THE UFMG PUBLISHER'S CATALOG BY MAJOR KNOWLEDGE AREAS OF CNPQ

Abstract

This research aims to document and analyze the constitution of the catalog of a public university press, relating it to the knowledge areas defined by CNPq (Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development). The editorial production of university presses differs from the general publishing field, as their work is not solely based on the commercial value of the work but also on the dissemination of scientific, artistic, and cultural knowledge. Therefore, the editorial processes involved in publishing an original work are distinct from the procedures adopted by commercial publishers. By examining the catalog of a university press, the goal is to determine whether, in the editing process, there is a focus on disseminating knowledge across all areas or if certain areas have greater representation. The analysis corpus consists of titles published by Editora UFMG from its inception until 2018, totaling over 1,200 titles over 35 years. Regarding the methodology, analytical procedures will be employed to assess the knowledge areas represented in this catalog, along with concepts and bibliography that underpin the observations and analyses presented. The aim is to investigate how the catalog’s configuration reflects the tangible outcomes of the university's policies and processes for disseminating the knowledge produced by the institution.