In early December, FIL Guadalajara 20251(Feira Internacional del Libro 2025) took place, one of the main international events in the Latin American publishing sector. Among the various professional activities at the fair, the Encuentro de Editores Universitarios Iberoamericanos (Ibero-American University Publishers Meeting) stood out, in which Thoth Open Metadata participated, bringing together university publishers, researchers and representatives of publishing infrastructures to discuss the challenges and opportunities of academic publishing in the region. … Read More →
Transformative agreements in Brazil: necessary progress or increased dependence?
This text proposes an analysis of transformative agreement policy, considering three dimensions: the international context of criticism, the experiences of countries and institutions that have opted for alternative paths, and Brazil’s unique position as a historical leader in non-commercial open access through the SciELO Network.
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The rise of ‘predatory’ publishing
Over the past two decades, scientific publishing has undergone a technological and economic transformation that has opened the door to more unorthodox models and, unfortunately, predatory practices. Predatory publishing refers to journals and publishers that charge authors (very high fees) to publish, claim peer review and indexing practices that do not exist or are fraudulent, and prioritize quick revenue over scientific quality. … Read More →
Who is the midwife and who is the parturient? The maieutic perspective for rethinking authorship and epistemic responsibility in the use of AI in scientific output
The Socratic maieutic perspective offers a philosophical framework for rethinking the use of AI in scientific output. Instead of an oracle that provides answers, AI can be a dialogical partner that helps researchers to make latent knowledge explicit and thus reposition the discussion about authorship: the researcher remains the responsible epistemic agent, while AI acts as an intellectual midwife. … Read More →
How much time does the journal require from you?
The editor-in-chief formula presents the parameters for calculating the working hours required for the editor to meet the journal’s submission demand. It mainly takes into account the number of articles and the rejection rate, expanding knowledge about scientific editing by quantifying an activity that has historically been invisible. Available in Portuguese only. … Read More →
Scientific Data Sovereignty in the tension between global openness and local autonomy
Scientific data sovereignty is essential for a truly equitable open science. Between the ideal of global openness and the risk of data extractivism, we must build local infrastructures, participatory governance and collaboration models grounded in reciprocity and justice. … Read More →
Scientific Integrity in the Age of AI and the challenges of transparency: Fraud, manipulation, and the new transparency challenges
Artificial intelligence radically transforms the challenges of scientific integrity. From paper mills to automated fraud generation, we face a crisis that requires new forms of transparency, detection and governance to preserve trust in science—combining technology, institutional reforms and international cooperation. … Read More →
The dangers of using AI in peer review [Originally published in Hora Campias in December/2025]
Within my academic life, I am always on ‘both sides of the counter,’ as an author and as a reviewer. It is work of high responsibility because we have a commitment to the excellence of scientific information and to improving the article. Currently, authors may use genAI in preparing their manuscripts with certain caveats, but there are strict restrictions regarding its use in peer review. … Read More →
Ofelia Sepúlveda and the library as an extension of our minds
Ofelia Sepúlveda passed away in Santiago, Chile, on November 17, at the age of 95. Of Chilean origin, Ofelia Antonia Sepúlveda Contreras became closely connected to Brazil over her 25 years living there as an international staff member of PAHO/WHO, working at BIREME, where she coordinated the Network of Health Sciences Libraries and Documentation Centers and, later, the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Information System, one of the center’s key functions. … Read More →
Open Science between Promises and Paradoxes, democratization or new dependency?
Open science promises to democratize knowledge but faces deep paradoxes. Open data do not guarantee equity when the capacity to process them remains concentrated. We must rethink openness in light of global power asymmetries so that it does not become a new form of dependency. … Read More →
Plan S – quo vadis?
By late 2025, Open Access has become mainstream in rhetoric but fragmented in practice. The path forward likely lies not just in enforcing compliance but in diversifying infrastructures—combining global principles with networked regional, scholar-driven implementation. … Read More →
Data Colonialism in Science: A New Form of Epistemic Domination
Data colonialism represents a new form of domination that profoundly affects scientific production. From the systematic extraction of information to the imposition of algorithmic logics, we are experiencing a reconfiguration of power relations in knowledge, demanding an urgent debate on scientific sovereignty. … Read More →
We need to talk about citations
Citations strengthen science, but errors are still common. Such flaws distort evidence and undermine trust. Rigorous checking and editing reinforce scientific integrity. Available in Portuguese only. … Read More →
The transparency paradox when using generative AI in academic research
The use of generative AI in academic research creates a paradox between transparency and credibility. Research shows that declaring the use of AI, although ethical, can diminish trust in the researcher. The lack of clear guidelines and the stigma associated with AI hinder the adoption of the transparency necessary to ensure scientific integrity. … Read More →
Impact beyond academia: SciELO’s presence in public policy
Research published in SciELO transcends academic boundaries and influences public policy on a national and global scale. With thousands of citations in documents from organizations such as WHO, IPEA, and national governments, the study reveals SciELO’s strategic role in social valorization of science. … Read More →
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