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  • Bibliometrics
  • Scientometrics
  • Publication Analysis

Background:

  • Senior authorship in high-impact journals often requires prior publication history within the same venue.
  • This pattern suggests an unquantified 'chaperone effect' influencing career progression and publication success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively understand and define the 'chaperone effect' in scientific publishing.
  • To analyze how scientists transition to senior author status within specific publication venues.
  • To investigate the implications of this effect on scientific impact and author career trajectories.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a quantitative model to measure the 'chaperone effect' based on publication data.
  • Analyzed author order and publication history across various scientific disciplines and journal tiers.
  • Compared the impact of papers authored by established senior authors versus new principal investigators (PIs).

Main Results:

  • The 'chaperone effect' varies in magnitude across scientific fields, being more pronounced in medical and biological sciences than in natural sciences.
  • In high-impact journals, the 'chaperone effect' is linked to higher average paper impact.
  • Papers by new principal investigators (PIs) may have lower impact compared to those benefiting from the chaperone effect.

Conclusions:

  • Experience and prior publication history within a journal are crucial for achieving senior authorship and publishing in prestigious venues.
  • The 'chaperone effect' shapes the landscape of scientific publishing, influencing author progression and the perceived impact of research.
  • Understanding this effect offers insights into the skills and pathways necessary for success in high-impact scientific communication.