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Federal University of Paraíba

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Brazilian academic research on social issues

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Latest: Brazilian researchers study obesity neurorehabilitation and kombucha biotechnology

In late July 2026, Brazilian scholars released a series of papers on persistent social challenges. Earlier work documented institutional racism in the labour market, validated a 34‑item Emotional Complexity Scale for hos

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Transphobia legal proceedings in Brazilian universities

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Latest: University director sentenced for transphobia in Brazil

A federal court in Brazil sentenced Adripaulo Barros, an administrative director at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), to one year in prison for transphobia. The conviction relates to a 2022 incident where Barros

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Brazil electric‑vehicle battery reuse

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Latest: Brazil's reverse‑logistics for electric‑vehicle batteries faces regulatory and financial hurdles

In late July 2026, Brazilian start‑ups began installing repurposed electric‑vehicle batteries in stationary storage units, using the remaining capacity of batteries that have completed their automotive life. These second

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Brazil‑Portugal education research on math and arts

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Latest: Mathematics and art examined in recent Portuguese and Brazilian publications

In late July 2026, researchers in Brazil and Portugal published separate studies on early‑school curricula. A Brazilian team at the Federal University of Paraíba evaluated how 5th‑graders handle algebra, finding strength

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