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Rethinking Book Industry Analysis: A Mesosystem Model for Strategic and Institutional Understanding

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Traditional analytical frameworks used to study the book industry—mainly linear, firm-centered,
and value-chain based—offer limited capacity to capture the relational, institutional dynamics that
characterize publishing ecosystems. To address this gap, this article introduces the Book Industry
Mesosystem Model (BIMM), a novel mesoeconomic and mesoanalytical framework that reconceptualizes
the book industry as a mesosystem embedded in economic, institutional, and territorial
structures. The model integrates five core concepts, six transversal dimensions, and twenty-five
agent typologies, providing an architecture for examining complexity beyond firm or market boundaries.
BIMM was developed through a 39-month multimethod design combining: 1) iterative conceptual
refinement with experts and industry professionals (n = 29), 2) semi-structured interviews with experts
and professionals (n = 43), and 3) application to two case studies focused on creation and production
processes. This hybrid research pathway ensured conceptual rigor, empirical grounding,
and transferability.
The resulting model provides a framework for examining coordination mechanisms, institutional
configurations, inter-agent dependencies, and transversal forces. Its empirical application reveals patterns of precarious work, concentration, technological dependency, and institutional mediation
that remain under-represented in traditional approaches. BIMM expands theoretical and methodological
horizons for research on cultural and creative industries, offering a foundation for comparative
analyses and mixed-method operationalization.

Visibility, Discoverability, Findability, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Academic SEO in Digital Repositories: A scoping review

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Visibility plays a critical role in enhancing the impact of scientific research, yet it is often interpreted in diverse and overlapping ways. Related concepts – such as discoverability, findability, search engine optimization (SEO), and academic search engine optimization (ASEO) – are frequently used interchangeably, despite having distinct meanings. This study aims to clarify how these terms are conceptualized in the context of digital repositories and to identify the techniques proposed to optimize them. A theoretical framework was first developed to define and differentiate these concepts based on their usage in the broader web environment. This was followed by a scoping review, conducted in accordance with the SALSA framework, of 67 scholarly articles that address the use of these terms within the domain of repositories. The review analyses how the concepts are understood and applied, and catalogues the optimization strategies discussed. The results reveal a lack of clear conceptual distinctions among the terms, which are often used synonymously. The review does however identify 22 distinct optimization techniques aimed at improving the visibility of content stored in digital repositories.

Teaching Media and Communication in the GenAI Era: an exploratory study

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Goals. This study investigates the perceptions that faculty members in Media and Communication develop toward the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in current teaching activities, focusing on its influence within the educational environment.
Methodology. We use an exploratory qualitative approach through the focus groups conducted in two universities (University of Bucharest and Université Lumière Lyon 2) which allow us to develop a comparative understanding of the topic. The field of Media and Communication is particularly relevant to study, as it already faces extensive GenAI integration in the respective professional fields.
Results. Both in France, and in Romania, professors in Media and Communication tend to be cautious about using GenAI and integrating it in their practices. Although they recognize AI as a potential tool for innovation (more on the Romanian side), its actual integration in pedagogical methods is still limited. On the French side, the rejection is stronger. Faculty members generally view GenAI use among students with criticism, associating it with plagiarism and a lack of critical thinking. Our research contributes to the reflection about the pedagogical challenges of teaching Media in Communication in the GenAI era, drawing from a Romania-France comparative study performed in two universities.

Research on Research Visibility

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This editorial explores the significance of research visibility within the evolving landscape of academic communication, mainly focusing on the role of search engines as online meta-markets shaping the impact of research. With the rapid expansion of scientific output and the increasing reliance on algorithm-driven platforms such as Google and Google Scholar, the online visibility of scholarly work has become an essential factor in determining its reach and influence. The need for more rigorous research into academic search engine optimization (A-SEO), a field still in its infancy despite its growing relevance, is also discussed, highlighting key challenges in the field, including the lack of robust research methodologies, the skepticism within the academic community regarding the commercialization of science, and the need for standardization in reporting and measurement techniques. This editorial thus invites a multidisciplinary dialogue on the future of research visibility, with significant implications for academic publishing, science communication, research evaluation, and the global scientific ecosystem.

The impact of ChatGPT on journalism: social listening, bibliographic production, and media agenda

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Considering the powerful emergence of ChatGPT in society at large and in journalism in particular, this study aims to quantify the impact of ChatGPT on journalism from the perspective of news generation on this topic, its repercussions on social networks, and its impact on the academic sphere.  This study quantitatively analyses the impact of ChatGPT on journalism from its launch on 30 November 2022 to 18 November 2023. It examines news coverage, Wikipedia visits, social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, and X), and academic output. Data was collected from Media Cloud, Wikipedia, and Proquest. Results were generated in Flourish Studio, and analysis included normalization of records to avoid duplicates and ensure relevance to scholarly output. The analysis of diverse documents underscores the versatility of the technology and the growing intersection between automation and journalistic writing. The study anticipates a future of increased human-machine collaboration in journalism. Key findings indicate widespread global coverage of the topic, reflecting a commensurate audience interest, as evidenced by internet search logs and social conversations.

Good practices on open access publications of projects funded by Horizon 2020

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Elena Pastor-Ramon Biblioteca Virtual de Ciències de la Salut de les Illes Balears (Bibliosalut) elena.pastor@bibliosalut.com 0000-0003-2609-6541 Juan Antonio Casado Responsable de tecnología y data en AlterBiblio juanantonio@alterbiblio.com Alejandra Campos Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona alejandra.campos@uab.cat 0000-0002-3067-2647

Content curation in a university library: Case study of scientific dissemination in Geology and Ocean Sciences with TELLUS and NEREUS newsletters

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The article aims to analyze the content curation process and the impact of TELLUS and NEREUS newsletters on subscribers. These newsletters, focusing on geology and ocean sciences, disseminate curated news to keep readers informed about scientific developments. The study seeks to establish metrics for accurately measuring subscriber interest and satisfaction. A key challenge is the lack of specificity and standardized metrics for such specialized newsletters. This study employs the case study methodology to achieve the objectives. The evolution of the newsletters is analyzed based on data extracted from email marketing platforms. Additionally, participant observation is used to examine key aspects such as platforms used, the curation system, information sources, topics covered, and the developed metrics system. Findings reveal stable open and click-to-open rates over time, indicating that subscribers maintain consistent levels of interest regardless of the specific content. Additionally, subscribers are classified into 16 categories based on interaction habits, providing valuable insights into reader behavior. These classifications and metrics are essential for understanding the audience and measuring the newsletters’ impact and success. The study highlights the importance of continuous adaptation to new technologies, the value of specialized information for a diverse audience, the relevance of email as a communication channel, and the development of own metrics focused on user satisfaction. These contributions can be applied to other libraries and scientific dissemination newsletters.

A bibliometric analysis of the past 25 years at International Journal of Geographical Information Science

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The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution and impact of the International Journal of Geographic Information Science (IJGIS) over the past 25 years. IJGIS, the first journal exclusively dedicated to Geographic Information Science (GIS), has significantly expanded its publication output to meet the growing demand for GIS research. Utilizing conceptual science mapping analysis, the study traces the thematic evolution of the journal by collecting scientific papers from the Web of Science database from 1997 to 2021. Bibliometric performance indicators were employed to highlight its influence and thematic development. The primary themes covered include error modeling, digital elevation models, simulation, conservation, and land-use change. Moreover, IJGIS has broadened its scope to include emerging topics such as volunteered geographic information, the integration of big data techniques, and artificial intelligence. Geographically, contributions are predominantly from the USA, followed by China and the UK, underscoring the journal’s international recognition and impact. Compare global averages, IJGIS consistently maintains a high normalized impact within its thematic area. In conclusion, IJGIS has undergone significant evolution, adapting to GIS field changes, and expanding its global influence with prospects for further diversification and technological integration.