La biblioteca publica contra el sedentarismo cognitivo

Cultural activities are now a core rather than a peripheral aspect of library services, and they serve a wide range of purposes: they help to foster a love of reading, attract new users, give the library a social presence, raise awareness of its services and collections, promote culture – both general and local – and maintain close ties with the community, whilst also building networks of collaboration. Furthermore, they generate less visible but highly valuable effects, such as strengthening social cohesion, alleviating unwanted loneliness, mitigating the fear of decline or dependency, boosting self-esteem and, ultimately, improving emotional well-being and mental health

Calculul cuantic. Capitol din lucrarea „Introducere în tehnologiile cuantice”, Nicolae Sfetcu, MultiMedia Publishing, 2026

A synthesis and introductory work that articulates, in a unified framework, three major directions of “quantum technologies”: (i) quantum computing, (ii) quantum cryptography/communications, and (iii) philosophical reflection on the epistemic, ethical, and politico-institutional implications of the “second quantum revolution.” The volume is accompanied by complete bibliographic data. The book aims to provide an accessible yet rigorous introduction, intended especially for readers with a background in science and computer science, interested in the impact of quantum phenomena on information processing and security. At the heart of the approach is the idea that technological advantages (and risks) stem from fundamental properties such as superposition, inseparability, interference, uncertainty, and non-cloning, discussed as operational “resources” for computation, communication, and security. The structure is layered: it begins with an orientation section (“Quantum Technologies for Informatics and Security”), then goes deeper through two didactic-technical blocks (quantum computing; quantum cryptography) and ends with a philosophical module dedicated to conceptual and normative implications. The table of contents indicates a progression from the fundamentals (QIS and relevant quantum mechanics notions) to applications, limitations and governance (EU and Romania), followed by resources/bibliography. A distinctive element of the volume is the connection of the technical discussion to policies and strategies: both the EU Strategy “Quantum Europe Strategy: Quantum Europe in a Changing World” (European Commission, 2 July 2025), with an emphasis on the transition “from laboratory to factory and use”, and the National Strategy of Romania (2024–2029), oriented towards resources, industry and international positioning, including infrastructure, skills and security “by design”, are presented. By combining (a) a didactic path with exercises and solutions, (b) an applied synthesis for computer science and security, (c) a reference framework/bibliography, and (d) a philosophical-ethical reflection section, the book functions as an introductory manual, interdisciplinary orientation guide, and starting point for discussions on the governance of quantum technologies. In an academic presentation, the volume can be framed as an “interface” work between technical curricula (algorithms, protocols, hardware) and social responsibility issues (risks, dual use, education, and “ethical railings”)

Rodno motivisane dezinformacije i kontra-narativ u informacijskoj pismenosti

This educational content aims to raise awareness about gender-based disinformation, stereotypes and narratives that reinforce gender inequalities in the media and online space. It also aims to encourage the development of critical thinking and source-checking skills, and to promote information literacy as a tool for resilience against disinformation. It can be used as an introductory information for librarians and professors, and as a starting point in information and media literacy classes for students

Los orígenes de la Publicidad en España: folleto publicitario de productos de mercería. AHPCO, Notarías de Cordoba, P13712

Among the pages of a protocol, we found a piece of paper used to write down some documents that needed to be copied. This piece of paper, which at first glance seems unimportant, is actually an early example of advertising in 19th-century Spain. Specifically, it is a sheet that was distributed to households to inform them about the sale of various items intended for women. Under the title: ‘Unrivalled bargains on the latest embroidery,’ a series of products are listed with their prices, ranging from ladies' combs to sewing needles, ladies' ties, embroidered strips, and bibs and smocks for children

Bureaucratic engagement and institutional outcomes: Assessing the impact of the Department of Agrarian Reform’s support for selected Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations in Zamboanga Sibugay Province, Philippines

This study investigates the impact of bureaucratic engagement by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on the institutional performance of selected Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs) in Zamboanga Sibugay Province, Philippines. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research evaluates changes in organizational capacity, agricultural productivity, financial behavior, and community participation before and after DAR intervention. Quantitative findings reveal statistically significant improvements across all key indicators, with regression analysis indicating that training participation (β = 0.67), credit facilitation (β = 0.59), technical assistance (β = 0.62), and meeting frequency (β = 0.70) predict corresponding institutional outcomes with strong explanatory power (adjusted R² = 0.48–0.56; p < 0.001). These results are interpreted through the lens of Evans’ theory of embedded autonomy, demonstrating that bureaucracies can catalyze grassroots institutional development when embedded in local contexts with adaptive and relational approaches. Qualitative evidence supports the conclusion that DAR’s embedded, modular engagement contributes not only to capacity-building but also to procedural norm internalization and organizational resilience. The paper proposes a strategic framework for scaling and sustaining bureaucratic engagement through modular support systems, decentralized implementation, and outcome-based monitoring. These findings contribute to the theory and practice of development administration and offer a replicable model for rural institutional strengthening through bureaucratic co-production

Cuando la respuesta ya habla sola

Latin American open access was conceived as a policy of reciprocity. Knowledge produced with collective resources was expected to circulate within the community that produced it. That premise survives intact in normative texts. What changed is the type of system those norms now come into contact with. When institutional repositories become training corpora for private language models, the same gesture that democratized reading also enables algorithmic extraction. Bringing together debates on the coloniality of knowledge, the political economy of information, and Latin American critical librarianship, this article argues that openness does not guarantee sovereignty over what is later done with openly available knowledge. The problem is not openness itself. The problem is who transforms knowledge, at what scale, under what conditions, and who receives nothing in return

Al rescate de la Historia: 40 años de la salvaguarda del Patrimonio Documental de Andalucía. AHPCO Fondo completo

This article reviews the intense work carried out since the early 1980s to protect Andalusia's documentary heritage. Since the beginning of Andalusian autonomy, it became urgent to ensure the preservation of collections from institutions that had disappeared or were undergoing transformation, especially after the end of the Franco regime. It highlights the effort to locate, collect and organise scattered documentation or documentation at risk of loss, such as administrative archives, collections from official bodies and notarial protocols of great historical value. It also emphasises the improvement of infrastructure, the professionalisation of archival work and the growing social awareness of the importance of documentary heritage. Overall, it offers a vision of the archive as a key space for preserving collective memory and facilitating historical research

Report sull’Open Science 2023-2024 dell'Università di Padova

The Open Science report follows a previous one focused on Open Access publishing during the period 2019-2022 (https://zenodo.org/record/7984702). The purpose of the OS report is to represent the University of Padua’s contribution, in the years 2023 and 2024, to the various Open Science pillars. This is done in continuity with several Open Science monitoring initiatives and, in particular, as part of the group of institutions participating in the OS Observatory Italy (https://openscience.it/catalogue). The University’s engagement is aligned with national and international efforts to monitor and promote Open Science practices, and its participation to a variety of initiatives, like the above mentioned OS Observatory and CoARA, further demonstrates its commitment to transparency, collaboration, and the ongoing research assessment reform and evaluation of Open Science activities

Gender biases in large language models

This resource examines gender bias in large language models and how AI systems can reproduce and amplify existing social inequalities. It explores methods for detecting gender bias, the social implications of biased AI, and the role of open-source models in promoting transparency and accountability

Curación de contenidos científicos y divulgativos en Instagram. Taxonomía y ejemplos

A taxonomy is presented to analyze curation in scientific dissemination content on Instagram. Its based on previous studies by the authors on Twitter and YouTube and it consists of various parameters grouped under the dimensions of Content and Curation, including: Amount of content, Temporal range of content, Origin of content, Curation techniques, and Integration of curation. It is exemplified with representative cases published by researchers and communicators from various disciplines