http://hdl.handle.net/11422/20 2026-04-21T20:55:40Z http://hdl.handle.net/11422/29093 Title: Gestão social na umbanda sob o olhar bantu Author(s)/Inventor(s): Almeida, Loren de Souza Advisor: Addor, Felipe Abstract: The present work aims to discuss the concept of social management from the perspective of central philosophical patterns in the history of Brazil, from underrepresented cultures and experiences. In this sense, the focus was on Bantu cosmoperceptions in their cardinal values, placing Umbanda, a religion recreated in Brazil, as an heir to this African tradition. To this end, a brief historical overview of the Bantu trajectory was carried out, highlighting the central meanings maintained and adaptations made in the Brazilian diaspora. The concept of social management was addressed, pointing out the absence of subjects and principles of non-Western cultural roots in its main statements. Bantu values were then understood as categories of analysis for social management and applied to assess Umbanda houses of worship in the North Zone of the city of Niteroi, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The goal was to verify how these categories behaved, to raise alternative practices of social management and, eventually, to contribute to a discussion on ancestry or decoloniality initially pointed out. Methodologically, a literature review and qualitative research with different instruments were carried out. Publisher: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Type: Dissertação 2024-09-03T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11422/29092 Title: Análisis de los desafíos metodológicos para la difusión de prácticas agroecológicas en Chile y Brasil, a la luz de la metodología de campesino a campesino Author(s)/Inventor(s): Reyes Gálvez, Lirayen Victoria Paz Advisor: Addor, Felipe Abstract: Chile and Brazil have a common Latin American rural context in the sense of dominant social imaginaries in the countryside and agriculture. Countries inherited from marked hierarchies, the dominant history has been able to make invisible the knowledge and wisdom of traditional communities, a process that Paulo Freire called “Banking Education”, and that we can see expressed in the different spheres of life. Given this need to recognize knowledge and disseminate it, a pedagogical process is created and propagated, which is the “Peasant to Peasant” methodology. This practical and political exercise, supported by and for peasant organizations, seeks to rescue the practices and knowledge of its members, strengthen mechanisms for the dissemination of agroecology, and politicize the life of the communities to transform their reality. In this research, we will dialogue with two Latin American organization, one in Tirúa, Wallmapu, Chile and another in Piraí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, aboutthe possibilities that the methodology gives us when working for an agroecological transition. Publisher: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Type: Dissertação 2024-09-02T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11422/29091 Title: A rede carioca de agricultura urbana (REDE CAU) há 15 anos contribuindo na transição agroecológica do Rio de Janeiro Author(s)/Inventor(s): Pinheiro, Luísa Albuquerque Ferrer Advisor: Lago, Luciana Corrêa do Abstract: This paper aims to systematize and analyze the contribution of the Rede CAU to the agroecological transition of Rio de Janeiro over its 15 years of activity. The research, conducted collaboratively with the network's members, combined qualitative and quantitative methods, such as action-research and experience systematization. Data collection involved participant observation, semi-structured interviews with network members, and analysis of documents produced by the network. For the Rede CAU, the agroecological transition is a continuous and multidimensional process that, beyond agricultural practices, encompasses political, social, environmental, economic, and cultural transformations. It seeks modes of life reproduction based on autonomy, social justice, gender and race equity, youth empowerment, and territorial defense. The systematization of this process was organized into five axes: (1) composition and members of the Rede CAU; (2) actions and processes carried out; (3) methodologies created and adopted; (4) construction of agroecological fairs and markets; and (5) dreams of the network. The results highlight the role of the Rede CAU as an agent of territorial change, developing actions such as social mobilization, promoting the production of healthy food and food security, building agroecological markets, exchanging knowledge, organic certification through participatory processes, interaction with government bodies, lawmaking and environmental protection. The research revealed that, despite the challenges, the Rede CAU has contributed to the agroecological transition of the city, mainly in themes such as popular supply, food security, preservation of the Atlantic Forest biome, production processing, seed guardians, identity recognition, socially just relations, and political influence. The conclusions emphasize that cooperation and networking were essential to strengthen and enable the agroecological transition, with the network's very existence being one of its greatest achievements. Publisher: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Type: Dissertação 2024-08-30T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11422/29075 Title: Mapeamento dos métodos diagnósticos baseados em inteligência artificial: uma abordagem inovativa aplicada à hanseníase no Brasil (2014-2024) Author(s)/Inventor(s): Guedes, Paulo Cesar Pieroni Advisor: Morel, Carlos Medicis Abstract: Leprosy remains a global public health challenge, with approximately 200,000 new cases detected annually, and Brazil is among the most affected countries. Despite advances in disease control, factors such as limited access to diagnosis, reliance on subjective clinical exams, and difficulties in contact tracing result in significant underreporting. Artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a promising alternative to improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce detection time, and expand access to early diagnosis. However, its implementation faces methodological, regulatory, and structural challenges, requiring greater integration between science, innovation, and public policies. Although AI is transforming the diagnosis of several dermatological diseases, its application in leprosy is still in its infancy. The literature lacks in-depth studies on its feasibility and implementation, making it difficult to formulate guidelines for its clinical and epidemiological application. This research aims to fill this gap by analyzing how AI can contribute to improving diagnostic accuracy, expanding access to reliable tests, and supporting strategic recommendations for its incorporation into public policies. To this end, a Framework with an Innovative Approach (FAI) is proposed to map advances in early diagnostic methods for leprosy using AI (2014-2024). The study integrates three complementary approaches: scientific network analysis, technological patent prospecting, and public policy evaluation. This framework allows us to understand the relationship between academic production, technological innovation, and policy formulation for leprosy, providing strategic recommendations based on evidence. The research used data triangulation, combining scientific network analysis (VOSviewer, Gephi), technological prospecting (ORBIT Intelligence), and public policy evaluation (VantagePoint), allowing us to map trends and provide strategic recommendations. Unlike previous studies, this approach allows us to integrate academic knowledge, technological innovation, and government guidelines into a single analytical framework. The results indicate fragmentation in scientific collaboration on leprosy, with a strong dependence on a few hubs, which limits the dissemination of knowledge. The technological prospecting revealed the absence of Brazilian patents in the area, evidencing the disconnect between research and innovation. In addition, political guidelines still do not fully incorporate the potential of AI, reinforcing the need for greater alignment between science, technology and public policies to ensure its effective application. The research highlights the urgency of strengthening the interaction between science, innovation and public policies to optimize the use of AI in leprosy diagnosis. The FAI provides viable strategic recommendations to overcome structural challenges and stimulate the formulation of guidelines that encourage technological development and the modernization of leprosy control strategies. In addition, the findings of this thesis can serve as a methodological model for the application of AI in other neglected diseases, expanding the impact of this research in the field of global public health. Publisher: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Type: Tese 2025-02-24T00:00:00Z