Metascience: The Science of Science

Metaciencia: La ciencia de la ciencia is an academic and educational work that introduces metascience as a field dedicated to the systematic study and critical evaluation of scientific research itself.The work explores fundamental concepts related to research methodology, scientific rigor, methodological consistency, reproducibility, transparency, research integrity, and the quality of scientific evidence. It emphasizes the importance of examining how scientific knowledge is generated, evaluated, communicated, and applied.Through an interdisciplinary perspective, the publication seeks to promote critical thinking, strengthen research competencies, and encourage responsible scientific practices among students, healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators.Its principal objective is to contribute to scientific literacy, methodological reflection, and the dissemination of knowledge, particularly within the health sciences and academic research.Authors: Juan Antonio Lugo Machado; Diana Isabel Espinoza Morales; Araceli Zazueta Cárdenas; Patricia Emiliana García Ramírez.Purpose: Academic, scientific, and educational dissemination without commercial intent.Language: Spanish.Subject areas: Metascience, metaresearch, research methodology, scientific integrity, reproducibility, evidence-based medicine, and open science.