The decline of astronomical research in Venezuela

During the last 15 years the number of astronomy-related papers published by scientists in Venezuela has been continuously decreasing, mainly due to emigration. If rapid corrective actions are not implemented, professional astronomy in Venezuela could disappear.

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Published inNature astronomy Vol. 4; no. 8; pp. 724 - 726
Main Author Sánchez, Néstor
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.08.2020
Nature Publishing Group
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Astronomy
Astrophysics and Cosmology
Comment
Emigration
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Venezuela
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ISSN2397-3366
2397-3366
DOI10.1038/s41550-020-1175-3

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Summary:During the last 15 years the number of astronomy-related papers published by scientists in Venezuela has been continuously decreasing, mainly due to emigration. If rapid corrective actions are not implemented, professional astronomy in Venezuela could disappear.
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ISSN:2397-3366
2397-3366
DOI:10.1038/s41550-020-1175-3