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Avanços e limites de intervenções urbanísticas em assentamentos informais de municípios de médio porte no Brasil e Argentina
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-26)
Almeida, Natasha Nême Gonçalves de
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Ursino, Sandra Valeria
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6136-5105
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Gonçalves, Luciana Márcia
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9491069760631962
In the 20th century, the rapid demographic growth and the uncontrolled urban expansion in Latin America contributed to the formation of informal settlements in the cities. The right to adequate housing has been widely studied at the international level; however, its multidimensional character, according to the definitions of the UN General Comment N. 4, still lacks parameters for analysis and application. An important step to define such parameters is the evaluation of political actions promoted by legal instruments. Urban and housing policy went through important milestones — in Brazil, through the Federal Constitution (1988) and the City Statute (2001), and in Argentina, through the Constitution (1994) and the Ley de Acceso Justo al Hábitat (2013). In both countries, especially in the area of land tenure and urban regularization, the revision implemented in Brazil by the Federal Law of Urban Land Regularization (13.465/2017) and, in Argentina, by the National Law of the Regimén para la Integración Socio-urbana (27.453/2018) brought significant changes. Moreover, despite the diversity of housing programs implemented in Argentina and the Minha Casa Minha Vida Program in Brazil, the housing needs of the low-income population persists, and access to urbanized land remains highly financialized. Considering such paradigm changes in the last 15 years, the objective of this study was to analyze the results promoted by these changes in the legal and regulatory framework regarding access to urbanized land by low-income populations. For this purpose, the advances and limits of intervention policies in informal settlements were evaluated, considering land tenure and urban regularization at the municipal and/or provincial levels, based on six selected cases of urbanization, removal, and regularization — completed or in an advanced stage — in the medium-sized cities of Bauru (Brazil, State of São Paulo) and La Plata (Province of Buenos Aires). The methodology included bibliometric and bibliographic review, documental research, field research, and qualitative-quantitative evaluation of the right to adequate housing involving the dimensions of tenure security, location, and availability of services, materials, facilities, and infrastructure. The results provided an exchange of experiences involving political actions applied in both cities, based on the selected case studies.
Métodos: estabilidade a longo prazo da regulação autonômica e cardiovascular em um modelo de serpente descerebrada
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-26)
Leite, Cléo Alcantara Costa
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2031764784233552
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5648-5903
A pele dos anfíbios como fontes de biomarcadores para estudos de monitoramento ambiental: uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-27)
Chiaperini, Matheus Henrique da Silva
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Salla, Raquel Fernanda
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1738422158151824
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/8689050972573634
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Carvalho, Cleoni dos Santos
Amphibians constitute a broad and diverse group and are considered reliable bioindicator models due to their high sensitivity to environmental changes. Amphibian skin is a semipermeable, vascularized organ endowed with multiple functions and complex characteristics, which can be used as valuable tools in ecotoxicological studies. However, the application of cutaneous biomarkers in amphibian research remains limited and scattered throughout the literature, which may hinder an integrated understanding of their potential as well as their possible limitations. Therefore, the aim of this study was to conduct a systematic literature review, critically analyzing scientific publications on cutaneous biomarkers that have been employed in ecotoxicological studies involving amphibians. To this end, a qualitative–quantitative systematic literature search was carried out, focusing on articles published between 1900 and 2024. Searches were performed using web-based search tools and scientific databases (Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and ScienceDirect), applying specific combinations of keywords and selecting and classifying articles according to predefined eligibility criteria. The screening process resulted in 54 articles published worldwide, demonstrating that these specific types of biomarkers remain underestimated in scientific research. The geographical distribution of the studies revealed a predominance of publications from European and Latin American countries. Among the experimental models, adult-stage anurans were the most frequently used, and the sex of the individuals was not reported in most studies (74.1%). The results also showed a predominance of studies that did not report the anatomical region of the skin used as the source of cutaneous tissue samples (e.g., ventral, dorsal, lateral skin). Regarding ecotoxicological assay types, studies involving direct dermal exposure and acute exposure durations predominated, indicating a greater interest in simulating immediate effects in toxicological assays. The most frequently studied contaminant classes were agrochemicals and metals, reflecting a preference for more “classical” toxicants in toxicology, while emerging contaminants remained underrepresented, such as industrial residues (3.2%) and radiation (6.4%). The most commonly applied biomarker classes were physiological analyses (33.9%), followed by histological (32.2%) and morphological (18.6%) assessments, highlighting the relevance of the skin as one of the main routes of entry and absorption for various environmental compounds. Overall, our findings not only compiled and organized relevant ecotoxicological data for amphibian studies but also highlighted several methodological limitations that still need to be addressed in future research. It is expected that this compilation may serve as a robust and relevant foundation to encourage further studies to expand the application of cutaneous biomarkers as a promising tool in amphibian research.
Motivações e percepções de consumidores sobre veículos híbridos e elétricos: um estudo na região de Campinas/sp
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-27)
Anastacio, Evelyn Rodrigues
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Hoffmann, Wanda Aparecida Machado
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7609135667093837
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1359-1802
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/3545720742004188
This study aims to analyze the purchase motivations of consumers of hybrid and electric vehicles in the Campinas/SP region. A qualitative approach with an exploratory and interpretive character was adopted, grounded in theoretical frameworks from marketing, consumer anthropology, and sustainability studies. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews with owners of these vehicles. In the specialized literature, electromobility is often associated with attributes of environmental sustainability. However, the results indicate that, in the context investigated, purchase decisions are predominantly driven by economic factors related to cost–benefit considerations, while technological attributes play a complementary role. Environmental sustainability proved to be secondary, being mobilized instrumentally within economic evaluations. The findings highlight a mismatch between green marketing discourses and the motivations effectively activated in consumer behavior within the field of electromobility.
Influência da adição de fibras no comportamento ao cisalhamento de vigas de concreto de alta resistência
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-27)
Vaz, Viviane Visnardi
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Almeida, Ricardo Laguardia Justen de
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7352278288074474
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4251-1146
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Parsekian, Guilherme Aris
The understanding of shear behavior in reinforced concrete beams is a relevant topic in structural engineering, especially with the introduction of fibers into the cementitious matrix, which increases the complexity of the resisting mechanisms but provides gains in ductility, residual strength, and crack control. Research has focused on conventional-strength concretes, leaving gaps regarding the performance of high-strength concretes (C55–C90) with diverse types and dosages of fibers and their behavior in beams without transverse reinforcement. This study investigated the contribution of fibers to the shear resistance of high-strength fiber-reinforced concrete (HSFRC) beams without stirrups and conducted a critical assessment of the applicability of the design equations of ABNT NBR 16935 (2021) for estimating the shear capacity of these beams, which are currently not addressed by the standard. The results were compared with recent international guidelines from Eurocode 2 (2023) (EC2) and the fib Model Code 2020 (2024) (MC2020). The experimental program included the mechanical characterization of C55, C70, and C90 concrete reinforced with steel fibers and macro-synthetic fibers (0.5% and 1.0%), comprising compressive strength, elastic modulus, residual flexural tensile strength, and direct shear strength tests using the JSCE-SF6 and push-off methods. HSFRC beams without transverse reinforcement were evaluated to evaluate the influence of concrete strength, fiber type, and fiber dosage on shear behavior. Digital image correlation (DIC) was employed in selected tests to analyze the cracking process. The results showed that fiber addition increased the cracking load, controlled crack opening, and enhanced shear resistance, particularly in the case of steel fibers. The direct shear test methods exhibited significant variability in their results, indicating the need for standardization. The analysis revealed that ABNT NBR 16935 (2021) tends to overestimate the shear capacity of HSFRC beams, whereas the EC2 and MC2020 formulations proved to be more conservative. A calibration of the EC2 equations was proposed, resulting in improved agreement with the experimental results and reduced dispersion. These findings provide a relevant contribution to Brazilian standardization, aligned with experimental evidence and international trends, enabling the safe and economical use of fiber-reinforced concrete in structural elements.
As contribuições das relações dialógicas para a prevenção da LGBTfobia no ensino superior
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-27)
Perassoli, Enayton
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Mello, Roseli Rodrigues de
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/5233854244313683
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1782-890X
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4866379842734876
Violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression is a global problem, and since universities are embedded in society, this form of violence also manifests itself within them. Recent studies point to the effectiveness of actions aimed at preventing LGBTphobia in these institutions, highlighting the role of university administrations, the provision of training on sexual and gender diversity, as well as friendships and support networks as central factors in preventing and overcoming this violence. Based on research conducted between 2024 and 2025 at a Brazilian public university located in the interior of the state of São Paulo, this study aimed to understand how friendships and support networks, built from dialogical relationships, can act as factors in preventing violence against LGBT+ people in the university context, as well as to identify actions that higher education institutions can promote for this purpose. The research is based on dialogical learning and communicative methodology, articulated with contributions from critical pedagogy, social psychology, phenomenology, and gender and sexuality studies. Data was collected through an online questionnaire, communicative accounts of daily life, and communicative focus groups. Through dialogue with participants, exclusionary and transformative dimensions that tend to contribute to, or not contribute to, the prevention and overcoming of LGBTphobic violence were analyzed. The results indicated that actions centered on the preventive role of friendships and support networks, constituted by LGBT+ and cis-heterosexual people, as evidenced by international literature, produce transformative impacts also in the Brazilian context. As a result of these findings and the dialogue established throughout the investigation, proposals and practical actions aimed at preventing and overcoming LGBTphobia in higher education were developed, highlighting empathy as a central element for the constitution of dialogical relationships and for sensitization processes between socially distinct groups.
Educação Física na Educação Infantil: análise dos saberes e fazeres docentes no Campo de Experiências "Corpo, Gestos e Movimentos".
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-27)
Eichenberger, Paula Toffani
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Metzner, Andreia Cristina
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/6385998417152903
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1479474824229573
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https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6171-3251
Physical Education plays a crucial role in the integral development of children in Early Childhood Education by combining movement and bodily expression as pedagogical tools. This curricular component not only fosters motor skills but also promotes cognitive, emotional, and social development, encouraging autonomy, creativity, and interaction from the earliest years of life. Therefore, Physical Education teachers play an essential role in planning activities that integrate motor, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects. Their practices should be playful, inclusive, and safe, promoting bodily exploration, collective interaction, and children’s well-being. Furthermore, movement needs to be understood and used as a language of learning, encouraging healthy habits and positive interpersonal relationships. Thus, the main objective of this study was to analyze the didactic-pedagogical possibilities of the Field of Experience “Body, Gestures, and Movements,” proposed by the Brazilian National Common Curricular Base (BNCC), from the perspective of Physical Education teachers working in Early Childhood Education. A qualitative and exploratory research design was adopted. Thirty-one Physical Education teachers from municipal Early Childhood Education institutions in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, participated in the study. Data were collected through questionnaires administered via Google Forms, ensuring the confidentiality of the responses, and analyzed based on the principles of content analysis. Finally, a booklet containing suggestions of activities for the Field of Experience “Body, Gestures, and Movements” in Early Childhood Education, as well as a Mini Pedagogical Workshop, was developed. This booklet constitutes the educational product resulting from this master’s dissertation. The results indicated that understandings of the body and movement are organized in a heterogeneous manner, shaped by different educational backgrounds, accumulated professional experiences, and concrete working conditions. It is concluded that, although the Field of Experience is recognized as a curricular reference, the theoretical and pedagogical foundations that support it are not always fully made explicit in teaching practices.
Cohomologia de Cech e gerbes
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-28)
Morais, Laurinda Aparecida Ferreira de
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Ruffino, Fabio Ferrari
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2512107188781159
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8607-3715
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4093179250656591
The investigation for global properties of mathematical objects often relies on an understanding of their local behavior. However, when one attempts to assemble local data from different regions of a space, obstructions may rise, revealing intrinsic topological information about the space itself. Sheaf Theory organizes mathematical information defined on local regions, while Cech Cohomology measures when this local information cannot be consistently combined to form a global object. This work develop these theories, starting from categorical foundations, including monoidal categories and 2-categories, and advancing toward sheaf theory and Cech cohomology. Subsequently, these tools are applied to the study of vector bundles, presenting a geometric model for the first Chern class, which arises within the context of Cech cohomology as the class that classifies complex line bundles up to isomorphism, thus providing a geometric interpretation of the cohomology group $H^2(X, \mathbb{Z})$. Finally, we introduce gerbes as structures that generalize line bundles within a 2-categorical framework. Using Cech cohomology and the language of 2-categories, it is described how gerbes relate to third-degree cohomology classes, offering a geometric model of $H^3(X, \mathbb{Z})$.
Análise da eficiência na educação dos municípios paulistas entre 2017 e 2021: uma abordagem não paramétrica
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-28)
Silva, Aron Momberg da
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Santana, Naja Brandão
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4950197164940762
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Rodrigues, Rodrigo Vilela
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7066100737307566
The present study evaluated the efficiency in the management of resources allocated to basic education in municipalities within the state of São Paulo, addressing the problem of allocative inefficiency where increases in per-pupil spending do not necessarily reflect improvements in educational indicators. To this end, Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) was employed using the BCC model with variable returns to scale, alongside the inverted frontier method and a composite index to ensure a precise differentiation of all analyzed municipalities between 2017 and 2021. By modeling the relationship between socioeconomic and financial inputs relative to IDEB performance, the study sought to investigate the influence of population size and the adaptability of school networks in the face of exogenous shocks, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, providing evidence on the importance of technical management over budgetary expansion.
Espumação química de PVC rígido empregando azodicarbonamida e bicarbonato de sódio
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-28)
Gouvêa, Noélle Barbosa Favero
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Bettini, Sílvia Helena Prado
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/3687551763124327
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6549-2980
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Staffa, Lucas Henrique
Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) ranks third in the global production of thermoplastic polymers, and due to its long degradation time, it becomes essential to adopt strategies that reduce raw-material consumption in large-scale applications such as rigid sewer pipes. This study evaluated the chemical foaming of typical PVC formulations for sewage systems, comparing azodicarbonamide (pure and modified) and sodium bicarbonates, which present distinct decomposition kinetics, through incorporation in a torque rheometer and analyses of density, thermal characterization (TGA and DSC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mechanical testing, and compliance with technical standards. The results indicated that azodicarbonamide produced smaller and more uniform cells, with higher cell density, which translated into improved morphological control and greater expansion efficiency, particularly for the blowing agents Planagem CS-4M (10.5% expansion at 1.0 phr and 7.8% in manufactured pipes) and Planagem B-8 (4.3% at 1.0 phr and 2.9% in pipes). Sodium bicarbonates, although the most environmentally attractive option, generated more heterogeneous cells and yielded very low or null expansion (AO-653 with 1.0% and AO-421 with negative values), evidencing processing instability. Thermal and rheological analyses showed that the type of blowing agent influences the PVC crosslinking time, with azodicarbonamide accelerating the reaction while bicarbonates retard it, without altering the molar mass or the polymer’s thermal transitions, as confirmed by the K-value and DSC measurements. Overall, the morphological, thermal, and regulatory assessments demonstrated that azodicarbonamide-based systems are more suitable for rationalizing PVC consumption, combining significant expansion, thermal stability, and technical compliance, whereas sodium bicarbonates exhibited relevant limitations under the evaluated conditions.
O improvável é sempre possível: o percurso de estudantes do curso de Pedagogia a distância em uma Universidade Federal
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-28)
Borges, Thayná Luana
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Hayashi, Carlos Roberto Massao
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9136586124586219
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1481-5545
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/3803255211862231
This research is configured as a field study addressing the persistence of enrolled students and graduates of the distance-learning Pedagogy licensure program offered by the Directorate of Open and Distance Education at the Federal University of the Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, from 2019 to 2025. In this context, the following research question was developed: which individual and institutional factors influenced the persistence of Pedagogy students at different centers of the institution? In order to answer this question, the study examined whether the distance Pedagogy program fulfills its role in offering and democratizing higher education in the territory under analysis and how student habitus and the accumulation of cultural and economic capital affected the academic choices of students from the popular classes. The thesis defended is that there is a dichotomy in distance education with regard to the access and persistence of students from the popular strata of society, which, in turn, is linked to the forms of expression of habitus and to the accumulation of cultural and economic capital by the social agents who entered the Pedagogy degree in this modality. It is argued that, although income restriction is an element that interferes with access to higher education, considering aspects such as commuting, acquisition of materials, and moving to another city, the possibility of this education being offered at a distance allows people from the popular classes in inland municipalities to access and remain in this educational modality. Thus, the trajectory of students from the Northern, Central, and Jequitinhonha Valley regions of Minas Gerais, linked to the centers of Capelinha, Cristália, Francisco Sá, and Papagaios, was examined. To do so, the concepts of habitus, field, cultural capital, and economic capital as formulated by the sociologist Pierre Bourdieu were employed. In addition, the study drew on Vincent Tinto’s model of motivation and persistence and on the method of data triangulation, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses, through documentary analysis of regulations, minutes of the Governing Council, records of meetings of the Structuring Teaching Nucleus, and institutional secondary data (socioeconomic entrance questionnaires—number of enrolled students, graduates, and dropouts) produced by the Permanent Selection Process Committee and by the Directorate of Academic Records and Control. Subsequently, online semi-structured interviews were conducted with the students in the program, totaling 12 participants, whose data were treated from the perspective of sociological portraits, a concept proposed within Lahire’s Textual Analysis. It was found that this educational modality enables the acquisition of cultural capital, considering that, in this process of scientific study, a student habitus is being constituted, whether through socialization in internships, virtual interaction, debates in web conferences with professors, or supervision in the final course project. At the same time that it allows access, its dynamics restrict the forms of cultural capital, since the embodied form and the interaction between the agents’ dispositions and the structures of the field are reduced. Thus, the need to increase face-to-face practices at the centers is emphasized, as well as the need for other actions to be developed in the formation of the social/university agent; moreover, despite the dominated condition of the agents under examination, motivation and persistence proved to be guiding factors for student persistence, as well as for institutional actions.
Exploring multiphasic multi principal element alloys: an approach using experimental and computational tools
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-29)
Assis, Flávio Fávaro de
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Oliveira, Pedro Henrique Fernandes
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Coury, Francisco Gil
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/8609825406277730
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0934185000093479
High entropy alloys (HEAs) are a class of metals that do not have a single principal element in their composition. Initially great effort was made to search for single phase HEAs but with the development of more recent frameworks, great interest emerged around multiphasic microstructures. In this study, two different routes aim to search phase stability and structural properties involving multiphasic HEAs. The first study investigates phase stability of the Cr51.5Co15Ni33.5 duplex HEA. This alloy was designed using CALPHAD simulations to achieve a dual-phase microstructure of Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) and Body-Centered Cubic (BCC) phases, while suppressing the formation of the detrimental sigma phase. The HEA was characterized using SEM, TEM, XRD and synchrotron diffraction. Experimental results confirmed the presence of the FCC and BCC phases, although the formation of the sigma phase was also observed, consistent with TSAI´s criteria and warranting further analysis of the CALPHAD predictions. The second Chapter shows a combination of simulation techniques and experimental analysis to estimate interfacial energies of a HEA based on Ni superalloys. The composition of the HEA was designed by high throughput calculations to have thermal stability at high temperature and a microstructure composed of FCC matrix and L12 Ni3Al-type precipitates. The main simulation technique employed was Density Functional Theory – DFT trough the code Quantum Espresso using the supercell method. The results obtained were compared to experimental analysis of synchrotron x-ray diffraction data and precipitation simulations showing that the combination of techniques can lead to reasonable values of interfacial energy. That combination of methods serves as a starting point to develop reliable methodologies for estimating interfacial energies for metallic alloys, which is important since that energies between FCC and L12 in superalloys and HEAs are difficult to measure experimentally and play a key role in phase stability and final properties of the material.
Narrativas conectadas: uma etnografia virtual sobre os brasileiros deportados dos Estados Unidos
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-29)
Zoppi, Maria Luisa Leiva
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Machado, Igor José de Renó
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4705450652848752
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7811-2641
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4955636702503502
Between wars, political and climate crises, tragedies and acts of violence, there are immigrant families seeking opportunities in other countries. Globalization has facilitated the mobility, allowing many people to pursue the place they perceive as best to live. However, countries such as the United States, which is the destination for many Brazilians who dream of living abroad, are becoming increasingly strict with their migration and deportation policies. This work analyzes precisely these experiences lived by Brazilian immigrants in the United States in the year 2025 who face the risk of deportation. The research was conducted from the perspective of virtual ethnography, focusing on content produced and shared on the TikTok platform. The objective is to investigate how individuals cope with deportation, presenting their own narratives and experiences, as well as forms of belonging and stigmatization in the digital environment. The study was conducted using a qualitative virtual ethnographic approach to analyze videos, comments, and interactions of Brazilian migrant profiles on the platform.
Efeito do nanomaterial de óxido de grafeno (GO) de interesse da indústria petrolífera: in vitro e in vivo
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-30)
Albuquerque, Yulli Roxenne
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Anibal, Fernanda de Freitas
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4918261968772806
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7896826463889321
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8501-4695
Graphene oxide (GO) is a two-dimensional nanomaterial derived from graphite, functionalized with oxygen-containing groups that confer hydrophilic properties and surface reactivity, enabling a wide range of industrial applications. However, expanding its use requires a better understanding of its biological effects and potential health risks. This study aimed to evaluate the nanotoxicity of GO developed for enhanced oil recovery, considering its physicochemical properties and biological responses in experimental models. GO was characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, and scanning electron microscopy. The results confirmed the presence of characteristic oxygen-containing functional groups and demonstrated dispersion medium-dependent behavior, with greater colloidal stability in ultrapure water than in saline solution (0.9%) or DMEM, and mean equivalent circular diameters of 11.37 μm in water and 11.78 μm in DMEM. In vitro, HepG2 cells exposed to GO (100-500 μg/mL) showed a transient increase in mitochondrial metabolic activity, suggesting adaptive cellular responses. In vivo, BALB/c mice were exposed via intraperitoneal administration at doses ranging from 5 to 50 mg/kg. Transient reductions in food and water intake and body weight were observed, accompanied by changes in the leukocyte profile. These changes included increased neutrophils and decreased total leukocytes, mononuclear cells, and eosinophils in peritoneal cavity lavage, as well as elevated neutrophil counts in bronchoalveolar lavage. Among the cytokines evaluated (IL-6, IFN-γ, and TNF), only IL-6 showed a significant reduction in peritoneal cavity lavage. An increase in relative liver weight associated with GO accumulation, elevated serum aspartate aminotransferase levels, and histopathological alterations in the liver, spleen, and lungs characterized by inflammatory infiltrates were also observed. These findings suggest that GO may induce mild local inflammatory responses and dose-dependent hepatic accumulation, highlighting the importance of further studies with prolonged exposure to assess potential adverse effects over time and to investigate the reversibility of the observed biological responses.
O corpo da professora pedagoga na relação com as crianças pequenas: do chão da creche aos documentos oficiais
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-30)
Machado, Monize Laís Fernandes
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Lombardi, Lucia Maria Salgado dos Santos
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/5697508831302188
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6978-864X
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2941790773941991
This research aims to understand the body of the pedagogical teacher in relation to young children in the nursery, with the research question being "How do teacher's body affect young children and the educational processes with them?". To seek answers, the study reflected on aspects of the teacher's body integrated into the educational environment and the play of and with children, and carried out an analysis of the presence or absence of the body in official documents, namely: LDB Law No. 9,394 of 12/20/1996, General National Curriculum Guidelines for Basic Education of 2013, National Curriculum Guidelines for Early Childhood Education of 2010, National Curriculum Guidelines for the Undergraduate Course in Pedagogy of 2006 and the National Common Curriculum Base of 2017. The research adopts a qualitative approach, bibliographical nature, constituting a State of Knowledge review, documentary, focusing on the analysis of normative/legal documents, and with an (auto)biographical perspective. It dialogues with interdisciplinary studies of the body, especially with the Corpomedia theory, seeking to produce situated and implicated understandings about the complexity of teacher's body in the daycare center and its relationships with young children. The results pointed out to the importance of teacher's body in pedagogical practices and to the need to value the bodies of teachers and young children, understanding that the conception of body reverberates in pedagogical proposals and in the planning of educational time and space. The literature studied reveals a gap in body awareness training, still lacking greater space in teacher training curricula. Among the legal documents analyzed, the document governing the degree in Pedagogy indirectly provided guidance on work described as practical. In the documents governing work in daycare centers, it was possible to observe how work with child's body is guided, however, there is little mention and few direct guidelines for who will propose the guidelines: the teacher.
Entre telas e lacunas: competências digitais entre os alunos da Educação de Jovens e Adultos
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-30)
Silva, Natália da Rocha da
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Kerbauy, Maria Teresa Miceli
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4762029784021248
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0622-1512
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7702854893608191
This study investigates the development of digital competencies among students enrolled in Youth and Adult Education (Educação de Jovens e Adultos – EJA), focusing on individuals who did not complete elementary education during their regular school trajectory. The research is grounded in the understanding that the intensification of digitalization in contemporary society has increased the demand for competencies related to the use of Information and Communication Digital Technologies (ICDTs), thereby deepening inequalities historically associated with low levels of schooling and socioeconomic vulnerability. This is an applied field study with a descriptive design and a quantitative approach, conducted through a data survey. A total of 110 printed questionnaires with closed ended questions were administered to students from two public municipal schools located in the cities of Araraquara and São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil. The analysis is informed by the Science, Technology and Society (STS) field, articulating the concepts of digital competence, digital exclusion, and Youth and Adult Education. The findings indicate that although internet access is widespread among participants, the development of digital competencies remains limited and uneven. The results highlight the centrality of smartphones as the main device used to access the internet, as well as the predominance of practices related to social media use and video consumption. In contrast, there is limited use of digital tools associated with information production, organization, work-related activities, and citizenship. Significant difficulties in the digital learning process were also identified, linked to both structural and educational factors, such as low educational attainment, limited income, lack of formative mediation, insecurity in dealing with technological changes, and fear of making mistakes or falling victim to digital fraud. Despite these barriers, most participants expressed a strong interest in learning more about digital technologies, indicating that digital exclusion in this context is not the result of a lack of motivation, but rather of insufficient access to continuous and contextualized learning opportunities. It is concluded that digital exclusion goes beyond the issue of access, encompassing limitations in the autonomous, critical, and meaningful use of digital technologies. The findings reinforce the need for integrated public policies that take into account the specificities of Youth and Adult Education, combining access, training, pedagogical mediation, and material conditions in order to promote socially situated digital inclusion.
Função autonômica cardíaca e capacidade funcional em covid-19: contribuições para a confiabilidade da variabilidade de frequência cardíaca em hospitalizados e para a compreensão dos fatores que influenciam o desempenho funcional em casos leves
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-01-31)
Araújo, Aldair Darlan Santos de
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Dibai, Daniela Bassi
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0861598490954598
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Silva, Audrey Borghi
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4855616925791895
Heart rate variability (HRV) and functional capacity are important markers of physiological status and cardiovascular system performance, with broad clinical and scientific applicability. The overall aim of this thesis was to test the intra- and inter-examiner reliability of HRV analysis in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, investigate cardiac autonomic modulation in individuals with mild COVID-19, and assess functional capacity in post-COVID-19 individuals with mild disease. In the first study, 103 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were evaluated for the intra- and inter-examiner reliability of short-term HRV using linear and nonlinear indices. The analysis showed excellent reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) ranging from 0.956 to 0.999 and coefficients of variation below 10%, demonstrating that resting HRV measured by a portable device is highly precise, regardless of the examiner or timing of measurement. The second study investigated 130 individuals with mild COVID-19, stratified by time since infection (≤6 weeks, 2–6 months, and 7–12 months) and compared to a healthy control group. Groups with shorter time since diagnosis showed reduced parasympathetic modulation, while individuals assessed 7–12 months post-infection showed partial recovery compared to the control group. Multiple linear regressions indicated that age and time since infection were significant predictors of RMSSD and SD1, suggesting a transient effect of mild COVID-19 on the autonomic nervous system. In the third study, 115 post-COVID-19 individuals with mild disease were evaluated for functional capacity using the six-minute walk test (6MWT), cognitive function, cardiovascular responses, and determinants of functional performance. Participants assessed during the acute phase of infection (≤1 month) walked a significantly shorter distance than those assessed after three months, and depressive symptoms were also associated with reduced distance walked. No differences in cognitive function were observed among the groups, and factors such as age, BMI, sex, and anxiety did not significantly influence functional performance. Together, the results of this thesis provide robust evidence regarding HRV reliability in hospitalized patients, describe the gradual recovery of autonomic modulation following mild COVID-19, and identify factors associated with functional capacity, with important clinical implications for monitoring and rehabilitation of individuals affected by the virus.
Processos estruturais e meios alternativos de resolução de conflitos como soluções aos processos ambientais tradicionais
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-02-01)
Ribeiro, Elen Pessoa de Queiroz
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Oliveira, Celso Maran de
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Amarante Junior, Ozelito Possidonio de
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1314612121213589
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9911833172043700
Apresentar e discutir alternativas viáveis que podem superar os obstáculos inerentes aos processos judiciais tradicionais e, em específico, às lides ambientais. Metodologia - Pesquisa bibliográfica, que consistiu na consulta da literatura e textos jurídicos doutrinários. Originalidade/relevância - Na seara ambiental, as formas tradicionais do processo civil não seriam adequadas: as características do dano ambiental exigem outra forma de pensar. Resultados - Foi possível entender que os processos estruturais se mostram mais apropriados para a resolução de litígios ambientais complexos, além de possibilitarem a flexibilização dos procedimentos adotados para o tratamento do problema. Já os meios alternativos de solução de conflitos na seara ambiental, previstos no artigo 8.º do Acordo de Escazú, consistem em mecanismos, como a mediação e a conciliação e a arbitragem, para resolver as controvérsias. Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas - A complexidade das lides ambientais demanda a superação dos entraves relacionadas às normas processuais tradicionais. Ademais, o uso destas alternativas aos processos judiciais tradicionais somente se mostrará efetivo se estiver condicionado à ampla participação, principalmente da sociedade e, em especial, dos grupos diretamente afetados pelo problema/objeto ambiental em questão. Contribuições sociais e ambientais - Os processos estruturais ambientais possuem o condão de trazer reformas/mudanças no status quo, porém esse potencial é pouco explorado por parte do poder judiciário. Ainda, o uso dos meios alternativos de conflitos, conciliação, mediação e arbitragem, poderia ser um meio viável para superar obstáculos como a demora no processo tradicional e as disparidades, econômicas e sociais, entre as partes envolvidas.
Mapping the needs, challenges, and strengths of a hemodialysis sector based on the Strength- based Nursing and HealthCare – Leadership philosophy
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-02-02)
Luvizutto, Julia
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Fumincelli, Laís
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9372589851606243
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9895-8214
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2566413229968009
A doença renal crônica (DRC) representa um desafio significativo e crescente na saúde global. O papel da enfermagem na continuidade do cuidado a pacientes com DRC é fundamental e multifacetado, abrangendo desde o manejo de sintomas até o suporte emocional e educacional. Dado o contexto complexo enfrentado por pacientes com essa condição, uma ampla gama de intervenções possíveis se evidencia. Ao cuidar desses pacientes, os enfermeiros podem fundamentar sua prática clínica em modelos teóricos, principalmente na filosofia Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership (SBNH-L). Portanto, é imprescindível realizar um mapeamento completo dessas intervenções de enfermagem para priorizar e implementar ações direcionadas a essa população específica. Objetivo: Mapear as necessidades, os desafios e as forças, com base na filosofia SBNH-L, junto à equipe de enfermagem de uma unidade de hemodiálise de um hospital no interior do estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Materiais e Métodos: Este estudo utilizou a metodologia de Mapeamento de intervenções (MI), compreendendo a primeira etapa, o Modelo Lógico do problema, apresentado por meio de uma revisão de escopo (Artigo 1) e um estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa (Artigo 2). Na revisão de escopo, seguindo a metodologia JBI proposta pelo Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), foram realizadas buscas nas bases de dados Embase e MEDLINE via OVID, CINAHL Complete, Biosis, Web of Science Core Collection, SciELO Citation Index, Scopus e na base de dados Nursing & Allied Health Premium. Esta revisão avaliou o alinhamento dessas bases de dados com os valores da filosofia de Enfermagem e Liderança em Saúde Baseadas em Forças (ELSB). Seguindo os preceitos éticos, este estudo descritivo incluiu profissionais de enfermagem atuantes no serviço de hemodiálise do hospital, tanto em assistência direta ao paciente quanto na gestão do departamento, que estivessem disponíveis e interessados em responder aos instrumentos de coleta de dados. Profissionais em férias, licença ou afastamento do trabalho foram excluídos. A coleta de dados foi realizada presencialmente na instituição ao longo de três meses. Espera-se que esta pesquisa contribua para o fortalecimento das evidências científicas e inovações na prática de enfermagem em um departamento de hemodiálise. Resultados: De 4938 artigos, 174 foram incluídos para leitura completa e 74 para extração e interpretação de dados. Os estudos foram conduzidos em diversos países e as intervenções de enfermagem identificadas são relatadas. Em relação à abordagem qualitativa do estudo, participaram treze profissionais de enfermagem, com idades entre 30 e 39 anos (38,5%), sendo que 53,8% estavam com 4 a 6 anos de experiência profissional e atuavam em um ambiente de hemodiálise. As atividades e os desafios enfrentados pelos profissionais de enfermagem na unidade de hemodiálise incluíram dificuldades com pacientes e seus familiares (69,2%), sobrecarga de trabalho (46,2%) e barreiras de comunicação dentro da equipe (46,2%). Cinco temas foram identificados: 1. Desafios no cuidado ao paciente; 2. Desafios institucionais; 3. Estratégias de enfrentamento da equipe; 4. Tecnologias e recursos necessários; 5. Pontos fortes e qualidades da equipe de enfermagem. A partir da integração de dados com a SBNH-L, destacam-se os valores de Adequação, Parcerias Colaborativas e Múltiplas Perspectivas. Conclusão: A revisão de escopo evidenciou que as intervenções de enfermagem se concentram predominantemente no autocuidado, no manejo de sintomas, no apoio emocional e na adesão ao tratamento, reforçando o papel essencial e holístico dos enfermeiros no apoio a pacientes com doença renal crônica. Complementarmente, o estudo qualitativo revelou os desafios, necessidades e pontos fortes vivenciados pela equipe de enfermagem no mundo real, enfatizando questões como carga de trabalho, barreiras de comunicação e dificuldades relacionadas ao paciente, bem como as estratégias adaptativas e as competências intrínsecas da equipe. Em conjunto, esses achados demonstram que o cuidado de enfermagem eficaz em hemodiálise deve ser fundamentado em uma abordagem multidimensional que integre intervenções baseadas em evidências com as experiências vividas e as capacidades dos profissionais de enfermagem. O alinhamento com a filosofia Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership (SBNH-L) ressalta a importância dos valores que orientam a prática. Em última análise, a incorporação desses princípios pode fortalecer o atendimento centrado no paciente, aumentar a resiliência e a liderança da equipe e apoiar o desenvolvimento de práticas sustentáveis e inovadoras em unidades de hemodiálise.
Lean Healthcare: barreiras e caminhos estratégicos para superá-las
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2026-02-02)
Codognotto, Emanuela Leal
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Lizarelli, Fabiane Letícia
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4525431419326559
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4491763719499638
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Godinho Filho, Moacir
The pursuit of efficiency and quality in healthcare has led hospitals to adopt continuous improvement practices inspired by the industrial sector, such as Lean Healthcare (LH). However, organizations still face several challenges that hinder its successful implementation. This research aimed to understand the relationship between the main barriers to LH implementation and the strategic pathways to overcome them. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach, combining a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and Content Analysis, which identified 14 strategic means related to ten main barriers, with Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) and MICMAC analysis, employed to map the relationships of dependence and interdependence among the factors. The results enabled the development of a comprehensive four-level framework, representing the logical progression from foundational conditions to sustainable LH outcomes. The study contributes to theory by integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches through the lens of Organizational Learning Theory, offering a hierarchical view of barriers and strategies to overcome them. From a practical perspective, it provides a structured roadmap for hospital managers to prioritize actions and strengthen organizational learning within their Lean initiatives. The originality of the research lies in the integration of ISM–MICMAC methodologies with learning theory, resulting in an innovative model to promote the sustainability of Lean Healthcare.