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Abstract
This paper offers a new angle on the common idea that the process of science does not support epistemic diversity. Under minimal assumptions on the nature of journal editing, we prove that editorial procedures, even when impartial in themselves, disadvantage less prominent research programs. This purely statistical bias in article selection further skews existing differences in the success rate and hence attractiveness of research programs, and exacerbates the reputation difference between the programs. After a discussion of the modeling assumptions, the paper ends with a number of recommendations that may help promote scientific diversity through editorial decision making.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 39 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-20 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Philosophers' Imprint |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 39 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2019 |
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Understanding Statistical Biases in Peer Review
Heesen, R. (Investigator 01)
1/02/19 → 31/01/23
Project: Research