https://periodicos.cerradopub.com.br/bjs <p><strong>Brazilian Journal of Science - ISSN 2764-3417</strong> (the abbreviated title is <em>Braz. J. of Sci.</em>) is a multidisciplinary open access scientific journal published by the <a title="Cerrado Publishing" href="https://periodicos.cerradopub.com.br/bjs/about/contact">Cerrado Publishing</a>, in collaboration with <a title="UniBRAS Rio Verde University Center" href="https://unibrasrioverde.com.br/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UniBRAS Rio Verde University Center</a> and is intended for the dissemination of original, unpublished technical-scientific works and scientific research in the areas of agricultural and biological sciences, environmental sciences, health sciences, exact sciences and social sciences.</p> <p>The frequency is publications in continuous flow and is open to receiving works by researchers from research, teaching, and extension institutions in Brazil and abroad. The journal accepts manuscripts in English and publishes several types of contributions, such as scientific articles, scientific notes and review articles.</p> <p><strong>International Indexing:</strong> Google Scholar, Latindex, CiteFactor, Scope Database, BASE, Diadorim, Directory of Research Journals Indexing, CrossRef, Research Bible, Publons, Research Gate, <a href="https://periodicos.cerradopub.com.br/bjs/indexersandarchiving">among others</a>.</p> <p><strong>Open Access </strong>is free for readers, with <a href="https://periodicos.cerradopub.com.br/bjs/about/submissions">Article Processing Charge (APC)</a> paid by authors or their institutions. </p> Cerrado Publishing en-US Brazilian Journal of Science 2764-3417 <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:</span></p> <div class="pkp_structure_main" role="main"> <div class="page page_article"> <article class="obj_article_details"> <div class="row"> <div class="entry_details"> <div class="item copyright"> <p>1) Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.</p> <p>2) Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.</p> <p>3) Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.</p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> https://periodicos.cerradopub.com.br/bjs/article/view/739 <p>Rehabilitation professionals face challenges in delivering wheelchair services due to insufficient education of occupational therapy students and related professionals. Inadequate preparation in both technical and communication skills can negatively impact the quality of care and the psychosocial well-being of individuals with disabilities. Gaps in theoretical knowledge, professionalism, empathy, and ethical practice limit students’ clinical readiness, reducing trust between providers and service users. This review presents the World Health Organization’s (WHO) eight-step best practice framework for wheelchair service provision and examines educational strategies implemented in university programs worldwide. Data were drawn from recent studies (2021–2025) evaluating the effectiveness of occupational therapy education before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Delivering high-quality wheelchair services enhances mobility, independence, and quality of life. Incorporating evidence-based, personalized training programs into academic curricula can significantly strengthen care delivery and promote social inclusion for individuals with mobility impairments.</p> Eleni Papadaki Myrto Patagia Bakaraki Copyright (c) 2025 Eleni Papadaki, Myrto Patagia Bakaraki https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 2025-05-23 2025-05-23 4 6 1 10 10.14295/bjs.v4i6.739 https://periodicos.cerradopub.com.br/bjs/article/view/741 <p>The application of blockchain technology and the implementation of synthetic diamond production represent innovative strategies to transform the mineral resources sector in Angola, with a specific focus on the province of Lunda Sul, where the Catoca mine is located. Blockchain technology aims to improve the governance model and promote greater transparency and traceability in mining operations, a factor that contributes to the mitigation of corrupt practices and the strengthening of corporate responsibility. In addition, the production of synthetic diamonds emerges as a sustainable alternative, capable of reducing the environmental impact associated with traditional mining, and at the same time increasing the competitiveness of the sector in the global market. To support this work, an exploratory and explanatory methodology was adopted, including interviews with key stakeholders, such as two mining companies and the Department of Mines at the Faculty of Engineering of Agostinho Neto University. The referenced interviews enabled a detailed analysis of the current challenges of the sector and the opportunities related to the integration of disruptive technologies, such as blockchain technology, and sustainable practices, such as diamond synthesis. Therefore, the combination of such approaches can transform the Angolan mineral sector, aligning it with contemporary demands for transparency, sustainability, and operational efficiency.</p> Lizandro Abel Sicato Chipongue Sandro António Buaza Caetano António André Chivanga Barros Copyright (c) 2025 Lizandro Abel Sicato Chipongue, Sandro António Buaza Caetano, António André Chivanga Barros https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 2025-06-01 2025-06-01 4 6 11 30 10.14295/bjs.v4i6.741