CONSTITUTION OF THE SCIENTIFIC FIELD OF LITERACY: BIBLIOMETRIC MAPPING OF THE BDTD THESES (1997-2016)

Abstract

In order to identify the constitution of the scientific field of literacy in Brazil, 237 theses defended between 1997and 2016 available at the Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações [Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations] were analyzed, which allowed the realization of a bibliometric mapping focusing on the variables: a) temporal evolution; b) geographical and institutional distribution; and c) orientation and gender. There was an increase in doctoral research on the topic, 88.6% of which were defended between 2007 and 2016. A geographic discrepancy can be seen, with 51.48% of theses developed in the Southeast and no work carried out in the North. The research front shows a group of 10 teachers with more guidance. It was found that 74% of the guidelines, 82.28% of the authorship and 100% of the supervisors’ front are formed by female researchers. The indicators shed light on the understanding of the scientific field on literacy in Brazil by identifying some of its historical roots.

LITERACY; RESEARCH; LIBRARY SCIENCE; INDICATORS