Application of bibliometric indicators in the design and evaluation of the territorial specialization strategy Case of Andalusia

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https://doi.org/10.3989/redc.2024.3.1566

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Horizon 2020, Bibliometric indicators, Scientific production, Territorial planning, RIS3

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Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specializations (RIS3) aim to foster regional specialization while aligning it with scientific production. This study presents an assessment of Andalusia’s specialization through the analysis of bibliometric indicators. Our investigation delves into the impact of implementing RIS3 within two periods (2010-2016 and 2017-2023), shedding light on strengths and weaknesses within eight predefined areas. The results reveal an increase in scientific output. Endogenous resources and the Tourism-culture-leisure sectors consistently buttressed the drive toward specialization, both prior to and after the RIS3 implementation. Healthsocial well-being and ICT digital economy sectors did not exhibit unequivocal indicators endorsing specialization, yet they demonstrated marked improvements in quality. Meanwhile, certain fields failed to show significant growth and, in some cases, exhibited deterioration: Mobility and logistics and Transport industry, especially when compared to national and European benchmarks. The effectiveness of RIS3-Andalusia is analyzed, highlighting multifaceted aspects of scientific specialization and its impact.

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2024-10-16

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Docampo, D., Luque-Martínez, T., Faraoni, N., & Doña-Toledo, L. (2024). Application of bibliometric indicators in the design and evaluation of the territorial specialization strategy Case of Andalusia. Revista Española De Documentación Científica, 47(3), e395. https://doi.org/10.3989/redc.2024.3.1566

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