Forests are one of the most predominant types of land usage in Portugal and are highly relevant in terms of environmental, economic, social, and political factors. Increasing the value and the resilience of the Portuguese forest, defining adequate policies, and aligning forest research with society needs requires a truthful comprehension of the most relevant challenges in this sector. This study identifies and ...
Climate communication faces challenges such as scientific complexity, misinformation or lack of personal connection that make it difficult for the public to understand and act on climate change in an informed way. This study was conducted to ascertain whether Generative AI may facilitate public understanding and reduce barriers to climate communication. Questions were asked to ChatGPT, that provided clear and i...
With a coastline of approximately 2500 km2, Portugal has one of the largest European Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), with its delimitation beyond 200 nautical miles under review. The sea, including the sustainable exploitation of natural resources and maritime activities, is cross-cutting the National 2030 Strategy for Smart Specialization (NSSS2030), and is the foundation of the National Ocean Strategy 2021-203...
The aim of this work is to pave the way for more inclusive History classes, where teachers address the needs of all students, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities in teaching History to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). After reviewing the scarce specific literature on teaching History to autistic students, an empirical study was conducted with a small sample of teachers to id...
Chitin/chitosan and collagen are two of the most important bioactive compounds, with applications in the pharmaceutical, veterinary, nutraceutical, cosmetic, biomaterials, and other industries. When extracted from non-edible parts of fish and shellfish, by-catches, and invasive species, their use contributes to a more sustainable and circular economy. The present article reviews the scientific knowledge and pub...
O exercício de refletir sobre as diferentes etapas da intervenção educativa (observação, planificação, ação, avaliação, divulgação, comunicação) de natureza curricular, desde a conceção do currículo até à avaliação, passando pelo seu desenvolvimento, faz realçar a importância decisiva do papel do professor enquanto agente de inovações e mudanças que contribuem para um processo de aprendizagem significativo. Tor...
O exercício de refletir sobre as diferentes etapas da intervenção educativa (observação, planificação, ação, avaliação, divulgação, comunicação) de natureza curricular, desde a conceção do currículo até à avaliação, passando pelo seu desenvolvimento, faz realçar a importância decisiva do papel do professor enquanto agente de inovações e mudanças que contribuem para um processo de aprendizagem significativo. Tor...
As it is impossible to prove that human nature is intrinsically violent and warlike, history does not allow us to deny that war is one of the most present elements at different times. As an omnipresent phenomenon, it can also be considered a total social fact due to the multiple implications it entails. Furthermore, due to its implications, it becomes an object of historical study that is interpreted in differe...