Fair digital objects

an ecological perspective of dissemination

Authors

  • Linair Maria Campos Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF image/svg+xml
  • Nilson Theobald Barbosa Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF image/svg+xml
  • Nina Gomes Sobral Barcello d'Almeida Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1981-8920.2024v29n4p171

Keywords:

Boundary objects, Symbolic interactionism, FAIR digital objects, Dissemination of digital objects

Abstract

Objective: To explore the theoretical contributions of Boundary Objects Theory and symbolic interactionism applicable to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) digital objects from an ecological perspective, which contemplates different points of view in the dissemination of these objects, so that they can be interpreted and used by different communities, with different epistemologies.
Methodology: Exploratory analysis with a qualitative approach, using bibliographic research. As an approach for bibliographic research, Bardin's content analysis was adopted.
Results: It proposes a set of recommendations for the dissemination of FAIR digital objects that contemplate multiple points of view, in line with the ecological perspective of the Theory of Boundary Objects and symbolic interactionism.
Conclusions: The need for a more conscious and inclusive dissemination of objects is emphasized, considering the diversity of interpretations and contexts of use of digital objects.

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Author Biographies

Linair Maria Campos, Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF

PhD in Information Science through the partnership between the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)  and the Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência Tecnologia (IBICT). Professor at the Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, Brasil.

Nilson Theobald Barbosa, Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF

PhD in Information Science from the  Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF). Professor at the
Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, Brasil.

Nina Gomes Sobral Barcello d'Almeida, Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF

Master in Information Science from the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Brasil,

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Published

2024-12-31

How to Cite

Campos, L. M., Barbosa, N. T., & d'Almeida, N. G. S. B. (2024). Fair digital objects: an ecological perspective of dissemination. Informação & Informação, 29(4), 171–193. https://doi.org/10.5433/1981-8920.2024v29n4p171