Objetivo: Apresentar e discutir as placas de formatura como artefatos informacionais e memoriais, evidenciando seu potencial para além da função comemorativa, e investigar de que modo podem ser descritas e representadas sistematicamente para fins de organização, recuperação e preservação em acervos institucionais. Método: Trata-se de uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, de caráter exploratório e analítico, que propõe um modelo inicial de representação descritiva fundamentado no AACR2, adaptado às especificidades das placas de formatura enquanto tipo documental. O estudo articula esse modelo à discussão de possibilidades de representação temática a partir de categorias analíticas voltadas à identificação de elementos materiais, simbólicos e sociais, dialogando ainda com o paradigma indiciário como perspectiva interpretativa para a leitura de pistas presentes na materialidade, na composição visual e nos enunciados textuais das placas. Como aplicação, realiza-se a análise de uma placa de formatura do curso de Serviço Social. Resultado: Os resultados indicam que as placas de formatura comportam atributos descritivos e temáticos passíveis de sistematização, permitindo sua inserção em sistemas de organização da informação, bem como evidenciam a pertinência do paradigma indiciário para a interpretação de seus elementos simbólicos e memoriais Conclusões: Conclui-se que a adoção de modelos descritivos adaptados e de abordagens interpretativas ampliadas contribui para o reconhecimento das placas de formatura como documentos relevantes para a memória institucional e para o campo da organização do conhecimento.
Objetivo: O estudo buscou compreender como o Design Thinking colabora na inovação da oferta de produtos e serviços em bibliotecas universitárias por meio de uma análise nas publicações científicas indexadas na Brapci, BDTD e La Referencia, identificando as principais abordagens e contribuições que envolvem o tema. Método: Utilizou-se os procedimentos de pesquisa de caráter exploratório, por meio de um levantamento bibliográfico com abordagem qualitativa, sendo selecionados a partir dos descritores de busca “Design Thinking” AND “Bibliotecas Universitárias”. Resultado: A partir da análise dos documentos, destacaram-se os principais aspectos da implementação do design thinking nas bibliotecas universitárias, focando na melhoria dos produtos e serviços de informação e do espaço físico, na interação das BUs com os usuários, além dos processos de pesquisa utilizando técnicas e ferramentas por meio da abordagem. Conclusões: O design thinking se destaca por sua empatia e criatividade ao trazer soluções para as bibliotecas, permitindo, por meio de recursos de baixo custo, inserir meios inovadores no ambiente acadêmico.
La expansión de la inteligencia artificial generativa ha transformado los procesos de recuperación de literatura científica, generando oportunidades de eficiencia y accesibilidad, pero también cuestionamientos sobre verificabilidad, rigor y generación de referencias ficticias en contextos académicos. En Bibliotecología y Ciencia de la Información, persiste un vacío metodológico respecto de protocolos replicables que permitan evaluar el desempeño operativo de estas herramientas en búsquedas bibliográficas. Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia de ChatGPT, modelo GPT-5.2, en entorno ChatGPT Plus, mediante un protocolo estructurado de ingeniería de prompts aplicado en nueve búsquedas controladas realizadas en febrero de 2026, distribuidas en tres niveles geográficos: global, latinoamericano y chileno. Método: Se adoptó un diseño exploratorio–descriptivo documental con predominio cuantitativo y componente interpretativo complementario, operacionalizando indicadores dicotómicos de precisión, trazabilidad, coherencia conceptual y eficiencia temporal, junto con validación manual de DOI o URL. Resultados: El corpus final consolidó 130 referencias únicas verificadas, sin registros de alucinaciones tras la aplicación del protocolo, con coherencia conceptual y trazabilidad del 100 % en las tres zonas analizadas. Los tiempos promedio oscilaron entre 14 y 22 minutos por búsqueda. Conclusiones: Estos resultados evidencian que la ingeniería de prompts, bajo control metodológico explícito, puede mitigar riesgos documentados en la literatura, aportar un modelo replicable para bibliotecas universitarias y constituirse en una contribución sustantiva para el mapeo sistemático de la literatura, así como para la detección fundamentada de brechas y vacíos de conocimiento en distintos niveles geográficos.
Objective: To characterize the peer review process ofthejournal Cadernos Ibero-Americanos de Direito Sanit & aacute;rio (CIADS) between 2015 and 2025 through the construction and application of an analytical indicator model derived from Open Journal Systems (OJS) metadata and integrated with Business Intelligence tools. Method: A documentary, descriptive, and quantitative study with a retrospective longitudinal design. Metadata from the Review Report module were extracted in CSV format, subjected to cleaning, standardization, and modeling procedures, and transformed into editorial indicators related to reviewer assignments, geographic participation, temporal distribution of completed reviews, recommendation categories, and editorial interventions. Analyses were operationalized through analytical measures and the visualization of results in Power BI dashboards. Results: Atotal of 1,119 reviewer assignments involving 235 reviewers were identified, resulting in 898 completed reviews. The review process was characterized by the recurrent concentration of invitations among a restricted group of reviewers, international participation with a complementary role to the national base, and the occurrence of three distinct temporal phases over the historical series. The predominant recommendations were "Accept" (40.91%) and "Mandatory revisions" (37.9%). Editorial follow-up included 344 reminders and 44 cancellations. Conclusions: The integration of OJS metadata with Business Intelligence tools enabled the transformation of operational records into descriptive analytical evidence, making visible structural patterns, asymmetries, and dynamics of the peer review process. The proposed indicator model proved to be low-cost and applicable to scientific journals with different profiles, within the limits of the available data and the adopted methodological scope.
Objective: To analyze the social and epistemological trajectory and the scientific production of the Graduate Program in Hospitality at Anhembi Morumbi University (UAM) and its contribution to the consolidation of the field of hospitality in Brazil. Methods: The research was organized into two complementary methodological stages. The first consisted of a documentary and bibliographic investigation that sought to reconstitute the Program's genesis through the analysis of institutional documents, reports submitted to Capes, relevant legislation, and editorials from the Revista Hospitalidade. The second stage corresponds to a bibliometric analysis of student scientific production between 2004 and 2024, comprising 282 dissertations and 22 theses. Data were extracted manually, followed by reference normalization and the application of statistical and visual analyses using Bibliometrix and Python tools, considering indicators such as author frequency, works, sources, co-occurrences, and co-citation networks. Results: The results point to the existence of structuring theoretical cores in the field and works that articulate technical-managerial and symbolic-relational approaches. A recent inflection in production was identified, marked by ethical, political, and identity themes. The analysis revealed a growing appreciation for scientific journals and the coexistence of diverse paradigms, as well as an average lag often years between publication and citation. Conclusions: It is concluded that hospitality emerges as a consolidated field, yet one in constant reconfiguration, intersected by multiple rationalities. UAM and the Revista Hospitalidade stand out as structuring entities in this process. The study contributes to a critical understanding of the field's evolution, pointing out paths for its updating in the face of contemporary challenges.
Objective: To build a technical-scientific database capable of gathering information on the Technology Innovation Centers of Brazil's leading universities. Methods: This is an applied, descriptive study with a qualitative and quantitative approach. Data collection focused on 236 universities listed in the Ranking Universit & aacute;rio Folha (2023 e 2024) e Scimago Institution Ranking (2025), with intentional sampling to identify active Technology Innovation Centers. Data were compiled in spreadsheets and integrated into a digital platform developed using C#, Vue.js, HTML, and CSS. Results: The DATANIT system consolidated data from 183 active NITs and offers features such as search mechanisms, georeferenced visualization, data export, and suggestions for new entries. Results indicate that the platform improves the organization and accessibility of information, strengthens the university innovation ecosystem, and provides strategic support to researchers, managers, and policy makers. Conclusions: The study presents an innovative solution for centralizing data on Brazilian NITs, reinforcing the role of universities as key players in the national innovation ecosystem. DATANIT stands out as a strategic tool to enhance transparency and support interaction among academia, industry, and government.
Objective: To analyze the accessibility of virtual museums for blind visitors in the state of Alagoas (a federative unit of Brazil). Methods: This applied exploratory study began with a narrative literature review to establish the conceptual background and identify accessibility needs of people with visual impairments in virtual museums. Interviews with seven blind participants collected qualitative data on web navigation experiences. Virtual museums related to the state of Alagoas were evaluated using WCAG-based automated tools, and one was selected as a case study to implement accessibility improvements. An experiment with ten blind participants validated the adapted museum. Results: Seven virtual museums related to Alagoas were identified. The analysis revealed that on a scale of 0 to 10, the accessibility of most virtual museums is below 6.0, with an overall average of 5.4. In the selected case study, corrections increased the average accessibility score from 7.1 to 9.97. Validation with ten blind participants confirmed the museum's accessibility. Conclusions: Since the accessibility conditions of real museums are critical, virtual museums are an alternative for disabled people to access culture and leisure. Therefore, we proposed a method to evaluate the accessibility of virtual museums for visually impaired visitors.
Objective: To analyze the agai signboard as an informational mediating sign in the Amazonian context of Para, seeking to understand how an everyday visual artifact articulates sensory, cultural, and communicational dimensions, establishing itself as a mediator in the circulation of meanings. Method: The research is characterized as qualitative and documentary, of a narrative-interpretative nature, grounded in semiotic analysis based on Peircean theory. The empirical corpus consisted of five photographic records of agai signboards located in different areas of Bel & eacute;m, examined according to Peirce's three trichotomies (qualisign-sinsign-legisign; icon-index-symbol; rheme-dicent-argument). The investigation integrated documentary description, narrative interpretation, and semiotic analysis. Results: It was observed that the arai signboard transcends its commercial function and manifests as an informational sign imbued with social meanings. The predominant red functions as a sensory qualisign and an icon of the fruit; its physical presence constitutes the sinsign and the index of the offer; and its recurrence consolidates the legisign and the cultural symbol that standardizes the collective reading of the sign. The interpretive path, from rheme to argument, demonstrates an informational process that begins with sensory perception and culminates in a socially stabilized convention. Conclusions: It was found that the arai signboard expresses an informational mediation rooted in local culture, in which the sign operates as a link between experience, fact, and law, articulating the aesthetic, pragmatic, and symbolic dimensions of Amazonian daily life. The study demonstrated that Peircean semiotics constitutes a consistent theoretical-methodological tool for Information Science, as it enables understanding information as a relational, situated, and culturally mediated phenomenon, expanding the analytical field beyond formal institutions.
Objective: To examine the terminological units present in the song "Voando pro Par & aacute;", identifying how these lexical items represent concepts linked to culture of Par & aacute;, Brazil, and structure a specific cultural domain. The study considered that musical productions can function as cultural documents capable of condensing practices, objects, and identity references, thus constituting legitimate sources for investigations in Knowledge Organization (KO) and Terminology. Methods: The methodological approach adopted a qualitative, descriptive-analytical design, grounded in Dahlberg's contributions to KO and in the Communicative Theory of Terminology (CTT), as formulated by Cabr & eacute;. The corpus consisted of the complete lyrics of the song, treated as an informational document. The analytical steps included: transcription and textual normalization; identification of denominative-conceptual units; conceptual modeling based on terminological frames; and analysis of hierarchical, associative, and functional relations. Results: The findings indicated the existence of a partial terminological system composed of nine units - tacac & aacute;, pupunha com caf & eacute;, a & ccedil;a & iacute;, Ver-o-Peso, Esta & ccedil;& atilde;o das Docas, Mangal das Gar & ccedil;as, Forte do Pres & eacute;pio, point do a & ccedil;a & iacute;, and Re-Pa. These units configure three structuring subdomains: Amazonian cuisine, urban reference spaces, and sociability/leisure. The terms exhibited denominative stability, conceptual relevance, and the capacity to organize socially recognized meanings, forming a coherent set of cultural knowledge representation. Conclusions: It is concluded that the analyzed song operates as a knowledge document, enabling the explicit representation of conceptual structures that describe the culture of Par & aacute;. The integration between KO and CTT proved effective in revealing the internal logic of the domain and expanding the applicability of terminological analysis in sociocultural contexts.
Objective: This study examines how the work environment may mediate the interpersonal relationship with the supervisor and the job satisfaction of librarians working in undergraduate and graduate libraries at highly prestigious public universities in Mexico. Method: Conceptually, it is based on the assumption that job satisfaction within organizations is composed not only of intrinsic but also extrinsic factors, grounded in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, in which the work environment plays a crucial role. In addition to an exhaustive systematic literature review on the topic, data collection and analysis were triangulated through 290 surveys administered via Microsoft Forms to librarians from the public universities: Universidad Aut & oacute;noma de Nuevo Le & oacute;n (UANL), Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG), and Universidad Nacional Aut & oacute;noma de M & eacute;xico (UNAM), which are ranked among the top five Mexican universities. Statistical data analysis was conducted using SPSS 29.0 and SmartPLS 4.1.0.9. Results: As the relationship with the supervisor improves, a better work environment and higher job satisfaction are also perceived. Conclusions: It is concluded that achieving job satisfaction among university librarians requires an optimal interpersonal relationship with the supervisor, which in turn fosters a healthy work environment, without considering external factors such as political, social, and economic contexts, family environment, health aspects, among others.
Objective: To present a theoretical foundation around three main concepts: public library, mediation and geek culture, to propose a concept of a geek library. To this end, a theoretical triangulation was conducted relating the missions and functions of public libraries, the dimensions of mediation mobilized in cultural actions, and the participatory nature intrinsic to fandoms, represented by geek culture. Methodology: This research is qualitative and descriptive and uses practical examples from an applied case study to verify the cultural action developed by a group of fans in a public library. Results: The results highlight the potential of participatory culture in socially mobilizing the community toward a common goal, self-education, and diversity related to cultural production. They also demonstrate the benefits of developing meaningful cultural actions to fulfill the missions and functions of public libraries. Conclusions: The concept of a geek library is proposed, demonstrating its characteristics and drawing parallels with the presented theory.
Objective: To reflect on the limitations of the classical concept of domain in encompassing emerging communities, such as Critical Archival Studies, and to propose a revision of Domain Analysis (DA) to include domains in formation. Methods: This is an exploratory and descriptive study, based on a theoretical review of the literature. Relevant works on Critical Archival Studies and DA were prioritized, with a focus on Information Science and Knowledge Organization. The review included pioneering authors and regional contributions, analyzed in three sections: 1) characteristics of Critical Archival Studies, 2) concepts of DA and domains, and (3 the application of DA to Critical Archival Studies. Results: The analysis showed that Critical Archival Studies do not fit into the classical concepts of domain due to conceptual heterogeneity, absence of organizational structures, and lack of theoretical consensus. It was identified that the notion of "emerging domain," offers greater flexibility by characterizing communities in formation through three elements: conceptual heterogeneity, lack of consolidated structures, and development potential. Conclusions: It is concluded that the notion of emerging domain expands DA's ability to analyze communities in formation, allowing the recognition of both their diversity and their potential for consolidation. DA, in this sense, should assume an active role in the characterization and strengthening of emerging domains. This study contributes to the theoretical and methodological advancement of DA and paves the way for future research on emerging communities in Information Science.
Objective: the present study aims to consolidate key terms related to graph-based knowledge representation, such as knowledge graph, semantic network, semantic graph and ontology, by examining how they are defined and used in scientific literature. Methods: a systematic literature review was conducted, retrieving 474 studies published between 2019 and 2023 from major scientific repositories, of which 288 met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. Results: the analysis reveals substantial overlap in the conceptualization of graph-based representation terms while also exposing important nuances. Ontologies remain foundational within Library and Information Science, being often associated with domain modeling and semantic integration. In contrast, knowledge graphs have experienced rapid growth in recent years, particularly in applied contexts involving artificial intelligence and data fusion. Other terms, such as semantic networks and semantic graphs, are used less consistently and often lack formal definitions, indicating fragmentation in terminology usage. Conclusions: this study advances the theoretical understanding of graph-based knowledge representations by clarifying terminological boundaries and intersections. It offers a consolidated framework that supports conceptual alignment across disciplines, promoting more coherent usage in future research and applications.
Objective: Design an informational device (OD) that, based on a historical-cultural approach, facilitates the observation of information literacy (IL) in the training practices of future teachers (FT). Methods: The study represents a rational-theoretical approach to the design of an OD and is based on observation as a method for representing the reality to be studied. Results: The main achievement of the study is the sharing of the OD proposal and the process related to its validation. Conclusions: i) The concept of reference IL, based on discourse semiotics, represents a basic alternative for describing IL in FT from a historical-cultural perspective and, by determining a specific categorical system of analysis, positions the design of the OD as complex; ii) The intended observation is not neutral in nature, given that it is supported by experiential, epistemological, theoretical, and methodological references; and iii) The "superior" nature of the OD is a basis for enabling a reflective and critical stance towards the observation carried out by FT on their academic information practices.
Objective: To describe, document, and make available a dataset on practices, challenges, and perceptions related to Research Data Management in the context of biodiversity, aiming to support studies in Open Science, scientific information management, and the formulation of institutional data policies. Methods: A survey was conducted using an online questionnaire implemented in Google Forms and administered between October 9, 2024, and December 18, 2024, to 653 researchers affiliated with graduate programs in biodiversity at brazilian public universities rated 6 and 7 by CAPES. A total of 150 valid responses were obtained (22.9% response rate). The data were preserved in raw format, structured in a CSV file, and deposited in the DATAPB repository with a DOI identifier. Results: The resulting dataset comprises 21 variables that characterize the demographic profile of participants and their Research Data Management practices, including familiarity with data management plans, adoption of metadata standards, use of repositories, quality assurance procedures, data integration and analysis, as well as technical and institutional barriers to data sharing. Conclusions: The dataset constitutes a relevant source for analyses of Research Data Management maturity in the field of biodiversity, supporting institutional strategies, training initiatives, repository improvement, and interoperability policies, in addition to contributing to research in Information Science and Open Science.
Objective: To present the fundamentals and different stages of production of the DCZ (Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika) Almanac, focusing on the biological, health, social and environmental factors related to outbreaks of these arboviruses in vulnerable areas and the use of the almanac format as an infocommunication device in health, inspired by traditional pharmacy almanacs, due to their historical role as mediators between popular knowledge and technical-scientific discourse. Method: Based on an interdisciplinary triangulation between the fields of information, communication and health, articulating: 1) theoretical-conceptual references on knowledge mediation and information and communication devices; 2) a qualitative approach consisting of: field research with Community Health Agents (ACS) and Endemic Disease Control Agents (ACE), mediators between technical-scientific knowledge and community knowledge; historical-documentary research on pharmacy almanacs; experimental research for the development of the DCZ Almanac, based on the analysis of primary and secondary data obtained. Result: A comprehensive database was organised, integrating the different sources analysed, allowing forthe construction of a pluralistic approach to arboviruses represented in the device, through textual, imagery and symbolic elements drawn from the experiences of health agents. The final product-the DCZ Almanac-proposes a critical reading of information and knowledge in the context of prevention, promotion and care in the Family Health Strategy (ESF) in vulnerable territories. Conclusions: The interdisciplinary perspective adopted in the research allows us to conclude three main points in the process of producing the DCZ Almanac. First, the necessary critical review of the unidirectional and impositive informational mechanisms in force in health. Second, the focus on the social life of infocommunicational devices in their different temporalities. Third, the interdisciplinary combination of information, communication and health from the perspective of mediations between different forms of knowledge, in order to promote multiple readings and appropriations of the infocommunication device.
Objective: To identify the information mediation actions carried out by the Venezuelan Observatory of Social Conflict (OVCS) and assess their alignment with the defense of human rights and the development of social protagonism. Methods: A case study combined with participant observation, including the use of a questionnaire, an intervention presenting a synthesis framework of the main conceptual approaches adopted in the study, followed by interviews with the information mediators working at the OVCS. Results: Seven information mediation actions were identified, aligned with the roles and activities promoted by both the Organization of American States (OAS) and the United Nations (UN), and consistent with key elements and indicators related to the advancement of social protagonism. Conclusions: The information mediation practices developed by the OVCS are aligned with the promotion of social protagonism. Notably, the mediators demonstrate awareness of the importance of information in fostering active citizenship and recognize their role as information professionals committed to promoting and defending human rights through mediating practices that contribute to building a more inclusive and just society.
Objective: To analyze the implementation of Law 10.639/03 in the university library of IFCS-IH/UFRJ, emphasizing its role in building decolonial collections and promoting critical information literacy. Method: This is bibliographic and documentary research with a qualitative approach, focused on analyzing collection development practices linked to public policies, academic demands, and the ethical-political commitment of information professionals. Results: The findings show that the collection's update gave greater visibility to historically marginalized knowledge, expanded the pedagogical role of the library, and reinforced its engagement in teaching, research, and outreach. Conclusion: The experience reveals the potential of the university library as a political-cultural agent for knowledge democratization and critical formation, offering references for other institutions seeking inspiration in Law 10.639/03 for the development of their collections.
Objective: To reflect on how excessive use of social media can negatively affect human cognition, especially in the processes of attention, memory, and emotion, considering its impact on the dynamics of modern society. Method: An integrative literature review was conducted, with a qualitative approach, using academic materials, information sources, and statistical data. National and international studies relating the use of social media to cognitive changes were analyzed. Results: Findings indicate that excessive use of social media is associated with impairments in attention, overload and reduction of memory capacity, and emotional changes, such as anxiety and low tolerance to frustration. These effects impact productivity, the quality of social interactions, and overall well-being. Conclusions: The study provides insights into understanding the cognitive impacts of intensive social media use and supports the development of strategies to minimize negative effects, promoting more balanced digital practices.
Objective: Understand the perception of elderly users of the Sete Lagoas Regional Education Superintendence about the Electronic Information System (SEI), according to the determining factors of the UTAUT Theory 3. Methods: Descriptive qualitative research and case study method. 16 civil servants aged between 45 and 65 were interviewed. Data was analyzed using content analysis, based on the determining factors of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT 3): Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence, Facilitating Conditions, Hedonic Motivation, Habit and Personal Innovativeness. Results: The SEI was recognized as an efficient tool for carrying out administrative tasks, standing out for its ability to speed up the processing of documents, in addition to being more sustainable by reducing the use of paper. However, challenges were also pointed out that hinder the user experience and generate resistance. Therefore, the implementation of information systems needs to be accompanied by strategies that consider the human factor, since the potential benefit of technology is only complete if used appropriately. Conclusions: It presents contributions by expanding the field of empirical research between the intersection of the themes of acceptance and use of technologies, aging and public service. In methodological terms, it stands out by employing a qualitative approach in a quantitative model (UTAUT), enabling subjective perceptions. In the social context, the study highlights the barriers, needs and specific motivations of aging users regarding the acceptance, use and adaptation to new technologies.
