Internationalization and Collaboration in Colombian Psychology During 2014–2023: A Bibliometric Analysis

Background. Bibliometric studies are essential for understanding the development of a discipline and thus establishing policies to promote evidence-based science. In the case of Colombian psychology, no studies have yet considered the productivity, collaboration, and internationalization of this dis...

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Main Authors: Claudio Bustos Navarrete, Lina Villota Castillo, Astrid Sarmiento Quiñones, Ignacio Rojas Rodríguez, Lina Sandoval Moreno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University 2024-12-01
Series:Psychology in Russia: State of Art
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Online Access:https://psychologyinrussia.com/volumes/index.php?article=13139
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Summary:Background. Bibliometric studies are essential for understanding the development of a discipline and thus establishing policies to promote evidence-based science. In the case of Colombian psychology, no studies have yet considered the productivity, collaboration, and internationalization of this discipline jointly. In this context, the role of Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (Minciencias) research groups in promoting collaboration within Colombia is particularly significant. Objective. To analyze the scientific productivity, degree of internationalization, and collaboration in Colombian psychology from 2014 to 2023. Design. A bibliometric study was conducted using data from Web of Science, Scopus, and SciELO, employing bibliometric indicators. A total of 4,196 Colombian psychology articles from 2014 to 2023 were analyzed, employing various indicators to assess productivity, internationalization, and collaboration. Results. The period was characterized by a sustained increase in productivity. An increase in internationalization was evident, as shown by a greater number of articles written in English and published in foreign journals, along with growing international collaboration, primarily with Spain and the United States. While Colombian-led research has increased, publications with foreign leading authors receive a substantially higher number of citations. Conclusion. This is the first study to incorporate Minciencias groups into the evaluation of research productivity within Colombian psychology. The study suggests that researchers are adapting to Minciencias’s evaluation criteria, with a focus on collaboration and high-impact publications. Strengths include using multiple databases and rigorous data cleaning. Future research can explore international comparisons and the impact of internationalization on research focus.
ISSN:2074-6857
2307-2202