INTERRUPTED UNIVERSALISM: LIMITS OF ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN BORDER TERRITORIES OF THE NORTHERN AMAZON
Access to justice, guaranteed by Article 5, XXXV of the 1988 Brazilian Constitution, is a structuring axis of democratic citizenship. However, in peripheral and border regions such as Oiapoque (Amapá), this right faces structural barriers that interrupt the constitutional promise of universality. This article provides a critical literature review on access to justice in Brazil, focusing on Itinerant Courts, Small Claims Courts, the Public Defender’s Office, electronic judicial procedures, and other judicial public policies. Drawing on authors such as Santos, Avritzer, Fraser, Honneth, Habermas and Commaille, the study demonstrates that Brazilian legal modernity, when confronted with Amazonian territorial inequalities, reveals tensions between normative universalism and peripheral realities. The humanized approach highlights how historical state absence, structural difficulties and logistical fragility interrupt the universality of access to justice along the French–Brazilian border. Analytical tables synthesize the review findings.
Copyright (c) 2025 Marcelino Freitas da Silva, Paulo Eduardo SáFeio, Thiago dos Santos Andrade, Donizete Vaz Furlan
THE “PARAREALITY” OF A “PARALLEL BRAZIL”: COULD THIS COMMUNICATION AGENCY BE A THINK TANK?
This article analyzes the activities of the company Brasil Paralelo as an expression of Brazil’s new digital far right, discussing its configuration as a hybrid think tank that combines strategies of communication, market logics, and ideology. Using an empirical-documentary approach, it examines documentaries, texts, and audiovisual materials produced between 2019 and 2024, focusing on their discursive strategies and presence on digital platforms. The study draws on theoretical frameworks concerning the attention economy, disinformation production, and circulation of conservative ideas, engaging both Brazilian and international scholarship. Findings indicate that Brasil Paralelo functions as a producer of political meaning by reframing historical and moral narratives through a cinematic aesthetic that legitimizes far-right ideology. The paper concludes that the company acts as a symbolic mediator between the digital market and the political sphere, transforming engagement into authority and audience into ideological capital. The case exemplifies the transition from traditional intellectual influence to audiovisual and market-oriented forms of truth production, characteristic of contemporary platform capitalism.
Copyright (c) 2025 Fernando Luz Sinimbu Portugal, Karina Junqueira
INTERSEXUALITY, BODILY AUTONOMY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS: A LEGAL CRITIQUE OF EARLY CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS
The scientific basis of this article has corollaries in several other branches of the social and human sciences. Intersex people are defined in medical science as human beings who do not fit into the typical definitions of male or female gender. The right to protection of these people, to their very existence, is a matter of absolute delicacy, closely related to other areas of life, such as ethics, sociology, anthropology, human rights and, above all, health as the greatest good. Several aspects of daily life, such as human rights, bodily autonomy, and early surgical interventions, were analyzed through the lens of intersexuality as a right. The interferences of Catholicism under the binary aspect were analyzed clearly and objectively, creating a kind of barrier to new concepts of gender contrary to the binary system preached for centuries by Catholic rules. Understanding and accepting non-binary people in the current social context as holders of fundamental rights is a crucial task for the realization of the fundamental right to life, happiness, and the self-control of one's own body and will, such as avoiding premature surgeries, which will be studied, beginning with the free disposition of the body in these cases. Ultimately, the study led to a view of non-acceptance of premature surgical interventions considered "normalization" of sex, since they are technically conceptualized as discriminatory practices that should be eliminated by the State as the entity protecting and guaranteeing public order norms that encompass an entire community. The intersex theme was worked on diligently, and the subject was analyzed in a way that accepts their medical condition, which affirms that such people live with a disorder of sexual development, an inalienable pathological condition for people with this diverse genetic makeup. Thus, the necessary study arose for an analysis of the theme of intersexuality in Brazilian law and its social implications.
Copyright (c) 2025 Francimar Reis dos Santos, Jussileida Feitosa Damasceno Costa, Francisco Teodoro da Costa Júnior, Donizete Vaz Furlan, Lizandra Bruna da Silva Porto
AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION IN THE SCHOOL CONTEXT: POTENTIALITIES, DILEMMAS, AND TEACHER MEDIATION IN THE INCLUSION OF A NONVERBAL AUTISTIC CHILD
This article describes the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in Early Childhood Education, analyzing how teacher mediation and communicative planning influence the balance between technological support and encouragement of oral communication with a nonverbal autistic child. Methodologically, the study articulates a critical literature review with an experience report developed in 2024 in the educational care of a four-year-old child, using modeling, systematic observation, and analysis of communicative interactions. The results indicate that AAC expanded functional communication, reduced dysregulated behaviors, and favored participation in school routines. However, risks related to communicative convenience and the prioritization of the device in situations of greater cognitive demand were evident, limiting attempts at vocalization. The study concludes that the effectiveness of AAC depends on teacher intentionality, monitoring of its use, and pragmatic diversification, offering recommendations for school practices and teacher training. When correctly mediated, AAC enhances inclusion and autonomy, thus preserving the protagonism of the attempt at verbalization.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Copyright (c) 2025 Lisiane Fagundes Pozzobon, Oldair José Pozzobon, Paola Fagundes Pozzobon, Lorena Inês Peterini Marquezan, Helenise Sangoi Antunes
ETHNOLINGUISTIC SCENARIO: THE REMAINING NATIVE LANGUAGES IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF SANTO ANTÔNIO DO IÇA AND AMATURÁ IN THE MICROREGION OF ALTO-SOLIMÕES/AM
This article highlights the importance of studying ethnolinguistics in the Amazon. Under this logic, the assumptions of ethnolinguistics connect with the understanding of the study of language in relation to culture. In this context, the general objective of the study was to investigate the future of the remaining native languages ​​in the municipalities of Santo Antônio do Içá and Amaturá, located in the Alto-Solimões microregion (AM), focusing on linguistic sustainability in the context of higher education. The analytical-methodological process of the study was based on the construction of prospective scenarios by Godet (2000), made possible by a bibliographic survey. The results indicate that in both municipalities, there is an Amazonian linguistic diversity that constitutes an invaluable intangible heritage, but which faces real risks of disappearance due to the lack of effective public policies. The sustainability of these languages ​​requires coordinated actions between the State, universities, and indigenous communities, prioritizing the training of bilingual teachers and inclusive educational policies.
Copyright (c) 2025 Emilly Guimarães Oliveira, Edinelza Macedo Ribeiro
POSTMODERN CORPORATE AGENDA: SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRATION IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
The inclusion of the socio-environmental dimension in the evaluation of companies became relevant in the last decades of the 20th century when the concept of sustainable development highlighted the need to combine economic growth with environmental preservation and social responsibility. Economic performance became interconnected with the socio-environmental responsibility of organizations. However, the agricultural sector remains a key contributor to environmental degradation, facing criticism for low compliance with labor regulations, the absence of socially inclusive practices, and limited support for local communities. These issues underscore the urgency of transformations in the sector. This article proposes strategies to overcome persistent gaps in private companies within the agricultural sector. The proposed solutions are based on the interconnections between Corporate Socio-Environmental Responsibility (CSR), Environmental Social Governance (ESG) metrics, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a qualitative, descriptive, and analytical approach, the study concludes that the strategic articulation of these elements is an effective tool for implementing robust socio-environmental responsibility standards in the agricultural sector. This integration allows the sector to align with global demands for action against the climate crisis and the promotion of social justice, thereby strengthening its performance in the global market.
Copyright (c) 2025 Sérgio Luiz de Oliveira Vilela, Christiane Carvalho Veloso
GREEN DYNAMIC CAPACITY AS A CATALYST FOR GREEN INOVATION IN GLOBAL CORPORATIONS: A SCOPE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
This scoping review examines how green dynamic capabilities (GDC) shape green innovation in multinational corporations. Following the PRISMA-ScR protocol, we systematically reviewed 79 peer‑reviewed articles from Scopus and Web of Science and conducted bibliometric analyses grounded in Lotka’s, Bradford’s, and Zipf’s laws, lexical analysis via Iramuteq, and nonparametric correlations among GDC components. Research indicates that the field is growing quickly and becoming more unified (with a CAGR of 55.6%), with GDC mainly considered to be a driving factor behind green innovation. We identify four core components environmental sensing, resource integration, resource reconfiguration, and green absorptive capacity and find a strong positive association between reconfiguration and environmental sensing, alongside negative associations with green absorptive capacity, suggesting more selective external knowledge intake at advanced capability stages. Overall, GDC emerges as a strategic mediating mechanism linking firms’ environmental orientation to green innovation outcomes and environmental performance, while underscoring the need for more empirical, multi-method, and longitudinal research. We conclude by outlining research opportunities on measurement, boundary conditions, and cross-industry heterogeneity.
Copyright (c) 2025 Jaqueline Santos Vieira, Maria Emilia Camargo
HATE SPEECH IN DIGITAL MEDIA: AN ANALYSIS OF PREJUDICE AGAINST MIGRANTS ON THE BRAZIL-BOLIVIA BORDER
This article aims to analyze hate speech against Bolivian migrants on digital media, focusing on the border between Brazil and Bolivia, in the municipality of Corumbá/MS. The specific objectives are: to conceptualize “migrant” and “foreigner” and analyze their meanings; to examine anti-immigrant discourse during the Covid-19 pandemic regarding the use of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS); and to analyze comments and reactions on social media regarding the announcement of expanded public policies for migrants. The research is based on online ethnography conducted in Facebook groups, where xenophobic manifestations were observed. The discourse analysis, grounded in Foucault, identified how digital language constructs symbolic borders, activating exclusion mechanisms based on nationality. The comments reveal the persistence of the “foreigner” figure as a threat, even after legal advances such as the Migration Law (2017). It concludes that digital discourse acts as a technology of power, reinforcing inequalities and disputes over belonging.
Copyright (c) 2025 Tarissa Marques Rodrigues dos Santos, Elaine Dupas, Mariana Vaca Conde
REFLECTIONS ON SUBJECTIVITY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING PRACTICE
Since the 1990s, several studies have highlighted the importance of seeking to understand the influence of subjectivity on professional performance. In this article, we present the result of a basic qualitative exploratory research on subjectivity in the daily practice of civil engineering from the representations of three professionals interviewed. In the light of the comprehensive interpretation, elements were sought to understand, essentially, how the engineer emotionally perceives his workday, and how those professional deals with emotions in his journey. The interviews revealed that the routine of this profession is characterized by frustration, anxiety, and strong demotivation, which inevitably compromises the performance and contributes to psychic-emotional illness in the profession. It is understood that a better treatment of the subject is necessary since graduation and in continued qualification to make professionals more prepared to deal with subjectivity in their daily lives, in view of the self-perception of incapacity and emotional exhaustion reported as constant in this area in which subjectivity is not even discussed and in which performance is linked only to rational aspects, which are insufficient for understanding of the complex nature of being and its dimensions of action.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mairla Meneses Lopes Teles
THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND COORDINATION IN CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 10
Children are using technology at increasingly younger ages nowadays, and there is a trend among the new generation towards handling electronic devices. As a result, physical activity is being neglected in favor of many hours spent on screens. The objective of this study was to investigate the use of technology and motor coordination in schoolchildren aged 6 to 10 years from a school in the municipality of Tapauá, Amazonas. This research was a descriptive field study with a quantitative approach. 125 schoolchildren aged 6 to 10 years were surveyed. Data collection was carried out using the KTK (KorperKoordination Test for Kinder – KTK) test battery by Kiphard and Shilling (1974) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) adapted version (screen time). It was found that of the 125 investigated, 102 (81.2%) spend more than 2 hours a day in front of screens, sometimes between 3 and 10 hours a day using some type of electronic device, exceeding the screen time recommended by health authorities. Furthermore, in the KTK test, 99 (79.2%) of the investigated schoolchildren showed poor motor coordination. Screen exposure above the recommended level affects coordination, favoring delays in important skills of child motor development and is significantly associated with insufficient motor coordination.
Copyright (c) 2025 Viviane de Menezes Amâncio Souza, Valdelize Elvas Pinheiro, Leandro Elvas Pinheiro
GRAFFITI AS MARKERS OF TERRITORIAL CONTROL BY CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS IN BAYEUX, PB
This article proposes an in-depth analysis of graffiti carried out by criminal organizations in Brazil, especially in the municipality of Bayeux-PB, investigating them not only as acts of vandalism, but as complex devices of power and territorial control. The central objective is to understand how these graphic manifestations are used as strategic tools for demarcating territory, internal and external communication, and intimidation, (re)configuring social and spatial dynamics in urban areas. The methodology adopted consists of a comprehensive bibliographic review, based on authors from Geography, Sociology and related areas, focusing on the concepts of territory, power, social control and criminal governance. The symbolism inherent in graffiti, its intrinsic relationship with urban violence and the emergence of parallel orders in peripheral territories will be discussed. The analyses seek to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the interactions between organized crime and geographic space, offering subsidies for the debate on public security and urban planning.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rafael Matias de Souza, Edu Silvestre de Albuquerque
ETHICS AND PUBLIC SECURITY: CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN THE ERA OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
The rapid advancement of digital technologies has profoundly reshaped human interaction, social dynamics and the mechanisms by which illicit activities are carried out, generating new ethical challenges and increasing risks to public security. While the expansion of the internet had already redefined behaviors and relationships a little over a decade ago, today social media platforms, large-scale data processing and artificial intelligence systems intensify tensions among privacy, individual freedom and collective protection. In Brazil, the enactment of the Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Marco Civil da Internet) and the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) established new legal parameters for addressing this scenario, although the speed of technological change often surpasses the normative and institutional capacity of the State. This article analyzes, from a critical and interdisciplinary perspective, how the evolution of digital technologies since 2010 has reconfigured ethical values, social practices, and forms of crime, highlighting: the role of algorithms, the culture of anonymity, and the circulation of data in amplifying antisocial behaviors; the way these transformations impact public safety; and the emerging ethical challenges for contemporary society. The article concludes that the consolidation of a responsible digital culture aligned with ethical principles is essential for ensuring that technology promotes collective well-being rather than becoming a vector of social vulnerability capable of fostering an environment conducive to criminal practices.
LGPD (Brazilian General Data Protection Law)
Copyright (c) 2025 Wilson Garcia Pereira Junior, Marta Helena Szadkoski, Juliana Helena Corrêa, Jocineia Medeiros, Adriano Krul Bini, Aristides Samuel Machavane, Aroldo da Silva Tavares, Luciana Furlanetto Pereira, Luciane Cristina Silva, Marcos Galdino
RITA VON HUNTY: DISCURSIVE PERFORMANCES ON THE TEMPERO DRAG CHANNEL
Through cultural pedagogies, types of thoughts and actions are constructed in relation to oneself, others, and the world, producing specific meanings that teach and (re)produce particular types of identities and subjectivities about body(ies), gender(s), and sexuality(ies). In the context of cultural studies, the Tempero Drag channel, which features performances by Rita Von Hunty, aims to teach meaning-making through its discursive and humorous performances. In this context, the objective of this article was to discuss recurring themes and approaches in Rita Von Hunty's discursive and videographic performances about body(ies), gender(s), and sexuality(ies). The method used was qualitative, descriptive, and analytical, employing a non-participant observation methodological strategy. The analytical technique used was cultural analysis, and the discursive performances of Rita Von Hunty were analyzed, with emphasis on the themes of (1) body(ies), gender(s) and sexuality(ies), (2) LGBTphobia, (3) heteronormativity and misogyny; and (4) control of bodies and biopower. "Discursive performances" are communicative practices that employ verbal and nonverbal language to influence interpretations in sociocultural contexts, shaped by cultural norms and values. They play a central role in the reproduction and contestation of discourses and identities, involving the selection of words to create specific effects and express identity. Understanding language as social action is fundamental to critical thinking. Rita Von Hunty exemplifies this understanding by connecting specific themes to broader issues, addressing corporeality, gender identities, LGBTQIAPN+ discrimination, heterosexual and cisgender norms, misogyny, and biopower; enriching her speech with humor, personal and academic references, as well as the inclusion of a sign language interpreter.
Copyright (c) 2025 Thiago Coelho de Santana, Edvaldo Souza Couto
COMPARISON BETWEEN GROUPS IN THE MONTHLY OCCURRENCE OF SNAKEBITES, MUNICIPALITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, 2008-2017
Every year, an estimated 2.7 million people suffer snakebites, causing up to 138,000 deaths. The WHO aims to reduce snakebite-related deaths and disabilities by 50% by 2030. This study presents data on variables related to the snakebite cases in the city of Rio de Janeiro between 2008 and 2017. During this period, 495 cases were recorded, 89.1% caused by snakes of the genus Bothrops (B. jararaca and B. jararacuçu), whose venom has proteolytic and hemorrhagic effects. Half of the cases were mild (49.8%), and 86.7% received antivenom treatment. Only 9.9% of victims were treated within the first hour, 42.4% within three hours, 15.7% after six hours, and 21.1% had no recorded treatment time. Recovery occurred in 89.5% of cases. Most bites happened in urban areas (96.3%) and affected mainly men (68.1%) aged 19–59 years (mean 35 years). The lower limbs were the most affected sites, and 43.4% of victims had no recorded occupation. Local manifestations such as pain, edema, and erythema were most frequent, while systemic symptoms were rare. Coagulation tests showed abnormalities in 46.1% of cases, and 20.9% of victims did not undergo testing. Men had a higher hospitalization rate (67.3%) and an average hospital stay of seven days. The Lourenço Jorge Municipal Hospital accounted for 88.7% of treatments, followed by Pedro II Hospital (6.3%), both located in the West Zone, which recorded the highest number of cases.
Ana Paula da Conceição Fernandes de Amorim
BETWEEN INNOVATION AND STATE RESPONSIBILITY: ASPECTS OF THE LEGAL REGULATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PUBLIC POLICIES
With the technological advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), its gradual consolidation as a strategic instrument in the transformation of Public Administration is evident. In this endeavor, its intensification drives gains in efficiency and innovation in the formulation and execution of public policies. On the other hand, it cannot be overlooked that its use raises significant legal and ethical challenges concerning state responsibility, transparency, algorithmic discrimination, and the protection of fundamental rights. Having observed these issues, the content of this article aims to analyze the legal regulation of AI in public policies from the perspective of the Brazilian legal system, through an approach to constitutional foundations, as well as infra-constitutional legislation that also includes draft laws in progress and international experiences in algorithmic governance. From a critical and comparative perspective, it proposes regulatory guidelines based on principles, risk assessment, human supervision, and transparency, with the aim of reconciling technological innovation, administrative efficiency, and democratic accountability. Thus, it is possible to conclude that AI regulation should be guided by an adaptive legal model that combines innovation and legality, ensuring that the technology is used in line with the values of citizenship, public ethics, and social justice.
Fátima Conceição de Araújo Alves Ferreira
MICROBIAL ACTIVITY AND SOIL CARBON IN AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS IN THE EASTERN AMAZON: CASE STUDY IN MARABÁ, PARÁ
Soil is an essential resource for maintaining ecosystems and environmental balance. Microbial activity plays a decisive role in nutrient cycling, structural stability, and soil fertility, and is therefore a sensitive indicator of environmental quality. This study aimed to evaluate microbial community activity and microbial biomass carbon content in soil in agroforestry systems (AFS), native forest, and cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) monoculture on a rural property located in the Marabá region, southeastern Pará, Eastern Amazon. The analyses were performed based on the parameters of Soil Basal Respiration (SBR) and Microbial Biomass Carbon (MBC), applying the fumigation-incubation method. The results showed that the agroforestry system performed similarly to native forest, indicating high potential for the recovery of degraded areas and ecological stability, while the monoculture system revealed lower levels of microbial activity and fertility. These findings reinforce the relevance of SAFs as strategies for sustainable management and mitigation of the impacts of climate change in the Amazon.
Copyright (c) 2025 Gleidson Marques Pereira, Marcos Deoytsu Lima Kaiano, Paula Danielle Lima da Silva, Marcos Pedro de Paiva Elias, Nazareno Melo da Silva, Orlando Sauma Lameira, Shirley Cristina Martins da Silva, Luiz Fernandes Silva Dionisio
OPERATIONAL AND REGULATORY ACTIONS TO ADDRESS THE 2024 DROUGHT IN MANAUS/AM
This study analyzes the technical and regulatory response adopted in the Manaus water supply system during the critical drought event of 2024, which significantly affected the levels of the Rio Negro. The research aims to evaluate the actions implemented by the concessionaire Águas de Manaus, under the supervision of the Regulatory Agency for Delegated Public Services of the Municipality of Manaus (Ageman), highlighting the role of responsive regulation and integrated governance in maintaining urban water security. The methodology employed was qualitative and descriptive, based on document analysis, literature review, and technical field observation, using operational reports and records prepared by Ageman, the concessionaire Águas de Manaus, and technical bodies such as the Geological Survey of Brazil (SGB/CPRM). The results demonstrated that structural and operational measures, such as lowering pump levels, installing amphibious equipment, dredging intakes, and emergency supply logistics, were crucial in preventing significant water shortages. It was also found that real-time monitoring and inter-institutional coordination strengthened the capacity to respond and preventive planning to hydrological variations. It is concluded that the integration between technological innovation, preventive regulation, and institutional cooperation was essential to guarantee the continuity of the service and the protection of the fundamental right to water. The experience of Manaus highlights the importance of consolidating public policies aimed at water resilience, climate adaptation, and regulatory transparency in basic sanitation services.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mônica Elcira Mergulhão Damacena, Thiago Flores dos Santos, Carlossandro Carvalho de Albuquerque
SUSTAINABLE NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Sustainable food emerges as a relevant strategy to promote the health and quality of life of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), especially in the face of dietary challenges related to selectivity, sensory hypersensitivities, and nutritional restrictions. This study, based on an integrative review, analyzes the relationship between agroecology, food security, and nutritional practices aimed at individuals with ASD. National and international articles addressing food selectivity, sustainable food production, and associated public policies were consulted. The findings show that agroecological systems, by providing foods free of chemical contaminants, diversified, and of higher nutritional quality, can favor greater food acceptance, reduce risks associated with the consumption of ultra-processed foods, and expand the nutritional autonomy of this population. It is concluded that integrating agroecological practices into nutritional care strategies represents a promising path to strengthen food security, promote social inclusion, and support the human right to adequate food for people with ASD.
Maryane Francisca Araujo de Freitas Cavalcante
Copyright (c) 2025 Maryane Francisca Araujo de Freitas Cavalcante, Maria Raimunda D’Jesus Neta, Leonilson Neri dos Reis, Luiz Melo Araújo, Lucileide Aquino do Nascimento, Rildo da Silva Oliveira, Marcelo Cunha de Andrade, Erimar Pereira da Rocha, Francílio de Amorim dos Santos, Bruna de Freitas Iwata
REMARKABLE GEOTECHNICAL STATE-OF-THE-PRACTICE APPLICATIONS OF STEELMAKING SLAGS IN BRAZIL
Steelmaking slags, particularly Linz-Donawitz (LD) and, recently, Kambara Reactor (KR) slags, have emerged as valuable materials in geotechnical engineering due to their distinctive interaction with different soils, generally enhancing the quality of geotechnical applications, due to their physical, chemical, and mineralogical properties. Espírito Santo, a Brazilian state, has developed a vibrant environment for geotechnical applications of these slags, leveraging the most relevant aspect of steelmaking slags: these industrial byproducts exhibit high mechanical strength, durability, and chemical reactivity, enabling significant improvements in soil stabilization, pavement base layers, and other earth structures construction. Incorporation of slags into soils enhances key geotechnical parameters such as maximum dry density, California Bearing Ratio, resilient modulus, and unconfined compressive strength, while also reducing plasticity and mitigating swelling and shrinkage in fine-grained soils. The environmental and economic benefits include waste valorisation, reduction in natural resource consumption, with potential to lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional stabilizers like Portland cement and lime. Challenges related to volumetric expansion and chemical variability are addressed through processing, aging, and quality control measures. Synergistic use with other industrial byproducts further optimizes mechanical performance and sustainability. Advances in testing, characterization, and life cycle assessment support the safe and effective application of these residues, aligning with circular economy principles and regulatory frameworks. Ongoing research focuses on mixture optimization, long-term durability, and innovative treatment methods to expand the applicability of slag-based geomaterials in sustainable infrastructure development.
SOCIOECONOMIC TRANSFORMATIONS AND BUEN VIVIR STRATEGIES IN THE ARAÍ-PEROBA MARINE EXTRACTIVE RESERVE
This study examines the socioeconomic transformations resulting from the creation, expansion, and reactivation of the Arai-Peroba Marine Extractive Reserve (2005-2024), focusing on the influence of territorial co-management on the livelihoods of traditional communities. The research combines documentary analysis, semi-structured interviews, and participant observation. Findings reveal three phases: the establishment of the RESEX in 2005, linked to enhanced access to public policies; territorial expansion in 2014, marked by internal conflicts and inactivity of the Deliberative Council; and the council's reactivation in 2019, introducing institutional innovations and renewed participatory governance. The study highlights persistent socioeconomic vulnerabilities alongside local Buen Vivir strategies rooted in productive diversification, valorization of traditional knowledge, and community solidarity. It concludes that RESEX effectiveness depends on integrating environmental conservation, social inclusion, and socio-environmental justice.
MACHINE LEARNING AS THE AUDITOR OF THE FUTURE: AUTOMATED PREDICTION OF ACCOUNTING RISKS AND IRREGULARITIES
The digital transformation and Accounting 4.0 have driven the adoption of advanced data analytics techniques in auditing and accounting control, particularly through the use of machine learning algorithms. This study aims to assess the predictive capability of machine learning models in identifying accounting risks and irregularities in Brazilian publicly traded companies, contributing to the consolidation of predictive auditing as an evolution of traditional audit practices. To this end, the analysis is based on economic and financial data, performance indicators, earnings quality measures, and textual features extracted from notes to the financial statements, covering the period from 2010 to 2024. Several supervised algorithms, including ensemble learning models, were trained and evaluated using cross-validation and performance metrics such as accuracy, F1-score, and area under the ROC curve. The results show that ensemble-based models outperform traditional statistical methods in predicting accounting irregularities, especially when numerical information is combined with textual disclosures, reinforcing the potential of artificial intelligence as a support tool for continuous auditing and risk management. From a theoretical perspective, the study advances the understanding of how Accounting 4.0, predictive auditing, and machine learning can be integrated into a coherent analytical framework. From a practical standpoint, it provides insights for the development of automated accounting monitoring systems that are more efficient, preventive, and aligned with contemporary demands for governance and transparency.
THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHARACTERS IN REPLICA: A READING IN THE LIGHT OF NARRATIVE THEORY
The short story "Imitation" is part of the collection "The Thing Around Your Neck", written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The plot centers on Nkem, a Nigerian woman who immigrates to the United States after her husband, Obiora, achieves economic success. The house where this family lives is filled with objects that mirror memories of the Nigerian context. Therefore, the objective of this study was to analyze the construction of the characters in the short story "Imitation" based on Narrative Theory, considering cultural, emotional, and narrative aspects. Furthermore, we sought to understand the strategies used in the formation of these literary figures and their contribution to the text's meaning. This study uses a qualitative and interpretive approach, grounded in the theoretical frameworks of Candido (2009), Rosenfeld (2009), Eco (1993), and Dourado (1973). The results indicate that the characters display varying degrees of depth, with some remaining static while others transform the plot, revealing their psychological and emotional layers. From this perspective, “Imitation” uses character development to articulate narrative and cultural issues, reaffirming literature as a space for critical analysis and reflection on the human condition.
TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF RIVERSIDE PEASANT WOMEN IN SHRIMP HARVESTING: FEMALE TERRITORIALITY IN THE PARANÁ DO SUPIÁ, MANACAPURU/AM
This article analyzes the traditional knowledge of riverside women involved in shrimp fishing in Paraná do Supiá, in Manacapuru/AM, It sought to identify the practices, techniques, and knowledge used by women in collecting and processing shrimp to understand how this knowledge is transmitted between generations and incorporated into daily riverside life. It also investigates the role of this knowledge in the sustainability of artisanal fishing and the domestic economy, seeking to discuss female territoriality expressed in fishing practices and the occupation of riverside spaces. It highlights its importance for the organization of work, environmental sustainability, and the production of female territoriality. The qualitative and ethnographically inspired research was based on participant observation, narrative interviews, and records of daily fishing practices. The results show that women's know-how, expressed in their interpretation of the waters, use of artisanal techniques, and intergenerational transmission of knowledge, is a central element of the domestic economy and the reproduction of the riverside way of life. It is concluded that this knowledge, although invisible, plays a strategic role in the sustainable management of resources and in the construction of territories of female resistance in Supiá.
Copyright (c) 2025 Francisca Maria Rodrigues Pereira
PRIVATIZATION AND THE CHALLENGES FOR UNIVERSALIZATION OF BASIC SANITATION AFTER NEW LEGAL FRAMEWORK
The purpose of this work is to analyze the challenges for the universalization of basic sanitation after the approval of the new legal framework for basic sanitation, legislation that presents the privatization of sanitation services as the solution to achieving universalization. The research problem was to investigate whether the provision of basic sanitation services by the private sector is decisive for the universalization of services or whether this can be achieved independently of the service provision management model. To produce the work, bibliographical and empirical research was undertaken, including analyzing basic sanitation situations in other countries. From the analysis, it was found that international and national experiences demonstrate that in locations where services were universalized, this was only possible with huge public investments or subsidized by public resources; that it is necessary to understand that the provision of sanitation services fulfills human rights and cannot be understood as just a consumer good; and that there is a need to guarantee social control over the provision of sanitation services.
THE ROLE OF THE NURSE IN THE NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF PEDIATRIC PAIN: PLAYFUL STRATEGIES AND HUMANIZATION
Pediatric pain is a complex phenomenon influenced by physiological, emotional, and sociocultural factors and remains underestimated in several healthcare settings. This study aimed to analyze scientific evidence regarding pain assessment in children, hospital humanization strategies, and non-pharmacological interventions used in pediatric pain management. An integrative literature review was conducted in the SciELO, BVS, and PePSIC databases between September and October 2025, using controlled descriptors in Portuguese and English. Original articles published between 1993 and 2025 involving children aged 0 to 12 years in hospital or outpatient settings were included. After applying the eligibility criteria, 20 studies composed the final sample. Results show that pain assessment should consider the child’s developmental stage, with behavioral scales recommended for neonates (PIPP, N-PASS, COMFORT) and tools such as FLACC, FPS-R, and Wong-Baker for preverbal and older children. Non-pharmacological interventions demonstrated significant effectiveness, especially the use of sucrose and non-nutritive sucking in neonates, as well as audiovisual distraction, storytelling, guided breathing, and desensitizing devices (such as Buzzy® and Pikluc®) in older children. Hospital humanization strategies—including playrooms, therapeutic play, psychological support, and active family participation—were shown to reduce anxiety, improve adaptation, and strengthen the therapeutic bond. It is concluded that pediatric pain management requires a multidisciplinary, systematic, and child-centered approach, integrating appropriate assessment, non-pharmacological interventions, and humanized care practices. Incorporating these strategies into institutional protocols may improve care quality, reduce traumatic experiences, and promote greater comfort and safety for children and their families.
Copyright (c) 2025 Barbara Santana Gomes, Beatriz Nogueira Barbosa Carvalho, Gabriela Carmo Marchiori Azzolin, Maísa Axcar Fernandes, Maria Luísa Sousa Severo Marques, Yara Maria Randi
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN BRAZIL: A DILEMMA TO OVERCOME
Inclusive Education in Brazil, even with the recent enactment of Decree No. 12,686 of October 20, 2025, which establishes the National Policy for Inclusive Special Education and the National Network for Inclusive Special Education, is still a discussion far from reaching unanimity in the educational landscape. This is due both to the difficulty civil society has in embracing inclusion as a collective project and to the understanding that schools have regarding inclusion itself. In this context, this article aims to address the main difficulties that schools face in the dynamics of school inclusion, as well as to reflect on possible pedagogical alternatives for educational inclusion. As this is a literature review article, studies were sought that highlight critical readings regarding school inclusion in Brazil, as well as decrees and laws that have guided the debate over the last decade. To this end, the dialogue was divided into three parts: the first discusses the trajectory of Inclusive Education in Brazil; the second points out the challenges faced in schools regarding inclusion; and finally, in the form of concluding remarks, some necessary points are made regarding the need for continuing teacher training, the redefinition of the school curriculum, and the commitment of civil society in building an inclusive society.
Copyright (c) 2025 Monique Vivian Leite Sá, Magda Regina Dias Farias, Letícia Martins Medeiros de Lima, Paulo Cesar Gastaldo Claro
ETHNICITY: A STRUGGLE IN SEARCH OF AFFIRMATION
This article aims to analyze the production of researchers on the theme of ethnicity, specifically in Brazil and in Portuguese, from 2001 to 2016. The methodology adopted was consultation of the Capes/MEC periodicals portal. The choice of the theme was a free decision, since Professor Dr. Estevão Rafael Fernandes granted autonomy for the choice of the topic. Upon accessing the portal, I opted for a subject search. When entering the word "ethnicity," the portal retrieved and made available 166 articles related to the theme, written in English and Spanish, of which 101 were peer-reviewed. I opted only for articles written in Portuguese. As a selection criterion, I selected the most relevant articles, that is, the most accessed, on this theme. After this refinement, the result was reduced to 10 articles, and it is with only these 10 articles that this work will be composed.
Copyright (c) 2025 Antônio Cardoso da Silva
ECOTHEOLOGICAL GUIDELINES: THE THEOLOGY IN FAVOR OF LIFE
Scientists and qualified institutions report that sea levels are undergoing ‘unprecedented changes’ due to the influence of global warming and the environmental crisis in the 21st century, which coudl result in dangerous consequences. Chardin, the apostle of cosmic Christianity, alreafy portrayed in his vision of hyperphysics that everything: particles, galaxies, plants, animals and man is a single dynamic whole in evolution that will culminate at the Omega Point. The Church and Ecotheology guide us towards a sacred reinterpretation in favor of life, visualizing the Father in his creations and capturing the ‘signs of the times’. The objective of the article was: to identify escotheological orientations in favor of life. For this construct, the methodology adopted a qualitative approach, an exploratory profile with bibliographic research inspired by Holy Scripture, articles, theses, dissertations, books, Catholic and Protestant catechisms. The was an increase in ecotheological publications, the importance of life in cosmic Christology, and the relevant role of churches in raising awareness and changing behaviors to curb environmental imbalances. The capitalist and exploitative anthropocentric model needs to be replaced by sustainable development so that man, as part of the cosmic Christ, does not destroy nature and himself.
Copyright (c) 2025 Erasmo Aparecido Píccolo, Zildo Gallo, José Maria Gusman Ferraz
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, STUDENT PROTAGONISM AND COOPERATION: A PROPOSAL FOR CREATING AN ECO-SCHOOL
This article discusses environmental education from a critical perspective, linked to student protagonism and cooperation, and proposes the creation of an eco-school as a pedagogical and political strategy for Brazilian basic education. Based on theoretical references in environmental education, whole-child education, cooperativism and education for sustainable development, it analyzes the potential of school as a space for the formation of ecological, critical and supportive subjects, capable of ethically and responsibly intervening in the socio-environmental reality. The article advocates the importance of interdisciplinary and participatory projects, implemented through science clubs and cooperative practices, articulated with the principles of the Eco-Schools Programme, as pathways to build a culture of sustainability in everyday school life. Finally, it presents the expected results and the possible formative, institutional and community impacts of implementing an eco-school, with emphasis on the development of autonomy, student authorship and environmental citizenship.
Copyright (c) 2025 Anelise Kologeski, Luciano Andreatta Carvalho da Costa, Jose Vicente Lima Robaina
SUSTAINABILITY PATTERNS: A FORMAL CONCEPT ANALYSIS OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN BRAZILIAN STATES
Assessing the progress of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in Brazil is central to the formulation of public policies, yet traditional ranking-based analyses often obscure the complex interdependencies between targets. This paper proposes an approach using Formal Concept Analysis to map the relational structure among the SDGs and identify sustainability profiles across Brazil's 27 federative units. Based on binarized data from the Sustainable Cities Development Index, a formal context was constructed which, upon analysis, revealed non-trivial patterns and hierarchies. The results identified the SDGs that serve as a performance "baseline" in the country (such as SDG 11) and extracted implication rules demonstrating systemic synergies (such as the strong relationship between Education, Equity, and Health). Furthermore, FCA allowed for the characterization of distinct sustainability profiles among the states. It is concluded that FCA can be a highly useful computational tool for the analysis of sustainability data, offering a systemic view that supports more integrated strategic planning.
Copyright (c) 2025 Gustavo Simas da Silva, Vânia Ribas Ulbricht