Mexican scientific knowledge in the international arena: participation and barriers to entry

Abstract

This study examines the international visibility of the scientific knowledge produced in Mexico and it is disseminated through journal and scientific articles published by mexican scientists. It analyzes five information banks. The analysis found a phenomenon of concentration of publications and scientific information in general that affects the visibility of scientific knowledge. Also, it shows the influence of institutions and elements such as language, scientific fields, and evaluation mechanisms which constitute barriers to visibility. In other side, an Open Access movement has emerged to promote the free access to scientific knowledge.