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Papel Crítico 2010-2020: Textos de Alunos de Arquitetura
( 2024 ) Castro, Nuno Maria Pinto Cruz Sampaio; Barros, Inês Q.
O presente título é um catálogo de textos escritos pelos alunos do 5.° ano no âmbito da unidade curricular “Crítica da Arquitetura Contemporânea”, lecionada no Mestrado Integrado em Arquitetura (MIARQ) da Escola de Arquitetura, Arte e Design da Universidade do Minho (EAAD). A maioria dos textos refere-se à experiência pedagógica implementada por Nuno M. Sampaio, entre os anos letivos de 2012-13 e 2020-21. A compilação inclui também textos dos anos letivos 2009- 10, 20I0-II e 2015-16, lecionados por Bruno Baldaia e José Capela. Deste modo, procura-se deixar documentada parte do património de uma década de ensino deste campo da arquitetura no MIARQ.
Meloidogyne spp. population diversity and inoculum density influence parasitism of kiwifruit plants
( 2026 ) Gonçalves, A. Rita; Conceição, I. Luci; Costa, SR
Kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.) has become a globally important crop, with A. chinensis var. deliciosa cv. Hayward being the most widely cultivated cultivar. Root-knot nematodes (RKNs, Meloidogyne spp.) are highly damaging plant parasites that are widespread in Portugal. Meloidogyne hapla predominates in the major production areas and occasionally co-occurs with M. arenaria and M. hispanica; however, the effects of these RKNs on kiwifruit performance and yield remain largely unclear. This study evaluated the reaction of Hayward and Tomuri cultivars to different Meloidogyne spp. and inoculum levels, focusing on plant–nematode interactions with distinct M. hapla populations. Kiwifruit’s reaction to RKN parasitism varied according to both the Meloidogyne spp. and the intraspecific variability of M. hapla. Meloidogyne arenaria and M. hispanica caused different impacts in kiwifruit cultivars. Intraspecific variation in M. hapla influenced the host reaction, with certain populations showing high parasitic rates. Gall numbers increased with M. hapla inoculum density, indicating that higher nematode populations intensify pressure on the host. Although few differences were observed between cultivars, M. arenaria had a greater impact on cv. Hayward (female), while M. hispanica affected cv. Tomuri (male) more strongly, showing the importance of investigating cultivar- and sex-specific responses to RKNs for effective management in kiwifruit. These findings highlight that susceptibility and tolerance in kiwifruit depend on the RKN species identity, intraspecific variability, population density and cultivar-specific responses, emphasizing the complexity of host–nematode interactions.
The vital role of artisans: Cultural sustainability, ethics and the communication crisis in fashion
( 2026 ) Schulz, Fernanda Enéia; Cunha, Joana
This article critically reflects on the systemic marginalisation of artisans who produce for fashion brands, highlighting the tensions between ethical practices, cultural sustainability, and the imperative need for transparent and effective communication strategies within the sector. Grounded in a critical analysis based on academic literature and an interdisciplinary approach, the study examines how opaque communication strategies contribute to the perpetuation of a system marked by cultural appropriation and socioeconomic inequalities. The analysis identifies ethical gaps in the relationship between the fashion industry and artisans’ gaps that not only reinforce the marginalisation of these cultural agents but also pose a threat to the preservation of traditional cultures. Accordingly, the article positions communication as a central axis in the construction of a more ethical fashion sector and proposes six communication strategies aimed at promoting transparency, cultural sustainability through authentic narratives and collaborative partnerships, the ethical use of impact data, and economic equity through co-creation practices. Drawing on real-world examples, it illustrates successful practices and institutional initiatives that reveal the potential for ethically and culturally sustainable change. The article concludes with practical recommendations and future research directions, reinforcing the urgency of institutionalising ethical and cultural practices as a standard within the fashion industry.