This doctoral thesis presents the results of an investigation whose object of research is the analysis of the character and theoretical-methodological implications of Marx's method for understanding reality, based on the most recent studies and contributions of the Italian thinker Marcello Musto. The guiding question for the development of the investigation was: What is the character and theoretical-methodological implications of Marx's method, considering Musto's contributions? To ...
The lack of term signs for translating technical concepts is one of the main challenges faced by Libras and Portuguese Language Translators and Interpreters (TILSP) in the context of Professional and Technological Education. In this scenario, the present study aimed to understand how Libras interpreters create term signs in technical courses offered by the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo (Ifes). This is an exploratory study with a qualitative approach, conducted through a semi-s...
This dissertation, entitled “Weavings in the Construction of an Educational Intervention Research: Learning Assessment in Focus,” linked to the Graduate Program in Curriculum, Languages, and Pedagogical Innovations of the Professional master’s in education at the Federal University of Bahia, investigated the perceptions of faculty at the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo (IFES) – Viana Campus regarding learning assessment in the Technical Course in Logistics Integrated with High School. A...
The object of study of this dissertation is Islamophobia in international migrations of Muslims to the United States of America (USA) during the first term of Donald John Trump. Its main objective was to analyze the effects resulting from the mobilization of an Islamophobic discursive-metaphorical repertoire in North American immigration policy directed at Muslim migrants, during the first Trump administration. To meet this purpose, the theoretical-methodological bias employed was qualitative...
Fruit flies of the genus Anastrepha are agricultural pests of great economic importance, especially in Brazil, which is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of fruits and other vegetables. Some species of this genus attack a wide variety of these commercially important crops, causing significant damage to production and directly impacting exports. Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann) and Anastrepha sororcula Zucchi are associated with fruit crops, while Anastrepha grandis (Ma...
This study investigates the evolution of interactivity in Brazilian digital journalism over the past 30 years, analyzing how practices, technologies, and relationships between audiences and newsrooms have transformed during this period. The research combines a literature review, interviews with communication scholars and professionals, and an examination of historical archives, bringing together elements that make it possible to understand interactivity as a sociotechnical process in constant...
This dissertation analyzes the editorial stance of the influential Bahian newspaper A Tarde between the immediate aftermath of the 1964 coup and the promulgation of Institutional Act No. 5 in 1968, through an analysis of its editorials, seeking to understand the transformations in its discourse in the context of the consolidation of the civil-military dictatorship. To this end, it examines the newspaper’s editorial positioning during the period extending from the post-coup moment of 1964 to t...
This research discusses archival policies and archival governance, associated with document management programs and their implications within the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA). These themes have been the subject of study and interest of researchers in the field of Archival Science, who dedicate themselves to analyzing them from the creation processes to permanent preservation, including the appropriate destination of documents, whether in conventional or digital format. We also sought to...
This study addresses global ecological crises through an integrative approach, focusing on two key aspects: human population and metabolic failure in agriculture. We explore the structural and sociometabolic roots of agricultural sustainability and argue that population control solutions, widely discussed in the literature, are insufficient and divert attention from the real causes of environmental problems. Global population growth is slowing, with fertility rates dropping significantly sinc...
INTRODUCTION: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Although the L-DOPA administration is the primary available therapy, its prolonged use is associated with adverse effects, highlighting the need for new therapeutic approaches. Epidemiological studies suggest that smoking may reduce the risk of PD, indicating a potential neuroprotective effect of nicotine. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effe...
This dissertation investigates the constitution of Black Comicality within the Brazilian context, framing it as a constellation of scenic, political, affective, and spiritual performances emerging from the historical, social, and aesthetic experiences of Black populations. From an Afro-referenced perspective, the research demonstrates that Black Comicality transcends mere humorous language grounded in Eurocentric laughter; instead, it constitutes a field of knowledge articulating memory,...
This research aims to analyze the discourses mobilized from the comic strip series Os Santos, seeking to understand how discursive formations of gender, race, and class contribute to the discourse of the strips as a production of denunciation and social critique. Os Santos is a series of comic strips, authored by Triscila Oliveira and Leandro Assis, which were released between December 2019 and August 2023. The study focuses on the field of Discourse Studies, therefore adopting a qualitative...
Within the interfaces between International Relations and Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I), this research seeks to understand the role of Brazilian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the cooperation between Brazil and African countries in ST&I, considering the growing relevance of this field and the emergence of new actors in international cooperation. The general objective is to analyze the role of HEIs in the formulation and implementation of cooperation initiatives, as they ...
This study aims to analyze how teachers’ knowledge, beliefs, and identities influence the pedagogical practices reflected in the narratives of English teachers working in public schools in Eunápolis-BA, especially those participating in continuing education courses. These courses are considered to foster reflection on theory and practice and contribute to changes in teaching practices. The study emerges from the researcher’s experience as a public school English teacher and her work in Applie...
This academic dissertation investigates the phenomenon of territoriality within the archival space of a public institution, focusing on the documentary fonds of the Superintendence of Agrarian Development (SDA), part of the Secretariat for Rural Development (SDR) of the State of Bahia, Brazil. The central objective was to understand how territorial dynamics manifest and influence archival management in this context. This is an exploratory study. The research adopts a qualitative, based on a s...
In the history of contact between indigenous populations and Western society, contemporary times are marked by the indigenous appropriation of non-indigenous technologies with the purpose of claiming human rights and denouncing the violence that has marked this relation since at least 1500 in Brazil. With the processes of retaking territories and representation policies, indigenous peoples currently operate audiovisual apparatuses as tools of struggle. This thesis derives from research on ind...
Based on the growing importance of the digital environment for scientific communication, this research starts from the premise that the mere availability of content on electronic platforms is not sufficient to effectively reach the target audience. In this context, digital marketing is approached as a strategic tool for promoting journals, enhanced by its visibility, reach, and engagement with the scientific community. Considering these premises, the present study aimed to discuss how digita...
The final project, "Rebentos e Quebradas," explores the relationships and journeys built through Alexandro Paixão Lago's dance. The work brings together two technical and technological productions. The first, a collection of five letters, develops a narrative that combines his personal and professional life story, reflecting on experiences and desires; the second production addresses the proposal for educational artistic residencies developed during his master's degree. Comprising a brief pre...
