The Matthew Effect in Science

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_theory
gptkbp:affects citation rates
collaborative research outcomes
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:scientific_research
gptkbp:can_create self-reinforcing cycles
gptkbp:can_create_barriers_for emerging scientists
gptkbp:can_exacerbate existing inequalities
gptkbp:can_lead_to bias in research outcomes
concentration of resources
disparities in scientific output
inequality in science
gptkbp:can_result_in disparities in funding
unequal access to resources
unequal representation in science
gptkbp:concept social psychology
highlights systemic issues
can inform discussions about diversity in science.
can inform policy decisions
can shape research agendas
gptkbp:describes the phenomenon where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer in terms of scientific recognition
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Matthew Effect in Science
gptkbp:illustrated_by historical examples
gptkbp:impact scientific literacy
research visibility
gptkbp:influence peer review processes
research priorities
scientific mentorship opportunities
gptkbp:influences academic publishing
gptkbp:is_a_critical_concept_in understanding scientific communities
gptkbp:is_a_phenomenon_that can affect public perception of science
can affect research collaboration networks
can distort scientific progress
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of gptkb:public_discourse
empirical research
debate among scholars
science educators
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in case studies
gptkbp:is_associated_with fame in science
gptkbp:is_challenged_by alternative theories
gptkbp:is_cited_in discussions about academic success
gptkbp:is_critical_for the evaluation of scientific contributions
gptkbp:is_critiqued_by perpetuating biases
gptkbp:is_discussed_in academic literature
gptkbp:is_essential_for understanding scientific meritocracy
gptkbp:is_explored_in academic seminars
gptkbp:is_linked_to prestige in academia
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:scientific_collaborations
grant applications
gptkbp:is_often_described_as gptkb:Matthew_Principle
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in sociology of science
the context of academic careers
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in discussions about academic publishing practices
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in a self-fulfilling prophecy
a challenge to meritocracy in science
gptkbp:is_related_to network theory
gptkbp:is_relevant_to science communication
interdisciplinary research
science policy
scientific innovation
equity in research funding
gptkbp:is_visible_from famous scientists' careers
gptkbp:key_concept sociology of knowledge
gptkbp:popularized_by gptkb:Robert_K._Merton
gptkbp:prevention policy interventions
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in scientific awards
scientific collaboration dynamics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robert_Merton
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6