Matt HodgkinsonBeing a "Highly Cited Researcher" has gone from a sign of having impact as a researcher to a potential indicator of misconduct.
"Manipulations have been so obvious and large that, in 2024, over 2,000 researchers were removed from a HCR list containing some 6,600 names." - Lauranne Chaignon
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Is the list of Highly Cited Researchers losing credibility? - Impact of Social Sciences
For over two decades, the Highly Cited Researchers list has spotlighted global scientific influence. But behind its annual release lies a shifting story, which includes evolving methods, changing ownership and growing misuse. Lauranne Chaignon traces the listβs transformation from a research tool to a high-stakes benchmark, raising questions about its continued role in academic evaluation.
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