PEDAGOGY OF CARE: AFFECTIVITY AS THE CENTRAL AXIS OF LEARNING
This study aims to explore the theme of "Pedagogy of Care," focusing on the crucial role that affectivity plays as a central axis in learning. In an educational context where student performance and retention in schools are central issues, we analyze how care and the establishment of affective bonds contribute significantly to academic success. The research also investigates the use of educational games not only as an engagement tool but as an effective means of teaching vital social skills such as empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution. Through a review of existing literature and the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, this work seeks to demonstrate that pedagogical practices centered on care and affectivity are fundamental to creating more inclusive and effective learning environments where students feel emotionally supported and motivated to actively participate in the educational process. The study concludes that integrating such approaches can not only improve academic performance but also increase school retention rates, proving to be a valuable educational strategy in the contemporary context. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.092-039
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS AND EDUCATIONAL INEQUALITIES: WHAT THE SAEB RESULTS REVEAL
This study seeks to explore the revelations about educational inequalities in Brazil based on the results of the Basic Education Assessment System (SAEB), highlighting the importance of external assessments in the educational context. We analyze how such assessments reveal disparities in access to and quality of education, contributing to the debate on equity in education. The research is based on theories from renowned authors in the field of education, such as Dermeval Saviani, José Carlos Libâneo, Pedro Demo, and Cipriano Luckesi, as well as specialists in educational assessment such as Luiz Carlos de Freitas, Tereza Helena Olinda Bonamino, and José Francisco Soares. We reflect on the role of accountability policies in perpetuating educational inequalities and discuss the limitations of SAEB as an assessment instrument. The conclusions point to the need for reformulations in public education policies, aiming at equity and effective inclusion, as well as a critical review of the methodologies used for the analysis and interpretation of data from SAEB. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.092-038
EMPATHIC GAMIFICATION: DIGITAL GAMES TO DEVELOP SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SKILLS
This study addresses the use of digital games as an educational tool, focusing on empathic gamification for the development of socio-emotional skills such as empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution. The research explores how games, traditionally considered only as a means of entertainment, can be effectively integrated into the educational context to promote essential skills for social interaction. Through a review of existing literature and the analysis of practical cases, the study identifies promising methods and results in the application of digital games that engage students in a meaningful way, not only to capture their attention but also to cultivate them as more understanding and collaborative individuals. The methodologies involve the careful selection and application of games that encourage empathic narratives, collaborative challenges, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts, highlighting educational benefits beyond traditional engagement. The results indicate that, when applied correctly, digital games can expand the classroom, providing a safe space for the practice of real socio-emotional skills. This work, therefore, contributes to modern pedagogy by offering an in-depth view of gamified strategies for the holistic education of students, preparing them for contemporary social reality. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.092-037
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. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.078-001
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DIGITAL AGRICULTURE IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION AMONG SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN BRAZIL
The article analyzes how digital agriculture, or smart agriculture, can simultaneously enhance environmental sustainability and promote social inclusion among small rural producers in Brazil. It argues that technologies such as sensors, IoT, big data and cloud computing make it possible to optimize input use, reduce waste, monitor climate conditions and increase productivity with lower environmental impact. However, it shows that these benefits are unevenly distributed due to low connectivity in rural areas, the high cost of equipment and regional asymmetries in income and infrastructure. Data from the 2017 Agricultural Census indicate that more than 70% of farms did not have internet access, which limits the use of management applications, marketing platforms and remote technical assistance. This scenario is compounded by low levels of schooling and digital literacy among most producers, which hinders the appropriation of these technologies. The article also examines the Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) agenda, highlighting its potential to integrate productivity, climate adaptation and emissions mitigation, while warning of the risk of excluding small producers when policies and programs privilege large enterprises. It concludes that digital agriculture will only become an effective driver of sustainability and inclusion if it is articulated with robust policies for connectivity, training, rural extension and social participation, guided by socio-environmental justice. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.080-007
"THE DEFENSE OF HONOR" UNDER DEBATE: CASES AND ARGUMENTS REGARDING THE LEGITIMATE DEFENSE OF HONOR IN JURY TRIALS
This article analyzes the persistence of the so-called “legitimate defense of honor” as an argumentative strategy used in crimes of passion tried by Brazilian jury courts, despite its complete absence from the legal system. Throughout the twentieth century, this thesis was repeatedly invoked to justify homicides and attempted homicides against women, and it continued to influence judicial decisions even after the 1988 Constitution and the legal recognition of feminicide as a qualified homicide. Its persistence is rooted in patriarchal cultural values that associate male honor with control over female behavior, shifting blame from the perpetrator to the victim. This study uses qualitative and descriptive bibliographic research to examine the historical evolution of legitimate defense, its adaptation as a justification for violence against women, and its endurance within social and legal imaginaries. The findings reveal that, although extralegal, the thesis has contributed to the normalization of gender-based violence and to recurring practices of victim-blaming. In March 2021, the Federal Supreme Court prohibited its use in jury trials, recognizing its incompatibility with constitutional principles such as human dignity, equality and the right to life. This ruling is an important legal milestone; however, its effectiveness depends on social dissemination and on the broader cultural transformation needed to eliminate arguments that legitimize feminicide. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.084-016
FEEDING MARKERS, NUTRITIONAL STATUS, AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF CHILDREN IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Introduction: Childhood obesity represents one of the greatest public health challenges, resulting from the interaction between genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors that contribute to the formation of an obesogenic environment. Factors such as increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF), limited access to fresh foods, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy food advertising, and high screen exposure contribute to inadequate diets and a higher risk of obesity and other chronic non-communicable diseases. In this context, the Food and Nutrition Surveillance System and Primary Health Care play an essential role in the early identification of inadequate eating habits and in the promotion of child health. Objective: To investigate the relationship between the prevalence of dietary markers and nutritional status, considering the social and territorial context of children assisted in Primary Health Care. Methods: Cross-sectional study based on secondary data from 1,030 children aged 2 to 9 years assisted in Primary Health Care in Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, in 2023. Information was obtained from the Food and Nutrition Surveillance System and the electronic medical record “Vivver Sistemas,” analyzing the following data: food consumption and screen exposure, through the Food Consumption Markers questionnaire; and nutritional status, determined by weight and height. Results: Most participants were preschool-aged, female, brown-skinned, and residents of urban areas. The consumption of healthy food markers, such as beans, fruits, and vegetables, was more frequent among children living in rural areas, while the consumption of ultra-processed foods and the habit of eating meals in front of screens were more common among those living in urban areas. Obesity was more prevalent among urban and brown-skinned children and more frequent among school-aged than preschool children. In addition, both preschool and school-aged children with excess weight showed lower vegetable intake and higher consumption of ultra-processed foods, highlighting the relationship between inadequate dietary patterns and overweight. Conclusion: Nutritional status and dietary markers among children were associated with social and territorial context, with higher consumption of healthy foods in rural areas and ultra-processed foods in urban areas. These findings reinforce the influence of social determinants of health on children’s eating and nutrition. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.048-004
HABEAS DATA AND INFORMATIONAL SELF-DETERMINATION IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY: A CRITICAL COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AND A REGULATORY INTERVENTION DIAGNOSIS (RIA) FOR THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA AND PERSONALITY RIGHTS
This article synthesizes the evolution of the right to personal data protection in Brazil, contrasting the historical constitutional remedy of habeas data (HD) with the broader concept of informational self-determination (ISD). Originally designed to enable citizens to access and rectify information held in public databases, HD has proven inadequate for safeguarding rights within the Information Society, due to its limited scope and procedural constraints. The research employs a Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) to diagnose this inefficacy, concluding that effective protection requires the recognition of ISD as a substantive fundamental right. It further advocates for the revitalization of habeas data by assigning it a subsidiary role and aligning it with more robust instruments, such as the General Data Protection Law (LGPD). The study proposes specific regulatory interventions to ensure that HD provides more effective control over the circulation of personal data and the protection of personality rights. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.065-004
THE MARKER: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-ASSISTED IMAGE MARKING TOOL
This undergraduate thesis aims to develop The Marker, an AI-assisted image-annotation tool designed to create customized datasets for computer-vision applications, grounding the study in concepts of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep neural networks, and ergonomics while emphasizing the importance of image annotation in building effective computational models and the physical impacts associated with repetitive tasks such as RSI, WMSDs, and Computer Vision Syndrome. The applied methodology involved developing a modular application composed of a React graphical interface, processing modules in Rust, execution of the Segment Anything Model (SAM) via Python scripts, and secure storage with AES-GCM encryption; experimental tests were conducted to evaluate accuracy, interference time, the number of manual interactions required, and system performance across different image resolutions. The results indicate that the tool significantly reduces manual effort by automatically suggesting segmentation points, operates offline and on lower-powered machines, provides an improved ergonomic experience, and shows strong potential to accelerate the collaborative creation of visual datasets. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.065-003
FIXED-BED REACTOR MODELS AND SO₂ ADSORPTION
This chapter addresses introductory concepts regarding the mathematical modeling of sulfur dioxide adsorption in a fixed-bed reactor column utilizing chitosan as the bio adsorbent matrix. The study is situated within the field of process engineering and emphasizes the importance of dynamic models, based on Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), for predicting the behavior of real and complex systems, such as distributed ones. The objective was to present the two coupled PDEs that describe the mass balance of the gas, one for the gaseous phase along the bed and the other for diffusion within the solid phase. The selection of this biopolymer represents a sustainable innovation, leveraging its affinity for polluting gases. The numerical resolution of these PDEs, aided by software such as Matlab and Origin, allows for the prediction of the process dynamics and the analysis of the effects of variations in operational and structural parameters of the column and the matrix. The theoretical aspects presented provide an understanding of the model for the removal of atmospheric pollutants, establishing a foundation for future experimental research and the optimization of the pollution control process. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.065-002
LEPROSY IN BRAZIL: HISTORICAL TRAJECTORY, ADVANCES, AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CHALLENGES IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIAL INEQUALITIES
Leprosy, an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, has a complex historical trajectory in Brazil, characterized by the juxtaposition of scientific advances, social stigma, and public policies. The objective of this work was to analyze the historical and epidemiological trajectory of leprosy in Brazil, relating it to social determinants and public health policies. A narrative review of national and international literature obtained from scientific databases was conducted. It was evidenced that, despite the reduction in prevalence, endemic foci persist in the North and Northeast regions, associated with socioeconomic vulnerabilities and failures in early detection. From compulsory isolation in leper colonies to the incorporation of multidrug therapy and the integration of the disease into the Unified Health System (SUS), the history of leprosy reflects social, medical, and political transformations. Thus, the eradication of leprosy depends on the integration of intersectoral actions, health education, and addressing social inequalities; therefore, strategies to reduce stigma are important to recognize the psychosocial dimension of the illness. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.087-019
DIAGNOSTIC PATHWAY: MAPPING OF LOCAL SERVICES AND HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTIONS FOR HIV-POSITIVE INDIVIDUALS
Introduction: The study “Diagnostic Pathway: Mapping Local Services and Health Education Interventions for HIV-Positive Individuals” addresses the contemporary challenges in tackling HIV/AIDS in Brazil, focusing on the epidemiological reality of Manaus-AM. It highlights the increase in cases in the Northern region and the structural inequalities that hinder access to testing and treatment, emphasizing the role of stigma, discrimination, and social vulnerabilities. Objective: The main objective was to map health services dedicated to the diagnosis and follow-up of people living with HIV and to develop health education actions for prevention and strengthening self-care. Methodology: Interventional in nature and educational in character, the study was conducted during a public event in Manaus, following the PICOS framework and integrating dialogic, accessible, and inclusive practices. Results: The findings revealed engagement with 200 participants and identified an unequal distribution of services, which are concentrated in central areas. The educational interventions increased public knowledge, reduced stigma, and strengthened the connection between the community and health services. Discussion: The study highlights the relevance of outreach actions in promoting equity and in integrating education and healthcare services within the community, reinforcing ethical and humanizing competencies. Final Considerations: The study confirms that participatory health education is an effective tool for social empowerment, combined prevention, and the reduction of territorial inequities, recommending the expansion of community-based and technological strategies to achieve broader reach. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.087-018
EVALUATION OF ROOT PARALLELISM AFTER LEVELING IN CORRECTIVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
This study aimed to evaluate the root parallelism in patients under orthodontic treatment by the Straight Wire technique through panoramic radiographs taken before and after the leveling phase, usually during the first nine months of treatment. The sample was composed of 40 initial and 40 post-leveling panoramic radiographs, where incisors, canines, premolars and first molars were measured. The Student t statistic test was used for the paired sample and the Wilcoxin statistic test was used for the not normal distribution data. The results presented a significant difference of the root inclination between the initial and the post- leveling panoramic radiographs in many teeth, except for the 11,13,31,32,35,42,45,46, that presented always higher values after the leveling phase, when significant statistical differences were observed (p<0,05). When the root inclinations of the “post leveling” group were compared to the ones found in previous studies, there were significant differences for most of the teeth, except for the 13, 23 and 24. As a conclusion, the values found in this study were higher for the inferior arch and lower for the superior arch. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.067-003
FRACTIONAL RADIOFREQUENCY FACIAL TREATMENT: AN INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW
Facial aging is a natural process characterized by structural changes in the skin, such as sagging, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity, directly impacting self-esteem and quality of life. In this context, fractional facial radiofrequency emerges as an effective non-invasive therapeutic alternative for skin rejuvenation. This study aimed to analyze the main benefits of fractional facial radiofrequency through an integrative literature review. The search was conducted in the PubMed, SciELO, and LILACS databases, considering publications between 2018 and 2024. Six articles that met the inclusion criteria were selected, demonstrating positive results regarding improved skin texture, firmness, reduction of wrinkles, scars, and blemishes, as well as stimulation of collagen production. The findings show that, in addition to physiological effects, the technique promotes emotional benefits, such as strengthening self-esteem, especially among adult and elderly women. Despite the promising results, the need for more standardized clinical studies with a larger number of participants and long-term follow-up is highlighted. Therefore, fractional radiofrequency is an effective, safe, and minimally invasive therapeutic technique for skin rejuvenation, promoting satisfactory aesthetic results with positive impacts on self-esteem and quality of life. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.091-028
REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE ON PRUNE BELLY SYNDROME
Prune Belly syndrome presents changes that include deficits in the abdominal muscles, with different degrees of renal dysplasia as well as occlusion of the urinary tract, often including bilateral cryptorchidism. Objective of the study is to describe Prune Belly syndrome according to current literature. This study is an integrative review, in which the operational stages were divided into six phases, namely: elaboration of the guiding question, literature search, data collection, critical analysis of the included studies, discussion of the results and presentation of the integrative review. SPB is classically characterized by the congenital absence of abdominal muscles, urinary tract defects as well as bilateral cryptorchidism. Usually men are affected. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.091-027
BETWEEN CODEX AND PLATFORM; THE CHALLENGES OF DIGITIZATION IN HISTORY TEACHING: REFLECTIONS ON CMSP, TEACHER AUTONOMY, AND HISTORICAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the processes of digitization and structural reorganization of education, revealing historical inequalities in Brazil, especially in access to digital technologies. As an emergency response, the Government of São Paulo created the São Paulo Media Center (CMSP), initially intended to guarantee the continuity of education during social isolation. However, the platform surpassed its temporary character and consolidated itself as a central axis of São Paulo's educational policy, establishing a model based on platformization and the replacement of printed materials with multimodal digital content. This essay analyzes the impacts of this transformation on the teaching of History from two perspectives: the change of medium, from print to digital, and the reconfiguration of teacher autonomy. Drawing inspiration from authors such as Chartier, Manguel, Goulemot, Darnton, Santaella, and Rüsen, as well as recent studies on teaching work in Brazil; It is argued that reading on screens reorganizes interpretive gestures, making them more fragmented, while the logic of platforms intensifies control, bureaucratizes pedagogical practice, and reduces the teacher to an executor of pre-formatted content. In the case of History, this double transformation threatens the constitution of genetic historical consciousness (Rüsen), which depends on the critical mediation of the teacher and the reflective reading of sources. It is concluded that digitization and platformization, although irreversible, cannot be naturalized: their appropriation must be linked to the valorization of teachers, critical digital inclusion, and the preservation of pedagogical plurality, otherwise the historical and civic education of students will be impoverished. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.090-063
WORK MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN THE HEALTHCARE NETWORK
Strengthening the Health Care Network (RAS) within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) depends on the articulation between work management and continuing education, aiming to guarantee comprehensive, equitable, and effective care. This study aimed to analyze how these strategies contribute to qualifying the workforce and improving health services, considering legal guidelines, national policies, and scientific evidence. This is a qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory research, based on bibliographic and documentary review. Scientific articles, books, technical reports, legislation, ordinances, and institutional documents published between 2017 and 2024 were analyzed, using descriptors such as work management, continuing education, human resources in health, and care networks. The results indicate that the fragmentation of work, professional turnover, precarious employment relationships, and insufficient planning compromise the effectiveness of the RAS, while collaborative practices, structured continuing education programs, and team integration contribute to improvements in the quality of care. The discussion highlights that work management strengthens coordination, communication, and safety of care, and that continuing education, by promoting continuous and reflective processes, develops critical and interprofessional skills. It is concluded that structured work management policies, associated with continuing education, are fundamental to consolidating the Health Care Network, strengthening the performance of professionals, and guaranteeing an efficient, democratic SUS capable of meeting the real needs of the Brazilian population, recognizing the worker as the protagonist of care practices. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.091-026
USE OF PORT-A-CATH IN PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY: BARRIERS, RISKS, AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE COMPLICATIONS
Pediatric oncology presents specific challenges related to the prolonged and invasive treatment of children with cancer, requiring strategies that ensure safety and comfort in venous access. The Port-a-Cath, a totally implantable catheter, has been widely used for the infusion of chemotherapy, blood products, and parenteral nutrition, providing a reduction in peripheral punctures and greater therapeutic stability. This study aimed to analyze barriers, risks, and strategies for preventing complications associated with the use of Port-a-Cath in pediatric oncology patients. This is a narrative, descriptive, and analytical literature review with a qualitative approach, conducted between September and November 2025 in the PubMed, SciELO, LILACS, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. National and international articles, guidelines, and documents published between 2000 and 2025 involving children and adolescents undergoing Port-a-Cath use were included. The results show that the main complications include catheter-related infections (CLABSI), obstructions, thrombosis, and device migration, frequently associated with technical failures, gaps in professional training, and institutional barriers. Effective preventive strategies include the implementation of standardized protocols, prevention bundles, hand hygiene, proper flushing, chlorhexidine dressings, and continuous monitoring. The discussion indicates that the systematic adoption of these practices, combined with ongoing education of the multidisciplinary team and the strengthening of a safety culture, significantly reduces adverse events. It is concluded that the safe use of Port-a-Cath depends on the integration of technical competence, evidence-based protocols, and institutional support, promoting quality of care and therapeutic adherence in pediatric oncology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.091-025
NEUROEDUSINGULARITY: THE ENCOUNTER BETWEEN HUMAN MINDS AND ARTIFICIAL MINDS
NeuroEduSingularity (NES) emerges as a conceptual framework that integrates neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and exponential learning, proposing a new paradigm for understanding the relationship between the human mind and emerging technologies. This article analyzes the foundations of Technological Singularity and its transition to the cognitive-educational field, highlighting how phenomena such as informational acceleration, technological convergence, and advanced AI models cause disruptions in traditional teaching models. From an interdisciplinary approach, the impact of technological time leaps on neural plasticity, skills development, and the redefinition of the educator's role in hyperconnected environments is discussed. It is argued that NES represents not only an evolutionary stage of digital technologies but a cognitive-temporal collapse that redefines how we learn, perceive the world, and relate to non-biological intelligence. The analysis points out that, in the face of the emergence of self-adaptive systems and emergent AI behaviors, it becomes urgent to reflect on ethics, autonomy, techno-surveillance, and the preservation of human identity. Finally, it is proposed that the education of the future depends on hybrid models that reconcile human depth, co-authoring artificial intelligence, and immersive experiences—inaugurating an ecosystem where learning becomes continuous, adaptive, and integrated with technological evolution itself. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.090-062
TEACHER SELF-DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION - PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHERS FROM A MUNICIPAL SCHOOL IN TAPAUÁ, AMAZONAS, BRAZIL
Although inclusive education is a constitutional right of people with disabilities, its implementation in Brazilian schools is still fraught with flaws and gaps. Teacher self-training can be seen as an alternative to overcome the difficulties teachers face in terms of training for this educational modality. The study aims to elucidate teacher self-training in the context of inclusive education, through the perception of teachers from a municipal school located in Tapauá, Amazonas state. It is a bibliographic, exploratory, and mixed-methods study, which involved the participation of 9 elementary school teachers from a municipal school in Tapauá, a municipality in the state of Amazonas. A pedagogical booklet, part of a self-training program focused on inclusive education, was used. In Scenario 1, which preceded the dissemination of the booklet, it was noted that teachers demonstrated low knowledge about inclusion and its nuances. In Scenario 2, this panorama improved. Although acknowledging that much remains to be done, teachers have become aware of the need to make efforts to include students with disabilities in the school context. Given the perceived training difficulties in Tapauá, self-directed learning was seen as an interesting alternative for training in the inclusion of people with disabilities. However, the State, as the guarantor of education, must undertake efforts and create public training policies that result in the strengthening of teaching practices and, consequently, consolidate the enjoyment of citizenship and autonomy for students with disabilities. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.092-036
THE CHALLENGES FOR IMPLEMENTING SMART CITIES IN EMERGING COUNTRIES
This article addresses the main challenges for the implementation of smart cities in emerging countries, focusing on the Brazilian context. Based on a bibliographic, applied, descriptive, and qualitative research approach to identify, describe, and interpret critical factors on the topic, the study examines historical aspects of cities, the right to the city, the evolution of the internet in the country, and concepts of smart cities. The study identifies that the adoption of digital technologies can improve the quality of life, increase the efficiency of public services, and strengthen economic development. However, urban transformation faces significant barriers, such as high infrastructure investment costs, technological limitations, low data integration, government budgetary constraints, and social inequality. The results also highlight the importance of governance models that encourage public-private partnerships, sustainability, and citizen participation. It is concluded that emerging countries, although having the potential to advance, are still moving slowly in the implementation of these solutions, making it essential to strengthen public policies and financing strategies that make cities smarter, more inclusive, and sustainable. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.071-002
URBAN LAND REGULARIZATION IN GOIÂNIA: LEGAL HISTORICAL TRAJECTORIES, POLICY MAPPING AND SOCIO SPATIAL TENSIONS
Considering the persistent asymmetries between Brazil’s legal framework and municipal practices of urban land regularization in Goiânia, this paper addresses the gap between the “law” and the “lived city” and its impacts on the right to housing and the social function of property. It aims to analyze the legal-historical trajectory of regularization in the city, identify institutional turning points, and assess the recent effectiveness of instruments (with emphasis on REURB). To this end, we adopt a qualitative design combining: (i) legal mapping of statutes, decrees, plans, and programs; (ii) a hermeneutic reading of constitutional and urban principles; and (iii) a socio-spatial reading of two case studies—Setor Leste Universitário (consolidated central area) and Jardim Nova Esperança (expanding periphery). The results show institutional advances (greater intersectoral coordination and targeting of social-interest areas) coexisting with territorial selectivity and administrative bottlenecks (cadastre, titling, data integration). Findings indicate that effectiveness hinges on aligning inclusion-oriented guidelines (right to the city, social function, adequate housing) with sustained implementation capacity, monitoring, and social participation, which allows us to conclude that long-term policies aligned with urban planning and spatial justice are required. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.068-006
THE TRANSFORMATION OF FAMILY STRUCTURES AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIAL VALUES AND BEHAVIORS
Contemporary family structures undergo profound transformations that redefine social values and behaviors, driven by processes of individualization, secularization, and redefinition of gender roles. This study analyzes transformations in family structures and their impacts on social values and behaviors, investigating mechanisms through which changes in domestic arrangements affect socialization processes and identity construction. The research is justified by the need to systematize knowledge about relationships between family transformations and changes in social values, providing support for inclusive public policies. The general objective consists of analyzing transformations in contemporary family structures and their impacts on social values and behaviors. Methodologically, a qualitative exploratory approach is adopted through systematic literature review in international scientific databases, with thematic content analysis of 61 selected articles. Results show that diversification of family arrangements, including single-parent, blended, and same-sex families, reflects processes of expanding individual autonomy and redefining gender roles. It is concluded that family transformations exert profound impacts on moral values and social behaviors, requiring public policies that recognize the diversity of domestic arrangements and promote the quality of family relationships, regardless of their structural configuration. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.083-004
IMPACTS OF DEFORESTATION ON ANIMAL AND PLANT BIODIVERSITY IN TROPICAL ECOSYSTEMS
Biodiversity conservation in tropical ecosystems constitutes a fundamental challenge of contemporary times, especially given the accelerated expansion of deforestation caused by anthropogenic activities. This study analyzes the impacts of deforestation on animal and plant biodiversity in tropical ecosystems, investigating mechanisms through which vegetation cover loss affects species diversity and ecological processes. The research is justified by the need to systematize knowledge about the consequences of habitat fragmentation for tropical fauna and flora conservation, providing support for environmental public policies. The general objective consists of analyzing the main impacts of deforestation on tropical biodiversity. Methodologically, a qualitative exploratory approach is adopted through systematic literature review in international scientific databases, with thematic content analysis of 54 selected articles. Results show that habitat fragmentation compromises population viability of species, reduces genetic variability, and alters fundamental ecological processes such as nutrient cycling and pollination. It is concluded that integrated conservation strategies, including protected areas, agroforestry systems, and ecological restoration, prove essential to mitigate deforestation effects, although the effectiveness of these strategies depends on political commitment, substantial investments, and engagement of local communities. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.088-001
COLORS ON THE ARCHITECTURAL SURFACES OF THE CHURCH AND CASA DA MISERICORDIA/ LAR IMACULADA CONCEIÇÃO IN SÃO CRISTÓVÃO SE/BR
This paper aims to publicize the identification, mapping and analysis of the characteristics of pigments and chromaticisms (hue – name of the color; brightness – degree of luminance and saturation – apparent purity of the tone) present in the architectural surfaces in historic buildings, research developed in the Scientific Initiation Project - PIF 10984 (2022-2023) at the Federal University of Sergipe entitled COLORS ON THE ARCHITECTURAL SURFACES OF THE CHURCH AND CASA DA MISERICORDIA/ LAR IMACULADA CONCEIÇÃO IN SÃO CRISTÓVÃO SE/BR; specifically on the panel in the main chapel of the church entitled THE VISITATION OF OUR LADY TO SANTA ISABEL and on the WALL SURFACES OF THE CHAIN CHAPEL, assets inscribed by IPHAN in the books of Fine Arts and History in 1944 and that make up the landscape of the listed São Francisco Square by UNESCO in 2010 as a World Heritage Site. The methodology applied covers the history, theory and culture of color over time, perception of color from the NCS systems (Natural Color System) using the RM200 digital colorimeter, visual observations from the color palettes of the MUNSELL Table (Munsell System), and investigation of pathologies that affect these surfaces. The possibility of investigating color could lead to the discovery of restitution/preservation pigments, or recovery of ancient knowledge, incorporating traditional knowledge with of new technical routines, contributing to the conservation of buildings that imply a judgment of heritage value and preservation of national heritage. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.052-005
LUSITANIAN GEOPOLITICS IN THE AMAPÁ AMAZON: CARTOGRAPHY, CATECHESIS, AND POMBALINE POLICIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BORDER DOMINATION (17TH–18TH CENTURIES)
With the advancement of European colonization, particularly from the seventeenth century onward, the insular and continental portions of the lower Amazon began to play a strategic role in the Portuguese Crown’s efforts to claim, defend, and dominate the northern region of Brazil. The construction of military garrisons and the establishment of settlements bearing names inspired by Portuguese localities—part of the Pombaline reforms—were tactically incorporated into nautical charts, highlighting the use of cartography and toponymy as instruments for legitimizing territorial power. In light of this context, the present study aimed to analyze the multifaceted tactics of defense and domination employed, focusing on the instrumentalization of Jesuit catechesis, Pombaline centralization policies, spatial and toponymic reconfiguration, and the crucial role of cartography as a tool of power and territorial legitimization. To this end, a historical-geographical approach was adopted, methodologically grounded in bibliographic review and the analysis of historical and cartographic documents. The research revealed that the consolidation of Portuguese control over the mouth of the Amazon—particularly in the territory now known as Amapá—during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries was a complex process, driven by religious missions and state centralization policies. This included defensive actions materialized through the construction of fortifications and the spatial and toponymic reconfiguration of the region. In this context, cartography emerged as a fundamental geopolitical instrument, not only for delineating boundaries but also for legitimizing claims and influencing territorial disputes, thereby securing sovereignty and demonstrating how territory is a construct imbued with power relations. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.083-003
HORMONES, CANCER AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE: MOLECULAR INTERACTIONS, SYSTEMIC RESPONSES AND TRANSLATIONAL PERSPECTIVES
This chapter presents a comprehensive overview of the interactions between hormones, carcinogenesis, and physical exercise, addressing biochemical and molecular foundations as well as translational applications. It first highlights that sex steroid hormones (estrogen, testosterone), metabolic hormones (insulin, IGF-1), and adipokines (leptin, adiponectin) play a central role in tumor initiation and progression by modulating cell proliferation, angiogenesis, inflammation, and the tumor microenvironment. Hormonal dysregulation—common in obesity, physical inactivity, and insulin resistance—favors tumor development, especially in breast, prostate, and colon cancers. The chapter also details how physical exercise acts as an endocrine and immunometabolic modulator by reducing levels of estrogen, insulin, IGF-1, and leptin, while increasing adiponectin and stimulating anti-inflammatory myokines. Exercise positively influences key signaling pathways such as AMPK, mTOR, PI3K/Akt, and NF- κB, promoting both direct and indirect antitumor effects. In models of breast, prostate, and colon cancer, regular exercise reduces aromatase expression in adipose tissue, improves insulin sensitivity, decreases tumor angiogenesis, and supports intestinal homeostasis. Finally, the text reinforces the importance of exercise in modern oncology, aligned with the Exercise is Medicine concept, emphasizing its applicability in cancer prevention, control, and rehabilitation, as well as its potential for therapeutic personalization based on hormonal and metabolic profiles. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.087-017
Anna Elvira Damasceno de Almeida Guilherme
HORMONE THERAPIES: SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE BASED ON EVIDENCE AND INDISCRIMINATE USE
Practices involving the manipulation of sex hormones have persisted for generations, generating positive and negative impacts on both physical and mental health. This study aims to address the latest evidence on the subject from the perspective of different authors, thus consolidating the most up-to-date knowledge on its benefits and disadvantages. This is an integrative review conducted in the SCIELO, LILACS, PUBMED, and BVS databases, including articles from 2020 to 2025. Eighty-five studies that presented significant relevance to the topic were selected. The conclusion is that hormone therapy, when used to treat adverse health conditions, especially those involving loss of muscle and bone mass, and with proper monitoring by a specialized healthcare professional, can significantly contribute to improving quality of life. Similarly, the use of these substances without clinical indications can have serious systemic consequences, particularly in the neurological, cardiac, hepatic, renal, and reproductive systems. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.087-016
EXPOSURE OF CHILDREN TO ENVIRONMENTS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO COMPROMISE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT IN BASIC HEALTH UNITS IN RIBEIRÃO PRETO, SÃO PAULO STATE
Neurodevelopment is influenced by the interaction of neurological and biological factors and the environment, such as education, daily stimuli, and healthy family relationships. Toxic stress, caused by intense and continuous adversity, can impair neurodevelopment. One risk factor for this ongoing stress is family dysfunction, especially parental alcohol and drug abuse. In this study, 194 pairs of children (or adolescents) and their guardians were assessed for alcohol and drug use and other impactful factors that could be associated with adversity in children or adolescents directly or indirectly exposed to these substances. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.066-003
WEB-BASED SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING RICE BLAST (BRUSONE) IN RICE PLANTS
Brusone is the main disease affecting rice, causing losses in the crop and consequent damage to the producer. For the responsible technician or producer to take actions to protect the crop, there is a system that issues alerts about the appearance of brusone, called Infobrusone. This system calculates the risk of the occurrence of brusone and shows the producer the likelihood of the disease appearing, given the climatic conditions. This work describes how the formula for the risk of brusone occurrence was calculated and presents the Infobrusone system, which displays on a map, for each city in the State of Goiás, the probability of brusone occurring in rice crops. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.085-006