Matthew effect in science
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The Matthew effect in science is a sociological concept describing how well-known scientists often receive disproportionately more credit and recognition than lesser-known researchers for similar work, reinforcing existing inequalities in scientific prestige and resources.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Matthew effect in science Context triple: [Robert K. Merton, knownFor, Matthew effect in science]
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The Business of Science
The Business of Science is a book by engineer and entrepreneur Simon Ramo that explores how scientific and technical expertise intersect with management, industry, and practical problem-solving in the modern economy.
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Tactics of Scientific Research
Tactics of Scientific Research is a foundational methodological text in experimental psychology and behavior analysis that outlines rigorous strategies for designing, conducting, and interpreting scientific experiments.
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The Social Function of Science
The Social Function of Science is a seminal 1939 work by J. D. Bernal that analyzes the role of scientific research in society, economics, and politics and argues for its planned, socially responsible organization.
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The Science Survey
The Science Survey is the student-run newspaper of The Bronx High School of Science, featuring news, opinion pieces, and creative work by its students.
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The Value of Science
The Value of Science is an influential philosophical work by Henri Poincaré that explores the nature, methods, and limits of scientific knowledge.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Matthew effect in science Target entity description: The Matthew effect in science is a sociological concept describing how well-known scientists often receive disproportionately more credit and recognition than lesser-known researchers for similar work, reinforcing existing inequalities in scientific prestige and resources.
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A.
The Business of Science
The Business of Science is a book by engineer and entrepreneur Simon Ramo that explores how scientific and technical expertise intersect with management, industry, and practical problem-solving in the modern economy.
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B.
Tactics of Scientific Research
Tactics of Scientific Research is a foundational methodological text in experimental psychology and behavior analysis that outlines rigorous strategies for designing, conducting, and interpreting scientific experiments.
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C.
The Social Function of Science
The Social Function of Science is a seminal 1939 work by J. D. Bernal that analyzes the role of scientific research in society, economics, and politics and argues for its planned, socially responsible organization.
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D.
The Science Survey
The Science Survey is the student-run newspaper of The Bronx High School of Science, featuring news, opinion pieces, and creative work by its students.
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E.
The Value of Science
The Value of Science is an influential philosophical work by Henri Poincaré that explores the nature, methods, and limits of scientific knowledge.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
concept in sociology of science
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phenomenon in science ⓘ sociological concept ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
allocation of scientific credit
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awarding of scientific prizes ⓘ citation practices ⓘ distribution of research funding ⓘ hiring and promotion decisions in academia ⓘ peer review processes ⓘ |
| describes |
accumulation of recognition by already well-known scientists
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cumulative advantage in scientific careers ⓘ disproportionate allocation of resources to eminent scientists ⓘ how famous scientists receive more credit than lesser-known peers for similar work ⓘ reinforcement of existing scientific prestige hierarchies ⓘ unequal distribution of scientific credit ⓘ |
| field |
science studies
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sociology of science ⓘ |
| hasCause |
existing prestige differentials among scientists
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institutional reliance on past achievements as quality signals ⓘ reputation-based evaluation in science ⓘ visibility advantages of eminent scientists ⓘ |
| hasConsequence |
barriers to recognition for early-career researchers
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bias in citation patterns ⓘ bias in peer review outcomes ⓘ concentration of research funding ⓘ distortion of historical attribution of discoveries ⓘ inequality in scientific recognition ⓘ reinforcement of institutional prestige differences ⓘ stratification of scientific communities ⓘ unequal career advancement opportunities ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Matthew effect (general)
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Mertonian sociology of science NERFINISHED ⓘ cumulative advantage ⓘ inequality of opportunity in research ⓘ scientific prestige ⓘ stratification in science ⓘ |
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