SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION/COLLABORATION NETWORKS IN THE STATE OF TOCANTINS

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20873/pibic_2024_21115

Abstract

This study presents the results of applying Graph Theory to model scientific production networks in the state of Tocantins,
analyzing collaborations between researchers and institutions. The modeling considers researchers as
vertices and collaborations between them as edges, allowing visualization of the structure of academic interactions. The
study analyzed data collected from the OpenAlex platform between January and March 2024, covering publications
from 1998 to 2024. The analysis focused on three public institutions — UFT, Unitins, and IFTO — using the NetworkX
and Gephi tools for network modeling and visualization. Metrics such as centrality and community detection were applied
to assess connectivity and collaboration integration. The results revealed a significant increase in co-authorships over the
years, particularly at UFT, where the network expanded considerably between 2014 and 2024. The largest connected
component of the network also grew, indicating greater integration among researchers. However, challenges such as
incomplete data collection from some institutions were identified, emphasizing the need for more accessible infrastructure
for storing and sharing scientific information. The conclusions of this study can assist in the formulation of research
support policies, promoting greater collaboration and integration within the academic landscape of Tocantins.

Published

2025-04-30

How to Cite

Souza, J. P. N. de M., & dos Santos, T. D. (2025). SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION/COLLABORATION NETWORKS IN THE STATE OF TOCANTINS . DESAFIOS - Revista Interdisciplinar Da Universidade Federal Do Tocantins, 12(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.20873/pibic_2024_21115