A national survey of 280 Brazilian endocrinologists revealed only moderate adherence to guidelines on adrenal insufficiency management. Physicians answered correctly in 63.3% of stress-dose adjustment scenarios, with 41.1% failing to endorse self-injection during crises. Findings highlight systemic, educational, and cultural gaps compromising patient safety and preventive care. … Read More →
Cytokinins help improve the quality and shelf life of “Maxi Gala” apples
Plant growth regulators, such as 6BA and TDZ, improve the productivity, firmness, and shelf life of “Maxi Gala” apples, providing practical guidance for growers and reducing losses in the production chain. … Read More →
Styrofoam as an ally of sustainability and a low-cost alternative for the healthcare industry
Researchers from UFSM and USP created anatomical models using recycled Styrofoam, offering a sustainable, ethical, and accessible alternative for anatomy teaching. The prototypes are realistic, inexpensive, and support institutions with limited resources, promoting education combined with environmental responsibility. … Read More →
Brazilian Validation of the Eating Behavior Phenotypes Scale Confirms Psychometric Reliability, but Highlights Cultural Nuances
The Brazilian validation of the Eating Behavior Phenotypes Scale (EFCA) confirmed strong psychometric reliability and a stable five-factor structure. Conducted with 206 adults, the study revealed cultural influences, notably around meal-finishing norms, and found no correlation with BMI. The tool shows promise for precision medicine but requires refined external markers. … Read More →
Adoption of open peer review
The journal Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz announces its adoption of open peer review, that is, it will now publish all interactions between the editorial board and authors alongside the articles, aligning itself with the principles of open science. … Read More →
Critique as Revelation, the Language, Aesthetic Appearance, and Truth in Early Benjamin
The article analyzes how, in Walter Benjamin’s early philosophy of art, critique and artistic language bring about a displacement of the categories of truth and appearance, which cease to be grounded in an idealist foundation and instead become inscribed within a rhetorical-aesthetic interpretation centered on the form and expression of artworks. … Read More →
Taking Stock of Social Media Use in a Social Sciences Journal: The DADOS Experience
Occupying social networks with qualified scientific debates is fundamental, but we must not forget that science communication is specialized work and that academic careers have demanded more and more from their professionals, many of them subject to precariousness and/or mental health crises, including editors. … Read More →
Research on Diversity in Social Sciences: A Reading Guide in DADOS
Inequalities are a central research theme in social sciences. In this text, we list a series of recent studies published in DADOS, which mobilize rigorous methods and add to the area’s literature. … Read More →
The Podcast as a Science Communication Tool: The DADOS Experience
Transforming articles into accessible and powerful conversations, the DADOS podcast affirms science communication as a critical and inclusive practice. By exploring the backstage of research and valuing diverse voices, each episode expands the reach of social sciences and connects academic knowledge and public debate. … Read More →
DADOS and Preprints: Advances Towards a More Open Science
Since 2020, DADOS publishes articles in preprint format. Three have already been released in the journal, dealing with educational inequalities, trade unionism and scientific production in Latin America. This practice strengthens the visibility and transparency of academic work. … Read More →
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