Profiles not metrics: the case of Brazilian universities
| Autor: | CONCEPTA MCMANUS, ABILIO A. BAETA NEVES, JOSÉ ALEXANDRE DINIZ FILHO, ANDREA Q. MARANHÃO, ANTONIO G. SOUZA FILHO |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, Vol 93, Iss 4 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1678-2690 0001-3765 |
| DOI: | 10.1590/0001-3765202120200261 |
| Popis: | Abstract Public universities, and science in general, in Brazil, are under attack from key persons of the government in interviews and articles published in non-scientific journals. Here we look at bibliography data from international science metric platforms (Scival® and Incites®) and official Brazilian agencies such as CAPES and CNPq to reach some conclusions based on scientific analysis. Brazilian Science has shown a steady improvement in quantity and quality over the last 20 years but has recently suffered (since 2015) under severe financial restrictions. An increase in international collaboration also increased citation impact, reaching almost five times the world average. While the medical and natural sciences show the highest impact and prominence, social sciences and the humanities also have spotlight areas with international excellence. Different research institutions and universities offer a variety of production profiles and impacts. This diagnosis shows the need for universities and research institutes in Brazil and funding agencies to undergo strategic planning for definition of mission/vision, goals to be reached, and areas for priority development. Continued support of public universities by the government is necessary for Brazilian autonomy in science and technology and its full integration in the world scientific community. |
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