Scientific Productivity in a Public and a Private University in Peru: Indicators of Production, Collaboration, and Impact

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2026-2512

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scientific productivity, bibliometric analysis, co-authorship, academic impact, research areas, citation index, publication quality, university comparison

Abstract

Introduction: Scientific productivity is a key indicator for evaluating the impact of universities on knowledge development. This study compares the scientific productivity of two Peruvian universities using a bibliometric approach, analyzing the quantity and quality of publications, research areas, and author profiles, assessed through co-authorship, citations, indexing, and visibility. Methodology: A bibliometric approach using Scopus was employed to analyze the quantity, quality, research areas, and collaborations of 2.927 publications, identifying trends in scientific productivity and dynamics of collaboration, visibility, and funding. Results: Between 2014 and 2023, the public university showed growth in scientific production, while the private university improved its impact. Both made progress in productivity, but structural inequalities persist. Although visibility and citations improved, they face challenges in quality and high-impact publications, highlighting the importance of collaboration and institutional strategies. Discussion: These findings reflect the impact of institutional and external policies, providing a deeper understanding of the factors affecting scientific productivity in both universities. Conclusions: Research promotion policies have improved scientific productivity, but structural limitations, inter-institutional inequalities, and challenges in quality, thematic specialization, and international visibility remain.

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Olger Gutiérrez-Aguilar, Catholic University of Santa María

Educator and communicator. Specialist in socio-educational studies on training processes in virtual environments, media coverage of educational outcomes, teacher training policies, teaching methods and curriculum in science education. Doctor of Education from the National University of San Marcos and postdoctoral degree in Education Sciences from the University of Coimbra (Portugal). Erasmus Mundus programme scholar. He has been director of the Institute for Research, Innovation and Development in Education Sciences (INEDU-UNSA) and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Programme for Science, Technology and Technological Innovation (CONCYTEC - Peru).

Paulo Ramírez-Lazo, Catholic University of Santa María

Accountant and Assistant in Innovation and Development at the Vice-Chancellor's Office for Research. Organiser of research and programmes for training entrepreneurs and workshops for project presentations. Diploma in Scientific Production, Visibility and Social Impact. External funding project manager. Doctorate in Sociology from the Catholic University of Santa María and Master's Degree in Investment Projects.

Elizabeth Mamani-Machaca, Catholic University of Santa María

Commercial Engineer with a specialisation in Finance. Expert in quality management systems and university social responsibility (USR) in higher education institutions. Researcher in studies and projects related to quality assurance and sustainability standards. Specialist in the design, planning and implementation of projects on USR and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), collaborating in the generation of innovative strategies, resource optimisation, impact reporting and specialised technical advice.

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2025-10-10

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Gutiérrez-Aguilar, O., Ramírez-Lazo, P., & Mamani-Machaca, E. (2025). Scientific Productivity in a Public and a Private University in Peru: Indicators of Production, Collaboration, and Impact. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 11, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2026-2512

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