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- Adaptação da pastorícia às alterações climáticas. Guia de boas práticasPublication . Aleixo-Pais, Isa G.; Castro, José; Frazão-Moreira, Amélia; Castro, João Paulo; Castro, MarinaA pastorícia, um conjunto de práticas que implicam mobilidade e flexibilidade, é uma relação dinâmica entre os pastores e o território, adaptada no tempo e no modo. Ao contrário da pecuária intensiva, que confina os animais a locais fixos e controla a sua alimentação, esta mobilidade permite aos animais uma livre escolha do que consomem, enquanto conservam a fertilidade e a biodiversidade do solo. A criação de cabras e ovelhas no Parque Natural de Montesinho (PNM) é mais que uma atividade agrícola; é um modo de vida que se confunde com a cultura e a paisagem desta área protegida. Ao longo dos tempos, a pastorícia tornou-se num eixo cultural e ecológico essencial. Com os seus cerca de 74 000 hectares, a paisagem do PNM combina 22 500 hectares de mosaico agrícola, com 26 000 hectares de matos e 24 500 hectares de florestas, todo um conjunto de habitats naturais e seminaturais que sustentam tanto a fauna selvagem como as práticas de pastoreio. Em 2019, o Recenseamento Agrícola registava 20 001 ovelhas nas freguesias do PNM, das quais 4 000 pertenciam ao livro genealógico da raça Churra Galega Bragançana, tanto na variante preta como branca. Além disso, pastoreavam no parque 687 caprinos, dos quais 250 registados no livro genealógico da raça Preta de Montesinho. Os pastores mantêm as raças autóctones de ovinos e caprinos, adaptadas ao clima e orografia do PNM, pois são raças robustas e resilientes mas pouco exigentes em recursos forrageiros, característica essencial para um pastoreio sustentável e de reduzido impacto. Estes animais não são apenas gado, são o capital da exploração, e constituem um acervo genético vivo que contribui significativamente para a biodiversidade da área protegida.
- Addressing the Challenges of Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Project ManagementPublication . Almeida, Pedro M.; Freitas, Filipa; Fernandes, Gabriela; Santos, José M.R.C.A.; Moniz, SamuelIn recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been transforming various fields, including Project Management (PM). While AI offers significant benefits to PM, its implementation also presents several challenges. This paper explores some of the main barriers faced by organizations when integrating AI into PM practice. Through a review of current literature, this study identifies major challenges, such as the creation of unemployment, the need for upskilled project managers, erosion capabilities of project managers, ethical issues, high initial investment, security and data privacy concerns, and data availability. By analyzing these challenges, this paper provides insights into strategic approaches for overcoming them, emphasizing the importance of change management strategies, investment in training, development of clear ethical regulations, and the highlighting the need for Project managers to develop a versatile skills set that balances technical proficiency with human-centric skills like empathy, adaptability, collaborative mindset, and emotional intelligence. These findings help to equip PM professionals with the necessary knowledge to navigate through the complexities of AI implementation effectively, while also guides scholars for future research on this emergent field.
- Advice on how to start beekeeping, memories with bees and the uses of honey: results of an online questionnaire with European beekeepersPublication . Perichon, Samuel; Adamchuk, Leonora; Biber, Lejla; Božič, Janko; Chlebo, Róbert; Filipi, Janja; Leidenberger, Sonja; Mavrofridis, Georgios; Özgör, Erkay; Pocol, Cristina Bianca; Porporato, Marco; Rodríguez-Flores, María Shantal; Vilas-Boas, Miguel; Zacepins, AleksejsBeekeeping is a demanding activity that requires both particular human qualities from those who practise it and an environment that is favourable to bees. This is why the interviewed beekeepers advise to take time to think before starting to keep the bees, to find a mentor, and to always have the desire to get to know the bees even if this is not enough for success. In Northern and Western Europe, beekeepers consider patience and calmness as essential qualities to be a “good beekeeper”, while in Southern Europe, passion for bees is the main driver of success. The reasons for abandonment or failure also include human and environmental factors. To better understand the relationship between beekeepers and their bees, interviewees were encouraged to share their best memories. With years of experience, contemplative memories fade into memorable situations in which bee practices are described, and then in turn, they fade into moments of sociability. Honey harvesting plays an important role. Productive considerations are more expressed in Southern Europe, where it is an exceptional harvest that marks on people’s minds, more than the first honey harvest. The strong connection to their bees and the territory they live in is also expressed in the choice of their favourite honey. Many beekeepers mentioned the local honey production, which they are proud to produce with their own bees, even though they sometimes became criticized for a too high price for this local product. © 2024 International Bee Research Association.
- Artificial intelligence tools for project management: A knowledge-based perspectivePublication . Almeida, Pedro M.; Fernandes, Gabriela; Santos, José M.R.C.A.The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is pressing the need to understand how organisations can integrate it into namely project management to enhance performance and outcomes. Through a systematic literature review, this paper explores artificial intelligence's potential use in project management. The thematic analysis of relevant literature identified key project management knowledge areas, such as integration, scope, communication, risk and stakeholder management, were as domains where artificial intelligence holds significant potential. The study further investigates the relationship between these knowledge areas and the most suitable types of artificial intelligence tools, such as generative artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms for optimisation and automation, based on the dominant knowledge type each knowledge area requires, namely formal, data-driven, or tacit knowledge. Based on the main findings, the study proposes a conceptual framework for the integration of artificial intelligence tools in project management, offering valuable insights for scholars and practitioners. Moreover, guidelines for future research to accelerate the wide adoption of artificial intelligence in the field are proposed.
- Assessing Nurses’ Job Satisfaction in the Post-Pandemic Period: A Portuguese Cross-Sectional StudyPublication . Antão, Celeste; Rodrigues, Urbano; Fernandes, António; Ribeiro, Maria IsabelJob satisfaction (JS) among nurses has been the subject of study by academia and organizations worldwide. Its potential impact on the quality and safety of patient care is described in several studies. Therefore, the aim of this research was to determine nurses’ level of JS in a hospital unit in Northeast Portugal. This cross-sectional and analytical study was conducted. A simple random sample of 149 nurses was surveyed through a questionnaire that included sociodemographic variables and the JS Scale by Siqueira (2008). The data were analyzed using software suitable for Social and Health Sciences. The internal consistency of the JS scale dimensions, assessed using Cronbach's alpha, was good to very good (α > 0.8). The JS was low (𝑥̄ = 3.6; SD = 0.987), primarily due to dissatisfaction with salaries (𝑥̄ = 2.1; SD = 1.182) and career progression (𝑥̄ = 2.4; SD = 1.267). Satisfaction with colleagues (𝑥̄ = 4.6; SD = 1.296), work’s nature (𝑥̄ = 4.4; SD = 1.224), and management (𝑥̄ = 4.3; SD = 1.518) contributed positively to JS. Furthermore, satisfaction with colleagues varied by age, service length, and contract type (p < 0.05). Additionally, gender was a significant factor in salary satisfaction (p<0.05). Finally, JS differed in service length (p < 0.05). Most nurses expressed dissatisfaction, highlighting the need to implement strategies to improve JS, particularly through more attractive salaries and opportunities for career advancement, as well as through gradual development of skills, knowledge, and responsibility.
- Assessing the Shelf-Life of Olive Oil Under Different Storage Conditions: A Review of Predictive ModelsPublication . Ferreiro, Nuno Manuel; Veloso, Ana C.A.; Pereira, José Alberto; Rodrigues, Nuno; Peres, António M.Olive oil holds a significant position in the global vegetable oil market, often reaching high prices compared to other vegetable oils. However, like other oils, it is vulnerable to oxidation, which can degrade its quality during storage, making it essential to determine its shelf-life. So, kinetic or empirical models have been developed to estimate how long olive oil can maintain the legal quality standards necessary for its commercial classification or to be marketed with nutritional or health claim. This study reviews recent advancements in modelling approaches to predict the shelf-life of olive oil under different storage conditions, namely storage duration (from 2 months to 2 years), temperature (20–50 ºC), and light exposure (light versus dark storage). Most models estimate the timeframe in which olive oil remains compliant with regulatory requirements for specific commercial grades, namely extra virgin olive oil, with fewer models addressing health-related claims. Developed models include pseudo zero-, pseudo first-, and pseudo second-order kinetic models and empirical models, derived from experimental data on the oil’s chemical stability over time. While empirical models can be highly accurate, they often require extensive chemical data, including for compounds for which no legal thresholds exist, and complex statistical techniques, limiting their use by non-specialists. In contrast, kinetic models offer simpler and user-friendly mathematical equations. Nonetheless, olive oil’s shelf-life predictions remain influenced by factors such as initial oil composition, packaging materials, and storage conditions, underscoring the ongoing need to refine the predictive models.
- Beyond Tech: The Human Element in Industry 5.0 ProjectsPublication . Santos, José M.R.C.A.; Freitas, Filipa S; Fernandes, GabrielaThe aim of this article is to address the current knowledge gap in key soft skills required when managing projects in an Industry 5.0 context. Using a survey questionnaire, key social, emotional, and behavioral skills were identified and framed through thetheoretical lenses of the Big Five personality traits and Schwartz’s personal values theories. The findings highlight the growingrelevance of emotional resilience, innovation, cooperation, and social engagement, reflecting personality qualities such as open-ness to experience and agreeableness and personal values such as self-direction, universalism, and hedonism. The professionalidentity of project managers is posited to evolve concomitantly.
- Charting the course: navigating the evolving field of research management and administration researchPublication . Santos, José M.R.C.A.; Susi, PoliAs we navigate the increasingly complex landscape of global research and innovation, the role of Research Management and Administration (RMA) professionals has become more critical than ever for enabling research excellence and ensuring the effective delivery of impactful research outcomes. Thus, this role has become not just increasingly visible but also to some extent even acknowledged by leading stakeholders (e.g. policy makers such as the European Commission). RMA professionals are the individuals and teams who, behind the scenes, enable and enhance the entire research lifecycle, from grant applications to impact realization and everything in between, including science diplomacy, science communication, and research strategy development (Agostinho et al., 2020).
- The conundrum of managing research and development: how can research managers and administrators leverage industry practices in project management?Publication . Santos, José M.R.C.A.What is new? This short essay addresses the application of industrial project management practices to the field of research management and administration. Beyond specific Project management frameworks and methodologies widely spread in industry contexts, it outlines a set of core tools and techniques that can effectively inform the development of research management activities in this area. What was the approach? Although there is no unique blueprint for ideal research project management approaches, best practices and useful guidelines and tools can be defined to help research managers and administrators fulfil their roles. These are systematized per major project management stage, based on a review of existing literature and the author’s experience with complex research projects. What is the academic impact? The paper summarizes relevant knowledge spread over the specialized project management literature. What is the wider impact? The heterogeneity of partners, strict funder regulations, work uncertainty, and the creative nature of research and development mean that project organization and management should reflect and accommodate these specificities. The findings presented in the paper can assist research managers and administrators in formulating appropriate management strategies for research and development projects, enabling them to make better-informed decisions based on the insights provided.
- Food Consumption Practices and Implications for Mycotoxin Exposure Risk: A Cross-sectional Study in Inhambane and Gaza Provinces, MozambiquePublication . Ribeiro, Maria Isabel; Mussalama, Edson; Manhiça, Agnaldo; Cabo, Paula; Venâncio, Armando; Rodrigues, Paula; Macuamule, CustódiaDiet is considered the main route of exposure to the risk of mycotoxin poisoning. Consequently, given the prevalence of mycotoxins in Mozambique, there is a need to develop studies on the population's consumption habits to implement control and mitigation strategies in a sustainable way. This quantitative and cross-sectional study aimed to report the dietary habits of the population in two provinces of Mozambique and to investigate whether province, place of residence, gender, and age were differentiating factors in dietary habits. Primary data were collected using a food frequency questionnaire adapted from a validated version for Portugal, which was modified to include foods commonly consumed in Mozambique. The data, collected by agricultural technicians between October and November 2022, refer to 300 individuals from 55 households. According to the results, 58.4% of the products consumed by families were of local origin, 40.2% were of national origin, and only 1.4% were imported. Foods such as milk, oil, fresh fish, eggs, rice, bread, sugar, onions, water, mango, and bananas are part of the daily diet of these households. In addition, it was found that the province, environment, and gender of the participants acted as differentiators of eating habits. That is, a greater quantity of foods from all food groups was consumed in the urban environment compared to the rural one. Considering the province, the consumption of fats, bread, and cereals is higher in Gaza, while, in Inhambane, dairy products, fats, fruits, and beverages are consumed in greater quantities. Finally, considering gender, it was found that women consume a greater quantity of dairy products. These results are crucial for the development of sampling strategies that assess fungal and mycotoxin contamination and estimate the risk of exposure to the studied population.