CONICET is the best scientific institution in Latin America, according to an international ranking

the Argentine science Once again, at the top internationally. he National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET) It has also strengthened its position An undisputed leader in scientific research in Latin Americamarking a milestone by staying in First site According to the recently published sixteenth edition of Scimago Rating (SIR) in 2024.

Among the governmental organizations dedicated to research in Latin America, CONICET stands out again, since 2019 as reported last year, by occupying first place in the ranking, overtaking Mexico, Chile and Brazil. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of researchers and scientists associated with the Foundation, as well as their significant contribution to achieving this goal. – Developing scientific knowledge in the region.

At the global level, CONICET is positioned in 20th place among 1870 entities Government agencies dedicated to research, confirming their status and recognition on a global scale. This achievement is even more remarkable given the continued growth in the number of institutions assessed, with an additional 621 institutions added to the rankings compared to the previous year.

In addition, the Argentine entity ranked 224th out of 9,054 academic and scientific institutions analyzed around the world. CONICET's continued recognition is evident not only in terms of its scientific research, but also in its social impact. It is no coincidence that the analysis of the rating of Scimago institutions highlights that CONICET is the government institution with the highest Social influence In Latin America.

“CONICET’s mission is to promote and implement scientific and technological activities throughout the national territory and in various fields of knowledge,” they stressed in the survey. They added: “The Council’s vision is to strengthen its role as a leading organization in scientific and technological activity and in promoting projects with a significant social impact, to enhance the country’s development and the well-being of the population.” “.

This recognition was made possible after a rigorous evaluation and ranking process conducted by Scimago Research Group. Since 2009, the Group has published the SIR Report annually, which is presented in the form of a leading panel that aims to provide information on the research, innovation and social impact performance of organizations around the world.

The SIR report is based on “20 indicators grouped into three main factors: research, innovation and social impact.” This comprehensive approach makes it possible to evaluate not only the scientific production of the institution, but also its contribution to innovation and social development. In this way, SIR recognizes not only academic success, but also the real impact that institutions have on society.

“Research rating refers to the volume, impact and quality of an institution's research output. Innovation rating is calculated based on the number of patent applications filed by an institution and the citations its patent research output receives. Finally, social rating is based on the number of pages on an institution's website and the number of backlinks and mentions on social networks, SIR said on its website.

In order for an institution to be recognized in a particular field of knowledge, it must have exceeded a minimum level of scientific production in the past year, which is twice the percentage represented by that field worldwide. The institution's scientific production is classified into 19 different fields of knowledge, which indicates a wide diversity in its research, as shown on the classification page.

Entity rankings in different knowledge areas can be viewed at regional level through specialized platforms such as Scopus and SciVal, allowing detailed access to specific scientific indicators. In order to be placed on the table and have a significant presence in a particular field of knowledge, an institution must meet specified production criteria, which means a commitment to high-level research and the ability to contribute significantly to the international scientific community. .

In this way, as we can see, CONICET continues to demonstrate its leadership in scientific research in Latin America and throughout the world. Its distinguished position at SIR reflects not only the quality of its work, but also its commitment to innovation and social development.