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
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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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