Inter-sector relationships, scientific output and national policies for research development: a case study on Cuba 2003-2007

Authors

  • Ricardo Arencibia Jorge
  • Elena Corera Alvarez
  • Zaida Chinchilla Rodríguez
  • Félix de Moya Anegón

Abstract

The scientific output of research sectors involved in Cuban R&D activities during the period 2003-2007, using Scopus as data source, was analyzed. Quantitative and qualitative dimension of the scientific production was described through a set of bibliometric indicators. The most productive and visible sectors were identified. The evolution of the total scientific output by sector, and the behavior of the three most important sectors were studied. Inter-sector relationships were visualized with the aim to analyze the national scientific macro-structure. The growth of Higher Education and Health Sector determined the nation's growth during this period. Despite a positive evolution of the Cuban scientific output, a weak linkage between universities and institutions of science and technological innovation, and also scarce relationships between scientific research centers and health institutions, were observed. Low indices of international collaboration in Health Sector, and deficient links between R&D units of enterprises and institutions belonging to Higher Education and Science and Technology, were also identified.

Author Biography

Ricardo Arencibia Jorge

Doctor en Documentación e Información Científica. Jefe del Departamento de Informatización e Información Científico-Técnica del Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas.

Published

2013-02-27

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Arencibia Jorge R, Corera Alvarez E, Chinchilla Rodríguez Z, Moya Anegón F de. Inter-sector relationships, scientific output and national policies for research development: a case study on Cuba 2003-2007. Rev. cuba. inf. cienc. salud [Internet]. 2013 Feb. 27 [cited 2024 Dec. 26];24(3). Available from: https://acimed.sld.cu/index.php/acimed/article/view/427

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