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Mathematics

Status Hierarchies and Prestige Signaling in Academic Citation Practices

Quick fact

A single paper by a Nobel laureate can generate hundreds more citations than the same paper published under a lesser-known author, purely due to the author's reputation.

Why this is interesting

Why do authors cite famous researchers even when their contribution is minimal? Because citations are more than just references—they are currency in an academic status game.