The “Healthy Habits, Healthy Girls – Brazil” program was an obesity prevention program for adolescents. Overall diet quality and the intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains were improved after program completion. Strategies for changing eating behaviors are needed as children and adolescents are reporting inadequate eating behaviors. … Read More →
What are the main trends in education privatisation in African countries?
The article aims to compare the differences and the common points in relation to education privatization in 24 African countries considered African fragile and conflict-affected states by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and receive financial support of this fund. The GPE is a relevant actor on the global education policy arena and directly influences national education policies. … Read More →
Computerized image analysis detected differences in chromatin in follicular lesions
The present study evaluated whether a computerized image analysis would be able to detect nuclear differences between three thyroid tumor subtypes (NIFTP, IEFVPTC, and IFVPTC). The results point to the possibility of showing differences in the nuclear texture between NIFTP (non-invasive follicular thyroid neoplasm) and IFVPTC (infiltrative follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma), but not for IEFVPTC (tumour capsular invasion). … Read More →
How Latinx immigrant and Muslim refugee engage in critical citizenship practices
The study examines how, during times of racial tension and conflict, Latinx immigrant and Muslim refugee members of an immigrant youth organization have challenged deficit-based narratives through collective action in a community-based educational space. … Read More →
Prolonged use of bisphosphonates or drug holiday? Answers remain uncertain
An estimated 162 osteoporosis-related fractures are prevented for each atypical femoral fracture associated with an anti-resorptive medication. However, there are still controversies about the prolonged use of bisphosphonates. Researchers conducted a literature review in search of the best strategy. … Read More →
Cultures of accountability in indigenous early childhood education in Mexico
The bureaucratization of Indigenous education in Mexico has reduced the opportunities for schools to teach Indigenous languages. Government initiatives that promote the revitalization of languages, have created policy fictions that position minoritized languages in never-ending accountability processes. For these languages to be strengthen, bureaucratic processes need to be reimagined. … Read More →
Constellations across borders: Brazilian children and families’ perspectives
How do families stay connected across national boundaries? In this article the author shows from the perspective of children and families how international ties and bonds stay alive even inside a classroom. A deep look into children’s narratives about their grandparents in Brazil reveals the longing that crosses borders. … Read More →
What anthropology contributes to the study of education
What is the anthropology of education, and what does it contribute to the study of education? Research about the anthropologies of education vary around the world; the categories used to orient the research and analysis are rooted in the researcher’s society and life experiences. The article introduces the thematic section “Anthropology of Education”. … Read More →
In democracy education is not a privilege
The study discusses Anísio Teixeira’s analysis about the importance of the democratic, public, universal, free, mandatory, and efficient school as a citizen’s right and duty of the State Government. This concept of school and an emancipatory education are conditions for human development and social integration. … Read More →
Snake venom toxin activates immune cells and decreases the invasion potential of tumor cells
BJcuL toxin – isolated from the venom of the Brazilian snake Bothrops jararacussu – was able to stimulate cells of the immune system to act against tumor cells. Blood neutrophils, when stimulated by BJcuL, reduced the migratory potential of neuroblastoma cells in culture. … Read More →
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