Scholarly communication is undergoing transformations linked to open science, digital infrastructures, and global struggles for visibility. In the Latin American context, the role of journals and SciELO in consolidating a more inclusive, transparent publishing system guided by the IDEIA principles stands out. … Read More →
Contextual frameworks and possible interpretations for science communication
The expansion of scientific discourse through social media and podcasts is redefining the ways in which knowledge is disseminated and the formats in which it is published. Urbe’s experience highlights the potential of these strategies to broaden reach, diversify audiences, and strengthen the social impact of scientific output. … Read More →
Research data repository in Urban Studies
Open access to research data is a key pillar of open science, as it enhances the transparency of findings and facilitates their reuse in future research. This topic raises epistemological questions relevant to Urban Studies, positioning itself as a central issue on the contemporary editorial agenda. … Read More →
The Ethical and Editorial Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Knowledge Production for Urban Studies
The use of AI in scholarly communication strains principles of transparency, authorship, and integrity by introducing opacity, undermining accountability, and reinforcing geopolitical asymmetries. In response, there is a growing need for editorial policies that regulate its use and preserve the legitimacy of the knowledge produced. … Read More →
Reflecting on Urbanism in Latin America Between Empirical and Epistemological Contributions
Latin American urban studies challenge models from the Global North, calling for approaches that are sensitive to their specific characteristics. The journal urbe’s output highlights epistemological plurality, thematic diversity and a focus on the region, reflecting a field grounded in critical and contextually situated research agendas. … Read More →
urbe. Revista Brasileira de Gestão Urbana and the contributions to thinking about urbanism in Latin America
Since its inception, the journal urbe has been guided by a strong editorial commitment to open science and to the output of situated knowledge about and within Latin America—principles addressed in the series of posts for the SciELO in Perspective Blog’s Special Week. … Read More →
Taking Stock of Social Media Use in a Social Sciences Journal: The DADOS Experience
Occupying social networks with qualified scientific debates is fundamental, but we must not forget that science communication is specialized work and that academic careers have demanded more and more from their professionals, many of them subject to precariousness and/or mental health crises, including editors. … Read More →
Research on Diversity in Social Sciences: A Reading Guide in DADOS
Inequalities are a central research theme in social sciences. In this text, we list a series of recent studies published in DADOS, which mobilize rigorous methods and add to the area’s literature. … Read More →
The Podcast as a Science Communication Tool: The DADOS Experience
Transforming articles into accessible and powerful conversations, the DADOS podcast affirms science communication as a critical and inclusive practice. By exploring the backstage of research and valuing diverse voices, each episode expands the reach of social sciences and connects academic knowledge and public debate. … Read More →
DADOS and Preprints: Advances Towards a More Open Science
Since 2020, DADOS publishes articles in preprint format. Three have already been released in the journal, dealing with educational inequalities, trade unionism and scientific production in Latin America. This practice strengthens the visibility and transparency of academic work. … Read More →
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