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<journal-meta>
<journal-id>2708-0412</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Revista científica en ciencias sociales]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[Rev. cient. cienc. soc.]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2708-0412</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name><![CDATA[Universidad del Pacífico]]></publisher-name>
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<article-meta>
<article-id>S2708-04122025000100603</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.53732/rccsociales/e701203</article-id>
<title-group>
<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute y la ciencia en América Latina y el Caribe: impacto y desafíos]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute and science in Latin America and the Caribbean: impact and challenges]]></article-title>
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<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Ramírez Correa]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Patricio]]></given-names>
</name>
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</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Correa Schnake]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Francisco]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad Católica de Norte Escuela de Ingeniería ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Coquimbo ]]></addr-line>
<country>Chile</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af2">
<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad Católica de Norte, Instituto de Ciencias Religiosas y Filosofía  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Coquimbo ]]></addr-line>
<country>Chile</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>00</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>00</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>7</volume>
<fpage>603</fpage>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.iics.una.py/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2708-04122025000100603&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.iics.una.py/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2708-04122025000100603&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.iics.una.py/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2708-04122025000100603&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[RESUMEN En las últimas décadas, América Latina y el Caribe han experimentado un crecimiento significativo en su producción científica, impulsado por políticas de educación e investigación. Sin embargo, la dependencia del financiamiento estatal y la baja participación del sector privado siguen siendo desafíos estructurales. En este contexto, la editorial Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) ha emergido como un actor clave en la difusión de la investigación de la región, ofreciendo acceso abierto a los artículos mediante un modelo de financiamiento basado en los autores. Este estudio analiza la evolución de las publicaciones de MDPI en América Latina y el Caribe, identificando sus principales tendencias y características. Se examina el impacto de factores como los tiempos de publicación reducidos, las ediciones especiales y el sistema de incentivos para editores y revisores en la proliferación de artículos. Además, se discuten las críticas sobre la rigurosidad del proceso de revisión por pares y el impacto de MDPI en la calidad de la producción científica. Los resultados permiten comprender el papel de esta editorial en el ecosistema académico regional y sus implicaciones para el desarrollo científico.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[ABSTRACT In recent decades, Latin America and the Caribbean have experienced significant growth in scientific production, driven by education and research policies. However, reliance on state funding and low private sector participation remain structural challenges. In this context, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) has emerged as a key player in the dissemination of regional research, offering open access to articles through an author-funded model. This study analyzes the evolution of MDPI publications in Latin America and the Caribbean, identifying key trends and characteristics. It examines the impact of factors such as reduced publication times, special issues, and incentive systems for editors and reviewers on the proliferation of articles. Additionally, criticisms regarding the rigor of the peer review process and MDPI&#8217;s impact on scientific quality are discussed. The findings provide insight into the role of this publisher within the regional academic ecosystem and its implications for scientific development.]]></p></abstract>
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<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Bibliología]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[acceso abierto]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[investigación]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[América Latina]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Caribe]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[desarrollo científico]]></kwd>
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<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[open access]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[research]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Latin America]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[scientific development]]></kwd>
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