Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco
RC IPCB - Repositório Científico
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A biblioteca na preservação da memória académica da instituição de ensino superior
Publication . Rodrigues, M.E.P.
O Repositório de Trabalhos de Fim de Curso do Politécnico de Castelo Branco contém os trabalhos académicos realizados pelos estudantes da instituição no final de cada ciclo de formação. Inclui trabalhos de bacharelato (mais antigos) e relatórios de estágio final dos cursos de formação inicial graduada, pré e pós-Bolonha e CTeSP.
O RETAFIC, assim se chama, elegeu e cumpriu os seguintes objetivos; Preservação da memória académica da instituição; Prevenção e combate à cópia ao plágio; Sustentabilidade na transição para digital total; apoio na Seleção do tema, local e orientador de estágio; contributo para a Avaliação; Cooperação interseviços entre Biblioteca, Informática e Académicos.
Começou em 2011 com trabalhos de uma Escola. Atualmente contém trabalhos das seis escolas do Instituto, possui 4667 documentos distribuídos por 10 comunidades e 71 coleções correspondendo a 4493 diplomados pela instituição.
O RETAFIC continua a crescer.
Animal-origin food waste across global supply chains: Trends, upcycling strategies, and circular economy solutions
Publication . Gonçalves, Joana; Guiné, Raquel P.F.; Ribeiro, Paulo; Florença, Sofia G.; Lopes, Luisa Cruz; Anjos, O.; Sun, Da-Wen
Recently, the problem of food waste management has attracted the attention of producers, processors, retailers, and consumers due to economic, environmental, food safety, and sustainability consequences, affecting the entire food supply chain. This article reviews data on food waste of animal origin at different stages along the production and transformation systems, from an environmental, economic, or social perspective. Results show differences between developed and developing countries. While in developed countries, most waste occurs at the end of the food chain, in developing countries, most waste occurs in primary production and transportation. Food waste is very expressive in production and retail, but also in final consumption in households and food services. Mitigating measures include upcycling, i.e., recovering valuable food components for industrial use with economic and environmental benefits, and alternatives for food waste reutilization. The role of the consumer is unquestionable, particularly when shopping for food for the household or when consuming food in restaurants or canteens. Hence, it is crucial to understand the behaviours leading to food waste as a way to reduce it and implement strategies to effectively reduce food waste at various levels. The role of education, regulation, and policies is pivotal in achieving minimal food waste.
Multidimensional determinants of decision making in judo: A systematic review
Publication . Batista, Marco; Šimenko, Jožef
Introduction: Decision-making in judo is a critical skill, shaped by multiple physiological, contextual, technical, and psychological factors that interact in highly unpredictable and tactically demanding environments.
Objetive: This systematic review aimed to analyze the main determinants of decision-making in judo, synthesize the methodological designs used, and discuss the associated practical and research implications.
Methodology: The Scopus and Web of Science databases were searched according to PRISMA guidelines, yielding 4 eligible studies.
Results: Evidence shows that decision-making in combat is strongly influenced by variables such as tournament phase, weight category, rapid weight loss, and the opponent's technical style. Lighter athletes exhibit greater technical diversity and faster decision-making, while heavier categories prioritize strength and ground control. Strategies such as pacing and intensity adjustments depending on the competitive moment emerge as central tactical determinants. Rapid weight loss has been shown to compromise executive function, negatively impacting attention and reaction time. Despite advances in observational analyses, there remains a lack of experimental studies integrating neurocognitive and psychophysiological metrics.
Conclusions: The conclusion is that decision-making in judo should be trained in representative contexts that simulate the cognitive, technical, and emotional pressures of real competition, promoting an integrated approach between technical training, physical preparation, and mental regulation.
Influencia del diseño de packaging en la percepción de calidad del producto. Un estudio sobre alimentos típicos de la zona centro de Portugal
Publication . Raposo, Daniel; Carballo, Fernando Suárez; Neves, João Vasco; Veríssimo, Fátima; Paiva, Teresa; Felgueira, Teresa
Según la literatura científica, el diseño del packaging constituye un factor esencial en la construcción del valor simbólico del producto y, por tanto, condiciona la intención de compra de los consumidores. Partiendo de esta afirmación, el estudio analiza la influencia del envase en la percepción de calidad de alimentos típicos del centro de Portugal (Beira Baixa, Beira Alta y Alto Minho) como el aceite, la miel, el vino, los ahumados y la fruta. El objetivo principal es determinar si la calidad y la innovación del diseño de packaging influyen directamente en la percepción de calidad del producto y analizar la repercusión de varios atributos (forma, material, rótulo, diseño gráfico y otros componentes) en esta valoración. Para ello, la metodología de la investigación combina un panel de siete expertos en diseño gráfico (para una evaluación del diseño de packaging) y una encuesta mixta (cuantitativa y cualitativa) aplicada a consumidores (n = 75). Los resultados revelan una relación significativa entre la calidad del diseño y la calidad atribuida al producto, así como la especial repercusión del diseño gráfico de la etiqueta en estas valoraciones.
Analysis of usability in digital design by integrating Kano, WebQual and QFD models: The case of the interior design Website+
Publication . Raposo, Daniel; Veríssimo, Fátima; Paiva, Teresa; Neves, João Vasco; Felgueira, Teresa
This study proposes a structured, replicable, multimethod framework for evaluating the usability of institutional information systems serving heterogeneous user groups. It adresses the limited integration of expectation–satisfaction analysis, perception-based quality assessment, and technical prioritisation by combining the Kano Model, WebQual 4.0, Quality Function Deployment (QFD), and heuristic evaluation within a unified workflow. The framework was applied to the Interior+ platform through a user survey (n = 40) and an expert heuristic inspection (n = 4). Results indicate that usability, responsiveness, and information clarity serve as basic (must-be) attributes, leading to high potential for dissatisfaction when performance is inadequate. In contrast, multimedia content and personalisation emerged as attractive attributes that enhance satisfaction without generating substantial dissatisfaction when absent. The integration of Kano, WebQual, and QFD enabled the systematic prioritisation of technical improvements, while comparison with expert evaluations revealed an 80% convergence between user-derived priorities and heuristic recommendations. The findings also highlight meaningful divergences between users and experts, particularly regarding information clarity, reinforcing the value of triangulated evaluation approaches. The study contributes a practical, operationalised protocol that integrates user perceptions, expert assessments, and decision-support tools to inform evidence-based usability improvements and the development of more inclusive, effective, and user-centred institutional digital platforms.