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Science as Branched Flow: A Case Study in Citation Disparities

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Explore the fascinating field of the science of science in this thought-provoking talk by Dani Bassett. Delve into the intricate processes of scientific inquiry, questioning not just scientific phenomena, but the very nature of how science is conducted. Examine how scientific questions are chosen, fields of inquiry are mapped, and frontiers are identified and surpassed. Discover recent advancements at the intersection of science of science, machine learning, and big data. Uncover surprising gender, racial, and ethnic inequalities in both the demographics of scientists and the reference lists of journal articles. Reflect on the implications of these findings for our understanding of science and consider the potential for developing new theories and practices that could shape the future of scientific research.

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Dani Bassett (12/5/2023): Science as branched flow: A case study in citation disparities

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Applied Algebraic Topology Network

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