Profiles not metrics: the case of Brazilian universities
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2021
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Public universities, and science in general, in Brazil, are under attack from
key persons of the government in interviews and articles published in non-scientifi c
journals. Here we look at bibliography data from international science metric platforms
(Scival® and Incites®) and offi cial Brazilian agencies such as CAPES and CNPq to reach
some conclusions based on scientifi c 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 fi nancial restrictions. An increase in international collaboration
also increased citation impact, reaching almost fi ve 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 profi les and impacts.
This diagnosis shows the need for universities and research institutes in Brazil and
funding agencies to undergo strategic planning for defi nition 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 scientifi c community.
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Citation impact, Quantity, Quality, Collaboration
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MCMANUS, Concepta; NEVES, Abilio A. Baeta; DINIZ FILHO, José Alexandre; MARANHÃO, Andrea Q.; SOUZA FILHO, Antonio G. Profiles not metrics: the case of Brazilian universities. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, Rio de Janeiro, v. 93, n. 4, p. e20200261, 2021.