1. Cross-cultural adaptation of the Brazilian version of the Dentine Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ-15)

Abstract The dentine hypersensitivity (DH) is able to impair the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL). However, there isn't any specific validated questionnaire to be used in Brazil. The objective was to adapt and to validate the English version of the Dentine Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ-15) for use in Brazil. DHEQ-15 was cross-cu

Braz. oral res.. Publicado em: 03/05/2018

2. Validation of the urgency questionnaire in Portuguese: A new instrument to assess overactive bladder syndrome

ABSTRACT Purpose Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a clinical condition characterized by symptoms reported by patients. Therefore, measurement instruments based on reported information are important for understanding its impact and treatment benefits. The aim of this study was to translate, culturally adapt and validate the Urgency Questionnaire (UQ) in Portugues

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2018-04

3. Translation and cultural adaptation of the stroke impact scale 2.0 (SIS): a quality-of-life scale for stroke

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: No specific quality-of-life scale for stroke patients has previously been translated and evaluated for reproducibility, for use in the Portuguese language. Internationally, the instrument for this purpose is the Stroke Impact Scale 2.0 (SIS). Use of of SIS enables comprehensive analysis on the impact of mild and moderate stroke on pati

Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2018-03

4. Children's Literature Parallel Corpora: a Hybrid Experimental Model to Evaluate Transfers of Language Complexity Via Linguistic Transcoding

Abstract: This article aims at proposing a hybrid model to evaluate language complexity of source and target texts written both in English and Portuguese so that one can analyse what extent language complexity has been transferred from a text to its translation. Here,hybrid modelpoints to paralleled approaches to lexical repetition, lexical diversity and lex

Ilha Desterro. Publicado em: 2018-01

5. Translation and cultural adaptation of the revised foot function index for the Portuguese language: FFI-R Brazil

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The revised foot function index (FFI-R) is used to evaluate the functionality of patients with conditions that affect the feet. The objective here was to produce the Brazilian Portuguese version of this index. DESIGN AND SETTING: Translation and validation study conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: Th

Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 07/12/2017

6. Pre-validation Study of the Brazilian Version of the Disruptions in Surgery Index (DiSI) as a Safety Tool in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Abstract Introduction: Most risk stratification scores used in surgery do not include external and non-technical factors as predictors of morbidity and mortality. Objective: The present study aimed to translate and adapt transculturally the Brazilian version of the Disruptions in Surgery Index (DiSI) questionnaire, which was developed to capture the self-p

Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2017-12

7. The Influence of Metalinguistic Knowledge of Segmental Phonology on the Production of English Vowels By Brazilian Undergraduate Students

Abstract: This article presents data on the production of English vowels [i ɪ ɛ æ u ʊ] by Brazilian English Language Teaching (ELT) undergraduate students before and after taking a course on English Segmental Phonology. Brazilian learners tend to assimilate the contrasts present in [i ɪ], [ɛ æ] and [u ʊ] into the prototypical categories of Brazilian

Ilha Desterro. Publicado em: 2017-12

8. Rbio: A tool for biometric and statistical analysis using the R platform

Abstract Rbio is a free software for data processing. It is compatible and integrated with the free R software, which is globally accepted for statistical analysis. Thus, Rbio takes advantage of all processing potential of the R software. However, this new software allows the user to perform all the analyses without knowing the programming in R language. Rbi

Crop Breed. Appl. Biotechnol.. Publicado em: 2017-06

9. Brazilian cross-cultural adaptation of “Return-to-work self-efficacy” questionnaire

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe the translation and early stages of cross-cultural adaptation of the questionnaire Verwachtingen over werken (or “Return-to-work self-efficacy”) for workers in sick leave due to mental disorders, from the original in Dutch to the Brazilian Portuguese language. METHODS A panel gathering experts was formed to determine the

Rev. Saúde Pública. Publicado em: 02/03/2017

10. REFLEXIONES Y APORTES PARA PENSAR LA CULTURA EN LA ENSEÑANZA-APRENDIZAJE DE LENGUAS EXTRANJERAS

ABSTRACT This article provides a perspective to think about and apply culture contents in the teaching and learning of a foreign language. To do this, we present our theoretical assumptions about the relationship between language and culture as a binomial and the link between interculturality and education. Then, we study the teaching of topics related to cu

Trab. linguist. apl.. Publicado em: 2016-12

11. Interventions in the Alteration on Lingual Frenum: Systematic Review

Abstract Introduction Altered lingual frenum modifies the normal tongue mobility, which may influence the stomatognathic functions, resulting in anatomical, physiological and social damage to the subject. It is necessary that health professionals are aware of the process of evaluation, diagnostics and treatment used today, guiding their intervention. Obje

Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2016-09

12. Exile Island and Global Conversation: Ilha do Desterro Bridges Languages and Cultures

Abstract: This is a concise overview of the publication history of Ilha do Desterro, which shows some changes in format, but a consistent and ever-widening interest in language broadly defined, from linguistics to literature to film, as it manifests itself in different languages, places, and times. The journal publishes in English and Portuguese, but this ov

Ilha Desterro. Publicado em: 2016-08