Definition Of Concept Research Articles

A definition of the body of knowledge for real estate: reconceptualizing the discipline and delineating the jurisdictions of its practice

PurposeFollowing calls at different times in the United States for the definition of the body of knowledge (BOK) of real estate discipline, this briefing sets out to define the intellectual boundaries of real estate and applies the definitional concept to map out the scopes of real estate professions and real estate valuation vocationDesign/methodology/approachThe study essentially uses a literature review to draw out definitional issues that have been tackled before. It reviews calls that have been made in the past for a definition of the BOK of the real estate discipline. Further, it reviews past attempts at definition to reveal why they failed at the definition project.FindingsThe study found three key suggestions made in the past: that there is a need to define real estate’s BOK, that there is a need to use a “central structure” to define the BOK of real estate, and that definition of the BOK of real estate should rely on the activity nodes that constitute real estate. The study has relied on these three key ideas to define real estate as the science of value creation, distribution and sustenance in built space.Practical implicationsThe definition of the BOK will help in curriculum development for real estate education. It will help faculties and departments to single out what fits into the real estate curriculum and what does not fit in.Originality/valueA definition of the BOK for real estate: reconceptualizing the discipline and delineating jurisdictional boundaries of its practice.

Study on the Criminal Regulation of Foreign Commercial Bribery by Chinese MNEs

Abstract: In the process of global economic integration, Chinese multinational enterprises (MNEs) have continued to expand their overseas operations, becoming significant players on the international commercial stage. However, the acceleration of their internationalization process has been accompanied by escalating issues of foreign-related commercial bribery, which erodes MNEs' reputation and interests and poses challenges to China's international image. This paper commences by delving into the recent status of China's criminal legal framework regulating foreign-related commercial bribery committed by MNEs, highlighting specific provisions in the Criminal Law of China as well as other pertinent regulations. Subsequently, the paper proceeds to pinpoint the shortcomings and deficiencies within the existing legal regulatory system, notably including issues such as jurisdictional evasion and ambiguous definitions of specific concepts like the scope of bribe recipients. Drawing extensively from international legislative experiences, including the United States' Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK's Bribery Act, and the United Nations Convention against Corruption, this paper finally distills successful practices and offers valuable recommendations for enhancing China's legal system. The proposed measures encompass clarifying the definition of bribery acts, refining the scope of bribe recipients, and enriching sentencing factors. Moreover, the paper highlights the necessity of motivating corporate compliance through legal means, thereby curbing bribery at its source. This study provides research support for refining China's anti-overseas bribery legal framework, which in turn can bolster the credibility of Chinese MNEs in the international market, foster the growth of China's transnational commerce, and elevate China's international competitiveness.

Recommendations for Specialty Palliative APRN Graduate Education

Background: Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are essential to care for the growing number of individuals with advanced illness given the shortage of palliative care clinicians. Problem: Graduate education for specialty practice palliative APRNs lacks consistency in structure, content, and standardization of specialty palliative APRN education. Approach: A workgroup of expert palliative APRNs and graduate faculty conducted focused discussions and a literature review to develop consensus recommendations based on national palliative APRN competencies and aligned with the 8 core concepts of the AACN Essentials. Outcome: Recommendations include: (a) definition of core concepts; (b) associated skills; (c) andragogical approaches; (d) evaluation methods; and (e) references for curricular development. Conclusion: The Recommendations for Specialty Palliative APRN Education is a first step toward the standardization of quality advanced practice specialty palliative nursing education. These recommendations provide the foundation for a comprehensive curriculum for palliative APRNs.

Addressing Gaps: Impact of Work Engagement on Job Performance

The purpose of this study was to systematically review the existing literature on the impact of work engagement on job performance. One objective was to examine work engagement and job performance definitions to develop working definitions for both concepts. The primary objective was to investigate gaps using a research gap classification model. Accordingly, key studies regarding the impact of work engagement on job performance were meticulously examined through a systematic literature review with a meta-analysis, which involved investigating research gaps. The study referred to databases such as Google Scholar and ResearchGate to examine the impact of work engagement on job performance, focusing on publications from 2013 to 2023. Initially, 33 documents were referred and only 16 were left after screening as the sample. Tables and graphs were utilized to synthesize research gaps across various domains. According to the gap’s classification model, four types were investigated; empirical gap, knowledge gap, methodological gap, and population gap. This study systematically identified and classified research gaps, providing a platform for future investigations that enhance existing knowledge. Considering the limitations of the study, several directions for future research are suggested

A Comparative Study of Parallel Processing, Distributed Storage Techniques, and Technologies: A Survey on Big Data Analytics

The significance of developing Big Data applications has increased in recent years, with numerous organizations across various industries relying more on insights derived from vast amounts of data. However, conventional data techniques and platforms struggle to cope the Big Data, exhibiting sluggish responsiveness and deficiencies in scalability, performance, and accuracy. In response to the intricate challenges posed by Big Data, considerable efforts have been made, leading to the creation of a range of distributions and technologies. This article addresses the critical need for efficient processing and storage solutions in the context of the ever-growing field of big data. It offers a comparative analysis of various parallel processing techniques and distributed storage frameworks, emphasizing their importance in big data analytics. Our study begins with definitions of key concepts, clarifying the roles and interconnections of parallel processing and distributed storage. It further evaluates a range of architectures and technologies, such as MapReduce, CUDA, Storm, Flink, MooseFS, and BeeGFS and others technologies, discussing their advantages and limitations in managing large-scale datasets. Key performance metrics are also examined, providing a comprehensive understanding of their effectiveness in big data scenarios.

Eastern Aesthetic Elements and Emotional Expression in Visual Communication

With the continuous advancement of globalization, the frequency of cross-cultural communication and interaction is increasing day by day. As a key way of information transmission, visual communication design not only plays a practical role as a messenger, but also has profound cultural connotations embedded in it. This paper aims to investigate and explain the application of Oriental aesthetic principles in the field of visual communication design and its effect on emotional externalization. By examining the fundamental definition and diachronic changes of the Oriental aesthetic concept, this paper intends to analyze the interpretation of these elements in the modern form of expression, in order to show how the iconic symbols such as ink painting, calligraphy art, and traditional symbolic totems are revitalized in the innovative design, and stimulate the emotional resonance in the viewer's heart.By analyzing a number of successful cases at home and abroad, this study not only demonstrates the unique charm of Oriental aesthetic elements in enhancing cultural identity, but also explores how to overcome the challenges brought by cultural differences and promote the integration and development of Eastern and Western cultures in a diversified design environment. Finally, this paper summarizes the potential trend of Oriental aesthetics in the field of visual communication design in the future, and puts forward corresponding practical suggestions.

Toward a Conceptual Model of Academic Translation Competence

ABSTRACTDifferent cultures have distinct conceptions of knowledge and ways of defining, generating and communicating knowledge. Therefore, multilingualism in academia has been shown to be instrumental in preserving the various systems of knowledge, equality of opportunity in science and enhancing the international competitiveness of scholars whose native language is not the lingua franca. The actors of translation and the strategies they work with (domestication and foreignisation) play a unique role in this, as their decisions may foster or hinder linguistic and epistemic diversity. Despite its pronounced significance, however, relatively little is known about the stereotypical competences required for academic translation. As translation in science is not merely a philological issue, this conceptual study follows a consilient approach and integrates the outcomes of research from several disciplines and research perspectives to propose a theory‐based, multi‐componential model of academic translation competence as a macrocompetence. Based on the model, a conceptual definition of the construct of academic translation competence is provided to identify what exactly is to be observed and measured for its study and to generate preliminary hypotheses related to the construct. The study has implications not only for the theory, practice and training of academic translation but also for the disciplinary training of researchers.

Level of Knowledge on Helicobacter Pylori Infection among Patients in the Gastroenterology Department of a Hospital in Ate, 2023

Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium responsible for inflammation of the gastric mucosa. This bacterium causes chronic gastritis in more than 50% of the world’s population and, in about 10 to 15% of cases, can lead to gastric adenocarcinoma, gastroduodenal ulcers, and MALT lymphoma. Notably, H. pylori infection is more prevalent in less developed countries due to poor hygiene, lack of information, and overcrowding. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge about Helicobacter pylori infection in patients of the Gastroenterology Service from a hospital in Atein 2023. Materials and Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, prospective study was conducted at the hospital in Atein Lima, involving 352 adult patients who attended the gastroenterology outpatient clinic between October and December 2023. A validated survey consisting of 20 questions covering sociodemographic data and knowledge about H. pylori infection was used. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v.25, using descriptive measures, including frequencies and percentages. Results: The study consisted of 352 patients aged 35 to 60 years, predominantly women. It was identified that 42.6% had a low level of knowledge about H. pylori. Most had low knowledge about conceptual definitions (63.4%) and modes of infection (52.0%). Regarding complications, 44.88% were aware of the relationship with gastric cancer. Conclusion: This study highlights the need to implement educational and awareness strategies to improve knowledge about H. pylori infection among patients. More research is warranted to understand the barriers to greater knowledge and develop effective interventions to overcome them.

Content validation of the nursing diagnosis “ineffective protection” in the context of adolescents with cancer

ObjectiveTo analyze the relevance of a set of clinical elements to represent the content domain of the nursing diagnosis Ineffective Protection. Design and methodsThis study employed content validation, using expert judgment to assess the appropriateness of clinical indicators, etiological factors, and conceptual and operational definitions, integrating the collective wisdom framework, the theory of predictive diversity, and the determination of rater skill level. ResultsFrom the middle range theory, 28 clinical indicators and 17 etiological factors were identified, which were rated by 34 raters. The analysis showed that the clinical indicators restlessness and insomnia and the etiological factors ambient temperature and humidity were not considered relevant for the nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Protection, because the median content validity index was lower than 0.9. ConclusionsContent validation verified that most of the components of the nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Protection were considered relevant by judges. Practical implicationsIt is believed that the data obtained can help nurses to more easily evaluate the related factors and clinical indicators of Ineffective Protection presented by adolescents with cancer, which favors the process of diagnostic inference.

초등 사회과 교육과정의 개념적 접근에 관한 고찰: IB와의 비교 분석을 중심으로

Objectives This study conducts a comparative analysis of conceptual approaches in social studies curricula, fo-cusing on the interpretations and applications of concepts in the IB PYP Social Studies and the 2015 and 2022 re-vised elementary social studies curricula in Korea. Methods This study is a normative study (Steiner-Khamsi, 2014) that explores the effectiveness of policy bor-rowing by identifying and adapting best practices from international cases in the context of comparative curricu-lum studies. Specifically, using a comparative curriculum analysis, this study compares the concepts and con-ceptually-oriented strands in the IB PYP Social Studies with the corresponding concepts and domains in the ele-mentary social studies curriculum in Korea. Results A comparative analysis of conceptual approaches between the IB and national curricula also yielded sig-nificant findings. The IB curriculum provides clear definitions and explanations of concepts (big ideas), while the national curriculum lacks precise definitions. The IB also presents generalized statements that connect concepts, whereas the national curriculum's generalized knowledge or core ideas are not articulated in terms of inter-con-cept connections. Additionally, the IB allows for the application of concepts across strands, while the national cur-riculum restricts concept application to specific domains, limiting interconnected use. Finally, the IB incorporates transdisciplinary core concepts, whereas such concepts are absent in the national curriculum. Conclusions Based on these findings, this study proposes improvements to the national curriculum from a con-ceptual approach perspective, focusing on two key areas: the categorization of domains and the definition, hier-archy, and utilization of concepts.

Literature Review: Definition of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) in Indonesian Journals (2019-2022)

After 30 years of development, Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) in Indonesia has been widely studied and published in scientific journals. From 2019 to 2022, 44 Indonesian scientific journals were identified through a Google search. This study aims to explore how IMC is defined in scientific journal articles from 2019-2022, considering the current context. The research employs a literature review method, using five definitions of IMC, which are then distilled into sixteen core ideas. The findings reveal that Indonesian scientific journals still adhere to two main definitional concepts: “IMC is comprehensive planning” and “IMC combines various communication elements.” The first concept suggests that IMC must be thoroughly planned, typically through its communication elements. The second concept emphasizes the combination of various communication elements. Additionally, the articles found that the communicated message is predominantly from the brand, although only partially. This indicates that IMC has expanded to include brand value. A few scientific journals have advanced further in defining IMC, though only in terms of managing various communication elements, without incorporating dialogue or database-driven development. Overall, this study reveals that the definition of IMC in 44 articles positions it as a strategic process in business and management, involving the planning, execution, and persuasion of brand communication programs. On the other hand, many definitions of IMC need to be considered as concepts, at the very least those drawn from IMC thought leaders, such as the five definitions used in this study.

9.L. Round table: “What” and “How” for building competencies for effective policy making in and for public health

Abstract Policymakers operating within the field of public health must regularly draw on their skills or competencies to facilitate engagement in and between policy sectors and with the public, to navigate the larger landscape of public health institutions and governance levels across the policy cycle, to generate, understand, and apply evidence for decision making, as well as to negotiate the demands of diverse stakeholders. What exactly are the competencies needed and how can they be cultivated to enhance the collective capacity of policymaking institutions? The increasing strain placed on public health systems worldwide, owing specially to challenges in population ageing, the burden of non-communicable diseases, and the exigencies introduced by pandemics, environmental disasters, and geo-political instabilities push us to expand the scope of public health. A look to the policy environs and outcomes seen within and across countries demonstrates that the quality of policy is both highly variable and exceedingly subject to the quality of public health leadership itself. These developments shed light on the need for greater investment in the development of competencies needed by policymakers to engage in effective decision making on key issues impacting population health and the resilience of public health systems. This includes efforts to strengthen the abilities of policymakers to identify problems, recognize opportunities, and put forth solutions in line with robust data and evidence, principles of public health ethics, gaps and priorities in public health needs, and in accordance with financial and political realities. The proposed roundtable will examine the state-of-the-art on policymaking competencies in public health, and how to build them by examining the barriers and opportunities. The panel will convene leading experts in the field of public health research and practice to explore: 1) the conceptual definition of competencies for policymaking at different levels of governance and across the policy cycle; 2) the strengths and limits of competency frameworks and their utility in guiding assessment and training tools, as well as policy practice; 3) the challenges associated with developing, maintaining and transferring competencies in fast-changing, multi-level policy making environments; 4) the challenges for public health experts and institutions to be trusted advisors both by policy makers and other stakeholders and the population; and 5) the opportunities to harness the unexploited power of professional networks in some countries of Europe. Key messages • An enhanced research agenda and investment are needed for the development of competencies - individual and collective - for effective public health policy-making and stronger governance. • Innovative approaches to policy-making are needed, and this requires building competencies, including leadership, for addressing the complex nature of public health.

Validated translation of telehealth and health app usability questionnaires to 8 European languages

Abstract International projects such as the Joint Action on strengthening eHealth including telemedicine and remote monitoring for health care systems for cancer prevention and care (eCAN) are implemented in countries with different languages, requiring validation of translations of standardized tools. Evaluation frameworks for telemedicine services necessarily include the patient’s perspective, i.a. on the service usability. Due to the lack of validated questionnaires in multiple European languages we sought to develop translation for the languages of the eCAN pilot countries. Based on literature review, we selected mHealth App Usability Questionnaire (MAUQ) and Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ) and developed a conceptual definition for each item. Next, we performed forward and back translation from English into the target languages, expert review, cognitive interview (CI) with 5-10 cancer or chronic disease patients per language/per questionnaire. Qualitative CI results were scored by 2 independent researchers for consistence of each item with conceptual definitions for final review by native speaker expert. We chose 8 languages (ES, GR, HU, IT, LT, NL, PT, SI) for validation. CI involved 48 respondents (29 females, 60%; 18 aged>60, 38%;23 higher education, 48%) for TUQ and 48 (22 females, 46%; 16 aged>60, 33%; 23 higher education, 48%) for MAUQ. Overall 872 (87%) of TUQ and 728 (84%) of MAUQ item answers were classified as consistent. In more than one language we identified concepts difficult to understand: consistent navigation when moving between screens, distinction between easy to use/learn, social settings. The validation process allowed us to identify opportunities to improve translation and highlighted concepts generally more difficult to understand. We provided validated translation of MAUQ and TUQ in 8 European languages for use in eCAN pilots and future telemedicine evaluation studies. Key messages • eCAN successfully validated translations of telemedicine usability questionnaires for 8 languages. • Multilingual translation validation can provide insights into concepts difficult across languages.

Same goal, different measures: Obscure transformation in Japan's food security policy (1970–2020)

AbstractFor decades, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture has implemented various measures to ensure a stable food supply, considering food security a top priority due to the increasing uncertainty of the global economy. However, the ministry's food security policy has evolved substantially with a disproportionate focus on the domestic production of specific food products. This policy change occurred without being widely recognized by the public, media, or intellectuals. Why has the Agricultural Ministry's policy changed even though its goal has remained the same? By applying both qualitative and quantitative research methods, we investigated the context behind this obscure policy transition. Our findings reveal that, contrary to conventional understanding, this policy shift occurred not so much due to political pressure from the agricultural sector, but mainly because of a change in the definition of a key policy concept (i.e., the food self‐sufficiency rate) in the late 1980s.

Using large language models to create narrative events

Narratives play a crucial role in human communication, serving as a means to convey experiences, perspectives, and meanings across various domains. They are particularly significant in scientific communities, where narratives are often utilized to explain complex phenomena and share knowledge. This article explores the possibility of integrating large language models (LLMs) into a workflow that, exploiting the Semantic Web technologies, transforms raw textual data gathered by scientific communities into narratives. In particular, we focus on using LLMs to automatically create narrative events, maintaining the reliability of the generated texts. The study provides a conceptual definition of narrative events and evaluates the performance of different smaller LLMs compared to the requirements we identified. A key aspect of the experiment is the emphasis on maintaining the integrity of the original narratives in the LLM outputs, as experts often review texts produced by scientific communities to ensure their accuracy and reliability. We first perform an evaluation on a corpus of five narratives and then on a larger dataset comprising 124 narratives. LLaMA 2 is identified as the most suitable model for generating narrative events that closely align with the input texts, demonstrating its ability to generate high-quality narrative events. Prompt engineering techniques are then employed to enhance the performance of the selected model, leading to further improvements in the quality of the generated texts.

Prevalence of urinary incontinence in postpartum women and physiotherapy interventions applied: An integrative review.

This integrative review identified studies that reported the prevalence of physiotherapeutic interventions for urinary incontinence among postpartum women. This is an integrative literature review study. We used the integrative literature review framework proposed by Whittemore and Knafl to search for relevant literature. The search strategy for electronic databases was developed from the research question and definitions of key concepts, assisted by the librarian. Databases that were searched include Google Scholar, Medline (PubMed), CINAHL, and the Joanna Briggs Institute databases. Both qualitative and quantitative studies that met the inclusion criteria were included. We used the CASP tool to assess the quality of selected papers. The included articles were thematically analyzed. Thirty-six papers met the inclusion criteria for the review. Six themes emerged from the analysis: prevalence of postpartum UI; risk factors for postpartum UI; antenatal pelvic floor muscle training; conservative treatment and quality of life; experiences of postpartum women with UI; and possible coping strategies adopted by women. Most of the articles were quantitative studies (80.5%); 16.6% were qualitative and 2.7% adopted mixed methods. Urinary incontinence is common in postpartum women. Antenatal pelvic floor muscle training is protective against postpartum UI and should be the first-line treatment option.

Living From Test to Test: A Concept Analysis of CA-125 Preoccupation in Ovarian Cancer Survivorship

Background: Ovarian cancer has a high risk of recurrence and is rarely curable. One method for monitoring recurrence is trending Cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) levels. However, treatment based on rising CA-125 levels is controversial, often contributing to anxiety and an excessive focus on test results, described as “CA-125 preoccupation.” Objective: To present an analysis on the concept of CA-125 preoccupation. Methods: Rodgers’ method of evolutionary concept analysis was used to evaluate the attributes, antecedents, and consequences. PubMed, Medline, PsycINFO, and CINAHL electronic databases were searched. Results: Antecedents include a diagnosis of ovarian cancer that necessitates CA-125 surveillance, awareness of CA-125 as a tumor marker, and perceived disease status. Attributes include psychosocial symptoms characterized by a fixation with CA-125 levels and symptoms of anxiety, depression, distress, and illness intrusiveness that present in a cyclical pattern. Consequences include urgency to treat rising levels and surveillance and survivorship care preferences. Conclusions: CA-125 preoccupation is characterized by psychosocial symptoms that present in a cyclical and dynamic state akin to living “test to test” or feeling suspended in a perpetual cycle of tests, driven by a desire to feel relief or prompt action. Implications for Practice: Nurses are poised to influence the patient’s experience through identification of the presence of CA-125 preoccupation and its consequences. Understanding the antecedents and attributes of CA-125 may assist with identifying women who are most at risk. What is Foundational: This research presents the first known conceptual definition of CA-125 preoccupation, which may lead to validated survey measures and improved survivorship care.

Development and Evaluation of an Out-of-Control Scale Measuring Global Contextual Stressors Across 20 Countries and Regions

Abstract: Stressful contexts like the COVID-19 pandemic precipitated remarkable socio-economic changes, exacerbating universal uncertainty and a pervasive loss of control. Improving mental health outcomes on the operational definition and measurement of related concepts. This study analyzed cross-sectional data from 20 countries and regions, collected between January 25 and November 10, 2021. Psychometric evaluation occurred in two stages: initially, item review and factor analysis with a 2,749 adult sample from Mainland of China and Hong Kong SAR; subsequently, confirmation of factor structure, measurement invariance testing, and advanced analyses with a 4,000 adult sample from 20 countries and regions. A six-item, single-factor structure was verified, confirming satisfactory factor loading, fit indices and consistency. Measurement invariance across geographies and groupings was also confirmed. Three Out-of-Control profiles representing low, medium, and high stress levels, were identified, with age, depression/anxiety symptoms, education, socio-economic status, and exposure to COVID-19-affected acquaintances significantly influencing affiliation. The item “I think I cannot control things that I previously could” was the most critical node. This newly validated scale represents a substantial advancement in measuring stress within the context of global health crises, thus enhancing comprehension of psychological responses. Continual evaluation of the scale’s effectiveness and accuracy is crucial.

Concept Analysis: The Occupational Experiences of Long-Term Care Nurses-Navigating Fragmented Transitions.

Transitions are broadly defined as movements from one place, stage, or subject to another. However, transitions which are broken and incomplete are referred to fragmented transitions. The aims of this concept analysis were to analyze the navigation of fragmented occupational transitions among long-term care nurses and to develop a working conceptual definition of fragmented occupational transitions to inform diverse stakeholders. Concept analysis. Google Scholar, PubMed, and the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases were accessed. Identified sources were interprofessional scholarly literature published between January 1, 2018, and January 1, 2024, and seminal references. Walker and Avant's eight-stage concept analysis method. Occupational transitions in long-term care are fragmented leading to grievous challenges across multiple aspects of nurses' lives. An analysis of the literature using a Transitions Theory lens reveals that their thoughts, feelings and ethical decisions are influenced over time by these transitions. Cardinal attributes include: (1) Fragmentation, (2) Ill-timing, (3) Disruption, (4) Liminality, (5) Ambiguity, (6) Ambivalence and (7) Facilitators/Inhibitors. Antecedents stem from external sources and facility-led initiatives. Consequences encompass product and process outcomes. Product outcomes include physical and psychological conditions, and process outcomes encompass resilience, flexibility, connection, coping, creativity, and communication. This concept analysis advances the science for understanding nurses' occupational transitional experiences in long-term care. It will assist in risk assessment and instrument development ultimately improving the quality of long-term care. Fragmented occupational transitions in long-term care are multifaceted and complex phenomena that require distinct responses from government, healthcare leaders, and scholars to improve the plight of long-term care nurses and stakeholders. Dr. A. I. Meleis contributed to this article by sharing her vast insight into transitions.

CONCEPT IMAGE AND CONCEPT DEFINITION SCHEMES AS TOOLS FOR ANALYZING STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION OF LIMIT OF A FUNCTION

This paper aims to analyze one’s understanding of limit of a function based on Concept Image and Concept Definition schemes, which can be used as powerful tools in research that have mathematical comprehension as part of their object of study. For that, we developed and applied a set of tasks involving limits of functions to students who had already been in a Calculus course. Vinner’s study about concept image and concept definition was the theoretical framework of this paper. The results obtained let us observe the plurality of interpretations about limits and other adjacent concepts, which allowed us to trace, in this paper, a reflection upon the cognitive conflicts concerning the (lack of) understanding of these concepts.