Science of science
Abstract
The science of science (SciSci) is based on a transdisciplinary approach that uses large data sets to study the mechanisms underlying the doing of science—from the choice of a research problem to career trajectories and progress within a field. In a Review, Fortunato et al. explain that the underlying rationale is that with a deeper understanding of the precursors of impactful science, it will be possible to develop systems and policies that improve each scientist's ability to succeed and enhance the prospects of science as a whole.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Mar 02, 2018
- Source ID
- 10.1126/science.aao0185
Entities
People
- Albert-László Barabási
- Alessandro Vespignani
- Alexander M. Petersen
- Brian Uzzi
- Carl T. Bergstrom
- Dashun Wang
- Dirk Helbing
- Filippo Radicchi
- James A. Evans
- Katy Börner
- Ludo Waltman
- Roberta Sinatra
- Santo Fortunato
- Staša Milojević
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Army Research Office
- Central European University
- Dana–Farber Cancer Institute
- ETH Zurich
- European Commission
- Indiana University
- Institute for Scientific Interchange
- Leiden University
- National Science Foundation Office of the Director
- Northeastern University
- Northwestern University
- Office of the Director
- University of California
- University of Chicago
- University of Washington