Brazilian Context Research Articles

“Ninguém Quer Ir para o Hospital” – Gramáticas Morais e Redes de Abortamento entre Mulheres no Brasil

This text aims to understand moral grammars through abortion networks built by and between women in the Brazilian context. Our aim is to understand how the organization between these social actors is architected through the omissions of the State and the insufficiencies of public policies. To do this, we carried out empirical research in networks (on and offline), looking at the influx of information on social media platforms and websites, analyzing leaflets and information materials, as well as conducting interviews with activists working with women who want an abortion. We noticed that networks led by women reconfigure moral grammars around the notion of victim, as well as highlighting a porous border between legality and clandestinity, since activists occupy gaps concerning legal abortions, education in reproductive health and legal security, and the promotion of non-vulnerable gender relations.

Analysis of Catalan Support for Youth/Adults with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism in the Brazilian Context

RESUMO: Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar apoios catalães oferecidos para jovens adultos com Deficiência Intelectual (DI) e/ou Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) no contexto brasileiro, com o propósito de discutir sobre a oferta de programas públicos centrados nas pessoas com deficiência, sobretudo ao término do processo de escolarização. Para isso, foram aplicadas avaliações com estudantes jovens adultos brasileiros com DI e/ou TEA para caracterização dos seus níveis de intensidades de apoio e escolarização, bem como foram realizadas entrevistas com profissionais catalãs que identificaram apoios que poderiam ser úteis para a realidade educacional dos participantes envolvidos no estudo. Assim, foi evidenciada a disparidade entre as duas realidades, demostrando a necessidade do desenvolvimento de normativas e institucionalização de apoios para esse público, principalmente na transição do Ensino Médio à vida adulta e independente, além da formação continuada para docentes e envolvimento de profissionais interdisciplinares no contexto escolar para dar apoio efetivo aos estudantes.

Growth management of digital service startups in the Brazilian context

Growth management of digital service startups in the Brazilian context

Digital Life Balance and Need for Online Social Feedback: Cross–Cultural Psychometric Analysis in Brazil

In the contemporary digital era, the extensive integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) has significantly changed offline activities, including communication, shopping, and media consumption. This integration has been accelerated by the COVID‐19 pandemic, leading to increased reliance on ICT for work, education, socializing, and accessing essential services. Consequently, there is growing concern about the impact of ICT on well‐being, particularly regarding psychological and financial health, as well as the association with psychiatric disorders. This study is aimed at exploring the psychometric properties of two scales adapted for the Brazilian context: the Digital Life Balance (DLB) scale and the Need for Online Social Feedback (NfOSF) scale. These scales measure individuals’ perceived balance between online and offline activities and their need for social validation online, respectively. Using a sample of 220 Brazilian individuals (50.9% female, 43.6% male, mean age = 34.96 years, SD = 11.32), we conducted confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to assess the scales’ factor structures and test the reliability and validity of the two measures. The results demonstrated good fit indices and reliable internal consistency for both scales. Additionally, metric invariance between Brazilian and Italian samples was established, supporting cross‐cultural applicability. External validity was examined through correlations with time spent on social media and the perceived importance of followers. Findings indicate that higher DLB is associated with less time spent online, while greater NfOSF correlates with higher importance placed on social media followers. These insights highlight the importance of understanding digital balance and the role of social feedback in ICT use, contributing to the effective screening of potential dysfunctional ICT use in Brazil. As a result of this study, validated Brazilian versions of the NfOSF and DLB scales were successfully obtained, offering valuable tools for assessing DLB and the NfOSF in the Brazilian context.

Translation and cultural adaptation of the Positive Aspects of Caregiving Scale for caregivers of people living with dementia in Brazilian context: a methodological study.

The Positive Aspects of Caregiving (PAC) scale is used to assess psychosocial benefits provided to caregivers by the task of caring. The PAC scale consists of nine items, assessed using a five-point Likert scale, with higher values indicating greater positive perceptions and gains from the caregiving experience. To translate and culturally adapt the PAC scale for informal Brazilian caregivers of people with dementia. A methodological study was conducted at the Federal University of São Carlos. The following stages were carried out: Translation; Synthesis of the translations; Back-translation; Evaluation by an experts' committee; and Pre-test. Two independent professionals translated the PAC scale. The consensus version was obtained by merging both translations, which were back-translated into English by a third translator. The expert committee comprised three specialists in the area and project researchers. All scale items presented a Content Validity Index of 1 (CVI = 1.0), and thus remained in the pre-final version of the instrument. The instrument was pre-tested with seven caregivers of people with dementia, the majority of whom were women (57.1%), with a degree of kinship corresponding to sons/daughters (57.1%) and an average age of 55.2 (± 4.1) years. The caregivers considered it clear and understandable and made no suggestions for changes. The PAC scale was translated and culturally adapted for use by informal caregivers of people with dementia in Brazil. However, a psychometric analysis of the instrument is necessary to provide normative data for this population group.

Circular Supply Chains and Industry 4.0: An Analysis of Interfaces in Brazilian Foodtechs

This study aimed to identify the interfaces between Industry 4.0 technologies and circular supply chains in foodtechs, through key stakeholders in the sector. The research was conducted in eight Brazilian foodtech, using interviews and content analysis. Fiveteen circular supply chain practices were identified in the surveyed foodtechs, along with the enumeration of three different Industry 4.0 technologies already implemented in the foodtechs and the verification of adherence to stakeholder theory issues. The results indicate that Industry 4.0 technologies generate efficiency in foodtech circular supply chains, although they are still in their early stages. Stakeholder engagement optimizes foodtech circular supply chains in the Brazilian context. Resource circularity creates value for foodtechs when supported by Industry 4.0 technologies and stakeholder engagement is crucial for resource circularity. Practical contributions of this study include the finding that stakeholder engagement in circular practices is possible, both in the supply chain and within organizations. The study also highlights the need for support from the public sector, including regulatory issues and tax exemptions for investment in new Industry 4.0 technologies.

Tradução e validação do instrumento Childhood Hearing Loss Question Prompt List for Parents para a língua portuguesa brasileira

ABSTRACT Purpose This study aimed to translate and validate the Childhood Hearing Loss Question Prompt List (CHLQPL) for Parents into Brazilian Portuguese, supporting communication between healthcare professionals and families of children with hearing loss in Brazil. Methods A methodological approach was employed, comprising the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the instrument, followed by validation through an iterative process involving experts and the target audience. The translation was conducted by bilingual translators, with subsequent back-translation and review by an expert committee to ensure conceptual and cultural equivalence. Validation involved collecting and analyzing feedback from parents of children with hearing loss and audiologists, using the Content Validity Index (CVI) to assess the instrument’s appropriateness. Results The analysis indicated positive acceptance of the translated instrument, with most items achieving a CVI above the threshold of 0.78, reflecting the instrument’s relevance and comprehensibility in the Brazilian context. One specific item did not reach the desired CVI, highlighting the need for further revision to optimize clarity and relevance. Conclusion The translated and validated CHLQPL proved to be an effective tool for the Brazilian context, facilitating family-centered communication and involvement in pediatric auditory care. This study reinforces the importance of adapting and validating assessment instruments to reflect cultural and linguistic specificities, ensuring applicability and effectiveness in assistingfamilies of children with hearing loss.

Growth management of digital service startups in the Brazilian context

Growth management of digital service startups in the Brazilian context

Transformações Geométricas no Ensino de Geometria: diferentes apropriações na matemática moderna

Abstract The present work establishes a study within the scope of a broader project on the relationships between the History of school geometry and the Modern Mathematics Movement (MMM). We analyzed how a particular knowledge – geometric transformations (GT) – circulated in the Brazilian context during the mentioned period. From a historical perspective, we investigated four textbooks produced between the 1960s and 1970s by MMM leaders. The guided questions of this study were the following: what are the similarities and differences in the approaches to GT between the different books? How did the articulation between GT and Euclidean Geometry (EG) happen? The process of insertion of GT through textbooks was diverse, highlighting the complexity of the dialogue and the prediction of reconciling demands arising from specific cultures: the academic one, as a representative of scientific production, and the school one, representing experiences of professional practices.

Propriedades Psicométricas da Escala Brasileira Reduzida de Percepção de Feedback no Trabalho

Abstract: Feedback at work refers to the amount and availability of positive and negative feedback at work. The objective was to propose a short version and seek evidence of validity for the Perceived Feedback at Work Scale (FES) in the Brazilian context. The sample consisted of 552 Brazilian workers of both sexes. The results obtained indicated that the 14-item structure, divided equally into two correlated factors (supervisor and coworkers), showed adequate fit indices and was invariant between the groups divided in terms of modality and organizational sector. Supervisor feedback showed a positive correlation with support from the supervisor, and feedback from colleagues with social support at work. There was also evidence of discriminant validity between the constructs. It is concluded that the proposed version presents adequate psychometric evidence.

Cross-cultural adaptation of the Mind-Wandering Questionnaire (MWQ) for Brazilian Portuguese and evidence of its validity.

To adapt the Mind-Wandering Questionnaire (MWQ) for the Brazilian context and present evidence of validity based on its internal structure. A total of 2,682 Brazilian adults from different regions of the country took part in this study. Confirmatory factor analyses and multigroup confirmatory factor analyses (MGCFA) were performed to assess the factor structure of the MWQ. McDonald's omega (ω) was generated to provide reliability indexes. The analyses demonstrated an adequate factor structure for the MWQ adapted to the Brazilian context, corroborating the original article's single-factor model and other adaptation studies. Furthermore, the results demonstrated the instrument's reliability in a Brazilian population (ω = 0.88). The MWQ is thus an adequate, reliable, and quickly administered instrument for those whose aim is to measure deliberate and spontaneous MW in Brazil.

Business analytics capabilities in digitally-enabled and non-digitally-enabled companies in an emerging economy

The excess of data has led industries to develop their capabilities to exploit the value of data and gain competitive advantage. In this context, business analysis has become substantive for this purpose in several domains. Surprisingly, business analytics has been at the top of the corporate agenda. While the potential benefits of business analytics are widely highlighted in cutting-edge literature, little is known about the prominence of analytics capabilities for business resilience during and after the COVID 19 pandemic (new normal) in emerging markets. This study examines the relevance of business analytics capabilities to the resilience and economic performance of digitally-enabled and non-digitally enabled companies in an emerging economy. Using a questionnaire, primary data was collected from digitally enabled national and multinational companies in the Brazilian context. The results of this study suggest that analytical capabilities are substantive to the resilience of digitally enabled multinational companies, with an emphasis on tangible, human and operational capabilities. This study fills a gap in the literature and makes significant contributions: (i) it highlights the protagonism of business analytical capabilities in digitally enabled multinational companies, during and after the COVID 19 pandemic in an emerging economy; (ii) serves as a guide for managers when choosing capabilities; (iii) sheds light on non-digitally enabled national companies to achieve resilience in their businesses in times of crises such as the COVID 19 pandemic; and (iv) expands the literature on business analytical capabilities..

Exploring Digital Technology Adoption among Brazilian Evangelicals: A Survey and Research Agenda

The influence of faith on users’ adoption and use of digital technologies is a relevant aspect explored in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). In the Brazilian context, a religious segment that has experienced significant growth in recent years is the evangelical community. Understanding how evangelical members have adopted and utilized digital technologies, including their experiences during religious practices such as evangelical services, is of fundamental importance. In this work, we present an exploratory study conducted in Brazil, aiming to characterize the use of digital technologies among evangelicals. We conducted a survey through a questionnaire from 107 participants from all regions of Brazil. The results revealed that digital technologies are crucial in engaging religious services and facilitating Bible reading. However, they also highlighted challenges related to spiritual experiences arising from using these technologies. Furthermore, the research identified a series of questions and promising areas for future investigations in the field of HCI and its intersection with religion. This study contributes to the understanding of the complex interaction between technology and faith and enriches discussions about the use of digital technologies in the evangelical religious context. Additionally, by presenting a detailed research agenda, we identify topics deserving deeper investigation, such as technology-mediated spiritual experiences and the cultural implications of technological adoption in religious settings. The combination of these results and the proposed research agenda provides valuable insights for researchers, HCI professionals, and members of religious communities interested in comprehending and enhancing the intersection between technology and faith.

Cross-cultural nursing care for immigrant women during pregnancy and childbirth: experiences and vulnerabilities.

To understand the experiences and vulnerabilities for cross-cultural nursing care for immigrant women during pregnancy and delivery. Exploratory, qualitative research, in the light of the Theory of Diversity and Universality of Cultural Care, in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, through interviews with eight postpartum woman and 18 nurses, between February and September 2022. The interpretation of meanings was adopted for analysis. The categories of analysis emerged: Experiences, vulnerabilities and acculturation of immigrant women during pregnancy and delivery; Cross-cultural care and vulnerabilities experienced by immigrants in Brazilian health services. Vulnerabilities were identified in Cultural and Social Structure Dimensions expressed in access to work, low socioeconomic conditions, lack of family and social support and specific services for this population. The potentialities experienced included good care provided by health services, quality of the multidisciplinary team and appreciation of professional knowledge, however, the understanding of expectations and cultural aspects needs to be deepened. Understand that immigrant women experience situations of vulnerability in pregnancy and childbirth, in the Brazilian context, mainly related to social and programmatic dimensions. However, potentialities were also experienced, evidenced by positive aspects in cross-cultural nursing care in Brazil.

Brazilian nursing specific situation, middle and micro-range theories: a bibliometric study.

to map the nursing theories developed in stricto sensu graduate programs in nursing in Brazil. a bibliometric study, carried out on the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel Theses and Dissertations Portal in October 2023. The controlled descriptors "Nursing Theory" and "Nursing Models" and the uncontrolled descriptors "Theories" and "Middle-Range Theory" were used. Selected studies were cataloged for analysis, which was conducted by the study authors, who have a doctoral degree and expertise in research on nursing theories. thirty-nine nursing theories were mapped, with a predominance of middle-range theories (79.5%), focusing on nursing diagnostic concepts and use of the theoretical-methodology strategy of theoretical-causal validity. the study identified nursing theories developed in Brazil, recognizing trends, development strategies, theorized objects of disciplinary interest and investments necessary for practical application in Brazilian contexts.

VALIDAÇÃO DO INSTRUMENTO BONN PALLIATIVE CARE KNOWLEDGE TEST PARA PROFISSIONAIS DA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE

ABSTRACT Objective: to perform the translation, back-translation, content validity through analyses of internal consistency, reliability, reproducibility, and suitability of the name of the Bonn Palliative Care Knowledge Test, which assesses healthcare professionals’ knowledge and self-efficacy on palliative care in the context of Primary healthcare in Brazil. Method: translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and content validity were carried out, with the participation of eight expert judges, 50 target audience judges, and 149 healthcare professionals, in addition to analyses of internal consistency, reliability, and reproducibility. The study was conducted in Primary Health Care units in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, between February 2021 and October 2022, being answered remotely via internet and approved by the Research Ethics Committees of the institutions involved. Results: the Bonn Palliative Care Knowledge Test translation and cross-cultural adaptation in the Brazilian context were adequate, presenting good content validity (CVI>0.83), medium internal consistency for the knowledge construct (Cronbach’s alpha=0.486) and excellent internal consistency for the self-efficacy construct (Cronbach’s alpha=0.852), in addition to good overall reliability (ICC>0.5), excellent reproducibility (p-value=0.046), and was named as Questionário de Conhecimento e Autoeficácia sobre Cuidados Paliativos (BPW-BR). Conclusion: the instrument proved to be valid for use in knowledge and self-efficacy assessment about palliative care by Primary Health Care professionals and may help improve teaching about palliative care for this audience.

Explorando a Complexa Relação entre Confi ança e Desempenho de Memória nas Práticas Jurídico-Criminais

The relationship between confi dence and accuracy has been the focus of memory research for over a century. As a result, several studies have indicated it as a dynamic, complex, and multifaceted relationship. Although the topic is controversial, confi dence is still commonly used in forensics as a predictor of memory accuracy. However, the literature shows that the interaction between confi dence and accuracy can be aff ected by various factors, making it diffi cult to establish direct and linear relationships between them. Therefore, the goal of this article is to discuss the specifi cities of such a complex interaction. To achieve this, we conducted a narrative review examining the main methods used to analyze the interaction between confi dence and accuracy, as well as the main variables that infl uence it. In addition, the article includes a theoretical discussion followed by a discussion of the practical implications in everyday legal-criminal practices, with a special focus on the Brazilian context. Although confi dence is still used as an indicator of the veracity of testimony, it is important to consider that this relationship is aff ected by several factors, highlighting the need for caution when interpreting accuracy and confi dence data.Keywords: Memory, confi dence, accuracy, recognition, eyewitness testimony

A criminalização do baile funk e do rap e o genocídio negro nas cidades do Rio de Janeiro e de Lisboa

Abstract This work reflects on the criminalization of baile funk and rap in the Brazilian and Portuguese contexts. We are interested in reflecting on the historical, political and institutional conditions that normalize a regime of permanent exception to which the police and the justice system subject racialized people and their forms of artistic expression. The criminalization of art produced by the black community has served to associate race, territory and danger and to delegitimize artistic manifestations that denounce the practices of daily racism experienced by that community. The criminalization of baile funk and rap leads us to problematize the terms in which white scholars discuss security policies for black youth and favelas. In addition, it becomes imperative to qualify the debate about citizenship. The black movement challenges this grammar and places the existence of institutional racism and the genocide at the heart of the discussion on the criminalization of black youth.

LIDERANÇA INCLUSIVA: PROMOVENDO O AVANÇO DO CAMPO

ABSTRACT Inclusion is a crucial yet often misunderstood aspect of contemporary management. Although diversity initiatives are common, retaining diverse talent remains challenging due to the lack of genuine inclusion. Inclusive leadership, which values and utilizes diverse perspectives, offers a promising approach to fostering inclusion. This paper explores the foundations of inclusive leadership, focusing on its conceptualization, outcomes, and factors that might strengthen or weaken its effects. It distinguishes inclusive leadership from other styles and examines its relevance in the Brazilian cultural context. The paper concludes with practical recommendations for implementing inclusive leadership, emphasizing the need for comprehensive training and a genuine commitment to inclusivity at all organizational levels. It aims to provide theoretical support for future research and practical recommendations that can be derived from the established knowledge.

Travestis in the Brazilian Cultural Context: Narratives of Identity Fluidity and the Subjectivity of Taxonomies

This article aims to clarify some concepts that essentially reflect the way in which people express their gender and construct their identity, whether in relation to sexuality or simply because it is the way in which they conceive themselves as individuals and are perceived by others. We will focus on discursive figures that sometimes do not have an exact correspondence with the way, in which people express themselves, however, like all concepts, they are intended to be filled with some dose of arbitrariness and themselves are very much contested by those who feel, in one way or another, categorized by it. We will then take a deep look on concepts such as crossdresser, transvestite, travesti, hermaphroidite and others among this spectrum of concepts. With this exercise, we intend to highlight the unique identity essence of being a transvestite and Brazilian.