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A flight over the Purple Land: an analysis of Eduardo Galeano's memoirs of exile
Understanding exile as an experience that provokes transformations in the identity of the exiled, this article aims to analyze Eduardo Galeano's memoirs of exile. To this end, we chose to focus our study on his book Días y Noches de Amor y de Guerra, published in 1978 in Spain. Our analysis is based on theorists who address the theme of memory, such as Seligmann-Silva and Aleida Assmann, and research on the phenomenon of exile, including the one conducted by Denise Rollemberg, Pablo Yankelevich, and Luis Roniger. We will thus address the Uruguayan author's view of the dictatorships that occurred in Latin America between the 1960s and 1980s, and we will present exile as a complex experience, marked by the difficulty of being forced away from one's land and family and simultaneously seen as a possibility for discovery and broadening one's horizons. We will therefore use the concept of metamorphosis, theorized by Rollemberg, to describe this period, so representative of Galeano's work.
Copyright (c) 2026 Cristina Allegretti Torii http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
No presente volume, apresentamos onze artigos que constituem o dossiê temático originado do XIII Encontro de Sustentabilidade em Projeto (ENSUS 2025), cujos melhores trabalhos foram selecionados para publicação em nosso periódico.
Dossiê Temático: ENSUS 2025: XIII Encontro de Sustentabilidade em Projeto
Copyright (c) 2026 Jader Lugon Junior http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
In this volume, we present eleven articles that constitute the thematic dossier originating from the XIII Meeting on Sustainability in Design (ENSUS 2025), whose best works were selected for publication in our journal.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ana Paula de Castro, Fernanda Soares Luz, Inez Barcellos de Andrade, Marcos Abraao Fernandes Ribeiro http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The right to literature in Quarto de despejo: social report and humanization through the word
This article examines Quarto de despejo: diário de uma favelada, by Carolina Maria de Jesus, considering literature as aesthetic creation, a form of expression, and a knowledge source. Based on bibliographic research and textual analysis, this article analyses how the narrative organizes experiences of poverty, segregation, and resistance, linking them to different dimensions of the literary phenomenon. The study is based on the theoretical contributions of Antonio Candido (1995), Luana Barossi (2017), Gilmar Penteado (2018), among others. The findings show that literature acts as a human right, an instrument of humanization and social transformation, expanding the reader’s awareness of historical inequalities and marginalized experiences. It concludes that the work reaffirms literature as a space of social expression, critique, and ethical sensitivity, setting its cultural and educational value.
Copyright (c) 2026 Giovanna Barros Souza Bon, Talita Vieira Barros http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Tensions and contradictions in the traffic circle monument: critical analysis of the regional centrality of Itaperuna, RJ
The article proposes an analysis of the centrality of the municipality of Itaperuna in the Northwest Region of Rio de Janeiro State, taking as a reference point the monument installed at the roundabout leading into the city, called Praça dos Poderes. The text highlights tensions and contradictions both in the representation of centrality expressed in the monument and in its discursive foundation, anchored in memorialists from the region. The notion of centrality, which has accompanied Itaperuna's trajectory for over a century, refers to the process of formation and consolidation of the municipality at the end of the 19th century. At the same time, it is related to the contemporaneity of the monument at the roundabout, through the analysis of updated economic, demographic, and urban indicators.
Northwest Region of Rio de Janeiro State
Copyright (c) 2026 Rogério Ribeiro Fernandes, Felipe da Silva Machado, Wallace da Silva Mello http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The diocesan crisis after the Second Vatican Council in the diocese of Campos: a historical problem without parallel in the history of the Church
Dom Antônio de Castro Mayer was an outstanding figure in the hierarchy of 20th century Roman Catholicism. Therefore, this article, which is a historical documentary research, aims to explain the process of the anti-Council in the diocese of Campos, as a legacy left by the diocesan bishop, who practiced Catholicism from a conservative perspective, aligned with popes who took a stand against communism, liberalism and modernism. An adherent of an uncompromising doctrinal stance, Castro Mayer published several pastoral letters and newspaper articles, consolidating his reputation as an active Brazilian bishop who was anti-communist, Marian and critical of the secularization process. The prelate led one of the most notable resistances to the implementation of the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, connecting himself to conservative movements such as the TFP and the FSSPX, led by Archbishop Lefebvre, due to his opposition to the project of updates advocated by John XXIII and sponsored by the Council. The bishop's modus operandi created an unparalleled reality in the Church in the constituent cities of the diocese of Campos, which will be presented in this article, demonstrating the traditionalist role in the particular Church of Campos.
Copyright (c) 2026 Vinícius Couzzi Mérida http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Escola da Terra in the North and Northwest of Rio de Janeiro: an analysis of the professional development offered by the Instituto Federal Fluminense
This paper aims to describe (i) the construction and pedagogical proposal of the Escola da Terra Improvement Course offered by the Instituto Federal Fluminense (IFF) to rural educators in the North and Northwest regions of Rio de Janeiro; and (ii) the results of this action in the territories served. In this process, a constant, collective and critical movement of planning, action, observation and reflection was essential, first by teacher-trainers and, later, together with teachers in training, in what was configured as an action research. It is assessed that: adopting the Pedagogy of Alternation as a theoretical-methodological guideline in the constitution of the Training Plan of the course was correct; that the data collected through Observation Sheets/Forms in the Visits to the schools served allowed a more detailed characterization of the Rural Schools in the region; and that communication with the public authorities was essential for the effectiveness of the training proposal. Finally, the aim is now to improve and expand the course offering to other cities and increase the proposal at the Specialization level, which is already being offered, in the regions where the Improvement was completed.
Copyright (c) 2026 Jaqueline de Moraes Thurler Dália, Gabriel Almeida Frazão, Eduardo Moreira http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Student Assistance and Vocational and Technological Education: Policies, Challenges, and Impacts
This article aims to discuss, through different bibliographic sources, the historical, political, and practical aspects of the National Student Assistance Policy (PNAES). It focuses on the creation and implementation within the context of Professional and Technological Education (PTE), both nationally and locally, using the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Acre (IFAC) as the primary setting. To this end, the methodology involves bibliographic review and document analysis (Gil, 2008). The literature review encompasses the analysis of previous studies by renowned authors such as Demo (2000) and Frigotto (2012), providing a theoretical understanding of Social Assistance policies, TVET, and Student Assistance in Brazil. The document analysis examines laws, IFAC public calls, public policies, and programs, including the PNAES and the 1988 Constitution, offering a perspective on the evolution of assistance policies and their structural challenges. These elements form the basis of analysis for the first chapter of a master's dissertation linked to the Graduate Program in Professional and Technological Education (ProfEPT). These are essential for deepening the reflection on the implementation of these policies and their impacts within the IFAC context.
Copyright (c) 2026 Giovani da Silva Florencio, Maria Cristina Lobregat http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Decree No. 5.154/2004 and the counter-reform of secondary education in the controversial context of Brazilian education
This text is based on the problem of the implications of the high school counter-reform in relation to Decree No. 5.154/2004 (Brasil, 2004) and the possibility of integrating vocational education and high school in the sense of polytechnics. The main objective is to compare the proposal for integrated secondary education with the proposal for the new secondary education and to analyze the implications of the reform. The methodology is based on bibliographical and documentary research. The results indicate that Decree No. 5.154/2004 (Brasil, 2004) and Law No. 13.415/2017 (Brasil, 2017) move in opposite directions, while the former is based on comprehensive and polytechnic training and training for the world of work, the latter proposes simplified and fragmented training based on the development of skills aimed at economic production. In addition, the conclusions reflect a regression in the education of the children of the working class.
Sandra Aparecida Fernandes Lopes Ferrari
Copyright (c) 2026 Elaine Cristina Ribeiro Carrijo, Sandra Aparecida Fernandes Lopes Ferrari http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
In this issue we present a section dedicated to the thematic dossier “REVISITING INTERNATIONALIZATION: discussions and challenges on internationalization policies in education”, with ten articles, an interview and the editorial written by the organizers. In addition to these important contributions, which present and discuss internationalization in education, we present four other articles in the areas of Science and Education.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ana Paula de Castro, Fernanda Soares Luz , Inez Barcellos de Andrade , Marcos Abraão Fernandes Ribeiro http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
How can the right to education be ensured when there is no equitable (socio)linguistic distribution in schools? Possible connections between Language Studies and Pedagogy
This study investigates the relationship between the right to education and the unequal (socio)linguistic distribution in Brazilian schools, questioning how this asymmetry compromises students’ formation. It is understood that education, although constitutionally guaranteed, still does not fully reach historically marginalized groups. Drawing on specialists such as Bortoni-Ricardo (2005), Bagno (2007; 2015), Lucchesi (2015) and Pietri (2018; 2021), the paper discusses how the unequal distribution of cultural and linguistic goods intensifies inequalities and restricts access to knowledge. The research is guided by the question: how can the right to education be ensured when there is no adequate (socio)linguistic distribution in schools? A qualitative approach is adopted, with a systematic literature review in databases such as SciELO and Google Scholar. The results indicate that such inequality reinforces social cleavages and hinders inclusive education. Moreover, educational policies aligned with neoliberal ideals contribute to emptying integral human formation. It is concluded that ensuring the right to education requires policies that recognize social and linguistic pluralities and promote emancipatory education.
Copyright (c) 2026 Kleverson Gonçalves Willima http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Democratic management of urban policy in municipalities of Santa Catarina
This article is part of a larger project investigating urban policy in municipalities in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Two main approaches were taken: (i) information on municipal councils and (ii) information on specific funds. The study examines 247 current Master Plans, corresponding to municipalities with legislation available in an accessible format, as well as the cities' websites. It demonstrates that, although most municipalities are already in their second review cycle since the City Statute (Brasil, 2001), there are still weaknesses in the transparency and effectiveness of the democratic management of master plans and urban policy. This research raises questions and research possibilities regarding the implementation, transparency, and evaluation of municipal urban actions.
Copyright (c) 2026 Samara Braun http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Productive performance and postharvest quality of strawberries in a recently cultivated region in Brazil, Curitibanos, SC
The objective was to characterize strawberry production and postharvest quality on two properties in Curitibanos, Santa Catarina. At Casa França, a semi-hydroponic system with conventional cultivation was adopted, using the following treatments: San Andreas cultivars from Chile (2020 seedlings) and Spain (2022 seedlings), with fruit harvesting points performed at the beginning, middle, and end of the cultivation in the cultivation gutters. At Sítio Orgânico, the cultivation was organic, using the Alpina10 and Pircinque cultivars as treatments, grown in semi-hydroponic systems and in a greenhouse in the soil. Production analyses covered the period from October 2022 to February 2023 and quality analyses were conducted in November 2022. At Casa França, San Andreas showed higher production in the central plots, with the Spanish cultivar outperforming the Chilean cultivar, although quality was similar. At Sítio Orgânico, Alpina10 excelled in semi-hydroponic production, and Pircinque in soil cultivation. In terms of quality, Pircinque outperformed Alpina10 in both systems.
Copyright (c) 2026 Amanda Gonçalves Guimarães, Gabriela Clemente Moreira Paes, Francielle Kern de Moraes, Ketlin Schneider, Luciano Picolotto http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Scenarios Building from Strategic Design: exploratory study for value creation in a furniture company
The significant number of wood furniture companies in Brazil, mostly micro and small enterprises (MSEs), face obstacles that compromise their value and competitive potential. Thus, an opportunity arises to create more favorable conditions for innovation in these companies by incorporating strategic design as a resource for research and defining alternative scenarios focused on business models focused on socially responsible practices. This article presents the partial results of a master's research project, showing the analysis and proposal for a real-life case that addresses the challenges identified in the sector. The results describe two scenarios for Company A, developed based on strategic design processes and using tools such as the System Map, the Design Ladder, SWOT Analysis, and the Scenario-Driven Design Method. One of the solutions offered incremental improvements, while the other had more innovative characteristics that differed from current practices. The latter, structured based on the strategic design performance levels, was considered more promising for reaching a new level of competitiveness.
corporate social and environmental responsibility
Copyright (c) 2026 Hugo Teixeira Guimarães Ribeiro Resende, Viviane dos Guimarães Alvim Nunes http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Design, fashion, and the reinvention of old clothes at Poppi's Thrift Store
Design plays an essential part in the establishment of consumer culture as a modern way of life. It is present in distribution and use stages. It encompasses spaces, products and experiences that promote the constant acquisition of new things. It plans the lifespan of products, through technical and symbolic specifications, as it is associated with fashion and trends. However, the unsustainability of this way of life causes changes in the field of design itself. This research investigates how design can contribute to the establishment of longer-lasting relationships with things with respect to sustainability. This qualitative, applied and explanatory study adopts bibliographic, documentary and field research. As a case, it analyzes the actions of designer Bianca Poppi, especially on social media: how she reinvents the making of fashion, from the production of garments to the promotion of an alternative way of life to excessive consumerism and disposal.
Copyright (c) 2025 Josana Mattedi Prates Dias, Rita de Castro Engler http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Residual pine cone composites to ecopads
In the pursuit of more sustainable products as temperatures rise, research and projects seek to mitigate the environmental impacts of consumption. Therefore, this research is based on experimentation and proposed uses for pine needles from Pinus trees, which are currently treated as waste by the forest sector, but which have great productive and commercial potential, in addition to being beneficial to nature, as they are a natural, biodegradable, and easily renewable material. Whole pine fiber was used as a binder for PU resin, which also has biodegradable properties and is a renewable source, for the production of composites, whose forms are subjected to testing and analysis to evaluate their productive and commercial potential. Considering the visual, physical, and olfactory aspects, the best composition was considered to provide alternatives for commercial use, leading this research to propose a decorative coating for indoor environments.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ugo Leandro Belini, André Christian Keinert, Rafael de Paula Foltran http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Materials in comics: study of materials and processes in design and architecture
The teaching of materials and processes is constantly being updated in the context of design and architecture. This article presents the outcomes of the development of a series of educational publications focused on sustainable materials and processes, designed to address the demands of a new generation of students in project-based disciplines, presented in the form of comic books. Over four years, various graphic styles were tested on the characters. This article presents the evolution of the project to date, with the development of the principles that govern the comic book. It also addresses the development of the characters and models being adopted in the volumes of the series and the conclusions about the influence of style on the acceptance of the project's target audience.
Copyright (c) 2026 Paulo Cesar Machado Ferroli, Lisiane Ilha Librelotto, Rachel Faverzani Magnago, Yasmin Curvelo Doehl, Mateus Auri http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Intersectorality applied in post-doctoral research: the issue of human rights education in a philanthropic school in Itaperuna, RJ
This paper aims to compile the results obtained from field research conducted in 2021 during the first author's postdoctoral internship, supervised by the second author. The collected data enabled feedback in the form of instructional material (a handout on HRE) made available to the school administration where the research with teachers took place. Intersectoral collaboration was achieved through educational cooperation on human rights between the Darcy Ribeiro State University of Northern Fluminense (UENF) and the Santa Teresinha Catholic School in Itaperuna, Rio de Janeiro. The confirmed hypothesis was that the human rights education training of teachers at that school is deficient. This work is justified by the need to publicize the results. It is hoped that the publication of this article will foster the socio-educational and social improvement of human rights promotion and defense activities in the northwest region of Rio de Janeiro.
Copyright (c) 2026 Leandro Garcia Pinho, Victor Martins Ramos Rodrigues http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Internationalization in Education: the role of Ifal in academic mobility and its impacts on student development
This article presents an excerpt from the author's Master's Dissertation, entitled “Student pathways of international academic mobility: an exploratory study on the experiences of students from the Federal Institute of Alagoas”, defended in 2021 at the University of Minho (Uminho) in Portugal. The study aimed to investigate the international academic mobility experiences of seven students from the Federal Institute of Alagoas (Ifal). The analysis focused on highlighting the knowledge gained and the impact it had on the participants' academic and personal development, as well as identifying how the experiences acquired abroad were shared within Ifal, seeking to understand their effect on both the students and the institution as a whole, although the benefits may not have been uniformly perceived by all.
Dossiê Temático: REVISITANDO A INTERNACIONALIZAÇÃO: discussões e desafios sobre políticas de internacionalização na educação
Copyright (c) 2025 Carla Cristina Real Vieira de Andrade http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Between memory and invisibility: the history of black enslavement in Northwestern of Rio de Janeiro
This article proposes to investigate the procedures for making black slavery invisible in history of municipalities in the Northwest regions of the State of Rio de Janeiro, seeking to highlight, give new meaning and enhance the memory of such a population, highlighting how such practice connects to the importance of Human Rights in the past and today. Thus, the process of enslavement marked and still deeply marks the history of the construction of Brazilian identity, since the developments of the inter-Atlantic trafficking. In this sense, it is essential to consider the relevance of enslaved populations in the historical formation of several Brazilian municipalities. This way, they played a role that goes beyond the forced exploitation of their labor, but, mainly, to reinforce their existence and relevance so that the understanding of one of the fundamental principles of Human Rights is made possible, that is, the right to memory and relevant agents in the socio/cultural and historical formation of municipalities in the Northwest Fluminense region.
Copyright (c) 2026 Sérgio Manoel Miranda de Oliveira http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
International professional development of teachers and decolonizing resistance
In short-term international training, but mainly in graduate studies of teachers-researchers, the approach and colonized knowledge and/or whitewashed become challenges, as well as in international publishing and on recognition of Brazilian academic publishing through indexes created by academic colonizers. Introduced by the diverse experiences on short and long-term training, in North America and Europe, and as editor of academic journal in Brazil, the author reflects on colonizing experiences suffered, the need of decolonizing resistance, sanctions suffered and their roots, and some possible paths for Brazilian teachers-researchers and the current educational Brazilian scientific society.
Copyright (c) 2025 Camila Gasparin http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Historical and Cultural Heritage from the perspective of Human Rights: interfaces based on a case study in Northwestern of Rio de Janeiro
This article values ​​the relationship between human rights and the preservation of historical and cultural heritage. The objective is to understand how the protection of these assets can contribute to the realization of human rights through the affirmation of local identity and collective memory. The research design is developed through a qualitative approach with literature review, document analysis and case study. Meanwhile, the Organic Law of the municipalities is examined in order to verify the recurrence or absence of legal provisions aimed at preserving heritage and the consequent affirmation of human rights. It is observed that the territorial context of Northwestern of Rio de Janeiro is delimited due to the insufficiency of public policies aimed at preserving history and culture in the municipalities that make up the region. This way, we invest in the contribution of historical and cultural heritage to human dignity and community development.
Copyright (c) 2026 Savio Silva Abreu, Tais de Cássia Badaró Alves http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Science Communication and Science Education through podcasts: the case of IFFcast
The popularization of scientific knowledge is an important tool capable of endowing citizens with skills that allow for the analysis and evaluation of situations inherent in decision-making regarding political, social, scientific, environmental, and other issues. In this context, the IFFcast podcast program is born with the objective of democratizing knowledge that often remains restricted to the academic community, combating science misinformation, pseudosciences, and promoting scientific outreach. Since 2019, IFFcast has released 99 original and unpublished episodes on major streaming platforms of its genre. Therefore, this article aimed to profile listeners based on statistical metrics provided by the Anchor platform, responsible for distributing the episodes, mainly mapping age groups, thematic preferences, and gender diversity of the audience reached. The results show that there is gender parity in reach between men and women despite the majority of this format's audience being male. The most representative age group is composed of individuals between 28 and 34 years old. Although the promotion of new IFFcast episodes involves different strategies and social media, 55% of shares occur through the WhatsApp social network. Lastly, it is evident that podcasts are successful digital formats for scientific outreach, demonstrating a consolidated presence on streaming platforms of this genre, although numerous epistemological obstacles still need to be overcome.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mayara Felix Janio Pereira, Rafael Soares Salles, Bruno de Castro Jardim http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Continuing education for teachers of Youth and Adult Education: a reflective analysis
Youth and Adult Education (EJA) in Brazil has been the subject of numerous academic discussions, particularly regarding how to effectively address the specific needs of this population—especially with the expansion of the modality into Professional and Technological Education (EPT). One of the most debated points is teacher education, due to the need to reshape pedagogical practices and knowledge, emphasizing the importance of continuing education for teachers, both in initial training and in the professional development of their students. In this context, this article analyzes the importance of teacher education for effective pedagogical practice within the EJA modalities: PROEJA and PROEJA FIC. The research adopted the method of systematic literature review, selecting four critical and reflective studies conducted in Brazilian educational institutions focused on EJA. The study concludes that teacher education for EJA, in its various forms, must be expanded to enhance pedagogical practice and better address the specific needs of this educational demand.
HUMAN SCIENCES: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ​
Copyright (c) 2025 Maria de Fátima Pimentel http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Internationalization Policies in Basic Education: Insertions in Teacher Education
This article discusses the process of the internationalization of education in Brazil, with an emphasis on teacher training. It examines how internationalization, initially focused on higher education, has also come to influence basic education through public policies and academic mobility programs such as Science Without Borders, Languages Without Borders, and initiatives developed in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and Mercosur. The discussion is grounded in the contributions of Thiesen (2017, 2019), Passoni, El Kadri, and Oliveira (2024), Damasceno and Bethônico (2020), as well as reflections based on decolonial perspectives from Mignolo (2005, 2017), highlighting developments during the period from 2020 to 2025. Through intersections with the legal framework, the National Common Curricular Base, and current programs, the paths taken, the political choices made, and the forms of international integration being prioritized are questioned, suggesting more inclusive and contextualized alternatives for teacher education.
internationalization in teacher education
Copyright (c) 2025 Poliana Quintiliano Silvesso de França, Déborah Marinho de Carvalho Ortega, Thaissa Moreira Prado http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Inclusive Education and Initial Teacher Training: a look at the curricular matrix of undergraduate courses in public institutions in Campos dos Goytacazes
School inclusion is a topic that reflects a commitment to equitable education for all students. However, there are undergraduate courses that still offer a limited approach to school inclusion, which compromises the adequate training of future teachers. In this sense, initial teacher training allows the construction of an inclusive education, enabling them to welcome and meet the needs of all students. Thus, this study aims to analyze the curricular matrix of undergraduate courses offered by public educational institutions in the city of Campos dos Goytacazes/RJ, with an emphasis on subjects focused on school inclusion. Furthermore, it seeks to discuss the challenges and perspectives for the implementation of inclusion in the educational context, based on the subjects offered. The analysis highlights the limited presence of specific subjects on inclusion, highlighting the need to review and expand this content in undergraduate courses.
Copyright (c) 2026 Verônica Sabrina da Silva Moço, Priscila da Silva Moço, Larissa Cristina Cruz Brum http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Digital manufacturing: use of 3D printing valorization of wood waste in lighting design
EcoDesign is a development tool that considers sustainability attributes as fundamental requirements, allowing the incorporation of digital manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing. Since solid waste materials depend on their valorization to be utilized, their incorporation into design projects influences various attributes. This paper presents the design of a floor lamp using discarded wood waste with additive manufacturing, aiming to enhance the value of raw materials. In addition to describing the design development process, the paper addresses and discusses the importance of digital manufacturing tools in EcoDesign for waste valorization, contributing to their recovery. Thus, it aims to present tools that can be incorporated to increase the added value of raw materials, highlighting the role of the designer as a promoter of the use of technologies for sustainability.
Copyright (c) 2025 Miguel Ângelo Rey Rossignolo , Yasmin Maryeli Oliveira, Janaíne Taiane Perini, Mariana Kuhl Cidade, Felipe Luis Palombini http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
An experiment with artisanal electroplating in authorial jewelry
This paper presents the results of an exploratory study that conducted an experiment on copper metallization through the artisanal electroplating process. This process was adopted to perform metal electrodeposition to coat organic elements to compose authorial jewelry. During the experimental phase, the possibilities of metallizing natural elements, such as shells, leaves, seeds, among others, were explored. The results of the experiment reveal that some natural elements are unsuitable because they are fragile and brittle; others are more viable because they have a rigid and resistant structure. Combining creativity and metallized natural elements can result in sustainable authorial jewelry.
Copyright (c) 2026 Claudia Regina Batista, Adhemar Maria do Valle Filho http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Sustainable futures, the role of material library in fashion & design education
The relationships between fashion, design, and materials promote important reflections on sustainable development, social, environmental, and cultural responsibility. In this sense, biodiversity can be understood as a cultural heritage of intangible value, capable of being added to different productions and in the training of new professionals. Thus, this research presents connections on sustainability through the actions, over 13 years, of the Materioteca of the University of Pará, a collection of materials focused on Amazonian biodiversity. The research is classified as exploratory and the method employed is the case study. As results, analyses of the collection samples, curation process, research & development initiatives, and organization of exhibitions are presented. In addition, the article presents associations of the actions with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. The main result identified is the contribution of the space to educational initiatives, with participatory approaches, and the synergy with SDG 4 – Quality Education and SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lauro Arthur Farias Paiva Cohen, Nubia Suely Silva Santos http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Green hydrogen as a vector for energy decarbonization in Brazil
This paper assesses the potential of green hydrogen in Brazil from technical, economic, and regulatory perspectives, positioning it as a strategic element in the energy transition. It highlights the synergy between solar and wind renewable sources, whose complementarity ensures greater stability in power generation and improved efficiency in hydrogen production via electrolysis. Based on data from the Chafariz and Luzia Complexes, the analysis shows that integrated projects demonstrate high technical feasibility and a competitive Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH), estimated at US$ 2.70/kg. However, challenges remain, particularly the lack of a robust regulatory framework, which is essential to attract international investment and provide legal certainty. The recent enactment of Law No. 14,948/2024, which establishes the Legal Framework for Low-Carbon Hydrogen, marks a significant step forward, though it still requires complementary regulations for effective implementation. The study concludes that, with appropriate incentives and strategic partnerships, Brazil is well positioned to become a global leader in the green hydrogen market, contributing to energy decarbonization and sustainable development.
Copyright (c) 2026 Pedro Henrique Rosan Silva, Victor Hugo Souza de Abreu http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0