Abstract

MEIS, Leopoldo de. Science and industry in developed and developing countries. Cienc. Cult. [online]. 2024, vol.76, n.2, pp.01-07. ISSN 0009-6725.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5935/2317-6660.20240034.

Between 1975 and 1985 the number of published articles in the USA increased by a factor of 1.08; the number of scientists engaged in research increased by a factor of 2.28 and the number of authors per article published increased by a factor of 1.19. These values suggest that about half of the new knowledge generated by science each year is not published. The increased demand for science in the USA has not been accompanied by an increase in the number of PhD degrees granted. This raises the possibility that industry may transfer part of its research activities to developing countries. Data from the Brazilian industry suggest that a mobilization of science from the first world is already taking place through the private sector.

Keywords : Science; Industry; Developing countries; Research; Brazil.

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