Category: Urbe

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 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 →

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 →

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 →