Investigation of the Lattes Platform by subject: A methodology proposal

Abstract In Brazil, the Lattes Platform is a curricular information system that allows researchers to manage their scientific and technological production, but it has been primarily used for reviewing and researching specific groups or institutions. Thus, it becomes difficult, if not unfeasible, to properly map the gaps or areas of knowledge in different fields of research. The aim of this study was to present an advanced search expression and a methodology to identify the body of knowledge in a specific area, such as nanotechnology, which is currently one of the research priority areas for national development. According to the objectives of the study, this is a quantitative study and an exploratory case study. The procedures may be replicated in different fields of knowledge and enable the Lattes Platform to be used as a source of thematic information for analysis and understanding of these fields, such as nanotechnology.

摘要：在巴西，Lattes平台（Lattes Platform）是一款供科研人员管理其科技产出的履历信息系统，但目前其主要应用场景为针对特定群体或机构的评审与研究工作。正因如此，若要精准绘制不同研究领域的知识空白与知识版图，即便并非完全不可行，也极具挑战性。本研究旨在提出一套高级检索表达式与方法论，用于识别特定领域（如纳米技术）的知识体系——而纳米技术目前是巴西国家发展优先支持的研究领域之一。基于本研究的目标定位，其研究类型为定量研究与探索性案例研究。该研究流程可在不同知识领域中复现，同时可将Lattes平台作为主题信息源，用于分析与深化对这类领域（如纳米技术）的认知。