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Bipartisan-cited science is rare, unevenly distributed, and disproportionately influential
Alexander C Furnas1,2,3,4, Dashun Wang1,2,3,4,5
1Management and Organizations, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208.
Summary
Bipartisan policy documents rarely cite the same scientific papers, but those that do represent highly influential research. This science has greater policy impact, though it is concentrated in specific fields.
Area of Science:
- Policy analysis
- Bibliometrics
- Science and public policy
Background:
- Understanding the intersection of scientific research and policy-making is crucial.
- Examining how scientific papers are utilized across the political spectrum can reveal patterns of influence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically analyze scientific papers cited in both Republican and Democratic policy documents.
- To identify the characteristics and impact of science that achieves bipartisan citation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from Overton and Dimensions databases.
- Analyzed congressional reports, hearings, and think tank publications for citation patterns.
- Quantified the influence and distribution of cited scientific papers.
Main Results:
- Bipartisan citations are rare but indicate exceptionally influential scientific papers.
- Policy documents citing these papers gain increased citation rates, amplifying their impact.
- Bipartisan-cited science is concentrated in monetary policy and healthcare, absent in climate, inequality, and race/gender issues.
Conclusions:
- Limited bipartisan engagement highlights a core of uniquely influential science.
- The uneven distribution suggests political divides impact the uptake of scientific research.
- Further research is needed to understand barriers to bipartisan scientific engagement in critical areas.
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