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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleImpacts of the Quota System on Afro-Brazilians/Indigenous Education and Brazil's National InterestClifford Jaylen LouimeDespite Brazil's cultural diversity and the significant presence of Afro-Brazilians and indigenous people, who collectively make up 56% of the population, disparities persist in economic empowerment, political influence, and representation. In response, the Brazilian government enacted the Quota Law in 2012, reserving 50% of admissions slots in federal universities for Afro-Brazilians, indigenous people, and individuals from low-income backgrounds to enhance … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 24 Nov 2025 · 3,398 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleDiversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (D.E.I.A.): An Imperative for Brazil's Global CompetitivenessClifford Jaylen LouimeIn Brazil, a country renowned for its cultural diversity and vibrant mix of ethnicities, the underrepresentation of Afro-Brazilians and Indigenous people stands as a stark reality. Despite comprising 56% of the population, these groups are conspicuously absent in key sectors of the economy and society. The Quota Law, enacted over a decade ago, was a promising step towards addressing this … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 10 Mar 2025 · 5,821 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Preliminary Study of Illumination Levels in University and Elementary Classrooms in Campina Grande, BrazilCharles I. Abramson, Melanie C. Page, Mia Zolna et al.The purpose of our study was to provide preliminary data on light levels used in university and elementary school classrooms in Campina Grande, Brazil with the aim of providing Brazilian politicians and educators with data to support continued educational initiatives in northeast Brazil. The data were gathered at the Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG) and compared with a sample … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2007 · 7,475 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Price Survey Comparison of Alcoholic Beverages with the Five Basic Food Groups in Paraiba, BrazilCharles I. Abramson, Waylon Howard, Mia Zolna et al.The study of alcohol abuse is relatively new in Brazil. Government estimates suggest that 11.2% of the Brazilian population is alcohol dependent. Problems associated with alcohol dependence include domestic violence, increased risk of traffic accidents, poor self-esteem and weak academic performance. A factor known to correlate with alcohol abuse in 12-17 year olds is to have the money necessary to … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2006 · 7,475 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleImproving the Psychology Undergraduate Curriculum in Developing Countries: A Personal Note with Illustrations from BrazilCharles I. Abramson, Amauri B. BartoszeckIn this article we suggest various ways in which the undergraduate curriculum for psychology students can be improved in developing countries. Suggestions based on the author's experience in the northeast of Brazil include forming psychology clubs, creating community outreach programs, establishing a human subject pool, skills training, developing research-based courses and seeking outside funding. …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2006 · 7,328 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleUnderstanding a Profile of the Participants of the Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM), Brazil, in the Year 2019, Through Data AnalysisThiago Oliveira de Souza, Angélica Félix de Castro, Amanda Gondim de OliveiraIn Brazil, there is the Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM), which allows people to enter the University to complete their graduation course. It is a selection that takes place throughout Brazil and is the main way for a student to enter the University. Understanding the candidates' profiles is interesting to know if there is a pattern: Which courses are … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 19, Issue 7 · 26 Jul 2023 · 5,675 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleBacterial Resistance in Primary Bloodstream Infections in the COVID-19 Pandemic: What has Changed at a Reference Hospital in Northeastern Brazil?Jonathan Da Silva Xavier, Jorge Luiz Nobre Rodrigues, Caroline Mary Gurgel Dias Florêncio et al.The increased use of central venous catheters due to the severity of COVID-19 cases and the difficulty in implementing preventive Healthcare-Associated Infection measures contributed to worsening an already challenging scenario of bacterial resistance. Characterizing the impact of these significant health crises on the bacterial resistance profile is necessary to strengthen antimicrobial control protocols in an effort to decrease morbidity. Our … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 4 Sep 2024 · 5,033 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessEvery word in the titleIMMUNOLOGY IN BRAZIL: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTSCarolina PanisThe Brazilian research community has recently emerged as a scientific power. Brazil’s intellectual production has significantly increased in recent years, mostly due to the growing number of young scientists in the country. Approximately 10,000 individuals are conferred the PhD degree in Brazil annually, with corresponding publications of a significant number of research papers. Brazil’s contribution to scientific publications constitutes approximately … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 10, Issue 4 · 26 Sep 2014 · 7,158 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleImplementing Rede Universitaria de Telemedicina Usability-the Brazilian Telemedicine University NetworkWilson Coury, Jose Luiz Ribeiro Filho, Luiz Ary Messina, Nelson SimoesProblem statement: Remote and underserved regions in Brazil have a lack of specialized doctors for health assistance and education. Approach: The Brazilian Telehealth initiative enables videoconferencing, diagnosis and formative second opinion, continuous and permanent education and web conferencing, by linking university and teaching hospitals via RNP (Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa), Brazil’s national research and education R and E … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 7, Issue 8 · 15 Jul 2011 · 6,844 accessesView PDFCite