Abstract

This study aims to analyze the network of interactions of Brazilian medical research groups, identifying key actors and their roles in generating and diffusing knowledge. Social network analysis was applied, with data from the Research Groups Directory Census of the National Council of Scientific and Technological Development, from 2016. The main results show (1) the central role of universities, public institutes, and university hospital research groups; (2) the importance of scientific infrastructure and research capability of scientists in knowledge production; (3) the minor role of the industry, denoting the fragility of university–industry interactions; (4) spatial concentration of network actors, mostly located in the south and southeast of Brazil; and (5) a great opportunity to expand flows and cooperation. Regarding these results, the recent budgetary cuts in science and technology resources since 2016 seem to be a misguided and detrimental strategy as these resources are essential for future technological and industrial development.

中文翻译：

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巴西健康科学的知识网络

摘要

本研究旨在分析巴西医学研究小组的互动网络，确定关键参与者及其在产生和传播知识方面的作用。应用社会网络分析，数据来自 2016 年全国科学技术发展委员会研究团体名录普查。主要结果表明：（1）大学、公共机构和大学医院研究团体的核心作用；(2) 科学基础设施和科学家研究能力在知识生产中的重要性；(3) 产业的次要作用，表明大学与产业互动的脆弱性；(4) 网络行为体的空间集中，多位于巴西南部和东南部；（五）扩大流动与合作的大好机会。关于这些结果，