Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America
Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America is a research topic within Demography. Science Explorer counts 6.6k research works in it since 1962. 7.7% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the evolving landscape of knowledge production, technology, and innovation in Latin American universities. It delves into the dynamics of university-industry relationships, social impact of science, global knowledge networks, sustainable development, and higher education policies. The papers also address issues related to inequality and innovation, knowledge transfer, and the intersection of science with society.
- Latin American Universities
- Technology and Innovation
- University-Industry Relationships
- Social Impact of Science
- Global Knowledge Networks
- Sustainable Development
- Science and Society Studies
- Inequality and Innovation
- Knowledge Transfer
- Higher Education Policies
- Research works
- 6.6k fractional, since 1962
- In the world top 10%
- 503 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 7.7% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +7% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America research?
By volume, Mexico and Argentina publish the most (218 and 173 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Mexico 218 works
- 2 Argentina 173 works
- 3 Colombia 132 works
- 4 Spain 101 works
- 5 Brazil 85 works
- 6 Chile 63 works
- 7 Peru 51 works
- 8 Ecuador 51 works
- 9 Costa Rica 46 works
- 10 United States 34 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México publishes the most Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America research, followed by Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas and Universidad de Buenos Aires.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico 25 works
- 2 Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y TécnicasArgentina 22 works
- 3 Universidad de Buenos AiresArgentina 18 works
- 4 Universidad de Costa RicaCosta Rica 17 works
- 5 Universidad de GuadalajaraMexico 15 works
- 6 Universidad de la República de UruguayUruguay 11 works
- 7 Universidad Nacional de CórdobaArgentina 11 works
- 8 Universitat Politècnica de ValènciaSpain 9 works
- 9 Universidad Autónoma del Estado de MéxicoMexico 9 works
- 10 Tecnológico Nacional de MéxicoMexico 9 works
Who are the leading researchers in Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America include Juan Ramón De La Fuente.
- 1 Juan Ramón De La Fuente Mexico 1.5k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America research done?
The largest centres of Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America research in 2022–2025 are Buenos Aires (Argentina), Mexico City (Mexico), Bogotá (Colombia) and Santiago (Chile).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 Buenos Aires Argentina 68 works
- 2 Mexico City Mexico 65 works
- 3 Bogotá Colombia 58 works
- 4 Santiago Chile 32 works
- 5 Madrid Spain 26 works
- 6 San José Costa Rica 24 works
- 7 Lima Peru 21 works
- 8 Medellín Colombia 20 works
- 9 Montevideo Uruguay 16 works
- 10 Guadalajara Mexico 16 works
Where is the best place to study Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America?
Among universities, judged by research, Universidad de Guadalajara, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and Universitat Politècnica de València score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universidad de GuadalajaraMexico | 49.3 | 31.7% | 42.6× | 14 | +82.3% |
| 2 | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico | 33.7 | 7.7% | 23.2× | 25 | +7.3% |
| 3 | Universitat Politècnica de ValènciaSpain | 26.4 | 2.1% | 23.4× | 9 | +239.1% |
| 4 | Universidad de la República de UruguayUruguay | 25.6 | 4.6% | 42.8× | 11 | +61.9% |
| 5 | Universidad Nacional de CórdobaArgentina | 25.1 | 4.7% | 57.5× | 11 | +163.5% |
| 6 | Universidad de Buenos AiresArgentina | 24.6 | 3.5% | 41.0× | 18 | +17.8% |
| 7 | Universidad Nacional de AsunciónParaguay | 22.5 | 4.0% | 98.1× | 8 | +444.4% |
| 8 | Universidad de Costa RicaCosta Rica | 20.3 | 2.7% | 81.0× | 17 | -37.9% |
| 9 | National Autonomous University of HondurasHonduras | 14.4 | 0.0% | 212.9× | 8 | +117.6% |
| 10 | Distance State UniversityCosta Rica | 11.2 | 4.1% | 264.8× | 8 | +8.2% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 7% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2019. The fastest-growing topics are Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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