Is collaboration improving research visibility? Spanish scientific output in pharmacology and pharmacy

Abstract

Quantitative and qualitative features of scientific collaboration in Spanish publications in pharmacology and pharmacy from 1980 to 1989 are analysed using the Science Citation Index-CD Edition. During this period Spanish scientific output grew logarithmically, with a slow annual negative trend in the expected impact factor (EIF) of publications. The number of collaborative papers has been growing faster than non-collaborative ones, accompanied by a time-dependent decrease in local collaboration and an increase in remote. The EIF of the internationally co-authored documents was higher than that of the remaining collaborative documents or non-collaborative ones. These features are discussed in relation to the latest science policy measures of the Spanish government. Copyright , Beech Tree Publishing.