Violence as object and practice of knowledge: gaps, hierarchies, and biases in science (2016–2022).

Abstract

This article presents a bibliometric study of 683 publications on violence (2016–2022), analyzed across eight dimensions. The findings reveal patterns of authorship, methodological approaches, themes, and disciplinary biases. Results show an increase in women’s participation, although the most cited works are authored by men, as well as a predominance of qualitative studies and research focused on violence against women. Psychology, Social Sciences, and Health lead the production, with Spain, Mexico, and Colombia standing out. The analysis highlights gender gaps, epistemic voids, and academic hierarchies, emphasizing that violence is not only an object of research but also a practice embedded within science itself. This critical cartography aims to foster more inclusive editorial agendas and contribute to transformative knowledge production.