Análise cienciométrica sobre macroalgas no Estado da Paraíba

Abstract

Macroalgae are photosynthetic organisms found mostly in marine environments. Due to their ecological, economic and biotechnological importance, macroalgae have been the subject of studies in various scientific areas, resulting in a growing and diverse scientific production. Scientometrics and collaborative network analysis are approaches used to map and identify gaps and trends, and establish support structures for researchers, funding agencies, and governments. These actions aim to boost the advancement in this promising field. This study aims to investigate the scientific research on macroalgae in the state of Paraíba, using the methodology of scientometric analysis and the elaboration of a collaboration network among authors and institutions that conducted research on the subject in the studied period. The results indicate that the scientific production on macroalgae in the state of Paraíba is essentially produced in public institutions with funding from public funding agencies. Moreover, a collaboration between authors and institutions was observed, highlighting some important players in this context. Most of the identified journals publish in English. The areas of biological sciences and health were responsible for the largest number of publications.