A bibliometric analysis of comparative psychology and animal behaviour research in Hispanic America
Análisis bibliométrico sobre la producción científica en psicología comparada y el comportamiento animal en Hispanoamérica
Pilar Herrera-Aroca
,
Laura María Velásquez-Díaz
,
Francisca Droguett
,
Felipe I. Varas
,
Jonathan Badilla
,
Vanetza E. Quezada-Scholz
,
Gonzalo Miguez
,
Mario A. Laborda
Revista Latinoamericana de Psicología, (2025), 57, pp. 1-13.
Received 18 June 2024
Accepted 25 November 2024
Introducción: El objetivo de este artículo es cuantificar y analizar la actividad científica en Psicología Comparada y Comportamiento Animal en 19 países hispanoamericanos, estudiando los artículos publicados en revistas indexadas en Web of Science Core Collection entre 1975 y 2024, por autores y autoras firmantes con dirección en estos países. Método: Se realizó un análisis bibliométrico ocupando 26 revistas especializadas en Psicología Comparada y Comportamiento Animal incluyendo los siguientes índices: producción histórica, análisis de autoría, manuscritos, citaciones, países, afiliación y fuentes de financiamiento. También se identificaron las palabras clave más relevantes, mapa temático, tendencia temática y especies más utilizadas. Resultados: Se encontraron un total de 1971 artículos. La mayoría de la producción en países hispanoamericanos se concentra en México (35.1 %), Argentina (21.6 %) y Panamá (12.8 %). Los aportes son realizados, principalmente, por autores y autoras asociadas a la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (16 %), al Smithsonian Research Institute (14 %) y la Universidad de Buenos Aires (8 %). También, se identificó que los temas de bienestar animal y selección sexual son centrales para el área. Se presentan más indicadores para reflejar el estado de la Psicología Comparada y el Comportamiento Animal en esta región. Conclusión: Se discuten las principales limitaciones y brechas en la región, destacando aspectos por mejorar en el campo.
Palabras clave:
Bibliométrico, psicología comparada, Hispanoamérica, comportamiento animal, ecología comportamental
Introduction: This study aimed to quantify and analyse scientific activity in Comparative Psychology and Animal Behaviour across the 19 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. This was achieved by examining articles published in journals indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection from 1975 to 2024 by authors affiliated with institutions in these countries. Method: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using 26 journals specialised in Comparative Psychology and Animal Behaviour, covering aspects such as historical production, authorship analysis, manuscripts, citations, countries, affiliations, and funding sources. The most relevant keywords, thematic mapping, thematic trends, and most frequently studied species were also identified. Results: A total of 1,971 articles were found. Most of the research output from Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America was concentrated in Mexico (35.1%), Argentina (21.6%), and Panama (12.8%). The contributions were mainly from authors associated with the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (16%), the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (14%), and the Universidad de Buenos Aires (8%). Additionally, it was identified that animal welfare and sexual selection are central themes in the field. Further indicators are presented to reflect the status of comparative psychology and animal behaviour research in this region. Conclusion: The primary limitations and gaps in the region are discussed, highlighting areas for improvement in the field.
Keywords:
Bibliometric, comparative psychology, Hispanic America, animal behaviour, behavioural ecology
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