Zacca-González, G., Chinchilla-Rodríguez, Z., Vargas-Quesada, B. (2018) Medical scientific output and specialization in Latin American countries. Scientometrics 115(3): 1635-1650

Abstract. “Smart specialization” allows one to identify national strengths and weaknesses within research fields and establish priorities accordingly. It may be a useful strategy for building scientific capacity in developing and peripheral countries. The objective of this paper is to characterize the scientific output and specialization of the most productive Latin American countries with focus on international collaboration and impact.