HISTORICAL APPROXIMATION OF THE SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION AT THE UNIVERSITY LAICO ELOY ALFARO OF MANABÍ PERIOD: 2011-2017

Abstract

The purpose of the work is to analyse the scientific production of the University  Laica Eloy Alfaro (ULEAM) in the period 2011 and 2017. The study is registered in the documentary modality, since it was used the consultation of several primary sources, among which the data base of the Central Department of Investigation (DCI) constituted by reports and several publications of this instance Institutional administrative academic. The methodology was descriptive documentary, having as units of analysis the publications in the period in reference, and the application of structured interviews to the professors of the university. Among the most significant findings is that during the period in reference the number of 737 publications in different media was reached, demonstrating a progressive behavior. It is concluded that the scientific production of the university even though it has experienced a progressive and continuous increase, remains inferior to other Ecuadorian and Latin American universities, so it is recommended the creation and implementation of mechanisms of incentive to the scientific dissemination, as well as programs of teaching training for the elaboration of scientific articles in national and international magazines of high impact