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Laughter can be understood and used by/under several aspects, but in these considerations it is read in its political-ideological bias, in line with the interpretation of the comic in its implication and social responsibility, as recommended by Wole Soyinka (1988), when define it, too, as a resource for raising awareness and facing the structures of oppression. As objects of discussion of these analytical perspectives, the literary corpus is centered on the narratives of the Cape Verdean writers Germano Almeida and Mário Lúcio Sousa, who have great national and international projection, moving through different spaces of artistic and public life, most notably in their performances as literary creators and elected deputies. So, here, in a synthetic way, I trace readings on the works O Meu Poeta ([1990], 1992) and A Morte do Meu Poeta (1998), by Germano Almeida, and Biografia do Língua (2015), by Mário Lúcio Sousa, to problematize how these books use risibility in dealing with demands and categorizations about race, ethnicity, gender and class in the context of Cape Verde. Thus, this work is expected to be able to contribute to the bibliography referring to investigations on Cape Verdean literature(s), as well as to studies about the comic in African writings in Portuguese.






Mariana Andrade Gomes, Pesquisadora Associada I da Coordenadoria de Estudos da África da Universidade Fedral de Pernambuco (CEAf-UFPE), Co-Coordenadora do Grupo de Estudos Dúdú Èrò (PE), Brasil. Email: gomes.marianaandrade@gmail.com

Resumo: O artigo se insere nos debates sobre a memória do colonialismo português, analisando-a a partir da Interseccionalidade entre Gênero, Raça e Sexualidade. São investigadas as narrativas em torno do Corpo Colonial dos Museus dos Descobrimentos Portugueses, a fim de perceber em que (des)(re)constroem discursos das Exposições do Império Português. A metodologia segue uma inspiração na analítica foucaultiana dos discursos: a arque-genealogia. Como técnicas de pesquisa, são utilizadas: observação direta e entrevistas, no caso dos Museus; e a análise documental histórica em fontes secundárias, no caso das Exposições. As conclusões apontam que há uma tentativa de deslocamento discursivo por parte dos Museus, os quais buscam dissociar Descobrimentos e Colonização. No entanto, há elementos discursivos que se repetem, como a nudez e o exotismo, reconstruindo a Colonialidade dos Corpos de origem não europeia.

Este artigo analisa discursos oficiais portugueses (do Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras, e, do Alto Comissariado para Imigração e Diálogo Intercultural), bem como, discursos institucionais de associações de imigrantes (da Casa do Brasil de Lisboa, da Associação Lusofonia, Cultura e Cidadania, e, da Associação Comunidária) no que tange a (re)(des)construção do imaginário em torno da "brasileira imigrante" em Portugal. Para este fim, utiliza-se o método da Análise de Discurso, sob uma inspiração foucaultiana; empregando-se as técnicas da pesquisa documental e da entrevista. Na perspectiva teórica, insere-se nos debates sobre Feminização das Migrações e Colonialidade do Gênero. As conclusões apontam que a maioria dos discursos institucionais reproduz elementos do imaginário de hipersexualização das mulheres brasileiras.

Esta é uma revisão narrativa realizada entre 2018 e 2020, por influência do cenário mundial, com o objetivo de analisar os fenômenos de discurso de ódio e suas manifestações em articulação com a teoria psicanalítica, bem como o manejo no âmbito da clínica. À luz da teoria freudiana, exploram-se as possíveis motivações inconscientes daqueles que proferem o discurso do ódio e busca-se identificar seus impactos na saúde psíquica de seus alvos. Três áreas temáticas são trazidas para o debate, a saber: O discurso de ódio na sociedade, Discurso de ódio e psiquismo e O discurso de ódio na clínica psicanalítica. São inúmeros os discursos de ódio ao longo da história, que não parecem perder potência mesmo diante de uma realidade social em que são amplamente questionados e condenados. Essa persistência do discurso se encontra justificada nas hipóteses freudianas sobre os impulsos destrutivos inerentes ao ser humano, seus recursos de identificação e suas moções narcísicas. A teoria psicanalítica traz à luz as origens do desejo humano de destruição e revela uma constatação indigesta: não é possível se livrar completamente desse desejo. Por meio da psicanálise, tem-se a busca por saídas mais saudáveis a esses impulsos, identificações e motivações narcísicas, já que sua exacerbação é potencialmente causadora de adoecimento psíquico – além de poder culminar na real aniquilação desses tantos "outros".

Purpose
– Brands have traditionally been regarded as a key asset and a source of competitive advantage in purchasing decisions, as customers are expected to prefer stronger brands to minimize risks. However, the role of brands in business markets is unclear and underresearched. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relevance of brands in a business-to-business (B2B) purchase setting and their key determinants.


Design Methodology/approach
– A research model was developed to explain brand relevance when compared with other decision factors in a B2B context. Based on the frameworks developed by Zablah et al. (2010) and Mudambi (2002), the model considers the purchase situation, decision-maker characteristics and firm size as determinants of brand relevance in the decision-making process. One of the most prominent Portuguese construction groups, which comprised three companies, was chosen for the sample of this study. Data were collected through a self-administered, online, cross-sectional survey, resulting in a convenience sample of 87 decision-makers.


Findings
– Findings suggest that attributes related with brands matter even in B2B rational decision-making processes. However, brands are not important to all organizational buyers or in all situations. Different purchase situations and decision-maker characteristics proved to have an impact on brand relevance, namely, brand reputation, prior purchases and brand awareness. Only firm size was not confirmed as a determinant of brand relevance in the B2B purchasing process.


Originality/value
– B2B brand research is scarce, especially for industrial services. By investigating the determinants of brand relevance in a B2B purchasing context, namely, in a construction services setting, this study contributes to bridging this literature gap. Moreover, the few studies on the subject have been largely descriptive in nature and managerially oriented, while this investigation emphasizes hypothesis testing through a proposed research framework. Also, in managerial terms, identifying determinants of the importance given to brands by organizational buyers is critical in deciding when investment in brand development is more likely to payoff.

Sociology, since its emergence in the nineteenth century, was approximated to the Natural Sciences, in search of its scientificity. For this, objectivity and neutrality have become fundamental criteria. In spite of this tradition, Feminist Theory has argued in defense of a critical, engaged and transparent scientific position. In this scenario, the methodological proposals surrounding the Situated Knowledge and Action Research emerge. The present paper aims to: (1) describe the Situated Knowledge and the Action Research; (2) analyze how these perspectives are being used in Latin American Gender Studies; (3) encourage the use of these methodologies. For these purposes, we use the Bibliometric Research Method. The conclusions show a small number of articles using these methodologies, emphasizing the need to strengthen and spread this discussion.

The aim was to estimate the genetic correlations between residual feed intake (RFI) and dry matter intake (DMI) with carcass finish (CF), rib eye area (REA), and marbling (MAR) of Nellore cattle. Data from 7,808 animals were considered. In addition, data from 2,261 females included in the complete database were also considered. Estimates of variance and covariance components, as well as heritabilities and genetic correlations were obtained by means of two-character analysis under animal model. Heritability estimates were found to be moderate for the RFI (0.22) and DMI (0.29) traits. It was observed that genetic correlation was close to zero for all traits, except between RFI and REA (-0.11). However, considering the female population, there was an increase in the estimated genetic correlation between RFI and DMI, although still a favorable genetic association of low magnitude (-0.30). There was also an increase in the genetic association of REA with RFI (-0.21). It can be concluded that the direct selection for RFI and DMI will not influence the CF, MAR, or REA of Nellore cattle. However, this selection may generate some favorable responses in MAR and REA in Nellore females.

Seis disciplinas ligadas à fotografia constam na estrutura curricular dos três cursos de Bacharelado do Departamento de Comunicação Social (Decom) da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). A pesquisa pretende investigar quais são os principais desafios no ensino enfrentados pelas professoras e professores responsáveis pelas disciplinas de Linguagem Fotográfica (30h), Linguagem Fotográfica (60h), Fotografia (60h), Fotojornalismo (60h), Fotografia Publicitária (60h) e Direção de Fotografia (60h) dos cursos de Jornalismo, Audiovisual e Publicidade e propaganda — as três habilitações de graduação do departamento. Um questionário contendo quatro perguntas foi aplicado para professoras e professores ligados ao Decom e responsáveis por ministrar esses componentes. Como resultado obtivemos respostas sobre as dificuldades e particularidades do ensino da fotografia na contemporaneidade no contexto da UFRN. Articulando as informações coletadas sobre os desafios às leituras sobre ensino e aprendizagem, elaboramos o artigo a seguir.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the toxicity of extracts of Aspidosperma spruceanum Benth ex. Mull Arg. (leaf and bark), Casearia arborea (Rich.) Urb. (leaf and branch), Casearia sylvestris Sw. (leaf and bark), Erythroxylum affine A.St.-Hil. (leaf and branch), Esenbeckia grandiflora Mart. (leaf and bark), Ocotea brasiliensis Coe-Teix (bark and branch), Simarouba amara Aubl. (bark), Tabernaemontana bracteolaris Mart. ex Müll.Arg. (leaf, bark and branch) and Zanthoxylum rhoifolium Lam. (leaf and branch) plant species, collected in the state of Bahia, Brazil, to workers of Atta sexdens L. cutting-ants. The toxicity of extracts was assessed through tests of ingestion and contact, with topical application on thorax of ants and through addition of extracts in diet, respectively. Data of topical application were submitted to analysis of variance and to the Tukey test while data from ingestion were compared by survival curves using the statistical test ¨log rank¨. Through contact, the extracts of leaf and branch of Z. rhoifolium and of bark of S. amara were the most toxic ones. Through ingestion, four extracts were toxic and were characterized as of delayed action, with the extract of Z. rhoifolium branch presenting the slowest action (S50= 10 days). This characteristic is crucial to its possible use in toxic baits. The extracts of leaf and branch of Z. rhoifolium were the only ones that presented toxicity through contact and ingestion.

Objective: to describe the perception of community health workers about risks and injuries related to their occupational activities. Method: This is a qualitative research, descriptive and exploratory, developed in basic health units in Recife (PE), Brazil. The Bardin's content analysis was used for the systematization and analysis of data. Results: The results show that community health workers perceive their exposure to occupational risks and health problems. Direct sunlight can contribute to the emergence of health problems, which were perceived as musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, dermatological and psychological. Conclusion: The working conditions may pose an obstacle to the profession and deserve special attention in the adoption of health promotion measures.

Studies on reproductive tract score (RTS) and antral follicle count (AFC) in Senepol cattle are limited. These traits are essential as they are linked to the reproductive ability and reproductive performance of animals. Understanding the heritability and genetic correlation of these traits is crucial for guiding selection programs and selecting animals with greater reproductive efficiency and higher production potential. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the genetic parameters of weight, RTS, and AFC in Senepol cattle using transrectal ultrasonography. Reproductive data were collected from 850 female Senepol cattle aged 10-16 months. At the time of evaluation, the following were measured: RTS traits (scores from 1 to 5), AFC (0 to 100), and female weight (kg). Variance and covariance components, genetic heritability, and correlations were estimated by univariate and bivariate analyses using the bull model. Heritability estimates were moderate for AFC (0.52) and weight (0.46), and low for RTS (0.12). The genetic correlation between RTS and AFC was almost zero (-0.05). The estimated genetic correlation between weight and AFC was -0.41, while the correlation between weight and RTS was 0.48. Selective breeding of AFC and RTS can enhance the reproductive efficiency of the herd and result in animals with earlier pubertal age and increased fertility.