Materials from the National Round Table "University Scientific Periodicals in the Field of Media and Communications - Current Problems and Perspectives"

Abstract

On October 20, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the New Conference Hall in the Rectorate of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", the National Round Table was held on the topic: "University Scientific Periodicals in the Field of Media and Communications - Current Problems and Prospects". The round table is organized under the project "University Scientific Periodicals in the Field of Media and Communications - Current Problems and Prospects" (Agreement 80-10-42 of 23.05.2025 with the head: Prof. Dr. Andreana Eftimova) at the Scientific Research Fund of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". The event marked the International Week of Open Access to Scientific Information, which this year takes place from October 20 to 26 and is entitled "Who Owns Our Knowledge?" The motto of the week is the statement of Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, which reads: Our call today is principled, life-saving and urgent. People around the world need states, international organizations, scientific and medical institutions and professionals to ensure the widest possible exchange of scientific knowledge and the widest possible access to the benefits of scientific knowledge. This is key to any effective public health policy. It is essential for the fight against climate change (https://www.openaccessweek.org/).