5ª Reunião - Plataforma Lattes, Currículo e Grupo de Pesquisa

Introduction and Platform Overview

The introduction provides an overview of the platform Lattes, its significance, and the entities involved in its development.

Platform Lattes Creation and Purpose

• Platform Lattes was created in 1999 through the collaboration of CNPQ, Ministry of Science and Technology, FINEP, and CAPES to standardize curricula and research group data for funding agencies.

• Named after Brazilian physicist César Lattes, it aims to provide statistical data on scientific research distribution in Brazil.

Utilization and Expansion

• Initially aimed at standardizing curricula data, Lattes has evolved into a vital tool for researchers, institutions, funding agencies, universities, and research centers.

• It serves as a resource for planning, management, evaluation of candidates for scholarships at various academic levels.

Accessing Platform Lattes

Details on accessing the platform online and an initial view of its interface are provided.

Accessing Platform

• The platform can be accessed via cnpq.br or by searching "platform lattes" on Google.

Interface Overview

• The homepage offers historical background, objectives, statistical data presentation in graphs categorized by region, institution type, gender, age groups.

• Users can access information on researchers' activities such as teaching or research focus at regional or state levels.

Platform Functionality

Insights into the functionalities offered by Platform Lattes are discussed.

User Data Statistics

• Over 3 million profiles are registered on the platform with a significant portion belonging to students across different academic levels.

Institutional Agreements

• Institutions can link their databases with CNPQ to enhance visibility and reliability of information available on the platform.

Additional Features

Additional features like data extraction tools and user support options are highlighted.

Data Extraction Tools

• Institutions have access to tools for extracting data from Lattes while suggestions for curriculum databases like Japão e Ajuda are provided.

User Support

Research and Organizations Overview

This section discusses the relationship between research, companies, and non-governmental organizations within the CNPQ platform.

Research Groups and Registration Process

• The CNPQ platform involves research groups and non-governmental organizations establishing a connection.

• Users can easily navigate to update or register by clicking on options within the platform.

Institutional Search and Curriculum Vitae

This part focuses on searching for institutions and understanding the concept of a curriculum vitae.

Institutional Search Functionality

• Users can search for institutions by name, acronym, or CNPJ.

• The status of an institution within the platform can be checked, providing insights into its activity.

Importance of Curriculum Vitae

Exploring the significance of a curriculum vitae in academia and professional settings.

Curriculum Vitae Essentials

• A curriculum vitae encompasses an individual's academic background, publications, works, and other relevant activities.

• It serves as a comprehensive overview of one's career path and achievements.

Utilization of Curriculum Lattes

Discussing how Curriculum Lattes is utilized for standardization, evaluation, and tracking in academic contexts.

Purpose of Curriculum Lattes

• Curriculum Lattes aids in standardizing, registering, evaluating, and monitoring the careers of students, teachers, and researchers.

• It is essential for various applications such as grant applications in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Significance of Curriculum Lattes

Highlighting the importance of Curriculum Lattes in data collection for funding agencies and policy implementation in science, technology, and innovation fields.

Role in Data Collection

• Curriculum Lattes plays a crucial role in data collection by funding agencies to support policy-making decisions.

• It helps assess institutional productivity and program effectiveness in academia.

Search Functionality on Platform

Explaining how to search for curricula on the platform using simple or advanced search options.

Searching Curricula

• Users can perform searches based on names or subjects using simple search functions.

• Advanced search options allow refining searches based on specific criteria like CNPQ scholarship holders or professional activities.

Accessing Detailed Curricula Information

Demonstrating how users can access detailed information from searched curricula profiles on the platform.

Viewing Curricula Details

• Upon selecting a profile of interest during a search query, users can access initial details before delving into complete curriculum information.

• Features include exploring collaboration networks through co-authors' connections within research groups.

Validation Process & Profile Completion

Detailing profile validation processes by CNPQ along with additional features available within user profiles.

Profile Validation & Additional Features

• Profiles undergo validation with Brazilian tax authorities to prevent fraudulent entries.

• Users can explore collaboration networks through co-author connections within research groups.

New Profile Creation Process

Outlining steps to create a new curriculum profile including personal information entry requirements.

Creating New Profiles

• To create a new profile on the platform, users must fill out nationality details along with an updated email address for account management.

Detailed Guide to Updating Curriculum Lattes

This section provides a step-by-step guide on updating the Curriculum Lattes, focusing on key areas such as personal information, academic background, professional experience, and language skills.

Personal Information

• Ensure only professional address is displayed in public searches; residential address remains private.

Academic Background

• Input details of completed or ongoing academic qualifications including undergraduate, specialization, master's, and doctoral degrees.

• Include institution names, start and end years for each qualification.

Professional Experience

• Fill in details of current or past professional roles.

• Provide institution/university name, country, position held, type of affiliation with the institution/university, and duration.

• If not currently affiliated with any institution, select the "no" option to proceed.

Area of Expertise and Language Skills

• Specify the area of expertise by selecting relevant options based on major and sub-area.

• Enter linguistic abilities including comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing proficiency in up to three languages.

• Not mandatory but recommended to update regularly for accuracy.

Maintaining Updated Curriculum Lattes

This segment emphasizes the importance of keeping Curriculum Lattes updated with all relevant academic and professional activities.

Importance of Updates

• Regularly update Curriculum Lattes with any activities related to academic and professional life.

• Essential to provide documentation (e.g., diploma or certificates) as proof when adding new activities.

Updating Process

• Access the platform by logging in with CPF (Brazilian taxpayer ID), email address, and password used during registration.

• Navigate through various sections for editing personal information and adding new data points.

• Check recent updates/publication dates on the main page before proceeding with edits.

Navigating Curriculum Lattes Interface

Exploring the interface features available within Curriculum Lattes for efficient management of academic profiles.

Main Page Features

• Access essential functions like updating curriculum vitae from the main page after login using credentials provided during registration.

• View access links for curriculum vitae versions along with initial text that can be edited later.

• Utilize primary menu options for data input across different sections.

• Explore secondary menu tools for additional functionalities like collaboration networks creation.

Detailed Overview of Curriculum Vitae Sections

In this segment, the speaker delves into the various sections of a curriculum vitae, highlighting the importance of providing detailed information about academic and professional experiences.

Filling out Personal Information

• The speaker discusses updating personal information such as educational background during registration.

• Information on additional academic activities like academic leagues and language courses is covered in the complementary information section.

Professional Experience

• Details on professional experience including roles like public servant, intern, or volunteer are outlined.

• Examples of scientific activities such as being a research assistant with specific details like workload and completion status are provided.

Research Projects

• Instructions on entering research projects including project name, description, status, and team members are given.

• Details on indicating research areas and fields related to professional activities are discussed.

Publications

• Guidelines for listing publications including articles in journals with publication details are explained.

• Information on collaborative projects between research institutions and companies or innovative projects is highlighted.

Presentation and Participation

• Inclusion of completed articles in journals or upcoming publications is emphasized.

• Importance of presenting work at events during undergraduate studies for CV enhancement is mentioned.

Additional Productions

• Adding books, chapters, newspaper articles, and works presented at events to showcase a diverse range of productions is recommended.

Detailed Instructions on Managing Academic Information

The speaker provides detailed instructions on managing academic information, including entering data related to patents, innovation activities, and scientific dissemination.

Entering Patent and Innovation Data

• In the production type section, enter information regarding patent registrations, including details about the institution where the registration was made and the patent number.

Innovation Activities and Scientific Dissemination

• Focus on technological processes involving research projects and programs related to patent creation.

• Differentiate participation types in events: as a guest (invited by event organizers), as a presenter (delivering talks or moderating sessions), or as an attendee.

Organizing Events and Supervision

• When organizing an event, specify its type and nature of participation (e.g., support team, organizing committee).

• Record completed or ongoing supervisions such as master's dissertations, doctoral theses, undergraduate monographs, etc.

Submitting CV Updates to CNPQ Platform

Instructions on submitting updated curriculum vitae (CV) information to the CNPQ platform for verification.

Updating CV Information

• After updating any information in your CV, click "Enviar ao CNPQ" at the top right corner of the page.

Exporting Curriculum Vitae from Lattes Platform

Steps for exporting a curriculum vitae from the Lattes platform in different formats.

Exporting CV

• Click on "Exportar" in the secondary menu to export your CV in RTF format for word processors or XML format for databases.

Understanding Research Groups Directory

Explanation of Brazil's Research Groups Directory focusing on scientific and technological research activities.

Research Groups Composition

• Research groups consist of individuals organized hierarchically based on experience and leadership roles for conducting scientific research within common research lines.

Role of Research Groups Directory

Discusses how the Research Groups Directory facilitates information exchange within scientific communities.

Objectives of Directory

Detailed Overview of Transcript Content

The transcript discusses the importance of the Lattes Platform in managing scientific and technological activities in Brazil, emphasizing the role of research groups, projects, and leaders within this system.

Lattes Platform as a Tool for Science and Technology Management

• The Lattes Platform serves as a powerful tool for planning and managing science and technology activities within the country.

• Research projects on the platform have well-defined investigation routes with specific objectives aiming to achieve results or bring new evidence to light.

• Research lines are subordinated to research groups, which may consist of one or more lines not necessarily associated with all group members.

Group Registration and Accessing the Directory

• To access the Directory Portal, users navigate through the platform's homepage and click on "Access Directory Portal."

• Institutions must be registered and authorized by CNPQ for group registration. Group leaders need authorization from institutional research heads to access and certify their groups.

Searching for Research Groups

• Leaders log in using their CPF password from their Lattes CV to register group members. Users can search for research groups by specifying criteria like location, field of study, academic background, etc.

• Filters such as location, knowledge area, academic background enhance search capabilities. An example search focusing on Health Sciences in Minas Gerais reveals 14 research groups at a university.

Statistical Summaries and Evaluation

• The platform offers statistical summaries providing tables and graphs summarizing data based on selected criteria like researchers' qualifications or regions.

• A 2016 census illustrates researcher distribution by qualification across Brazilian states within research groups.

Significance of Lattes Platform

• The Lattes Platform is crucial for organizing data related to research groups and institutions, aiding standardization and analysis processes.

• It serves as a reference point for funding agencies to evaluate candidates' competencies for scholarships while assessing professionals' performance.