Assessment of academic publications in disciplines related to social sciences and humanities

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https://doi.org/10.21142/DES-1801-2026-0021

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Altmetrics, Patents, Public Policies, Visibility

Abstract

The evaluation of scientific impact in Natural Sciences relies on citation analysis, but its application to Social Sciences and Humanities is criticized due to their unique characteristics. This study explores the visibility of Social Sciences and Humanities publications beyond academia in Chile, analyzing 9,311 documents (2015-2019) using Web of Science and Altmetric.com. Results show only 0.6% of Social Sciences and Humanities articles were cited in patents and 0.12% influenced public policies. These findings highlight the importance of considering alternative indicators to assess research impact in these disciplines, which is crucial for a more objective assessment of those who carry out these research activities.

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Author Biographies

  • Mauricio Salgado, Centro de Estudios Públicos. Santiago, Chile

    Investigador del Centro de Estudios Públicos.

  • Erwin Krauskopf, Universidad de Las Americas

    Investigador de la Universidad de Las Américas.

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2026-03-08

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Assessment of academic publications in disciplines related to social sciences and humanities. (2026). Desde El Sur, 18(1), e0021. https://doi.org/10.21142/DES-1801-2026-0021

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