Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026134068

Authors: Katerina Melfou

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Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026134067

Authors: Katerina Melfou

Global developments in the economic, social, and political domains severely affect the primary sector at all levels (local, regional, national, supra-national) [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139019

Authors: Salvatore Mancarella

Visual learning is not merely a form of visual memory—the ability to associate an object of learning with its spatial and temporal context—or simply an explanatory aid or instrumental support, as is often assumed. The kind of visual learning addressed here aligns, more broadly, with the notion of visual thinking as conceived in the 1960s by Rudolf Arnheim, the German psychologist and art historian, for whom art and expressive forms help us understand the world, generate active and creative comprehension, and organize one’s interpretative universe. The aim, therefore, is not to describe didactic practices that employ images, maps, videos, or simulations, but to go beyond the apparent familiarity of the topic and ask: When and how does the visual dimension foster learning? And, above all, what role does the image play within the educational process? Historically, the visual has been assigned an instrumental function—or so it was believed. Yet one might doubt that this fully captures the experiences of Leonardo, Giotto, or Michelangelo. Can we truly think that sketches or elaborated images have ever been mere mnemonic aids? In both art and education, images do far more than illustrate or serve as tools for remembering, orienting, or recognizing. Especially today, in the presence of technological interference, the visual covers broader horizons: it is used to generate information, explain complex concepts, and produce new experiences—and possibly even new forms of knowledge. In a world saturated with images, there emerges a growing risk of simplification and trivialization: images abound, yet meaning often escapes us. We distrust images, and perhaps we have never truly learned how to read them. Here lies a crucial anthropological fracture: between the mnemonic and the constructive functions of the visual, genuine visual literacy is often missing. A broad methodological approach is therefore needed—one that, through theoretical, historical, and pedagogical analyses, can problematize the educational use of images beyond their mere instrumental dimension. Such reflection must draw from aesthetic and philosophical traditions while acknowledging technological influences and maintaining a clear focus on the specific contexts of contemporary teaching and learning.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139018

Authors: Maura Gancitano Andrea Colamedici

The cognitive environment in which students are immersed today is characterised by high exposure to images and content generated, selected and modulated by algorithmic systems. Visual education, therefore, runs the risk of becoming an accessory function of the system, serving to capture attention rather than to develop a critical eye; but visual education can also be used to question narrative linearity, destabilise established representations, and activate reflective processes. Artificial intelligence is a cognitive agent, and its use in visual teaching can help to deconstruct interpretative automatisms and open up spaces for more attentive and conscious learning.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139017

Authors: Alessandro De Santis Francesco Antonio Santangelo Antonino Tarantino

The digital transformation of mental health practice increasingly requires psychologists to integrate technological literacy with emotional and cognitive skills. This study presents a pilot project combining Visual Education and Artificial Intelligence (AI) through a Computer Vision model for emotional recognition. A convolutional neural network (CNN), based on MobileNetV2, was trained to identify facial emotions and tested for educational use within a serious game for psychologists’ professional development. Using transfer learning, the model achieved an accuracy of about 75% under controlled conditions but only 15.54% on a biased dataset. These results reveal both the potential and limitations of AI in emotional learning. The findings are discussed in relation to visual literacy, digital mental health, and AI ethics, illustrating how computational bias can become a pedagogical tool for psychology professionals.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139016

Authors: Letizia Pistone Daniela Pasqualetto Alessandra Lo Piccolo

The growing interest in visual methodologies within the educational field reflects the need to rethink teaching–learning processes from a participatory, multimodal, and inclusive perspective. Among these approaches, PhotoVoice emerges as a research–action and training strategy that combines photography and autobiographical narration, activating accessible expressive practices centred on subjectivity and lived experience. This contribution presents a theoretical–methodological analysis grounded in pedagogical and visual research literature, aiming to outline an operational framework for the educational application of PhotoVoice in inclusive pathways addressed to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Framed within the paradigm of Visual Education and a pedagogy oriented toward recognition and relationality, PhotoVoice is examined as a pedagogical device capable of fostering symbolic mediation, identity construction, and narrative agency. The photographic image, conceived as an embodied, situated, and relational language, enables access to forms of knowledge often excluded from dominant verbal codes, restoring visibility and epistemic dignity to marginalised subjectivities. The paper delineates key operational phases of the method and identifies core educational objectives, including the strengthening of narrative agency, self-determination, and reflective participation. From this perspective, visual narration is configured as a situated pedagogical practice integrating aesthetics, ethics, and social transformation, capable of generating equitable and meaning-generative learning environments. Within this framework, PhotoVoice shifts inclusion from an abstract principle to a concrete educational process, enabling participants to narrate, interpret, and actively reshape their own learning contexts.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139015

Authors: Maria Vittoria Battaglia Francesco Maria Melchiori

The scoping review examines how pedagogy can incorporate visual language and imagination as integral components of the learning process. Sixty-four studies were analysed following PRISMA-like guidelines to identify definitions, taxonomies, pedagogical functions and skills required by visual thinking. The results highlight the cognitive, communicative and motivational role of visual tools and the active contribution of students in the construction of meaning through images. The study proposes an integrated definition of visualisation as an analytical, generative and socially situated process of meaning creation through visual and symbolic forms, offering a conceptual basis for the development of multimodal and creative educational practices.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139013

Authors: Luca Romano

This article aims to highlight the close connection between prompt engineering and philosophy, with particular attention to how AI can be used in educational and teaching contexts. The study of philosophy, traditionally oriented toward the analysis of language, logic, and critical thinking, makes it possible to produce and refine prompts that are more precise and effective in the creation and modification of images through major chatbots and large language models (LLMs – ChatPGT-5, Gemini 2.5). By bringing into the school educational context the theories proposed and supported by the scientific literature on the didactics of philosophy and AI education, this contribution will exemplify a phenomenological analysis of the image as developed by Sartre. It will show how refining the description of an image, typical of the phenomenological method, can lead to a more accurate and appropriate prompt, which is useful for generating increasingly sophisticated images. This approach can guide students toward formulating more effective image-oriented prompts.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139014

Authors: Alessia Sciamanna Michele Corleto

In a media ecosystem marked by misinformation and disinformation, democratic resilience requires new strategies for digital and media literacy and participation. In the proposed model, the University, through transnational Cooperation Partnerships, activates applied research laboratories that generate high-social-impact communication prototypes. The European case studies Respectnet and DigiFunCollab demonstrate that the conscious use of digital media, transforming students from passive users into conscious creators, reduces vulnerability to cognitive biases, filter bubbles, and echo chambers, thereby limiting manipulation in democratic processes and stimulating civic participation. The imitative diffusion of such practices generates virtuous circles of collective learning. The theoretical framework combines institutional isomorphism, reinterpreted as a virtuous isomorphism of best practices, with democratic resilience and the UNESCO MIL and DigComp 2.2 frameworks. The methodology adopts a mixed-methods design with a quantitative prevalence. The qualitative phase includes focus groups with national stakeholders and a national report (regulatory analysis, training needs, SWOT on social entrepreneurship) preliminary to course design. The quantitative phase involves monitoring training pathways (online course and project work) and a final questionnaire. Indicators include the number of participants, certifications, projects developed, and engagement levels. By systematically implementing this approach, the Academy fuels multi-stakeholder institutional dialogue. Knowledge transfer creates communicative culture and strengthens the democratic capacity of communities. This approach confirms the role of Visual Education as a tool to integrate the University’s three missions, thus structurally reinforcing democratic resilience.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137154

Authors: Andreanne Vasconcelos Amílcar Damazo José Roberto Leite

The 6th International Congress on Health Innovation—INOVATEC 2025—was held from 21 to 23 November 2025 in Brasília, Federal District, Brazil, with the theme “Disruptive innovations for inclusive, borderless health” (inovatecdf [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026141001

Authors: Dimitrios Tachmatzidis

This exploratory study examines how complex non-linear television narratives support viewers’ cognitive processing through embedded compensatory mechanisms. Using Season 1 of the Netflix series Dark as a case study, we conducted a quantitative content analysis examining temporal structure across 10 episodes. The series presents interconnected timelines (1953, 1986, 2019), creating substantial cognitive demands for viewers. Statistical analyses revealed a significant negative correlation (r = −0.745, p < 0.05) between spatial fragmentation (number of locations) and scene duration, suggesting systematic compensatory editing strategies. Despite high temporal complexity, the narrative maintains a hierarchical timeline structure with 2019 serving as the primary temporal anchor (59% of screen time). These preliminary findings suggest that complex storytelling incorporates built-in cognitive scaffolding mechanisms that may facilitate comprehension despite exceeding traditional working memory constraints. The study contributes to understanding how narrative design can support distributed cognition and has implications for theories of cognitive load and multimedia learning.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137153

Authors: Andreanne Vasconcelos Amílcar Damazo José Roberto Leite

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Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137152

Authors: Lara S. Almeida Lohara S. de Lima Barboza Giovanna Torres Luísa Vieira Aline B. S. Santos Maria A. G. Soler Laise R. Andrade

Introduction: Breast cancer during pregnancy (GBC) is a rare and challenging condition due to the limited availability of safe and effective therapies for both mother and fetus [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139011

Authors: Donatella Visceglia

This contribution explores the role of reflective practice and performative methodologies in the professional development of support teachers, framing reflectivity as a complex and articulated form of thinking that goes beyond intuitive reflection. Drawing on theories of transformative learning and practice-based research, the paper argues that performative approaches—grounded in embodied, emotional, and narrative experience—can effectively foster teachers’ critical awareness, professional identity construction, and capacity for inclusive educational action. The study presents a teacher training experience implemented within the Specialization Course for Support Teaching Activities at Link Campus University, involving a 20-h workshop attended by 200 lower secondary school teachers. Centered on performance art practices, the workshop aimed to promote reflective processes related to themes of exclusion and inclusion through bodily engagement, collective meaning-making, and non-verbal communication. Participants were actively involved in designing and performing activities, thus positioning themselves as protagonists of their own learning trajectories. Data collected through pre- and post-intervention questionnaires highlight participants’ positive perceptions of the experience and its transferability to school contexts. Findings suggest that performative methodologies support emotional sharing, enhance group cohesion, and contribute to the creation of a supportive classroom climate, while also strengthening teachers’ reflective and transformative capacities. The paper concludes by emphasizing the pedagogical value of performative practices as tools for fostering inclusive, reflective, and experience-based teacher education.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026140001

Authors: Ioannis Zervas Emmanouil Stiakakis

This study examines how disruptive technologies reshape workforce skill requirements and organizational responses. As tools such as Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cloud infrastructures become embedded in everyday operations, employees increasingly confront evolving competence demands. Drawing on data from 622 employees across Greece, Spain, and Italy, the study proposes and tests a structural model linking disruptive technology exposure with perceived skill gaps, organizational readiness, strategic HR alignment, and skill update intention. The findings show that disruptive technology exposure is positively associated with perceived skill gaps, which in turn relate to organizational readiness, strategic HR alignment, and stronger skill update intention. These results highlight the importance of coordinated organizational and HR mechanisms in supporting continuous learning.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139010

Authors: Davide Di Palma Gianluca Gravino Fabiola Palmiero Giovanna Scala Maria Giovanna Tafuri

Visual learning is a valuable resource in inclusive educational settings. This study aims to analyse the effectiveness of using visual tools and media in the teaching process in primary schools, with a particular focus on foreign pupils. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating quantitative (pre–post tests) and qualitative (interviews and observations) methods to evaluate the impact of visual teaching on language comprehension, participation, and sense of belonging to the school. The results revealed significant improvements in learning and motivation, particularly among students from migrant backgrounds.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139007

Authors: Giusi Antonia Toto Pierpaolo Limone

Image communication represents a fundamental domain of human experience that intersects cognitive neuroscience, educational psychology, and visual communication theory. The increasing digitalization of contemporary society has amplified the importance of visual literacy, defined as the ability to interpret, use, and create visual media. While neuroscientific research highlights the brain’s proficiency in processing visual information, significant gaps remain in understanding the underlying psychological mechanisms and their practical applications in educational contexts. This study proposes a multidisciplinary research design to systematically analyze these psychological dimensions. The research will integrate cognitive, perceptual, and pedagogical perspectives to understand how visual representations influence learning. The methodological design includes a multi-method approach combining experimental analysis, ethnographic observation, and psychometric evaluation on a stratified sample of 240 participants (aged 16–25) divided into three groups: high school students (n = 80), university students (n = 80), and young professionals (n = 80). The proposed methodology will utilize eye-tracking to analyze visual perception patterns, integrated with semantic differential methods to evaluate cognitive and affective associations with visual imagery. The expected results should clarify how the effectiveness of image communication depends on the coherence between technical and semantic aspects of visual imagery. The research aims to contribute to the theoretical framework of educational neuroscience, offering empirical evidence for optimizing teaching strategies based on multimodal visual communication.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139006

Authors: Valentina Berardinetti

In recent years, Visual Education has emerged as an innovative and interdisciplinary teaching approach aimed at promoting meaningful learning through the conscious use of visual tools and languages. This educational paradigm helps to facilitate the understanding of complex concepts, translating them into clear and intuitive visual representations, while enhancing memorisation skills, critical information processing and the practical application of acquired knowledge. This systematic review, conducted according to the PRISMA (2020) protocol, analyses the most recent empirical evidence on the effectiveness of Visual Education in educational contexts. The main objective is to assess how the intentional use of visual tools—images, concept maps, educational videos, interactive digital materials, and virtual manipulatives—contributes to enhancing learning processes and developing transversal skills. Through a comparative analysis of fourteen international contributions published between 2020 and 2025, selected from the Scopus, Web of Science and EBSCO databases, the research highlights how Visual Education significantly influences the improvement of academic performance, motivation and cognitive and emotional engagement of students. The results also confirm the inclusive function of visual teaching, which can encourage participation, self-esteem and cooperation even in individuals with special educational needs. The discussion emphasises the need for the systematic integration of Visual Education into school curricula as a strategy to enhance soft skills and promote more equitable, effective learning geared towards the integral development of the individual.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139009

Authors: Giuseppina Debbi Federico Rodolfo Maiocco

Images generated by artificial intelligence recombine visual fragments learned from datasets, producing representations based on criteria of semantic proximity and aesthetic familiarity. These images lie in an intermediate zone between verisimilitude and statistical construction, requiring new interpretative skills to understand their nature and limitations. This paper explores the need to develop visual literacy for generative AI, understood as the critical ability to analyse generation processes, recognise implicit biases, and verify the consistency of the representations produced. Through some case studies, prompting is analysed as a dialogical and reflective practice that highlights recurring patterns in datasets and diffusion models. The cases highlight how automatic composition tends to reproduce dominant cultural patterns related to gender, posture, and professional role. This paper introduces NEGOTIA, a seven-step framework designed to foster critical and operational visual literacy, applicable in educational and design contexts where synthetic images function as tools for representation, communication, and verification. NEGOTIA offers a replicable model for education and design practice.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139008

Authors: Francesca Finestrone Francesco Pio Savino Andreana Lavanga

This study falls within the field of lifelong education and investigates the role of aesthetic-sensory experiences—particularly those mediated by digital visual arts—in the development of critical thinking, a key competence identified in the European LifeComp Framework. In light of contemporary social transformations characterised by complexity, uncertainty, and change, critical thinking emerges as a transversal skill of fundamental importance for the education of conscious and autonomous citizens. The objective of this research is to analyse how digital sensory experiences, integrated with innovative teaching methodologies—such as laboratory-based teaching and collaborative learning—can foster the activation and enhancement of critical thinking in educational contexts. The work is based on a narrative analysis of the literature, conducted through the consultation of academic databases (e.g., Scopus, ERIC, and Google Scholar), and is developed within a theoretical framework encompassing digital education, laboratory didactics, and collaborative learning strategies. Studies published in recent years were selected according to their relevance to digital aesthetic experiences and critical thinking in educational contexts and were analysed through a thematic synthesis of the main conceptual contributions. The knowledge activities include the selection, categorisation, and discussion of recent studies that relate aesthetic experiences to the development of soft skills, in line with the principles of visual education understood as aesthetic and critical literacy in visual languages. The results of the review indicate that the intentional use of aesthetic digital environments, in combination with active and reflective teaching approaches, can stimulate complex cognitive processes and significantly contribute to the formation of critical thinking. The contribution implements an interdisciplinary approach among visual education, digital education, and experiential aesthetics, emphasising the need for further empirical research to consolidate the evidence and guide the implementation of innovative educational practices based on this approach.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137151

Authors: Daiany S. Dobuchak Luana Garcia Carolina M. C. Oliveira Souza Deise S. S. Paz Moira Pedroso Leão João C. Zielak

Introduction: In regenerative medicine, there is a growing demand for innovative strategies to treat difficult-to-heal cutaneous wounds [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026136112

Authors: Giulio Malucelli Francesco Paolo La Mantia

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Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137150

Authors: Marilia Elias de Almeida Sumara De Freitas Glécia Virgolino Da Silva Luz João Beccon De Almeida Neto

Introduction: Monkeypox (mpox) is a viral zoonosis that, by early 2025, surpassed 134,000 confirmed cases worldwide [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026134066

Authors: Vasileios Kosidis Anastasios Michailidis Chrysanthi Charatsari

This paper presents a model for evaluating secondary Vocational Agricultural Education programs. Such programs can be evaluated through the use of the Kirkpatrick model, which performs an assessment across four levels: Reaction, Learning, Behavior, and Results. Reaction refers to variables describing students’ perceptions of the usability of the program, their interest, and satisfaction. Learning is the sum of knowledge gained, skills developed, and attitudes cultivated. Behavior concerns the change in learners’ way of acting. Finally, Results involve the expected outcomes of the learning process, referring to both to the short- and long-term. The current work describes the model and explains the indicators that can be used for each one of the four levels. It also highlights the main advantages of following such an evaluation approach.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137148

Authors: Yuri M. C. Luz Bianca F. O. Camargo

Introduction: Low health literacy limits patient understanding of pharmaceutical leaflets [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137149

Authors: Maria Eduarda. L. Rosa Victor I. Maciel Rayanna O. Silva Ricardo S. Bernardes Nicole V. Cruvinel Maria Eduarda. F. Andrade Isabela M. Pereira Amanda S. N. Oliveira Júlia S. Carvalho Helen. D. S. C. Souza

Introduction: Sleep is essential for the neuropsychomotor development of children and adolescents, influencing learning, attention, memory, and emotional regulation [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137147

Authors: Letícia G. L. Morais Rafaela T. Cruvinel Maria F. O. Melo Heitor C. Souza Alicy C. Cruvinel Letícia G. Franco Maria E. F. Andrade Isabela M. Pereira Sávio C. Souza Helen D. S. C. Souza

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) is a common chronic autoimmune disease in childhood, characterized by absolute insulin deficiency [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137146

Authors: Letícia G. L. Morais Ricardo S. Bernardes Nicole V. Cruvinel Heitor C. Souza Alicy C. Cruvinel Letícia G. Franco Maria Eduarda F. Andrade Isabela M. Pereira Rayanna O. Silva Helen D. S. C. Souza

Introduction: The increase in childhood myopia in recent decades represents a public health challenge [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139005

Authors: Pierangelo Berardi Carmela Paladino

Positioned at the intersection of instructional mediation, Visual Education, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), this research aims to ascertain whether the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhances accessibility for students with sensory disabilities. The study involved 137 pre-service teachers attending the “Special Didactics and Learning for Sensory Disabilities” course within the teacher specialization program (TFA) at the University of Foggia. Although the hybridization of AI, UDL, and Visual Education was favourably received, its application remains sporadic, highlighting the challenge of balancing the need for simplification with requisite conceptual accuracy. This underscores the necessity of integrating more structured and continuous training pathways into teacher education, grounded in visual education and featuring micro-modules dedicated to specific skills such as writing alternative text, subtitling, and verifying color contrast according to recognized standards.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137144

Authors: Miguel F. S. Ferreira Ana I. A. Oliveira Leonardo J. M. Costa Lygia C. Silva Lauro L. S. Pessoa Marcilene A. Pinheiro Perla J. C. Barbosa Rogério F. B. Bessa

Introduction: This paper describes the design and development of a technological support system for managing multidisciplinary care in Specialized Rehabilitation Centers (CER) within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137145

Authors: Carlos Daniel M. Fernandes Nathalia R. S. Carneiro Kauan G. Amaral Laiza C. F. Souza Gilda E. O. Fonseca

Introduction: Lung cancer remains one of the greatest challenges in public health, with high mortality largely due to late diagnosis [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137143

Authors: Daiany S. Dobuchak Vinicius Marchiori-Silva Fernando C. Pereira Carolina M. C. Oliveira Souza João C. Zielak Moira P. Leão

Introduction: Umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells, especially from Wharton jelly (WJ-MSCs), are a promising source for regenerative medicine due to their low immunogenicity, immunomodulatory properties, and ethical sourcing [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139004

Authors: Arianna Beri Laura Sara Agrati

Visualising data is a key analytical and communicative tool, particularly for complex phenomena such as school dropout. This article examines how national and international educational bodies (e.g., UNESCO, the EU and the Italian Ministry of Education) depict dropout, highlighting issues stemming from non-standard definitions, heterogeneous indicators and incomplete data. These limitations reduce the effectiveness of such representations, which often fail to capture the phenomenon’s dynamic nature or guide timely interventions. The article stresses the need to improve data accessibility through clearer communication and to adopt longitudinal approaches enabling more accurate tracking of educational trajectories, thereby supporting more effective educational policies.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137142

Authors: Luan A. A. Santos Edejan H. Paula Farah C. Murtadha Fernanda Y. G. O. Andrade Fabiano J. Q. Costa Grasiela A. Silva Tânia P. Costa

Introduction: RT-qPCR represents a crucial diagnostic innovation in the epidemiological surveillance of respiratory viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137141

Authors: Julia F. do Carmo Rebeca D. dos Santos Sophia T. T. Alves Daniele M. Silva Anita M. Meireles Eduarda R. Mendes Carla A. Bilac Letícia F. S. Rodrigues Izabel C. R. Silva Daniela C. Orsi

Introduction: Essential oils (EO), rich in bioactive compounds, possess diverse biological properties [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137139

Authors: Rayanna de O. Silva Maria Fernanda C. Goulart Nicole V. Cruvinel Letícia G. Franco Maria Eduarda L. Rosa Amanda S. N. Oliveira Victor I. Maciel Letícia G. L. Morais Helen D. S. C. Souza Isabele C. Mortari

Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a chronic, multifactorial pain syndrome that is difficult to manage and is characterized by neurochemical changes, dysfunction in pain perception mechanisms, inflammatory factors, and psychosocial aspects [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137140

Authors: Rogério F. Bessa Marcello P. A. Seiffert Ana I. A. Oliveira Miguel F. S. Ferreira

Introduction: Specialized Rehabilitation Centers (CERs) play a strategic role within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), articulating interdisciplinary practices for people with disabilities [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137138

Authors: Sumara de Freitas Marilia E. Almeida Joao B. A. Neto

Introduction: Monkeypox (mpox) is an emerging public health concern, with more than 134,000 confirmed cases worldwide by 2025 [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139012

Authors: Ilenia Amati Vincenza Albano

This paper presents the results of exploratory research conducted as part of a university specialisation course for future support teachers in nursery schools during ICT (Information and Communication Technology) workshops. The main objective of the study was to investigate the role and potential of visual education in teaching–learning processes in academia, particularly in educational contexts aimed at building inclusive and innovative skills. In line with the studies by and, the research analysed how the integration of digital visual tools, multimedia narratives and gamification practices can affect motivation, engagement and the development of digital, communication and pedagogical skills. The results confirm the educational value of visual education as a lever for building inclusive and reflective skills. The methodological approach adopted is inspired by the learning by doing paradigm and active learning, promoting participatory and innovative teaching, consistent with the latest reflections on academic innovation.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137137

Authors: Rayssa A. Cajas Monique C. Amaro Lucas Fukui Silva João Paulo dos S. Fernandes Josué de Moraes

Introduction: Schistosomiasis, caused by trematodes of the genus Schistosoma, remains a major neglected tropical disease affecting over 240 million people, mainly in low-income regions [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137136

Authors: João B. Nunes Bruno S. Sá Guilherme H. S. Santos Izadora C. M. Oliveira Sonia M. Freitas Marcelo H. S. Ramada José R. S. A. Leite Guilherme D. Brand

Introduction: The rise of bacterial resistance has driven the search for new therapies, with antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) emerging as promising candidates [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139003

Authors: Francesco Pio Dilillo Caterina Sapone Stefano Triberti Laura Sara Agrati

Digital platforms, and social media in particular, play a central role in daily life. At the same time, they may also amplify hate speech, stereotypes, and polarization. In this context, Instagram appears as a hybrid space where self-representation, social connection, functional access to information and content creation coexist. This paper offers a narrative review of the literature on the use of Instagram Reels as tools for the informal learning of an L2 language among migrants. The review of seven studies shows that Instagram’s short visual formats can support language acquisition in non-formal settings and help users navigate cultural negotiation in everyday communication.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137135

Authors: Farah Camila Murtadha Edejan Heise de Paula Fernanda Bernardes Luz Luan Augusto Azevedo Santos Fernanda Geórgia de Oliveira Andrade Yamada Fabiano José Queiroz Costa Grasiela Araújo da Silva Tânia Portella Costa

Introduction: Sample integrity is a critical factor for the reliability of molecular testing in public health laboratories, especially for epidemiological surveillance data [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139002

Authors: Laura Sara Agrati Giovanni Ganino

Multimedia learning requires optimising information presentation in line with learners’ cognitive processes. Active processing depends on selecting relevant information, organising it into coherent mental representations, and integrating it with prior knowledge. When grounded in instructional design principles (cognitive load management, active learning, and alignment with learning objectives), video animations can be highly effective. In teaching complex content, visual strategies such as examples, analogies, images, infographics, and videos help make abstract or invisible concepts accessible. This review examines research on animations in formal education, noting its rapid growth (partly driven by AI), STEM predominance, and mixed findings on learning gains and persistent biases.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026139001

Authors: Vincenzo Nunzio Scalcione

How can we assess the social impact of visual learning technologies in educational environments? This question guides the present study, which proposes a social impact assessment (SIA) framework designed to capture not only the cognitive efficacy of digital tools, but also their implications in terms of equity and participation. The research is founded on a quasi-experimental study conducted in two secondary schools. The methodological approach integrated quantitative measurements, employing a pre-test/post-test design with control groups, alongside qualitative methods through structured observations and focus groups. Data indicate significant improvements in content comprehension (+18%, d = 0.72, 95% CI [0.58; 0.86]) and motivation, while simultaneously revealing concerning disparities: students with personal devices at home achieve 15% higher results in visuo-spatial tasks, while nearly one-third of the sample demonstrates deficiencies in basic digital competencies that limit their benefits.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2025133011

Authors: Joana Ribeiro Alexandre Jerónimo Verónica de Zea Bermudez Ana Briga-Sá

This study introduces a sustainable plasterboard reinforced with natural silkworm cocoon fibers, known for their intrinsic antimicrobial properties. The composite was evaluated for flexural strength, thermal performance, fire resistance, and biological susceptibility. While a slight decrease in flexural strength was observed, the composite exhibited enhanced fire performance, improved thermal insulation, and substantially reduced fungal growth after 30 days. These findings suggest that silk-based plasterboards may offer a viable alternative to conventional materials, thereby contributing to enhanced indoor hygiene and sustainability, particularly in healthcare environments.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137134

Authors: Lohara S. de Lima Barboza Lara S. Almeida Giovanna Torres Luisa Vieira Aline B. S. Santos Maria A. G. Soler Laise R. Andrade

Introduction: Breast cancer during pregnancy presents a rare yet clinically challenging scenario due to limited therapeutic options that ensure maternal–fetal safety [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137133

Authors: Hizza K. B. Rocha Lais J. Capistrano Maria L. S. Almeida

Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a growing health challenge, due to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in common pathogens. Bacteria such as Escherichia coli, responsible for 80% of cases, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an opportunistic pathogen of concern, have developed effective virulence mechanisms. These mechanisms include the use of adhesins, such as type 1 and P fimbriae, to attach to uroepithelial cells, and the formation of biofilms, which protect bacteria from immune system and antibiotics, favoring recurrent infections. Methodology: This study is an integrative review based on articles published until 2015, identified in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar using specific keywords. The inclusion criteria considered clinical relevance and the main findings. Results: In this context, cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) emerges as a complementary strategy for the prevention and treatment of UTIs. The fruit is rich in bioactive compounds, particularly type A proanthocyanidins (PACs). The main action of PACs is to inhibit the adhesion of uropathogenic bacteria to the walls of the urinary tract, an effect that extends to type 1 and P fimbriae, which are resistant to other inhibitors. Additionally, studies show that PACs can interfere with quorum sensing, a cellular communication system bacteria use to coordinate biofilm formation. Conclusions: By disrupting this process, cranberries make pathogens more vulnerable to the action of the immune system and medications, possibly controlling the inflammatory response associated with the infection. Clinical evidence, although not always statistically significant, suggests a reduced risk of symptomatic UTIs with consumption of cranberry extract.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2025133010

Authors: André Pinto Mariana Fernandes

The sol–gel method was employed to prepare organic–inorganic hybrid materials capable of accommodating large amounts of a sodium salt and a commercial ionic liquid. The resulting samples, obtained as thin and transparent films, were characterized using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The samples exhibit thermal stability and are essentially amorphous, which encourages further investigation. Interest in sodium arises from the fundamental similarities between the electrochemistry of sodium and lithium batteries, as well as the analogous physicochemical properties shared by these two elements. Sodium-ion batteries have thus emerged as highly promising energy storage systems, particularly well-suited for stationary applications.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137132

Authors: Laiza C. F. Souza Isadora F. Grande Beatriz V. Silva Thomas W. N. Barreiros Carlos D. M. Fernandes Nathália R. S. Carneiro Tiago F. Bossato Fabiano F. M. da Silva

Introduction: Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) is one of the leading causes of global mortality, requiring early diagnosis and effective risk stratification [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2025133009

Authors: Atta Khan Muhammad Khubaib Fábio Pereira Verónica de Zea Bermudez Armindo Fernandes Ana Briga-Sá

Recycled polypropylene reinforced with glass fiber (rPP-GF) represents a promising sustainable material alternative addressing global imperatives for environmentally responsible manufacturing. This systematic literature review examines the mechanical, thermal, and sustainability performance of rPP-GF composites based on 66 peer-reviewed studies published between 2014 and 2024, following PRISMA guidelines. The evidence demonstrates that glass fiber reinforcement significantly enhances mechanical and thermal performance. Compared to virgin counterparts, rPP-GF composites reduce environmental impact. However, technical challenges, including fiber attrition during reprocessing and a lack of standardized testing protocols, remain significant barriers. Future research should prioritize unified testing frameworks, hybrid filler systems, and advanced recycling technologies for enhanced circular economy applications.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026138001

Authors: Stefania Morsanuto Luna Lembo Francesco Peluso Cassese

Caring for adult children with disabilities represents a prolonged and emotionally demanding experience for family caregivers, frequently associated with psychological distress and reduced well-being. This study examined the effects of a group-based parent training program on key psychological dimensions in caregivers of adults with disabilities. One hundred and nine caregivers participated in a psychoeducational intervention and completed measures of self-compassion, perceived self-efficacy, emotional maturity, empathy, and adult attachment. Results showed significant improvements in self-compassion and self-efficacy, with trends toward more secure attachment patterns, while empathy remained stable. Overall, findings suggest that parent training can foster emotional regulation and caregiving processes.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137130

Authors: Maria H. R. Marques Eduarda S. Fabri Heitor A. B. Da Silva Thiago R. Silva Lavinia M. Barbosa Fernando H. Nascimento Romulo D. A. Andrade

Ibuprofen and ketoprofen (NSAIDs) are widely prescribed due to their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, and antithrombotic effects [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137129

Authors: Mariana Fochesato Kayllany P. Santos Maria E. L. Fernandes Ytallo C. Sousa Ygor Victor Ferreira Pinheiro Leiz Maria Costa Véras

Introduction: African trypanosomiasis is a fatal parasitic disease that affects both humans and animals [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137128

Authors: Gabriela S. B. Alves Lucas B. D. A. Corrêa Renata U. Alves Alexandre S. R. Pereira Vanessa A. Pegoraro Fabiana P. M. C. Leal

Introduction: Recent medical undergraduate curricula have integrated technology, such as virtual reality simulators (VRS), enabling ongoing clinical skills training, including the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), semiology, and professional tools [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026134065

Authors: Anastasia Kyriakidou Despoina Kouti Sofia Karampela

Wine tourism is an emerging form of special interest tourism that combines wine tasting, vineyard tours, and cultural experiences. In Greece, where viticultural traditions are deeply rooted, wine tourism remains at an early developmental stage but shows increasing interest. This study investigates the level of development and sustainable practices in Greek wineries engaged in wine tourism. Primary data were collected via a structured questionnaire distributed to wineries across Greece. The results reveal a growing entrepreneurial interest in wine tourism, with significant variation in infrastructure and visitor engagement. Sustainable practices are partially adopted, with environmental education and eco-certifications still limited. This study highlights the potential of wine tourism as a catalyst for local economic, environmental, and cultural sustainability, proposing policy recommendations to strengthen its strategic role in Greece.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137127

Authors: Daniel S. Ramos Yasmin R. C. L. Albuquerque Juliano A. Chaker Fabio Pittella-Silva

Introduction: Liquid biopsy is an emerging and promising technique that enables the detection of molecular biomarkers in various body fluids, such as blood, urine, and saliva [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137126

Authors: Ana C. C. Rocha Jorge L. L. Zeredo

Introduction: The absence of a unified conceptual framework for analyzing algorithmic violence against children and adolescents represents a critical gap in public health [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137125

Authors: Elise Maria O. Albino Miriam J. Weber Hugo L. Correa

Introduction: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, resulting in a production of abnormally thick secretions, chronic airway inflammation, and severe respiratory complications [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026134064

Authors: Stella Despoudi Evaggelia Nedelkou Xiaofu Hu

This research focuses on the resilience of China’s agri-food supply chain and explores how to improve its resilience under the current challenges of multiple supply chain disruptions. As a leading global producer of agricultural products, China faces a serious problem of supply chain vulnerability, with an annual loss of more than 12 million tons of fruits and vegetables due to supply chain disruptions. To address this problem, this study proposes an Industry 4.0-based intelligent supply chain as a potential solution to improve the resilience of agri-food supply chains. Based on semi-structured interviews, the different disruption risks faced by Chinese fruit supply chains, including weather and climate, quality control, and information asymmetry, were identified as well as the main enablers for resilience enhancement. Intelligent supply chains based on Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, big data and automation were found to increase Chinese agri-food supply chain systems to improve visibility, situation awareness and robustness, and thus can have a positive impact on supply chain resilience.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137124

Authors: Maria F. C. Goulart Victor I. Maciel Isabele C. Mortari Sávio C. Souza Rafaela T. Cruvinel Ricardo S. Bernardes Raíssa P. Naves Maria F. O. Melo Nicole V. Cruvinel Helen D. S. C. Souza

Introduction: Stroke is a leading cause of permanent neurological disability, often accompanied by motor deficits that impair functionality and quality of life [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137122

Authors: Mateus N. Batista João P. S. Aguiar Thais I. A. dos Santos Maria E. A. G. Santos Ghabriel A. Amorim Raphael D. O. M. Ferreira Arthur H. Câmara Ana C. A. de Oliveira Vitor J. G. de Oliveira Carlos N. Aucélio

Introduction: The treatment of tumors faces challenges, such as low specificity for tumor tissue, systemic toxicity, and side effects [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137123

Authors: Natalia Lorena Cancelarich Antonela Martelli

Introduction: Microalgae are emerging as a biotechnological platform driving innovation in the bioeconomy, AgriHealth, and Food Health sectors, producing high-value compounds such as omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, pigments, and antioxidants, while enabling carbon sequestration and wastewater bioremediation within circular economy models [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137121

Authors: Sâmyla de S. Melo Mario F. F. Rosa

A pressure injury is defined as a localized wound to the skin or to the underlying skin tissue over a bony prominence, caused by pressure and shear [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2025131101

Authors: Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar Irene Petrosillo

In submitting conference proceedings to Proceedings, the volume editors of the proceedings certify to the publisher that all papers published in this volume have been subjected to peer review administered by the volume editors [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2025131102

Authors: Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar Irene Petrosillo

The 11th World Sustainability Forum (WSF11) was held from 2 to 3 October 2025 in Barcelona, Spain [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137120

Authors: Amanda V. S. Santos Raphael S. Bonadio Ana K. Bittencourt Kassandra C. Chaves Ricardo M. Ramos

Introduction: The DEAF1 (Deformed Epidermal Autoregulatory Factor 1) gene is a highly expressed transcription factor in the central nervous system and is essential for embryonic and neuronal development [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137119

Authors: Elizabete Cristina Iseke Bispo Germano Aguiar Ferreira Ricardo Titze Almeida Felipe Saldanha-Araujo

Introduction: Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive type of glioma. Although current treatment strategies are well-established, their effectiveness remains limited. Recent studies have highlighted the potential of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)—such as acetate, butyrate, propionate, and valeric acid—as therapeutic agents against various solid tumors. Methodology: We evaluated the cell viability of A172, a GBM cell line, upon treatment with SCFAs using MTT assay. We then investigated the underlying molecular mechanisms of cell death induced by sodium butyrate and valeric acid, using their respective IC50 concentrations via Real-Time qPCR. Results: The IC50 values indicated that A172 cells were more sensitive to sodium butyrate and valeric acid (IC50 = 9.22 mM and 19.04 mM, respectively) than to sodium propionate and sodium acetate (IC50 = 41.21 mM and 121.2 mM, respectively) after 72 h of treatment. In cells treated with sodium butyrate, we observed an increased expression of BAK and decreased expression of P53 and CASP1. Treatment with valeric acid led to upregulation of BCL-2, BAK, and RIPK3, along with downregulation of P53. Conclusions: Our preliminary findings suggest that SCFAs, particularly sodium butyrate and valeric acid, can induce cell death in GBM cells through distinct molecular pathways. While further studies are necessary to elucidate the exact mechanisms, these results support the potential of SCFAs as therapeutic candidates for glioblastoma.

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137118

Authors: Camila N. Menezes Maria G. Silva Luiz A. S. Romeiro Naiara D. Santos Amílcar S. Damazo

Introduction: Hansen’s disease remains a public health challenge associated with neuropathic ulcers that are difficult to heal [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137117

Authors: Maria G. da Silva Bruno S. Sá Camila N. Menezes Eliane L. de Freitas Jessica L. S. da Costa Cleia A. da Silva Amilcar S. Damazo

Introduction: The low financial profitability of the treatment of neglected diseases, such as cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), results in outdated treatments with limited efficacy and high toxicity [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137116

Authors: João P. S. Aguiar Mateus N. Batista Thais I. A. dos Santos Maria E. A. G. Santos Ghabriel A. Amorim Raphael D. O. M. Ferreira Arthur H. Câmara Ana C. A. de Oliveira Vitor J. G. de Oliveira Carlos N. Aucélio

Introduction: An inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a type of tumor that is considered rare in the literature; it has a highly nonspecific and variable clinical profile, often being confused with other pathologies [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137114

Authors: Isabela M. Freitas Ana Clara Saraiva de Souza Rachel C. P. S. Caetano

Introduction: Fruits contain high nutritional value, but when consumed without proper hygiene, they pose health risks to consumers due to the presence of bacteria [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137115

Authors: Daniel Assunção Aires Moreira Catarina Quezado Duval Enzo Kauan Mendes Rodrigues

Introduction: Brachial plexopathies often associated with refractory neuropathic pain [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137112

Authors: Júlia M. C. Soares Jonas L. Almeida Nathalia L. S. Cordeiro Thais S. de Oliveira

Introduction: Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause severe complications in some population groups [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137111

Authors: Jéssica L. S. da Costa Arthur B. Fernandes Cleia A. Silva Luciana P. F. Martins Maria G. Silva Amílcar S. Damazo

Introduction: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease that affects the skin and peripheral nerves, with clinical manifestations depending on the host’s immune response to Mycobacterium leprae [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137109

Authors: Arlo Bowe Paula Jaramillo Oliver C. Dsa Angela Southey

Introduction: Influenza A (H1N1) is a highly contagious respiratory virus transmitted via droplets and aerosols, representing a major public health challenge [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137110

Authors: Amanda S. N. Oliveira Isabela M. Pereira Isabele C. Mortari Júlia S. Carvalho Maria Eduarda F. Andrade Nicole V. Cruvinel Ricardo S. Bernardes Victor I. Maciel Heitor C. Souza Letícia G. L. Morais

Introduction: Parkinson’s disease is a major neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dopamine depletion in the basal ganglia, resulting in various motor and non-motor symptoms [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137108

Authors: Ligia C. A. Cardoso-Duarte Felipe S. A. Borges Renata S. Freitas Daniel O. Freire Hélia C. De Souza Luzitano B. Ferreira Calliandra M. S. Silva Izabel C. R. Da Silva

Introduction: Nitric oxide (NO) plays a crucial role in regulating cerebral blood flow and neuronal signaling [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137107

Authors: Andrey Hudson I. M. De Araújo Kelb B. Santos Diane Maria S. K. Lago Ana Cláudia A. Valladares-Torres Andrea D. Gallassi Mariana Idnês De O. I. Mendes

Introduction: Health, according to the WHO, includes physical, mental, and social well-being [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137106

Authors: Andrey Hudson I. M. de Araújo Brunna L. Neves Ana Cláudia A. Valladares-Torres Diane Maria S. K. Lago

Introduction: Women’s health policies in Brazil guarantee family planning and access to contraceptives through the Unified Health System (SUS), with oral contraceptives being the most used [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137105

Authors: Heitor C. Souza Raíssa P. Naves Sávio C. Souza Rafaela T. Cruvinel Maria Fernanda O. Melo Isabele C. Mortari Victor I. Maciel Raquel Naves Ayla S. Marques Helen D. S. C. Souza

Introduction: Anxiety and depression are among the most prevalent mental disorders globally, significantly impacting public health, quality of life, and individuals’ overall functioning [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137104

Authors: Renata de Souza Freitas Fernando José Silva de Araújo

Introduction: Understanding delivery trends is crucial for maternal and neonatal health planning [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137102

Authors: Mariana Y. Rodrigues Eduarda R. Martins Cauã F. Martins Igor G. M. Quirido Carlos N. Aucélio

Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a disruption of normal brain function caused by falls, violence, car accidents, and contact sports [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137101

Authors: Thiago V. S. Truppel Ludmylla E. S. C. Goncalves Allana S. Milanski Jason H. Batista Dayelle S. Silva Neudson J. Martinho

Introduction: Leprosy remains a major notifiable disease and a neglected public health problem in Brazil [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137103

Authors: Anna Cecília S. S. Pinheiro Scarlat G. R. dos Anjos

Introduction: Despite advancements in knowledge and access to information about HIV transmission and treatment, Brazil has experienced a growing incidence of infections among young people and women, including pregnant individuals [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137100

Authors: Vitória F. S. Pessoa Eduarda P. Correa Marcelo P. Machado Emãnuella M. Garcez Amandda E. Silva-Carvalho Mariana Hecht Nadjar Nitz Juliana L. Carvalho Luiz Romeiro Luciana Hagström

Introduction: Chagas disease (CD) remains a serious public health problem [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137092

Authors: Jhenyfer B. Santos Mosar Correa Rodrigues Graziella A. Joanitti Marcella L. B. Carneiro

Introduction: Curcumin and annatto oil are rich in bioactive compounds with well-documented antioxidant and therapeutic properties; however, their applications are limited by their low solubility and potential toxicity in free forms [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137098

Authors: Isaac D. S. V. Prado Ana C. F. Leite Lavínia H. A. Torres Luigi Gallo Mateus G. C. Soares Samuel C. Da Silva Carlos N. Aucélio

Introduction: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects motor neurons, causing weakness and atrophy [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137097

Authors: Gabriella de Oliveira Silva Namuhell Oliveira da Silva Ildinete Silva Pereira Graziella A. Joanitti Marcella L. B. Carneiro

Introduction: Nanoemulsions are promising for the improvement of the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble antimicrobials such as curcumin [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137099

Authors: Alayne L. M. Pereira Silvana S. Funghetto Marina M. Stival Giovana Alcântara Izabel R. Silva Aline F. Oliveira Yuri G. S. Barbalho Raíza R. De S. L. Trombini

Keywords: hypertension; medication adherence; mobile applications [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137095

Authors: Letícia D. Medeiros Aline L. de Oliveira Cristine M. Stefani Solange Baraldi Laudimar A. Oliveira

Introduction: Saliva is a complex biofluid with multiple physiological roles and a rich molecular composition, including proteins, metabolites, microorganisms, immune cells, lipids, enzymes, and other compounds [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137096

Authors: Silvana Schwerz Funghetto Alayne Laryssa Martins Pereira Marina Morato Stival Giovana Alcântara Izabel Rodrigues da Silva Luciano Ramos de Lima Margô Gomes de Oliveira Karnikowski Aline Farias Oliveira Yuri Gustavo de Sousa Barbalho Raíza Rana de Souza Lima Trombini

Introduction: Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is a prevalent chronic condition among the elderly, requiring continuous pharmacological treatment and self-care [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137094

Authors: Isabelle R. Oliveira Carla A. Bilac Rebeca D. Santos Letícia F. S. Rodrigues Daniel O. Freire Nathália L. R. Freire Priscila B. F. Arquelau Izabel C. R. Silva Livia C. L. S. Barreto Daniela C. Orsi

Introduction: Lactobacillus gasseri and Lactobacillus crispatus are lactic acid bacteria from the vaginal and intestinal microbiota that produce bioactive metabolites with antimicrobial potential [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137093

Authors: Lívia S. Menezes Bianca M. R. Araújo Rayna K. G. Silva Antônia C. J. Oliveira Durcilene A. Silva Fábio O. S. Ribeiro Alyne R. A. Nobre

Introduction: The resistance of Gram-negative bacteria to ceftazidime (CAZ) represents a global challenge, limiting therapeutic strategies and hindering infection control [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137090

Authors: Bruno S. Sá Ana Gabriela P. Meneses Sophia A. dos dos Reis Natália P. B. Valadares João B. Nunes Pedro Paulo R. C. Melo Andreanne G. Vasconcelos José Roberto S. A. Leite

Introduction: Sperm cryopreservation is a crucial advancement for fertility preservation—whether for social or clinical medical reasons—allowing for the postponement of gamete use and favoring reproductive planning [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137086

Authors: Débora N. Anjos Scarlat G. R. Anjos

Introduction: During long-duration space missions, astronauts face several physiological challenges due to microgravity, radiation, isolation, and confinement, which can lead to neuroinflammation, cognitive impairments, and other long-term effects [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137091

Authors: Juliano C. T. T. Almeida Luan B. V. Costa Vinícius Q. F. Silva Maria da G. da Silva Andreanne G. Vasconcelos José Roberto de S. A. Leite

Introduction: In Brazil, pressure ulcer wounds have a significant impact on public health [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137088

Authors: Raíssa P. Naves Heitor C. Souza Nicole V. Cruvinel Alicy C. Cruvinel Ana Júlia S. Guerra Isabele C. Mortari Rafaela T. Cruvinel Sávio C. Souza Victor I. Maciel Helen D. S. C. Souza

Introduction: Dermoscopy and confocal microscopy are technologies used in neoplasm identification through high-resolution image records [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137089

Authors: Gustavo F. Mortari Manuela A. Pires Alexandre S. R. Pereira Marcela M. G. Paes Antonio A. F. Soares Larissa S. S. Bonasser Alexandre P. Baptista Caroline F. Fratelli Calliandra M. S. Silva Izabel C. R. Silva

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is strongly associated with suicidal behavior [...]

Proceedings doi: 10.3390/proceedings2026137084

Authors: Ludmylla E. S. C. Goncalves Allana S. Milanski Thiago V. S. Truppel Jason H. Batista Dayelle S. Silva Neudson J. Martinho

Introduction: The effectiveness of leprosy control actions depends on the quality of records in notification forms and medical charts [...]