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Compre aqui, bom e barato! As redes e o comércio nas feiras de confecção do estado do Ceará

2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Title: Compre aqui, bom e barato! As redes e o comércio nas feiras de confecção do estado do Ceará Abstract: Street markets constitute commercial modalities that, even with all the transformations occurring in the forms of merchandise distribution, have survived and gain a relevant role in the economic and social dynamics of the places where they operate. They forge territorialities and go beyond the physical limits of their installation. Given their strong regional visibility, this study focuses on the apparel trade network in Ceará, with particular attention to the José Avelino Cluster in Fortaleza and the open-air markets of8 São Benedito, Ipu, and Aprazível (Sobral). The selection of these sites is justified by the spatial reach of their products, which circulate across neighboring municipalities and adjacent states, thereby consolidating a network of local, regional, and national significance. The dynamics of apparel commerce within these markets operate not merely as trading hubs, but as strategic nodes within an extended commercial network capable of mobilizing commodity flows across Brazil’s four macro-regions. Accordingly, the research examined these dynamics through the analytical lens of geographical trade networks, focusing on the circulation of goods, consumption patterns, and the power relations underpinning the spatial organization and management of these marketplaces. As specific objectives, it sought to: discuss the dynamics of garment fairs from the theoretical perspective of the relationship between commerce and space; analyze the networks and flows of goods and people generated by the garment trade; characterize the economic and social agents who produce the space of the fairs based on commercial and consumption practices; understand the role of Public Authorities, associations, and stallholders in the organization and management of the space of these marketplaces. Methodologically, the theoretical framework relies on an extensive literature review, which provides the foundation for the thesis. A mixed-methods approach—combining quantitative and qualitative procedures—was adopted to identify, measure, and interpret the empirical data. The narratives of key actors—including traders, consumers, and market administrators—were integral to data collection and supported by photographic documentation, both of which contributed substantially to the empirical construction of the thesis. The findings highlight the emergence of a robust apparel supply network originating in the state capital and extending deep into Ceará’s hinterlands, sustaining a commercial system that transcends state borders and reinforces the multi-scalar interconnectedness of urban and regional markets.

O acesso aos serviços de saúde na várzea amazônica

2026-02-26T00:00:00Z

Title: O acesso aos serviços de saúde na várzea amazônica Abstract: In the Amazon region, ways of life are structured in close relationship with nature, shaped by rivers, forests, and climate dynamics, which configure and reconfigure specific territorialities that directly influence the mobility and work of Amazonian populations, as well as their access to health services. Although there have been advances in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), particularly in the Amazon region, territorial inequalities still hinder effective access to the services provided, especially in floodplain areas, where the organization of the healthcare network does not fully correspond to the territorial dimension of nature, shaped by the seasonal dynamics of water levels and climatic conditions. In this context, the present study aims to understand the mobility of peasants in the Amazonian floodplain in accessing health services, considering (im)material territorial dimensions and the routes undertaken across the islands of Paciência, Muratu, Jacurutu, and Paz, in the municipality of Iranduba, Amazonas (AM). The research is grounded in the framework of Health Geography and adopts methodological procedures that combine territorial analysis, the collection of empirical data, and the investigation of socio-environmental and infrastructural conditions that influence access to health services, taking territory as its analytical basis. The results demonstrate that the health territory in the floodplain is dynamic and strongly influenced by the hydroclimatic regime, producing differentiated routes between periods of river flooding and drought, which directly impact the time, cost, and conditions of population mobility. It was observed that, during the flooding season, fluvial access facilitates mobility, whereas during the dry season, travel becomes longer, more fragmented, and more costly, thereby exacerbating situations of vulnerability and health inequities. It was further found that the concentration of services in urban centers, combined with the limited territorial adaptation of public policies, contributes to the fragmentation of access to Primary Health Care (PHC) in the study area. As a contribution, this study proposes territorial health arrangements that are sensitive to the seasonality of the floodplain, grounded in the territorial reorganization of service provision, the expansion of healthcare coverage, and the development of planning strategies adapted to climate change and to the socio-spatial specificities of the Amazon. It is concluded that the planning of health territories in the Amazon requires the incorporation of (im)material dimensions as structuring elements of health territories in floodplain areas, in order to promote greater equity in access to health services and to strengthen the territorialization of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) in contexts of high socio-environmental vulnerability.

Esclerose lateral amiotrófica: caracterização clínica e epidemiológica de pacientes atendidos em um hospital universitário

2025-06-04T00:00:00Z

Title: Esclerose lateral amiotrófica: caracterização clínica e epidemiológica de pacientes atendidos em um hospital universitário Abstract: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rare and progressive neurodegenerative disease, whose clinical, functional, and social impact is exacerbated by the absence of a cure and the limited effectiveness of available treatments. In this context, the present study aimed to analyze the sociodemographic, clinical, and epidemiological profile of ALS patients in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Brazil, with emphasis on the relationship between pesticide exposure and disease incidence, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of specialized home care. The sample consisted of 70 patients diagnosed with ALS and monitored by the Home Care Service of the Federal University of Uberlândia between 2018 and 2023. The majority of patients were male (58.2%), with a mean age of 60 years, low educational attainment, and household income below two minimum wages. Approximately 23.5% had direct or indirect occupational links to agricultural activities, and 61.8% lived in rural or peri-urban areas. Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between rural occupations and ALS diagnosis (p < 0.0001), suggesting a potential correlation between occupational pesticide exposure and the disease. Data analysis indicated that the predominant ALS form was familial (34%), with limb-onset phenotype in 60% of cases and a mean survival of 38 months after symptom onset. The average diagnostic delay was 21.9 months. Death was the outcome in 63.6% of the cases. The "Melhor em Casa" Home Care Program played a central role in patient care, providing multidisciplinary support and resources such as gastrostomy, oxygen therapy, medication management, and palliative care. The findings highlight the significant role of environmental and occupational factors in ALS incidence and underscore the urgent need for public policies focused on pesticide regulation, rural worker protection, and the expansion of specialized home-based care.

Novo momento da privatização da educação no contexto do aprofundamento do capitalismo neoliberal brasileiro: o caso da rede estadual de Mato Grosso

2026-02-23T00:00:00Z

Title: Novo momento da privatização da educação no contexto do aprofundamento do capitalismo neoliberal brasileiro: o caso da rede estadual de Mato Grosso Abstract: This thesis examines the role of public education in the intensification of neoliberal capitalism in Brazil, focusing on the case of private sector incursions into the state education network of Mato Grosso from 2018 to 2024. The analysis is premised on the understanding that the mandatory implementation of subnational curricula, as dictated by the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC), has created more favorable conditions for these incursions on a national scale. We argue that the privatization of public education manifests in various forms and is embedded within a broader wave of privatizations. This wave is part of a bourgeois offensive led by U.S. imperialism aimed at reestablishing profit margins and exerting global and domestic influence.This global process, driven by historical necessity and possibility, prioritizes profit maximization in the function of schools within a class-based society without sacrificing its ideological function. The process does not occur without aligning the interests of U.S. imperialism with those of the Brazilian ruling classes. Considering Brazil's peripheral and dependent socio-economic structure, privatization strategies typically find ways to compensate both domestic and foreign capitalists. This often involves stock purchases, as the service bourgeoisie that emerged from the 1990s privatizations transformed local and regional companies into publicly traded educational conglomerates within a decade.The thesis demonstrates that this concerted effort was orchestrated by various sectors of the bourgeoisie, notably through the "Todos Pela Educação" and "Movimento Pela Base" initiatives. These initiatives are rooted in the educational paradigms promoted by international organizations for "education for the 21st century" and have received substantial support from the Brazilian state to convert public education into a market niche. The most developed outcomes of this relationship are the BNCC and the New High School Model (NEM). Based on the analysis of contracts with the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV) for a Structured Education System and continuous professional development courses with the Telefônica Vivo Foundation and the Natura Institute, alongside critical literature, the thesis argues that the privatization dynamics in Mato Grosso's state education (Brazil) are symptomatic of the broader neoliberal capitalist trajectory in Brazil, mirroring trends in other states. Consequently, a larger portion of educational funding is being diverted to private organizations, which increasingly influence the public education agenda.Specifically, the argument posits that the teaching profession is being undermined in this process, stripping educators of their professional autonomy and reducing them to executors of proprietary educational materials and platforms. This phenomenon accentuates the predominance of 'dead labor' over 'living labor' in public education, serving the capital's imperative for both market expansion and ideological dissemination of its educational and societal blueprints.