University research management for intellectual production and its scientific visibility

Abstract

This article is framed within the interpretive paradigm, with a qualitative approach, based on the interpretation of literature through the use of the hermeneutic method, understood as a complex and dialogical analytical procedure that enables the reflexive exegesis of academic texts and discourses (Gadamer, 2004). To reveal the latent and explicit meanings that shape the contemporary conceptualization of research management, the researcher uses the fundamental dimensions of hermeneutics: reading, explanation, and translation, relying on multiple intellectual strategies that facilitate a deep and critical understanding, opening paths to advance knowledge of the discipline with rigor and contextual meaning. The purpose is to generate a theoretical reflection that brings us closer to the notion of research management and its repercussions on intellectual production, based on the need to project knowledge toward the scientific community. Critical reflection on the impact of research must go beyond university rankings. This is about consolidating the role of the university as an agent of change and directly influencing the configuration of societies. This is linked to the institutional capacity to create conditions where the knowledge generated can transcend the academic sphere. This implies a reevaluation of what constitutes knowledge, how we approach reality, how universities are structured, and how research is valued is essential. Therefore, it is essential to adopt a strategic research management approach that balances the need to achieve bibliometric standards for ranking with the promotion of high-quality, original, and socially relevant research. Thus, research management should not be limited to the simple administration of resources or projects, but should be understood as a systemic, transdisciplinary, and dynamic process that articulates traditional managerial functions with knowledge management.