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- Art and Society: an artistic and scientific-cultural reflectionPublication . Licursi, Maria Beatriz; Morgado, Elsa Gabriel; Leonido, LeviThis work aims to promote reflections on the relevance of the process of inserting art in social activities. We recognize art as an instrument for acquiring culture and a valuable resource for the evolution of emotional and psychological aspects of the individual. The inclusion of art in social activities can also contribute to the promotion of social inclusion and the reduction of discrimination. Through art, it is possible to explore cultural differences and learn to value diversity, promoting the formation of more united and respectful communities. In this way, it offers the opportunity to add values and support progress in the formation of the individual's structure through artistic experiences of interpretation and expression. We emphasize that Art is an extremely collaborative process for social integration in a more enjoyable way, valuing the human being through its various forms of manifestation. Combining Art and Science, we address artists from the 19th and early 20th centuries who already promoted the dialogue of both cultures in a substantially artistic and cientific way, anticipating what is now proven in serious and extensive research in both arts.
- Artistic-cultural perspectives in technical-professional training at UTFPR-BrazilPublication . Auzani, Adriana Santos; Silva, Levi Leonido Fernandes da; Pereira, Antonino Manuel de Almeida; Morgado, Elsa GabrielIn this research, we intend to study the role of art in the creative process, in engineering courses at the Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, as a technological innovation factor. This qualitative research is characterised as a method for adopting a naturalistic and descriptive perspective. The sample is composed of students and graduates (10); teachers, coordinators and directors of Education of the Pato Branco Campus (10); Dean (1); Entrepreneurs (4). In the analysis and discussion of results from semi-structured interviews, we opted for Content Analysis, having in perspective the Theory of Social Representations of Moscovici (1978). Among the main conclusions, we highlight the valorisation of creative, interpersonal and communicative skills as fundamental competences in the formation of an engineer. It is also highlighted that the role of art in engineering can enhance creativity and constitute a factor of technological innovation. This can promote the imagination and the capacity for necessary and fundamental abstraction in the design of engineering projects and the communicational plan. The integration of art in formal training, at the moment, does not constitute an institutional option, nor does it contribute to a significant dialogical relationship between curricular activities and extracurricular artistic activities.
- Effects of theta-binaural beats auditory stimulation on creativity, psychological well-being and mood states of university students: pilot studyPublication . Mendes, Liliana; Leonido, Levi; Pereira, Antonino; Morgado, Elsa GabrielThis study investigates the impact of theta-frequency binaural beats (BB) on creativity, mood, and psychological well-being in university students, addressing the growing interest and controversy surrounding this auditory stimulation technique. A quantitative, correlational, quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 26 university students aged 18–54 (96.2% female, 3.8% male). Participants listened to theta BB (6-Hz beat frequency on a 250 Hz carrier) for 20 minutes daily using the Binaural Beats App. Instruments included a sociodemographic questionnaire, the reduced Creative Personality Scale (EPC), the short Profile of Mood States Questionnaire (POMS), and the Psychological Well-Being Manifestation Scale (EMMBEP). Results revealed significant improvements in creativity, psychological well-being, and reduced total mood disturbance after exposure to theta BB. Significant differences in total mood disturbance across assessment moments highlighted the intervention's time-sensitive benefits. The study highlights the potential of theta-frequency BB to enhance psychological well-being, mood, and creativity among university students. These findings contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting the utility of BB as a non-invasive tool for improving mental and emotional states. Theta BB may serve as an accessible and cost-effective method for promoting mental health and fostering creativity in educational and therapeutic settings.
- Ensino, pesquisa e extensão: estudo de caso sobre a produção e aplicação do conhecimento no Sertão central cearensePublication . Carneiro, Stânia Nágila Vasconcelos; Gouveia, Luís Borges; Silva, Levi; Morgado, Elsa GabrielA Constituição Federal Brasileira estabelece que as universidades devem adotar o princípio da indissociabilidade entre ensino, pesquisa e extensão, o chamado Tripé Universitário, essencial para definir o papel dessas instituições na sociedade. Esse princípio busca ampliar o impacto do ensino superior, integrando teoria e prática com foco no aperfeiçoamento coletivo. Este projeto analisa a extensão universitária no curso de Direito de uma instituição no Ceará, através de um estudo qualitativo exploratório, utilizando observação, entrevistas estruturadas e diários de campo. Foram entrevistados dez participantes (n = 10), incluindo gestores, professores e alunos envolvidos em ações de extensão. Apesar de o fluxo de conhecimento ser comumente transferido da universidade para a sociedade, há necessidade de uma relação mais dialógica. Para os professores, a extensão oferece aprendizado prático, mas precisa incentivar uma colaboração crítica. A curricularização da extensão é uma mudança epistemológica, e a pesquisa destaca a integração entre pesquisa e extensão, exemplificada na pesquisa-ação.
- Inteligência artificial e transformação social: impactos, desafios e oportunidadesPublication . Morgado, Elsa Gabriel; Leonido, Levi; Gouveia, Luís BorgesA Inteligência Artificial (IA) tem um impacto profundo e multifacetado na sociedade, impulsionando avanços económicos, sociais e tecnológicos. Verifica-se que a IA possui um elevado potencial para otimizar processos, transformar indústrias e melhorar a tomada de decisão em setores como saúde, educação e transportes. No entanto, a sua disseminação levanta desafios significativos, nomeadamente a substituição de postos de trabalho, o aumento das desigualdades sociais e questões éticas relacionadas com privacidade e viés algorítmico. Dada a complexidade destas implicações, torna-se essencial equilibrar a inovação tecnológica com a responsabilidade social, garantindo regulamentações que promovam equidade, transparência e segurança. A colaboração entre governos, setor privado e sociedade civil revela-se fundamental para maximizar os benefícios da IA, mitigando os seus riscos. Assim, com base numa matriz bibliográfica e numa análise crítica das evidências, conclui-se que a IA representa simultaneamente uma oportunidade de transformação e um desafio crítico, cuja gestão determinará o seu impacto no futuro da humanidade.
- Jacob Rodrigues Pereira: um humanista e benfeitor da humanidadePublication . Rodrigues, João Bartolomeu; Leonido, Levi; Morgado, Elsa GabrielNa presente investigação, pretendemos divulgar a figura de Jacob Rodrigues Pereira, judeu de origem portuguesa, que ainda em criança foi obrigado a fugir com a família para França, a fim de escapar à vigilância apertada da inquisição. Benfeitor da humanidade, Jacob Rodrigues Pereira deixou à sociedade, particularmente aos surdos-mudos, o instrumento que os retirou da exclusão da convivência humanado: foi o inventor do alfabeto manual que permitiu a comunicação destes excluídos com o resto da sociedade. Tomámos como ponto de partida para esta investigação, um longo artigo da autoria de Pinheiro Chagas, publicado em 1868, no Jornal O Panorama, ao longo de quatro números. O contraste entre a fama de que este benfeitor goza em França, cujo nome batizou uma das principais avenidas de Paris, choca com o paradoxo de em Portugal ser uma figura tão ilustre quanto desconhecida.
- Neuromuscular control and musculoskeletal injuries in musicians: a critical reviewPublication . Cardoso, Mário; Leonido, Levi; Morgado, Elsa GabrielMusicians are highly vulnerable to musculoskeletal injuries due to the repetitive and sustained physical demands of playing instruments. While neuromuscular control is crucial in stabilising joints and muscles to prevent such injuries, its role in developing and preventing MSIs has received limited attention. In this review, we synthesise findings from studies examining the impact of neuromuscular control and training interventions on MSIs in musicians. Evidence suggests that proprioceptive training, motor control exercises, and dynamic stability drills can enhance joint stability and reduce injury risk, positively affecting performance outcomes. However, much of the existing research is limited by cross-sectional designs. Future studies should focus on longitudinal approaches to better understand the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying these benefits and explore the practical implications of integrating neuromuscular training into musicians’ routines for long-term physical health and career sustainability.
- Physical education teachers’ representations of their training to promote the inclusion of students with disabilitiesPublication . Celestino, Tadeu; Ribeiro, Esperança; Morgado, Elsa Gabriel; Leonido, Levi; Pereira, AntoninoSchool inclusion is based on the need to adopt and implement a holistic view of education, training, and human development embodied in the idea of everyone, for everyone. In the context of Physical Education (PE), there are still several constraints to the realization of this universal desideratum. Among these, teacher training and qualification for the inclusion of students with Specific Health Needs (SHNs) stands out. That is, students with physical and mental health problems whose impact is significantly manifested in the learning process. Thus, the objective of this study was to identify the representations of PE teachers about their training to develop inclusive processes with students with SES. Participants in this study were 151 PE teachers from different regions and districts of Portugal (Algarve, Aveiro, Castelo Branco, Lisbon, Porto, and Viseu) who had 23.6 ± 8.1 years of teaching service. Teachers answered an online questionnaire, on the Google Forms platform, with open and closed questions about their education and training to develop inclusive processes in PE. The results indicate two significant dimensions: (1) initial training for teaching inclusive PE and (2) continuous training for inclusion. Regarding initial training, a large majority of the teachers under study, at the end of their initial training, did not have the essential skills to teach PE to students with SES. It was also identified that a large majority reported not having had any contact with students with SES throughout their training process for teaching. It was also recognized that this training was not adjusted to the development of intervention skills with students with SHN. Regarding continuous training, it was identified that attendance at this training increased their skills to teach PE to students with SHN. Workshops/actions/training courses are the main training models adopted. However, it is recognized that the training provided does not respond concretely to their training needs to intervene with students with SHN, since teachers essentially seek to improve intervention in the context of inclusive physical education. We conclude that teacher training for inclusion is not yet fully adjusted to the reality of the inclusive school paradigm. In this sense, in practical terms, the following are suggested: (1) the need for reinforcement in study plans with specific and long-term curricular units; (2) the introduction of real practice components in context; and (3) supervised pedagogical practice in diverse contexts.
- Psychometric validation of the Passive and Active Use Measure (PAUM) for Facebook and Instagram among a Portuguese samplePublication . Mendes, Liliana; Leonido, Levi; Pereira, Natércia; Morgado, Elsa GabrielIntroduction. The advent of social media has fundamentally transformed how people interact, bridging the divide between passive digital consumption and active engagement. Objective. This study aims to validate the Passive and Active Use Measure (PAUM) for Facebook and Instagram in a Portuguese sample, exploring distinct interaction modes encompassing Active Social, Active Non-social, Active, and Passive. Methods. Two descriptive, cross-sectional, and quantitative studies were conducted, involving a total of 606 participants (N=198 for study 1, N=408 for study 2), spanning ages 17 to 67. Results. The factor structure of both scales was analyzed, as well as their convergent and discriminant validity and reliability. Both scales–PAUM-Facebook (study 1) and PAUM-Instagram (study 2)–demonstrated robust factorial structures, underscored by sound validity and reliability indicators. Comprising ten and seven items, respectively, these scales are organized into two dimensions: Active and Passive. Conclusion. This study establishes that the PAUM instruments possess strong psychometric properties, rendering them valuable tools for evaluating Facebook and Instagram usage patterns in Portuguese populations, with broader applicability in future research within the field of psychology.
- A relevância motivacional da arte musical na integração social: receptividade-emotividade-educação e culturaPublication . Licursi, Beatriz; Silva, Levi Leonido; Cardoso, Mário; Morgado, Elsa GabrielNeste trabalho pretendemos apresentar uma reflexão a respeito da arte musical e sua particularidade motivacional relacionada ao encanto e manifestação do ser humano para vivências artísticas direcionadas à sociedade. Destacamos que a experiência performática da referida arte quando realizada regularmente conduzida por um profissional competente na área de educação musical poderá proporcionar aos indivíduos alterações de ordem psicológica e cognitiva as quais certamente repercutirão de forma benéfica em suas condutas pessoais e crescimento acadêmico. Estudos neurocientíficos realizados por renomados pesquisadores têm comprovado que as atividades musicais excitam várias regiões cerebrais porém alguns declaram que todo o cérebro é ativado. Salientamos que sublimemente, educador e dirigidos, serão afetados de maneira positiva pelos estímulos que incidirão sobre o “cérebro musical”. Abordaremos nesta pesquisa os fatores que possivelmente contribuirão para o frutífero resultado da experiência com a arte musical tendo em vista as peculiaridades, a qualidade das performances e a aquisição de conhecimentos que abrangerá o desenvolvimento motor, psicológico e cognitivo.