摘要：Objective. This study aims to explore the production of Peruvian researchers, analyzing the status of their publications and their impact on higher education. Method. The performance of Peruvian publications will be analyzed in the information banks of Scimago Journal Country Rank Country Rank, through the number of citations, the Hirsh H index and the Impact Factor, together with the data provided by the Qualification Regulation. , classification and registration of RENACYT researchers. The information was processed using tables, graphs and the descriptive statistical analysis of the information collected. Results. The results show that the country's publications have shown a favorable growth trend, however, when compared to other countries in the region, their performance is moderate and slow, a situation that has a marked influence on the parameters established in the Regulations for qualification, classification and registration of the RENACYT researchers. Conclusions. This panorama impacts on the redefinition of scientific research in higher education, since through the application of the Regulation of qualification, classification and registration of RENACYT researchers it is expected to raise the level of the researcher, introducing changes that affect directly to teachers who must meet a series of strict requirements to be cataloged as researchers.
