Table 5.

Topic criteria and sub-criteria for data analysis.

Topic	Criteria	Sub-criteria	Terminology coded (key words) in each sub-criterion
Identification	Current situation		Not aware of databases/mapping, Converciencia (yearly scientific event in Guatemala) Red CTI (International Network of Guatemalan Scientists)	OWSD (Organization of Women in Science in Developing Countries) SENACYT (National Directorate of Science and Technology), Fulbright (United States of America scholarship program)
	Limitations and critique		Lack of: Interests/attention Linkage	Maturity Policies Data
	Proposals and technological potential		Related databases Social Networks to map (Facebook, LinkedIn, Research Gate)	Data mining
Connection	Current situation		Lack of experience No collaboration Mentoring activities	Scientific dissemination Collaboration in projects and scientific publications
	Limitations and critique		Lack of: Connection/linkage Interinstitutional coordination	Communication Normative Transparency
	Proposals and technological potential		Related social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, ResearchGate) Communication technologies (Whatsapp, Zoom, Meet, BlueJeans, Slack)	Articles and publication platforms (Scopus, Academia) Database of scholarship holders Video platforms (TedEx, YouTube)
Engagement	Current situation	Diplomacy	Lack of programs from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassies or Missions	Fulbright programs
		Governmental institutions	Strengthen programs and networks	Lack of political will
		Scientific communities, OWSD, Academia, Civil society	OWSD activities Converciencia activities Scholarship holder networks	INDESGUA (Higher education development institute, in Spanish) database
		Universities and Academies	Projects Exchange	Observatory Policies
		Industry	Industry Chamber Partnership	Guatemaltecos ilustres (Prestigious prize for recognized Guatemalan professionals)
	Limitations and critique	Diplomacy	Lack of: Incentives/rewards Coordination	Language Interest
		Governmental institutions	Lack of: Organization	Investment Policies
		Scientific communities, OWSD, Academia, Civil society	Lack of working tables with more sectors Lack of Involvement
		Universities and Academies	Communication Infrastructure	Inter-institutional collaboration Trust
		Industry	Communication
	Proposals and technological potential	Diplomacy	Communication	Will
		Governmental institutions	Communication	Identified needs
		Scientific communities, OWSD Organization of Women in Science for the Developing World, Academia, Civil society	Integration strategy	Dissemination
		Universities and Academies	Dissemination
		Industry	Communication