Álvarez Muñoz, P.; Pacheco Olea, F.; Peralta Gamboa, D.; Cevallos Diaz, A.R. Multivariate Dynamics of Ecuadorian Universities in Their Scientific Production in WoS: Post- Pandemic Period.. Preprints2023, 2023121700. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1700.v1
APA Style
Álvarez Muñoz, P., Pacheco Olea, F., Peralta Gamboa, D., & Cevallos Diaz, A.R. (2023). Multivariate Dynamics of Ecuadorian Universities in Their Scientific Production in WoS: Post- Pandemic Period.. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1700.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Álvarez Muñoz, P., Dennis Peralta Gamboa and Andres Rodulfo Cevallos Diaz. 2023 "Multivariate Dynamics of Ecuadorian Universities in Their Scientific Production in WoS: Post- Pandemic Period." Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1700.v1
Abstract
The study analyzed Ecuador's presence in the Web of Science (WoS) post-pandemic from a multivariate dynamic, highlighting a significant transformation in scientific communication towards open access (OA). The methodology integrated multivariate statistical techniques, using R and specialized tools, to process 9,085 relevant articles, 52% of the Ecuadorian publications in WoS between 2019 and 2021 were open access. This movement reflects a commitment to quality research and accessibility, showing an increase in publications and citations under OA. The research underscores the importance of establishing robust national OA policies in Ecuador to promote scientific collaboration and an equitable distribution of knowledge. Despite funding challenges and the lack of specific regulations, educational institutions in Ecuador have maintained a constant scientific output, adapting to the global environment and the demand for transparent information. The study concludes that there is an urgent need for a holistic approach to OA in the country, recognizing the progress made despite the difficulties.
Keywords
Scientific Production; Ecuador; WoS (Web of Science); Scientific Quality; Open Access; Democratization of Knowledge
Subject
Social Sciences, Library and Information Sciences
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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