Abstract

The whys and wherefores of SciSci 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. Science , this issue p. eaao0185

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2018
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359
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6379
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Santo Fortunato, Carl T. Bergstrom, Katy Börner et al. (2018). Science of science. Science , 359 (6379) . https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aao0185

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