Scientometric Analysis of Research Output from Brazil in Response to the Zika Crisis Using e-Lattes

Purpose:This paper aims to test the use of e-Lattes to map the Brazilian scientific output in a recent research health subject:Zika Virus.Design/methodology/approach:From a set of Lattes CVs of Zika researchers registered on the Lattes Platform,we used the e-Lattes to map the Brazilian scientific response to the Zika crisis.Findings:Brazilian science articulated quickly during the public health emergency of international concern(PHEIC)due to the creation of mechanisms to streamline funding of scientific research.Research limitations:We did not assess any dimension of research quality,including the scientific impact and societal value.Practical implications:e-Lattes can provide useful guidelines for different stakeholders in research groups from Lattes CVs of members.Originality/value:The information included in Lattes CVs permits us to assess science from a broader perspective taking into account not only scientific research production but also the training of human resources and scientific collaboration.