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‘Hidden’ citations conceal the true impact of scientific research

24 May 2024
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True impact: a new study finds that “foundational” ideas in science are often not properly cited, which can skew rankings. (Courtesy: iStock/ilbusca)
Papers introducing concepts that have since become common knowledge are often under-cited by researc

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Michael Allen is a science writer based in the UK
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