Sociology

A global perspective on social stratification in science

A. Akbaritabar, A. F. C. Torres, et al.

This research conducted by Aliakbar Akbaritabar, Andrés Felipe Castro Torres, and Vincent Larivière delves into the intriguing social stratification among scientists worldwide. Analyzing the careers of 8.2 million scientists, the study unveils a stark stratified structure within academic communities, shedding light on productivity, impact, and mobility that could reshape our understanding of collaboration in academia.

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