# Nadace Universitas Masarykiana

> Czech publishing house

**Wikidata**: [Q101086152](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101086152)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nadace-universitas-masarykiana

## Summary
Nadace Universitas Masarykiana is a publishing house based in the Czech Republic. It functions as an organization dedicated to the printing and distribution of pressed goods or electronic media. The entity is also recognized under the alias "Nadace Universitas" and is categorized as an academic publisher on Wikidata.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: Publishing house (Organization).
- **Description**: Identified as a "Czech publishing house" in Wikidata.
- **Aliases**: Nadace Universitas.
- **Identifiers**:
  - VIAF ID: 124174083.
  - BHCL UUID: c722852e-2871-47de-98d8-020534cdafcd.
  - National Library of the Czech Republic Authority ID: `ko2004230726` (Name: Nadace Universitas Masarykiana).
  - National Library of the Czech Republic Authority ID: `xx0342776` (Name: Nadace Universitas).
- **Project Membership**: Listed on "Wikidata:WikiProject Academic Publisher".

## FAQs
**What type of organization is Nadace Universitas Masarykiana?**
Nadace Universitas Masarykiana is a publishing house, specifically identified as a Czech entity that prints and distributes media.

**What identifiers are associated with Nadace Universitas Masarykiana?**
The entity is associated with the VIAF ID 124174083 and the BHCL UUID c722852e-2871-47de-98d8-020534cdafcd. It also holds two distinct National Library of the Czech Republic Authority IDs.

**Is Nadace Universitas Masarykiana considered an academic publisher?**
Yes, the entity is included on the focus list for "Wikidata:WikiProject Academic Publisher," indicating its relevance to academic publishing.

**What alias is used for Nadace Universitas Masarykiana?**
The organization is also known by the alias "Nadace Universitas," which appears in National Library of the Czech Republic records.

## Why It Matters
Nadace Universitas Masarykiana serves as a specific instance of a publishing organization within the Czech Republic. Its relevance is anchored in its function as a distributor of information—whether through pressed goods or electronic media—and its recognition within bibliographic control systems. By being listed on the "Wikidata:WikiProject Academic Publisher" focus list, the entity is distinguished as a participant in the academic dissemination of knowledge, separating it from general trade publishers.

## Notable For
- Being a Czech publishing house with a focus on academic or educational materials.
- Possessing a Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) ID (124174083), linking it to a global name authority file.
- Being tracked under two separate National Library of the Czech Republic IDs (`ko2004230726` and `xx0342776`).
- Being listed as a focus entity for WikiProject Academic Publisher on Wikidata.

## Body
### Definition and Industry Role
Nadace Universitas Masarykiana operates as a publishing house. In this capacity, it functions as an organization responsible for printing and distributing pressed goods or electronic media. As a subclass of a publisher and company, it plays a role in the mass media and publishing industry.

### Naming and Aliases
The primary name of the organization is Nadace Universitas Masarykiana. Historical or alternative naming records identify the entity simply as **Nadace Universitas**. This alias is formally recorded in the National Library of the Czech Republic authority database under the ID `xx0342776`.

### Authority Control and Identifiers
The entity is linked to several distinct authority control systems, ensuring its unique identification across databases:
- **VIAF**: The organization is indexed under **124174083** in the Virtual International Authority File.
- **BHCL**: A specific UUID (**c722852e-2871-47de-98d8-020534cdafcd**) is assigned to the entity in the BHCL system.
- **National Library of the Czech Republic**: The entity appears twice in this registry:
    - Under the value `ko2004230726` with the name "Nadace Universitas Masarykiana."
    - Under the value `xx0342776` with the name "Nadace Universitas." This specific entry includes a reference to 'Q13550863' and a retrieval date of '2026-03-22'.

### Academic and Wikimedia Context
On the Wikidata platform, the entity is described as a "Czech publishing house." It is further categorized as a subject of interest for the **Wikidata:WikiProject Academic Publisher**, appearing on that project's focus list. This classification suggests the organization's output is relevant to scholarly or academic pursuits.

## References

1. Czech National Authority Database