Portuguese Language Research Articles

Intimate partner violence during COVID-19: systematic review and meta-analysis according to methodological choices

BackgroundIntimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the most common form of interpersonal violence and a major public health problem. The COVID-19 pandemic might have contributed to an increase in IPV experiences. To evaluate changes in IPV prevalence during the pandemic, it is important to consider studies’ methodological characteristics such as the assessment tools used, samples addressed, or administration modes (e.g., face-to-face, telephone or online interviews), since they may influence disclosure and were likely affected by pandemic-imposed mobility restrictions.MethodsSystematic review and meta-analysis of empirical studies addressing IPV against women, men, or both, during the COVID-19 period. We searched six electronic databases until December 2021, including articles in English, German, Spanish, French or Portuguese languages. We extracted and synthesised characteristics of studies related to sampling (clinical, community, convenience), type assessment tool (standardised questionnaire, specifically created questions), method of administration (online, telephone, face-to-face), and estimates of different forms of IPV (physical, sexual, psychological). IPV estimates were pooled stratified by study characteristics using random-effects models.ResultsOf 3581 publications, we included 103 studies. Fifty-five studies used a standardized instrument (or some adaptations) to assess IPV, with the World Health Organisation Questionnaire and the Revised Conflicts Tactics Scales being the most frequent. For 34 studies, the authors created specific questions to assess IPV. Sixty-one studies were conducted online, 16 contacted participants face-to-face and 11 by telephone. The pooled prevalence estimate for any type of violence against women (VAW) was 21% (95% Confidence Interval, 95%CI = 18%-23%). The pooled estimate observed for studies assessing VAW using the telephone was 19% (95%CI = 10%-28%). For online studies it was 16% (95%CI = 13%-19%), and for face-to-face studies, it was 38% (95%CI = 28%-49%). According to the type of sample, a pooled estimate of 17% (95%CI = 9%-25%) was observed for studies on VAW using a clinical sample. This value was 21% (95%CI = 18%-24%) and 22% (95%CI = 16%-28%) for studies assessing VAW using a convenience sample and a general population or community sample, respectively. According to the type of instrument, studies on VAW using a standardized tool revealed a pooled estimate of 21% (95%CI = 18%-25%), and an estimate of 17% (95%CI = 13%-21%) was found for studies using specifically created questions.ConclusionsDuring the pandemic, IPV prevalence studies showed great methodological variation. Most studies were conducted online, reflecting adaptation to pandemic measures implemented worldwide. Prevalence estimates were higher in face-to-face studies and in studies using a standardized tool. However, estimates of the different forms of IPV during the pandemic do not suggest a marked change in prevalence compared to pre-pandemic global prevalence estimates, suggesting that one in five women experienced IPV during this period.

PRODUÇÃO, EDITORAÇÃO E IMPRESSÃO DE LIVROS DE LEITURA E GRAMÁTICAS PRIMÁRIAS NO PARÁ (1822 a 1922)

In this paper will be discussed the production, edition and printing of reading books and elementary grammars from the state of Pará in the period from 1822 to 1920. For this, it seeks to understand the editing and printing books process in Pará in the first. mid-19th century, as well as to understand how the reading books and elementary grammars production in Pará took place in the same period, this work will verify the Pará intellectuals’ importance to the history of education in Pará and Brazil and it will analyze a primary grammar, placing it in the context of the Portuguese language grammatization in Brazil. The work was developed through bibliographical and documentary research. The theoretical orientation is based on the Duarte (2018; 2021), Moreira (1979), Auroux (2014) and Orlandi (2001; 2008) studies. In the second half of the 19th century, Pará was placed in a privileged position in relation to the schoolbooks production, mainly works in the reading book and grammar genres.

OS DESAFIOS DO ENSINO MÉDIO NA PRODUÇÃO DISSERTATIVA ARGUMENTATIVA E ENEM

The essay for the National Secondary School Examination – ENEM, has shown a challenging reference for teachers and students, considering the peculiarities of the required textual typology, - argumentative dissertation, whose production is shaped from the requirements present in the Participant’s Cartilha, one of the offi cial documents from INEP, which guides the referred test. It is necessary to emphasize the lack and precariousness of writing laboratories in public schools, of teaching actions that prioritize interactive content, of better teacher x student connection, among other factors, has motivated continuous research in this regard. Regarding this test, with regard to the requirements of writing, it is visible that these end up impacting teaching practices in relation to the teaching of writing, especially in the 3rd grade, when Portuguese Language and Writing classes are aimed at preparing this exam. It was possible to understand from the research about students with diff erent levels of writing, argumentation, as well as teachers with an extensive workload that makes it diffi cult to provide individual and productive feedback for the work. This article aims to know and refl ect on the infl uence of the ENEM Writing test on the methodological practices of Portuguese Language teachers, to understand how this materializes in the teaching routine. It is also the intention of this, to know the opinion of teachers from public high school systems about the ENEM Writing test, considering their importance in the process of renewing teaching practices in schools. During the research, it was possible to perceive that the teacher’s work, in the experience of textual production, is partly marked by the guidelines contained in the Participant’s Handbook, which makes this action focused on training a writing limited to the molds proposed by ENEM.

ASSISTÊNCIA DE ENFERMAGEM AO PACIENTE SUBMETIDO AO TRATAMENTO COM RADIOTERAPIA

Thyroid cancer is the most common neoplasm of head and neck tumors in the world, and affects three times more women than men, being the fifth most common tumor in women in the Southeast and Northeast regions of Brazil. Iodotherapy has been used for more than 50 years successfully, and has an indication of a complementary character to other treatments, in general it appears associated with surgical treatment or in the treatment of metastases of differentiated thyroid carcinoma. Objective: To identify in the scientific literature the main nursing care for patients undergoing treatment with radioiodine therapy. Material and method: A descriptive, exploratory study, data were collected through a bibliographic survey at the Virtual Health Library (VHL) with the following selection criteria: articles published in the Portuguese language (Brazil), from January / 2000 to December / 2019. Results and discussions: The search allowed the capture of 10 articles that comprised the sample of this study. Among the main care provided by the nursing team, health education stands out; therapeutic communication and psycho-emotional support; technical procedures and care with a therapeutic room. Conclusions: Nursing is present, playing an important role in the therapy of patients undergoing radioiodine therapy and should always manage and provide care based on scientific technical support, contributing to the success of the treatment.

Evaluation of Long-Term Sexual Satisfaction in Women Submitted to Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy: Retrospective Tertiary Center Study

Introduction: Traditional treatments for apical compartment prolapse and multicompartment prolapse, such as open sacrocolpopexy, have been associated with concerns regarding sexual function. In recent years, laparoscopic or robotically assisted sacrocolpopexy has emerged as an alternative with potential benefits, including enhanced visualization, symptom relief, and comparable anatomical results. However, the impact of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (LSP) on long-term sexual satisfaction in women remains an important area of investigation. This retrospective tertiary center study aimed to evaluate the long-term sexual satisfaction in women who underwent LSP for the treatment of POP. The objective was to assess postoperative sexual satisfaction among patients with a history of active sexual life before the surgery. Methods: A total of 30 patients who underwent laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy between August 2014 and December 2016 were included in the analysis. The patients’ sexual satisfaction was assessed using The New Sexual Satisfaction Scale, a validated questionnaire in the Portuguese language with a mean follow-up of 7 years. Baseline characteristics, surgical and function outcomes were also evaluated. Results: Among the participants, 70% remained sexually active after the surgery. The mean score on The New Sexual Satisfaction Scale was 75.1, indicating a moderate to very satisfied level of sexual satisfaction. Out of the patients who reported a change in their sexual satisfaction after surgery, 69.2% would still recommend the procedure to others. The mean rate of global satisfaction with the surgery was 6.97 out of 10, with 83.3% of the patients recommending the surgery to someone else. Conclusion: The study provides valuable insights into the impact of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy on sexual well-being in women with POP. Despite potential changes in sexual function, the majority of patients remained sexually active and perceived the procedure as beneficial, expressing overall satisfaction and recommending it to others. The findings highlight the importance of considering sexual function in the management of POP and suggest that LSP can be an effective treatment option that preserves sexual activity. However, further studies with larger sample sizes and comprehensive assessments are warranted to better understand the complex relationship between pelvic organ prolapse surgery, sexual function, and patient outcomes.

Влияние португальского языка на глагольную систему креольского языка Макао: семантика и функционирование макаоанского причастия в сравнении с португальским

The research aims to determine which morphological and syntactic elements of the participle in Macau Creole Portuguese were inherited from Portuguese and whether this indicates the influence of the Portuguese language not only on the lexical composition, but also on the grammatical system of Macanese patois, which developed on the basis of Portuguese. The participle is one of the two morphologically distinguished verb forms in Macanese patois. The paper analyzes the use of single participles, related and absolute participle constructions functioning as attributes and adverbials, as well as the participation of the participle in the formation of analytical verb forms. The work is novel in that it is the first to describe the functioning of the participle in Macanese patois. Besides, Macau Creole Portuguese itself is among the least studied living Creole languages based on Portuguese. As a result of the research, a set of functions of the Macanese participle inherited from the Portuguese participle was determined, the semantic and grammatical development of the participle was found specifically in Macau Creole Portuguese, which suggests that this verb form is productive. Thus, the significant contribution of the Portuguese language to the verb system of Macau Creole Portuguese was revealed.

ARE HUMAN RIGHTS THE RIGHTS WE HAVE?

In the last years, due to a serious humanitarian crisis, over seven million Venezuelans have left their country, and many are moving to Brazil as their migration destination. For Venezuelan families, education represents an opportunity for integration and inclusion in the host society. However, Venezuelan students in highschool face several obstacles in preparing to take the ENEM, a national exam of access to higher education in Brazil. Based on literature about the ENEM and migrants in Brazil, as well as on ethnographic research conducted in two public schools in the state of Paraíba, this article describes the difficulties and challenges that the ENEM, specifically its essay section, imposes on Venezuelan students. The results indicate that they face significant challenges related to Portuguese language and institutional barriers. In addition, ENEM’s essay is perceived as the biggest challenge, which results from their lack of socio-cultural repertoire on Brazil. It makes the production of a dissertative-argumentative text even more difficult, as it demands reflection on Brazilian socio-cultural themes and a proposal of social intervention that respects human rights.

Self-efficacy of medical students in a hybrid curriculum course (traditional and problem-based learning) and associated factors

Self-efficacy consists of the judgment of one’s abilities to perform actions required to achieve a given performance, which has been considered predictive of performance. In academics, it means personal convictions in accomplishing a task to a defined degree of quality. Numerous studies have investigated medical students’ self-efficacy in traditional and PBL curricula. However, few studies have addressed the hybrid PBL scenario (Hpbl) that simultaneously contemplates PBL, traditional teaching, and practical activities. An even smaller number have evaluated the factors associated with this entity. With these considerations, we aimed to investigate the self-efficacy belief in the hPBL curriculum and the factors associated with this entity. This quantitative observational cross-sectional study was held between August 2022 and November 2022 in Fortaleza, a city in Northeast Brazil with almost 3 million inhabitants. The medical course has 12 semesters. The first two semesters use traditional teaching and cover the basic cycle, followed by the third to eighth semesters which correspond to the pre-clinical and clinical cycle. From the third semester onwards, traditional teaching and PBL are used simultaneously, which we call a hybrid model of PBL. The scale “Scale of Self-efficacy in Higher Education” was applied, a questionnaire validated for the Portuguese language consisting of 34 questions, with answers on a Likert-type scale with ten points, divided into five dimensions. To verify the association between sociodemographic factors and self-efficacy, simple and multiple linear models with robust errors were used. In total, 412 students participated in this study, most of them women (70.1%). The average age of students was 22.9 years. All domains had medians greater than 8, which means strong self-efficacy. The following factors were associated with higher self-efficacy scores in general after the multivariate analysis: female gender (8.6 vs. 8.3, p-value = 0.014), working (8.8 vs. 8.5, p-value = 0.019) and participating in extracurricular activities (8.7 vs. 8.1, p-value = 0.019). We conclude that medical students studying in hybrid learning models showed strong levels of self-efficacy. In addition, participating in extracurricular activities was associated with higher self-efficacy scores and males presented lower levels of self-efficacy.

Measuring quality of life of adults with intellectual disabilities: Psychometric evaluation of the personal outcomes scale in the United Kingdom.

The Personal Outcomes Scale (POS) is a scale developed to measure quality of life of adults (18+) with intellectual disability. Previous studies have reported good fit for Spanish and Portuguese language versions of POS. This study aimed to evaluate the factor structure of the English language version of POS when used to measure the quality of life of adults (18+) with intellectual disability in the UK. Analysis was conducted on POS data from 310 adults with an intellectual disability. First and second order factor models and multi-level models were used to assess fit. There was poor fit to the data for all tested models. We estimated that 23% of variance in POS scores was accounted for by interviewer cluster. This was the first UK-based evaluation of POS and our data did not confirm the factor structure of the POS measure. The identification of systematic variability within the dataset indicates that inter-rater reliability is a potential limitation of the POS tool. Further research is needed to investigate inter-rater reliability of POS interviewers and to explore factor structure.

An Approach to Engineering Drawing Organization: Title Block Detection and Processing

During the last 20 years the world has been meeting digitalization challenges in many areas of life and business. Companies convert their business processes to digital form as much as possible, what allows reducing costs and increasing profits. The paper considers a case of the company aimed at manufacturing and servicing spare parts for mining equipment. The company has collected a large amount of engineering drawings in a paper form that need to be organized in a digital form to simplify and support quick access to these documents. We propose an approach to engineering drawing organization based on modern artificial intelligence technologies for detection of main engineering drawing elements as well as extracting metadata from them. Based on the metadata we propose organizing engineering drawings into a structured digital collection with a possibility of quick access to them. All metadata in drawings are usually located in the title block. We show how we detect the title block as well as process it and recognize needed text-based information. The open-source Google Tesseract framework is used for text recognition in English, Finnish, Spanish, and Portuguese languages. For Cyrillic text recognition our own neural network-based model has been developed and trained on Russian GOST engineering drawings. We developed a drawing organization service and evaluated it based on the company engineering drawings database. The evaluation shows a good accuracy for documents that have a good quality (about 74% for title block detection as well as metadata identification).

The development of materials for teaching Portuguese in East Timor: an analysis of the manuals produced for the Anticorruption Committee (CAC)

Between February 2020 and November 2021, the investigators and specialists of the Anticorruption Committee (CAC) of the Democratic Republic of East Timor benefited from intensive training in Portuguese language, with the aim of strengthening their linguistic proficiency, especially at a technical and legal level. This was carried out within the framework of the Delegated Cooperation Project PFMO - Osan Povo Nian, Gere Ho Di'Ak, funded by the European Union and co-financed and managed by Camões, Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, I.P. The singularities and lack of resources for teaching Portuguese as L2 required the development of specific teaching materials that were appropriate to the context and that responded to the purpose of the courses designed. In this article I analyse the manuals created for levels A2 and B1, giving special relevance to the content produced based on the legal diplomas that govern the institution's activity in the field of preventing and fighting corruption and associated crimes.

Community of Portuguese Language Countries: Formation, development, and role on the international arena

This article addresses the pertinent issue of irreversible transformations in the diplomacy of contemporary states, international organizations, and peoples. Using the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) as a case study, the contribution of historical, cultural, and linguistic heritage is analyzed as a specific factor fostering positive changes and progress in the lives of the people of these member states. The study aims to analyze the role of the CPLP in modern diplomacy and identify its influence on the formation of relationships between states. The aim of this research is to study the contribution of the CPLP to the development of Portuguese Language Countries. The authors conducted a comprehensive study of the history, development, and achievements of this international organization over its 27 years of existence. Special attention is given to the activities of the International Institute of the Portuguese Language (IIPL). The research successfully achieved its goal and addressed the tasks through the application of SWOT analysis. The relevance of this research lies in the growing importance of multilateral cooperation among countries sharing a common linguistic heritage. Understanding the dynamics and transformations within the CPLP is essential for grasping the changing nature of global diplomacy and the role of language as a unifying force in international affairs. The research successfully examined the formation and development of the CPLP as an actor in international relations, analyzed the activities of the Institute of the Portuguese Language as an accountable body of the organization, and studied the influence of the CPLP on the development of relations among Portuguese Language Countries. Based on the research findings, the authors conclude that the sovereign equality of CPLP member states is a paramount result of the global transformation of diplomatic relations between former metropolis and former colonies.

Closed system for the safe management of intravenous fluids and the reduction of healthcare-associated bloodstream infections

Introduction: the use of closed infusion systems for the administration of intravenous fluids has shown a notable impact on reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI); however, their adoption in Chile remains limited. Objective: This study aimed to assess the role of closed infusion systems in preventing CLABSI. Methods: a rapid literature review was conducted, consulting databases such as Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed, SciELO, CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, and BVS. The searches were carried out in the Spanish, English, and Portuguese languages; only studies with a quantitative approach were included, with no time limit and that answered the research question. The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care criteria were utilized to analyze the level of evidence and grade of recommendation. Results: out of the nine articles reviewed, 11 % presented Level IA evidence, and 88,9 % presented evidence and a recommendation grade of IIB, indicating that patients receiving intravenous fluids through open containers are at a two to five times higher risk of developing CLABSI compared to those using closed systems. Conclusion: the employment of closed systems for the administration of intravenous fluids via CVC is associated with a significantly lower risk of acquiring CLABSI compared to the use of open systems. This finding underscores the necessity of promoting the use of closed infusion technologies as a preventative measure in the clinical setting

Escalas de Ajustamento Parental e Familiar: Adaptação cultural para o Brasil

Abstract Objective The present study aimed to perform the Brazilian cultural adaptation of the Parenting and Family Adjustment Scales and to examine its construct validity. Method The sample comprised 315 mothers of 2- to- 5-year-old children. The process of cultural adaptation followed the following steps: translation of the instrument into Portuguese language; synthesis and completion of the first consensus draft of the Portuguese version; back-translation; evaluation by the committee of expert specialist judges; semantic evaluation of the items; calculation of content validity coefficient, and qualitative interview. Finally, a confirmatory factor analysis was conducted. Results The results of confirmatory factor analysis revealed four latent parenting practices in the Brazilian contex, such ast: coercive parenting, encouragement, parental inconsistency, and parent-child relationship. Additionally, the analysis for the family adjustment revealed a two-factor model parental adjustment and family adjustment. Conclusion Parenting and Family Adjustment Scales presents a valid measurement for the Brazilian context, and can be used in future parenting studies.

Adaptação transcultural para o português brasileiro e validação exploratória de duas medidas de alimentação emocional

ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to cross-culturally adapt the Positive-Negative Emotional Eating Scale and the Florence Emotional Eating Drive into the Portuguese language and investigate their dimensionality (i.e., validity) for a sample of Brazilian individuals. Methods The cross-cultural adaptation process entailed translation, synthesis, expert committee review, pretesting, back-translation, and submission to the original authors. From the translations, synthesized versions of the measures emerged, which were evaluated by a committee of experts. Subsequently, the preliminary version was pre-tested with the target audience. A larger group of individuals completed the final Portuguese version of the instruments online, and the data were subjected to exploratory factor analysis to ascertain their dimensionality. Results Thirty-six individuals (female: 76.5%, mean age: 26.3±9.6 years) participated in the pretest, reporting ease in comprehending the content of both Positive-Negative Emotional Eating Scale and Florence Emotional Eating Drive. The back-translations closely resembled the originals, as confirmed by the authors of the instruments. Data from 721 individuals (female: 61.2%, mean age: 32.2±10.6 years) who completed the measures were analyzed. A two-factor model for Positive-Negative Emotional Eating Scale demonstrated a good fit, consistent with the original proposal. For Florence Emotional Eating Drive, a three-factor model akin to the original proposal emerged, with six items loading on different factors. Conclusion The Positive-Negative Emotional Eating Scale and Florence Emotional Eating Drive were successfully adapted to Portuguese, with Brazilian participants indicating good understanding. The dimensionality of the measures remained consistent with the original proposals. These findings offer valuable insights for future screening protocols to foster appropriate eating behaviors.

Lipid Quality of Amazonian’s Native Fish, Overview and Market Outlook of Brazilian Fish Farming

The aimed of this study was to carry out a bibliometric survey on the lipid composition Amazonian’s native fish and the international aquaculture overview, Brazilian aquaculture overview, native farmed fish production, characteristics of Brazilian fish meat, nutritional aspects and benefits of native fish consumption and market outlook of Brazilian fish farming. This is a data collection study that is characterized as being of an exploratory descriptive, with a qualitative character, aiming to analyze, systematize, compare and cross data between different scientific literatures related to the theme. The searches in Web, storage and data analysis were carried out from March to August 2021. The bibliographic bases for carrying out the searches were Scopus, Web Science, Elsevier, Hindawi, Scielo, Wiley, CAPES/Brasil Journals and institutional repositories. Searched for descriptors in Portuguese and English language, with words and terms separated by the Boolean operators 'AND' and 'OR'. In addition to being sustainable, consuming native farmed fish is a healthy choice from a nutritional point of view, because they contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids that are related to an anti-inflammatory effect and a lower propensity for cardiovascular diseases in consumers. Regarding the production chain problems, market studies must be carried out for each region of Brazil. In addition, more investment in integrated crop systems is needed. In other words, quality certification is needed to universalize native Brazilian fish. Therefore, the future of Brazilian fish will depend on better dissemination to attract different market niches

Cultural adaptation and evaluation of the measurement properties of the Facilitator Competency Rubric for clinical simulation facilitators.

translate and adapt the Facilitator Competency Rubric to the Portuguese language and the Brazilian culture, and analyze the measurement properties. methodological study that completed the steps of translation, synthesis of translations, back translation, review by a Committee of Experts composed of 7 professionals, testing of the pre-final version with 33 simulation facilitators, and submission to the author of the original instrument. For content validation, the Content Validity Index and the modified Kappa Coefficient were calculated. For reliability, Cronbach's α and the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient were evaluated by 52 and 15 simulation facilitators, respectively. two rounds of content evaluation were carried out, resulting in changes to 19 items in the first evaluation and 3 items in the second. The overall scale achieved a Cronbach's α of 0.98 and an Intraclass Correlation Coefficient of 0.95 to 0.97. the Facilitator Competency Rubric was translated and culturally adapted to the Brazilian reality and presented content validity, reliability and stability, with safe results for use in teaching and research.

QUALIDADE DO CUIDADO DE ENFERMAGEM NA PERSPECTIVA DA CRIANÇA: ADAPTAÇÃO TRANSCULTURAL DO CHILDREN CARE QUALITY AT HOSPITAL PARA O BRASIL

ABSTRACT Objective: to perform the cross-cultural adaptation of the Children Care Quality at Hospital instrument to the Portuguese language spoken in Brazil. Method: this is a methodological study on the adaptation of an instrument designed to assess the quality of nursing care from the perspective of school-aged children. For content validity evidence, 13 experts participated, and in the pre-test phase, the instrument was applied to a sample of 40 hospitalized children. The analysis was done using the Content Validity Coefficient and the second-order agreement coefficient to verify inter-rater agreement; while in the pre-test, reliability was calculated using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient and Cronbach's alpha. Results: the total content validity evidence coefficient regarding the assessment of equivalences and content ranged from 0.876 to 0.993, and the second-order agreement coefficient ranged from 0.935 to 0.951, demonstrating an almost perfect agreement. In the pre-test with children, both the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient of 0.60 and Cronbach's alpha of 0.690 were considered satisfactory. In the adapted version, some terms were improved, and others were kept with the addition of explanatory notes. Conclusion: the Brazilian version of the Children Care Quality at Hospital showed adequate content validity evidence to measure children's satisfaction with the quality of nursing care. In the clinical context of pediatric nursing, the instrument strengthens care paradigms that take into account the child's dignity, respecting their right to be heard and to evaluate the care received.

Speech perception in the Specific Learning Disorder with and without Persistent Speech Sound Disorder.

Investigate if speech perception skills can differentiate school children with Specific Reading Disorders (SRD) with and without Persistent Speech Sound Disorders (PSSD). 80 children, regularly enrolled in the 2nd (N=1), 3rd (N=28), 4th (N=29), 5th (N=15) and 6th (N=7) grades participated in the study. Control Group (CG) (N=48): no complaints, no speech alteration; and Resarch Group (RG) (N=32) - with SRD, RGI (N=15) without PSSD and RGII (N=17) with PSSD. Two tests evaluated auditory input reception: Simplified evaluation of auditory processing; and Perception task of nonwords, with Portuguese language structure (DNPLS). Data was analyzed by: Likelihood Ratio Test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Dunn test with Bonferroni correction, Mann-Whitney test, Spearman correlation, and construction of a ROC curve to obtain a threshold value for the correct answers in the perception of non-words test. Control and RGI showed higher correct answer scores than RGII. There was no difference between the correct answer distributions of the Control and RGI, and RGI and RGII in the test of DNPLS and the number of correct answers in the CG was higher than in the RGII. The ability to discriminate non-words enabled the differentiated between school-aged children with SRD associated with PSSD and typical children, thus characterizing this group for presenting a number of correct answers lower than 30.5, considering the task proposed to discriminate non-words. These results suggest that the presence of PSSD worsens the performance in speech perception of the schoolchildren with SRD.

Integrating refugees and migrants into higher education in Portugal? An action research experience in a Portuguese university

This article results from research comprised of fieldwork ethnography, participant observation, collection of life stories, interviews and testimonials of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, living in Portugal. We focus on a particular experience of the research named Living in a Different Culture (LDC), which took place between 2017 and 2019, aimed at participants who shared the goal of becoming university students, before migration. LDC supported students who wanted to continue their academic training and those wanting to find alternative pathways of inclusion and autonomy, using new academic skills and knowledge. The project included a tailored course in Portuguese society and culture, created with an anthropological lens, Portuguese language classes and other disciplines. Several of the students who attended the course, in both academic years, continued their studies, or found work within their area of expertise. Obstacles highlighted in the paper perpetuated cycles of precarious living and structural violence. We argue that by devaluing migrants and refugees’ knowledges and skills, host society loses important resources to its own development. We conclude by stating that projects such as LDC require a long-term commitment with interinstitutional support, a sustainability strategy, and a decolonial mindset.