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Editorial policies for inclusion and diversity in the Revista Brasileira de Estudos da Presença

Part of the cover of Revista Brasileira de Estudos da Presença, vol. 7, no. 2, 2017, displaying a painting of the face of a Black person.

The Revista Brasileira de Estudos da Presença has implemented important changes by adopting Open Science practices with a focus on IDEIA principles, being a pioneer in the area of Performing Arts in Brazil. Prior to this, the journal already followed similar principles, as evidenced by the thematic section “Performance and Ethnic-Racial Relations”, published in 2017. Read More →

Metamorphosis, friction or symbiosis between body and animated forms in the work of Ilka Schönbein

Black and white photograph of the show "Métamorphoses" by Ilka Schönbein, in which slightly macabre-looking puppets and marionettes are on a wooden platform, being manipulated by the artist.

The works of puppeteer and dancer Ilka Schönbein challenge perceptions of life and death, provoking reflections on eroticism and finitude. Her creations reveal a poetic singularity that provokes disquieting strangeness in the relationship between the human and the animate. Read More →

Performing Arts research highlighted on the blog “SciELO in Perspective”

Photomontage of four issues of the “Brazilian Journal of Presence Studies”, showing different covers with different themes and people. In the center, there is a vertical column with three stylized “P*” logos; the logos at the ends are black, while the central logo is white.

The Revista Brasileira de Estudos da Presença Special Week, taking place this week, will explore themes such as the notion of presence, methodological diversity, and social issues in Performing Arts research. The program includes analyses, discussions and a detailed overview of the journal’s social impact, highlighting its importance and activities within the scope of Open Science. Read More →

Educação em Revista: editorial challenges and scientific possibilities

Photomontage with covers of several editions of "Educação em Revista" on a blue background divided into two parts: the upper part in dark blue and the lower part in light blue. The journal's logo is positioned just above the covers.

The trajectory of Educação em Revista reflects its commitment to quality scientific publishing. This editorial addresses its transformations in scientific management, technological adaptation, internationalization, and adherence to Open Science, discussing the need to professionalize the editorial staff of Brazilian scientific journals to guarantee financial and scientific sustainability nationally and internationally. Read More →

The Open University of Brazil in the management of student permanence in Pedagogy courses

Photograph of a man wearing glasses and headphones smiling while looking at a laptop screen. He is sitting at a table with a book, notebooks and a pen. In the background, there are shelves with folders and potted plants.

The growth of distance education (Educação a Distância, EaD) in Brazil, coupled with the high dropout rates in this modality, brings with it the need to renew school management models, with the aim of keeping students until they graduate. Based on an analysis of the Pedagogy courses at the Open University of Brazil, researchers have developed alternative guidelines to guarantee student retention. Read More →

Web platform can revolutionize the essay correction process

Promotional image of CRIA (artificial intelligence essay grader), showing the tool's logo, details about its features, and social media contacts, all on a purple background.

In search of an alternative to the laborious process of correcting essays, more specifically regarding identifying deviations from the theme in essays, researchers have developed a text feedback platform that simulates the National High School Examination (Exame Nacional do Ensio Médio, ENEM) guidelines and grades, the Corrector of Essays by Artificial Intelligence (Corretor de Redações por Inteligência Artificial, CRIA). The tool is already being used by students and education professionals. Read More →

How do young people experience the democratization of access to higher education?

Map illustrating the Federal District, highlighting the areas where the young interviewees lived. These are 12 administrative regions of the capital, one of the most unequal cities in the country.

Educational expansion, marked by the tension between meritocracy and pragmatism in access to higher education, confronts the aspirations and realities of young people, especially those from working class backgrounds, amid the erosion of traditional notions of career and stability. While some seek any degree as a means of social mobility, others aim for specific careers, trying to adapt in the face of obstacles. Read More →

Pedagogical practices for student retention

Man with short brown hair, wearing rectangular-framed glasses, black suit, and tie, presenting a seminar in a conference room. In the background, a screen displays a slideshow with the text "Active Methodologies in the Classroom".

Professional education has been undergoing transformations, so schools are challenged to re-signify the way they maintain a link with society. Student dropout is one of the major problems faced, and pedagogical practices are aimed at getting students more involved with the institution. Read More →

Collective constructions: open peer review of an article on indigenous literature

Photograph of an indigenous man seen from behind, gazing at the horizon. He is wearing a feather headdress and various adornments on his body. He stands beside a small lake in an open field with diverse vegetation. The sky above is clear and blue.

Open peer review is critical to ensuring the integrity and quality of academic research, enabling greater transparency and collaboration. According to the researchers, the dialogical process between authors and reviewers and the resulting knowledge exchange guaranteed a significant improvement of the research. Read More →

Football student-athletes in Brazil tend to prioritize sports careers

Young people playing soccer on a grass field (society soccer field).

Young athletes in Brazil prioritize their soccer career over their studies. In addition to the conciliation of study routines with training/competitions in soccer clubs, there is a tendency to move to the evening teaching period due to the daily demands of the clubs, which reduces the length of stay in school. Read More →