Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
Covid-19
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In the spotlight
Brazil is one of the most referenced countries in publications about the disease
Open access
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The Sci-Hub effect
Articles downloaded from piracy website Sci-Hub receive more citations, study suggests
Academic mobility
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A limited horizon
Study links low academic mobility to a less ambitious research agenda
COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS
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Connections for innovation
Universities obtaining more patents through partnerships with private companies
LEGISLATION
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Boost for startups
Government passes bill to encourage investment in small innovative companies in Brazil
REGULATIONS
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Weakened legislation
Brazil dismantling environmental protection structures during the pandemic
Funding
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A sigh of relief
New legislation to reduce the use of animals in scientific research in Brazil
Entrepreneurship
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Supply-side research constraints
Small local manufacturers struggle to gain foothold in Brazilian scientific supplies market
Bibliometrics
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Science with impact
The number of Brazilians among the most cited researchers increased in 2020
Gender
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A field of hurdles
New study explores obstacles to patenting by women, and how to remove them
Research during the quarantine
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“I began valuing my personal relationships more during the pandemic”
Oceanographic research is heavily dependent on fieldwork and, to a large extent, on laboratory and on-board work. In March, with the prospect of a lockdown looming on the horizon, activities at USP [University of São Paulo] were suspended, as well as our field trips. This was the main impact of the pandemic on my work... View Article