Analysis of Brazilian institutional repositories using webometrics

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https://doi.org/10.5195/biblios.2025.1212

Keywords:

Institutional Repositories, Webometrics, Web Mentions, Open Access, Open Science

Abstract

Objective. To analyze the scenario of Brazilian institutional repositories, through the application of a set of webometric instruments and indicators, from a quantitative perspective; and to recognize possible relationships between these webometric indicators. Method. Descriptive and quantitative, using Pearson's linear correlation. Nine indicators were measured in Brazilian repositories. Results. Repositories with a low number of web mentions, which demands attention, considering that Open Science aims for democracy in access, with dialog in spaces that are not traditionally academic. Pearson's linear correlation showed that indexing in search engines appears to be more influential in the web visibility of repositories than the number of items deposited. Conclusions. Through the use of webometric indicators and resources, in academic and broader contexts, as well as externally and internally to the host institution, it was possible to carry out a more comprehensive and accessible analysis of Brazilian institutional repositories.

Author Biographies

Renata Ivone Garcia, Federal University of Santa Catarina

PhD (2024) and Master's degree (2018) from the Graduate Program in Information Science at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Specialist in School Library Management from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2015) and Bachelor's degree in Library Science from the State University of Santa Catarina (2012). She has worked as a Librarian-Documentalist at the Federal Institute of Santa Catarina (IFSC) since 2013.

Márcio Matias, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Undergraduate and Graduate Professor in Information Science. PhD in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Master's Degree in Ergonomics, with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. Currently an adjunct professor, Deputy Coordinator of the Undergraduate Program in Information Science at UFSC, and member of the ITI-RG (Intelligence, Technology, and Information) research group, working on the following topics: Information and Communication Technologies, Information Management, Information Architecture, Usability, User Experience (UX), Information Visualization, Augmented Reality, Webometrics, Cybermetrics, and Innovation.

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Garcia, R. I., & Matias, M. (2026). Analysis of Brazilian institutional repositories using webometrics. Biblios Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, (88), e008. https://doi.org/10.5195/biblios.2025.1212

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