Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

Teaching health advocacy in primary health care: a qualitative study with professors from the University of São Paulo medical school

Contemporary medical education continues to face challenges in integrating social determinants of health and social responsibility into the training of future physicians. In Brazil, the National Curriculum Guidelines for medical education emphasize comprehensive care across all l...

Protein engineering in Brazil: a biophysical perspective

Abstract Protein engineering has become an increasingly interdisciplinary field, integrating molecular biology, structural biology, biophysics, computational modeling, and artificial intelligence to modify protein structure, stability, dynamics, molecular recognition, and catalyt...

Nickel-Glycerolate/MOF-Based Electrode Materials for Energy Storage and Water-Splitting Applications

Abstract Herein, binary coordination compounds based on Ni-Gly/ZIF-67 and Ni-Gly/CoFe-ZIF-67 were employed as electrode materials for energy storage and water-splitting applications, respectively. The structure and morphology of the binary electrodes were characterized by XRD, XP...

The effects of executive compensation disclosure in countries with weak legal protection

Purpose This research examines the impact of mandatory executive compensation disclosure on firm risk and liquidity in countries characterized by weak legal protection. Design/methodology/approach Adopting a quasi-experimental approach, the study uses the difference-in-difference...

Cellular automata can really solve the parity problem

Abstract Determining properties of an arbitrary binary sequence is a challenging task if only local processing is allowed. Among these properties, the determination of the parity of 1s by distributed consensus has been a recurring endeavour in the context of automata networks. In...

Social engagement and mine closure: lessons from mining transition in Itabira

Purpose This research aims to investigate the main components of an engagement and participation process in the context of mine closure and how they contribute to a sustainable territorial transition in the post-mining period in Itabira, Brazil. Design/methodology/approach Based...

Direct-Write Laser-InducedGraphene Microstrip PatchAntennas on Medium-Density Fiberboard

Abstract Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has been used in flexible and wearable antennas fabricated on polymeric substrates and paper; however, these materials are not ideal for seamless integration into rigid indoor structures. Antennas integrated into such structures would represe...

Comprehensive Legal Protection for Surf Breaks and Surf Ecosystems: A Synthesis of International Lessons Learned

Surf breaks and surf ecosystems are important coastal resources that can be harmed or destroyed by conflicting coastal uses and development patterns. These resources should be recognized and prioritized for protection because they are relatively rare, are highly diverse in their...

Adapting the MasSpec Pen for noninvasive detection of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma

Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OCSCC) is a common and deadly form of head and neck cancer which disproportionately afflicts low- and middle-income communities. Since the majority of OCSCC lesions are visible within the oral cavity, visual exam-guided biopsy remains the stan...