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Several studies have analyzed the development of a "universal" scientific language and writing style. The extent to which this style has permeated diverse national academic contexts has also been a matter of interest. Argentina is an appealing case for analyzing this phenomenon because in recent years there has been a robust increase in public funding, which gave way to the expansion of research, the recruitment of hundreds of new full-time researchers, and the consolidation of fellowships for PhD students. All these, in turn, resulted in a remarkable increase in publications. However, even though these processes have occurred in the midst of professionalization (which implies higher levels of attachment to international academic standards), recent studies have shown that in Argentina still prevail two contesting models within the social sciences: one that conforms to international standards and practices, and …