The dissemination of dubious quality research is a problem that is increasingly worrying scientific journals editors. The various cases during the covid-19 pandemic have put the problem on everyone’s radar. The need to discuss this issue is becoming more and more pressing. … Read More →
Age-related differences in pediatric thyroid cancer
A 20-year single-center study of 63 pediatric thyroid cancer patients reveals that children under 12 present more aggressive disease and higher recurrence rates. Despite similar family histories across ages, younger patients had more surgical complications and cervical metastases, emphasizing the need for age-specific care and long-term follow-up. … Read More →
Maintainability as the Fourth Criterion of the Trust and Glue Criteria in Human-AI Integration
We propose maintainability as a fourth criterion of the Trust and Glue criteria, in addition to trustworthiness, reliability, and accessibility to challenge the Standard model of IA, concluding that maintainability serves as a critical safeguard against the evolving challenges of human-AI integration. … Read More →
Sustainable Solution for Seed Dispersal in the Cerrado with Biodegradable Capsules and Drones
Researchers developed biodegradable capsules to improve the germination of Cerrado seeds using drones. This technique has been shown to significantly increase germination rates, providing a sustainable and efficient solution for the restoration of degraded areas. … Read More →
AI chatbots and the simulation of dialog: what does Bakhtinian theory have to say?
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
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
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
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
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
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 →
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