Universidade de Fortaleza

New Insights About the Psychometric Properties of the Montgomery‐Asberg Depression Rating Scale

ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the psychometric properties of the Montgomery‐Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) in a sample from Northeast Brazil. Methods Data were obtained from a cross‐sectional study of 303 participants with depressive...

Applications and research gaps in quantum natural language processing: a scientometric analysis

Abstract Quantum Natural Language Processing (QNLP) applies quantum computational models to the representation and processing of language, yet its literature remains fragmented, and no prior study treats it as an autonomous object of analysis. This study maps the field by combini...

Migraine Across the Menopausal Transition: Clinical Trajectories, Biological Mechanisms, and Management—a Scoping Review

Abstract Background Migraine is a common and disabling neurological disorder among women, and hormonal variability may influence disease expression during midlife. However, migraine trajectories across the menopausal transition remain heterogeneous and incompletely characterized....

Synthesis of ZnO/SnO2 composite films for solar cells

Abstract Metal oxide films are synthesized as semiconductors in solar cells. Zinc oxide is often used as an electrode in solar cells due to its good photoconversion properties. These same properties can be tuned by adding other elements to the main zinc oxide matrix. Dye sensitiz...

Environmental risks of data center infrastructure in Northeastern Brazil from an ecocide risk perspective

Abstract The expansion of data center infrastructure is reshaping global development patterns while intensifying demands for energy, water, and land. Together, these pressures may significantly affect ecosystems, local communities, and sustainable development. This article examin...

Testicular Echobiometry and Sperm Characterization in Oncilla ( Leopardus tigrinus ) From the Caatinga Biome

ABSTRACT Among neotropical small felids, the Leopardus tigrinus is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, but studies on reproductive morphology and physiology are scarce for conservation strategies. This study aimed to describe testicular...

Middle-Range Theory on Fatigue in Chronic Kidney Disease

This study aimed to develop a middle-range theory (MRT) on the phenomenon of fatigue in individuals with chronic kidney disease. It was a methodological study, conducted through an integrative literature review in Scopus, SciELO, and PubMed databases, which included 41 studies. T...

Expanding the entrepreneurial mindset: ADHD, creativity and the cognitive bases of opportunity recognition in Brazil

Purpose This study investigates the relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits and entrepreneurial innovation among Brazilian entrepreneurs, examining mechanisms through which ADHD dimensions influence innovation via entrepreneurial traits and opp...