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- 5th Symposium of Applied Science for Young Researchers: Book of AbstractsPublication . Fernandes, Florbela P.; Torres, Helena; Pinto, Pedro; Malta, SilvestreThese are the abstracts of the 5th Symposium of Applied Science for Young Researchers – SASYR. This scientific event welcomed scientific works on the topics covered by the following four research centers: – CeDRI (from IPB, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança) – 2Ai (from IPCA, Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave) – GECAD (from IPP, Instituto Politécnico do Porto) – ADiT-lab (from IPVC, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo) The primary objective of SASYR 2025 is to create a welcoming and relaxed environment for young researchers to present their work, discuss recent findings, and explore new ideas. In this way, this event offers an opportunity for the CeDRI, 2Ai, GECAD, and ADiT-lab research communities to leverage synergies and promote collaborations, thereby enhancing the quality of their research. The SASYR 2025 took place at Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, on 2 July 2025.
- Artificial intelligence in inclusive education: a bibliometric analysis of trends, opportunities and ethical challengesPublication . Cardim, Sofia; Fernandes, AnaThis study explores the multifaceted role of artificial intelligence (AI) in inclusive education, focusing on identifying global research trends, thematic structures, and emerging technological challenges. As AI tools and generative algorithms become increasingly embedded within contemporary educational contexts, a comprehensive understanding of their implications for classroom inclusion, accessibility, and systemic equity has become essential for sustainable development. The study adopts a rigorous bibliometric research design, analyzing 426 peer-reviewed documents indexed in the Scopus database to systematically map the field's intellectual and conceptual architecture over time. Utilizing VOSviewer for advanced keyword co-occurrence and network density visualization analysis, the research delineates five dominant thematic clusters: AI computational frameworks, adaptive pedagogical practices, learner diversity in special education, system accessibility and digital equity, and educational technology infrastructure. The empirical findings reveal a significant, accelerated convergence between technological innovation and inclusive pedagogy, specifically within personalized learning paradigms and assistive interface design. However, the synthesized literature concurrently underscores severe ethical anxieties, notably algorithmic bias, data privacy vulnerabilities, and the reinforcement of the digital divide. The study contributes to academic literature by providing a theoretically grounded, structured mapping of current scholarship and establishing distinct future research directions. It offers critical, evidence-based insights for educators and policymakers aiming to responsibly leverage AI to foster truly equitable, responsive, and transformative learning environments.
- Categorizing Students of the MathE Platform: A Fuzzy Clustering PerspectivePublication . Leite, Gabriel A.; Azevedo, Beatriz Flamia; Pacheco, Maria F.; Fernandes, Florbela P.; Pereira, Ana I.Active learning and technology integration offer enhanced student engagement and adaptive learning, accommodating diverse preferences. This work uses fuzzy clustering method to analyze the data of students who answer questions on the MathE platform. To do this, the Fuzzy c-means algorithm was used, which allows flexibility and adaptability in the clustering partitioning, especially in situations where data elements may exhibit overlapping characteristics or belong to multiple categories. Thereby, two datasets are considered: the first is composed of 121 students who answered questions from the Vector Space subtopic, and the second dataset comprises the answers of 297 students who answered to any topic or subtopic of the platform. The results show that the fuzzy clustering method is appropriate for analyzing the student’s data since most students are highly associated with more than one cluster. Besides, the findings can support the formulation of intervention strategies to improve the student’s academic achievement.
- Centro qualifica NERBA: uma proposta de melhoriaPublication . Teixeira, Beatriz; Louzada, Ana Paula; Cardim, SofiaEm Portugal, ainda persiste uma taxa residual de analfabetismo. Embora existam hoje diversas oportunidades para concluir os estudos ou complementar a formação, a educação nem sempre é devidamente valorizada. Por essa razão, muitos adultos não percebem sua importância, seja para o seu desenvolvimento pessoal, profissional ou ambos. Com frequência, somente diante de situações de desemprego involuntário é que reconhecem o valor da escolaridade e que prosseguem com a conclusão de ciclos de estudos. Atualmente, há uma oferta mais diversificada de modalidades de formação que permitem aos adultos concluir os estudos que, por diferentes motivos, não puderam finalizar durante a infância ou adolescência. Uma dessas modalidades é oferecida pelo NERBA – Associação Empresarial do Distrito de Bragança, no âmbito da sua missão e visão. Esta investigação tem como objetivo identificar áreas de melhoria e propor medidas eficazes e inovadoras para superar as falhas identificadas no processo, visando maximizar o impacto positivo da educação de adultos em Bragança, especialmente concretamente, a que se encontra a ser realizada através do Centro Qualifica do NERBA. Nesse contexto, foram estabelecidos os seguintes objetivos específicos: compreender as principais razões para a interrupção dos estudos; identificar os motivos que levam à realização do Processo de RVCC; perceber as vantagens percebidas pelos adultos que participam desse processo; analisar o impacto pessoal, familiar e social da sua participação; e identificar as principais mudanças profissionais decorrentes da conclusão do processo de RVCC. O estudo adotou uma abordagem qualitativa e descritiva, utilizando um questionário como instrumento de recolha de dados. Os resultados indicam que o Centro Qualifica do NERBA desempenha um papel crucial na educação de adultos na região. No entanto, foram apontadas algumas áreas que devem ser objeto de processos de melhoria, como a necessidade de maior acompanhamento e suporte aos participantes, especialmente àqueles que precisam equilibrar estudos e trabalho. Diante disso, recomenda-se que o Centro continue a desenvolver a sua oferta de programas flexíveis e adaptados às necessidades dos participantes, além de promover estratégias que garantam maior inclusão e apoio ao longo de todo o processo educativo.
- Development of a chatbot to support an university institutional websitePublication . Sampaio, Telmo; Oliveira, Pedro Filipe; Matos, PauloCurrently, the institutional website of the Polytechnic Institute of Braganc¸a (IPB) lacks an interactive system that allows users to obtain information quickly and efficiently. With the increase in the use of online services and the preference of students for instant interactions, there is a growing need for tools that facilitate communication and access to information. This work proposes the development of a chatbot to support the IPB website, with the aim of improving user experience and providing quick and accurate answers to their queries. The main objective of this project is to create an inteligente chatbot capable of understanding and responding to a wide range of questions related to IPB. To achieve this, modern natural language processing and machine learning technologies such as Streamlit, Langchain, and OpenAI are used. The system includes an automated Web Scraper to keep information up-to-date, an architecture based on efficient document segmentation, and an administrative back office for monitoring and management. This development represents a significant advance in how users interact with the IPB website, offering a more efficient and accessible communication channel. The chatbot has the potential to reduce the workload of administrative staff while improving user satisfaction by providing accurate and instant answers to their questions.
- Digital innovation in tourism: exploring the potential of chatbotsPublication . Lopes, Isabel Maria; Guarda, Teresa; Oliveira, Pedro; Fernandes, Paula OdeteIn the last decade there has been a substantial increase in references to Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI has entered people’s lives, without them often realizing it. AI is increasingly present in our lives and in our daily lives, from our homes, transport, travel, industry, etc. It is inseparable to talk about AI without talking about chatbots. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to study the potential of chatbots in the tourism industry. For this purpose, a questionnaire was carried out among Higher Education students in Portugal, as it is understood that it is a good universe of study, since these technologies are still more associated with young audiences. On the other hand, also as a result of programs such as Erasmus, these young people travel more and are more aware of the potential of chatbots in tourism. The results of the questionnaire are presented in light of the literature and the responses collected, as well as the limitations of the present study. Future work that may mitigate the limitations of this research work are also presented.
- Domínio espaço nos manuais portugueses de físico-química do 7º ano: uma perspetiva de géneroPublication . Fernandes, Ana Maia; Soares, Sandra; Cardim, SofiaA questão da sub-representação feminina nas áreas STEM tem sido amplamente analisada a nível global, devido à desigualdade de acesso das mulheres a algumas dessas áreas, como a Física. Nesse contexto, a escola desempenha um papel fundamental na democratização do conhecimento e na promoção da igualdade de oportunidades. O viés de género presente nos manuais escolares pode influenciar significativamente as perceções sobre quem possui competência em determinadas áreas do saber, uma vez que essas representações frequentemente perpetuam estereótipos ligados a papéis sociais específicos. O estudo analisou representações de género em imagens do domínio Espaço em manuais portugueses de Físico-Química do 7.º ano. Utilizando um design de investigação mista, identificaram-se desproporções significativas de género e padrões que perpetuam estereótipos masculinos, em linha com a literatura. Os resultados indicaram que, em todas as categorias avaliadas, o número de figuras masculinas foi superior, com a razão entre figuras masculinas e femininas variando de 1,8 a 9,0. No que diz respeito às figuras históricas, foram encontradas apenas duas referências femininas. Nas categorias “pessoas associadas à atividade científica” e “pessoas a realizar atividades relacionadas com os conteúdos do manual”, a desproporção entre homens e mulheres também foi evidente. Nesta última categoria, as atividades desempenhadas pelas figuras femininas, também em alinhamento com a literatura, continuam a reforçar estereótipos de género, destacando papéis maternais ou atividades de lazer.
- Editorial v13n1Publication . Fernandes, Tiago; Florêncio, Pedro; Luís, Rita; Cunha, Paulo; Rodovalho, BeatrizThis editorial examines contemporary transformations in the Moving Image, highlighting geographic, social, and media-related displacements that reshape center-periphery dynamics. It presents the thematic dossier “Contemporary ‘Peripheral’ Spaces of the Moving Image”, exploring margins as sites of cultural production, resistance, and visual innovation. Contributions address cinema as a space of political and cultural contestation, transnational perspectives, and community engagement, emphasizing media’s active role in shaping social and symbolic spaces. The editorial also highlights Aniki’s initiatives to foster collaborative research and strengthen academic networks in cinema and media studies.
- Effective solution based learning - report of the experimental resultsPublication . Matos, Paulo; Alves, Rui; Oliveira, Pedro Filipe; Gonçalves, JoséThe authors present the Effective Solution Based Learning, which derives from Project-Based Learning but is applied to real problems in order to build e!ective solutions. Emphasis is placed on the effectiveness on the assumption that encourages greater involvement and commitment on the part of students, ensuring a context that is intended to be more attractive and close to what will be their professional reality. Effectiveness is measured by the functionalities considered essential for solving the problem, but also the viability of the solution to be effectively used after the end of development, without the need for continued student involvement. A brief summary of the methodology is presented in the paper, emphasizing, in particular, the criteria and requirements for choosing project themes. The results of the first year of evaluation are also presented in the paper, pointing to a clear reduction in dropouts and an increase in approved students. Considering that this is achieved with more demand and work, it is arguable that it also resulted in students with more knowledge and skills. The authors also include in this paper the results of a survey done to the students, after the project conclusion, to assess the students’ perspective on this methodology.
- Enhancing video projector connectivity and management with a low-cost solutionPublication . Paulo, Fabio Fraga; Oliveira, Pedro Filipe; Matos, PauloThe video projector serves as an essential device for various purposes, such as education, corporate functions, and conferences. This article presents an affordable setup aimed at upgrading video projection equipment, including older models, with enhanced management and sharing features. The proposed solution tackles frequent connectivity challenges arising from differences in connectors, transmission methods, and mismatches in configurations (like frequency and resolution) between computers and projectors. Such incompatibilities often result in delays and hinder the effective use of video projectors. By incorporating a Raspberry Pi and three dedicated applications, this system introduces an intuitive solution that supports innovative teaching and work methods.
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