Analysis of profiles in academic networks at the University of San Carlos of Guatemala
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academic networks, internationalization, visibility, transparency, presenceAbstract
Introduction: academic visibility and presence in digital networks have become key elements to evaluate the impact and relevance of higher education institutions. These platforms not only allow the dissemination of knowledge, but also favor international collaboration and positioning in rankings such as Webometrics, which measures aspects related to transparency and presence on the web. Objective: to analyze the academic profiles of the professors of the University of San Carlos of Guatemala in academic networks, using indicators of visibility, transparency and presence, as well as the Webometrics Ranking, to evaluate their impact on the institutional reputation and the professional development of the professors. Method: semi-structured interviews and content analysis were used to identify the perceptions of the professors about their participation in academic networks, as well as the impact of these on their professional development. Results: they reveal the importance of the presence in these networks to improve visibility and academic reputation both at individual and institutional level. Conclusion: they suggest that, although there is active participation in networks, the optimization of visibility and transparency strategies could significantly enhance the global positioning of USAC in international academic rankings.
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