Governance of scientific research in universities

Authors

  • Gabriela Baltodano García Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29105/rpgyc12.23-389

Keywords:

Governance, university, research

Abstract

The governance of scientific research in universities can be understood as the set of institutional arrangements, norms, organizational practices, and decision-making mechanisms that guide the type of research conducted, its priorities, the standards of quality and integrity it adheres to, and the responsibilities it bears to society (Zamora, 2017). Analytically, governance is not simply about project administration or resource management; it involves a broader architecture of authority, coordination, accountability, and legitimacy, where internal actors, such as academic bodies, authorities, scientific committees, and research offices, and external actors, such as funding agencies, regulatory frameworks, international networks, evaluation systems, and societal demands, interact.

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Author Biography

Gabriela Baltodano García, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

PhD in Philosophy with a specialization in International Relations, Business, and Diplomacy. Associate Editor of the journal Política, Globalidad y Ciudadanía (Politics, Globalization, and Citizenship) and Professor at the Faculty of Political Science and International Relations of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Mexico. Member of the National System of Researchers (SNII). Research areas: University Governance and Public Policy. Contact: baltodanogabriela@gmail.com ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4921-4144

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Published

2025-12-19

How to Cite

Baltodano García, G. (2025). Governance of scientific research in universities. Política, Globalidad Y Ciudadanía, 12(23). https://doi.org/10.29105/rpgyc12.23-389