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Editorial N° 02/2024
Recovering Science as a Public Good: New
Pathways for Editorial
São Paulo. Vol. 27, 2024
Editorial
Beatriz Milz I
Igor Matheus Santana-Chaves II
Pedro Roberto Jacobi III
Julia Silvia Guivant IV
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1809-4422asoceditorialENG2024L3ED
I Federal University of ABC, São
Bernardo do Campo, SP, Brazil.
II Federal University of ABC, São
Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. Fa-
culty of Architecture, University
of Lisbon, Portugal.
III University of São Paulo, São
Paulo, SP, Brazil.
IV Federal University of Santa Ca-
tarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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The phrase that gives name to this editorial was spoken by Professor Antonio Páez
from the School of Earth, Environment & Society at McMaster University in Hamilton,
Canada. He mentioned it during his lecture entitled “Open Science” at the Federal Uni-
versity of ABC (UFABC), while he was a visiting professor in the first semester of 2024.
In this lecture, the professor shared his knowledge on the topic, aligning himself with the
position of the International Science Council as presented in “Science as a Global Public
Good” from November 2021. The event provided a new range of students with insights
into current scientific processes beyond the common understanding of open publication
and open access to scientific articles.
As explained by Professor Páez, the concept of open science has gained promi-
nence in recent years, reflecting a progressive evolution that seeks to make scientific
research and its dissemination accessible at all levels of society. This approach is part
of the co-creation of knowledge for the public good. Recently, with the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic, the open science movement was powerfully exemplified by the
global response, where scientists shared data and ideas with unprecedented openness.
This behavior crosses the public-private interface and exposes processes that inhibit the
effectiveness of science in contributing to the global public good (Boulton, 2021).
In line with the importance of open science, UNESCO (2021) defines it as a set
of practices aimed at making scientific knowledge accessible to everyone, regardless of
their origins or resources:
Open science is defined as an inclusive construct that combines vari-
ous movements and practices aiming to make multilingual scientific
knowledge openly available, accessible and reusable for everyone, to
increase scientific collaborations and sharing of information for the
benefits of science and society, and to open the processes of scientific
knowledge creation, evaluation and communication to societal actors
beyond the traditional scientific community. It comprises all scientific
disciplines and aspects of scholarly practices, including basic and ap-
plied sciences, natural and social sciences and the humanities, and it
builds on the following key pillars: open scientific knowledge, open
science infrastructures, science communication, open engagement
of societal actors and open dialogue with other knowledge systems
(UNESCO, 2021, p. 7).
The unanimous adoption of the Recommendation on Open Science by UNESCO’s
193 Member States in November 2021 represents a significant step towards this agenda,
promoting a new era of scientific governance aimed at serving the global public good.
In summary, open science can be seen as a set of principles and practices that aim to
make scientific research accessible to everyone, benefiting both scientists and society as
a whole (UNESCO, 2023).
Following this understanding, the Center for Open Science (COS) presents prin-
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ciples aimed at “democratizing access to research, promoting equitable distribution of
resources, fostering accountability and reliability, accelerating self-correction, and im-
proving rigor and reproducibility.” Some of these principles include Open Access; Open
Data, Protocols, Materials, and Code; and Open Evaluation and Peer Review, among
others (Center for Open Science, n.d.).
In this context, the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) stands out
as an initiative aligned with the principles of open science. By offering free access to a
vast collection of scientific journals from Latin America, SciELO provides a democratic
platform for the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Scientific journals and magazines
play a crucial role in promoting good editorial practices, expanding the reach of science,
and encouraging transparency and collaboration among researchers.
Ambiente & Sociedade, as an integral part of the SciELO Brazil Collection, plays
an essential role in disseminating interdisciplinary research that addresses the interac-
tion between society and the environment. Our editorial policy promotes open access,
significantly contributing to the adoption of better practices among authors in the field.
By adhering to the criteria established by SciELO, we ensure the quality and relevance
of the published research, as well as strengthen our mission to make scientific knowledge
accessible to everyone. In this sense, adherence to the criteria described in the document
“Criteria, policy and procedures for admission and permanence of scientific journals in
the SciELO Brazil Collection” (SciELO, 2022) reinforces our commitment to excellence
and transparency in scientific communication. This commitment is fundamental to ad-
dressing contemporary challenges and promoting sustainable development that benefits
society as a whole1.
Efforts to comply with open science practices involve various measures and ac-
tions. The updates in the editorial policy of Ambiente & Sociedade are described on the
journal’s page on SciELO. We strongly recommend a careful reading of the instructions
for authors before submission. Among the main updates, the following stand out:
• Compliance with Open Science: Authors must submit the “Open Science
and Research Ethics Compliance Form” along with their submission. This
form is available on the instructions for authors page and contains questions
about preprint submission, disclosure of materials and data, research ethics,
authorship participation in the work, sources of funding, conflicts of interest,
and originality of the material.
• Research Ethics: We recommend that authors read and follow the “Guidelines
on Best Practices for Strengthening Ethics in Scientific Publication” (SciELO,
2018a), and the “Guidelines on Good Publication Practice” (COPE, 1999),
which present the publication ethics principles established by the Committee
1- Other journals in the SciELO collection are also adapting to these changes, adopting open access policies and encouraging
the publication of research data, such as Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil (RBSMI), Educação & Sociedade,
Revista Interdisciplinar da Mobilidade Humana (REMHU), among others.
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on Publication Ethics (COPE).
• Open Data: We encourage authors to share their datasets, instruments, sta-
tistical analysis scripts, protocols, and additional materials in appropriate data
repositories, such as SciELO Data (https://data.scielo.org/), Zenodo (https://
zenodo.org/), or GitHub (https://github.com/). We recommend reading the
“Guide to promoting the opening, transparency and reproducibility of research
published by SciELO journals” (SciELO, 2018b).
We hope that these actions will not only increase the visibility and impact of the
published research but also encourage other journals to follow the same path. Addition-
ally, in this editorial, we share with the readers of Ambiente & Sociedade changes in the
journal’s editorial team.
Change in Editorial Leadership
Ambiente & Sociedade, affiliated with the National Association for Research
and Graduate Studies in Environment and Society (ANPPAS), began its activities in
1997. Since then, Prof. Dr. Pedro Roberto Jacobi has been the Editor-in-Chief of the
journal, working in partnership with Lucia Ferreira (NEPAM/UNICAMP) and Hector
Leis (UFSC). In 2011, Professor Jacobi assumed the editorial leadership of the journal,
and under his coordination, the journal achieved national and international recognition,
becoming a reference in environmental and interdisciplinary discussions, despite various
challenges faced.
In this year of 2024, we announce that the journal will be led by four hands, with
the inclusion of Dr. Julia Silvia Guivant. She, who has already served as president of
ANPPAS, is a retired full professor from the Department of Sociology and Political Sci-
ence at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), where she currently serves as
a permanent professor in the Graduate Programs in Sociology and Political Science and
the Interdisciplinary Program in Human Sciences. With a remarkable academic trajec-
tory and extensive experience in environmental sociology, the professor will significantly
contribute to addressing the challenges of making the journal increasingly aligned with
the transformations in the publishing world. These transformations include advances in
technology, such as artificial intelligence, and the premise of ensuring open access for all.
Her addition also aligns with the desire to increase representation in leadership
positions, promoting gender diversity in prominent roles. Such actions enrich scientific
debate and contribute to a more comprehensive and fair approach to the production
and dissemination of knowledge. Furthermore, they are essential for inspiring future
generations of female researchers, reinforcing the importance of equal opportunities in
the academic field. We are confident that this partnership will bring new perspectives
and further strengthen Ambiente & Sociedade.
Finally, we invite everyone to read and explore the recent articles that are part of
Volume 2024.
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In the article “The Institutionality of Environmental Justice in a REDD+ Off-
set Project”, the authors Karla Sessin-Dilascio, Charles Borges Rossi, and Paulo Antônio
de Almeida Sinisgalli analyze the implementation of the Verra Climate, Community, and
Biodiversity standard in a REDD+ offset project in the Brazilian Amazon and its results
in terms of environmental justice. Using the Institutional Analysis and Development
Framework, the research identifies interactions between arenas and formal and informal
rules in environmental justice outcomes. The results highlight the importance of the
operational arena and the institutional work of local actors in the outcomes of REDD+
offset projects regarding aspects of environmental justice (Sessin-Dilascio; Rossi; Sinis-
galli, 2024).
In the article “A charcoal frontier: the steel industry and forest in twentieth-
century Minas Gerais (Brazil)”, the authors Lenício Dutra Marinho Júnior, Haruf Salmen
Espindola, and Eunice Sueli Nodari investigate the relationship between large steel com-
panies and the devastation of the Atlantic Forest in the Rio Doce Valley. Using technical
reports, official statistics, and other sources, the study highlights the Belgo-Mineira com-
pany to measure the impacts of the charcoal-based steel industry on the forest (Marinho
Júnior; Espindola; Nodari, 2024).
In the article “National Solid Waste Policy: Analyzing the Collective and Diffuse
Rights of Recyclable Materials Collectors”, the authors Marcos Aurélio Pereira Valadão
and Rônei Alves da Silva analyze the effectiveness of the National Solid Waste Policy (Law
12.305/2010) in ensuring the rights of recyclable material collectors. Using hypothetical-
deductive methods and a qualitative approach, the study focuses on public civil actions
in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília. The authors conclude that governmental
omission requires the continuous action of the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Public
Defender’s Office to guarantee the rights of these workers and promote environmental
sustainability (Valadão; Silva, 2024).
In the study “Does tourism policy consider climate? Exploring rainy season
narratives on the Alagoas coast, Brazil”, the authors Briana Bombana, Ivan Machado
Martins, Juliana de Carvalho Gaeta, Marcos Paulo Santos Pereira, Iran Campello Normande
and Aline da Silva Cerqueira explore how the rainy season is considered in Alagoas’ tourism
policy, considering the Strategic Plan for Tourism Development of Alagoas 2013-2023.
The authors make four main recommendations: 1) Recognize the rainy season to promote
the diversification of tourism across different seasons and regions; 2) Increase adaptive
capacity in the face of climate change; 3) Recognize and diversify economic activities
beyond tourism; and 4) Integrate other public policies with tourism policy (Bombana,
et al., 2024).
The article “Groundwater in water scarcity context in the São Francisco River
Basin (MG)” by Jeane Dantas de Carvalho, Marília Carvalho de Melo, Paulo Galvão, Wezer
Lismar Miranda, and Breno Esteves Lasmar, evaluates the correlation between the increase
in groundwater use permit applications and periods of negative precipitation anomalies
in the São Francisco River Basin, Minas Gerais, between 2009 and 2018. Using permit
and precipitation data, the authors identify a direct relationship between water scarcity
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and the increase in groundwater use permit applications, particularly between the years
2014 and 2018 (Carvalho, et al., 2024).
In the article “Maslow and the Environment: Integrating the Social Repre-
sentation and the Theory of Needs” Anna Karolina Osório Pimentel, Luciana Aparecida
Farias, Cristina Rossi Nakayama, Claudio Benedito Baptista Leite, Carla Grigoletto Duarte,
and Luiz Omir de Cerqueira Leite investigate the relationship between Maslow’s hierar-
chy of needs and social representations of the environment. Using the Environmental
Motivation Profile Test on 134 participants, the results indicate a significant correlation
between the stage of self-actualization and a global representation of the environment
(Pimentel, et al., 2024).
The authors Patrícia Marques Santos, Claudio Belmonte de Athayde Bohrer, and Mar-
celo Trindade Nascimento, in their article “Impacts of land use and land cover changes
in phytophysiognomies in the Atlantic forest” evaluate the landscape of the Northern
and Northwestern regions of Rio de Janeiro, determining changes in forest cover by
phytophysiognomy using MapBiomas collection 6 (1985-2020). Between 1985 and 2020,
they observed a reduction in forest cover losses, masked by gains in secondary vegetation.
Agriculture was the main factor in vegetation loss, resulting in currently having less than
8% of the vegetation being protected (Santos; Bohrer; Nascimento, 2024).
In the article “Definition of Sustainability Indicators Applicable to Educational
Units”, Barbara Silva e Souza, Ricardo Gabbay de Souza, Arthur Bispo Ferreira, and Fabi-
ana Alves Fiore propose sustainability indicators for schools in Brazil. The quantitative-
qualitative research adapted existing sustainability tools, validated by sustainability and
education experts. The resulting model, structured in management, physical structure,
and education for sustainability, can support the creation of environmental certification
instruments, ensuring the quality of sustainable education in formal teaching (Souza, et
al., 2024).
In the article “Quality of life of organic and conventional soybean farmers”,
Jefferson Andronio Ramundo Staduto, Ana Cecília Kreter and Valdir Antonio Galante examine
the quality of life of soybean producers in Brazil, comparing the impacts of organic and
conventional production. The research, using statistical models, concludes that organic
producers have fewer symptoms associated with pesticide exposure and are more likely
to report life satisfaction, indicating that organic production contributes to improved
quality of life and rural sustainability (Staduto; Kreter; Galante, 2024).
In the article “Food security and sustainable urban planning for resilient and
healthy cities: a multiple case study” Debora Sotto and Arlindo Philippi Jr. investigate
the coordination of public policies on urban resilience and food security in ten Brazilian
cities. The qualitative analysis revealed a great variation in public policy actions, pointing
to opportunities for future research and policy improvements (Sotto; Philippi Jr., 2024).
We wish everyone a great read!
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Beatriz Milz
✉milz.bea@gmail.com
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3064-4486
Igor Matheus Santana Chaves
✉ igor.chaves@ufabc.edu.br
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3833-9301
Pedro Roberto Jacobi
✉ prjacobi@gmail.com
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6143-3019
Julia Silvia Guivant
✉ juliaguivant@gmail.com
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6201-887X
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