Policy from Scientific Publications from São Paulo Researchers: Analysis from the Overton Database

Area of Science:

• Bibliometrics
• Science Policy
• Research Impact

Background:

• Growing emphasis on research's socioeconomic impact and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Need to understand how scientific output influences public policy.
• Focus on São Paulo publications and their global policy reach.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the influence of São Paulo research on public policies.
• To identify factors enhancing research impact on policy.
• To assess the role of collaborations and publication venues.

Main Methods:

• Utilized Overton database within SciVal (Elsevier) for analysis.
• Examined Scopus data for publication metrics.
• Analyzed influence on public policy documents.

Main Results:

• São Paulo research demonstrates significant influence on Brazilian and global public policies.
• Top journal publication is crucial for policy influence; Open Access is not.
• Increased international/corporate collaborations and policy body partnerships are recommended.
• Strongest influence observed in climate change policy, with intergovernmental agencies as major contributors.

Conclusions:

• Scientific research, particularly from São Paulo, can substantially impact public policy.
• Strategic collaborations and high-impact publishing are vital for maximizing research's policy relevance.
• Future efforts should focus on strengthening ties between researchers and policymakers, especially in critical areas like climate change.