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Ditching the Maastricht Model? The Evolving Role of the European Central Bank in the Economic and Monetary Union

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Politics and Governance @cogitatiopag.bsky.social · Jan 30

Is the European Central Bank losing its independence by getting too political? Our new open access highlights how the ECB’s increasing involvement in crises and political issues has led to debates about its legitimacy and the need for stronger accountability.

Issue: shortt.link/pag386bsky

Thematic Issue, Vol 13 (2025)

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Gender Equality in Science and Academia. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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OASPA - The Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association @oaspa.bsky.social · Jan 16

Join us on January 23 4 pm GMT for our virtual seminar -
Open access funders and enablers outside the library: fresh perspectives and lesser-heard voices
www.oaspa.org/events/open-...

Hear from organisations about engaging with OA to bolster innovation and help society through open scholarship.

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Rodrigo Silva @carreganocaju.bsky.social · Jan 15

Cogitatio Press is organizing the webinar "Gender Equality in Science and Academia" to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

You are all invited to attend. The webinar is free and happens on 11 February, 4pm CET 👇

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In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Feb 11), Cogitatio Press invites you to a free webinar addressing the ongoing challenges women face in pursuing careers in resear...

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Defining Price Stability: Public Accountability of the European Central Bank’s Goal Independence | Article | Politics and Governance

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Mattias Vermeiren @mattvermeir.bsky.social · Jan 15

I have new article on the latest revision of the ECB's inflation target in Politics & Governance (@cogitatiopag.bsky.social), part of a special issue on the evolving role on the ECB since the Maastricht Treaty (1/n) www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandg...

Mattias Vermeiren

Disconnectivity in a Changing Media and Political Landscape

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Media and Communication @cogitatiomac.bsky.social · Dec 18

In a hyper-connected world, are we truly free to disconnect?

Our new open access issue explores the complexities of disconnection, showing how it can be both a voluntary act and a forced response to systemic problems.

Issue: shortt.link/mac456bsky

Navigating Political Disagreement on Social Media: How Affective Responses and Belonging Influence Unfollowing and Unfriending | Article | Media and Communication

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Media and Communication @cogitatiomac.bsky.social · Dec 10

What makes us unfriend people with different political views?

@bingbingzhang.bsky.social and Heather Shoenberger show that perceived political disagreement can lead to intense emotions like anger and anxiety, driving us to disconnect on social media. www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcomm...

Bingbing Zhang, Heather Shoenberger

Fact-Checkers Around the World: Regional, Comparative, and Institutional Perspectives

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Media and Communication @cogitatiomac.bsky.social · Dec 9

What are the main challenges for the global fact-checking movement?

Our new open access issue explores the institutional dynamics and regional variations of fact-checking organizations worldwide.

Issue: shortt.link/mac458bsky

The Many Dimensions of Us: Harnessing Immersive Technologies to Communicate the Complexity of Human Experiences

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Media and Communication @cogitatiomac.bsky.social · Nov 27

Can VR truly change the way we understand the world?

Our new open access issue explores the potential and challenges of immersive storytelling, aiming to spark conversations about the future of narrative and technology.

Issue: shortt.link/mac455bsky

@kristineno.bsky.social

The Line: Examining AI-driven urbanism | Let's Talk About Media and Communication

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Linda Kopitz @lindakopitz.bsky.social · Nov 27

If you are interested in (not so) utopian urbanism, @cogitatiomac.bsky.social invited me to their "Let's talk about Media and Communication" video series to discuss care and connectivity in 'The Line' 👀 The corresponding article is available in #OpenAccess.

www.cogitatiopress.com/wp/lta/the-l...

Saudi Arabia is building a futuristic city called The Line. This city will rely heavily on artificial intelligence to function. However, Linda Kopitz (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) argues ...

Maritime Justice: Socio-Legal Perspectives on Order-Making at Sea

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Rodrigo Silva @carreganocaju.bsky.social · Nov 20

New open access issue of Ocean and Society that introduces maritime justice, a new perspective examining law’s role in maritime governance. shortt.link/oas421bsky

Thematic Issue, Vol 1 (2024)

Perceptions, Reflections, and Conceptualizations of War and Peace in Children’s Drawings

Rodrigo Silva @carreganocaju.bsky.social · Nov 19

Check out Social Inclusion's new issue that explores how children perceive war and conflict through the study of drawings.

www.cogitatiopress.com/socialinclus...

Housing Affordability Crisis: How Can We Address It?

Rodrigo Silva @carreganocaju.bsky.social · Nov 14

How can we achieve affordable housing in the West?

Urban Planning's new open access issue explores the housing affordability crisis in five Western countries, examining different angles, challenges, and possible solutions. Check it out! shortt.link/UKuhg

@theyoudid.bsky.social

Thematic Issue, Vol 9 (2024)

Challenging Democracy: How Do Ideas of Populists and Disenchanted Citizens Align?

Rodrigo Silva @carreganocaju.bsky.social · Nov 4

Politics and Governance's new issue explores citizens' preferences for stealth democracy, expert rule, direct democracy, and populists' views on referendums. www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandg...

@jbpilet.bsky.social @lucykinski.bsky.social @simonbrause.bsky.social @akueppers.bsky.social

Industrial Heritage and Cultural Clusters: More Than A Temporary Affair?

Rodrigo Silva @carreganocaju.bsky.social · Oct 30

🏭 Industrial buildings are being turned into cultural hubs, but they don't always last.

Urban Planning's new thematic issue looks at seven case studies to figure out how to keep these creative spaces thriving and to guarantee their long-term sustainability.

www.cogitatiopress.com/urbanplannin...

Thematic Issue, Vol 9 (2024)

Neighborhood Residents in Vulnerable Circumstances: Crisis, Stress, and Coping Mechanisms

Rodrigo Silva @carreganocaju.bsky.social · Oct 29

How do people in vulnerable neighborhoods survive and thrive?

The new issue published in Social Inclusion, from Cogitatio Press, explores the resilience of communities facing adversity, highlighting the strategies and strengths that keep them going.

www.cogitatiopress.com/socialinclus...

The Outliers: Stories of Success in Implementing Sustainable Development Goal 14

Rodrigo Silva @carreganocaju.bsky.social · Oct 24

🌊 Are we overlooking the ocean's heroes?

While the challenges of achieving SDG 14 are well-documented, the first open access issue of Ocean and Society highlights the positive work being done to conserve and sustainably use marine resources.

Worth a read! www.cogitatiopress.com/oceanandsoci...

Thematic Issue, Vol 1 (2024)

Transformative Local Governments: Addressing Social Urban Challenges by Bringing People and Politics Together

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EU-VALUES Network @euvaluesnetwork.bsky.social · Oct 23

✨Exciting new episode on The European Dialogue Podcast!

Listen now to 'Populist Power Plays: Unpacking 'Unpolitics' with Prof. @aripollservent.bsky.social of @sceus.bsky.social & Prof. Natascha Zaun from the University of Lüneburg.

Available here, Spotify and Youtube:
www.eu-values.eu/podcast

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Rodrigo Silva @carreganocaju.bsky.social · Oct 15

How can local governments transform urban policies to empower communities and create sustainable cities?

Urban Planning's new open access issue highlights case studies on participatory governance and decision-making to bridge the gap between people and politics: shorturl.at/UxplX

Thematic Issue, Vol 9 (2024)

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The Geoeconomic Turn in International Trade, Investment, and Technology | Editorial | Politics and Governance

Rodrigo Silva @carreganocaju.bsky.social · Sep 19

Politics and Governance's latest open access issue explores the new trends and challenges shaping the way countries and businesses interact. Take a look! www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandg...

@claraweinhardt.bsky.social

Milan Babić, Nana de Graaff, Lukas Linsi, Clara Weinhardt

The Preferred Governing Actors of Populist Supporters: Survey Evidence From Eight European Countries | Article | Politics and Governance

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Sarah de Lange @sldelange.bsky.social · Sep 14

New study by Pilet et al on the preferred governing actors of populist supporters:"Our findings suggest that, among citizens who are more sympathetic to populist parties, there is support for models of government that challenge representative democracy." www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandg...

Jean-Benoit Pilet, Davide Vittori, Emilien Paulis, Sebastien Rojon

Unpolitics: The Role of Populist Governments in EU Decision-Making

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Rodrigo Silva @carreganocaju.bsky.social · Sep 9

Ever wondered how populist governments impact EU decisions?

A new open access issue was just published that helps us understand how populists use "unpolitics" to influence EU policymaking.

Edited by @aripollservent.bsky.social and @nataschazaun.bsky.social

www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandg...