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How to pay top executives if you want them to be innovative

A recent study by Bocconi University and University of Bath found that high pay dispersion in variable pay is associated with increased innovation, whereas low pay dispersion in fixed pay hinders it. The researchers measured the innovation output of US firms from 1992 to 2006 using patent data and citations received.

SourceBocconi University·JournalBritish Journal of Management·DateFeb 12, 2019

Citations show academic and non-academic researchers 'win' when they collaborate

A new analysis by University of Maryland professor Ben Shneiderman reveals that research papers with multiple coauthors receive significantly more citations. The study found that university-corporate collaborations produce breakthrough research with substantial impact. Researchers and universities recognize the power and benefits of pa...

SourceUniversity of Maryland·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 11, 2018

Major cities concentrate less scientific production

Global scientific articles are being produced in fewer major cities, while emerging countries like China and India are gaining impact. The share of top global cities in citations has decreased, while new hubs are emerging with high-quality research.

SourceCNRS·JournalScientometrics·DateOct 11, 2017

Study reveals most impactful neuroscience research

A study of 100 most-cited neuroscience articles reveals five top research topics: neurological disorders, prefrontal cortex, brain connectivity, brain mapping, and methodology studies. The study allows scientists to quickly identify impactful research in neuroscience.

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Human Neuroscience·DateJul 21, 2017

Crossref now accepts preprints

Crossref's new infrastructure enables links between preprints and articles, maintaining clear citation records and connecting them to the full history of shared research results. Preprints will have their own nexus of connections with other preprints and articles.

Giving credit where credit is due

Academic publishers are moving towards requiring data publication with citations, but current systems struggle to accommodate dynamic data structures. A new paper proposes an automated citation system that would generate standardized citations for extracted data, providing a solution for improving reproducibility and credibility.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalCommunications of the ACM·DateOct 14, 2016

Exact formula now available for measuring scientific success

A Polish team has developed an analytical method to predict the h-index, a key scientific measurement, using bibliometric data. The study provides an exact formula to calculate external citations and self-citations for each paper written by an author, opening doors for growth analysis in social networks and different scientific fields.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal B·DateFeb 1, 2016

License plate decals don't seem to curb learner driver crash rates

Research published in Injury Prevention found that license plate decals did not reduce crash rates among young drivers with learner permits in New Jersey. The study analyzed data from January 2006 to June 2012 and found no association between decal provision and crash rates, citing high compliance with passenger restrictions

SourceBMJ Group·JournalInjury Prevention·DateJun 29, 2015

Patents forecast technological change

Engineers at MIT have devised a formula for estimating how fast a technology is advancing, based on information gleaned from relevant patents. The researchers found that certain metrics across patents, such as forward citations and publication date, are more likely to predict a technology's improvement rate than others.

A formula for predicting innovation

Scientists at Arizona State University have created a mathematical framework to detect emerging innovation in research networks, identifying key individuals and patterns. The filter, developed by Nadya Bliss and Manfred Laubichler, has promising applications for funding agencies and interdisciplinary research.

Automated method beats critics in picking great movies

A Northwestern University study reveals an automated method of analyzing movie citations outperforms human critics and crowd wisdom in predicting a film's significance. The researchers analyzed over 15,000 movies and found that the number of references by other movies is the best predictor of inclusion in the National Film Registry.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 19, 2015

Researchers prefer citing researchers of good reputation

A study by Aalto University researchers found that a scientist's good reputation among colleagues increases the likelihood of citing their publications. The quality, not quantity, of publications builds authors' reputations, leading to a 'reputation boost'. This reinforces a research strategy beneficial for science and scientists alike.

SourceAalto University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 7, 2014

Two strategies for accurate dart throwing

Researchers investigated expert and novice dart players' techniques for accurate throwing. The study revealed two strategies used by experts: (1) compensating with hand movement for variable release times, and (2) reducing timing variability by releasing the dart at a fixed time. Both strategies achieved consistent throwing.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·DateFeb 12, 2014

Mass extinction may not cause all organisms to 'shrink'

Scientists analyzed bryozoan species before and after a mass extinction event, finding no significant change in body length. Maximum colony size declined in three out of four surviving types, suggesting the Lilliput effect may not be universal across organisms.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·DateFeb 5, 2014

Peer-review science is taking off on Twitter, but who is tweeting what and why?

A recent study analyzed 1.4 million peer-reviewed articles on Twitter and found that high tweet counts do not necessarily correlate with high citation rates. Many articles from prestigious journals like PNAS and Science received significant mentions, but quality control is lacking in social networks.

SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalJournal of the Association for Information Science and Technology·DateDec 8, 2013