Project formulation constitutes a process aimed at developing solutions to problems arising in social, technical, business, and organizational contexts. From this perspective, the present research is based on a central idea: every project is a solution to a problem and, by its genesis, constitutes a complex artificial system derived from a conflict or need that requires the integration of interdependent variables to build a coherent solution. However, traditional methodologies such as the Logical Framework, PMI’s PMBOK® guides, IPMA, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Six Sigma, and agile methods such as Scrum, although widely used, present limitations when applied to non-standardized projects characterized by complexity and uncertainty. The objective of this research is to propose a systemic approach to the formulation of non-standardized projects through the conceptual integration of General Systems Theory, systems thinking, and complexity theory. The study was conducted using a qualitative analytical and documentary approach based on literature review, comparative analysis of traditional methodologies, and conceptual integration. The results identified limitations of traditional approaches in addressing the complexity and interdependencies of non-standardized projects and enabled the development of a systemic project formulation proposal structured around six components aimed at comprehensively understanding the problem, constructing the solution, and selecting and integrating methodologies according to the nature of the project. Furthermore, the applicability of the proposal was illustrated through cases related to hydraulic infrastructure, structural rehabilitation, and business process transformation. It is concluded that the systemic approach provides a flexible and complementary conceptual framework for the formulation of non-standardized projects

The rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is profoundly transforming teaching practices in higher education, posing urgent challenges for instructional design, authentic assessment, and ethical governance. This study presents the development and validation of the Faculty Competencies for GAI Questionnaire (CCDGAI) and empirically analyzes faculty self-perceived competency profiles across three dimensions: technological, pedagogical, and ethical. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional design was employed with N=410 university instructors from a single large-scale higher education institution. Content validity was assessed via Aiken's V with 95% confidence intervals calculated following the interval method proposed by Penfield & Giacobbi (2004) for ordinal polytomous scales, from a panel of five expert judges (mean V=.91; range .80–1.00). Internal consistency was excellent across all subscales (total α=.973; 95%CI: .968–.977). Exploratory factor analysis yielded a three-factor solution preliminarily compatible with the proposed structure (KMO=.968; Bartlett p<.001); the bifactor model showed superior fit compared to alternative configurations. Hierarchical k-means clustering identified three distinct competency profiles: high competence (n=140; 34.1%), medium competence (n=164; 40.0%), and low competence (n=106; 25.9%), with adequate statistical support (silhouette=.378; bootstrap ARI=.821; η²>.67). Ethical competence was the most developed dimension across all profiles, while technological and pedagogical competencies showed the most pronounced training gaps. Findings offer evidence-based diagnostics to support differentiated faculty professional development and responsible institutional GAI governance.

Strategic alignment is typically treated in the program management literature as a governance design problem: establish the right structures at program launch, and coherence will persist unless disrupted by external shocks. This study challenges that assumption. A pre-post repeated measures study embedded within a live technology transformation workstream at a global banking institution examined whether alignment deteriorates systematically during execution, and whether a structured governance intervention could reduce that deterioration. The construct introduced is Strategic Alignment Drift (SAD), defined as the measurable, progressive divergence between a transformation program's documented strategic intent and the operational decisions, priorities, and stakeholder narratives produced during execution, arising from attention migration and local optimization rather than from external disruption or governance failure. SAD was operationalized across three behavioral dimensions: decision coherence, priority stability, and narrative coherence. Measurement followed a ten-week protocol (n = 5 observations per phase) with independent dual coding and inter-rater reliability assessment. During the baseline phase, all three dimensions deteriorated concurrently beginning in Week 3, with 45% of decisions rated inconsistent with strategic intent and narrative coherence collapsing from 0.75 to 0.00 by Week 5. Introduction of a 20-minute Weekly Alignment Checkpoint (WAC) in Week 6 produced full recovery across all dimensions within one session and sustained alignment through program close, with large effect sizes (Cohen's d = 1.52 to 1.69). The findings reframe strategic alignment as a dynamic condition requiring active maintenance, shift the appropriate unit of analysis from governance structures to decision sequences, and demonstrate that a lightweight recurring intervention can both prevent and correct alignment drift without significant governance overhead.

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as perceções dos alunos adolescentes sobre as aprendizagens adquiridas durante o programa de intervenção Cyber-GreenFlags, orientado para a prevenção da violência cibernética entre casais adolescentes e para a promoção de relações saudáveis em ambientes digitais. Foi realizado um estudo exploratório com 219 adolescentes do 3.º e 4.º anos do Ensino Secundário Obrigatório, com idades compreendidas entre os 14 e os 17 anos, provenientes de duas escolas da província de Almería. A informação foi recolhida através de uma rubrica de autoavaliação com perguntas abertas sobre os conhecimentos adquiridos no final da intervenção. Os dados foram analisados através de uma análise de conteúdo qualitativa de caráter indutivo, apoiada no Atlas.ti (v.25), a partir da qual foram organizadas categorias e subcategorias emergentes. Os resultados identificam aprendizagens relacionadas com as modalidades de ligação interpessoal, as estratégias de autocuidado e as modalidades de autocuidado associadas ao consentimento sexual nas interações digitais. Os alunos destacaram a importância de construir laços saudáveis, comunicar mal-estares, pedir e oferecer apoio, identificar riscos em ambientes digitais e regular a tomada de decisões em situações de vulnerabilidade. Os resultados sugerem que o programa promove aprendizagens relevantes para a prevenção da violência cibernética e para o reforço do autocuidado, da comunicação e do consentimento sexual nas interações digitais.  

A Doença de Parkinson (DP) causa a perda progressiva da inervação dopaminérgica, afetando a qualidade de vida. O projeto "Parkinson Na Ginga" foi criado para combinar a capoeira adaptada com fisioterapia para tratar pessoas com DP. O estudo avaliou como a capoeira impactou a função motora, equilíbrio, marcha e qualidade de vida dos pacientes, utilizando um programa de 20 exercícios de capoeira duas vezes na semana, 90 minutos por 12 semanas. A pesquisa, aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética da Universidade Estácio de Sá, sob o parecer nº 7.188668, em outubro de 2024, ocorreu na Fundição Progresso, no Rio de Janeiro, de novembro a março de 2025, com 20 participantes divididos em dois grupos: capoeira adaptada e fisioterapia.  As avaliações ocorreram na 1ª e 13ª semanas, utilizando a Escala de Hoehn & Yahr, UPDRS II e III, Escala de Equilíbrio de Berg (EEB), Timed Up and Go (TUG), PDQ-39 e MOCA-Test. O TUG foi utilizado para avaliar a velocidade da marcha, métodos quantitativos e qualitativas dos relatos dos participantes. O protocolo inclui exercícios aeróbicos de intensidade moderada a intensa, com resistência muscular do próprio peso, mobilidade e complexidade. Resultados: O grupo da capoeira promoveu melhora significativa na função motora e mobilidade, com percepções positivas sobre a qualidade de vida (avaliada pela PDQ-39). O grupo de fisioterapia teve resultados modestos. Não houve quedas registradas durante a intervenção. Conclusão: A capoeira adaptada se mostrou eficaz para melhorar aspectos motores, sociais e emocionais de pessoas com DP preenchendo uma lacuna científica na intervenção dessa condição.

Rural development projects in Cameroon are central to national strategies, yet their performance remains persistently unsatisfactory, with many failing to meet deadlines, respect budgets, or deliver quality outcomes despite substantial donor investment. This underperformance raises the research problem: how do project risks hinder the performance of rural development initiatives in Cameroon? To address this, the study employed a qualitative approach combining literature review, semi‑structured interviews, document analysis, and participatory observation across three donor‑funded projects, with managers and coordinators selected as the sample. Risks were identified and classified according to Ray’s typology and the PMBOK framework, while project performance was assessed through the “iron triangle”. Twenty‑two major risks were identified, with 68% exogenous and 32% endogenous, and short‑term strategic risks proved most prevalent. Sixteen risks significantly affected deadlines, fourteen influenced budget execution, and eleven compromised deliverable quality, with insecurity in intervention areas, pandemic outbreaks, procurement dysfunctions, incompetence of team members, and inflation emerging as the most critical. Results reveal that risk management measures are largely reactive, applied only after risks materialize, undermining efficiency, sustainability, and stakeholder confidence. In line with recent international studies emphasizing governance, institutional resilience, climate and financial risks, adaptive management, and criticality models, this research proposes a risk criticality framework to guide proactive decision‑making and highlights the need to strengthen project teams’ risk management skills. Systematic risk identification and mitigation are essential to improve timeliness, budget compliance, and quality, thereby ensuring the sustainability of rural development projects in Cameroon.