# EdUERJ (Firm) > academic publisher in Brasil **Wikidata**: [Q10270396](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10270396) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/eduerj-firm ## Summary EdUERJ is the academic publishing house of the Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ) in Brazil. It functions as an organization that prints and distributes pressed goods or electronic media, serving as a key player in the dissemination of academic knowledge and research produced by the university. ## Key Facts - **Also known as:** EdUERJ (native label) - **Type:** Publishing house (instance of) - **Location:** Brazil - **Parent Organization:** Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ) - **Member of:** Associação Brasileira das Editoras Universitárias (ABEU) - **Described by Source:** Ulibros - **Wikipedia Languages:** Portuguese (pt) - **Wikidata Description:** Academic publisher in Brasil - **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11h1tz1_9 - **Library of Congress Authority ID:** no2019007242 - **VIAF ID:** 3938154801902656310009 - **Sitelink Count:** 1 ## FAQs **What is EdUERJ?** EdUERJ is the academic publishing house of Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ) in Brazil, dedicated to printing and distributing academic and scholarly works. **What organization operates EdUERJ?** EdUERJ is part of Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), a public university founded on December 4, 1950, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. **What professional associations is EdUERJ a member of?** EdUERJ is a member of the Associação Brasileira das Editoras Universitárias (ABEU), the Brazilian association of university publishers. **Where is EdUERJ located?** EdUERJ is located in Brazil, specifically associated with the Rio de Janeiro State University in the city of Rio de Janeiro. **What identifiers are associated with EdUERJ?** EdUERJ is identified by the Google Knowledge Graph ID /g/11h1tz1_9, the Library of Congress Authority ID no2019007242, and the VIAF ID 3938154801902656310009. ## Why It Matters EdUERJ plays a vital role in the Brazilian academic landscape by acting as the publishing arm of one of Brazil's prominent public universities. As a university press, it facilitates the dissemination of scholarly research, academic texts, and educational materials produced by the faculty and researchers of UERJ. Its membership in the Associação Brasileira das Editoras Universitárias connects it to a broader network of university publishers across Brazil, promoting standards and collaboration in academic publishing. ## Notable For - Being the official academic publishing house of Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ). - Membership in the Associação Brasileira das Editoras Universitárias (ABEU). - Having a dedicated Library of Congress Authority ID (no2019007242). - Being recognized in the Google Knowledge Graph with a unique identifier (/g/11h1tz1_9). - Being cataloged in the Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) with the ID 3938154801902656310009. ## Body ### Organizational Context EdUERJ operates as a publishing house, which is defined as an organization that prints and distributes pressed goods or electronic media. It is a subclass of both publisher and company, and is associated with the publishing industry as a facet of mass media. As the publishing arm of Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), it serves the specific mission of disseminating academic and scholarly work generated by the university community. ### Parent Institution: Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ) Rio de Janeiro State University, known natively as Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), is a public university founded on December 4, 1950. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at coordinates -22.91111111 latitude and -43.23611111 longitude. UERJ functions as both a university and a public educational institution, receiving funding from the state government. The university is also recognized for its role as an open-access publisher, a function carried out through EdUERJ. UERJ is a member of the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie and maintains a significant digital presence with over 36,000 followers across social media platforms as of February 2023. The university is identified by several international identifiers, including ISNI: 0000000109416510, GND ID: 5197782-5, and ROR ID: 0198v2949. ### Membership and Affiliations EdUERJ is a member of the Associação Brasileira das Editoras Universitárias (ABEU), as confirmed by records archived in February 2024. This membership aligns EdUERJ with other university presses across Brazil, fostering collaboration and adherence to standards in academic publishing. This affiliation is referenced from the association's member list. ### Location and Country Context EdUERJ is situated in Brazil, the largest country in South America and the fifth-largest nation in the world by area. Brazil operates as a federal republic with Portuguese as its official language. The country declared independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822. Brazil's cultural and academic landscape is rich and diverse, providing a vibrant context for EdUERJ's operations in academic publishing. ### Identifiers and Classifications EdUERJ is cataloged in several authoritative databases and systems: - **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11h1tz1_9 - **Library of Congress Authority ID:** no2019007242 (referenced as of March 6, 2019) - **VIAF ID:** 3938154801902656310009 - **Wikidata Description:** academic publisher in Brasil - **Sitelink Count:** 1 (on Portuguese Wikipedia) - **Described by Source:** Ulibros (archived as of April 9, 2024) ### Function and Industry Role As a publishing house, EdUERJ is part of the broader publishing industry. Publishing houses are typically classified as organizations that produce and distribute books, journals, and other printed or electronic materials. They are associated with the Dewey Decimal Classification 070.5 and are equivalent to the class "http://dbpedia.org/ontology/Publisher" in the DBpedia ontology. While EdUERJ operates specifically as an academic publisher, these general industry classifications apply to its organizational structure and function. ### Native Label and Aliases The entity is natively labeled "EdUERJ," which also serves as its alias. This name directly links it to its parent institution, UERJ, reflecting its status as the university's official publishing house. ## References 1. [Source](https://web.archive.org/web/20240201192259/https://www.abeu.org.br/associados/) 2. Virtual International Authority File 3. [Source](https://web.archive.org/web/20240409193115/https://ulibros.com/editoriales.html)