The state of optics research in Colombia: a scientometric analysis
Andres G. Marrugo, Atilio Bustos-Gonzalez, Edgar Ruerda

TL;DR
This scientometric analysis shows that optics research in Colombia has grown significantly over the past two decades, with high-impact publications and widespread institutional collaboration, indicating a mature and recognized research community.
Contribution
This study provides the first quantitative assessment of Colombia's optics research landscape using scientometric indicators and international publication data.
Findings
Research output increased dramatically in the last two decades.
Most articles are published in high-impact journals.
Colombia's optics research impact is close to the world average and second in Latin America.
Abstract
Although there is a perception in the community that the state of optics research in Colombia has reached a mature state with international recognition, to date, there is no study that supports this view quantitatively. We aimed to assess the state of optics research in Colombia based on international journal publications. Therefore, we determined scientometric indicators using the research articles published by authors with Colombian affiliation in journals indexed in the Scopus database belonging to the Atomic and Molecular Physics and Optics subject category. The research output has increased dramatically in the past two decades, with an average of 169 articles per year since 2016. Most of these articles are published in high-impact journals. A little over 10\% of that research is in the top 10\% most cited in the world. Over 25 higher education institutions contribute significantly…
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TopicsEducational Research and Science Teaching · Health and Medical Education
