# Universidad de Costa Rica, Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales

> organisation involved in scholarly research

**Wikidata**: [Q74550848](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74550848)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/universidad-de-costa-rica-instituto-de-investigaciones-sociales

## Summary
Universidad de Costa Rica, Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales is a research institute within Universidad de Costa Rica focused on scholarly social research. Its primary purpose is conducting and disseminating academic research.

## Key Facts
- **Country:** Costa Rica (based on reference to Q69652283)
- **Instance Of:** Research Institute
- **Qualifier:** Associated with "Anuario de estudios centroamericanos" (P2210)
- **Reference Source:** Credited via Universidad de Costa Rica journal guidelines (Q1227538, https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/anuario/about/submissions#authorGuidelines)
- **Classification:** Defined as an "organisation involved in scholarly research"
- **Wikidata Site Link Count:** 41 (indicates visibility/recognition)

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary purpose of Universidad de Costa Rica, Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales?
A: It is an institute whose primary purpose is scholarly research, specifically within the social sciences.

### Q: How is Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales connected to Universidad de Costa Rica?
A: It is structurally part of Universidad de Costa Rica, functioning as one of its specialized research institutes.

### Q: What kind of research activities does this institute undertake?
A: The institute is involved in scholarly research, as indicated by its classification and association with academic publications like "Anuario de estudios centroamericanos".

## Why It Matters
Universidad de Costa Rica, Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales plays a crucial role in generating and disseminating knowledge within Costa Rica. As a dedicated research institute, it addresses critical social issues facing the nation, providing evidence-based insights that inform public policy, academic discourse, and societal understanding. Its focus on scholarly research ensures rigorous analysis and contributes significantly to the body of knowledge in Central America and Latin America, strengthening the academic ecosystem within Universidad de Costa Rica and beyond. By fostering high-quality social research, it directly supports the university's mission of contributing to national development and regional intellectual progress.

## Notable For
- Affiliation with Universidad de Costa Rica, the country's leading public university.
- Explicit recognition as a "research institute" within the Wikidata ontology.
- Association with the prestigious academic journal "Anuario de estudios centroamericanos".
- Defined core mission focused specifically on "scholarly research".
- Demonstrated visibility and recognition within knowledge graphs (41 Wikidata site links).

## Body
### Classification and Affiliation
- Entity type: Research Institute
- Parent Organization: Universidad de Costa Rica (country: Costa Rica)
- Core Activity: Scholarly Research

### Recognition and References
- Wikidata Description: "organisation involved in scholarly research"
- Instance Of Qualifier (P2210): "Anuario de estudios centroamericanos"
- Primary Reference Source: Universidad de Costa Rica journal guidelines (Q1227538) - Submission guidelines for "Anuario de estudios centroamericanos" authoritatively support its classification and connection.

## References

1. [Directory of Open Access Journals](https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/anuario/about/submissions#authorGuidelines)