PRODUCTIVE INTERACTIONS AND SIAMPI

A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of the Social Impact Assessment Methods through Productive Interactions model, articulated with the concept of “productive interactions.” The main objective was to map the presence of these approaches in the Web of Science database, examining their temporal evolution, geographical distribution, disciplinary areas (based on journal indexing), and thematic clusters. The theoretical framework is grounded in critical studies of traditional academic metrics and in research on relational and continuous processes between researchers and social actors. The SIAMPI typology divides these interactions into direct, indirect, and financial categories, making it possible to trace social contributions even before final quantifiable outcomes are achieved. After semantic screening, the methodology consolidated a final corpus of 119 articles. The results indicate significant growth in production since 2011, with the highest document density occurring in the 2021–2023 period. Geographically, production is concentrated in England, the United States, the Netherlands, and Spain, while Latin America remains lacking in representation. The journal Research Evaluation stands out as the leading publication venue in the corpus. Analysis using VOSviewer revealed a conceptual evolution: from terms focused on measurement and policy toward concepts of collaboration and co-production among actors. It is concluded that the field is maturing, maintaining a cohesive theoretical foundation in seminal works while expanding into new contexts such as educational innovation and academic entrepreneurship, signaling a shift in focus toward non-academic stakeholders.