Resumen de The scientific production of the brazilian review of finance

João Guilherme Magalhães Timotio, Vânia Ereni Lima Vieira, Ramon Alves de Oliveira, Robson Faria Silva

• Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the scientific output of the Brazilian Review of Finance (RBFin) from 2003 to 2017, in order to understand authorship dynamics, thematic trends, and collaboration patterns.

  Theoretical Framework: This study is based on concepts from bibliometric analysis and Lotka's, Bradford's, and Zipf's laws. Bibliometric analysis is used to explore scientific productivity, while the empirical laws examine author concentration and keyword frequency.

  Method: The methodology for this research involves a bibliometric analysis of articles published in RBFin between 2003 and 2017. Data collection was carried out using the journal's available archives, with Microsoft Excel and RStudio software used for data organization and modeling. A total of 251 articles were analyzed, considering aspects such as authorship, institutional affiliation, and JEL classifications.

  Results and Discussion: The results showed that most articles have up to three authors and that 9% of the researchers were responsible for 63% of the published articles. The most productive institutions were PUC/RJ, FGV/SP, and USP. The predominant themes were Financial Economics and Mathematical and Quantitative Methods. The discussion contextualizes these results within the theoretical framework, highlighting the concentration of scientific production and the main research areas.

  Research Implications: The practical implications of this research include identifying research trends and providing guidance for finance postgraduate programs. Theoretically, the study contributes to understanding the publication dynamics in the field of finance in Brazil.

  Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by providing a detailed analysis of RBFin's scientific output, highlighting authorship patterns and research themes. The relevance of this research is demonstrated by offering valuable insights for researchers and institutions regarding the evolution of the finance field in Brazil.