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- O efeito dos eventos musicais na atratividade dos destinos: O Kriol Jazz FestivalPublication . Fernandes, Joana M.S.R.; Furtado, Ronny; Fernandes, CatarinaO turismo é uma atividade económica muito importante e, por isso, é necessário que os destinos procurem sempre inovar o seu produto turístico e proporcionar uma experiência mais completa ao consumidor. Uma das formas encontradas para complementar a oferta é a prática do turismo de eventos, onde os festivais de música têm grande destaque. O Kriol Jazz Festival é um festival de música realizado na Cidade da Praia, em Cabo Verde, desde 2009. É organizado no mês de abril e visa promover a “Criolidade”, com a participação de artistas crioulos de vários países. Este estudo pretendeu determinar a influência do festival na atração de turistas à Cidade da Praia. Para isso, realizou-se uma investigação qualitativa, assente num estudo de caso. A informação recolhida foi suportada numa entrevista ao fundador e organizador do festival, obtendo assim a perceção do festival na ótica da entidade organizadora. Complementarmente, foi também realizado um questionário direcionado às entidades ligadas ao setor turístico da Cidade da Praia. Percebe-se que o Kriol Jazz Festival tem um efeito positivo no setor turístico da cidade, com o aumento do número de turistas e respetivo aumento de gastos e com a melhoria nas infraestruturas da cidade, devendo continuar a ser apoiado pelas entidades responsáveis pelo turismo.
- Exploring attrition patterns among undergraduate and master’s students: A systematic literature reviewPublication . Fernandes, Joana M.S.R.Higher education dropout is a multifaceted phenomenon influenced by various interconnected factors, presenting challenges that often lead to inevitable departure from academic programs. This complexity is evident across various dimensions. Understanding the interplay of these factors is essential for developing preventive measures within Higher Education Institutions (HEI). Despite the undeniable importance of obtaining a tertiary degree, pursuing higher education poses significant challenges for many individuals globally, leading to varying completion rates across different countries and educational levels. Projections suggest an increasing demand for higher education qualifications, highlighting the urgency to address dropout rates. Traditional higher education systems face mounting pressures to adapt to evolving societal needs, including increased accessibility, growing demand for enhanced qualifications, and expectations for improved efficiency. Addressing dropout rates requires a thorough examination of historical contexts and prevalent factors leading to premature program departure. While scholarly attention has predominantly focused on undergraduate programs, this study aims to address the gap in research by investigating whether dropout determinants differ between undergraduate and master's degree students. Specifically, the study seeks to answer the research questions: Q1: what are the students’ dropout determinants in higher education; Q2: Are the determinants of student failure in higher education different, based on whether the student is in an undergraduate or master's degree program? Through a systematic literature review, the study examines the determinants influencing abandonment at both levels. Findings indicate that most of the literature focuses on undergraduate students, and very few analyse the dropout problem for a master student level. While economic and integration factors predominantly influence undergraduate dropout, master's students are more affected by academic factors. Understanding the nuanced differences in dropout determinants between undergraduate and master's degree levels is essential for developing targeted interventions to support student’s success in higher education. This research contributes to the ongoing dialogue on dropout prevention and underscores the importance of considering diverse factors shaping students' academic journeys.
- A Feira do Folar de Valpaços: da tradição ao comércio onlinePublication . Mata, Cátia; Esteves, Elsa Tavares; Fernandes, Joana M.S.R.A realização de eventos gastronómicos de sucesso é uma oportunidade valiosa para a atração de visitantes aos territórios de baixa densidade. Os eventos que Valpaços oferece, nomeadamente de gastronomia, já fidelizou um número notável de pessoas, sendo um fator de sucesso para a economia do concelho. O presente estudo faz referência à Feira do Folar de Valpaços, em Portugal, que cumpriu 21 edições, até 2019. Em 2020 a pandemia causada pela COVID 19 impediu a sua realização e a Câmara Municipal de Valpaços, entidade organizadora, criou em 2021 uma plataforma online para dar resposta aos produtores locais, pois o evento não se iria novamente realizar presencialmente. O trabalho de investigação teve como objetivo analisar a transição da Feira do Folar de Valpaços para a plataforma online na pandemia COVID 19. Assim, desenvolveu-se um estudo quantitativo, com aplicação de um inquérito por questionário online aos compradores, através da plataforma para avaliar a satisfação dos utilizadores. Os resultados demonstraram que a plataforma de venda online foi uma excelente opção, tendo 90,3% dos utilizadores avaliado como positiva a experiência de compra, de tal modo que desde 2022 a Feira do Folar de Valpaços apresenta-se complementarmente nos dois formatos, presencial e digital.
- Higher education dropout and economic consequences: A literature reviewPublication . Fernandes, Joana M.S.R.Higher education represents a crucial life decision, demanding substantial commitment from students. The widespread dropout issue in higher education carries significant consequences for individuals and the education system. Dropout in higher education, including at the master's level, remains a complex and pertinent subject examined since Tinto's pioneering studies in 1975. Highlighting the multifaceted nature of higher education abandonment, many factors interact in intricate ways. Deciding to discontinue an educational program involves a protracted and intricate process where diverse challenges converge, and departing seems inevitable. The multidimensional causes of school failure, spanning psychological, social, economic, psycho-pedagogical, institutional, and pedagogical factors, require examination to develop preventive measures within higher education institutions (HEI). In 2021, approximately 18.5 million students pursued higher education in the European Union, with 28% at the master's level. A sizeable portion of these students is expected to face challenges in successfully completing their academic degrees. While numerous studies explore academic failure in higher education, the emphasis often leans toward the undergraduate level, overlooking master's level programs. The increasing enrolment in postgraduate programs underscores the importance of addressing dropout at this level. When students abandon their undergraduate studies, they face economic and psychological repercussions, impacting personal well-being and professional expectations. The failure to graduate from a master's program also results in various consequences, hindering career advancement, promotions, and financial returns on the student's investment. This process represents a loss of the opportunity to obtain a student degree and operational inefficiencies for institutions, as resources remain underutilized. Globally, student dropout challenges higher education systems, affecting resource utilization, talent loss, and long-term societal benefits. This paper reviews current knowledge on determinants potentiating students’ leaving and the economic consequences at individual, institutional, and regional levels. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing targeted strategies to mitigate dropout rates and enhance the overall effectiveness of higher education systems.
- Reassessing Master's Program Dropouts in Tourism: Is the labor market failing to compensate for the effort?Publication . Fernandes, Joana M.S.R.; Esteves, Salete;Each year, more students are enrolling in postgraduate degree pro-grams. However, many students will fail to complete the degree and drop out. Dropout results in economic and psychological repercussions and potentially hin-ders career advancement. Despite increasing enrolment in postgraduate pro-grams, existing studies predominantly focus on the undergraduate level. Still, master's students, assumed to possess maturity and experience, exhibit lower completion rates. This study focuses on master's students in tourism, a critical sector for countries reliant on skilled professionals. The research aims to eluci-date the factors influencing dropout decisions and students' perceptions regarding the economic implications. Findings suggest that motivation for pursuing a mas-ter's degree in tourism is often driven more by personal satisfaction than purely financial considerations. Furthermore, these graduates may not receive the ex-pected recognition for their advanced qualifications upon entering the labour market. As such, comprehensive analysis in tourism education is imperative to address dropout issues effectively and better align educational outcomes with job market demands.
- The regional impacts of foreign students: a case studyPublication . Fernandes, Joana M.S.R.; Esteves, SaleteInternationalization is currently an essential element of higher education. In the coming years, higher education institutions are expected to globalize and, therefore, internationalization as a trend is expected to maintain accelerated growth. One of the most important indicators of internationalization in higher education is student mobility, centred on students going to study outside their country of origin. In this regard, this case study characterizes the good practices of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB) and focuses on the attraction and retention of foreign students and their respective influence in the region. The region where the IPB conducts its activity, Bragança and Mirandela, is characterized as one of the most depopulated and economically depressed in the country. This case is not only presented as a real example of the potential reversal of the consequences of the depopulation of a disadvantaged region, stimulating the existing regional economy and allowing the creation of new businesses, it is also a case of success in the integration of students of various nationalities who share their culture, create networks of knowledge and friendships, which subsequently have a positive effect on political, social, cultural and commercial relations between countries. The presence of these students has a strong effect for the region and so the necessary conditions, whether for attraction during the instruction period or for retaining qualified labour after graduation, must be assured.
- Understanding Dropout in Postgraduate Education: Challenges and Institutional ResponsesPublication . Fernandes, Joana M.S.R.Despite growing enrolment in postgraduate education, completion rates remain low, often falling below those of undergraduate programmes. This disparity has raised concerns about the adequacy of current retention strategies, which are frequently designed with undergraduate students in mind and may overlook the specific needs of postgraduate learners. Master’s students often face distinct challenges, including balancing professional responsibilities, aca-demic demands, and family obligations, all of which contribute to a heightened risk of dropout. This study investigates the institutional factors contributing to non-completion in master’s education through a qualitative case study at a pub-lic higher education institution in Portugal. Using an adapted Delphi methodol-ogy, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with first-year stu-dents and follow-up interviews with postgraduates to validate and deepen the findings. The results reveal three key areas influencing student retention: the early alignment between coursework and dissertation topics, the consistency and support provided by thesis supervisors, and the degree of flexibility in insti-tutional scheduling and workload management. Based on these insights, the study proposes practical recommendations such as structured dissertation time-lines and increased opportunities for academic engagement, including participa-tion in conferences. These measures can help higher education institutions re-duce attrition and improve the postgraduate experience by aligning academic structures with students' lived realities.
- Unlocking european funds to boost rural tourismPublication . Fernandes, Joana M.S.R.; Nogueira, Sónia P.The difficulty in attracting tourists to less-explored regions, such as rural areas, stems from many factors, including limited infrastructure, sparse amenities, a lack of visibility in the tourism industry, and limited accessibility discouraging potential visitors. Despite offering natural beauty, cultural richness, and unique expe riences, urban and coastal destinations often overshadow rural regions. Additionally, the lack of modern amenities and accommodations deters tourists who prioritise convenience and comfort. Regional entities must collaborate on effective strategies and targeted promotional campaigns to overcome these barriers. Highlighting unique aspects such as pristine landscapes, cultural festivals, and historical landmarks can reshape perceptions of rural travel. Leveraging digital platforms and social media can broaden the audience and attract more visitors. This paper proposes developing an online platform to structure tourism products in the cross-border regions of Northern Portugal and Castile and Leo´n in Spain. These regions share common challenges and advantages, and cooperation can enhance sustainable and ecological tourism. The platform will provide comprehensive tourist information about available resources, stimulate visitor interest, and encourage more extended stays, thereby boosting the local economy. The project aims to create a structured and appealing tourism offer by fostering synergies between the resources of both regions.