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The research project aims to update a diagnosis of the crisis of experience, developed in the field of Critical Theory, through the investigation of contemporary literary works characterized by the combination of distinct artistic media. The theoretical framework of the project is grounded in a dialectic of experience as explored by Walter Benjamin, according to which modern art, at least since Baudelaire, is constituted as a consequence and reflection on the viability of experience in its traditional forms. In this sense, confronting the obstacles to experience becomes the privileged way to construct a strong sense of experience in modernity. The project intends to investigate one of the artistic consequences of this confrontation, namely, the production of artworks through montage techniques. According to Benjamin, montage, while resistant to notions commonly associated with traditional experience, such as organicity and continuity, has proven to be an effective and technically advanced tool for problematizing the possibility of experience in its collective and political sense. Based on this dialectic of montage and experience, the present project focuses on a set of literary works that highlight the issue of experience through the montage of image and text. Specifically, it investigates aspects of the literary work of the German writer W. G. Sebald, which challenges the autonomy of artistic media such as literary prose and photography. According to the hypothesis of the research project, the montage of image and text employed by Sebald represents a solution found by the author to address the problem of the literary presentation of events from the history of the twentieth century that challenge the concept of experience. (AU)
It is planned to study some problems involving fractional calculus at the interface of mathematical physics and statistics, more specifically: (i) relaxation processes with non-local operators in time; (ii) generalization of the Meijer G-function and applications; (iii) non-local point processes; (iv) fractional differential equations with variable order. (AU)
Molecular aggregates are formed from the non-covalent bond between molecules. A particular case are organic dyes, which, depending on the relative orientation between orbitals of different molecules, can form H or J aggregates. The case of J-type aggregates is interesting for optical applications, as they have excitons delocalized between the molecules with strong interaction with the light, characterized by a strong resonance and low width. Recently, J-aggregate thin films have been synthesized. This BEPE project deals with the theoretical study of one- and two-dimensional J-aggregates, to be carried out at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, focusing on optical properties, including the calculation of linear optical conductivity, surface and microcavity polaritons, and superradiance. (AU)
The project "Innovative Silicate Bioactive Glass Ions Scaffold Fabrication: Harnessing Silanol Nanoparticles for Enhanced Cellular Responses" led by Prof. Dr. Gilmar Patrocínio Thim, with overseas supervision by Prof. Dr. Aldo Roberto Boccaccini at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, focuses on the innovation of biomaterials for applications in biomedical engineering, especially in bioactive glasses and their use in bone and dental regeneration. A notable feature of the project is the investigation of the release of bioactive glass ions without the need for particulate matter, using silanol nanoparticles and bioactive salts in aqueous dispersion.This innovative approach enables the controlled release of ions, optimizing the biological response to promote tissue regeneration. The methodology is distinguished by the preparation of silanol groups in an aqueous medium and the use of this dispersion for the fabrication of a scaffold in a 3D printer, using alginate as a bonding agent. This opens new avenues for studying the isolated effects of ions on cell growth and tissue regeneration without the interference of particulate matter, a significant advantage for advancing the understanding of cellular interaction with biomaterials and the development of more effective and biocompatible medical treatments.In addition, the project focuses on a detailed analysis of the properties of the materials produced, including cytotoxicity, cell proliferation and adhesion, inflammation, biodegradation, and osseointegration tests, to evaluate the potential of these new biomaterials for clinical applications in regenerative medicine. The proposal represents a significant advance in tissue engineering, promising valuable contributions to the field of regenerative medicine and the development of innovative solutions for bone and dental regeneration. (AU)
Since 2002, the Ergonomics and Interfaces Laboratory (LEI) at the Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp), Bauru-SP campus, associated with the Department of Design and the Postgraduate Program in Design, has brought together researchers, teachers, post-doctoral students, doctoral students, master's students, undergraduates and scientific initiation students around research and studies in the field of Ergonomic Design, to understand the interrelationship and balance between Design and Ergonomics, with a special focus on usability. This proposal aims to continue research, academic training, and scientific development activities, substantially increasing the quality of these activities. The Visiting Researcher has notable competence in her field, with significant scientific production in the last ten years, in addition, to experience in supervising scientific initiation, master's and doctoral co-supervision students, having participated in the Research Group "Industrial Design: Project and Interfaces ", linked to LEI, for more than ten years. This proposal presents an activity plan that includes improving student training through offering subjects, lectures, and complementary activities, sharing knowledge and experiences in the area of activity, and contributing to the development of technical-scientific skills of undergraduate and postgraduate students. graduation. Furthermore, it includes collaboration in the development and execution of ongoing research projects at the Host Institution, coordinated by the Principal Investigator, as well as the support and supervision of scientific initiation and postgraduate students in their research, providing academic support, participating in panels, and co-supervising academic work. Another objective is to contribute to the enrichment of the academic environment through the promotion of seminars, lectures, and discussion groups that enable the exchange of knowledge between the academic community, professionals, and the general public, promoting the dissemination of the culture of Design and Ergonomics. Support in fundraising and the formation of research networks is also a goal, encouraging the creation of projects that explore Design, Ergonomics, and Usability in the face of contemporary challenges, establishing partnerships and collaborations with other researchers and institutions to create and strengthen research networks and promote academic exchange and internationalization. The proposal also foresees the contribution to the writing of scientific articles, book chapters, and technical reports, based on the results of research carried out during the visit. These activities have the potential to increase the productivity of the Postgraduate Program and the Institution. The Visiting Researcher's visit program will be widely publicized to reach a wide audience interested in the visitor's areas of research and work. At the end of the visit, it is expected that links with professors and researchers from other institutions will be expanded, bringing a diversity of perspectives, expertise, and updates to the contemporary scenario of research in Design, Ergonomics, and Usability. It is expected that scientific and academic production will be strengthened, encouraging publications in high-impact journals and participation in academic events. Furthermore, the academic environment should be enriched with the organization of seminars, lectures, and discussion groups. The provision of courses and workshops will contribute to the training of students, while the supervision of postgraduate students will promote advances in their research. Finally, it is believed that the interaction between the Visiting Researcher and local researchers will establish lasting collaborations, fostering interdisciplinary research and the exchange of knowledge and expanding the impact of Unesp's academic and scientific activities. (AU)
Recent developments in the spectral instability of black hole quasinormal mode spectra are attributed mainly to a body of research initiated by Nollert and subsequently pursued by both proponents independently. From a theoretical standpoint, quasinormal mode spectra offer insights into the stability of a system against minor perturbations, while spectral instability entails a deeper analysis concerning the spectrum's resilience to small changes in the system's physical configuration.From an empiral perspective, on the other hand, the project presents immediate ramifications. Such a significant distortion in the quasinormal mode spectral leads to substantial observational implications.In particular, due to spectral instability, the asymptotic properties of high overtone modes of a black hole surrounded by matter diverges significantly from a black hole in vacuum.This divergence could profoundly influence the complex frequencies derived from waveforms, substantially altering the observed signal-to-noise ratio in the context of the on-going space-borne gravitational-wave detectors.This proposal seeks to extend this line of inquiry by integrating efforts from both parties. It is a vital complement to the existing research project (FAPESP JP2 no.2021/06422-0), mainly due to its relevance to the AdS/QCD correspondence and potential applications to hydrodynamic modes. We propose a project including lectures and collaborations to address these pertinent issues. (AU)
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), defined as 'behaviors in intimate relationships that cause physical, sexual, or psychological harm to the victim', is a persistent social issue that requires a deeper understanding of the factors influencing moral judgments surrounding such behaviors. This research project aims to investigate three distinct types of moral judgments (evaluation, norm judgment, and wrongness judgment) concerning IPV perpetuated against women, as well as their respective impacts on attitudes towards IPV. Data will be collected in Brazil and the United States. Participants in both countries will evaluate situations of IPV by indicating their perceptions of how good/bad (group 1), acceptable/not acceptable (group 2), or right/wrong (group 3) these aggressions are. Participants will also self-report their support for the aggressions, the penalties they believe should be attributed to the aggressor, and the likelihood of reporting the aggressor. Through regression analysis, we will explore how demographic factors such as country of origin, gender, age, ethnicity, and wealth influence differences between the groups in their responses. (AU)