Profile of the Mexican health sciences elite: A bibliometric analysis of research performance

Arenas, Judith Licea de; Valles, Javier; Arenas, Miguel

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“…This notwithstanding, bibliometric indicators at the micro and particularly at the individual level have a special interest for policy makers and research managers. On the one hand, they are a helpful support tool for the assessment of the research performance of scientists (evaluative purposes) and, on the other hand, they are useful for the study of the scientific behavior of researchers (descriptive purposes) because they allow us to detect different working strategies (Nederhof, 2008), identify research teams or invisible colleges (Bordons, Zulueta, Cabrero, & Barrigón, 1995) and explore the determinants of research success (Hornbostel, Bohmer, Klinsporn, Neufeld, & von Ins, 2009; Licea de Arenas, Valles, & Arenas, 1999).…”

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A bibliometric classificatory approach for the study and assessment of research performance at the individual level: The effects of age on productivity and impact

Costas¹,

Leeuwen²,

Bordons³

2010

J. Am. Soc. Inf. Sci.

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This paper sets forth a general methodology for conducting bibliometric analyses at the micro level. It combines several indicators grouped into three factors or dimensions which characterize different aspects of scientific performance. Different profiles or "classes" of scientists are described according to their research performance in each dimension. A series of results based on the findings from the application of this methodology to the study of CSIC scientists in Spain in three thematic areas are presented. Special emphasis is made on the identification and description of top scientists from structural and bibliometric perspectives. The effects of age on the productivity and impact of the different classes of scientists are analyzed. The classificatory approach proposed herein may prove a useful tool in support of research assessment at the individual level and for exploring potential determinants of research success.

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A bibliometric classificatory approach for the study and assessment of research performance at the individual level: The effects of age on productivity and impact

Costas¹,

Leeuwen²,

Bordons³

2010

J. Am. Soc. Inf. Sci.

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“…It is widely accepted that years of lobbying appear to be crucial in order to increase visibility and thus, probability of receiving an award (Wade, 1997). A number of bibliometric studies have analyzed Mexican scientific activity, but only two have focused on “elite” scientists, that is those who have been awarded the National Prize for Sciences and Arts (Licea de Arenas et al , 1999), and those who have achieved the highest recognition from the National Researchers System, i.e. the Emeritus Researcher award (Licea de Arenas et al , 2006).…”

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An insight into the Matthew effect in Mexico

Arenas

Arenas²,

Marquez³

et al. 2008

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to profile the prizewinners of the most prestigious award in Mexico, the National Prize for Sciences and the Arts and the Emeritus Professorship awarded by the National University of Mexico.Design/methodology/approachThe paper draws upon data retrieved from the Web of Science (1995‐2006).FindingsThe 68 laureates published 1,175 papers and received a total of 13,443 citations. The most productive scientists were in the age group 65‐69, while those over 75 years of age were the least productive as well as the less cited. Most prizewinners have at least 35 years' experience scientists, who have been active as researchers for 30‐39 years, were the most productive and the most cited.Research limitations/implicationsResults presented in this paper could complement other indicators of research performance used to determine the visibility of Mexican science, research institutions and individuals and whether resources and influence should be distributed more equitably. The operationalization of the Matthew effect could be minimized if awards committees were to correlate bibliometrics with the peer review process in order to reward the most creative researchers.Originality/valueThe paper focuses on research performance of Mexican academics.

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Profile of the Mexican health sciences elite: A bibliometric analysis of research performance

Cited by 7 publications

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A bibliometric classificatory approach for the study and assessment of research performance at the individual level: The effects of age on productivity and impact

A bibliometric classificatory approach for the study and assessment of research performance at the individual level: The effects of age on productivity and impact

An insight into the Matthew effect in Mexico

Discovering types of research performance of scientists with significant contributions

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