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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Predicate Object
instanceOf concept in sociology of science
phenomenon in science
sociological concept
appliesTo allocation of scientific credit
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
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
sociology of science
hasCause existing prestige differentials among scientists
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
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) NERFINISHED
Mertonian sociology of science NERFINISHED
cumulative advantage
inequality of opportunity in research
scientific prestige
stratification in science

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Robert K. Merton knownFor Matthew effect in science