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Usability and Digital Accessibility for Older Adults: A Comparative Study between Moodle and Coursera
No full textThis study investigates the usability and accessibility of online learning platforms used by older adults through a comparative analysis of Moodle and Coursera. Eleven participants from the Open University for Senior Citizens (UNATI) performed structured tasks and answered questionnaires based on Nielsen’s heuristics and WCAG 2.0 guidelines, complemented by direct observation. Rather than merely comparing the platforms, this work validates a practical method for evaluating usability and accessibility, with a focus on older adults. The results indicate that, although both platforms received positive evaluations, Coursera presented significant barriers, such as navigation difficulties and inconsistent localization, whereas Moodle was perceived as more accessible and intuitive. The findings provide insights to support the development of more inclusive educational environments and the adoption of replicable assessment methodologies in diverse digital-learning contexts
Tonsillar Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Dog: Therapeutic Effects of Carboplatin Alone and Adjuvant Piroxicam
No full textBackground: Primary tonsillar neoplasia in dogs is rare, and among these tumors, tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is of particular concern because of its aggressive biological behavior, high metastatic rate, and generally poor prognosis. Reported treatment strategies for this include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, the optimal therapeutic approach remains undefined, and data regarding the efficacy of systemic chemotherapy as a single modality are limited. This report describes the clinical course and outcome of a dog with advanced tonsillar SCC managed with carboplatin in combination with adjuvant piroxicam.
Case: A 14-year-old castrated male Mongrel dog was evaluated for anorexia, lethargy, and bilateral cervical masses. Physical examination and ultrasonography identified marked enlargement of the bilateral medial retropharyngeal and right submandibular lymph nodes (LNs), as well as a hypoechoic nodule in the spleen. Fine needle aspiration of both the lymph nodes and the splenic lesion revealed malignant epithelial cells. Computed tomography further demonstrated a right tonsillar mass consistent with a primary tumor, supporting a diagnosis of tonsillar SCC with concurrent lymph node and splenic metastases. The patient underwent 7 cycles of carboplatin chemotherapy (179.4-207 mg/m2, intravenous, every 3 weeks) administered concurrently with oral piroxicam (0.3 mg/kg, once, daily). Following the initial cycle, the dog exhibited rapid improvement in clinical signs, including resolution of anorexia, lethargy, and weight loss. Serial physical examination and imaging demonstrated a partial response, characterized by substantial reduction in the cumulative size of metastatic lymph nodes and complete resolution of splenic metastasis although the primary tonsillar lesion remained stable in size. After the 7th carboplatin cycle, the dog developed severe neutropenia accompanied by gastrointestinal signs, prompting discontinuation of chemotherapy at the owner’s request. Palliative management with piroxicam alone was continued, but progressive lymphadenopathy and worsening clinical symptoms ensued. The patient was transitioned to hospice care and died at home 53 days after cessation of chemotherapy, surviving 208 days from the time of diagnosis.
Discussion: This case highlights several important clinical considerations in the management of canine tonsillar SCC. Although regional lymph node involvement is common, the occurrence of splenic metastasis is rare, underscoring the importance of comprehensive diagnostic staging in patients with suspected primary tonsillar tumors. While multiple treatment modalities are available, including surgery and radiation therapy, no single strategy has been shown to consistently improve long-term outcomes, particularly in cases with advanced local invasion or metastasis where local therapies are of limited benefit. In this patient, the combination of carboplatin and piroxicam achieved meaningful clinical improvement, prolonged survival, and control of metastatic lesions in the absence of surgery or radiotherapy. These findings suggest that carboplatin, when administered alongside NSAID therapy, may provide therapeutic benefit in selected cases of advanced canine tonsillar SCC. Further studies are warranted to establish the efficacy, safety, and optimal role of chemotherapy and adjunctive agents in the management of this aggressive neoplasm.
Keywords: dogs, tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma, carboplatin, chemotherapy, piroxicam
Amado Luiz Cervo e sua contribuição para o pensamento brasileiro em Relações Internacionais
No full textResenha do livro “Uma teoria do poder global”
No full textIn the book "Teoria do Poder Global" (Theory of Global Power), José Luís Fiori revisits his published work, integrating his knowledge as a sociologist, economist and political scientist to unveil a celebrated interpretation of the transformations of power in international relations. A thorough analytical review of Fiori's work (2024) was conducted, with the central objective of presenting the redefinitions of global power and shifting the conjunctural interpretation of the search for balance to an assessment that there is a logic, inherent in international power relations, of permanent conflict and management of uncertainties, both in wars and in market dynamics. The review under scrutiny here highlights the author's rejection of economicist or evolutionist interpretations of capitalism, emphasising political decisions and structural hierarchies as key factors. By examining the historical trajectory of United States hegemony and the limits of its military interventions, the work highlights the contradictory nature of the unipolar order and the emergence of new powers, especially China and Russia. The conclusion drawn therein asserts that Fiori's theory of global power synthesises a substantial bibliography, thereby facilitating the articulation of a foundational theoretical proposition for interpreting the relationships between power, historical time, and development in the interstate capitalist system.No livro “Teoria do Poder Global”, José Luís Fiori revisita sua obra acadêmica, escrita e oral, articulando seu conhecimento como sociólogo, economista e cientista político para sistematizar sua interpretação das transformações do poder nas relações internacionais. Realizamos uma resenha crítica da obra de Fiori (2024), cujo objetivo central é apresentar as redefinições do poder global, deslocando a interpretação conjuntural de busca por equilíbrios para a avaliação de que há uma lógica, inerente às relações internacionais de poder, de conflito permanente e gestão das incertezas, tanto nas guerras quanto na dinâmica de mercado. A resenha destaca como o autor rejeita interpretações economicistas ou evolucionistas do capitalismo, enfatizando decisões políticas e hierarquias estruturais. Ao reconstruir a trajetória hegemônica estadunidense e examinar os limites de suas intervenções militares, a obra evidencia o caráter contraditório da ordem unipolar e a emergência de potências emergentes, sobretudo China e Rússia. Conclui-se que a teoria do poder global de Fiori reúne uma vasta bibliografia que permite articular uma proposta teórica fundamental para interpretar as relações entre poder, tempo histórico e desenvolvimento no sistema capitalista interestatal
A disciplina História da Educação no programa de pós-graduação da Universidade Federal do Piauí (1991 a 2006)
No full textThis study is aimed at understanding the process of implementation and consolidation of the History of Education discipline in the Postgraduate Programme on Education at the Federal University of Piauí. Through documentary research, it was investigated the institution's archives, including syllabus, resolutions, the projects for the master's programme in education, the reports sent to CAPES, and dissertations. For the analysis, the assumptions of the historiographical current of cultural history, focused on the period from 1991 to 2006 were adopted. It was found that since the initial establishment of the programme, there was an interest in engaging with the contents of the History of Education and the topics of the various research objects.Este artículo tiene como objetivo comprender el proceso de implementación y consolidación de la disciplina Historia de la Educación en el Programa de Posgrado en Educación de la Universidad Federal de Piauí. Utilizando una investigación documental, investigamos el archivo de la institución, incluyendo planes de estudio, resoluciones, proyecto del curso de maestría en educación, informes enviados a CAPES y disertaciones. Para el análisis, adoptamos los supuestos de la corriente historiográfica de la historia cultural, concentrándonos en el período de 1991 a 2006. Señalamos que desde la constitución inicial del programa había interés por el diálogo entre los contenidos de la Historia de la Educación y las temáticas de los objetos de diversas investigaciones.Cet article a pour but de comprendre le processus d’implantation et de consolidation de la discipline Histoire de l’Éducation dans le Programme d’Études Supérieures en Éducation de l’Universidade Federal do Piauí. En utilisant une recherche documentaire, nous avons examiné les archives de l’institution, y compris les plans de discipline, les résolutions, le projet du cours de maîtrise en éducation, les rapports envoyés à la CAPES et les dissertations. Pour l’analyse, nous avons adopté les hypothèses du courant historiographique de l’histoire culturelle, en nous concentrant sur la période allant de 1991 à 2006. Nous soulignons que depuis la constitution initiale du programme il y avait l’intérêt du dialogue entre les contenus de l’Histoire de l’Éducation et les thématiques des objets de recherches diverses.
Este artigo tem como objetivo compreender o processo de implantação e consolidação da disciplina História da Educação no Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação da Universidade Federal do Piauí. Utilizando uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, investigamos o arquivo da instituição, planos de disciplina, resoluções, projeto do curso do mestrado em educação, relatórios enviados à CAPES e dissertações. Para análise, adotamos os pressupostos da corrente historiográfica da história cultural, concentrando-nos no período de 1991 a 2006. Apontamos que, desde a constituição inicial do programa, havia o interesse do diálogo entre conteúdos da História da Educação e as temáticas dos objetos de pesquisas diversas
"Nacionalizar as nossas crianças”: estratégias de controle dos espaços educacionais e a campanha de nacionalização (1938–1945) no distrito de Pirabeiraba, Joinville (SC)
No full textEste artigo teve como objetivo discutir a Campanha de Nacionalização (1938–1945) no distrito de Pirabeiraba,na cidade de Joinville (SC). O foco de interesse da pesquisa é a relação entre as chamadas associações escolares e a implantação da referida campanha no contexto escolar, bem como seus desdobramentos na comunidade local. Como fonte de pesquisa, foram utilizados relatórios, atas da inspetoria municipal de educação e jornais escolares produzidos por cinco das escolas que compunham a rede municipal de ensino de Joinville. Os materiais encontram-se salvaguardados pelo arquivo histórico da cidade. Os resultados da pesquisa evidenciam a complementaridade entre diferentes associações escolares criadas com o propósito de contribuir para a implementação da Campanha de Nacionalização, utilizando as práticas escolares cotidianas como estratégia de controle dos espaços educacionais
PADRÕES DE TRANSFORMAÇÃO URBANA E DE USO E COBERTURA DA TERRA NO LITORAL NORTE: O CASO DE OSÓRIO, TRAMANDAÍ E IMBÉ
No full textThe article investigates the patterns of urban transformation and land use and cover in the North Coast of Rio Grande do Sul (Litoral Norte do Rio Grande do Sul), focusing on the municipalities of Osório, Tramandaí, and Imbé. Located in the North Coast Urban Agglomeration (Aglomeração Urbana do Litoral Norte - AULINOR), these municipalities illustrate different dynamics of population growth, urban expansion, and land use and cover between 1985 and 2023. The North Coast region of Rio Grande do Sul stands out for having the highest population growth in the state, registering an increase of 25.8% between 2010 and 2022. Using data from IBGE and MapBiomas, the analysis reveals an intense process of urbanization driven by tourist attraction and permanent migration. The total urbanized area of AULINOR expanded by 60% during this period (increasing from 112 km2 in 1985 to 180 km2 in 2023), resulting in densification, sprawl, and conurbation. Osório stands out as a regional center with sprawling urban growth, while Tramandaí is a consolidated tourist center with dense and continuous urbanization. Imbé, a seasonal tourist center, presented the most accelerated population growth, multiplying its population by 3.6 times between 1991 and 2022, with occupation advancing over sensitive ecosystems, such as dunes and restingas (coastal scrub/dune vegetation). The study reinforces the need for integrated territorial and environmental management policies, with regionalized solutions, especially in conurbated contexts. Spatial modeling and the use of open data prove to be strategic tools to support sustainable urban planning, strengthening governance and public action regarding the impacts of coastal urbanization.El artículo investiga los patrones de transformación urbana y de uso y cobertura del suelo en el Litoral Norte de Rio Grande do Sul, centrándose en los municipios de Osório, Tramandaí e Imbé. Ubicados en la Aglomeración Urbana del Litoral Norte (AULINOR), estos municipios ilustran diferentes dinámicas de crecimiento poblacional, expansión urbana y uso y cobertura del suelo entre 1985 y 2023. La región del Litoral Norte de Rio Grande do Sul se destaca por ser la de mayor crecimiento poblacional del estado, registrando un aumento del 25,8% entre 2010 y 2022. Utilizando datos del IBGE y de MapBiomas, el análisis revela un intenso proceso de urbanización impulsado por el atractivo turístico y la migración permanente. El área urbanizada total de AULINOR se expandió un 60% en ese período (pasando de 112 km2 en 1985 a 180 km2 en 2023), lo que resultó en densificación, dispersión y conurbación. Osório se destaca como centro regional con un crecimiento urbano disperso, mientras que Tramandaí es un centro turístico consolidado con urbanización densa y continua. Imbé, un centro turístico estacional, presentó el crecimiento poblacional más acelerado, multiplicando su población por 3,6 veces entre 1991 y 2022, con una ocupación que avanza sobre ecosistemas sensibles, como dunas y restingas (vegetación de dunas y playa). El estudio refuerza la necesidad de políticas integradas de gestión territorial y ambiental, con soluciones regionalizadas, especialmente en contextos conurbados. El modelado espacial y el uso de datos abiertos se muestran como herramientas estratégicas para apoyar la planificación urbana sostenible, fortaleciendo la gobernanza y la acción pública sobre los impactos de la urbanización costera.O artigo investiga os padrões de transformação urbana e de uso e cobertura da terra no Litoral Norte do Rio Grande do Sul, com foco nos municípios de Osório, Tramandaí e Imbé. Localizados na Aglomeração Urbana do Litoral Norte (AULINOR), esses municípios ilustram diferentes dinâmicas de crescimento populacional, expansão urbana e uso e cobertura da terra entre 1985 e 2023. A região do Litoral Norte do RS destaca-se por ser a de maior crescimento populacional no estado, registrando um aumento de 25,8% entre 2010 e 2022. Utilizando dados do IBGE e do MapBiomas, a análise revela um intenso processo de urbanização impulsionado pela atratividade turística e migração permanente. A área urbanizada total da AULINOR expandiu 60% nesse período (passando de 112 km² em 1985 para 180 km² em 2023), resultando em adensamento, espraiamento e conurbação. Osório destaca-se como centro regional com crescimento urbano espraiado, enquanto Tramandaí é um centro turístico consolidado com urbanização densa e contínua. Imbé, um centro turístico sazonal, apresentou o crescimento populacional mais acelerado, multiplicando sua população por 3,6 vezes entre 1991 e 2022, com ocupação que avança sobre ecossistemas sensíveis, como dunas e restingas. O estudo reforça a necessidade de políticas integradas de gestão territorial e ambiental, com soluções regionalizadas, especialmente em contextos conurbados. A modelagem espacial e o uso de dados abertos mostram-se ferramentas estratégicas para subsidiar o planejamento urbano sustentável, fortalecendo a governança e a ação pública sobre os impactos da urbanização litorânea
Going with the Flow:: tracing the Theatre Laboratory in the Brazilian Journal on Presence Studies
No full textThis article proposes a dialogical reflection on the legacy of the theatre laboratory, drawing on the experiences of Jerzy Grotowski, Eugenio Barba’s Odin Teatret, and Lume Teatro. Based on special issues of the Revista Brasileira de Estudos da Presença (particularly the editions dedicated to Grotowski, Odin Teatret, and LUME Teatro and Laboratories in Flux), we discuss how these practices emphasise encounters with the self, with others, and with cultural otherness. We also reflect on the contemporary relevance of these approaches in light of current urgencies and the challenge of sustaining such processes in the face of the immediacy imposed by neoliberal logics
Ethnic-Racial Relations in the Brazilian Journal on Presence Studies:: advances, erasures, and silencings
No full textThis text presents an analysis on the theme of ethnic-racial relations and some of its crossings, such as racism, identity, exclusion, Black culture and arts, based on the texts published by the Brazilian Journal on Presence Studies over its 15 years of publication. The discussion aimed to highlight how the journal has addressed this task in connection with contemporary debates, theorization, confrontations, and struggles on the topic. The problematization was developed from the concepts of identity and racism through the thought of Sueli Carneiro, Grada Kilomba, Achille Mbembe, and Frantz Fanon. It is inferred that academic productions that address ethnic-racial relations can play a crucial role in both the reproduction and the combat against racism