MANUSCRITO (Vol. 39.1) brings some new original contributions to the philosophy of language, philosophy of mathematics and philosophical logic. It contains articles by specialists from Latin America and Europe on a variety of issues currently discussed in the literature, and represents a substantial contribution to the contemporary philosophical debate. … Read More →
Research evaluates growth patterns of Criollo foals
Researchers at the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, tested the methods of measuring growth rates of Criollo foals and showed that body height and chest circumference can be assessed by means of nonlinear models simultaneously in males and females. … Read More →
Research tests real contribution of stay-green character in Brazilian wheats
Wheat lines carriers of stay-green alleles have a higher capacity to reach higher yield under more restricted environmental conditions compared to the checks. The study was conducted by researchers from the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) in Pelotas, in partnership with UNIJUI and the Agricultural Research and Extension Company of Santa Catarina and Embrapa Clima Temperado in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. … Read More →
A field in construction: the emergence of studies on governance of education in Brazil
Analysis of academic and scientific production about the phenomenon of “governance”, in the period 2004 to 2015, presents important contributions to the understanding of the reconfiguration of the State, the public-private partnerships and the impact on educational policies and work professor. … Read More →
How is breastfeeding of indigenous children?
A research has examined the breastfeeding of indigenous children from zero to two years old and the factors associated with weaning. Data were collected in the households of three indigenous groups in two cities of the West Brazilian Amazon. The prevalence of breastfeeding is below the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and in order to change this situation, it is necessary to include indigenous leaders and public policies to promote breastfeeding. … Read More →
Study shows vulnerabilities of GPS-dependent systems to electromagnetic attacks
The study identifies the levels of jamming power and distance required to disable GPS-dependent systems such as cell phones, and those used in automotive and aeronautical applications. Open source software was used to analyze the data collected to identify vulnerabilities in these systems, as well as proper countermeasures to undertake. The results were published by the research team from the Brazilian Aeronautical Institute of Technology in the Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management. … Read More →
Silage study shows that colostrum can be used with microbiological safety in animal feed
Researchers at the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, showed that anaerobic fermentation process colostrum (Colostrum silage) is able to inhibit the growth of non sporulated pathogenic bacteria. … Read More →
Research describes the physiology of Dimorphandra garneriana
Researchers at the Federal University of Paraíba, in Areia, Paraíba state, Brazil, described the physiology of Dimorphandra garneriana and demonstrated that this forest specie does not tolerate water stress in its initial stages of development. … Read More →
Study points to new chronic form of liver disease associated with ingestion of Brachiaria grasses
Researchers at the Federal University of Santa Maria in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul State, of Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, in Mato Grosso do Sul state, and the University of Cuiabá, in Mato Grosso state, in Brazil, analyzed cattle livers in a abattoir and found a new form of chronic liver disease probably associated with ingestion of Brachiaria grasses. … Read More →
Research presents favorable results of psychological intervention with women victims of intimate partner violence
One of the factors for violence perpetuation is the transmission of coercitive practices through family generations. The Parceria Project (Projeto Parceria) aims at teaching parenting skills to Brazilian women victims of intimate partner violence and shows that it is possible to intervene in order to contribute to the development of healthier family relationships. … Read More →
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