Uncovering patterns in the supervision of Spanish theses: a comprehensive analysis

V. Duarte-Martínez, M.J. Cobo and A.G. López-Herrera

Journal of Informetrics, 2022, vol. 16, issue 3

Abstract: In academia, thesis supervision is a fundamental task in the good progress of PhD candidates and of the thesis itself. This task can be performed by a unique researcher (acting as a unique supervisor) or shared with other researchers (acting both as co-supervisors). Whether this demanding task is performed alone or in collaboration depends (or may depend) on many factors, among them, on the degree of independence of the researcher, the research topic and current regulations. This implies that, at some point in time, the PhD candidate should leave the exclusive guidance of his/her own supervisor to assume the role of thesis supervisor, alone or with others.

Keywords: Collaboration patterns; TESEO; Thesis supervisor; Thesis supervision; Spanish theses; Independence; Bibliometrics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1016/j.joi.2022.101319

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