Category: Press Releases

AI chatbots and the simulation of dialog: what does Bakhtinian theory have to say?

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Proposal of a model for the discursive analysis of interactions with AI chatbots in the light of Bakhtinian concepts in which a controlled polyphony is observed, where all voices are reconciled in a “simulated dialog” that can impoverish critical thinking. We advocate the urgency of AI literacy development considering its ideological, political, and educational implications. Read More →

The Act of Consciousness Called Empathy

Image of a mind map about the act of empathy.

The act of consciousness called “empathy”, based on Husserl’s phenomenology, has three moments: first, recognizing the other Ego; second, opening oneself to the other Ego; and third, feeling with the other. Read More →

Practical Approaches for Applying the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines in Clinical Practice

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Seeking to integrate the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines into clinical practice, some strategies highlighting tools like protocols for dietary advice and meal plans are presented, aiming to improve healthcare professionals’ ability to promote healthy eating, reduce ultra-processed food consumption, and prevent chronic diseases, contributing to better public health outcomes in Brazil. Read More →

Integrating Aesthetic Education in Contemporary Music Education

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There’s value in cultivating temperament, enhancing character, promoting social harmony, and moral education. It’s possible to advance contemporary music education, by delving deeply into the modern value of Traditional Confucian aesthetic philosophy, strengthening interdisciplinary research in aesthetic education, and constructing a scientific evaluation system for aesthetic education. Read More →

Innovative Solutions for the Environmental Compliance of Inland Fish Farming in Permanent Preservation Areas

image of a map about spatial distribution of fish farms studied in the Grão-Pará (SC) municipality

An environmental compensation model for fish farming on small rural properties is proposed, balancing production and environmental preservation. Using integrated data and environmental maps, aiming to restore degraded areas without harming production, ensuring food security and sustainability for producers. Read More →

International Metrics Make Latin American Urban Journals Invisible

Graph assembled by the authors showing a comparative overview between countries and indexing data for Brazilian and Latin American scientific journals classified as A1/A2/A3/A4/B1 in the 2013-2016 quadrennium and in Qualis Único.

Study shows how global scientific evaluation criteria put urban journals from the Global South at a disavantage, reinforcing epistemic inequality in the production and circulation of knowledge. As an alternative, databases such as SciELO and Redalyc have proven to be auspicious in increasing the visibility and recognition of local scientific production. Read More →

The pre-Qin Confucian concept of righteousness and profit

Original drawing of Wang Fu's concept of righteousness and interests

To provide a philosophical basis for primary education theory it’s necessary to improve the moral education level of current primary education and promote the inheritance of excellent traditional Chinese culture through the integration of the pre-Qin Confucian view of righteousness and profit and the people-oriented primary education theory. Read More →

The breakthrough of philosophy of mind in the construction of artificial intelligence concepts

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A philosophical dialogue between artificial intelligence and historical materialism, not only reveals how to understand artificial intelligence from the historical dimension, but also provides valuable philosophical guidance for people in this era full of opportunities and challenges. Read More →

Artistic Characteristics of Contemporary Western Paintings and its Philosophical Basis

Photograph of the painting "Abstraction" by Gerhard Richter

The characteristics of contemporary Western painting art demonstrate the subversion and alienation of tradition, highlighting individual and ethnic characteristics. Exploring the artistic characteristics and philosophical origins of contemporary Western painting as the main direction, and analyzing the impact of modern aesthetics and philosophical thinking on modern art. Read More →

Unraveling the Yungang Grottoes’ Sacred Spatial Composition

Photograph of the Yungang Grottes. The photo shows a Buddhidt statue

A recent study probes into the Yungang Grottoes’ spatial design, particularly the Tanyao Five Caves, revealing the harmonious blend of architecture and spirituality, providing deep insights into cultural and religious importance, and considering human perception within these spaces, highlighting their role in reflecting the Northern Wei Dynasty’s multifaceted culture and the fusion of politics and Buddhism. Read More →