounds identified include digalloylhexoside, galloyl quinic acid, isorhamnetin-O-rhamnosyl Hexosiderhamnoside, and isorhamnetin-O-rutinoside. Among the mixtures tested C25% R75% (Calendula officinalis L. 25% + Rosa Canina L. 75%) and C75% R25% (Calendula officinalis L.75% + Rosa Canina L. 25%) demonstrated the most promising results. Notably, C75%R25% exhibited superior antioxidant activity, while C25%R75% showed enhanced antibacterial activity.
Our obtained results underscore the significant health benefits and functional potential of these edible flower mixtures, paving the way for their application in the food industry for the formulation of innovative functional food products.
Exploring the Antibiotic-Resistance Profile of Staphylococcus aureus Recovered from Portuguese Fermented Meat Products
Publication . Berrached, Yousra Meriem; Gonzales-Barron, Ursula; Cadavez, Vasco
Chouriça and alheira are traditional Portuguese sausages with culinary, cultural, and economic significance. However, its artisanal production is often linked to non-standardised manufacturing processes and hygiene practices, which may result in contamination by foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) dissemination.
In this study, forty-seven Staphylococcus aureus isolates from chouriça (RTE, n=22) and alheira (non-RTE, n=25) sausages were subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility testing by disk diffusion following EUCAST guidelines, against 14 antibiotics. The resulting data were analysed performing descriptive analysis and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with the AMR R Package.
Resistance was observed only to eight antibiotics, with 68.08% of isolates resistant to at least one agent and low rate of multidrug-resistant isolates (6.4%). All strains were susceptible to cefoxitin, indicating the absence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus isolates. Benzylpenicillin resistance was most common, especially in RTE (50%) and non-RTE (40%), erythromycin resistance was higher in RTE (40.9%), and norfloxacin resistance appeared only in non-RTE products (16%). PCA extracted two components that explain the majority of resistance variation and revealed clear clustering by sausage type, indicating distinct resistance profiles between RTE and non-RTE sources.
Detection of antibiotic-resistant S. aureus in fermented sausages, particularly to antibiotics so common in human treatment, probably results from poor hygiene practices during manufacturing and improper fermentation, allowing the survival of human-derived strains in the end product. Improving hygiene is important to curb AMR spread; therefore future research should focus on resistance transmission and genotypic characterization.