Scientific influence is not always visible: The phenomenon of under-cited influential publications

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Highlights:

• The notion of an under-cited influential publication is introduced.

• These articles contain foundational scientific discoveries.

• Their influence is shown by significant follow-up research.

摘要

•The notion of an under-cited influential publication is introduced.•These articles contain foundational scientific discoveries.•Their influence is shown by significant follow-up research.

论文关键词:Under-cited publications,Nobel prize winners,Follow-up research,Promoters of influential research

论文评审过程:Received 8 July 2016, Revised 1 October 2016, Accepted 1 October 2016, Available online 5 October 2016, Version of Record 5 October 2016.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2016.10.002