Science and technology strategic indicators: reflecting their practice as a means of inclusion/exclusion

Authors

  • Raimundo Nonato Macedo dos SANTOS Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas

Keywords:

scientific production, the science of sciences, bibliometric, scientometric

Abstract

Science, as an activity, is a complex social construction, requiring boldness and high investments. It is neither neutral, nor extemporaneous; it expands itself in the concentration of labor put on it; consequently, it favors the economical monopoly of its results. It becomes elitist and materializes itself in what may be
called the Saint Mathews effect: To those who have, more will be given. Good intentions and contradictions require reflection, questioning, discussion, criticism and critical mass. Such is the area of concentration of the “Sciences’ science”, the subject of this paper.

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Published

2003-11-25

How to Cite

Nonato Macedo dos SANTOS, R. . (2003). Science and technology strategic indicators: reflecting their practice as a means of inclusion/exclusion. Transinformação, 15, 1–12. Retrieved from https://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/transinfo/article/view/6421

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ARTIGOS ORIGINAIS