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                                            [0] => The gap in scientific production between Andean countries: A longitudinal analysis of publications in Scopus (2000–2024)
                                            [1] => La brecha en la producción científica entre países andinos: un análisis longitudinal de publicaciones en Scopus (2000–2024)
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                                            [0] => García Sarria, Juan José
                                            [1] => Flórez Guzmán, Leibniz Huxlay
                                            [2] => Salazar Soplapuco, Jorge Luis
                                            [3] => Acosta Miraval, Esther Olivia
                                            [4] => Haro Zea, Karla Liliana
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                                            [0] => scientific production
                                            [1] => Andean countries
                                            [2] => science gap
                                            [3] => science and technology policies
                                            [4] => Producción científica
                                            [5] => países andinos
                                            [6] => brecha científica
                                            [7] => políticas de ciencia y tecnología
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                                            [0] => Objective. The objective of this study was to examine the evolution and disparities in scientific production in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru between 2000 and 2024. The specific aims of this study were to identify the factors that explain the differences in volume, impact, and collaboration patterns.
Design/Methodology/Approach. A longitudinal bibliometric approach was applied using the Scopus database. The analysis encompassed indicators of productivity, citation, international collaboration, and temporal growth, supplemented by a review of public policies and investment in research and development (R&D).
Results/Discussion. Andean scientific production exhibited exponential growth, albeit with marked heterogeneity. Colombia solidified its standing as the regional leader, with a total of 207,998 documents recorded. Notably, Ecuador demonstrated the highest relative acceleration, with an increase of 756% from 2011 to 2020. Despite its relatively low volume, Bolivia obtained the highest citation average (27.42). The study revealed that investment in R&D, the existence of sustained scientific policies, and the intensity of international cooperation were determining factors in the divergent trajectories observed.
Conclusions. The disparities among Andean countries can be attributed to a variety of structural and strategic factors. There is an evident necessity for a concerted and diversified array of public policies that encourage investment, fortify South–South cooperation, and nurture a more equitable and competitive regional scientific ecosystem.
Originality/Value. This study presents the inaugural longitudinal and comparative bibliometric analysis of Andean scientific production, thereby offering empirical evidence to inform the development of public policies and regional integration strategies in science, technology, and innovation.
                                            [1] => Objetivo. Examinar la evolución y las disparidades de la producción científica en Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador y Perú, entre 2000 y 2024, para identificar los factores que explican las diferencias en volumen, impacto y patrones de colaboración.
Diseño/Metodología/Enfoque. Se aplicó un enfoque bibliométrico longitudinal a partir de la base de datos Scopus. El análisis incluyó indicadores de productividad, citación, colaboración internacional y crecimiento temporal, complementado con la revisión de políticas públicas e inversión en investigación y desarrollo (i+d).
Resultados/Discusión. La producción científica andina experimentó un crecimiento exponencial, aunque con marcadas heterogeneidades. Colombia se consolidó como líder regional con 207,998 documentos, mientras que Ecuador registró la mayor aceleración relativa (756% en 2011–2020). Bolivia, pese a su bajo volumen, obtuvo el promedio de citación más alto (27.42). El estudio revela que la inversión en i+d, la existencia de políticas científicas sostenidas y la intensidad de la cooperación internacional son factores determinantes de las trayectorias divergentes observadas.
Conclusiones. Las brechas entre los países andinos responden a condiciones estructurales y estratégicas diferenciadas. Se resalta la necesidad de políticas públicas coordinadas y diferenciadas que potencien la inversión, fortalezcan la cooperación Sur-Sur e impulsen un ecosistema científico regional más equitativo y competitivo.
Originalidad/Valor. Este artículo constituye el primer análisis bibliométrico longitudinal y comparativo de la producción científica andina, ofreciendo evidencia empírica que orienta en la formulación de políticas públicas y estrategias de integración regional en ciencia, tecnología e innovación.
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                                    [date] => 2026-01-08
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                                            [0] => https://ijsmc.pro-metrics.org/index.php/i/article/view/287
                                            [1] => 10.47909/ijsmc.287
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                                            [0] => Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication; Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026); 1-13
                                            [1] => Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication; Vol. 6 Núm. 1 (2026); 1-13
                                            [2] => Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication; Vol. 6 N.º 1 (2026); 1-13
                                            [3] => 2709-3158
                                            [4] => 2709-7595
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                                            [0] => eng
                                            [1] => spa
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                                            [0] => https://ijsmc.pro-metrics.org/index.php/i/article/view/287/201
                                            [1] => https://ijsmc.pro-metrics.org/index.php/i/article/view/287/202
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                                            [0] => Copyright (c) 2026 Juan José García Sarria, Leibniz Huxlay Flórez Guzmán, Jorge Luis Salazar Soplapuco, Esther Olivia Acosta Miraval, Karla Liliana Haro Zea
                                            [1] => https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
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