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THE IMPACT OF ECONOMIC COERCION ON THE LEGALITY OF BUSINESSLAW AND THE INVALIDITY OF LEGAL TRANSACTIONS STRUCTUREDUNDER INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS
Economic sanctions have been widely used as instruments of pressure in international relations, playing an important role in conducting foreign policy and imposing specific behaviors on nation states and economic agents. Although often justified as legitimate mechanisms for protecting political, economic, or international security interests, such measures can have significant legal effects, especially when they influence the formation of consent in business relationships that are already structured or in the process of being structured. Free consent is an essential element for the validity of legal acts, both in international law and in civil law, and is compromised when there is indirect imposition of will through economic coercion. In this context, this study aims to analyze the use of economic sanctions as an instrument of coercion in international law and examine their effects on the validity of legal transactions structured under this type of pressure. The research uses the deductive method, with a qualitative approach and bibliographic research technique, based on national and international doctrine. The results indicate that economic coercion can compromise the legal freedom necessary for the validity of consent, constituting a defect capable of invalidating legal and business acts. It is concluded that the use of economic sanctions, when used as a pressure mechanism, can have significant legal consequences, affecting the validity and legitimacy of relationships in business law at the global level. Keywords: Economic sanctions; Coercion; Contract law; Legal transaction; International law.
Copyright (c) 2026 Armando Henrique Silva Semeão, Gisele Mendes de Carvalho https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
EPISTEMOLOGIES OF EVALUATION: A SEARCH FOR EVALUATIVE KNOWLEDGE
This article aims to critically analyze the multiplicity of epistemologies that underpin the field of educational, institutional, program, and public policy evaluation, understanding it as a specific body of knowledge that is historically constituted and epistemologically plural. It is based on the assumption that evaluation cannot be reduced to a technicist, praxeological, and instrumental procedure; rather, it is configured as a human, scientific, and political act of valuation, permeated by different conceptions of knowledge, science, method, and reality. Methodologically, the study develops a qualitative bibliographic and documentary research design, articulating classical and contemporary contributions from epistemology and the philosophy of science. The quadripolar methodological strategy is explored through its epistemological, theoretical, morphological, and technical poles. The analysis traces the historical trajectory of method from Classical Greece to contemporary times, highlighting Bachelardian epistemology and the multiplicity of forms of knowledge. The study culminates in a comparative analysis of diverse epistemological currents, making explicit their implications for evaluative practice. The expected results point to the need to overcome reductionist, instrumental, or monolithic views of evaluation, recognizing it as a field marked by epistemological disputes in which diverse rationalities and experimentalities coexist. It is concluded that the constitution of evaluative knowledge and the consolidation of a specific epistemology of evaluation require constant epistemological vigilance, openness to complexity, and critical articulation among different epistemological perspectives in order to address the imprecise and dynamic nature of institutional and educational reality.
Copyright (c) 2026 MARCOS ANTONIO MARTINS LIMA https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
TAX INCENTIVES AND FEDERATIVE CONFLICT IN BRAZIL: HOW THE TAX SYSTEM AFFECTS COOPERATION AMONG STATES
This article analyzes tax incentives in Brazil from the perspective of federal conflict, highlighting how the tax system influences state cooperation. Initially, the theoretical foundations of Brazilian fiscal federalism and the historical evolution of tax incentives are presented, emphasizing the challenges imposed by tax decentralization. The phenomenon of fiscal competition is discussed in depth, identifying its impacts on federal cooperation, such as the intensification of regional inequalities and the erosion of state public revenues. Emblematic cases, such as the Manaus Free Trade Zone, illustrate the dilemmas associated with granting tax benefits. The article also addresses regulatory measures and tax reform proposals, analyzing initiatives such as Complementary Law No. 160/2017 and the creation of the Goods and Services Tax (IBS). Finally, reflections are made on the need to modernize tax governance, strengthen transparency, and align tax incentives with long-term goals, such as technological innovation and environmental sustainability. It concludes that the construction of a more integrated and cooperative model is essential to transform tax incentives into effective instruments for national development and federal balance.
Fiscal federalismo; Tax incentives; Tax competition; Federal cooperation; Regional development.
Elisabethe de Fátima Bulcão Rabelo de Carvalho
Copyright (c) 2026 Danielle Costa de Souza Simas, Antônio Ferreira do Norte Filho, Elisabethe de Fátima Bulcão Rabelo de Carvalho , Guilherme Moreira de Carvalho , Matheus Bezerra Rossetti , Danielle Costa de Souza Simas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
AMAZONIAN LANGUAGE AND DIDACTICS: BETWEEN COLONIALITY AND CULTURAL RESISTANCE (APPROACHES)
The study addresses the conditions of production and the meanings attributed to English language teaching in the Amazon region, highlighting the influence of a colonial and standardizing logic in the development of textbooks used in public education. Works often produced by publishers from the Southeast of the country reflect an excluding vision that silences local realities and potentialities and promotes an exotic, commodified, and alienated narrative of Amazonian culture. The analysis points to the discursive silencing of riverside, indigenous, and peripheral urban populations, whose identities and subjectivities are ignored in the construction of content and reinforce the hierarchy of places and competencies. Furthermore, the materials point to stereotypes and simplified appropriations of biodiversity and traditional knowledge, linking the Amazon to the image of passive preservation and resources to be exploited by external interests, while excluding local scientific and technical protagonism. In this context, the text highlights the need for a decolonial pedagogy capable of deconstructing these discourses and promoting the valorization of cultural and linguistic diversity, fostering an education that dialogues with regional realities and enhances student autonomy. The role of the teacher emerges as a critical mediator, capable of transforming official material and stimulating the expression of the Amazonian subject in promoting English as a tool for resistance, cultural affirmation, and strengthening of local identities.
English Language Teaching; Amazon; Colonial Discourse; Decolonial Education; Cultural Representation.
Copyright (c) 2026 Sérgio Nunes de Jesus, Shyrley de Almeida Alves https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
DETERMINANTS OF MOTOR COMPETENCE IN CHILDREN: ASSOCIATIONS WITH SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC, ANTHROPOMETRIC, AND BODY COMPOSITION FACTORS
Motor competence (MC) can be defined as the level of skilled performance in different motor tasks. However, the influence of variables related to body composition and anthropometric measures has not yet been fully clarified. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the association between MC and sociodemographic, biological, and physical activity factors in children. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 172 children of both sexes, aged 6 to 10 years, from a municipal school. Motor competence was assessed using the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder (KTK). Height, weight, waist circumference, leg length, foot length, and wingspan were measured. Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) were calculated. Body composition was assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis, providing body fat percentage, fat mass, and muscle mass. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed using Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) and Multiple Linear Regression, with a significance level of 5%. The mean MC score was 42.66 (± 10.97) points. Significant associations were observed with age, body fat percentage, WHtR, leg length, wingspan, and participation in extracurricular physical activity. MCA indicated a moderate association between higher MC, older age, adequate body fat percentage, and physical activity practice. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated positive associations of MC with age, BMI, and wingspan, and negative associations with body fat percentage and waist circumference. It is concluded that motor competence shows independent associations with biological factors, especially age, wingspan, and body composition indicators. These findings reinforce the need for multifactorial approaches in the assessment and intervention of motor competence in children, considering sociodemographic, biological, and behavioral aspects.
Copyright (c) 2026 Márcio Vidigal Miranda Junior, Naruna Pereira Rocha, Fernanda Martins de Albuquerque, Valter Paulo Neves Miranda, Maria Elisa Caputo Ferreira https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
WHAT ARE ACTIVE METHODOLOGIES AND HOW DID THEY ARISE?
Most students have shown significant disinterest in the classroom, presenting low participation and difficulties in the learning process. This phenomenon can be attributed, in large part, to the quality of the education provided. When students are exposed to ineffective education, characterized by the absence of innovative methods and by repetitive and monotonous classes, it is understandable that their interest in learning and participating becomes scarce. In this context, the so-called active methodologies emerge, which are the object of study of this article, and its objective is to clarify the definition of active methodologies and briefly examine their historical trajectory, that is, to understand how they emerged. Thus, the research question is: What is the definition of active methodologies and how did they emerge? Regarding the methodology, this work is classified as a narrative review research, with a qualitative approach and basic nature. Data collection was carried out through material already prepared and published on the subject. The data were analyzed in an interpretative manner. The results show that these methodologies emerged a long time ago and are configured as pedagogical approaches in which the student assumes the role of protagonist of his/her own learning. These methodologies aim not only to engage students in a more dynamic and meaningful way, but also to foster an educational environment that values ​​interaction and reflection, essential for the construction of solid and lasting knowledge.
Copyright (c) 2024 Revista Multidisciplinar do Nordeste Mineiro https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
DISCUSSIONS ON THE TOPIC OF EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM AND ASPECTS INVOLVING IT
The general objective of the current research was to promote discussions on the topic of Education and Curriculum and related aspects. The methodological procedure involved a qualitative bibliographical study, which was analyzed using content analysis. The results show that the curriculum goes beyond a simple list of content to be learned, serving as a path for implementing pedagogical actions and involving power relations, as well as cultural, social, and political issues. The implementation of an integrated curriculum is essential to promote interdisciplinarity and communication between different areas of knowledge, aiming at a global understanding and the development of critical and creative skills. The BNCC guides the construction of curricula, while methodologies, formative assessments, and effective planning are essential for quality teaching. The dynamics between teacher and student are also an issue within the curriculum and should be based on respect and ethics, moving away from authoritarian practices. Finally, there are three curriculum theories: traditional theory, critical theory, and post-critical theory. Furthermore, the curriculum can be represented by different approaches (multidisciplinary, pluridisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary) and its manifestations vary between formal, real and hidden.
TECNOLOGIA EDUCACIONAL SOBRE INFECÇÕES SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSÍVEIS PARA GESTANTES NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE
Objetivo: Descrever o embasamento téorico-conceitual sobre IST`s em gestantes na APS, a ser utilizado na construção de uma cartilha educativa. Materiais e métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa metodológica, descritiva desenvolvida por revisão integrativa, por consistir no desenvolvimento de uma cartilha educativa com orientações sobre IST para gestantes. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio das consultas em publicações científicas nas bases de dados: LILACS (Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciências de Saúde), BDENF (Base De Dados em Enfermagem), SCIELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysisand Retrieval System Online) e acessadas por meio da busca avançada na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS). Os critérios de inclusão são artigos que abordassem a temática em estudo, publicações com textos completos na íntegra, entre 2015 e 2025 e disponíveis nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol. Os critérios de exclusão serão produções cientificas incompletas, indisponíveis gratuitamente, teses, dissertações, anais de evento, editoriais e artigos que não tinham como assunto a temática em questão. Resultados e discussão: Foram utilizados 19 artigos para compor o estudo, sendo abordados sobre as IST`s triadas no pré-natal, formas de prevenção dentro da APS e seus principais riscos de contágio, além dos riscos da transmissão vertical da mãe para o bebê. Conclusão: A abordagem das IST’s no pré-natal constitui uma estratégia essencial para a promoção e prevenção da saúde para a mãe e bebê. As IST’s representam agravos de grande relevância epidemiológica devido ao seu alto potencial de desfechos adversos para esse público.
Victor Guilherme Pereira da Silva Marques
Copyright (c) 2026 Victor Guilherme Pereira da Silva Marques, Arethuza de Melo Brito Carvalho, Michelle Vicente Torres , Samira Rego Martins de Deus Leal https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
ANALYSIS OF THE PRESENCE OF ANATOMICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF BLACK-SKINNED INDIVIDUALS IN THE MAIN ANATOMY TEXTBOOKS AND ATLASES RECOMMENDED IN BRAZILIAN MEDICAL EDUCATION
The teaching of human anatomy is fundamental in medical training and its contents can be considered one of the most important grounds of the basic cycle of the medical schools. Human Anatomy discipline involves theoretical and practical classes, preferably using cadavers, and features different methodological approaches, complemented by support material based on textbooks and anatomical atlases. In this context, the representation of skin tones diversity in the academic environment - especially in anatomy bibliographical references - is essential for the best training of Brazilian professionals, considering that they will work in a country with a great ethnic and racial variety. Thus, this article aims to survey the main books used in anatomy teaching in Brazilian medical courses that present images of black-skinned individuals. Methodology: A survey was conducted on Political Pedagogical Projects of medical courses offered in Brazil, through public consultations on official university websites. The aim was to identify the basic bibliography recommended in Human Anatomy teaching plans. Results: The results showed that there are few images representing black-skinned individuals in the bibliography collected, showing that the teaching of Anatomy has a predominantly eurocentric history, with representations of white-skinned (Caucasian) individuals. Conclusion: The survey showed that the basic bibliographies used in anatomical studies present few images of black-skinned individuals, revealing a low racial representation in the teaching of Anatomy in Medical courses in Brazil, with a predominance of illustrations of white-skinned (Caucasian) individuals.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lucas Hosken Vieira Oliveira, Eduardo Henrique Françoso de Andrade, Gabriela Miranda Lima, Evelise Aline Soares, Geraldo José Medeiros Fernandes , Margarida Pereira santos https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The LEARNER WITH AUTISM: MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES AND MOBILE APPLICATIONS
This article is the result of research carried out in the Specialization Course in Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Field of Digital Technologies (TDICS), offered by the Federal University of Tocantins - UFT. Considering that digital resources provide and encourage different learning profiles by presenting the same content in different forms, such as audio, video and readings, research is carried out on multiple intelligences and mobile applications: connections and possibilities for learners with autism, in order to identify free and open mobile applications and the stimulation of the multiple intelligences of learners with autism. To this end, it is necessary to understand how these mobile applications stimulate multiple intelligences from the perspective of learners with autism, and to map the free and open applications found and the intelligence they stimulate and their suitability for learners with autism. A hypothetical deductive study is then carried out, with a qualitative and exploratory approach through bibliographic research and content analysis. In view of this, it is clear that technology present in everyday life should be seen as an ally, it is there to make life easier for learners with autism, helping them with their tasks and difficulties. Everyone learns, a child with autism may not be able to verbalize, but with the help of assistive technology they will be able to do so and develop their mental schemes, their intelligence, which leads to the realization that there are many free applications for learners with autism available in online stores and it is possible to find more than one software with the same function.
Copyright (c) 2025 Revista Multidisciplinar do Nordeste Mineiro https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
BETWEEN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION: FORMAL EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN PIAUÍ (2016–2024)
This article aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the State of Piauí, from 2016 to 2024, based on the relationship between planned and actually executed projects. This research is descriptive in nature with a qualitative approach, based on documentary research from official sources such as the Superintendency of Partnerships and Concessions (SUPARC), the Court of Auditors of the State of Piauí (TCE-PI), and the Official Gazette of the State (DOEPI). The data analysis indicates that, of the 64 mapped projects, only 12 were effectively implemented, corresponding to an effectiveness rate of 18.75%. It was observed that the Leisure, Tourism, and Environment sectors concentrate the majority of executed or under-implementation projects, revealing greater attractiveness for private capital. The significant number of stalled or canceled initiatives suggests weaknesses in the planning, structuring, and management processes of partnerships, corroborating warnings in specialized literature about the risks of adopting PPPs without adequate technical and institutional capacity. The study also notes a lack of transparency from official bodies on the subject. The study contributes to understanding the partnership landscape in the state by highlighting the challenges faced and the need for improvement in project governance.
Copyright (c) 2026 Jedeias de Amorim Júnior, Breno Jucá Barbosa, João Victor Ribeiro Vilanova, Maria de Lourdes de Melo Salmito Mendes, Lauro Oliveira Viana, Márcio Vinicius Brito Pessoa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
THREE-DIMENSIONAL NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF OHMIC HEATING IN FOOD
This work presents three-dimensional numerical simulations of ohmic heating in a homogeneous medium, using a system of coupled nonlinear partial differential equations that describe heat conduction, electric field distribution, and thermal energy generation. The approach adopted considers the dependence of electrical conductivity on temperature. The governing equations were discretized using the Finite Difference Method with second-order approximations in a uniform mesh, using a fully implicit scheme. The analyses revealed an almost linear temperature increase, with greater intensity in the central region of the domain, where there is a higher electric current density. Volumetric heat generation was also concentrated in the center, following the gradients of the electric potential. The results obtained were consistent with previous studies and reinforce the reliability of the model for applications involving rapid, uniform, and controlled heating in conductive systems.
Thermal Food Processing; Numerical Methods; Finite Differences.
Copyright (c) 2026 Gylles Ricardo Ströher; Gabriel Paludeto; Cosmo Damião Santiago, Leandro da Silva Pereira https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
QUALITY OF PEANUT SEEDS PRODUCED WITH DIFFERENT IRRIGATION LEVELS DURING STORAGE
The use of quality seeds in the field is essential for satisfactory production results. Also, proper seed production management combined with the processing can result in a product of considerable quality. With such practices correctly implemented, savings are achieved during the production process, culminating in a quality seed at a lower cost to the producer. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of different irrigation depths over the storage period, in order to verify the appropriate treatment that provides better peanut seed quality. The treatments were defined by seeds treated with five different irrigation depths (l0, l1, l2, l3, l4). The seeds were subsequently evaluated, after harvesting and drying, every four months during twelve months of storage. Quality assessments were based on moisture content, thousand-grain weight, bulk weight, germination, electrical conductivity, and germination speed index. The data obtained in this study showed that the use of irrigation with different water depths did not influence seed vigor and quality. Despite this, water depth l4 was the best treatment in terms of seed germination and vigor. It was observed that storage is a factor of greater importance for preserving seed quality.
Arachis hypogaea L.; Germination, Post-harvest;
Copyright (c) 2026 RAFAEL DE ALMEIDA SCHIAVON, JOSÉ RICARDO FONSECA DIAS MELO MELO, GIULIANI PRADO PRADO, JOSÉ VITOR URGNIANI URGNIANI, DANIELLE XAVIER DE JESUS JESUS https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
PREDATION OF PSOMOPHIS GENIMACULATUS (BOETTGER, 1885) (SQUAMATA – COLUBRIDAE) BY GUIRA GUIRA (GMELIN, 1788) (CUCULIFORMES – CUCULIDAE) IN THE SOUTHERN PANTANAL, BRAZIL
Guira guira (Gmelin, 1788) is a bird widely distributed throughout South America, characterized by diurnal habits and a predominantly carnivorous generalist diet, mainly composed of arthropods, although the consumption of small vertebrates has also been occasionally reported. In this study, we document the first record of predation by Guira guira on a juvenile Psomophis genimaculatus in the southern Pantanal. The event was observed on November 3, 2025, in the municipality of Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, and involved an adult individual capturing and completely ingesting the snake, even in the presence of anthropogenic disturbance and adverse environmental conditions. During the observation, a second individual exhibited typical food-begging behavior, suggesting a parental care context. This record highlights the species’ ability to manipulate and consume relatively large vertebrate prey, reinforcing its opportunistic and generalist nature, as well as its high behavioral plasticity. Furthermore, the predation of a juvenile snake, potentially rich in energetic reserves, may represent an efficient strategy to maximize energy intake during periods of increased metabolic demand. This study expands current knowledge of the trophic ecology of G. guira and contributes to the understanding of predator–prey interactions in the Pantanal, emphasizing the species’ role as a potentially important predator within local herpetofaunal communities.
Copyright (c) 2026 Rodney Murillo Peixoto Couto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
INFLUENCE OF STORAGE TEMPERATURE ON THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL STABILITY, BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS AND ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY OF BIQUINHO PEPPER AND YELLOW PASSION FRUIT MIXED JELLIES WITH ADDED HONEY
This study aimed to evaluate the influence of storage temperature on the physicochemical stability, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant capacity of mixed biquinho pepper and yellow passion fruit jams with added honey. Mixed jams were formulated and subjected to microbiological, physicochemical, bioactive compound, and antioxidant capacity analyses using a completely randomized design. Samples were stored at three temperatures (25, 35, and 45 °C) and analyzed over 90 days. Data were subjected to analysis of variance and mean testing (Scott-Knott) at a 5% significance level. Microbiological results indicated growth of filamentous fungi and yeasts in samples stored at 25 °C and 35 °C after 30 days, whereas no microbial growth was observed at 45 °C, suggesting that higher temperatures inhibit these microorganisms. Physicochemical analyses revealed that moisture was the parameter most sensitive to increased temperature, showing a significant reduction and syneresis at the end of storage at 45 °C. Elevated temperatures also reduced C* values, resulting in a more opaque appearance of the jams. Furthermore, bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity increased, influenced by storage temperature, formulation ingredients, and the addition of honey.
Capsicum chinense; Passiflora edulis f. Flavicarpa; processing; storage
Copyright (c) 2026 Angelina de Sousa Chagas, Ariel Albuquerque Pio, Fernanda Isabela Moreira, Paloma Cristina dos Santos, Luciana Rodrigues da Cunha, Patrícia Aparecida Pimenta Pereira, Helder Canto Rezende https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
ANALYSIS OF THE CENTESIMAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL COMPOSITION OF AVOCADO PASTE DEVELOPED FOR THE KETOGENIC DIET
The ketogenic diet (KD) has gained prominence as an effective nutritional and therapeutic approach for managing various clinical conditions, including refractory epilepsy, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. However, the limited availability of ready-to-eat products with appropriate ketogenic profiles poses a challenge to dietary adherence. In this context, avocado stands out as a promising ingredient due to its high content of monounsaturated fats, fiber, and bioactive compounds. This study aimed to develop and characterize two avocado-based paste formulations for ketogenic diets, focusing on centesimal composition, physicochemical properties, and microbiological safety. Two formulations were prepared: F1 (with coconut milk and oil) and F2 (with coconut milk, oil, and cocoa), which underwent physicochemical analysis according to Instituto Adolfo Lutz (2008) protocols and microbiological evaluation based on ANVISA’s Normative Instruction No. 161/2022. The results showed that both formulations had high lipid content (F1: 11.93%; F2: 11.53%) and low carbohydrate content (F1: 8.68%; F2: 8.04%), consistent with the nutritional requirements of a ketogenic diet. The total energy value was high in both samples, while protein levels were moderate. Microbiological analyses confirmed that the products met the safety standards for consumption. Therefore, the developed formulations are nutritionally suitable, microbiologically safe, and present potential for incorporation into the functional food market targeted at low-carbohydrate dietary patterns.
ketogenic diet; avocado; centesimal composition; microbiological safety.
Copyright (c) 2026 Marilene Magalhães de Brito, Amanda de Castro Amorim Serpa Brandão https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS PARA A IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DA ALIMENTAÇÃO INTEGRAL AGROECOLÓGICA NA REDE ESCOLAR DE MARECHAL CÂNDIDO RONDON, PARANÁ
Este estudo analisa os desafios e perspectivas para a implementação da alimentação integral orgânica e agroecológica na rede municipal de ensino de Marechal Cândido Rondon, Paraná, no contexto do Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE) e da Lei Municipal nº 4.904/2016. Partindo do pressuposto que a promoção da saúde e da conservação ambiental são pilares da alimentação sustentável, o trabalho se fundamenta na discussão sobre o Direito Humano à Alimentação Adequada (DHAA) e a Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (SAN), cujas raízes históricas no Brasil foram profundamente exploradas por diversos autores. A pesquisa, de abordagem qualitativa-exploratória e descritiva, verificou-se que, apesar da legislação local e das políticas públicas existentes, o município ainda não alcançou a meta de 100% de fornecimento de alimentos orgânicos. Os principais obstáculos incluem a limitada oferta produtiva da agricultura familiar, dificuldades logísticas e, significativamente, barreiras administrativas e de gestão que afetam a eficiência dos processos. O estudo destaca a urgência de fortalecer as políticas públicas e incentivar a produção orgânica e agroecológica local. São propostas estratégias focadas no aprimoramento da capacitação técnica, na otimização da logística e na promoção de uma articulação intersetorial mais eficaz. Os resultados deste trabalho oferecem subsídios para a construção de políticas públicas mais efetivas, visando não apenas à garantia de uma alimentação escolar saudável e sustentável, mas também ao avanço contínuo da segurança alimentar e nutricional e ao desenvolvimento rural no município.
Agricultura familiar; Alimentação escolar orgânica; Desenvolvimento Sustentável; Políticas públicas; Segurança Alimentar Nutricional.
Copyright (c) 2026 Davi José Nicaretta Boufleuher, Samuel Felipe Weirich, Lucimar Regina Bespalec, Altevir Signor, Wilson João Zonin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
PRESCRIBING PATTERNS AND RATIONAL USE OF ANTIBIOTICS AND CORTICOSTEROIDS IN PEDIATRIC POPULATIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Antibiotics and corticosteroids are among the most frequently prescribed medications in pediatric populations and are widely used in the treatment of infectious and inflammatory conditions. However, inappropriate use of these pharmacological classes is associated with significant adverse outcomes, including antimicrobial resistance, immunosuppression, and increased healthcare costs. Despite the availability of clinical guidelines, substantial variability persists in prescribing practices, particularly regarding empirical use and adherence to institutional protocols. This study aimed to evaluate prescribing patterns and the degree of rational use of antibiotics and corticosteroids in children, identifying appropriate and inappropriate practices reported in recent literature. This systematic review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251045497) and conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Searches were performed in the SciELO, PubMed, and Virtual Health Library (VHL) databases, including studies published between 2019 and 2025, available in English and in full text. Clinical trials and observational studies addressing prescribing patterns and rational drug use in pediatrics were included. Thirteen studies met the eligibility criteria. A high prevalence of empirical antimicrobial prescribing was observed, with frequent use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and variable adherence to clinical guidelines. Regarding corticosteroids, benefits were limited to specific clinical conditions, and indiscriminate use was not supported by evidence. Persistent challenges in therapeutic rationality were identified, highlighting the need to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship programs, clinical protocols, and continuous educational strategies to promote safe and evidence-based prescribing practices in pediatric care.
Antibiotics; Corticosteroids; Pediatrics; Rational use of medicines; Antimicrobial stewardship.
Copyright (c) 2026 Juliano Kyt Moreira , Jéssica Emanuele de Oliveira, Katherin Crispim Morais Machado , Marcelo Dias de Azevedo Júnior , Natália Maria Dias Pereira , Vanessa Emanuelle dos Reis Milani, Anna Luiza Pires Vieira https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
PROTEÍNA DE PESCADO: APLICAÇÕES TECNOLÓGICAS
A proteína de pescado tem se destacado como um ingrediente de elevado interesse tecnológico e nutricional para a indústria, em razão de sua alta digestibilidade, perfil equilibrado de aminoácidos e versatilidade funcional. Este artigo de revisão teve como objetivo discutir as principais propriedades tecnológicas das proteínas de pescado e suas aplicações como ingredientes funcionais em diferentes alimentos. Estudos demonstram que proteínas de pescado apresentam desempenho funcional comparável ou superior ao de proteínas convencionais, com potencial aplicação como emulsificantes, agentes gelificantes, ligantes, estabilizantes e ingredientes para desenvolvimento de alimentos de valor agregado, incluindo, entre outros, produtos cárneos, emulsões, panificados, laticínios e filmes. Entretanto, aspectos sensoriais devem ser cuidadosamente controlados para garantir a aceitação do produto final. De forma geral, as evidências mostram que a proteína de pescado representa uma alternativa promissora e sustentável para aplicação em diversos alimentos, podendo contribuir para a valorização de subprodutos da cadeia e para o desenvolvimento de ingredientes inovadores.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ana Luiza de Souza Miranda, Diana Carla Fernandes Oliveira, Maria Emília de Sousa Gomes, Alcinéia de Lemos Souza Ramos https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
LOOKING AT THE INTEGRATION TERMINALS: THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN SÃO LUÍS FROM THE USERS' POINT OF VIEW
This article addresses the management of urban public transport in São Luís, considering its essential importance for the development and growth of a city. Given the importance of public transport for the population, especially for low-income individuals who depend on it as their only means of transportation, it is essential that the management of this sector offer minimum services that meet users' expectations. The objective of this study is to analyze the service provided at the integration terminals in São Luís, based on bibliographic and field research. The bibliographic research was based on theorists with publications on traffic, urban public transport, integration terminals, and municipal transport management. This is a descriptive, exploratory, prospective study with quantitative variables. A questionnaire was conducted to 350 users at the city's five integration terminals. The results of the study showed that: 73% rated public transport as poor; 54% have difficulty obtaining accurate information from agents; 76% rated the timeliness of the lines as poor; 90% consider the organization of queues to be poor; 50% rated the physical structure of the terminals as fair; 62% are dissatisfied with the administration of the terminals; and 88% perceive that agents lack the qualifications and training to work in these locations. It can therefore be concluded that, in the view of users of the São Luís integration terminals, there are numerous problems that compromise the quality of service, generating dissatisfaction among users.
Public transport; São Luís; Integration terminals; Customer service.
Copyright (c) 2026 Walter Rodrigues Marques, Maria Neuraildes Gomes Viana, Anderson Boas Viana, Thomas Jefferson Alves Santos, Ariele Ducarmo Santos https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
NOVAS DIRETRIZES PARA O RASTREAMENTO DE CÂNCER DE COLO DO ÚTERO COM TESTES DE DNA-HPV NA ESTRATÉGIA SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA: DESAFIOS E CONTRIBUIÇÕES PARA A GESTÃO EM SAÚDE
O câncer do colo do útero (CCU) representa um grave problema de saúde pública, cuja eliminação depende da adoção de tecnologias de alta performance. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o impacto das novas diretrizes de rastreamento com testes de DNA-HPV na gestão em saúde no âmbito da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF). Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa da literatura nas bases BVS, Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, SciELO, LILACS e UpToDate, abrangendo o período de 2020 a 2026. Os resultados indicam que o teste de DNA-HPV apresenta sensibilidade superior a 90%, superando o método de Papanicolaou e permitindo a extensão do intervalo de rastreio para cinco anos. A gestão em saúde enfrenta desafios significativos, como a necessidade de modernização da infraestrutura laboratorial, interoperabilidade de sistemas (SISCAN) e capacitação das equipes da ESF para o manejo de resultados positivos. As contribuições incluem a possibilidade de autocoleta para populações vulneráveis e a maior custo-efetividade a longo prazo. Conclui-se que a transição tecnológica exige uma reorganização da rede de atenção secundária e um planejamento financeiro sustentável para garantir o seguimento integral da mulher e a redução efetiva da mortalidade por CCU no Brasil.
Copyright (c) 2026 Joana Paula Carvalho Corrêa, Pedro Fechine Honorato, Bruno do Nascimento Pereira Paes, Taísa Salvioli Garcia, Anaiana Aguiar Azevedo, Maria Laiane Mesquita Costa, Everton Nogueira de Souza, Wagner Ferreira dos Santos https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
PROPOSAL FOR A COMBINED TRAINING PROTOCOL ON GLYCEMIC RESPONSES IN DIABETIC MICE
The aim of this article was to characterize and propose an experimental combined training protocol for mice with diabetes. The study was conducted with male Swiss lineage mice (Mus musculus). The animals were randomly randomized into two groups: Normoglycemic Combined Group and Diabetic Combined Group. The induction of diabetes was carried out through the intraperitoneal administration of streptozotocin. The Combined Training Protocol (CTP) was characterized by the combination of Aerobic Training (AT) and Strength Training (ST). The AT presented a volume of thirty minutes of swimming. The ST protocol was carried out on a standardized ladder for resistance training in rodents, following a weekly progression prescription. The blood glucose measurement was measured in the tail tip region of each animal. The statistical analysis was carried out considering a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. Results of increased strength and consequently load progression with the CTP were observed, where a reduction in glycemia was also recorded during the studied period. The results highlight that the proposed experimental combined training protocol was effective in promoting a glycemic improvement and in promoting positive adaptations in muscle conditioning for models of mice with diabetes. diabetes.
Copyright (c) 2026 Jonathan Nícolas dos Santos Ribeiro, Patricia Luana Barbosa da Silva Ribeiro, Anthony Rodrigues de Vasconcelos, Fátima Lúcia Rodrigues Guimarães, Francisco Fernandes Lacerda Junior, Pedro Weldes da Silva Cruz, Bruno de Melo Carvalho, Denise Maria Martins Vancea https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
CERVEJA ARTESANAL DE BATATA-DOCE: UMA PROPOSTA DE INOVAÇÃO ALIMENTAR PARA DIVERSIFICAÇÃO ECONÓMICA E AGREGAÇÃO DE VALOR NA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR DE MURRUPULA EM MOÇAMBIQUE
O Distrito de Murrupula é um dos maiores produtores de batata-doce na província de Nampula, mas predominantemente comercializada a preços baixos in natura e com significativas perdas pós-colheita. Devido as características físico-químicas que conferem uma riqueza nutricional única e maior biodisponibilidade de minerais quando fermentada, a batata-doce apresenta-se como apreciável adjunto para substituir a ceivada na produção de cerveja. Neste sentido, objectivo deste trabalho foi de elaborar uma cerveja artesanal utilizando a batata-doce como adjunto e avaliar a sua qualidade com base em quatro parâmetros físico-químicos, nomeadamente: teor alcoólico, amargor, pH e cor, usando uma técnica inovadora que une a produção agrícola local, inovação e o mercado, em vista a elevar o Distrito de Murrupula como protagonista do desenvolvimento local à base do seu conteúdo local. A elaboração da cerveja foi à base da fermentação da batata-doce enfarinhada, com recurso a materiais e substâncias localmente disponíveis e acessíveis, por um período cumulativo de 12 dias com etapas que incluem aquecimento, A analise de qualidade apontou que, o teor alcoólico, pH e amargor correspondem os valores de referência para uma cerveja de qualidade, contudo, a cor está acima dos valores de referência. Desta feita, conclui-se que a cerveja artesanal de batata-doce, é um produto inovador que atende os padrões de qualidade, necessitando apenas o aprimoramento da cor, e a partir da actividade agrícola local, pode agregar uma tríplice cadeia de valor: nutricional, tecnológica e económica para o Distrito de Murrupula.
Batata-doce; Biotransformação; Cerveja artesanal; Inovação Alimentar.
Copyright (c) 2026 Isidro Tomás Dunhe, Edgar José Alves , Câltone Camilo, Saidino Victor Lucas, Hélio Daniel Mamudo, Jorge António Amade, Gisela Marisa Carlos Guibunda Jossamo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
TEACHER TRAINING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSPIRED BY POPULAR CULTURE
This article discusses the importance of popular culture in the educational practices of preschool teachers, with an emphasis on how this approach enriches education and promotes more meaningful learning. Through popular culture, which reflects the ways in which different social groups, including children, women and men, interpret and represent the world, teachers can better connect pedagogical content with the reality experienced by children. This is particularly important in Early Childhood Education, where learning should be engaging and relevant to children's daily lives. The research, carried out with teachers from a public school in Paraná, Brazil, adopted the participant methodology, where the teachers themselves contributed their experiences and narratives in a study group. Through this process, it was realized that incorporating popular culture into teaching practices not only enriches the curriculum, but also promotes a greater connection between the school and the community. In addition, it contributes to the development of an education that values different ways of knowing and living, promoting a more inclusive and meaningful teaching practice for everyone involved. The use of popular culture in educational practices transforms the prescribed curriculum, which can often seem distant from the students' reality, into something more contextualized and dynamic. This allows both teachers and students to find new meanings in their school experience, strengthening the links between school, culture and social reality.
Cultura Popular. Educação Infantil. Pesquisa Participante. Formação de professores. Prática docente.
Copyright (c) 2026 Tatiana da Silva Bidinotto , Maurício Fagundes https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
THE IMPORTANCE OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW
The COVID-19 pandemic demanded rapid scientific responses, driving the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in vaccine development. This study consists of an integrative literature review aimed at analyzing the importance, safety, and role of these technologies in the COVID-19 vaccination process. The search was conducted in the BVS, SciELO, and Google Scholar databases, including articles published between 2020 and 2025. The results show that AI and ML contributed to accelerating research and development stages, optimizing genetic sequences, identifying molecular targets, and adapting to viral variants, in addition to supporting safety and logistics analyses. Despite the advances, ethical, technical, and regulatory challenges persist, especially related to data quality, algorithmic biases, and privacy protection. It is concluded that AI and ML represent strategic tools for innovation in vaccinology and for strengthening the response to future health emergencies.
Copyright (c) 2026 Agnaldo da Silva Carneiro, Noemi Isabelle Alves Monteiro, Vanessa Regina Silva Mota, Lucas Piani Corrêa , Cibelhe Mayara Silva, Alessandro Quaresma Durães de Sousa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
AGONISTIC INTERACTIONS AMONG BEES VISITORS OF Solanum lycocarpum (SOLANACEAE) FLOWER
The demand for floral resources, high energy expenditure during forages and the limited number of flowers may result in different levels of inter- and intraspecific competition among bees. This work aimed to establish the categories of intra and interspecific interactions involving species of bees in forages in the flowers of Solanum lycocarpum. The foraging activity of the bees was recorded for 12 days not necessarily consecutive during the full flowering process, between 6: 00h and 17: 15h in the first 15 minutes of each hour, totaling 132 observation hours. The number of flowers visited and the intra and interspecific agonistic interactions were recorded. Faunal analysis was developed to define the classes, abundance, frequency, consistency and dominance of the species. Of the 10 species of bees recorded were classified as constant Centris scopipes; Augochlora sp; Augocloropsis sp; Exomalopsis fulvofasciata; Bombus sp; Oxaea flavescens. 401 aggressive encounters were recorded, contemplating the different agonistic interactions. These interactions were observed only among the species O. flavescens, E. fulvofasciata, Augochlora sp and Augochloropsis sp. The species O. flavescens and E. fulvofasciata were more frequently involved in combats of which they were winning, thus exerting dominance in relation to the foraging area, being the 'flower confrontation', the most constant action, both in the intra and Interspecific. The species O. flavescens and E. fulvofasciata were more frequently involved in combats of which they were winning, thus exerting dominance in relation to the foraging area, being the 'flower confrontation', the more constant action, both in intra and interspecific interactions. It is believed that the possible reduction of resource availability in the area, caused by deforestation of the forest fragment, may have contributed to the intensification of competition and conflicts among bees.
Copyright (c) 2026 Paulo Roberto de Abreu Tavares, Valter Vieira Alves-Júnior, Leandro Pereira Polatto, Jessica Amaral Henrique, Glaucia Almeida de Morais https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
WHEN THE PORTAL IS NOT ENOUGH: CEREMONIAL TRANSPARENCY AND LEGITIMACY IN THE IMMEDIATE GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF AMARANTE–ÁGUA BRANCA–REGENERAÇÃO
This study analyzes active transparency in the six most populous municipalities of the Immediate Geographic Region of Amarante–Água Branca–Regeneração (Piauí, Brazil), from the perspective of the National Public Transparency Program (PNTP). Adopting a quantitative-explanatory approach, the research employed documentary analysis of municipal transparency portals in 2024 and exploratory Multiple Linear Regression. The results reveal significant heterogeneity: while Amarante achieved a High level of transparency, municipalities such as Palmeirais remained at the Initial level. Statistical analysis indicated that socioeconomic variables (GDP, HDI, population) do not explain performance variations within this sample. It is suggested that higher transparency scores result from strategies aimed at achieving Institutional Legitimacy before society and oversight bodies, whereas lower performance reflects a Ceremonial Adoption (formalism), in which the mere existence of a portal does not ensure usability or real access, thus creating an illusion of transparency. The study concludes that, in small municipalities, political will and administrative capacity outweigh economic factors in determining public transparency. Despite consolidated legislation, the practical implementation of transparency in small municipalities still faces significant obstacles.
Copyright (c) 2026 João Victor Ribeiro Vilanova, Léia Lima Soares, Jedeias de Amorim Junior, Breno Jucá Barbosa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
PATIENCE EXHAUSTED: THE WATER CRISIS IN PACIÊNCIA RIVER AND THE SCENARIO FOR (UN)NAVIGABILITY
This article presents a bibliographic review on the navigability of the Paciência River, located on São Luís Island, the capital of the state of Maranhão, Brazil. Historically, the river played an important role in the transportation of people and goods, as well as in local fishing and water supply activities. However, over the years, a process of environmental degradation has intensified, mainly caused by rapid and unplanned urbanization, improper disposal of solid waste, discharge of untreated sewage, and illegal occupation of the riverbanks. These factors have directly contributed to the silting of the riverbed, the reduction of navigable depth, and the contamination of the waters, which has compromised navigation even for small vessels. The research is based on scientific articles, dissertations, institutional documents, environmental reports, and historical records that show the evolution of the river’s environmental conditions over time. The study emphasizes the urgent need for coordinated environmental recovery efforts, including sewage treatment, reforestation of riverbanks, urban planning regulations, and eco-friendly dredging practices. Such actions are essential to restore the river’s navigability, ecological balance, and its role as a sustainable urban waterway."
Copyright (c) 2026 Flavia Alessandra da Silva Farias, Amanda Caroline da Silva Buna, Serlyjane Penha Hermano Nunes, Aline Aparecida Carvalho França , PÉRICLES MENDES NUNES https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
MORTALIDADE POR CÂNCER DE COLO DE ÚTERO EM MULHERES NA IDADE FÉRTIL DO DISTRITO FEDERAL:UMA ANÁLISE DO BANCO DE DADOS PÚBLICO DO SUS
O câncer de colo do útero permanece um importante problema de saúde pública no Brasil, apesar de ser evitável por meio da vacinação contra o HPV e da detecção precoce por rastreamento. Este estudo avalia a mortalidade por câncer de colo de útero em mulheres na idade fértil do Distrito Federal baseado no banco de dados público do SUS. Trata-se de um estudo observacional, ecológico, temporal e analítico, baseado em dados extraídos do DATASUS/INCA, referentes ao período de 2021 a 2025 Os resultados evidenciaram 2.619 casos diagnosticados no período, com maior concentração em 2022 (n=411), e 134 óbitos registrados, predominando entre mulheres de 40 a 49 anos (53%). A taxa de letalidade variou de 14,8% em 2021 para 23,6% em 2025, indicando tendência crescente e preocupante. Em relação ao perfil racial, a maioria das mulheres que foram a óbito eram pardas (64%), embora 23% dos registros não apresentassem informação sobre raça/cor, o que limita análises de equidade. A cobertura do exame Papanicolau foi mais elevada na faixa de 40 a 49 anos (42%), porém mostrou-se insuficiente para reduzir a mortalidade no grupo mais acometido, além de estar marcada por expressiva proporção de dados sem informação (96%) na base de dados sobre a raça e cor das mulheres. Conclui-se que a mortalidade por câncer cervical no DF ainda reflete falhas no rastreamento, subnotificação e desigualdades sociais, reforçando a necessidade de políticas públicas baseadas em equidade, fortalecimento da prevenção primária com vacinação, ampliação do rastreamento organizado e melhoria no acesso a diagnóstico precoce e tratamento oportuno.
Neoplasia do Colo do Útero; Mortalidade; Epidemiologia.
Copyright (c) 2026 Rafaela Antônio de Bastos Ribeiro, Karen Anelize Toso, Ana Flávia Silva Borges, Ana Carolina de Oliveira Rein, Natália Carvalho Junqueira, Sarah Ramany Faria Salmeron https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
DECRIMINALIZATION OF MARIJUANA POSSESSION FOR PERSONAL USE IN BRAZIL: LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS IN LIGHT OF LAW No. 11,343/2006 AND THE JURISPRUDENCE OF THE FEDERAL SUPREME COURT
This study analyzes the decriminalization of marijuana possession for personal use in Brazil from a legal and constitutional perspective, taking Law No. 11,343/2006 and the jurisprudential evolution of the Federal Supreme Court as its normative axis, especially in the context of Extraordinary Appeal No. 635,659. The research problem consists of investigating the extent to which maintaining the criminal classification of possession for personal use is consistent with the constitutional principles of human dignity, proportionality, minimal intervention by criminal law, and protection of public health. The general objective is to examine the legal and constitutional grounds that underpin the discussion on decriminalization, as well as to assess its possible impacts on the criminal justice system, public policies, and the protection of fundamental rights. Methodologically, this is qualitative research, of a bibliographic and documentary nature, with a legal-dogmatic approach and comparative analysis, based on specialized doctrine, national and international legislation, multilateral treaties, and judicial precedents. The study also examines foreign experiences of decriminalization, especially the models adopted in Portugal, Uruguay, the United States, and European countries, with the aim of identifying convergences, divergences, and possible contributions to the Brazilian legal context. The results indicate that criminalizing possession for personal use conflicts with constitutional principles of individual freedom, private autonomy, and proportionality in criminal law, proving to be a measure of limited effectiveness in combating drug use and controlling illicit trafficking. It is observed that decriminalization models, when associated with public health and harm reduction policies, tend to produce results that are more compatible with the protection of human rights and the rationalization of the criminal justice system. On the other hand, the study shows that the adoption of this policy requires institutional planning, clear regulatory norms, and the strengthening of public health and social assistance policies. It is concluded that the decriminalization of marijuana possession for personal use represents a reconfiguration of Brazilian criminal policy, shifting the repressive focus to an approach based on public health and the protection of fundamental rights, although its implementation requires legislative and institutional adjustments capable of ensuring legal certainty and the effectiveness of public policies. One limitation is the predominantly theoretical and normative nature of the research, indicating the need for future empirical studies to assess the concrete impacts of this policy in the Brazilian context.
Decriminalization; Possession of marijuana; Criminal drug policy; Constitutional law; Law No. 11,343/2006; Federal Supreme Court.
Copyright (c) 2026 Rita de Cássia Moura, Luiz Fernando Ridolfi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0