A revista Animal, Feio, Forte e Formal como espaço de circulação de quadrinhos italianos no Brasil: entre o niilismo e o grotesco

Várias foram as histórias em quadrinhos italianas que circularam na Revista Animal, Feio, Forte e Formal. Principalmente advindas das revistas Cannibale e Frigidaire, estas histórias em quadrinhos trouxeram problemáticas que dizem respeito a posturas que visavam um deboche sobre a moral institucionalizada do contexto, mediante uma postura niilista diante da sociedade em muitos casos ilustrada por meio de uma estética do grotesco, que intencionava questionar o contexto social brasileiro dos anos 1980. Neste sentido, este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o niilismo e a estética do grotesco como elementos comuns característicos das histórias em quadrinhos italianas presentes nas páginas da Revista Animal, Feio, Forte e Formal.  Buscar-se-á uma compreensão dos modos em que a revista brasileira fez circular uma postura questionadora dos valores morais construídos para o contexto social de sua produção. O método corresponde a análises no campo da história e da filosofia sob a luz dos referenciais teóricos e pesquisas em histórias em quadrinhos. Espera-se, como resultados, demonstrar como a revista em questão se constituiu como espaço de manifestações destes conceitos como elementos questionadores das instituições que desejavam impor padrões morais e comportamentais no contexto.Several Italian comic strips circulated in the comic book Animal, Feio, Forte e Formal. Primarily originating from the magazines Cannibale and Frigidaire, these comics addressed issues related to attitudes that aimed to mock the institutionalized morality of the context, through a critical stance towards society, often illustrated by an aesthetic of the grotesque, which intended to question the Brazilian social context of the 1980s. In this sense, this work aims to analyze nihilism and the aesthetics of the grotesque as common elements characteristic of the Italian comic strips present in the pages of the comic book Animal, Feio, Forte e Formal. It will seek to understand the ways in which the Brazilian magazine circulated a questioning stance towards the moral values ​​constructed for the social context of its production. The method corresponds to analyses in the fields of history and philosophy under the light of theoretical frameworks on nihilism, the aesthetics of the grotesque, and research in comic strips. The expected results demonstrate how the magazine in question constituted a space for manifestations of nihilism and the grotesque as elements that questioned the institutions that sought to impose moral and behavioral standards in that context

Regulation and Corruption: theoretical debates, empirical findings, and the role of Regulatory Process quality

O artigo examina as múltiplas relações entre regulação estatal e corrupção, articulando contribuições teóricas e evidências empíricas recentes. Inicialmente, revisitam-se as principais formulações explicativas sobre as funções da regulação, notadamente as teorias do interesse público e da captura regulatória, e suas releituras contemporâneas. Em seguida, analisam-se estudos empíricos que demonstram a ambiguidade e a não linearidade das interações entre o volume regulatório e o risco de corrupção. Por fim, explora-se a importância da qualidade do processo regulatório e da meta-regulação como estratégias institucionais de prevenção da corrupção, com destaque para instrumentos como análise de impacto regulatório, consultas e audiências públicas, colegialidade decisória e participação social qualificada. Conclui-se que o fortalecimento da qualidade do processo regulatório é componente estrutural das políticas de integridade pública, contribuindo para maior resiliência dos sistemas regulatórios diante dos riscos de captura e corrupção.This article examines the multiple relationships between state regulation and corruption, articulating theoretical contributions and recent empirical evidence. It initially revisits the main explanatory formulations regarding the functions of regulation, notably public interest theories and regulatory capture theories, as well as their contemporary reappraisals. It then analyzes empirical studies that demonstrate the ambiguity and non-linearity of the interactions between the volume of regulation and the risk of corruption. Finally, it explores the importance of the quality of the regulatory process and of meta-regulation as institutional strategies for corruption prevention, highlighting instruments such as regulatory impact assessment, public consultations and hearings, decision-making collegiality, and qualified social participation. It concludes that strengthening the quality of the regulatory process is a structural component of public integrity policies, contributing to greater resilience of regulatory systems in the face of the risks of capture and corruption

Analyzing the CBF through the report ‘Coisas Extravagantes’ published in Revista Piauí

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a reportagem ‘Coisas Extravagantes\u27, feita por Allan de Abreu e publicada pela Revista Piauí em abril de 2025, sob olhar dos critérios de noticiabilidade e valores-notícia propostos por Traquina. A partir disso, busca-se compreender as estruturas de funcionamento da Confederação Brasileira de Futebol e, também, o papel atual do jornalismo investigativo, em especial dentro da editoria de esporte. Como base, foi realizada uma pesquisa para mostrar como as relações entre cartolas e jornalistas ocorreram e ainda ocorrem durante a evolução do jornalismo esportivo, entendendo o impacto de diferentes fatores nesta relação e seu estado atual. Para isso, foram usadas publicações recentes sobre o tema e que tratavam de assuntos importantes para este artigo, como a cobertura dentro da CBF. Outra referência foi a dissertação O ‘Cartola’ e o Jornalista, considerada uma das pioneiras sobre jornalismo esportivo no Brasil e que continua sendo relevante, inclusive nos dias de hoje. Por fim, o próprio Allan de Abreu concedeu uma entrevista para contar sobre os processos que envolveram a publicação da reportagem.This article aims to analyze the report "Coisas Extravagantes", written by Allan de Abreu and published by Revista Piauí in April 2025, through the lens of the criteria of newsworthiness and news values proposed by Traquina. Based on this analysis, the goal is to understand the operational structures of the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF), as well as the current role of investigative journalism, particularly within the sports section. As a foundation, the research was conducted to show how the relationships between football executives and journalists have developed and still occur throughout the evolution of sports journalism, taking into account the impact of different factors on this relationship and its current state. Recent publications on the topic, particularly those addressing coverage of the CBF, were used as references. Another key source was the dissertation The ‘Cartola’ and the Journalist, considered one of the pioneering works on sports journalism in Brazil, and which remains relevant even today. Finally, Allan de Abreu himself gave an interview to share insights into the processes behind the publication of the report

The newspaper Lampião da Esquina (1978-1981) in Brazilian comunication research: a scoping review

Lampião da Esquina (1978-1981) foi o primeiro jornal de circulação nacional brasileiro produzido por e para sexualidades dissidentes. Considerando sua importância histórica, este trabalho tem como objetivo identificar, por meio de uma revisão de escopo, o volume de publicações, bem como as perspectivas temáticas e metodológicas presentes nas produções acadêmicas sobre o Lampião da Esquina. Estas pesquisas analisadas estão no formato de artigo científico, dissertações e teses e foram localizadas em plataformas on-line de publicação e agregação de conteúdo científico voltado aos estudos brasileiros em Comunicação. Entre os resultados identificados, destacaram-se os eixos de investigação sobre o jornal, abrangendo abordagens de caráter histórico-político, interseccionais ou pautadas na decolonialidade intelectual.Lampião da Esquina (1978-1981) was the first Brazilian newspaper with national circulation produced by and for dissident sexualities. Given its historical significance, this study aims to identify, through a scoping review, the volume of publications, as well as the thematic and methodological perspectives present in academic productions concerning Lampião da Esquina. The analyzed research consists of scientific articles, dissertations, and theses located on online platforms for the publication and aggregation of scientific content devoted to Brazilian Communication studies. Among the identified results, research axes regarding the newspaper stood out, encompassing approaches of a historical-political nature, intersectional perspectives, or those grounded in editorial decoloniality

Susan Sontag and China: the professional traveler in an archaeology of conceptions

Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar a viagem como experiência em dois textos de Susan Sontag, são eles: o conto “Project for a trip to China”, que compõe a coletânea I etcetera (1978), e o ensaio “Questões de viagem” (1984), que integra o livro Questão de ênfase (2005), a fim de examinar de que modo o ato de viajar e narrar constituem tema literário, experiência e exercício de alteridade. Parte das reflexões sobre a viagem se dá a partir de Machado e Pageaux (1988) e Chevalier e Gheerbrant (2001). Para tanto, mobilizamos também breves noções de autoficção, com textos de Lejeune (2008) e Arfuch (2010). Ao estabelecer aproximações entre os dois textos, busca-se evidenciar a relevância da viagem tanto como metáfora estética quanto como categoria crítica que atravessa a obra de Sontag.This article aims to investigate travel as an experience in three texts by Susan Sontag: the short story “Project for a trip to China,” which is part of the collection I etcetera (1978), and the essays “Questions of Travel” (1984), which is part of the book Where the Stress Falls (2005), and “Trip to Hanoi”, part of the book Style of Radical Will (2005), in order to examine how the act of traveling and narrating constitute a literary theme, experience, and exercise of otherness. Part of the reflections on travel are based on Machado and Pageaux (1988) and Chevalier and Gheerbrant (2001). To this end, we also draw on brief notions of autofiction and authorship, with texts by Lejeune (2008), Arfuch (2010), and Bakhtin (2000). By establishing connections between the two texts, we seek to highlight the relevance of travel both as an aesthetic metaphor and as a critical category that runs through Sontag\u27s work

HIV-associated neurological infections in a Brazilian tertiary care center: clinical-epidemiological features and predictors of in-hospital mortality

Neurological manifestations remain a significant cause of hospitalization and in-hospital mortality among people living with HIV (PLWH), even in the era of antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study aims to describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of PLWH with neurological opportunistic infections (nOIs) and to identify factors associated with in-hospital mortality. We conducted a retrospective cohort study with PLWH aged >18 years hospitalized due to nOIs between November 2017 and December 2021 at a tertiary hospital in Brazil. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were extracted from electronic medical records. Logistic regression was used to evaluate associations between patient characteristics and in-hospital mortality. Among 237 hospitalized PLWH, 89 (37.6%) had nOIs. The median CD4 count at admission was 55 cells/mm³ (IQR 22.5–149), and 91.7% had previously used ART (only 22.7% used it regularly). The most frequent infections were cerebral toxoplasmosis (50.6%), cryptococcal meningitis (10.1%), and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (9%). A total of 19 in-hospital deaths occurred. In the multivariate analysis, undefined neurological infections (aOR: 8.67; 95%CI: 1.23–61.17) and ICU admission (aOR: 58.61; 95% CI: 10.24–335.49) were independently associated with mortality. In conclusion, severe immunosuppression and low ART adherence were common in this cohort. Cerebral toxoplasmosis was the most prevalent neurological infection. ICU admission and undefined neurological syndromes were strong predictors of in-hospital mortality. Early diagnosis, prompt treatment, and strategies to improve ART adherence are essential to reduce fatal outcomes in this population

Eficacia de la auriculoterapia y la acupuntura con láser en la hiperémesis gravídica: ensayo clínico aleatorizado

Objetivo: avaliar a eficácia da auriculoterapia e laserpuntura auricular em náuseas, vômitos e qualidade de vida de gestantes. Método: estudo randômico, paralelo, fatorial, duplo-cego, com 100 gestantes alocadas em quatro grupos (25 em cada): intervenção (G1- auriculoterapia e G2- laserpuntura auricular), controle (G3) e placebo com algodão (G4), todas acompanhadas por sete dias para análise do desfecho. Utilizaram-se o Escore de Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis e o Grau de Palpação auricular para análise das náuseas e vômitos, e o Health-RelatedQuality of Life Questionnaire for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy para qualidade de vida. Resultados: comparado ao grupo placebo, as participantes dos G1 e G2 reduziram (p<0,050) as pontuações do Escore Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis em -1,14 (IC95%: -2,11; -0,17) e -1,3 (IC95%: -2,24; -0,41) e do Health-RelatedQuality of Life Questionnaire for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy em -34,81 (IC95%: -62,98; -0,95) e -31,97 (IC95%: -62,98; -0,95), respectivamente. O uso de antieméticos foi maior nos grupos controle e placebo. Conclusão: os dois tipos de intervenção demonstraram redução significativa de náuseas/vômitos e de uso de medicações alopáticas, melhora da qualidade de vida e potencial de aceitação da laserpuntura auricular pelas gestantes. Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos RBR-4wtq84v.Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of auriculotherapy and laser auriculotherapy on nausea, vomiting, and quality of life in pregnant women. Method: a randomized, parallel, factorial, double-blind study was conducted with 100 pregnant women, allocated into four groups (25 in each): intervention (G1- auriculotherapy and G2- laser auriculotherapy), control (G3), and placebo with cotton (G4), all followed for seven days for outcome analysis. The Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis Score and the Degree of Auricular Palpation were used to analyze nausea and vomiting, and the Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy was used to assess quality of life. Results: compared to the placebo group, participants in G1 and G2 reduced (p<0.050) their Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis scores by -1.14 (95% CI: -2.11; -0.17) and -1.3 (95% CI: -2.24; -0.41) and the Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy by -34.81 (95% CI: -62.98; -0.95) and -31.97 (95% CI: -62.98; -0.95), respectively. The use of antiemetics was higher in the control and placebo groups. Conclusion: both types of intervention demonstrated a significant reduction in nausea/vomiting and the use of allopathic medications, an improvement in quality of life, and potential acceptance of laser auriculotherapy by pregnant women. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials RBR-4wtq84v.Objetivo: evaluar la eficacia de la auriculoterapia y de la laserpuntura auricular en las náuseas, vómitos y calidad de vida de mujeres embarazadas. Método: estudio aleatorizado, paralelo, factorial y doble ciego, con 100 mujeres embarazadas asignadas a cuatro grupos (25 en cada uno): intervención (G1 – auriculoterapia y G2 – laserpuntura auricular), control (G3) y placebo con algodón (G4). Todas fueron seguidas durante siete días para el análisis del desenlace. Se utilizaron el Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) y el Grado de Palpación Auricular para analizar las náuseas y vómitos, y el Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy para evaluar la calidad de vida. Resultados: en comparación con el grupo placebo, las participantes de G1 y G2 redujeron (p < 0,050) las puntuaciones del PUQE en -1,14 (IC95%: -2,11; -0,17) y -1,3 (IC95%: -2,24; -0,41), y las del Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy en -34,81 (IC95%: -62,98; -0,95) y -31,97 (IC95%: -62,98; -0,95), respectivamente. El uso de antieméticos fue mayor en los grupos control y placebo. Conclusión: ambos tipos de intervención demostraron una reducción significativa de las náuseas y vómitos, así como del uso de medicamentos alopáticos, con mejora de la calidad de vida y potencial aceptación de la laserpuntura auricular por parte de las mujeres embarazadas. Registro Brasileño de Ensayos Clínicos: RBR-4wtq84v

Genetic variants of EBI3, tumor Epstein-Barr virus, and human cytomegalovirus status in HPV-negative oral cancer

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a malignancy with high recurrence rate and poor survival, may be influenced by immune-related genetic variations and oncogenic viruses. Objective  This study evaluated the clinical relevance of EBI3 polymorphisms, along with tumor Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) and Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) status, in prognostically adverse HPV-negative OSCCs. Methodology  EBI3 (rs4740, rs4905, rs428253) genotyping was performed by qPCR in 95 HPV-negative OSCC patients and 108 age- and sex-matched controls. Tumor HPV, EBV, and HCMV status were assessed by qPCR. EBV viral load was calculated by exponential approach and a relative estimate of EBV copies per 105 cells. Associations with overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) were evaluated by Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses. Results  EBV-positive tumors showed a significant association with increasing nodal stage (P=0.020). EBV viral load stratification (negative, low, high) presented a non-significant trend toward association with advanced tumor stage (P=0.060). Notably, EBI3 rs428253 predicted worse OS in EBV-positive patients, whereas rs4740 and rs4905 variants were associated with advanced tumor stage (P=0.024 and P=0.018). rs4740 and rs4905 variants were inversely associated with OSCC risk in dominant and overdominant models. Analysis detected HCMV in 7.4% of tumors but was not clinically relevant. Conclusions  EBI3 genetic variants and EBV status may have prognostic relevance in HPV-negative OSCC. EBV may interact with the host genetics to influence nodal metastases and outcomes, suggesting a potential EBV-EBI3 axis, which warrants further investigation. Future precision oncology approaches may incorporate host and viral genetic markers to identify and stratify high-risk HPV-negative OSCC patients