Scientific production in Scopus on research skills in university students. A systematic review

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https://doi.org/10.35290/rcui.v12n1.2025.1232

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Higher education, Research competencies, Research skills, University students, Systematic literature review

Abstract

Interest in the research skills of university students has experienced a notable increase, reflected in the growth of scientific publications, which have great methodological diversity and are developed in various training contexts, which is why a panoramic view of these publications becomes imperative. Therefore, this study aims to characterize the scientific production in Scopus on research competencies in university students. For these purposes, the PRISMA Declaration was followed. Using Boolean descriptors and operators, a literature search was carried out that allowed 690 documents to be identified and after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 25 scientific articles were chosen for the study. As results of the review, it is highlighted that 72% of the articles correspond to the quantitative approach, 56% were written in English, 44% were carried out in Peru and the majority of the studies, the research competencies are addressed from the self-perception of the student. In conclusion, the works studied show various levels of achievement of investigative skills and constitute valuable inputs for carrying out new and necessary research.

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2025-01-10

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Torres Cañizalez, P. C., Cobo Beltrán, J. K., Agüero Ynca, M. L., & García Bravo, B. (2025). Scientific production in Scopus on research skills in university students. A systematic review . UISRAEL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, 12(1), 49–71. https://doi.org/10.35290/rcui.v12n1.2025.1232

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