Profiles not metrics: the case of Brazilian universities

McManus, Concepta; Neves, Abilio Afonso Baeta; Diniz‐Filho, José Alexandre Felizola; Maranhão, Andréa Queiroz; Filho, A. G. Souza

doi:10.1590/0001-3765202120200261

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“…These findings are in line with the previous information, demonstrating that the regions where there is a greater number of papers/sequences are not necessarily the regions in which the institutions responsible for such studies are located. This is due to the great concentration of researchers, institutions, universities, and botanical collections in southeastern Brazil (Nabout et al 2015;Noga & Gomes 2018;Gasper et al 2020;Mcmanus et al 2021) with infrastructure and funding to carry out the stages of molecular biology and bioinformatics work.…”

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A scientometric study of the molecular data on Brazilian red algae

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The growth in the number of molecular sequences produced in recent years has provided valuable contributions to the knowledge diversity of red algae (Rhodophyta) in Brazil. However, many works indicate that there is still much to be studied. Here, we highlight the importance of compiling all these data to evidence possible taxonomic and geographic knowledge gaps in red algae through molecular data. So, this study presents a scientometric analysis of the molecular studies carried out on red algae in Brazil, based on the analysis of DNA sequences available in the public database GenBank. Our results demonstrated an increase in published papers from 1994 to 2020, corresponding to 165 studies analyzed. A huge disparity in the production of knowledge was observed, with the southeastern region concentrating the researchers responsible for most of the published studies, with emphasis on those in the University of São Paulo (USP). Bahia and São Paulo states stand out with the highest observed taxonomic richness, respectively. We also could identify the taxonomic groups with more molecular data generated, the sequence number deposited per institution since 1994, the main markers used, the regions that require a greater collection effort, and where the researchers who study red algae in the country are.

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A scientometric study of the molecular data on Brazilian red algae

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“…Other problems here come from the non-continuity of projects and policies in the definition of priority, where the meaning of everything as a priority means that nothing is a priority (McManus et al, 2021). The multiplication of the number of master's and doctoral degrees, in general, is the primary goal of the last PNPG (2011-2020).…”

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Considerations for continued expansion of the Brazilian post-graduate system

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The number of programs and students in the Brazilian postgraduate system has doubled in the last 10 years. This has implications for the quality and financing of these programs as well as for the development of the regions where they are set. This study aims to investigate the reasons and limitations for the continued expansion of the Brazilian postgraduate system. Data (2011 to 2020) for this study came from: (i) the “Sucupira” postgraduate database from the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), (ii) Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (INEP), (iii) Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), (iv) InCites® and Web of Science data, and (v) questionnaire and meetings with the deans for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Brazil. Data analyses included regression over time, frequency chi-square, and correspondence analyses. Different types of institutions in different regions showed varying opinions, with higher expectations for expansion in smaller, newer institutions, especially private ones. While the HEIs in the Northern region believe that the master’s degree is to correct undergraduate flaws, the HEIs in the South and Central regions and the community believe that the master’s degree should develop professional skills. In contrast, the larger HEIs with older postgraduate programs in all regions believe in direct doctorate strategy. The reasons for creating new post-graduate programs involved following the institution’s general guidelines for private and community HEIs and granting the lecturers’ wishes or constant expansion depending on region, North, Northeast, and Central regions, as well as for creating medium-sized state universities. State-of-the-art research or the interests of society were prevalent for the largest and oldest HEIs. Continued expansion of the Brazilian postgraduate system needs to take into account factors including the demand for the program, regionalization, the quality of the programs, the means of funding, and the student vacancies existing in programs with high grades, among other challenges.

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“…Studies on the publication activity in Brazil are often conducted in terms of statistics and bibliometrics (Carvalho Neto et al, 2016;Clarivate Analytics, 2018;Mcmanus et al, 2021;Mugnaini et al, 2014;Packer, 2014;Sidone et al, 2016). Literature on the topic of writing for publication is less frequent and focuses mainly on two areas: criticism related to government policies and scholars' practices (Antunes, 2015;Domingues, 2014;Zuin & Bianchetti, 2015) and quality-related problems, especially regarding the quality of the research and of the writing (Albuquerque, 2009;Alcadipani, 2017;Falaster et al, 2016;Kuhlmann Jr., 2014.…”

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Brazilian researchers’ activity in international publication: a comparative view between Applied Social Sciences and Engineering

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Ilari²,

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2023

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O estudo é baseado em coleta de dados junto a pesquisadores brasileiros com experiência em publicações de artigos acadêmicos em periódicos internacionais, e examina uma gama de práticas correntes, de acordo com a Teoria da Atividade de Engestrom. A análise dessas práticas revela que há inúmeros e sérios conflitos dentro das atividades que compõe o objeto final, a publicação. Essas informações enfatizam a necessidade de políticas institucionais que apoiem o trabalho dos pesquisadores, tanto no campo da pesquisa quanto no letramento acadêmico em português e em língua estrangeira.

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Profiles not metrics: the case of Brazilian universities

Cited by 15 publications

References 25 publications

A scientometric study of the molecular data on Brazilian red algae

A scientometric study of the molecular data on Brazilian red algae

Considerations for continued expansion of the Brazilian post-graduate system

Brazilian researchers’ activity in international publication: a comparative view between Applied Social Sciences and Engineering

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