António Pedro Costa

António Pedro Costa
University of Aveiro | UA · Education and Psycology Department

CAQDAS Researcher

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Introduction
António Pedro Costa is one of the software researchers to support qualitative analysis webQDA (www.webqda.net), an area where he has published, in co-authorship, several papers in national and international congresses and journals, as well as book chapters. He currently teaches curricular units of research methodologies. He is the Coordinator of the Ibero-American Congress on Qualitative Research (www.ciaiq.org) and the World Conference on Qualitative Research (www.wcqr.info).

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the teaching-learning process at all different levels of education, as well as it has changed people's lives around the world. Introduction: We have carried out this research with students of Information and Security, a subject taught in two university degrees at Extremadura University. For that purpose, we have us...
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The academic literature confirms the difference between the perspectives of students and professors when designing and applying teaching methodologies. This paper uses the case of entrepreneurship teaching in doctoral programs to point out the differences between both groups when designing the content of the modules. It also highlights the need to...
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Despite considering ourselves to be in the Knowledge Society, in practice there are gaps in the use of evidence. Specifically, it appears that there is a waste of use of this valuable resource for making wise policy decisions, which lead to actions that respect sustainability and human rights. This article presents an exploratory literature review...
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A investigação qualitativa tem vindo lentamente a mudar e a influenciar vários domínios de conhecimento e ação humana, não só por questões de "escola de pensamento", mas também, e por maioria de razão, por o digital ter vindo a favorecer a eliminação de dimensões de dificuldade e tempo despendido no tratamento de dados, que cada vez mais tornam est...
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Usually, a literature review takes time and becomes a demanding step in any research project. The proposal presented in this article intends to structure this work in an organised and transparent way for all project participants and the structured elaboration of its report. Integrating qualitative and quantitative analysis provides opportunities to...
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Resumo O objetivo desta pesquisa qualitativa foi investigar as concepções teóricas dos trabalhadores sobre o grupo bem como analisar os fatores impulsores e restritivos da prática terapêutica grupal nos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPS). Participaram do estudo 66 trabalhadores de CAPS e ambulatórios da Rede de Atenção Psicossocial (RAPS) de 23...
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Dubai and the UAE governments have been investing in technology and digital communication for a long time. These governments are pioneers in introducing innovative strategies, policies and projects. They are also recognized worldwide for defining and implementing long term public programs. In terms of eGovernment Dubai and the UAE rank among the wo...
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This text results from research developed in the Postgraduate Program in Education at the Tiradentes University (Unit), in partnership with the University of Aveiro, Portugal, in 2019 and 2020. The objective sought to describe how the Visualization of Data (VD) is represented in the analysis of qualitative data with the support of Qualitative Data...
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To present guidelines that explores the potentialities of bibliometric and scientometric studies, which are quantitative, and integrates the qualitative analysis of documents. This goal will broaden the understanding of quantitative results and allow a deeper interpretation of the research results from documents selected by means of bibliometrics....
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O objetivo deste estudo visa determinar o perfil do enoturista na Região Demarcada do Douro, em Portugal, nomeadamente na Quinta da Gaivosa. Fez-se primeiro uma revisão da literatura centrada na temática do enoturismo, principalmente na Região em estudo e, posteriormente, construiu-se um questionário que foi aplicado junto de 75 enoturistas que se...
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Resumo: Este artigo propõe contribuir para a reflexão sobre o processo de curadoria digital, no intuito de discorrer sobre algumas das principais concepções sobre curadoria digital em diferentes contextos, tanto por autores brasileiros quanto estrangeiros, de modo a elucidar e aproximar o tema na organização e gestão de dados em Computer Assisted Q...
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Resumo: Os designados Qualitative Data Analysis Software (QDAS) são ferramentas que auxiliam o pesquisador no tratamento, organização, análise e representação de dados, entre outros, com a finalidade de apoiar análises de pesquisas ou projetos científicos nos mais diversos campos de conhecimento. Este artigo apresenta, através de uma revisão integr...
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The evaluation of digital learning materials, carried out by professors, has been discussed by several authors, who are proponents of evaluative instruments, in a final classification approach or in a contextual perspective. Such aspects can lead teachers to reflect on the process of this evaluation and, in what way the materials in digital format,...
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A avaliação de materiais didáticos digitais realizada por professores, vem sendo discutida por diversos autores, os quais são proponentes de instrumentos avaliativos, numa abordagem de classificação final ou numa perspectiva contextual. Tais aspectos podem levar os professores a refletirem sobre o processo dessa avaliação e, de que forma os materia...
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As questões sobre o que se entende por conhecimento científico, como gerá-lo e validá-lo, bem como sua finalidade e utilidade, são fundamentais para o desenvolvimento da investigação em qualquer área. No campo das Ciências Sociais e, em particular, no campo da Educação, as respostas a estas e outras questões, relacionadas com os aspectos ontológico...
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Objective: To analyze the results of the use of narratives in group therapy for the qualification process of professionals in the Psychosocial Care Centers on the use of group dynamics. Method: This is an action research involving 21 workers from 11 Psychosocial Care Centers in the Brazilian Central-West region. For data collection, narratives w...
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Os conceitos de felicidade, positividade e bem-estar no Dubai e nos Emirados Árabes Unidos fazem parte das políticas governamentais. O Dubai tem trabalhado para implementar a sua visão e objetivo de ser a cidade mais feliz do planeta. Aparentemente trata-se apenas de emoções, mas envolve muita tecnologia e iniciativas inovadoras. Para atingir esse...
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The theme of Learning Assessment is relevant at research and educational policy levels. Because ensuring global access to education is not enough, we must go beyond by implementing Learning Assessment, with its multiple dimensions, without forgetting the main objective of evaluation: to improve learning, skills and citizenship. This exploratory art...
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Implementar um plano de investigação-ação implica tomar decisões informadas, com base em evidências científicas, sobre como agir no ciclo de ação seguinte, no sentido de introduzir mudanças que beneficiem o contexto e os objetivos a que a investigação se propõe. Este livro propõe-se a ilustrar o processo de tomada de decisão em investigação-ação, c...
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Face ao que anteriormente foi referido, a análise de dados visuais e redes sociais com apoio de software específico de suporte à investigação qualitativa constitui o foco deste capítulo. A sua organização e objectivos são os seguintes: - Especificar e concretizar a análise de dados visuais com uso de software em investigação qualitativa, dando a...
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Scientific research on the question of how happiness can be increased and then sustained has still a long way ahead. The authors have been developing studies in this field and have chosen the happiness initiatives of the Dubai and UAE government to elaborate a case study. This paper, extracted from the wider investigation, presents a study based on...
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This book includes selecting the articles accepted for presentation and discussion at WCQR2021, held on January 20th to 22nd, 2021 (Virtual Conference). The World Conference on Qualitative Research (WCQR) is an annual event that aims to bring together researchers, academics and professionals, promoting the sharing and discussion of knowledge, new p...
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A iniciativa inovadora do Governo do Dubai e dos Emirados Árabes Unidos de criar um Ministério da Felicidade vai de encontro das crescentes preocupações de alguns governantes e policy makers no sentido de orientar as suas estratégias e políticas para o bem-estar e felicidade dos cidadãos. O objetivo dos governos do Dubai e dos Emirados Árabes Unido...
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As the use of Computer-assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS) becomes recurrent in qualitative research, researchers who use this methodological approach need to consider how ethical issues present themselves when we use these types of tools. In this introductory text to the Special Issue of The Qualitative Report, we identify and dis...
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The year 2020 will go down in history as the year when the whole world was challenged with one invisible enemy that changed everything in human society in the 21st Century. It is the worst modern pandemic that has shaken all aspects of human life. It is clear that no one in any field was well prepared, if prepared at all, for COVID-19. The newness...
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Scientists play a crucial role in the outreach activities and in the shape of the science-society relation over time. Nevertheless, there are some barriers that are holding scientists back from participating more actively in outreach initiatives, namely in the Evolution field. Taking this into account, the COST Action “Building on scientific litera...
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A (Auto)Aprendizagem de QDAS The (Self)Learning of QDAS
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RESUMO O recurso aos Qualitative Data Analysis Software (QDAS) é algo cada vez mais incontornável entres investigadores qualitativos. Porém, o uso destas ferramentas digitais não é pacifico, pois, o processo de aprendizagem pode ser uma barreira para os investigadores. Este estudo é parte integrante de um projeto de investigação e procura analisar...
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As Ciências Sociais foram, desde sempre, uma das principais impulsionadoras da investigação qualitativa, procurando através dela interpretar os comportamentos sociais ao longo da história, recorrendo para tal a recolha de dados através da observação, histórias de vida, entrevistas, etc. Os momentos marcantes na história da nossa sociedade sempre fo...
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A investigação qualitativa revela-se potente para a compreensão dos fenómenos sociais. Os resultados são importantes para a proposição de mudanças e superação dos problemas que fundamentam o desenvolvimento das pesquisas. Este aspeto evidencia-se, por exemplo, na emergência da pandemia da COVID-19, na medida que houve a necessidade de buscar respos...
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Resumo. No ano de 2019 o Governo do Dubai formalizou a sua “Magna Carta”, documento que, na ausência de uma Constituição escrita, sistematiza os oito princípios que regem a governação do Emirado. O objetivo da “Magna Carta” é assegurar o bem-estar dos cidadãos, o desenvolvimento sustentável da Nação e a prosperidade das gerações futuras. Enquadrado...
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https://publi.ludomedia.org/index.php/ntqr/article/view/70 In addition to ensuring universal access to education, it is necessary to know whether students learn. Thus, the learning assessment can contribute to quality education. The initial research question, selected by the research team, was: what is Learning Assessment? In order to answer this...
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Este livro inclui uma seleção de 64 artigos aceitos para apresentação e discussão no 9º Congresso Ibero-Americano em Investigação Qualitativa (CIAIQ2020), realizado entre os dias 15, 16 e 17 de julho de 2020. O CIAIQ apresenta três campos principais de aplicação (Educação, Saúde e Ciências Sociais) e sete temas principais: Fundamentação e Paradigma...
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A pandemia provocada pelo coronavírus Sars-Cov-2 é a primeira verdadeiramente mundial, atinge todos os continentes, géneros, etnias, faixas etárias, religiões, culturas. A COVID-19 provocou a eliminação de vidas humanas. Consequentemente, as informações e, mais ainda, a experiência direta de manifestações pandémicas, desencadeiam uma emoção de medo...
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In October 2019, the 4th World Conference on Qualitative Research (WCQR) brought together scholars from different parts of the world in Porto, Portugal. That conference provided an international platform upon which scholars initiated conversations regarding practices and challenges in qualitative research, in both academic and corporate contexts. T...
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The economic and social debate has been intensifying globally as a result of concerns about the increase in poverty in the world and the progressive separation between rich and poor. There is an urgent need to find ways and alternatives that can be tested and put into practice. This is an exploratory study on the perception of the Portuguese regard...
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Objective this study presents a theoretical reflection based on the experience of the authors as researchers and professors of curricular units of research methodologies. Method theoretical-philosophical reflection. Results the dichotomy between qualitative and quantitative approaches originated the discussion on the need to think about the possi...
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A análise deste tipo de dados com recurso a um software específico, permite aprofundar a análise, facilita a triangulação de dados, a realização de inferências aos dados codificados, entre outros. A análise de dados visuais implicar descrever, transcrever e interpretar imagens/fotos e vídeos, por exemplo, imagens disponíveis na Internet, vídeos dis...
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This article presents a study based on government communication regarding the creation of the Dubai and United Arab Emirates Ministry of Happiness. Under the scope of this paper, from the news analysed, we have chosen that which reflects the main objectives of the creation of the Dubai and United Arab Emirates Ministry of Happiness. Using the techn...
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The World Conference on Qualitative Research (WCQR) is an annual event that aims to bring together researchers, academics and professionals, promoting the sharing and discussion of knowledge, new perspectives, experiences and innovations on the field of Qualitative Research. This book includes a selection of the articles accepted for presentation a...
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This is the second edition of the track Implementation of Qualitative and Mixed Methods Researches in the International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality (TEEM). The aims of the track are to present the most relevant qualitative studies and those that integrate qualitative and quantitative approaches in research...
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Mixed Methods increasingly progress and help research to evolve, combining quantitative and qualitative perspectives and helping the researcher to interpret and represent the studied reality with a holistic approach. In order to exemplify the research process from the methodological complementarity, a contextualized study was carried out in the cit...
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O artigo resume o estudo que analisou o “Dossier Pedagógico Barrinhas do Ludo, o Sonhador - Imagina, Constrói e Sonha com o Cuisenaire", identificando potencialidades e constrangimentos do seu uso com crianças autistas, em idade pré-escolar. Usou-se uma metodologia qualitativa, com enquadramento de estudo de caso, os dados foram recolhidos através...
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The inherent demand for scientific production commonly leads us to rely on digital tools for the data analysis process, such as Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software. However, learning those tools can be challenging for researchers, especially since it is commonly an autonomous task. Taking that into account, webQDA software displays...
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Objective: to explore the deaf people's perceptions about their well-being, published on a weblog. Method: A free access spanish blog that's been created and used by deaf people is selected. Under qualitative methodology with a phenomenological approach, through the non-participating and asynchronous observation, sign language speeches are analy...
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A revisão da literatura constitui etapa fundamental no desenvolvimento das pesquisas científicas, sejam elas de natureza qualitativa, quantitativa ou combinadas, pois seja qual for o referencial teórico-metodológico adotado, é necessário conhecimento daquilo que a ciência já produziu sobre o tema. O tema inicialmente proposto vai se transformando f...
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O objetivo deste estudo visa determinar o perfil sociodemográfico e psicográfico, bem como o levantamento das motivações dos visitantes da Quinta da Gaivosa, uma quinta inserida na Região Demarcada do Douro. Construiu-se um instrumento de recolha de dados, tendo em vista a obtenção de dados para atingir os objetivos propostos tendo-se aplicado um q...
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A importância de orientadores e coordenadores de projetos académicos é amplamente referenciada na literatura da especialidade. De um modo geral, são apontados(as) como fonte de conhecimento e transferência de valores vários, como a integridade ou a ética académica. Este poster pretende ilustrar uma década de percursos diversificados na área da tecn...
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Literature review is a process that can be optimized with the support of digital tools. The article focus is twofold: identify what digital tools are used for Systematic Review of Literature and how its features support the various steps to support this research work. Considering the literature review as a qualitative research, it is important to i...
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This introductory note stems from the organization of a special edition of articles from the World Conference on Qualitative Research. Some researchers put forth criticisms about using software in qualitative data analysis, such as losing control in the coding process and leading researchers to use a particular method of analysis according to tool...
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Processo de escolher/avaliar materiais didá cos digitais: concepções e implicações de professores-Process of to choosing/ evaluaa ng digital didaa c materials: concepp ons and implicaa ons of teachers-Proceso de selección/ evaluación de materiales didácc cos digitales: concepciones e implicaciones de profesores Resumo: Este estudo apresenta o recor...
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Objective: To present some criteria, many of which were created in the form of a checklist of items to be considered throughout the review process. Furthermore, we present a study whose main objective was to build (and validate) a review instrument by specialists that is clear, comprehensive, concise and consistent with the highest standards of ex...
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Investigación Cualitativa en Ciencias Sociales: El Caso de la Educación
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This exploratory systematic literature review is a starting point for a deep literature review on “Knowledge Governance” (KGOV) topic. The aim is to have a quick picture about KGOV; specifically trying to identify the seminal, core and relevant documents. We also seek to know the contexts of these studies, as well as on what ontological levels and...
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The use of Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS) is very recent when compared with the history of qualitative data analysis, which began in anthropological literature during the 20 century. More recently and framed by the use of the visual element in qualitative methods, researchers have a set of data at their disposal with...
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The Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software Packages (CAQDAS) can be understood as a means of assisting the researcher in the treatment, organization and analysis of qualitative data for developing research or projects that deal with qualitative data. This type of software stands out and are sought after because they allow the qualitat...
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Resumen: Con el objetivo de conocer la evolución de los diferentes métodos de investigación en el área de las Ciencia Sociales, se realiza un análisis de la producción científica, utilizando para ello dos bases de datos internacionales, web of science y scopus. Se ha seleccionado un periodo de los últimos veinticinco años analizando los progresos t...
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Based on the work that the authors have been developing in the scope of governmental communication, studying in more depth the creation of the Ministry of Happiness in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, hereby are presented the results of the content analysis of two publications concerning two moments with time distance of about a year and a half....
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The objective of the qualitative and quantitative integration in research designs is the reconciliation between paradigms and methods in research in social science. The objective to specify the general epistemological formulations on which qualitative methods are based in more precise and current methodological proposals, since we are in an excitin...
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Este texto é um ensaio. Nele se discute a necessidade de fundamentos teóricos que sustentem a cientificidade das técnicas qualitativas utilizadas em pesquisas de educação, saúde e outras áreas sociais. A hipótese é de que elas constituem o delineamento das estratégias de campo e são determinantes como parte operacional da pesquisa e como práticas t...
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The use of Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS) is very recent when compared with the history of qualitative data analysis, which began in anthropological literature during the 20 century. More recently and framed by the use of the visual element in qualitative methods, researchers have a set of data at their disposal with...
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This book includes a selection of papers presented at the Third World Conference on Qualitative Research (WCQR2018), held in Lisbon, Portugal on October 17–19, 2018. The WCQR2018 focused on four main fields of application (Education, Health, Social Sciences, and Engineering and Technology) and seven main subjects: Rationale and Paradigms of Qualita...
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La metodología hace referencia al modo en que enfocamos los problemas y buscamos las respuestas. Conlleva la reflexión sobre cómo obtener conocimiento, qué se debe hacer y cómo realizarlo. Los propósitos, supuestos e intereses determinan la metodología a seguir en una investigación. Sin embargo, no siempre existe el necesario consenso sobre cómo re...