The Impact of CAPES Portal of Journals in the Scientific Production of Plasma Science in Brazil

Abstract

It evaluates one part of the S&T system concerning the science of plasma in Brazil through indicators and scientometrics tools. It is a go to understand the dynamic of scientific production of plasma science, approaching in special the productivity evolution and quality of researches within 1995 and 2005 (before and after the implementation of CAPES Portal of Journals). So, it is an overview of CAPES Portal of Journals in the Scientific Production of Brasil Plasma Science.