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- Não te deixes enganar! Projeto de literacia no combate à desinformação no ensino superiorPublication . Lopes, Carlos; Antunes, Maria Luz; Sanches, TatianaNo presente projeto pretende-se explorar os desafios e implicações práticas do Referencial no domínio da desinformação, incluindo a adaptabilidade e adequação face a potenciais enganos, considerações de confidencialidade, direitos de autor e manipulação de informação, entre outros fenómenos que influenciam as crenças na informação. É de salientar o papel evolutivo no ensino superior de profissionais da informação e professores como colaboradores cruciais no combate à desinformação, através de instrumentos pedagógicos e iniciativas práticas. O objetivo principal é desenvolver uma reflexão fundamentada e apresentar considerações e recomendações para que profissionais da informação, professores do ensino superior e investigadores possam capacitar e contribuir significativamente para a aprendizagem dos estudantes acerca desta matéria. Ao delinear estratégias bem-sucedidas e oferecer perspetivas, a investigação fornecerá recursos valiosos para os estudantes que procuram enfrentar ativamente os desafios colocados pela desinformação e promover a literacia da informação nas suas comunidades de aprendizagem.
- The impact of cold ischaemia time on the immunolabelling of oestrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and HER2: a systematic reviewPublication . Noje, Madalina; Silva, Ana; Maia-Matos, Mário; Borges-Ferro, AMain goal: Evaluate the impact of cold ischemia time on the IHC labeling of ER, PGR, and HER2.
- Mudança educacional e liderança: criação do curso de Ciências Biomédicas Laboratoriais em PortugalPublication . Borges-Ferro, AObjetivos: 1) Caracterizar os motivos que levaram à criação dos ciclos de estudo; 2) Caracterizar as heurísticas desenvolvidas pelos líderes ao longo da criação dos ciclos de estudo; 3) Descrever as facilidades e dificuldades encontradas ao longo da criação dos ciclos de estudo; 4) Descrever as vantagens e desvantagens que a criação dos ciclos de estudo ofereceu; e 5) Nomear e caracterizar as Forças, Fraquezas, Oportunidades e Ameaças (análise SWOT) que se apresentaram no percurso de criação dos ciclos de estudo.
- Exploring athlete perceptions and nutritional supplement marketing: preliminary insights from the IRIS ProjectPublication . Tavares, Ana Sofia; Borrego, Rute; Barkoukis, Vassilis; Despoina, Ourda; Kostelo, Jukka; Lemattila, Mikko; Todorova, Teodorina; Nikolova, Eva; Liivsalu, Kadri; Jukk, Marit; Bingham, Kevin; Lazuras, LambrosNutritional supplement use has become ubiquitous among athletes at all levels of competition, driven by aggressive marketing campaigns and the promise of enhanced performance. The present research, integrated on the project “Improving athletes' risk appraisal and informed decision-making towards nutritional supplement use in recreational and competitive sport – IRIS”, funded by the European Union through ERASMUS+ Call on Sport Programme, investigates the widespread use of nutritional supplements among athletes across six European countries, highlighting consumption patterns, risk awareness, and regulatory effectiveness amid rising doping violations and health concerns. A mixed-methods approach was used, including surveys of 468 athletes and interviews with 22 competitors. Findings revealed significant national differences in supplement use, with over 60% of athletes in Finland and Portugal using supplements regularly, while only 45% did so in Greece. The study found a gender disparity, with male athletes showing 23% higher usage rates. Despite high usage, awareness of contamination risks was variable, with only 28% of athletes consistently verifying supplement quality. Misleading marketing was prevalent, with 73% of athletes encountering exaggerated claims. Regulatory challenges were evident, as only 12% of athletes could identify relevant regulatory bodies, and 68% of national markets lacked standardized contamination testing. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced regulation, including mandatory testing, standardized risk disclosures, and clear labelling. It also advocates for consumer protection measures and educational initiatives to raise awareness about supplement risks. The conclusions call for coordinated action among regulators, sports organizations, and public health authorities to safeguard athletes' health and uphold competitive integrity.
- Preliminary assessment of microbial contamination from Winter sampling campaign in Portuguese elementar schoolPublication . Pena, Pedro; Cervantes, Renata; Viegas, CarlaWhile active microbial air sampling (e.g., MAS-100 impaction) is the regulatory gold standard for indoor air quality, its reliance on short-term, equipment-intensive sampling limits its scope. This study evaluates the complementary role of passive sampling, such as settled dust (SD), which integrates microbial deposition over time. We compared both methods within school classrooms (N=10) in a winter sampling campaign using culture-dependent methods for fungal and bacterial contamination. Although the active method provided load snapshots, SD allows a broader spectrum of microbial contamination and reflects cumulative exposure. Our results demonstrate that SD is not merely a low-cost alternative but a complement to active sampling. The reliance on active methods in current frameworks overlooks critical long-term exposure data. Consequently, passive sampling represents a complementary tool that could enhance future regulatory monitoring frameworks. Its consideration would contribute to a more comprehensive and practical approach to managing infection risks in indoor settings, such as schools.
- O papel do Programa Jovens Repórteres para o Ambiente como facilitador na implementação da metodologia ECO-ESCOLAS/ECOCAMPUSPublication . Manteigas, Vítor; Hencleeday, Catarina; Monteiro, Ana; Gomes, MargaridaA Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa (ESTeSL), uma unidade orgânica do Politécnico de Lisboa, é reconhecida como Eco-Escola desde 2010/2011 e trabalha no âmbito do Programa Jovens Repórteres para o Ambiente (JRA) desde 2013. O Programa JRA é coordenado a nível internacional pela Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), que pretende capacitar os jovens para que estes assumam uma posição consciente sobre as questões ambientais, fornecendo-lhes uma metodologia de trabalho que promove a investigação de questões de sustentabilidade. Em Portugal, o Programa JRA é promovido pela Associação Bandeira Azul de Ambiente e Educação (ABAAE), a secção portuguesa da FEE, e a primeira edição em território nacional teve lugar em 1994. Desde então, os estudantes investigam e interpretam questões de sustentabilidade como jornalistas, melhorando os seus conhecimentos e competências na área ambiental, novas tecnologias e técnicas de comunicação. De uma forma geral, na ESTeSL, as atividades dos Jovens Repórteres para o Ambiente são integradas em unidades curriculares, contribuindo também para o trabalho desenvolvido ao nível do Politécnico de Lisboa, nomeadamente pelo Eco-Politécnico de Lisboa, na área da Educação para a Sustentabilidade, mas também para o cumprimento das etapas 5 e 6 do Programa Eco-Escolas/EcoCampus, o “trabalho curricular” e “informar e envolver”, respetivamente. Entre os vários temas propostos, na área do desenvolvimento sustentável, os estudantes trabalham colaborativamente em unidades curriculares como Saúde Ambiental e Gestão de Resíduos, do curso de licenciatura em Saúde Ambiental, realizando entrevistas estruturadas com especialistas em áreas específicas do conhecimento e produzindo diferentes tipos de peças de comunicação, como artigos de cariz jornalístico, reportagens em vídeo e episódios de podcast. Também realizam campanhas em formato de vídeos ou fotografia, assim como fotorreportagens.
- A conceptual framework for higher education institutions and the circular economyPublication . Mateus, Dina; Galacho, Cristina; Dinis, Maria Alzira; Teixeira, Margarida Ribau; Viegas, Laura Maria; Gaspar, Marcelo; Pardal, Ana Cristina; Manteigas, Vítor; Moreira, Anabela MendesThe need to investigate the knowledge and participation of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) students in sustainability issues is crucial. The working group on Circular Economy and Waste Management from the Portuguese Sustainable Campus Network (RCS) is dedicated to investigating the attitudes and comprehension of HEIs students about the principles and practices of the Circular Economy (CE). This group intends to propose a conceptual framework for collecting data from students at various HEIs to contribute to the understanding of how these institutions adopt and implement CE principles, which significantly influence student perceptions and attitudes.
- The effects of physiotherapy interventions in the treatment of genito-pelvic pain or penetration disorder: a systematic reviewPublication . Silva, Patrícia; Amaral, Ana; Sousa Coutinho, Maria IsabelThe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (1) identifies four specific types of female sexual dysfunction: female sexual interest/arousal disorder, orgasm disorder, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, and substance or medication-induced sexual dysfunction. Physiotherapy seems to have a crucial role in the management of these dysfunctions, particularly in sexual pain disorders, offering a range of interventions customized to specific patient needs. This study aimed to investigate the physiotherapy interventions performed in women with genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorders and their effects on symptoms and quality of life.
- Portuguese primary schools: dust filter samples, a simple tool for assessing bacterial contamination indoors?Publication . Pena, Pedro; Cervantes, Renata; Viegas, CarlaThis study aimed to assess seasonal variations in bacterial contamination across school settings (canteen, classroom, gymnasium, library, and toilet) with dust filter samples, to identify high-risk areas and inform targeted hygiene practices and public health strategies in educational environments. Dust filter samples were collected in 10 schools within the Metropolitan Lisbon Area. Sterilized coffee filters were placed inside the disinfected vacuum tube for sampling. Samples were collected in the warm (N=33) and cold seasons (N=34), from canteens (N=14), classrooms (N=33), gymnasium (N=9), library (N=9), and toilets (N=2). Settled dust was collected from shelves, plinths, and floors around students' desks and near the door in all sampled rooms. After extraction with NaCl+Tween 80 solution, samples were inoculated onto Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA), Violet Red Bile Agar (VRBA), and MacConkey Agar (MAC). Results from the cold season indicate that gymnasiums (TSA = 1.8×10⁴ CFU/m²) and libraries (VRBA = 1.4×10⁴ CFU/m²) were contamination hotspots, although libraries showed lower contamination on TSA (1.8×10³ CFU/m²). Canteens (2.3×10³ CFU/m²) exhibited elevated Gram-negative bacteria, while classrooms had the lowest contamination on VRBA (5.0×10² CFU/m²). For the warm season, canteens showed higher contamination on TSA (6.5×10³ CFU/m²), while classrooms showed higher contamination on VRBA (4.5×10³ CFU/m²). For MAC results, gymnasiums showed higher contamination (2.0×10³ CFU/m²). Seasonal and spatial differences significantly influence microbial air contamination in schools. Gymnasiums and classrooms are potentially critical hotspots, particularly for MAC and TSA contamination results. TSA contamination results showed high variability (e.g., SD = 23,645 in canteens), suggesting fluctuating total bacterial contamination, likely tied to occupancy or cleaning schedules. These findings emphasize the need for seasonally adaptive hygiene protocols and focused monitoring in high-traffic areas to mitigate exposure risks.
- Fungal contamination in schools: key insights and assessment strategiesPublication . Cervantes, Renata; Pena, Pedro; Viegas, CarlaFungal contamination in schools poses significant risks to indoor air quality and student health, particularly from species like Aspergillus fumigatus and Fusarium sp., which are linked to respiratory illnesses. This systematic review examines the impact of geographical location and seasonality on fungal presence in schools, while evaluating sampling methodologies, analytical approaches, and contextual factors that influence exposure. This systematic review identified 47 studies selected for analysis, based on inclusion criteria such as “Indoor school environments” and “Fungi OR Mold”. Data extraction focused on sampling practices (environmental samples), sampling techniques (active/passive), analytical methods (culture-based/molecular), climatic conditions, and clinically relevant fungi. Sampling occurred predominantly in classrooms (38/47 studies), with additional sites including canteens, corridors, and surfaces. Active sampling (32 studies) used impactors, filters, and pumps, while passive methods (15 studies) relied on settled dust and electrostatic cloths. Only 7 studies combined both approaches, limiting comprehensive exposure assessment. Culture-based methods (32 studies) dominated but risk underestimation, as only 11 studies used molecular assays (e.g., qPCR), and just 3 integrated both. Contextual data (building structure, ventilation, and cleaning practices) were reported in only 7% of studies, hindering meta-analysis. Moisture damage and carpeting correlated with elevated fungal levels and respiratory symptoms. A comprehensive sampling approach, combining active and passive sampling with molecular and culture-based techniques, is critical for accurate fungal identification and resistance profiling [6]. Contextual factors (humidity, ventilation, seasonal changes) must be systematically reported to inform interventions. Regulatory frameworks should prioritize species-specific monitoring (e.g., Mucorales order, Aspergillus fumigatus) and school-specific guidelines for air quality. Future research must adopt interdisciplinary collaboration and centralized data repositories to advance risk mitigation. Addressing these gaps will safeguard student health and support evidence-based policies for healthier educational environments.