The production of small ruminant autochthonous breeds in the Centre region of Portugal is practiced in a semi-extensive husbandry system, exposing animals to parasitic infections. The main objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of lungworm infection and identify risk factors. Fecal samples of 203 goats and 208 sheep from 30 herds were collected per rectum and subjected to the modified Baermann t...
"Seven ReImagined" is an innovative transmedia storytelling project that reshapes the exploration of the seven deadly sins in a modern context. Building upon the original artwork "Seven", this venture incorporates traditional media, digital tools, and the latest immersive technologies to cultivate profound user engagement and interaction. The project's objective is to enhance understanding of timeless moral the...
This review aims to define the Metaverse, present the roles of AR, MR and VR, and also the concepts of digital twins and lifelogging. The evolution of applications for Metaverse in various sectors, especially gaming, has created the possibility of using Metaverse for education. We present the vast field of these applications and educational projects. The challenges that educators face are discussed and the pote...
Conference name: 15th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies Dates: 3-5 July, 2023; In Europe, there are several challenges for beekeeping, such as low level of professionalism and the general public unfamiliarity with bees. Given the importance of beekeeping for rural development and of bees themselves for the preservation of biodiversity and the sustainability of the planet, knowl...
In Europe, there are several challenges for beekeeping, such as low level of professionalism and the general public unfamiliarity with bees. Given the importance of beekeeping for rural development and of bees themselves for the preservation of biodiversity and the sustainability of the planet, knowledge promotion about bees and beekeeping is of utmost importance. The project “beeB – Foster for beekeeping bridg...
Date of Conference: 24-25 November 2022; Seven is an Artefact that intends to explore the relationships between digital media art and social art. This paper aims to present the process and design of Artefact Seven. Seven uses varied techniques and materials, such as painting with acrylic and resin, LED strips, buzzers, motion sensors, printed and virtual text, augmented reality, 3D animation and an Arduino. Its...
O presente trabalho explora recentes desenvolvimentos no meio académico e artístico, relacionados com o aumento de produção de vídeo-ensaios. Pretende-se uma elucidação do tema, auxiliada pela oposição/semelhança entre ensaio literário e vídeo-ensaio, assim como pela descrição das suas caraterísticas segundo o ponto de vista de diversos autores. Defende-se o seu uso tanto na investigação como no ensino e aprese...
Tese de doutoramento em Arte Contemporânea, apresentada ao Colégio das Artes da Universidade de Coimbra; Esta investigação aborda a interligação entre vazio e sublime e de que forma esta é explorada por diversos artistas. Para tal, apresento no primeiro capítulo um contexto teórico relativo ao conceito vazio – a sua evolução e diversas abordagens, quer ocidentais como orientais. De seguida, no segundo capítulo,...