Scientific Production on Artificial Intelligence in Latin America: A Bibliometric Analysis

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https://doi.org/10.36790/epistemus.v19i38.457

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Latin America, artificial intelligence, scientific production, bibliometeic analysis

Abstract

This study analyzes the scientific production on artificial intelligence (AI) in Latin America between January 2020 and July 2025. A bibliometric methodology was applied based on publications indexed in Scopus and extracted through the OECD Policy Observatory panel on AI. Publications were classified by country, document type, and impact level according to the FWCI: high (>1.5), medium (0.5–1.5), and low (<0.5). The results show a strong concentration in Brazil (45.87%), followed by Mexico (18.46%), Colombia (9.41%) and Chile (8.93%). Ecuador (5.09%), Peru (4.12%) and Argentina (3.12%) have a growing participation, although with less international visibility. It concludes that, despite regional progress, structural asymmetries persist in scientific capacity. This article provides empirical evidence to support the design of public policies in science and technology, contributing to the achievement of SDG 9 and SDG 17.

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Author Biographies

Mg. Christian J. Carrasco-Ahen, Autor Principal

Ingeniero Civil, Máster en Ingeniería, con mención en Gestión y Dirección de Proyectos. Actualmente cursa un doctorado en Ciencias de la Educación. Sus intereses de investigación giran en torno al enfoque multidisciplinario, integrando conocimientos de Ingeniería Civil, Arquitectura, Hidráulica, Instalaciones Sanitarias, Infraestructura Vial, Educación, Ciencias Administrativas, Psicología y Estudios Ambientales.

Mg. Giovana Castillo Arrosquipa, https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7644-2716

Docente investigadora en el área de Educación. Cuenta con formación en Educación Especial, Educación Inicial y Ciencias Sociales, con énfasis en Historia y Geografía. Actualmente cursa un doctorado en Ciencias de la Educación. Sus líneas de investigación abordan temas relacionados con inclusión educativa, gestión pedagógica, formación docente y competencias adaptativas, así como la incorporación de la ciencia y tecnología en los procesos educativos, con especial interés en el uso de la inteligencia artificial aplicada al aprendizaje y la innovación pedagógica.

Mg. Gabriela S. Palacios-Ticona, https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2547-3941

Arquitecta e investigadora con formación en gestión y dirección de proyectos. Desarrolla su actividad profesional integrando enfoques de arquitectura, planificación y desarrollo urbano con criterios de sostenibilidad e innovación tecnológica. Sus líneas de interés abarcan el diseño urbano, la gestión de infraestructura, y la aplicación de herramientas digitales, incluyendo inteligencia artificial y tecnologías emergentes en procesos constructivos y educativos.

Mariela Sánchez-Córdova

Favor de verificar su ORCID.

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Keyword co-occurrence network for AI publications in Latin America

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2025-11-03

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Carrasco-Ahen, C., Castillo Arrosquipa, G., Palacios Ticona, G. S., & Sánchez-Córdova, M. (2025). Scientific Production on Artificial Intelligence in Latin America: A Bibliometric Analysis. EPISTEMUS, 19(38), e3820457. https://doi.org/10.36790/epistemus.v19i38.457

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