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Birth of prominent scientists
Leonardo Reyes Gonzalez1, Claudia N González Brambila2, Francisco Veloso3
1Medallia, San Mateo, California, United States of America.
Plos One
|March 16, 2018
Summary
Eminent scientists significantly boost early-career researchers' productivity and visibility in emerging economies. Mentorship by top scientists increases young researchers' chances of becoming leading figures in science.
Area of Science:
- * Science and Technology Policy
- * Scientometrics
- * Emerging Economies Research
Background:
- * The role of key individuals in scientific advancement is crucial for developing robust science and technology systems.
- * Understanding the impact of established
- star scientists
- on emerging talent is vital for fostering innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To analyze the influence of eminent scientists on the productivity and impact of young faculty.
- * To assess the likelihood of junior researchers becoming leading figures through mentorship.
- * To evaluate the specific impact of mentorship in an emerging economy context (Mexico).
Main Methods:
- * Bibliometric analysis of publications and citations within physics and related fields in Mexico (1984-2001).
- * Comparative analysis of early-career researchers based on their mentorship by highly productive or visible scientists versus those without.
- * Statistical evaluation of productivity increases, citation counts, and career trajectory likelihood.
Main Results:
- * An elite 10% of physicists in Mexico produced 42% of publications and received 50% of citations.
- * These elite scientists were responsible for 18-26% of new entrants into the field.
- * Researchers mentored by highly productive scientists saw a 28% increase in productivity; those mentored by highly visible scientists received 141% more citations.
- * Mentorship by a highly productive eminent scientist increased the likelihood of a junior researcher becoming a
- star
- by 2.5 times.
Conclusions:
- * Eminent scientists play a pivotal role in shaping the scientific landscape, particularly in emerging economies.
- * Mentorship by established leaders significantly enhances the career trajectory of young scientists.
- * Policies supporting mentorship by top researchers can accelerate the development of a nation's scientific capacity.
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